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.... This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to your unit should include the...in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. TravelMate 7530/7230 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of such revisions or changes. TravelMate 7530/7230 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 05/2008...
.... This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to your unit should include the...in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Acer Incorporated. All correspondence concerning your computer. TravelMate 7530/7230 Series Notebook PC Model number Serial number Date of purchase Place of such revisions or changes. TravelMate 7530/7230 Series Quick Guide Original Issue: 05/2008...
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12 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • Graphics • • Storage • subsystem • • Audio • • • • Communication ...™ X2 dual-core mobile processor • AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor (TravelMate 7230 only) • AMD RS780MN/SB700 Chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using...
12 English Specifications Operating • system Platform • System memory • • Display • Graphics • • Storage • subsystem • • Audio • • • • Communication ...™ X2 dual-core mobile processor • AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor (TravelMate 7230 only) • AMD RS780MN/SB700 Chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support Up to 2 GB of DDR2 667 MHz memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using...
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...pin 90W AC adapter* • Energy Star 4.0 • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer EasyPort IV connector • ExpressCard™/54 slot • PC Card slot (Type II) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) •...176;C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note:"*" "only for reference only. Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models". The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
...pin 90W AC adapter* • Energy Star 4.0 • 105-/106-key keyboard • Touchpad pointing device • Acer EasyPort IV connector • ExpressCard™/54 slot • PC Card slot (Type II) • Acer Bio-Protection fingerprint reader* • 5-in-1 card reader (SD™, MMC, MS, MS PRO, xD) •...176;C • Humidity (non-condensing): • Operating: 20% to 80% • Non-operating: 20% to 80% Note:"*" "only for reference only. Note: The specifications listed above are for certain models". The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
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... any particular purpose. III All rights reserved. No part of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, ...language, in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks ...of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes ... mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Copyright Copyright ...
... any particular purpose. III All rights reserved. No part of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, ...language, in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks ...of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes ... mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Copyright Copyright ...
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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. 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.
Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. 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.
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Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Productivity Keys (only ... numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 27 Information 28 Main 29 Advanced 30 Security...
Table of Contents System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 4 Your Acer Notebook tour 5 Front View 5 Closed Front View 6 Left View 7 Right View 8 Rear View 8 Bottom View 9 Indicators 10 Easy-Launch Buttons 10 Productivity Keys (only ... numeric keypad 13 Windows Keys 14 Hot Keys 15 Special Key (only for certain models 15 Using the System Utilities 16 Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 System Utilities 27 BIOS Setup Utility 27 Navigating the BIOS Utility 27 Information 28 Main 29 Advanced 30 Security...
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System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR2 667 MHz memory, ...double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* • 5-in-1 card reader Audio Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Chapter 1 1 Operating System • Genuine ...AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor (TravelMate 7230 only) • AMD RS780MN/SB700 Chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g System Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • ...
System Specifications Chapter 1 Features Below is a brief summary of DDR2 667 MHz memory, ...double-layer drive* • DVD/CD-RW combo drive* • 5-in-1 card reader Audio Two built-in Acer 3DSonic stereo speakers High-definition audio support MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone Chapter 1 1 Operating System • Genuine ...AMD Athlon™ X2 dual-core mobile processor • Mobile AMD Sempron™ processor (TravelMate 7230 only) • AMD RS780MN/SB700 Chipset • Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g System Memory • Dual-Channel DDR2 SDRAM support • ...
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...-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for reference only. NOTE: The specifications listed above are for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C (41°F to 95°F) • Non-operating: -20 °...
...-in jack • Line-in jack • Ethernet (RJ-45) port • Modem (RJ-11) port • DC-in jack for reference only. NOTE: The specifications listed above are for AC adapter Environment • Temperature: • Operating: 5 °C to 35 °C (41°F to 95°F) • Non-operating: -20 °...
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...: Depending on the Windows Start button; it opens the key application's context menu. 14 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu...
...: Depending on the Windows Start button; it opens the key application's context menu. 14 Chapter 1 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of functions: < >: Open or close the Start menu...
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VLDT 1.2V_HT; CPU Memory Interface North Bridge Item Type Package Features Power Specification AMD RS780M (North Bridge) FCBGA 528-pin • CPU Hyper Transport Interface: Support 16-bit up/down Hyper Transport 3.0 interface up to 8...• Split Power Planes: Separate power planes provided for connection 1.1V, 1.2V, 1.8V, 3.3V 18 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU Item Type CPU package Features CPU Power Specification AMD CPU S1g2 Processor (Griffin Series - Optimized peer to suit a variety of platform needs. • A-Link Express II ...
VLDT 1.2V_HT; CPU Memory Interface North Bridge Item Type Package Features Power Specification AMD RS780M (North Bridge) FCBGA 528-pin • CPU Hyper Transport Interface: Support 16-bit up/down Hyper Transport 3.0 interface up to 8...• Split Power Planes: Separate power planes provided for connection 1.1V, 1.2V, 1.8V, 3.3V 18 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU Item Type CPU package Features CPU Power Specification AMD CPU S1g2 Processor (Griffin Series - Optimized peer to suit a variety of platform needs. • A-Link Express II ...
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... of windows Vista. 1.2V,3.3V,5V, 1.8V CPU Fan True Value Table CPU Temp (°C) Fan Speed (rpm) South Bridge Type Package Item Features Power Specification AMD SB700 (South Bridge) FCBGA 528-pin • A-Link Express II interface to AMD Northbridge: High data transfer Bandwidth up to 2.5GT/s/Lane. • PCI...
... of windows Vista. 1.2V,3.3V,5V, 1.8V CPU Fan True Value Table CPU Temp (°C) Fan Speed (rpm) South Bridge Type Package Item Features Power Specification AMD SB700 (South Bridge) FCBGA 528-pin • A-Link Express II interface to AMD Northbridge: High data transfer Bandwidth up to 2.5GT/s/Lane. • PCI...
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...Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB Specification • 14.318Mhz crystal for clock Gen chip • 32.768Khz crystal for RTC inside SB700 and WPCE775C • 25Mhz for SATA ...Mhz RVS SODIMM memory interface design 533/667 MHz You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2...
...Memory Combinations Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB 2048MB Specification • 14.318Mhz crystal for clock Gen chip • 32.768Khz crystal for RTC inside SB700 and WPCE775C • 25Mhz for SATA ...Mhz RVS SODIMM memory interface design 533/667 MHz You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 2048MB Slot 2...
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...Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Thermal Sensor Control Item Thermal Sensor Chip Package Features Interface Specification GMT-781 8-pin SSOP Thermal sensor ...control I2C bus, address: 98h Specification Chapter 1 21 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB...
...Module Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Thermal Sensor Control Item Thermal Sensor Chip Package Features Interface Specification GMT-781 8-pin SSOP Thermal sensor ...control I2C bus, address: 98h Specification Chapter 1 21 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB...
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... Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification 22 Chapter 1 BIOS BIOS Type Item BIOS ROM Type Package Block Size Supply Current Specification WND W25X80VSSIG or pin compatible device One 8-pin SOP package 1Mbyte FLASH ROM W25X80VSSIG is used for BIOS...
... Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertical: Upper/Lower Temperature Range (°C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification 22 Chapter 1 BIOS BIOS Type Item BIOS ROM Type Package Block Size Supply Current Specification WND W25X80VSSIG or pin compatible device One 8-pin SOP package 1Mbyte FLASH ROM W25X80VSSIG is used for BIOS...
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... Features KBC Chipset Package Features Item PCMCIA, and Memory Card Reader PCMCIA Item Memory Card Features Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Features Specification RS780M • Integrated dual-link 24-bit LVDS interface • Integrated HD audio codec supports linear PCM and AC3(5.1) audio ... GPU AMD M82ME-XT • 16 Lane PCI Express support • LVDS Interface support • VGA support • HDMI support Specification Winbond WPCE775CA0DG 128Pin LQFP • Shared SPI BIOS flash memory with page programming support • Media center compliant CIR port • Fast...
... Features KBC Chipset Package Features Item PCMCIA, and Memory Card Reader PCMCIA Item Memory Card Features Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Features Specification RS780M • Integrated dual-link 24-bit LVDS interface • Integrated HD audio codec supports linear PCM and AC3(5.1) audio ... GPU AMD M82ME-XT • 16 Lane PCI Express support • LVDS Interface support • VGA support • HDMI support Specification Winbond WPCE775CA0DG 128Pin LQFP • Shared SPI BIOS flash memory with page programming support • Media center compliant CIR port • Fast...
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... scatternet operation • Support 3Mbps enhanced data rate • USB 2.0 full-speed compliant interface • Very low power consumption • Led indicator built-in Specification New Acer proprietary keyboard (TM Flat Number KB) 88/89 keys with 101/102 key emulation Support Windows keys and Application keys • Standard pitch, 2.5 mm travel...
... scatternet operation • Support 3Mbps enhanced data rate • USB 2.0 full-speed compliant interface • Very low power consumption • Led indicator built-in Specification New Acer proprietary keyboard (TM Flat Number KB) 88/89 keys with 101/102 key emulation Support Windows keys and Application keys • Standard pitch, 2.5 mm travel...
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...Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration 1/4" CMOS 640 X 480 6.0µm X6.0µm Specification F/2.0 640X480 6.0µm X6.0µm Specification Authentec AES1610-C-DF-TR-GO00-AC • TruePrint® and TrueMatch® Technology. • TrueNav® Cursor...-friendly operating modes @ 3.3V • Built-in low power Finger Detection w/ remote wakeup capability • USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface Specification • The wireless LAN is compliant to IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g standard. • Dynamic data rate switching with 54,...
...Item Vendor Battery Type Pack capacity Number of battery cell Package configuration 1/4" CMOS 640 X 480 6.0µm X6.0µm Specification F/2.0 640X480 6.0µm X6.0µm Specification Authentec AES1610-C-DF-TR-GO00-AC • TruePrint® and TrueMatch® Technology. • TrueNav® Cursor...-friendly operating modes @ 3.3V • Built-in low power Finger Detection w/ remote wakeup capability • USB 2.0 Full Speed Interface Specification • The wireless LAN is compliant to IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g standard. • Dynamic data rate switching with 54,...
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... may need to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to "disabled...
... may need to the Exit menu. • In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter, press F5 or F6. • A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to "disabled...
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... with 24-hour format. Information Main System Time System Date PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Boot Power [13:04:04] [05/15/2008] Exit Item Specific Help , , or selects field.
... with 24-hour format. Information Main System Time System Date PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security Boot Power [13:04:04] [05/15/2008] Exit Item Specific Help , , or selects field.
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... 80: PCI Hot-Plug Resources: I/O: Memory: Pre-fetchable Memory: Enable Multimedia Timer: Watchdog Timer: [No] [No] [Enabled] [Enabled] [256] [2M] [2M] [Yes] [Disabled] Exit Item Specific Help Use this option. Settings in this screen. Chipset LCD Panel type: [EDID compliant] F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select...
... 80: PCI Hot-Plug Resources: I/O: Memory: Pre-fetchable Memory: Enable Multimedia Timer: Watchdog Timer: [No] [No] [Enabled] [Enabled] [256] [2M] [2M] [Yes] [Disabled] Exit Item Specific Help Use this option. Settings in this screen. Chipset LCD Panel type: [EDID compliant] F1 Help ESC Exit ↑↓ Select Item ←→ Select...