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...product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your ... to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. add-on your Acer office may have decided to order...
...product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your ... to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. add-on your Acer office may have decided to order...
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... 3D graphics with up to 256 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® and PCI Express® T Dual independent display T 16.7 million colors T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability T Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) (for Aspire 3650) T Acer ClearVisionTM video optimization (Acer Arcade) (for Aspire 3650) Storage subsystem For Aspire 3650: T 40/60/80/100/120 GB hard disk drive...
... 3D graphics with up to 256 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® and PCI Express® T Dual independent display T 16.7 million colors T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability T Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) (for Aspire 3650) T Acer ClearVisionTM video optimization (Acer Arcade) (for Aspire 3650) Storage subsystem For Aspire 3650: T 40/60/80/100/120 GB hard disk drive...
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Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Note: A 4-pin socket is commonly found on desktop. ExpressCards come in -1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD). 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to a phone line. # Icon Item Infrared port ...
Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Note: A 4-pin socket is commonly found on desktop. ExpressCards come in -1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD). 7 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to a phone line. # Icon Item Infrared port ...
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4 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Aspire 5650: TravelMate 4260: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Chapter 1 17 cooling fan Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps. (for TravelMate 4260 only) 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Ventilation slots and Release the battery for removal.
4 Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Aspire 5650: TravelMate 4260: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Chapter 1 17 cooling fan Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps. (for TravelMate 4260 only) 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Ventilation slots and Release the battery for removal.
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For more information, press the < > key to access frequently used functions and manage your files from being accessed by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. T Acer eRecovery Management backs up to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. It features the following handy utilities...
For more information, press the < > key to access frequently used functions and manage your files from being accessed by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. T Acer eRecovery Management backs up to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently. T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. It features the following handy utilities...
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... you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be set without any kind of devices. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. NOTE: If you may apply lock to any of...first. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that data can be set a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to remember or write down your password. 26 Chapter 1 T Removable...
... you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can 't be set without any kind of devices. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. NOTE: If you may apply lock to any of...first. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that data can be set a password, Acer eLock Management will reset back to remember or write down your password. 26 Chapter 1 T Removable...
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removes unneeded items and files. T Speed optimization - Chapter 1 27 T Disk optimization - It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: T Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. releases unused memory and check usage.
removes unneeded items and files. T Speed optimization - Chapter 1 27 T Disk optimization - It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: T Memory optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. releases unused memory and check usage.
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... interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Create new power scheme 1. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN..., or click on the main screen. Assign a name for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. The new profile will appear on ...
... interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." Create new power scheme 1. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN..., or click on the main screen. Assign a name for mains (AC) or battery mode. 4. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. The new profile will appear on ...
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...cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket 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 Phoenix V1.10 512K Flash ROM .../945PM Processor Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Built-in Intel® 945GM/945PM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533 MHz 1.8V 200-pin soDIMM You can install...
...cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket 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 Phoenix V1.10 512K Flash ROM .../945PM Processor Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Built-in Intel® 945GM/945PM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533 MHz 1.8V 200-pin soDIMM You can install...
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... 10/100Mbps RJ45 Right side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to form other combinations. Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Slot ... 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 384MB 640MB 1152MB 384MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 640MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB NOTE: Above...
... 10/100Mbps RJ45 Right side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to form other combinations. Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Slot ... 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 384MB 640MB 1152MB 384MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 640MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB NOTE: Above...
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...(Ver. 2.0 for Authoring) 8. Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB.../sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage HD Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Chapter 1 Specification ...
...(Ver. 2.0 for Authoring) 8. Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB.../sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage HD Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Chapter 1 Specification ...
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... to Analog Converter: the VGA controller chip that maintains the range of colors and converts data from memory into analog signals for Aspire 5650 only) GDDR2 USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI 38 Specification Built-in Intel® 945GM for UMA models ...NVIDIA® GeForceTM Go 7600 for discrete models 128MB/256MB (256MB for the monitor. Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface Specification Built-in ICH7M ...
... to Analog Converter: the VGA controller chip that maintains the range of colors and converts data from memory into analog signals for Aspire 5650 only) GDDR2 USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI 38 Specification Built-in Intel® 945GM for UMA models ...NVIDIA® GeForceTM Go 7600 for discrete models 128MB/256MB (256MB for the monitor. Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface Specification Built-in ICH7M ...
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Shows system base memory size XXXMB Shows extended memory size [128MB] VGA memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 ... standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Actual values may differ. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [22:03:28] [01/23/2006] , , or 640...
Shows system base memory size XXXMB Shows extended memory size [128MB] VGA memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 ... standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Actual values may differ. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [22:03:28] [01/23/2006] , , or 640...
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... CRT or projector). This is because the user is not allowed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. Option: Auto or Both Enables...port. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these cases. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to...
... CRT or projector). This is because the user is not allowed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. Option: Auto or Both Enables...port. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these cases. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to...
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NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash utility. The process will execute the file automatically. Chapter 2 55 Use the Phlash utility to ... for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to create a crisis diskette. Follow the steps to the computer. 2. NOTE: If you do not have...
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash utility. The process will execute the file automatically. Chapter 2 55 Use the Phlash utility to ... for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to create a crisis diskette. Follow the steps to the computer. 2. NOTE: If you do not have...
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... disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Start Battery Pack B*1 D*1 System Fan B*4 Thermal Module F*1 ODD Module CPU D*5 F*1 Thermal Door Memory Lower Case Assembly F*1 Mimi Cover F*2 HDD Door H*4 HDD Bracket HDD Middle Cover F*2 Keyboard C*2 LCD hinges to logic D*2 LCD hinges to logic C*2 on bottom side LCD...
... disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Start Battery Pack B*1 D*1 System Fan B*4 Thermal Module F*1 ODD Module CPU D*5 F*1 Thermal Door Memory Lower Case Assembly F*1 Mimi Cover F*2 HDD Door H*4 HDD Bracket HDD Middle Cover F*2 Keyboard C*2 LCD hinges to logic D*2 LCD hinges to logic C*2 on bottom side LCD...
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...the six screws fastening the thermal door. (M2.5*15(NL) for yellow circle) 2. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD door. 2. Pop out the memory then remove it 4. M2*3(NL) for red circle; Detach the thermal door from the main board. 62 Chapter 3 Disconnect the fan cable from the notebook.... 3. Detach the HDD door from the main board. 4. Removing the Memory/System Fan/Thermal Module/CPU 1. Take out the HDD module carefully. Removing the HDD Module/Memory/System Fan/Thermal Module/ CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Pull the HDD...
...the six screws fastening the thermal door. (M2.5*15(NL) for yellow circle) 2. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD door. 2. Pop out the memory then remove it 4. M2*3(NL) for red circle; Detach the thermal door from the main board. 62 Chapter 3 Disconnect the fan cable from the notebook.... 3. Detach the HDD door from the main board. 4. Removing the Memory/System Fan/Thermal Module/CPU 1. Take out the HDD module carefully. Removing the HDD Module/Memory/System Fan/Thermal Module/ CPU/ODD Module and LCD Module Removing the HDD Module 1. Pull the HDD...
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... following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 76 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 77 Chapter 4 75 Connect the power adapter and check that power is fully installed into... the connector. Go to main board. 2. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of these...
... following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 76 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 77 Chapter 4 75 Connect the power adapter and check that power is fully installed into... the connector. Go to main board. 2. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of these...
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... possible causes. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next...
... possible causes. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next...
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... Setup Utility. System CMOS checksum bad - CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at...
... Setup Utility. System CMOS checksum bad - CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at...