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...prove defective following their respective holders. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Intel is ". Copyright Copyright © 2004 by any particular purpose.... are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary..., without notice. Disclaimer The information in the software. III Any Acer Incorporated software described in any form or by Acer Incorporated. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, ...
...prove defective following their respective holders. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Intel is ". Copyright Copyright © 2004 by any particular purpose.... are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary..., without notice. Disclaimer The information in the software. III Any Acer Incorporated software described in any form or by Acer Incorporated. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, ...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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... Panel 6 Left Panel 7 Right Panel 8 Rear Panel 9 Bottom Panel 10 Indicators 11 Understanding the icons 12 Keyboard 13 Special keys 13 Hot Keys 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chapter 2 System Utilities 34 BIOS Setup Utility 34 Navigating the BIOS Utility 35 Information 36 Main 37 Advanced 39 Security 41 Boot...
... Panel 6 Left Panel 7 Right Panel 8 Rear Panel 9 Bottom Panel 10 Indicators 11 Understanding the icons 12 Keyboard 13 Special keys 13 Hot Keys 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chapter 2 System Utilities 34 BIOS Setup Utility 34 Navigating the BIOS Utility 35 Information 36 Main 37 Advanced 39 Security 41 Boot...
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Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Keys Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. Chapter 1 15 dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j+ + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Keys Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. Chapter 1 15 dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j+ + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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... 9700 Embedded in ATI IXP 150 Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857 TI 1520 ATI IXP 150 Processor (for TravelMate 2000) CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel® Cerelon® processor at 2.40 to 2.80 GHz; 400 MHz FSB Intel® Celeron...uFCBGA High speed: 1.35V Low speed: 1.2V High speed: 1.35V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V Processor (for TravelMate 2500) CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 2.60GHz, 400Mhz FSB Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood processor at 2.80...
... 9700 Embedded in ATI IXP 150 Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857 TI 1520 ATI IXP 150 Processor (for TravelMate 2000) CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel® Cerelon® processor at 2.40 to 2.80 GHz; 400 MHz FSB Intel® Celeron...uFCBGA High speed: 1.35V Low speed: 1.2V High speed: 1.35V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V Processor (for TravelMate 2500) CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 2.60GHz, 400Mhz FSB Intel® Pentium® 4 Northwood processor at 2.80...
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...number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification ATI RC300M 0MB 2 Sockets 128MB 2048MB DDR-DRAM 333 MHz 2.5 V 200-pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in any ...combinations as long as they match the above specifications . Memory Combinations 0MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 0MB Slot 1 20 128MB 0MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB Slot ...
...number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification ATI RC300M 0MB 2 Sockets 128MB 2048MB DDR-DRAM 333 MHz 2.5 V 200-pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in any ...combinations as long as they match the above specifications . Memory Combinations 0MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 0MB Slot 1 20 128MB 0MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB Slot ...
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... on the main board 14.4K 56K V.90/V.92MDC RJ11 Rear side Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Data transfer rate (Kbit/s) Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads Encoding method Power Requirement Input Voltage (V)... Mitsumi D353G 4515 MCI JU-226A033FC 2DD (720KB) 9 80 1 MB 300 2 MFM +5V Specification 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 15 80 1.6 MB 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 2 MB 360 300 Chapter 1 21 Memory Combinations 512MB Slot 1 128MB Slot 2...
... on the main board 14.4K 56K V.90/V.92MDC RJ11 Rear side Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Data transfer rate (Kbit/s) Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads Encoding method Power Requirement Input Voltage (V)... Mitsumi D353G 4515 MCI JU-226A033FC 2DD (720KB) 9 80 1 MB 300 2 MFM +5V Specification 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 15 80 1.6 MB 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 2 MB 360 300 Chapter 1 21 Memory Combinations 512MB Slot 1 128MB Slot 2...
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.../write heads 2/Not show/2 2/Not show/2/2 3/4 Disks 1/Not show/1 1/Not show/1/1 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB 2MB/8MB for Toshiba 2MB/8MB for HGST Interface ATA-5 for HGST Data transfer rate 350 (disk-buffer, Mbytes/ s) Data...5 +/- 5% 350 100 MB/Sec 5 +/- 5% 350 100MB/Sec CD-ROM Interface Items Vendor & Model Name Performance Specification Brust Data Transfer rate Access time (typ.) QSI SCR242 Mitsumi SR244W1 Specification PIO mode 4: 16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~4) Multi-word DMA mode 2: 16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode...
.../write heads 2/Not show/2 2/Not show/2/2 3/4 Disks 1/Not show/1 1/Not show/1/1 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB 2MB/8MB for Toshiba 2MB/8MB for HGST Interface ATA-5 for HGST Data transfer rate 350 (disk-buffer, Mbytes/ s) Data...5 +/- 5% 350 100 MB/Sec 5 +/- 5% 350 100MB/Sec CD-ROM Interface Items Vendor & Model Name Performance Specification Brust Data Transfer rate Access time (typ.) QSI SCR242 Mitsumi SR244W1 Specification PIO mode 4: 16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~4) Multi-word DMA mode 2: 16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode...
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CD-ROM Interface Items Rotation speed Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification 5100 rpm for QSI 5400 rpm for Mitsumi 24X CAV mode 128 KB (built-in) Compliant to ATA/ATAPI-6 QSI: CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, ..., CD-RW, CD-R, CD-TEXT Drawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole +5V[DC]+/-5% DVD-ROM Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Specification MKE SR-8177 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Average Sustained: CAV mode 775~1800 blocks/sec (10.3X to 24X) 1550~3600kBytes...
CD-ROM Interface Items Rotation speed Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification 5100 rpm for QSI 5400 rpm for Mitsumi 24X CAV mode 128 KB (built-in) Compliant to ATA/ATAPI-6 QSI: CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, ..., CD-RW, CD-R, CD-TEXT Drawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole +5V[DC]+/-5% DVD-ROM Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Specification MKE SR-8177 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Average Sustained: CAV mode 775~1800 blocks/sec (10.3X to 24X) 1550~3600kBytes...
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... Full Access time (typ.) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Specification Random CAV mode 110 msec typical 150 msec average max Full Stroke CAV mode 200 msec typical 260 msec average max DVD-5: Random 120 msec..., CD-I Bridge, CD-WO, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT Soft eject (with emergency eject hole) +5V[DC]+/-5% KME UJDA750 Specification 24 Chapter 1
... Full Access time (typ.) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Specification Random CAV mode 110 msec typical 150 msec average max Full Stroke CAV mode 200 msec typical 260 msec average max DVD-5: Random 120 msec..., CD-I Bridge, CD-WO, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT Soft eject (with emergency eject hole) +5V[DC]+/-5% KME UJDA750 Specification 24 Chapter 1
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... format Slope Dimensions, Weight Eject DVD Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Disc type for read/write application Applicable Formats Applicable Media Type Chapter 1 Specification Read Sustained: DVD-ROM MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 KB/sec) CD-ROM MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600 KB/sec) Write: CD-R 4X,... DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RAM (2.6GB, 4.7GB) 15 degree (Any direction) 128X129X12.7mm (WXDXH) (except protrusion) 200g+- 10g Soft Eject (with emergency eject hole) Specification Liteon DVD-Dual SDW-431S CD-DA, CD-TEXT, CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2, CD-I Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke...
... format Slope Dimensions, Weight Eject DVD Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Disc type for read/write application Applicable Formats Applicable Media Type Chapter 1 Specification Read Sustained: DVD-ROM MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 KB/sec) CD-ROM MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600 KB/sec) Write: CD-R 4X,... DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RAM (2.6GB, 4.7GB) 15 degree (Any direction) 128X129X12.7mm (WXDXH) (except protrusion) 200g+- 10g Soft Eject (with emergency eject hole) Specification Liteon DVD-Dual SDW-431S CD-DA, CD-TEXT, CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2, CD-I Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke...
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... Item Specification Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm Capacity 2048 bytes/sector (DVD) 2048 bytes/block (CD Mode-1 and Mode-2 Form-1) 2336 bytes/block (Mode-2) 2328 bytes/block (Mode-2 Form-2) Operation environment for "write/rewrite" application Host Machine IBM compatible PC (Pentium 166 MHz or above) OS MS-Windows 90/ME/2000/XP...
... Item Specification Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm Capacity 2048 bytes/sector (DVD) 2048 bytes/block (CD Mode-1 and Mode-2 Form-1) 2336 bytes/block (Mode-2) 2328 bytes/block (Mode-2 Form-2) Operation environment for "write/rewrite" application Host Machine IBM compatible PC (Pentium 166 MHz or above) OS MS-Windows 90/ME/2000/XP...
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...channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Video Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Maximum resolution (LCD) Maximum resolution (CRT) Specification Built-in ATI RC300M(ATI Mobility Radeon 9000IGP) Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, NO 1024 x768 (32bit colors) 1024x768 (32 bit colors) 1280x1024 (...32 bit colors) 1600x1200 (32 bit colors) Video Memory Item Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size Specification Fixed, share the system memory 64MB Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function ...
...channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Video Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Maximum resolution (LCD) Maximum resolution (CRT) Specification Built-in ATI RC300M(ATI Mobility Radeon 9000IGP) Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, NO 1024 x768 (32bit colors) 1024x768 (32 bit colors) 1280x1024 (...32 bit colors) 1600x1200 (32 bit colors) Video Memory Item Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size Specification Fixed, share the system memory 64MB Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function ...
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... not ready to enter Hibernation mode. 2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is not ready to secondary Ground leakage current Liton, 135W power supply Specification 90(min.)/137(max.)/100-127(nominal) 180(min.)/265(max.)200-240(nominal) 2.2A(max) 50-60 47-63 It should provide an efficiency...
... not ready to enter Hibernation mode. 2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is not ready to secondary Ground leakage current Liton, 135W power supply Specification 90(min.)/137(max.)/100-127(nominal) 180(min.)/265(max.)200-240(nominal) 2.2A(max) 50-60 47-63 It should provide an efficiency...
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...Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) Specification +5~+35 °C -10~+60 °C -20~+60 °C 20% to 85% RH, non-condensing 20% to 80% RH,... to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Dimensions Weight Item I/O Ports Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification 326(W) x 290(D) x 43.6(max. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing...
...Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) Specification +5~+35 °C -10~+60 °C -20~+60 °C 20% to 85% RH, non-condensing 20% to 80% RH,... to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Dimensions Weight Item I/O Ports Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification 326(W) x 290(D) x 43.6(max. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing...
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... by pressing t. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub...
... by pressing t. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub...
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Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X CD-ROM Drive 24X DVD/CD-RW Combo Specifications Northwood 2.60GHz/.13m/512K L2/400Mhz FSB Northwood 2.80GHz/.13m/512K L2/533Mhz FSB/HT Northwood 3.06GHz/.13m/512K L2/533Mhz FSB/HT Northwood 3.0GHz/.... 60G TOSHIBA Neptune MK6021GAS 80G HGST Moraga IC25N080ATMR04 80G Pluto MK8025GAS MKE SR-8177 Mitsumi SR-224W1 QSI SCR242 KME UJDA750 QSI SBW-242B 113 TravelMate 2000/2500
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X CD-ROM Drive 24X DVD/CD-RW Combo Specifications Northwood 2.60GHz/.13m/512K L2/400Mhz FSB Northwood 2.80GHz/.13m/512K L2/533Mhz FSB/HT Northwood 3.06GHz/.13m/512K L2/533Mhz FSB/HT Northwood 3.0GHz/.... 60G TOSHIBA Neptune MK6021GAS 80G HGST Moraga IC25N080ATMR04 80G Pluto MK8025GAS MKE SR-8177 Mitsumi SR-224W1 QSI SCR242 KME UJDA750 QSI SBW-242B 113 TravelMate 2000/2500
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... I /O - USB Keyboard/Mouse I /O - USB (Printer/Scanner) I /O - USB Hub I /O - Access Point (802.11b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a/b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a) Specifications Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933 Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Acer Aspire USB mouse Logicool US Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB Interface Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-BB48 Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB... 2.0 Hitachi DC-CN3300 Lucent RG-1000 Lucent WavePoint-II Cisco Aironet 350 Orinoco AP-500 Intel Dual Pro/Wireless 5000 Intel Pro/Wireless 5000 115 TravelMate 2000/2500
... I /O - USB Keyboard/Mouse I /O - USB (Printer/Scanner) I /O - USB Hub I /O - Access Point (802.11b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a/b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a) Specifications Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933 Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Acer Aspire USB mouse Logicool US Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB Interface Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-BB48 Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB... 2.0 Hitachi DC-CN3300 Lucent RG-1000 Lucent WavePoint-II Cisco Aironet 350 Orinoco AP-500 Intel Dual Pro/Wireless 5000 Intel Pro/Wireless 5000 115 TravelMate 2000/2500
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... Mode 32 Hibernation mode hotkey 16 I Indicators 11 Intermittent Problems 42 K Keyboard 19, 28 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 31 L L2 cache 20 M Mechanical Specification 32 media access on indicator 11 Memory Check 32 Modem 21 121
... Mode 32 Hibernation mode hotkey 16 I Indicators 11 Intermittent Problems 42 K Keyboard 19, 28 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 31 L L2 cache 20 M Mechanical Specification 32 media access on indicator 11 Memory Check 32 Modem 21 121
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The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are ... with another . 5 This equipment shall not be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make or model, nor does it imply that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to...
The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are ... with another . 5 This equipment shall not be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make or model, nor does it imply that the item complies with minimum conditions for connection to...