Acer 3640 manual Parameter Description Format/Option

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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter

Description

Format/Option

 

 

 

System Time

Sets the system time. The hours are displayed

Format: HH:MM:SS

 

with 24-hour format.

(hour:minute:second) System Time

 

 

 

System Date

Sets the system date.

Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/

 

 

year)

 

 

System Date

 

 

 

System Memory

This field reports the memory size of the system.

 

 

Memory size is fixed to 640MB

 

 

 

 

Extended Memory

This field reports the memory size of the

 

 

extended memory in the system.

 

 

Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB

 

 

 

 

VGA Memory

Shows the VGA memory size. VGA Memory

 

 

size=64/128MB

 

 

 

 

Quiet Boot

Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or

Option: Enabled or Disabled

 

not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or

 

 

enabled.

 

 

Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and

 

 

Summary Screen is disabled.

 

 

Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and

 

 

Summary Screen is enabled.

 

 

 

 

Power on display

Auto: During power process, the system will

Option: Auto or Both

 

detect if any display device is connected on

 

 

external video port. If any external display device

 

 

is connected, the power on display will be in CRT

 

 

(or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in

 

 

LCD only mode.

 

 

Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated

 

 

LCD screen and the system’s external video port

 

 

(for an external CRT or projector).

 

 

 

 

Network Boot

Enables, disables the system boot from LAN

Option: Enabled or Disabled

 

(remote server).

 

F12 Boot Menu

Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.

Option: Disabled or Enabled

 

 

 

D2D Recovery

Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The

Option: Enabled or Disabled

 

function allows the user to create a hidden

 

 

partition on hard disc drive to store operation

 

 

system and restore the system to factory

 

 

defaults.

 

 

 

 

NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.

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Contents Aspire 3640/TravelMate 2440 Series Service Guide Revision History Disclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Page Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations Chpater 4 TroubleshootingFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Features System SpecificationsChapter Ports SA-0214 System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutBottom View Jumper Settings/Clear Bios Password Procedures Aspire 3640 front View Your Acer Notebook tourIcon Description TravelMate 2440 front viewClosed Front View PC Card slot Accepts on Type II PC Card Left ViewRight View IconBottom Panel Rear PanelAspire TravelMate IndicatorsAspire Easy-Launch ButtonsIcon Function Description Touchpad Basics Launch key Default applicationTravelMate Page Lock Key Description Using the KeyboardDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadHot Keys Windows KeysKey Icon Description External monitor if connected and both Special Key Euro symbolEmpowering Technology password Acer Empowering TechnologyAcer ePower Management Chapter Acer ePresentation Management Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer OrbiCam Rubber grip selected models only Rotating the Acer OrbicamChapter Capturing photos or videos Acer GridVista dual-display compatible Using the System UtilitiesLaunch Manager Second Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor CPU Fan True Value TableLAN Interface Memory CombinationsModem Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g optional deviceHard Disk Drive Interface For Philips SB5265 Combo Drive InterfaceDVD-Super Multi Interface For Hdls GCC-4244NFor Pioneer DVR-K16RA Audio InterfaceVideo Interface For Hlds GMA-4082NSystem Board Major Chips Video MemoryUSB Port Pcmcia PortKeyboard BatteryLCD 14.1 inch LCD Inverter System Power ManagementAC Adaptor Chapter Main Security Boot Exit System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationSystem Time MainParameter Description Format/Option Security Boot ExitClear or Set Setting a PasswordParameter Description Option Changing a Password Removing a PasswordPage +Hard Drive BootExit Information Main Security BootBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationHDD Disassembly Procedure FlowchartDescription Part Number Screw ListRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Memory and the HDD Module Removing the LCD Module Removing the ODD ModuleChapter Page Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Lower Case AssemblyPage Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Page Disassembling the LCD Module with video camera Page Chapter Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the ODD Module Chapter Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingKeyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive CheckMemory check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Codes Error Messages Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Message ListCPU ID No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Code Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep CodesChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Power-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related SymptomsPower Management-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsTop View Jumper and Connector LocationsBottom View Jumper Settings/Clear Bios Password Procedures Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 3640/TravelMate 2440 FRU List Aspire 3640/TravelMate 2440 Exploded DiagramCategory Part Name and Description Acer Part No Not contain the black mylar as Image shows Lowercase W/SPEAKER Combo Module Optical Bezel Gbase for Dual HDD 60GB Seagate ST96812A H3M06 Portuga Keyboard 88KEY Darfon NSK AEK0D Danish Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSK Wireless Antenna LEFT/RIGHT Glare LCD Screw Rubber LCD Chapter 105 106 Chapter
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