Acer Aspire 4730z Service Guide
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Chapter 121 Wireless Module 802.11b/g Hard Disk Drive Interface ItemSpecification Chipset Intel Shirley Peak and Echo Peak (for Centrino platform) Atheros WLAN XB63 and Broadcom WLAN BCM4312 (for Non-Centrino) 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) ItemSpecifications Vendor & Model Name Hitachi 5K250-250 5K250-160 5K250-120Hitachi 5K350-250 5K350-160 5K350-120Segate ST9250827AS ST9160827AS ST9120817ASSegate ST9320320AS ST9160310AS Capacity (MB) 250, 160, 120 320, 160, 120 250, 160, 120 320, 160 Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512 Data heads 4, 3, 2 4, 2, 2 4, 3, 2 4, 2 Drive Format Disks 2, 2, 1 2, 1, 1 2, 2, 1 2 or 1, 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 5400 5400 5400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB I n t e r f a c e S ATA S ATA S ATA S ATA Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max)643 ~ 665 674 ~ 729 778 352 I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max)150 / 300 300 300 150 DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% ItemSpecifications Vendor & Model Name Toshiba MK2546GSX MK1646GSX MK1246GSXToshiba MK1252GSXWD WD2500BEVS WD1200BEVSWD WD3200BEVT WD1600BEVT Capacity (MB) 250, 160, 120 120 250, 120 320, 160 Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512 Data heads 4, 3, 2 2 4, 2 4, 2 Drive Format Disks 2, 2, 1 1 2, 1 2, 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 5400 5400 5400 Performance Specifications Buffer size 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB 8 MB I n t e r f a c e S ATA S ATA S ATA S ATA
22Chapter 1 Combo Drive ModuleInternal transfer rate (Mbits/sec, max)370 ~ 730 typical400 ~ 794 typical850 Mbits/s maximum850 Mbits/s maximum I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec max)300 300 150 maximum 300 maximum DC Power Requirements Voltage 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% 5V ±5% ItemSpecification Manufacturer and Model Sony DL 24X CRX890S Toshiba DL 24X TS-L463A Type Drawer type Interface SATA Data Transfer Mode PIO Mode4 Buffer Memory Size 2 MB Maximum Write Speed •CD 3,600 KB/sec Maximum Read Speed •CD 3,600 KB/sec •DVD 10,800 KB/sec Formats Supported 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 ‡U) •CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part‡V Volume1 & Vo l u m e 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 •DVD+R DL •DVD-R DL •Support CPRM (read) •Support VCPS (read) Power Supply DC +5V / 1.3A Voltage Allowance DC +5V (5% (Operating), DC +5V(8% (Start Up)) ItemSpecifications
Chapter 123 Super-Multi Combo Module ItemSpecification Manufacturer and Model Sony DL 8X AD-7560S Toshiba DL 8X TS-L633APioneer DVR-TD08RS Type Drawer type Drawer loading Interface SATA Serial ATA Revision 2.6 Data Transfer Modes •PIO Mode4 •DMA Multiword Mode2 •ULTRA DMA Mode2Gen1i 1.5Gbits / sec Buffer Memory Size 2 MB 2 MB Maximum Write Speed •CD-R Max. 24X (3,600 KB/sec) •DVD+RW Max 8X (10,800 KB/sec) •8X Zone CLV at DVD-R / +R, DVD+RW •6X Zone CLV at DVD-R DL / +R DL, DVD-RW •5X Zone CLV at DVD-RAM •24X Zone CLV at CD-R / RW Maximum Read Speed •CD 3,600 KB/sec •DVD 10,800 KB/sec •8X CAV at DVD-ROM SL, DVD-R / +R, -RW / +RW, DVD-ROM DL, DVD-R DL / +R DL •5X Zone CLV at DVD-RAM •24X CAV at CD-ROM, CD-R / RW Format Compatibility 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 ‡U) •CD-RW & HSRW (Orange Book Part IV Volume1 & Volume2) •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 •DVD-RAM •KODAK Photo CD Single and Multi- session •CD Extra (CD PLUS) •Video CD •CD text data (Read / Write) •CD-R discs (Read / Write) •CD-RW discs (Read / Write) •DVD-ROM •DVD-R Ver.2.0 & 2.1 for General (Read / Write) •DVD-R DL Ver.3.0 (Read/Write) •DVD-RW Ver.1.0 & 1.1 & 1.2 (Read / Write) •DVD+R Ver.1.3 (Read/Write) •DVD+R DL Ver1.0 & 1.1 (Read / Write) •DVD+RW Ver.1.3 (Read/Write) •DVD+RW high speed Ver.1.0 (Read/ Write) •DVD-RAM Ver.2.0 & 2.1 & 2.2 Power Supply DC +5V / 1.3A 5V Voltage Allowance DC +5V (5% (Operating), DC +5V(8% (Start Up))±5% (operating) -8% (startup)
24Chapter 1 Card Reader Audio Interface ItemSpecification Vendor & model name HLDS/GSA-T50N, Philips DS-8A2S, Sony/AD-7560S, Toshiba Digi/TS-L633A Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Transfer rate (MB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.5 Mbytes/secSustained: Max 10 Mbytes/sec Buffer Memory 2MB Interface SATA Applicable disc format Applicable media types: Writing: Confirms to DVD+R Version 1.2 and DVD+RW Version 1.3 / DVD+R DL Version 1.0 /DVD-R Version 2.0 / DVD-RW Version 1.2 / DVD-R DL Version 3.0. Reading: DVD single/dual layer (PTP, OTP), DVD-R single/dual layer DVD+R single/double layer DVD-RW DVD+RW CD-DA CD-ROM CD-ROM/XA Photo-CD, Multi-session, Video CD CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW Loading mechanism Drawer (Solenoid Open) Tact SW (Open) Emergency Release (draw open hole) Power Requirement Input Voltage DC 5 V +/- 5% ItemSpecification Chipset JMICRON JMB385 Features Combo (SD/MMC/MS/MS Duo/MS-HG (1/4/8-bit) & xD access) supports D3 Enhancement (D3E) mode ItemSpecification Audio Controller REALTEK ALC268 Audio onboard or optional Onboard Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 2 Channel Internal microphone 1 x Analog MIC Internal speaker / Quantity 2 x stereo speaker
Chapter 125 USB Interface Keyboard Battery LCD 14.1” ItemSpecification Chipset ICH9M USB Compliancy Level 2.0 Number of USB port 2 Location Left Side ItemSpecification Keyboard controller KB926 Total number of keypads 88/89/93 Windows logo key Yes Internal & external keyboard work simultaneouslyYe s ItemSpecification Vendor & model name Sanyo AS07A Sony AS07A Simplo AS07A Panasonic AS07A Battery Type Li-ion Pack capacity 4400 mAh Number of battery cell 6 Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel ItemSpecification Vendor/model name LG.Philips/LP141WX3, AUO/B141EW04 V4, Chimei/N141I3 - L02, Samsung/LTN141W3-L01 Screen Diagonal (mm) 14.1 inches Active Area (mm) 303.74 x 189.84 mm Display resolution (pixels) 1280 x 800 WXGA Pixel Pitch 0.2373 × 0.2373 mm Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Display Mode Transmissive mode, normally white Typical White Luminance (cd/m 2) also called Brightness200 cd/m2(Typ.5 point) Luminance Uniformity 1.3 max. Contrast Ratio 300 minimum Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time) msec16 Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Typical Power Consumption (watt) 1.4W max. Weight (without inverter) 400g max. Physical Size (mm) 319.5 (±0.5) x 205.5 (± 0.5) x 5.5 max. Electrical Interface 3.3V LVDS interface with 1 pixel/clock
26Chapter 1 LCD Camera LCD Inverter AC Adapter System Power ManagementSupport Color greater than 262144 Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/LowerMinimum: 40/40, Typical: 45/45 Minimum: 10/30, Typical: 20/35 Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping)0 to +50 -20 to +60 ItemSpecification Vendor Bison BN30V4O7-010Sirtek CN0314-SN30-OV03-1Suyin CN1014-S36B-OV01 Focusing range Fixed 40 cm to infinity 40 cm to infinity Dimension (L x W x H mm)W9 * L65 * H5.3 mm 65 * 9.0 * 5.30 mm +/-0.20 mm65 * 9.0 * 5.26 mm Sensor Up to SXGA (1280x1024) size CMOS sensorOV7725 CMOS Sensor 350K Pixel1.0 Megabit CMOS Sensor Pixel Resolution 640(H) * 480(V) VGA 640 * 480 1280X800 Pixel Size 6.0µm * 6.0µm 6.0 µm * 6.0 µm 3.0µm * 3.0µm ItemSpecification Vendor & model name YEC YNV-C01H Brightness conditions N/A Input voltage (V) 9~20(V) Input current (mA) Typical 0.33(mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Typical 650 Vrms Output current (mA, rms) MAX. 6.8mA Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 45~65 (KHz) ItemSpecification Input rating 100~240Vac/ 50-60Hz Maximum input AC current 1.5A Inrush current No damage Efficiency Meet EPA level-4 requirement ItemSpecification Features •Mech. Off (G3) •Soft Off (G2/S5) •Working (G0/S0) •Suspend to RAM (S3) •Save to Disk (S4) ItemSpecification
Chapter 227 System Utilities 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. 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. Chapter 2
28Chapter 2
Information
The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
ParameterDescription
CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system.
CPU Speed This field shows the speed of the CPU.
HDD Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
HDD Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
ATAPI Model Name This field shows the model name of the Optical device installed in the system.
System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version.
VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system.
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.
Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system.
Product Name This field shows product name of the system.
Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system.
UUID Number 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).
InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5
Informat ion Main Security Boot Exit
CPU Ty pe: Int el (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU P8400 @ 2. 26GHz
CPU Speed: 2. 26GHz
HDD Model Name: W DC W D1600B E V T-22ZCT0
HDD S eri al Number: W D-W XHY 07373693
ATAPI Model Name: TSSTcorp CDDVDW TS-L633A
System BIOS Version: v1.03-T2
VGA BIOS Version: Intel V1625
Serial Number: LXJAW 500068221C97C1601
As s et Tag Number:
Produc t Name: As pire 4730Z
Manufac t urer Name: Ac er
UUID: 309E6330-6B60-16FA-ADF9-001EEC448964
F1 Help
↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Set up Default
ESC Exit
←→ Select Menu Enter Select
XSubMenu F10 Save and Ex it
Chapter 229
Main
The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option
and recovery.
NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is
because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
ParameterDescriptionFormat/Option
System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-
hour format.Format: HH:MM:SS
(hour:minute:second)
System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY
(month/day/year)
Total Memory This field reports the memory size of the system.
Memory size is fixed to 2047 MB.N/A
Video Memory
Shows the video memory size. VGA Memory size=64 MBN/A
Quick Boot Allows startup to skip certain tests while booting,
decreasing the time needed to boot the system. Option: Enabled or Disabled
Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote
server).Option: Enabled or Disabled
F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Option: Disabled or Enabled
D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function
allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc
drive to store operation system and restore the system
to factory defaults.Option: Enabled or Disabled
SATA Mode Control the mode in which the SATA controller should
operate.Option: AHCI or IDE Mode
InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5
Information Main Sec urity B oot E x it
Item Specific Help
S y s tem Time [13:04:04] This is the help for the
S y s tem Date [06/04/2008] hour field. V alid range
is from 0 to 23.
Total Memory 2047 MBINCREASE/REDUCE : F5/F6
V ideo Memory [64MB]
Quic k B oot [Enabled]
Network B oot [Enabled]
F12 B oot Menu [Dis abled]
D2D Rec overy [Enabled]
S ATA Mode [AHCI]
F1 Help
↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change V alues F9 Setup Default
ESC Exit
←→ Select Menu Enter Select
XS ubMenu F10 Save and Ex it
30Chapter 2
Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized
use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your
dealer to reset it.
ParameterDescriptionOption
Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor passwordClear or Set
User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password.Clear or Set
HDD Password Is Shows the setting of the hard disk password.Clear or Set
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When
set, this 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, 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.
Power on password Defines whether a password is required or not while
the events defined in this group happened. The
following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor
password for changes and should be grayed out if the
user password was used to enter setup.Enabled or
Disabled
Ins y deH20 S etup Utility Rev. 3.5
Information Main SecurityB oot E x it
Item Spec ific Help
S upervis or Pas s word Is : ClearIns tall or Change the
Us er Pas s word Is : Clearpas s word and the length
HDD Pas s word Is : Clearof pas s word mus t be les s
than eight words .
Set Supervis or Pas s word
Set User Password
Set Hdd Password
P ower on pas s word [Enabled]
F1 Help
↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change V alues F9 Setup Default
ESC Exit
←→ Select Menu Enter Select
XS ubMenu F10 Save and Ex it