Acer Aspire S3 Ms2346 Service Guide

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Touchpad Basics0
Figure 1-6. Touchpad
Move finger across the multi-touchpad (1) to move the cursor. Tapping on the 
multi-touchpad is the same as clicking the left button of a mouse. 
Press the lower left (2) and lower right (3 ) part of the multi-touchpad to perform 
selection and execution functions. These two  parts are the equivalent of the left and 
right buttons on a mouse. 
Table 1-6. Touchpad
FunctionTouchpad (1)Lower Left (2)Lower Right (3)
Execute Rapidly tap twice. Quickly click twice.
Select Tap once.  Click once. 
Access context menu Click once.  
						

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Keyboard0
The keyboard contains an overlay numeric keys, inverted “T” cursor key, Windows® key,
Application key, function lock keys, and hotk eys controlling various computer features.
Figure 1-7. Keyboard
Lock Keys0
The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can toggle on and off.
Figure 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys
Table 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys
Lock KeyDescription
Caps Lock When On, all typed alphabetic characters appears in uppercase.
Num Lock
Fn +F11 Off by default. When On, the overlay numeric keys acts as a numeric 
keypad. If an external keyboard or 
keypad is present, the Num Lock will 
have the following definitions:
When On, the system boots with external keyboard/keypad Num Lock 
status On. Internal keyboard overlay numeric keys are disabled. 
						

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Windows Keys0
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 
Figure 1-9. Windows-specific Keys
Num Lock
Fn
+F11
The key can be turned on/off via the internal keyboard (Fn+F11 ) or the 
external keyboard/keypad. Num Lock affects the external 
keyboard/keypad only.
Shift state is NOT required for the cursor movement by the numeric 
keys.
The state of the Num Lock is not changed by the attachment/removal 
(hot plug) of the external keyboard/keypad.
Scroll Lock
Fn +F12 When On, the screen moves one line up or down when pressing the up 
or down cursor keys. Sc
roll Lock is not applicable for all applications.
Table 1-9. Windows-specific Keys
KeyDescription
Windows
Logo key  Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the 
Windows 
Start  button; it launches the  Start menu. It can also be used with other 
keys to provide a variety of functions.
Functions supported by Windows XP , Windows Vista, and Windows 7:
: Open or close the Start menu
+R: Open the  Run dialog box
+M: Minimizes all windows
Shift ++ M: Restore minimized windows to the desktop
+F1 : Show the Help  window
+ E: Open  Windows Explorer
+F: Search for a file or folder
+ D: Display the desktop
Ctrl ++ F: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
Table 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys
Lock KeyDescription 
						

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Hotkeys0
The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to access most computer controls. To 
activate hotkeys,  press and hold the  Fn key before pressing the key in the combination.
Figure 1-10. Hotkeys
Windows
Logo key 
Ctrl
++ L: Lock your computer (if you are connected to a network 
domain), or switch users (if youre not connected to a network domain)
Ctrl ++ Tab: Moves focus from  Start menu, to the  Quick Launch  
toolbar, to the system tray (use    or   to move focus to items on the 
Quick Launch  toolbar and the system tray)
+Tab: Cycle through programs on the taskbar 
+Break : Display the  System Properties  dialog box
Functions supported by Windows XP:
+Break : Display the  System Properties  dialog box
+U: Open the  Ease of Access Center  window
Application 
key  This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens 
the applications context menu.
Table 1-10. Hotkeys
HotkeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn +F3 Communication 
device toggleToggles the WiFi, 3G and/or Bluetooth functions 
On and Off using a pop-up window.
Fn +F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn +F5 Display off Turns off the LCD back light
Fn +F6 Display toggle Switches the disp lay output between the display 
screen, external monitor  (if connected) or both.
Fn +F7 Touchpad
toggleTurns the touchpad On or Off.
Table 1-9. Windows-specific Keys
KeyDescription 
						

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0
Fn+F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers On or Off.
Fn + Volume Up Increases the sound volume.
Fn + Volume Down Decrease s the sound volume.
Fn + Brightness Down Decreases the screen brightness.
Fn + Brightness Up Increases the screen brightness.
Table 1-10. Hotkeys
HotkeyIconFunctionDescription 
						

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D2D Recovery0
The Acer Disk to Disk (D2D) recovery function allows you to use the recovery partition to 
troubleshoot your computer. 
1. Restart the computer. 
2. During POST, press  F1 to access the BIOS Setup screen. 
3. Press   to select the  Main menu. 
4. Press   to select the  D2D Recovery  field and make sure it is set to  Enabled. 
5. Press  F10 to save settings and close the  BIOS Setup screen.
6. During POST, press  Alt+F10  to enter the system  recovery partition. This will display the 
eRecovery Management  window.
7. Follow the onscreen instructions to return your computer to factory condition.
System Block Diagram0
Figure 1-11. System Block Diagram
28
69 25
69
6071LPC debug  port
ENE P2800
 ALC271X-VB3
DMIx4
SPI
Flash ROM
8MB
51HDMIHDMI
KBC
Thermal
Int. 
KB
LPC Bus
Intel CPUDDRIII 1066/1333 Channel A
4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13
Left Side:
USB 3.0x 2
CAMERA49
Mini-Card802.11a/b/gLVDS(Single Channel)Intel
LCD
56
14 USB 2.0/1.1 ports
High Definition Audio
SATA x1
SATA ports (6)
ACPI 1.1 LPC I/F
HDD
  Azalia
CODEC
USB2.0 x 3
29
2CH SPEAKER
HP1
Internal Digital MIC
ETHERNET (10/100/1000Mb)
NPCE885P
PCIE ports (8)
NUVOTON
28Fan
27
49
17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26
Touch
PAD
FDIx4x2
AZALIA
SMBus
  SNB/ IVB
FSB: 1066 MHz
  PCH HM77Cougar Point
RAM x 8
RAM x 8
RAM x 8
RAM x 8 RAM x 8
RAM x 8
RAM x 8
RAM x 8
CardReaderRTS5129SD/MMCCard Reader
Board
MINI Board
USB 2.0 x 1FFC
FPC
FFC
PCI-E x1USB x1
M-SATASATA x1
Charger CircuitCharger signalUSB3.0 x 2 
						

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Specification Tables0
Computer Specifications
ItemMetricImperial
Dimensions
Width 32.2 cm 12.68 in
Depth 21.85 cm 8.52 in
Height 1.75 cm 0.68 in
Weight (equipped with 3-cell 
battery pack)1.33 kg with SSD disk drive
1.35 kg with HDD disk drive2.93 lbs
2.98 lbs
Input power
Operating voltage 19 V, 65 W 
Operating current (max) 3.42 A
Temperature
Operating (not writing to 
optical disc)
0 to 35 °C 32 to 95 °F
Operating (writing to optical 
disc) 5 to 35 °C 41 to 95 °F
Nonoperating -20 to 60 °C -4 to 140 °F
Relative humidity
Operating 10% to 90%
Nonoperating 5% to 95%
Maximum altitude (unpressurized)
Operating -15 to 3,048 m -50 to 10,000 ft
Nonoperating -15 to 12,192 m -50 to 40,000 ft
Shock
Operating 125 g, 2 ms, half-sine TBD
Nonoperating 200 g, 2 ms, half-sine TBD
Random vibration
Operating 0.75 g zero-to-peak, 10 to 500 Hz, 0.25 oct/min sweep rate
Non-operating 1.50 g zero-to-peak, 10  to 500 Hz, 0.25 oct/min sweep rate
NOTE:
Applicable product safety standards specify thermal limits for plastic surfaces. The computer 
operates well within this range of temperatures. 
						

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System Board
Processor
Processor Specifications
Heat Sink Fan True Value Table
ItemSpecification
Core logic Mobile Intel
® HM77 (6MB BIOS ROM) Chipset
Graphics UMA: Integrated in the Intel
® Core™ Mobile Processor
USB 2.0  Integrated in the Mobile Intel
® HM65 Express Chipset
Wireless LAN
Foxconn BCM 43225
Foxconn Atheros HB97
Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6205 (Taylor Peak)
Audio codec  Realtek 271X VB3
Card reader Built-in
ItemSpecification
CPU type Second Generation Intel
® Core™ Mobile Processor Family
Core logic Four execution cores·
L1 cache size: Two 32 KB instruction caches and two 32 KB data 
caches
L2 cache size: Two 256 KB
L3 cache size: 3 to 8 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel
® UM67 (4MB SPI) Chipset
ItemCPU 
Speed Cores/ 
ThreadsMax Turbo  FreqMfg 
Te c hL3 
CacheMax 
TDPCore 
Vo l ta g e
i3-2367M 1.4 GHz 2C/4T 1.4 GHz 32 nm 3 MB 17 W 1.1 V
i3-3217U 1.8 GHz 2C/4T 1.8 GHz 32 nm 3 MB 17 W 1.1 V
i5-2467M 1.6 GHz 2C/4T 2.3 GHz 32 nm 3 MB 17 W 1.1 V
i5-3317U 1.7 GHz 2C/4T 2.3 GHz 32 nm 3 MB 17 W 1.1 V
i7-2637M 1.7 GHz 2C/4T 2.8 GHz 32 nm 4 MB 17 W 1.1 V
i7-3517U 1.9 GHz 2C/4T 2.8 GHz 32 nm 4 MB 17 W 1.1 V
CPU TemperatureFan Speed (RPM)SPL Spec (dBA)
44 2300 25
47 4450 28
52 4850 31 
						

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System Memory
Graphics Controller
System BIOS68 5700 34
78 6200 37
85 6500 40
Throttling 50%: On= 85 °C; OFF=84 °C
OS shuts down at 97 °C; Hardware shuts down at 85 °C
ItemSpecification
Memory controller Integrated in the Intel
® Core™ Mobile Processor
Memory size 4 GB onboard
Maximum system memory size 4 GB
ItemSpecification
Chipset Intel
® HD Graphics 3000 with 128 MB of dedicated system 
memory, supporting Microsoft
® DirectX® 10.1
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendor InsydeH2O
BIOS version v1.08
BIOS ROM type Hardware
BIOS ROM size 4 MB
Protocols supported
Legacy BIOS and EFI architectures
ACPI 3.0b compliance
PXE specification v2.1
SMBIOS reference specif ication v2.5 or later
USB specification revision 1.1, 2.0. and 3.0
ASF specification v2.0 or later
PCI Express base specification revision 2.1
PCI BIOS specification revision 2.1
BIOS Boot specification v1.01
Simple boot flag specification v2.1
System management bus specification v2.0
AHCI support
Microsoft XP/Vista/Windows 7 logo program
Microsoft SLP 1.0 support
Microsoft OA 2.0 and 2.1 support
CPU TemperatureFan Speed (RPM)SPL Spec (dBA) 
						

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Keyboard
Hard Disk Drive
ItemSpecification
Type Aspire AF1S Flat keyboard
Total number of keys 84 keys
Windows logo key Yes
Internal and external USB 
keyboard work simultaneously? Ye s
Features
Overlay numeric keys
Inverted “T” cursor keys
Hotkeys for volume and brightness level, media playback, 
wireless and sleep functions,  and display and touchpad 
toggle
Windows and Application keys
Multilanguage support configurable by OEM customer
ItemSpecification
Vendor and 
models HGST HTS543232A7A384, 
Seagate ST320LT020/9YG142-188, 
Seagate ST320LT012/9WS14C-188,
Seagate 9YG142-190, 
Western Digital WD3200LPVT-22G33T0 HGST HTS545050A7E380,
Seagate
ST500LT012/9WS142-188, 
Western Digital 
WD5000LPVT-22G33T0
Product series
Hitachi Eagle B7/Jaguar B7
Seagate Sapta
Western Digital
Configuration
Interface SATA, Third Generation
Capacity (GB)
320500
Bytes per sector 512 512
Data heads 3, 2, 2, 2, n/a 4, n/a, 4, n/a
Disks 1, 2/1, 1, 1, n/a 2, n/a, 2, n/a
Performance
Data buffer 8 8
Spindle speed 
(RPM) 5400
Media data 
transfer rate 
(Mbits/sec, max) 875, 875/994, 1175, n/
a 875, n/a, n/a, n/a
Interface transfer 
rate (MB/sec, max) 300