Acer Aspire 7120 Service Guide

Appendix B163
This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system 
functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment. 
Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. 
Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the TravelMate 7520/7520G/7220 
Series and Aspire 7420/7120 Series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System...

164Appendix B
Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test
ItemDevice Name
CRT Port Test
CRT Monitor Acer 211c 21”, ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19”, Sony TV Trinitron 
(S-Video)
LCD Monitor Acer FP751 17” TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, 
Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500
Projector Dell 3300MP
USB Port Test
USB Keyboard/Mouse Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro
Dell USB Keyboard
Logicool USB Mouse (OWCM-USB)
Logitech USB Wheel Mouse
Logitech First Wheel Mouse
Dell Dell by Logitech...

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USB ODD Logitec CDRW+DVDROM combo
LG DVD+R/RW
Sony DVD+R/RW
IR Test
IR Printer HP LaserJet 2200 using IR
HP 450wbt deskjet
IR Mobile Phone Sony Ericsson T60
Motorola V600
Nokia 6820
1394 Test
1394 Storage Drive LG DVD+R/RW 16X
Sony DVD+R/RW 16X
Transcend 2.5” Portable 80GB Hard Disk
1394 Camera Sony DV-TRV10
1394 Hub ATEN FireWire Expansion HUB 6-Port IEEE 1394 Hub (FH-600)
Access Point 802.11a Intel Pro/Wireless 5000
NetGear 54Mbps 802.11a Access Point Model: HE 102
Access Point 802.11b...

166Appendix B
Memory Card Test (SD/MS/MMC/SM/CF/Microdrive/XD)
SD Card Apacer 128/256MB
Transcend 256MB
SanDisk 256MB
Apacer 2GB (150x Hi-Speed)
KINGMAX 1GB (66x Hi-Speed)
SanDisk 1GB
RiDATA 4GB SD PRO Memory Card
MS Card I-O DATA 64MB MS
Apacer 128MB MS
Sony 512 MS PRO
Lexar 512MB MS PRO
Lexar 1GB MS PRO
SanDisk 1GB MS PRO
Sony 2GB MS PRO Duo High Speed
Sony 2GB MS PRO
MMC Card SanDisk 32MB
Transcend 64/128MB
Apacer 128MB
Transcend 256MB
SanDisk RS-MMC 128MB
PQI RS-MMC 256MB
Transcend 512MB
A-DATA Turbo...

Appendix C167
This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.
If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch 
office.  Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information 
sources will require a user i.d. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan.
Acers Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources...

168Appendix C 

Index169
A
AFLASH Utility 53
Antennas 100
Audio 35
B
Battery Pack 62
BIOS 31
package 31
password control 31
ROM size 31
ROM type 31
vendor 31
Version 31
BIOS Supports protocol 31
BIOS Utility 41–53
Navigating 42
Onboard Device Configuration 48
Security 45, 47
System Security 52
Board Layout
Top View
 123
brightness
hotkeys
 16
C
Cache
controller
 31
size 31
caps lock
on indicator
 10
CardBus 36
computer
on indicator
 10
CPU 76
CPU Fan True Value Table 31
D
DIMM Module 68
Display 4
display
hotkeys
 16
E...

170Index
LCD Brackets 99
LCD Module Disassembly
Flowchart
 95
LCD with the Brackets 97
lower cover 64
M
Main Unit Disassembly
Flowchart
 73
Mainboard 89
media access
on indicator
 10
Memory Check 105
Middle Cover and Power Board 78
Model Definition 140
Modem Board 73
N
Notebook Manager
hotkey
 16
num lock
on indicator
 10
O
Online Support Information 167
optical drive module 70
P
Panel 5
Bottom 9
left 5
PC Card 10, 36
PCMCIA 36
Power System Check 105
Battery Pack 107
Power Adapter 106
Processor 31
S
sata...