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Acer AS8950G
SERVICEGUIDE
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Revision History Refer to the table below for the updates made to this AS8950G service guide. Date Chapter Updates Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD Website. For more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw. Copyright © 2010 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, m
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the /TPH15spool_M program Computer output (text that represents information displayed on a computer screen, such as menus, prompts, responses to input, and error messages) are shown in constant width. Example: [01] The server has been stopped User input (text that represents information entered by a computer user, such as command names, option letters, and words) are shown in constant width bold. Variables contained within user input are shown in angle brackets (< >). Example: At the prompt,
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 System Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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LAN Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-34 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-34 Hard Disk Drive (AVL components). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-35 Super-Multi Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-38 BD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-43 LED 18.4”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHAPTER 3 Machine Maintenance Procedures Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-5 Screw Table. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6 Maintenance Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Finger Print Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-34 LAN Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-35 LAN Module Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-36 USB Module Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37 USB Module Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-37 Mainboard Removal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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CHAPTER 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Mainboard Jumper and Connector Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5 Clearing Password Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-5 Clear CMOS Jumper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5-6 CHAPTER 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagram
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CHAPTER 1 Hardware Specifications
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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 Operating System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 System Memory. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 Display. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-5 Storage Subsystem . .
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BD Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-43 LED 18.4”. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-46 LCD Inverter (not available with this model) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-46 Display Supported Resolution (LCD Supported Resolution) . . .1-47 Display Supported Resolution (GPU Supported Resolution). . .1-47 Mini Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-4
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Features 0 The following is a summary of the computer’s many features: Operating System 0 ® Genuine Windows 7 Ultimate 64-bit ® Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit Platform 0 ® Intel Core™ i7-2820QM processor (8 MB L3 cache, 2.30 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 3.40 GHz, DDR3 1600 MHz, 45 W), i7-2630QM/i7-2720QM processor (6 MB L3 cache, 2/2.20 GHz with Turbo Boost up to 2.90/3.30 ® ® GHz, DDR3 1600 MHz, 45 W), supporting Intel 64 architecture, Inte
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Audio Subsystem 0 ® ® Optimized Dolby Home Theater v47 audio enhancement, featuring Audio Optimizer, Audio Regulator, Volume Leveler, Volume Maximizer, Intelligent EQ, Dialogue Enhancer, Surround ® Virtualizer for Headphones, Surround Virtualizer for Built-in Speakers, and Dolby Digital Output technologies Acer CineSurround with five built-in speakers an d the Acer Tuba CineBass subwoofer supporting low-frequency effects True 5.1-channel surround sound output High-definition audio suppor
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Optical Media Drive 0 ™ 4X Blu-ray Disc writer / DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive: Read: 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL, 6X DVD-R DL, 6X DVD+R DL, 8X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X BD-ROM, 4X BD-R, 4X BD-RE, 4X BD-ROM DL, 4X BD-R DL Write: 24X CD-R, 10X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM, 4X DVD+R DL, 4X DVD-R DL, 4X BD-R, 2X BD-RE, 4X BD-R DL ™ 4X Blu-ray Disc / DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive: Read: 24X C
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Dimension and Weight 0 Dimensions 0 440 (W) x 295 (D) x 29.5/39.4 (H) mm (17.34 x 11.62 x 1.16/1.55 inches) Weight 0 4.6 kg (10.1 lbs.)13 with 8-cell battery Power Adapter and Battery 0 ACPI 3.0 CPU power management standard: supports Standby and Hibernation power-saving modes Power adapter 0 3-pin 120 W AC adapter: 155 (W) x 67 (D) x 36.5 (H) mm (6.1 x 2.63 x 1.43 inches) 570 g (1.25 lbs.)13 with 180 cm DC cable Battery 0 83 Wh 6000 mAh 8-cell Li-ion standard battery pack Battery life:
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Special Keys and Controls 0 Keyboard 0 103-/104-/107-key back-mounted keyboard with independent standard numeric keypad, international language support Touchpad 0 Dual-mode touchpad with Media Console / multi-gesture function, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Media keys 0 Touch-sensitive Media Console, featuring: Movie, music shortcuts Media controls: play/pause, stop, previous, next Horizontal volume wheel Control keys 0 ™ Instant-on Acer Arcade Deluxe support Acer Po
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Optional Items 0 Acer Xpress VoIP phone and Acer Video Conference Manager pack Acer Media Center remote control 1 GB / 2 GB / 4 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module 160/250/320/500/640/750 GB hard disk drive 8-cell Li-ion battery pack 3-pin 120 W AC adapter External USB floppy disk drive External USB modem 1-10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
