Acer Travelmate 6460 Service Guide
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Chapter 135 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of the Acer notebook. It provides an express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following options: •Disk optimization: removes unneeded items and files. •Speed optimization: improves the usability and performance of the Windows XP system. •Memory optimization: releases unused memory and check usage.
36Chapter 1 Using the System Utilities Note: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only. Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) Note: This feature is only available on certain models. To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process. Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start > All Programs and click on Acer GridVista. You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below: Double (vertical), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently. Acer GridVista is simple to set up: 1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar. 2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid. 3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop. Note: Start Control Panel Display Settings (2) Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Apply OK Start All Programs Acer GridVista Note: Start Control Panel Display Settings (2) Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor Apply OK Start All Programs Acer GridVista
Chapter 137 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
38Chapter 1 Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to keep you computer data safe and secure. How do I check for viruses? A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan: 1. Start Norton Antivirus: Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows task bar, highlight Programs, and select Norton Antivirus. 2. In the Norton Antivirus main window, click Scans. 3. In the Scans panel, click Run Full System Scan. 4. When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished. You can schedule customized virus scans that tun unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working. For more information, please refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu. Start All Programs Launch Manager Norton AntiVirus Start Programs Norton AntiVirus Scans Scans Run Full System Scan Finished
Chapter 139 Hardware Specification and Configuration Processor North Bridge ItemSpecification Ty p e Intel ® CoreTM 2 Duo processor T7200/T7400/T7600 (4MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/ 2.33GHz, 667MHz FSB), or T5500/T5600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83GHz, 667MHz FSB), supporting Intel ® Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel® EM64T) Feature • Dual core processor for mobile with enhanced performance • Intel ® 64 architecture • Intel Architecture with Dynamic Execution support • On-die, primary 32KB instruction cache and 32KB write-back data cache per core • On-die, up to 4MB second level shared cache with Advanced Transfer Cache Architecture • Data Prefetch Logic • Streaming SIMD Extensions 2 (SSE2), Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 (SSE3) and Supplemental Streaming SIMD Extensions 3 (SSSE3) • 667MHz, Source-Synchronous FSB for Standard Voltage processors • Advanced Power Management features including Enhanced Intel SpeedStep ® Technology • Intel ® Enhanced Deeper Sleep state and Dynamic Cache Sizing • Digital Thermal Sensor • Micro-FCPGA and Micro-FCBGA packaging technologies • Intel ® Visualization Technology • Execute Disable Bit support for enhanced security ItemSpecification Chipset Intel ® 945GM/PM Feature • 667/533MHz Front Side Bus: Intel ® CoreTM Duo and Intel® CoreTM Solo processors with up to 25% faster data transfer rate compared to the previous generation bus speed • Two SODIMMs up to 4GB max. system memory • Memory Type: DDR2 667/553MHz • Memory Channels: dual/single channel • ECC Parity: No for both • Integrated Graphics: Intel GMA 950 for 945GM only • PCI Express x16 Interface: delivers greater than 3.5 times the bandwidth over the traditional AGP interface and supports the latest high performance graphics cards. • Integrated TV out for 945GM only • LVDS: up to UXGA (1600 x 1200) for 945GM only • Dual Display Options: concurrent/simultaneous • Intel ® High Definition (HD) Audio 24 bits 192KHz, AC’97 2.3 audio, integrated audio support enables premium sound and delivers advanced features such as multiple audio streams and jack re-tasking. • Integrated high speed USB 2.0: supports for eight USB 2.0 peripherals • North Hub Package: 1466 FCBGA 37.5 mm x 37.5 mm • South Hub Package: 652 FCBGA 31 mm x 31 mm
40Chapter 1 South Bridge System Memory BIOS ItemSpecification Chipset ICH7M Feature • Direction Media Interface 10GB/s each direction, full duplex • Four PCI Express root ports, PCI Express 1.0a support • PCI 2.3 specification at 33MHz • Bus master IDE controller (Ultra 100/66/33 support) • Integrated Serial ATA controller • USB 2.0 host controllers • Compliant with AC’97 2.3 interface • Intel ® Matrix Storage Technology: configures the ICH7 SATA controller as a RAID controller supporting RAID 0/1 • AC’97 2.3 Codec support • Low pin count (LPC) interface • Enhanced DMA controller, two cascaded 8237 DMA controllers, LPC DMA support • ACPI 3.0 Power management ItemSpecification Feature • Built-in 945GM/PM • DDRII 533/667MHz SDRAM memory interface design • 0MB DDR RAM on board • Two SODIMMS slots • Maximum memory up to 4GB (with two 2GB SODIMMs) ItemDescription Vendor Phoenix Version 0.94.06 ROM type Flash ROM Feature • Acer UI support • Multi-boot support • Suspend to RAM (S3) / Disk (S4) • Various hot keys for system control • Support boot option: HDD / Removable device (media bay device) / all USB ports • Support protocols: SMBIOS 2.4, PCI 2.2, WFM 2.0 • ACPI 2.0 compliance with Speedstep, C1, C2, C3, C4 and S3, S4 support for mobile CPU • DMI utility for BIOS serial number configurable/asset tag • PXE support • BIOS virus protection • WinFlash support • Wake on LAN from S3 • Wake on LAN from S4 and S5 in AC mode • TPM 1.2 BIOS support • D to D recovery support
Chapter 141 Keyboard Modem Audio Codec & Amplifier Wireless LAN LAN Interface IEEE 1394 ItemDescription Chip KBC1122 Features • 88/89 keys • Windows logo key: yes • Internal and external keyboard work simultaneously: plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly support ItemDescription Features • 56K, V.90/V.92, WWDAA • Wake-on-Ring support • Apply CISPR22 • MDC 1.5 card Connector type RJ-11 ItemDescription Controller Realtek ALC883D Feature • HD audio • SNR > 85, high-performance DACs with 95dB SNR (A-weighting), ADCs with 85dB SNR (A-weighting) • Internal microphone • Two speakers, at least 1.5W/30cc for each ItemDescription Controller ICH7M Card type Mini-PCI Features • 802.11a/b/g or 802.11b/g • Built-in two antennae • WiFi, WPA2, WMM • CCX V4 and above • Placed on the top of LCD or on the sides of LCD latches ItemDescription LAN controller BCM5787MKMLG Feature • PCI-E GbE LAN • WOL from S5 (AC mode) support • LDCM support • ASF2.0 support ItemDescription Controller TSB43AB22
42Chapter 1 PCMCIA Express Card & Express Card VRAM Hard Disk Drive Feature • PCI single chip solution with PCI 2.2 compliant • OHCI V1.1 • 4-pin IEEE 1394 ItemDescription Chip OZ601 + OZ27 C10 Feature • One type II PC card • PCI-Express narrow type card ItemDescription Chip ATI M54P Feature • GDDR2 VRAM speed >/= 350MHz • Discrete 64MB/128MB with Hyper Memory technology, up to 512 MB in OS • UMA: DVMT3.0, up to maximum DVMT (default 64MB) SEAGATE Model ST9160821AS ST9120821AS ST9100824AS ST98823AS ST96812AS Formatted Gbytes (512 bytes/sector): 160 / 120 / 100 / 80 / 60 Physical read/write head: 4 / 4 / 4 / 3 / 2 Discs: 2 / 2 / 2 / 1 / 1 Spindle Speed (RPM): 5400 / 5400 / 5400 / 5400 / 5400 I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec. max.): 150 / 150 / 150 / 150 / 150 Internal transfer rate (Mbytes/sec. max.): 57.6 / 57.6 / 57.6 / 57.6 / 57.6 ATA data transfer mode supported: SATA 1.0, SATA II, PIO modes 0-4, Multiword DMA modes 0-2, Ultra DMA modes 0-6 Cache buffer: 8MB Bytes per sector: 1024 / 1024 / 1024 / 1024 / 1024 Voltage tolerance: +5.0V +/- 5% TOSHIBA Model MK1234GSX MK1032GSX MK8032GSX Formatted Gbytes (512 bytes/sector): 120 / 100 / 80 Physical read/write head: 4 / 4 / 4 Discs: 2 / 2 / 2 Spindle Speed (RPM): 5400 / 5400 /5400 Internal transfer rate (Mbits/sec. max.): 244.7~474.4 / 236.1~456.0 / 214~422 I/O data transfer rate (Mbytes/sec. max.): 150 / 150 / 150 ATA data transfer mode supported: ATA7, SATA 1.0a, SATA II 1.2, Multi word DMA, Ultra DMA modes, Advanced PIO mode settings and commands ItemDescription
Chapter 143 Cache buffer (MB): 8 / 16 / 8 Bytes per sector: 512 / 512 / 512 Voltage tolerance: +5.0V +/- 5% HGST Model HTS541616J9SA00 HTS541010G9SA00 HTS541080G9SA00 HTS541060G9SA00 Formatted Gbytes: 160 / 100 / 80 / 60 Physical read/write head: 4 / 4 / 4 / 3 Discs: 2 / 2 / 2 / 2 Spindle Speed (RPM): 5400 / 5400 / 5400 / 5400 Internal transfer rate: N/A I/O data transfer rate: 150 (MB/sec.) / 493 (Mbps) / 493 (Mbps) / 493 (Mbps) ATA data transfer mode supported: N/A Cache buffer (MB): 8 / Bytes per sector: 512 / 512 / 512 / 512 Voltage tolerance: +5.0V +/- 5% WD Model WD1200BEVS WD1000BEVS WD800BEVS WD600BEVS Formatted Gbytes: 120 / 100 / 80 / 60 Interface: SATA 150MB/s RoHS compliant: Yes / Yes / Yes / Yes Spindle Speed (RPM): 5400 / 5400 / 5400 / 5400 Average read seek:12.0 ms (average) Track-to-track seek: 2.0 ms (average) Average latency: 5.5 ms Cache buffer (MB): 8 / 8 / 8 / 8 Bytes per sector: 512 / 512 / 512 / 512 Voltage tolerance: +5.0V +/- 5% TOSHIBA
44Chapter 1 Optical Disk Drive: Combo 24X Optical Disk Drive: DVD Super Multi 8X ItemDescription Model PHILIPS SCB5265 PANASONIC UJDA-770 Buffer memory 2MB 2MB Interface IDE/ATAPI interface (compliant to ATA/ATAPI-5)ATAPI interface (PIO mode, DMA mode, Ultra DMA mode) Applicable disc format • DVD (read): DVD 5, 9, 10, 18, DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R 4.7GB, DVD-R 3.95GB, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, Multi-Border DVD-R/DVD-RW, Multi-Session DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM • CD (read): 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, Super Video CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, i-tax CD, CD-Text, CD-R, CD-RW • CD (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• DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM (2.6GB/4.7GB), DVD- R, DVD-RW (Ver. 1.1, Multi-Border support), DVD+RW, DVD+R • CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD- RW, CD-ROM XA, Photo (Multi- Session), Video CD, CD-Extra (CD+), CD-text Power requirement max. 1300mA max. 1800mA Input voltage +5V +/- 5% (Operating) 5V +/- 0.25V (operating) ItemDescription Model TSST TS-L632D PANASONIC UJ850 UAA8X Super Multi (DL) PHILIPS SDVD-8821 Buffer memory 2MB 2MB 2MB Interface IDE/ATAPI interface (compliant to ATA/ ATAPI-5)ATAPI interface (PIO mode, DMA mode, Ultra DMA mode)IDE/ATAPI interface (compliant to ATA/ ATAPI-5)