Acer Aspire 2420 Service Guide
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Chapter 131 Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side Features Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Bluetooth Interface ItemSpecification Chipset Foxconn TT60H928.11 Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate) Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). Interface USB 1.1 Connector type USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g ItemSpecification Chipset Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad- mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology Data throughput 11~54 Mbps, up to 270 Mbps for Draft-N Protocol 802.11b+g, Draft-N Interface PCI bus (mini PCI socket for wireless module) Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model NameHGST 2.5” HTS542580K9SA00 BRONCO-B SATA II, WD 2.5” WD800BEVS- 22RST0 ML80 SATAHGST 2.5” HTS542512K9SA00 BRONCO-B SATA IIWD 2.5” WD1600BEVS- 22RST0 ML80 SATA, HGST 2.5” HTS542516K9SA00 BRONCO-B SATA IIHGST 2.5” HTS542525K9SA00 BRONCO-B SATA II, WD 2.5” WD2500BEVS- 22UST0 ML80 SATA Capacity (MB)80000 120000 160000 250000 Bytes per sector512 512 512 512 Data heads 2 3 3/4 4 Drive Format Disks 1 2 2 2 ItemSpecification
32Chapter 1 Spindle speed (RPM)5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB 8MB 8MB 8MB I n t e r f a c e S ATA S ATA S ATA S ATA Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s)540 540 540 540 Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s)100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5150 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5150 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5150 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive module ItemSpecification Vendor & model name SONY COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X CRX880A, TOSHIBA COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X #AC01 Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/secSustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 2MB I n t e r f a c e PATA Applicable disc format 1. Reads and writes data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROMXA, CD-I FMV, Video CD and CD-EXTRA 2. Reads data in Photo CD (Single and multi session) 3. Reads and writes standard CD-DA 4. Reads and writes CD-R discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 2” 5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 3” 6. Reads data in DVD-ROM Applicable DVD formats (Read): DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-Video, DVD-R 3.95G, DVD-R 4.7G, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, Multi- Border DVD-R/DVD-RW, Multi-session DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD- RAM (optional) Applicable CD Formats (Read): CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Super Video CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, i-trax CD, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW Applicable CD Formats (Write) CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, Video-CD CD-Text Hard Disk Drive Interface Item
Chapter 133
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)
Super-Multi Drive module
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name HLDS Super-Multi Drive GSA-T20N, SONY Super-Multi AD-7560A
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:
Max 3.6Mbytes/secSustained:
Max 10.08Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
I n t e r f a c e PATA
Applicable disc format Applicable disc format
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, PhotoCD (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 RequirementCombo Drive module
ItemSpecification
34Chapter 1 Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Audio Interface ItemSpecification Audio Controller Realtek ALC883 Azalia and Amplifier Maxim MAX9710 & MAX4411 Audio onboard or optional Built-in Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex Compatibility HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate) Internal microphone Yes Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2 (1.5W speakers) Video Memory ItemSpecification Chipset UMA Memory size 8 MB ItemSpecification Chipset ICH8M USB Compliancy Level 2.0 OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller Number of USB port 4 Location Two on the left side/one on the right side Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port ItemSpecification PCMCIA controller ENE CB714/1410 Supports card type Type-II Number of slots One type-II Access location Left panel Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes Super-Multi Drive module ItemSpecification
Chapter 135 System Board Major Chips Item Controller Core logic Mobile Intel® GM965/GL960 + ICH8M Express Chipset VGA UMA LAN Realtek 8100SBL/CL USB 2.0 Intel ICH8M Super I/O controller N/A MODEM ALC 883 Bluetooth Built-in ATI SB460 Wireless 802.11 b+g Built-in ATI SB460 PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader ENE CB714/1410 Audio Codec Realtek ALC883 Keyboard ItemSpecification Keyboard controller NS PC97541V Total number of keypads 84-/85-key Windows logo key Yes Internal & external keyboard work simultaneouslyPlug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery ItemSpecification Vendor & model name SANYO (6cell) 2.0 SIMPLO (6cell) 2.0 Sanyo (6cell) 2.4 SONY (6cell) 2.4 Battery Type Li-ion Pack capacity 2.0 AH SANYO (6cell) 2.0 2.0 AH SIMPLO (6cell) 2.0 2.4 AH Sanyo (6cell) 2.4 2.4 AH SIMPLO (6cell) 2.4 Number of battery cell 6 Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel Normal voltage 11.1V Charge voltage 19.0 v LCD 12.1” inch ItemSpecification Vendor & model name AUO B121EW03 V7 (Glare) AUO B121EW03 V4 (Glare) Screen Diagonal (mm) 12.1 inches 12.1 inches Active Area (mm) 261.12 x 163.2 261.12 x 163.2
36Chapter 1 Display resolution (pixels) 1280 x 800 WXGA 1280 x 800 WXGA Pixel Pitch 0.204 x 0.204 0.204 x 0.204 Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Display Mode Normally White Normally White Typical White Luminance (cd/m 2) also called Brightness220 typical 187 minimum185 typical Luminance Uniformity 1.25 max. 1.25 max. Contrast Ratio 400 typical 400 typical Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec12/4 12/4 Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V +3.3V Typical Power Consumption (watt) 4.5W max. 4.5W max. Weight (without inverter) 275 g. typical, 290 max. 275 g. typical, 290 max. Physical Size(mm) 275.82 x 178 x 5.5 max. 275.82 x 178 x 5.5 max. Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS Support Color 262,144 262,144 Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower45/45 15/3545/45 15/35 Temperature Range( C) Operating Storage (shipping)0 to +50 -40 to +600 to +50 -40 to +60 LCD Inverter ItemSpecification Vendor & model name YEC/YNV-W05 Brightness conditions N/A Input voltage (V) 9~21 Input current (mA) 2.56 (max) Output voltage (V, rms) 780V (2000V for kick off) Output current (mA, rms) 6.5 (max) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 65K Hz (max) AC Adaptor ItemSpecification Input rating 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz Maximum input AC current 1.7A Inrush current 220A@115VAC 220A@230VAC Efficiency 82% min. @115VAC input full load LCD 12.1” inch ItemSpecification °
Chapter 137 System Power Management ACPI modePower Management 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 such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state. Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio 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.
Chapter 239 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (when “Press to enter Setup” message is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press F2 to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”. Press during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Phoenix TrustedCore(tm) Setup Utility Main CPU Type: CPU Speed: IDE0 Model Name: IDE0 Serial Number: ATAPI Model Name: System BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID:Intel (R) Pentium (R) Dual CPU T2330 @ 1.60GHz 1.60GHz XXXXXXXXXXX-(XX) XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX-XXX XX-XXXX-(XX) VX.XX XX-XXX XXXXXX.XXX.XXX.XXX.XXXXXX XX.XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX None Aspire 2XXX Acer XXXxXxXX-xXxX-XXxx-xXXx-xXXxXXxXxxXX F1 EscHelp ExitSelect Item Select Menu Change Values Select Sub-Menu -/+ EnterF9 F10Setup Defaults Save and Exit InformationSecurity Boot Exit System Utilities Chapter 2
40Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys. To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys. To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6. A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item. Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information is subject to different models.