Acer Aspire 5720g Service Guide
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Chapter 125 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies spac e in a hidden partition on your system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored on D: drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: TPassword protection. TRecovery of applications and drivers. TImage/data backup: TBack up to HDD (set recovery point). TBack up to CD/DVD. TImage/data recovery tools: TRecover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). TRecover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). TRecover from CD/DVD. For more information, please refer to “Acer eRecovery Management” NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management’s “System backup to optical disk” feat ure to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock.
26Chapter 1 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to opti mize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs fast er, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: TProvides a simple graphical user interface for navigating. TDisplays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users. Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam 1233
Chapter 127 Launching the Acer OrbiCam To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen. OR Click Start > All programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture window appears. Changing the Acer OrbiCam resolution To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution button to select the desired resolution. Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any instant messenger (IM) application. To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM serv ice, then select the video/webcam feature. You can now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world. No.Item 1 Lens 2 Power indicator 3 Rubber grip (selected models only)
28Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display com patible) NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, firs t ensure that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor . Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-def ined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start > All Programs and click on Acer GridVista . You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (pri mary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allo wing two displays to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is simple to set up: 1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred scr een configuration for each display from the task bar. 2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
Chapter 129 NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturers recommended value. Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons (see their locations mentioned in “Easy- Launch Buttons”). You can access the Launch Manager by clicking Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application.
30Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations NOTE: If you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Last, reboot the laptop. Then you will see PXE version displaying on the screen. Processor ItemSpecification CPU type Intel ® CoreTM2 Duo processor T7300/T7500/T7700 (4MB, L2 cache 2.0/ 2.2/2.4, 800 MHz FSB) or higher Intel ® CoreTM2 Duo processor T5450/T7100 (2MB, L2 cache 1.66/1.8, 667/ 800 MHz FSB) or higher Core logic Intel ® 965PM/965GM Express chipset+ICH8M CPU package Intel socket 1466pin FCBGA CPU core voltage 0.944~1.3V CPU Fan True Value Table TEST Condition: 35W@Ambient 35 degree C CPU Temperature Fan SpeedAcoustic Level Core 0 Core 1(rpm)(dBA) 86 86370039 88 88345036.5 91 91315034.5 95 95280031 BIOS ItemSpecification BIOS vendor InsydeH2O BIOS Version BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS package 32-pin PLCC Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b/2.0/3.0, PCI 2.2, System/HDD Password Security Control, INT 13h Extensions, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.4, Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification, USB1.1/2.0, IEEE 1394 1.0, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, PC Card 95 (PCMCIA 3.0 Compliant Device), IrDA 1.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, WfM 2.0, PXE (Preboot Execution Environment), BIS 1.0 (Boot Integrity Service Application Program Interface), PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant, Intel Enhanced SpeedStep Technology BIOS password control Set by setup manual Second Level Cache ItemSpecification Cache controller Built-in CPU Cache size 2MB 1st level cache control Always enabled 2st level cache control Always enabled Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back
Chapter 131 System Memory ItemSpecification Memory controller Built-in Intel ® 965PM/965PM Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports memory size per socket 2GB Supports maximum memory size 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM Speed 667 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V and 0.9V Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Memory Combinations Slot 1Slot 2Total Memory 0MB 128MB128MB 0MB 256MB256MB 0MB 512MB512MB 0MB 1024MB1024MB 0MB 2048MB2048MB 128MB 128MB256MB 128MB 256MB384MB 128MB 512MB640MB 128MB 1024MB1152MB 128MB 2048MB2176MB 256MB 128MB384MB 256MB 256MB512MB 256MB 512MB768MB 256MB 1024MB1280MB 256MB 2048MB2304MB 512MB 128MB640MB 512MB 256MB768MB 512MB 512MB1024MB 512MB 1024MB1536MB 512MB 2048MB2560MB 1024MB 0MB1024MB 1024MB 128MB1152MB 1024MB 256MB1280MB 1024MB 512MB1536MB 1024MB 1024MB2048MB 1024MB 2048MB3072MB
32Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configur ations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Interface ItemSpecification Chipset Broadcom 5787 Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Ethernet Giga LAN LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side Features Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Modem Interface ItemSpecification Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K Supports modem protocol V.92 Modem connector type RJ11 Modem connector location Right side Bluetooth Interface ItemSpecification Chipset Foxconn Bluetooth ® 2.0+EDR 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 802.11a/b/g/n ItemSpecification Chipset Intel 4965AGN/3945ABG/3945BG Data throughput 11~54 Mbps Protocol 802.11a+b+g+Draft-n/802.11a+b+g/802.11b+g Interface PCI Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model NameHGST HTS541680J9SA00 Seagate ST980811AS Toshiba MK8037GSX WD WD800BEVS- 22RST0 HGST HTS541612J9SA00 Seagate ST9120822AS Toshiba MK1237GSX WD WD1200BEVS- 22RST0HGST HTS541616J9SA00 Seagate ST9160821AS Toshiba MK1637GSX WD WD1600BEVS- 22RST0 Toshiba MK2035GSS Capacity (MB) 80000 120000160000 200000 Bytes per sector 512 512512 512
Chapter 133
Data heads 23 (for Hitachi and
Seagate)
4 (for Toshiba) 4 (for Hitachi)
3 (for Seagate)
Drive Format
Disks 1 11 1
Spindle speed
(RPM) 5400 RPM
5400 RPM5400 RPM 4200 RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 2048KB 8192KB8192KB 8192KB
Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6
Max. media
transfer rate
(disk-buffer,
Mbytes/s) 372
350350 350
Data transfer
rate
(host~buffer,
Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5
100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5
DC Power Requirements
Voltage
tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5%
5V(DC) +/- 5%5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
DVD-Dual Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name HLDS COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X GCC-T10N SONY COMBO 12.7mm Tray 24X CRX880A LF
PIONEER Super-Multi Drive 12.7mm Tray DVR-K17RS
PANASONIC Super-Multi Drive 12.7mm Tray DL 8X UJ-850
PHILIPS Super-Multi Drive 12.7mm Tray DL 8X DS-8A1P
HLDS Super-Multi Drive 12.7mm Tray LabelFlash 8X GSA-T20N
SONY Super-Multi Drive 12.7mm Tray DL 8X AD-7530A
TOSHIBA HD-DVD Drive 12.7mm Tray TS-L802A
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained:
Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc format Support disc formats
1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and
CD-Text
2. Reads data in Photo CD (single and Multi-session)
3. Reads standard CD-DA
4. Reads and writes CD-R discs
5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs
6. Reads and writes in each DVD+R/RW (Ver. 1.1)
7. Reads data in each DVD-ROM and DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring)
8. Reads and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for general), DVD-RW and
DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1)
Loading mechanism Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
34Chapter 1 Power Requirement Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Audio Interface ItemSpecification Audio Controller Realtek ALC268 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) Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10, IRQ11 USB Port ItemSpecification Chipset Built-in ICH8M USB Compliancy Level 2.0 OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller Number of USB port 4 Location One on the left side; three on the rear side Serial port function control E nable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port ItemSpecification PCMCIA controller TI PCI 7412 Supports card type Type-II Number of slots One type-II Access location Left side Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes System Board Major Chips Item Controller Core logic Intel ® 965PM/965GM+ICH8M LAN Broadcom 5787 USB 2.0 Built in ICH8M Super I/O controller NS 87383 MODEM Foxconn Delphi-AM3 3.3v Foxconn Delphi 3.3v DVD-Dual Interface ItemSpecification