Acer 5910 manual Chapter, Features

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Chapter 1

System Tour

Features

Your Aspire 5910 is part of the Acer Gemstone line of notebook computers. It provides superior computing performance and excellent audio-visual experience in an all new sleek and elegant exterior.

NOTE: The features listed in this section is for your reference only. The exact configuration of your Aspire computer depends on the model purchased.

Computing platform

Mobile technology: Intel® Centrino® Duo mobile technology

Processor: Intel Core™ 2 Duo processor. Your Aspire notebook supports the following processor

sequence: T7600, T7400, T7200, T5600, and T5500. Processor technologies

tIntel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT)

tEnhanced Intel SpeedStep® Technology

tIntel 64-bit architecture

tExecute Disable Bit functionality

Core logic: Mobile Intel 945PM Express Chipset

Memory

Two DIMM slots supporting DDR2 533/667 MHz memory modules Maximum 4 GB system memory using two soDIMM modules Supports dual-channel memory mode

1 MB flash BIOS and shadow RAM support

Storage subsystem

SATA hard disk drives in 80–,120–, and 160 GB capacities (higher HDD capacity supported) DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive or DVD/CD-RW combo drive

5-in-1 card reader slot supports Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick Pro™ (MS Pro), and xD-Picture Card™ (xD) formats

Display and graphics

15.4" WXGA high-brightness (220-nits) Acer CrystalBrite™ TFT LCD (1400 x 900 pixel resolution, 16.7 million colors)

Graphics controller: ATI Mobility™ Radeon™ X2300 HD

Acer GridVista™ for simultaneous multi-window viewing (8 ms response time)

Acer Arcade™ featuring Acer CinemaVision™ and Acer ClearVision™ technologies Supports the following video capabilities:

tDual independent display

tMPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted function (full decode)

tWMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC, full decode)

tS-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL)

tTrue Digital Visual Interface (DVI-D) with support for High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP)

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Contents Acer Aspire 5910 Notebook Computer Service Guide Revision History III CopyrightConventions Service Guide Coverage Page Table of Contents Viii System TroubleshootingChapter FeaturesConnectivity AudioKeyboard and special keys InterfaceStatus indicators Power subsystemPhysical Accessories SoftwareEnvironment Open Front View Aspire TourClose Front View Left View Right ViewODD Base View Rear ViewStatus Indicators Easy-launch Keys System Utilities Phoenix TrustedCore Setup UtilityAccessing the Setup Utility Navigating Through the Setup Utility Setup Utility Menus InformationUuid Disabled EnabledMain 128 MBSecurity To set a system password Setting a system passwordTo change a system password To remove a system passwordTo clear a lost password To set the boot drive sequence BootExit Bios Flash Utility Bios Flash PrecautionsBios Recovery Select Start All Programs Launch Manager Launch ManagerStages of the Disassembly Process Disassembly ToolsEquivalent Torque Values TorqueSystem Screw List Pre-disassembly ProcedureExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Modules DisassemblyRemoving the ExpressCard/54 Dummy Card Removing the SD Dummy CardRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Lower Case Cover Removing the Wlan Board Removing the Memory ModulesStep Type Quantity Color Torque Removing and Dismantling the HDD Assembly Removing and Dismantling the ODD Assembly Removing the Cooling Fan Removing the Heat Sink Removing the Processor Removing the VGA Board Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Main Unit DisassemblyRemoving the Keyboard Removing the LCD Module Removing the Middle CoverM2.5 x L12 BZN+NYLOK Silver Kgf-cm +/-15% Removing the Power Board Removing the Upper Case Chapter Step Type Quantity Color Torque Removing the Speaker Removing the Power FPC CableRemoving the E-key Board Removing the Touchpad Board Removing the Launch BoardChapter Removing the Modem Board Removing the Bluetooth Board Removing the USB Board Removing the SubwooferStep Type Quantity Color Torque Removing the System Board Removing the DC-in Jack Removing the Card Reader BoardLCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Module DisassemblyRemoving the LCD Bezel Removing the LCD Panel Removing the LCD-CCD Cable Removing the Inverter BoardRemoving the LCD Module Hinges Removing the LCD Panel BracketsRemoving the Microphones Removing the CCD BoardRemoving the Wlan Antennas Chapter Hardware Diagnostic Procedure System TroubleshootingExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory CheckCheck the AC Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPost Error Message Post Error IndicatorsDimm Bios ROMCmos CPU IDSystem Error No Beep Post Post Beep CodesSetup Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description LCD-related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageMemory-related Symptom Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Online Support Information System Block Diagram System Block Diagram and Board LayoutTop View System Board LayoutBottom View System Switch Model a Appendix aModel B AUOHlds YEC Model CCord EUR 220V 3P BK Model DHardware Compatibility Tests Appendix BBluetooth Access Point Test Hardware Compatibility Tests Games and Software Compatibility Tests Appendix C ProcessorSystem Controllers HYMP564S64C HYMP512S64C MemoryAudio Interface Video InterfacePdif USB InterfaceLAN Controller Wlan ControllerCKIP, Tkip USB Battery PackAC Adapter SADP-65KB DBE ADP-90SB Bbea LFMK1237GSX Hard Disk DriveDVR-K17RS GSA-T20NDVD-RW 5V DCLCD Inverter System BiosPower Management 102 Chapter Index Index Post 106 Index 107