Acer Aspire 5739 comes with 2.1 GHz of Intel Core 2 Duo, 250GB of harddrive, 4GB of DDR3 SDRAM,
NVIDIA GeForce GT130M, EPA Energy Star, Fingerprint reader, 802.11 b/g/n, 5-in-1 media ard reader, 6-cell lithium ion for around 2.5 hours, and 15.6-inch TFT active matrix that support for 1366 by 768 pixel resolution.
Some Aspire 5739 has Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit Edition installed, if you would like install Windows 7, you may need download this driver:
- BIOS Update
File Size: 5.1 Mbyte here
- Intel Chipset (4.7 Mbyte) here
- Intel SATA AHCI (21.4 Mbyte) here
- Realtek Sound Audio (43.6 Mbyte) here
- Chicony Web Camera Driver (3.4 MByte) here
- Suyin Web Camera (3.3 Mbyte) here
- Nuvoton Infra Red CIR (7.6 Mbyte) here
- WinBound CIR (4.7 Mbyte) here
- UPEK Fingerprint (117.8 Mbyte) here
- Atheros LAN (4.5 Mbyte) here
- Agere Modem Driver (1.5 Mbyte) here
- Intel SATA AHCI (21.4 Mbyte) here
- Synaptics Touchpad (29.1 Mbyte) here
Acer Aspire 5739 Windows 7 Drivers
Acer Released TravelMate Timeline 8571, 8471 and 8371
Acer Will Update their travelmate Timeline model with three laptop model, 8371(13.3-inch), 8471 (14-inch) and 8571 (15.6-inch). Three laptop model also completed with Intel CULV with Core 2 ultra-low voltage processorswith 4500MHD integrated graphics.
This three Acer Travelmate Timeline model also features 320GB of hard disk space, 4GB of DDR3 RAM memory, webcam with microphone, HDMI output, bluetooth, fingerprint reader and 802.11n WiFi. These laptop also completed with 6-cell battery for 8 hours and Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 32Bit and Microsoft Windows XP on a CD.
Acer Travelmate 8571, 8371 and 8471 will be available for $864 to $956 in Amazon.
Aspire 6920G: Fix Card Reader Problem on Windows 7
Other problem found at Windows 7 Beta found while it installs on Acer Aspire 6920G. Although installation going smooth and some devices can recognize well but some of the things such the
graphic card, SD Card reader were not. Unfortunately, find out Windows 7 graphic card drivers for Aspire 6920G is rather hard.
Another problem found was sound works out of the box. Even after installing the drivers for it the webcam refuses to work.
To resolve the aforementioned problem, you can use the backup feature on the vista partition to create a disc with all the drivers. Here are some Windows 7 drivers for Aspire 6920G you should put in:
For graphic card drivers you can use HD3650 by visit support.ati.com
To recognize SD Card reader, you can use the drivers direct from JMicron here
If you are on JMicron site, go into ftp (there’s a link towards the end of the text) and get the driver for the JMB38X not 36X, this driver works like a charm. However, with the drivers from the driver disc created in Vista, bluetooth works.
Aspire 1700: ACPI BIOS Error in Windows 7 Installation
Windows 7 installation on Acer Aspire 1700 suddenly stopped during process. It seems the BIOS is not compatible as the following error appear “The BIOS is not fully compatible with APCI“. Indeed, according to the Acer site actually the Acer Aspire 1700 laptop only provide XP support, it’s not support by Acer for Windows 7.
However, you can try this little tricky to make Aspire 1700 being able to runs Windows 7. Try to get the one BIOS upgrade given on the BIOS tab on Support Downloads page for that model by visit Acer sites through this downloaded page
There you can see that it’s for XP but actually it is from 2008. This means it might enable APCI so Windows 7 should be able to install.
Confirm that you need the BIOS update by comparing it to the BIOS version given you can get while doing first boot-up screen or on BIOS setup page. Check for possible APCI setting while in BIOS.
You can also download drivers to the XP desktop for better result and follow instructions to install. And now your Acer Aspire 1700 should
be ready runs Windows 7.
Netbooks: They Aren't Just For Kids Anymore
Netbooks, those low-priced ultraportable laptops that appeared out of nowhere in 2007, are now a sizable portion of total laptop sales in the US.
What’s the difference between a "netbook" and a "notebook" computer? Why should you pay $800 for a 15-inch laptop when you can pay $250 of a 10-inch netbook? We answer these questions and more in our continuing coverage of the netbook market in partnership with SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com.
Whether you've never heard of a netbook or you think netbooks are old news, you'll be surprised to find out just how much these pint-sized laptops have changed the market in less than three years. What began as a low-cost mobile PC for consumers has now transformed into a suprisingly capable ultraportable PC for corporate enterprise clients as well. Netbooks like the Acer Aspire D250 or the HP Mini 5102 work just as well for staying connected to work email as they do for updating your facebook page.
Take a look at what the team over at SearchEnterpriseDesktop.com has to say in their latest Netbook Guide.
While you're at it, be sure to chime in with your thoughts and opinions about netbooks in the world of business in the Netbooks In Enterprise Survey.
Netbooks vs Notebooks: Matching form with function
Although around for only a few years, netbooks have quickly become a mainstay in both consumer and business computing due to their low cost, small size and Internet and email capabilities. Businesses like netbooks because they are well-suited for cloud-based applications and are a perfect complement to larger and more full-featured notebook computers. Many companies also position them as a necessary tool for mobile workers, since they are affordable and have an extended battery life.
These small systems do have their limitations, however, as mobile expert Craig Mathias points out in an interview that discusses pros and cons of netbooks and larger notebook PCs.
Acer Aspire Ethos Notebooks Announced
Acer today announced its latest series of notebooks, the Aspire Ethos. These consumer multimedia notebooks are available with the latest Intel Core i-series processors and up to an 18.4-inch display.
Two models have been confirmed so far - the 18.4-inch 8943G and 15.6-inch 5943G. They feature Intel Core i5/i7 dual-core and i7 quad-core processors, ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850/5650 graphics cards, available Blu-ray drives, and up to 1.28TB of storage via two internal hard drive bays (640GB x2). The 8943G has full HD 1080p (1920x1080) resolution display while the 5943G has 720p (1366x768).
Multimedia features abound on both notebooks; the 5943G features a 2.1 setup with two integrated speakers and a dedicated subwoofer, while the 8943G ups the ante with five integrated speakers (that is correct - five speakers) plus the subwoofer. Sound technologies included in both notebooks include Dolby Home Theater, Dolby Pro Logic IIx, Dolby Headphone, and several other Dolby technologies.
Acer claims the notebooks can go for up to 3.5 hours of battery life with their 8-cell 71Wh (4800mAh) battery packs. The 5943G weighs in at 7.3 lbs while the 8743G tips the scales at just over 10 lbs.
There is no word on pricing or availability at this time.
Fix Acer Aspire 5520 DVD Undetected
Having Acer Aspire 5520 for several months, ones recently upgrade Vista to Windows 7. All runs smoothly except burning CD or DVD. At the device manager, it is reporting 2 devices in “other devices”(base system device-PCI bus 1, device 4, function 3) do not have drivers installed (code 28).
He’s already try searching Windows 7 driver for Aspire 5520 everywhere, including online through driver update but only reports that no drivers are available.
In order to resolve the problem of burn CD/DVD caused of missing Windows 7 driver after upgrade Vista to Windows 7 on Acer Aspire 5520, you can try to uninstall the “other devices” in the Device Manager. Also uninstall the CD/DVD burner drive then restart the PC computer. Windows should detect the devices and if you are lucky, it will install them.
In case there are no extra drivers for CD/DVD drive just use the default built in Windows (Microsoft) drivers.
Another solution you can use the vista driver if you install them in compatibility mode. To do that download the correct driver either 32-bit or 64-bit. If you were, then right click the installer =>properties => compatibility mode => check vista.
Acer Aspire 5680 BIOS Updates
BIOS
Version: 3.50
File Size: 1.7 Mbyte
Last Updated: May 22, 2007
Download BIOS Updated for Acer Aspire 5680 Notebooks
Fix Acer Aspire One ZG5 Blue Screen Problem
Have an Acer Aspire One ZG5 in around October 2008, everything running well on it. Until then, when it user try to start it up, the only issue he’s got is getting a blank screen with no sounds. Another user also has similar problem said his Aspire One ZG5 won’t boot up at all.
There is on his Aspire One ZG5 has no BIOS POST screen appears, nor bios, not the Acer logo, not anything. He’s attempt to power it up and the power button gets lighted up correctly. Otherwise, the screen stays black, blank, and dark.
The first method to resolve the problem on Aspire One ZG5, you can try the simple solutions below:
- Try the safe mode by bring Windows XP in safe mode during boot.
- Try to restore option in Aspire One ZG5
- Now choose a date when the problem didn’t exist.
Other solution is take the battery out. You need to put One ZG5 machine off. Wait for a few seconds and then put the battery back in that will reset your BIOS
Installing Windows 7 into Acer Aspire M5600
Just reinstall windows 7 x64 on Acer Aspire m5600 PC desktop; ones get there is no sound at all. Although other devices works properly but no sound on computer really annoying. He’s try visiting Acer site but seems the only drivers that are available there for the Conexant Audio drivers are 32-bit drivers.
Basically, resolving the problem of sound drivers on Acer Aspire m5600 is the same like resolving other drivers problem; you’ll be require to
find out the right hardware ID of your machine. This is below the following way for it:
- Go to device manager
- Click on audio
- Choose Properties and hit details tab
- Drop down menu and find hardware ID.
Now copy and paste the ID string. Over that ID, you will easier to find out exactly drivers needs for the sound on Aspire m5600. Through some searching might you were meet that chip has been use by various other laptop manufacturers and some have supported Vista, but thought
it works well.
However, to make you easy looks like Acer Aspire m5600 PC has a
Realtek ALC888 audio set so here are the way to find require drivers
- Go to Realtek site.
- Hit Downloads link located at the top
- Select High Definition Audio Codecs.
- Accept the agreement by tick the box and choose Next
- Download the .exe for Vista/7 64-bit
- Run the installer and wait until finish.
After reboot the Acer Aspire m5600 PC desktop, the sound should works fine. Just for notice, you don’t need x86 + x64. Only download the x64
driver.
Acer Aspire 4540 Windows 7 Ultimatum Driver
Installing Windows 7 Ultimate on Acer Aspire 4540, some of devices such as graphic, sound, bluetooth, and wifi didn’t work properly. Someone who experiences this problem aware that it was cause of the drivers’ problem but he doesn‘t know how to find the right one.
In case you have the similar problem of Driver on Acer Aspire 4540 laptop, firstly, check the resource CD that came with your laptop. Actually, that CD has all the necessary drivers for it. Just put the CD in the driver and let it runs automatically.
However, if you missed or didn’t have the CD you can get the latest chipset driver from ATI which may include the 4200 driver. Or if necessary, you can try to look for the 4540 on Acer’s site and see if a chipset driver is there.
If you’re not sure what the chipset is, use HWInfo32 and post a screenshot of the summary screen. You can download HWInfo32 through the link below this post. If that’s way doesn’t work, just try to get the latest driver from the manufacturer of your laptop and model.
Download HWInfo32
Download Acer Aspire ZG5 XP Media Center Edition
Find out the Windows XP Media Center Edition or XP Pro drivers for Acer Aspire One Series ZG5 can be rather hard. That was caused of ZG5 originally comes with Mac OS. Even at the Acer website, you can’t get the support drivers for XP, whether Media Center Edition or XP Pro.
Ones who accidentally deleted wireless drivers for zg5 on his Acer aspire one series told that due to some crash/virus which he taken care of, he’s missing several drivers. Then he go to the Acer website, and try to find out drivers that he thought relevant. After download files, he open it on the computer. However, there only found .sys files and some documents. None of those files which are instructions.
For this necessity, you can visit one useful site that has drivers you need for Acer Aspire One Series ZG5 which run XP. Even there is also provide the drivers for other Operating system such for Vista and Linux. Get them through this here.