Gateway EC54 User manual

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Gateway EC54/EC58
SERVICEGUIDE

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CHAPTER 1
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System Specifications
• Preface
• Features
• System Block Diagram
• Board Layout
• Notebook Product Tour
• Hardware Specifications and Configurations

CHAPTER 1: System Specifications
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Preface
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
General Information
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the
following general information.
1This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating
to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Gateway’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.
2Please 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 this printed Service Guide. For GATEWAY-AUTHORIZED
SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Gateway 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 Gateway office to order
FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
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.
Note
Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current
topic.

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Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many factures:
EC58 Specifications
Operating System1
•Genuine Windows®7 Home Premium 64-bit2
Platform1
•Intel®Centrino®2 processor technology, featuring:
•Intel®Core™ 2 Duo processor SU7300/SU9400 (3MB L2 cache,
1.20/1.40 GHz, 800 MHz FSB, 10 W),supporting Intel®64 architecture
•Mobile Intel®GS45 Express Chipset
•Intel®Wireless WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-FiCERTIFIED™
network connection, featuring MIMOtechnology3
System Memory1, 4, 5
•Dual-Channel DDR3 SDRAM support
•Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using
two SO-DIMM modules
Display
•15.6"HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit)
Gateway Ultrabright™ LED-backlit TFT LCD
•16:9 aspect ratio

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Graphics1
•ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 43306with up to 23047MB of
HyperMemory™ (512 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, up to 1792 MB of
shared system memory), supporting Unified Video Decoder (UVD),
OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.1,
Microsoft®DirectX®10.1
•Mobile Intel®GS45 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics8,
featuring Intel®Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (Intel®GMA 4500
MHD) with up to 1659 MB of Intel®Dynamic Video Memory Technology
5.0 (64 MB of dedicated video memory, up to 1631 MB of shared system
memory), supporting Microsoft®DirectX®10
•Dual independent display support 16.7 million colors
•External resolution/refresh rate:
•2048 x 1536: 75/60 Hz
•1920 x 1440: 85/75/60 Hz
•1920 x 1200: 75/60 Hz
•1920 x 1080: 100/85/75/60 Hz
•1680 x 945: 100/85/75/60 Hz
•1600 x 1200: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz
•1600 x 900: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz
•1400 x 1050: 85/75/60 Hz
•1366 x 768: 85/75/60 Hz
•1280 x 1024: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz
•1280 x 1024: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz
•1280 x 768: 85/75/60 Hz
•1280 x 720: 100/85/75/60 Hz
•1024 x 768: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz
•800 x 600: 120/100/85/72/60 Hz
•640 x 480: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz
•MPEG-2/DVD decoding
•WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decoding
•HDMI™(High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP
(High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support
Audio
•Optimized 2nd Generation Dolby Sound Room®9 audio enhancement,
featuring Dolby® Headphone, Dolby®Natural Bass and Dolby®Sound
Space Expander
•Two built-in stereo speakers
•High-definition audio support
•S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)10 support for digital speakers
•Built-in microphone
•MS-Sound compatible
Storage
•160/250/320/500 GB or larger hard disk drive1.11
•Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™(SD) Card,
MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick™(MS), Memory Stick
PRO™(MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™(xD)

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Communication
•Video Conference1, featuring:
•Integrated high-def video webcam, featuring 1280 x 800 resolution
image capture
•WLAN1.3: Intel®Wireless WiFi Link 5100 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED™network connection, featuring MIMO technology
•WPAN1: Bluetooth®2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
•WWAN1.3.12: UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/1900/2100 MHz and quad-band
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) upgradeable to 7.2 Mb/s
HSDPA and 5.7 Mb/s HSUPA supporting receiver diversity and equalizing
at 2100 MHz (for 3G models)
•LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
Privacy Control
•BIOS user, supervisor passwords
•Kensington lock slot
Dimensions and Weight1
•377.1 (W) x 254 (D) x 25.7 (H) mm (14.85 x 10 x 1.08/1.01 inches)
•2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
Power1
•ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and
Hibernation power-saving modes
•63W 5600mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery pack:
•8-hour battery life13
•3-pin 65W AC adapter
•ENERGY STAR®
Special Keys and Controls
•103/104/107-key keyboard
•12 function keys, four cursor keys, Windows®key, international
language support, independent US dollar and Euro symbol keys
•Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch,
•rotate, flip
•Capacitive-touch launch keys: Gateway PowerSave and MyBackup,
Communication®, touchpad lock

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I/O Ports1
•Multi-in-1 card reader
•Three USB 2.0 ports
•HDMI™port with HDCP support
•External display (VGA) port
•Headphone/speaker/line-out jack with one jack supporting S/PDIF
•Microphone-in jack
•Ethernet (RJ-45) port
•DC-in jack for AC adapter
Software14
•Gateway 3G Connection Manager
•Gateway Launch Manager
•Gateway MyBackup
•Gateway PowerSave Solution
•Gateway Recovery Management
•Adobe®Reader®
•Adobe®Flash®Player
•CyberLink®PowerDVD™
•CyberLink®Power2Go™
•Google Toolbar™
•Google™Setup
•Microsoft®Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial
•Norton™Online Backup
•Norton Internet Security™2009 Trial (60 days)
•Oberon GameZone
•Wild Tangent
Optional Items1
•1 GB / 2 GB DDR3 1066MHz soDIMM module
•6-cell Li-ion battery pack
•Gateway PowerSave 3-pin 65W AC adapter
•External USB floppy disk drive
•External USB 56K modem
Windows Vista®Life without Walls™Gateway recommends Windows 7.
1Specifications vary depending on model.
264-bit software is required to enjoy the advantages of 64-bit processing.
3Actual throughput may vary depending on network conditions and
environmental factors such as network traffic or overhead, building
construction and access point settings.
4All available system memory may be allocated for system resource
requirements.
5Shared system memory may be allocated to support integrated graphics,
depending on system memory size and other factors. Actual system
memory available to the operating system will be reduced by the
amount of dedicated and shared system memory utilized by the graphics
solution and resources required by the operating environment.

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6For models with discrete graphics.
7For systems with 4 GB of system memory. The total graphics memory
visible to the OS is less than the actual size allocated from the physical
memory installed and varies depending on the configuration under a
32-bit OS.
8For models with integrated graphics.
9Dolby®is a registered trademark of Dolby®Laboratories.
10 Supports 7.1-channel surround sound and 2-channel stereo output
(multiple streaming).
11 1 GB is 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less and may vary
depending on preloaded materials and operating environment.
12 Manufacturing option, with the Gobi2000 module.
13 Battery life varies depending on product specifications, computer
settings, and applications or features launched. All batteries' maximum
capacity diminishes with time and use.
14 Bundled software may vary depending on hardware configuration, OS,
and regional availability.
In a continuing effort to improve the quality of our products, information in
this document is subject to change without notice. Images shown are only
representations of some of the configurations available for this model.
Availability may vary depending on region.
As a phenomenon known to thin-film transistors (TFTs), liquid crystal displays
(LCDs) commonly exhibit a small number of discoloration dots, as so-called
"non-conforming pixels." This phenomenon is a limitation of TFT LCD
technology, not a product defect, and as such is not covered by Gateway's
warranty.
© 2009 All rights reserved.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway has been a technology
pioneer, offering award-winning products and world-class service to
customers worldwide. Gateway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Acer Inc., the
world's third-largest PC company. See www.gateway.com for more
information.

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EC54 Specifications
Operating system1
•Genuine Windows®7 Home Premium 64-bit2
CPU/chipset1
•Intel®Pentium®processor SU4100 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.30 GHz, 800
MHz FSB, 10 W), supporting Intel®64 architecture
•Intel®Celeron®processor SU2300 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.20 GHz, 800
MHz FSB, 10 W), supporting Intel®64 architecture
•Intel®Celeron®processor 743/723 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.30/1.20 GHz,
800 MHz FSB,10 W), supporting Intel®64 architecture
•Mobile Intel®GS45 Express Chipset
System memory1,3,4
•Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support
•Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two
soDIMM modules
Display
•15.6" HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit),
Gateway Ultrabright™LED-backlit TFT LCD
•16:9 aspect ratio
Graphics1
•ATI Mobility Radeon™HD 43305 with up to 23046 MB of HyperMemory™
(512 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, up to 1792 MB of shared system
memory), supporting Unified Video Decoder (UVD), OpenEXR High
Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.1, Microsoft®
DirectX®10.1
•Mobile Intel®GS45 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics,7
featuring Intel®Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (Intel®
GMA 4500MHD) up to 1695 MB of Intel®Dynamic Video Memory
Technology 5.0 (64 MB of dedicated video memory, up to 1631
MB of shared system memory), supporting Microsoft®DirectX®10
•Dual independent display support
•16.7 million colors
•External resolution/refresh rate:
•2048 x 1536: 75/60 Hz
•1920 x 1440: 85/75/60 Hz
•1920 x 1200: 75/60 Hz
•1920 x 1080: 100/85/75/60 Hz
•1680 x 945: 100/85/75/60 Hz
•1600 x 1200: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz
•1600 x 900: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz
•1400 x 1050: 85/75/60 Hz
•1366 x 768: 85/75/60 Hz
•1280 x 1024: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz

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•1280 x 960: 85/75/60 Hz
•1280 x 768: 85/75/60 Hz
•1280 x 720: 100/85/75/60 Hz
•1024 x 768: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz
•800 x 600: 120/100/85/72/60 Hz
•640 x 480: 120/100/85/75/60 Hz
•MPEG-2/DVD decoding
•WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decoding
•HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP
(High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support
Audio
•Optimized 2ndGeneration Dolby®Sound Room®8audio enhancement,
featuring Dolby®Headphone, Dolby®Natural Bass and Dolby®Sound
Space Expander
•Two built-in stereo speakers
•High-definition audio support
•S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)9 support for digital speakers
•Built-in microphone
•MS-Sound compatible
Storage
•160/250/320/500 GB or larger hard disk drive1, 10
•Multi-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™(SD) Card,
MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick™(MS),
•Memory Stick PRO™(MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™(xD)
Optical media drive
•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 (double-layer), 6X DVD-R DL
(double-layer), 6X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 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
(double-layer), 4X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 8X
DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
Communication
•Video Conference1, featuring:
•Integrated webcam, featuring 640 x 480 resolution image capture
•WLAN1, 11: Integrated Gateway 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
network connection
•WLAN1, 11: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 1000 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi
CERTIFIED™network connection, supporting MIMO technology
•WPAN1: Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)

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•WWAN1, 11, 12 : UMTS/HSPA at 850/900/2100 MHz and quad-band
GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) upgradeable to 7.2 Mb/s
HSDPA and 5.7 Mb/s HSUPA supporting receiver diversity and equalizing
at 2100 MHz (for 3G models)
•LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
Privacy control
•BIOS user, supervisor passwords
•Kensington lock slot
Dimensions and weight1
•377.1 (W) x 254 (D) x 25.7 (H) mm (14.85 x 10 x 1.08/1.01 inches)
•2.4 kg (5.29 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack
Power1
•ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and
Hibernation power-saving modes 63 W 5600 mAh 6-cell Li-ion battery
pack:
•8-hour battery life13
•3-pin 65 W AC adapter
•ENERGY STAR®
Special keys and controls1
•103/104/107-key keyboard
•12 function keys, four cursor keys, Windows®key,international
language support, independent US dollar and Euro symbol keys
Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip
Capacitive-touch launch keys: Gateway PowerSave and MyBackup,
Communication®, touchpad lock
I/O ports1
•Multi-in-1 card reader
•Three USB 2.0 ports
•HDMI™port with HDCP support1
•External display (VGA) port
•Headphone/speaker/line-out jacks with one jack supporting S/PDIF
•Microphone-in jack
•Ethernet (RJ-45) port
•DC-in jack for AC adapter
Software14
•Gateway 3G Connection Manager
•Gateway Launch Manager
•Gateway MyBackup
•Gateway PowerSave Solution
•Gateway Recovery Management

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•Adobe®Flash®Player
•Adobe®Reader®
•Cyberlink®PowerDVD™
•Cyberlink®Power2Go™
•Google Toolbar™
•Google™Setup
•Microsoft®Works with Office Home and Student 2007 Trial14
•Norton™Online Backup
•Norton Internet Security™2009 Trial (60 days)
•Oberon GameZone
•Wild Tangent®
Optional items1
•1 GB / 2 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module
•6-cell Li-ion battery pack
•Gateway PowerSave 3-pin 65 W AC adapter
•External USB floppy disk drive
•External USB 56K modem
Windows®Life without Walls™Gateway recommends Windows 7.
1Specifications vary depending on model.
264-bit software is required to enjoy the advantages of 64-bit processing.
3All available system memory may be allocated for system resource
requirements.
4Shared system memory may be allocated to support integrated graphics,
depending on system memory size and other factors. Actual system
memory available to the operating system will be reduced by the
amount of dedicated and shared system memory utilized by the graphics
solution and resources required by the operating environment.
5For models with discrete graphics.
6For systems with 4 GB of system memory. The total graphics memory
visible to the OS is less than the actual size allocated from the physical
memory installed and varies depending on the configuration under a
32-bit OS.
7For models with integrated graphics.
8Dolby® is a registered trademark of Dolby® Laboratories.
9Supports 7.1-channel surround sound and 2-channel stereo output
(multiple streaming).
10 1 GB is 1 billion bytes. Actual formatted capacity is less and may vary
depending on preloaded materials and operating environment.
11 Actual throughput may vary depending on network conditions and
environmental factors such as network traffic or overhead, building
construction and access point settings.
12 Manufacturing option, with the Gobi2000 module.
13 Battery life varies depending on product specifications, computer
settings, and applications or features launched. All batteries' maximum
capacity diminishes with time and use.
14 Bundled software may vary depending on hardware configuration, OS,
and regional availability.

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In a continuing effort to improve the quality of our products, information in
this document is subject to change without notice. Images shown are only
representations of some of the configurations available for this model.
Availability may vary depending on region.
As a phenomenon known to thin-film transistors (TFTs), liquid crystal displays
(LCDs) commonly exhibit a small number of discoloration dots, as so-called
"non-conforming pixels." This phenomenon is a limitation of TFT LCD
technology, not a product defect, and as such is not covered by warranty.
© 2009 All rights reserved.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation.
About Gateway
Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway has been a technology
pioneer, offering award-winning products and world-class service to
customers worldwide. Gateway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Acer Inc., the
world's third-largest PC company. See www.gateway.com for more
information..

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System Block Diagram

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Board Layout
Top View
Gateway EC58 M/B layout and connector location Top view
No. Name Description
1CN1 CCD cable CNTR
2 CN2 MMB cable CNTR
3CN3 LVDS cable CNTR
4CN4 KeyboardCNTR
5CN5 Touch Pad FFC CNTR
6 CN6 SSD cable CNTR
7CN7 Card reader CNTR
8 CN8 BT cable CNTR
9CN15 Fan cable CNTR
10 CN21 Audio board CNTR

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Bottom View
Gateway EC58 M/B layout and connector location Bottom view
No. Name Description
11 CN9 Battery CNTR
12 CN10 PCI-E socket
13 CN11 SIM card socket
14 CN12 PCI-E socket
15 CN13 Power cable CNTR
16 CN14 LVDS cable CNTR
17 CN16 DIMM socket
18 CN17 DIMM socket
19 CN19 HDD socket
20 CN20 USB board CNTR
21 U18 South Bridge
22 U14 North Bridge

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Notebook Product Tour
Front
Component Icon Description
Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components.
Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on you lap.
If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot
enough to harm your skin.
Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots. If
these slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat
resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to
the notebook.
Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so
air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
Battery charge
indicator
■LED blue - Battery is fully charged (when plugged into AC).
■LED amber - Battery is charging.
Important: This LED only lights up when your notebook is
connected to AC power.
■
Multi-in-1 crd
reader
Insert a memory card from a digital camera, MP3 player, PDA,
or cellular telephone into the memory card reader. The
memory card reader supports Memory Stick®, Memory Stick
Pro®,MultiMediaCard™, Secure Digital ™, and xD-Picture
Card™ cards.

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Left
Component Icon Description
Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack. Plug the other
end of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an
Ethernet network jack.
Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components.
Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on you lap.
If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot
enough to harm your skin.
Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots. If
these slots are blocked, your notebook may overheat
resulting in unexpected shutdown or permanent damage to
the notebook.
Caution: Provide adequate space around your notebook so
air vents are not obstructed. Do not use the notebook on a
bed, sofa, rug, or other similar surface.
Monitor port Plug an analog VGA monitor or projector into this port.
HDMI out jack HDMI Plug an HDMI device, such as a high definition television,
into this optional jack.
USB port Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive,
printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port.
Microphone jack Plug a microphone into this jack.
Headphone jack Plug amplified speakers or headphones into this jack. The
built-in speakers are turned off when speakers or
headphones are plugged into this jack.
■Headphone with SPDIF support

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Right
Component Icon Description
USB port Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive,
printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port.
Opical drive
Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector.
Kensington™
lock slot
Secure your notebook to an object by connecting a Kensing-
ton cable lock to this slot.