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TravelMate 220/260
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available on the CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
PART NO.: 49.49S01.021 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Travelmate 220/260 service guide.
Date 01/03/2002
Chapter Chapter 1
Updates Revised CPU Type from Celeron 933 to celeron 1.06 GHz with 256KB cache Revised Super I/O Controller to Mitsubishi 38859F Revised CPU package to PIII 1 GHz uFCBGA2 and to Celeron 1.06 GHz UFPGA2 Revised BIOS version to AOEO Delete IBM(IC25N030ATD) Specifications for HDD Interface Changed TEAC to Mitsubishi and its specifications in CDROM interface.
Chapter 5 Appendix A Appendix B
Revised PCB N0. to 01213-1 Revison: `Note" was deleted. Remove ELPIDA 128 and 256MB for memory specifications Remove TEAC for DVD-ROM specifications. Add (DVD + CD-RW) for Combo driver. Remove Simplo Ni-MH, Sanyo Li-ION, Sanyo Ni-MH specifications for battery. Remove US 2 pin for Power Code:
01/18/2002
Chapter 1
Change DVD-RW to DVD/CD-R/CD-RW and modify battery specs. .
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Copyright
Copyright © 2001 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.
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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 Introduction 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Touchpad basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Chapter 2
System Utilities
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BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30 Multi-Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Basic System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Startup Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Onboard Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Load Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 System Utility Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 System Diagnostic Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40 Running PQA Diagnostics Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Removing the Battery Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Disassembling the CD-ROM Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Removing the Extended Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Disassembling the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Removing the Hinge Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Removing the Cable Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
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Removing the Video Capture Kit Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Removing the 14.1" TFT LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Removing the 13.3" TFT LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Removing the Speakers (14.1" TFT LCD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Removing the Speakers (13.3" TFT LCD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Removing the 14.1" TFT LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Removing the 13.3" TFT LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Removing the 13.3" TFT LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Removing the Microphone Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Removing the CPU Heat Sink Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Removing the Touch Pad Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Removing the Touch Pad Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Removing the Upper Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Removing the RTC Battery Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 Removing the Charger Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Removing the CPU Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Removing the CPU Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Removing the Audio Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74 Removing the PCMCIA Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Removing the I/O Port Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Removing the Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
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System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92 Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Chapter 5
Jumper and Connector Locations
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Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Chapter 6
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
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Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
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Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Index Model Definition and Configuration Test Compatible Components Online Support Information 110 112 114 116
Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113
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Chapter 1
System Introduction
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Performance
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Intel® Mobile Pentium® III with 512KB cache or Celeron® CPU 1.06 GHz processor with 256KB cache 64-bit memory bus AcerMedia bay (removable CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW or DVD/CD-R/RW drive) Built-in floppy drive High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface)
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Multimedia
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16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in dual speakers with microphone High- speed CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD/CD-R/RW, and drive (AcerMedia Bay) USB video capture kit option
Connectivity
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PS/2 interface, which also can be configured as keyboard/keypad interface. 85/88 key keyboard, which is IBM PC/AT keyboard compatible. Two Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/DVD/CD-R/RW Swappable Module RJ-11 for 56Kbps fax/modem Upgradeable memory and hard disk ECP/EPP Compliant parallel port. RS-232 (16550 compatible) serial port
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Human-centric Design and Ergonomics
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All-in-one design (CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive) Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Ergonomically centred touchpad pointing device
Expansion
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One Type III or one Type II CardBus PC card (formerly PCMCIA) slot with ZV (zoomed video) support Upgrageable memory and hard disk
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Display
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13.3" or 14.1" TFT LCD displaying 32-bit true-color at 1024x768 XGA resolution 3D capabilities Supports other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large audience presentations "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power. Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Dual display capacity
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Video performance
2X AGP video graphic accelerator with 8MB shared from system memory to boost video performance.
Simultaneous display
The computer's large display and multimedia capabilities are great for giving presentations. If you prefer, you can also connect an external monitor when giving presentations. This computer has built-in AGP and VGA display system to support simultaneous LCD and CRT display. Simultaneous display allows you to control the presentation from your computer and at the same time face your audience. You can also connect other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large-audience presentations.
Dual Display
The computer's unique graphics chip takes advantage of Windows ME's multi-display capability, allowing you to extend your desktop to an external display device, such as an external monitor projector. With this feature enabled, you can move program windows to/from the computer LCD and the external monitor.
Power management
The power management system incorporates an "automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically dims the LCD when the computer is powered by a battery pack to conserve battery power. See "Power Management" on page 26 for more information on power management features.
Opening and closing the display
To open the display, slide the display cover latch to the left and lift up the cover. Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position. The computer employs a microswitch that turns off the display (and enters standby mode) to conserve power when you close the display cover, and turns it back on when you open the display cover. NOTE: If an external monitor is connected, the computer turns off the display (but does not enter standby mode) when you close the display cover. To close the display cover, fold it down gently until the display cover latch clicks into place. WARNING: To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when you close it. Also, do not place any object on top of the computer when the display is closed.
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System Block Diagram
CLK GEN CLK GEN
Taulatin 1G Taulatin 1G Celeron 933, 866 Celeron 933, 866
HOST BUS 133MHz
Mobile CPU Mobile CPU
LCD CRT CRT CONN CONN
RGB LVDZ
VCH VCH
SO-DIMM*2
INT. MIC INT. MIC
MEMBUS 133MHz
Almador M Almador M
GMCH-MG GMCH-MG
830MG 830MG
DVO BUS/66MHz
HUB I/F 66MHz
MIC IN
LINE IN
AC'97 AC'97 CODEC CODEC
CS4299 CS4299
PCI BUS AC-LINK
CARDBUS CARDBUS
0Z6912 0Z6912
PWR SW PWR SW
MIC2562A MIC2562A
CARDBUS CARDBUS ONE SLOT ONE SLOT
VR LINE OUT
ICH3-M
OP AMP OP AMP
TPA0202 TPA0202
RTL8100-L RTL8100-L
LPC BUS
LAN LAN
AUDIO BOARD INT INT SPEAKER SPEAKER
MODEM MODEM CDC Card CDC Card
SMsC SIO SMsC SIO LPC47N227-MN LPC47N227-MN
PIDE SIDE
M38859 M38859
KBC KBC
FWH FWH
LPC LPC DEBUG DEBUG CONN CONN
MAX3243 MAX3243 PRIMARY PRIMARY HDD HDD PS/2 PS/2 CONN CONN TOUCH TOUCH PAD PAD
USB*2 USB*2
CD-ROM CD-ROM
RS232 RS232
FDD FDD
PRN-PORT PRN-PORT
INT KB INT KB
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Board Layout
Top View
4 3
5 67 8
9
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11 12 13
2 1 22
14 15 16
17
18
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 CPU (on board) Fan Connector Inverter connector RJ45+RJ11 External Display Port USB Port 0 USB Port 1 LCD Connecto Hot Key Connector Parallel Port Serial Port 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 PS/2 Port DC-in Port CD-ROM Connector RTC battery connecto Switch Internal Keyboard Cable Connector HDD Connector Golden Finger TouchPad Cable Connector FDD Connector Cardbus Connector
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Bottom View
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2 9 8 3 4 7 6
1 2 3 4 5 Modem Connector North Bridge(82830MG) Power Switch Audio Board Connector DIMM 2 Socket 6 7 8 9
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DIMM 1 Socket Modem Card Cable Connector Battery Connecto South Bridge (ICH3-M)
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Panel
Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC.
Front Panel
# 1 2 3 4 5 6 Display screen Touchpad
Item
Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. LED (light-emitting diodes) that turn on and off when the floppy is active. Internal diskette drive, accepts 3.5-inch floppy diskettes Push this button to eject the floppy disk The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons, the center button serves as a scroll up/ down button. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Inputs data into your computer. LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its functions and components.
Floppy activity indicator Floppy drive Floppy disk eject button Click button (left, center and right)
7 8 9
Palmrest Keyboard Status indicators
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Left Panel
# 1 2
Icon
Item/ Port Security keylock PCMCIA (PC card) Port
Connects to... Kensington-compatible key-based computer security lock. Connects to one Type II or one Type III 16-bit PC card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card.
3 4 5
Eject button Power switch Speaker/ headphone-out jack
Eject PC cards from the card slots. Turns on the computer power. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones)
6
Line-in jack
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).
7
Microphone-in jack
Accepts a mono/stereo condenser microphone.
8 9
Volume control Video capture kit slot
Controls the volume of the speakers. Accepts the video capture kit option on the left side of the computer.
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Right Panel
# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Icon
Item/ Port Video capture kit slot Battery bay AcerMedia drive LED indicator Eject button Emergency eject slot Power Jack
Connects to... Accepts the video capture kit option on the right side of the computer. Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses removable media drive modules. Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active. Ejects the compact disc from the drive. Ejects the compact discs when the computer is turned off. Connects to an AC adapter
Rear Panel
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# 1
Icon
Port PS/2 port
Connects to... Connects to any PS/2-compatible devices (e.g., PS/2 keyboard/mouse/keypad)
2
Serial port
Connects to a serial device (e.g., serial mouse)
3
Parallel port
Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer)
4
USB port (two)
Connects to any Universal Serial Bus devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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Icon
Port External display port
Connects to... Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 64K colors at 1280x1024 resolution Connects to the phone line
6
Modem jack
7
Network jack
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network
Bottom Panel
# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Item Memory compartment Hard disk anti-shock protection Personal identification slot AcerMedia bay release latch AcerMedia bay Battery bay Battery release latch Hard disk bay
Description Houses the computer's main memory. Protects your hard disk against shocks. Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to personalize your computer. Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping. Houses an AcerMedia drive module. Houses the computer's battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw).
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Indicators
The computer has six easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen. .
The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed.
# 1
Icon Power
Function
Description Lights when the computer is on.
2
Sleep
Lights when the computer enters Standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or AcerMedia drive is active. Lights when the battery is being charged.
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Battery Charge
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Caps Lock
Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
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Num Lock (Fn-F11)
Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.
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Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.
Special keys
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 the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
Scroll Lock (Fn-F12)
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.
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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 Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad.
Num lock off
Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Type the letters in a normal manner.
NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad.
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Keys Windows logo key
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)
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Application key
Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
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Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. 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 Hotkey help
Description Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.
Fn-F2
Setup
Accesses the notebook configuration utility.
Fn-F3
Power Scheme Toggle
Switches between the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
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. Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F6
Screen blank
Fn-F7
Touchpad Toggle
Fn-F8
Speaker on/off
Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.
Fn-
Contrast up
Increases the screen contrast (available only for models with HPA displays). Decreases the screen contrast (available only for models with HPA displays). Increases the screen brightness.
Fn-
Contrast down
Fn-
Brightness up
Fn-
Brightness down
Decreases the screen brightness.
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Launch Keys
Located at the top of the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as key 1, key 2, key 3 and key 4. By default, key 1 is used to launch the internet browser and key 2 is used to launch the e-mail application. Keys 3 and 4 starts the Launch Manager application. All four keys can be set by the user. To set the launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager.
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Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means that the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. NOTE: When using an external USB or serial mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad. If you are using an external PS/2 mouse, the touchpad is automatically disabled.
Touchpad basics
The following items teach you how to use the touchpad:
1. 2.
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 amouse. Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results. Use the center (2) buttons (top and bottom) to scroll up or down a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
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Function Execute
Left Button Click twice quickly
Right Button
Center Button
Tap Tap twice (at the same speed as doubleclicking a 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 and drag the cursor
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 the up/ down buttons
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 harder will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
System Board Major Chips
Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller RTC Controller Intel 830 MG with VGA integrated Intel ICH3-M with Audio integrated SMCLPC4L47M227 Intel ICH Intel 830MG Embedded in Intel ICH3-M Mitsubish 38859F BQ3285LFHP
Processor
Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel Mobile PIII with 512KB Cache Intel Celeron 1.06GHz processor with 256KB cache To PIII 1GHz uFCBGA2 To Celeron 1.06GHz uFPGA 1.7V 1.25V
BIOS
Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Acer BIOS A0E0 Flash ROM 512KB 32 Pin PLCC ACPI 2.0b, APM 1.2, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/ IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, IrDA, PCI 2.1, PnP 1.0a, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB, VESA VGA BIOS, DDC-2B, CD-ROM bootable, Windows keyboard Microsoft Simple Boot Flag Set by switch, see SW setting Specification
BIOS password control
Second Level Cache
Item Cache controlle Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU 128KB Always Enable Always Enable Fixed-in write back Specification
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System Memory
Item Memory controller Onboard 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 Intel 830MG 0MB 2 Sockets 128/256/512 MB 1024 MB (512MB x 2) SDRAM 133 MHz 3.3 V 144-pin so-DIM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications . Specification
Memory Combinations
Slot 1 0MB 128MB 64MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 0MB 256MB 64MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 512MB 0MB 128MB 0MB 128MB 64MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 64MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 512MB Slot 2 128 MB 128 MB 192 MB 192 MB 256 MB 256MB 256MB 320MB 320MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB 640MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 384MB 1024MB 512MB Total Memory
Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. NOTE: The shipping specification for DIMM combination is 64MB in slot 1.
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Modem Interface
Item Chipset Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Specification Ambit MDC module with Lucent modem controller 14.4K 56K V.90MDC RJ11 Rear side
Floppy Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & model name Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Data transfer rate (Kbit/s) Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads Encoding method Power Requirement Input Voltage (V) +5V 2DD (720KB 9 80 1 MB 300 2 MFM 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 15 80 1.6 MB 360 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 2 MB 300 Mitsumi D353G W/I BEZ MCI JU-226A033 Specification
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Logical heads Logical sectors Drive Format Logical cylinders Physical read/write heads Disk Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Data transfer rate (disk buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer, rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5% 512KB ATA-5 105-199 2MB ATA-5 121-216 100 MB/Sec 16383 2 1 4200RPM 16383 3 2 4200RPM IBM (IC25N010ATD) 10000 512 16 63 Specification IBM (IC25N020ATD) 20000 512 16 63
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CD-ROM Interface
Items Vendor & Model Name Performance Specification Transfer rate CAV Mode: 775~1800 blocks/sec Mode 1: 1550~3600 kBytes/sec Mode 2: 1768~4106kBytes/sec Read Sustained: 1545~3600 KB/sec Programmed I/O: 16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~4 Multi-word DMA: 16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~2 Ultra DMA: 33.3MB/sec Max. Access time (typ.) Rotation speed Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Random: 100 ms Full Stroke: 200 ms 5000 rp 128 KB IDE CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode 1 and Mode 2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1 an form 2), CD-I (mode 2, form 1 and for 2), CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge, Photo CD, CD-WO, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD (CD Plus), CD-RW Drawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole Random: 115 ms Full Stroke: 250 ms 5136 rp 128 KB IDE CD/CD-ROM(12cm,8cm), CD-R, CDRW, CD-DA, CD-ROM (Mode 1, Mode2), CD-ROM XA (Mode 2, Form1 and For 2), Photo CD (Single, Multi- session), Enhanced CD Drawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole MKE CR-177-B/D Specification Mitsumi SR-243T
Loading mechanis Power Requirement Input Voltage
+5V[DC]+/-5%
+5V[DC]+/-5%
DVD-ROM Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Specification MKE SR-8176-BAA2 With CD Diskette Average Sustained: CAV mode 775~1800 blocks/sec (10.3X to 24X 1550~3600kBytes/sec (Mode 1) 1768~4106 kBytes/sec (Mode 2) Average Full Access time (typ.) Random (*1) CAV mode 110 msec typical 150 msec average max Full Stroke (*2) CAV mode 200 msec typical 260 msec average max With DVD Diskette DVD-5: Normal Speed (1X) 11.08 Mbits/sec CAV mode 36.67~88.64 Mbits/sec DVD-9/DVD-R: Normal Speed (1X) 11.08 Mbits/sec CAV mode 36.67~88.64 Mbits/sec DVD-5: Random (*4) 150 msec typical 200 msec average max Full Stroke (*5) 300 msec typical 400 msec average max DVD-9: Random (*7) 170 msec typical 230 msec average max Full Stroke (*8) 340 msec typical 470 msec average max
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Item Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Specification 512 kBytes IDE DVD: DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-R (3.95G) CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge, CD-WO, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT Loading mechanis Power Requirement Input Voltage +5V[DC]+/-5 Soft eject (with emergency eject hole)
(*1) Average of Data read over the whole area from 00 min. 02 sec. 00 block to 59 min. 58 sec. 74 block more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time. (*2) From 00 min. 02 sec. 00 block to 59 min. 58 sec. 74 block including latency and layered error correction time. (*3) Disc: MNSU-005 (*4) Average of Data read over the whole area from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:23197F), more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time. (*5) from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:23197F) including latency and layered error correction time. (*6) Disk: MKE-D551. (*7) Average of Data read over the whole area from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:3FA0DF), more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time. (*8) from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:3FA0DF) including latency and layered error correction time. (*9) Disk: ODSC-PARA Audio Interface
Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Cirrus Logic CS4299-XQ Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1 Line-in, CD, Video, AUX 8/16 bit, mono/stereo 44.1 KHz Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ3, IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11 Specification
Video Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Intel 830MG Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, 1.8V NO 2X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus Specification
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Video Interface
Item Maximum resolution (LCD) Maximum resolution (CRT 1024 x768 (32bit colors 1024x768 (32 bit colors 1280x1024 (32 bit colors 1600x1200 (32 bit colors Specification
Video Memory
Item Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size Specification Fixed, share the system memory 8MB
Video Resolutions Mode
Resolution CRT Only 640x480x256 640x480x64K 640x480x16M 800x600x256 800x600x64K 1024x768x256 90 90 90 90 90 90 Refresh Rate LCD/CRT Simultaneous 60 60 60 60 60 60
Parallel Port
Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) LPC47N227 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Yes (set by BIOS setup) DMA channel 1 and 3 378h, 278h, 3BCh IRQ7, IRQ5 Specification
Serial Port
Item Serial port controller Number of serial port Supports 16550 UART Connector type Location Serial port function control Optional serial port (in BIOS Setup) LPC47N227 1 Yes 9--pin D-type Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h Specification
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Item Optional serial port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) IRQ4, IRQ3 Specification
USB Port
Item USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control 1.1 USB 1.1 2 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 Specification O2-Micro Cardbus Controller OZ6912T-U Type III/II One type III or one type II Left side Yes Yes (IRQ9)
Keyboard
Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows 95 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Mitsubishi M38859FFHP API 84-/85/87- key Yes Yes
Battery
Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage SIMPLO Li-ION / Ni-MH 4000mAH / 4500mAH 3.7V / 1.2V 8 4529 / 8S 14.8V / 9.6V Specification
DC-DC/Charger Converter
Item Vendor & Model Name Input Voltage DC-DC Converter Output Acer AC Adapter or Battery: 8V - 19VDC Specification
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DC-DC/Charger Converter
Item Output Rating Current (w/load, A Charger Output Normal charge (charge while syste is not operative) Background charge (charge even system is still operative Battery-low 2 level (V) Battery-low 3 level (V) Protection Charger protection DC/DC converter protection Over Current Protection OCP (Over Current Protection, A) OVP (Over Voltage Protection, V) UVP (Under Voltage Protection, V +5V 0~5A Li-ION 2.8A 0.8A 12.5V 10V 8V 7.5V 3.3V 0~4A Ni-MH 2.25V Specification 12V 120mA
DC-AC LCD Inverter
Item Vendor & model name Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (Vrms, no load) Output voltage frequency (kHz Output Current/Lamp Ambit 8 ~ 21V 1A (max.) 1400Vrm 40 ~ 70KHz 5.5 mA ~ 6.5mA Specification
NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to LCD CCFT backlight user, and is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while the system unit is turned on. NOTE: There is an EEPROM in the inverter, which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. If you replace a new inverter or replace the LCD with a different brand, use Inverter ID utility to update the ID information.
LCD
Item Vendor & model name Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution Support colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 3.3 (typ.) 3.3 (typ.) Keyboard hotkey None Keyboard hotkey None 13.3 TFT XVGA (1024x768 262K 14. TFT XVGA (1024x768 262K 13.3" AV B133XN04 Specification 14.1" AV B141XN04/3
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Item Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) 650 (typ.) Specification 650 (typ.)
AC Adapter
Item Vendor & model name Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @90Vac, full load) Nominal frequency (Hz Frequency variation range (Hz) Input voltage range (Vrms) Inrush current Efficiency Output Ratings (CV mode) DC output voltage Noise + Ripple Load Output Ratings (CC mode DC output voltage Constant current mode Dynamic Output Characteristics Turn-on delay time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements 3000Vac 0.25 mA max. (@ 254Vac, 60Hz Safety Requirements: 1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be listed under UL 1950 and certified with SCA Standard C22.2 No.950. 2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must comply with low voltage directive 73/23EEC. EMI Requirements: 1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must meet the EMI requirements of FCC part 15, Subpart B for Class B Digital Device and get FCC Certification before marketing into USA and Canada. 2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must meet the EMC Directive 89/ 336/EEC. 3.The subject product rated 100-120V must meet the VCCI-2 EMI requirements. 3 sec (@ 115Vac) 5ms (@115Vac, Full load) 24V 3.9A max can be protected and output can be shorted without damage 15KV (at air discharge) 8KV (at contact discharge) 19V +/-1.0V for CV mode 3.6 +/- 0.3A 19V 300mVp-pmax (20 MHz bandwidth) 0(min) 3.16A(max) 1.5 A @ 115Vac 1.0 A @ 230Vac 50-60 47-63 90-270 The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter is connected to 115Vac and 230Vac respectively. It should provide an efficiency of 80% minimum, when measured at maximu load under 115Vac. Delta ADP-60DB Specification
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Power Management
Power Saving Mode Standby Mode Enter Standby Mode when 1.Standby/Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. 2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. Hibernation Mode Enter Hibernation Mode (suspend to HDD) when 1.Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode 2.System Hibernation timer expires and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle for a specifie period. Hard Disk Standby Mode Hard disk is idle within a specified period of time.
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Phenomenon The buzzer beeps The Sleep indicator lights u
All power shuts off
The display shuts off
Hard disk drive is in standby mode. (spindle turned-off)
Environmental Requirements
Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) 5~25.6Hz: 0.38mm (peak to peak) 25.6~250Hz: 0.5G 5~27.1Hz: 0.6G 27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G Non-operating (packed) 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4G 20% to 85% RH, non-condensing 20% to 90% RH, non-condensing +5~+35 °C -20~+60 °C Specification
Mechanical Specification
Item Dimensions Weight I/O Ports 311(W) x 260.5(D) x 36.7(H)mm 6.2 lbs for 14.1" TFT model and CD-ROM One type II or one type III PCMCIA (PC Card) port, one RJ-11 port, one DC-in port, one parallel port, one serial port, one PS/2 keyboard/mouse port, two USB port, one line-in jack, one speaker/headphone-out jack, one microphone-in jack, one external display port Specification
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Item Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch One Plastic Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power Specification
Memory Address Map
Memory Address 00000000-0009FFFF 80600000-80600FFF 80620000-8063FFFF 81000000-81FFFFF 000A0000-000CFFFF 08000000-08000FFF 08001000-08001FFF 82400000-82400FFF 82200000-82200FFF 640 KB 4 KB 128 KB 3 MB 192 KB 4 KB 4 KB 4 KB 4 KB USB Audio O2 Micro OZ6812 Cardbus Controller Size Base memory Intel 82830MG Function
I/O Address Map
I/O Address 000-00F 020-021 040-043 060, 064 061 066 070-073 080 081-08F 0A0-0A1 0C0-0DF 0F0-0FF 170-177/376 1F0-1F7/3F6 278-27F 2E8-2EF 2F8-2FF 378, 37F 3B0-3BB, 3C0-3DF 3F0-3F5/3F7 3E8-3EF 3F8-3FF 480-48F, 4D6 4D0-4D1, CF8-CFF DMA controller-1 Interrupt controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller 8742 chip select System speake ACPI Embedded Controller System CMOS/RTC Main board resources DMA Controller-1 Interrupt controller-2 DMA controller-2 Numeric data processor 2nd EIDE device (CD-ROM) select 1st EIDE device (hard drive) select Parallel port 3 Lucent Technologies Soft Modem AM ALi Fast Infrared Controlle Printer Port (LPT 1) Video Controller Standard Floppy Disk Controller COM3 COM1 or LT Win modem (optional DMA controller-1 PCI configuration registe Function
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IRQ Assignment Map
Interrupt Channel NMI IRQ0 IRQ1 IRQ2 IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ6 IRQ7 IRQ8 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 System errors System timer Keyboard Programmable interrupt controller Reserved COM1 Reserved Floppy LPT1 Real time clock SCI Audio/Mode USB/VGA/Cardbus PS2 pointing device Numeric data processor 1st IDE device (hard disk) 2nd EIDE device (CD-ROM drive) Function
NOTE: IRQ settings may be changed by OS
DMA Channel Assignment
DMA Channel DRQ0 DRQ1 DRQ2 DRQ3 DRQ4 DRQ5 DRQ6 DRQ7 Not used Not used Flopp Not used DMA controller Not used Not used Not used Function
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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 (while the TravelMate logo is being displayed).
BIOS Utility
System Information Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Onboard Devices Configuration System Security Load Default Settings
#$ = Move highlight bar, Enter = Select, Esc = Exit
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Multi-Boot Menu
Users can press F12 during POST to enter the Multi Boot Selection Menu. In this menu users can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP utility.
Boot Menu
Floppy Disk CD-ROM Hard Disk Realtek PXE2.0 Boot Agent
#$ = Move highlight bar, Esc = Exit, F2 = Enter SETUP
NOTE: If users disable the multi boot selection menu in BIOS SETUP utility, the message " Press F12 to enter the multi boot selection menu" will not appear during POST. NOTE: If users disable the "Boot from LAN" option in BIOS SETUP utility, then the option of Realtek PXE2.0 Boot Agent will not appear.
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: System Information, Basic System Settings, Startup Configuration, Onboard Device Configuration, System Security and Loading Default Settings. To enter a menu, highlight the item using the w / y keys, then press e. Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions:
! ! !
Press the w / y keys to move between the parameters. Press the z
/ xkeys to change the value of a parameter.
Press the | key while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu.
NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys are shown at the bottom of the screen.
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System Information
The System Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.
System Information
CPU Type & Speed Floppy Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive HDD Serial Number System with System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name LAN Device UUID
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Celeron 933 MHz 1.44 MB 3.5-inch XXXXX MB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXROM Attached V3.3 R01-A1a XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Falcon3M Wistron Exist (MAC Address = XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX) XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXX
#$ = Move highlight bar, %& = Change setting, F1 = Help
NOTE: The screen above is a sample and may not reflect the actual data on your computer. "X" may refer to a series of numbers and/or characters. The following table describes the information in this screen.
Parameter CPU Type & Speed Floppy Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive HDD Serial Number System with System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name LAN Device UUID
Description Describes the type of CPU installed in the system. Shows the floppy disk drive type (1.44 MB, 3.5-inch). Shows the size or capacity of the hard disk. Shows the serial number of the hard disk. Shows the high-capacity disc drive installed. Shows the system BIOS version. Shows the video graphics accelerator BIOS version. Shows the serial number of the computer. Shows the asset tag number of the computer. Shows the official name of the product. Shows the manufacturer of the computer. Display the MAC address of the internal LAN. Shows the universally unique identifier of your computer.
The items in this screen are important and vital information about your computer. If you experience computer problems and need to contact technical support, this data helps our service personnel know more about your computer.
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Basic System Settings
The Basic System Settings screen allows you to set the system date and time.
Basic System Setting
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Date Time
[Mon Jan 1, 2001] [12:00]
#$ = Move highlight bar, %& = Change setting, F1 = Help
The following table describes the parameters in this screen.
Parameter Date Time
Description Sets the system date. Sets the system time.
Format DDD MMM DD, YYYY (day-of-the-week month day, year) HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second)
Startup Configuration
The Startup Configuration screen contains parameter values that define how your computer behaves on system startup.
Startup Configuration Boot Display ------------------------------------Screen Expansion ----------------------------Hotkey Beep -----------------------------------Fast Boot ----------------------------------------Boot on LAN------------------------------------Multi Boot Selection Menu ---------------CPU Power Management Mode ---------Boot Drive Sequence: 1st. -------------------------------------------2nd. ------------------------------------------3rd. -------------------------------------------4th. -------------------------------------------[Both /[Auto] Both] Both [Enabled /[Disabled] Enabled] Enabled [Enabled /[Disabled] Enabled] Enabled [Enabled /[Disabled] Enabled] Enabled [Disabled /[Enabled] Disabled] Disabled [Enabled /[Disabled] Enabled] Enabled [Auto /[Disabled] Auto] Auto
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[Floppy Disk] [CD-ROM] [Hard Disk] [ ---------------------------------- ]
= Move highlight bar, = Change setting, F1 = Help
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The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Boot Display
Description Sets the display device during POST. When set to Auto, the computer automatically determines the display device. If an external display device (e.g., monitor) is connected, it becomes the boot display; otherwise, the computer's display screen is the boot display. When set t Both, the compute outputs to both the computer display screen and an external display device if one is connected.
Options Both or Auto
Screen Expansion
Expand the screen on the graphic/text mode. When it is disabled, the graphic/text mode expansion function is disabled and the graphic/text image will be centralized on the LCD screen. If it is disabled, the graphic/text image will be expanded to the full LCD screen.
Enabled or Disabled
Hotkey Beep
When enabled, the computer gives off a beep when a hotkey (key combination Fn+o is pressed).
Enabled or Disabled
Fast Boot
Allows you to define your system's booting process; whether to skip some POST routines or proceed with the normal booting process. When it is enabled, the ACPI OS will communicate with BIOS to decide the next POST is fast o diagnostic.
Enabled or Disabled
Boot on LAN
When it is enabled, a remote host with an appropriate boot image can boot this computer via the internal LAN. When it is enabled, the user can press F12 key to enter the multi boot selection menu during POST. If it is disabled, the F12 key function should be disabled. When it is auto, system can support the stop clock function. When it is disabled, system will disable the stop clock function. Specifies the order in which the computer starts up from. See the section below.
Disabled or Enabled
Multi Boot Selection Menu
Enabled or Disabled
CPU Power Management Mode
Auto or Disabled
Boot Drive Sequence
1st: Floppy Disk, 2nd: CD-ROM, 3rd: Hard Disk 4th: Realtek PXE2.0 Boot Agent
Setting the Boot Drive Sequence
The Boot Drive Sequence section lists boot priorities (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th) for bootable drives in your computer. For example, the default value (1st:Floppy Disk, 2nd:CD-ROM, 3rd:Hard Disk and 4th: Realtek PXE2.0 Boot Agent) tells the computer to first search for a bootable floppy disk in the floppy drive. If it finds one present, it boots up from that floppy disk. If not, the computer continues to search for a bootable CD-ROM in the CDROM drive. If it cannot boot up from the CD-ROM drive, it continues by booting up from the hard disk and etc... To set the boot drive sequence, use the w / y keys to select a priority level (1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th), then use the z
/ x keys to select the device for that priority level.
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Onboard Device Configuration
The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. You do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized. The Onboard Device Configuration screen assigns resources to basic computer communication hardware.
Onboard Devices Configuration Serial Port ---------------------------------------Base Address --------------------------IRQ --------------------------------------Paralel Port -----------------------------------Base Address ---------------------------IRQ ----------------------------------------Operation Mode ------------------------ECP DMA Channel ---------------------[Enabled ] /[Disabled ] Enabled [3F8h /[2F8h]/[3E8h]/[2E8h] 3F8h] 3F8h [4 ] /[3 ] 4
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[Enabled ] /[Disabled ] Enabled [378h /[278h]/[3BCh] 378h] 378h [7] /[5 ] 7 [Bi-directional /[ECP] /[EPP] /[Standard ] BiBi directional] [1] /[3 ] 1
= Move highlight bar, = Change setting, F1 = Help
The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Serial Port
Description Enables or disables the serial port. The serial port is a PnP device. Enabled/Disabled setting won't affect the setting of the serial port in device manager of Windows. When enabled, you can set the base I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) of the serial port.
Options Enabled or Disabled 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h or 2E8h 4 or 3
Parallel Port
Enables or disables the parallel port. The parallel port is a PnP device. Enabled/Disabled setting won't affect the setting of the parallel port in device manager of Windows. When enabled, you can set the base I/O address, interrupt request (IRQ) and operation mode of the parallel port. If operation mode is set to ECP, the direct memory access (DMA) channel of the parallel port is set to 1.
Enabled or Disabled 378h, 278h, or 3BCh 7 or 5 Bi-directional, EPP, ECP or Standard
NOTE: When the device is disabled, all the sub-items will be showed as [--].
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The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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Setup Password Power-on Password Hard Disk Password Processor Serial Number
[None] / [Present] [None] / [Present] [None] / [Present] [None] / [Present]
#$ = Move highlight bar, %& = Change setting, F1 = Help
The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Setup Password
Description When set to present, this password protects the computer and the BIOS Utility from unauthorized entry. See the following section for instructions on how to set a password. When set to present, this password protects the computer from unauthorized entry during power-on. See the followin section for instructions on how to set a password. This item appears only if the unit is business model. When set to present, this password protects the hard disk from unauthorized access. See the following section for instructions on how to set a password.
Options None or Present
Power-on Password
None or Present
Hard Disk Password
None or Present
Processor Serial Numbe
When set to present, the CPU serial number may be obtaine via necessary utility. Note that the model with Celeron CPU doesn't support the CPU serial number feature and this ite should be invisible.
None or Present
Setting a Password
Follow these steps: 1. Use the cursor w/y keys to highlight a Password parameter (Setup, Power-on or Hard Disk) and press the e key. The password box appears:
2.
Type a password. The password may consist of up to eight characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
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After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Present.
Three password types protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data:
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Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility. Once set, you must key-in this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility. Power-On Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security. Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk. Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer, it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password.
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When a password is set, a password prompt appears on the left-hand corner of the display screen. 1. When the Setup Password is set, the following prompt appears when you press Utility at boot-up.
m to enter the BIOS
Setup Password
Type the Setup Password and press e to access the BIOS Utility. 2. When the Power-on Password is set, the following prompt appears at boot-up.
Type the Power-on Password (a symbol appears for each character you type) and press
computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Try again and press 3. When the Hard Disk Password is set, the following prompt appears at boot-up.
e to use the e.
Type the Hard Disk Password (a symbol appears for each character you type) and press e to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Try again and press
e.
You have three chances to enter a password. If you successfully entered the password, the system starts Windows.
If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the following message or symbol appears.
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To change a password, follow the same steps used to set a password. To remove a password, follow the same steps used to set a password, except type nothing in the password boxes.
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Load Default Settings
If you want to restore all parameter settings to their default values, select this menu item and press following dialog box displays.
e. The
If you would like to load factory- default settings for all parameters, use the cursor z / x keys to select Yes; then press e. Choose No if otherwise.
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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
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New versions of system programs New features or options
Use the IFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use IFlash. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce on how to use IFlash utility.
System Utility Diskette
This utility diskette is for the TravelMate 220/260 series notebook machine. You can find the utility in Service CD kit. It provides the following functions: 1. 2. 3. Panel ID Utility Thermal & Fan Utility Mother Board Data Utility
To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a "Microsoft Windows ME Startup Menu" prompt you to choose the testing item. Follow the instructions on screen to proceed. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce each test utility and its functions.
System Diagnostic Diskette
IMPORTANT: 1The diagnostics program here that we used is called PQA (Product Quality Assurance) and is provided by Headquarters. You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool. To get this program, you can find it in the service CD kit. To better fit local service requirements, your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program. Please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce each test and its functions.
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Running PQA Diagnostics Program
PQA
Vx_x
xx-xx-xx
Diag
Result
SysInfo
Option
Exit
Press z / xto move around the main menu. Press are Diag, Result, SysInfo, Option and Exit.
e to enable the selected option. The main options
The Diag option lets you select testing items and times. The following screen appears when you select Diag from the main menu.
PQA
Vx_x
xx-xx-xx
Diag
ONE MULTI FULL QUICK
Result Diag
TEST TEST TEST TEST
SysInfo
Option
Exit
One Test performs a single test and Manual checks the selected test items in sequence. Multi Test performs multiple tests of the selected items and check the selected test items in sequence. Full Test performs all test items in detail for your system. Quick Test performs all test items quickly for your system.
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The screen below appears if you select Multi Test.
PQA PQA
Vx_x Vx_x
xx-xx-xx xx-xx-xx
Diag Diag
ONE TEST One TEST MULTI TEST Multi TEST FULL TEST QUICK TEST
Result Result Diag Diag
SysInfo SysInfo
Option Option
Exit Exit
TEST COUNT VALUE (1...9999) 1
Specify the desired number of tests and press
e.
After you specify the number of tests to perform, the screen shows a list of test items (see below).
PQA
V x_x
xx-xx-xx
D iag D iag
R esult
S ysInfo
O ption
E xit
M A N U A LTe stSIte m s TE T [ A U TO ] S ysteS TB oa rd TE m [ ] M e m o ry [ ] K eyb o ard [ ] V id eo [ ] P ara llel P ort [ ] S eria l P o rt [ ] D iske tte D rive [ ] H a rd D isk [ ] C D -R O M [ ] C o p ro ce ssor [ ] P oin tin g D e v. [ ] C a ch e
S PA C E : m a rk/un m ark sele ctin g ite m E S C : re tu rn to u p pe r m e nu F1 : H e lp m en u F2 : test th e m arke d ite m (s) E N T E R : op e n su b -ite m 's m e nu Te st Tim e s = 1
Move the highlight bar from one item to another. Press Space to enable or disable the item. Press e to view the available options of each selected item. Press
| to close the submenu.
The right corner screen information gives you the available function keys and the specified test number.
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Space: Enables/disables the item ESC: Exits the program F1: Help F2: Tests the selected item(s) Enter: Opens the available options
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