Acer Aspire 3640 Service Guide

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NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturers 
recommended value.
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access 
the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application.
Note:
Easy-launch buttons on page 24
Start All Programs
Launch ManagerNote:
Easy-launch buttons on page 24
Start All Programs
Launch Manager 
						

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
NOTE: Stage 1-4 is normal situation. Stage 5 is protection while the CPU is at extremely high temperature or 
at critical situation. DTS refers to the CPU’s temperature; and Local means the temperature of the IC on 
the main board.
  
  Processor
ItemSpecification
CPU type
Intel
® Celeron®  M Processor 410/420/430 (1MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 
GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher
Core logic ATI RC410ME+ATI SB460
CPU package  Intel socketable 478pin Micro-BGA
CPU core voltage 0.944~1.3V
CPU Fan True Value Table
StageDTS(degree C)LocalFan Speed (rpm)Acoustic Level (dBA)
Stage 1 50 56 2910 29
Stage 2 60 60 3320 32
Stage 3 70 65 3720 35
Stage 4 82 70 4170 38
Stage 5 93 77 4430 40
BIOS
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendor Phneoix
BIOS Version 1.00 (MP version)
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 512KB Flash BIOS
BIOS package 32-pin PLCC
Supported protocols ACPI 2.0/3.0 compliance, 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, WFM 2.0
BIOS password control Set by setup manual
Second Level Cache
ItemSpecification
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Cache size 1MB
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 ATI RC410ME
Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)
DIMM socket number 2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket 1024MB
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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.
Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 533/677 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.
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
System Memory
ItemSpecification 
						

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  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 (There is NO Bluetooth interface for this model)
ItemSpecification
Chipset There is NO Bluetooth interface for this model
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 ATI SB460
Data throughput 11~54 Mbps
Protocol 802.11b+g
Interface PCI bus
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Vendor & 
Model NameWD WD400UE-22HCT0 WD WD600UE-22HCT0 SEAGATE ST98823A
Samsung MP0804H
WD WD800UE-22HCT0
Capacity (MB) 40000 60000 80000
Bytes per 
sector512 512 512
Data heads 2 3 4 (for Samsung/WD)
3 (for Seagate)
Drive Format
Disks 1 2 2
Spindle speed 
(RPM)4200 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size  2048KB 2MB 8MB
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.
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DC Power Requirements
Voltage 
tolerance5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
Combo Drive Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name HLDS GCC-4244N
Philips SCB5265
Panasonic UJDA770
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 formatFor HDLS GCC-4244N:
1. Reads and writes data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROMXA, CD-I FMV, Video CD 
and CD-EXTRA
2. Reads data in Photo CD (Single and multi session)
3. Reads and writes standard CD-DA
4. Reads and writes CD-R discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 2”
5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 3”
6. Reads data in DVD-ROM
For Philips SB5265:
Applicable DVD formats (Read):
DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-Video, DVD-R 
3.95G, DVD-R 4.7G, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, Multi-Border DVD-R/DVD-
RW, Multi-session DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM (optional)
Applicable CD Formats (Read):
CD:  CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-
2 Form-2, CD-i Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Super Video CD, 
Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, i-trax CD, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-
RW
Applicable CD Formats (Write)
CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, 
CD-i, Video-CD CD-Text
For Panasonic UJDA770:
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (Multi session), 
Video CD, CD-Extra (CD+), CD-text
DVD:DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM (2.6GB/4.7GB), DVD-R, DVD-RW 
(ver. 1.1) (Supporting Multi Border) DVD+R, DVD+RW (Supporting Multi 
Session)
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-Super Multi Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name HLDS GMA-4082N
PIONEER DVR-K16RA
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item 
						

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Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:
Max 3.6Mbytes/secSustained:
Max 10.08Mbytes/sec
Max 11.08Mbytes/sec (for HLDS 
GMA-4082N)
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc formatFor HLDS GMA-4082N:
Support disc formats
1. Reads data in each DVD-ROM, DVD-R (Ver. 1.0, Ver.2.0 for Authoring) and 
DVD-RAM (Ver1.0).
2. Reads and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.1 for General), DVD-R DL (Dual 
Layer), DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (Ver.2.2), DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), and 
+RW
3. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Video CD, CD-Extra and 
CD-Text
4. Reads data in Photo CD (Single and Multi session)
5. Reads standard CD-DA
6. Support to read Super Audio CD (Compatible layer in Hybrid type)
7. Reads and writes CD-R discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 2”
8. Reads and writes CD-RW discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 3”
9. CPRM (DVD-R/RW/RAM) supported
For Pioneer DVR-K16RA
KODAK Photo CD Single and Multi-session, CD extra (CD PLUS), Video CD, 
CD text data (Read/Write), CD-R discs (Read/Write), CD-RW discs (Read/
Write), DVD-ROM, DVD-R Ver.2.00 for general (Read/Write), DVD-R DL Ver 3.0 
(Read/Write), DVD-RW Ver.1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 (Read/Write), DVD+R Ver.1.0, 1.11 
and 1.2 (Read/Write). DVD+R DL Ver. 1.0 (Read/Write), DVD+RW Ver. 1.1 and 
1.2(Read/Write), DVD+RW high speed Ver.1.0 (Read/Write), DVD-RAM Ver. 
2.0&2.1&2.2 (Read/Write)
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 Realtek ALC833 (Audio amplifier Maxim MAX9714)
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex
Compatibility HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content
Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate)
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2 (1W speakers)
Video Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset Built-in ATI RC410ME
DVD-Super Multi Interface
ItemSpecification 
						

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Package Socket 775 and Socket 478 processors supported 
Interface internal PCIE 
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Yes
Video Memory
ItemSpecification
Chipset Built-in ATI RC410ME
Memory size  up to 128MB
Interface DDR2
USB Port
ItemSpecification
Chipset Built-in ATI SB460
USB Compliancy Level 2.0
OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller
Number of USB port 3
Location  One on the front side/two on the right side
Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup
PCMCIA Port
ItemSpecification
PCMCIA controller ENE CB1410
Supports card type Type-II
Number of slots One type-II
Access location Right panel
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support
Supports 32 bit CardBus  Yes
System Board Major Chips
Item Controller
Core logic ATI RC410ME+ATI SB460
VGA Built in ATI RC410ME
LAN RealTek 8110CL
USB 2.0 Built in ATI SB460
Super I/O controller NS87381
MODEM Built-in ATI SB460
Bluetooth N/A (No Bluetooth interface)
Wireless 802.11 b+g Built-in ATI SB460
PCMCIA ENE CB1410
Audio Codec Realtek ALC833
Video Interface
ItemSpecification 
						

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  Keyboard
ItemSpecification
Keyboard controller ENE KB 3910
Total number of keypads 88-/89-key
Windows logo key Yes
Internal & external keyboard work 
simultaneouslyPlug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes
Battery
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name Sanyo (6cell) 2.0
Sony (6cell) 2.0
Panasonic (6cell) 2.0
SMP (6cell) 2.0
Snayo (6cell) 2.4
Sony (6cell) 2.4
Panasonic (6cell)2.4
Sanyo (9cell) 2.4
Battery Type Li-ion
Pack capacity  4000 mAH forSanyo (6cell) 2.0
4000 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.0
4000 mAH Panasonic (6cell) 2.0
4800 mAH Snayo (6cell) 2.4
4800 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.4
4800 mAH Panasonic (6cell)2.4
Sanyo (9cell) 2.4
Number of battery cell 6/9
Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel
3 cells in series, 3 series in parallel
Normal voltage 14.8V
Charge voltage 16.8+-0.2v
LCD 14.1” inch
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name QDI QD14TL01-02 CMO N141I1-L03 SAMSUNG 
LTN141W1-L01
Screen Diagonal (mm) 14.1 inches 14.1 inches 14.1 inches
Active Area (mm) 304.1x228.1 304.1x228.1 304.1x228.1
Display resolution (pixels) 1280x800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA 1024x768 XGA
Pixel Pitch 0.237x0.237 0.237x0.237 0.237x0.237
Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe R.G.B. Vertical Stripe R.G.B. Vertical Stripe
Display Mode Normally White Normally White Normally White
Typical White Luminance (cd/m
2)
also called Brightness185 185 200
Luminance Uniformity N/A N/A 70
Contrast Ratio 300 500 300
Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall 
Time)msec25 (rising+falling) 5/11 25 (rising+falling)
Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Typ. +3.3V 3.3V 
						

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Typical Power Consumption (watt) N/A 4.02 (for backlight unit 
only)N/A
Weight 420 (440max) 425 425
Physical Size(mm) 317.3x242.0x6.0 317.3x242.0x5.9 317.3x242.0x6.5
Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS
Support Color 262,144 262,144 262,144
Viewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertial: Upper/Lower40/40
10/3045/45
20/4540/45
25/30
Temperature Range( C)
Operating
Storage (shipping)0 to +50
-20 to +600 to +50
-25 to +600 to +50
-20 to +60
LCD Inverter
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name Darfon/V189-301GP
Brightness conditions N/A
Input voltage (V) 9~21
Input current (mA) 2.56 (max)
Output voltage (V, rms) 780V (2000V for kick off)
Output current (mA, rms) 6.5 (max)
Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 65K Hz (max)
AC Adaptor
ItemSpecification
Input rating 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz
Maximum input AC current 1.7A
Inrush current  220A@115VAC
220A@230VAC
Efficiency 82% min. @115VAC input full load
System Power Management
ACPI modePower Management
Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely.
Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off 
completely.
Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power 
managed in this state.
Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down
VGA Suspend
PCMCIA Suspend
Audio Power Down
Hard Disk Power Down
CD-ROM Power Down
Super I/O Low Power mode
Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and 
data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.
LCD 14.1” inch
ItemSpecification
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