Text preview for : service-manual-Acer-TravelMate-2410.pdf part of Acer TravelMate 2410 Acer TravelMate 2410 Series
Service Guide
Back to : service-manual-Acer-Trave | Home
Acer TravelMate 2410 Series
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 2410 service guide.
Date 2005/07/21 2005/10/24 Chapter 1 Chapter 1
Chapter
Updates Revise information on "Hardware Specification and Configurations". Revise battery vendor and specification on page 24.
II
Copyright
Copyright © 2005 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
III
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
IV
Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
2.
V
VI
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 A TravelMate tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Easy-launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Chapter 2
System Utilities
29
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
41
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Removing the Memory/the HDD Module/the Wireless LAN Card/ the ODD Module and the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Removing the Memory and the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Removing the Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly . . . . . . .49 Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Disassembling the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
55
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
VII
Table of Contents
External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Touchpad check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Chapter 6
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
73
TravelMate 2410 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
VIII
Chapter 1
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer's many feature:
Platform and memroy
Intel® Pentium® M 725A Processor (2 MB L2 cache, 1.6GHz, 400MHz FSB) Intel® Celeron M 360/370/380 Processor (1 MB L2 cache, 1.40/1.50/1.60GHz, 400MHz FSB) Intel® 910GML+ICH6M Two DIMM slots support 128MB to 2GB system memory
Display
Thim-Film Transistor (TFT) displaying at : 15.0" XGA (1024 x 768) 15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) 15.4" WXGA (1280 x 800) Acer CrystalBrite color TFT LCD Intel® GMA 900 graphics with up to 128MB of shared memory supporting, Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0 Dual independent display support MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability
Storage subsystem
40/60/80 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive Optical drive options: DVD-Dual double layer drive DVD/CD-RW combo drive
Input devices
88/89-key keyboard Built-in touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button Four easy-launch buttons Two front-access buttons: WLAN LED-button and Bluetooth® LED-button
Audio
Audio system with two built-in speakers Sound Blaster ProTM and MS-Sound compatible Built-in microphone
Communication
Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; wake-on ring ready LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet (for selected models); wake-on-LAN ready WLAN (manufacturing option): integrated Acer InviLinkTM 802.11b/g WI-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution; Acer SignalUp technology support
Chapter 1
1
WPAN (manufacturing option): integrated Bluetooth®
Human-centric design and ergonomics
Rugged, yet extremely portable design Stylish appearance Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Internet 4-way scroll button
I/O Ports
Four USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port Modem (RJ-11) port Extternal display (VGA) port Microphone/line-in jack Headphones/speakers/line-out port Type II PC Card slot DC-in jack for AC adaptor
2
Chapter 1
System Block Diagram
A B C D E
AS3610/TM2410 Block Diagram
CLK GEN.
4
Mobile CPU
Dothan
3 4, 5
G792
19
IDT CV125
Project Code:91.4E101.001 PCB:05210-SB
CRT CONN LCD
14
SYSTEM DC/DC
INPUTS
TPS5130 35,36
4
OUTPUTS
3D3V_S5 5V_S5 1D05V_S0 2D5V_S0(LDO)
HOST BUS
400MHz
RGB
LVDS
DCBATOUT
400 MHz 400 MHz
3
DDR II
11,12
400MHz
Intel 910GML
6,7,8,9,10
XGA/WXGA
13
SYSTEM DC/DC ISL6227 INPUTS
DCBATOUT
37
DDR II
11,12
OUTPUTS
5V_S5 3D3V_S3
400MHz
DMI I/F
100MHz PCI BUS
TPS51100DGQ
5V_S5 DDR_VREF
37
3
DDR_VREF_S3
Line In27
Int. MIC In
27
Codec
ALC655
26
ACLINK
ENE CB1410
24,25
PWR SW
CP2211
25
PCMCIA ONE SLOT
25
CHARGER
ISL6255 38 INPUTS OUTPUTS BT+
16.8V 3A
Line Out
OP AMP
G1421B 27
ICH6-M
LAN 10/100
RTL8110CL
22, 23
Mini-PCI
802.11 B/G
DCBATOUT
28
27
TXFM
23
RJ4523
CPU DC/DC
INPUTS
ISL6218CV-T
OUTPUTS VCC_CORE
2
INT.SPKR
27
MODEM MDC Card
21
34
2
LPC BUS
15,16,17,18
DCBATOUT
0.844~1.3V 27A
PATA
KBC
ENE KB3910
Xbus
BIOS ROM
4M BITS
PM39LV040-70JCE
HDD
20
1
CD ROM
20
USB
29
31
4 PORT
21
1
MINI USB 21 Blue-tooth
Touch Pad 30
INT_KB
30
Title
Acer Incorporated
BLOCK DIAGRAM
8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Size Document Number Custom Date: Thursday, June 09, 2005
A B C D
Rev
MORAR
E
SB
1 of 40
Sheet
Chapter 1
3
Board Layout
Top View
1 2 3 4 5 6
LCD1 MIC1 LID1 BLUE1 KB1 TPAD1
LCD Cable Connector Microphone Cable Connector Lid Switch Cable Connector Bluetooth Cable Connector Keyboard Connector Touchpad FFC Connector
7 8 9 10 11 12
BAT1 U14 U20 RTC1 PCH1 SPK1
Battery Pack Connector ENE KB3910SF C1 RTL8100CL RTC Battery Connector PC Card Slot Speaker Set Connector
4
Chapter 1
Bottom View
NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get.
1 2 3 4 5
DC1 LAN1 USB1 CRT1 MDCW 1
Power Jack Ethernet Port+Modem Jack USB port External Display Connector Modem Cable Connector
12 13 14 15 16
ODD1 FAN1 USB2 USB3 USB4
ODD Connector Fan Connector USB Port USB Port USB Port
Chapter 1
5
6 7 8 9 10 11
MDC U35 DM2 DM1 U45 HDD
Modem Board Connector CPU Socket DIMM Slot1 DIMM Slot2 North Bridge (Intel 910GML) HDD Connector
17 18 19 20 21 22
U49 U59 LIN1 LOUT1 U53
South Bridge(Intel FW82801FBM F518NC87) ENE CB-1410QF Microphone/Line-in Jack Headphones/Speakers/Line-Out Jack BIOS ROM
Jumper Settings
PIN Pin1-Pin8 Pin2-Pin7 Pin3-Pin6 Pin4-Pin5
Description Clear Password No Function No Function No Function
6
Chapter 1
A TravelMate tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.
Front View
# 1 2 3 4 5 6
Icon
Item Display screen Power button Microphone Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left, center and right) Easy-launch Buttons Status indicators
Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Turns the computer on and off. Internal microphone for sound recording. For entering data into your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer's function and components. Comfortable support area for our hands when you use the computer.
7 8
9
Palmrest
Chapter 1
7
Closed Front View
# 1 2
Icon
Item Speakers Bluetooth® communication button/ indicator Wireless communication button/ indicator Microphone/Line-in jack
Description Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate the status of Bluetoothcommunications (manufacturing option). Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications. (manufacturing option). Accepts input from external microphones.
3
4
5
Headphones/ Speakers/Line-Out jack Battery indicator
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
6
Lights when the battery is being charged
7
Power indicator
Lights when the computer is on.
8
Latch
Locks and releases the lid.
8
Chapter 1
Left View
# 1
Icon
Item 3 USB 2.0 Ports
Description Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Accepts Type II PC Card.
2
PC Card slot
3
PC Card slot eject button
Ejects the PC Card for the slot
Right View
# 1 2 3
Icon
Item Optical drive Optical drive eject button Emergency eject hole
Description Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.
Chapter 1
9
Rear Panel
# 1
Icon
Item Security Keylock
Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
2
Power jack
Connects to an AC adaptor.
3
Ethernet (RJ-45) port
Connects to a Fast Ethernet network.
4
Modem (RJ-11) port
Connects to a phone line.
5
USB 2.0 port
Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
6
External display (VGA) port
Connects a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
7
Ventilation slots
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.
10
Chapter 1
Bottom Panel
# 1 2 3 4 5
Item Memory bay Battery lock Battery release latch Battery bay Cooling fan
Description Houses the computer's main memory. Locks the battery in place. Releases the battery for removal. Houses the computer's battery pack. Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
6
Wireless LAN and hard disk bay
Houses the computer's WLAN and hard disk (secured with three screws).
Indicators
The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.
The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed. Chapter 1 11
Icon
Function Cap lock
Description Lights when Cap Lock is activated
Num lock
Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Media Activity
Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is active.
Bluetooth
Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
Wireless LAN
Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.
Battery
Lights up when the battery is being charged.
Power
Lights up when the computer is on.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode.
Easy-launch Buttons
Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. The are: mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key " " and one user-programmable button.
Press " " to run the Acer eManager. Please see "Acer eManager". The mail and Web buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager.
12
Chapter 1
Launch key Mail Web browser
Default application Email application (user-programmable) Internet browser (user-programmable) Acer eManager (user-programmable)
P
User-programmable
Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
Chapter 1
13
Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button. Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
Function Execute
Left Button (1) Click twice quickly
Right Button (4)
Main touchpad (2) Tap twice (at the same speed as doubleclicking the mouse button) Tap once Tap twice (at the same speed as doubleclicking a mouse button) then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor.
Center button (3)
Select Drag
Click once Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad
Access context menu Scroll
Click once Click and hold to move up/down/left/right.
NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.
14
Chapter 1
Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock +
Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
Scroll lock +
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys
Num Lock On Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold while using cursor-control keys. Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad.
Num Lock Off
Hold while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal manner.
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Chapter 1
15
Key Windows key
Icon
Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of function: + Activates next taskbar button. + Opens the My Computer window + Opens Help and Support. + Opens the Find: All Files dialog box. + Opens the Run dialog box. + M Minimizes all windows. + action. + Undoes the minimize all windows
Application key
This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Hot Key Fn-F1
Icon
Function Hot key help
Description Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2
Acer eSetting
Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.
Fn-F3
Acer ePowerManagement
Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager.
16
Chapter 1
Hot Key Fn-F4
Icon Sleep
Function
Description Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-F5
Display toggle
Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both.
Fn-F6
Screen blank
Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
Fn-F7
Touchpad toggle
Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F8
Speaker toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn-w
Volume up
Increases the speaker volume.
Fn-y
Volume down
Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn-x
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
Fn-z
Brightness down
Decreases the screen brightness
Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To type:
Chapter 1
17
The Euro symbol
1. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the<5> symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.
The US dollar sign
1. 2. Open a text editor or word processor. Either directly press the key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard. NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
18
Chapter 1
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item CPU type Intel FSB)
®
Specification Pentium® M 725A Processor (2 MB L2 cache, 1.6GHz, 400MHz
Intel® Celeron M 360/370/380 Processor (1 MB L2 cache, 1.40/1.50/ 1.60GHz, 400MHz FSB) Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Intel® 910GML+ICH6M Intel socketable 478pin Micro-BGA 1.34 (highest frequency mode) to 0.988V (low frequency mode) 0.726V (deeper sleep mode)
BIOS
Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Phneoix 3A03 PMC PM39LV040, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 512KB Flash BIOS 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification
BIOS password control
Second Level Cache
Item Cache controller Cache size Built-in CPU 2MB for Intel® Pentium® M 725A Processor 1MB for Intel® Celeron M 360/370/380 Processor 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification
System Memory
Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Built-in Intel 910GML 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 400 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications.
®
Specification
Chapter 1
19
Memory Combinations
Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB Slot 2 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 384MB 640MB 1152MB 384MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 640MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB Total Memory
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Interface
Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Features Realtek 8110CL 10/100Mbps RJ45 Rear side Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 Specification
Modem Interface
Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 56K V.92 RJ11 Rear side Specification
Bluetooth Interface
Item Chipset Broadcom Specification
20
Chapter 1
Bluetooth Interface
Item Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified). USB 1.1 Mini-USB
Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Atheros/Broadcom 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI type II Specification
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name HGST HTS424040M9AT00/ Toshiba Pluto MK4025GAS/ Seagate ST94019A 40000 512 2 HGST MORAGA IC25N060ATMR04-0 Toshiba Pluto MK6025GAS Seagate 960821A 60000 512 3 (for Hitachi and Seagate) 4 (for Toshiba) 2 4200 RPM HGST MORAGA IC25N080ATMR04-0 SEAGATE ST9808210A 80000 512 4 (for Hitachi) 3 (for Seagate) 2 4200 RPM
Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Voltage tolerance
1 4200 RPM
Performance Specifications 2048KB ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 372 8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 350 8192KB ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 350
100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
DC Power Requirements 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
Combo Drive Interface
Item Vendor & model name Specification DVD/CDRW KME UIDA760 (24x24x8x24x) DVD/CDRW QSI SBW-242C (24x24x8x24x)
Chapter 1
21
Combo Drive Interface
Item Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-R (read, single border), DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (2.6GB, 4.7GB) CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-R, CD-RW Photo (Multisession) Video CD, CD-Extra, (CD+), CD-test Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement Input Voltage
DVD-Dual Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format DVD Dual HLDS GWA-4040N With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible Support disc formats 1. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-1, Video CD, CD-Extra and CD-Text 2. Reads data in Photo CD (single and Multi-session) 3. Reads standard CD-DA 4. Reads and writes CD-R discs 5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs 6. Reads and writes in each dVD+R/RW (Ver. 1.1) 7. Reads data in each DVD-ROM and DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for Authoring) 8. Reads and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.0 for general), DVD-RW and DVD+R/RW (Ver1.1) Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Specification
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement Input Voltage
Audio Interface
Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution ALC655 Built-in Stereo 16 bit stereo digital to analog converter 16 bit stereo analog to digital converter Specification
22
Chapter 1
Audio Interface
Item Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity AC97 Line-in, CD 8/16-bit, mono/stereo 44,1 KHz (48K byte for AC97 interface) Yes Yes/2 Specification
Video Interface
Item Chipset Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Built-in Intel 910GML 37.5 mm x 40 mm 1257 pin mFCBGA internal PCIE Yes
®
Specification
Video Memory
Item Chipset Memory size Interface Built-in Intel® 910GML 64MB/128MB DDR2 Specification
USB Port
Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Built-in ICH6-M 2.0 USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller 4 three on the left side; one on the rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification
PCMCIA Port
Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus ENE CB1410 Type-II One type-II Left panel No ZV support Yes Specification
System Board Major Chips
Item Core logic Intel 910GML+ICH6-M
®
Controller
Chapter 1
23
System Board Major Chips
Item VGA LAN USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Bluetooth Wireless 802.11 b+g PCMCIA Audio Built in Intel®910GML RealTek 8110CL Built in ICH6-M This model does not employ Super I/O controller since it does not have FIR, IEEE 1394 function Built-in ICH6-M Broadcom Atheros/Broadcom ENE CB1410 ALC655 Controller
Keyboard
Item Keyboard controller Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously KB 3910 88-/89-key Yes Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Specification
Battery
Item Vendor & model name Specification SANYO (4cell) SONY (4cell) SONY (8cell) Panasonic (8cell) Li-ion 2000 mAH for SANYO (4cell) 2000 mAH for SONY (4cell) 2200 mAH for SONY (8cell) 2200 mAH for Panasonic (8cell) 8/4 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 14.4V 16.8+-0.2v
Battery Type Pack capacity
Number of battery cell Package configuration Normal voltage Charge voltage
LCD 15 inch
Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Specification AU: B150XG01 381 304.1x228.1 1024x768 XGA 0.297x0.297 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe QDI QD15XL06-01 15.0 inches 304.1x228.1 1024x768 XGA 0.099x0.297 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Hannstar HSD150PX14-A07 15.0 inches 304.1x228.1 1024x768 XGA 0.297x0.297 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe
24
Chapter 1
LCD 15 inch
Item Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m ) also called Brightness
2
Specification Normally White 180 (5 point average) 150 (5 point average) N/A 300 24/11 15/35 +3.3V Typ. 5.6/5.7 550 317.3x242.0x6.0 1 channel LVDS 262K colors (RGB 6-bit data driver) 40/40 10/30 0 to +50 -20 to +60 +3.3V 3.96 570 317.3x242.0x5.9 1 channel LVDS 262,144 3.3V N/A 600 317.3x242.0x6.5 1 channel LVDS 262,144 N/A 300 8/17 70 250 10/25 Normally White 160 Normally White 150
Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping)
45/45 15/35 0 to +50 -25 to +60
40/40 20/40 0 to +50 -20 to +60
LCD 15 inch and 15.4 inch
Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Active Area (mm) Display resolution (pixels) Pixel Pitch Pixel Arrangement Display Mode Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness Luminance Uniformity Contrast Ratio Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec Nominal Input Voltage VDD Typical Power Consumption (watt) Weight Physical Size(mm) Electrical Interface N/A 250 10/20(typ) +3.3V 4.3 for backlight unit only 540 317.3x242.1x6.0 1 channel LVDS 40 300 30/30 +3.3V 5.36 585 344x222.0x6.35 max 1 channel LVDS N/A 500 10/20 +3.3V Typ. 4.22 for backlight unit 625 344x222.0x6.35 max 1 channel LVDS Specification LG LP150X08-A3 15.0 inches, 38.1cm 304.1x228.1 1024x768 XGA 0.297x0.297 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Transmissive mode, normally White 150 LG LP154W01A5K2 15.4 inches 331.2x207.0 1280x800 WXGA 0.25875x0.25875 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Transmissive & normally White 150 CHIMEI N154I1L07 390.1 331.2x207.0 1280x800 WXGA 0.25875x0.25875 R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Normally White 190
Chapter 1
25
LCD 15 inch and 15.4 inch
Item Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) 0 to +50 -20 to +60 0 to +50 -20 to +60 0 to +50 -20 to +60 45/45 15/35 45/45 15/35 45/45 15/35 Specification 262K 262K 262K colors (RGB 6-bit data driver)
LCD Inverter
Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Darfon/V189-301GP N/A 9~21 2.56 (max) 780V (2000V for kick off) 6.5 (max) 65K Hz (max) Specification
AC Adaptor
Item Input rating Maximum input AC current Inrush current Efficiency 1.7A 220A@115VAC 220A@230VAC 82% min. @115VAC input full load Specification 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz
System Power Management
ACPI mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.
Save to Disk (S4)
26
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press m to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to "disabled". If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to "enabled". Press during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit
Intel (R) Pentium (R) M processor 1.86GHz CPU Type : 1866MHz CPU Speed : IDE1 Model Name : TOSHIBA MK8025GAS - (PM) IDE1 Serial Number : None PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K15RA - (PS) IDE2 Model Name : IDE2 Serial Number : None System BIOS Ver: V0.06A 1277 VGA BIOS Ver 07.07 KBC Ver xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: N/A TravelMate 2410 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte
F1
Help
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub- Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Esc Exit
Chapter 2
29
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). To change the value of a parameter, press por q. A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item. Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information is subject to different models.
30
Chapter 2
Information
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit
Intel (R) Pentium (R) M processor 1.86GHz CPU Type : 1866MHz CPU Speed : IDE1 Model Name : TOSHIBA MK8025GAS - (PM) IDE1 Serial Number : None PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K15RA - (PS) IDE2 Model Name : IDE2 Serial Number : None System BIOS Ver: V0.06A 1277 VGA BIOS Ver 07.07 KBC Ver xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: N/A TravelMate 2410 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte
F1
Help
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub- Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Esc Exit
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
Parameter CPU Type IDE1 Model Name IDE1 Serial Number IDE2I Model Name IDE2 Serial Number System BIOS ver VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number
Description This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system. This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial number of this unit. This field displays the asset tag number of the system. This field shows product name of the system. This field displays the manufacturer of this system. This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting. UUID=32bytes
Chapter 2
31
Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery [09:25:48] [07/08/2005] 640 KB 510 MB [128MB] [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] , , or selects field. Shows system base memory size Shows extended memory size VGA memory size
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.
32
Chapter 2
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter System Time System Date
Description Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-hour format. Sets the system date.
Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date
System Memory Extended Memory
This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled
VGA Memory Quiet Boot
Power on display
Auto: During power process, the system will detect if any display device is connected on external video port. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector).
Option: Auto or Both
Network Boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery
Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults.
Option: Enabled or Disabled Option: Disabled or Enabled Option: Enabled or Disabled
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
Chapter 2
33
Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
Information
Main
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Boot
Exit
Item Specific Help User Password is : Supervisor Password is : Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Primary HardDisk Security Password on Boot Clear Clear [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled] Supervisor Password controls accesses of the whole setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is enabled.
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
34
Chapter 2
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is Set User Password
Description Shows the setting of the user password. Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Press Enter to set the user password. When user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of parameters. Enables or disables primary hard disk security function. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup.
Option
Clear or Set Clear or Set
Set Supervisor Password
Primary HardDisk Security Password on Boot
Disabled or Enabled
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don't forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.
Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:
2.
Type a password in the "Enter New Password" field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the "Confirm New Password" field.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. 4. 5. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Removing a Password
Follow these steps:
Chapter 2
35
1.
Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:
2. 3. 4.
Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Clear". When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Changing a Password
1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:
2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.
The password setting is complete after the user presses u. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
36
Chapter 2
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
Chapter 2
37
Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help +Hard Drive Floppy Devices CD-ROM/DVD Drive Network Boot
Keys used to view or configure devices: to expands or collapses devices with a + or and moves the device up or down.
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
38
Chapter 2
Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Disarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes
Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS.
Chapter 2
39
40
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver Philips screwdriver Plastic flat head screw driver Tweezers NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.
Chapter 3
41
General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. 2. 3. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Remove the battery pack.
42
Chapter 3
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Start
Battery
H*2 Middle Cover DIMM Cover
Memory
H*3 HDD Cover Wireless LAN Card
P*1 Keyboard
E*1
ODD Module O*4 HDD Module
J*2 on bottom side K*2 on top side LCD Module E*1 on upper case assemby E*12 on bottom side F*3 on bottom side A*2 on rear side HDD Bracket
M*4
HDD
RTC Battery Lower Case Assembly Bluetooth Module O*2 Upper Case Assembly Microphone
Upper Case Lower Case Main Board Assembly
Touchpad Assembly N*3
*2 Speaker Set 86.9A353.3R0*2 North Bridge Plate C*1 D*2 86.9A353.3R0*2 Modem Board O*2 Fan Touchpad Bracket Touchpad
CPU Heatsink
ODD Module CPU G*2
ODD
ODD Bracket
Chapter 3
43
LCD Module
4 screw caps J*4 for 15" J*8 for 15.4" LCD Bezel
I*2
I*2 LCD Inverter
LCD Panel
LCD Assembly
G*8
LCD
LCD Wire Cable
LCD Brackets
Screw List
Item A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Description SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 SCREW MACH WAFER M2*L4 NI CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (2.3 KG) CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (1.55 KG) SCREW M2.5-6 SCRW M2.5*L8(NON NYLOK) SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325 SCREW SCREW M2.5*4L(NYLOCK)BLACK ZN SCREW M2.5X6 SRW M2.5*8L B/ZN NYLOK 700 SCRW M2.5*L3(NON NYLOK) SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0) SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3 SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI Part Number 34.00015.081 86.00059.220 (PC Card slot x4) 86.00D01.230 86.00D02.230 86.9A323.6R0 86.9A323.8R0 86.9A352.3R0 86.9A352.4R0 86.9A353.4R0 86.9A353.6R0 86.9A353.8R0 86.9A523.3R0 86.9A524.4R0 86.9A552.3R0 86.9A552.4R0 86.9A553.3R0
44
Chapter 3
Removing the Battery Pack
1. 2. Unlock the battery lock. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.
Chapter 3
45
Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the LCD Module
Removing the Memory and the HDD Module
1. 2. Remove the three screws fastening the HDD cover. Detach the HDD cover carefully.
3. 4.
Disconnect the wireless antenna. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it. (Note: This engineering sample does not have wireless LAN card. Therefore, the image does not show wireless LAN antenna/wireless LAN card. Please refer to below section "How to Remove the Wireless LAN Card for more details). Remove four screws fastening the HDD module. Pull the HDD module backwards then detach it.
5. 6.
How to Remove the Wireless LAN Card
1. 2. Disconnect the main and the auxiliary antennae. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it.
Removing the Memory
1. 2. Remove the two screws fastening the DIMM cover. Then detach the DIMM cover.
46
Chapter 3
3. 4.
Pop out the memory. Remove the memory from the DIMM socket.
Removing the ODD Module
1. 2. Remove the screws fastening the ODD module as shown. Use a flat headed screwdriver to push the ODD module outwards then remove it.
Removing the LCD Module
1. 2. . Open the notebook as the impage shows. Detach the middle cover carefully as shown.
3. 4. 5.
Remove the screw holding the keyboard. Turn over the keyboard as shown. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard.
Chapter 3
47
.
6. 7.
Pull out the wireless LAN antenna from the main unit as shown. Take out the LCD cable from the main unit then disconnect the cable.
8. 9. .
Remove two screws fastening the LCD module. Remove another two screws on the bottom as shown.
10. Then detach the entire LCD module cautiously.
48
Chapter 3
Disassembling the Main Unit
Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly
1. 2. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the main board. Disconnect the microphone cable then remove the microphone.
3.
Remove one screw holding the upper case and the lower case assembly.
4. Then remove 13 screws on the bottom as shown. NOTE: Screw type for red circle is M2.5x8; and screw type for yellow circle is M2.5x6.
5. 6. 7.
Open the upper case assembly as shown. After you open the upper case assembly, please disconnect the lid switch cable. Raise upright the upper case assembly as shown then detach it.
Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly
1. 2. Disconnect the touchpad FFC. Remove the three screws fastening the touchpad bracket.
Chapter 3
49
3. 4.
Detach the touchpad bracket carefully. Then detach the touchpad from the touchpad bracket.
Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly
1. 2. 3. Disconnect the bluetooth cable then remove the bluetooth module. Disconnect the speaker set cable from the main board. Remove two screws fastening the main board to the lower case.
4. 5.
Remove two hex screws holding the main board on the rear side. Then take out the main board from the lower case carefully.
6. 7. 50
Disconnect the fan cable. Remove two screw that hold the system fan then remove it. Chapter 3
8. 9.
Disconnect the modem board cable from the main board. Remove the two screws holding the modem board then detach the modem board.
10. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board. 11. Remove the three screws holding the CPU heatsink then remove it.
12. Use a flat headed screwdriver to release the CPU socket lock (see two pictures below).
13. Remove the CPU from the socket carefully. 14. Remove the two screws fastening north bridge plate then remove it.
Chapter 3
51
15. Remove the three screws fastening the speaker set. 16. Tear off the tape holding the speaker set. 17. Take out the speaker set from the lower case. This completes main unit disassembly.
52
Chapter 3
Disassembling the LCD Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the four screw caps as shown. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module.
4. 5. 6.
Remove the two screws fastening the LCD inverter. Take out the LCD inverter from the LCD cover, then disconnect the LCD cable from the inverter. Disconnect the inverter cable and remove the inverter.
7. 8. 9. .
Remove two screws fastening the LCD assembly. Take out the LCD assembly from Remove another screw holding the LCD bracket on the other side. Remove the four screws fastening the LCD left bracket then remove it.
10. Remove the four screws fastening the LCD right bracket then remove the bracket. 11. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD then remove the cable.
Chapter 3
53
Disassembling the External Modules
Disassembling the HDD Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side. Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on the other side. Then take the hard disc drive out from the HDD bracket.
54
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. 2. 3. 4. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. Distinguish symptom. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. Disassemble and assemble the unit without any power sources. If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapter's instructions. You can check the following: power cords are properly connected and secured; there are no obvious shorts or opens; there are no obviously burned or heated components; all components appear normal. 5. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on.) POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are indicated. POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen. Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems).
Go To "Power System Check" on page 57. "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 59 "Undetermined Problems" on page 71 "Error Message List" on page 60 "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 59 Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 59 "Intermittent Problems" on page 70 "Undetermined Problems" on page 71
Chapter 4
55
System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. If the error still remains: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the main board.
External CD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device: 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the main board.
If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains:
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board. If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the keyboard cables. Replace the keyboard. Replace the main board.
The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: Numeric keypad External keyboard If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.
Memory check
Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. 2. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. Press F2 in the test items.
4. Follow the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error. 56 Chapter 4
Power System Check
To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources: 1. 2. 3. Remove the battery pack. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery pack. "Check the Battery Pack" on page 58
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:
Chapter 4
57
Check the Battery Pack
To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. Check out the Power Management in control Panel In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging. Power off the computer. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). See the following figure If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.
From Hardware:
To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Re-install the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board.
Touchpad check
If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. After rebooting, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. For example, run Syn touch driver. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working. If the the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected O.K. If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well, then check if the FCC on touch pad PCB connects properly. If the FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly, then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6=5V are pulese. If yes, then replace switch board. If no, then go to next step. Replace touch pad PCB. If the touch pad still does not work, then replace FPC on Track Pad PCB.
After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.
58
Chapter 4
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 71. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in