Acer Extensa 5635 User Manual

102 Chapter 4
HDD Not Operating Correctly
If the HDD does not operate correctly, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
1. Disconnect all external devices.
2. Run a complete virus scan using up-to-date software to ensure the computer is virus free.
3. Run the Windows Vista Startup Repair Utility:
a. insert the Windows Vista Operating System DVD in the ODD and restart the computer.
b. When prompted, press any key to start to the operating system DVD.
c. The Install Windows screen displays. Click Next.
d. Select Repair your computer.
e. The System Recovery Options screen displays. Click Next.
f. Select the appropriate operating system, and click Next.
NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are required.
g. Select Startup Repair.
h. Startup Repair attempts to locate and resolve issues with the computer.
i. When complete, click Finish.
If an issue is discovered, follow the onscreen information to resolve the problem.
4. Run the Windows Memory Diagnostic Tool. For more information see Windows Help and Support.
5. Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility. Check the BIOS settings are correct and that
CD/DVD drive is set as the first boot device on the Boot menu.
6. Ensure all cables and jumpers on the HDD and ODD are set correctly.
7. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software.
8. Run the Windows Disk Defragmenter. For more information see Windows Help and Support.
9. Run Windows Check Disk by entering chkdsk /r from a command prompt. For more information see
Windows Help and Support.
10. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore.
If the issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date.
11. Replace the HDD. See “Disassembly Process” on page 40.

Acer Extensa 5635 Specifications

General

Tjunction	100 °C
Processor cache	2 MB
Processor cores	2
System bus rate	- GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™2 Duo
Processor socket	Socket 478
Processor codename	Penryn
Processing Die size	107 mm²
Processor frequency	2.1 GHz
Processor lithography	45 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor front side bus	- MHz
Processor operating modes	32-bit, 64-bit
ECC supported by processor	No
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	35 W
Number of Processing Die Transistors	410 M
Motherboard chipset	Intel® GM45 Express
HDD speed	5400 RPM
HDD interface	SATA
Optical drive type	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes
Total storage capacity	320 GB
Compatible memory cards	MMC, MS PRO, SD, xD
Display diagonal	15.6 \
Display resolution	1366 x 768 pixels
Native aspect ratio	16:9
Contrast ratio (typical)	-
Display response rise/fall	8 ms
Internal memory	4 GB
Memory clock speed	1066 MHz
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM
Maximum resolution	2048 x 1536 pixels
Discrete graphics card model	Intel® GMA 4500MHD
Maximum graphics card memory	1.695 GB
Discrete graphics card memory	0.0625 GB
Audio system	3D SONIC
Video capturing speed	30 fps
Front camera resolution (numeric)	0.3 MP
Type	PC
Hot keys	10
Wireless technology	802.11b/g/Draft-N
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet, WLAN
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Professional
Optional operating system supplied	Windows XP Professional
Number of battery cells	6
Charging port type	DC-in jack
Serial ports quantity	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	3
Cable lock slot type	Kensington
Password protection type	BIOS
Pointing device	Touchpad
Keyboard number of keys	105
Processor ARK ID	42841

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	243.5 mm
Width	370 mm
Height	24.4 mm
Weight	2500 g