Which USB interface on this laptop will support a docking station?
- USB 3.0 (3.1 now) standard connector interface
- USB 3.1 C
Looking at Dell D3100 and Plugable UD-3900
Anyone have succcess running two 1920 x 1080 FHD monitors from either of these or another brand?
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Installed new ssd and now I can't activate windows 8.1. No help from Microsoft and too late to contact Acer support. MS said that installation key was locked by Acer. Am I up a creek or is there hope?
december 2016, at the middle of december, i purchased a new acer e5-475g the kaby lake version, after using it for some couple days, the fan making some kind of grinding sound so i'm turning off my laptop then booting it up again, it gone. after several weeks of usage(almost 1 month approximately) it started making the same noise, but sometimes the sound of it is loud, sometimes not. it usually happened after i left my laptop on cold room at the table overnight, but that sound doesnt show up everyday, only several times. i don't know what's going on with my laptop, many people say it could cause/caused by overheat, but i don't think mine caused any of that or by any of that, because i usually use a cooling pad, which is cooler master notepal x3. i already checked some things such as checking the temperature, i also tried to feel the airflow, but i couldn't really feel the airflow, because almost the whole part is occupied by the copper heatsink, i tried to push the body at fan part a bit, and the fan noise louder if i do that, but after waiting several minutes usually the sound gone. can anyone please help me? or share your experience if this problem have ever occur to you? thanks
acer E5-475G-53IQ
spec:
-i5-7200u 2.5ghz turbo to 3.1ghz
-4gb 2133mhz ddr4 ram
-nvidia geforce 940mx
-1tb toshiba hard drive
This laptop doesn't support wake from sleep via usb keyboard, and the wake from sleep option (Allow this device to wake the computer) is greyed out in windows 10 device manager (Intel USB 3 eXtensible host controller). Unfortuately I've just upgraded from a 5742G with the same issue and was hoping ACER would have fixed this by now. Are there any other options to wake the pc while the lid is closed? Would a bluetooth keyboard wake the laptop while the lid is closed?
Hi, Ok, here's my model. Aspire E17 E5-774G-74CB https://www.acer.com/datasheets/2016/4876/E5-774G/NX.GEDEZ.006.htmlhttps://www.acer.com/ac/en/GB/content/support-product/6784?b=1&pn=NX.GEDEZ.006 I spent several days without any luck - Win 7 doesn't install on it in EUFI/GPT mode. The computer has Win 10 currently and I do want to preserve it, hence the EUFI/GPT choice. I tried various reincarnations of Win 7 but they all fail to progress past Starting Windows step. That's when the loading of files by the setup ends and the GUI part is about to begin. Just a few colored dots start to move on the screen and that's it. I tried NTLite with various Intel USB3 and other drivers but to no avail. One compilation that I found was even passing the loading files and starting in a GUI mode (which, probably, implies that boot.wim was kind of OK) but failing again after the reboot (which, probably, implies that install.wim is missing some drivers present in boot.wim). The thing is, I don't know in this particular case what drivers were in both wims as I haven't compiled them myself. When I was embedding the drivers alone, it was not even starting the boot.wim, let alone install.wim. The drivers used were taken from the below resources. Intel_USB3_50032_Win7_32_64 [link edit] Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Driver for Windows 7 32-bit & 64-bit, [link edit] Aspire E5-774G https://www.acer.com/ac/en/GB/content/support-product/6784?b=1&pn=NX.GEDEZ.006 Drivers for the Acer Aspire E5-774G Windows 7 x64 laptop https://drp.su/en/laptops/acer/aspire-e5-774g?os=windows-7-x64 In BIOS, I have Secure Boot off and UEFI on. As I said, I want to keep the existing Win 10 so UEFI is a must, otherwise Win 10 doesn't even boot. Any chances getting what I want? For a comparison, I also got a new Kaby Lake HP (http://support.hp.com/ca-en/document/c05348678) and the installation of Win 7 was a breeze on it. The first bootable USB I had at hand (I had quite a few readily available while fighting the above Acer) worked a charm. It was Rufus-made, specifically for GPT, but in NTFS which wasn't actually supposed to work. It did work so just to make sure that wasn't some funky accident, I installed from the same stick Win 7 again on another partition. No issues whatsoever. Sure, there were exclamation marks in the Driver manager but those were not critical and the system was very much usable. In fact, much more usable than in Win 10. For me, Acer was the best and HP was the worst computer brand for the last 20 years. Now, I'm about to be forced to reverse my preferences. Thanks
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Hello,
I'm trying to upgrade my factory HD to a Seagate, but when I try to clone it with both Arconis and Seagate Diskwizard it fails. Arconis gives a cryptic message about incompatable format? and Diskwizard goes thru the motions but dosn't start on reboot.
My question is does Acer use some special format that keeps users from Cloning original HD? If so do they sell recovery disks so I can reload?
I also own another E series and a M246 Travelmate these too had the same issue.
Thanks,
Jim
Hi! I've been stucked with this problem since I bought this laptop, it's preinstalled with windows 8.1 and I recently upgraded it to windows 10, I upgraded because I thought that it's gonna fix the problem, but it didn't. still I'm using this laptop with the Intel hd4400, I'd like to be able to use it on graphic demanding programs. I literally tried everything that I could, from reinstalling nvidia, to reinstalling drivers from nvidia's website, upto cleaning my registry and clean installation again, and so much more you name it.
so here are the problems:
1. I can't open the nvidia control panel(like literally, nothing's opening or showing up.)
2.there's an error code (43) in device manager
somebody please help me, I'm literally giving up about this.
I recently bought ACER E5-553-T4PT laptop,
As perr specification ith has Amd A10 processor and 4 GB DDR4 RAM , window 10 OS
My requirement is to run tomcat server and web browsing , despite of above configuration it is dead slow and when tomcat(Max takes 1.1 GB) is started could not even perform simple actions.
It use to take too much even during normal usage with out tomcat running .
Seems to un necessary background processess are running behind,
Can some one suggest how can i make it fast , are there any softwares/apps needs to be uinstalled or disabled.
Thansks in advance
I have a few years old acer Aspire one (use it as a backup).
Its out of warranty.
I used the factory reset software. Now I cant activate Windows with the product key that I have. Window was already installed on this computer when I bought it new (acer installed).
I cant get any help from the store I bought it in and since this is out of warranty I seem not to get support from acer (maybe I should consider that when I buy more computers for my family and company). It seems strange to me that because the software was installed by acer the product key is not working. I did reset an old HP in december without any problems.
So there must be a way around it, does anybody have the answer?
Best regards, Jon H.
I HAVE AN ACER ES1-571-33VV(warranty remains)
Does installing a Linux distribution (DUAL BOOT WITH WINDOWS) VOIDS MY WARRANTY?
Hi.
I have an Acer Aspire 571PG laptop. I've had it since 2013 but it failed a reset of Windows 10 and has since not been operational. I am in the UK but my laptop came from the US. How do I obtain an eRecovery disk here in the UK for my US laptop?
Thanks,
Dani
Community thoughts on doing a detailed "how to" post with a pics for upgrading and making changes to these laptops. Thought is covering ram, hard drive, displays, keyboard and such. Would cover doing reinstall of windows, prep before doing changes and for things like LCD upgrades how to find proper panels. It would take me some effort to put it together and i do fear some people may get it over their heads attempting it. This said I seem to see the same questions come up over and over but worded differently like doing windows reinstall or dual booting or upgrade my ram/hard drive/display/ keyboard etc.
I understand there are several models but they share the same base design and the sub numbers per model are just variations like ram amount or hard drive type/size as example. Would like to hear some thoughts before I do this.
Hi there, I have issue with My acer aspire E5 574 I have purchased 4 month ago So it's new Product,My OS is Windows 10 64Bit however when I traying to turn it on I Got the black screen, looks like work for a scond you can heare the fan for a scond and evry thing shutdown after that ,the orange light work when I put the charger to it I triad to remove the batterie and hold the power button for 1mn and didn't work I think it's a bios problem!! How I can find Bios for my Pc And install it with usb ? I The only bios I found Is .exe file from acer website to be sure I can't login to my windows and install it, I still have the problem looking for help please I have a lot of work to do Thank you.
well this is an 2 yeras old laptop. allways worked fine. win 8.1pro
last month the touchpad stopped to work. so i went to the device manager and the ps/2 mouse is kinda removed..so i downloaded the right drivers and the problem was fixed. but 1 week after, the problem is back and im still dont have a working touchpad so im using a usb mouse.
i already updated the windows with some updates and downloaded the drivers..but now its not working at all.
what should i do?
Acer aspire es1-512
Win 8.1 Pro
I need the part number for the 2.5" HDD tray for my Acer Aspire F5-573-55LV and where to find it
My LCD screen on my Acer Aspire 5742G-7220 is broken. Where do I get a new one?
All the panel questions with so many different models I figured time for a guide for your panel woes. No fear the clouds will part and the answers will be found. Too start I must mention disclaimers-1. Acer may void your waranty if you work on your laptop yourself, not saying they will but they can. 2. You must be able to use some common sense and read carefully. It is your laptop, you see the info, no one here can so check your work twice. 3. Tools- a small flat screw driver and a small philips head driver is normally all that is needed.
First you need to know what model display panel you have. If it is broken so bad you can not see anything find a external monitor to use. Download this tool- https://www.hwinfo.com/download.php Middle row blue box bottom of page is 64bit version. It is free and you will need it. http://www.7-zip.org/download.html may be handy for this and other compressed files. Windows has a unzipper but this is the better choice, more options. Widnows 64 bit would be the norm.
Extract the hwinfo tool. Run the exe file inside. Up pops a box with a lot of what seems confusing detail but this gem of a tool gives you what you need badly, your panel model number. Close the outer box-
at the lower blue X at bottom right. The window behind has what you need, click on display on list left and on right side the info appears like so.
In my case it shows AU Optronics B156HAN01.2 Your will be different. This model number is what you need for next step- the look up. In browser open http://www.panelook.com/ You will note at top center of this web page is the place to enter your panel's model number.
entering the number and press search gets you this
Note the compare button. Click that and it will save that for the search compare we need to do. (note box upper right in photo) and next click on that panel link itself to see details.
In the details we see important information to make our match or upgrade. Key items- Signal Interface= eDP (2lanes) 30 pin. The lanes are not important, the higher the resolution of a panel, more lanes it will have. This one is 1080 fhd thus 2 lanes. The 768 hd panels have 1 lane as example. You can upgrade to 1080 from 768 with the newer systems without issue in most cases seeing even the Intel I3 supports that graphic power. Input Voltage 3.3- noted. This panel is AHVA (ips) not a TN. The giveway is the view angles 85/85/85/85. TN type panels are cheaper and have poor view angles. It is antiglare and has a good brightness of 300 and contrast of 700. (Can see why I upgraded to this one) Clicking the Specs tab gives us the rest of the story we need to make the right choice.
Long page- sorry. Okay now take note of other key items to make sure the panel fits our needs. Dimensions and depth and face mounting holes in the mechanical features section. In connector interface note power draw and the little photo of the connectors location (shows lower right). This is all we need to find a replacement. Too upgrade you need to pay attention to type of panel you have and what you want as in TN going to IPS or 768hd to 1080fhd, or glossy to non glossy. Brightness and contrast- higher better. As a side note IPS and higher resolutions and more color brightness will use more power. TN type. lower brightness, contrast, resolution use less. Will be same voltage but wattage higher, battery life will drop not drasticly but can be noticable depending on your use.
Next- How to select your replacement or upgrade- there is a difference depending on your path.
Hi all, apologies if this has been covered but I have spent the last 8 hours trawking through previous problems and still no joy.
I have downloaded Windows password Key and burnt an image file to a CD successfully.
I have adjusted the BIOS to put the CD drive at the top of the list, rebooted many times and it always jumps straight into Windows 10.
I have lost all record of the account logon password and am desperate to get back in due to work commitments.
I have gone into DOS mode and tried to add a new adninistrator, but I keep getting the message that the user is created successfully but cannot be added to the local group.
I would appreciate as much help as possible.
Many thanks
Hey guys. how is everyone?
So I've had this acer aspire E5-573TG for a nearly a year and a half and I have played fairly good games like Fallout 4, Batman Arkham Knight and NFS 2 for countless hours on both windows 7 and windows 10 and nothing happened. Only recently, since a couple of weeks ago, games that I used to be able to play on this, quit after 10 minutes with the good old "this program has stopped working" msg and just poof! back to windows. I changed the windows 10 version to a newer one, installed the latest graphics driver, even tried the MSI afterburner that someone has suggested on a topic like this, but nothing works.
So...any suggestions on what I should do to make this stop?
-thanks
