Acer Aspire 8920 Service Guide
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Chapter 125
• Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel.
• Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu.
26Chapter 1
Using the System Utilities
Acer Bio-Protection (for selected models)
Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft
Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of ones fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has
incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank,
easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website
launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to three applications/ websites from a single
finger swipe.
Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution also allows you to navigate through web browsers and documents using Acer FingerNav. With Acer
Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution, you can now enjoy an extra layer of protection for your personal computer, as well as the convenience of
accessing your daily tasks with a simple swipe of your finger
For more information refer to the Acer Bio-Protection help files.
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
Note: This feature is only available on certain models.
To enable the dual display feature of your notebook, first ensure that a second
display is connected, then, open the Display Settings properties box using the
Control Panel or by right-clicking the Windows desktop and selecting
Personalize. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then
click the check box Extend the desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to
confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.
Chapter 127 Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined 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 (verticle), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned indepently. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is imple to set up: 1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen 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. NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturers recommended value.
28Chapter 1 Launch Manager Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application.
Chapter 129 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 CPU Penryn Core logic Intel 965PM + ICH8M CPU package uFCPGA, Socket P CPU core voltage 0.944~1.3V ItemSpecification BIOS vendor Phoenixix BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS package 8-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 PC2001Compliant, Intel Enganced SpeedStep Technology BIOS password control Set by setup manual Second Level Cache ItemSpecification Cache controller Built-in CPU Cache size 6MB 1st level cache control Always enabled 2st level cache control Always enabled
30Chapter 1 Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back System Memory ItemSpecification Memory controller Intel PM965 Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports memory size per socket 2GB Supports maximum memory size 4GB Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM Speed 533/667 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V and 0.9V Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM
Chapter 131 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. Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 256MB 1024MB 1280MB 256MB 2048MB 2304MB 512MB 256MB 768MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 512MB 2048MB 2560MB 1024MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB 2048MB 0MB 2048MB 2048MB 256MB 2304MB 2048MB 512MB 2560MB 2048MB 1024MB 3072MB 2048MB 2048MB 4096MB LAN Interface ItemSpecification Chipset ATHEROS_AR8121 Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Ethernet PCI-E Giga
32Chapter 1 LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Left side Features Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver Modem Interface ItemSpecification Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K Supports modem protocol V.92 Modem connector type RJ11 Modem connector location Left side Bluetooth Interface Item Specification Chipset Built-in ICH8M Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate) Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG spec- ification is ratified). Interface USB 2.0 Connector type USB ItemSpecification Chipset Built-in ICH8M Data throughput 540 Mbps Protocol 802.11AGN Interface PCI Hard Disk Drive Interface ItemSpecification Vendor & Model Name HGST HTS541680J9SA00 WD WD800BEVS-22RST0 Seagate ST9120822AS Toshiba MK1237GSX HGST HTS541612J9SA00
Chapter 133 WD WD1200BEVS-22RST0 TOSHIBA MK1637GSX SEAGATE ST9160821AS HGST HTS541616J9SA00 WD WD1600BEVS-22RST0 Capacity (MB) 80000 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 4 for Toshiba and HGST 4 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8M Interface SATA Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) 100,150 Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% Audio Interface ItemSpecification Audio Controller Realtek ALC889X Audio onboard or optional Built-in
34Chapter 1 Mono or Stereo Stereo Resolution 24 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(3W speakers) Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10, IRQ11 DVD-SuperMulti Interface ItemSpecification Vendor & model name TOSHIBA 8X TS-L632D PHILIPS 8X DS-8A1P HLDS 8X GSA-T20N Performance Specification With CD 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-Plus 2. Reads data in super Audio CD (SACD) Hybrid type 3. Reads standard CD-DA 4. Reads and writes CD-R discs 5. Reads and writes CD-RW andHSRW discs 6. Reads and writes US & US+RW 7. Reads data in each DVD-ROM and DVD-Dual 8. Reads and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for general), DVD-RW and DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1) 9.Reads and writes DVD+-R Dual 10.Reads and writes DVD-RAM Loading mechanism Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)