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Aspire 6930/6930G Series Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN...
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that appear SCREEN MESSAGES on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's global product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.
Storage subsystem 2.5" hard disk drive • Intel® Turbo Memory supported* • Optical drive options: • Blu-ray Disc™ /DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive* • 5-in-1 card reader • Audio Dolby®-epitomized surround sound system with two built-in stereo speakers and one subwoofer* •...
Power subsystem ACPI 3.0 • 71 W 4800 mAh* • 48.8 W 4400 mAh* • 3-pin 90 W AC adapter* • 3-pin 65 W AC adapter* • ENERGY STAR® 4.0 • Special keys and controls 105/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device •...
Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new computer. Front View Icon Item Description Acer Crystal Eye Web camera for video communication (only for webcam certain models). Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording. Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output (Configuration...
Icon Item Description Keyboard For entering data into your computer. Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Click buttons The left and right buttons function like the left (left, center* and and right mouse buttons. right) *The center button serves as Acer Bio- Protection fingerprint reader supporting Acer...
Left View Icon Item Description DC in jack Connects to an AC adapter Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-based port network. Acer EasyPort IV Connects to Acer EasyPort IV (only for certain connector models). External display Connects to a display device (VGA) port (e.g.
Right View Icon Item Description USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. USB mouse, USB camera). Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs. Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is active. indicator Optical drive eject Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
Bottom View Icon Item Description Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Battery release Releases the battery for removal. latch Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Hard disk bay-Main Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws). Hard disk bay- Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with Secondary screws) (only for certain models).
Indicators The computer has several easy-to-read status indicators: The front panel indicators are visible even when the computer cover is closed. Icon Function Description Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. WLAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication. Power Indicates the computer's power status.
Touchpad Basics (with fingerprint reader) The following items show you how to use the touchpad with Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader: Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. • Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and •...
Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, lock, Windows, function and special keys. Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock key Description Caps Lock...
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Description Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: <...
Hot Keys The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination. Hotkey Icon Function...
Special Key You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. The Euro symbol Open a text editor or word processor. Hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: Note: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol.
Using the System Utilities Acer Bio-Protection (only for certain models) Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution is a multi-purpose fingerprint software package integrated with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Utilizing the uniqueness of one's fingerprint features, Acer Bio-Protection Fingerprint Solution has incorporated protection against unauthorized access to your computer with centralized password management with Password Bank, easy music player launching with Acer MusicLaunch, secure Internet favorites via Acer MyLaunch, and fast application/website launching and login with Acer FingerLaunch, while Acer ProfileLaunch can launch up to...
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Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. AcerGridVista is simple to set up: Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel Penryn (dual core) CPU Features Supports Intel architecture with Dynamic execution • On-die, primary 32-KB instruction cache and 32-KB write-back data cache • On-die, up to 6MB second level shared cache with advanced transfer cache •...
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Southbridge Item Specification Chipset ICH9M Features Upstream accelerated Hub architecture interface for access to GMCH • PCI Express Base Specification, Revision 1.1 support • PCI 2.3 interface. (4 PCI Request/Grant pairs) • ACPI Power Management Logic Support • Enhanced DMA controller, interrupt controller, timers functions •...
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CPU Fan True Value Table Level Fan On Temp. Fan Off Temp. RPM Throttling dB(A) 2300 2600 2800 3100 Throttling 50%: On =93C; Off=85C • OS Shut down: 105C • H/W Shut down: 110C • Fan default: 3.5V BIOS ROM Item Specification BIOS Vendor...
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System Memory Item Specifications Memory Controller Integrated with GMCH (GM45/ PM45) Memory Size 0MB (No on-board Memory) DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports Memory size 2 GB per socket Support maximum 4 GB for 64bit OS (with two 2GB SO-DIMM) memory size Support DIMM type DDR2 Synchronous DRAM...
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Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Vendor & Model Segate Segate Toshiba HGST Name ST9250827AS ST9320320AS MK3252GSX WD3200BEVT 5K320-320 WD2500BEVS ST9120817AS ST9160310AS MK2552GSX 5K320-250 MK1652GSX 5K320-160 MK1252GSX 5K320-120 Capacity (MB) 250, 120 320, 160 320, 250, 320, 250 320, 250, 160, 160, 120 Bytes per sector Data heads...
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Item Specification Formats Supported KODAK Photo CD Single and Multi-session • CD Extra (CD PLUS) • Video CD • CD text data (Read / Write) • CD-R discs (Read / Write) • CD-RW discs (Read / Write) • DVD-ROM • DVD-R Ver.2.0 &...
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Combo Drive Module Item Specification Manufacturer and Model Sony NEC Optiarc BC-5500S-AR Type Drawer loading Interface SATA Data Transfer Modes PIO mode • • Ultra DMA33 • Buffer Memory Size 4.5 MB Maximum Write Speed 11 Mbytes/sec Maximum Read Speed 9 Mbytes/sec Formats Supported Read...
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VGA Subsystem Item Specification Type Nvidia NB9M-GS Features Unified Shader Architecture • Support Microsoft® DirectX® 10 Shader Model 4 • Geometry Instancing 2.0 • SGI OpenGL® 2.0 Optimizations and support • Adaptive PCI Express Interface • High efficiency integrated adaptable and programmable Video Processor •...
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Item Specification Features Host interface, base on Intel’s LPC Interface specification Revision 1.0 • PC01 REV 1.0 and ACPI 3.0 compliant • Supports Microsoft® Advanced Power Management (APM) Specifications • Rev 1.2 Share BIOS flash memory • Support for SPI flash memories •...
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Item Specification Sampling Rate All DACs supports 16/20/24-bit, 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate. All ADCs supports 16/20/24-btt, 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate. Two independent S/PDIF-OUT converters support 16/20/24-bit, 44.1k/48k/ 88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate. One for normal S/PDIFoutput, the other one output an independent digital stream to HDMI transmitter Internal Microphone Digital MICRO PHONE ZK2(HFM-M101-006-L19-G) Digital MICRO PHONE ZK2(A-OA2408FM-018)
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MDC Module Item Specification Features ITU-T V.92, V.90 Data Mode with auto-fallback to, V.34, V.32terbo, and • V.32bis V.42 LAPM and MNP 2-4 error correction • V.44, V.42bis and MNP 5 data compression • Send and receive rates up to 14400bps, support ITU-T V.17, V.29, V.27ter, •...
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Item Specification Antenna 3 x3 or 2x2 Battery Item Specifications (3S2P) Vendor & model name SANYO AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P • SONY AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P • PANASONIC AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P • SIMPLO AS-2007B Li-Ion 3S2P • Battery Type Li-ion Pack capacity SANYO 6 cell 4400 mAh •...
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Item Specification USB Compliance Level USB Configuration Two EHCI and Six UHCI Number of ZK2 USB Two right side, one left side. One combines with eSATA I/O ports System Power Management Item Specification Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely. Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown.
Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.
Information The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit CPU Type: Intel (R) Core (TM)2 Duo CPU T9400 @ 2.53GHz CPU Speed: 2530 MHz IDE0 Model Name: ST9320320AS IDE0 Serial Number: 5SX09P72 IDE1 Model Name:...
Main The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option and recovery. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time [13:04:04] System Date [06/04/2008] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter>...
Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear Supervisor Password HDD Password Clear controls access to the setup utility.
Setting a Password Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive).
Changing a Password Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the Enter key. The Set Password box appears. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press Enter. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.
Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the USB diskette drives, the onboard hard disk drive and the DVD drive in the module bay. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Information Main Security...
Exit The Exit screen allows you to save or discard any changes you made and quit the BIOS Utility. Phoenix SecureCore(tm) Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and Load Setup Defaults save your changes to Discard Changes...
BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs • New features or options • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. • Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Create a Crisis Recovery Media (such as USB HDD) before you use the Phlash utility.
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In flash BIOS, the message Please do not remove AC Power Source displays. NOTE: If the AC power is not connected, the following message displays. Plug in the AC power to continue. Flash is complete when the following message displays. Shutdown or reboot base on iflash.bat command.
Remove HDD/BIOS Utility This section provide you with removing HDD/BIOS method: Remove HDD Password: If you key in wrong HDD password three times, Hdd password error code displays. See the image • below. To reset the HDD password, run HDD_PW.EXE as follows: Key in hdd_pw 15494 0 Press 2.
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Remove BIOS Password: If you key in the wrong Supervisor Password three times, System Disabled displays on the screen. See the image below. To reset the BIOS password, run BIOS_PW.EXE as follows: Key in bios_pw 14452 0 Select one string from the list. Chapter 2...
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Reboot the system and key in the selected string (qjjg9vy, 07yqmjd etc.) for the BIOS user password. Chapter 2...
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge •...
General Information Pre-disassembly Instructions Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. 3.
External Module Disassembly Process External Modules Disassembly Flowchart The flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Removing the Battery Pack 1. Turn computer over. 2. Slide the battery lock/unlock latch to the unlock position. 3. Slide and hold the battery release latch to the release position (1), then slide out the battery pack from the main unit (2).
Removing the Lower Covers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the SD dummy card” on page 51. 3. See “Removing the ExpressCard dummy card” on page 52. 4. Loosen the captive screws in the covers as shown. Lower Cover HDD2...
Removing the DIMM Modules 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Remove the Lower Cover See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 53. 3. Push out the release latches on both sides of the DIMM socket to release the DIMM module. 4.
Removing the VGA Module 1. Remove Lower Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 53. 2. Remove the four securing screws from the VGA Module. Step Size Quantity Screw Type VGA Module M2.5*8-I BNI NYLOK 3. Grasp the VGA module and pull to remove. Chapter 3...
Removing the TV Tuner Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Remove the Lower cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 53. 3. Disconnect the antenna cable from the TV Tuner board as shown. Replace cabling as shown.
5. Detach the TV Tuner module by grasping the assembly and pulling away as shown. 6. Grasp the module and pull the bracket away. Removing the WLAN Module 1. Remove the TV Tuner module. See “Removing the TV Tuner Module” on page 56. 2.
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3. Remove the two securing screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type WLAN Module M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK 4. Remove the WLAN module as shown. Chapter 3...
Removing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Remove the Lower Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 53. 3. Hold the Pull Tab and slide the HDD away from the connector. Pull the HDD up as shown to remove. NOTE: To prevent damage to HDD, avoid pressing down on it or placing heavy objects on top of it.
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5. Lift the HDD carrier to remove. 6. Grasp the HDD connector and pull firmly to remove. Chapter 3...
Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Remove the Lower Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 53. 3. Remove the screw securing the ODD module. Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Module M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED)
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5. Remove the two screws securing the ODD bracket and remove the ODD bracket from the optical disk drive module. Step Size Quantity Screw Type ODD Bracket M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON 6. Insert a pin in the eject hole of the ODD to eject the ODD tray. 7.
Removing the Secondary Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the Battery. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Remove the HDD2 Cover. See “Removing the Lower Covers” on page 53. 3. Remove the two securing screws from the HDD. Step Size Quantity...
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5. Remove the four screws securing the HDD to the carrier. Step Size Quantity Screw Type HDD2 Carrier M3*0.5+3.5I 6. Lift the HDD carrier to remove. Chapter 3...
Main Unit Disassembly Process Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Remove External Modules before proceeding Remove Remove Remove Remove Switch Cover Keyboard Antenna LCD Module Remove Power Board Remove Remove Upper Lower Cover Cover Remove Remove Remove Remove Fingerprint USB Board Modem Module Bluetooth Module Reader Remove...
Removing the Switch Cover CAUTION: Using tools to remove the Switch Cover may cause damage to the outer casing. It is recommended that only fingers are used to remove the Switch Cover. 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2.
6. Disconnect the two FFC cables as shown. 7. Lift the Switch Cover clear of the chassis. Removing the Power Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 50. 2. Expose the bottom side of the Switch Cover. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 66. 3.
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4. Grasp the cable and disconnect from the Power Board. 5. Remove the three securing screws from the Power Board. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Power Board M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON 6. Hold the module by the sides and lift to remove. Chapter 3...
Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the Switch Cover. See “Removing the Switch Cover” on page 66. 2. Lift and turn the keyboard over (as shown) to expose the FFC. 3. Unlock the connector and pull the FFC to remove. 4. Remove the keyboard from the chassis. Chapter 3...
Removing the Speaker Module 1. Remove the Keyboard. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 69. 2. Remove the three securing screws (red in the following image) from the Subwoofer Module. 3. Remove the two securing screws (blue in the following image) the Speaker Module. Step Size Quantity...
5. Grasp the Subwoofer Module from the RIGHT side as shown and tilt over and to the left, as shown. Lift to expose the Speaker Cable. NOTE: The Subwoofer Module is not a replacable part. Do NOT remove from the computer. 6.
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3. Pull back the cables away and out of the housing well. 4. Turn the computer over (upper base facing up) to expose the Antenna cables. 5. After removing the Speaker Modules, grasp the Antenna cables sitting underneath. Pull through. 6.
Removing the LCD Module 1. Disconnect the Antenna cables. See “Removing the Antenna Cables” on page 71. 2. Disconnect the LCD and Power cables. 3. Remove the four securing screws (two on each hinge) from the LCD hinges. Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Module...
4. Carefully remove the LCD module from the chassis. Removing the Upper Base 1. Remove the LCD module. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 73. 2. Turn the computer over. Remove the ten screws on the bottom panel. Step Size Quantity Screw Type...
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3. Turn the computer over and disconnect the three FFC cables from the mainboard. Unlock the connector and disconnect A as shown. Unlock the connector and disconnect B as shown. Unlock the connector and disconnect C as shown. Chapter 3...
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4. Remove the ten securing screws on the top panel. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Upper Cover M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) WARNING:Care must be taken when removing the Upper Base from the Lower Base to prevent damage or stress to the surface. 5.
Removing the Finger Print Reader 1. Remove the Upper Base. See “Removing the Upper Base” on page 74. 2. Unlock the securing latch and disconnect the Touch Pad FFC. 3. Unlock the securing latch and disconnect the Finger Print Reader FFC. 4.
5. Using your fingers, gently lift the Finger Print Reader board from the Upper Base. Removing the USB Board 1. Remove the Upper Base. See “Removing the Upper Base” on page 74. 2. Grasp the cable connector and pull to remove from the bottom base. 3.
4. Hold the USB board by the edges and pull up to remove. Removing the Modem Module 1. Remove the Upper Base. See “Removing the Upper Base” on page 74. 2. Disconnect the RJ-11 cable from the modem as shown. 3.
4. Lift the module and remove from the lower cover as shown. Removing the Bluetooth Module 1. Remove the Modem Module. See “Removing the Modem Module” on page 79. 2. Grasp the cable as shown and pull to disconnect from the Bluetooth module. 3.
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4. Grasp the module by the right side and lift up to remove. Chapter 3...
Removing the Mainboard 1. Remove the LCD Module. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 73. 2. Remove the Upper Base. See “Removing the Upper Base” on page 74. 3. Remove the See “Removing the Modem Module” on page 79. 4.
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8. Remove the three securing screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type Mainboard M2.5*4.0-I (NI)(NYLOK) 9. While holding the left side of the Lower Base, lift and pivot the mainboard to remove from the base. 10. Grasp the mainboard by both sides and pivot upwards to remove. Chapter 3...
Removing the Thermal Module 1. Remove the Mainboard. See “Removing the Mainboard” on page 82. 2. Turn the Mainboard over and place on a clean surface. 3. Hold the cable connector and lift to disconnect from the mainboard. 4. Remove the two securing screws (red) and loosen the four captive screws (blue) found on the Thermal Module.
WARNING:To prevent damage to the Thermal Module or the CPU, hold and lift the Thermal Module by lifting both ends up and away at the same time. 5. Hold the module on both sides and lift it clear of the Mainboard. Removing the CPU 1.
Removing the LCD Bezel 1. Remove the LCD module. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 73. 2. Remove the four upper screw caps and screws, and the six remaining lower securing screws. Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Bezel M2.5*6.5-I (BZN(NYLOK-RED) 3.
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4. Turn the bezel and pry the left side upwards, followed by the right side. 5. After removing the top part of the bezel, grasp the bottom corners and continue lifting up the bezel as shown. 6. Lift the bezel away from the panel and lay it flat to expose the Mic cable. Chapter 3...
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7. Disconnect the Mic cable and remove the LCD bezel. Chapter 3...
Removing the Inverter Board 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 87. 2. Disconnect both cables from the Inverter Board. NOTE: If you are having difficulty removing the cables, first lift the Inverter Board from the back cover before disconnecting the cables.
Removing the Camera Module 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 87. 2. Disconnect the Camera Module cable as shown. NOTE: If necessary lift the camera module to provide better access to the cables. 3. Place your finger on the ends of the module and pry it away from the cover. Chapter 3...
Removing the LCD Panel 1. Remove the LCD Bezel. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 87. 2. Remove the six securing screws from the LCD hinges. Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Panel M2.5*2.5-I (NI)(NYLOK) 3. Grasp the top of the LCD Panel and pivot upwards to a 90 degree angle. 4.
Removing the LCD Brackets and FPC Cable 1. Remove the LCD panel. See “Removing the LCD Panel” on page 92. 2. Dislodge the LCD cable from the left LCD hinge as shown in the following image. 3. Turn the LCD Panel over on a clean surface, and grip the LCD cable by both ends and pull it back. 4.
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6. Peel back the adhesive strip holding the cable to the bottom. 7. Remove the eight securing screws (four on each side) from the LCD Panel brackets. Step Size Quantity Screw Type LCD Brackets M2.0*3.0-I (BKAG) (NYLOK) IRON 8. Remove the LCD brackets by pulling them away from the LCD Panel. Chapter 3...
LCD Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the LCD Panel 1. Align the LCD brackets with the eight screw holes (four on each side) on the LCD Panel as shown. 2. Secure the LCD brackets to the LCD panel. 3. Turn the panel over. Insert the LCD Panel cable into the LCD Panel as shown. Secure the cable by replacing the securing strip.
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4. Replace the remaining securing strips and press down along the length of the cable to secure it in place ensuring the cable ends are in line with the edge of the panel. 5. Turn the LCD Panel over and re-insert the LCD cable into the hinge retainer. 6.
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7. Pivot the LCD Panel down in place. NOTE: Ensure the CMOS and Inverter cables are not under the LCD Panel and correctly aligned. 8. Replace the six screws to secure the panel within the LCD module. 9. Locate the alignment pins (2) and replace the 10.
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11. Connect the right Inverter board cable as shown. 12. Connect the left Inverter board cable as shown. 13. Replace the Inverter board as shown and press down to secure in place. NOTE: Tuck the cables securely to prevent damage to the cables or module. Chapter 3...
Replacing the LCD Bezel 1. Align the edge of the bezel with the bottom cover and reconnect the Mic Cable. 2. Align the hinge covers taking care to tuck in all cabling, and lower the bezel down in place. 3. Continue to press the bezel down in place to lock the upper and lower covers in place. Chapter 3...
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4. Replace the ten securing screws and screw caps on the LCD bezel. Chapter 3...
Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU 1. Carefully turn the mainboard upside down (CPU 2. Using a flat-tipped screw driver, lock the CPU in side up), and insert the CPU into the CPU bracket the socket as shown. as shown. Replacing the Thermal Module WARNING:To prevent damage to the Thermal Module or the CPU, hold the Thermal Module by both ends at the same time.
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3. Connect fan cable to the mainboard as shown. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Mainboard 1. Ensure that the Mainboard is face up. Place the 2. While holding the left side of the Lower Base, lower Mainboard in the chassis, left hand rear edge first. and pivot the mainboard in to the base. 3.
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5. Replace the RJ-11 cable in the retaining clip on the mainboard and stick it in place using the adhesive strip. 6. Reconnect the Bluetooth and USB cables to the mainboard. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Bluetooth Board 1. Position the module over the aligning pins and 2. Replace the bluetooth cable as shown. insert in place. 3. Replace the single screw to secure the board. Replacing the Modem Module 1. Align the screw sockets and press the modem 2.
3. Connect the modem cable as shown Replacing the USB Board 1. Replace the USB board on the lower base and secure with the single screw (provided). 2. Reconnect the USB cable as shown. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Finger Print Reader 1. Replace the Finger Print Reader board in the upper cover and secure with the three screws as shown. 2. Reconnect the TouchPad and Finger Print Reader FFCs as shown. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Upper Cover WARNING:Care must be taken when replacing the Upper Case to prevent damage or stress to the surface. 1. Starting with the rear, align the upper cover with the lower cover, taking care to not force in place. 2.
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3. Reconnect the three FFC cables to the mainboard. Reconnect A as shown, and close the locking latch. Reconnect B as shown, and close the locking latch. Reconnect C as shown, and close the locking latch. Chapter 3...
4. Turn the computer over. Replace the ten screws on the bottom panel. Replacing the LCD Module 1. Carefully align the LCD module over the hinge sockets and lower the module into the chassis, taking care not to trap the LCD cables. 2.
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3. Replace the LCD power cable and AC power cable in the cable guides and clips as shown. NOTE: There are two cable channels. The upper channel holds the AC power cable and the lower channel holds the LCD power cable. AC Power Cable LCD Power Cable...
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6. Push the antenna cables through the chassis and pull through from the other side. 7. Turn the computer over and replace the antenna cables as shown, taking care to follow the cable guides and clips. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Speaker Module 1. Align and replace the Speaker Module in the lower 2. Reconnect the speaker cable as shown. case. 3. Place subwoofer module in to the lower case and replace the five securing screws. Replacing the Keyboard 1.
Replacing the Power Board 1. Place the power board in the switch cover as 2. Replace the three securing screws. shown. 3. Reconnect the cable and FFC as shown. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Switch Cover 1. Locate the following FFC cables. 2. Reconnect the Power Board FFC. 3. Reconnect the Launch Board FFC. 4. Turn the switch board over. 5. Press down on the edges of the Switch Cover first. 6. Snap the Switch Cover in to place by pressing down in the centre of the cover.
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7. Turn the computer over and replace the ten screws as shown. Chapter 3...
Replacing the Second Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier. 2. Replace the four screws to secure the carrier. 3. Replace the HDD and slide to the right to connect 4. Replace the two securing screws as shown. the HDD interface.
3. Slide the module in to the chassis and press until 4. Replace the single securing screw as shown. module is flush with the chassis. Replacing the Main Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Replace the HDD connector. 2. Place the HDD in the HDD carrier. 3.
Replacing the WLAN Module 1. Insert the WLAN board into the WLAN socket. 2. Replace the two screws to secure the module. 3. Connect the two antenna cables to the module. 4. Ensure that the cabling is replaced as shown to avoid trapping when the covers are replaced.
Replacing the TV Tuner Module 1. Insert the TV Tuner into the bracket as shown. 2. Insert the TV Tuner in to the socket. 3. Replace the two securing screws. 4. Attach the cable as shown, ensuring that the TV Tuner antenna follows the installation pattern of the LCD antenna cables.
Replacing the DIMM Modules NOTE: To replace DIMM Module 2, first remove DIMM Module 1. In this procedure, only DIMM Module 1 is shown. 1. Insert the DIMM Module flush with the connector and press down to lock in place. Replacing the Lower Covers 1.
Replacing the ExpressCard and SD Card Dummy Trays 1. Insert the ExpressCard and push into the slot until 2. Insert the SD Card and push into the slot until flush flush with the chassis cover. with the chassis cover. Chapter 3...
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Common Problems Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
Power On Issue If the system doesn’t power on, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Computer Shutsdown Intermittently If the system powers off at intervals, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Check the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet.
No Display Issue If the Display doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: No POST or Video If the POST or video doesn’t display, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Make sure that the internal display is selected.
Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reboot the computer. If permanent vertical/horizontal lines or dark spots display in the same location, the LCD is faulty and should be replaced. See “Disassembly Process” on page 48. If extensive pixel damage is present (different colored spots in the same locations on the screen), the LCD is faulty and should be replaced.
LCD Failure If the LCD fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non- defective FRUs: Built-In Keyboard Failure If the built-in Keyboard fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4...
Touchpad Failure If the Touchpad doesn’t work, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Internal Speaker Failure If the internal Speakers fail, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4...
Sound Problems If sound problems are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Reboot the computer. Navigate to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. Check the Device Manager to determine that: The device is properly installed.
Internal Microphone Failure If the internal Microphone fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Microphone Problems If internal or external Microphones do no operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
HDD Not Operating Correctly If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Disconnect all external devices. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility: insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer.
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Try an alternate disc. Navigate to Start Computer. Check that the ODD device is displayed in the Devices with Removable Storage panel. Navigate to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. Double-click lDE ATA/ATAPI controllers. If a device displays a down arrow, right-click on the device and click Enable.
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Try closing some applications. Reboot and try the operation again. Check that the ODD controller transfer mode is set to DMA: Navigate to Start Control Panel System and Maintenance System Device Manager. Double-click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, then right-click ATA Device 0. Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab.
USB Failure (Rightside) If the rightside USB port fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: Chapter 4...
External Mouse Failure If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Try an alternative mouse. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is a good connection. See the mouse user manual.
Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
POST Codes Tables These tables describe the POST codes, drivers, and keys for the POST. Chipset POST Codes The following table details the Chipset POST codes and components used in the POST. POST Code Function Phase Component 0xA0 MRC Entry chipset/MRC 0x01 Enable MCHBAR...
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POST Code Function Phase Component 0x36 Setup DRAM control register for normal operation and enable chipset/MRC 0x37 Do ZQ calibration for DDR3 chipset/MRC 0x38 Perform final Dra/Drb programming, Set the mode of operation chipset/MRC for the memory channels 0x39 Set Enhanced addressing mode for each channel chipset/MRC 0x40 Perform steps required after JEDEC init...
POST Code Function Phase Component 0xA0xx Launch BIOS ACMSclean chipset/MRC 0xA4xx Launch BIOS ACMScheck chipset/MRC 0xE5 Wait for ME ready HECI/iAMT 0xE6 ME Ready HECI/iAMT Core POST Code Table The following table details the core POST codes and functions used in SecureCore. POST Function Phase...
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POST Function Phase Component Code 0x8A Initialize OEM special code Crisis Recovery Core 0x8B Initialize PIC and DMA Crisis Recovery Core 0x8C Initialize Memory type Crisis Recovery Core 0x8D Initialize Memory size Crisis Recovery Core 0x8F Initialize SMM Crisis Recovery Core 0x90 System memory test...
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POST Function Phase Component Code 0x12 TIS wait command ready failed (prepare to send) 0x12 TIS abort 'send 'command due to timeout 0x12 TIS abort 'sendAndGo 'command due to timeout 0x04 TIS wait bit set failed before send last byte 0x12 TIS abort command due to timeout before send last byte 0x04...
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POST Function Phase Component Code 0x22 Reset the keyboard. Core 0x40 Test A20 line Core 0x67 Quick initialization of all Application Processors in a multi- Core processor system 0x32 Compute CPU speed. Core 0x69 Initialize the handler for SMM. Core 0x6B If CMOS is bad, load Custom Defaults from flash into CMOS.
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POST Function Phase Component Code 0xD6 Initialize PC card Core 0x58 Test for unexpected interrupts. First do an STI for hot Core interrupts. Secondly, test the NMI for an unexpected interrupt. Thirdly, enable the parity checkers and read from memory, checking for an unexpected interrupt.
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POST Function Phase Component Code 0x72 Check status bits to see if configuration problems were Core detected. If so, display error messages on the screen. 0x4F Initialize MultiBoot. Allocate memory for old and new MultiBoot Core history tables. 0xCD Reclaim console vector after HW vectors initialized. Core 0x7D Initialize Intelligent System Monitoring.
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POST Function Phase Component Code 0xB6 If password on boot is enabled, a call is made to Setup to Core check password. If the user does not enter a valid password, Setup does not return. 0x98 Search for option ROMs. Rom scan the area from C800h for a Core length of BCP_ROM_Scan_Size (or to E000h by default) on every 2K boundary, looking for add on cards that need...
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POST Function Phase Component Code 0xB7 Initialize ACPI BIOS. Core 0x9B Enable CPU management (Geyserville I) Core 0xBD Display Boot First menu if MultiBoot is installed and hotkey Core pressed. 0xBF Check virus and backup reminders. Core 0x97 Create pointer to MP table in Extended BDA. Core 0x99 Check support status for Self-Monitoring Analysis Reporting...
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View LAN Transformer LAN switch IC PWR wire conn. LCD wire Conn. Int. Speaker Conn. 2.5V PWR IC PWR/B FFC Conn. Logo backlight PWR conn. CRT switch MMB FFC conn. Charger IC eSATA re-driver IC EC/ KBC KBC X’tal USB PWR IC...
Bottom View LAN control IC RJ45 I/O N.B. Cantiga Docking I/O CPU socket CPU core PWR IC Battery connector FAN Ctrl IC FAN conn. Acer ID ROM CRT IC CRT I/O System BIOS ROM HDMI IC MXM conn. 1.5V PWR IC HDMI I/O S.B.
Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery This section provide you the standard operating procedures of clearing password and BIOS recovery for Aspire 6930/6930G. Aspire 6930/6930G provides one Hardware Open Gap on main board for clearing password check, and one Hotkey for enabling BIOS Recovery.
BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk BIOS Recovery Boot Block: BIOS Recovery Boot Block is a special block of BIOS. It is used to boot up the system with minimum BIOS initialization. Users can enable this feature to restore the BIOS firmware to a successful one once the previous BIOS flashing process failed.
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 6930/6930G. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel.
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Category Description Acer Part No. LOWER CASE ASSY W/SPEAKER,SUB-WOOFER,RJ11, 60.AVL07.001 USB/TV CABLE FOR TV LOWER CASE ASSY W/SPEAKER,SUB-WOOFER,RJ12, 60.ASR07.002 USB CABLE FOR NON TV LOWER CASE ASSY W/SPEAKER,SUB-WOOFER,RJ11, 60.ASR07.003 USB/TV CABLE FOR TV W/O E SATA LOWER CASE ASSY W/SPEAKER,SUB-WOOFER,RJ12, 60.ASR07.004 USB CABLE FOR NON TV W/O E SATA BASE COVER...
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Category Description Acer Part No. OPTICAL BRACKET 33.ASR07.001 Combo Drive BLUE RAY COMBO MODULE 6M.ASR07.002 BLUE RAY COMBO TRAY 2X SONY BC-5500S-AR KO.0020E.002 ODD BEZEL - BLUE RAY 42.ASR07.006 OPTICAL BRACKET 33.ASR07.001 Chapter 6...
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Category Description Acer Part No. 2nd HDD BRACKET 33.ASR07.003 2nd HDD COVER FOR 2nd HDD SKU 42.AVB07.001 2nd HDD COVER FOR NON 2nd HDD SKU 42.ASR07.007 Keyboard Keyboard 17_18KB-FV1 Teton Internal Standard 105KS KB.INT00.297 Black US International (glossy) Keyboard 17_18KB-FV1 Teton Internal Standard 105KS KB.INT00.298 Black US International Hebrew (glossy) Keyboard 17_18KB-FV1 Teton Internal Standard 106KS...
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Category Description Acer Part No. Keyboard 17_18KB-FV1 Teton Internal Standard 106KS KB.INT00.317 Black Hungarian (glossy) Keyboard 17_18KB-FV1 Teton Internal Standard 105KS KB.INT00.318 Black Greek (glossy) Keyboard 17_18KB-FV1 Teton Internal Standard 106KS KB.INT00.319 Black German (glossy) Keyboard 17_18KB-FV1 Teton Internal Standard 106KS KB.INT00.320 Black French (glossy) Keyboard 17_18KB-FV1 Teton Internal Standard 106KS...
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Category Description Acer Part No. LCD COVER ASSY IMR W/BACKLIGHT MIC ANTENNA 60.AVB07.002 LCD BEZEL 16 IN. FOR CCD 60.ASR07.005 LCD HINGE- R 16 IN. 33.ASR07.004 LCD HINGE- L 16 IN. FOR UMA 33.ASR07.005 CCD MODULE 0.3M 57.ARE07.001 CCD MODULE 0.3M BN30V4O7-030 57.ASR07.001 LCD MODULE 16 IN.
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Category Description Acer Part No. LCD COVER ASSY IMR W/BACKLIGHT MIC ANTENNA 60.AVL07.002 FOR NON BEZEL LCD BEZEL W/FILM 16 IN. FOR CCD 60.AVL07.003 LCD HINGE- R 16 IN. FOR NON BEZEL 33.AVL07.001 LCD HINGE- L 16 IN. FOR NON BEZEL 33.AVL07.002 LCD HINGE COVER 42.AVL07.001...
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 6930/6930G Series Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930- Vietnam LX.ASR0X.024 AS6930-732G25Mn EM VHP32ATVN1 C2DP7350 732G25Mn MC UMACO 2*1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n3_0.3D_HG_EN13 AS6930- Japan LX.ASR0X.023 AS6930-843G25Mn VHP32AJP1 MC C2DP8400 843G25Mn UMACO 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_0.3D_HG_JA12_A25F AS6930- Japan LX.ASR0X.005...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930- ACLA- LX.ASR0X.009 AS6930-583G32Mn VHP32ATEA3 MC C2DT5800 583G32Mn Spanish UMACO 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/ CB_n2_0.3D_HG_ES21 AS6930- ACLA- LX.ASR0X.008 AS6930-583G32Mn EM VHP32ATEA3 C2DT5800 583G32Mn Spanish MC UMACO 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/ CB_n2_0.3D_HG_ES22 AS6930- ACLA- LX.ASR0X.007 AS6930-583G32Mn EM VHP32ATEA1 C2DT5800 583G32Mn Spanish MC UMACO 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/ CB_n2_0.3D_HG_ES22 AS6930-...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930- CHINA China LX.ASR0X.026 AS6930-731G25Mn VHP32ATCN1 MC C2DP7350 731G25Mn UMACO 1*1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_0.3D_HG_SC11 AS6930- Singapore LX.ASR0X.029 AS6930-582G16Mn VHP32ATSG1 MC C2DT5800 582G16Mn UMACO 1*2G/160/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_0.3D_HG_ZH31 AS6930- Singapore LX.ASR0X.027 AS6930-592G32Mn VHP32ATSG1 MC C2DT5900 592G32Mn UMACO 1*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_0.3D_HG_ZH31 AS6930- Singapore LX.ASR0X.028...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930G- EMEA Eastern LX.AVB0X.072 AS6930G-844G64Mn VHP32ATEU1 MC C2DP8400 844G64Mn Europe 9PGE2HM512COF 2*2G/320+320/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_CS21 AS6930G- EMEA Eastern LX.AVB0X.066 AS6930G-844G64Mn VHP32ATEU4 MC C2DP8400 844G64Mn Europe 9PGE2HM512COF 2*2G/320+320/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FI12 AS6930G- EMEA Eastern LX.AVB0X.067 AS6930G-844G64Mn VHP32ATEU3 MC C2DP8400 844G64Mn Europe 9PGE2HM512COF 2*2G/320+320/6L/...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930G- EMEA Switzerland LX.AVB0X.045 AS6930G-844G64Mn VHP32ATCH1 MC C2DP8400 844G64Mn 9PGE2HM512COF 2*2G/320+320/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_IT42 AS6930G- EMEA LX.AVB0X.044 AS6930G-844G64Mn VHP32ATGB1 MC C2DP8400 844G64Mn 9PGE2HM512COF 2*2G/320+320/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EN14 AS6930G- EMEA Middle East LX.AVB0X.043 AS6930G-844G64Mn EM VHP32ATME2 C2DP8400 844G64Mn MC 9PGE2HM512COF 2*2G/320+320/ 6L/5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EN15 AS6930G- EMEA...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930G- EMEA Eastern LX.AVB0X.026 AS6930G-733G25Mn VHP32ATEU7 MC C2DP7350 733G25Mn Europe 9PGE2HM512COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_ENG1 AS6930G- EMEA Eastern LX.AVB0X.025 AS6930G-733G25Mn VHP32ATEU6 MC C2DP7350 733G25Mn Europe 9PGE2HM512COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_CS21 AS6930G- EMEA Eastern LX.AVB0X.024 AS6930G-733G25Mn VHP32ATEU3 MC C2DP7350 733G25Mn Europe 9PGE2HM512COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930G- EMEA Middle East LX.AVB0X.007 AS6930G-733G25Mn EM VHP32ATME3 C2DP7350 733G25Mn MC 9PGE2HM512COF 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FR23 AS6930G- EMEA Middle East LX.AVB0X.006 AS6930G-733G25Mn EM VHP32ATME6 C2DP7350 733G25Mn MC 9PGE2HM512COF 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EN15 AS6930G- EMEA Middle East LX.AVB0X.005 AS6930G-733G25Mn EM VHP32ATME2 C2DP7350 733G25Mn MC 9PGE2HM512COF 2G+1G/250/6L/...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930G- EMEA Luxembourg LX.AVB0X.113 AS6930G-844G64Mn VHP32ATLU1 MC C2DP8400 844G64Mn 9PGE2HM512COF 2*2G/320+320/BT/ 6L/5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_IT42 AS6930G- EMEA Norway LX.AVB0X.114 AS6930G-844G64Mn VHP32ATNO1 MC C2DP8400 844G64Mn 9PGE2HM512COF 2*2G/320+320/BT/ 6L/5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_NO12 AS6930G- EMEA Russia LX.AVB0X.111 AS6930G-844G64Mi VHP32ATRU1 MC C2DP8400 844G64Mi 9PGE2HM512COF 2*2G/320+320/BT/ 6L/5R/CB_abg_FP_0.3D_HG_RU11 AS6930G- EMEA...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930G- CHINA China LX.AVB0X.082 AS6930G-842G25Bn VHP32ATCN1 MC C2DP8400 842G25Bn 9PGE2HM512COF 2*1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_SC11 AS6930G- CHINA China LX.AVB0X.081 AS6930G-862G32Bn VHP32ATCN1 MC C2DP8600 862G32Bn 9PGE2HM512COF 2*1G/320/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_SC11 AS6930G- CHINA China LX.AVB0X.080 AS6930G-864G32Bn VHP32ATCN1 MC C2DP8600 864G32Bn 9PGE2HM512COF 2*2G/320/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_SC11 AS6930G- EMEA...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930G- EMEA France LX.AUU0X.035 AS6930G-733G32Bn VHP32ATFR1 MC C2DP7350 733G32Bn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FR23 AS6930G- EMEA Germany LX.AUU0X.034 AS6930G-733G32Bn VHP32ATDE1 MC C2DP7350 733G32Bn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_DE13 AS6930G- EMEA Belgium LX.AUU0X.033 AS6930G-733G32Bn VHP32ATBE1 MC C2DP7350 733G32Bn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_NL13 AS6930G- EMEA...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930G- EMEA Spain LX.AUU0X.017 AS6930G-733G32Bn VHP32ATES1 MC C2DP7350 733G32Bn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_ES22 AS6930G- EMEA Greece LX.AUU0X.016 AS6930G-733G32Bn VHP32ATGR1 MC C2DP7350 733G32Bn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EL32 AS6930G- EMEA Greece LX.AUU0X.015 AS6930G-733G32Bn VHP32ATGR1 MC C2DP7350 733G32Bn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EL22 AS6930G- EMEA...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930G- EMEA South Africa LX.AUU0X.185 AS6930G-583G25Mn EM VHP32ATZA1 C2DT5800 583G25Mn MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FR23 AS6930G- EMEA Denmark LX.AUU0X.184 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATDK1 MC C2DT5800 583G25Mn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_NO13 AS6930G- EMEA Germany LX.AUU0X.183 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATDE1 MC C2DT5800 583G25Mn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_DE13...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930G- EMEA Portugal LX.AUU0X.166 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATPT1 MC C2DT5800 583G25Mn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_PT12 AS6930G- EMEA Spain LX.AUU0X.165 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATES1 MC C2DT5800 583G25Mn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_ES22 AS6930G- EMEA Greece LX.AUU0X.164 AS6930G-583G25Mn VHP32ATGR1 MC C2DT5800 583G25Mn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EL32 AS6930G- EMEA...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930G- EMEA South Africa LX.AUU0X.072 AS6930G-733G32Mn EM VHP32ATZA1 C2DP7350 733G32Mn MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FR23 AS6930G- EMEA Denmark LX.AUU0X.071 AS6930G-733G32Mn VHP32ATDK1 MC C2DP7350 733G32Mn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_NO13 AS6930G- EMEA France LX.AUU0X.070 AS6930G-733G32Mn VHP32ATFR1 MC C2DP7350 733G32Mn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FR23...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930G- EMEA Slovenia/ LX.AUU0X.053 AS6930G-733G32Mn VHP32ATSI1 MC C2DP7350 733G32Mn Croatia 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EN12 AS6930G- EMEA Portugal LX.AUU0X.052 AS6930G-733G32Mn VHP32ATPT1 MC C2DP7350 733G32Mn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_PT12 AS6930G- EMEA Spain LX.AUU0X.051 AS6930G-733G32Mn VHP32ATES1 MC C2DP7350 733G32Mn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_ES22 AS6930G-...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930G- EMEA Eastern LX.AUU0X.137 AS6930G-734G64Mn VHP32ATEU5 MC C2DP7350 734G64Mn Europe 9MGSHM256COF 2*2G/320+320/BT/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_PL11 AS6930G- EMEA Eastern LX.AUU0X.136 AS6930G-734G32Bn VHP32ATEU5 MC C2DP7350 734G32Bn Europe 9MGSHM256COF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_PL11 AS6930G- Canada LX.AUU0X.095 AS6930G-583G32Mn VHP32ATCA2 MC C2DT5800 583G32Mn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FR35 AS6930G-...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930G- Australia/New LX.AUU0X.079 AS6930G-583G32Mn VHP32ATAU1 MC C2DT5800 583G32Mn Zealand 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EN12 AS6930G- Japan LX.AUU0X.078 AS6930G-583G32Mn VHP32ATJP1 MC C2DT5800 583G32Mn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_JA11 AS6930G- Australia/New LX.AUU0X.144 AS6930G-733G32Mn VHP32ATAU1 MC C2DP7350 733G32Mn Zealand 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/320/BT/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_EN12 AS6930G- Australia/New...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930G- EMEA Denmark LX.AUU0X.126 AS6930G-733G25Mn VHP32ATDK1 MC C2DP7350 733G25Mn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_NO13 AS6930G- CHINA China LX.AUU0X.077 AS6930G-734G32Bn VHP32ATCN1 MC C2DP7350 734G32Bn 9MGSHM256COF 2*2G/320/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_SC11 AS6930G- CHINA Hong Kong LX.AUU0X.076 AS6930G-734G32Bn VHP32ATHK2 MC C2DP7350 734G32Bn 9MGSHM256COF 2*2G/320/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_ZH31 AS6930G-...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930G- EMEA Italy LX.AUU0X.110 AS6930G-733G25Mn VHP32ATIT1 MC C2DP7350 733G25Mn 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_IT12 AS6930G- EMEA Turkey LX.AUU0X.109 AS6930G-733G25Mn EM VHP32ATTR1 C2DP7350 733G25Mn MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_TR32 AS6930G- EMEA Middle East LX.AUU0X.108 AS6930G-733G25Mn EM VHP32ATME9 C2DP7350 733G25Mn MC 9MGSHM256COF 2G+1G/250/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_FR22...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930G- CHINA China LX.AUU0X.187 AS6930G-842G25Bn VHP32ATCN1 MC C2DP8400 842G25Bn 9MGSHM256COF 2*1G/250/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_SC11 AS6930G- Vietnam LX.AVN0X.022 AS6930G-863G32Mn EM VHP32ATVN1 C2DP8600 863G32Mn MC 9PGSHM512COF 2G+1G/320/BT/ 8L/5R/CBU_n3_FP_0.3D_HG_EN13 AS6930G- Japan LX.AVN0X.018 AS6930G-843G25Mn VHP32AJP1 MC C2DP8400 843G25Mn 9PGSHM512COF 2G+1G/250/BT/6L/5R/ CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_JA12 AS6930G- Japan...
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Model Country Acer Part No Description AS6930G- ACLA- LX.AVN0X.003 AS6930G-734G32Mn EM VHP32ATXC1 C2DP7350 734G32Mn Portuguese MC 9PGSHM512COF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_XC22 AS6930G- ACLA- LX.AVN0X.002 AS6930G-734G32Mn EM VHP32ATEA3 C2DP7350 734G32Mn Spanish MC 9PGSHM512COF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_ES22 AS6930G- ACLA- LX.AVN0X.001 AS6930G-734G32Mn EM VHP32ATEA1 C2DP7350 734G32Mn Spanish MC 9PGSHM512COF 2*2G/320/BT/6L/ 5R/CB_n2_FP_0.3D_HG_ES22...
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Model Card Reader Wireless LAN Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth Finger Print AS6930- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW 583G32Mn AS6930- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW 583G32Mn AS6930- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW 583G32Mn AS6930- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW 583G32Mn...
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Model Card Reader Wireless LAN Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth Finger Print AS6930- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 732G32Mn AS6930- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 582G32Mn AS6930- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW 842G32Mn AS6930- NSM8XS...
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Model Card Reader Wireless LAN Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth Finger Print AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 844G64Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 844G64Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 844G64Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in...
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Model Card Reader Wireless LAN Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth Finger Print AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G25Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G25Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G25Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in...
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Model Card Reader Wireless LAN Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth Finger Print AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G25Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G25Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G25Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in...
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Model Card Reader Wireless LAN Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth Finger Print AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E 844G64Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E 844G64Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0...
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Model Card Reader Wireless LAN Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth Finger Print AS6930G- NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G32Bn AS6930G- NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G32Bn AS6930G- NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G32Bn AS6930G- NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in...
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Model Card Reader Wireless LAN Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth Finger Print AS6930G- NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G32Bn AS6930G- NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G32Bn AS6930G- NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G32Bn AS6930G- NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in...
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Model Card Reader Wireless LAN Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth Finger Print AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 583G25Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 583G25Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 583G25Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in...
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Model Card Reader Wireless LAN Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth Finger Print AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G32Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G32Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MABG SP1x2MABG TCS4E 733G32Mi AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in...
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Model Card Reader Wireless LAN Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth Finger Print AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G32Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G32Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G32Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in...
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Model Card Reader Wireless LAN Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth Finger Print AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E 733G32Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 583G32Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 593G32Mn AS6930G-...
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Model Card Reader Wireless LAN Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth Finger Print AS6930G- NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 734G32Bn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G25Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 733G25Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in...
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Model Card Reader Wireless LAN Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth Finger Print AS6930G- NBDCB2XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 842G25Bn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP3x3MMW SP3x3MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E 863G32Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E 843G25Mn...
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Model Card Reader Wireless LAN Wireless LAN1 Bluetooth Finger Print AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E 593G32Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP1x2MMW SP1x2MMW TCS4E 734G32Mn AS6930G- NSM8XS 5 in 1-Build in SP3x3MMW SP3x3MMW BT 2.0 TCS4E 733G32Mn...
Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Aspire 6930/6930G series Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
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Vendor Type Description Southbridge Chipset Test 10001067 ICH9M SB Chipset Intel CS ICH9M INTEL Keyboard Test 820123 17_18KB-FV1 Keyboard 17_18KB-FV1 Teton Standard Black (Glossy) DARFON LAN Test 9999995 AR8121 Atheros Lan AR8121 ONE TIME VENDER WiFi Antenna Test 9999995 PIFA PIFA ONE TIME VENDER...
Vendor Type Description WLAN Test 9999995 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros AR5B91 1x2 BGN ONE TIME VENDER 9999995 3rd WiFi 1x2 BGN Foxconn Wireless LAN Wireless LAN Ralink RT2700E 1x2 BGN ONE TIME VENDER 10001067 SP1x2MMW Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_MMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895361 INTEL Peripheral Tests Test...
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Test Category Model Display Port Test External Monitor - CRT View Sonic PF775 Monitor Graphic Series GT775 Philips 109P Dell 21" Monitor External Monitor - LCD COMPAQ FP 7317 17" LCD area with Monitor 1024*768(QSMC) View Sonic 1680*1050 Gateway FPD1730 17" (1280*1024)(QSMC) CMV CM-930D 17"...
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Test Category Model USB Port Test Scanner Canon USB2.0 Scanner (cont.) NEC MultiReader MR800U3 USB2.0 Scanner Speaker SCLAR OZAKI USB 5.1CH-IN-2SPK Digital Sound - US206 Joystick NAZAR GPC-V70 Logitech Freedom 2.4Cordless Joystick Logitech WingMan RUMBLEPAD (USB) Camera / DV Kinco QuickCam Logitech QuickCam IM (USB2.0) Dlink Digtal Camera Flexicam A300 USB Web Camera...
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Test Category Model Card Reader Test SD Adapter Sandisk SD Adapter (cont.) Sandisk MicroSD to SD Adapter MS Card Sandisk 64MB MS Card(QSMC) MS Pro Card Sony 256MB MS Card (MS Pro) LEXAR 256MB MS Card (MS Pro)(QSMC) MS Pro Duo Card Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo 4GB Sony Memory Stick Pro Duo 8GB MS Duo Adapter...
Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d.
Index Features Flash Utility AFLASH Utility FPC Cable FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Battery Pack BIOS Hard Disk Drive Module POST Codes Hibernation mode 33–41 BIOS Utility hotkey Boot Hot Keys Exit Navigating Onboard Device Configuration Save and Exit Indicators Security System Security Intermittent Problems...
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on indicator Memory Check TV tuner Model Definition Modem Module Undetermined Problems USB Failure (Rightside) utility No Display Issue 33–41 BIOS Notebook Manager hotkey num lock VGA Module on indicator Windows 2000 Environment Test Online Support Information WLAN Board optical drive module Panel Bottom left...