Acer Travelmate 7720 Service Guide
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Chapter 11 Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature: Platform and memory Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile processor technology, featuring: (for selected models) 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) Mobile Intel® PM965/GM965/GL960 Express Chipset (for selected models) Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN (dual-band quad-mode 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with InviLink™ Nplify™ wireless technology (for selected models) 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) Intel® Celeron® processor 530/540/550 (1 MB L2 cache, 1.73/1.86/2.0 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher, supporting Intel® 64 architecture (for selected models) Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology (for selected models) Acer InviLink™ 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ with Nplify™ wireless technology (for selected models) Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory (for TM7320), upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Display and graphics 17 WXGA+ TFT LCD, 1400 x 900 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVista™ Mobile Intel® GM965/GL960 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 350MB of shared system memory), supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9 and DirectX® 10 (for selected models) ATI Mobility™ Radeon® HD 2600/HD 2400 XT with up to 1024MB of HyperMemory™ (512/256 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, up to 768 MB of shared system memory) supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9 and DirectX® 10 and PCI Express® (for selected models) Dual independent display support 16.7 million colors MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support DVI-D (true digital video interface) support (for selected models) Storage subsystem One or two 80/120/160 GB or larger hard disk drive with enhanced Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection) (for selected models) Optical drive options: DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive System Specifications Chapter 1 SG_Tangiz.book Page 1 Tuesday, July 10, 2007 11:01 AM
2Chapter 1 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 105-/106-key keyboard with inverted T cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel Seamless touchpad pointing device with Acer Bio-Protection 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 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 SG_Tangiz.book Page 2 Tuesday, July 10, 2007 11:01 AM
Chapter 13 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_Tangiz.book Page 3 Tuesday, July 10, 2007 11:01 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_Tangiz.book Page 4 Tuesday, July 10, 2007 11:01 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 Acer CrystalEye 0.3 megapixel web camera for video communication. 2 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. 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. SG_Tangiz.book Page 5 Tuesday, July 10, 2007 11:01 AM
6Chapter 1 Closed Front View 6 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). 7 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computers functions and components. 8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. 9 Keyboard For entering data into your computer. 10 Power button Turns the computer on and off. 11 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up to show the status of the computers functions and components. IconItemDescription 1 Latch Locks and releases the lid. 2 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. 3 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. 4 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman, mp3 player) 5 Microphone jack Accepts inputs from external microphones. 6 Headphones/ speaker/line-out jackConnects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones). 7 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer and IR-aware computer). 8Bluetooth communication switchEnable/disable the Bluetooth function. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication (manufacturing option). IconItemDescription # Icon Item Description Note: SG_Tangiz.book Page 6 Tuesday, July 10, 2007 11:01 AM
Chapter 17 Left View 9 Wireless communication switchEnable/disable the wireless function. Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication (manufacturing option). #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 SG_Tangiz.book Page 7 Tuesday, July 10, 2007 11:01 AM
8Chapter 1 Right View Rear Panel IconItemDescription 1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs 2 Optical disk access indicatorLights up when the optical drive is active. 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. SG_Tangiz.book Page 8 Tuesday, July 10, 2007 11:01 AM
Chapter 19 Bottom Panel Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators: IconItemDescription 1 Second Hard disk bayHouses the computer’s optional second hard disk. (Secured with a screw). 2Memory compartmentHouses the computers main memory. 3 Battery lock Locks the battery in position. 4 Battery release latchReleases the battery to remove the battery pack. 5 Battery bay Houses the computers battery pack. 6 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 7 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured with screws) SG_Tangiz.book Page 9 Tuesday, July 10, 2007 11:01 AM
10Chapter 1 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. 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. 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. Launch keyDefault application Acer Empowering Technology (user- programmable) Email application (user-programmable) 1. Charging: 2. Fully charged: "Acer Empowering Technology" on page 1 "Launch Manager" on page 51 Easy-launch button Default application SG_Tangiz.book Page 10 Tuesday, July 10, 2007 11:01 AM