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Installing on my Aspire 3680
I'm really wanting to install Snow Leopard on my laptop, but I have a few questions before I do it. I'm going to place some information here that may help in answering my questions.
This first one is the output from the dmidecode command in Ubuntu Linux. Code:
# dmidecode 2.9 SMBIOS 2.4 present. 34 structures occupying 1108 bytes. Table at 0x000DF810. Handle 0x0000, DMI type 0, 24 bytes BIOS Information Vendor: Acer Version: v1.3505 Release Date: 04/10/07 Address: 0xE6B50 Runtime Size: 103600 bytes ROM Size: 1024 kB Characteristics: ISA is supported PCI is supported PC Card (PCMCIA) is supported PNP is supported BIOS is upgradeable BIOS shadowing is allowed ESCD support is available Boot from CD is supported ACPI is supported USB legacy is supported BIOS boot specification is supported Targeted content distribution is supported Handle 0x0001, DMI type 1, 27 bytes System Information Manufacturer: Acer, inc. Product Name: Aspire 3680 Version: Not Applicable Serial Number: LXAZL0Y083719063D32500 UUID: 801EFE13-EE08-D911-B67A-001B242EF746 Wake-up Type: Power Switch SKU Number: Not Specified Family: Not Specified Handle 0x0002, DMI type 2, 8 bytes Base Board Information Manufacturer: Acer, Inc. Product Name: Prespa1 Version: Not Applicable Serial Number: LXAZL0Y083719063D32500 Handle 0x0003, DMI type 3, 17 bytes Chassis Information Manufacturer: Acer, Inc. Type: Other Lock: Not Present Version: N/A Serial Number: None Asset Tag: Boot-up State: Safe Power Supply State: Safe Thermal State: Safe Security Status: None OEM Information: 0x00001234 Handle 0x0004, DMI type 4, 35 bytes Processor Information Socket Designation: U2E1 Type: Central Processor Family: Other Manufacturer: Intel ID: F6 06 00 00 FF FB EB BF Version: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU T5 Voltage: 3.3 V External Clock: 166 MHz Max Speed: 1833 MHz Current Speed: 1833 MHz Status: Populated, Enabled Upgrade: ZIF Socket L1 Cache Handle: 0x0005 L2 Cache Handle: 0x0006 L3 Cache Handle: Not Provided Serial Number: Not Specified Asset Tag: Not Specified Part Number: Not Specified Handle 0x0005, DMI type 7, 19 bytes Cache Information Socket Designation: L1 Cache Configuration: Enabled, Socketed, Level 1 Operational Mode: Write Back Location: Internal Installed Size: 16 KB Maximum Size: 16 KB Supported SRAM Types: Burst Pipeline Burst Asynchronous Installed SRAM Type: Asynchronous Speed: Unknown Error Correction Type: Unknown System Type: Unknown Associativity: Unknown Handle 0x0006, DMI type 7, 19 bytes Cache Information Socket Designation: L2 Cache Configuration: Enabled, Socketed, Level 2 Operational Mode: Write Back Location: External Installed Size: 2048 KB Maximum Size: 512 KB Supported SRAM Types: Burst Pipeline Burst Asynchronous Installed SRAM Type: Burst Speed: Unknown Error Correction Type: Unknown System Type: Unknown Associativity: Unknown Handle 0x0007, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J19 Internal Connector Type: 9 Pin Dual Inline (pin 10 cut) External Reference Designator: COM 1 External Connector Type: DB-9 male Port Type: Serial Port 16550A Compatible Handle 0x0008, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J23 Internal Connector Type: 25 Pin Dual Inline (pin 26 cut) External Reference Designator: Parallel External Connector Type: DB-25 female Port Type: Parallel Port ECP/EPP Handle 0x0009, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J11 Internal Connector Type: None External Reference Designator: Keyboard External Connector Type: Circular DIN-8 male Port Type: Keyboard Port Handle 0x000A, DMI type 8, 9 bytes Port Connector Information Internal Reference Designator: J12 Internal Connector Type: None External Reference Designator: PS/2 Mouse External Connector Type: Circular DIN-8 male Port Type: Keyboard Port Handle 0x000B, DMI type 9, 13 bytes System Slot Information Designation: PCI Slot J11 Type: 32-bit PCI Current Usage: Unknown Length: Long ID: 0 Characteristics: 5.0 V is provided 3.3 V is provided Handle 0x000C, DMI type 10, 6 bytes On Board Device Information Type: Sound Status: Disabled Description: HD-Audio Handle 0x000D, DMI type 11, 5 bytes OEM Strings String 1: This is the Intel Calistoga String 2: Chipset CRB Platform Handle 0x000E, DMI type 12, 5 bytes System Configuration Options Option 1: Jumper settings can be described here. Handle 0x000F, DMI type 15, 29 bytes System Event Log Area Length: 16 bytes Header Start Offset: 0x0000 Header Length: 16 bytes Data Start Offset: 0x0010 Access Method: General-purpose non-volatile data functions Access Address: 0x0000 Status: Valid, Not Full Change Token: 0x00000001 Header Format: Type 1 Supported Log Type Descriptors: 3 Descriptor 1: POST error Data Format 1: POST results bitmap Descriptor 2: Single-bit ECC memory error Data Format 2: Multiple-event Descriptor 3: Multi-bit ECC memory error Data Format 3: Multiple-event Handle 0x0010, DMI type 16, 15 bytes Physical Memory Array Location: System Board Or Motherboard Use: System Memory Error Correction Type: None Maximum Capacity: 4 GB Error Information Handle: Not Provided Number Of Devices: 2 Handle 0x0011, DMI type 17, 27 bytes Memory Device Array Handle: 0x0010 Error Information Handle: No Error Total Width: 32 bits Data Width: 32 bits Size: 1024 MB Form Factor: SODIMM Set: 1 Locator: M1 Bank Locator: Bank 0 Type: DDR2 Type Detail: Synchronous Speed: Unknown Manufacturer: Not Specified Serial Number: Not Specified Asset Tag: Not Specified Part Number: Not Specified Handle 0x0012, DMI type 17, 27 bytes Memory Device Array Handle: 0x0010 Error Information Handle: No Error Total Width: 32 bits Data Width: 32 bits Size: 1024 MB Form Factor: SODIMM Set: 1 Locator: M2 Bank Locator: Bank 1 Type: DDR2 Type Detail: Synchronous Speed: Unknown Manufacturer: Not Specified Serial Number: Not Specified Asset Tag: Not Specified Part Number: Not Specified Handle 0x0013, DMI type 19, 15 bytes Memory Array Mapped Address Starting Address: 0x00000000000 Ending Address: 0x0007FFFFFFF Range Size: 2 GB Physical Array Handle: 0x0010 Partition Width: 0 Handle 0x0014, DMI type 20, 19 bytes Memory Device Mapped Address Starting Address: 0x00000000000 Ending Address: 0x0003FFFFFFF Range Size: 1 GB Physical Device Handle: 0x0011 Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x0013 Partition Row Position: Unknown Interleave Position: Unknown Interleaved Data Depth: Unknown Handle 0x0015, DMI type 20, 19 bytes Memory Device Mapped Address Starting Address: 0x00040000000 Ending Address: 0x0007FFFFFFF Range Size: 1 GB Physical Device Handle: 0x0012 Memory Array Mapped Address Handle: 0x0013 Partition Row Position: Unknown Interleave Position: Unknown Interleaved Data Depth: Unknown Handle 0x0016, DMI type 23, 13 bytes System Reset Status: Enabled Watchdog Timer: Present Boot Option: Do Not Reboot Boot Option On Limit: Do Not Reboot Reset Count: Unknown Reset Limit: Unknown Timer Interval: Unknown Timeout: Unknown Handle 0x0017, DMI type 24, 5 bytes Hardware Security Power-On Password Status: Disabled Keyboard Password Status: Unknown Administrator Password Status: Disabled Front Panel Reset Status: Unknown Handle 0x0018, DMI type 25, 9 bytes System Power Controls Next Scheduled Power-on: 12-31 23:59:59 Handle 0x0019, DMI type 26, 20 bytes Voltage Probe Description: Voltage Probe Location: Processor Status: OK Maximum Value: Unknown Minimum Value: Unknown Resolution: Unknown Tolerance: Unknown Accuracy: Unknown OEM-specific Information: 0x00000000 Handle 0x001A, DMI type 27, 12 bytes Cooling Device Temperature Probe Handle: 0x001B Type: Fan Status: OK OEM-specific Information: 0x00000000 Handle 0x001B, DMI type 28, 20 bytes Temperature Probe Description: Temperature Probe Location: Processor Status: OK Maximum Value: Unknown Minimum Value Unknown Resolution: Unknown Tolerance: Unknown Accuracy: Unknown OEM-specific Information: 0x00000000 Handle 0x001C, DMI type 29, 20 bytes Electrical Current Probe Description: Electrical Current Probe Location: Processor Status: OK Maximum Value: Unknown Minimum Value: Unknown Resolution: Unknown Tolerance: Unknown Accuracy: Unknown OEM-specific Information: 0x00000000 Handle 0x001D, DMI type 30, 6 bytes Out-of-band Remote Access Manufacturer Name: Intel Inbound Connection: Enabled Outbound Connection: Disabled Handle 0x001E, DMI type 32, 20 bytes System Boot Information Status: <OUT OF SPEC> Handle 0x001F, DMI type 129, 16 bytes OEM-specific Type Header and Data: 81 10 1F 00 01 01 02 01 00 00 00 01 00 00 08 01 Strings: Intel_ASF_001 Intel_ASF_001 Handle 0x0020, DMI type 136, 6 bytes OEM-specific Type Header and Data: 88 06 20 00 FF FF Handle 0x0021, DMI type 127, 4 bytes End Of Table Code:
00:00.0 Host bridge: Intel Corporation Mobile 945GM/PM/GMS, 943/940GML and 945GT Express Memory Controller Hub (rev 03) 00:02.0 VGA compatible controller: Intel Corporation Mobile 945GM/GMS, 943/940GML Express Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 03) 00:02.1 Display controller: Intel Corporation Mobile 945GM/GMS/GME, 943/940GML Express Integrated Graphics Controller (rev 03) 00:1b.0 Audio device: Intel Corporation N10/ICH 7 Family High Definition Audio Controller (rev 02) 00:1c.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation N10/ICH 7 Family PCI Express Port 1 (rev 02) 00:1c.1 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation N10/ICH 7 Family PCI Express Port 2 (rev 02) 00:1c.2 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation N10/ICH 7 Family PCI Express Port 3 (rev 02) 00:1d.0 USB Controller: Intel Corporation N10/ICH7 Family USB UHCI Controller #1 (rev 02) 00:1d.1 USB Controller: Intel Corporation N10/ICH 7 Family USB UHCI Controller #2 (rev 02) 00:1d.2 USB Controller: Intel Corporation N10/ICH 7 Family USB UHCI Controller #3 (rev 02) 00:1d.3 USB Controller: Intel Corporation N10/ICH 7 Family USB UHCI Controller #4 (rev 02) 00:1d.7 USB Controller: Intel Corporation N10/ICH 7 Family USB2 EHCI Controller (rev 02) 00:1e.0 PCI bridge: Intel Corporation 82801 Mobile PCI Bridge (rev e2) 00:1f.0 ISA bridge: Intel Corporation 82801GBM (ICH7-M) LPC Interface Bridge (rev 02) 00:1f.2 IDE interface: Intel Corporation 82801GBM/GHM (ICH7 Family) SATA IDE Controller (rev 02) 00:1f.3 SMBus: Intel Corporation N10/ICH 7 Family SMBus Controller (rev 02) 02:00.0 Ethernet controller: Marvell Technology Group Ltd. 88E8038 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller (rev 14) 03:00.0 Ethernet controller: Atheros Communications Inc. AR5001 Wireless Network Adapter (rev 01) 0a:09.0 CardBus bridge: Texas Instruments PCIxx12 Cardbus Controller 0a:09.2 Mass storage controller: Texas Instruments 5-in-1 Multimedia Card Reader (SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO/xD) I have the latest version of Empire EFI as well as a Retail Copy of 10.6 Snow Leopard. |
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I guess to make this a little easier to read I will make the list more concise.
Acer Aspire 3680: Intel Core 2 Duo Intel Chipset Intel GMA 945 Integrated Graphics Atheros AR5001 Wifi Realtek HD Audio Device 💡 Deploy cloud instances seamlessly on DigitalOcean. Free credits ($100) for InfMac readers. |