Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item

Specification

 

 

CPU type

Intel® CoreTM Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2 MB L2 cache,

 

1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) or higher

 

Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T5500/T5600(2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83

 

GHz, 667 MHz FSB); T7200/T7400/T7600(4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/2.33

 

GHz, 667 MHz FSB) supporting IntelR Extended Memory 64 Technology

 

(IntelR EM64T) (for TravelMate 3290)

 

 

Core logic

Intel® 945GM/945PM Express chipset+ICH7

CPU package

Intel socketable 478pin Micro-BGA

 

 

CPU core voltage

0.944~1.3V

 

 

BIOS

Item

Specification

 

 

BIOS vendor

Phneoix

 

 

BIOS Version

V1.03

 

 

BIOS ROM type

Flash ROM

 

 

BIOS ROM size

512KB

 

 

BIOS package

32-pin PLCC

 

 

Supported protocols

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

 

2.0, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS,

 

CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394, PXE

 

 

BIOS password control

Set by setup manual

 

 

NOTE: If you need to check PXE version, press F2 to enter BIOS then enable boot from LAN function. After that, power off the system and remove the HDD. Last, reboot the laptop. Then you will see PXE version displaying on the screen.

Second Level Cache

Item

Specification

 

 

Cache controller

Built-in CPU

 

 

Cache size

2MB for Intel® CoreTM Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 and Intel®

 

CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T5500/T5600

 

4MB for Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo Processor T7200/T7400/T7600

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® 945GM/PM

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

533 MHz

 

 

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Acer 3290, 3280 manual Hardware Specifications and Configurations, Processor, Second Level Cache, System Memory

3280, 3290 specifications

The Acer 3290 and 3280 are notable laptops from Acer's extensive lineup, designed predominantly for users seeking a balance of performance and value. Both models provide an array of features tailored for everyday computing tasks, making them suitable for students, professionals, and home users.

At the heart of both the Acer 3290 and 3280 is an Intel processor, offering reliable performance for browsing, document editing, and multimedia consumption. The integration of Intel graphics ensures smooth visuals for non-intensive gaming and video playback, enhancing the overall user experience. The laptops are equipped with ample RAM, typically ranging from 1GB to 2GB, which supports multitasking and efficient operation of various applications.

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