Acer Aspire 9400 Service Guide

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NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery 
Management’s “System backup to optical disk” feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To 
ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, 
detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer 
ezDock.
Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and...

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Acer eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a 
variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the “Acer eNet Management” icon on your notebook, 
or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start 
automatically when you boot up your PC.
Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the 
freedom to...

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settings(IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings.  Security and safety 
concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information.
Acer ePower Management
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower 
Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon 
in the task tray.
Acer Mode
The default setting is “Maximum...

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You can also click “Advanced Settings” to:
TSet alarms.
TRe-load factory defaults.
TSelect what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system 
after Hibernation or Standby.
TView information about Acer ePower Management. 

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Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and 
SVGA. 

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
System Board Major Chips Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type
Intel
® Pentium® M processor 740/750/760/770/780, 
Intel
® Celeron® M processor 370/380/390
CPU package  Micro-FCPGA 
CPU core voltage Depend on DVI
CPU I/O voltage 1.2875V
Item Controller
System core logic
Intel
® 915GM/915PM/910GML + ICH6M
Super I/O controller ICH6M LPC interface
Audio controller Azalia Audio Controller ALC861
Video controller UMA for 915GM and 910 GML
Nvidia G72MV
Hard...

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.
VGA System Memory
ItemSpecification
Memory controller 915GM/915PM/910GML
Memory size 256MB/512MB/1G
DIMM socket number 2
Supports memory size per slot 1024 MB
Supports maximum memory size 2GB (with dual soDIMM modules)
Supports DIMM type DDRII SDRAM Standard 
Supports DIMM Speed 533 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as 
they match the above specifications.
LAN Interface
ItemSpecification
Supports LAN...

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Audio Port
 
USB Port
ItemSpecification
USB compliancy level 2.0
OHCI USB 2.0
Number of USB port 5
Location Rear Side *2
Right Side *3
ItemSpecification
Audio Controller Azalia Audio Controller (Realtek ALC883)
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution SNR>85, High-performance DACs with 95dB SNR, ADCs 85 dB 
SNR
Compatibility Microsoft PC99/2100, AC97 2.3 & WHQL/WLP2.0
Mixed sound source CD
Sampling rate All DACs support 44.1K/48K/96K/192K sample rate
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FeatureTSupport Windows keys and application 
keys
TStandard pitch, 2.5 mm travel length
THotkey controls
Tembedded numberic keypad
TMulti-Langue support
TSpill-proof
Four easy-launch buttons
TInternet browser 
Temail with LED
TAcer Empowering 
Tone user-programmable button
Battery 
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name Panasonic/Sanyo/Sony
Battery Type Li-ion
Number of battery cell 6-cell 2000mAh
8-cell 2400mAh
Package configuration
Pin 1
Pin 2 BATT+: Battery+, Battery Positive...

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AC Adapter
Surface Treatment non-glare type(V3)
glare type(V4)Hard coating(3H) 
glare typenon-glare type(1)
glare type(H)glare type
Typical White 
Luminance (cd/m
2)
also called Brightness200(Typical) 200(Center Typical) 200(Typical) 200(Typical)
Contrast Ratio  300 :1(Typical) 300:1(Min) 350(Typical) 350(Min)
Response Time 
(Optical Rise 
Time+Fall Time)msec16(Typical) 25(Typical) 25(Typical)
35(Max)25(Typical)
Normal Input Voltage 
of Power Supply+3.3V(Typical) +3.3V(Typical)+3.3V(Typical)...