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TravelMate C110
Service Guide
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PART NO.: 49.46Z01.002
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Revision History
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Copyright
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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
Chapter1 System Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Chapter 2
System Utilities
31
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Main System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Advanced System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 IDE Primary Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 I/O Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 Boot Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Exit Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 Multi-Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 Load Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 System Utility Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 System Diagnostic Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Running PQA Diagnostics Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Chapter 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 Wireless LAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Removing the Middle Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Removing the DIMM Upper Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Removing the Internal Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
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Removing the Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Removing the Touch Pad Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Removing the Touch Pad FPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Removing the LCD Support Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Removing the Thermal Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Removing the PCMCIA Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Removing the Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Removing the LCD Hinges with the Center Hinge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Removing the Button Board & Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 Removing the Main and Auxiliary Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Removing the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Removing the Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Removing the Sensor Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
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System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80 Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84 Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Chapter 5
Jumper and Connector Locations
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Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 SW1 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Chapter 6 Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Index
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Model Definition and Configuration Test Compatible Components Online Support Information
91 101 103 107 109
Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
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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
Intel® ultra low-voltage Pentium® M processor up to 900MHz CPU with on-die 1MB cache. CPU is lower power, fully static and with SMI feature. Intel® CentrinoTM Mobile Technology 64-bit memory bus High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Li-Ion main battery pack Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface)
Display
10.4" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) liquid crystal-display (LCD) 16M colors at 1024x768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution 3D capabilities Integrated VGA with DVMT (Dynamic Video Memory Technology) support Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support 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 Tablet mode for LCD panel (Rotatable display)
Multimedia
Built-in AC link audio subsystem which complies with the Microsoft PC 97/PC 98/ PC 99/PC2001 specifications and meets WHQL audio requirements. Built-in one speaker and microphone High-speed optical drive 16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 PCI stereo audio with wavetable synthesizer
Connectivity
High-speed fax/data modem port Fast infrared wireless communication USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port IEEE1394 port Optional Wireless LAN Optional Bluetooth
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Expansion
One type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory DockMate V
Keyboard and Pointing Device
84-/85-/88-key international language keyboards Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function
I/O Ports
One type II CardBus PC Card slot Acer 100 pins standard docking connector One RJ-45 jack for 10/100BaseT LAN One RJ-11 data/fax modem jack One DC-in jack (AC adapter) One external monitor port One audio line-in/microphone-in jack One line-out/headphone-out jack One FIR port Two USB ports One IEEE 1394 port
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System Block Diagram
CPU
CLOCK
Generator
ICS950813CG PIV Banias ULV 900MHz/1GHz
uFCBGA
HOST BUS
100 MHz
DDR DRAM
Socket *2
DDR 266
CRT
Montara-GM
Hub I/F
LCD PCI BUS
CARDBUS SLOT*1 IEEE 1394
CONNECTOR
HDD
IDE BUS Ultra DMA-100
ICH-4
R5C551 CARDBUS & 1394
LPC BUS
MINIPCI
802.11b 802.11a
USB2.0 USB2.0
USB1.1 USB1.1
MII
LAN PHY 82562ET RJ-45
SIO
NS87392
BIOS ROM
49LF004-334C
KBC M38859
DEBUG PORT
AC-LINK
Line Out MODEM DAUGHTER CARD
USB2.0 PORT FIR DIGITIZER TFDU6102 TOUCH PAD INT KB
AC97
CODEC
CS4299-XQ
Line-in/Nic
BLUETOOTH RJ-11
Amplifier APA2020
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Board Layout
Top View
7 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11
12
27 26 25 24
23 22 21
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
20
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
AC adapter connector LCD cover switch connector VGA port RJ11 and RJ45 connectors LCD coaxial cable connector LED/Inverter board connector Fax/Modem board connector Keyboard cable connector 855-GM chip (North bridge) Docking connector CPU USB port 1 USB port 2 1394 port
15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27
Line-in port Line-out port Memory slot 1 Please refer to below for SW settings RTC battery connector Debug purpose only FIR connector Internal microphone and tablet PC lid connector PCMCIA card connector Speaker cable connector Battery connector Touchpad connector Hard disk drive connector
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Bottom View
1
2
3
5
1 2 3 Memory slot (DM2)
4
4 5 ICH-4 (South Bridge) Power switch
MiniPCI wireless module connector Modem cable 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 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Item Two-way latch Display screen Convertible hinge Launch keys Keyboard Speaker Touchpad Click buttons (left, center and right) Microphone
Description Use to latch the LCD screen in both normal mode and tablet mode. Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), diplays computer output. Input-capable with the aid of the EMR stylus. Hinges the LCD screen in place when switching from PC mode to tablet mode and vice versa. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Inputs data into your computer. Outputs sound from your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button is a 4-direction scroll button. Captures sounds and voices into your computer.
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Infrared port
Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer).
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Palmrest Enter button
Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Use to confirm selection in tablet mode. This button can also be used to emulate the ^button by first pressing the Fn button and then this button. This button can be configured by the user.
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Item Page down buttons
Description Use to scroll one page down in tablet mode. This button can also be used to emulate the Tab button by first pressing the Fn button and then this button. This button can be configured by the user. Use to scroll one page up in tablet mode. This button is used to rotate the display by first pressing the Fn button and then this button. This button can be configured by the user. This button is used together with other buttons to invoke the tablet applications. This button is set and cannot be configured by the user. This button is used to emulate the b+ a+ ckey combination which launches the Windows Security dialog box. This button is set and cannot be configured by the user.
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Page up buttons
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Function key button
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Windows Security button
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Status indicators
LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components.
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Left Panel
# 1 2
Item Screen Support Power jack
Description Supports the LCD screen, press and release before switching from PC mode to tablet mode and vice versa. Connects to an AC adapter
3
Hard disk bay
Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw).
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Right Panel
# 1 EMR Stylus
Item
Description Electormagnetic resonance (EMR) stylus that is used to input data in tablet mode. Use only an EMR-compatible stylus to input data on the screen. Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card.
2 3
PC Card eject button PC Card slot
4 5
Power switch Speaker/Headphone-out jack
Turns on the computer power. Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
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Line-in jack
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).
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IEEE 1394 port
Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
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USB ports (two)
Connects to any Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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Screen Support
Supports the LCD screen, press and release before switching from PC mode to tablet mode and vice versa.
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Rear Panel
# 1 2
Item Security keylock Port replicator
Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Connects to the EasyPort port replicator for one-step connection and disconnection of external devices. Connects to a phone line.
3
Modem jack
4
Network jack
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network
5
External display port
Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16M colors at 1024x768 resolution.
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Bottom Panel
# 1 2 3 4 5 6
Item Memory compartment Battery lock/unlock latch Battery release latch Battery bay Hard disk anti-shock protection Personal identification slot
Description Houses the computer's main memory. Locks and unlocks the battery bay. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer's battery pack. Protects your hard disk against accidental shock and vibration. Insert an identification card to personalize your computer.
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Indicators
The computer has seven 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.
Icon Num Lock
Function
Description Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Caps Lock
Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Battery Charge
Lights when the battery is being charged.
Media Activity
Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is active.
Sleep
Lights when the computer enters Sleep mode.
Power
Lights when the computer is on.
Wireless Communication
Lights when the Wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth feature is enabled.
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Launch Keys
Located at the top of the keyboard are four launch keys used to launch frequently used applications
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.
Function P1
Description This button is user-programmable.
P2
This button is user-programmable.
E-Mail
The mail button is used to launch the email application.
Web browser
By default, is used to launch your Internet browser.
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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) Scroll Lock (Fn-F12)
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.
NOTE: To access the Num Lock and Scroll Lock functions, hold the Fn key down while pressing the F11 and F12 keys respectively.
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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 cursorcontrol 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.
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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key 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)
j+
Application key
+ M (Undoes Minimize All)
+ R (Displays the Run...dialog box) 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 Hot key help
Description Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2
Setup
Accesses the notebook's configuration utility.
Fn-F3
Power Management Scheme Toggle Sleep
Switches the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-F4
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 toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn-w
Volume up
Increases the speaker volume.
Fn-y
Volume down
Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn-x
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
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Hot Key Fn-z
Icon
Function Brightness down
Description Decreases the screen brightness.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Intel® Specification ultra low voltage Pentium® M processor up to 900MHz CPU with ondie 1MB L2 cache
uFC-BGA package 1.004V/0.844V 1.05V
BIOS
Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Acer R01-A0x Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin TSOP ACPI 1.0b/2.0, SMBIOS 2.3.1, IEEE 1394 1.0, IrDA V1.0, PCI 2.2, PnP BIOS 1.0a, Intel AC 97 CNR specification, USB specification 1.1/2.0, PC card standard 1995 (PCMCIA V3.0 compliant device), System/HDD password security, INT 13h extensions, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up support, BIOS boot specification (Compal, Phoenix, Intel), Simple Boot Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management interface specification, Preboot execution environment (PXE) 2.1, Boot Integrity Service Application Program interface (BIS) 1.0, PC99a and Mobile PC2001 compliant, Intel SpeedStep Technology Set by switch, see SW1 setting 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 1MB for Pentium-M Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification
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 Built-in Intel 885GM 0MB 2 sockets (2 banks) 128/256/512MB 512MB DDR SDRAM 266 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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Memory Combinations
Slot 1 64 MB 0 MB 64 MB 128 MB 0 MB 128 MB 256 MB 0 MB 256 MB 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB 0 MB 512 MB 128 MB 512 MB 256 MB 512 MB 0 MB 64MB 64 MB 0 MB 128 MB 128 MB 0 MB 256 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB 0 MB 512 MB 128 MB 512 MB 256 MB 512 MB 512 MB Slot 2 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256 MB 256MB 384 MB 384 MB 512 MB 512 MB 512 MB 640 MB 640 MB 768 MB 768 MB 1 GB 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 256/512MB in slot 1.
LAN Interface
Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Specification Intel ICH4+PHY (Intel 82562) 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Rear side
Wireless LAN Interface
Item Module LAN interface Channel support and default channel protocol Enable/disable radio Ambit Mini PCI interface IEEE 802.11a/b LAN module IEEE 802.11ba/b Specification Intel 2100 Mini PCI interface IEEE 802.11b LAN module IEEE 802.11b Support FAA requirement
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Modem Interface
Item Module Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Ambit T60M283.10 MDC 14.4K 56K V.92 MDC RJ11 Rear side Specification Ambit T60M665.00 14.4K 56K BLUETOOTH/MODEM COMBO MODULE MDC RJ11 Rear side
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity Bytes per sector Data heads Recording zone Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size Interface Data transfer rate (buffer to/ from media, Mbytes/s) Interface transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 384KB ATA-5 109 ~ 203 66 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode 66 1874KB ATA-5 109 ~ 203 66 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode 66 1874KB ATA-5 109 ~ 203 66 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode 66 1 4200 RPM 2 4200 RPM 3 4200 RPM IBM Travelstar DJSA-210 10G 512 2 16 Specification IBM Travelstar DJSA-220 20G 512 4 16 IBM Travelstar DJSA-230 30G 512 6 16
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CD-ROM (6X) Interface
Item Vendor & model Name Performance specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Disc data capacity Interface Applicable disc format AOpen SC-924U With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 900KBytes/sec 12cm Disc: 540MBytes (Mode 1), 630MBytes (Mode 2) 8cm Disc: 180MBytes (Mode 1), 210MBytes (Mode 2) USB1.1 CD-DA, CD-ROM (Mode 1 and Mode 2), CD-ROM/XA (Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2), CD-Extra, CD-I, Video CD, Photo CD (Single and Multiple Sessions), I-Trax, CD-R, CD-RW Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows 2000, Windows XP Specification
Operating system Power requirement Input voltage
5V(DC) +/- 5%
NOTE: The hardware specification of the external CD-ROM drive is 24X. However the actual performance is only 6X under USB 1.1.
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 CS4299-XQ Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Microsoft AC97 2.1 Line-out, Line-in/Microphone, CD, Video, AUX, Speaker 8/16-bit, mono/stereo 44.1 KHz Yes Yes Specification
Video Interface
Item Chip vendor Chip name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution (LCD) Maximum resolution (CRT) Intel 855GM Core/2.5V Memory/2.5V No PCI 1600x1200 (32 bit colors) 2048x1536 (16 bit colors) Specification
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Video Memory
Item Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size Fixed 8 MB Specification
Video Resolutions Mode (for both LCD and CRT)
Resolution 640x480 720x480 800x600 848x480 1024x768 1280x1024 (CRT only) 2048x768 (CRT only) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 8 bits (256 colors) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 16 bits (High color) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No 24 bits (True color)
USB Port
Item USB Compliancy Level UHCI OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control 1.1/2.0 USB 1.1 USB 2.0 2 Right side Not available Specification
IrDA Port
Item IrDA FIR port controller Number of IrDA FIR port Location IrDA FIR port function control IrDA FIR port IrDA FIR port IRQ ECP DMA channel Optional IrDA FIR port DRQ NS 87392 (SIO) 1 Front side Not Available 2F8 IRQ3 DMA channel 3 Not available Specification
PCMCIA Port
Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus RICOH R5C551 Type-II One type-II Right side ZV support Yes (IRQ10) Specification
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System Board Major Chips
Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller RTC 855-GM ICH4-M CS4299-XQ 855-GM ICH4-M Mitsubishi M38857 ICH4-M Controller
Keyboard
Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows 98 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Mitsubishi M38857 Darfon A5001 (84) / A500G (85) / A500J (88) 84/85/88-key Yes Yes Specification
Battery
Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Sanyo 4UF103450P Lithium Ion 1800 mAH Over charge protection: Charge FET turns off if any cell voltage is 4.27V +/- 0.05V or over Over discharge protection: Discharge FET turns off when any cell voltage is less than 2.5V Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage 4 1 row with 4 cells 14.8 V Specification
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DC-AC LCD Inverter
Item Vendor & model name Input supply voltage (V) Input signal voltage Output current (mA) Environmental Specifications Ambient operating temperature Ambient operating humidity Storage temperature Storage humidity -20 ~ 60 degree C 10% ~ 90% 0 ~ 50 degree C 10% ~ 90% Ambit T62l227.00 LCDBATOUT 8.5V ~ 21V Front Panel Back: 2.0 ~ 3.6V=ON, -0.3 ~ 0.8=OFF# Min.: 0.6 +/- 0.6 (mA) Max.: 5.3 +/- 0.3 (mA) 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 Supports colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control Recommended Operating Conditions Supply voltage for LCD display (V) Fluorescent lamp driving voltage (Vrms) 3.0 ~ 3.6 V 540 ~ 640 V(rms) keyboard hotkey No 10.4 TFT XGA (1024x768) 256K Toshiba LTM10C321K Specification
Electronic Stylus
Item Vendor Model number Maximum pressure Weight Environmental Specification Operating temperature Storage temperature +5 ~ +40 -10 ~ +60 WACOM MP-200-00 Tip switch: 1Kg or less Side switch: 300g or less Approximately 8g Specification
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Electronic Stylus
Item Operating humidity Storage humidity +20 ~ +80% (no condensation) +20 ~ +80% (no condensation) Specification
Digitizer Unit
Item Vendor Model number Supply voltage Input voltage of signals High level output currency Low level output currency Weight Environmental Specification Operating ambient temperature Storage temperature Operating ambient humidity Storage humidity 0 ~ +60 -10 ~ +70 +20 ~ +80% (no condensation +20 ~ +90% (no condensation) WACOM SU-001-01 -0.3 ~ +4.0 V -0.3 ~ Supply voltage +0.3 V -5 mA -10 mA Approximately 47.5g Specification
AC/DC Adapter
Item Vendor & model name Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @90Vac, full load) Nominal input frequency Input frequency variation range Nominal input voltages Input voltage variation range Inrush current Efficiency Output Ratings (CV mode) DC output voltage Noise + Ripple Load Output Ratings (CC mode) Constant output Dynamic Output Characteristics Turn-on delay time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection 3 sec. 8 ms Trip point 24V (max.) Shall be capable of withstanding a continuous short-circuit to DC output without damage or overstress to the component, PCB traces and connector under the AC input conditions specified above. 3.0 ± 0.3 A +20V ± 1.0V 200mvp-pmax (20mHZ bandwidth) 0 A (min.) 2.5 A (max.) The maximum input current shall be less than 1.5 Ampere at full (50W) load and 90Vac input voltage. 50 ~ 60 Hz 47 ~ 63 Hz 100 ~ 240 Vac 90 ~ 270 Vac Input Voltage: 100Vac, Inrush Current: 50A maximum Input Voltage: 240Vac, Inrush Current: 100A maximum The adapter efficiency shall be capable to meet the case temperature rising requirement, above 85% is needed. LITE-ON PA-1500-02 Specification
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AC/DC Adapter
Item Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Specification +/-4KV (at air discharge, no allowed errors.) +/-8KV (at air discharge, restart & damage errors are not allowed) +/-15KV (at air discharge, restart & damage errors are not allowed) +/-4KV (at contact discharge, no allowed errors.) +/-6KV (at contact discharge, restart & damage errors are not allowed) +/-8KV (at contact discharge, restart & damage errors are not allowed) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary The adapter shall withstand for 1 minute without breakdown the application of a 60Hz 3000Vac supply voltage applied between both input line and output (10mA DC cut-off current). 0.25 mA max. (@ 254 Vac, 60Hz) Shall meet: 1. FCC CFR47 Part 15 class B requirements. (USA) 2. VFG 243 class B requirements. (Germany) 3. CISPR 22 Class B requirements. (Scandinavia) 4. VCCI class II requirements. (Japan)
Leakage current Regulatory requirements
Power Management
Power Saving Mode Standby Mode Waiting time specified by the System Standby value or the operating system elapses without any system activity. Or When the computer is about to enter Hibernation mode (e.g., during a battery-low condition), but the Hibernation file is invalid or not present. Hibernation Mode When customized functions for power management are set to Hibernation and the corresponding action is taken. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle for a specified period. Hard Disk Standby Mode Hard disk is idle within a specified period of time. Hard disk drive is in standby mode. (spindle turned-off) The display shuts off All power shuts off Phenomenon The Sleep indicator lights up
Environmental Requirements
Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing 20% to 90% RH, non-condensing (unpacked) +5 ~ +35 °C -10 ~ +60 °C -20 ~ +60 °C (storage package) Specification
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Environmental Requirements
Item 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 27.1Hz ~ 50Hz: 0.4mm (peak to peak) 50 ~ 500Hz: 2.0G Non-operating (packed) 5 ~ 62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6 ~ 500Hz: 4G Specification 20% to 90% RH, non-condensing (storage package)
Mechanical Specification
Item Dimensions Weight I/O Ports 257 (W) x 216 (D) x 29.7 (H) 3.2 lbs with 10.4" XGA LCD 1 type II CardBus socket, 1 RJ-11 modem port, 1 RJ-45 LAN port, 1 DC-in jack (AC adapter), 1 FIR port, 1 external monitor port, 2 USB ports, 1 audio line-out/ headphone-out jack, 1 audio line-in/microphone-in jack None Housing: MCS-050 Panel : Plastic Indicators Switch Num Lock, Caps Lock, Battery Charge, Media Activity, Sleep LED, Power LED, Wireless Communication Power Specification
Drive Bays Material
Memory Address Map
Memory Address 00100000h-000F0000h 000F0000h-000E0000h 000E0000h-000C0000h 000C0000h-000A0000h 000A0000h-00000000h 64 KB 64 KB 128 KB 128 KB 640 KB Size Function System BIOS UMB Area VGA BIOS Video memory (VRAM) Conventional memory
I/O Address Map
I/O Address 0000-000F 0000-0CF7 0020-0021 0040-0043 0060-0060 0061-0061 0062-0062 0064-0064 0066-0066 0070-0073 0080-0080 0081-008F Direct memory access 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 Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft natural PS/2 keyboard Microsoft ACPI-compliant embedded controller System CMOS/real time clock Motherboard resources Direct memory access controller Function
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I/O Address Map
I/O Address 0092-0092 00A0-00A1 00B0-00B3 00C0-00DF 00F0-00FF 01F0-01F7 0274-0277 0279-0279 02C8-02CF 02F8-02FF 03B0-03BB 03C0-03DF 03F6-03F6 03F8-03FF 0460-0463 04D0-04D1 0A79-0A79 0D00-FFFF 7000-70FF 7400-743F 7800-78FF 7C00-7C7F 8000-80FF 8400-841F 8440-844F F000-F03F F100-F10F FB00-FBFE FC00-FCFF FD00-FDFF FE00-FEFF FF00-FFFF Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Direct memory access controller Numeric data processor Primary IDE channel ISAPNP Read Data Port ISAPNP Read Data Port Motherboard resources Acer Laptop Fast Infrared port Silicon Motion Lynx3DM Silicon Motion Lynx3DM Primary IDE channel Wacom Serial Pen HID Tablet Tablet PC Buttons Motherboard resources ISAPNP Read Data Port PCI bus Avance AC'97 Audio for Intel (R) Audio Controller Avance AC'97 Audio for Intel (R) Audio Controller Lucent Technologies Soft Modem AMR Lucent Technologies Soft Modem AMR Realtek RTL 8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC Intel (R) 82440MX USB Universal Host Controller Intel (R) 82440MX Bus Master IDE Controller Motherboard resources Motherboard resources O2 Micro Smart Card Bus Reader O2 Micro Card Bus Controller O2 Micro Card Bus Controller O2 Micro Card Bus Controller O2 Micro Card Bus Controller Function
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IRQ Assignment Map
Interrupt Channel IRQ0 IRQ1 IRQ2 IRQ3 IRQ4 IRQ5 IRQ6 IRQ7 IRQ8 IRQ9 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 System timer Keyboard Cascade FIR (Serial port) Reserved for Serial port 2 Reserved for PCMCIA R2 card COM1 (Serial port) for Digitizer LPT (Parallel port) CMOS/RTC SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus SMBus (PIRQB#), Audio (PIRQB#), Modem (PIRQB#), LAN (PIRQE#), CardBus (PIRQE#), IEEE1394 (PIRQF#), USB1.1 (PIRQA#, PIRQC#, PIRQD#), VGA (PIRQA#), USB2.0 (PIRQH#), MiniPCI (PIRQG#) PS/2 device Math processor IDE primary channel None Function
DMA Channel Assignment
DMA Channel DRQ0 DRQ1 DRQ2 DRQ3 DRQ4 DRQ5 DRQ6 DRQ7 Reserved Reserved Reserved IrDA FIR controller (DMA:1,3) DMA controller Reserved Reserved Reserved Function
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Chapter 2
System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (while the TravelMate logo is being displayed).
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information CPU Type System Memory Extended Memory HDD1 Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version: Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacture Name UUID Number TravelMate C110 Acer c9862ee0-11df-11d6-b30b-ddbbbf201d3f Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 900MHz 640 KB XXXXXX KB XXXXXX R01-XXX XXXX 02.13.29 12345678901234567
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select >Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: System Information, Basic System Settings, Startup 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 / x keys 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.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information CPU Type System Memory Extended Memory HDD1 Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version: Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacture Name UUID Number TravelMate C110 Acer c9862ee0-11df-11d6-b30b-ddbbbf201d3f Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 900MHz 640 KB XXXXXX KB XXXXXX R01-XXX XXXX 02.13.29 12345678901234567
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select >Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit
NOTE: The screen above is a sample and may not reflect the actual data on your computer. The following table describes the information in this screen. .
Parameter CPU Type System Memory Extended Memory HDD1 Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID
Description Display the type and speed of CPU . Display the current system memory. Display the current extended memory Display the primary master HDD serial number. If no primary master HDD, show `None'. The current system BIOS version The current VGA BIOS version. It is got from VGA BIOS AX=5F01. The current KBC version. Display the serial number of the computer. (30 characters) Display the asset tag number of the computer. (32 characters) Display the Product Name. (15 characters) Display the manufacturer Name (15 characters) Display the universally unique identifier of your computer. (16 Byte Hex digital)
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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Main System Settings
The Main System Settings screen allows you to set the system date and time.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit
System Time: System Date:
[12:00:00] [01/01/2002]
Item Specific Help
Boot Display Screen Expansion
[Auto] [Enabled
,,or selects field
QuickBoot Mode Startup Screen
[Enabled] [Enabled]
Boot on LAN Hotkey Beep
[Disabled] [Enabled]
Auto Dim F12 Multi-Boot
[Enabled] [Enabled]
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select > Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit
The following table describes the parameters in this screen .
Parameter System Time Sets the system time
Description Format: HH:MM:SS ( Hour : Minute : Second ) Help: ,, or selects field.
System Date
Sets the system date. Format: MM/DD/YYYY (Month/Day/Year) Help: , , or selects field.
Boot Display
Set the display output device on boot up. Help: Set the display output device on boot up. 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. When set to Both, the computer outputs to both the LCD and the external display if one is connected. Option: Both or Auto
Screen Expansion QuickBoot Mode
Options: Enable or Disable. Help: Options: Enable or Disable. Options: Enable or Disable Help: Allow the system to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.
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Parameter Startup Screen Options: Enable or Disable
Description Display OEM logo picture screen during boot up. Help: Enable to show the graphic picture screen on boot up.
Boot on LAN
Options: Enable or Disable. Help: When set to enabled, system will boot on LAN. Notice: Need to restart system for enabling Boot-on-LAN function.
Hotkey Beep Auto Dim
Options: Enable or Disable Help: Enable or Disable Hotkey Beep. Options: Enable or Disable Help: The system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power source is NOT available (running on battery power).
F12 Multi-Boot
Options: Enable or Disable Help: Users could choose if to display "Fn-F12 for multi-boot" message during post.
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Advanced System Settings
The Startup Configuration screen contains parameter values that define how your computer behaves on system startup.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit Item Specific Help >IDE Primary Master >I/O Device Configuration Legacy USB Support [Enabled] [HITACHI_DK23EA-60] IDE Primary Master Drive.
Boot From Hard disk Recovery [Disabled] Default Wireless Device [Disabled]
F1 Help Esc Exit
F9 Setup Defaults Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Select Menu Enter Select >Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit
The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter IDE Primary Master I/O Device Configuration Legacy USB Support
Description Show IDE Primary Master drive. User can enter submenu to set some detail functions Enter submenu to set onboard device configuration Help: Pheripheral Configuration. Set Enabled or Disabled support for Legacy USB Keyboards and Mice. Help: Enable support for Legacy USB. Help: Enable support for D2D Recovery in Boot Sequence. Select default wireless device when system boots up. User may select preferred device as default wireless device, or disable all wireless device to prevent unnecessary RF signals. For the model without Wireless LAN or Bluetooth, the corresponding item should be invisible. If both wireless devices are not equipped, the option should be invisible. Help: Select default wireless device when system boots up. Auto
Options
Enabled or Disabled
Boot From Hard Disk Recovery Default Wireless Device
Disabled or Enabled Disabled Wireless LAN Bluetooth Both
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IDE Primary Master
The IDE Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the primary hard disk. CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your hard disk.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced
Primary Master [HITACHI_DK23EA-60-(PM)] Item Specific Help
Type:
[Auto] LBA Format
Total Sectors: Maximum Capacity:
117210240 60012MB
User = you enter parameters of hard-disk drive installed at this connection. Auto = Autotype Hard-Disk Drive installed here.
Multi-Sector Transfers: LBA Mode Control: 32 Bit I/O: Transfer Mode: Ultra DMA Mode:
[16 Sectors] [Enabled] [Disabled] [FPIO 4 / DMA 2] [Mode 5]
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select >Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit
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I/O 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 I/O Device Configuration screen assigns resources to basic computer communication hardware.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced
I/O Device Configuration Item Specific Help Configure serial port using options: [Disabled] No configuration [Enabled] User Configuration [Auto] Parallel port: Mode: Base I/O address: Interrupt: [Enabled] [Bi-directional] [378] [IRQ7] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Cintrolled) Displayed when Controlled by OS
Serial port: Mode: Base I/O Address: Interrupt: DMA channel:
[Enabled] [FIR] [2F8] [IRQ4] [DMA3]
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select > Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit
NOTE: When the device is disabled, all the sub-items will be showed as [--].
The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Serial Port A
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. Help: [Enabled] : User configuration [Disabled] : No configuration [Auto] : BIOS or OS chooses configuration
Options Enabled, Disabled or Auto
Mode
Sets speration mode of the serial port. Only set the serial post operation mode in BIOS Setup. Help: Set the mode for the serial port using
FIR or COM Port
Base I/O Address
Sets the I/O address of the com operation. Help: Set the base I/O address for serial port.
3F8, 2F8, 3E8 or 2E8
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Parameter Interrupt DMA Channel
Description Sets the IRQ of the Com operation. Help: Set the base I/O address for serial port A. Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if operation mode is set to ECP. Help: Set the DMA channel for the parallel port. Enables or disable the parallel port. The parallel port is a PnP device. Enabled/Disabled setting won't affect the Windows Device Manager setting of the parallel port. Sets operation mode of the parallel port. Only set the parallel post operation mode in BIOS setup. If set to be ECP mode, the Windows will assume the parallel port as the ECP port. If operation mode is set to Base I/O address, sets the base I/O address, of the parallel port. If operation mode is set to interrupt, sets the interrupt request of the parallel port. If operation mode is set to ECP DMA Channel, sets the direct memory access (DMA) channel for the printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if operation mode is set to ECP. Help: Set the mode for the parallel port using IRQ3, IRQ4
Options
DMA1 or DMA3
Parallel Port
Enabled, Disabled or Auto
Mode
Sets speration mode of the parallel port. Only set the parallel post operation mode in BIOS Setup. If set to be ECP mode, the Windows will assume the parallel port as the ECP port. Help: Set the mode for the parallel port using
Bi-directional, EPP, ECP
Base I/O address Interrupt
Sets the base I/O address of the parallel port. Help: Set the base I/O address for the parallel port. Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port. Help: Set the interrupt request for the parallel port.
378, 278, or 3BC IRQ5 or IRQ7
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System Security
The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Password on boot Set Primary Hard Disk Password [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] Supervisor password controls the access to the whole setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is enabled.
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select >Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit
The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Set Supervisor Password
Description While entering SETUP, BIOS need to request user to enter supervisor password if set. This password protects the BIOS SETUP menu from unathorized modification. Help: Supervisor Password controls the access of the whole setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is enabled.
Options Enter or Present
Set User Password
During POST, BIOS need to check user password if set. This password protects the system from unallowable user entry before OS boots up. Help: User Password controls the access of the whole setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is enabled.
Enter or Present
Password on boot
During POST, BIOS need to check power on password if set. This password protects the computer from unathorized entry during boot-up. Help: Enable password entry on boot up.
Enabled or Disabled
Set Primary Hard Disk Password
During POST, BIOS need to check power on password if set. This password protects the interanl hard disk to prevent from any unathorized access. When there is no hard disk existence, this item should be hidden. If S/W Jumper: Hide HDD Password is Enabled, this item should be hidden. Help: Input HDD Password to prevent from any unathorized access.
Enter or Present
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Setting a Password
Follow these steps: 1. 2. 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: Type a password. The password may consist of up to eight characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). Press e. Retype the password to verify your first entry and press e. After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Present.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. 4.
Removing a Password
Should you want to remove a password, do the following: 1. 2. 3. Use the cursor up/ down keys to highlight a password parameter (Setup, Power-on or Hard Disk) and press the e key. The password box appears. Enter the current password and press e.
Press Enter twice without entering anything in the new field and confirm password fields to remove the existing password. NOTE: When you want to remove the Hard Disk (or 2nd Hard Disk) password, you are prompted for the current Hard Disk password before it is removed.
Changing a Password
To change a password, follow these steps: Remove the current password. See "Removing a Password" on page 40. Set a new password. See "Setting a Password" on page 44.
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Boot Options
Users can press F12 during POST to enter the Boot Options Menu. In this menu users can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP utility.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Removable Devices +Hard Drive CD-ROM Drive !D2D Recovery Keys used to view or configure devices: expands or collapses devices with a + or -. and moves the device up or down.
F1 Help Esc Exit
F9 Setup Defaults Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Select Menu Enter Select >Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit
NOTE: There are four priorities that can let the user to specify the boot device sequence. The priority of options from top to down is 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th. If the Removable Device or Hard Drive option has multi devices, show `+' in front of option and show each device information. If secondary Hard Disk exists, user can also choose it to Boot. If secondary hard Disk is nonexistence, hide the secondary Hard Disk option.
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Exit Setup
This menu contains exit options.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes
Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select >Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit
The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Setting in boldface are the defaults and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes
Description Save any changes, and exit BIOS setup. Help: Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Discard any changes, and exit BIOS setup. Help: Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS. Load Setup Defaults. Help: Load default values for all SETUP items. Discard aany changes. Help: Load previous value from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save changes. Help: Save Setup data to CMOS.
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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 1. 2. 3. 4. Removeable Devices +Hard Drive CD-ROM Drive D2D Recovery*
NOTE: * If D2D Recovery function is not available, then this item will be disappeared NOTE: ** If users disable the "Boot from LAN" option in BIOS SETUP utility, then this item will be disappeared.
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Setting a Password
Follow these steps: 1. Use the cursor up/down keys to highlight a Password parameter (Setup, Power-on, Hard Disk, or Resume) and press the z / x key. The password box appears:
2.
Type a password. The password may consist of up to eight characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). Press e. Retype the password to verify your first entry and press e. After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Present.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. 4.
Four password types protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data: 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. 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 m to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up.
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 e to use the computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Try again and press e. 3. When the Hard Disk Password is set, the following prompt appears at boot-up.
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.
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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 system hangs. 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.
Load Default Settings
If you want to restore all parameter settings to their default values, select this menu item and press e. The following dialog box displays.
If you would like to load 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: 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 Acer TravelMate C110 notebook machine. You can find the utility in Service CD a kit. It provides the following functions : i 1. 2. 3. Panel ID Utility Thermal 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 Acer Headquarters. You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool. To get this program, either download it from http://csd.acer.com.tw or find it in the TravelMate C110 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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New added description. Please pay attention to it.
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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 e to enable the selected option. The main options are Diag, Result, SysInfo, Option and Exit. 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 One MULTI Multi FULL QUICK
Result Result Diag Diag
TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST
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
Vx_x
xx-xx-xx
Diag Result Diag
MANUALTest Items TEST [ AUTO] System Board TEST [ ] Memory [ ] Keyboard [ ] Video [ ] Parallel Port [ ] Serial Port [ ] Diskette Drive [ ] Hard Disk [ ] CD-ROM [ ] Coprocessor [ ] Pointing Dev. [ ] Cache
SysInfo
Optio