Acer Aspire 1710 Service Guide

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
System Board MajorChips 
Item Controller
System core logic Intel Desktop Pentium 4 Northwood/Prescott processor at 2.6GHz to 
3.4GHz or higher; FSB 533/800MHz
865G+ICH5, support 533/800MHz FSB, dual channel and HTT support
Super I/O controller NS PC87391
Audio controller Realtek ALC202
Video controller Internal: 865G + Chrontel CH7017
External: Nvidia GF-FX-GO5200 or FG-FX-GO5700
Hard disk drive controller Embedded in Intel ICH5
Keyboard controller NS LPC keyboard controller PC87591
CardBus Controller ENE CB1410
RTC Intel ICH5
Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type Intel Desktop Pentium 4 Northwood/Prescott Processor at 2.6GHz to 3.4GHz 
or higher
CPU package  To 3.40GHz mPGA-478
CPU core voltage Base on processor speed/FSB/VCCID value
CPU I/O voltage Base on processor speed/FSB/VCCID value
BIOS
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS
BIOS Version 3A02
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 1024KB
BIOS package 32 Pin PLCC
Supported protocols ACPI 2.0 (if available, at least 1.0b), SMBIOS 2.3, PCI 2.3 Boot Block, PXE 
2.0, Mobile PC2001, Hard Disk Password, INT 13h Extensions, PCI Bus 
Power Management interface Specification, EI Torito-Bootable CD-ROM 
Format Specification V1.0, Simple Boot Flag 1.0
BIOS password control Set by switch, see SW1 settings
Second Level Cache
ItemSpecification
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Cache size 1024KB
1st level cache control Always Enabled
2nd level cache control Always Enabled
Cache scheme control Fixed-in write back 
						

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Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to 
form other combinations. System Memory
ItemSpecification
Memory controller Intel 865G
Onboard memory size 0MB 
DIMM socket number 2 Sockets
Supports maximum memory size per 
socket1024MB
Supports maximum memory size 2048MB
Supports DIMM type DDR-DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 266 MHz/333 MHz/400 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 2.5 V
Supports DIMM package 184-pin Long-DIMM
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they 
match the above specifications .
 Memory Combinations
Slot 1Slot 2To ta l  M e m o r y
256MB 0MB 256MB
0MB 256MB 256MB
256MB 256MB 512MB
0MB 512MB 512MB
512MB 128MB 640MB
256MB 512MB 768MB
512MB 256MB 768MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
0MB 512MB 512MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 256MB 1280MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
256MB 1024MB 1280MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
LAN Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset Broadcom BCM5788M
Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000Mbps
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location Rear side
Modem Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B) 
						

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Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K
Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92MDC
Modem connector type RJ11
Modem connector location Rear side
Card Reader Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name Mitsumi D353G 4515
MCI JU-226A033FC
Floppy Disk Specifications
Media recognition 2DD (720KB) 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 2HD (1.44MB)
Sectors/track 9 15 18
Tracks 80 80 80
Data transfer rate 
(Kbit/s)1 MB 1.6 MB 2 MB
Rotational speed (RPM) 300 360 300
Read/write heads 2
Encoding method MFM
Power Requirement
Input Voltage (V) +5V
Hard Disk Drive Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & Model Name SEAGATE U9 ST380012A
Capacity (MB) 80000
Bytes per sector 512
Logical heads 16
Logical sectors 63
Drive Format
Logical cylinders 16383
Physical read/write heads 2
Disks 1
Spindle speed (RPM) 5400RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size  1MB
Interface ATA-5
Data transfer, rate 
(host~buffer, Mbytes/s)100 MB/Sec
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance (including 
noise)5 +/- 5%
12V +/-10%
Note: The drive receives DC power (5V or 12V) 
through a four-pin standard drive power 
connector
Modem Interface
ItemSpecification 
						

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(*1) Average of Data read over the whole area from 00 min. 02 sec. 00 block to 59 min. 58 sec. 74 block more 
than    2000 times including latency and layered error correction time.
(*2) From 00 min. 02 sec. 00 block to 59 min. 58 sec. 74 block including latency and layered error correction 
time.
(*3) Disc:  MNSU-005 DVD-ROM Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name Pioneer DVR-K12RA
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Average Sustained:
CAV mode 
775~1800 blocks/sec 
(10.3X to 24X)
1550~3600kBytes/sec (Mode 1)  
1768~4106 kBytes/sec (Mode 2)DVD-5:
Normal Speed (1X) 11.08 Mbits/sec
CAV mode 36.67~88.64 Mbits/sec
DVD-9/DVD-R:
Normal Speed (1X) 11.08 Mbits/sec
CAV mode 36.67~88.64 Mbits/sec
Average Full Access time (typ.) Random (*1)
CAV mode 110 msec typical 150 
msec average max
Full Stroke (*2)
CAV mode 200 msec typical 260 
msec average maxDVD-5:
Random (*4)  
  120 msec typical
  160 msec average max
Full Stroke (*5) 
  270 msec typical
  350 msec average max
DVD-9:
Random (*7)  
  150 msec typical
  200 msec average max
Full Stroke (*8) 
  340 msec typical
  450 msec average max
DVD-RAM (2.6G)
Random (*7)
   200 msec typical
   300 msec average max
Full Stroke (*8)
   300 msec typical
   600 msec average max
DVD-RAM (4.7G)
Random (*9)
   180 msec typical
   300 msec average max
Full Stroke (*10)
   320 msec typical
   700 msec average max
Data Buffer Capacity 512 kBytes
Interface IDE
Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-R (3.95G), DVD-RAM (2.6G), DVD-
RAM (4.7G)
CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 
1 and form 2), CD-I (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge, 
CD-WO, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT
Loading mechanism Soft eject (with emergency eject hole)
Power Requirement
Input Voltage +5V[DC]+/-5% 
						

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(*4) Average of Data read over the whole area from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data 
recorded area (LBA:23197F), more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time.
(*5) from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:23197F) including latency 
and layered error correction time.
(*6) Disk: MKE-D551.
(*7) Average of Data read over the whole area from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data 
recorded area (LBA:3FA0DF), more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time.
(*8) from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:3FA0DF) including latency 
and layered error correction time.
(*9) Disk: ODSC-PARA
Combo Drive Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name KME UJDA740
Performance Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Read Sustained:
           DVD-ROM  MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 KB/sec)
           CD-ROM    MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600 KB/sec)
Write:
           CD-R          4X, 8X (CLV), Max 16X, MAX 24X (ZCLV)
           CD-RW       4X (CLV)
           HS-RW       4X,8X, 10X (CLV)
ATAPI Interface:
           PIO mode  16.6 MB/sec :PIO Mode 4
           DMA mode 16.6 MB/sec:Multi word mode 2
           Ultra DMA mode 33.3MB/sec: Ultra DMA mode 2
Buffer rate 2MB
Access time DVD-ROM 180 ms typ. (1/3 stroke)
CD-ROM 130 ms typ. (1/3 stroke)
Start up time less than 15s
Stop time less than 6s
Acoustic noise less than 50 dBA
Interface Enhanced IDE (ATAPI) compatible
Master/Slave Set by Cable Select (By host)
PC compatible PC2001 compatible
Applicable disc format CD: 
CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-R, CD-RW, PhotoCD (multiSession), 
Video CD, CD-Extra(CD+), CD-text
DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW (Ver.1.1)
Slope 15 degree (Any direction)
Dimensions, Weight 128X129X12.7mm (WXDXH)
                         (except protrusion)
200g+- 10g
Eject Soft Eject (with emergency eject hole)
Audio Interface
ItemSpecification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC202
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo 
						

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Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter
18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter
Compatibility Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.2
Mixed sound source Line-in, CD, Video, AUX 
Voice channel 8/16 bit, mono/stereo
Sampling rate 44.1 KHz
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker / Quantity Yes
Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1
Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10, IRQ11
Video Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & Model Name Intel 865G
Chip voltage Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, 
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port NO
Graph interface 8X AGP  (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus
Maximum resolution (LCD) 1024 x768 (32bit colors)
Maximum resolution (CRT) 1024x768 (32 bit colors) 1280x1024 (32 bit colors)
1600x1200 (32 bit colors)
Video Memory
ItemSpecification
Fixed or upgradeable Fixed, share the system memory
Video memory size 32MB
Parallel Port
ItemSpecification
Parallel port controller NS PC87391
Number of parallel port 1
Location Rear side
Connector type 25-pin D-type
Parallel port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup
Supports ECP/EPP  Yes (set by BIOS setup) 
Optional ECP DMA channel 
(in BIOS Setup) DMA channel 1 and 3
Optional parallel port I/O address 
(in BIOS Setup) 378, 278, 3BC
Optional parallel port IRQ 
(in BIOS Setup) IRQ7, IRQ5
Audio Interface
ItemSpecification 
						

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  USB Port
ItemSpecification
USB Compliancy Level 2.0
OHCI USB 2.0
Number of USB port 4
Location Rear side
Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup
PCMCIA Port
ItemSpecification
PCMCIA controller ENE CB1410
Supports card type Type II, Tpye III
Number of slots Two type II, one type III
Access location Left side
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Yes
Supports 32 bit CardBus  Yes (IRQ17)
Keyboard
ItemSpecification
Keyboard controller NS LPC keyboard controller PC87591
Keyboard vendor & model name Sunrex
Total number of keypads 103- key
Windows 95 keys Yes
Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Yes
Battery 
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name SIMPLO
Battery Type Li-ION 
Pack capacity  6600mAH
Cell voltage  3.8V
Number of battery cell 12
Package configuration 4S3P
Package voltage  14.4V
DC-AC LCD Inverter
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name Ambit
Input voltage (V) 10 ~ 20V
Input current (mA) 1A (max.)
Output voltage 725Vrms
Output voltage frequency (kHz) 40 ~ 65Hz
Output Current 1.5 mArms ~ 3.75mArms 
						

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LCD
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name  QDI (Quanta Display Inc.) 
QD17EL07
Mechanical Specifications
LCD display area (diagonal, inch) 17”
Active area 337.9mmX270.3mm
Display technology TFT
Resolution SXGA (1280X1024)
Support colors 262K
Optical Specification
Brightness control Keyboard hotkey
Contrast ratio 300(min.)/450(typ.)
Response time 16ms
Luminance of white (cd/m
2)220(typ.)/270(max.)
White Uniformity 1.25(typ.)/1.33(max.)
Contrast control None
Electrical Specification
Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 5 (typ.)
Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) 725 (typ.)
AC Adapter
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name DELTA ADP-180W PFC
Input Requirements
Nominal voltage 100-240Vac input AC voltage
Maximum input current 2.5A Max. at 180W load and 100Vac input voltage.
Rated frequency (Hz) 50 or 60
Frequency variation range (Hz) 47-63
Input voltage range 90-264Vac
Inrush current limit (cold start) 100A max. at 115Vac and 200A max. at 240Vac
Efficiency  84% min. at normal (Min) input voltage, maximum load and measured at the 
end of DC cable.
Output Ratings (CV mode)
DC output voltage 19V
Noise + Ripple 400mV
Load 0(min) 3.16A(max)
Output Ratings (CC mode)
DC output voltage range 18.05-19.95V when the load is 0A-9.5A
Dynamic Output Characteristics
Switch-on delay time 3 sec (at maximum load and nominal voltage input)
Hold up time 6ms within regulation requirement after loss nominal input voltage and 
maximum load (180W)
Over Voltage Protection (OVP) 25V
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) 15KV (at air discharge)
8KV (at contact discharge)
Dielectric Withstand Voltage 
						

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Primary to secondary 3000Vac
Leakage current  0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz)
Power Management 
Power Saving ModePhenomenon
Standby Mode
Enter Standby Mode when
1.Standby/Hibernation hot-key is pressed 
and system is not ready to enter Hibernation 
mode.
2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires 
and system is not ready to enter Hibernation 
mode.
TThe buzzer beepsTThe Sleep indicator lights up
Hibernation Mode
Enter Hibernation Mode (suspend to HDD) 
when
1.Hibernation hot-key is pressed and 
system is ready to enter Hibernation mode
2.System Hibernation timer expires and 
system is ready to enter Hibernation mode.
TAll power shuts off
Display Standby Mode
Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external 
PS/2 pointing device are idle for a specified 
period.
TThe display shuts off
Hard Disk Standby Mode
Hard disk is idle within a specified period of 
time.
THard disk drive is in standby mode.
(spindle turned-off)
AC Adapter
ItemSpecification 
						

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