Acer Aspire 9110 User manual

Aspire 9110/9120 Series
Service Guide
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Service guide files and updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw

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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 9110 service guide.
Date Chapter Updates

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Copyright
Copyright © 2006 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its 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.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
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Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.

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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided 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 (e.g.
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should 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 will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed 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 1
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Operating system
TGenuine Windowsl®VistaTM Capable
TGenuine Windowsl®XP Home Edition (Service Pack 2)
TGenuine Windowsl®XP Media Center Edition 2005 (Rollup 2)
Platform and memroy
TIntel®Centrino®Duo mobile technology, featuring:
tIntel®CoreTM Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 667 MHz
FSB) or higher (for Aspire 9110)
tIntel®CoreTM 2 Duo processor T7200/T7400/T7600 (4MB L2 cache, 2.0/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) and
T5500/T5600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB), supporting Intel®EM64T(for Aspire 9120)
tIntel®945PM Express chipset
TIntegrated Intel®PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g)
Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology
TCore logic: Intel®945PM+ICH7M (north bridge+ south bridge)
TUp to 2GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM moules (dual-
channel support)
Display and graphics
T15.4” 200-nit WXGA Acer CrystalBriteTM high-brightness color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel
resolution, 16 ms response time, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer
GridVistaTM
T16:10 viewing ratio
TNVIDIA®GeForce®Go 7600 with 128/256MB of external GDDR2 VRAM, supporting Microsoft®
DirectX®9.0, Shader Model 3.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA®
PowerMizerTM 6.0 and PCI Express®
T16.7 million colors
TMPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability
TS-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support
TDVI-D (ture digital video interface) support
TAcer CinemaVisionTM technology (Acer ArcadeTM)
TAcer ClearVisionTM optimization (Acer ArcadeTM)
TV-tuner
TAcer TV-tunver options:
tAnalog TV-tuner supporting hardware MPEG-2 stream encding
tDigital and analog hybrid TV-tuner supporting hardware MPEG-2 stream encoding
tDigital and analog hybrid TV-tuner supporting software MPEG-2 stream encoding
System Specifications
Chapter 1

2Chapter 1
TAnalog TV-tuner supporting international analog TV standards (NTSC/PAL/SECAM)
TDigital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting Terrestrial) standard (6 MHz to
8MHz)
TTV-tuner I/O:
tRF jack for digita/analog TV antenna cable input
tAV-in port for composite/S-video/line-in audio/video input
TTV-tuner cables:
tNTSC/PAL cable for digital/analog TV input, NTSC converter to convert port from PAL/SECAM to NTSC
tMini DIN cable: RCA jack and S-video port for audio/video input
TAcer DVB-T antenna (UHF/VHF reception) supporting Acer SignaUpTM wireless technology
Audio
TIntel®High Definition audio support
TS/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
T2.1-channel speakers with built-in subwoofer (1.5W)
TSound Blaster ProTM and MS Sound compatible
TBuilt-in microphone
Storage subsystem
T80/100/120/160 GB Serial ATA hard disk drive
THigh Definition DVD-ROM
TDVD-Super Multi double-layer drive (slot-load)
T5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick®(MS),
Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD)
Input devices
T88/89-key Acer FineTouchTM keyboard with 5-degree curve
TTouchpad with 4-way scroll button
TFour easy-launch buttons
TTwo front-access switches: WLAN LED and Bluetooth®LED-switches (for selected models)
Communication
TAcer Video Conference, featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer
OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone
TAcer OrbiCamTM 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera, featuring:
t225 degree ergonomic rotation
tAcer VisageOnTM technology
tAcer PrimaLiteTM technology
TWWAN: UMTS WCDMA (3G) at 2100 MHz and GPRS/EDGE, tri-band capable (900/1800/1900
MHz), upgradeable to HSDPA 1.8 Mbps (for selected models)
TModem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; wake-on ring ready
TLAN: gigabit Ethernet; wake-on-LAN ready
TWPAN: Bluetooth®2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
TWLAN: Intel®PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-
Fi®CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology

Chapter 1 3
I/O Ports
TExpressCardTM/34 slot
TPC Card slot (one Type II)
T5-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD)
TFour USB 2.0 ports
TIEEE 1394 port
TConsumer infrared (CIR) port
TFast infrared (FIR) port
TExternal display (VGA) port
TAV-in port
TRF-in Jack
TS-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port
THeadphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
TMicrophone-in jack
TLine-in jack
TEthernet (RJ-45) port
TModem (RJ-11) port
TDC-in jack for AC adaptor
Environment
TTemperature:
toperating: 5 C to 35 C
tNon-operating: -20 C to 65 C
THumidity (non-condensing):
toperating: 20%~80%
tNon-operating: 20%~80%
°°
°°

4Chapter 1
System Block Diagram

Chapter 1 5
Board Layout
Top View
JP9 PCMCIA Socket SW5 Touchpad Left Button
IR1 FIR Module SW2 Touchpad Up Button
JP1 LCD Connector SW7 Touchpad Down Button
SW1 Lid Switch SW6 Touchpad Right Button
JP3 MDC Connector SW4 Touchpad Right Button
JP38 Camera Connector JP43 SIM Card Connector
JP2 Power Button Connector JP11 CD Player Board Connector
JP6 Media Board Connector JP13 Internal Microphone Connector
JP7 Touchpad Board Connector JP12 Internal Speaker Connector
JP8 Internal Speaker Connector JP44 Audio Board Connector
SW3 Touchpad Left Button

6Chapter 1
Bottom View
NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you
get.
JP30 Mini Card Connector JP22 DDRII so-Dimm Socket
JP29 IEEE 1394 Connector JP21 DDRII so-Dimm Socket
JP27 5-in-1 CardReader Socket JP20 Subwoofer Connector
JP23 RJ45 Connector J3 Clear CMOS Jumper
JP5 USB Connector JP24 ODD Connector
JP4 USB Connector PJP1 Battery Connector
JP19 FAN Connector JP32 HDD Connector (SATA)
U42 VGA Chipset JP33 HDD Connector (PATA)
JP18 CPU Socket JP36 Bluetooth Connector
JP16 DVI Connector U40 North Bridge Chipset
JP15 CRT Connector JP28 Mini PCI Connector (TV-tuner)
JP14 TV-Out Connector JP25 Fan Connector
PCN1 DC-In Jack U48 South Bridge Chipset
JP17 Mini Card Connector

Chapter 1 7
Jumper Settings
Location Description
J3 Clear CMOS Password

8Chapter 1
Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new Aspire computer.
#Icon Item Description
1 Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel web camera for video
communication.
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
5 Click buttons (left,
center and right)
The left and right buttons function like the
left and right mouse buttons; the center
button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
6 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
7 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.
8 TV/media/volume
buttons
For use with Acer Arcade and other media
playing programs.
9 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
Just for Starters...
# Icon Item Description

Chapter 1 9
Closed Front View
10 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
11 3G button/indicator Enables/disables the 3G function. Indicates
the status of 3G communication (for
selected models).
12 Bluetooth®
communication button/
indicator
Enables/disables the Bluetooth®function.
Indicates the status of Bluetooth
communication.
13 Wireless
communication button/
indicator
Enables/disables the wireless function.
Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.
14 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used
programs.
15 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up
to show the status of the computer’s
functions and components.
16 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
#Icon Item Description
1 Speaker Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
output.
2 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
CD player, stereo walkman).
3 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.
4 Headphones/speaker/
line-out jack with S/
PDIF support
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones).
5 CIR receiver Receives signals from a remote control.
6 Latch Locks and releases the lid.
# Icon Item Description
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18
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"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18
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Left View
#Icon Item Description
1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
4 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g.,
infrared printer and IR-aware computer).
6 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD),
MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick
(MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-
Picture Card (xD).
7 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
8 PC Card slot Accepts on Type II PC Card.
# Icon Item Description
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Note:

Chapter 1 11
Right View
Rear Panel
9 Express Card/34 slot Accepts and ExpressCard/34 module
Note: ExpressCards are third generation of
PC cards, hot-swapable and smaller than
previous PC Cards. Designed for both
desktop and mobile use, ExpressCards
use either USB 2.0 or a single lane PCI
Express technology that provides 500
Mbytes/sec total throughput. Formerly
code named "NEWCARD," ExpressCards
are 5 mm thick like Type II PC Cards, but
do not use the same 86x54 mm footprint.
ExpressCards come in 75x54 mm and
75x34 mm sizes. Express Card/34 slot
means this notebook accepts 75x34mm
ExpressCards.
10 PC Card slot eject
button
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
#Icon Item Description
1 Slot-load optical drive
eject button
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
2 Optical disk access
indicator
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
3 Slot-load optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or
DVDs.
# Item Description
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Bottom Panel
#Icon Item Description
1 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network (for selected models).
2 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
3 RF-in jack Accepts input signals from analog/digital
TV-tuner devices. (manufacturing
option).
4 AV-in port Accepts input signals from audio/video
(AV) devices (manufacturing option).
5 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
6 S-video/TV-out
(NTSC/PAL) port
Connects to a television or display
device with S-video input.
7 External display
(VGA) port
Connects to a display device (e.g.,
external monitor, LCD projector).
8 DVI-D port Supports digital video connections.
9 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
# Item Description
Note
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Chapter 1 13
Indicators
The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators.
The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed up.
#Item Description
1 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured
with screws)
2 Ventilation slots and
cooling fan
Enable the computer to stay cool, even
after prolonged use.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening
of the fan.
3 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.
4 Sub woofer Emits low frequency sound output.
5 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
6 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
Icon Function Description
Power Lights up when the computer is on.
Battery Lights up when the battery is being
charged.
HDD Indicates when the hard disc or optical
drive is active.
Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated
Icon Function Description
Icon Function Description

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NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows
green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail
Web browser, Empowering Key “ “and one user-programmable button.
Press “ “ to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email
and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons,
run the Acer Launch Manager.
Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth
communication.
3G Indicates the status of 3G
communication (for selected models).
Launch key Default application
Mail Email application (user-programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)
P User-programmable
Icon Function Description
1. Charging:
2. Fully charged:
"
"Launch Manager" on page 45
Easy-launch button Default application