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System Specifications, Features, - memory upgrade

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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature: Platform and memroy T AMD TurionTM 64 X2 Mobile Technology TL-52/TL-56/TL-60 (1.6/1.8/2 GHz, 2x 512 KB L2 cache), or TL-50 (1.6 GHz, 2x 256 KB L2 cache) processor, featuring Dual-core processing, supporting AMD PowerNow!TM, technology and AMD HyperTransportTM technology, 64bit OS support T AMD TurionTM 64 Mobile Technology MK-36 (2.0 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache), supporting AMD PowerNow!TM, technology and AMD HyperTransportTM technology, 64bit OS support T Mobile AMD Sempron 3200+/3500+ (1.6/1.8 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache), or Mobile AMD Sempron 3400+/ 3600+ (1.8/2.0 GHz, 512 KB L2 cache), supporting AMD PowerNow!TM, technology and AMD HyperTransport. technology, 64bit OS support T ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 chipset T Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz system memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Display and graphics T 14.1" WXGA Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multiwindow viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVistaTM T 14.1" WXGA TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVistaTM T ATI Radeon® Xpress 1100 integrated 3D graphics, with up to 128 MB of shared system memory T ATI DualViewTM support T 16.7 million colors T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability T S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL) support T Acer ArcadeTM, featuring Acer CinemaVisionTM and Acer ClearVisionTM technologies Storage subsystem T 40/60/80/100/120/160 GB or higher hard disk drive T Optical drive options: t 8X DVD-Super Multi double-layer t 24X DVD/CD-RW combo T 5-in 1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick®(MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), and xD-Picture CardTM (xD) Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard, inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button T Four easy-launch buttons: EMpowering key, Internet, email, user-programmable Chapter 1 1

Section	Page
Aspire 5050/3050 Series Service Guide	1
Revision History	2
Copyright	3
Conventions	4
Preface	5
Table of Contents	7
System Specifications	9
Features	9
System Block Diagram	11
Board Layout	12
Top View	12
Bottom View	13
Your Acer Notebook tour	15
Front View	15
Closed Front View	16
Left View	17
Right View	17
Rear Panel	18
Bottom Panel	19
Indicators	19
Easy-Launch Buttons	20
Touchpad Basics	21
Using the Keyboard	23
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad	23
Windows Keys	23
Hot Keys	24
Special Key	25
Acer Empowering Technology	27
Empowering Technology password	27
Acer ePower Management	27
Acer ePresentation Management	29
Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models)	30
Acer eLock Management	32
Acer eRecovery Management	33
Acer eSettings Management	34
Acer ePerformance Management	34
Acer OrbiCam	35
Using the System Utilities	39
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)	39
Launch Manager	40
Hardware Specifications and Configurations	41
System Utilities	51
BIOS Setup Utility	51
Navigating the BIOS Utility	52
Information	53
Main	55
Security	57
Boot	61
Exit	62
BIOS Flash Utility	63
Remove HDD/BIOS Utility	64
Machine Disassembly and Replacement	69
General Information	70
Before You Begin	70
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart	71
Removing the Battery Pack	73
Removing the HDD Module/the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/the Modem Board/the ODD Module and the LCD Module	74
Removing the HDD Module	74
Removing the Memory/the Wireless LAN Card/the Modem Board	74
Removing the ODD Module	75
Removing the LCD Module (including Keyboard)	75
Disassembling the Main Uint	77
Separating the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case Assembly	77
Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly	77
Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly	77
Disassembling the LCD Module (with video camera)	80
Disassembling the External Modules	82
Disassembling the HDD Module	82
Disassembling the ODD Module	82
Troubleshooting	83
System Check Procedures	84
External Diskette Drive Check	84
External CD-ROM Drive Check	84
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check	84
Memory check	85
Power System Check	85
Touchpad Check	87
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message	88
Index of Error Messages	89
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes	92
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message	97
Intermittent Problems	101
Undetermined Problems	102
Jumper and Connector Locations	103
Top View	103
Bottom View	104
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List	107
Aspire 5050/3050 Exploded Diagram	108
Model Definition and Configuration	120
Aspire 5050 Series	120
Aspire 3050 Series	142
Test Compatible Components	147
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test	148
Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test	150

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