Aspire Digital 8930 manual Chapter, Features

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Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:

Operating system

Windows Vista™

NOTE: Windowsl® VistaTM Capable PCs come with Windows® XP installed, and can be upgraded to

Windows® VistaTM. For more information on Windows® VistaTM and how to upgrade, go to: Microsoft.com/windowsvista.

Platform and memory

Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor Mobile Intel® GM975 Express Chipset

Mobile Intel® GM975 Express Chipset

Intel® Wireless WiFi Link Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection, or Intel® PRO/Wireless Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® network connection

System memory

Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support

Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules

Display and graphics

18.4" WUXGA

NVIDIA® GeForce® 9650M GS with up to 1280 MB of TurboCache™ or NVIDIA® GeForce® 8600M GT with up to 1280 MB of TurboCache™

TV-tuner

Digital TV-tuner supporting DVB-T

Audio

Dolby® -certified surround sound system with five built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer supporting lowfrequency effects

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers

Built-in stereo microphones

Storage subsystem

2.5" hard disk drive

Optical drive options:

z Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) drive

z DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

6-in-1 card reader

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Contents Aspire 8930 Series Service Guide Revision History III CopyrightConventions Preface Page Chapter FeaturesEnvironment Input devicesCommunication PortsSystem Block Diagram Top View Board LayoutSpdif Bottom ViewODD Cntr Front View Your Acer Notebook tourClosed Front View Left View Rear view Right ViewBase view HDD IndicatorsEasy-Launch Buttons Touchpad Basics Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Using the KeyboardWindows Keys Hot Keys Special Key Euro symbolUS dollar sign To launch Acer Empowering Technology Acer Empowering TechnologyTo launch Acer Empowering Technology applications Acer eAudio Management Acer ePower Management Page For selected models Acer eDataSecurity ManagementAcer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Windows Mobility Center Acer Bio-Protection for selected models Using the System UtilitiesAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Launch Manager Hardware Specifications and Configurations Hgst Bluetooth InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface USBAudio Interface DVD-Super Multi InterfaceSystem Board Major Chips Video InterfaceUSB Port Express Card InterfaceLCD 18.0 inch BatteryBattery Pack Sanyo Battry Pack Sony KeyboardTDK System Power ManagementLCD Inverter AC AdaptorSystem Utilities Bios Setup UtilityInformation Invoking Bios SetupMain Post Advanced Security Removing a Password Setting a PasswordChanging a Password Exit BootParameter Description Bios Flash Utility Remove HDD Password Remove HDD password UtilityMachine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationMain unit disassembly flow chart Disassembly Procedure FlowchardLCM module disassembly flow chart Removing the Battery Pack Removing the HDD Removing the Wireless Cover & RAM ModuleRemoving the Wireless LAN Card/TV Tunder Card and System Fan Removing the Thermal Modules and the CPU Removing the Hinge cover Removing the ODDRemoving the Btcb screws Then remove the switch cover from the machine Chapter Disassembling the Main Unit Page Remove I/O baord and Main Board Remove the USB board from Btcb Chapter Disassembly LCM module Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the ODD Module Troubleshooting Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive CheckMemory check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Check the Battery PackTouchpad Check Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Bios ROM Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Message ListCPU ID CmosCRT LCDPhoenix Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Power-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related SymptomsPower Management-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Action in Sequence Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems CN14 MDC Cntr Top ViewBottom view Bottom ViewFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 8930 Exploded Diagram Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Chapter Board AccessoryAspire 8930 FRU List AdapterChapter 101 NVCPEMWR002G2 LF CableChapter 103 Camra CASE/COVER/BRACKET AssemblyChapter 105 FAN HDD/HARD Disk Driver Inverter Chapter 109 LCM Screw 112 Chapter