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The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 10 Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only.
The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. English 10 Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C • Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only.
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... is sold or licensed "as is". Disclaimer The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Any Acer Incorporated software described in the software. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of...Acer Corporation. Copyright Copyright © 2010 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically...
... is sold or licensed "as is". Disclaimer The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Any Acer Incorporated software described in the software. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of...Acer Corporation. Copyright Copyright © 2010 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically...
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NOTE: This symbol where placed in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the local regulations. NOTE WARNING CAUTION...
NOTE: This symbol where placed in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the local regulations. NOTE WARNING CAUTION...
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... Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 6 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 9 Left View 9 Right View 10 Bottom View 11 Indicators 11 TouchPad Basics 13 Using the Keyboard 14 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Hardware Specifications and... Configurations 17 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Aspire 4745 BIOS 24 Information 24 Main 25 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 BIOS ...
... Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 6 Your Acer Notebook tour 7 Front View 7 Closed Front View 9 Left View 9 Right View 10 Bottom View 11 Indicators 11 TouchPad Basics 13 Using the Keyboard 14 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 Hardware Specifications and... Configurations 17 System Utilities 23 BIOS Setup Utility 23 Navigating the BIOS Utility 23 Aspire 4745 BIOS 24 Information 24 Main 25 Security 26 Boot 29 Exit 30 BIOS ...
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...• • • 14" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ 16:9 aspect ratio Super-slim design Graphics • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 ...VRAM, up to 30675 MB of the computer's many features: NOTE: Items denoted with an (*) are only available for selected models. System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of shared system memory), supporting Unified Video Decoder (UVD), OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology,...
...• • • 14" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit TFT LCD, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ 16:9 aspect ratio Super-slim design Graphics • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 5650 ...VRAM, up to 30675 MB of the computer's many features: NOTE: Items denoted with an (*) are only available for selected models. System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of shared system memory), supporting Unified Video Decoder (UVD), OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology,...
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... or folder < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a network domain...
... or folder < > + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar Note: Depending on the Windows Start button; Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on your computer (if you are connected to a network domain...
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... Mobile Calpella Integrated VGA for Arrandale rPGA988A 4M (Arrandale) L3 shared among all cores 32KB L1 & 256K L2 for each core Processor Specifications Item Ci3330M CPU Speed 2.13 Core s 2 Ci3350M 2.26 2 Ci5430M 2.26 2 Ci5520M 2.24 2 Ci5540M 2.53 2 Ci7620M 2.66 2 Bus Speed 330 M 350 M 430 M 520 M 540 M 620 M ...Cache Size 3 MB 3 MB 3 MB 3 MB 3 MB 4 MB Package PGA988 PGA988 PGA988 PGA988P PGA988 PGA988P Core Voltage 35W 35W 35W 35W 35W 35W Acer P/N KC.33001.DMP KC.35001.DMP KC.43001.DMP KC.52001.DMP KC.54001.DMP KC.62001.DMP CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj = 100...
... Mobile Calpella Integrated VGA for Arrandale rPGA988A 4M (Arrandale) L3 shared among all cores 32KB L1 & 256K L2 for each core Processor Specifications Item Ci3330M CPU Speed 2.13 Core s 2 Ci3350M 2.26 2 Ci5430M 2.26 2 Ci5520M 2.24 2 Ci5540M 2.53 2 Ci7620M 2.66 2 Bus Speed 330 M 350 M 430 M 520 M 540 M 620 M ...Cache Size 3 MB 3 MB 3 MB 3 MB 3 MB 4 MB Package PGA988 PGA988 PGA988 PGA988P PGA988 PGA988P Core Voltage 35W 35W 35W 35W 35W 35W Acer P/N KC.33001.DMP KC.35001.DMP KC.43001.DMP KC.52001.DMP KC.54001.DMP KC.62001.DMP CPU Fan True Value Table (Tj = 100...
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i3 and i5 models; 16GB maximum - You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to Acer BIOS specification. • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Support PXE • Support Y2K solution • Support WinFlash • Wake on ... Memory Item Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Specification • Flash ROM 4MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control...
i3 and i5 models; 16GB maximum - You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to Acer BIOS specification. • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • Support PXE • Support Y2K solution • Support WinFlash • Wake on ... Memory Item Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Specification • Flash ROM 4MB • Support ISIPP • Support Acer UI • Support multi-boot • Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4) • Various hot-keys for system control...
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Wireless Module Item Manufacturer Specifications LAN Module Chipset Item Specifications Bluetooth Chipset Features Item Specifications Chapter 1 Specification • Intel® WiFi Link 1000 • IEEE 802.11b/g and Draft-N1 compliant ... Compatible Extensions* v4 • Connect with Intel® Centrino® program eligible Specification • Atheros AR8151L GbE LAN Controller with dramatically improved thermal and electrical characteristics over LQFP packaging Specification T60H928.33 miniUSB module • Bluetooth 1.2 qualified Embedded USB Module • Bluetooth...
Wireless Module Item Manufacturer Specifications LAN Module Chipset Item Specifications Bluetooth Chipset Features Item Specifications Chapter 1 Specification • Intel® WiFi Link 1000 • IEEE 802.11b/g and Draft-N1 compliant ... Compatible Extensions* v4 • Connect with Intel® Centrino® program eligible Specification • Atheros AR8151L GbE LAN Controller with dramatically improved thermal and electrical characteristics over LQFP packaging Specification T60H928.33 miniUSB module • Bluetooth 1.2 qualified Embedded USB Module • Bluetooth...
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...Seagate Capacity (MB) 160, 250, 320, 500 Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V ±5% Specification HGST Toshiba 160, 250, 320, 500 160, 250, 320, 500 512 2-4 1-2 5400 8 MB SATA 5V ±...;5% 5V ±5% Western Digital 160, 250, 320, 500, 640 5V ±5% Super-Multi Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/ sec) Buffer Memory Interface HLDS GT20N With CD Diskette Sustained: 3,600 KB/s (24x) max. 2 MB SATA...
...Seagate Capacity (MB) 160, 250, 320, 500 Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V ±5% Specification HGST Toshiba 160, 250, 320, 500 160, 250, 320, 500 512 2-4 1-2 5400 8 MB SATA 5V ±...;5% 5V ±5% Western Digital 160, 250, 320, 500, 640 5V ±5% Super-Multi Drive Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (MB/ sec) Buffer Memory Interface HLDS GT20N With CD Diskette Sustained: 3,600 KB/s (24x) max. 2 MB SATA...
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Item Applicable disc formats Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Interface Item Chipset Features Specification DVD-ROM: DVD Read: 4.7GB (Single Layer) DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD- 8.5GB (Dual Layer) 18), DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD .../XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, VideoCD, CD-Text Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) DC 5 V +/- 5% Specification Realtek ALC271X high definition audio codec with embedded class-D speaker amplifier • 98dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighting) for DAC output • 90dB Signal-to...
Item Applicable disc formats Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Audio Interface Item Chipset Features Specification DVD-ROM: DVD Read: 4.7GB (Single Layer) DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD- 8.5GB (Dual Layer) 18), DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, SACD .../XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, VideoCD, CD-Text Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) DC 5 V +/- 5% Specification Realtek ALC271X high definition audio codec with embedded class-D speaker amplifier • 98dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighting) for DAC output • 90dB Signal-to...
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.../Fall Time) msec Luminance Uniformity Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (up/down/right/ left) Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification AUO/CPT/CMO/Samsung/LCD/INL 14" 1366 x 768 WXGA Clare 0.204 x 0.204 Normal 220 500 typical 8 1.25 max LVDS 262K...RealTek RT5160 5-in-1 card reader • PCI-E interface • Push-push type • Dummy card Specification 22 Chapter 1 Power and Keyboard Controller Item Controller ACPI 2.0 Specification Total number of keypads Windows logo key Hotkeys 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Yes See "Hot Keys" on page...
.../Fall Time) msec Luminance Uniformity Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (up/down/right/ left) Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification AUO/CPT/CMO/Samsung/LCD/INL 14" 1366 x 768 WXGA Clare 0.204 x 0.204 Normal 220 500 typical 8 1.25 max LVDS 262K...RealTek RT5160 5-in-1 card reader • PCI-E interface • Push-push type • Dummy card Specification 22 Chapter 1 Power and Keyboard Controller Item Controller ACPI 2.0 Specification Total number of keypads Windows logo key Hotkeys 99-/100-/103-key keyboard Yes See "Hot Keys" on page...
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... problems, you may need to run Setup. You can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of screen). Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS...
... problems, you may need to run Setup. You can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of screen). Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS...
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... Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [19:10:59] [01/22/2010] 2048 MB 32 MB [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI] Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help This is the help for Video. Enables, disables the system boot from 0 to set the system time and date as well as enable and...
... Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery SATA Mode [19:10:59] [01/22/2010] 2048 MB 32 MB [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [AHCI] Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help This is the help for Video. Enables, disables the system boot from 0 to set the system time and date as well as enable and...
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... Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear IDE0 Password Is: Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set IDE0 Password Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of parameters. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set...
... Boot Exit Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear IDE0 Password Is: Clear Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Set IDE0 Password Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help Install or Change the password and the length of parameters. Parameter Supervisor Password Is User Password Is HDD Password Is Set Supervisor Password Set...
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USB FDD : 4. Press to support boot. IDE0 : Hitachi HTS545016B9A300 2. Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to escape the menu F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save... HDD : 6. Network Boot : Atheros Boot Agent 5. IDE1 : TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633C 3. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. USB CDROM : Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the...
USB FDD : 4. Press to support boot. IDE0 : Hitachi HTS545016B9A300 2. Select Boot Devices to select specific devices to escape the menu F1 Help ESC Exit Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Default Select Menu Enter Select SubMenu F10 Save... HDD : 6. Network Boot : Atheros Boot Agent 5. IDE1 : TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633C 3. InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Boot priority order: Item Specific Help 1. USB CDROM : Use < > or < > to select a device, then press to move it up the list. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the...
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... screen. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you to CMOS. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data...
... screen. Information Main InsydeH20 Setup Utility Security Power Boot Exit Rev. 3.5 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save or discard any changes you to CMOS. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data...
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... it up the list. The flash process begins as shown. 32 Chapter 2 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help 1. USB FDD : 3. USB HDD : 5. IDE0 : WDC WD5000BEVT-22A0RT0 4. USB CD/DVDROM : 6. Press F2 during boot to update BIOS. Select Boot Menu to modify the...
... it up the list. The flash process begins as shown. 32 Chapter 2 InsydeH20 Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Boot priority order: Rev. 3.5 Item Specific Help 1. USB FDD : 3. USB HDD : 5. IDE0 : WDC WD5000BEVT-22A0RT0 4. USB CD/DVDROM : 6. Press F2 during boot to update BIOS. Select Boot Menu to modify the...
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... the failure point is selected. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Make sure that the internal display is discovered. 6. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs.
... the failure point is selected. Make sure the computer has power by removing the power cable and battery and holding down the power button for specific model procedures. 2. Make sure that the internal display is discovered. 6. Drain any memory cards and CD/DVD discs.
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..., and cables. d. Play a DVD movie f. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. Replace the ODD. NOTE: Check that the Enable DMA box is detected in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Check for broken connectors on page 17. 3. Chapter 4 117 Listen to one at a time to enter the...
..., and cables. d. Play a DVD movie f. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. Replace the ODD. NOTE: Check that the Enable DMA box is detected in "Hardware Specifications and Configurations" on the drive, motherboard, and cables. Check for broken connectors on page 17. 3. Chapter 4 117 Listen to one at a time to enter the...