Acer Aspire 7730g Service Guide

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Combo Drive Module
Thermal Sensor Control
BIOSData heads
Drive Format
Disks
Spind le 
speed 
(RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 
Interface
Max. media 
transfer 
rate (disk-
buffer, 
Mbytes/s)
Data 
transfer 
rate 
(host~buffe
r, Mbytes/s)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage 
tolerance
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name
Performance Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec)
Buffer Memory
Interface
Applicable disc format
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement
Input Voltage
ItemSpecification
Thermal Sensor Chip GMT-780 / LM95245
Package 8-pin MSOP
Features Thermal sensor control Interface
Interface
I
2C bus, address: 98h
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS code
BIOS Version
BIOS ROM type Serial Flash Memory
BIOS ROM size 1MB
Item 
						

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LCD 15.4” 
VGA SubsystemBIOS package 8 pins SOIC
Supported protocols
BIOS password control Set by setup manual
ItemSpecification
Vendor/model name
Screen Diagonal (mm) 15.4 TFT WXGA, 220nits, 8ms
Active Area (mm)
Display resolution (pixels)
Pixel Pitch
Pixel Arrangement
Display Mode
Typical White Luminance (cd/m
2) 
also called Brightness
Luminance Uniformity
Contrast Ratio
Response Time (Optical Rise 
Time/Fall Time) msec
Nominal Input Voltage VDD
Typical Power Consumption (watt)
Weight (without inverter)
Physical Size (mm)
Electrical Interface
Support Color
Viewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertical: Upper/Lower
Temperature Range (°C)
Operating
Storage (shipping)
ItemSpecification
Chipset Nvidia NB9P-GS with 512M VRAM or NB9M-GS with 256M 
VRAM
Package MXM
ItemSpecification 
						

							Chapter 123
KBC Features Unified Shader Architecture
Support Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Shader Model 4
Geometry Instancing 2.0
SGI OpenGL® 2.0 Optimizations and support
Adaptive PCI Express Interface
High efficiency integrated adaptable and programmable 
Video Processor (VP2)
Integrated Bit Stream Processor (BSP)
NVIDIA PureVideo/Pure Video HD Technology
Industry Video codec standard hardware acceleration
Advanced Spatial Temporal De-Interlacing
Vibrant Color Temperature Correction
LCD Overdrive
High-Quality Real-Time Video Recording
Best quality 10-bit display pipeline
NVIDIA nView Multi Display Technology
SmartDimmer Technology
Integrated HDMI Support
Support for integrated HDCPNVIDIA Digital Vibrance Control 
Technology
Integrate HDTV Encoder
Dual 400MHz RAMDACs
Power 1.0V core,1.2V, 3.3V, 2.5V, 1.8V
ItemSpecification
Chipset WINBOND WPCE775CA0DG
Features Host interface, base on Intels LPC Interface specification 
Revision 1.0 
PC01 REV 1.0 and ACPI 3.0 compliant
Supports Microsoft® Advanced Power Management (APM) 
Specifications Rev 1.2
Share BIOS flash memory5.Support for SPI flash memories
Host-controlled CIR Port
High-accuracy, high-speed ADC
Up to 84 GPIO ports (including keyboard scanning) with a 
variety of wake-up events.
16-bit RISC core, with up to 4 Mbytes of external address 
space, and running at up to 25 MHZ
128 pin LQFP package
ItemSpecification 
						

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Memory Card Reader
CIR
Audio Interface
LAN Interface
ItemSpecification
Type JMicron JMB385
Features Support 5-in-1 Card Reader (MS,MS pro, SD, MMC, xD)
Compliant with SD Memory Card Specification Version 2.0
Compliant with MultiMediaCard Specification Version 4.1
Compliant with Memory Stick Standard Format Specification 
Ve r s i o n  1 .4
Compliant with Memory Stick PRO Format Specification 
Version 1.00
Compliant with xD Picture Card Specification Version 1.20
Compliant with xD Picture Card Host Guideline Version 1.20
ItemSpecification
Type EVERLIGHT   BEBK0075Z00
Features Low voltage and low power consumption.
Suitable burst length 10 pulses/burst.
ItemSpecification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC888 Azadia Codec and Amplifier GMT G1412 
+ G1411
Features HD Audio
97dB SNR DACs & 90dB SNR ADCs
Ten DAC channels support 16/20/24-bit PCM format for 7.1 
sound playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo 
sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel 
output
Two stereo ADCs support 16/20/24-bit PCM format, one 
for stereo microphone, one for legacy mixer recording
All DACs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
All ADCs support 44.1k/48k/96k sample rate
Two independent 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-OUT converters 
support 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate, one for 
nominal digital audio, the other one for digital audio output 
to HDMI transmitter
Enable VoIP function
Subwoofer support
ItemSpecification
LAN Chipset Broadcom 5764M
Features Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE -T transceiver
PCIe V1.1 compliant
Wake on LAN support meeting the ACPI requirements
68pin-QFN package 
						

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Bluetooth Interface 
Keyboard
MDC Card
Camera
Finger Print Board
Battery 
ItemSpecification
Chipset FOXCON T60H928.11 Bluetooth miniUSB module
Features Internal Mini USB solution with antenna
Bluetooth 2.0+EDR
Bluetooth control for BT optical mouse
ItemSpecification
Type Aspire series: New Acer Non-Ergo Keyboard
Total number of keypads 88-/89-/93-key
Windows logo key Yes
Internal & external keyboard work 
simultaneouslyPlug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes
ItemSpecification
Chipset Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 5100/5300
Features
•ITU-T V.92, V.90 Data Mode with auto-fallback to, V.34, 
V.32terbo, and V.32bis.
•V.42 LAPM and MNP 2-4 error correction.
•V.44, V.42bis and MNP 5 data compression.
•Send and receive rates up to 14400bps, support ITU-T 
V.17, V.29, V.27ter, and V.21 Ch2 fax.
•TIA/EIA 602 Standard for AT command set, and Fax 
TIA/EIA 578 Class 1 command set.
•DTMF and call progress monitor.
ItemSpecification
Type 0.3M pixel camera module
ItemSpecification
Features TruePrint® and TrueMatch® Technology.
TrueNav® Cursor and Menu Navigation Technology
High Definition 128 x 8 Pixel Array
Multiple battery-friendly operating modes @ 3.3V
Built-in low power Finger Detection w/ remote wakeup 
capability
USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name SANYO/Sony/ SIMPLO/ 
PANASONIC
Battery Type Li-ion
Pack capacity  4000/4800 mAh
Number of battery cell 6/8
Package configuration 3S2P/4S2Pl 
						

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Normal voltage 11.1V
Charge voltage 16.0V
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 
						

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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
Information     Main      Advanced Security Power Boot Exit
CPU Type: Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU @ 2.40GHz
CPU Speed: 2.40GHz
HDD Model Name: Hitachi HTS543516K9SA00
HDD Serial Number: 071129BB0C02W GHDKKGC
ATAPI Model Name: Slimtype DVD A DS8A2S
System BIOS Version:      V0.15T2
VGA BIOS Version: Intel V1588
Serial Number:
Asset Tag Number:
Product Name: Aspire 4930
Manufacturer Name: Acer
UUID: 864BD4BE-6B22-5843-38D2-001B38D637FC
F1 Help           
↑↓ Select Item           F5/F6 Change Item           F9Setup Default
ESC Exit         ←→ Select Menu       Ente
r SelectX
Submenu   F10Save and Exit 
						

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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 3017 MB.N/A
Video Memory
Shows the video memory size. VGA Memory size=32 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 Mode or IDE 
Mode
             InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5
Information     Main     Advanced Security Power Boot Exit
Item Specific Help
System Time[13:04:04]
This is the help for the
System Date [04/21/2008] hour field. Valid range 
is from 0 to 23.
Total Memory 3017 MBINCREASE/REDUCE : F5/F6
Video Memory [32MB]
Quick Boot [Enabled]
Network Boot [Enabled]
F12 Boot Menu [Disabled]
D2D Recovery [Enabled]
SATA Mode [ACHI]
F1 Help           
↑↓ Select Item           F5/F6 Change Item           F9Setup Default
ESC Exit         
←→ Select Menu       Enter SelectXSubmenu   F10Save and Exit 
						

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Advanced
The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options.
IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless 
you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these settings at the 
default values. If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or 
prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to 
boot up normally.
The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default 
and suggested parameter settings. 
ParameterDescriptionSubmenu Items
Boot 
ConfigurationEnter the Boot Configuration menu.  • Numlock
• Zip Emulation Type
Peripheral 
ConfigurationEnter the Peripheral Configuration menu.  • Serial Port A
• Infrared Port
• Azalia
•LAN
IDE 
ConfigurationEnter the IDE Configuration menu. • IDE Controller
• HDC Configure as
• ACHI Option ROM Support
• SATA Port 0, 1, 4, and 5 Hotplug
• Channel 1 to 4 Master and Slave
Video 
ConfigurationEnter the Video Configuration menu.  • IGD Device2, Function1
• IGD Pre-allocate Memory
• IGD DVMT Size
• Clock Chip Intialize
• Enabled CK SSC
• IGD Boot Type
• IGD LCD Panel Type
• IGD TV
             InsydeH20 Setup Utility Rev. 3.5
Information      Main     AdvancedSecurity Power Boot Exit
Item Specific Help
XBoot Configuration
Configures Boot
XPeripheral Configuration
Settings. 
XIDE Configuration
XVideo Configuration
XUSB Configuration
XChipset Configuration
XACPI Table/Features Control
Express Card [Disabled]
XPCI Express Root Port 1
XPCI Express Root Port 2
XPCI Express Root Port 3
XPCI Express Root Port 4
XPCI Express Root Port 5
XPCI Express Root Port 6
XASF Configuration
F1 Help           
↑↓ Select Item           F5/F6 Change Item           F9Setup Default
ESC Exit         
←→ Select Menu       Enter SelectXSubmenu   F10Save and Exit