Acer Aspire 9800 Service Guide
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Chapter 135 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. 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-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: Start Control Panel Display Settings (2) Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Apply OK Start All Programs Acer GridVista Note: Start Control Panel Display Settings (2) Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Apply OK Start All Programs Acer GridVista
36Chapter 1 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
Chapter 137 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 socketable 478pin Micro-BGA CPU core voltage 0.944~1.3V CPU Fan True Value Table TEST Condition: 35W@Ambient 35 degree C CPU Temperature Fan Speed Acoustic Level Core 0 Core 1 (rpm) (dBA) 86 86 3700 39 88 88 3450 36.5 91 91 3150 34.5 95 95 2800 31 BIOS ItemSpecification BIOS vendor Phneoix BIOS Version BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS package 32-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 PC2001 Compliant, Intel Enganced SpeedStep Technology BIOS password control Set by setup manual Second Level Cache ItemSpecification Cache controller Built-in CPU Cache size 2MB 1st level cache control Always enabled 2st level cache control Always enabled Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back
38Chapter 1 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 System Memory ItemSpecification Memory controller Built-in Intel ® 945PM Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports memory size per socket 2GB Supports maximum memory size 4GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM Speed 667 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V and 0.9V Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 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 1024MB 1280MB 256MB 2048MB 2304MB 512MB 128MB 640MB 512MB 256MB 768MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 512MB 2048MB 2560MB 1024MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 1152MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 1024MB 2048MB 3072MB
Chapter 139 reversed. LAN Interface ItemSpecification Chipset MARVELL 88E8055 Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000 Ethernet Giga LAN LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Rear side Features Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 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 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 PCI Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model NameSeagate 40G ST9402112A Toshiba MK4025GAS Hitachi HTS421240H9AT00 WD WD400UE-22HCT0 Samsung M40MP0402HSeagate ST96812A Seagate ST960821A Toshiba MK6025GAS HGST HTS541260H9AT00 WD WD600UE-22HCT0TOSHIBA MK8025GAS HITACHI HTS421280H9AT00 SEAGATE ST9808210A SEAGATE ST98823A TOSHIBA MK8026GAX HGST HTS541280H9AT00 WD WD800UE-22HCT0 Capacity (MB) 40000 60000 80000 Bytes per sector512 512 512
40Chapter 1
Data heads 2 3 (for Hitachi and Seagate)
4 (for Toshiba)4 (for Hitachi)
3 (for Seagate)
Drive Format
Disks 1 2 2
Spindle speed
(RPM)4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 2048KB 8192KB 8192KB
Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6
Max. media
transfer rate
(disk-buffer,
Mbytes/s)372 350 350
Data transfer
rate
(host~buffer,
Mbytes/s)100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5
DC Power Requirements
Voltage
tolerance5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
DVD-Dual Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name LITEON SOSW-833S
PIONEER DVR-K16RA
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 formatSupport disc formats
1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and
CD-Text
2. Reads data in Photo CD (single and Multi-session)
3. Reads standard CD-DA
4. Reads and writes CD-R discs
5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs
6. Reads and writes in each dVD+R/RW (Ver. 1.1)
7. Reads data in each DVD-ROM and DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring)
8. Reads and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for general), DVD-RW and
DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1)
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)
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Chapter 141 Audio Interface ItemSpecification Audio Controller Realtek ALC833 (Audio amplifier Maxim MAX9714) 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(1.5W speakers) Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10, IRQ11 Video Interface ItemSpecification Chipset nVIDIA ® GeForce® Go 7600 nVIDIA ® GeForce® Go 7300 Package35.5 mm x 40 mm 1257 pin mBGA Interface internal PCIE Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Yes Video Memory ItemSpecification Chipset nVIDIA ® GeForce® Go 7600 nVIDIA ® GeForce® Go 7300 Memory size Dedicated Video memory size: 128MB (nVIDIA ® GeForce® Go 7300) 256MB (for nVIDIA ® GeForce® Go 7600) Interface GDDR2 USB Port ItemSpecification Chipset Built-in ICH7-M USB Compliancy Level 2.0 OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller Number of USB port 4 Location One on the left side; three on the rear side Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port ItemSpecification PCMCIA controller TI PCI 7412 Supports card type Type-II
42Chapter 1 Number of slots One type-II Access location Left panel Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes Express Card Interface ItemSpecification PCMCIA controller Built-in ICH7M Supports card type 75mmx54mm(W)x5mm Number of slots One Access location Right panel Interface PCI Express System Board Major Chips Item Controller Core logic Intel ® 945GM/PM+ICH7M VGA nVIDIA ® GeForce® Go 7600 nVIDIA ® GeForce® Go 7300 LAN MARVELL 88E8055 USB 2.0 Built in ICH7-M Super I/O controller KBC1122 MODEM Built-in ICH7-M Bluetooth Built-in ICH7-M Wireless 802.11 b+g Built-in ICH7-M PCMCIA TI PCI 7412 Audio Realtek ALC883 Keyboard ItemSpecification Keyboard controller KBC1122 Total number of keypads 88-/89-key Windows logo key Yes Internal & external keyboard work simultaneouslyPlug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery ItemSpecification Vendor & model name BATTERY PACK SANYO LI-ION 8 CELL2.4, 4800MAH BATTRY PACK SONY LI-ION 8CELL2.4, 4800MAH Battery Type Li-ion Pack capacity 4800 mAH Number of battery cell 8 PCMCIA Port ItemSpecification
Chapter 143 Package configuration 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel Normal voltage 14.8V Charge voltage 16.8+-0.2v LCD 19.1” inch ItemSpecification Vendor & model name SAMSUNG LTN190-M2- 000 NON- GLARECMO M190A1- L01 NON- GLARESAMSUNG LTM190-M2- L01-G GLARE TYPECMO M190A1- L03 GLARE TYPE Screen Diagonal (mm) 19.1 inches 19.1 inches 19.1 inches 19.1 inches Active Area (mm) 304.1x228.1 304.1x228.1 304.1x228.1 Display resolution (pixels) 1440x900 WXGA+1440x900 WXGA+1440x900 WXGA+1440x900 WXGA+ Pixel Pitch 0.297x0.2970.099x0.297 0.297x0.297 Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical StripeR.G.B. Vertical StripeR.G.B. Vertical StripeR.G.B. Vertical Stripe Display Mode Normally White Normally White Normally White Normally White Typical White Luminance (cd/m 2) also called Brightness300 300 300 300 Luminance Uniformity N/A N/A 70 70 Contrast Ratio 300 300 250 250 Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec8888 Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Typ. +3.3V 3.3V 3.3V Typical Power Consumption (watt) 5.6/5.7 3.96 N/A N/A Weight 550 570 600 600 Physical Size(mm) 317.3x242.0x6. 0317.3x242.0x5. 9317.3x242.0x6. 5317.3x242.0x6. 5 Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS Support Color 262K colors (RGB 6-bit data driver)262,144 262,144 262,144 Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower40/40 10/3045/45 15/3540/40 20/4040/40 20/40 Temperature Range( C) Operating Storage (shipping)0 to +50 -20 to +600 to +50 -25 to +600 to +50 -20 to +600 to +50 -20 to +60 LCD 20” inch ItemSpecification Vendor & model name QDI QD20AL0101 NON-GLAREAUO M201EW01 V.0 NON-GLAREQDI QD20AL0102 GLARE TYPEAUO M201EW01 V.2 GLARE Screen Diagonal (mm) 20 inches 20 inches 20 inches 20 inches Active Area (mm) 304.1x228.1 304.1x228.1 304.1x228.1 Battery ItemSpecification °
44Chapter 1 Display resolution (pixels) 1680x1050 WSXGA+1680x1050 WSXGA1680x1050 WSXGA+1680x1050 WSXGA Pixel Pitch 0.297x0.2970.099x0.297 0.297x0.297 Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical StripeR.G.B. Vertical StripeR.G.B. Vertical StripeR.G.B. Vertical Stripe Display Mode Normally White Normally White Normally White Normally White Typical White Luminance (cd/m 2) also called Brightness300 300 300 300 Luminance Uniformity N/A N/A 70 N/A Contrast Ratio 300 300 250 250 Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec8888 Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Typ. +3.3V 3.3V 3.3V Typical Power Consumption (watt) 5.6/5.7 3.96 N/A N/A Weight 550 570 600 600 Physical Size(mm) 317.3x242.0x6. 0317.3x242.0x5. 9317.3x242.0x6. 5317.3x242.0x6. 5 Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS Support Color 262K colors (RGB 6-bit data driver)262,144 262,144 262,144 Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower40/40 10/3045/45 15/3540/40 20/4040/40 20/40 Temperature Range( C) Operating Storage (shipping)0 to +50 -20 to +600 to +50 -25 to +600 to +50 -20 to +600 to +50 -20 to +60 LCD Inverter ItemSpecification Vendor & model name Darfon/V189-301GP Brightness conditions N/A Input voltage (V) 9~21 Input current (mA) 2.56 (max) Output voltage (V, rms) 780V (2000V for kick off) Output current (mA, rms) 6.5 (max) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 65K Hz (max) AC Adaptor ItemSpecification Input rating 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz Maximum input AC current 1.7A Inrush current 220A@115VAC 220A@230VAC Efficiency 82% min. @115VAC input full load LCD 20” inch ItemSpecification °