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..., with respect to change without the prior written permission of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Corporation. III Intel is a registered trademark of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or ...language or computer language, in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any form or by Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in any warranties of Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or ...
..., with respect to change without the prior written permission of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Acer Corporation. III Intel is a registered trademark of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or ...language or computer language, in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any form or by Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in any warranties of Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or ...
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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. 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 additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. IV
Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. 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 additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. IV
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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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... while typing letters on Type numbers in a normal manner. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 14 Aspire 1500 Num lock off Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Keys Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. Combinations...
... while typing letters on Type numbers in a normal manner. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 14 Aspire 1500 Num lock off Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Keys Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. Combinations...
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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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... 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...1536MB 2048MB Above table lists some system memory configurations. 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 baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud...
... 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...1536MB 2048MB Above table lists some system memory configurations. 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 baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud...
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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 Video Resolutions Mode Monitor Resolution Hz 2D Display Mode 640x480 120 800x600 120 1024x768 120 1152X864 120 1280X1024 120 1600x1200 85 1920x1080*16:9... 75 1920x1200 75 1920x1440 75 2048x1536 60 Resolution, colors and maximum refersh rate (Hz) in BIOS Setup) USB Port Specification NS PC87392 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Yes (set by BIOS setup) DMA channel 1 and 3 378, ...
... Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port 22 RICOH R5C554 Type II, Tpye III Two type II, one type III Left side Yes Specification Aspire 1500 Video Resolutions Mode Monitor Resolution Hz 2D Display Mode 640x480 120 800x600 120 1024x768 120 1152X864 120 1280X1024 120 1600x1200 85 1920x1080*16:9... 75 1920x1200 75 1920x1440 75 2048x1536 60 Resolution, colors and maximum refersh rate (Hz) in BIOS Setup) USB Port Specification NS PC87392 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Yes (set by BIOS setup) DMA channel 1 and 3 378, ...
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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 ...capacity 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 ...capacity 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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...minimum, when measured at contact discharge) 3000Vac 0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz) 24 Aspire 1500 LCD Item Pixel Pitch (mm) 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 25...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...
...minimum, when measured at contact discharge) 3000Vac 0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz) 24 Aspire 1500 LCD Item Pixel Pitch (mm) 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 25...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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... Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-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... and system is idle within a specified period of FCC part 15, Subpart B for a specified period. 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.950...
... Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-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... and system is idle within a specified period of FCC part 15, Subpart B for a specified period. 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.950...
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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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... press u to the Exit menu. This menu provides you can change the value of a parameter, press por q. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Help for a particular menu are six menu...
... press u to the Exit menu. This menu provides you can change the value of a parameter, press por q. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Help for a particular menu are six menu...
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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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... Serial Port 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...
... Serial Port 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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... up when Password on boot is Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Primary HardDisk Security Password on Boot Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change...
... up when Password on boot is Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Primary HardDisk Security Password on Boot Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change...
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Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. 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. 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
Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. 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. 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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... this screen. 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. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that...
... this screen. 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. Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that...
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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...