Acer Travelmate 3250 Service Guide

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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...

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  Video Memory
ItemSpecification
Chipset ATI Radeon X1300 (for TravelMate 3250 discrete models)
Built-in Intel
® 945GM (for TravelMate 3250 UMA models)
Built-in Intel
® 910GML (for TravelMate 2470)
Memory size 128MB dedicated memory->ATI Radeon X1300 (for TravelMate 
3250 discrete models)
224 shared system memory->Built-in Intel
® 945GM (for 
TravelMate 3250 UMA models)
224MB shared system memory->Built-in Intel
® 910GML (for 
TravelMate 2470)
Interface DDR2
USB Port
ItemSpecification...

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PCMCIA ENE CB1410
Audio Codec Realtek ALC833
Card Reader (for Aspire 5500 only)/IEEE1394 RICOH R5C382
Keyboard
ItemSpecification
Keyboard controller Renesas RE144B
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...

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Typical White Luminance (cd/m2)
also called Brightness185 185 200
Luminance Uniformity N/A N/A N/A
Contrast Ratio 300 500 300
Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall 
Time)msec25 (rising+falling) 5/11 25 (rising+falling)
Nominal Input Voltage VDD +2.5V Typ. +3.3V 3.3V
Typical Power Consumption (watt) N/A 4.02 (for backlight unit 
only)N/A
Weight 420 (440max) 425 425
Physical Size(mm) 320x206x5.5 319.5x205.5x5.2 319.5x205.5x5.3
Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS...

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Temperature Range( C)
Operating
Storage (shipping)0 to +50
-20 to +600 to +50
-25 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...

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Chapter 249
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...

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Information
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
ParameterDescription
CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system.
IDE1 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
IDE1 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
IDE2I Model Name This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard 
disk drive or optical drive model name is...

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Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup 
parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility 
   Information      
Main                 Advanced          Security              Boot              Exit 
 
  
Item Specific Help 
System Time: [20:03:49] 
System Date: [06/05/2006] 
  
System Memory:...