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IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
IV Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT 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 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 Chapter 2 System Utilities 28 BIOS Setup Utility 28 Navigating the BIOS Utility 29 Information 30 Main 31 Advanced 33 Security 35 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 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 Chapter 2 System Utilities 28 BIOS Setup Utility 28 Navigating the BIOS Utility 29 Information 30 Main 31 Advanced 33 Security 35 Boot...
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... in a normal manner. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 14 Aspire 1500 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Keys Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. Num lock off Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys...
... in a normal manner. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 14 Aspire 1500 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Keys Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. Num lock off Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys...
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... VT1612A ATI MOBILITYTM RADEONTM 9600 VIA VT8235 Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857 RICOH R5C554 Processor CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification AMD AthlonTM 64 processor at 3000+ or 3200+ 754-pin micro PGA, lidded Low speed: 0.8V High speed: 1.5V 1.2V BIOS Item BIOS vendor... size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU 1M Always Enabled Always Enabled Fixed-in write back Specification System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard memory size 18 Specification AMD AthlonTM 64 processor 0MB Aspire 1500
... VT1612A ATI MOBILITYTM RADEONTM 9600 VIA VT8235 Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857 RICOH R5C554 Processor CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification AMD AthlonTM 64 processor at 3000+ or 3200+ 754-pin micro PGA, lidded Low speed: 0.8V High speed: 1.5V 1.2V BIOS Item BIOS vendor... size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU 1M Always Enabled Always Enabled Fixed-in write back Specification System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard memory size 18 Specification AMD AthlonTM 64 processor 0MB Aspire 1500
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...memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification 2 Sockets 128MB 2048MB DDR-DRAM 333 MHz 2.5 V/1.25V 200-pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations ...as long as they match the above specifications . LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Specification Broadcom BCM5788MKFB 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Rear side Modem Interface Item Chipset Fax modem data ...
...memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification 2 Sockets 128MB 2048MB DDR-DRAM 333 MHz 2.5 V/1.25V 200-pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations ...as long as they match the above specifications . LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Specification Broadcom BCM5788MKFB 10/100/1000Mbps RJ45 Rear side Modem Interface Item Chipset Fax modem data ...
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.../Sec 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% DVD-RW Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Specification DVD-RW MODULE PIONEER DVR-K12D With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette 20 Aspire 1500 Modem Interface Item Modem connector location Rear side Specification Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Data transfer rate (Kbit/s) Rotational...
.../Sec 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% DVD-RW Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Specification DVD-RW MODULE PIONEER DVR-K12D With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette 20 Aspire 1500 Modem Interface Item Modem connector location Rear side Specification Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Data transfer rate (Kbit/s) Rotational...
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...Interface Item Transfer rate (KB/sec) Data Buffer Capacity ATAPI Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec 128 KBytes SFF-8020i, SFF8090 Ver5 Supports KODAK Photo CD... or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Specification VIA VT1612A Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex AC97 2.2 S/PDIF extension compliant codec 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate...
...Interface Item Transfer rate (KB/sec) Data Buffer Capacity ATAPI Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec 128 KBytes SFF-8020i, SFF8090 Ver5 Supports KODAK Photo CD... or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Specification VIA VT1612A Built-in Stereo 18 bit stereo full duplex AC97 2.2 S/PDIF extension compliant codec 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate...
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... Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port 22 RICOH R5C554 Type II, Tpye III Two type II, one type III Left side Yes Specification Aspire 1500 Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP Optional ECP DMA ...) DMA channel 1 and 3 378, 278, 3BC IRQ7, IRQ5 Item USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Rear side Enable/Disable by the performance of the attached monitor. NOTE: resolutions are supported on 1920x1080 and 848x480 on the...
... Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port 22 RICOH R5C554 Type II, Tpye III Two type II, one type III Left side Yes Specification Aspire 1500 Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP Optional ECP DMA ...) DMA channel 1 and 3 378, 278, 3BC IRQ7, IRQ5 Item USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Rear side Enable/Disable by the performance of the attached monitor. NOTE: resolutions are supported on 1920x1080 and 848x480 on the...
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... utility to LCD CCFT backlight user, and is also responsible for the control of keypads Windows keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857 DARFON 84-/85- NOTE: There is turned on. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while the ... Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage SANYO Li-ION 6600mAH 3.8V / 1.2V 12 4529 / 8S 41.8V / 9.6V Specification DC-AC LCD Inverter Item Vendor & model name Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (Vrms, no load) Output voltage frequency (kHz...
... utility to LCD CCFT backlight user, and is also responsible for the control of keypads Windows keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857 DARFON 84-/85- NOTE: There is turned on. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while the ... Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage SANYO Li-ION 6600mAH 3.8V / 1.2V 12 4529 / 8S 41.8V / 9.6V Specification DC-AC LCD Inverter Item Vendor & model name Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (Vrms, no load) Output voltage frequency (kHz...
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...Display technology Resolution(pixel) Support colors View Angle (U/D/L/R) Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control Brightness (cd/m sq.) Contrast Ratio Response Time (ms) (at contact discharge) 3000Vac 0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz) 24 Aspire 1500 It should provide an efficiency of 80% minimum, when ... up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Liton Specification 1.5 A @ 110Vac 1.0 A @ 240Vac 50-60 47-63 90-270 The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A...
...Display technology Resolution(pixel) Support colors View Angle (U/D/L/R) Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control Brightness (cd/m sq.) Contrast Ratio Response Time (ms) (at contact discharge) 3000Vac 0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz) 24 Aspire 1500 It should provide an efficiency of 80% minimum, when ... up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Liton Specification 1.5 A @ 110Vac 1.0 A @ 240Vac 50-60 47-63 90-270 The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A...
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... T All power shuts off T The display shuts off ) Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Specification +5~+35 °C -20~+65 °C -20~+65 °C 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing... 89/ 336/EEC. 3.The subject product rated 100-120V must meet the EMI requirements of time. AC Adapter Item Regulatory Requirements Specification Safety Requirements: 1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be listed under UL 1950 and certified with SCA Standard C22.2 No...
... T All power shuts off T The display shuts off ) Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Specification +5~+35 °C -20~+65 °C -20~+65 °C 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing... 89/ 336/EEC. 3.The subject product rated 100-120V must meet the EMI requirements of time. AC Adapter Item Regulatory Requirements Specification Safety Requirements: 1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be listed under UL 1950 and certified with SCA Standard C22.2 No...
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....1Hz: 0.6G 27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Item Dimensions Weight I/O Ports Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification 326(W) x 290(D) x 38.6(H)mm for 14.1" Model 326(W) x 290(D) x 42.9(H)mm for 15.0" Model 7.32 Ibs for 14.1" TFT LCD... mini jack), one headphone jack (3.5mm mini jack), four USB 2.0 ports One Plastic Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power 26 Aspire 1500
....1Hz: 0.6G 27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Item Dimensions Weight I/O Ports Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification 326(W) x 290(D) x 38.6(H)mm for 14.1" Model 326(W) x 290(D) x 42.9(H)mm for 15.0" Model 7.32 Ibs for 14.1" TFT LCD... mini jack), one headphone jack (3.5mm mini jack), four USB 2.0 ports One Plastic Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power 26 Aspire 1500
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... BIOS Setup Utility. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the system. 29 Chapter 2
... BIOS Setup Utility. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the system. 29 Chapter 2
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... System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: VGA Memory: Quiet Boot: Power on display: LCD Auto Dim: Wakeup from LAN F12 Boot Menu Item Specific Help [18:48:04] [11/26/2003] , , or selects field. 640 KB Shows system memory size 510 MB Shows extended memory size 64MB VGA memory...
... System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: VGA Memory: Quiet Boot: Power on display: LCD Auto Dim: Wakeup from LAN F12 Boot Menu Item Specific Help [18:48:04] [11/26/2003] , , or selects field. 640 KB Shows system memory size 510 MB Shows extended memory size 64MB VGA memory...
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...: DMA channel Parallel port: Mode: Base I/O address: Interrupt: DMA channel [Enabled] [2F8] [378] [IRQ 3] [DMA 3] [Enabled] [ECP] [378] [IRQ 7] [DMA1] Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] Item Specific Help Configure Infrared Port using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS...
...: DMA channel Parallel port: Mode: Base I/O address: Interrupt: DMA channel [Enabled] [2F8] [378] [IRQ 3] [DMA 3] [Enabled] [ECP] [378] [IRQ 7] [DMA1] Legacy USB Support: [Enabled] Item Specific Help Configure Infrared Port using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS...
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... HardDisk Security Password on boot is enabled. It can be used to boot up when Password on Boot Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized...
... HardDisk Security Password on boot is enabled. It can be used to boot up when Password on Boot Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized...
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PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM Drive +Hard Drive +Removable Devices Network Boot Item Specific Help Keys used to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to view or configure devices: expnads or collapses devices with a + or expands all and
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CD-ROM Drive +Hard Drive +Removable Devices Network Boot Item Specific Help Keys used to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to view or configure devices: expnads or collapses devices with a + or expands all and
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... Select 4Sub- Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item...
... Select 4Sub- Information Main PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item...
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...-ROM Drive 24X DVD/CD-RW Combo DVD-Dual AC Adapter (3 pin) Power Cord Battery Li-Ion, 12cells Network Adapters LAN Ethernet/10baseT/100baseT 121 Specifications AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (2.0GHz) AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (1.8GHz) 256MB DDR333 Micron MT8VDDT3264HDG-335C3 Samsung M470L3224FT0-CB3 Nan-Ya NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K (.14u) 512MB DDR333...
...-ROM Drive 24X DVD/CD-RW Combo DVD-Dual AC Adapter (3 pin) Power Cord Battery Li-Ion, 12cells Network Adapters LAN Ethernet/10baseT/100baseT 121 Specifications AMD Athlon 64 3200+ (2.0GHz) AMD Athlon 64 3000+ (1.8GHz) 256MB DDR333 Micron MT8VDDT3264HDG-335C3 Samsung M470L3224FT0-CB3 Nan-Ya NT256D64SH8BAGM-6K (.14u) 512MB DDR333...