Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item

Specification

Type

Processor Type: Intel Celeron / Celeron D /

 

Pentium D /Pentium Dual Core / Core 2 Duo /

 

Core2 Quad / Yorkfield / Wolfdale CPUs

 

 

Socket

LGA 775 pin

 

 

FSB

533/800/1066/1333 MHz CPUs

 

 

Minimum operating speed

0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS

 

Setup is set to Enabled.)

 

 

BIOS

 

Item

 

Specification

 

BIOS code programmer

Phoenix Award or AMI Kernel with Acer

 

 

skin

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS version

V6.0

 

 

 

 

BIOS ROM type

SPI Flash

 

 

 

 

BIOS ROM size

4Mb

 

 

 

 

Support protocol

SMBIOS (DMI) 2.4/DMI 2.0 (log file)

 

 

 

 

Device Boot Support

- 1st priority: SATA HDD

 

 

- 2nd priority: CD-ROM

 

 

-

3rd priority: FDD

 

 

-

4th priority: LAN

 

 

- 5th priority: USB device

 

Support to LS-120 drive

YES

 

 

 

 

 

 

Support to BIOS boot block

YES

 

 

feature

 

 

 

 

 

 

BIOS Hotkey List

 

 

 

Hotkey

Function

Description

 

 

Del

Enter BIOS Setup Utility

Press while the system is booting to

 

 

 

 

enter BIOS Setup Utility.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Acer M1640, M5640 manual Hardware Specifications and Configurations, Fsb, Yes

M1640, M5640 specifications

The Acer 1640, M1640, and 1640Z are part of Acer's well-received line of desktop computers that cater to both home users and small businesses. These models are recognized for their balance of performance, design, and affordability, making them an attractive option for budget-conscious consumers.

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The 1640Z model offers integrated graphics capabilities, suitable for everyday tasks and media playback. While not designed for high-end gaming, its graphics processing unit can handle casual gaming and light graphics editing, making it a versatile choice for users with varied needs.

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