AMD this month presents a processor that has a different architecture with the latest processors, Phenom II, the Athlon II. Processor with Regor code does not have four cores like Phenom II, although it is the Phenom X2 II. Athlon X2 II 250 also does not have L3 cache, but AMD makes its L2 cache becomes larger than twice the Phenom II for his per core. Although no L3 cache, it Athlon X2 II can not be underestimated. This processor good enough when running the game, not even disappointing when used for editing images.
AMD offers the Athlon X2 II 250 at a price below one million dollars for Indonesia region. Seeing the price, then the processor is very suitable to serve as the brains of computers for office and can also be used for a cheap HTPC. Is it a cheap price? Not really. This processor is also more power efficient than the Phenom X2 II.
Athlon X2 II coming to 250 CHIP Test Lab tested directly. CHIP II Athlon X2 test 250 using BAPCo Sysmark 2007. As a comparison, using the CHIP II X2 Phenom 550 and 545 to deal with the Athlon X2 II 250. For more information, please read the article about the Athlon X2 II 250 to CHIP edition 8 / 2009.
Microsoft in October will be released later newest operating system, namely Windows 7. Many people who ask whether Windows 7 is actually suitable for the game or not, especially for the game-long game. Well the answer is ...
ExtremeTech site was trying to install approximately 22 new and old games on the beta version of Windows 7, and the result is brisk when compared with Windows Vista. In fact Windows 7 is quite stable to run older games
One of the games that have tried the first FPS game was very popular, that is Quake 2. This game has run smoothly under Windows 7, almost the same when used on Windows 95 and Windows 98.
More good Windows 7 have a feature called Games Explorer. This feature is actually already in the Windows Vista, but this concept is called the concept of the 'rudimentary'. Now in Windows 7 concept is far better and more refined.
Games Explorer function of this group is for all games in a software similar to Windows Explorer so that the gamer does not need to look for trouble in the game Start Menu. As shown in the picture below:
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A pirated version of software from the Windows 7 Release Candidate (RC) that have been infected with a Trojan horse that is able to create a botnet with ten thousands of bots under control. It is presented by the researchers at security company Damballa. Software Windows 7 Release Candidate is first displayed on 24th April, and spread very quickly in the hundreds per jamnya new bot, and bots are controlled by 27.000 in the same time. Results are arrested Damballa through the network and control server in the 10th May.
Pirated software Windows 7 Release Candidate now also has spread through the well-field site download pirated software and online forum. Software Windows 7 Release Candidate pirated version is designed to be downloaded and installed with the scheme "pay-per-install", where the downloader should pay for the installation of 'malware' that was created by botmaster. According Damballa, installation of a computer user menginfeksi progress quickly.
"We continue with the observation that the way the installation reach about 1.600 download per day in a wide geographic area. Since we signed it, a lot of pirated Windows software installation 7 RC then this can not be accessed by botmaster. However, regardless botmaster can still control the instlasi that already in the computer. Computers that are infected in the U.S. about 10 percent, while in the Netherlands and Italy about 7 percent. "Said Tripp Cox, vice president of technical Damballa.
According to Trend Micro, Windows 7 RC has been used by malware distributors since the launching date of 5 May. In fact, Trend Micro has also emnemukan Trojan horse TROJ_DROPPER.SPX that masquerade as a copy-an RC software is Windows 7. For the original software from the Windows 7 RC, the user can download the official Microsoft website (www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/download.aspx
If you want to gain just a little more screen real estate when using your applications, you can configure Windows XP to automatically hide the taskbar until you need it. With the Auto-hide option selected, the Windows taskbar will disappear when it is not required and the application you have open should expand to fill all the available screen space.
Moving the mouse cursor to the bottom of the screen will cause the taskbar to reappear when you need to access it.
1. Right-click on the taskbar and select "Properties" from the context menu. The "Taskbar and Start menu Properties" window should open.
Right-Click Taskbar Properties
2. With the "Taskbar" tab open, put a check in the box labelled "Auto-hide the taskbar".
3. Also make sure there is a check in the box labelled "Keep the taskbar on top of other windows".
4. Click "OK" to save the changes and exit the properties window.
Auto-hide Taskbar Option
The Taskbar should now disappear. To make the taskbar visible, simply move your mouse cursor right to the bottom of the screen.
If you want to revert to the default taskbar configuration and turn off the Auto-hide option:
1. Move your mouse cursor right to the bottom of the screen until the taskbar appears.
2. Right-click on the taskbar and select "Properties" from the context menu. The "Taskbar and Start menu Properties" window should open.
3. With the "Taskbar" tab open, UNCHECK the box labelled "Auto-hide the taskbar".
4. Make sure there is a check in the box labelled "Keep the taskbar on top of other windows".
5. Click "OK" to save the changes and exit the properties window.
The taskbar should now be once again visible at all times.
Note:
If you have selected the Auto-hide option, but the taskbar does not appear when you move your mouse cursor to the bottom of the screen, it may be because the "Keep the taskbar on top of other windows" option was not selected as outlined in the instructions above. In such a case, close all open applications to reveal the Windows desktop, and then moved the mouse cursor to the bottom of the screen. The taskbar should now reappear.
This is the preferred method.
* System -> Administration -> Synaptic Manager -> Settings -> Repositories.
* Here you can enable the repositories for Ubuntu Software and Third Party Software.
* For Third Party Software select Add -> enter the repository's address. It will have a format similar to:
deb http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty main restricted
deb-src http://archive.ubuntu.com/ubuntu/ jaunty main restricted
* Example: To add the Medibuntu repository, Add:
deb http://packages.medibuntu.org/ jaunty free non-free
* Download the repository key to a folder.
* Example: The Medibuntu key can be downloaded from
http://packages.medibuntu.org/medibuntu-key.gpg
* Then add the key from:
System -> Administration -> Synaptic Manager -> Settings -> Repositories -> Authentication -> Import Key File...
* (Alternatively, you can manually add the key from the command line Terminal. See Add Repository keys.)
* Refresh the package list from the new repository:
Synaptic -> Reload
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I normally try to shy away from the “press release” type of blog posts here, but this is too important. We are trying to get this message out quickly and clearly in a coordinated manner. Hence if you follow our forums and our other official channels of communication, you will see very similar text.
The net of the story is simple — we listened to you. You said quite clearly that TVSU was a tool that you found valuable.
We do have a long history of listening to customer feedback. Your feedback brought back the stripes to the ThinkPad keyboard, added the Windows keys in 2006, supplemented our on-screen wireless on/off tool with a hardware disable switch, and yes, had a touchpad lay down alongside a TrackPoint in harmony on a ThinkPad. (Sadly, however, it won’t make 4:3 displays come back, no matter how loudly you scream.)
Keep it coming. We do listen.
Recently, Lenovo announced that we were changing the way we handled system updates going forward. Basically, we were discontinuing ThinkVantage System Update (TVSU) for individual use and directing those customers to our public support site for driver and BIOS updates. Never removed was the ability for business customers in managed environments to access, download to their network, and then apply these updates as required.
There were several business reasons for this change. Regular scheduled update requests were being sent to the Lenovo servers with the subsequent downloading causing very high traffic - yielding performance issues and, in cases, causing a decline in the customer’s TVSU experience and confidence. Balancing the high cost of that already existing solution and the additional investment required to improve performance and reliability for our customers has been a difficult process and led to a more difficult decision which resulted in disabling of TVSU on April 1.
Following our announcement, however, we heard from many customers on our blogs and forums. We’ve heard clearly that our individual and business customers alike value TVSU highly. Therefore, we are adjusting course based on your feedback, and have released a new version of TVSU on May 31st. In addition, we have made some backend investments which should indeed improve system performance.
This version can be launched by the customer and it will find and install applicable updates for their system, as before. We also have a new tool, Message Center Plus, which we encourage you to download, as it provides a fast conduit to important advisory messages and helpful information about our products and services.
We value our customers’ feedback, and we hope the deployment of this new version of TVSU proves that. Thanks for your partnership with us, and the loyalty you have shown to TVSU and the other services we provide to our customers.
Here is the new Voice Memos application, Promoted Safari, Internet possible tethering, or dealing on the Internet Connection the laptop computer
Support for stereo Bluetooth, possible for synhronized note, option Shake to Shuffle for listening to music and many other newspapers.
Upgrading, as well as the scope is available through iTunes. For the owners of the new iPhone version of the software is free, while iPod Touch users the need to pay 9.95 american dollars.
Description
The BlackBerry Ringtone Generator is a comprehensive tool that provides the complete ringtone generation process. It is designed to be easy to use to create your own BlackBerry ringtone from a MP3 file.
Features
» BlackBerry Ringtone Generation from a MP3 File.
» BlackBerry Optimized.
» Fragment Selection.
» Preview Fragment.
» File Size Approximation.
» Upload ringtone to an Internet server* for download to your BlackBerry.
» Directly save a ringtone on your BlackBerry**.
» Easy Installation.
» Easy Usage via GUI.
* Free service provided by S4BB Limited.
** Only BlackBerry 8100, 8300 and 8800 series.
This program requires Microsoft Windows and the .Net Framework 2.0.
File Information
22.9MB Installed
Updated 6/24/2008
Minimum Requirements
Microsoft Windows
download
http://rapidshare.com/files/179885069/blackberry_ringtone_generator_setup206627.exe
In Windows
Disabling the slow iTunes Backup on Windows is a little tricky, but it works. First of all close ITunes and then follow these steps:
1. Locate your iTunesPrefs.xml file. It’s usually located in C:\Documents and Settings\username\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes or C:\Documents and Settings\username\Local Settings\Application Data\Apple Computer\iTunes.
Hint: If the folder Application Data does not show up, make sure that hidden files are visible in the Windows Explorer
2. Backup your iTunesPrefs.xml file
3. Open iTunesPrefs.xml using a capable text-editor (e.g. Notepad++ (See Bottom), Ultraedit, but not MS Notepad)
4. Search for a section called User Preferences and paste the following snipped into the User Preferences Section after the first <dict>:
<key>DeviceBackupsDisabled</key>
<data>
dHJ1ZQ==
</data>
After you’ve done that it should exactly look like the screenshot on the bottom.
5. Save the file and restart iTunes. Backups should now be disabled. To enable backups again delete the XML Snippet from iTunesPrefs.xml file.
Pass to install emulators
1 - Install DiskAid.
2 - Conect iPod/iPhone with cable USB to PC.
4 - Open DiskAid, to left select "Root Folder"you see warning"Do you know what your're doing? Messing with the Root partition can end up with an inoperable device?" click enter.
5 - Ubicated var/root/Media/Cydia/AutoInstall and paste there only archive finish .DEB (genesis4iphone.deb and gpSPhone.3.deb and mame4iphone.deb and psx4iphone.deb and snes4iphone.deb)
6 - Close DiskAid and turn off/on iPod/iPhone to install automatic controller
NOTE EMULATOR PSX
Paste SCPH1001.BIN in /var/mobile/media/ROMs/PSX
if not order ren to scph1001.bin
NOTE EMULATOR GBA
paste gba_bios.bin in /var/mobile/media/ROMs/GBA
pass to add roms
Roms SNES
1 - Conect iPod/iPhone with USB to PC.
2 - open DiskAid.
3 - Paste roms in private/var/mobile/Media/ROMs/SNES
4 - Close DiskAid and turn off/on iPod/iPhone.
Roms Mame
1 - Conect iPod/iPhone with USB to PC.
2 - open DiskAid.
3 - Paste roms in private/var/mobile/Media/ROMs/MAME/roms
4 - Close DiskAid and turn off/on iPod/iPhone.
Roms GBA
1 - Conect iPod/iPhone with USB to PC.
2 - open DiskAid.
3 - Paste roms in private/var/mobile/Media/ROMs/GBA
4 - Close DiskAid and turn off/on iPod/iPhone.
Roms PSX
1 - Conect iPod/iPhone with USB to PC.
2 - open DiskAid.
3 - paste roms in private/var/mobile/Media/ROMs/PSX
4 - Close DiskAid and turn off/on iPod/iPhone.
Roms SEGA
1 - Conect iPod/iPhone with USB to PC.
2 - open DiskAid.
3 - Paste roms in private/var/mobile/Media/ROMs/SEGA
4 - Close DiskAid and turn off/on iPod/iPhone.
Roms NES
1 - Conect iPod/iPhone with USB to PC.
2 - open DiskAid.
3 - paste roms private/var/mobile/Media/ROMs/NES
4 - Close DiskAid and turn off/on iPod/iPhone.
pass final and most importan all!
in Cydia go to a Manage>Packages and desintall some packes, then turn on/off ipod/iphone this to apper icons into emulator board
Download DISKAID
http://rapidshare.com/files/236912617/DiskAid_2_52.exe
DISKAID V3
http://rapidshare.com/files/245645085/DiskAid_3_0.exe
Specially for firm 3.0 !
Download AIO EMULATOR 6 in 1
http://rapidshare.com/files/236927027/6emus.rar
TAIPEI, TAIWAN (June 2, 2009) – At the Computex Taipei, Acer is showcasing its comprehensive multi-brand lines of products featuring the Acer, Gateway, Packard Bell and eMachines brands. The lineup demonstrates Acer’s multi-brand strategy, which aims at developing products with distinctive look and feel, to target different consumer segments and identities. The in-depth market research conducted by Acer showed that a one-brand-for-all concept could not successfully reach out to the very different markets.
Highlights of Acer’s booth at Computex
Aspire Timeline Series notebooks are slim and light, measuring only 1” at the thinnest point. The energy-conscious Timeline notebooks feature lower power consumption for long-lasting and energy-efficient portability, and range from an ultra-light 1.6kg (3.5lb) for the 13.3” 3810T model, 1.9kg (4.2 lb) for the 14” 4810T model, and just 2.4kg (5.3lb) for the 15.6” 5810T model, making them both lighter and easier to carry around than anything comparable. The Timeline notebooks pack at least 8 hours of earth-friendly battery life and are available at a very affordable price tag.
The first Aspire One netbooks debuted at Computex 2008, and this year Acer is showcasing its full range of netbook offerings targeting different mobile consumer needs. The Aspire One 751 Series is the company’s first 11.6” netbook with a full-size keyboard for easy typing even for touch typists. Consumers can watch high-definition content on the large LED-backlit display (16:9 ratio, 1366 x 768 pixel resolution), and enjoy 5.1-channel audio with Dolby® Headphone. The extended 6-cell battery for the AO751 can provide uptime of up to eight1 hours.
Meanwhile, the next generation 10.1” Aspire One netbooks – the AO531 and AOD250 – are thinner and lighter than their predecessor, and ideal for anyone on the move. These groundbreaking advancements usher in the new netbook generation for long lasting fun and productivity on the road.
The new Acer Aspire Z5600 All-in-one PC with a spacious 23” display and grand multimedia capability represents a current revolution in the world of PCs. No longer do users have to be limited to the use of keyboard and mouse controls, or be restricted with expensive propriety touch implementations. A first-class touch experience together with Acer's application suite, integrate everyday lifestyle needs with intuitive multi-touch functionality – all at an affordable price. Users may freely alternate control of the PC with mouse or touch at their ergonomically enhanced leisure.
The Acer F900 and Acer M900 smartphones unveiled at the Mobile World Congress earlier this year have begun shipping to channel partners in EMEA and Asia. Highlights of the F900 and M900 include a large 3.8" wide VGA display for excellent web browsing experience, 3.75G HSPA connectivity for high-speed data transfer, and Acer’s new widget-based user interface that provides easy navigation with vivid 3D animation. F900 was specifically designed for users who need a powerful do-it-all device and want web browsing to be as slick as on their PCs. The pre-installed Mobile Web Services provide direct access to the most used web applications – search, maps, video streaming. M900 is perfect for business professionals: the sliding QWERTY keyboard, scroll wheel and finger print sensor offer effective and secure management of personal and professional data.
Acer will also offer previews and trials of some of the upcoming handsets to be launched in September. Based on Windows 6.5, the new generation handsets will deliver a significantly different experience to users: with trendy designs, innovative contents, applications and intuitive touch interfaces, the different handsets will offer a range of usage experiences. Computex attendees are welcome to visit the Acer booth to get "hands-on" with the F900, M900 and trial prototypes of our upcoming line-up.
Computex Taipei is Asia's most influential global IT event. This year the event runs from June 2~6. Acer's booth is located at the Nangkang Exhibition Hall, upper level, #L617a.
Concurrently held is the Wimax Taipei 2009, exhibiting the latest advancements in Wimax technology. Acer demonstrates its support in this technology by showcasing its Wimax-ready Aspire Timeline notebooks and Aspire One netbooks. At the Acer booth in Wimax Taipei, four scenarios will demonstrate the benefits in everyday life, in terms of digital entertainment and productivity. The Wimax Taipei 2009 is held at the Taipei World Trade Center, Hall 1. Please visit Acer’s booth at #503.
With poetic precision and atelier craftsmanship, the ASUS-LAMBORGHINI VX5 is a fitting tribute to the Lamborghini Reventón. It is the superlative of avant garde design, one that triggers the primeval senses for exhilaration and power. Within the exquisitely designed chassis beats the heart of unrivalled power, one that only the discerning would comprehend, and in doing so ASUS managed to design and produce not only a notebook, but more of an art-form. More than that, ASUS has managed to encapsulate the very essence of Lamborghini by producing a notebook that is worthy to bear its badge.
A Marque of Prestige and Undeniable Style
Like the Lamborghini Reventón, the ASUS-LAMBORGHINI VX5 is a perfect synthesis between clean lines and glossy trappings. Be it in piano black or pearlescent white the VX5 is a statement of panache and power, even more so once users lift the hood to find an equally glossy touchpad, with the hint of ceramic finishing from its buttons. These accentuated features can be found nestled in a luxuriously sewn leather palm-rest. Chrome rims frame a pair of bespoke speakers by Altec Lansing, its design reminiscent of the heat vents of the Lamborghini Reventón. As a finishing touch to the masterpiece, a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal lens cover shields a built-in webcam with a touch of class.
User-centric Features via Innovative Solutions
A newly adopted illuminated 'chiclet' keyboard minimizes errors associated with typing via equally spaced keys, while a light sensor embedded within the ASUS-LAMBORGHINI VX5 intelligently monitors the lighting conditions of the users´ immediate surroundings, brightening or dimming its display and back-lit keyboard accordingly. This provides much appreciated relief for users with better visibility in adverse lighting conditions.
Performance at the Core of its Design for Efficiency and Enjoyment
Equipped with a 1TB hard disk drive, the ASUS-LAMBORGHINI VX5 gives users more storage space for work or entertainment. Powered by an Intel® Core™2 Quad Q9000 processor it provides users with the capability of executing simultaneous programs with ease. A 16-inch full high definition display powered by an NVIDIA® GeForce™ GT 130M with GDDR3 1G VRAM graphics card treats users to vibrant images with stunning clarity. Just like its vehicular counterpart, the ASUS-LAMBORGHINI VX5 provides users with accelerated performance at the touch of speed key located alongside the keyboard, which initiates the TwinTurbo mode which boosts both CPU and GPU performance, establishing the ASUS-LAMBORGHINI VX5 as the superlative of power and dependability.
How do I install Squid Proxy server on CentOS 5 Liinux server?
Sure Squid server is a popular open source GPLd proxy and web cache. It has a variety of uses, from speeding up a web server by caching repeated requests, to caching web, name server query , and other network lookups for a group of people sharing network resources. It is primarily designed to run on Linux / Unix-like systems. Squid is a high-performance proxy caching server for Web clients, supporting FTP, gopher, and HTTP data objects. Unlike traditional caching software, Squid handles all requests in a single, non-blocking, I/O-driven process. Squid keeps meta data and especially hot objects cached in RAM, caches DNS lookups, supports non-blocking DNS lookups, and implements negative caching of failed requests. Squid consists of a main server program squid, a Domain Name System lookup program (dnsserver), a program for retrieving FTP data (ftpget), and some management and client tools.
Install Squid on CentOS / RHEL 5
Use yum command as follows:
# yum install squid
Output:
Loading "installonlyn" plugin
Setting up Install Process
Setting up repositories
Reading repository metadata in from local files
Parsing package install arguments
Resolving Dependencies
--> Populating transaction set with selected packages. Please wait.
---> Package squid.i386 7:2.6.STABLE6-4.el5 set to be updated
--> Running transaction check
Dependencies Resolved
================================================
Package Arch Version Repository Size
================================================
Installing:
squid i386 7:2.6.STABLE6-4.el5 updates 1.2 M
Transaction Summary
================================================
Install 1 Package(s)
Update 0 Package(s)
Remove 0 Package(s)
Total download size: 1.2 M
Is this ok [y/N]: y
Downloading Packages:
Running Transaction Test
Finished Transaction Test
Transaction Test Succeeded
Running Transaction
Installing: squid ######################### [1/1]
Installed: squid.i386 7:2.6.STABLE6-4.el5
Complete!
Squid Basic Configuration
Squid configuration file located at /etc/squid/squid.conf. Open file using a text editor:
# vi /etc/squid/squid.conf
At least you need to define ACL (access control list) to work with squid. The defaults port is TCP 3128. Following example ACL allowing access from your local networks 192.168.1.0/24 and 192.168.2.0/24. Make sure you adapt to list your internal IP networks from where browsing should be allowed:
acl our_networks src 192.168.1.0/24 192.168.2.0/24
http_access allow our_networks
Save and close the file. Start squid proxy server:
# chkconfig squid on
# /etc/init.d/squid start
Output:
init_cache_dir /var/spool/squid... Starting squid: . [ OK ]
Verify port 3128 is open:
# netstat -tulpn | grep 3128
Output:
tcp 0 0 0.0.0.0:3128 0.0.0.0:* LISTEN 20653/(squid)
Open TCP port 3128
Finally make sure iptables is allowing to access squid proxy server. Just open /etc/sysconfig/iptables file:
# vi /etc/sysconfig/iptables
Append configuration:
-A RH-Firewall-1-INPUT -m state --state NEW,ESTABLISHED,RELATED -m tcp -p tcp --dport 3128 -j ACCEPT
Restart iptables based firewall:
# /etc/init.d/iptables restart
Output:
Flushing firewall rules: [ OK ]
Setting chains to policy ACCEPT: filter [ OK ]
Unloading iptables modules: [ OK ]
Applying iptables firewall rules: [ OK ]
Loading additional iptables modules: ip_conntrack_netbios_n[ OK ]
Client configuration
Open a webbrowser > Tools > Internet option > Network settings > and setup Squid server IP address and port # 3128.
Everything booted great and now it is bearable to have it on my lap. The T5300 only cost me $75 on ebay.
The battery still last 3+ hrs which is way better than the 1hr and 46min I had on the celeron. Now using the Power Saver mode in Vista keeps the computer in a useable state because 800Mhz on the RMclock far outclasses the Celeron in the same mode.
The performance is amazing and my friends/family are all intrigued by this sub $500 fully upgraded Acer 3680. Packing 1.5 gigs of ram and a Core 2 Duo processor. I can even play Halo with a stable FPS of 30. The GMA 950 is not so bad anymore for older games .
Ran a 32m Benchmark w/ wPrime and it finished in 42 seconds. Celeron M 520 ran the same benchmark in 125 seconds. I'll let you people be the judges of performance.
If anyone wants any tips, help, or comments on Performance/Upgrading I'm here.
Savings and Costs:
Total Cost for a Core 2 Duo system with a T5300 and 2 Gigabytes of Ram on average: $956 USD+ (HP dv6000t)
Total Cost of Acer Aspire 3680 ($399.99) upgraded with Core 2 Duo: $479.99 USD (Increased Performance)
Total Cost of Acer Aspire 3680 with T5300 and 2 Gigabytes of PC-5300 Ram: $545.91 USD (Optimal Performance)
Memory from: www.memory-up.com
Cost for 2x1Gig PC-5300 is $32.96 USD
Helpful Links for 3680 Users:
http://paulsiu.wordpress.com/2007/09...cer-3680-2833/ Blog that started it All
http://www.acerpanam.com/synapse/dat...S3680_3505.zip v1.3505 bios needed
>>*UPDATE*: link for the newest Aspire 3680 bios ftp://ftp.support.acer-euro.com/note.../bios/3508.zip
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=155958 Info for those who have the 940GML
http://www.cpuid.com/download/pcw2008_v184.exe Link to PC Wizard for checking the chipset
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of...icroprocessors Near the Bottom are the Mobile Core 2 CPUs
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=77860 Guide for Adding Artic Silver 5 Thermal Compound
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...76&postcount=1 Alternate Guide for adding AS5
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=60416 Windows Updates for Upgrades to C2D Processors
http://youtube.com/watch?v=pPdw-pkS88k Acer Notebok Disassembly Guide (Not of a 3680, but Basic Idea)
Helpful Links for 5315 Users provided by BigOzone:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=251130 Upgrade Guide for 5315 Users!
Working Chipsets for the Core 2 Duo Upgrade:
Intel 943GML Chipset/i943 Calistoga
Intel 945GML Chipset
Working Chipsets for the Core Solo Upgrade:
Intel 940GML Chipset
How To Identify Your Chipset:
If the Cover for the RAM bay is pulled off on the Ram Bay there is a sticker. The code on the stick identifies your laptop chipset.
Here they are:
MB.TEB06.003... If it starts with that it is a 940GML
MB.AZL06.... If it starts with that it is a 943GML
MB.TDX06.... If it starts with that it is a 945GML
Working Models for the Core 2 Duo upgrade:
Acer Aspire 3680-2633
Acer Aspire 3680-2682
Working Models the Core Solo Upgrade:
Acer Aspire 3680-2574
UPDATE
You can in fact upgrade to The Merom T7200 & T7600 that came out before the Santa Rosa Refresh.
Current Facts known:
* Motherboard Model can be found on the Sticker above the RAM bay. (Find Courtesy of Hoggie)
* Core 2 Duos out perform most Core Duos in performance. They also have newer Speedstepping technology to optimize battery life.
* Dual-Core is Supported only by the 943GML Chipset and Above
* Only works with v1.3505 bios and Above
* The T5200, T5300, T5600, T7200 Are Known to Work
* Socket M Celerons can switch to the above C2Ds
* PC Wizard can be used for identifying your chipset
* The C2Ds are easily purchased through ebay, but I recommend staying away from bids and using "Buy it now function" as long as it is under $80 USD.
* Of Course if your looking to save money you can go with n4r4k's idea and get a T2080 Core Duo, which is reported to work on the Aspire 3690
PS: We are always here to help!
Thank You to:
Dedicated to the Acer Team: Hoggie, Andy, BigOzone, TeeJay44, Krazyphire
Featured News Bit: http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=4242 Credit to Chaz (NBR MOD) and Theo (TeeJay 44)
Tokyo, May 8, 2009 - (JCN Newswire) - Fujitsu Microelectronics Limited today announced 2 new transcoder ICs that can convert between Full HD (1920 dots x 1080 lines) MPEG-2(1) video data and H.264(2) video data, as well as transcoding between audio formats while featuring a low power consumption of only 1.0 Watt(W) including the in-package memory. These new ICs are targeted to support the growing number of electronic equipment that can record digital broadcasts. By employing Fujitsu's proprietary transcode technology, Fujitsu Microelectronics realized industry-leading low power consumption. Combined with the small form-factor packaging, these ICs can be used not only for non-mobile fixed electronic equipment - such as digital video recorders (DVRs) - but also in such mobile products such as notebook PCs. In addition to the transcode function, security functions are included on a single chip to make it easy for customers to create their systems. Sample shipment of the new transcoder ICs, the MB86H57 and MB86H58, will begin from late July, 2009.
Digital TV broadcasts - including HD - are increasing worldwide, while demand for HD video recorders is also increasing. As many broadcasts still use MPEG-2 format, many such HD video recorders have a transcode function to convert the MPEG-2 data to the higher compression H.264 format, so that more data can be recorded onto certain media (hard-disk, DVD disc) and thus offer longer recording times. At the same time, there are increasing needs to record digital broadcasts on mobile products such as notebook PCs, as well as the increasing demands to create electronic appliances that use less energy. To meet these demands for low power consumption and small form-factors, Fujitsu Microelectronics developed these two transcoder ICs.
These new transcoder products use Fujitsu Microelectronics' low power consumption technologies that have been used in its previously announced H.264 Full HD CODEC ICs, including utilizing proprietary video algorithms developed by Fujitsu Laboratories, that maintain high video quality while reducing the processing load. Thus, when transcoding, an industry-leading low power consumption of 1.0W - including the power consumption of the in-package memory - was realized.
These transcoders also include audio transcode functionality, security functions for digital rights management of content, and a demodulator interface all integrated on one chip as well as in-package memory. The MB86H57 trancoder has a small 15mm x 15mm package ideal for adding video recording capability to compact electronic equipment. Therefore, these ICs can be used not only in non-mobile fixed electronic equipment, but they also enable expansion of the new recording functionality to such mobile products such as notebook PCs.
Leveraging Fujitsu's highly regarded expertise in image and video processing-related technologies and products, Fujitsu Microelectronics will continue to strengthen its video processing ICs for the recorder and set-top-box markets, focusing on video-processing ASSPs.
Sample Shipment: MB86H01 SeriesProduct Package Sample Availability
Sales Target
MB86H57 FBGA 650 pin From end of July 2009
MB86H58 PBGA 496 pin From end of July 2009
200,000 units/month in the first year for both products
Key Features
1. Industry-leading low power consumption and small form-factor
Utilizing Fujitsu Microelectronics' proprietary transcode technologies, a Full HD H.264/MPEG-2 transcoder with industry-leading low power consumption was realized. In addition, utilizing one 512M bit memory (FCRAM(3)) in-package, as well as the usage of 65nm process technology, the power consumption during Full HD transcoding, is kept down to 1.0W, including the in-package memory power consumption. Also, it is provided in a small form-factor, 15mm x 15mm package, so it can be used not only in fixed electronic equipment, but also in such mobile products such as notebook PCs.
2. 1-chip integration of necessary functions for recording digital broadcasts
In addition to the transcode and encode functions, security functions, and demodulator interface are all integrated on one chip, thus providing the necessary functions for creating systems for recording digital broadcasts and thereby making it easy for customers to create their systems.
3. H.264/MPEG-2 bi-directional transcoder functionality
In addition to transcoding from MPEG-2 to H.264, as did the previous MB86H52 product, these new ICs also transcode from H.264 to SD MPEG-2, thus being able to handle the various formats likely encountered during use. Furthermore, with audio transcoding included, the high quality audio needs of discerning customers can be met.
4. Abundant interfaces to connect peripheral ICs
Both products contain many interfaces for improved connectivity. As a host interface to connect to an external CPU, there is a 16 bit parallel interface and a TS interface as the video stream interface. In addition, there is a serial interface, PCI, PCI Express, and USB interface integrated. Connection to external ROM is also possible, thus realizing high-speed boot for products that feature this IC.
Key Specifications of the MB86H57 and MB86H58 Transcoder ICs:
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(1) MPEG-2: A video compression format (codec) that is part of the MPEG standard for video compression. MPEG-2 is widely used in DVDs and other video products.
(2) H.264: Refers to MPEG4 AVC/H.264, a video-encoding format (codec) noted for offering more compression than MPEG-2 and other earlier formats. Jointly defined by the International Telecommunication Union, Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) and International Organization for Standardization/International Electrotechnical Commission (ISO/IEC), it is the most recent international standard for video compression.
(3) FCRAM (Fast Cycle RAM): Fujitsu Microelectronics' proprietary RAM core architecture featuring high-speed and low power consumption.
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