System Introduction; Chapter 1 System Introduction; Features - Acer Aspire 3000 Service Manual

System Introduction

Features

This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Microprocessor
Mobile AMD Turion 64 processor ML-28/ML-30 or higher for Aspire 5000
Mobile AMD Sempron processor 2600+ to 3000+ or higher for Aspire 3000
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Intel Celeron
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Intel Pentium
Memory
256 MB or 512 MB of DDR 333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 1 GB with dual so DIMM
modules
512 KB flash ROM BIOS for models employing Intel
2 MB flash ROM BIOS for models employing Intel
Data storage
40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk
DVD-Dual or Combo drive
Display and graphics
Color Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) LCD displaying at
-- 15" XGA (1024 X 768)
-- 15.4" WXGA (1280 X 800)
-- 15.4" WXGA Acer CrystalBrite (1280 X 800)
SiSM661MX integrated 3D graphics with up to 64 MB of VRAM, supporting Microsoft
7.0
Dual independent display support
MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability
Communication
Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on-Ring ready
LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
Wireless LAN (optional): integrated miniPCI 802.11b/g Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
Wireless PAN (optional): integrated Bluetooth
Audio
Audio system with two built-in speakers
Sound Blaster Pro
Built-in microphone
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M 350/360/370 processor at 1.3/1.4/1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500
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M 715 processor at 1.5 GHz, 400 MHz FSB for Aspire 3500 series
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and MS-Sound compatible
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Celeron M processor (Aspire 3500 series);
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Pentium processor (Aspire 3500 series)
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