Processor - Intel Pentium Dual-Core Processor T3400 - (1MB L2 cache, 2.16GHz, 667MHz FSB) Chipset - Mobile Intel GL40 Express Memory - 3GB (2/1) installed in two memory slots DDR2 667 SDRAM User upgradeable up to 4GB (one 2GB memory card in each slot)* subject to availability of 2GB cards Storage - 250GB* hard disk drive - Integrated variable-speed Super-Multi drive: - Read - 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 24X CD-RW, 8X DVD-ROM, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 6X DVD-ROM DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 6X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM - Write - 24X CD-R, 16X CD-RW, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD+R, 4X DVD-R DL (double-layer), 4X DVD+R DL (double-layer), 6X DVD-RW, 8X DVD+RW, 5X DVD-RAM - 5-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card Video - 14.1" WXGA (1280 x 800) TFT LCD with Acer CrystalBrite Technology - Up to 16.7 million colors - 16ms response time - Integrated Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 4500M, Microsoft DirectX 10.0 support - Acer Video Conference featuring integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite technology (select models only) - MPEG-2/DVD decoding - WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) acceleration - VGA port - Support for simultaneous display on notebook LCD and external monitor Audio - Two integrated stereo speakers - Integrated microphone - Headphones/speaker/line-out, microphone and line-in ports - Microsoft DirectSound compatibility Interface Ports - DC-in - RJ-11 modem - RJ-45 LAN - VGA - Headphones/speaker/line-out - Microphone - Line-in - Two USB 2.0 Card Slots - ExpressCard/54 slot - 5-in-1 card reader for optional MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital card, Memory Stick, Memory Stick PRO or xD-Picture Card Communications - Acer InviLink Nplify 802.11b/g/Draft-N WLAN, Acer SignalUp technology for enhanced antenna efficiency, WI-FI CERTIFIED - Gigabit LAN, Wake-on-LAN ready - V.92 56Kbps* data/fax modem, PTT (postal, telegraph, telephone) certified in select countries - Acer Video Conference featuring integrated Acer Crystal Eye webcam supporting enhanced Acer PrimaLite technology (select models only) Included Software - Acer Empowering Technology (eRecovery, eSettings, ePower) - Acer Crystal Eye (select models only) - Acer GridVista - Acer Launch Manager - Acer Video Conference Manager (select models only) - Adobe Acrobat Reader - McAfee Internet Security Suite (trial version) - NTI Media Maker* *OEM, not full-featured, version. User Interface - 88-key keyboard, inverted T cursor layout, embedded numeric keypad, hotkey controls, international language support, 2.5mm minimum key travel - 12 function, four cursor, two Microsoft Windows keys; independent US dollar and Euro sign keys - Empowering key - WLAN, volume up/down easy-launch buttons - Play/pause, stop, previous, next media keys - Touchpad Dimensions & Weight - 13.4" (340.4mm) W x 9.7" (247.0mm) D x 0.9" - 1.7” (22.9mm – 42.3mm) H - 5.3 lb. (2.4kg) Size and weight may vary depending on configuration Power - 65-watt AC adapter - Six-cell lithium ion battery: up to 3.0 hours life depending on configuration and usage (may be reduced if Windows Vista Aero is enabled); 2.5 hours recharge time with power off, 3.5 hours with power on Security Features - User, administrator and hard drive BIOS passwords - Kensington lock slot Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed a wrong driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.