Acer TimelineX 3820TG Owners Lounge. Info, benchmarks, tweaks, mods and upgrades

Where did you get the modded drivers?

 

Here: AMD Mobility 10.10e Hotfix - Guru3D.com Forums

 

Tested unit. then swapped CPU's and tested again.
Not the i3-370m, which would do better than the i3-350m.

i5-460m 2.53GHz,
3dm2k6 (750/1200) 10124, sm2-3857, sm3-4791, cpu-2979 (cpu-86, gpu-72c) 64bit

i5-460m 2.53GHz,
Stock: 3dm2k6 = 7577, sm2-2710, sm3-3372, cpu-2975 (64bit)

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i3-350m, 2.26ghz,
3dm2k6 (750/1200) 9429, sm2-3752, sm3-4650, cpu-2388 (cpu-75, gpu-87c) 64bit

i3-350m, 2.26ghz,
stock: 3dm2k6= 7407, sm2-2750, sm3-3438, cpu-2389 (64bit)

 

Thanks, just tried them. Did not fix my artifacts/glitches issue.

 

have you tried reinstalling windows? Um im having a hard time with my Gpu or whatever it is that causes hard freezes sometimes on my 3820tg. Might format c but dunno if thats gonna fix anything.

 

Just got the 3820tg today

So I am trying to make system image, but windows won't give me the option when I click on back-up files?

Do I have to use the Acer Utility? Have they disabled the Windows one?

Thanks

 

I didnt do a reimage yet, but it still shouldn't happen considering that it's a fresh windows install (by acer).

 

I see what happened...seems the link does not go to the right spot. I had to go through the control panel.

 

Yes I got it from this seller

New Acer Aspire 3820T 3820TG 4820T 4820TG Keyboard - eBay (item 200539311019 end time Dec-03-10 13:30:47 PST)

I didnt have to change any language settings, I tried all keys and seem to be working fine.

 

Found the above from a September post in this thread. Since I should be picking up my new 3820tg on Tuesday, I want to make sure I understand the backup process, as I intend to immediately install a new HDD.

Am I correct in my understanding that eRecovery does not require physical media - there is an option to create ISO files instead, correct? If that is the case, then I'll just do that right off the bat, then run ABR, and then install Win7 off of a USB key I prepared last night.

From there it's just a matter of drivers right?

 

Thanks.

Man, I have not used Windows 7 and really not used Vista at all, so I am sort of just lost trying to get myself around, lol.

I have a system image made, but I don't have a DVD drive yet, so will have to wait to make system repair disk.

What exactly is ABR?

 

This is from Bronsky, will probably help you. Just became clear to me, except for ABR part.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/6465732-post1613.html

 

Thanks for the link - I was looking for that post. I still am unsure, though, if eRecovery allows creation of an ISO instead of just burning to a blank DVD. Hopefully it does, as the 3820tg does not have an ODD.

 

You can burn the ISO to a virtual DVD on a USB drive. You can also burn it to an external HD. I think you need a DVD or USB for the recovery disk however.

Bronsky

 

To sound like the constant newb, how do I do that?

 

Sounds good - I've got an external USB hard disk. I'll specify to create all four ISO's to that location and when that's all done, ABR, then boom, new Win 7 install. I really wish I had this thing already. I'm chomping at the bit to get at it!!!!

One good thing about the lame delivery process, however, is that I might just actually receive that aceroutlet.ca keyboard replacement by the time the actual laptop arrives. That would be nice, then I could swap in the new KB prior to the Win 7 install.

 

So is nobody going anymore backlit keyboard swaps anymore ?? I do recommend it and if your not adding the switch its not too hard to do.

http://forum.notebookreview.com/acer/491169-acer-timelinex-3820tg-backlit-keyboard-mod.html

 

hendrikson thanks a lot for posting about your 1.19 bios and tweaked drivers from omega. This fixed my issues and ran same clocks as you 705/1100 and no problems in games. ATItool shows loads of errors but otherwise everything is fine and it fixed my freezing issue.

Question fo you, is that absolute maximum you got out of your acer ?

 

Hey how do i update bios to 1.19? and is there any performance gains?

 

Am I the only one who is suffering from the fan cycling happening with BIOS 1.17 and 1.19? At the moment I am trying a KBC 1.13 + BIOS 1.19 combo, I hope nothing goes wrong.

I wrote to Acer support and they replied that I should send in my computer for a repair!

BTW I made a direct link for all 3820TG drivers:
bit.ly/3820tg

 

I have bios 1:19 and I haven't really noticed anything different other than the fact that I get a small surge when the unit is idling and would not have triggered fan operation before.

 

Hey guys, do you know where i could download the ati mobility driver 5650 for windows xp 32bit? I've been looking around but i seem to find nothing. On acer's website, everything is for windows 7. Even the other drivers don't work.

 

Is there any BIOS/FW editor for the EC FW like it is for some BIOS's like e.g. Phoenix Bios Editor?

 

Same here, I commented on this before. I think its just the GPU that does this fan surge? Doesn't seem to be the CPU fan, at least from what I can tell.

 

this happens to me with bios 1.13 too...

when idle in win 7 gpu has 55 degrees fan stars working and stops starts working and stops....

isnt 55 much for idle on desktop

 

Depends on what you are going, if there is flash etc. My 5650 is idle at around 48 degrees, But if I OC it that jumps up a bit, even on idle.

 

Conguratulations Acer and LG

If you buy this product you gain natural bonus of nightvision for your eyes

Briefly, I am using this since 3 weeks and almost without a break, day and night and it has left brightness fog in my eyes. I guess it is caused by led screen's light but strangely I can see objects better in low-light vision however because I lost contrast I can't see the details in low light vision. So I gained an ability but lost another.

I am not sure what I am going to do... Maybe this is caused by all led screens but I read here some problems about LG panels already...

OK I have now nightvision in my eyes but also this costs a little bit pain in them and I think of giving up using this.

If you want natural nightvision enchantment for your eyes buy this product ! You can't miss it !

 

I want one too! good for you!

 

Thank you for your experience.

I have big problems with this screen too, you can see here :
Here

I've contacted the Acer after sale departement, they gave me a return coupon with no more comment.
(If I change the unit, I'll have no more proof of this default, if things go further, so I'm wondering what to do...)

It's my third day without using the computer, I've recovered a barely normal vision, but not perfect...

 

You have problems with original ati 10.10 driver?

 

How long did you use it before the symptoms occured ?

 

I'm not crazy about the display size or the use of an Atom Z540. I would prefer a better aspect ratio and a CULV processor. But, the Slate is the only business class slate on the horizon with a digital pen. Since my main use for this is editing and commenting on PDF's while traveling (surfing and email as well) I don't see anything else on the Horizon. With the delay, we are not likely to get them before early December and that will allow me to return it if something more promising shows up at CES in January. HP has a 30 return/trial period. They only charge a $15 restocking fee.

Because of the delay, HP has discounted the price a bit for those of us who ordered on the first day (10/22).

Bronsky

BTW, it is so nice to have the Acer done (again). It feels perfect. I bent two of the F keys (closed the display without having the KB clicked in place and 2 keys bent) but they still work. I'll probably order a new KB just to make sure everything is perfect on this unit. I'm lovin it - again.

I'm not going to jinx myself again by saying what can possible go wrong with this unit now, so, I'll leave it at that.

 

Not so long , I would say 3 or 4 days (not full time because I got other computers at work)

After a week or two I had really great problems.

 

Well, yes I would say so. If I go above 152 BLCK on the CPU I get a random bluecscreen ram stack error after say 5 - 10 minutes.

Anything above 705 Mhz GPU I end up having a driver rest after 30 minutes of gaming (GPU Core related I think)
Pushing the ram higher than 1105 ish I get artifacts so not good.

CPU @ 152 BLCK and my GPU running at 705 and 1100 Mhz seems about the limit for my machine. If I want it to be 100% stable which i do. I may or may not add an extra 4GB of ram.

Defiantly not upgrading the CPU to a i7 640m, so far it seems the i5 580m is the faster CPU when overclocked. I7 640m's weren't good at overclocking, like the i7 620m's.

@Bronsky, Good to hear your happy with your 3820TG up and running again on a i5 540m. I could handle the Atom CPU in the HP slate, not that 1024 x 600. Just crushes most websites up and PDF's etc, you need to use the horizontal scroll bars. (Annoying!)

I do a little website design from time to time and nothing annoys a designer more than using non standard narrow screen resolutions.

 

Scrubbed off all the old driver remnants and got the CPU over 3.7ghz stable.

I don't think there's much more *oink* in that pig.

Bronsky

 

Ah, this is with the i5! I though you were still running the 370m and was floored that your cpu hadn't thrown itself off a bridge yet.

 

Nice Bronsky! Thats not far off my i5 580m really is it.

 

Hello,

I have the Acer 3820TG with new installed Windows 7 Ultimate - 64bit Edition all drivers installed without problems the system runs wonderful, but one Problem have it. Then i plug a HDMI -> DVI Kabel in my laptop also the HDMI in the Laptop and the DVI in my 19" TFT Display i will become no signal, but my system show me found new Hardware it is my TFT display id "T920". I think my dvi is defect. Also i go with Laptop and cable to my brother and tested it on his 22" Widescreen Display now i have a picture but it is very bad full, of vertical stripes and the blue color is to high. The cable is ok from my desktop pc to this LCD Displays it is ok. Can anythere help me to fix this problem?

 

If I could push a 370M to 3.7ghz, I would retire from my profession and OC gaming computers for a living.

Not enough to keep me awake at night. Any time I can get a 30% OC I'm happy. It's been a long road.

Okay ... now time to DL 10.10e and see what I can do with the GPU. I am seriously considering installing the Firepro drivers and making this 3820TG a true mobile workstation. It has the power now.

Bronsky

 

lol somebody help this guy for goodness sake, he is posting same problem second time

 

Let's just hope it isn't defective. What drivers are you on? Maybe updating to the latest will help?

 

Guys sometimes I play older games and the monitor has no auto adjust button like modern LCD s and I get a box view and 2 annoying large columns instead of a stretched wide screen view.

Some people said I can adjust it in catalyst but there it seems the option is diabled.

If you have ever played games like navy field you must have understood me. Help will be appriciated. Nvidia users could do this in this game but I have troubles with it.

 

You can change the resolution of the game using regedit, just look for the software and modify using decimal/hexadecimal not very sure, but surely you can change it to the notebooks native resolution so it'll be full screen.

 

Hey my Tap to click has stopped working... anyone know how to fix it?

 

Uninstall drivers for your mouse and reinstall the Synaptics one.

 

Defect oh no I makes also use the hdmi connector for the first. I have installed the newest driver from the Acer Support Page (driver date 09.11.2010).

Sorry for my Double Post.

 

Looks like I finally got afterburner working on my 3820TG. Time to run some benchmarks for the GPU.

Bronsky

 

8 GB (2 DIMM) Super Talent 1066 Ram for $108 total. Anything better or should I pull the trigger. $5 off sale ends today.

Bronsky

 

I'm currently not home atm, but try to see if you can find an option to allow the graphics card to handle scaling or something to that effect in the catalyst options. I think I experienced this when I first plugged my laptop into my external monitor (acer h243h).

Regards,
nux

 

My Catalyst control center says that the new Acer driver is Catalyst version 10.10.



Anybody else's say anything different?

Bronsky