Acer Travelmate 5720 Service Guide
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Chapter 11 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature: Platform and memory Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor T7300/T7500/T7700 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.2/2.4 GHz, 800 MHz FSB), or T7100 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.8 GHz, 800 MHz FSB), or higher, supporting Intel® 64 architecture (for selected models) Intel® Core™2 Duo Mobile Processor T7200/T7400/T7600 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB), T5500/T5600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) or T5200/T5300 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB),or higher, supporting Intel® 64 architecture (for selected models) Intel® Core™ Duo Mobile Processor T2250/T2350/T2450 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.73/1.86/2 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher (for selected models) Intel® Celeron® M processor 520/530 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.6/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher, supporting Intel® 64 architecture (for selected models) Intel® Celeron® M processor 440 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.86 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher (for selected models) Mobile Intel® PM965/GM965 Express Chipset (for selected models) Mobile Intel® 945PM/945GM/943GML Express Chipset (for selected models) Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology (for selected models), or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Display and graphics 15.4 WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphic Media Accelerator (GMA) X3100 with up to 358 MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 (8MB of dedicated system memory, up to 358 MB of shared system memory), supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9 and DirectX® 10 (for selected models) or ATI Mobility™ Radeon® X2500 with up to 1024 MB of HyperMemory™ (256 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, up to 768 MB of shared system memory) supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9 and PCI Express® (for selected models) Mobile Intel® 945GM/943GML Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950 with up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9 and PCI Express® (for selected models) ATI Mobility™ Radeon® X2300-HD with up to 896 MB of HyperMemory™ (128 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, up to 768 MB of shared system memory) supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9 and PCI Express® (for selected models) Dual independent display support 16.7 million colors MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability System Specifications Chapter 1 SG_Columbia.book Page 1 Thursday, April 19, 2007 10:49 AM
2Chapter 1
S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support
DVI-D (true digital video interface) support (for selected models)
Storage subsystem
80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) (for selected
models)
80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) enhancement (for
selected models)
Optical drive options:
DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
DVD/CD-RW combo drive
5-in-1 card reader supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS),
Memory Stick PRO™ (MS PRO), xD-Picture Card™ (xD)
Input devices
88-/89-key Acer FineTouch™ keyboard with 5-degree curve, inverted T cursor layout; 2.5mm
(minimum) key travel
Seamless touchpad pointing device with Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav
4-way control function (manufacturing option)
Seamless touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option)
12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad,
international language support, independent Euro and US dollar sign keys
Easy-launch buttons: Acer Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-progammable
Productivity keys: Lock, Presentation, Sync
Front-access communication switches: WLAN and Bluetooth®
Audio
Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers
Intel® High Definition Audio support
Built-in microphone
MS-Sound compatible
Communication
Acer Video Conference featuring:
Integrated Acer CrystalEye webcam supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite™ technology
Optional Acer Xpress VoIP phone
WLAN: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) network
connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology (for selected
models), or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED®
network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models), or Acer
InviLink 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SingalUp™ wireless technology (for
selected models)
WPAN: Bluetooth® 2.0+EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
LAN: Gigabit Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready
I/O Ports
ExpressCard™/54 slot
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Chapter 13 PC Card slot (one Type II) 5-in-1 card reader (MS/MS PRO/MMC/SD/xD) Four USB 2.0 ports DVI-D port (for selected models) IEEE 1394 port Fast Infrared (FIR) port (for selected models) External display (VGA) port S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) port Headphones/speaker/line-out jack Line-in jack Microphone jack Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port DC-in jack for AC adaptor Environment Temperature: Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C Non-operating: -20 °C to 65 °C Humidity (non-condensing): Operating: 20% to 80% Non-operating: 20% to 80% SG_Columbia.book Page 3 Thursday, April 19, 2007 10:49 AM
4Chapter 1 System Block Diagram Finger print USB22 MINI USB BlueTooth 13 CAMERA USB 4 Port 22 25/26 32 FIR VGABoradTV Out 14 14 CRTLCD 15 34 DVI 44 PCI BUS 27 26Support TypeII PCMCIA SLOT CP2211F MS/MS Pro/ xD/ MMC/SD PWR SWPCMCIAI/F 27 27 1394 CONN 5in1 3128 OP AMP 14 DCBATOUT WinbondWPC8768L 32 KBC Touch PadINT. KB SYSTEM DC/DC 33 33 DDR2 HOST BUS X4 DMI 3 533/667 MHz 400MHz667/[email protected] CLK GEN. 16,17,18,19 12,13 6,7,8,9,10,11 4, 5 2.0G : 71.MEROM.A0U 2.33G : 71.MEROM.B0UMobile CPU ICH8M Crestline ALC268Codec Columbia/ Tangiz Block DiagramMIC InLine In INPUTS Merom 479 2G/2.33G 1D8V_S3 OUTPUTS385V_S5(6A) MAX8744 SYSTEM DC/DCTPS51100 ICS 9LPRS502 (RTM875T-605) a/b/g/n 6 PCIe ports 41 DDR_VREF_S0 (1.5A) HDD PATA CDROM 21 Mini Card 3D3V_S5(7A) LPC BUS 12,13 533/667 MHz DDR2 AGTL+ CPU I/F 533/667MHz 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports ETHERNET (10/100/1000MbE)DDR Memory I/F INTEGRATED GRAHPICS PCIex1 LVDS, CRT I/F PCI/PCI BRIDGE Matrix Storage Technology(DO )ACPI 1.1 1 PATA 66/100 High DefinitionAudio C-Link0 29 21 35 LPCCONN. DEBUG INPUTS 1D05V_S0(9.5A) DCBATOUT 39 1D8V_S3(8.5A) 3SATA REVISION : -1 PCB P/N : 48.4T301.011 Project code: 91.4T301.001 OUTPUTS LPC I/FS VCC TOP Kedron PCB STACKUP BOTTOM GNDS MODEMAZALIA OP AMP G1431Q MDC Card INT.SPKR31 G1412 Line Out (No-SPDIF) RJ11 Max8717 71.CREST.00U 71.0ICH8.A0U SATA 533/667MHz20 G792 APL531230 DDR_VREF_S3 APW5912 2D5V_S0 (300mA) 3D3V_S0 40 1D5V_S3 (7.5A) 3D3V_S5 24 BCM5787M 23 TXFM 24 GIGALAN PCI7412 RJ45 PCI Express New card 2929 P2231NFC1 APL5915 1D25V_S0 (2A) 1D8V_S3 414135,36 CPU DC/DC OUTPUTS0~1.3V 47AVCC_CORE_S0 71.09502.00W ISL CHARGERDCBATOUTINPUTSDCBATOUT CHG_PWR INPUTS OUTPUTS ISL6255 18V 4.0A 5V 100mAUP+5V Serial Peripheral I/F Active Managemnet Technology(DO ) MAX8770 31 30 22 Cardbus TI Cardreader W25X80-VSS SPI I/F 34 BIOS Finger print USB22 MINI USB BlueTooth 13 CAMERA USB 4 Port 22 25/26 32 FIR VGABoradTV Out 14 14 CRTLCD 15 34 DVI 44 PCI BUS 27 26Support TypeII PCMCIA SLOT CP2211F MS/MS Pro/ xD/ MMC/SD PWR SWPCMCIAI/F 27 27 1394 CONN 5in1 3128 OP AMP 14 DCBATOUT WinbondWPC8768L 32 KBC Touch PadINT. KB SYSTEM DC/DC 33 33 DDR2 HOST BUS X4 DMI 3 533/667 MHz 400MHz667/[email protected] CLK GEN. 16,17,18,19 12,13 6,7,8,9,10,11 4, 5 2.0G : 71.MEROM.A0U 2.33G : 71.MEROM.B0UMobile CPU ICH8M Crestline ALC268Codec Columbia/ Tangiz Block DiagramMIC InLine In INPUTS Merom 479 2G/2.33G 1D8V_S3 OUTPUTS385V_S5(6A) MAX8744 SYSTEM DC/DCTPS51100 ICS 9LPRS502 (RTM875T-605) a/b/g/n 6 PCIe ports 41 DDR_VREF_S0 (1.5A) HDD PATA CDROM 21 Mini Card 3D3V_S5(7A) LPC BUS 12,13 533/667 MHz DDR2 AGTL+ CPU I/F Finger print USB22 MINI USB BlueTooth 13 CAMERA USB 4 Port 22 25/26 32 FIR VGABoradTV Out 14 14 CRTLCD 15 34 DVI 44 PCI BUS 27 26Support TypeII PCMCIA SLOT CP2211F MS/MS Pro/ xD/ MMC/SD PWR SWPCMCIAI/F 27 27 1394 CONN 5in1 3128 OP AMP 14 DCBATOUT WinbondWPC8768L 32 KBC Touch PadINT. KB SYSTEM DC/DC 33 33 DDR2 HOST BUS X4 DMI 3 533/667 MHz 400MHz667/[email protected] CLK GEN. 16,17,18,19 12,13 6,7,8,9,10,11 4, 5 2.0G : 71.MEROM.A0U 2.33G : 71.MEROM.B0UMobile CPU ICH8M Crestline ALC268Codec Columbia/ Tangiz Block DiagramMIC InLine In INPUTS Merom 479 2G/2.33G 1D8V_S3 OUTPUTS385V_S5(6A) MAX8744 SYSTEM DC/DCTPS51100 ICS 9LPRS502 (RTM875T-605) a/b/g/n 6 PCIe ports 41 DDR_VREF_S0 (1.5A) HDD PATA CDROM 21 Mini Card 3D3V_S5(7A) LPC BUS 12,13 533/667 MHz DDR2 AGTL+ CPU I/F 533/667MHz 10 USB 2.0/1.1 ports ETHERNET (10/100/1000MbE)DDR Memory I/F INTEGRATED GRAHPICS PCIex1 LVDS, CRT I/F PCI/PCI BRIDGE Matrix Storage Technology(DO )ACPI 1.1 1 PATA 66/100 High DefinitionAudio C-Link0 29 21 35 LPCCONN. DEBUG INPUTS 1D05V_S0(9.5A) DCBATOUT 39 1D8V_S3(8.5A) 3SATA REVISION : -1 PCB P/N : 48.4T301.011 Project code: 91.4T301.001 OUTPUTS LPC I/FS VCC TOP Kedron PCB STACKUP BOTTOM GNDS MODEMAZALIA OP AMP G1431Q MDC Card INT.SPKR31 G1412 Line Out (No-SPDIF) RJ11 Max8717 71.CREST.00U 71.0ICH8.A0U SATA 533/667MHz20 G792 APL531230 DDR_VREF_S3 APW5912 2D5V_S0 (300mA) 3D3V_S0 40 1D5V_S3 (7.5A) 3D3V_S5 24 BCM5787M 23 TXFM 24 GIGALAN PCI7412 RJ45 PCI Express New card 2929 P2231NFC1 APL5915 1D25V_S0 (2A) 1D8V_S3 414135,36 CPU DC/DC OUTPUTS0~1.3V 47AVCC_CORE_S0 71.09502.00W ISL CHARGERDCBATOUTINPUTSDCBATOUT CHG_PWR INPUTS OUTPUTS ISL6255 18V 4.0A 5V 100mAUP+5V Serial Peripheral I/F Active Managemnet Technology(DO ) MAX8770 31 30 22 Cardbus TI Cardreader W25X80-VSS SPI I/F 34 BIOS SG_Columbia.book Page 4 Thursday, April 19, 2007 10:49 AM
Chapter 15 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer. Front View IconItemDescription 1 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 2 Acer CrystalEye 0.3 megapixel web camera for video communication. 3 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 4 Easy-launch buttonsButtons for launching frequently used programs. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 7 Click buttons (left, center* and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons. *The center button serves as Acer BioProtect fingerprint reader supporting Acer FingerNav 4- way control function (manufacturing option) or a 4-way scroll button (manufacturing option). SG_Columbia.book Page 5 Thursday, April 19, 2007 10:49 AM
6Chapter 1 Closed Front View 8 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computers functions and components. 9 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 10 Power button Turns the computer on and off. IconItemDescription 1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Pro (MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Note: Only one card can operate at any given time. 3 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. Headphones/ speaker/line-out jackConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). 5Bluetooth communication switchEnable/disable the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (manufacturing option). Wireless communication switchEnable/disable the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication (manufacturing option). 6 Latch Locks and releases the lid. IconItemDescription # Icon Item Description Note: SG_Columbia.book Page 6 Thursday, April 19, 2007 10:49 AM
Chapter 17 Left View Right View #IconItemDescription 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 Ethernet (RJ-45) portConnects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based network. 3 External display (VGA) portConnects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector). 4 DVI-D DVI-D port Supports digital video connections. 5 S-Video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) portConnects to a television or display device with S-video input. 6 USB 2.0 port Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 7 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. 8 ExpressCard/54 slotAccepts one ExpressCard/54 module. 9 PC Card slot eject buttonEjects the PC Card from the slot. 10 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II PC Card. IconItemDescription 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs 2 Optical disk access indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active. SG_Columbia.book Page 7 Thursday, April 19, 2007 10:49 AM
8Chapter 1 Rear Panel Bottom Panel 3 Optical drive eject buttonEjects the optical disk from the drive. 4 Emergency eject holeEjects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off. #IconItemDescription 1 Three USB 2.0 portsConnect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Modem (RJ-11) portConnects to a phone line. 3 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. IconItemDescription SG_Columbia.book Page 8 Thursday, April 19, 2007 10:49 AM
Chapter 19 Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. IconItemDescription 1Memory compartmentHouses the computers main memory. 2 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 3 Battery release latchReleases the battery to remove the battery pack. 4 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws) 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. IconFunctionDescription Power Indicates the computers power status. Battery Indicates the computers battery status. Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Caps Lock Lights up when Caps Lock is activated. SG_Columbia.book Page 9 Thursday, April 19, 2007 10:49 AM
10Chapter 1 Easy-Launch Buttons There are several conveniently located easy-launch buttons. They are: mail Web browser, Empowering Key “ “and one user-programmable button. Press “ “ to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons, run the Acer Launch Manager. Three productivity keys give users one-touch access to protection and manageability features for a more secure, smarter and easier way to work. Lock key - runs the Windows® lock function to lock the notebook when you step out. If the laptop is equipped with Acer BioProtect, you only need to swipe your finger to log into Windows® again. Presentation key - minimizes open application windows and prepares the display for impressive presentations. Sync key - instantly synchronizes your computer system to an external storage device, for convenient and secure backup. Launch keyDefault application Acer Empowering Technology (user- programmable) Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) P User-programmable IconProductivity keyDefault application Lock Launch Windows Lock function Presentation Minimizes your open windows and prepares your display for presenting Sync Launch NTI Shadow 1. Charging: 2. Fully charged: "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1 "Launch Manager" on page 51 Easy-launch button Default application SG_Columbia.book Page 10 Thursday, April 19, 2007 10:49 AM