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Advent 6480 Laptop
Specification
| CPU | Intel Celeron 1.4GHz |
| Chipset | SiS 630 |
| Memory | 128MB PC133 SDRAM SODIMM (2 memory slots. Max 512MB) |
| Hard Drive | 20GB |
| CD Drive | Matshita UJDA720 DVD-ROM / CD-R/RW Combo Drive |
| Floppy Drive | Floppy disk drive fitted |
| Screen | 14.1" TFT (Native Res.1024x768) |
| Video Card | SiS 630/730 8-64MB shared |
| Sound Card | SiS 7018 |
| Modem | PCTel HSP56 MR - M7523 |
| Network Card | SiS 900 |
| PC Card | None |
| Ports | 1x Headphone 1x Microphone 1x Line-In 4x USB 1x Parallel 1x LAN 1x VGA 1x Modem 1x Kensington Lock |
| Made By | Mitac 7521c |
Drivers
Your laptop should have been supplied with a utility CD which contains a backup copy of all the drivers.
In the Box
Disks Supplied
- Advent 6480 recovery CD
- Notebook utility CD V0.9
- Power DVD XP CD
Items Supplied
- Advent 6480 notebook
- Mains power adapter
- Mains power cable
- UK modem cable
- BT connector
- Ferrite core attachment for modem cable
Documentation Supplied
- User manual
- Advent Installation and troubleshooting guide
- Windows XP "start here" guide
- Battery tips leaflet
- Freeserve leaflet
Recovery
A Bootable Recovery CD is supplied with these machines. To recover the system:-
- Insert CD into the drive.
- Reboot the PC.
- Press "R" when prompted to boot from the CD.
- After a few minutes the recovery screen will be displayed. By default "Non Destructive Recovery" is selected. Press Next to continue. This does NOT delete user files.
- If you wish to format the drive select Advanced Options from the main screen. Select "System Recovery - Quick Format" and click "Next". Note: By choosing this option you will lose all data on the notebook.
- You will now be reminded that System Restore can be used to attempt to remedy any problems they may have. Click YES to continue.
- Recovery now begins and takes approximately 45 minutes.
- Once complete you will be prompted to remove the CD and restart the notebook.
Driver CD
The notebook is supplied with a Utility CD. This can be used to restore corrupt drivers.
- Ensure Windows XP is running. Insert the CD into the drive.
- The CD will autorun and display a menu with the following options:
- Device Driver
- Readme
- Release Notes
- Browse CD
- Exit
- Click "Device Driver" to begin. The message "The drivers for your system will now be installed. Do you wish to continue?" Click YES.
- The program will no install files and restart Windows.
- When Windows restarts the individual drivers are loaded automatically. You may receive an error message for each driver as they are not digitally signed. Click "Continue Anyway" to carry on.
- Once the drivers are installed Windows will restart one last time.
FAQ
Battery Will Not Charge
The battery on an Advent 6480 will not charge while the laptop is switched on. This is normal behaviour as the laptop needs to be turned off while connected to the mains in order for the battery to recharge.