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Acer *720 series suffers ACPI problem: the FAN is not working.

So, if you want to install it you have to place it outdoor, or just ventilate it.

 

But the problem persists also after reboot, so, no luck with that laptop for now..

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I had but not for long. Now am using iDeben 10.5.5 v1.3 and works fine. :

 

Acer Aspire 7720G

 

Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7300, 1982 MHz (10 x 198) both cors

Intel Crestline-PM PM965

4 GB RAM 2x2GB

NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS -WORKS OK (using NVinject 0.2.1)

Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - High Definition Audio Controller - WORKS OK (including headfon and microfon port)

Broadcom 802.11 Multiband Network Adapter - WORKS OK

Broadcom NetLink ™ Gigabit Ethernet (14E4 169D) - WORKS OK

Acer CrystalEye webcam - NOT WORKING

Broadcom Bluetooth 2.0 EDR USB Dongle -WORKS OK

NETGEAR WG111v2 54Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter - WORKS OK

TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A didn`t try HD but DVD burns ok

 

Didn`t had any problems with ideben on Acer. So its an idea to ugreat your system. On 7720 its impasible to run camera and card reader. There is no chance to run camera but there shuld be a drivers for card reader in futuer.

I guess it is probably due to different sub-model of 7720, as mine can't even reach the big X with status indicator during the installation...:) Any suggestion?

 

Fortunately I've finally used Kalyway 10.5.2 on my Asus P5Q SE motherboard and it has been nice(except the usual can't-shut-down problem)...:D

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So what is the progress on the Aspire 7720G ? has anyone got it to work properly.. I really want to install Leopard on mine but im tyring to figure out what hardware will work and what will not.

 

 

 

Yes me mine 7720 is working fine. Everything without camera and card reader. :) Am flying on kalyway 10.5.2 :D

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hi i am stuck at the installation part

 

i am using iATKOS 1.0i

 

and when i look at the install log it stays at validating package payload

 

and then the whole laptop just powers off

 

any help

 

anybody successfull with installing iATKOS on an Acer Aspire 7720

 

 

Hello, to solve your problem you need to update your bios, you can find it on acer's european page. It powers down because it overheats the fans are not kicking in on time but the new bios solves that problem. Also once you manage to install iatkos and boot it for the first time your screen will go blank, there's a tutorial around that helps with that, it involves deleting the intel video kexts in text mode and then loading patched ones.

 

I managed to get a few things working:

 

webcam, video with full acceleration, audio and bluetooth.

 

To get wifi working I got a broadcom mini pci-e card and replaced the intel one.

 

Things that aren't working:

 

ethernet, card reader, modem, energy management

 

PM me if you want to exchange ideas.

 

good luck!

Finally got it worked...somehow...:)

 

No audio, which is fine with me...but does anybody have a solution?

 

No NIC...now this is definitely strange. Will check out which chipset it is using.

 

Build-in WiFi ain't working. No surprise for Intel card. So I get an Encore USB dongle based on Realtek chipset, and work like a charm.

 

Any idea how i can get the audio out? At least to the headset...?

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I have an Acer 7720-6155. I installed ideneb 1.4. I got the video to work by following this advise. QE + CI +native resolution.

 

Slice post

 

Don't remember were I got the 3100FB but the other kexts are from the 10.5.6 combo update. Sleep is not working yet.

 

Sound works (not sure about subwofer) headphones work, ethernet works but intel wireless sucks.

 

Don

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Hello,

 

I havo got acer 7720 similar you.

 

Can you help me to install mac in my laptop? What opstions did you turn on when installing ideneb?

 

Thanks

 

 

 

I had but not for long. Now am using iDeben 10.5.5 v1.3 and works fine. :

 

Acer Aspire 7720G

 

Mobile DualCore Intel Core 2 Duo T7300, 1982 MHz (10 x 198) both cors

Intel Crestline-PM PM965

4 GB RAM 2x2GB

NVIDIA GeForce 8400M GS -WORKS OK (using NVinject 0.2.1)

Realtek ALC268 @ Intel 82801HBM ICH8M - High Definition Audio Controller - WORKS OK (including headfon and microfon port)

Broadcom 802.11 Multiband Network Adapter - WORKS OK

Broadcom NetLink ™ Gigabit Ethernet (14E4 169D) - WORKS OK

Acer CrystalEye webcam - NOT WORKING

Broadcom Bluetooth 2.0 EDR USB Dongle -WORKS OK

NETGEAR WG111v2 54Mbps Wireless USB 2.0 Adapter - WORKS OK

TOSHIBA DVDW/HD TS-L802A didn`t try HD but DVD burns ok

 

Didn`t had any problems with ideben on Acer. So its an idea to ugreat your system. On 7720 its impasible to run camera and card reader. There is no chance to run camera but there shuld be a drivers for card reader in futuer.

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