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Features

Your TravelMate 4520 is part of the Acer ProFile line of notebook computers. It provides superior computing
performance and flexible usability in a classic matte black magnesium alloy casing.
NOTE: The features listed in this section is for your reference only . The exact configuration of your TravelMate
computer depends on the model purchased.

Computing platform

AMD Better by Design solution with the following features:
TProcessor options
t AMD Turion™ 64 X2 Dual-Core Mobile Technology (TL-50, TL-52, TL-56, TL-60, or TL-66 models)
t Mobile AMD Sempron™ Processor (3400+, 3500+, or 3600+ models)
TProcessor technologies
t Dual-Core Technology
t AMD64 Technology
t Enhanced Virus Protection (EVP) 1
t HyperTransport™ Technology (1600 MHz)
t AMD PowerNow!™ Technology
TCore logic: ATI M690G chipset
TMobile technology: Acer InviLink™ 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED solution supporting the Acer
SignalUp™ wireless technology

Memory

TTwo DIMM slots supporting DDR2 533/667 MHz memory modules
TMaximum 4 GB system memory using two 2 GB soDIMM modules
TSupports dual-channel (interleaving) memory mode
T1 MB flash BIOS and shadow RAM support

Storage subsystem

THard disk drive (HDD)
t SATA hard disk drives in 80–,120–, and 160 GB capacities (higher HDD capacity supported)
t Acer DASP (Disk Anti-Shock Protection)
TOptical disc drive (ODD ) options
t DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
t DVD/CD-RW combo drive
T5-in-1 card reader slot supports Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS),
Memory Stick Pro™ (MS Pro), and xD-Picture Card™ (xD) formats
1EVP is only supported by certain operating systems including the current versions of Microsoft Windows, Linux,
Solaris and BSD Unix. Consult your OS documentation for information on enabling EVP.

System Tour

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