Acer TravelMate 4530 User Manual

Chapter 121
Combo Drive Module
Audio InterfaceDrive Format
Disks
Spind le 
speed 
(RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 
Interface
Max. media 
transfer 
rate (disk-
buffer, 
Mbytes/s)
Data 
transfer 
rate 
(host~buffe
r, Mbytes/s)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage 
tolerance
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name
Performance SpecificationWith CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec)Sustained: Sustained:
Buffer Memory
Interface
Applicable disc format
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement
Input...

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Video Memory
USB Interface
PCMCIA Port 
System Board Major ChipsCompatibility
•Two GPIOs (General Purpose Input and Output) for 
customized applications
•Supports Anti-pop mode when analog power AVDD is 
on and digital power is off
•Support stereo digital microphone interface to improve 
voice quality
•Integrates high pass filter to cancel DC offset 
generated from digital microphone
•48-pin LQFP Green package
•Support low voltage IO for HDA Link (1.5V~3.3V)
•Support legacy analog mixer...

Chapter 123
Keyboard
Battery 
LCD 15.4” Bluetooth
Wireless 802.11 b+g
PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader
Audio Codec
ItemSpecification
Keyboard controller
Total number of keypads
Windows logo key
Internal & external keyboard work 
simultaneously
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name
Battery Type
Pack capacity 
Number of battery cell
Package configuration
Normal voltage
Charge voltage
ItemSpecification
Vendor/model name
Screen Diagonal (mm)
Active Area (mm)
Display resolution (pixels)
Pixel Pitch
Pixel...

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LCD Inverter
AC Adapter
System Power ManagementViewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertical: Upper/Lower
Temperature Range (°C)
Operating
Storage (shipping)
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name
Brightness conditions
Input voltage (V)
Input current (mA)
Output voltage (V, rms)
Output current (mA, rms)
Output voltage frequency (k Hz)
ItemSpecification
Input rating
Maximum input AC current
Inrush current 
Efficiency
ACPI modePower Management
Mech. Off (G3)
Soft Off (G2/S5)
Working...

Chapter 225
System Utilities
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 F2 during POST (when “Press  to enter Setup” message is...

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Information
The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
ParameterDescription
CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system.
CPU Speed This field shows the speed of the CPU.
HDD Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
HDD Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
ATAPI Model Name This...

Chapter 227
Main
The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option 
and recovery.
NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
ParameterDescriptionFormat/Option
System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-
hour format.Format: HH:MM:SS 
(hour:minute:second) 
System Date...

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Advanced
The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options.
IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless 
you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these settings at the 
default values. If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or 
prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to 
boot up...

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On chip SATA Enable On chip SATA. Option: Enabled or Disabled
SATA Class ID Select the SATA Class ID. Option: IDE-ACHI Class,  
HyperFlash Class, IDE-HyperFlash 
Class, IDE Native Mode, Raid Class, 
ACHI Class, or IDE Legacy Mode
SATA IDE 
Combined modeSet SATA IDE Combined mode. Option: Disabled or Enabled
PATA Channel 
ConfigSet the SATA channel as Primary or 
Secondary channel.Option: SATA as primary or SATA 
as secondary
ACHI ROM 
POST delaySelect SATA option ROM POST delay. Option:...

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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget 
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your 
dealer to reset it....