Acer AS8950G User manual

Acer AS8950G
SERVICEGUIDE

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Revision History
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contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any
particular purpose. The software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should
the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (not the manufacturer,
distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any
incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
WARNING:
!
Indicates a potential for personal injury.
CAUTION:
!
Indicates a potential loss of data or damage to equipment.
IMPORTANT:
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procedure, choice of an option, or completing a task.
The following typographical conventions are used in this document:
 Book titles, directory names, file names, path names, and program/process names are shown in
italics.
Example:
the DRS5 User's Guide
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the /TPH15spool_M program
 Computer output (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as
menus, prompts, responses to input, and error messages) are shown in constant width.
Example:
[01] The server has been stopped
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names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold.
Variables contained within user input are shown in angle brackets (< >).
Example:
At the prompt, type run <file name> -m
 Keyboard keys are shown in bold italics.
Example:
After you enter the data, press Enter.
General information 0
Before using this information and the product it supports, read the following general
information.
This service guide provides you with all technical information relating to the basic configuration
for Acer’s global product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office may have decided to extend the functionality of a
machine (such as add-on cards, modems, or extra memory capabilities). These localized
features are not covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, contact your regional
offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
When ordering FRU parts: Check the most up-to-date information available on your regional
Web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it may not be noted
in this printed service guide.
Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number code
than those given in the FRU list in this service guide. You must use the list provided by your
regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

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CHAPTER 1
Hardware Specifications
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
System Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Storage Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Audio Subsystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Privacy Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Optical Media Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Dimension and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Power Adapter and Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
I/O Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Special Keys and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Optional Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
Notebook Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Media Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-24
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-28
Specification Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-29
Computer specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-29
Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30
Processor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31
CPU Fan True Value Table (TJ100-CPU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31
System Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31
Memory Combinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-32
Video Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-33
BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-33

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LAN Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-34
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-34
Hard Disk Drive (AVL components). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-35
Super-Multi Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-38
BD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-43
LED 18.4”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-46
LCD Inverter (not available with this model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-46
Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) . . .1-47
Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution). . .1-47
Mini Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-49
3G Card (not available in this model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-49
Audio Codec and Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-50
Audio Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-51
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-52
VRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-52
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-52
AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-53
System Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-53
Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-53
System LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-55
System DMA Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-55
System Interrupt Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-56
CHAPTER 2
System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-3
BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-4
Main. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-6
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-8
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-12
Exit. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-13
BIOS Flash Utilities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-14
DOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-15
WinFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-17
Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Removing BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Miscellaneous Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21

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CHAPTER 3
Machine Maintenance Procedures
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5
Screw Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
Maintenance Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-7
Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-8
Battery Pack Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Battery Pack Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-9
Dummy Card Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Dummy Card Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-10
Base Door Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
Base Door Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-11
HDD (Hard Disk Drive) Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-12
HDD Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-13
DIMM (Dual In-line Memory Module) Module Removal. . . . . . .3-14
DIMM Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-14
WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) Module Removal. . . . . .3-15
WLAN Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-15
Slave HDD Door Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Slave HDD Door Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-16
Slave HDD Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
Slave HDD Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-17
ODD (Optical Disk Drive) Module Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-18
ODD Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-19
Keyboard Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-20
Keyboard Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-22
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-24
LCD Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-26
Upper Cover Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-27
Upper Cover Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-28
Microphone Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-29
Microphone Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-30
Bluetooth Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31
Bluetooth Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-31
Touchpad Board Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-32
Touchpad Board Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-33
Fingerprint Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34

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Finger Print Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34
LAN Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35
LAN Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36
USB Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37
USB Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37
Mainboard Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-38
Mainboard Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-40
Speaker and Subwoofer Assembly Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41
Speaker and Subwoofer Assembly Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-41
RTC Battery Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-42
RTC Battery Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-43
Thermal Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-44
Thermal Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-45
CPU Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-47
CPU Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-47
PCH Heatsink Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-48
PCH Heatsink Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-49
LCD Module Removal and Installation Instructions . . . . . . . . . .3-50
CHAPTER 4
Troubleshooting
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-3
Power On Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-4
No Display Issues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
LCD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-7
Keyboard Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-8
Touchpad Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-9
Internal Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
USB Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
Other Functions Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Intermittent Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16

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CHAPTER 5
Jumper and Connector Locations
Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5
Clear CMOS Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
CHAPTER 6
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
Screw List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-19
CHAPTER 7
Model Definition and Configuration
AS8950G . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-3
CHAPTER 8
Test Compatible Components
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8-4
CHAPTER 9
Online Support Information
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9-3

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CHAPTER 1
Hardware Specifications

1-2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
System Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Storage Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Audio Subsystem. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Privacy Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Optical Media Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Dimension and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Power Adapter and Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
I/O Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Special Keys and Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-9
Optional Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
Notebook Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Media Console. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-21
Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-23
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-24
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-25
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-26
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-28
Specification Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-29
Computer specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-29
Processor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-30
Processor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31
CPU Fan True Value Table (TJ100-CPU) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31
System Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-31
Memory Combinations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-32
Video Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-33
BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-33
LAN Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-34
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-34
Hard Disk Drive (AVL components). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-35
Super-Multi Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-38

1-3
BD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-43
LED 18.4”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-46
LCD Inverter (not available with this model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-46
Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) . . .1-47
Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution). . .1-47
Mini Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-49
3G Card (not available in this model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-49
Audio Codec and Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-50
Audio Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-51
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-52
VRAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-52
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-52
AC Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-53
System Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-53
Card Reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-53
System LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-55
System DMA Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-55
System Interrupt Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-56

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Features 0
The following is a summary of the computer’s many features:
Operating System 0
 Genuine Windows® 7 Ultimate 64-bit
 Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Platform 0
 Intel® Core™ i7-2820QM processor (8 MB L3 cache, 2.30 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.40 GHz,
DDR3 1600 MHz, 45 W),
 i7-2630QM/i7-2720QM processor (6 MB L3 cache, 2/2.20 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.90/3.30
GHz, DDR3 1600 MHz, 45 W), supporting Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache
 Mobile Intel® HM65 Express Chipset
System Memory 0
 Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support
 Up to 4 GB of DDR3 system memory, upgradable to 16 GB using four soDIMM
modules
Display 0
 18.4" Full HD 1920 x 1080 resolution, high-brightness (220-nit) Acer CineCrystal™ LED-backlit
TFT LCD
 Mercury-free, environment-friendly
 Frameless design
 16:9 aspect ratio
Storage Subsystem 0
Hard disk drive 0
 One or two 160/250/320/500/640/750 GB or larger
Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting 0
 Secure Digital™ (SD), MultiMediaCard™ (MMC), Memory Stick™ (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS
PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)

1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Audio Subsystem 0
 Optimized Dolby® Home Theater® v47 audio enhancement, featuring Audio Optimizer, Audio
Regulator, Volume Leveler, Volume Maximizer, Intelligent EQ, Dialogue Enhancer, Surround
Virtualizer for Headphones, Surround Virtualizer for Built-in Speakers, and Dolby® Digital Output
technologies
 Acer CineSurround with five built-in speakers and the Acer Tuba CineBass subwoofer supporting
low-frequency effects
 True 5.1-channel surround sound output
 High-definition audio support
 S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
 MS-Sound compatible
 Built-in digital microphone
Graphics 0
 Dual independent display support
 16.7 million colors
 External resolution / refresh rates:
 VGA port up to 2048 x 1536: 85 Hz
 HDMI® port up to 1920 x 1080: 60 Hz
 MPEG-2/DVD decoding
 VC-1 and H.264 (AVC) decoding
 Microsoft® DirectX® Video Acceleration (DXVA) application interface (API)
 HDMI® (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content
Protection) support
AMD Radeon™ HD 6850M 0
 AMD Radeon™ HD 6850M with 2048 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, supporting Unified Video
Decoder 2 (UVD 2), OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 5.0,
Microsoft® DirectX® 11, OpenGL® 3.1, OpenCL™ 1.1
AMD Radeon™ HD 6650M 0
 AMD Radeon™ HD 6650M with 1024 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, supporting Unified Video
Decoder 3 (UVD 3), OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 5.0,
Microsoft® DirectX® 11, OpenGL® 3.1, OpenCL™ 1.1
 MPEG-4 Part 2 DivX® and Xvid decoding
Privacy Control 0
 Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint solution, featuring Pre-Boot Authentication (PBA), computer
protection, Acer FingerLaunch
 BIOS user, supervisor, HDD passwords
 Kensington lock slot

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7
Optical Media Drive 0
 4X Blu-ray Disc™ writer / DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive:
 Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X
DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL, 6X DVD-R DL, 6X DVD+R DL, 8X DVD-RW, 8X
DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X BD-ROM, 4X BD-R, 4X BD-RE, 4X BD-ROM DL, 4X
BD-R DL
 Write: 24X CD-R, 10X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW,
5X DVD-RAM, 4X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X BD-R, 2X BD-RE, 4X BD-R DL
 4X Blu-ray Disc™ / DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive:
 Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X
DVD+R, 4X DVD-ROM DL, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-RW, 4X
DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X BD-ROM, 4X BD-R, 4X BD-RE, 4X BD-ROM DL, 4X
BD-R DL, 4X BD-RE DL
 Write: 16X CD-R, 10X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-RW, 4X DVD+RW,
5X DVD-RAM, 4X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL
 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive:
 Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X
DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R DL, 6X DVD-RW, 6X
DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
 Write: 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X DVD+R
DL, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
Communication 0
Webcam 0
 Acer Video Conference, featuring:
 Acer Crystal Eye webcam with 1280 x 1024 resolution
 Acer Video Conference Manager software, featuring Video Quality Enhancement
(VQE) technology, supporting 640 x 480 resolution online video calls
WLAN 0
 Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
 Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
 Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology
WPAN 0
 Bluetooth® 3.0+HS
LAN 0
 Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready

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Dimension and Weight 0
Dimensions 0
 440 (W) x 295 (D) x 29.5/39.4 (H) mm (17.34 x 11.62 x 1.16/1.55 inches)
Weight 0
 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs.)13 with 8-cell battery
Power Adapter and Battery 0
 ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving
modes
Power adapter 0
 3-pin 120 W AC adapter:
 155 (W) x 67 (D) x 36.5 (H) mm (6.1 x 2.63 x 1.43 inches)
 570 g (1.25 lbs.)13 with 180 cm DC cable
Battery 0
 83 Wh 6000 mAh 8-cell Li-ion standard battery pack
 Battery life: 3 hours16
 ENERGY STAR®
I/O Ports 0
 Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD)
 Three USB 2.0 ports16
 USB 3.0 port
 IEEE 1394 port
 eSATA / USB 2.0 port
 HDMI® port with HDCP support
 Consumer infrared (CIR) port
 External display (VGA) port
 Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
 Microphone-in jack
 Line-in jack
 Ethernet (RJ-45) port
 DC-in jack for AC adapter

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-9
Special Keys and Controls 0
Keyboard 0
 103-/104-/107-key back-mounted keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad,
international language support
Touchpad 0
 Dual-mode touchpad with Media Console / multi-gesture function, supporting two-finger scroll,
pinch, rotate, flip
Media keys 0
 Touch-sensitive Media Console, featuring:
 Movie, music shortcuts
 Media controls: play/pause, stop, previous, next
 Horizontal volume wheel
Control keys 0
 Instant-on Acer Arcade™ Deluxe support
 Acer PowerSmart or programmable key
 Acer Backup key
 Communication key
 Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader
Environment 0
Temperature 0
 Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C
 Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
Humidity (non-condensing) 0
 Operating: 20% to 80%
 Non-operating: 20% to 80%
Warranty 0
 One-year International Travelers Warranty (ITW)

1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Optional Items 0
 Acer Xpress VoIP phone and Acer Video Conference Manager pack
 Acer Media Center remote control
 1 GB / 2 GB / 4 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module
 160/250/320/500/640/750 GB hard disk drive
 8-cell Li-ion battery pack
 3-pin 120 W AC adapter
 External USB floppy disk drive
 External USB modem