Acer Aspire 3620 Service Guide
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Chapter 123 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: TMemory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage. TDisk optimization - removes unneeded items and files. TSpeed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system.
24Chapter 1 Acer eRecovery Management Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored on D: drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you with: TPassword protection. TRecovery of applications and drivers. TImage/data backup: TBack up to HDD (set recovery point). TBack up to CD/DVD. TImage/data recovery tools: TRecover from a hidden partition (factory defaults). TRecover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point). TRecover from CD/DVD.
Chapter 125 NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery Management’s “System backup to optical disk” feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management, detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer ezDock. Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so your computer runs faster, smoother and better. Acer eSettings Management also: TProvides a simple graphical user interface for navigating through the program effortlessly. TDisplays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users. TLogs when a hardware component has been removed or replaced. TPermits you to migrate personal settings. TKeeps a history log of all alerts that were previously issued.
26Chapter 1 Acer ePower Management Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower Management from the Empowering Technology interface, or double-click the Acer ePower Management icon in the task tray. Acer Mode The default setting is “Maximum Performance.” You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, Memory Card, Audio, and Wired LAN. DC Mode To suit your usage, there are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Maximum Battery. Or, you can define up to three of your own profiles. Create new power scheme 1.Assign a name for the new scheme. 2.Choose existing scheme to use as a template. 3.Select whether used for mains (AC) or batery mode. 4.Choose which power options best fit your needs, then click OK. 5.The new profile will appear on the main screen. Battery status For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the window.
Chapter 127 You can also click “Advanced Settings” to: TSet alarms. TRe-load factory defaults. TSelect what actions will be taken when the cover is closed, and set passwords for accessing the system after Hibernation or Standby. TView information about Acer ePower Management.
28Chapter 1 Acer ePresentation Management Acer ePresentation Management lets you select from two of the most common projector resolutions: XGA and SVGA.
Chapter 129 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor ItemSpecification CPU type Intel ® Pentium® M 725/730 Processor (2 MB L2 cache, 1.6GHz, 400/533 MHz FSB) Intel ® Celeron M 370/380/390 Processor (1 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.60/ 1.70GHz, 400MHz FSB) Core logic Intel ® 910GML+ICH6M CPU package Intel socketable 478pin Micro-BGA CPU core voltage 0.944~1.3V BIOS ItemSpecification BIOS vendor Phneoix BIOS Version 3A03 BIOS ROM type PMC PM39LV040, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory BIOS ROM size 512KB Flash BIOS BIOS package 32-pin PLCC Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 BIOS password control Set by setup manual Second Level Cache ItemSpecification Cache controller Built-in CPU Cache size 2MB for Intel ® Pentium® M 725A Processor 1MB for Intel ® Celeron M 360/370/380 Processor 1st level cache control Always enabled 2st level cache control Always enabled Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back System Memory ItemSpecification Memory controller Built-in Intel ® 910GML Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory) DIMM socket number 2 sockets Supports memory size per socket 1024MB Supports maximum memory size 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM Supports DIMM Speed 400 MHz Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V and 0.9V Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications.
30Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. Memory Combinations Slot 1Slot 2Total Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 384MB 128MB 512MB 640MB 128MB 1024MB 1152MB 256MB 128MB 384MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 256MB 1024MB 1280MB 512MB 128MB 640MB 512MB 256MB 768MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 1152MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB LAN Interface ItemSpecification Chipset Realtek 8110CL Supports LAN protocol 10/100Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Right side Features Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Modem Interface ItemSpecification Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K Supports modem protocol V.92 Modem connector type RJ11 Modem connector location Right side Bluetooth Interface ItemSpecification Chipset Built-in ICH6-M
Chapter 131 Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate) Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). Interface USB 1.1 Connector type Mini-USB Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device) ItemSpecification Chipset Built-in ICH6-M Data throughput 11~54 Mbps Protocol 802.11b+g Interface Mini-PCI type II (What does PCI Bus means on the system block diagram?) Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model NameSeagate 40G ST9402112A Toshiba MK4025GAS Hitachi HTS421240H9AT00 WD WD400UE-22HCT0 Samsung M40MP0402HSeagate ST96812A Seagate ST960821A Toshiba MK6025GAS HGST HTS541260H9AT00 WD WD600UE-22HCT0TOSHIBA MK8025GAS HITACHI HTS421280H9AT00 SEAGATE ST9808210A SEAGATE ST98823A TOSHIBA MK8026GAX HGST HTS541280H9AT00 WD WD800UE-22HCT0 Capacity (MB) 40000 60000 80000 Bytes per sector512 512 512 Data heads 2 3 (for Hitachi and Seagate) 4 (for Toshiba)4 (for Hitachi) 3 (for Seagate) Drive Format Disks 1 2 2 Spindle speed (RPM)4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB 8192KB 8192KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s)372 350 350 Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s)100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Bluetooth Interface ItemSpecification
32Chapter 1
Combo Drive Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name DVD/CDRW HLDS GCC-4244N
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:
Max 3.6Mbytes/secSustained:
Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-R (read, single
border), DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (2.6GB, 4.7GB)
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-R, CD-RW Photo (Multisession)
Video CD, CD-Extra, (CD+), CD-test
Loading mechanism Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
DVD-Dual Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name LITEON SOSW-833S
PIONEER DVR-K16RA
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:
Max 3.6Mbytes/secSustained:
Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc formatSupport disc formats
1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and
CD-Text
2. Reads data in Photo CD (single and Multi-session)
3. Reads standard CD-DA
4. Reads and writes CD-R discs
5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs
6. Reads and writes in each dVD+R/RW (Ver. 1.1)
7. Reads data in each DVD-ROM and DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring)
8. Reads and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for general), DVD-RW and
DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1)
Loading mechanism Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
Audio Interface
ItemSpecification
Audio Controller ALC655
Audio onboard or optional Built-in