Acer Aspire 7740 Service Guide

Chapter 113
Using the System Utilities
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.
To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first 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...

14Chapter 1
NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturers 
recommended value. 

Chapter 115
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Throttling 50%: On= 99 C; OFF=93 C
OS shut down at 105 C; H/W shot down at 110 .C
 
ItemSpecification
CPU type
Aspire 7740: Intel® Core i5 540M 2.53G 3M
Aspire 7740G: Intel® Core i3 330M PGA 2.13G 3M 
                        Intel® Core i7 620M 2.66G 4M
                        Intel® Core i7 720QM 1.6G 6M
Core logic PCH/HM55 Express chipset
CPU package  PGA 988
CPU Fan True Value Table
DTS(degree C)Fan Speed (rpm)Acoustic Level (dBA)
45-50...

16Chapter 1
  
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. 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 Module
 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 1024MB 1024MB
0MB 2048MB 2048MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
1024MB 2048MB 3072MB...

Chapter 117
Hard Disk Drive 
Item
Vendor & 
Model 
NameHGST 2.5” 
HTS543216L9A3
00
Seagate 2.5”  
ST9160310AS
Toshiba 2.5” 
Mk1655GSX
WD 2.5 
WD1600BEVT-
22ZCTO HGST 2.5 
HTS545025B9A3
00
Seagate 2.5” 
ST9250315AS
Toshiba 2.5” 
Mk2555GSX
WD 2.5” 
WD2500BEVT-
22ZCT0Seagate 2.5”  
ST9320320AS
Toshiba 2.5” 
Mk3255GSX
HGST 2.5  
HTS545032B9A3
00
WD 2.5 
WD3200BEVT-
22ZCT0 HGST 2.5  
HTS545050B9A
300
Seagate 2.5” 
ST9500325AS
Toshiba 2.5” 
Mk5055GSX
WD 2.5 
WD5000BEVT-
22ZAT0 WD 2.5” 
WD6400BEVT-
22A0RT0...

18Chapter 1
Applicable disc format Applicable disc format
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video 
CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text
DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL, 
DVD-RW, DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
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...

Chapter 119
Applicable disc format Applicable disc format
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (multi-session), Video CD, 
Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text
DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) DVD-R DL, DVD-RW, 
DVD-RAM, DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
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...

20Chapter 1
  Video Memory
ItemSpecification
Chipset UMA
AMD PARK_XT 40nm 29mm*29mm M2 package
AMD MADISON_PRO 40nm 29mm*29mm M2 package
Memory size 1 GB DDR3
System Board Major Chips
ItemController
PCH IC PCH HM55 QMNT MM#904529 B3
MODEM Foxconn Delphi-AM5 V2H 1.5_3.3V AUS T60M951.36
Bluetooth Foxconn Bluetooth BRM 2046 BT2.1 
Wireless 802.11 b/g/n LAN Intel WLAN INT1000HBG;
QMI Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) EM306
5 in 1 Card Reader AU6433
Audio Codec Realtek ALC669X
Keyboard
ItemSpecification...

Chapter 121
Luminance Uniformity 1.25 max.
Contrast Ratio 400 typical
Response Time msec 8
Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V
Viewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertical: Upper/Lower45/45
15/35
Temperature Range( C)
Operating
Storage (shipping)0 to +50
-40 to +60
AC Adaptor
ItemSpecification
Vendor DELTA, LITEON, HIPRO
Input 100-240V~ 1.5A, 50-60Hz/
Output 19V, 65W/90W, 2-pin
System Power Management
ACPI modePower Management
Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely.
Soft...

22Chapter 1