Acer 4720Z, 4320, 4720G manual System Specifications, Chapter, Features

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System Specifications

Features

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

Operating system

Genuine Windows® VistaTM Home Premium Genuine Windows® VistaTM Home Basic Genuine Windows® VistaTM Starter

NOTE: Windows® 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® Centrino® Duo mobile processor technology, featuring:

tIntel® Core™ 2 Due mobile processor T7300/T7500/T7700 (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.2/2.4 GHz, 800 MHz FSB),

tIntel® Core™ 2 Due mobile processor T7100 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.8 GHz, 800 MHz FSB)

tIntel® Core™ 2 Due mobile processor T5250/T5450 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.5/1.66 GHz, 667 MHz FSB)

tIntel® 965PM/965GM Express chipset

Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED® solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology

Core logic: Intel® 965PM/965GM + ICH8M (north bridge + south bridge).

Up to 2GB of DDR2 677 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4GB using two soDIMM modules (dual- channel support)

Display and graphics

14.1” WXGA TFT LCD, up to and including 1280 x 800 pixel resolution 200-nit brightness, 16 ms response time

Simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer VistaTM support Dual independent display

16.7 million colors

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 GDDR2 VRAM, up to 350 MB of shared system memory), supporting Microsoft

DirectX® 9 and DirectX® 10 (for selected models) or

NVIDIA GeForce® 8400M SE with up to 1024 MB of TurboCache™ (128/256 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, 896/ 768 MB of share system memory), supporting NVIDIA® PureVideo™ technology (WMV HD, High Definition MPEG-2 hardware acceleration), Microsoft® DirectX® 9,

DirectX® 10, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, and PCI Express® (for selected models)

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Contents Aspire 4720G/4720Z/4720/4320 Series Service Guide Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Page Features System SpecificationsChapter Communication AudioStorage subsystem Input devicesEnvironment Nestos System Block Diagram System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutPJ1 Bottom ViewFront View Your Acer Notebook tourIcon Description Closed Front View Left View After prolonged use Right ViewRear view Icon Description Ventilation slotBase view IndicatorsIcon Function Description Easy-Launch ButtonsHDD Touchpad Basics Launch key Default applicationFunction Left Button Main Touchpad Way Scroll Right Button Lock Key Description Using the KeyboardDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadKey Icon Description Windows KeysTechnology on Hot KeysHot Key Icon Function Description Euro symbolSpecial Key US dollar signEmpowering Technology password Acer Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management To create new power plan Acer ePower ManagementAC Mode Adapter mode DC Mode Battery modeBattery status Acer eAudio Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer ePresentation ManagementChapter Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Launching the Acer Crytal Eye webcam Changing the Acer Crytal Eye webcam resolutionUsing the Acer Crytal Eye webcam Getting to know your Acer Cystal Eye webcamAcer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System UtilitiesLaunch Manager Second Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor CPU Fan True Value Table0MB System MemoryMemory Combinations 2GBLAN Interface System Vram and Vbios OptionsModem Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g, 802.11a/b/g, 802.11a/g/n Bluetooth InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface Audio Interface DVD-Dual InterfaceUSB Port Keyboard BatteryExpress Card Slot System Board Major ChipsLCD Inverter LCD 14.1 inchAC Adapter System Power ManagementMain Security Boot System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationShows extended memory size MainParameter Description Format/Option Security Set Supervisor PasswordClear or Set Setting a PasswordParameter Description Option Changing a Password Removing a PasswordSetup Warning Invalid Password Continue IDE HDD Hitachi HTS541616J9SA00-S BootExit Saving Changes ExitBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationHDD Disassembly Procedure FlowchartDescription Part Number Screw ListRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the HDD Module Removing the ODD Module Removing the Wireless LAN CardRemoving the Memory Removing the Keyboard and LCD Module Page Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Lower Case AssemblyRemoving the Main Board Removing the Speakers Disassembling the Upper Case AssemblyRemoving the Bluetooth Module Removing the Audio BoardRemoving the Thermal Module and System Fan Removing the Power BoardDisassembling the Main Board Removing the Touchpad CableRemoving the Modem Card Removing the CPUDisassembling the LCD Module Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the ODD Module Chapter Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingKeyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive CheckMemory check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Codes Error Messages Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Message ListCPU ID Cmos DimmLCD No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceCRT Code Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep CodesChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps 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 SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsTop View Jumper and Connector LocationsBottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Category Part Name and Description Acer Part No Aspire 4720G/4720Z/4720/4320 Exploded DiagramPower Board 90W Wireless LAN Board 802.11BGIntel 3945BG Intel Wireless Wifi Link 4965ANG Power Board 65WBase Door W/RUBBER CASE/COVER/BRACKET Assembly Middle CoverBluetooth Cable TP FFC TP Lower Case Assy W/RUBBER Upper Case Assy W/SPEAKER7530A Vista Tray DVD Super Multi Tray in Philips DVD-RW Drive DVD/RW Super Multi ModuleDVD Super Multi Tray in Hlds GSA-T20N LF W/O Bezel DVD Super Multi Drive33.AHS07.003 White Korean Keyboard 1415KB-FV2 89KS White SWISS/G Keyboard 1415KB-FV2 89KSWhite Portuguese Keyboard 1415KB-FV2 88KS White US International Hebrew Keyboard 1415KB-FV2 88KSLCD Module Assy 14.1 in Wxga W LCD Bracket W/HINGE RCCD Module 0.3M Bison CCD Module 0.3M SuyinAntenna W/O CCD LCD 14.1 IN. Wxga LPL LP141WX1 Antenna W/O CCDLCD Cable W/O CCD Antenna LCD Bezel Assy W/O CCDSO-DIMM DDRII667 512MB Mainboard Mainboard 960GML UMA W/CARDCard Readre Express Card W/O CPU Momery Memory 1GB HYMP512S64CP8-Y5 LF Memory 512MB DDR II 667 Hynix