[Acer Aspire 1410/1810t/1810tz] Timeline Tweaks (2)
Hello, fellow ZH7 users!
This is the follow-up thread to Phil's great Timeline Tweaks thread.
I've decided to leave out 13"+ timelines for now and focus on the 11.6" models.
3810T, 4810T, 5810T and Travelmate users are welcome to create dedicated tweaks threads.
Some tweaks in this thread work for other timelines too, though.
This is a collection of tips & tricks contributed by members of this board.
Please help me to keep this thread updated with the newest info :)
Software
...Drivers:
......Chipset & SATA
......Graphics:
Update:
If you have problems installing the graphics drivers in Win7 x64 check these posts:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...&postcount=365
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...&postcount=362
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Originally Posted by
7oby
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Originally Posted by
7oby
Update: 1986 Drivers are buggy, better use older ones.
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Originally Posted by
7oby
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Originally Posted by
7oby
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7oby
......Wireless LAN(Attention: 1810TZ uses Intel Wifi Link 1000)
......Atheros LAN
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Grab "AR8131_AR8132" from the "Atheros AR81Family Windows Driver x86/x64(Win7,Vista, XP, Server 2003)" category.
......Realtek Audio
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Click - "Downloads" -> "High Definition Audio Codecs (Software)" -> "Vista, Windows7 Driver (32/64 bits) Driver only (ZIP file)"
...Recommended Tools:
1810tray
Tray utility to control your fan, power options and screen resolution
http://forum.notebookreview.com/acer/421850-1810tray.html
Recommended by Der_Mali, not by Phil:
Battery Bar
Much more accurate than Vista's battery life predictions
http://osirisdevelopment.com/BatteryBar/
Phil had issues with Battery Bar on his 1810tz and advises not to install it. For more battery information use RMClock.
...New! Linux:
Installing Ubuntu + Tips&Tricks
http://forum.notebookreview.com/acer/434638-linux-acer-1410-1810tz-1810t.html
Windows tax refund
http://forum.notebookreview.com/acer/427347-windows-tax-refund-acer-notebook-acer-aspire-1410-1810t.html
...Tweaks:
Fn shortcut for brightness not working in XP
Flash to BIOS v3120 or above
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...&postcount=270
Win7 30sec boot delay problem
Update: BIOS v3117 solves this problem
enable both AHCI and IDE mode in registry
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...3&postcount=53
How can I play 720p/1080p mkv / H264 files?
With MPC HC and Cyberlink Power DVD codec: http://forum.notebookreview.com/acer/399952-h-264-avc-graphics-acceleration-series-timeline.html
Discussion on best software and image quality of DXVA: http://forum.notebookreview.com/acer/408933-there-anyone-can-play-h264-clip-timeline-su3500-without-100-cpu-load.html
How can I increase the volume of the internal speakers?
Apply the tweak described here: http://forum.notebookreview.com/acer/171732-found-way-boost-volume.html
Custom resolution in Win7 without VGA dummy
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...1&postcount=37
How to disable the automatic fan activation when on AC power(Win7 only):
(this does not completely shut down the fan)
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...postcount=1791
Optimizing battery life and undervolting
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...7&postcount=87
A more detailed guide from pirkolchik
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...8&postcount=82
Win7 drivers tweaking
How to reduce CPU load and maximize battery life:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...postcount=1807
How can I enable two finger scrolling and three finger gestures for the touchpad?
Solution 1:
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Originally Posted by
dok_indo
To enable gestures use the following synaptics driver:
http://files.laptopvideo2go.com/syna..._v13.2.6.1.exe
This will allow you to have two finger scrolling (and three finger application launch which I disabled).
To enable two finger right click and three finger forward/back (while browsing), you will also need to add this:
http://two-finger-scroll.googlecode....roll_1_0_6.zip
This program does give you both scrolling and right click, even if you don't use the synaptics driver above, but I found the scrolling not to be as smooth as with the driver.
Solution 2:
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Originally Posted by
jackluo923
Hardware
Datasheets
How to identify your webcam model
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...23&postcount=4
Dual core CPU features comparison
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...&postcount=783
Disassembly guide
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...&postcount=320
How to enable virtualization on 1410/1810.
Update: Acer enabled VT in BIOS v3117
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...18#post5300618
Overlocking ZH7(1410/1810t/1810tz)
Update: Improved overclocking MOD created by inteks!
http://forum.notebookreview.com/acer/438415-1810t-tme-mod.html
Update: SLG8SP513V does not overclock successfully with SetFSB!
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...postcount=2398
(Benchmark results)
Undervolting MOD
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...9&postcount=88
'Upgrade' your stock 2GB 667MHz RAM module to 800MHz for free
Update: Thaiphoon Burner does not work on 64bit OS!
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...3&postcount=14
If you need max performance in games buy 800MHz dual channel RAM!
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...76#post5268276
Bluetooth module info:
Users have reported that third party cables don't work. Please report back when you find something!
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Originally Posted by
saltyf
Looks like
BCM92046NMD,
BCM92045NMD,
BCM92035NMD, etc. should all be compatible. With older models lacking some of the features, of course. The the 8-pin connector on the modules is the same, and the cables from Acer, HP, Dell, Lenovo all look very similar. Should be an easy retrofit. DELL J613H also fits.
I'm getting my 1410 today (if UPS don't screw up). Plannig to use a dealextreme
sku.11825 adapter for now, since I already have it. If I decide to keep my 1410 I'll probably go for a BCM92046NMD in the future, hopefully they would be cheaper/easier to get.
Update:
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Originally Posted by
emeritusfi
For 1810T models which are missing Bluetooth module, the Finnish Importeur announced that the module is
BH.21100.004 MODULE.BLUETOOTH.T60H928.33
costing 30,49€ + shipping & handling 10,00€. Delivery in 2 weeks.
Update:
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Originally Posted by
OMGSnarf
Someone
here verified a BT module that DOES work in the 1410. Might want to add to the main post under the BT section.
Bluetooth retrofit assembly guide
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...&postcount=320
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Originally Posted by
daigual
Hi all,
I have noticed that we only need to open a little bit the bottom part of the case, by removing some screws near the part where the BT goes. No need to disassembly hard disk, touchpad or keyboard, just to have a precission clip (sorry for my english) and, after retiring the screws, open carefully the case with some help. Then pull off the white film on the carrier to access the adhesive film and place there the BT module, previously connected to the cable. After that we only need to be patient inserting the other end of the cable into the 5-pin plug located on the motherboard with the precission clip. The only left to be done is to allocate the cable inside the case and close with the screws.
Doing this, I only needed to retire 7 screws from the back of the case, and the 2 screws belonging to the hard disk cover, nothing else.
Now I have my bluetooth module working properly without risk of damaging the computer.
Ivan
Keyboard model info:
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1410/1810t/1810tz compatible keyboards:
Aspire One 751h
Gateway LT31
Hardware MOD to improve fan quietness
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Originally Posted by
lepton
[...]My first attempt at dampening the fan rattle failed... so I tried to find the real problem by running
the fan by itself and looking at sound levels.
Sound meter
It become obvious that Acer/Quanta messed up big time. There is metal-on-metal contact between the heatsink and fan housing.
They just aligned the two parts and taped the tops together... like they were intentionally trying to make a rattle!! So I put a few layers of electrical tape inbetween to make metal-on-metal contact not possible...
Wrapped part join
This made the sound much more reasonable... more like a normal fan, less like a diesel engine.[...]
Pix of disassembled 1410
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Originally Posted by
lepton
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Originally Posted by
lepton
Is webcam image quality lacking? Check this first:
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Originally Posted by
terrybull
Make sure you removed the plastic covering the lens. Mine didn't come off when I removed the plastic covering the bezel.
General tips and tricks
Installing Win7 without needing activation
http://forum.notebookreview.com/acer/433602-guide-clean-install-windows-7-acer.html
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...9&postcount=99
How to install Windows 7 from a flash drive
The easy way: http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...60#post5329860
Alternative:http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...82#post5279482
Creating recovery ISOs if you don't own an external DVD drive:
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Originally Posted by
leedr
http://www.virtualcd-online.com/ is the English page where you can get the 30-day trial of Virtual CD 9. I haven't burned the ISO's to DVD and tried to boot from them, but that program did create them just fine.
Basic process: I installed VirtualCD, set up a "virtual burner" drive, then selected the "create and insert blank medium" option in Virtual CD and selected "ISO DVD+R". Then I ran Acer eRecovery wizard. When it asked for another blank disk, I did "create and insert" again (in VirtualCD) and put another "ISO DVD+R". Same thing for the third (application/drivers) recovery option. At the end, I have 3 ISO's that appear to be the same size as the DVDs I burned using a friend's external drive. I can test them sometime in the near future and let you all know i f they burned and/or booted successfully.
Vista performance tips:
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Originally Posted by
zybathegeek
[...]
First things I did on unpacking and first power up was to go to the MS site and download Vista SP2, once installed, then use Windows update and download the latest service packs and patches.
Next is to update the drivers mentioned on a previous page of this thread in post #1133 - thanks DasFool for doing the work, invaluable.
Next is to "tuneup" Vista - if you want to know more, google Vista Tuneup.
With this done, remove all of Acer's little "extras", and load software. Do not load Apple Quicktime - despite requesting no install of Apples auto updater it installs it anyway and still sucks CPU cycles - get a superior player with minimal overhead - VLC.
Do the same for Adobe products as well, if already loaded, kill the process in task manager, remove the updater via programs in control panel, then kill it again in startup in msconfig. Adobe is one of the worst companies for loading up your startup config, most of it is entirely unecessary at best.
By now the system is lean and reasonably quick, at least as quick as it would arguably be under XP - you just have to be aware of what third party programs are unecessarily robbing from your cpu cycles and either remove them, or not install them in the first place.
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How to check your RAM integrity
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Originally Posted by
dasfool
I've successfully made a bootable sd card with the newest version of memtest86+ on it using the utility
here.
Once you get it to write to the boot sector properly (took me a few tries using vista x64. I finally got it to work by launching an administrator command prompt, navigating to the drive, and running the makeboot.bat) you can switch out the "memtest" file with the newest "Pre-Compiled Bootable Binary" version from
memtest.org. Just make sure to extract it from the zip and rename it from "memtest86+-2.10.bin", or whatever name it has, to "memtest" (no extension) so it can be recognized.
BIOS recovery.
If you bricked your device, this might help. Works on 8471, other timelines should be similar. Warning!This is experimental! Please report back if it works for you!
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Originally Posted by
techiediva
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Originally Posted by
techiediva
yeah, it worked for a travelmate 8471 (and of course you need the correct bios for the TM8471)
but follow the instructions. make sure thumb drive is fat32, and rename the file exactly. you will also need the fla.exe on there as well. Edit: The forum's spamfilter removed a part of the flash program's filename, it's called f_l_a_s_h_i_t.exe
Accessories
Cases/Sleeves
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Originally Posted by
TrueEco
For those who are searching for a nice fitting sleeve for the 1810T/1410:
It seems, that the most sleeves for netbooks up to 10,2" fit.
I've tested the following three different sleeves:
Belkin F8N140 10,2" (be careful, one user reported that this sleeve does not fit!)
Dismaq qSleeve 12"
Hama Notebook-Cover "Comfort" 8,9"-10,2" (which i have in use now, because it has an extra pocket)
All fit perfectly without any force.
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Originally Posted by
Just Lou
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Originally Posted by
AcerTimelineHunter
Two pockets case:
http://forum.notebookreview.com/show...&postcount=249
Power adapters
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Originally Posted by
der_mali
Just a general advice:
The 1410's PSU is identical to the Aspire One A1x0 series' PSU so everything else power adapter related will fit as well.
Changelog:
Nov 28. - inteks' overclocking MOD added
Nov 25. - daigual's bluetooth retrofit guide added
Nov 21. - Kermee's webcam identification method added
Nov 15. - Linux section added
Nov 15. - New Win7/Vista graphics drivers added
Nov 10. - prikolchik's Win7 install guide(passes OEM activation) added
Nov 9. - RAM flashing update: Thaiphoon Burner does not work on 64bit OS
Oct 31st - "Acer Aspire 3935" removed from compatible keyboards list
Oct 31st - Dual core CPU features comparison added
Oct 26. - Chilko's bluetooth retrofit and general disassembly guide added
Oct 18. - XP Fn-brightness fix added
Oct 14. - Case added
Oct 12. - Sleeve added
Oct 10. - New XP graphics drivers added
Oct 10. - Atheros LAN driver link fixed
Oct 8. - ICS9LPRS365 datasheet link fixed
Oct 6. - Netbook sleeve added
Oct 6. - Netbook sleeve removed from accessories list
Oct 4. - New XP graphics drivers added
Oct 4. - Compatible keyboards info added
Oct 4. - prikolchik's undervolting guide added
Oct 3rd - Undervolting MOD added
Oct 3rd - ISL6261 datasheet added
Oct 2nd - BIOS v3117 VT info added
Oct 1st - Smartfan removed, 1810tray added
Oct 1st - 'Recommended Tools' category added
Sept 29. - Boot delay, AHCI/IDE mode in Win7
Sept 24. - 'Accessories' category added
Sept 23rd - New graphics drivers added
Sept 23rd - Bluetooth module info updated
Please help to expand by adding your own tips and tweaks :)
Re: [Acer Aspire 1410/1810t/1810tz] Timeline Tweaks (2)
I figured out that the correct Atheros LAN driver is the "AR8131_AR8132" one.
Re: [Acer Aspire 1410/1810t/1810tz] Timeline Tweaks (2)
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Originally Posted by
dasfool
I figured out that the correct Atheros LAN driver is the "AR8131_AR8132" one.
Thanks, I've fixed it :)
Re: [Acer Aspire 1410/1810t/1810tz] Timeline Tweaks (2)
@der_mali, when you are using SetFSB with the OC mod, is the processor still able to scale back automatically for power savings or does it stay at full power the whole time?
Re: [Acer Aspire 1410/1810t/1810tz] Timeline Tweaks (2)
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Originally Posted by
zrbarnes
@der_mali, when you are using SetFSB with the OC mod, is the processor still able to scale back automatically for power savings
yes.
because setfsb overclocks the FSB.
while when you have intel speedstep to save power, it lowers the multi.
Overclocking the FSB will slightly raise your minimum frequency, but not by much since the multi goes way down.
Re: [Acer Aspire 1410/1810t/1810tz] Timeline Tweaks (2)
There's a better way of installing windows 7 on a flash drive.
Using winrar,image mounter or anything that can open the disk image file, copy the contents to a flashdrive. Then boot from a flash drive to install windows 7. It's really that simple.
Re: [Acer Aspire 1410/1810t/1810tz] Timeline Tweaks (2)
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Originally Posted by
moral hazard
yes.
because setfsb overclocks the FSB.
while when you have intel speedstep to save power, it lowers the multi.
SetFSB changes the FSB, that makes sense, haha. That program has been around for awhile. I remember it from a few years back.
So does the OC mod unlock more multipliers?
It's been a few years since I've messed with hardware mods, and my brain is hurting.
Re: [Acer Aspire 1410/1810t/1810tz] Timeline Tweaks (2)
@jackluo923
If you provide a link or post a step by step guide, I'll include it in the list :)
@zrbarnes
This OC doesn't unlock multipliers. Like moral hazard says, it just overclocks the FSB from 200 to 250(or any other value the RAM can handle) so the CPU speed rises from 7x200=1400 to 7x250=1750.
Re: [Acer Aspire 1410/1810t/1810tz] Timeline Tweaks (2)
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Originally Posted by
der_mali
@jackluo923
If you provide a link or post a step by step guide, I'll include it in the list :)
@zrbarnes
This OC doesn't unlock multipliers. Like moral hazard says, it just overclocks the FSB from 200 to 250(or any other value the RAM can handle) so the CPU speed rises from 7x200=1400 to 7x250=1750.
Ah, Thank you! I didn't realize FSB was hard-locked on these (I hadn't tried setFSB).
Re: [Acer Aspire 1410/1810t/1810tz] Timeline Tweaks (2)
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Originally Posted by
zrbarnes
(I hadn't tried softFSB).
typo, you mean setfsb not softfsb.
Softfsb is really old software that I used like 6 years ago to overclock my 166mhz cpu to 220mhz.
