Acer Travelmate 2400 Service Guide

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Spindle speed 
(RPM)4200/4200 RPM 4200/4200 RPM 4200/4200 RPM 4200/4200 RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size  2MB/8192KB 8192KB 8192KB 8192KB
Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6
Max. media 
transfer rate 
(disk-buffer, 
Mbytes/s)372 350 350 373
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-5100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5
DC Power Requirements
Voltage...

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Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:
Max 3.6Mbytes/secSustained:
Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MBytes
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc format for LiteOn 
SOSW-833SRead:
DVD: DVD single/dual layer (PTP, OTP), DVD-R (3.9G/4.7G), DVD-R multi-
borders, DVD-R Double Layer, DVD+R, DVD+R multi-sessions, DVD+R Double 
Layer, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs with diameter of 8 or 12cm
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, Photo-CD, Multi-session, Karaoke-CD, 
Video-CD, CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD...

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Audio Interface
ItemSpecification
Audio Controller ALC250
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 18 bit stereo digital to analog converter
18 bit stereo analog to digital converter
Compatibility AC97
Mixed sound source Line-in, CD
Voice channel 8/16-bit, mono/stereo
Sampling rate 44,1 KHz (48K byte for AC97 interface)
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2
Video Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset
ATI Mobility RADEON
® X700 (for discrete...

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PCMCIA Port
ItemSpecification
PCMCIA controller ENE CB712
Supports card type Type-II
Number of slots One type-II
Access location Left panel
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support
Supports 32 bit CardBus  Yes
System Board Major Chips
Item Controller
Core logic
Intel
® 915GM/PM (for TravelMate 3210/3220/3230)/Intel® 
910GML (for TravelMate 2400)+Intel® ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 
82801FB)
VGA
ATI Mobility RADEON
®  X700 (for discrete models)
LAN BroadCom BCM4401(10/100M for TravelMate 2400);...

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Battery
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SANYO 
2000mAH UR18650F
BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SONY 
2000mAH US18650G4
BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SANYO 
2400mAH UR18650F
BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SONY 
2400mAH US18650G7
BATTERY LI-ION 9 CELLS-SANYO 
2400mAH UR18650F
Battery Type Li-ion
Pack capacity  4800mAh 6cell and 7200mAh 9cell 
for TravelMate 3210
4000mAh 6cell for TravelMate 2400
Number of battery cell 53.3W 6cell and 79.9W 9cell for 
TravelMate 3210
44.6W 6cell for...

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Support Color 262K colors (RGB 
6-bit data driver)262,144 262,144
Viewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertial: Upper/Lower45/45
20/3545/45
20/3545/45
20/45
Temperature Range( C)
Operating
Storage (shipping)0 to +40 (with high 
humidity more than 
90%RH)
-25 to +600 to +40 (with high 
humidity more than 
90%RH)
-25 to +600 to +40 (with high 
humidity more than 
90%RH)
-20 to +60
LCD Inverter
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name Delta DAC-07B037 B
YEC YNV-C01
SumidaTWS-442-125...

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Chapter 233
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if 
you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.  Please also refer to Chapter 4 
Troubleshooting when problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press 
m during POST (when “Press  to enter Setup” message is prompted 
on the...

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Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.
Follow these instructions:
TTo choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).
TTo choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).
TTo change the value of a parameter, press por q.
TA plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item.
TPress ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
TIn any menu, you can load default...