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Acer Aspire V5-531 Notebook Service Guide - Page 2
... software.
Copyright
© 2012 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, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
HDMI...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations 5
Features 1-5 Operating System 1-5 Platform 1-5 System Memory 1-5 Display 1-5 Graphics 1-5 Storage Subsystem 1-6 Audio Subsystem 1-6 Communication 1-7 Privacy Control 1-7 Power Adapter and Battery 1-7 Keyboard and Pointing Device 1-7 I/O Ports 1-8 Software and Tools 1-8 Warranty 1-10 Dimensions and Weight 1-10 Environment 1-10
Notebook ...
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...4-18 Error Codes 4-19 POST Codes 4-25
Jumper and Connector Locations 3
Mainboard Layout 5-3 Clearing Password Check and BIOS Recovery 5-7
Clearing the BIOS Passwords 5-7 Performing a BIOS Recovery 5-8
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 3
Exploded Diagrams 6-4 Main Assembly 6-4 LCD Assembly 6-6
Test Compatible Components 3
Microsoft Windows 7 Environment Test 7-3
Online Support Information...
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... Base View 1-15 Touchpad Basics 1-16 Keyboard 1-17 D2D Recovery 1-21 System Block Diagram 1-22
Specification Tables 1-23 Computer Specifications 1-23 Processor 1-24 Processor Specifications 1-25 System Memory 1-25 Graphics Controller 1-26 VRAM (Discrete models only 1-26 System BIOS 1-27 Keyboard 1-27 Hard Disk Drive 1-28 Super-Multi Drive 1-29 Card Reader 1-29 LCD Panel 1-30
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... Core™ Mobile Processor Family (Sandy Bridge) Chipset: Mobile Intel® HM70/HM77 Express Chipset
System Memory 0 Two DDR3 1333 MHz DIMM slots 8 GB maximum memory capacity (using two 4 GB modules) Supports dual channel
Display 0 15.6-inch High Definition WXGA LED LCD 1366×768 resolution, 16...
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...video calls
Wireless and networking
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WLAN:
IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Supports Acer SignalUp technology
LAN on Feature Port (thru bundled Y Cable):
Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready
Realtek RTL8411 EN controller
Privacy Control 0 BIOS supervisor, user, and HDD passwords ...
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...-in-1 card reader (SD/MMC) USB ports (2 x 2.0, 1 x 3.0) HDMI™ port with HDCP support Headphones/speaker/line-out jack without S/PDIF support Internal microphone Feature port (bundled Y cable with LAN/VGA combo port) DC-in jack for AC adapter Kensington lock slot
Software and Tools...
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Windows Live™ Essentials
Security
0
McAfee® Internet Security Suite (trial only)
MyWinLocker® (except China, Hong Kong)
Multimedia
0
Acer clear.fi
NTI Media Maker™
Cyberlink® MediaEspresso
Gaming
0
Acer Games powered by WildTangentÆ1 (except ...
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Keyboard 0 The keyboard contains an overlay numeric keys, inverted "T" cursor key, Windows® key, Application key, function lock keys, and hotkeys controlling various computer features.
Figure 1-7. Keyboard
Lock Keys
0
The keyboard has three lock keys which the user can toggle on and off.
Figure 1-8. Keyboard Lock Keys
Table 1-8. Keyboard ...
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... menu +R: Open the Run dialog box +M: Minimizes all windows Shift+ +M: Restore minimized windows to the desktop +F1: Show the Help window + E: Open Windows Explorer +F: Search for a file or folder + D: Display the desktop Ctrl+ +F: Search for computers (if you are on a network)
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
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... box
Functions supported by Windows XP: +Break: Display the System Properties dialog box +U: Open the Ease of Access Center window
Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens
key
the application's context menu.
Hotkeys
0
The computer uses hotkeys or key combinations to access most computer controls. To activate...
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... KBC Version Serial Number
Description Model name and core frequency of the installed processor Core frequency of the installed processor Model name of the installed hard drive Serial number of the installed hard drive Model name of the installed optical device Current system BIOS version Current firmware version of the system VGA Current keyboard controller version Serial number of the computer...
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... install memory related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when Flash is used.
NOTE: NOTE:
Use AC adaptor power supply when running Flash utility. If battery pack does not contain power to finish loading BIOS Flash, do not boot system.
Perform the following to run Flash.
1. Rename the BIOS file as "XXXXXXX.FD". 2. Copy the "XXXXXXX.FD" file to a bootable USB device containing the Crisis Recovery
disk files...
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..., perform the following.
1. Makes sure the power cable is properly connected to the computer and the electrical outlet.
2. Remove all extension cables between the computer and the outlet.
3. Remove all surge protectors between the computer and the electrical outlet. Plug the computer directly into a known serviceable electrical outlet.
4. Disconnect the power and open the casing to check the...
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... Personalize Display Settings.
Click and drag the Resolution slider to the desired resolution.
Click Apply and check the display. Readjust if necessary.
4. Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated. 5. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 6. Check the Device Manager to determine that:
The device is properly installed. There...
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...:
The device is properly installed
There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks
There are no device conflicts
No hardware is listed under Other Devices 3. If updated recently, roll back the audio driver to the previous version. 4. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Make sure that all volume controls are set mid range...
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... default audio device (green check mark).
NOTE: NOTE:
If Speakers do not show, right-click on the Playback tab and select Show Disabled Devices (clear by default). 7. Select Speakers and click Configure to start Speaker Setup. Follow the on-screen prompts to configure the speakers. 8. Remove any recently installed hardware or software. 9. Restore system and file settings...
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... the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:
Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module PC Cards 4. Apply power to the computer. 5. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem...
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... disk files to the computer. 3. Press and hold the Fn+Esc keys, then press the power button .
The BIOS recovery process begins. When the process is complete the computer will automatically reboot.
4. Disconnect the USB flash drive from the computer.
5. Perform a BIOS flash procedure to update the BIOS firmware. Refer to the "BIOS Flash Utilities" section on page 2-13 for detailed instructions...
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... user i.d. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Acer's Website offers convenient and valuable support resources. In the Technical Information section users can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including:
Service guides for all models Bios updates Software utilities ...