Acer 2420 manual Hardware Specifications and Configurations, Processor, Second Level Cache

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item

Specification

 

 

CPU type

Intel® Pentium® M 725/730 Processor (2 MB L2 cache, 1.6GHz, 400/533

 

MHz FSB)

 

Intel® Celeron M 370/380/390 Processor (1 MB L2 cache, 1.50/1.60/

 

1.70GHz, 400MHz FSB)

 

 

Core logic

Intel® 910GML+ICH6M

CPU package

Intel socketable 478pin Micro-BGA

 

 

CPU core voltage

0.944~1.3V

 

 

BIOS

Item

Specification

 

 

BIOS vendor

Phneoix

 

 

BIOS Version

3A03

 

 

BIOS ROM type

PMC PM39LV040, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory

 

 

BIOS ROM size

512KB Flash BIOS

 

 

BIOS package

32-pin PLCC

 

 

Supported protocols

ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP

 

1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM

 

bootable, IEEE 1394

 

 

BIOS password control

Set by setup manual

 

 

Second Level Cache

Item

Specification

 

 

Cache controller

Built-in CPU

 

 

Cache size

2MB for Intel® Pentium® M 725A Processor

 

1MB for Intel® Celeron M 360/370/380 Processor

1st level cache control

Always enabled

 

 

2st level cache control

Always enabled

 

 

Cache scheme control

Fixed in write-back

 

 

System Memory

Item

Specification

 

 

Memory controller

Built-in Intel® 910GML

Memory size

0MB (no on-board memory)

 

 

DIMM socket number

2 sockets

 

 

Supports memory size per socket

1024MB

 

 

Supports maximum memory size

2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module)

 

 

Supports DIMM type

DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM

 

 

Supports DIMM Speed

400 MHz

 

 

Supports DIMM voltage

1.8V and 0.9V

 

 

Supports DIMM package

200-pin soDIMM

 

 

Memory module combinations

You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they

 

match the above specifications.

 

 

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Contents Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 Series Service Guide Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Page Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations TroubleshootingFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Features System SpecificationsChapter Human-centric design and ergonomics Intel 910GML System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutBottom View Description Aspire 3620 front View Your Acer Notebook tourIcon Description TravelMate 2420 front viewCommunications Closed Front ViewRight View Left ViewBottom Panel Rear PanelAspire TravelMate IndicatorsIcon Function Description Easy-Launch ButtonsTouchpad Basics Launch key Default applicationChapter Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Using the KeyboardLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Lock Key DescriptionHot Keys Windows KeysKey Icon Description Hot Key Icon Function Description Special Key Euro symbolAcer eDataSecurity Management Acer Empowering TechnologyPage Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer Mode Acer ePower ManagementPage Acer ePresentation Management Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Second Level CacheMemory Combinations Bluetooth InterfaceLAN Interface Modem InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g optional deviceDVD-Dual Interface Combo Drive InterfaceAudio Interface Video Memory Video InterfaceUSB Port Pcmcia PortSystem Board Major Chips BatteryKeyboard LCD Inverter LCD 14.1 inchAC Adaptor System Power Management Main Security Boot Exit System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationSystem Time MainParameter Description Format/Option Security Boot ExitRemoving a Password Setting a PasswordClear or Set Parameter Description OptionChanging a Password Page +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 Page Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the ODD Module Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckMemory check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Code List Index of Error MessagesError Message List Error Codes Error MessagesCPU 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 LCD-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsTop View Jumper and Connector LocationsBottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 FRU List Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 Exploded DiagramCategory Part Name and Description Acer Part No Not contain the black mylar as Image shows Middle Cover TM Upper Case TM CPU DOTHAN740 1.73GMHZ Intel Assy HDD Bracket AG1 CPU Heatsink W/SCREW W/O FAN H3M1A Belgium Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSK AEK1F SV Hinge Pack LEFT/RIGHT RTC Battery Scrw M2*L3 Black Chapter Index

2420 specifications

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