Acer Aspire 8930q Service Guide

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Video Interface
USB Port
Express Card Interface
System Board Major Chips
ItemSpecification
Chipset Acer MXM compatible
ItemSpecification
Chipset Built-in ICH8M
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 ICH8M
Supports card type 75mmx54mm(W)x5mm
Number of slots One
Access location Left...

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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 
simultaneouslyPlug 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 TypeLi-ion
Pack capacity 4800 mAH
Number of battery cell8 cell
Package configuration4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel...

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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...

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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 to enter Setup Menu.
The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to...

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Invoking BIOS Setup
The setup function can only be invoked by pressing F2 when   Press  to enter Setup  message is 
prompted on the bottom of screen during POST.
The setup uses a menu driven interface to allow the user to configure their system. The features are divided 
into 5 parts as follows:
Information Display the system informations.
Main allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
Security Provides security settings of the system.
Boot Allows the user to specify...

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Information
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
ParameterDescription
CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system.
IDE1 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary 
IDE master.
IDE1 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary 
IDE master.
IDE2I Model Name This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on 
secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive 
model name is...

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Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup 
parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ. 

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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 Time
System Date Sets...

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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized 
use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget 
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your 
dealer to reset it....