3820TG Owner's Lounge - Part Two

[zsero]

I invited bladrak over from the tweaks thread, (has nothing to do with tweaks):

I have acer 3820T not TG just 3820T on WIN7 X64 SP1

system bios version : phoenix technologies ltd V1.05, 02/03/10
VERSION SMBIOS : 2.6
VGA BIOS : no idea, i have an intel chipset pilote 8.15.10
KBC VERSION

PS: when i check dxdiag it says my bios is ver 1.00PARTTBL

i dont know what is kbc or how to check it :/

OK, go into the BIOS when the computer STARTS. Press F2 quickly. Then when you are in, tell me those numbers.

[too456]

Just now I also tried to use a 65W (19V 3.42A) AC Adapter and that didn't work either. Both adapters have been tested working so I know there's nothing wrong on that end.
Are you sure the green tip has nothing to do with it?


I was in Windows when I tested out whether it was beeping or not. Both AC Adapters are a no-go when the laptop is off as well.

Green tip on the plug or on the power brick? If you mean the green light on the power brick, I have another spare ac adapter without the green light and it works fine. As for a green tip on the plug, my plug is not green in colour, so it should not be the cause either.

[bladrak]

what numbers?

Just for info, ive managed to update my bios to the latest : 1.19

im running a 3820T on W7 SP1 x64

my graphic card is an intel chipset

My problem: since i cleaned the inside of my computer (and maybe did other things like install acer epower, sp1 ect) my fan is working full time and doing a hell of a noise.

I am also encoutering freeze : my UC goes up to 80 sometimes 100% while im only using firefox. Right now its at 50% and ive disable every programs from startup through msconfig.

Ive tried to unninstall SP1, and epower management from acer, it didnt change a thing

EDIT:

VGA 1994
BIOS V1,19
KBC 01,15

[RoniXt]

Green tip on the plug or on the power brick? If you mean the green light on the power brick, I have another spare ac adapter without the green light and it works fine. As for a green tip on the plug, my plug is not green in colour, so it should not be the cause either.

I don't think the color has to be green. I just heard that the new Acers have a newer plug with a third pin in it that makes it different from older plugs.

FWIW the plug on my AC Adapter is literally green.

[RoniXt]

This is the thread where I saw the info about the newer plug.
Acer 1410 AC Power Adapter

[bladrak]

ok ive understood what numbers you meant, i edited my previous post with KBC VGA and BIOS

Ive also done every malware test and nothing was found so far. My windows update is top notch

I really dont know what to do except unbild my laptop again :<

please help me ! i slept 4 hours ahah

[zsero]

ok ive understood what numbers you meant, i edited my previous post with KBC VGA and BIOS

Ive also done every malware test and nothing was found so far. My windows update is top notch

I really dont know what to do except unbild my laptop again :<

please help me ! i slept 4 hours ahah

Your BIOS numbers are all OK.

I would start with a CLEAN Windows 7 reinstall. Then the ONLY thing you need to install from Acer is Launch Manager. Do NOT install anything else. Do NOT install ePower manager.

I have seen many computers installed from modified Windows 7 sources suffering from CPU always on 100% issues.

If you have access for a Windows 7 SP1 source, I would suggest using that. There are new ones updated by Microsoft just a month ago. Use those. The one you want to look for is:

Windows 7 Home Premium with Service Pack 1 (x64) - DVD (English)

File Name: en_windows_7_home_premium_with_sp1_x64_dvd_u_676549.iso

Date Published (UTC): 5/12/2011 2:34:16 PM

Last Updated (UTC): 5/12/2011 2:34:16 PM

SHA1: 6C9058389C1E2E5122B7C933275F963EDF1C07B9

ISO/CRC: 4A182640

Source: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/...px?pv=36%3a350

Just google search for the file name, and download what you find. Because you have the legal sticker at the bottom at your computer, as well as the Windows 7 license in your BIOS, you can just use any official source and activate it with ABR Backup (if you have backed up the factory activation).

[bladrak]

ok thanks im gonna do that !

Launch manager is for the special key at the upper left of the computer ? its like a shortcut no ? i never really use it

other thing, i only have acces to a USB KEY, its big so no worries but how do i make it work ? do i just copy what i have downloaded into the key ?

Thanks again anyway !

edit: ive found a tutoral for usb key

Zsero, if i dont install any drivers from the acer website, where do i get those who wont be on the win7 cd?

[keelnbr]

mark2000,

i got the tip from cowithgun some posts back.
he suggested using the new Launch Manager (for 3830tg) that actually solved the problem of choosing wifi off by default. this driver is 64bit as indicated on the file name after you download it.

the link to download is as below

http://global-download.acer.com/GDFi...C=ACER&SC=PA_7

[lee_what2004]

Finally got my 6-cell battery!! The laptop looks so sleek now, very pleased.

Perhaps it's time for that SSD now... shame the 3820TG doesn't have an eSATA port for external HDD.

Can anybody recommend any "slim" / small formfactor power bricks?

I quite like the one on my work Lenovo laptop, here's a comparison: http://i.imgur.com/vNUKz.jpg

Amazon.com: AcBel Ultra Slimmest & Smallest Laptop AC Adapter for Acer Aspire TimelineX 3820TG 3820T 4820T 4820TG 5820T 5820TG Series NoteBook PCs (Worldwide Safety Certificate with 3 years Warranty) + Free All-in-one Universal Plug Adapter: Electron

The battery seems to be smaller in the x830 compared to the x820 series (6000mAh vs 6600mAh. Any idea if the power consumption will be lower for the x830, or it will no longer hit the magical 8 hour milestone?

Both x820 and x830 has 66.6Wh battery..
x820 has 6000mAh battery.