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Service Guide
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SERVICE CD PART NO.: VD.T34V5.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 540 service guide.
Date 2003/09/30 2003/11/17 Chapter 4
Chapter Chapter 1 page 30 Add POST codes
Updates Revise battery specification
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Copyright
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Disclaimer
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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
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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.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Left view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Right view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 The Euro Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 E-mail Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Chapter 2
System Utilities
35
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Chpater 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Removing the HDD Module/FDD Module/ Optical Module/CPU/Middle Cover and LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Removing the FDD (Card Reader) Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Separate the main unit into the logic upper and the logic lower assembly .57 Disassembling the logic upper assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Disassembling the logic lower assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
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Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Disassembling the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Disassembling the Floppy Disc Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
65
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Touchpad check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 POST Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Chapter 5
Jumper and Connector Locations
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Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Chpater 6 Appendix A Appendix B
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Model Definition and Configuration Test Compatible Components
85 104 105
TravelMate 540 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106 Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Appendix C Index
Online Support Information
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Chapter 1
System Specifications
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Performance
Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor with 512 KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel SpeedStep® technology Standard 256 MB DDR333 SDRAM, upgradeable to 2GB on dual soDIMM sockets (Only one slot for user accessible) Integrated 24x CD-ROM, 8x DVD-ROM, 24/10/8/24x DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD-RW or DVDDual drive 30/40/60 GB or higher-capacity ATA/100 HDD Li-Ion main battery pack Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) 1.0b supporting Standby and Hibernation power saving modes
Display
14.1" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit high colour up to 1024X768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution 15" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit high true color up to 1400X1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array + (SXGA+) resolution 3D capabilities Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves pwer Dual display capability
Multimedia
16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio Built-in dual speakers Built-in microphone High-speed optical drive
Connectivity
High-speed fax/data modem port Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port Fast infrared wireless communication USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports IEEE 1394 port Docking port for port replicator Integrated Invilink wireless LAN module Integrated Bluetooth module
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Keyboard and Pointing Device
Internet 4-way scroll button Sleek, smooth and stylish design Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device
Expansion
Two type II or one type III CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory
I/O Ports
Two type II or one type III CardBus PC Card slot One RJ-11 phone jack (V.90/92) One RJ-45 jack (Ethernet 10/100) One DC-in jack for AC adapter One parallel port One VGA port for external monitor One speaker/headphone-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) One audio line-in jack (3.5mm mini jack) One microphone-in jack One IEEE 1394 port One S-video TV-out port One 100-pin port replicator Threer USB 2.0 ports One FIR port (IrDA) 5-in-1 Card Reader (Manufacture optional)
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Chapter 1
B C D E
A
Fan Control
page 7
Clock Generator
ICS 951402
page 23
1
Intel Northwood uFCBGA-479/uFCPGA-478 CPU Thermal Sensor ADM1032AR
page 7 H_A#(3..31) 533MHz page 4,5,6
1
CRT & TV-OUT Conn.
page 24
PSB
H_D#(0..63)
LCD Conn
page 24 W/O EXT VGA CHIP page 14 W/O EXT VGA CHIP
Memory BUS(DDR) DDR-SO-DIMM X2
BANK 0, 1, 2, 3
ATI-RC300M
VGA M9 Embeded 718 pin u-BGA
page 8,9,10,11,12,13 2.5V DDR- 200/266
W/EXT VGA CHIP
W/EXT VGA CHIP
ATI-M9+X/M10C Bluetooth
page 37
AGP BUS USB conn x4
page 37 page 37
System Block Diagram
page 16,17,18,19,20
Card Reader A-Link
IDSEL:AD27 (PIRQA/B/C#,GNT#4,REQ#4)
VGA DDR x2 CHB
page 21
VGA DDR x2 CHA USB conn x3
page 37
page 22
2
VIA_VT6202 USB2.0
page 44
SPR USB X 2
page 43
2
3.3V 33 MHz
PCI BUS
IDSEL:AD20 (PIRQC/D#,GNT#2,REQ#2)
USB Interface
Audio Codec ALC202A
AMP
page 36
page 35
IDSEL:AD19 (PIRQD#,GNT#1,REQ#1)
ATI-SB200
AC-LINK
MDC CONN
page 37
RJ11 CONN
page 37
CardBus Controller
ENE CB1420
page 30 Primary IDE page 25,26,27,28
IEEE 1394 VIA-VT6301
page 32
Mini PCI socket
LAN RTL 8100C/8110S
BGA 457 pin
page 33
page 34
Mini-PCI solt
page 34
IDSEL:AD16 IDSEL:AD18 (PIRQA#,GNT#0,REQ#0) (PIRQC#,GNT#3,REQ#3)
RJ45 CONN
page 32 page 31 page 31
Slot 1 LPC BUS
Slot 0
ATA-100
HDD Connector page
Secondary IDE ATA-100
29
3
3
RTC CKT.
page 25
CDROM Connector page
29
SPR CONN.
Power OK CKT.
page 42
EC NS87591L
page 40
SMsC LPC47N227
Super I/O
page 38
Power On/Off CKT.
page 39
*RJ45 CONN *PS2 x2 CONN *CRT CONN *LINE IN JACK *LINE OUT JACK *DC JACK *TVOUT CONN *PRINTER PORT *COM PORT *USB CONN x1
page 39
DC/DC Interface CKT.
page 39
Touch Pad EC I/O Buffer
page 41
Int.KBD BIOS
page 44 page 41
PARALLEL
page 43
FDD Serial
page 43 page 38
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4
Power Circuit DC/DC
page 38
page 45,46,47,48,49,50,51,52,53,54
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B
C
D
E
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Board Layout
Top View
3 7 5 31 37 2 4 19 8
S-Video Port CPU Socket VGA Port Print Port ODD Module Connector Two USB Ports Docking Connector RJ45 IEEE 1394 Port
41 34 11 28 9 27 36 29 38
RJ11 VGA Memory HDD Connector FDD Connector Card Reader Connector DIMM Socket Battery Connector Fan Connector DC-In
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Bottom View
42 30 24 15 17 12 14 33 23
USB Port Touchpad FFC Connector South Bridge Mini PCI Socket Modem Connector Power Switch Lid Switch VGA Chipset LCD Inverter Connector
25 13 18 26 22 16 35 6
North Bridge LCD Cable Connector Function Board Connector DIMM Socket MDC Board Connector Keyboard Connector PCMCIA Connector Bluetooth FFC Connector
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Outlook View
A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.
Front View
# 1 2
Icon
Item Display screen Launch keys
Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Special keys for launching Internet browser, E-mail program and frequently used programs. Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. They are designated as P1, P2, P3, E-mail button and Web browser button. P1, P2 and P3 launch user-programmable applications; Email and Web browser launch E-mail and Internet browser applications. Turns on the computer power. 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. Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer.)
3 4 5
Power Switch Touchpad Click buttons (left, center and right) Infrared port
6
7
Floppy disc drive (or card reader, if installed) Floppy eject button Speakers
Reads/writes data from/to the media.
8 9
Ejects floppy disc. (N/A when card reader installed.) Outputs sound.
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Palmrest Keyboard Status indicators
Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Inputs data into your computer. LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components. Latch for opening and closing the laptop.
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Latch
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Front Panel
# 1 2 3 4 5 6
Icon
Item Left Speaker 4-in-1 memory reader 4-in-1 status indicator Infrared port Bluetooth button Bluetooth indicator
Description Outputs sound for the left stereo speaker. Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory Stick, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards. Displays activity of 4-in-1 memory reader. Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer). Starts Bluetooth functionality. Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled.
7 8
InviLink button InviLink indicator
Enables or disables wireless LAN feature. Indicates status of wireless LAN communication
9
Latch
Latch for opening and closing the laptop.
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Left view
# 1 2 3 4 5 6
Icon
Item Optical drive Optical drive indicator Eject button Emergency eject slot PC card eject button PC card slots
Description Houses an optical drive module (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or DVD/CD-RW combo drive). Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the drive tray. Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off. Ejects the PC card from the slot. Accepts two type II or one type III PC cards.
7
Headphone/Speaker/ Line-out Jack
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., headphones, speakers).
8
Microphone/Line-in jack
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., microphone, audio CD player, stereo walkman).
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Right view
# 1 2 3
Icon USB port
Item
Description Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active. Connects to an AC adapter.
Ventilation slot Power jack
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Rear Panel
# 1
Icon
Item Security keylock
Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
2
S-video
Connects to a television or display device with S-video input.
3
External display port
Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
4
Parallel port
Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer).
5
USB ports
Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera)
6
Expansion port
Connects to I/O port replicator or expansion devices (e.g., Acer EasyPort).
7
Network jack
Connects t an Ethernet 10/100-base network.
8
IEEE 1394 port
Connects to an IEEE 1394 device.
9
Modem jack
Connects to a phone line.
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Bottom Panel
# 1 2 3
Icon
Item Battery bay Battery release latch Cooling fans
Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Help keep the computer cool.
Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fans.
4 5 6 7 HDD FDD/card reader cable connector cover AcerMedia Bay AcerMedia Bay release latch Houses the computer's Hard Disk. Accesses the cable connectors for the FDD or card reader. Houses an AcerMedia drive module. Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removing the optical drive.
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Indicators
The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen.
The status LCD displays icons that show the status of the computer and its components.
Icon Power Function Description Lights green when the computer is on and lights orange when the computer is in Standby mode. Lights when the disc or AcerMedia is activated.
Media Activity
Battery charge
Lights green when the battery is being charged. Lights orange when the battery power is low and is being charged.
Wireless Communication (applicable only when Wireless LAN or Bluetooth installed) Caps lock
Lights orange when the Wireless LAN capabilities are enabled. Lights blue when Bluetooth capabilities are enabled. Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Num loc
Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Scroll lock
Lights when Scroll lock is activated.
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Lock Keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock (Fn-F11)
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 w and y respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
Scroll lock (Fn-F12)
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Embedded Numeric Keypad
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 j while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad.
Num Lock Off
Hold Fn while using cursorcontrol keys. Type the letters in a normal manner.
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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Windows logo key
Icon
Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) Shift + + M (Undoes Minimize All)
+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
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Hot Keys
The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
Hot Key Fn-F1
Icon
Function Hot key help
Description Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2
System Property
Displays the System Property.
Fn-F3
Power Options
Display the Power Options Properties used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). See "Power management" on page 25. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. See "Power management" on page 25.
Fn-F4
Sleep
Fn-F5
Display toggle
Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
Fn-F6
Screen blank
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.
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Hot Key Fn-y
Icon
Function Volume down
Description Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn-x
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
Fn-z
Brightness down
Decreases the screen brightness
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The Euro Symbol
If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
NOTE: For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International.
To verify the keyboard type in Windows Millennium Edition and Windows 2000, follow the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double-click on Keyboard. Click on the Language tab. Verify that keyboard layout used for En English (United States)" is set to United States-International. If not, select and click on Properties; then select United States-International and click on OK. Click on OK.
To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click on Start, Control Panel. Double-click on Regional and Language Options. Click on the Language tab and click on Details. Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International. If not, select and click on ADD; then select United States-International and click on OK. Click on OK.
To type the Euro symbol: 1. 2. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor.
3. Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
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Launch Keys
Located at the top of keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as the mail button, the web browser button and two programmable buttons (P1 and P2).
Launch Key P1 P2 P3 Email Web browser
Default application User-programmable User-programmable User-programmable Email application Internet browser application
E-mail Detection
Click right button at the Launch Manager icon on the taskbar and click on E-Mail Detection. In this dialog box, you have the option to enable disable mail checking, set the time interval for mail checking, etc. If you already have an e-mil account, you can fill in User Name, Password and POP3 server in the dialog box. The POP3 Sever is the mail server where you get your email.
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Aside from the email checking function, there is a mail button that is used to launch the email application. It is located above the keyboard right below the LCD.
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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 on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimal comfort and support.
NOTE: If you are using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results. Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left/and right) to scroll.
Function Execute
Left Button Click twice quickly Click once Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad
Right Button
Scroll Button
Tap Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking the mouse button) Tap once Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button) then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor
Select Drag
Access context menu
Click once
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Left Button
Right Button
Scroll Button Click and hold the button in the desired direction (up/ down/left/right)
Tap
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.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage / µ -FCPGA package 1.468V (Full speed) Specification Mobile Intel Pentium 4 at 2.40Ghz ~3.06Ghz or higher
BIOS
Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Phoenix V1.00 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, 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 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU 512KB 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 ATI RC300M 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 256MB, 512MB and 1G 2G (by two 1024MB DDR RAM module) DDR RAM 333 MHz 2.5V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Specification
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Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB Slot 2 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 512MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2G 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. Modem Interface
Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 56K V.90/V92 MDC RJ11 Rear panel Specification
LAN Interface
Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location RTL 8100C/8110S 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Rear panel Specification
Bluetooth-MODEM Interface
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type 200k bps (Blue-tooth)/56K bps (MODEM) Blue-tooth 1.1 USB 1.1+MDC RJ11 (MODEM) Specification
Wireless Module 802.11b (optional device)
Item Chipset Realtek RTL8180L Specification
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Wireless Module 802.11b (optional device)
Item Data throughput Protocol Interface 11M bps 802.11b Mini-PCI type III Specification
Five-in-One Card Reader
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Phison PS1006C USB 1.1 Secure Digital (SD), SmartMedia, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Compact Flash Specification
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name Specification FUJITSU MHT2030AT TOSHIBA NEPTUNE MK3021GAS HGST MORAGA IC25N030ATMR04-0 Capacity (GB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface 1 4200 RPM 2 4200 RPM 2 4200 RPM 1 5400 RPM 30 512 2 TOSHIBA NEPTUNE MK4021GAS HGST MORAGA IC25N040ATMR04-0 40 512 3 FUJITSU MHT2060AT TOSHIBA NEPTUNE MK6021GAS HGST MORAGA IC25N060ATMR04-0 60 512 4 40 512 2 (Physical read/write head) SEAGATE ST94011A
Performance Specifications 2048KB ATA-6 for FUJITSU ATA-5 for TOSHIBA MK series 41.3 for FUJITSU 37.2 for Toshiba 43.7 for Hitachi 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 2048KB ATA-5 for TOSHIBA MK series 37.2 for Toshiba 43.7 for Hitachi 2048KB ATA-6 for FUJITSU ATA-5 for TOSHIBA MK series 41.3 for FUJUTSU 37.2 for Toshiba 43.7 for Hitachi 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 2Mbyte ATA-5
Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Voltage tolerance
58 for Seagate
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% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
DVD/CDRW Interface
Item Vendor & model name Specification DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE QSI SBW-242 DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE LITEON LSC-24082K
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Item Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 128 KBytes IDE/ATAPI (ATA/ATAPI-5, MMC-3 and SFF8090 Ver5, Revision 1.2 for Liteon) DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM (optional) CD: CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM XA, Mixed Mode CD-ROM (Audio and Data Combined), Photo-CD (Single and Multisession) CD-1, Video CD, CD-Plus/CD-Extra, CD-Text, Super Video CD, CD-R disc, CD-RW disc, CD-Audio, Video CD 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-RW Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Specification DVD-RW MODULE TEAC DV-W22E DVD-RW MODULE PIONEER DVR-K11 With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 128 KBytes IDE/ATAPI DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD-Video CD: Multi-session Photo CD, CD-I, Video CD, CD Extra (CD Plus), CD-TEXT 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
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement Input Voltage
Speaker
Item Number of speaker Rating Connector type 2 1W, max; 4 ohm Headphone out, microphone in and line-in Specification
Video Interface
Item Chipset ATi Radeon 9200IGP Specification
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Video Interface
Item Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Maximum resolution LCD Maximum resolution CRT Integration No 1600X1200 (UXGA) 2048X1536@75HZ Specification
Audio Interface
Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter AC97 Line-in, CD 8/16-bit, mono/stereo 44,1 KHz (48K byte for AC97 interface) Yes Yes/2 IRQ10 Specification Realtek ALC202A
Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP IRQ
Video Resolutions Mode (for both LCD and CRT)
Resolution 480x600 800x600 1024x768 1152x864 1280x1024 1400x1050 (SXGA+panel only) 16 bits (High color) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 32 bits (True color) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Video Memory
Item Fixed or Upgradeable Vendor Memory size Interface Fixed Samsung/ Hynix Default 16M (Adjust via BIOS) DDR Specification
Parallel Port
Item Parallel port controller SmsC LPC47N227 Specification
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Item Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control 1 Rear side 25-pin D-SUB Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by BIOS Setup Note: Depending on your operating system, disabling an unused device may help free system resources for other devices. Yes (set by BIOS setup) Note: When Mode is selected as EPP mode, "3BCh" will not be available. DMA channel 3 378h, 278h, 3BCH IRQ7, IRQ5 Specification
Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional/Output only (PS/2 compatible) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup)
USB Port
Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control VIA_VT6202 2.0 USB 2.0 3 Two at rear side; one at right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification
IEEE 1394 Port
Item Chipset InterfaceUSB Compliancy Level Number of IEEE 1394 port Location Connector type VIA-VT6301 IEEE 1394 1.0 1 Rear side IEEE 1394 Specification
PCMCIA Port
Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus ENE CB1420 Two Type-II or one Type III Two type-II Right panel No ZV support Yes (IRQ10) Specification
System Board Major Chips
Item Core logic Controller ATI Mobility Radeon 9000IGP and ATI IXP 150
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System Board Major Chips
Item VGA LAN IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Blue tooth Wireless 802.11 b PCMCIA Audio Five-in-one card reader Touchpad ATi M9+X Realtek 8100C/8110S VIA_VT6301 VIA_VT6202 SMC 47N227 International LU97 Chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B) CSR BC02 Bluetooth chip set Realtek RTL8180L ENE CB1420 Realteck ALC202A Phison PS1006C Synaptic Controller
Keyboard
Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously EC NS87591L DARFON 84/85 key Yes No Note: Internal and external keyboard can not work simultaneously by software specification. Specification
Battery
Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage Specification SANYO (4UR18650F-2-QCZG1) Li-ion 6300 Ah 3.7V/cell 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 14.8
LCD
Item Vendor & model name Specification AU B141XG05 CMO X141X7-L07 Samsung LTN141XB 14.1 TFT XGA (1024x768) AU B150PG01 CMO N150P2-L04 Hitachi TX38D91VC1FAB 15.0 TFT SXGA+ (1400x1050)
Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution
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Item Supports colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 3.3 3.3 keyboard hotkey No keyboard hotkey No 262K Specification 262K
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) Ambit/Tamura Vadj=3.3V 14.4 410 (max) 1400 (no load) 5.6~5.4 55~58K Hz Specification
AC Adaptor
Item Model number Input rating Output rating Specification API 90W (3 PIN) / API1AD43-380 LITEON 90W (3 PIN) PA-1900-05CA 90VAC to 264VAC, 47Hz to 63Hz 75W, 19V (18.8V, min to 20V, max), 4A (0A, min to 4A, max)
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 disk 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 Hibernate state. System saves all system states and data onto the disk prior to power off the whole system.
Save to Disk (S4)
Memory Address Map
Memory Address 00100000h-000F0000h 512 KB Size Function System BIOS
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Memory Address 000CFFFFh-000C0000h 00009FFFFh-00000000h 640KB Size VGA BIOS Conventional memory Function
I/O Address Map
I/O Address 0000-001F, 0080-008F, 00C0-00DF, 040B, 04D6 0000-0CF7 0020-0021, 00A0-00A1, 0C00-0C01, 04D0-04D1 0040-0043 0060, 0064 0061 0062, 0066 0070-0073 00F0-00FE 0170-0177, 0376 01F0-01F7, 03F6 0274-0277, 0279, 0A79, 0378-037B, 0778-077B 03B0-03BB, 03C0-03DF, 9000-90FF 03F0-03F5, 03F7 0D00-FFFF 8040-804F A000-A0FF A400-A47F A480-A49F, A4A0-A4BF F900-F9FF FFF0-FFFF DMA controller PCI bus Programmable interrupt controller System timer Standard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 keyboard System speaker Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller System CMOS/real time clock Numeric data processor Secondary IDE Channel Primary IDE Channel ISAPNP Read Data Port ECP Printer Port (LPT1) ATI RS300/RS300M Accelerated Graphics Port; Mobility Radeon 9200 Standard floppy disk contorller PCI bus ATI SMBus Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller ENE CB1420 Cardbus Controller Standard Dual Channel PCI IDE Controller Function
IRQ Assignment Map
Interrupt Channel IRQ00 IRQ01 IRQ02 IRQ03 IRQ04 IRQ05 IRQ06 IRQ07 IRQ08 IRQ09 IRQ10 IRQ11 System timer System time Keyboard Progammable Interrupt Controller FIR Communications Port (COM1) Winbond SD Controller Standard Floppy Disk Controller ECP Printer Port (LPT1) Real Time Clock SCI+PCI devices (LAN/Universal Serial Bus/PCI Audio/MODEM/PCMCIA/ VGA) Free Winbond MS Controller
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Interrupt Channel IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 IRQ16 System timer PS/2 Mouse Numeric data processor 1st EIDE device (hard disk) 2nd EIDE device (optical drive) ENE CB1420 Cardbus Controller MOBILITY RADEON 9200 VIA OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller IRQ17 Agere Systems AC'97 Audio ENE CB1420 Cardbus Controller Realtek AC'97 Audio VIA Rev 5 or later USB Universal Host Controller IRQ18 IRQ19 IRQ21 VIA USB Enhanced Host Controller Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC Standard OpenHCD USB Host Controller Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System
DMA Channel Assignment
Item Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Standard floppy disk controller ECP printer port (LPT1) DMA controller Specification
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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. Press during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
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Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, 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. This menu provides you the information of the system.
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Parameter Floppy Disk Drive
Description Shows floppy drive type informaiton. The Floppy Drive status is auto detected by system.
1.44MB, 3 1 / 2 " Not installed
IDE1 Model Name
If there exists floppy drive. If there is no floppy drive.
Shows the Model name of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. The hard disk model name is automatically detected by the system. If there is no hard disk present or unknown type, "None" should be shown on this field. This field display the Serial number of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. If no Hard disk or other devices are installed on Primary IDE master, then it will display a blank line. This item will show the Model name of device installed on Secondary IDE master. The hard disk or CD-ROM model name is automatically detected by the system. If there is no hard disk or CD-ROM present or unknown type, "None" should be shown on this field. This item will show the Serial number of HDD installed on Secondary IDE master. If no hard disk or other devices are installed on Primary IDE master, then it will display a blank line. This field displays the serial number of this unit. UUID=32bytes
IDE1 Serial # IDE2 Model Name
IDE2 Serial #
Serial Number UUID Number
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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.
NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.
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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. 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. The default value is set to 16MB 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:16/32MB 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
LCD Auto Dim
Determines if the system will automatically dim the LCD brightness in order to save power when AC is not present. Indicates that whether the notebook can boot from LAN or not. Determines if the OEM POST screen will have "Press Change Boot Device" or not during user's quite boot.
Option: Enabled or Disabled
PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) Boot From LAN F12 Boot Menu
Option: Enabled or Disabled
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.
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Advanced
The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.
The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Infrared Port (FIR) Base I/O address/IRQ DMA Parallel Port Mode Base I/O address
Description Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port. Sets I/O address of the infrared port. Sets a DMA channel of the infrared port. Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port. Sets the operation mode of the parallel port. Sets the I/O address of the parallel port. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP or Bi-directional. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP. Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port. Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP. This only support CPU 3.06G or above. BIOS should automatically hide this selection when detecting the CPU frequency is below 3.06G or the CPU does not support Hyperthreading technology. Even if Hyperthreading technology does not support on certain system configuration, this value is set "disabled" as default value.
Options
Enabled/Disabled/Auto
3F8h/IRQ4; 2F8h/IRQ3; 3E8h/ IRQ4; 2E8h/IRQ3 DMA 1/DMA 3
Enabled/Disabled/Auto ECP, EPP, Output only or Bidirectional 378/278/3BC
Interrupt DMA channel
IRQ7/IRQ5 DMA3/DMA1
Hyperthreading technology
Enabled/Disabled
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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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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 uer password. Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Press Enter to set the user password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. This feature is available to user when Supervisor password is set. Password can be written on HDD only when Supervisor password or user password is set and password on HDD is set to enabled. Supervisor Password is written to HDD only when Supervisor password is being set. User password is written to HDD when both passwords are set. When both Supervisor and user password are present, both passwords can unlock the HDD. 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
Disabled or Enabled
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.
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Removing a Password
Follow these steps: 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.
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If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
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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.
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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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.
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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash. 1. 2. 3. Prepare a bootable diskette. Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.
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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 Philips screw driver Plastic flat head screwdriver Plastic tweezers Hex screw driver 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 middle cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.
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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. 2. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
3. Remove the battery pack. NOTE: TravelMate 540 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors. NOTE: If you are disassembling a wireless unit, please remove the two screws that secure the mini PCI cover. Then disconnect the wireless antennas before you detach the entire LCD module.
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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
*2 HDD Module I*4 HDD Connector HDD Top Shielding
F*2 Lower Door ODD Module H*4 *2 Optical Device Bracket Upgrade Memory
A*6 Thermal Door
Thermal screw*4 Thermal Module
FDD Module
ODD
HDD
HDD Carrier B*3
Optical Board
Optical Device Holder
E*2 Keyboard
*2 FDD FPC Cable FDD Bracket FDD w/ Bezel Middle Cover
B*5+A*2 *2 E*11+_*4
A*2 Launch Board
B*2 Mini PCI Cover
B*1 DIMM Cover
Logic Upper Assembly
Logic Lower Assembly
*6 LCD Module A*1
B*2 Right Speaker
*8 Keyboard Support Plate
Main Board A*1 *4 screw locks Wireless LAN Card Memory
Lower Case A*2 A*1 Touchpad Button Board Touchpad Assembly Main Board w/ Fan
*4
Audio Board
Audio Board Shielding Main Board Touchpad Cover FFC-TP Bottom to TP Touchpad Fan Module
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LCD Module
2 LCD Rubber 2 screw caps (for 14" only) G*4 for 14" G*2 for 15" LCD Bezel
A*4 for 14" G*6 for 15"
D*1 LCD Inverter
LCD Panel
LCD Assembly H*8 for 14" H*6 for 15"
LCD
LCD Wire Cable
LCD Brackets
Screw List
Item A B C D E F G H I J K L M Description SCREW M2.5 x 4-ZK SCREW M2.5 x 3-NI SCREW LOCK SCREW M2.0 x 3-NI SCREW M2.5 x 18-ZK SCREW M2.5 x 7-ZK SCREW M2.5 x 6-NI SCREW M2.0 x 2.5-NI SCREW M3.0 x 3 -NI SCREW M2.5 x 5 SCREW M2.0 x 2.5 SCREW M2.0 X 0.4+6R TPB2 x 4.5
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Removing the Battery Pack
1. 2. Slide the battery latch. Then remove the battery.
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Removing the HDD Module/FDD Module/Optical Module/CPU/Middle Cover and LCD Module
Removing the HDD Module
1. 2. Remove the two screws holding the HDD module. Take out the HDD module.
Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module
1. . Slide the FDD latch then remove the module.
Removing the FDD (Card Reader) Module
1. 2. Remove the lower door. Remove the two screws that fasten the FDD module.
3. 4.
Disconnect the FDD cable. Then take out the FDD module from the main unit.
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Removing the CPU
1. 2. 3. Remove the six screws that secure the thermal door. Take the thermal door off the main unit. Remove the four screws holding the thermal module.
4. 5. 6.
Take out the thermal module. Release the CPU lock. Take out the CPU from the socket..
Removing the Middle Cover
1. 2. 3. 4. Please remove the six screws holding the thermal door, then remove the thermal door before you remove the middle cover. Take out the thermal cap as shown. Remove the two screws holding the keyboard on the buttom. Release the keyboard locks as shown..
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5. 6. 7.
Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard. Remove the two screws holding the middle cover. Then detach the middle cover carefully..
Removing the LCD Module
1. 2. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 55. Tear off the mylar fastening the LCD inverter cable. Disconnect the inverter cable.
4. 5. 6.
Remove the screw holding the LCD wire cable. Take out the LCD wire cable from the fastening hooks as shown. Disconnect the LCD wire cable.
7. 8. 9.
Remove the four screws as shown; two on each side. Remove the two screws holding the LCD hinge; one on each side. Then detach the entire LCD module..
NOTE: If you are disassembling a wireless unit, please remove the two screws that secure the mini PCI cover. Then disconnect the wireless antennas before you detach the entire LCD module.
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Disassembling the Main Unit
Separate the main unit into the logic upper and the logic lower assembly
1. 2. 3. Remove the two screws holding the launch board. Detach the launch board. Then disconnect the microphone cable.
4. 5. 6.
Remove the screw holding the DIMM cover then take out the DIMM cover. Pop out the memory and remove it. Turn over the keyboard. Disconnect the keyboard FFC then remove the keyboard.
7. 8. 9.
Remove the three screws that secure the keyboard support plate. Remove the two screws as shown. Disconnect the main board to touchpad button board FFC.
10. Remove the 15 screws on the bottom. 11. Then detach the logic upper assembly.
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Disassembling the logic upper assembly
1. 2. 3. Disconnect the touchpad button board to touchpad FFC. Tear off the mylar fastening the main board to touchpad button board FFC. Detach the front bezel from the main unit.
4. 5. 6.
Remove one screw as shown. Detach the keyboard support plate. Disconnect the speaker cable.
7. 8. 9.
Remove the two screws holding the speaker. Then place the speaker as shonw. Disconnect the speaker cable the remove the speaker.
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10. Diconnect the touchpad button board to audio board FFC. 11. Remove the two screws that secure the touchpad button board. 12. Disconnect the main board to touchpad button board FFC.
13. Disconnect the touchpad button board to audio board FFC. 14. Remove the screw that fastens the audio board then detach the audio board assembly. 15. Detach the the audio shielding from the audio board.
16. Detach the touchpad assembly. 17. Then detach the touchpad from the touchpad cover. 18. Disconnect the touchpad button to touchpad FFC.
Disassembling the logic lower assembly
1. 2. Tear off the mylar that fastens the modem board cable. Remove the two screws holding the modem board..
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3. 4. 5.
Detach the modem board. Disconnect the modem board cable. Disconnect the modem board cable from the main board then remove the modem board cable.
6. 7. 8.
Remove the screw holding the main board. Remove the four hex screw-nuts that secure the main board to the lower case. Take out the main board from the lower case.
9.
Remove the four screws that fasten the fan module.
10. Place the fan module as shown. 11. Disconnect the fan cable the remove the fan module.
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Disassembling the LCD Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the two LCD rubber and the two LCD screw caps. Remove the four screws as shown. Detach the LCD bezel carefully.
4. 5. 6.
Remove one screw that secures the LCD inverter. Disconnect the LCD inverter from the LCD. Then disconnect the LCD inverter cable.
7. 8. 9. .
Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinges; two on each side. Then take out the LCD assembly from the LCD panel. Remove the eight screws holding the LCD brackets; four on the left and four on the right.
10. Remove the LCD brackets from the LCD. 11. Tear off the mylar fastening the LCD wire cable. 12. Disconnect the LCD wire cable.
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Disassembling the External Modules
Disassembling the HDD Module
1. 2. Remove the two screws holding the HDD top shielding on one side. Remove the two screws holding the HDD top shielding on the other side.
3. 4. 5.
Remove the HDD top shielding. Take out the HDD from the HDD carrier. Disconnect the HDD connector.
Disassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the two screws holding the optical device holder. Remove another two screws as shown. Then remove the last two screws that secure the optical device holder.
4. 5. 6.
Detach the optical device holder. Remove the optical device bracket. Then disconnect device board.
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Disassembling the Floppy Disc Drive Module
1. 2. Remove the two screws holding the FDD bracket. Remove one screw that fastens the FDD bracket on the other side.
3. 4.
Detach the FDD bracket. Then disconnect the FDD cable.
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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 67. "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 69 "Undetermined Problems" on page 81 "Error Message List" on page 70 "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 69 Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 69 "Intermittent Problems" on page 80 "Undetermined Problems" on page 81
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System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device. 1. 2. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. See if FDD Test is