Acer Aspire 5940g Service Guide

Chapter 11
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many features:
Operating System
• Genuine Windows® 7™
Platform
• Intel® Mobile Calpella processor technology, featuring:
• Intel® Ibex Peak-M (PM55)
• Broadcom BCM57780A1KMLG for Giga LAN 
System Memory
• Dual-Channel SDRAM support
• Up to 2 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB per slot, 8 GB total
Display and graphics
• 16:9 aspect ratio
• 15.6 HD 1366 x 768*
• 15.6 Full HD 1920 x 1080*
• ATI Mobility™ Radeon...

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• S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers
• Acer PureZone technology with two built-in stereo microphones
•       MS-Sound compatible
Dimensions and Weight
• 382 (W) x 274 (D) x 26/39.5 (H) mm (15.0 x 10.8 x 1.0/1.6 inches)
• 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs.) with 6-cell battery
Communication
• Acer Video Conference, featuring:
• Integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam*
• Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone*
• Wi-Fi/WiMAX: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5150/5350*
• WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi...

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• Headphones/speaker/line-out jack with S/PDIF support
• Microphone-in jack
• Line-in jack
• Ethernet (RJ-45) port
• DC-in jack for AC adapter
• PCI-Express Card slot
• Kensington Lock
• MIR for Remote Control
Environment
• Temperature: • Operating: 0°C to 40 °C
• Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C
• Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 0% to 80%
• Non-operating: 20% to 80%
NOTE:  Items marked with * denote only selected models. 
NOTE:  The specifications listed above are for reference onl y....

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System Block Diagram
TPA6017
USB port 3
USB port 10
page 5CPU XDPpage 21PCH XDP
PCI-E 2.0x16 5GT/s PER LANE
6.4G/8.5G/10.6G
100M/133M/166M(CFD)
100MHz
100MHz
133MHz133/120/100/96/14.318MHZ to PCH
48MHZ to CardReader
33MHz
100MHz
133MHz
LS-5511P
LS-5512P
100MHz
1GB/s x4DMI x4
FDI x8
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port 2,4 port 1
LVDS SWpage 30
LVDS Conn.page 30
CRT SW.page 31CRT Conn.page 31
HDMI(UMA)
LVDS(DIS)
HDMI(DIS)ATI 
M96/M92XT
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23,24,25,26,27,28,29
PEG(DIS)
CRT(DIS)
 Sub-board
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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer.
Front View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Acer Crystal Eye  webcamWeb camera for video communication.
2 Display screen
Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays 
computer output (configuration may vary by models).
3 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
4 KeyboardFor entering data into your computer.
5 Backup key Launches Acer Ba ckup Management for three-step 
data backup....

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NOTE: 1The Power and Battery indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed
Closed Front View
7HDDIndicates 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.
Power
1Indicates the computers power status.
Battery
1Indicates the computers battery status.
1.  Charging: The light shows amber when the 
battery is charging.
2.  Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC 
mode.
8 Click buttons  (left,...

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Rear View
Left View
No.ItemDescription
1 Tuba The dedicated Tuba CineB ass subwoofer pumps out 
earthshaking movie-house audio.
2 Ventilation slots Enable the computer  to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
No.IconItemDescription
1 Kensington lock  slotConnects to a Kensington-compatible computer 
security lock.
Note: Wrap the computer security lock cable 
around an immovable object such as a table or 
handle of a locked drawer. Insert the lock into the 
notch and turn the key to secure the...

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Right View
No.IconItemDescription
1 6-in-1 Card Reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), 
MultiMediaCard Plus (MMCPlus), Memory Stick (MS), 
Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card (xD).
Note: Push to remove/install the card. Only one card 
can operate at any given time.
2
13944-pin IEEE 1394 
port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs.
4 Optical disk access 
indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.
5 Optical...

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Bottom View
No.IconItemDescription
1 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack.
2 Battery release  latchReleases the battery for removal.
3 Hard disk bay Houses the computers hard disk (secured with  screws). 
4 Memory  compartmentHouses the computers main memory.
5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
6 Ventilation slots  and cooling fanEnable the computer to stay cool, even after 
prolonged use.
Note
: Do not cover or obstruct the fan opening. 

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TouchPad Basics (with fingerprint reader)
The following items show you how to use the TouchP ad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader:
• Move your finger across the touchpad (1) to move the cursor.
• Press the left (2) and right (4) buttons locat ed beneath the touchpad to perform selection and 
execution functions. These two buttons are simila r to the left and right buttons on a mouse. 
Tapping on the touchpad is the sa me as clicking the left button.
• Use Acer Bio-Protection...