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22Aspire 1620
Access time (typ.) QSI-
Random: 90 ms
Full Stroke: 180 ms
Mitsumi-
Random: 100 ms
Full Stroke: 240 ms
Rotation speed 5100 rpm for QSI
5400 rpm for Mitsumi 24X CAV mode
Data Buffer Capacity 128 KB (built-in)
Interface Compliant to ATA/ATAPI-6
Applicable disc format QSI:
CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2, Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i 
Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD 
Extra, i-trax CD, CD-Text, CD-R and CD-RW
Mitsumi:
CD-DA, CD-ROM (Mode 1 and...

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Chapter 123
Average Full Access time (typ.) Random
CAV mode 110 msec typical 150 
msec average max
Full Stroke
CAV mode 200 msec typical 260 
msec average maxDVD-5:
Random
  120 msec typical
  160 msec average max
Full Stroke
  270 msec typical
  350 msec average max
DVD-9:
Random
  150 msec typical
  200 msec average max
Full Stroke
  340 msec typical
  450 msec average max
DVD-RAM (2.6G)
Random
   200 msec typical
   300 msec average max
Full Stroke
   300 msec typical
   600 msec average max
DVD-RAM...

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Transfer rate (KB/sec) Read Sustained:
           DVD-ROM  MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 KB/sec)
           CD-ROM    MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600 KB/sec)
Write:
           CD-R          4X, 8X (CLV), Max 16X, MAX 24X (ZCLV)
           CD-RW       4X (CLV)
           HS-RW       4X,8X, 10X (CLV)
ATAPI Interface:
           PIO mode  16.6 MB/sec :PIO Mode 4
           DMA mode 16.6 MB/sec:Multi word mode 2
           Ultra DMA mode 33.3MB/sec: Ultra DMA mode 2
Buffer rate 2MB
Access time DVD-ROM 180 ms...

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Chapter 125
Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm
Capacity 2048 bytes/sector (DVD)
2048 bytes/block (CD Mode-1 and Mode-2 Form-1)
2336 bytes/block (Mode-2)
2328 bytes/block (Mode-2 Form-2)
Operation environment for “write/rewrite” application
Host Machine IBM compatible PC (Pentium 166 MHz or above)
OS MS-Windows 90/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0
Memory Min. 128MB required
Hard Disk Empty Storage Capacity:100 MB or more
Average access time: 20ms or less
Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm
Recommended MediaCD-R:
AMT, CMC, Csita, Delphi,...

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Loading mechanism Manual load/DC brushless mortor system
Audio Interface
ItemSpecification
Audio Controller RTL ALC655
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter
18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter
Compatibility Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1
Mixed sound source Line-in, CD, Video, AUX 
Voice channel 8/16 bit, mono/stereo
Sampling rate 44.1 KHz
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2
Supports PnP...

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Chapter 127
 
  Video Memory
ItemSpecification
Fixed or upgradeable Fixed (on daughter board)
Video memory size 64B(128MB optional)
LCD Display Resolution
Resolution8 bit 
(256colors)16 bits
(Hi color)24 bits
(True color)32 bits
(True color)
640x480 Yes Yes Yes Yes
720x480 Yes Yes Yes Yes
800x600 Yes Yes Yes Yes
848x480 Yes Yes Yes Yes
1024x768 Yes Yes Yes Yes
CRT Display Resolutions
Resolution8 bit 
(256colors)16 bits
(Hi color)24 bits
(True color)32 bits
(True color)
640x480 Yes Yes Yes Yes
720x480 Yes...

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28Aspire 1620
 
  
OHCI USB 2.0
Number of USB port 4
5V/500 mA per slot
Location Rear side
Other Remarks 3 independent OHCI USB1.1 Host Controller and 1 EHCI USN2.0 
Host Controller. 
PCMCIA Port
ItemSpecification
PCMCIA controller TZ 1520
Supports card type Type II, Tpye III
Number of slots Two type II, one type III
Access location Left side
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Yes
Supports 32 bit CardBus  Yes (IRQ17)
Keyboard
ItemSpecification
Keyboard controller Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857...

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Chapter 129
Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe R.G.B. Vertical Stripe R.G.B. Vertical Stripe
Display Mode Normally White Normally White Transmissive mode, 
Normally White
Typical White Luminance (cd/m
2)
also called Brightness180 (5 point average)
150 (5 point average)170 150 (5 point average)
Luminance Uniformity N/A N/A N/A
Contrast Ratio 300/250 250 250
Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall 
Time)24/11
15/356/17 10/20
Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Typ. +3.3V Typ. +3.3V Typ.
Typical Power...

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30Aspire 1620
NOTE: Aspire 1620 series does not have 14.1” TFT LCD model, please ignore 14.1” TFT LCD information on 
Viewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertial: Upper/Lower40/40
20/4045/45
15/3545/45
20/40
Temperature Range( C)
Operating
Storage (shipping)0 to +40
-20 to +600 to +50
-25 to +600 to +50
-25 to +60
LCD
Item
Vendor & model name Hannstar
HSD150PX14
HSD150PK14AU
B141XN04CMO N141XB-
L01(SPWG-B type)
Hydis HT14X19-100 
(SPWG-B type)
Screen Diagonal (mm) 15.0 inches 14.1 inches 14.1...

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Chapter 131
the table. 
  AC Adapter
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name Liton, 135W power supply
Input Voltage
Low Range 90(min.)/137(max.)/100-127(nominal)
High Range 180(min.)/265(max.)200-240(nominal)
Input current 2.2A(max)
Nominal frequency (Hz) 50-60
Frequency variation range (Hz) 47-63
Efficiency  It should provide an efficiency of 85% minimum, when measured at maximum 
load under 115Vac.
Output Requirements
DC output voltage 19V
Noise + Ripple  380mV as output voltage is 19V
Peak Load...
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