Acer Aspire 2920z Service Guide
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Chapter 11 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature: Platform For Aspire 2920 Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile processor technology, featuring: Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor T7300/T7500/T7700/T7800 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.20/2.40/2.60 GHz, 800 MHz FSB), T5250/T5450/T5550/T7100/T7250 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.66/1.83/1.80/2 GHz, 800 MHz FSB), supporting Intel® 64 architecture Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology, or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology For Aspire 2920Z Intel® Pentium® mobile processor T2310/T2330 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60 GHz, 533 MHz FSB),supporting Intel® 64 architecture Mobile Intel® GL960 Express Chipset Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology For Aspire 2420 Intel® Celeron® mobile processor 530/540/550 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.73/1.86/2 GHz, 533 MHz FSB), supporting Intel® 64 architecture Mobile Intel® GL960 Express Chipset Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology System Memory Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533 MHz memory using two soDIMM modules (for selected models) Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (for selected models) Display and graphics 12.1 WXGA High Brightness (200nits), Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ Mobile Intel® GL960/GM965 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100(Intel® GMA X3100) with up to 358 MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 (8 MB of dedicated system memory, up to 350 MB of shared system memory), supporting Microsoft DirectX® 9 Dual independent display support 16.7 million colors System Specifications Chapter 1
2Chapter 1 MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability (acceleration) WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) acceleration S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support AcerArcade™, featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies Storage subsystem 80/120/160/250 GB or larger hard disk drive Optical drive options: DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive DVD/CD-RW combo drive 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital™ (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD) Input devices 84-/85-key keyboard with inverted T cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Touchpad pointing device 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support Media keys (printed on keyboard): play/pause, stop, previous, next Empowering Key Easy-launch buttons: WLAN, Internet, Bluetooth, email, Acer Arcade ™ Vo l u m e w h e e l Audio Dolby®-certified surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers Dolby® Home Theater audio enhancement featuring Dolby® Digital, Dolby® Digital Live, Dolby® Pro Logic® II, Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator, Dolby® Headphone and Dolby® Virtual Speaker technologies Intel® High Definition Audio support MS-Sound compatible Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones featuring beam forming, echo cancellation, and noise suppression technologies Communication Acer Video Conference, featuring: Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam, supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite™ technology Acer PureZone technology Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone WLAN: 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, or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate) LAN: Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval, Wake-on-Ring ready
Chapter 13 I/O Ports ExpressCard™/54 slot 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) Three USB 2.0 ports External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphone/speaker/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adapter Environment 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%
4Chapter 1 System Block Diagram KBC 28 WPC8763LWinbond INT.KB TouchPad 29 29 X4 DMIHOST BUS DDR2 CLK GEN. 667/[email protected] 400MHz 533/667 MHz 3 4, 5 6,7,8,9,10,11 12,13 16,17,18,19 Intel GM965/GL960 ICH8M Mobile CPU 2.0G : 71.MEROM.A0U 2.33G : 71.MEROM.B0U CodecALC268 MIC In Merom 479 Celeron M RTM875T-605 71.00875.C0W (ICS 9LPRS502 71.09502.B0W) 6 PCIe ports abgn/bg PATA HDD 21 CDROM LPC BUS Mini Card DDR2533/667 MHz 12,13 533/667MHz AGTL+ CPU I/F LVDS, CRT I/F PCIex1 INTEGRATED GRAHPICSDDR Memory I/F ETHERNET (10/100/1000MbE)10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports High Definition Audio 1 PATA 66/100 ACPI1.1 Matrix Storage Technology(DO)PCI/PCI BRIDGE 2124 C-Link0 DEBUG CONN.LPC 36 3SATA LPC I/F MDC CardAPA2031OP AMP AZALIA MODEMG1412 25 INT.SPKRLine Out (No-SPDIF) RJ11 71. 8 . 0 , 5 , 3ICHMCU SLAQ B71.GL960.00U, SLA5VSATA G792 20 533/667MHz 23 23 TXFM RJ45 Active Managemnet Technology(DO)Serial Peripheral I/F 2126 27 25 W25X80-VSSBIOS 29 OP AMP 27 SPI I/F BCM5787MKMLGGIGA LAN 22 RGB CRT LVDS CRT 14 15 14WXGA LCD 15 TVOUT SVIDEO/COMP 24 24 New card PWR SWP2231NFC USB3 PORT 21USB 22 INT.MIC(Digital) USB 5in1 Cardreader RTS5158 25 BT 24 PWR BD 07563 GM965 : KI.96501.008 GL960 :KI.96501.010 ICH8 : 71.80101.024
Chapter 15 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front View IconItemDescription 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 3 Empowering key Lanuch Acer Empowering Technology 4 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computers functions and components. 5 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 8 Click buttons (left and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. 1 2 3 410 11 12 5 6 7 8 9
6Chapter 1 Closed Front View Left View 9 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computers functions and components. 10 Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication. (for selected models) 11 Easy-launch buttonButtons for launching frequently used program. 12 Power button Turns the computer on and off. IconItemDescription 1 Microphone-in jackAccepts input from external microphones. 2 Headphones/ speaker/line-out jackConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 3 Unlimited volume control wheelAdjust the volume of the audio-out. 4 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. #IconItemDescription 1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 2 External display (VGA) portConnects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 3 S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) portConnects to a television or display device with S-video input. 4 2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 5 ExpressCard/54 slotAccepts one ExpressCard/54 module. IconItemDescription 12 3 4 1 23 45
Chapter 17 Right View Rear View IconItemDescription 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. 2 Optical disk access indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active. 3 Optical drive eject buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive. 4 Emergency eject holeEjects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. 5 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 6 Ethernet (RJ-45) portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network. 7 Modem (RJ-11) portConnects to a phone line. 8 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD). #IconItemDescription 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 657 3241 8 21
8Chapter 1 Bottom View IconItemDescription 1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack. 2 Battery release latchReleases the battery for removal. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4Memory compartmentHouses the computers main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with screws). 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Chapter 19 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Easy-Launch Buttons Located beside the keyboard are application buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: WLAN, Internet, email, Bluetooth, Arcade and Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. IconFunctionDescription Power Indicates the computers power status. Battery Indicates the computers batttery status. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
10Chapter 1 Touchpad Basics The following teaches you how to use the touchpad: Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. IconFunctionDescription Empowering Te c h n o l o g yLaunch Acer Empowering Technology. (user-programmable) Acer Arcade Launch Acer Arcade utility Wireless communication button/ indicatorEnables/disables the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Web browser Internet browser (user-Programmable) Mail Email application (user-Programmable) Bluetooth communication button/ indicatorEnables/disables the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.