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... stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in the software. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Corporation. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. All rights reserved. No part of this guide is a registered trademark of their ...any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. III Intel is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any defect in any form or by...
... stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in the software. Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Corporation. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. All rights reserved. No part of this guide is a registered trademark of their ...any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. III Intel is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any defect in any form or by...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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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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.... Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 14 Aspire 1500 NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal.... Type the letters in a normal manner. Keys Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j+ + M (...
.... Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 14 Aspire 1500 NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal.... Type the letters in a normal manner. Keys Windows logo key Application key Description Start button. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j+ + M (...
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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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... Item Chipset Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Chapter 1 Specification CS1037 Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B) 14.4K 56K V.90/V.92MDC RJ11 19 Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB... 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...
... Item Chipset Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Chapter 1 Specification CS1037 Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B) 14.4K 56K V.90/V.92MDC RJ11 19 Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB... 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...
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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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... 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,...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 slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port 22 RICOH R5C554 Type II, Tpye III Two type II, one type III Left side Yes Specification Aspire 1500
... 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,...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 slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port 22 RICOH R5C554 Type II, Tpye III Two type II, one type III Left side Yes Specification Aspire 1500
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... 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- key Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage... (Vrms, no load) Output voltage frequency (kHz) Output Current/Lamp Ambit 8 ~ 21V 1A (max.) 1400Vrms 40 ~ 70KHz 5.5 mA ~ 6.5mA Specification NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to update the ID information. . LCD Item Vendor & model name Mechanical...
... 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- key Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage... (Vrms, no load) Output voltage frequency (kHz) Output Current/Lamp Ambit 8 ~ 21V 1A (max.) 1400Vrms 40 ~ 70KHz 5.5 mA ~ 6.5mA Specification NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to update the ID information. . LCD Item Vendor & model name Mechanical...
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...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 contact discharge) 3000Vac 0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz) 24 Aspire 1500 It should provide an efficiency of 80% minimum, when measured ...3.9A max can be protected and output can be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter is connected 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 shorted without damage 15KV (...
...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 contact discharge) 3000Vac 0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz) 24 Aspire 1500 It should provide an efficiency of 80% minimum, when measured ...3.9A max can be protected and output can be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter is connected 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 shorted without damage 15KV (...
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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... USA and Canada. 2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must meet the VCCI-2 EMI requirements. 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... USA and Canada. 2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must meet the VCCI-2 EMI requirements. 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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... cursor up/down keys ( wy). T In any menu, you are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for a particular menu are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can...
... cursor up/down keys ( wy). T In any menu, you are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for a particular menu are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can...
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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.
... 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.
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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. 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 Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
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... to CMOS. 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. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 40 Load default values for all SETUP...
... to CMOS. 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. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 40 Load default values for all SETUP...
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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...