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... customer machines. In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to provide you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for Acer's "global" product offering. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will... not be covered in this generic service guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel...
... customer machines. In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to provide you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for Acer's "global" product offering. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will... not be covered in this generic service guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel...
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...+ICH7M T Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for TravelMate 4280/ 4230) T Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two so DIMM modules (dual- channel support ) Display and graphics T 15.4" WXGA color TFT...
...+ICH7M T Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology (for TravelMate 4280/ 4230) T Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two so DIMM modules (dual- channel support ) Display and graphics T 15.4" WXGA color TFT...
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...(NTSC/PAL) support (for selected models) T DVI-D (true digital video interface) support (for selected models) T Acer CinemaVisionTM technology (Acer Arcade) T Acer ClearVisionTM optimization (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem T 60/80/100/120 GB or higher hard disk drive T Optical drive options: t DVD-... card reader, supporting Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for selected models) Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5mm (minimum) key travle (for TravelMate series) T Touchpad...
...(NTSC/PAL) support (for selected models) T DVI-D (true digital video interface) support (for selected models) T Acer CinemaVisionTM technology (Acer Arcade) T Acer ClearVisionTM optimization (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem T 60/80/100/120 GB or higher hard disk drive T Optical drive options: t DVD-... card reader, supporting Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for selected models) Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5mm (minimum) key travle (for TravelMate series) T Touchpad...
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Item Description Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. button 14 Chapter 1 Left View Aspire Series/TravelMate Series: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. # Icon Ventilation slots Enables ...infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (for selected models). 10 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD) (for selected models). 4-pin IEEE ...
Item Description Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to stay cool, even after prolonged use. button 14 Chapter 1 Left View Aspire Series/TravelMate Series: # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Icon Item Kensington lock slot Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. # Icon Ventilation slots Enables ...infrared printer and IR-aware computer) (for selected models). 10 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Accepts Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture Card (xD) (for selected models). 4-pin IEEE ...
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Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps. (for removal. Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Aspire Series: 18 Chapter 1 # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Description Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status ... Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Release the battery for TravelMate 4200) Memory compartment Houses the computer's main...
Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps. (for removal. Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Aspire Series: 18 Chapter 1 # 1 2 3 4 5 6 Item Description Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Indicators The computer has four easy-to-read status ... Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Release the battery for TravelMate 4200) Memory compartment Houses the computer's main...
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... used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. Chapter 1 25 T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy... for you to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory...
... used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. Chapter 1 25 T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles. Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy... for you to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the appropriate utility and select the Help function. T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory...
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...reset back to the initial status with all locks removed. Lock(s) will immediately be set a password, Acer eLock Management will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. If you do not set without any of the...mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. T Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives..., USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of devices. Chapter 1 27
...reset back to the initial status with all locks removed. Lock(s) will immediately be set a password, Acer eLock Management will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked. If you do not set without any of the...mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. T Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock up your removable data, optical and floppy drives..., USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of devices. Chapter 1 27
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It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: T Memory optimization - removes unneeded items and files. T Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. 28 Chapter 1 T Disk optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook.
It provides you with the following options to enhance overall system performance: T Memory optimization - removes unneeded items and files. T Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system. 28 Chapter 1 T Disk optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook.
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...OK. 5. The new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can define up to use as default... to three of your own profiles. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Settings stored include network connection settings(IP and DNS settings, wireless AP...
...OK. 5. The new profile will appear on /off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. Acer Mode The default setting is "Maximum Performance." You can define up to use as default... to three of your own profiles. Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password information. Settings stored include network connection settings(IP and DNS settings, wireless AP...
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...by two 1024MB SO-DIMM modules) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 400 MHz 1.8V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in Intel® 940GML (for Aspire 5680/5630;TravelMate 4280/ 4230) Built-in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and ...slot 2 could be reversed. On above specifications. LAN Interface Item Chipset BroadCom BCM4401E Specification 36 Chapter 1 Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB...
...by two 1024MB SO-DIMM modules) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 400 MHz 1.8V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in Intel® 940GML (for Aspire 5680/5630;TravelMate 4280/ 4230) Built-in any combinations as long as they match the above table, the configuration of slot 1 and ...slot 2 could be reversed. On above specifications. LAN Interface Item Chipset BroadCom BCM4401E Specification 36 Chapter 1 Memory Combinations 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB...
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...-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% 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 Specification DVD/CDRW HLDS GCC-4244N With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette...Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification LITEON SOSW-833S PIONEER DVR-K16RA With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec ...
...-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% 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 Specification DVD/CDRW HLDS GCC-4244N With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette...Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification LITEON SOSW-833S PIONEER DVR-K16RA With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec ...
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...Intel® 945GM?945PM+ICH7-M Chapter 1 Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Memory Interface Memory Bandwidth(GB/sec) Fill Rate (Gpixels/sec) Vertices/Second (Millions) Memory Data Rate (MHz) RAMDACs (MHz) Specification Built-in Intel® 945GM for UMA models NVIDIA® ...Yes 64-bit 5.6 1.4 260 700 400 NOTE: RAMDAC refers to Random Access Memory Digital to Analog Converter: the VGA controller chip that maintains the range of colors and converts data from memory into analog signals for discrete models 64MB/128MB DDR2 USB Port Item Chipset USB ...
...Intel® 945GM?945PM+ICH7-M Chapter 1 Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Memory Interface Memory Bandwidth(GB/sec) Fill Rate (Gpixels/sec) Vertices/Second (Millions) Memory Data Rate (MHz) RAMDACs (MHz) Specification Built-in Intel® 945GM for UMA models NVIDIA® ...Yes 64-bit 5.6 1.4 260 700 400 NOTE: RAMDAC refers to Random Access Memory Digital to Analog Converter: the VGA controller chip that maintains the range of colors and converts data from memory into analog signals for discrete models 64MB/128MB DDR2 USB Port Item Chipset USB ...
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Actual values may differ. Shows system base memory size 255 MB Shows extended memory size [64MB] VGA memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values... The Main screen displays a summary of your reference only. 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] [12/21/2005] , ,...
Actual values may differ. Shows system base memory size 255 MB Shows extended memory size [64MB] VGA memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values... The Main screen displays a summary of your reference only. 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] [12/21/2005] , ,...
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... boldface are displayed with 24-hour format. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if Customer Logo will detect if any external display device is connected, the power on external video port. The...is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. The table below describes the parameters in the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Option: Auto or Both Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Enabled: Customer Logo is ...
... boldface are displayed with 24-hour format. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if Customer Logo will detect if any external display device is connected, the power on external video port. The...is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. The table below describes the parameters in the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Option: Auto or Both Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Enabled: Customer Logo is ...
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...diskette to the notebook under Windows mode. 2. NOTE: If you do not have created crisis diskette, you use the Phlash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of...the computer. 2. Wait for few minutes the system will reboot as the entire process completed. 56 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Wait for few minutes. Follow the steps to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Press Fn+Esc and power on...
...diskette to the notebook under Windows mode. 2. NOTE: If you do not have created crisis diskette, you use the Phlash. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of...the computer. 2. Wait for few minutes the system will reboot as the entire process completed. 56 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Wait for few minutes. Follow the steps to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Press Fn+Esc and power on...
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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 ...
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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.... 3. Disconnect the fan cable from the notebook. 3. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD door. 2. 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. M2*3(NL) for red circle; Pop out the...
.... 3. Disconnect the fan cable from the notebook. 3. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD door. 2. 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. M2*3(NL) for red circle; Pop out the...
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...the message window. Remove the battery pack. 2. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. Disconnect the power adapter and...of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 70 T "Check the Battery Pack" on page 71 Chapter 4 75 Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and ...
...the message window. Remove the battery pack. 2. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. Disconnect the power adapter and...of the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 70 T "Check the Battery Pack" on page 71 Chapter 4 75 Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and ...
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... error messages occur during POST. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 84. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on...
... error messages occur during POST. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 84. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on...
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... see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut...
... see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut...