Gateway P-79, Service Manual

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CHAPTER 1: System specifications
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Preface
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
General information
Before using this information and the product it supports, 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 (such as add-on cards, modems, or extra memory
capabilities). These localized features are not covered in this generic service guide. In such
cases, contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you
with further technical details.
When ordering FRU parts: Check the most up-to-date information available on your
regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it may
not be noted in this printed service guide.
Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have a different part number
code to those given in the FRU list of this printed service guide. You must use the list
provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer
machines.
Features
Platform
•
Intel
®
Core™2 Duo processor (2.53GHz) or Intel
®
Core™2 Quad processor (2.0
GHz) with 1066 MHz FSB.
•
Core Logic: Intel GM45 Northbridge, Intel ICH9ME Southbridge
•
Wireless: Intel WiFi Link 5100
System Memory
•
Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support
•
Up to 8GB of DDR2 800/1066 MHz memory, upgradeable using two SO-DIMM
modules
Warning
Indicates a potential for personal injury.
Caution
Indicates a potential loss of data or damage to equipment.
Important
Indicates information that is important to know for the proper completion of a
procedure, choice of an option, or completing a task.