Acer Aspire 8930 Service Guide

							
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Windows Mobility Center
The Windows Mobility Center collects key mobile-related system settings in one easy-to-find place, so you can 
quickly configure your Acer system to fit the situation  as you change locations, networks or activities. Settings 
include display brightness, power plan, volume, wireless  networking on/off, external display settings, display 
orientation and synchronization status.
Windows Mobility Center also includes Acer-specific sett ings like Bluetooth Add Device (if applicable), sharing 
folders overview/sharing service on or off, and a shortcut to  the Acer user guide, drivers and utilities. To launch 
Windows Mobility Center:
                        •  
Use the shortcut key < > + .
                        • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Control panel.
                        • Start Windows Mobility Center from the Accessories program group in the Start menu. 
						

							
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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 inco rporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with 
centralized password managem ent with Password Bank, easy music play er launching with Acer MusicLaunch, 
secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fa st 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 Fing erprint 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
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Chapter 127
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.
To enable the dual display feature of your notebook, fi rst 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.
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-def ined 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 (pri mary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display 
compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned indepently.
Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allo wing 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. 
						

							
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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.
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 Progr ams > Launch Manager to start the application. 
						

							Chapter 129
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Second Level Cache
System Memory
 Lan Interface
Modem Interface
ItemSpecification
CPU type Intel CPU Penryn
Core logic Intel PM45 + ICH9M
CPU package  uFCPGA, Socket P
CPU core voltage 0.944~1.3V
ItemSpecification
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Cache size 6MB
1st level cache control Always enabled
2st level cache control Always enabled
Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back
ItemSpecification
Memory controller  Intel PM45
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 3 Synchronous DRAM
Supports DIMM Sp eed 1066 MHz
Supports  DIMM voltage  1.5V and 0.9V
Supports  DIMM package  204-pin soDIMM
ItemSpecification
Chipset ATHEROS_AR8121
Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Ethernet
PCI-E Giga
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location Left side
Features Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver
ItemSpecification
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K 
						

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Bluetooth Interface
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Supports modem protocol V.92
Modem connector type RJ11
Modem connector location Left side
ItemSpecification
Chipset Built-in ICH9M
Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate)
Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable  to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG 
specification is ratified).
Interface USB 2.0
Connector type USB
ItemSpecification
Vendor & Model NameHGST HTS541680J9SA00
WD WD800BEVS-22RST0 Seagate ST9120822AS
Toshiba MK1237GSX
HGST HTS541612J9SA00
WD WD1200BEVS-22RST0TOSHIBA MK1637GSX 
SEAGATE ST9160821AS
HGST HTS541616J9SA00
WD WD1600BEVS-22RST0
Capacity (MB) 80000 120000 160000
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.
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5%
Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s)
Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec.
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5%
ItemSpecification 
						

							
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DVD-Super Multi Interface
Audio 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 and HSRW 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)(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) 
ItemSpecification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC889X
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
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 
						

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Video Interface
USB Port
Express Card Interface
System Board Major Chips
ItemSpecification
Chipset Acer MXM compatible
ItemSpecification
Chipset Built-in ICH9M
USB Compliancy Level 2
OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller
Number of USB port 4
Location  One on the left side; three on the right side
Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup
ItemSpecification
Express  card controller  Built-in ICH9M
Supports card type 75mmx54mm(W)x5mm
Number of slots One
Access location Left Side
Interface PCI Express
ItemSpecification
Core logic  Intel PM45 + ICH9M
VGA Acer MXM compatible
LAN ATHEROS_AR8121
USB 2.0  Built in ICH9M
CardReader Jmicro JMB385
MODEM Foxconn T60M955
Bluetooth Foxconn T60H928.11
Wireless 802.11 a+b+g  Built-in ICH9M
Audio Realtek ALC889X 
						

							
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Keyboard
Battery
LCD 18.0 inch
ItemSpecification
Keyboard controller ITE 8512E
Total number of keypads 88-/89-key
Windows logo key Yes
Internal & external keyboard work 
simultaneously Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes
ItemSpecification
Vendor & Model Name BATTERY PACK SANYO 
LI-ION 8 CELL2.4, 
4800MAHBATTRY PACK SONY 
LI-ION 8CELL2.4, 
4800MAH
Battery Type Li-ion
Pack capacity  4800 mAH
Number of battery cell 8 cell
Package configuration 4 cells in series, 2 
series in parallel
Normal voltage 14.8V
Charge voltage 16.8+-0.2V
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name Samsung LNT184HT01-A01
Screen Diagonal (mm) 18.4 inches
Active Area (mm) 353.45(H) x 198.72(V) mm
Display resolution (pixels) 1920x1080 WUXGA
Pixel Pitch 0.213 (H) x 0.213(V) mm
Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe
Display Mode Normally White
Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) 
also called Brightness300
Luminance Uniformity N/A
Contrast Ratio 600
Response Time (Optical Rise 
Time/Fall Time) msec 8
Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V
Typical Power Consumption (watt) 4.5W
Weight(g) 550g
Physical Size(mm) 365x214x6.5
Electrical Interface Dual channel LVDS
Support Color 262,144
Viewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertial: Upper/Lower 65/65
50/50 
						

							
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LCD Inverter
AC Adaptor
System Power Management
Temperature Range(°C)
Operating
Storage (shipping)0 to +50
-20 to +60
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name TDK
Brightness conditions N/A
Input voltage (V) 9~20V
Input current (mA) 360mA (max)
Output voltage (V, rms) 710V (1800V for kick off)
Output current (mA, rms) 6.5mA  (max)
Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 58 KHz (max)
ItemSpecification
Input rating 100V AC to 240V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz
Maximum input AC current 1.5A
Inrush current  50A@115VAC
100A@230VAC
Efficiency 85% min. @115VAC input full load
ACPI modePower Management
Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the  system are turned off completely.
Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initia ted shutdown. All devices in the system are turned 
off completely.
Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be  power managed in this state.
Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down VGA Suspend
PCMCIA Suspend
Audio Power Down
Hard Disk Power Down
CD-ROM Power Down
Super I/O Low Power mode
Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system  states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole 
system.
ItemSpecification