Acer Aspire 9120 Service Guide

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NOTE: When using avatars, you may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better tracking. Follow 
screen instructions in the VisageON to continue.
NOTE: You may use video effects when using the camera for IM chat/video sessions or call conferences. 

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Using the System Utilities
NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.
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....

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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 Programs > Launch Manager to start the application.
Note:
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 24
Start All Programs
Launch ManagerNote:
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 24
Start All Programs
Launch Manager 

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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
® CoreTM Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2 MB L2 cache, 
1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) or higher
Core logic
Intel
® 945PM Express chipset+ICH7
CPU package  Intel...

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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 1Slot 2Total Memory
0MB 128MB 128MB
0MB 256MB 256MB
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
0MB 2048MB 2048MB
128MB 128MB 256MB
128MB 256MB 384MB
128MB 512MB 640MB
128MB 1024MB 1152MB
128MB 2048MB 2176MB
256MB 128MB 384MB
256MB 256MB 512MB
256MB 512MB 768MB
256MB...

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Modem connector type RJ11
Modem connector location Left side
Bluetooth Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset Built-in ICH7-M
Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate)
Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG 
specification is ratified).
Interface USB 1.1
Connector type USB
Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)
ItemSpecification
Chipset Built-in ICH7M
Data throughput 11~54 Mbps
Protocol 802.11b+g
Interface Mini-PCI 
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Vendor & 
Model...

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DC Power Requirements
Voltage 
tolerance5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
Combo Drive Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name DVD/CDRW HLDS GCC-4244N
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:
Max 3.6Mbytes/secSustained:
Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-R (read, single 
border), DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (2.6GB, 4.7GB)...

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  Audio Interface
ItemSpecification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC833 (Audio amplifier Maxim MAX9755)
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 18 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(1W speakers) 
Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0
DMA channel 1
Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10, IRQ11
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  Express Card Interface
ItemSpecification
PCMCIA controller Built-in ICH7M
Supports card type 75mmx34mm(W)x5mm
Number of slots One
Access location Left panel
Interface PCI Express
System Board Major Chips
Item Controller
Core logic
Intel
® 945GM/PM+ICH7M
VGA
Built-in Intel
® 945GM for Aspire 5540/5560 UMA models
ATI X1300 for Aspire 5540 discrete models
ATI X1400 for Aspire 5560 discrete models
LAN BCM4401-E for 10/100Mbps 
BCM5789/5787M for Giga LAN
USB 2.0 Built in ICH7M
Super I/O...

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Pack capacity  4000 mAH for Sanyo (6cell) 2.0
3920 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.0
3900 mAH Panasonic (6cell) 2.0
4800 mAH Snayo (6cell) 2.4
4800 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.4
4800 mAH Panasonic (6cell)2.4
Sanyo (9cell) 2.4
Number of battery cell 6/9
Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel
3 cells in series, 3 series in parallel
Normal voltage 14.8V
Charge voltage 16.8+-0.2v
LCD 14.1” inch
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name AU B141EW01 CMO N141I1-
L02QDI 
QD14TL01-03SAMSUNG...