Acer Aspire 1810t Service Guide

Chapter 111
Using the Keyboard
Your computer has a close-to-full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, 
function and special keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters 
located on the upper right corner of the key caps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols 
are not printed on the...

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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyDescription
Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; 
it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of 
functions:
: Open or close the Start menu
 + : Display the desktop
 + : Open Windows Explore
 + : Search for a file or folder
 + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network domain), or 
switch users (if...

Chapter 113
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computers controls like screen 
brightness and volume output.
To activate hotkeys, press and hold the  key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
HotkeyIconFunctionDescription
 +  System Properties Display the System Properties dialog box.
 +  Bluetooth 
communication switchEnables/disables the Bluetooth function.
 +  Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
 +  Display toggle Switches display...

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Special Keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your 
keyboard.
The Euro symbol
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Hold  and then press the  key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. See www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/
faq12.htm for more information.
The US dollar sign
1.Open a text editor or word processor.
2.Hold  and then press the  key at the upper-center of...

Chapter 115
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Processor Specifications
CPU Fan True Value Table
ItemSpecification
CPU type Intel Penryn SFF (ULV)
CPU package  Micro-FCBGA 956 balls
Chipset • Intel Crestline GS45 SFF and ICH9M SFF
Features • Supports Intel architecture with Dynamic execution.
• On-die, primary 32-kB instruction cache and 32-kB write-back 
data
• cache.
• On-die, up to 3MB second level shared cache with advanced 
transfer
• cache architecture.
• Streaming SIMD Extensions...

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Throttling 50%: On= 90°C; OFF=80°C
OS shut down at 95°C; H/W shut down at 85°C
North Bridge Specifications
South Bridge Specifications
System Memory 
Video Specifications
ItemSpecification
Chipset Intel Crestline GS45 SFF
Package FCBGA 1363 balls
Features • Processor hosts bus supports 667/800/1066MHz FSB support.
• Supports Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667/800MHz
• Integrated SDRAM controller up to 8GB (2 SODIMM support)
• DMI x2 and DMI x4 for connection between GMCH and ICH9M...

Chapter 117
Hard Disk Drive Interface 
Features • Microsoft Windows Vista* Premium support with the highest 
level of Windows Aero* experience 
• Blu-ray* logo capable HD video playback, with native support 
for Blu-ray* drives 
• Great 3D graphics performance 
• Intel® Clear Video Technology for excellent video quality 
ItemSpecifications
Vendor & 
Model 
Name
Hitachi 
HTS545050B
9A300Hitachi 
HTS545032B
9A300Hitachi 
HTS545025B
9A300Hitachi 
HTS545016B
9A300Hitachi
HTS543225L
9A300Hitachi
HTS543216L9...

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Performance Specifications
Buffer size 
8 MB 8 MB 8MB 8 MB
InterfaceSATA SATA SATA SATA
Internal transfer 
rate (Mbits/sec, 
max)8301175 830 1175
I/O data transfer 
rate
(Mbytes/sec 
max)875 Mbits/s maximum 845 Mbits/s 
maximum
DC Power Requirements
Voltage
+5.0V ± 5%.
ItemSpecifications
Vendor & Model 
Name
To s h i b a
MK1655GSXTo s h i b a
MK2555GSXTo s h i b a
MK3255GSXTo s h i b a
MK5055GSX
Capacity (GB)160 250 320 500
Bytes per sector512 512 512 512
Data heads2244
Drive Format
Disks...

Chapter 119
BIOS
LCD 11.6”Spindle speed 
(RPM)
5400
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 
8 MB
InterfaceSATA
Internal transfer 
rate (Mbits/sec, 
max)N/A
I/O data transfer 
rate
(Mbytes/sec 
max)300
DC Power Requirements
Voltage
5V ±5%
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendor Insyde
BIOS Version 3.5
BIOS Features • Flash ROM 1MB
• Support ISIPP
• Support Acer UI
• Support multi-boot
• Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4)
• Various hot-keys for system control
• Support SMBUS 2.0, PCI2.3
• ACPI 2.0 compliance with Intel...

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Bluetooth
Audio Codec and Amplifier
LAN InterfaceTypical Power Consumption 
(watt)
4.0442.85
Weight (without inverter)255g 225g 255g 255g
Physical Size (mm)268 (L) x 161.5 
(W)268 x 161.5 x 5 268.0 x 161.5 268.0 x 161.5
Electrical InterfaceLV D S LV D S LV D S LV D S
Viewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal (Right) / (Left)
Vertical (Upper) / (Lower)45/45
20/4045/45
20/4545/45
20/40
ItemSpecification
Bluetooth Controller Bluetooth module Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 (T60H928.33) F/
W:861...