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Acer M3 581T/581TG
SERVICEGUIDE
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Revision History
Refer to the table below for the updates made to this M3 581T/581TG service guide.
Date Chapter Updates
2012/2/29 Chapter 3 Update "Removing the

LCD Bezel"
Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD Website. For more
information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
There are 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. 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.
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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,
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Incorporated.
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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:
Indicates information that is important to know for the proper completion of a
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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/usr/local/bin/fd
the /TPH15spool_M program
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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 entering 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
Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
Storage Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Audio Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Optical Media Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-6
Privacy Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Dimensions and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Power Adapter and Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
Special Keys and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
I/O Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-9
Notebook Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Open Top View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Closed Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
Left View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-13
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-14
Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-15
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-16
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-17
Lock Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-18
Windows Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-19
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-20
Specification Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
CHAPTER 2
System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6
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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
Remove HDD Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-18
Removing BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20
Cleaning BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21
Using DMI Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
LAN MAC EEPROM Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-29
CHAPTER 3
Machine Maintenance
Machine Disassembly and Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Recommended Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Replacement Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Pre-disassembly Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Removing the Dummy Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Removing the HDD Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Removing the HDD Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Removing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Removing the SSD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Removing the Top Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Removing battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Removing the Power switch board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Remove the card reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Remove the cables from the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Removing the Thermal module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Removing the Bluetooth Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
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Removing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Removing the Camera Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
LCD Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Replacing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Replacing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
Replacing the Bluetooth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
Replacing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Replacing the DC-IN cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Replacing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Replacing the LCD Module & Cables to Mainboard. . . . . . . 3-60
Replacing the Card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63
Replacing the Power Switch board&Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64
Replacing the Keyboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
Replacing the ODD Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-73
Replacing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-76
Replacing the SSD Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-78
Replacing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-79
Replacing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80
Replacing the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-81
Replacing the Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-82
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 & External Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-10
Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-12
USB Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-13
WLAN Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14
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Card Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-15
Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-16
HDMI and CRT Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-17
CD-ROM/DVD Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-18
Other Functions Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
POST Code Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
CHAPTER 5
Jumper and Connector Locations
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Clear CMOS Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-7
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-8
CHAPTER 6
FRU List
MA50_HX Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
LCD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-6
Top Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
Bottom Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-8
FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
CHAPTER 7
Test Compatible Components
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

M3 581T/581TG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
CHAPTER 8
Online Support Information
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
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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
Graphics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5
Storage Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Audio Subsystem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Optical Media Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-6
Privacy Control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Dimensions and Weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Power Adapter and Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-7
Special Keys and Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
I/O Ports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-8
Environment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-10
Notebook Tour. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
Open Top View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-11
Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Closed Rear View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-12
Left View. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-13
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-14
Base View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-15
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-16
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-17
Lock Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-18
Windows Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-19
Hotkeys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-20
Special Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
The Euro symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
The US dollar sign. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-22
System Block Diagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-23
Specification Tables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
Computer specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-24
System Board Major Chips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
Processor Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-25
CPU Fan True Value Table . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
System Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Memory Combinations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-26
Graphics Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
Video Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
BIOS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-27
LAN Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
1-2
Hard Disk Drive (AVL components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-28
Solid State Drive (AVL components) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-29
Super-Multi Drive Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
LED 15.6” . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-30
Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Graphics Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution) . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-31
Display Supported Resolution (LCD panel Supported Resolution) . . . . . . . 1-32
Bluetooth Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-32
WIFI Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33
Audio Codec and Amplifier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-33
Audio Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-34
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
VRAM. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
USB Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
HDMI Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
AC Adapter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-35
System Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
Card Reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
System LED Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-36
System DMA Specification. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
System Interrupt Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-37
System IO Address Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-38
1-3
1-4
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Features 0
The following is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:
Operating System 0
Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit
Platform 0
Intel® Core™ i7-2637M processor (4 MB L3 cache, 1.70 GHz.17W), i5-2467M processor (3 MB

L3 cache, 1.60 GHz, 17W), i3-2367M processor (3 MB L3 cache, 1.40 GHz, 17W), supporting
Intel® 64 architecture, Intel® Smart Cache
Mobile Intel® HM77 Express Chipset
System Memory 0
Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support:
Up to 6 GB of DDR3 system memory, 2 GB on board and 1 memory slot
Display 0
15.6" HD 1366 x 768 resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) LED-backlit Glare TFT LCD
Mercury-free, environment-friendly
LED-backlight with driving circuit design

16:9 aspect ratio
Graphics 0
NVIDIA Optimus™ GeForce GT640M with dedicated DDR3 VRAM, supporting CUDA®,
PhysX®, 3D Vision®, Microsoft® DirectX® 11, OpenGL® 4.1, OpenCL™ 1.1
Dual independent display support
16.7 million colors
External resolution / refresh rates:
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
Intel® integrated GPU
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5

Storage Subsystem 0
Solid state drive 0
mSATA Type, LF+HF
Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash
128 GB/256 GB
Hard disk drive 0
SATA Type, 5400 RPM, 2.5 ", Slim with height of 7.0 mm
320/500 GB
2-in-1 card reader, supporting: 0
Secure Digital™ (SD), Secure Digital™ eXtended Capacity(SDXC), MultiMediaCard™ (MMC),

MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCplus™)
Audio Subsystem 0
Optimized Dolby® Home Theater® v4 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
Two built-in 20mm diameter stereo speakers and the Acer Tuba CineBass booster supporting
low-frequency effects
True-5.1-channel surround sound output
High-definition audio support
MS-Sound compatible
Built-in single digital microphone
Optical Media Drive 0
Slim 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, 8X
DVD-ROM DL, 8X DVD-R DL, 8X DVD+R DL, 8X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM
Write: 24X CD-R, 10X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X
DVD-RAM, 4X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL
Communication 0
Webcam 0
Acer Video Conference, featuring:
1.3M webcam with 1280*1024 effective resolution

Acer Video Conference Manager software, featuring Video Quality Enhancement (VQE)
technology, supporting 720p resolution online video calls
1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Wireless and networking 0
WLAN:
Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™
Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology
WPAN:
Bluetooth® 4.0 + HS
LAN:
PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet
Privacy Control 0
Trusted Platform Module(TPM) 1.2 (For future SKU)

Intel Anti-Theft Technology
BIOS user, supervisor password
Kensington lock slot
Dimensions and Weight 0
Dimensions 0
376.4 (W) x 253.0 (D) x 19.7/20.7 (H) mm (14.81 x 10.0 x 0.77/0.82 inches)
Weight 0
2.25 kg with HDD
Power Adapter and Battery 0
ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation
power-saving modes
Power adapter 0
3-pin 65 W AC adapter:
95.0 (W) x 50.0 (D) x 25.4 (H) mm (3.74 x 1.97 x 1.00 inches)
216 g with 180 cm power cord
Battery 0
4850 mAh 3-cell Li-ion standard battery pack
Battery life: 8 hours
ENERGY STAR®

Special Keys and Controls 0
Keyboard 0
103-US/104-UK/107-JP keys-layout keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad,

international language support
Touchpad 0
Button-less design
Dual-mode touchpad with Media Console / multi-gesture function, supporting two-finger scroll,
pinch, rotate, flip
Media keys 0
Media controls: play/pause, stop, previous, next
Volume controls: up/down
I/O Ports 0
Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, SDXC™, MMC, MMCplus™)

Two USB 2.0 ports
One USB 3.0 port
HDMI® port with HDCP support
Headphone/speaker jack
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
DC-in jack for AC adapter
Software 0
Productivity 0
Acer AUPEO
Acer Backup Manager
Acer ePower Management
Acer eRecovery Management
Acer Evernote
Acer ExpressCache
Acer Identity Card
Acer KOBO
Acer Netflix Shortcut
Acer newsXpresso
Acer NOOK for PC
Acer Registration
Acer Sleep Memory Optimizer
Acer Smart Timer
Acer Updater

Acer USB Charge Manager
Acer Welcome Center
Adobe Flash Player
Adobe Reader X
Office 2010 Acer edition
Security 0
McAfee Family Protection Shortcut
McAfee Internet Security Suite
McAfee Virus Definitions
MyWinLocker Suite
Norton Online Backup
Multimedia 0
Acer Crystal Eye Webcam
Acer clear.fi Media
Acer clear.fi Photo
Cyberlink MediaEspresso
NTI Media Maker
Gaming 0
Acer Fooz Kids
Wild Tangent WW Acer Edition
Communication and ISP 0
Acer VCM
Skype
Windows Live Essentials 2011
Web links and utilities 0
Acer Accessory Store
Bing Bar
Bing Setup
eBay Shortcut
Internet Explorer 9
Silverlight
Environment 0
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%

Notebook Tour 0
This section provides an overview of the features and functions of the notebook.
Open Top View 0
Figure 1-1. Open Top View
Table 1-1. Open Top View
No Icon Item Description

1 Microphone Internal microphone for recording sound.
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD),
displays computer output.
3 Keyboard For entering data into computer.
4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions
like a computer mouse.
5 Click button area (left The left and right button function like the left and
and right) right mouse buttons.
6 Webcam Web camera for video communication.

Closed Front View 0
Figure 1-2. Closed Front View
Table 1-2. Closed Front View

1 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
2 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.
Closed Rear View 0
Figure 1-3. Closed Rear View
Table 1-3. Closed Rear View

1 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
prolonged use.

Table 1-3. Closed Rear View

2 Headphones/ Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
speaker/line-ou speakers, headphones).
t jack with
S/PDIF support
3 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).
4 USB 3.0 port Connects to USB devices. Supports the USB

SS
3.0 (SuperSpeed USB) specification.
5 HDMI port Supports high definition digital video
connections.
6 Ethernet Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based

(RJ-45) port network.
7 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
Left View 0
Figure 1-4. Left View
Table 1-4. Left View

1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs DVDs.
2 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active.
indicator
3 Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive.

Table 1-4. Left View

4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
turned off.
NOTE:
Insert a paper clip to the emergency eject hole
to eject the optical drive tray when the
computer is off.
5 Multi-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD 3.0), MultiMediaCard

(MMC).
NOTE:
Push to remove/install the card. Only one card
can operate at any given time.
Right View 0
Figure 1-5. Right View
Table 1-5. Right View

1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer
security lock.
Wrap the computer security lock cable around an
immovable object such as a table or handle of a
locked drawer. Insert the lock into the notch and turn
the key to secure the lock. Some keyless models are
also available.

Base View 0
Figure 1-6. Base View
Table 1-6. Base View

1 Main door Houses the computer’s HDD, Memory bar, SSD card
and WLAN card.
2 Speakers Deliver stereo audio output.

Indicators 0
The computer has two easy-to-read status indicators. The following indicators are visible
even when the computer cover is closed.
Table 1-7. Indicators
Icon Function Description

Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.
Touchpad Basics 0
Figure 1-7. Touchpad

Move finger across the TouchPad (1) to move the cursor.
Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the TouchPad to perform selection and
execution functions. These two virtual buttons are the equivalent of the left and right buttons on a
mouse. Tapping on the TouchPad is the same as clicking the left button.
Table 1-8. Touchpad
Function Left Button (2) Right Button (3) Main Touchpad (1)
Execute Quickly click twice. Rapidly tap twice.

Table 1-8. Touchpad
Function Left Button (2) Right Button (3) Main Touchpad (1)
Select Click once. Tap once.
Access context Click once.
menu
Using the Keyboard 0
The keyboard contains an embedded numeric keypad, a separate cursor, windows key, lock
function keys, special and full sized keys.
Figure 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys

Lock Keys 0
The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can toggle on and off.
Table 1-9. Lock Keys
Lock key Description

Caps Lock When on, all alphabetic characters are in uppercase.
Num Lock Off by default. When On, internal keyboard acts as numeric key padlock. If an
external keyboard or keypad is present, the Num Lock will have the following
definitions:
 When On, the system boots with external keyboard/keypad Num Lock
status On. Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled.
 The key can be turned on/off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11) or the
external keyboard/keypad. Num Lock affects the external keyboard/keypad
only.
 Shift state is NOT used for the cursor movement by the numeric keys.
 The state of the Num Lock is not changed by the attachment/removal (hot
plug) of the external keyboard/keypad.
Scroll Lock When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing up or down
<Fn> +<F12> arrow keys. Scroll Lock is not applicable for all applications.

Windows Keys 0
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
 Windows Logo key
 Application key
Table 1-10. Windows Keys
Key Description
Windows Logo Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start
key button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to
provide a variety of functions.
Functions supported by Windows XP, Windows Vista, and Windows 7:
< >: Open or close the Start menu
< > + <R>: Open the Run dialog box
< > + <M>: Minimizes all windows
<SHIFT> + < > + M: Undo minimize all windows
< > + <F1>: Show the help window
< > + <E>: Open Windows Explorer
< > + <F>: Search for a file or folder
< > + <D>: Show the desktop
<CTRL> + < > + <F>: Search for computers (search in network)
< > + <L>: Lock computer (if connected to a network domain), or switch
users (if not connected to a network domain)
<CTRL> + < > + <TAB>: Moves focus from Start menu, to the Quick
Launch toolbar, to the system tray (use RIGHT ARROW or LEFT ARROW to
move focus to items on the Quick Launch toolbar and the system tray)
< > + <TAB>: Cycle through programs on the taskbar
< > + <BREAK>: Display the System Properties dialog box
Functions supported by Windows XP:
< > + <BREAK>: Show the System Properties dialog box
< > + <U>: Open Ease of Access Center
Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; opening the
application's context menu.

Hotkeys 0
The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to access most computer controls.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the key in the combination.
Figure 1-9. Keyboard Hotkeys
Table 1-11. Hotkeys
Hotkey Icon Function Description

<Fn> + <F3> Communication Toggles WiFi, 3G and Bluetooth On and Off
Device On/Off using a pop-up window.
<Fn> + <F4> Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
<Fn> + <F5> Display toggle Switches display output between the display
screen, external monitor (if connected) and
both.
<Fn> + <F6> Display off Turns Off the LCD back light
<Fn> + <F7> Touchpad Turns the touchpad On and Off.

toggle
<Fn> + <F8> Speaker toggle Turns the speakers On and Off.
<Fn> + <> Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness.
<Fn> + <> Brightness Decreases the screen brightness.

Down
<Fn> +<Home> Play/Pause Play or pause a selected media file.
<Fn> + <Pg Up> Stop Stop playing the selected media file.
<Fn> +<Pg Dn> Previous Return to the previous media
<Fn> + <End> Next Jump to the next media file.

Table 1-11. Hotkeys (Continued)
Hotkey Icon Function Description

Alt> + <F10> D2D recovery Enters to the D2D recovery during POST

System Block Diagram

Specification Tables 0
Computer specifications
Item Metric Imperial

Dimensions
Length 376.4 mm 14.81 in
Width 253.0 mm 10.0 in
Height 19.7/20.7 mm 0.77/0.82 in
(front/rear)
Weight (equipped with optical 2.25 kg with HDD 4.5 lbs with HDD
drive, flash drive, and battery)
Input power
Operating voltage 19V at 3.42A Max for 65W
Operating current 3.42A(Max)
Temperature
Operating (not writing to 0°C to 35°C 32°F to 95°F
optical disc)
Operating (writing to optical 5°C to 35°C 41°F to 95°F
disc)
Nonoperating -20°C to 60°C -4°F to 140°F
Relative humidity
Operating 10% to 90%
Nonoperating 5% to 95%
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating -15 m to 3,048 m -50 ft to 10,000 ft
Nonoperating -15 m to 12,192 m -50 ft to 40,000 ft
Shock
Operating 125 g, 2 ms, half-sine
Nonoperating 200 g, 2 ms, half-sine
Random vibration
Operating 0.75 g zero-to-peak, 10 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.25 oct/min sweep rate
Nonoperating 1.50 g zero-to-peak, 10 Hz to 500 Hz, 0.25 oct/min sweep rate
NOTE:
Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The computer
operates within this range of temperatures.

System Board Major Chips
Item Specification
Core logic Intel Panther Point HM77
VGA NVIDIA Optimus™ GeForce GT640M
LAN BCM57780
USB 3.0 RT9712AGS
Embedded controller NUVOTON NPCE795L
Bluetooth Atheros AR3012, Broadcom BCM20702
Wireless BCM943227HM4L
TPM NUVOTON NPCT420R(For future SKU)
PCMCIA N/A
Audio codec Realtek ALC271X
Card reader Realtek RTS5209
Processor
Item Specification
Central Processing Unit Intel® Sandy Bridge Core i7/i5/i3 Processor
(CPU) type
CPU package FC-BGA 1023
Core Logic Multi execution cores·
 A 32-KB instruction and 32-KB data first-level cache (L1) for
each core
 A 256-KB shared instruction/data second-level cache (L2) for
each core
 Up to 4-MB shared instruction/data third-level cache (L3),
shared among all cores
Chipset Mobile Intel® HM77
Processor Specifications
Item CPU Speed Cores Mfg Tech Cache Size Package

(GHz)
i7-2637M 1.7 4 32 nm 4 MB BGA 1023
i5-2467M 1.6 2 32 nm 3 MB BGA 1023
i3-2367M 1.4 2 32 nm 3 MB BGA 1023

CPU Fan True Value Table
CPU Fan Speed (RPM) SPL Spec (dBA)

Temperature
50 2600 28
58 3000 31
66 3300 34
74 3700 37
85 4000 40
Throttling 50%: On= 95 °C; OFF=80 °C
OS shut down at 100C; H/W shut down at 92 °C
System Memory
Item Specification
Memory controller Built in CPU
Memory size 2GB DDR3 RAM on-board+one DDR3 DIMM socket
DIMM socket number 1
Supports memory size per 2/4GB
socket
Supports maximum memory 6GB
size
Supports DIMM type Support DDR III 1333/1600MHz
SDRAM memory interface design
Supports DIMM Speed 1333/1600MHz
Support DIMM voltage 1.5V
Supports DIMM package 204P
Memory Combinations
On-board (MB) Slot (MB) Total Memory (MB)

2048 0 2048
2048 2048 4096
2048 4096 6144

Graphics Controller
Item Specification
VGA Chip NVIDIA Optimus™ Geforce GT640M
Supports CUDA®, PhysX®, 3D Vision®, Microsoft® DirectX® 11,
OpenGL® 4.1, OpenCL™ 1.1
Video Interface
Item Specification
Chipset NVIDIA Optimus™ Geforce GT640M
Package 29mmx29mm
Interface LVDS
Compatibility 32bpp
Sampling rate 60Hz
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Insyde
BIOS Type UEFI
BIOS ROM type W25Q32BV, W25Q16CV
BIOS ROM size 4MB
BIOS Features  Winbond code base

 Flash ROM 4 MB
 Support Acer UI
 Support multi-boot
 Suspend to RAM (S3)/Disk (S4)
 Various hotkeys for system control
 Support SMBIOS 2.3 ,PCI2.2.
 DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag-
Support PXE
 Support WinFlash
 Wake on LAN from S3
 Wake on LAN from S5 in AC mode
 System information
 Refer to Acer BIOS specification.
LAN Interface
Item Specification
LAN Chipset BROADCOM BCM57780
LAN connector type RJ45

Item Specification
LAN connector location RJ45 at the rear side
Features Supports 10/100/1000Mbps
Keyboard
Item Specification
Type AF7S keyboard
Total number of keypads 103-US/104-UK/107-JP keys
Windows logo key Yes
Internal & external keyboard Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes
work simultaneously
Features  Phantom key auto detect
 Overlay numeric keypad
 Support independent pgdn/pgup/home/end keys
 Support reverse T cursor keys
 Factory configurable different languages by OEM customer
Hard Disk Drive (AVL components)
Item Specification
Vendor & Model HITACHI HITACHI SEAGATE
Name HTS545050A7E380 HTS543232A7A384 ST320LT020
Capacity (GB) 500 320 320
Bytes per sector 4096 512 4096
Data heads 2 2 2
Drive Format
Height(mm) 7.0 7.0 7.0
Disks 1 1 1
Performance Specifications
Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 5400 5400
Buffer size 8MB 8MB 8MB
Interface SATA SATA SATA
Fast data transfer rate 3.0 3.0 3.0
(Gbits/s, max)
DC Power Requirement
Voltage tolerance 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5%

Solid State Drive (AVL components)
Item Specifications
Vendor & LITEON LMT-128M3M LITEON LMT-256M3M
Model Name
Capacity (GB) 128 256
Flash mode MLC MLC
Performance
Sequential Read (MB/s) 470 460
Sequential Write (MB/s) 180 360
Interface mSATA mSATA
Max. fast data transfer rate 6.0 6.0
(Gbits/s)
Operating Shock 1,500G/1.0ms 1,500G/1.0ms
DC Power Requirement
Voltage tolerance 3.3V +/- 5% 3.3V +/- 5%
Super-Multi Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & Model name HITACHI-LG Slim DVD Super Multi Drive GU61N
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: 3600(24x)Max Sustained: 11080(8x)Max
Buffer Memory 1MB
Interface SATA

Item Specification
Applicable disc format Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA,
Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text
DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB)
DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL,
DVD+RW CD: CD-DA (Red Book) - Standard Audio CD &
CD-TEXT CD-ROM (Yellow Book Mode1 & 2) - Standard Data
CD-ROM XA (Mode2 Form1 & 2) - Photo CD, Multi-Session
CD-I (Green Book, Mode2 Form1 & 2, Ready, Bridge)
CD-Extra/ CD-Plus (Blue Book) - Audio & Text/Video Video-CD
(White Book) - MPEG1 Video CD-R (Orange Book Part)
CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part Volume1 & Volume 2
Super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type US & US+ RW DVD:
DVD-ROM (Book 1.02), DVD-Dual DVD-Video (Book 1.1)
DVD-R (Book 1.0, 3.9G) DVD-R (Book 2.0, 4.7G) - General &
Authoring DVD+R (Version 1.0) DVD+RW DVD-RW (Non
CPRM & CPRM) DVD+/-R Dual
Loading mechanism Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5% (Operating)
LED 15.6”
Item Specification
Vendor/model name AUO 15.6”HD 16:9 Color TFT-LCD/ B156XTN03.0
Screen Diagonal (mm) 394.9(15.55in)
Active Area (mm) 344.2 X 193.5
Display resolution (pixels) 1366x3(RGB)x768
Pixel Pitch (mm) 0.252x0.252
Typical White Luminance 200 typ.170 min
(cd/m2) also called
Brightness
Contrast Ratio 500 typ.
Response Time (Optical Rise 8 typ. / 16 Max
Time/Fall Time) msec
Typical Power Consumption 3.4 max
(watt)
Weight (without inverter) 400g max
Physical Size (mm) 360 x 224.3 x 3.4 max
Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS

Item Specification
Viewing Angle 45 (Right) / 45 (Left) / 15 (Upper) / 35 (Lower)
(degree)Horizontal (Right) CR
= 10 (Left)Vertical (Upper) CR
= 10 (Lower)
Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution)
Resolution 16 bits 32 bits Intel NVIDIA

800x600p/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
1280x600/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
1280x720/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
1280x768/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
1360x768/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
1366x768/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
Graphics Controller
Item Specification
VGA Chip NVIDIA Optimus™ GeForce GT640M with dedicated DDR3
VRAM
Supports CUDA®, PhysX®, 3D Vision®, Microsoft® DirectX® 11,
OpenGL® 4.1, OpenCL™ 1.1
Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution)

800x600p/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
1280x600/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
1280x720/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
1280x768/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
1360x768/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
1366x768/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
Display Supported Resolution (LCD panel Supported Resolution)

800x600p/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
1024x768p/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
1280x600/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y

1280x720/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
1280x768/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
1360x768/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
1366x768/60Hz 16:9 Y Y Y Y
Bluetooth Interface
Item Specification
Chipset Atheros AR3012, Broadcom BCM20702
Data throughput  TX 1.2Mbits/sec
 RX 1.2Mbits/sec
Protocol 4.0+HS
Interface USB 2.0
Connector type  SM08B-SURS-TF/JST
 SM06B-XSRK-ETB/SM08B-SURS-TF
Supported protocol A2DP
Bluetooth Module
Item Specifications
Controller Atheros AR3012, Broadcom BCM20702
Features  Mini USB module with built-in antenna
 Bluetooth 4.0
Camera
Item Specification
Vendor and Model PRIMAX 50-70511ARC8
Type 1.3M
WIFI Card
Item Specification
Vendor and Model FOXCONN T77H167 LITEON WN6603AH
Wireless LAN Standards 802.11b/g/n
Operating Frequency 2.4 GHz
Form Factor Half-Mini card
Host Interface PCI-Express Bus interface
PCB 4-layer design and single side
Antenna connector 2UFL type

Audio Codec and Amplifier
Item Specification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC271X

Item Specification
Features  Meets Microsoft WLP (Windows Logo Program) audio
requirements
 High performance DACs with digital >110dB and analog
98dB (A-weighting) signal-to-noise
 High performance ADCs with digital > 100dB and analog
90dB (A-Weighting) signal-to-noise ratio
 Six DAC channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 5.1
sound playback
 Two stereo ADCs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format, multiple
stereo recording
 All DACs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
 Primary 16/20/24-bit SPDIF-OUT supports
32k/44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate
 Secondary 16/20/24-bit SPDIF-OUT supports
32k/44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate
 Analog jacks (port-A, B, C, E and G) support stereo input and
output re-tasking
 Support MONO output at port-H
 Port-A/D/E/F built in headphone amplifiers
 Port-E and Port-F headphone amplifiers can drive earphone
directly without DC blocking capacitor
 Port-B/C/E/F with software selectable boost gain
(+10/+20/+30dB) for analog microphone input
 Supports external PCBEEP input and built-in digital BEEP
generator
 Software selectable 2.5V/3.2V VREFOUT
 Supports legacy analog mixer architecture
 Four channels of digital microphone array input for voice
applications
 Two jack detection pins each designed to detect up to 4 jacks
plugging
 1.0dB/step playback volume control
 1.5dB/step recording volume control
 High pass filter to cancel DC offset from AD converter
 Jack detection function is supported when device is in power
down mode (D3)
 2 GPIOs (General Purpose Input and Output) for customized
applications. GPIO0 and GPIO1 share pin with digital
microphone
 Supports anti-pop mode when analog power AVDD is on and
digital power is off
 Intel low power ECR compliant and power status control for
every analog converter and pin widgets
 Supports 3.3V digital core power, 1.5V~ 3.3V scalable digital
I/O power for HD Audio link, and
 3.0~5.0V analog power
 48-pin LQFP 'Green' package

Item Specification
Amplifier Embedded
Features  4 step gain control
 2-W/Ch Output Power into 3-W load from 5-V supply
 Fully Differential Input
 Low Supply Current and Shutdown selection
 Embedded de-pop circuit
Audio Interface
Item Specification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC271X
Audio onboard or optional On board
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution Support 16/20/24bit PCM
Compatibility HD audio Interface;
Sampling rate Sample rate up to 192Khz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling
Rate)
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker/quantity Yes/(2W speaker x1)
Battery
Item Specifications
Vendor & Model name SANYO UPF656790
Battery Type Lithium polymer
Pack capacity 4850 mAh
Number of battery cell 3
Package configuration 3S1P
VRAM
Item Specification
Chipset HYNIX H5TQ1G63DFR-11C
Memory size 1GB
Interface DDR3
USB Port
Item Specification
USB compliance level USB3.0, USB2.0

Item Specification
EHCI 2
Number of USB port(s) USB3.0x1, USB2.0x2
Location USB3.0 at the rear side
USB2.0 two at the rear side
Output Current 1.0A for each connector
HDMI Port
Item Specification
Compliance level HDMI1.3c
Data thoroughput Up to 16.7 million colors
Number of HDMI port(s) 1
Location HDMI at the rear side
AC Adapter
Item Specification
Input rating 100-240V AC
Maximum input AC current 1.5A Max at 100V AC
Inrush current No damage; meet fuse and bridge diode.
Efficiency 84% min. at nominal input voltage.
System Power Management
Item Specification
Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely.
Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off
completely.
Working (G0/S0) Individual devices like CPU and hard disc can be power
managed.
Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down, VGA Suspend, PCMCIA SuspendAudio,
Power Down, Hard Disk Power Down, CD-ROM Power Down,
Super I/O Low Power mode.
Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states
and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.
Card Reader
Item Specification
Chipset REALTEK RTS5209 PCIe card reader controller
Package 48-pin LQFP

Item Specification
Maximum supported size SD: 2T, MMC: 16G, miniSD: 16G
Features Supports SD Extended Capacity (SDXC), compliant with the
SD Memory Card Specification Version 3.0.
System LED Indicator
Item Specification
Power indicator  Blue color solid on: System on
 Blue color and amber color off: System off
 Amber color blinking: S3 state
Battery indicator Charging
 Amber solid on - Battery charging with AC
 Blue color solid on - Battery full
 Amber blinking - Battery abnormal stop charge or batter in

low power state
Discharging
 Amber and blinking - Battery in critical low state
 Amber color off - Discharging state.
System DMA Specification
Hardware DMA System Function

DMA0 Not applicable
DMA1 Not applicable
DMA2 Not applicable
DMA3 Not applicable
DMA4 Direct memory access controller
DMA5 Not applicable
DMA6 Not Assigned
DMA7 Not Assigned
System Interrupt Specification
Hardware IRQ System function

IRQ00 System timer
IRQ01 Standard PS/2 Keyboard
IRQ08 System CMOS/real time clock
IRQ12 ELAN PS/2 Port Input Device
IRQ13 Numeric data processor
IRQ81 IRQ190 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System

Hardware IRQ System function
IRQ10 Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Series Chipset Family SMBUS Host
Controller – 1E22
IRQ16 Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced
Host Controller- 1E2D
Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Rott
Port2 – 1E12
Intel(R) 7 Management Engine Interface
NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M
XEON E3-1200/2nd Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) Processor
Family PCI Express Root Port - 0101
IRQ17 Atheros AR5B97 Wireless Network Adapter
Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Rott
Port1 – 1E10
IRQ19 Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Series Chipset Family PCI Express Rott
Port4 – 1E16
Intel(R) Mobile Express Chipset SATA AHCI Controller
IRQ22 High Definition Audio Controller
IRQ23 Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Series Chipset Family USB Enhanced
Host Controller
- 1E26
IRQ-5 Broadcom Netlink (TM) Gigibit Ethernet
IRQ-3 Intel(R) USB 3.0 eXtensible Host Controller
IRQ-2 Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
System IO Address Map
I/O address (hex) System Function (shipping configuration)

0000 - 001F Direct memory access controller
0000 - 0CF7 PCI bus
0020 – 0021 Programmable interrupt controller
002C – 002D Programmable interrupt controller
002E – 002F Motherboard resources
003C – 003D Programmable interrupt controller
0040 – 0043 System timer

0050 – 0053 System timer
0060 – 0060 Standard PS/2 Keyboard
0061 – 0061 Motherboard resources
0062 – 0062 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller
0064 – 0064 Standard PS/2 Keyboard
0066 – 0066 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller
0070 – 0077 System CMOS/real time clock
0081 - 0091 Direct memory access controller
0093 – 009F Direct memory access controller
00A0 – 00A1 Programmable interrupt controller
00AC – 00AD Programmable interrupt controller
00B0 – 00B1 Programmable interrupt controller
00B2 – 00B3 Motherboard resources
00BC – 00BD Programmable interrupt controller
00C0 – 00DF Direct memory access controller
00F0 – 00F0 Numeric data processor
03B0 – 03BB Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
03C0 – 03DF Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
0400 – 00B3 Motherboard resources
0458 – 047F Motherboard resources
04D0 – 00B9 Programmable interrupt controller

0D00 - FFFF PCI bus
2000 – 2FFF Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Chipset Family PCI Express Root Port1
– 1E10
3000 – 3FFF XEON E3-1200/2nd Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) Processor
Family PCI Express
Root Port 1 - 0101
3F80 – 3FFF NVIDIA GeForce GT 640M
4000 – 403F Intel(R) HD Graphics Family
4040 – 405F Intel(R) 7 Series/C216 Series Chipset Family SMBUS Host
Controller – 1E22
4060 – 407F Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller
4080 – 4087 Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller
4088 – 408F Intel(R) 7 Series Chipset Family SATA AHCI Controller
0FFF – 0FFF Motherboard resources
0FFF – 0FFF Motherboard resources

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
Remove HDD Password Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-18
Removing BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-20
Cleaning BIOS Passwords . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-21
Using DMI Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-22
LAN MAC EEPROM Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2-29
2-2
System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility 0
A hardware configuration program built into a computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System).
Preconfigured and optimized so users do not need to run this utility. If configuration problems
occur, users may need to run Setup. Refer to Chapter 4, Troubleshooting when problem
arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST when prompted at the bottom of screen.
The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to disabled. To change boot device without
entering BIOS Setup Utility, set the parameter to enabled.
To change boot device without entering the BIOS SETUP, Press <F12> during POST to enter
multi-boot menu.
Navigating the BIOS Utility 0
Five menu options are:

Information
Main
Security
Boot
Exit
To navigate through the following:

Menu - use the left and right arrow keys
Item - use the up and down arrow keys
Change parameter value - press F5 or F6.
Exit - Press Esc
Load default settings - press F9. Press F10 to save changes and exit BIOS Setup Utility
NOTE: NOTE:
Parameter values can be changed if enclosed in square brackets [ ]. Navigation keys
appear at the bottom of the screen. Read parameter help carefully when making
changes to parameter values. Parameter help is found in the Item Specific Help area of
the screen. System information is subject to specific models.
System Utilities 2-3

BIOS 0
The following is a description of the tabs found on the InsydeH20 Setup Utility screen:
NOTE: NOTE:
The screens provided are for reference only. Actual values may differ by model.
Information 0
This tab shows a summary of computer hardware information.
Figure 2-1. BIOS Information
2-4 System Utilities

Table 2-1 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-1
Table 2-1. Parameters
Parameter Description
CPU Type The CPU type and speed of the system.
CPU Speed The speed of the CPU.
HDD Model Name The model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
HDD Serial Number The serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
ATAPI Model Name The model name of the installed ODD drive.
System BIOS Displays system BIOS version.
Version
VGA BIOS Version The VGA firmware version of the system.
Serial Number The serial number of this unit.
Asset Tag Number The asset tag number of the system.
Product Name The product name of the system.
Manufacturer Name The manufacturer Name of the system
UUID Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in
software construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation
(OSF) as part of the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE).

Main 0
This tab allows the user to set system time and date, enable or disable boot option and
enable or disable recovery.
Figure 2-2. BIOS Main
Table 2-2 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-2.
Table 2-2. BIOS Main
Parameter Description Format/Option

System Sets the system time. The hours are shown with Format: HH:MM:SS
Time 24-hour format. (hour:minute:second)
System Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY
Date (month/day/year)
Total Shows the total memory available. N/A
Memory
Video Shows the available memory for Video. N/A
Memory

Table 2-2. (Continued)BIOS Main
Parameter Description Format/Option

Quiet Boot The notebook shows an illustration called the OEM Enabled or Disabled
screen during system boot instead of the traditional
POST screen that shows the normal diagnostic
messages.
Network Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote Enabled or Disabled
Boot server).
F12 Boot Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Enabled or Disabled
Menu
D2D Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function Enabled or Disabled
Recovery allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc
drive to store operation system and restore the system
to factory defaults.
SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should AHCI or IDE
operate.

Security 0
This tab shows parameters that safeguard and protect the computer from unauthorized use.
Figure 2-3. BIOS Security

Table 2-3 describes the parameters shown in Figure 2-3.
Table 2-3. BIOS Security
Parameter Description Option

Supervisor Shows the setting of the supervisor password Clear or
Password Is Set
User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password. Clear or
Set
Set Supervisor Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this N/A
Password password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access.
The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value
of parameters.
Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When user password is set, N/A
this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized
access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right
to change the value of parameters.
Set HDD Password Enter HDD Password. N/A
Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not while the events Disabled
defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all or
requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed Enabled
out if the user password was used to enter setup.
NOTE:
When prompted to enter a password, three attempts are allowed before the system halts. Resetting
the BIOS password may require the computer be returned to the dealer.

Setting a Password 0
Perform the following to set the user or supervisor password:

1. Use the  and keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press
Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears.
Figure 2-4. Set Supervisor Password
2. Type a new password in the Enter New Password field. Password length is not to exceed
8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the
Confirm New Password field.
+ IMPORTANT:
Use care when typing a password. Characters do not appear on the screen.
3. Press Enter. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter
to Set.
NOTE: NOTE:
Users can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.
4. Press F10 to save changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Removing a Password 0
Perform the following:

1. Use the  and  keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press Enter. The Set
Supervisor Password box appears:
2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter.
3. Press Enter twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New
Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to Clear.

Changing a Password 0
1. Use the  and keys to highlight Set Supervisor Password and press the Enter. The Set
Supervisor Password box appears.
2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter.
3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm
New Password field.
Figure 2-7. Setup Notice
4. Press Enter. The computer sets User Password parameter to Set.

NOTE: NOTE:
Users can enable the Password on boot parameter.
If the verification is OK, the screen will show as following.
Figure 2-8. This Setup Warning
The password setting is complete after the user presses Enter.

If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will
show the Setup Warning (Figure 2-9).

Figure 2-9. Setup Warning

Boot 0
This tab allows changes to the order of boot devices used to load the operating system.
Bootable devices include the:
USB diskette drives
Onboard hard disk drive
DVD drive in the module bay
Use  and  keys to select a device and press F5 or F6 to move it up or down the list.
Figure 2-10. BIOS Boot

Exit 0
The Exit tab allows users to save or discard changes and quit the BIOS Utility.
Figure 2-11. BIOS Exit
Table 2-4 describes the parameters in Figure 2-11.
Table 2-4. Exit Parameters
Parameter Description
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save changes to the system.
Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to.
Load Setup Default Load default values for all setup item.
Discard Changes Load previous values all setup items.
Save Changes Save setup data.

BIOS Flash Utilities 0
BIOS Flash memory updates are required for the following conditions:
New versions of system programs
New features or options
Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
Use the Flash utility to update the system BIOS Flash ROM.
NOTE: NOTE:
Create a Crisis Recovery Disc, if one is not available, before the Flash utility is used.
NOTE: NOTE:
Do not install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when the Flash is used.
NOTE: NOTE:
Use the AC adaptor power supply when running the Flash utility. If battery pack does
not contain power to finish loading of the BIOS Flash, do not boot the system.
Perform the following to run the Flash:
1. Prepare a bootable diskette.
2. Copy the Flash utilities to the bootable diskette.
3. Boot the system from the bootable diskette.
NOTE: NOTE:
The Flash utility has auto execution function.

DOS Flash Utility 0
Perform the following to use the DOS Flash Utility:

1. Press F2 during boot to enter the Setup Menu.
2. Select Boot Menu to modify the boot priority order.
Example: If using USB HDD to Update BIOS, move USB HDD to position 1.
Figure 2-12. BIOS Boot
3. Execute the < UPDATE.BAT > batch file to update BIOS. The flash process begins as
shown in Figure 2-13.

Figure 2-13. DOS Flash
4. In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source is shown.
NOTE: NOTE:
If AC power is not connected, the following message (Figure 2-14) is shown.
Figure 2-14. AC Power Warning

NOTE: NOTE:
Plug in the AC power to continue.
5. Flash is complete when the message Flash Programming Complete is shown.

WinFlash Utility 0
Perform the following to use the WinFlash Utility:

1. Double click the WinFlash executable.
2. Click OK to begin the update. A progress screen is shown (Figure 2-15).
Figure 2-15. InsydeFlash

Remove HDD/BIOS Password Utilities 0
This section provides details for removing HDD/BIOS passwords.
Remove HDD Password Utilities 0
This section provides details for removing HDD passwords.

Remove HDD Password as follows:
NOTE: NOTE:
If the HDD password is incorrectly entered three times, an error is generated, you will
see below menu (Figure 2-16).
Figure 2-16. HDD Security

To reset the HDD password, perform the followings:
1. Select Enter Unlock Password option.
Figure 2-17. Select Item
NOTE: NOTE:
An Encode key is generated for unlocking utilities. Make note if this key.
Figure 2-18. Unlock Password
2. Execute the UnlockHD.EXE file to create the unlock code in DOS Mode using the format
<UnlockHD [Encode code] > with the code noted in the previous step.
Example: UnlockHD 84756887
The command generates a password which can be used for unlocking the HDD.
Password: 38534209

Enter the password from the Step 1 to unlock the HDD (Figure 2-19).
Figure 2-19. Unlock Password
NOTE: NOTE:
After customer clearing the HDD password, HDD maybe in “Frozen” state. Please
power off system. Then, power on to Win system, HDD Password will be in normal.
Figure 2-20. HDD Password Frozen

Removing BIOS Passwords 0
To clear User or Supervisor passwords, open the DIMM door and use a metal instrument to
short the RTCRST# point.(Figure 2-21 and Figure 2-22)
Figure 2-21. CMOS Jumper

r

Cleaning BIOS Passwords 0
When customer forgets the BIOS supervisor/user password, he could clear the password as
below:
1. Prepare a USB flash disk with FAT32 file system and copy Disablepassword.efi file to root
directory.
2. After pressing power button, to hold Ctrl and Alt key and then continually stroke Enter key
until POST LOGO finish.
3. System will display “Press Y or y key to clear BIOS password.”.
4. After press Y/y key, BIOS will clear BIOS password and reboot system.
Figure 2-23. Clear BIOS Password
The on screen message indicates the function success.

NOTE: NOTE:
This document is for Pegatron Acer project in 2012.

Using DMI Tools 0
The DMI (Desktop Management Interface) Tool copies BIOS information to EEPROM. Used
in the DMI pool for hardware management.
1. Execute < MN.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 1 Manufacturer Name(Figure 2-23).
Figure 2-24. Manufacture Name

2. Execute < PN.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 1 Product Name(Figure 2-24).
Figure 2-25. Update Product Name

3. Execute < SN.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 1 Serial Number(Figure 2-25).
Figure 2-26. Update Serial Number

4. Execute < AT.bat > to update SMBIOS Type 3 Asset Tag Number(Figure 2-26).
Figure 2-27. Update Asset Tag

5. Execute < RU.bat > to read SMBIOS Type 1 UUID(Figure 2-27).
Figure 2-28. Read UUID

6. Execute < WU.bat > to write SMBIOS Type 1 UUID(Figure 2-28).
Figure 2-29. Write UUID

7. Execute < GU.bat > to generate and write SMBIOS Type 1 UUID (Figure 2-29).
Figure 2-30. Generate and write UUID

LAN MAC EEPROM Utility 0
LAN EEPROM Utility enables to change the MAC address.

Perfer the following steps to use the LAN EEPROM Utility:
1. Create a DOS bootable USB HDD.
2. Copy the AN MAC EEPROM Utility to the HDD and remove the HDD form the computer.
3. Reboot the computer and press F2 during the boot sequence to enter the setup menu.
4. Select the Boot menu item and move the entry “USB HDD” to the first position. Refer to
Boot.
5. Insert the USB HDD and reboot the computer.
6. At the command prompt, navigate to the C Root folder.
7. Run B57diag –b57eng(Figure 2-31).
Figure 2-31. Execute MAC TOOL

8. Enter Broadcom utility screen, then key in “secfg” command to show configuration screen.
Figure 2-32. Broadcom utility screen
9. Enter configuration
Figure 2-33. Configuration Screen

10. You can see the current MAC address in item1 and key in “1” to edit MAC address
Figure 2-34. Edit MAC address
11. The new MAC address had changed in item1
Figure 2-35. MAC address Changed

12. Key in “x” key to save and exit configuration
Figure 2-36. Exit configuration

13. Key in “q” to exit Broadcom program
Figure 2-37. Exit Broadcom program

CHAPTER 3
Machine Maintenance

Machine Disassembly and Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Recommended Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Replacement Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
Pre-disassembly Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
External Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
Removing the Dummy Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
Removing the HDD Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
Removing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-12
Removing the SSD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13
Removing the WLAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14
Removing the ODD Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16
Main Unit Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-19
Removing the Top Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-20
Removing battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-26
Removing the Power switch board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-29
Remove the card reader . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-30
Remove the cables from the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-31
Removing the Mainboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-34
Removing the Thermal module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-36
Removing the Bluetooth Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-38
Removing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-39
LCD Module Disassembly Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-41
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-42
Removing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-46
Removing the Camera Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-48
LCD Reassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Replacing the Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-49
Replacing the LCD Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-50
Replacing the LCD Bezel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-52
Replacing the Bluetooth. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-53
Replacing the Speakers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-54
Replacing the DC-IN cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-56
Replacing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-57
Replacing the Mainboard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-59
Replacing the LCD Module & Cables to Mainboard . . . . . . . . 3-60
3-2
Replacing the Card reader. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-63
Replacing the Power Switch board&Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-64
Replacing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-67
Replacing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-73
Replacing the WLAN Module. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-76
Replacing the SSD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-78
Replacing the DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-79
Replacing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-80
Replacing the Door . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-81
Replacing the Dummy Card. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-82
3-3
3-4
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 0
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook

computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.
Cable paths and positioning may not represent the actual model. During the removal and
installation of the components, ensure all available cable channels and clips are used and
that the cables are replaced in the same position.
The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group
the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the
components.
The product previews seen in the disassembly procedures may not represent the final
product color or configuration.
Recommended Equipment 0
To disassemble the computer, the following tools are suggested:

Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
Flat screwdriver
Philips screwdriver
Plastic flat screwdriver

Plastic tweezers
Cyanoacrylate glue
Replacement Requirements 0
NOTE: NOTE:
Cabling and components require adhesive to be applied during the replacement and
reassembly process.
3-5
Pre-disassembly Instructions 0
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure to do the following:
1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
Figure 3-1. AC Adapter
3. Place the system on a flat, stable surface.
3-6
Disassembly Process 0
The disassembly process is divided into the following sections:

External components disassembly
Main unit disassembly
LCD module disassembly
The flowcharts provided in the succeeding disassembly sections illustrate the entire
disassembly sequence. Observe the order of the sequence to avoid damage to any of the
hardware components. For example, when removing the mainboard, remove first the
keyboard, and LCD module then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Table 3-1. Main Screw List
Screw Quantity Acer Part Number
M2*2.5 Ni 6 86.W750U.003
M2*3 Ni 35 86.RY8N5.006
M2.5*5 Ni 7 86.B050U.001
M2*2 Ni 5 86.RY8N5.003
M2*6 Ni 10 86.RN60U.002
M2*2L+4.2MM Ni 4 86.RY8N5.001
3-7
External Module Disassembly Process 0
Table 3-2. Screw List

Step Screw Quantity Part No.
WLAN Module Disassembly M2*3 1 86.RY8N5.006

SSD Module Disassembly M2*3 1 86.RY8N5.006
ODD Module Disassembly M2*3 1 86.RY8N5.006
ODD Bracket Disassembly M2*2.5 2 86.W750U.003
External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 0
Dummy Card
HDD Door
HDD DIMM Module SSD Module WLAN Module ODD Module
ODD Bezel ODD Bracket
Figure 3-2. External Module Disassembly Flowchart
3-8
Removing the Dummy Card 0
1. Press the dummy card in to allow it to spring out.
Figure 3-3. Dummy Card
2. Pull the dummy card out.
3-9
Removing the HDD Door 0
1. Loosen the 3 captive screws.
Figure 3-5. HDD Door Screws
2. Lift the HDD door to remove.
Figure 3-6. HDD Door
3-10
Removing the HDD Module 0
1. Using tweezers, lift the pull tab out if lodged behind the HDD.
2. Hold the tab and lift the HDD.
Figure 3-7. HDD Module
3. Disconnect the HDD and the SATA cable.
Figure 3-8. HDD Module
3-11
Removing the DIMM Module 0
1. Using fingers, push the memory module clips outwards.
Figure 3-9. DIMM Module
2. Hold the module and pull the DIMM module from the connector.
3. Repeat for additional modules if present.
3-12
Removing the SSD Module 0
1. Remove the only one screw .
Figure 3-10. SSD Module
Table 3-3. Screws

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type
SSD module Disassembly M2*3Ni 1
2. Remove the SSD module.
3-13
Removing the WLAN Module 0
1. Disconnect the two cables from the WLAN module.

+ IMPORTANT:
Note the position of the Main (black) and Auxiliary (white) connectors.
Figure 3-12. WLAN Module
2. Remove the screw and ensure the cables are well clear of the module.
Table 3-4. Screws

WLAN Module Disassembly M2*3 1
3-14
3. Pull the WLAN module out and away.
3-15
Removing the ODD Module 0
1. Remove the screw from the ODD module.
Figure 3-15. ODD Module
Table 3-5. Screws

ODD Module Disassembly M2*3 1
2. Pull the ODD completely out of the bay.
3-16
3. Remove the 2 screws from the ODD bracket.
Table 3-6. Screws

ODD Bracket Disassembly M2*2.5 2
4. Remove the ODD bracket.
Figure 3-18. ODD Bracket
3-17
5. Pry the ODD bezel off the ODD module.
Figure 3-19. ODD Bezel
3-18
Main Unit Disassembly Process 0
Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart 0
Top Case
Click Pad Bracket Keyboard Battery Power Switch Board Card Reader LCD Module
Touch Pad Cables from MB
Main Board
Thermal Module Bluetooth Speaker DC-in Bracket
DC-in Connector
Figure 3-20. Main Unit DIsassembly Flowchart
Table 3-7. Screws

Bottom case Disassembly M2*6 10 86.RN60U.002

M2*3 Ni 1 86.RY8N5.006
Click pad Disassembly M2*3 Ni 2 86.RY8N5.006
Touchpad Board Disassembly M2*2 Ni 2 86.RY8N5.003
Keyboard Disassembly M2*2 3 86.RY8N5.003
M2*3 Ni 16 86.RY8N5.006
Battery Disassembly M2*3 Ni 1 86.RY8N5.006
Card reader Disassembly M2*3 Ni 2 86.RY8N5.006
LCD module Disassembly M2.5*5 Ni 5 86.B050U.001
Mainboard Module M2*3 Ni 4 86.RY8N5.006
Thermal Module M2*3 Ni 6 86.RY8N5.006
Fan to Bottom case M2.5*5 2 86.B050U.001
Speaker Disassembly M2*2L+4.2MM Ni 4 86.RY8N5.001
3-19
Removing the Top Case 0
1. Remove the 11 screws in the Bottom case.
Figure 3-21. Screws on Bottom Case
Table 3-8. Screws

Bottom Case Disassembly M2*6 (red callout) 10
M2*3 Ni (green callout) 1
2. Separate the top case from the bottom case.
Figure 3-22. Top Case
3-20
3. Turn the top case over. Lift up the top case, starting from the top edge.
Figure 3-23. Top Case
4. Disconnect the cable from the top case to Mainboard (FFC).

a. Unlock the FFC
b. Disconnect the cable.
Figure 3-24. Touchpad FFC & Keyboard FFC
3-21
5. Disconnect the FFC cable from touch pad.
Figure 3-25. Touchpad module
+ IMPORTANT:
Take care of the dotted line box to tear down the touch pad cable from the
Touch pad.
6. Romve 4 screws from touch pad.
Table 3-9. Screws

Touchpad Disassembly M2*2 Ni(red callout) 2
3-22
7. Lift the clickpad bracket and remove.
8. Remove the touch pad.
3-23
9. Remove the AL foil on the keyboard.
Figure 3-29. Keyboard module
10. Remove the 19 screws from the keyboard.
Table 3-10. Screws

Keyboard Disassembly M2*2 Ni(green callout) 3
M2*3 Ni (red callout) 16
3-24
11. Remove the keyboard from the top case.
3-25
Removing battery 0
1. Disconnect the battery cable from Mainboard.
Figure 3-32. Battery cable
2. Lift the card reader cable from Mainboard,remove the SATA cable.
Figure 3-33. Card reader SATA cable
3. Lift the card reader cable from card reader and then remove.
Figure 3-34. Card reader SATA cable
3-26
4. Release the locking latch for the power switch cable.
5. Remove the FFC cable.
Figure 3-35. Power switch Cable
6. Remove the screw from the battery and lift the power switch cable up from the battery.
Figure 3-36. Battery module
Table 3-11. Screws

Battery module Disassembly M2*3Ni 1
7. Lift the battery and remove it.
3-27
Figure 3-37. Battery module
3-28
Removing the Power switch board 0
1. Use a flat plastic tool to unlock the corner of the power switch board.
Figure 3-38. Power Switch Board
+ IMPORTANT:
Take care not to damage the FFC and power switch board during removal.
3-29
Remove the card reader 0
1. Remove the two screws from the card reader.
Figure 3-39. Card reader
Table 3-12. Screws

Carder reader Disassembly M2*3 2
2. Lift the card reader then remove.
3-30
Remove the cables from the Mainboard 0
1. Remove the HDD SATA cable from the Mainboard.
Figure 3-41. HDD SATA cable
2. Disconnect the speaker cable from the Mainboard.
Figure 3-42. Speaker cable
3. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from Mainboard.
3-31
Figure 3-43. Bluetooth cable
4. Disconnect the LVDS cable from the Mainboard.
Figure 3-44. LVDS Cable
+ IMPORTANT:
Take care not to damage the cable during removal.
3-32
5. Remove the LCD module.
Figure 3-46. LCD module
Table 3-13. Screws

LCD module Disassembly M2.5*5 5
3-33
Removing the Mainboard 0
1. Remove the 7 screws from the Mainboard.
Figure 3-47. Mainboard
Table 3-14. Screws

Mainboard Disassembly M2.5*5 Ni(green callout) 2
2. Lift Mainboard from the bottom case and take it over.
3. Disconnect the DC-in cable(lift it up vertically) and then take it away.
3-34
Figure 3-49. DC-in cable
4. Remove the DC-in bracket and then take it away.
5. Remove the DC-in connector and then take it away.
3-35
Removing the Thermal module 0
1. Disconnect the cable of the fan from Mainboard.
Figure 3-52. Thermal module
2. Remove 6 screws from the thermal module.
Figure 3-53. Thermal module
Table 3-15. Screws

Thermal module Disassembly M2*3 6
3-36
3. Lift the thermal module and take it away.
Figure 3-54. Thermal Module
3-37
Removing the Bluetooth Board 0
1. Lift the bluetooth and move it away.
Figure 3-55. Bluetooth Board
3-38
Removing the Speakers 0
1. Remove the speaker.
Figure 3-56. Speakers
2. Remove the 2 screws from the speakers.
Table 3-16. Screws

Speakers Disassembly M2*2L+4.2MM Ni 4
3-39
3. Remove the speakers and cable.
3-40
LCD Module Disassembly Process 0
LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart 0
LCD Module
LCD Bezel
LCD Panel
Camera Module
Figure 3-59. LCD Module Disassembly Flowchart
Table 3-17. Screws

LCD Glass Panel Disassembly M2*2.5 4 86.W750U.003
3-41
Removing the LCD Bezel 0
1. Disassembly sequence of LCD moudle, and then take off LCD bezel.
Figure 3-60. LCD Bezel
2. Hold the edge firmly. Apply force with thumb in +Z direction, and with the other 4 fingers in
–Y direction.
3. Hold firmly the right edge of LCD module. Apply force with thumb in +Z direction, and with
the other 4 fingers in –X direction.
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4. Hold firmly the left edge of LCD module. Apply force with thumb in +Z direction, and with
the other 4 fingers in +X direction.
5. Put the edge of thumb nail into the gap of both hinge cap plastic parts, and move the
thumb nail back and forth in the direction shown below to disengage the latch.
3-43
6. Press center area of the bottom edge with left fingers, then push the edge of the hinge cap
with thumb of the right hand in +Y direction, and apply force with index finger and middle
finger in +Z direction.
7. 3-2 Repeat 3-1 and disengage the latches one at a time, from right side all the way to the
left.
8. Take LCD bezel away.
3-44
3-45
Removing the LCD Panel 0
1. Remove the LCD panel.
Figure 3-68. LCD Panel
2. Remove the 4 screws on the LCD panel.
Figure 3-69. LCD Pane
+ IMPORTANT:
Do not remove the screws on the hinge&LCD cover.
Table 3-18. Screws

LCD Panel Disassembly M2*2.5 4
3-46
3. Lift the LCD panel out of the module.
! CAUTION:
To avoid damage, make sure all cables near the hinge are free and clear to move.
4. Turn the LCD panel over, then disconnect the LVDS cable.
3-47
Removing the Camera Board 0
1. Disconnect the camera cable.
Figure 3-72. Camera Board
2. Pry the camera board away from the module.
Figure 3-73. Camera Board
3-48
LCD Reassembly Procedure 0
Replacing the Camera 0
1. Place the camera on the LCD cover.
Figure 3-74. Camera
2. Connect the LVDS cable to the camera module.
Figure 3-75. Camera
3-49
Replacing the LCD Panel 0
1. Connect the LVDS cable to the panel and bond the mylar to secure the connector.
2. Place the LCD panel on the LCD cover.
! CAUTION:
To avoid damage, make sure all cables near the hinge are free and clear to move.
3. Secure the 4 screws on the LCD panel.
3-50
Table 3-19. Screws

LCD Panel Assembly M2*2.5 4
3-51
Replacing the LCD Bezel 0
1. Place the bezel onto the LCD module.
3-52
Replacing the Bluetooth 0
1. Place the Bluetooth into the socket.
Figure 3-81. Bluetooth
3-53
Replacing the Speakers 0
1. Place the left speaker assembly into the bottom case.
2. Secure 2 screws to the left speaker.
Table 3-20. Screws

Speaker Assembly M2*2L+4.2MM 2

Ni
3. Place the right speaker into the bottom case.
3-54
4. Secure 2 screws to the right speaker.
Table 3-21. Screws

Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.
Speaker Assembly M2*2L+4.2MM 2

Ni
3-55
Replacing the DC-IN cable 0
1. Place the DC-in cable into the bottom case,and place the cable in the cable clip.
2. Place the DC-in bracket on the DC-in connector.
3-56
Replacing the Thermal Module 0
+ IMPORTANT:
Apply a suitable thermal grease and ensure all heat pads are in place before
replacing the thermal module.
The following thermal grease types are approved for use:
N302 I-Connosseur
Honeywell
The following thermal pads are approved for use:

Eapus XR-PE
1. Align the screw holes on the thermal module and mainboard then replace the module.
Keep the module as level as possible to spread the thermal grease evenly.
3-57
2. Replace the 6 screws to secure the thermal module in place.
Table 3-22. Screws
Step Screw Quantity Screw Type.

Thermal module M2*3 Ni 6
Disassembly
3. Connect the fan cable to the mainboard.
3-58
Replacing the Mainboard 0
1. Slide the main board external connector edge in first to the bottom case, then lower into
place.
Figure 3-91. Main board
2. Replace 7 screws on the mainboard.
Table 3-23. Screws

Mainboard Disassembly M2.5*5 Ni(green callout) 2
3-59
Replacing the LCD Module & Cables to Mainboard 0
1. Place the LCD module onto the bottom case.

2. Secure the 5 securing screws to the lower cover.
Figure 3-93. LCD Module
Table 3-24. Screws

Step Size Quantity Screw Type
LCD Module Assembly M2.5*5 5
3. Connect the LVDS cable to the mainboard.
3-60
Figure 3-95. LVDS Cables
4. Connect the bluetooth cable to the main board.
Figure 3-96. Bluetooth cable
3-61
5. Connect the Speaker cable to the mainboard.
Figure 3-97. Speaker cable
6. Connect the HDD cable to the mainboard.
Figure 3-98. HDD SATA Cable
3-62
Replacing the Card reader 0
1. Place the card reader board in the bottom case.
Figure 3-99. card reader
2. Secure the 2 screws on the card reader.
Table 3-25. Screws

Carder reader Assembly M2*3 2
3-63
Replacing the Power Switch board&Battery 0
1. Secure the locking latch for the power switch board.
Figure 3-101. Power switch board
2. Place the battery into the bottom case.
Figure 3-102. Battery
3. Secure the screw on battery.
Figure 3-103. Battery
3-64
Table 3-26. Screws
Battery module Disassembly M2*3Ni 1
4. Connect the card reader cable on card reader.
Figure 3-104. Card reader cable
5. Connect the card reader cable on main board.
Figure 3-105. Card reader cable
3-65
6. Connect the power switch cable on the main board.
Figure 3-106. Power switch cable
7. Connect the Battery cable to the main board.
Figure 3-107. Battery cable
3-66
Replacing the Keyboard 0
1. Place the keyboard on the top case as below picture shows.
Figure 3-108. Keyboard
2. Secure the 17 screws on the keyboard.
Table 3-27. Screws

Keyboard Disassembly M2*2 Ni(green callout) 3
3-67
3. Place the AL foil on the keyboard.
Figure 3-110. Keyboard
4. Place the touch pad on the top case.
Figure 3-111. Touch pad module
3-68
5. Replace the click pad bracket on the touch pad.
Figure 3-112. Click pad bracket
6. Secrue the 4screws on the touch pad.
Figure 3-113. Touch pad module
Table 3-28. Screws

Touchpad Disassembly M2*2 Ni(red callout) 2
3-69
7. Connect the touch pad cable with the touch pad.
Figure 3-114. Touch pad FFC cable
8. Connect the keyboard FFC cable on the main board.
Figure 3-115. Keyboard FFC Cable
3-70
9. Connect the touch pad cable on the main board.
Figure 3-116. Touch Pad Cable
10. Turn over the top case and install the top case to bottom case.
Figure 3-117. Top case
3-71
11. Secure the 11 screws in the bottom case.
Figure 3-118. Bottom case
Table 3-29. Screws

Bottom Case Disassembly M2*6 (red callout) 10
3-72
Replacing the ODD Module 0
1. Replace the ODD bezel.
2. Replace the ODD bracket.
3-73
3. Replace the 2 screws of the ODD bracket.
Figure 3-121. ODD Bracket
Table 3-30. Screws

ODD Bracket Assembly M2*2.5 2
4. Push the ODD completely into the bay until flush with the bottom case.
3-74
5. Replace the screw to secure the ODD module.
Table 3-31. Screw

ODD Module Assembly M2*3 1
3-75
Replacing the WLAN Module 0
1. Insert the WLAN module into the connector.
2. Replace the screw on the WLAN module.
Table 3-32. Screws

WLAN Module Assembly M2*3 Ni 1
3-76
3. Connect the WLAN antenna cables.
+ IMPORTANT:
Note the position of the Main (black) and Auxiliary (white) connectors.
3-77
Replacing the SSD Module 0
1. Insert the SSD module into the connector.
2. Replace the screw on the SSD module.
Table 3-33. Screws

SSD Module Assembly M2*3 Ni 1
3-78
Replacing the DIMM Module 0
1. Slide the DIMM modules into the mainboard connectors.
2. Press down until the locking springs click into place.
3-79
Replacing the HDD Module 0
1. Connect the HDD to the HDD SATA cable.
Figure 3-131. HDD module
2. Hold the tab and slide the HDD firmly into the docking.
Figure 3-132. HDD module
3-80
Replacing the Door 0
1. Insert the HDD door edge flanges into the slots.
Figure 3-133. HDD Door
2. Replace the 3 screws.
Figure 3-134. HDD Door Screws
3-81
Replacing the Dummy Card 0
1. Insert the Dummy card in until it clicks into place.
3-82
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 & External Speaker Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-10
Microphone Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-12
USB Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-13
WLAN Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-14
Card Reader Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-15
Thermal Unit Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-16
HDMI and CRT Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-17
CD-ROM/DVD Failure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-18
Other Functions Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-19
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-19
Post Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-20
POST Code Range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-20
4-2
Troubleshooting
Introduction 0
This chapter contains information about troubleshooting common problems associated with
the notebook.
General Information 0
The following procedures are a guide for troubleshooting computer problems. The step by
step procedures are designed to be performed as described.
NOTE: NOTE:
The diagnostic tests are intended for Acer products only. Non-Acer products, prototype
cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
1. Obtain as much detailed information as possible about the problem.
2. If possible, verify the symptoms by re-creating the failure through diagnostic tests or
repeating the operation that led to the problem.
3. Use Table 4-1 with the verified symptom to determine the solution.
Table 4-1. Common Problems
Symptoms (Verified)
Power On Issues
No Display Issues
LCD Failure
Keyboard Failure
Touchpad Failure
Internal & External Speaker Failure
Microphone Failure
USB Failure
WLAN Failure
Card Reader Failure
Thermal Unit Failure
HDMI and CRT Failure
CD-ROM/DVD Failure
Other Functions Failure
Intermittent Problems
Undetermined Problems
4. If the Issue is still not resolved, refer to Online Support Information.
Troubleshooting 4-3
Power On Issues 0
If the system does not power on, perform the following, one at a time, to correct the problem.
Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
Start
OK
Check
AC/Battery NG Swap AC/Battery
Power on
OK
Check Swap
Daughter BD & Daughter BD
NG
FFC & Re-plug PWR
FFC
Swap MB
Figure 4-1. Power On Issue
Please wait for 3 min. after removing all power (AC adapter and Battery), then re-insert to try
power on.
Computer Shuts Down Intermittently 0
If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following.

1. Makes sure the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical
outlet.
2. Remove all extension cables between the computer and the outlet.
3. Remove all surge protectors between the computer and the electrical outlet. Plug the
computer directly into a known serviceable electrical outlet.
4. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the Thermal Unit (refer to Thermal
Unit Failure) and fan airways are free of obstructions.
5. Remove all external and non-essential hardware connected to the computer that are not
necessary to boot the computer to the failure point.
6. Remove any recently installed software.
4-4 Troubleshooting
No Display Issues 0
If the Display does not work, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU:
START
LCD Moduel
NG Power On? NG Power On Issue
OK?
Replace LCD
Panel/LCD Cable
Ext.DDRRAM
Module well NG Check Connection
connected?
Replace
Ext DDRRAM
NG Ext. DDRRAM
Module OK?
Module
CPU Thermal
Replace MB Module well NG Fasten Screw
screwed?
Figure 4-2. No Display Issue
No POST or Video 0
If the POST or video does not appear, perform the following, one at a time.
1. Make sure that internal display is selected. Switching between internal and external by
pressing Fn+F5. Reference Product pages for specific model procedures.
2. Make sure the computer has power by checking for one of the following:
Fans start up
Status LEDs illuminate
If no power, refer to Power On Issues.
3. Drain stored power by removing the power cable and battery. Hold the power button for 10
seconds.
4. Connect the power and reboot the computer.
Troubleshooting 4-5
5. Connect an external monitor to the computer and switch between the internal display and
the external display is by pressing Fn+F5.
6. If the POST or video appears on the external display only, refer to LCD Failure.
7. Disconnect power and all external devices including port replicators or docking stations.
Remove any memory cards and CD/DVD discs.
8. Start the computer. If the computer boots correctly, add the devices one by one until the
failure point is discovered.
9. Re-set the memory modules.
10. Remove the drives (refer to Disassembly Process).
Abnormal Video 0
If the video appears abnormal, perform the following, one at a time.

1. Boot the computer.
If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots appear in the same location, the
LCD is faulty and should be replaced. Refer to Disassembly Process.
If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on
the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. Refer to Disassembly Process.
NOTE: NOTE:
Make sure that the computer is not running on battery alone as this may reduce display
brightness.
2. Adjust the brightness to its highest level. Refer to the User Manual for instructions on
adjusting the settings. If the display is too dim at the highest brightness setting, the LCD is
faulty and should be replaced. Refer to Disassembly Process.
3. Check the display resolution is correctly configured:
Minimize or close all Windows.
If display size is only abnormal in an application, check the view settings and
control/mouse wheel zoom feature in the application.
If desktop display resolution is not normal, right-click on the desktop and select
Personalize Display Settings.
Click and drag the Resolution slider to the desired resolution.
Click Apply and check the display. Readjust if necessary.
4. Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated.
5. Remove and reinstall the video driver.
6. Check the Device Manager to determine that:
The device is properly installed. There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks
There are no device conflicts
No hardware is listed under Other Devices
8. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic from the operating system DVD and follow the
on-screen prompts.
4-6 Troubleshooting
LCD Failure 0
If the LCD fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
START
Swap LCD
Check
NG Module/LCD
LCD Module
Panel
Check LCD
Reassemble/Re-
Connector/ NG
plug LCD Cable
Cable
Swap MB
Figure 4-3. LCD Failure
Troubleshooting 4-7
Keyboard Failure 0
If the Keyboard fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective
FRU:
START
Keyboard FFC
NG Connect it Well
Well Connected?
Keyboard Ok? NG Replace Keyboard
Replace M/B
Figure 4-4. Keyboard Failure
4-8 Troubleshooting
Touchpad Failure 0
If the Touchpad fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective
FRU:
START
Check MB T/P Reassemble the

NG
FFC T/P FFC to MB
Swap/Reassemble
Check
NG the T/P Pad or T/P
Touchpad
FFC
Swap MB
Figure 4-5. Touchpad Failure
Troubleshooting 4-9
Internal & External Speaker Failure 0
If internal Speakers fail, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective
FRU:
START START
CheckMB Reassemblethe Check I/OBoard Reassemble I/O

NG NG
SPKcable SPKcabletoMB Connection BoardFPC
CheckSPK SwapReassemble Check I/O

NG NG SwapI/OBoard
module TheSPKmodule BoardOK?
SwapMB SwapMB
Figure 4-6. Internal Speaker Failure
Sound Problems 0
Perform the following, one at a time.

1. Boot the computer.
2. Navigate to Start Control Panel System and Security System Device Manager.
Check the Device Manager to determine that:
The device is properly installed
There are no red X or yellow exclamation marks
There are no device conflicts
No hardware is listed under Other Devices
3. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to the previous version.
4. Remove and reinstall the audio driver.
5. Make sure that all volume controls are set mid range:
Click the volume icon on the task bar
Drag the slider to 50. Confirm that the volume is not muted.
4-10 Troubleshooting
Click Mixer to verify that other audio applications are set to 50 and not muted.
6. Navigate to Start Control Panel Hardware and Sound Sound. Confirm that
Speakers are selected as the default audio device (green check mark).
NOTE: NOTE:
If Speakers do not show, right-click on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled
Devices (clear by default).
7. Select Speakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup. Follow the on-screen prompts
to configure the speakers.
8. Remove any recently installed hardware or software.
9. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore.
10. If the issue is remains, repeat step 9, selecting an earlier time and date.
11. Reinstall the Operating System.
12. Connect a set of earphones or external speakers. If these function correctly, the internal
speaker or I/O board may be defective. If they do not function correctly, the mother board
may be defective or damaged.
Troubleshooting 4-11
Microphone Failure 0
If internal or external Microphones fail, perform the following, one at a time.
Start
Check Mic to
Re-assemble Mic
MB cable well No
cable to MB
connected?
Swap Mic module

Check Mic module? No
and cable
Replace M/B
Figure 4-7. Microphone Failure
1. Check that the microphone is enabled. Navigate to Start-> Control Panel->Hardware and
Sound-> Sound and select the Recording tab.
2. Right click on the Recording tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). The
microphone appears on the Recording tab.
3. Right click on the microphone and select Enable.
4. Select the microphone then click Properties. Select the Levels tab.
5. Increase the volume to the maximum setting and click OK.
6. Test the microphone hardware:
Select the microphone and click Configure.
Select Set up microphone.
Select the microphone type from the list and click Next.
Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the test.
USB Failure 0
If the USB fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
S ta rt
C h e c k U S B b o a rd to R e - a s s e m b le U S B
No
M B c a b le b o a r d c a b le t o M B
S w a p U S B b o a rd
C h e c k U S B b o a rd ? No
a n d U S B c a b le
R e p la c e M / B
Figure 4-8. USB Failure.
Can not support USB3.0
WLAN Failure 0
If the WLAN fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
S ta r t
T u r n o n W L A N d e v ic e
W L A N d e v ic e t u r n o n ? No fr o m A c e r R in g D e v ic e
C o n tr o l
C h e c k W L A N a n te n n a w e ll R e - a s s e m b le W L A N
No
c o n n e c t? a n te n n a
C h e c k W L A N a n te n n a ? No S w a p W L A N a n te n n a
R e a s s e m b le W /L
C h e c k W /L d e v ic e in s e r t w e ll? No
d e v ic e
R e - in s ta ll W L A N d r iv e r o r
C h e c k W L A N d e v ic e O K ? No
S w a p W L A N m o d u le
R e p la c e M /B
Figure 4-9. WLAN Failure
Card Reader Failure 0
If the Card Reader fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
S ta rt
C h e c k C a rd R e a d e r R e - in s t a ll C a r d
No
d e v ic e O K ? R e a d e r d r iv e r
R e p la c e M /B
Figure 4-10. Card Reader Failure
The Card Reader device will disappear in device manager for power saving if there is no card
inserted. Try to insert card, then the Card Reader appear in device manager.
Thermal Unit Failure 0
If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
Start
Fan power wire well

No Check Connect
connected?
Replace thermal
Fan OK? No
module
Heatsink well
No Seat it well
seated?
CPU OK? No Replace CPU
Replace M/B
Figure 4-11. Thermal Unit Failure
HDMI and CRT Failure 0
If the HDMI or CRT function fails, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective
FRU:
START
Reinsert
CRT/HDMI
NG CRT/HDMI
connection check
Connector
Check
Drivers install OK Reinstall corrcet
NG
or not in Device driver
manager
Swap MB
Figure 4-12. HDMI and CRT Failure
CD-ROM/DVD Failure 0
If the CD-ROM/DVD function fail, perform the following, one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective
FRU:
START
ODD Device with ODD/B Reassemble ODD

NG
connection check Device
ODD/B with M/B Reassemble

NG
connection check ODD/B to M/B
ODD/B function
NG Swap ODD/B
check
Swap MB
Figure 4-13. CD-ROM/DVD Failure
Other Functions Failure 0
1. Check if drives are functioning correctly.

2. Check if external modules are functioning correctly.
3. Change main board to check if current one is defective.
Intermittent Problems 0
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to
do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software
errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing an intermittent problem, perform the following:
1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3. If an error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more
errors.
Undetermined Problems 0
The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed
devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is
inoperative.
Perform the following procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
NOTE: NOTE:
Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.
NOTE: NOTE:
Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly.
(Refer to Power On Issues).
1. Remove power from the computer.
2. Visually check the components for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.
3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:
Non-Acer devices
Printer, mouse, and other external devices
Battery pack
Hard disk drive
DIMM
CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module
PC Cards
4. Apply power to the computer.
5. Determine if the problem has changed.
6. If the problem does not recur, connect the removed devices one at a time until failing FRU
is found.
7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU:
System board
LCD assembly
Post Codes 0
The following are the InsydeH2O™ Functionality POST code tables. The components of the
POST code table includes: SEC phase, PEI phase, DXE phase, BDS phase, CSM functions,
S3 functions and ACPI functions.
POST Code Range 0
Table 4-2. POST Code Range
Phase POST Code Range

SEC 0x01 - 0x0F
PEI 0x70 - 0x9F
DXE 0x40 - 0x6F
BDS 0x10 - 0x3F
SMM 0xA0 - 0xBF
S3 0xC0 - 0xCF
ASL 0x51 – 0x55
0xE1 – 0xE4
PostBDS 0xF9 – 0xFE
InsydeH2ODDT™ Reserve 0xD0 – 0xD7
OEM Reserve 0xE8 – 0xEB
Reserved 0xD8 – 0xE0
0xE5 – 0xE7
0xEC – 0xF8
Table 4-3. SEC Phase POST Code Table
Functionality Name (Include\ Post

Phase Description
PostCode.h) Code
SEC_SYSTEM_POWER_ON SEC 1 CPU power on and switch to
Protected mode
SEC_BEFORE_MICROCODE_PATCH SEC 2 Patching CPU microcode
SEC_AFTER_MICROCODE_PATCH SEC 3 Setup Cache as RAM
SEC_ACCESS_CSR* SEC 4 PCIE MMIO Base Address
initial
SEC_GENERIC_MSRINIT* SEC 5 CPU Generic MSR
initialization
SEC_CPU_SPEEDCFG* SEC 6 Setup CPU speed
Table 4-3. SEC Phase POST Code Table (Continued)

Phase Description
PostCode.h) Code
SEC_SETUP_CAR_OK SEC 7 Cache as RAM test
SEC_FORCE_MAX_RATIO* SEC 8 Tune CPU frequency ratio to
maximum level
SEC_GO_TO_SECSTARTUP SEC 9 Setup BIOS ROM cache
SEC_GO_TO_PEICORE SEC 0A Enter Boot Firmware
Volume
* 3rd party relate functions – Platform dependence.
Table 4-4. PEI Phase POST Code Table

Phase Description
PostCode.h) Code
PEI_SIO_INIT PEI 70 Super I/O Initialization
PEI_CPU_REG_INIT PEI 71 CPU Early Initialization
PEI_CPU_AP_INIT* PEI 72 Multi-processor Early Initial
PEI_CPU_HT_RESET* PEI 73 HyperTransport Initialization
PEI_PCIE_MMIO_INIT PEI 74 PCIE MMIO BAR Initialization
PEI_NB_REG_INIT PEI 75 North Bridge Early Initialization
PEI_SB_REG_INIT PEI 76 South Bridge Early
Initialization
PEI_PCIE_TRAINING* PEI 77 PCIE Training
PEI_TPM_INIT PEI 78 TPM Initialization
PEI_SMBUS_INIT PEI 79 SMBUS Early Initialization
PEI_PROGRAM_CLOCK_GEN PEI 7A Clock Generator Initialization
PEI_IGD_EARLY_INITIAL * PEI 7B Internal Graphic device early
Initialization
PEI_HECI_INIT* PEI 7C HECI Initialization
PEI_WATCHDOG_INIT* PEI 7D Watchdog timer Initialization
PEI_MEMORY_INIT PEI 7E Memory Initial for Normal boot.
PEI_MEMORY_INIT_FOR_CRISIS PEI 7F Memory Initial for Crisis
Recovery
PEI_MEMORY_INSTALL PEI 80 Simple Memory test
PEI_TXTPEI* PEI 81 TXT function early Initialization
PEI_SWITCH_STACK PEI 82 Start to use Memory
PEI_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI 83 Set cache for physical memory
Table 4-4. PEI Phase POST Code Table

Phase Description
PostCode.h) Code
PEI_ENTER_RECOVERY_MODE PEI 84 Recovery device Initialization
PEI_RECOVERY_MEDIA_FOUND PEI 85 Found Recovery image
PEI_RECOVERY_MEDIA_NOT_FOUND PEI 86 Recovery image not found
PEI_RECOVERY_LOAD_FILE_DONE PEI 87 Load Recovery Image
completed
PEI_RECOVERY_START_FLASH PEI 88 Start Flash BIOS with
Recovery image
PEI_ENTER_DXEIPL PEI 89 Loading BIOS image to RAM
PEI_FINDING_DXE_CORE PEI 8A Loading DXE core
PEI_GO_TO_DXE_CORE PEI 8B Enter DXE core
Table 4-5. DXE Phase POST Code Table

Phase Description
PostCode.h) Code
DXE_TCGDXE* DXE 40 TPM initial in DXE
DXE_SB_SPI_INIT* DXE 41 South bridge SPI initialization
DXE_CF9_RESET* DXE 42 Setup Reset service
DXE_SB_SERIAL_GPIO_INIT* DXE 43 South bridge Serial GPIO
initialization
DXE_SMMACCESS* DXE 44 Setup SMM ACCE SS service
DXE_SIO_INIT* DXE 46 Super I/O DXE initialization
DXE_LEGACY_REGION* DXE 47 Setup Legacy Region service
DXE_SB_INIT* DXE 48 South Bridge Middle
initialization
DXE_IDENTIFY_FLASH_DEVICE* DXE 49 Identify Flash device
DXE_FTW_INIT DXE 4A Fault Tolerant Write verification
DXE_VARIABLE_INIT DXE 4B Variable Service initialization
DXE_VARIABLE_INIT_FAIL DXE 4C Fail to initial Variable Service
DXE_MTC_INIT DXE 4D MTC Initial
DXE_CPU_INIT DXE 4E CPU Middle Initialization
DXE_MP_CPU_INIT DXE 4F Multi-processor
MiddleInitialization
DXE_SMBUS_INIT DXE 50 SMBUS Driver Initialization
Table 4-5. DXE Phase POST Code Table

Phase Description
PostCode.h) Code
DXE_SMART_TIMER_INIT DXE 51 8259 Initialization
DXE_PCRTC_INIT DXE 52 RTC Initialization
DXE_SATA_INIT* DXE 53 SATA Controller
earlyInitialization
DXE_SMM_CONTROLER_INIT* DXE 54 Setup SMM Control service
DXE_LEGACY_INTERRUPT* DXE 55 Setup Legacy Interrupt service
DXE_RELOCATE_SMBASE DXE 56 Relocate SMM BASE
DXE_FIRST_SMI DXE 57 SMI test
DXE_VTD_INIT* DXE 58 VTD Initial
DXE_BEFORE_CSM16_INIT DXE 59 Legacy BIOS Initialization
DXE_AFTER_CSM16_INIT DXE 5A Legacy interrupt function
Initialization
DXE_LOAD_ACPI_TABLE DXE 5B ACPI Table Initialization
DXE_SB_DISPATCH* DXE 5C Setup SB SMM Dispatcher
service
DXE_SB_IOTRAP_INIT* DXE 5D Setup SB IOTRAP Service
DXE_SUBCLASS_DRIVER* DXE 5E Build AMT Table
DXE_PPM_INIT* DXE 5F PPM Initialization
DXE_HECIDRV_INIT* DXE 60 HECIDRV Initialization
Table 4-6. BDS Phase POST Code Table

Phase Description
PostCode.h) Code
BDS_ENTER_BDS BDS 10 Enter BDS entry
BDS_INSTALL_HOTKEY BDS 11 Install Hotkey service
BDS_ASF_INIT* BDS 12 ASF Initialization
BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_START BDS 13 PCI enumeration
BDS_BEFORE_PCIIO_INSTALL BDS 14 PCI resource assign complete
BDS_PCI_ENUMERATION_END BDS 15 PCI enumeration complete
BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_IN BDS 16 Keyboard Controller, keyboard
and mouse initialization
BDS_CONNECT_CONSOLE_OUT BDS 17 Video device initialization

Phase Description
PostCode.h) Code
BDS_CONNECT_STD_ERR BDS 18 Error report device initialization
BDS_CONNECT_USB_HC BDS 19 USB host controller
initialization
BDS_CONNECT_USB_BUS BDS 1A USB BUS driver initialization
BDS_CONNECT_USB_DEVICE BDS 1B USB device driver initialization
BDS_NO_CONSOLE_ACTION BDS 1C Console device initial fail
BDS_DISPLAY_LOGO_SYSTEM_INFO BDS 1D Display logo or system
information
BDS_START_IDE_CONTROLLER BDS 1E IDE controller initialization
BDS_START_SATA_CONTROLLER BDS 1F SATA controller initialization
BDS_START_ISA_ACPI_CONTROLLER BDS 20 SIO controller initialization
BDS_START_ISA_BUS BDS 21 ISA BUS driver initialization
BDS_START_ISA_FDD BDS 22 Floppy device initialization
BDS_START_ISA_SEIRAL BDS 23 Serial device initialization
BDS_START_IDE_BUS BDS 24 IDE device initialization
BDS_START_AHCI_BUS BDS 25 AHCI device initialization
BDS_CONNECT_LEGACY_ROM BDS 26 Dispatch option ROMs
BDS_ENUMERATE_ALL_BOOT_OPTION BDS 27 Get boot device information
BDS_END_OF_BOOT_SELECTION BDS 28 End of boot selection
BDS_ENTER_SETUP BDS 29 Enter Setup Menu
BDS_ENTER_BOOT_MANAGER BDS 2A Enter Boot manager
BDS_BOOT_DEVICE_SELECT BDS 2B Try to boot system to OS
BDS_EFI64_SHADOW_ALL_LEGACY_R BDS 2C Shadow Misc Option ROM
OM
BDS_ACPI_S3SAVE BDS 2D Save S3 resume required data
in RAM
BDS_READY_TO_BOOT_EVENT BDS 2E Last Chipset initial before boot
to OS
BDS_GO_LEGACY_BOOT BDS 2F Start to boot Legacy OS
BDS_GO_UEFI_BOOT BDS 30 Start to boot UEFI OS
BDS_LEGACY16_PREPARE_TO_BOOT BDS 31 Prepare to Boot to Legacy OS
BDS_EXIT_BOOT_SERVICES* BDS 32 Send END of POST Message
to ME via HECI

Phase Description
PostCode.h) Code
BDS_LEGACY_BOOT_EVENT BDS 33 Last Chipset initial before boot
to Legacy OS.
BDS_ENTER_LEGACY_16_BOOT BDS 34 Ready to Boot Legacy OS.
BDS_RECOVERY_START_FLASH BDS 35 Fast Recovery Start Flash.
Table 4-7. S3 Function POST Code Table

Phase Description
PostCode.h) Code
S3_RESTORE_MEMORY_CONTROLLER PEI C0 Memory initial for S3 resume
S3_INSTALL_S3_MEMORY PEI C1 Get S3 resume required data
from memory
S3_SWITCH_STACK PEI C2 Start to use memory during S3
resume
S3_MEMORY_CALLBACK PEI C3 Set cache for physical memory
during S3 resume
S3_ENTER_S3_RESUME_PEIM PEI C4 Start to restore system
configuration
S3_BEFORE_ACPI_BOOT_SCRIPT PEI C5 Restore system configuration
stage1
S3_BEFORE_RUNTIME_BOOT_SCRIPT PEI C6 Restore system configuration
stage2
S3_BEFORE_RELOCATE_SMM_BASE PEI C7 Relocate SMM BASE during
S3 resume
S3_BEFORE_MP_INIT PEI C8 Multi-processor initial during
S3 resume
S3_BEFORE_RESTORE_ACPI_CALLBA PEI C9 Start to restore system
CK configuration in SMM
S3_AFTER_RESTORE_ACPI_CALLBACK PEI CA Restore system configuration
in SMM complete
S3_GO_TO_FACS_WAKING_VECTOR PEI CB Back to OS
Table 4-8. ACPI Function POST Table

Phase Description
PostCode.h) Code
ASL_ENTER_S1 ASL 51 Prepare to enter S1
ASL_WAKEUP_S1 ASL E1 System wakeup from S1
Table 4-9. SMM Functions POST Code Table

Phase Description
PostCode.h) Code
SMM_IDENTIFY_FLASH_DEVICE SMM 0xA0 Identify Flash device in SMM
SMM_SMM_PLATFORM_INIT SMM 0xA2 SMM service initial
SMM_ACPI_ENABLE_START SMM 0xA6 OS call ACPI enable function
SMM_ACPI_ENABLE_END SMM 0xA7 ACPI enable function complete
SMM_S1_SLEEP_CALLBACK SMM 0xA1 Enter S1
SMM_ACPI_DISABLE_START SMM 0xA8 OS call ACPI disable function
SMM_ACPI_DISABLE_END SMM 0xA9 ACPI disable function
complete
Table 4-10. InsydeH2ODDT Debugger POST Code Table
Functionality Name
Post Code Description
(Include\ PostCode.h)
Used by Insyde debugger 0x0D Waiting for device connect
Used by Insyde debugger 0xD0 Waiting for device connect
Used by Insyde debugger 0xD1 InsydeH2ODDT Ready
Used by Insyde debugger 0xD2 EHCI not found
Table 4-10. InsydeH2ODDT Debugger POST Code Table (Continued)
Functionality Name
Post Code Description
(Include\ PostCode.h)
Used by Insyde debugger 0xD3 Debug port connect low
speed device
Used by Insyde debugger 0xD4 DDT Cable become low
speed device
Used by Insyde debugger 0xD5 DDT Cable Transmission
Error (Get descriptor fail)
Error (Set Debug mode fail)
Error (Set address fail)
CHAPTER 5

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6
Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6
Clear CMOS Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-7
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-8
5-2
Item 1
Item 2
Item 11
Item 3
Item 10
Item 4 Item 5 Item 6 Item 7 Item 8 Item 9
Figure 5-1. Mainboard Top
Table 5-1. Mainboard Top
Item Connector Description

1 J4501 LVDS Connector
2 J4502 Microphone Connector
3 J3101 Keyboard Connector
4 J5901 IO Board Connector
5 J5904 Power Switch Board Connector
6 J5906 Touchpad Connector
7 J3704 Speaker Connector
8 J6101 Bluetooth Connector
9 J5103 HDD Connector
10 J6702 RTC Battery Connector
Jumper and Connector Locations 5-3

Table 5-1. Mainboard Top

11 J5001 Fan Connector
Item 15
Item 14 Item 13 Item 12 Item 11
Item 1
Item 2
Item 3
Item 4
Item 10
Item 9
Item 5 Item 6 Item 7 Item 8
Figure 5-2. Mainboard Bottom
Table 5-2. Mainboard Bottom

1 J3401 LAN Connector
2 J5102 ODD Connector
3 J1701 DDR3-SO-DIMM Connector
4 J6002 DC-IN Connector
5 J6001 Battery Connector
6 J5301 WLAN Connector
7 J5302 SSD SATA Connector
8 SW6601 Power Button
9 J6703 SD card Socket
5-4 Jumper and Connector Locations

10 J6701 Mainboard Connector
11 J3701 Headphone Jack
12 J5203 USB 2.0 Connector
15 J4801 HDMI Connector

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 0
This section provides procedures for:

Clearing Passwords
BIOS Recovery.
This Machine has one Hardware Open Gap on the main board for clearing password check
and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery.
Clearing Password Check 0
NOTE: NOTE:
The following procedure is only for clearing BIOS Password (Supervisor Password and
User Password).
Steps for Clearing BIOS Password Check 0
If users set BIOS Passwords (Supervisor Password and/or User Password) for a security
reason, BIOS will ask the password during systems POST or when system enters the BIOS
Setup menu. If it is necessary to bypass the password check, short the HW Gap to clear the
password by performing the following steps:
1. Remove power from the system.
2. Remove HDD, AC and Battery.
3. Disconnect the RTC Battery (Figure 5-1 Item10).
4. Locate the RTCRST# jumper (Figure 5-3).
5. Use an electric conductivity tool to short the two points of the RTCRST# jumper.
6. Plug in AC, keeping the RTCRST# jumper shorted.
7. Press Power Button until BIOS POST is finished, then remove the conductivity tool from
the RTCRST# jumper.
8. Restart the system. Press F2 to enter BIOS Setup menu.
9. If there is no Password request, BIOS Password is cleared.
10. If a password is requested, repeat Steps 1 through 9.

Clear CMOS Jumper 0
JRST2001
Table 5-3. CMOS Jumper
Item Description
RTCRST# Clear CMOS Jumper
(JRST2001)

BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 0
BIOS Recovery Boot Block 0
BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS, used to boot the system with minimum
BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware once the
previous BIOS flashing process failed.
BIOS Recovery Hotkey 0
A function hotkey- < Fn+Esc >, used to enable the BIOS Recovery process when system is
powered On during BIOS POST. To use this function, it is strongly recommended to have the
AC adapter and Battery present. If this function is enabled, the system will force the BIOS to
enter a special BIOS block, called Boot Block.
Steps for BIOS Recovery from USB Storage 0
NOTE: NOTE:
Prior to performing the recovery, prepare a Crisis USB key. The Crisis USB key is
created by executing the Crisis Disk program in another system with Windows 7 OS.
To Create a Crisis USB key, perform the following:
1. Format the USB storage disk using the Fast Format option.
2. Save ROM file (File name:MA50X64.FD) to the root directory of USB storage. Make sure
that there is no other BIOS file saved in the same directory.
3. Plug USB storage into USB port.
4. Press < Fn+ESC > button then plug in AC power.
5. The Power button flashes once.
6. Press Power button to initiate system CRISIS mode.
7. When CRISIS is complete, the system auto restarts with a workable BIOS.
8. Update the latest version BIOS for this machine by regular BIOS flashing process.

CHAPTER 6
FRU List

MA50_HX Exploded Diagrams . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-4
Main Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-4
LCD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-6
Top Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-7
Bottom Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6-8
FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-10
6-2
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
This chapter provides users with a FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global
configurations for the MA50_HX. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or
for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
NOTE: NOTE:
WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, check the most up-to-date information available on
the regional web or channel. Part number changes will not be noted on the printed
Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, the Acer office may
have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed
Service Guide. Users MUST use the local FRU list provided by the regional Acer office
to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
NOTE: NOTE:
To scrap or to return the defective parts, users should follow the local government
ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by the
regional Acer office on how to return it.
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-3

MA50_HX Exploded Diagrams 0
Main Assembly 0
Figure 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram
Table 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram

Item Description Part Number
1 JM50-1A BOTTOM CASE MODULE

2 LED LCD 15.6" WXGA Glare MOUDLE ASSY 6M.RY8N5.002
BLACK W/CCD MIC
3 MA50_HX_i3-2367M_N13P-GS_1GBVRAM NB.RYK11.003
Intel HM77 N13P-GS LF
4 THERMAL MODULE 60.RY8N5.004
6-4 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Table 6-1. Main Assembly Exploded Diagram
5 HDD CABLE 50.RY8N5.004

6 ODD SUPER MULTI MODULE ASSY 6M.RY8N5.001
7 SD DUMMY CARD 42.RY8N5.003
8 JM50-1A TOP CASE MODULE
9 HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB KH.50007.023
HTS545050A7E380, Jaguar B7,0J23335,
500G/P SATA 8MB LF+HF F/W:DA4837
10 HDD COVER
11 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 BGN NI.23600.072
(HM)
12 Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1600 4GB KN.4GB09.005
EBJ40UG8BBU0-GN-F LF+HF 512*8 38nm
13 Flash Disk PHISON SSD NAND 20GB KN.0200Q.002
SSE020GTTC0-S51 LF+HF
14 SCREW M2*6L(K,D4.6) B-ZN #1 NY 86.RY8N5.005

LCD Assembly 0
Figure 6-2. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram
Table 6-2. LCD Assembly Exploded Diagram

1 LCD COVER ASSY BLACK W/LVDS CABLE,

MIC
2 LED LCD AUO 15.6''W WXGA Glare LK.15605.026
B156XTN03.2 LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 (ultra-slim)
3 SCREW M2*2.5L(K)(ψ3.7) W-NI 86.W750U.003
4 CAMERA MODULE 1.3M AM.21400.121
5 LCD BEZEL

Top Case Assembly 0
Figure 6-3. Top Case Assembly Exploded Diagram
Table 6-3. Top Case Assembly Exploded Diagram

1 UPPER CASE ASSY

2 CLICKPAD MODULE 55.RY8N5.001
3 FFC - CLICK PAD TO MB 50.RY8N5.001
4 CLICKPAD POST
5 SCREW M2*3L K B-ZN #1 NY 86.RY8N5.006
6 SCREW M2*2L (K,D=5) W-NI #1 NY 86.RY8N5.003

Table 6-3. Top Case Assembly Exploded Diagram
7 KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 60.RYKN5.001

103KS Black US International W/FRAME , FOIL
, MYLAR
Bottom Case Assembly 0
Figure 6-4. Bottom Case Assembly Exploded Diagram
Table 6-4. Bottom Case Assembly Exploded Diagram

1 LOWER CASE ASSY W/ANTENNA , SPEAKER

Table 6-4. Bottom Case Assembly Exploded Diagram
2 Battery SANYO ID:AP12A3i Li-Polymar 3S1P BT.00303.028

SANYO 3 cell 4850mAh Main COMMON for
embedded type
3 IO/CARD READER BOARD FOR TPM 55.RYKN5.003
4 BT 4.0 Foxconn Braodcom 20702 BH.21100.018
5 POWER BUTTON BOARD W/FFC FOR TPM 55.RYKN5.001

FRU List 0
Table 6-5. FRU list
Category Description P/N

ADAPTER
Adapter DELTA 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow AP.06501.033
ADP-65VH BA, LV5, Low profile LED LF
Adapter LITE-ON 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow AP.06503.029
PA-1650-69AW, LV5, Low profile LED LF
Adapter Chicony Power 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow AP.0650A.017
CPA09-A065N1, LV5, low profile LF
BATTERY
Battery SANYO ID:AP12A3i Li-Polymar 3S1P SANYO BT.00303.028
3 cell 4850mAh Main COMMON for embedded type
BOARD
CLICKPAD MODULE 55.RY8N5.001
BT 4.0 Foxconn Braodcom 20702 BH.21100.018

BT 4.0 Foxconn Atheros BU22 BH.21100.017

Table 6-5. FRU list

Foxconn Wireless LAN Broadcomm 43227 2x2 BGN NI.23600.087
Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 BGN (HM) NI.23600.072
Liteon Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 BGN (HM) NI.23600.073
WN6603AH
Foxconn 3rd WiFi 2x2 AGN+ BT4.0 Atheros WB222 NI.23600.102
Liteon 3rd WiFi 2x2 AGN+ BT4.0 Atheros WB222 NI.23600.103
POWER BUTTON BOARD W/FFC FOR TPM 55.RYKN5.001
POWER BUTTON BOARD W/FFC 55.RY8N5.002
IO/CARD READER BOARD FOR TPM 55.RYKN5.003

IO/CARD READER BOARD 55.RY8N5.003
TPM DAUGHTER BOARD (For future SKU) 55.RYKN5.002
POWER CORD
POWER CORD US 3PIN 1.8M BLACK 27.RGV0U.006
POWER CORD (EU) 1.8M 3P BLACK 27.RGV0U.001
POWER CORD UK 3PIN 27.RGV0U.002
POWER CORD US-110V (BSMI) 3P 27.RGV0U.008
POWER CORD PRC 3P 27.RGV0U.004
POWER CORD 1.8M 3 PIN AF 27.RGV0U.010
POWER CORD DANISH 3P BLACK 27.RGV0U.007
AC POWER CORD PSE/3C,BLK
CABLE
FFC - CLICK PAD TO MB 50.RY8N5.001

Table 6-5. FRU list

BT CABLE 50.RY8N5.002
IO/CARD READER CABLE 50.RY8N5.003

IO/CARD READER CABLE FOR TPM 50.RYKN5.001
HDD CABLE 50.RY8N5.004
LVDS CABLE 50.RY8N5.006

LVDS CABLE EDP
DC-IN CABLE 50.RY8N5.005
CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY
HDD COVER
UPPER CASE ASSY
LOWER CASE ASSY W/ANTENNA , SPEAKER

Table 6-5. FRU list

CLICKPAD POST
ODD BRACKET
ODD BEZEL
DC BRACKET
SD DUMMY CARD 42.RY8N5.003
LCD COVER ASSY BLACK W/LVDS CABLE, MIC

LCD COVER ASSY BLACK W/LVDS CABLE, MIC
LCD BEZEL
DVD RW DRIVE
ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 9.0mm Tray 8X KU.0080D.064
GU61N LF+HF W/O bezel SATA

Table 6-5. FRU list

HDD
HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB KH.50007.016
HTS545050A7E380,Jaguar B7, 500G/P SATA 8MB
LF+HF F/W:DA4466
HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB KH.32001.021
ST320LT020/9YG142-188, Sapta 15,320G/P SATA
8MB LF+HF F/W:0001SDM1 7mmzh
HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB KH.32007.013
HTS543232A7A384, Eagle B7, 320G/P SATA LF+HF
F/W:A60W 7mmzh
HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB KH.50007.023
HTS545050A7E380, Jaguar B7,0J23335, 500G/P
SATA 8MB LF+HF F/W:DA4837
HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB KH.32007.017
HTS543232A7A384,0J28213,Eagle B7, 320G/P
7mmzh SATA 8MB LF+HF F/W:DA4788
HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB 9WS142-188 KH.50001.030
ST500LT012, Yarra 500G/P, 7mmzh SATA 8MB
LF+HF F/W:0001SDM1
SSD
Flash Disk SANDISK SSD NAND 32GB KF.0320D.003
SDSA5DK-032G LF+HF
Flash Disk PHISON SSD NAND 20GB KN.0200Q.002
SSE020GTTC0-S51 LF+HF
Flash Disk LITE-ON SSD NAND 128GB KF.1280L.001
LMT-128M3M LF+HF firmware: VYC2
Flash Disk LITE-ON SSD NAND 256GB KF.2560L.001
LMT-256M3M LF+HF firmware:VZC2
KEYBOARD

Table 6-5. FRU list

KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 103KS
Black ARABIC W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black Belgium W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black Brazilian Portuguese W/FRAME , FOIL ,
MYLAR
Black Bulgaria W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black CZ/SK W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
KEYBOARD CHICONY AF7S_A10B AF7S 103KS 60.RYKN5.002
Black CHINESE W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black Danish W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black FR/Arabic W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black French W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black GREMAN W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black Greek W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black Hungarian W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black Italian W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black Japanese W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black Korean W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black Nordic W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black Norwegian W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black Portuguese W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black Russian W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR

Table 6-5. FRU list

Black SLO/CRO W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black Spanish W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black Sweden W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black Swiss/G W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black Thailand W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black Turkish W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black UK W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black US International W/FRAME , FOIL , MYLAR
Black US International w/ Hebrew W/FRAME , FOIL ,
MYLAR
Black US w/ Canadian French W/FRAME , FOIL ,
MYLAR
LCD
LED LCD AUO 15.6''W WXGA Glare B156XTN03.2 LK.15605.026
LF 200nit 8ms 500:1 (ultra-slim)
LCD TFT15.6' HD GLARE LED EDP LK.15605.029
CAMERA
CAMERA MODULE 1.3M AM.21400.121
MAINBOARD

Table 6-5. FRU list

MA50_HX Intel i3-2367M UMA HM77 NB.RY811.001
MA50_HX_i3-2367M_N13P-GS_1GBVRAM Intel NB.RYK11.003
HM77 N13P-GS LF
HM77 N13P-GS LF
HM77 N13P-GS LF
MA50_HX Intel i3-3217U UMA HM77 NB.M0N11.001
MA50_HX_i3-3217U_N13P-GS_1GBVRAM Intel NB.M0P11.001
HM77 N13P-GS LF
HM77 N13P-GS LF
HM77 N13P-GS LF
MEMORY
Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1600 4GB KN.4GB09.005
EBJ40UG8BBU0-GN-F LF+HF 512*8 38nm
Memory KINGSTON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB KN.2GB07.006
ACR256X64D3S13C9G LF+HF
Memory KINGSTON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 4GB KN.4GB07.001
ACR512X64D3S13C9G LF+HF
Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1600 2GB KN.2GB09.012
EBJ20UF8BDU0-GN-F LF+HF 256*8 38nm
Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB KN.2GB0G.031
HMT325S6CFR8C-H9 LF+HF 256x8 38nm
Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 4GB KN.4GB0G.012
HMT351S6CFR8C-H9 LF+HF 256x8 38nm
Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB KN.2GB04.019
MT8KTF25664HZ-1G4M1 LF+HF 256*8 46nm V79D
THERMAL MODULE

Table 6-5. FRU list

THERMAL MODULE 60.RY8N5.004
SPEAKER
SPEAKER SET
SCREW
SCREW M2*2L+4.2MM(K)B-NI NY #1 86.RY8N5.001
SCREW M2*6L (K) B-ZN #1 NY 86.RN60U.002
SCREW M2.5*5L(K)B-NI,NY 86.B050U.001
SCREW M2*2L (K,D=5) W-NI #1 NY 86.RY8N5.003
SCREW M3*2.5L K B-ZN #1 NY 86.RY8N5.004

Table 6-5. FRU list

SCREW M2*2.5L(K)(ψ3.7) W-NI 86.W750U.003
SCREW M2*6L(K,D4.6) B-ZN #1 NY 86.RY8N5.005
SCREW M2*3L K B-ZN #1 NY 86.RY8N5.006
SCREW M2.5*2.5L K B-NI #1 NY 86.RY8N5.002

CHAPTER 7

Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4
M3 581T/581TG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7-4
8-2
This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All
of its system functions are tested under Windows® 7 environment.
Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed
these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the
Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
Test Compatible Components 7-3

Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test 0
M3 581T/581TG 0
Table 8-1. M3 581T/581TG
Vendor Type Description Acer Part No.

Adapter
10001081 65W Adapter DELTA 65W 19V 1.7x5.5x11 AP.06501.033
DELTA Yellow ADP-65VH BA, LV5, Low profile
LED LF
60016453 65W Adapter Chicony Power 65W 19V AP.0650A.017
CHICONY 1.7x5.5x11 Yellow CPA09-A065N1,
POWER LV5, low profile LF
Audio Codec
10004786 ALC271X_VB6 Realtek ALC271X_VB6 QFN-48 LZ.21000.161
REALTEK
Battery
60001921 3CELL4.85 Battery SANYO ID:AP12A3i Li-Polymar BT.00303.028
SANYO 3S1P SANYO 3 cell 4850mAh Main
COMMON for embedded type
Bluetooth
10001018 BT 2.1 BT 2.1 Foxconn Atheros BU22 BH.21100.023
HON HAI
10001018 BT 4.0 BT 4.0 Foxconn Atheros BU22 BH.21100.017
HON HAI
Camera
60004445 1.3M HD_S Primax Camera PM_S119_SP_slim AM.21400.121
PRIMAX
Card Reader
10000981 2-in-1 card 2-in-1 card reader CR.21500.030
MISC reader
CPU
10001067 Ci32367MB CPU Intel Core i3 2367M BGA 1.4G KC.23601.7MB
INTEL 17W
INTEL 17W
INTEL 17W
HDD
7-4 Test Compatible Components

Table 8-1. M3 581T/581TG

60003544 FM0128S3 Flash Disk LITE-ON SSD NAND KF.1280L.001
LITE-ON 128GB LMT-128M3M LF+HF firmware:
OPT VYC2
60003544 FM0256S3 Flash Disk LITE-ON SSD NAND KF.2560L.001
LITE-ON 256GB LMT-256M3M LF+HF
OPT firmware:VZC2
60002005 N320GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB KH.32007.017
HGST SG HTS543232A7A384,0J28213,Eagle
B7, 320G/P 7mmzh SATA 8MB LF+HF
F/W:DA4788
60002036 N320GB5.4KS HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 320GB KH.32001.021
SEAGATE _4K ST320LT020/9YG142-188, Sapta
15,320G/P SATA 8MB LF+HF
F/W:0001SDM1 7mmzh
60002005 N500GB5.4KS HDD HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 500GB KH.50007.023
HGST SG _4K HTS545050A7E380, Jaguar
B7,0J23335, 500G/P SATA 8MB
LF+HF F/W:DA4837
60003533 FM0020S2 Flash Disk PHISON SSD NAND 20GB KN.0200Q.002
YOSUN SSE020GTTC0-S51 LF+HF
Keyboard
10001044 AF7S_A10B Keyboard CHICONY AF7S_A10B NK.I1713.001
CHICONY AF7S Internal 17 Standard Black
NONE Y2010 Acer Legend
LAN
610112 BCM57780 Broadcom BCM57780 NI.22400.047
BROADCOM
MEM
60004668 CM2GBIII Memory Chip ELPIDA DDRIII 1600 KN.2GB09.013
ELPIDA 2Gb EDJ2108BDBG-GN-F LF+HF
256*8 38nm
60002050 CM2GbIII13 Memory Chip MICRON DDRIII 1333 KM.2GB04.002
MICRON SG 2Gb MT41J256M8HX-15E LF 256*8
0.055um
60002050 SO2GBIII13 Memory MICRON SO-DIMM DDRIII KN.2GB04.019
MICRON SG 1333 2GB MT8KTF25664HZ-1G4M1
LF+HF 256*8 46nm V79D
60002045 SO2GBIII13 Memory HYNIX SO-DIMM DDRIII 1333 KN.2GB0G.031
HYNIX 2GB HMT325S6CFR8C-H9 LF+HF
256x8 38nm

Table 8-1. M3 581T/581TG

60004668 SO4GBIII13 Memory ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII KN.4GB09.005
ELPIDA 1600 4GB EBJ40UG8BBU0-GN-F
LF+HF 512*8 38nm
NB Chipset
10001067 HM77 NB Chipset Intel CS HM77 Chief River KI.G7501.002
INTEL
SB Chipset
9999995 N N KI.22800.011
ONE TIME
VENDER
ODD
60001944 LG NSM8XS9.0 ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE 9.0mm KU.0080D.064
HK Tray 8X GU61N LF+HF W/O bezel
SATA
VGA Chip
60001915 N13PGS VGA Chip nVidia N13P-GS-A2 28nm, KG.PGS0V.003
NVIDIA 29x29, GB4-128 package
VRAM
10000981 1G-DDR3 1G-DDR3 64*16*8 KI.23300.018
MISC (64*16*8)
60002045 VR1GbIII9 VRAM HYNIX Graphic DDRIII 900 1Gb VR.1GB0G.006
HYNIX H5TQ1G63DFR-11C LF 64*16 46nm
Wireless LAN
23707801 3rd WiFi 2x2 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 NI.23600.072
FOXCONN BGN 2x2 BGN (HM)
TW
10001023 3rd WiFi 2x2 Liteon Wireless LAN Atheros HB97 2x2 NI.23600.073
LITE-ON BGN BGN (HM) WN6603AH
A cover
9999995 Aluminum Aluminum LZ.21000.006
ONE TIME
VENDER
Software
10000981 McAfee Antivirus application McAfee SR.23900.001
MISC
TPM (For future SKU)

Table 8-1. M3 581T/581TG

PLM00030 NPCT420R Nuvoton NPCT420R Foxconn Module NC.22911.002
Nuvoton 12x12x3.7mm (TPM FW:v3.69,TCG
1.2 rev.116,TxT compliance) HSF with
EK embedded

CHAPTER 8

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-3
9-2
Introduction 0
This section describes online technical support services available to help users repair their
Acer Systems.
For distributors, dealers, ASP or TPM, please refer the technical queries to a local Acer
branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website.
However some information sources will require a user i.d. and password. These can be
obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan.
Acer's Website offers convenient and valuable support resources.
In the Technical Information section users can download information on all of Acer's
Notebook, Desktop and Server models including:
Service guides for all models
Bios updates
Software utilities
Spare parts lists
TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin)
For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free
downloading of our technical material.
Also contained on this website are:
Detailed information on Acer's International Traveller’s Warranty (ITW)
Returned material authorization procedures
An overview of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and
email contacts for all technical queries.
We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so do not hesitate to
direct any suggestions or comments to us.
Online Support Information 8-3

8-4 Online Support Information

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2012/2/29 Chapter 3 Update "Removing the

The following typographical conventions are used in this document:

the DRS5 User's Guide

[01] The server has been stopped

At the prompt, type run <file name> -m

After entering the data, press Enter.

BIOS Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5

Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

Microsoft® Windows® 7 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7-4

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The following is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:

Genuine Windows® 7 Home Premium 64-bit

Intel® Core™ i7-2637M processor (4 MB L3 cache, 1.70 GHz.17W), i5-2467M processor (3 MB

Dual-channel DDR3 SDRAM support:

Up to 6 GB of DDR3 system memory, 2 GB on board and 1 memory slot

LED-backlight with driving circuit design

Intel® integrated GPU

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-5

Solid state drive 0

mSATA Type, LF+HF

Multi-Level Cell (MLC) NAND flash

Hard disk drive 0

2-in-1 card reader, supporting: 0

Secure Digital™ (SD), Secure Digital™ eXtended Capacity(SDXC), MultiMediaCard™ (MMC),

High-definition audio support

Built-in single digital microphone

Optical Media Drive 0

Slim DVD Super Multi double-layer drive:

Acer Video Conference, featuring:

1.3M webcam with 1280*1024 effective resolution

1-6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Acer InviLink™ Nplify™ 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™

Supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology

PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet

Trusted Platform Module(TPM) 1.2 (For future SKU)

BIOS user, supervisor password

Kensington lock slot

Dimensions and Weight 0

2.25 kg with HDD

Power Adapter and Battery 0

216 g with 180 cm power cord

4850 mAh 3-cell Li-ion standard battery pack

Battery life: 8 hours

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-7

103-US/104-UK/107-JP keys-layout keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad,

Media controls: play/pause, stop, previous, next

Volume controls: up/down

Multi-in-1 card reader (SD™, SDXC™, MMC, MMCplus™)

Acer Backup Manager

Acer ePower Management

Acer eRecovery Management

Acer Identity Card

Acer Netflix Shortcut

Acer NOOK for PC

Acer Sleep Memory Optimizer

Acer Smart Timer