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shboyles · 06-08-2004, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Rumast18

Adam, just wondering if you tried installing new memory and if so do you have to take off the keyboard to access it?

It's the same as the TM8000 Series...the one module is on the bottom side of the laptop and is easy to get to....the other, you need to remove the keyboard access.

-Scotty

SockMan! · 06-08-2004, 03:15 PM

Is the stock memory configuration 1 x 512MB or 2 x 256MB?

apo_ · 06-08-2004, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by SockMan!

Is the stock memory configuration 1 x 512MB or 2 x 256MB?

I'd say 2x256Mb if you look at the picture theres peaking another memory module!

shboyles · 06-08-2004, 03:27 PM

Yes it is 2x256 PC2700 DDR Memory modules...I put in 2x512 PC3200 modules. Didn't see a performance gain going from 2700 to 3200 though on the memory

-Scotty

Rustican · 06-08-2004, 03:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shboyles

Yes it is 2x256 PC2700 DDR Memory modules...I put in 2x512 PC3200 modules. Didn't see a performance gain going from 2700 to 3200 though on the memory

-Scotty

How difficult was it to access the internal memory slot? Do you have any pictures on how you did your upgrades?

Thanks

turanuk · 06-08-2004, 03:39 PM

weird, I'm almost sure on the Acer website they said there was 1Mb of cache on the low-power 2800+, a typo maybe?

flush · 07-04-2004, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shboyles

Yes it is 2x256 PC2700 DDR Memory modules...I put in 2x512 PC3200 modules. Didn't see a performance gain going from 2700 to 3200 though on the memory

-Scotty

Hey, I just got my Ferrari and want to upgrade it to 1GB, however, when I open the memory panel in the back, I only see 1 memory slot. Where's the other?

rincewind · 07-04-2004, 01:02 PM

under the keyboard

u have to take out the faceplate, remove the keyboard, remove the heatshield sealing the ram area, then take out the old 256mb piece and stick in a new 512mb piece

flush · 07-04-2004, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by rincewind

under the keyboard

u have to take out the faceplate, remove the keyboard, remove the heatshield sealing the ram area, then take out the old 256mb piece and stick in a new 512mb piece

remove the keyboard? how? the only screws I see are on the bottom of the notebook.

fskidd · 06-24-2004, 06:12 AM

Anyone knows where can I buy a so-dimm pc3200 512MB for Ferrari 3200?Thanks!

monologuist · 07-28-2004, 02:26 AM

does anyone know whether the firewire port on the Acer Ferrari 3200 is a mini 4-pin or a regular 6 pin?

also, does anyone know how big and heavy the ac adaptor that comes with it is?

Thanks!
Monologuist

Sc2ptical · 07-28-2004, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monologuist

does anyone know whether the firewire port on the Acer Ferrari 3200 is a mini 4-pin or a regular 6 pin?

also, does anyone know how big and heavy the ac adaptor that comes with it is?

Thanks!
Monologuist

The Ferrari 3200 comes with one 4-pin firewire so it will not power you firewire devices.

The adapter of the lappie is norma to me, the size I mean. I don't know the exact size but it is certainly not big.

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Originally Posted by snorre

Glad I can help, I knew this baby could be pushed much further

You use SiSoft Sandra 2004 SP2 right? I've discussed this issue with another Ferrari 3200 user and he had the same problem as you and he fixed it by reinstalling Windows. I've completely reinstalled the system from scratch using the original Windows XP Pro SP1 CD (not the Acer XP CD's included with the laptop). See this:
http://forums.amd.com/index.php?show...0&#entry159782

He actually managed to get 9032 MIPS doing so, far better than what I've achieved

Is this with the original HDD, 80gig 4200rpm?

snorre · 07-28-2004, 10:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Sc2ptical

Is this with the original HDD, 80gig 4200rpm?

I don't know, but I can't imagine that the HDD used should influence the SiSoft Sandra 2004 SP2 CPU Arithmetic Benchmark scores in any way.

monologuist · 07-28-2004, 01:40 PM

Thanks for the info on the firewire...
Does anyone know what the best RAM is for the Ferrari 3200, and recommend a brand and model for 512 mb?

Also, I'm going to be doing digital audio/electronic music production on this thing, so I need a 7200 rpm hard drive...is the Hitachi 60gb the only choice?
Thanks!
Monologuist

Sc2ptical · 07-28-2004, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by snorre

I don't know, but I can't imagine that the HDD used should influence the SiSoft Sandra 2004 SP2 CPU Arithmetic Benchmark scores in any way.

Uhhm, never mind about this comment, I was not really awake when I asked this question. I think I'm going to bang my head against the wall.

06-08-2004, 03:39 PM	#6
turanuk On Vacation - Back in Aug Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 1,724 Credits: 89	weird, I'm almost sure on the Acer website they said there was 1Mb of cache on the low-power 2800+, a typo maybe? __________________ -Barton 2500+, Samsung 512mb PC3200 DDR, Asus A7N8X-DX, 120 gig Maxtor w/8mb cache, MSI GF4 Ti4200 8X, Antec Sonata Quiet Case w/380w Quiet PSU, LG Black 52x32x52 CDRW, LG Black 16X DVD-ROM -Self-built Compal 56 w/Retail Intel 735 Dothan, 512mb Kingston PC2700 DDR, ATI Mobility 9700, 60 gig 7200rpm 3dmark 2001: 12038 link 3dmark 2003: 3429 Aquamark3: 26524

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rincewind :) Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 2,707 Reviews: 1 Credits: 442	under the keyboard u have to take out the faceplate, remove the keyboard, remove the heatshield sealing the ram area, then take out the old 256mb piece and stick in a new 512mb piece __________________ On Order: Sager NP8660 Intel Core 2 Duo "Montenvina" 2.13ghz, NVIDIA 9800M GT, 200gb 7200rpm hd, 4gb intel turbo ram, 4gb ddr3 ram Retired Laptops: Asus M70A Intel Pentium M 2.0, ATI X700, 60gb 7200rpm hd, 1gb ddr2 ram Compal CL56 Intel Pentium M 1.7, ATI Mobility 9700 , 1gb ram, 60gb 7200rpm hd, 512mb ram

07-28-2004, 02:26 AM	#11
monologuist Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 20 Credits: -344	acer ferrari 3200 - firewire 6 pin or 4 pin? does anyone know whether the firewire port on the Acer Ferrari 3200 is a mini 4-pin or a regular 6 pin? also, does anyone know how big and heavy the ac adaptor that comes with it is? Thanks! Monologuist

07-28-2004, 01:40 PM	#14
monologuist Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 20 Credits: -344	RAM and hard drive upgrade Thanks for the info on the firewire... Does anyone know what the best RAM is for the Ferrari 3200, and recommend a brand and model for 512 mb? Also, I'm going to be doing digital audio/electronic music production on this thing, so I need a 7200 rpm hard drive...is the Hitachi 60gb the only choice? Thanks! Monologuist

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