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Acer TravelMate C300 Series
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
SERVICE CD PART NO.: VD.T28V1.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate C300 service guide.
Date 2003/10/28 Chapter 1
Chapter
Updates Delete introduction to front panel on page 8.
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Copyright
Copyright © 2003 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 Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 The Euro Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Chapter 2
System Utilities
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BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Removing the HDD Module/Optical Module/ Wireless LAN Card/Keyboard and LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56 Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Chpater 4
Troubleshooting
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System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76 Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Chpater 5
Jumper and Connector Locations
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Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Chpater 6 Appendix A Appendix B
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Model Definition and Configuration Test Compatible Components
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TravelMate C300 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96 Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Appendix C Index
Online Support Information
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Chapter 1
System Specifications
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Performance
Intel® Pentium® M processor with 1MB L2 cache Intel® 855GM chipset CD ROM, DVD, DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD or DVD-dual drive High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system
Display
14.1" Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) supporting pen-based input, with 16M color at 1024X768 XGA (eXtended Graphics Array) resolution 3D capabilities Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Dual display capability Supports other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large-audience presentations Light Sensing background luminance detection - panel automatically adjusts screen brightness S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power
Multimedia
16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in stereo speakers High-speed CD, DVD, DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD or DVD dual drive
Connectivity
High-speed fax/data modem port 10/100/1000 t-based Gigabit Ethernet port USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports IEEE 1394 port 802.11b, 802.11a+b wireless LAN options Bluetooth option
Keyboard and Pointing Device
Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Rotating/folding screen for Tablet PC functionality
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Expansion
One Type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory AcerMedia bay Acer EasyPort II
I/O Ports
One Card bus type II card slot One smart-card slot One RJ-11 phone jack (V.90/92, 56Kbps modem) One RJ-45 jack (Gigabit Ethernet) One DC-in jack for AC adapter One external monitor (VGA) port One S-video TV out port One 100-pin port replicator connector One line-out (headphone) jack (3.5mm mini jack) One line-in (microphone) jack (3.5mm mini jack) One microphone-in jack Two USB 2.0 ports One 4-pin IEEE 1394 port One FIR port (IrDA)
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B C D E
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Project Code 91.49Y01.001
DC/DC IMVP4
Switching Power ISL6128CV-T 33
INPUTS
DCBATOUT VCC_CORE
/ 3 0 0 2
SYSTEM DC/DC
MAX1999
INPUTS 34 OUTPUTS
4
4
03221-SB
OUTPUT
CANARY Block Diagram
5V_UP_S5 5V_S5 5V_S3 5V_S0 DCBATOUT
CLK GEN.
4, 5 12 INPUTS
2D5V_S3
ICS950813
Mobile Banias CPU
CRT CONN
SI3012
1D8V_S0
3D3V_S5 3D3V_S3 3D3V_S0 3D3V_LAN_S5
3
G768D
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36
OUTPUTS
SYSTEM DC/DC MAX1715 INPUTS
DCBATOUT
35 OUTPUTS
2D5V_S3
System Block Diagram
HOST BUS
100MHz
LCD
XGA
11 INPUTS
DDR*2
G1211
1D35V_S0
VCC_IO
36 OUTPUTS
1D35V_S0
333MHz
TV_OUT
CH7011
6,7,8 13
9,10
GMCH Montara-GM+
HUB I/F PCI BUS OZ 711CE1 66MHz
RGB LVDS TV_OUT
SI3012
2D5V_S3 1D5V_S0
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3
3
LP2996
2D5V_S3 1D25V_S0
35
MAXIM CHARGER CARDBUS PWR SW
G574SA
23 24 17/B/1 23
CARDBUS ONE SLOT
Line In/Mic In
AC'97 CODEC
AC-Link
SMART CARD
24
MAX1909 INPUTS
37 OUTPUTS BT+
DCBATOUT 14.8V 3.8A
CS4299XQ
26
TI1394
TSB43AB22
19/F/0 22
ICH4-M
BCM5705
21/D/4 20,21
1394 CONN
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2
LAN
PCB LAYER
L1: Signal
Line Out (SPDIF)
OP AMP
LPC BUS
14,15,16
Mini-PCI
802.11
22//C/E/2 25
L2: GND L3: Signal L4: SIGNAL L5: VCC L6: SIGNAL
G1421
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MODEM MDC Card
PIDE
INT.SPKR
&Bluetooth
NS SIO
PC87392
31 18
KBC
M38857
30
FWH
4MB
49LF004A 29
19
LPC DEBUG CONN.
1
USB
2PORT
19
HDD
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Acer Incorporated
Title
8F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih, Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
FIR TV OUT
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AC IN
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RJ45
TOUCH PAD
Port Replicator (100 PIN) SEARIAL CRT PRINTER USB*2 PORT
PS2 MIC LINE IN LINE OUT
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INT KB
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Size Custom Date:
Document Number Monday, July 21, 2003
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Board Layout
Top View
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
DC-In Jack USB Port USB Port S-Vedio Port External Display Port LCD Coaxial Cable Connector South Bridge Inverter Cable Connector Modem Jack/LAN Jack Expansion Port PCMCIA Slot
12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22
IEEE 1394 Port Line-Out Jack Mic-In Jack Smart Card Reader Slot RTC Battery Connector Smart Card Connector SW2 Touchpad Connector MDC Board Connector Keyboard Connector DIMM Socket 2
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Bottom View
1 2 3
CPU Socket DIMM Socket 1 FAN Connector
4 5
Mini PCI Connector HDD 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
Icon
Item EMR stylus
Description Electromagnetic resonate (EMR) stylus is used to input data in tablet mode. Use only an EMR-compatible stylus to input data on the screeen. Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Add enhanced functionality when operating in Tablet mode. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Inputs data into your computer.
2 3 4 5 6
Display screen Tablet Keys Launch Keys Palmrest Click buttons (left, center and right) Touchpad Keyboard
7 8
6
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Status indicator
LEDs (light-emitting diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and component.
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Left view
# 1 2 3 4
Icon
Item Security keylock Power switch Ventilation slot AcerMedia Bay
Description Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. Turns on the computer power. Allows air to circulate through the computer chassis. For hot-swappable modules including DVDROM, DVD/CD-RW combo or DVD dual drive. Lights up when the optical drive is active. Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.
5 6 7
LED indicator Eject button Emergency eject slot
8
Pen slot
Keeps the stylus handy when not in use.
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Right view
# 1 2
Icon
Item Smart Card slot Infrared port
Description Slot for Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication system. Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer).
3 4
PC Card eject button PC Card slot
Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32bit CardBus PC Card.
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Rear Panel
# 1
Icon
Item Line-in/Mic-in jack
Description Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).
2
Speaker/Line-out Headphone jack
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).
3 4 5
IEEE 1394 port Expansion port Network jack
Connects to IEEE 1394 devices. Connects to an I/O port replicator or Acer EasyPort port expansion device. Connects to a 10/100/1000 t-based Gigabit Ethernet network.
6
Modem jack
Connects to phone line.
7
Convertible hinge
Hinges the LCD screen in place when switching from PC mode to tablet mode and vice versa. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector).
8
External display
9 10
S-video USB 2.0 ports (2)
Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
11
Power jack
Connects to an AC adapter.
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Bottom Panel
# 1 2 3
Icon
Item AcerMedia Bay release latch AcerMedia Bay Cooling fans
Description Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removing or swapping. Houses an AcerMedia drive module. Help keep the computer cool.
Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fans.
4 5 6 7 8 Memory compartment Hard disk protector Hard disk bay Battery Lock & release latch Battery bay Houses the computer's main memory. Protects the hard disk from accidental dumps and vibration. Houses the computers Hard disk drive. Unlock and unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Houses the computer's battery pack.
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Indicators
The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen.
The status LCD displays icons that show the status of the computer and its components.
Icon Function Wireless communication Description Lights orange when the Wireless LAN capabilities are enabled.
Bluetooth
Lights when the Bluetooth is enabled or a Bluetooth enabled device is within range.
Power
Lights when the computer is on.
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 optical drive is active.
Media Activity
Battery Charge
Lights when the battery is being charged.
Caps lock
Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
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Function Num loc
Description Lights when Num Lock is activated.
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Lock Keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock (Fn-F11)
Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
Scroll lock (Fn-F12)
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Embedded Numeric Keypad
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
y y y
Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys
Num Lock On Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold j while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad.
Num Lock Off
Hold Fn while using cursorcontrol keys. Type the letters in a normal manner.
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
Icon
Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) Shift + + M (Undoes Minimize All)
+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
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Hot Keys
The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
Hot Key Fn-F1
Icon
Function Hot key help
Description Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2
System Property
Displays the System Property.
Fn-F3
Power Options
Display the Power Options Properties used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). See "Power management" on page 25. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. See "Power management" on page 25.
Fn-F4
Sleep
Fn-F5
Display toggle
Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
Fn-F6
Screen blank
Fn-F7
Touchpad toggle
Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F8
Speaker toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn-w
Volume up
Increases the speaker volume.
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Hot Key Fn-y
Icon
Function Volume down
Description Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn-x
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
Fn-z
Brightness down
Decreases the screen brightness
Fn-PgUp
Home
Functions as the "Home" key.
Fn-PgDn
End
Functions as the "End" key.
Alt Gr-Euro
Euro
Types the Euro symbol.
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The Euro Symbol
If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. NOTE: For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International.
To verify the keyboard type: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click on Start, Control Panel. Double-click on Regional and Language Options. Click on the Language tab and click on Details. Verify that keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International. If not, select and click on ADD; then select United States-International and click on OK. Click on OK.
To type the Euro symbol: 1. 2. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor.
3. Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
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Launch Keys
Located at the top of keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as the mail button, the web browser button and two programmable buttons (P1 and P2).
No. 1
Launch Key
Default application Activate wirelss LAN for wireless communication
Wireless LAN (optional) 2 Activate Bluetooth for wireless communication.
Bluetooth (optional) 3 4 5 6 P1 P2 Email Web browser User-programmable User-programmable Email application Internet browser application
CAUTION: It's important that Wireless LAN and Bluetooth is turned off before boarding an airplane.
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Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimal comfort and support.
NOTE: If you are using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results. Use the 4-way scroll (2) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
Function Execute Left Button Click twice quickly Click once Right Button Scroll Button Tap Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking the mouse button) Tap once
Select
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Function Drag
Left Button Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad
Right Button
Scroll Button
Tap Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button) then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor
Access context menu Scroll
Click once Click and hold the button in the desired direction (up/ down/left/right)
NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage Intel Specification
® Pentium ® M at 1.4Ghz ~1.7Ghz or higher
/ µ -FCPGA package 0.95V - 1.42V
BIOS
Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Phoenix V1.00 Flash ROM 512KB TSOP ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification
BIOS password control
Second Level Cache
Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU 1MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification
System Memory
Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 256MB, 512MB and 1024MB 2048MB (by two 1024MB DDR RAM module) DDR RAM 333 MHz 2.5V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Specification Intel Montara GM+ and ICH4-M
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Memory Combinations
Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 0MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB Slot 2 256MB 512MB 1024MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 1280MB 512MB 768MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 1280MB 1536MB 2048MB Total Memory
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. Modem Interface
Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 56K V90/V92 MDC RJ11 Rear panel Specification
LAN Interface
Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Broad Com 5705 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Rear panel Specification
Bluetooth-MODEM Interface
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification CSR BC02/Agere Scorpio solution 200k bps (Blue-tooth)/56K bps (MODEM) Blue-tooth 1.1 USB 1.1+MDC RJ11 (MODEM)
Wireless Module 802.11b
Item Chipset Intel Claxico Specification
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Wireless Module 802.11b
Item Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector interface up to 11M bps 802.11b Mini-PCI type II 124-pin SO-DIMM edge connector Specification
Five-in-One Card Reader
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol OZ711EC1 USB 1.1 Secure Digital (SD), SmartMedia, MultiMediaCard, Memory Stick, Compact Flash Specification
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name HGST IC25N030ATMR04 TOSHIBA MK3021GAS Specification HGST IC25N040ATMR04 TOSHIBA MK4021GAS HGST IC25N060ATMR04 HGST TS548060M9AT00 TOSHIBA MK6021GAS 60 512 3/4 for Toshiba 16 63 HGST IC25N080ATMR04 TOSHIBA MK8025GAS KA023A
Capacity (GB) Bytes per sector Data heads Logical heads Logical sectors Drive Format Disks Logical cylinders Spindle speed (RPM)
30 512 2 16 63
40 512 2/3 16 63
80 512 4 16 63
1 16383 4200 RPM
1/2 16383 4200 RPM
2/3 for Toshiba 16383 4200 RPM/5400 RPM for HGST TS548060M9AT00 8MB/2MB for Toshiba ATA/ATAPI-6 ATA-5 for Toshiba 350/450
2 16383 5400 RPM/4200 RPM for Toshiba
Performance Specifications Buffer size AT Interface Data transfer rate (buffer to/ from media Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Voltage tolerance 2MB ATA/ATAPI-6 ATA-5 for Toshiba 350 2MB ATA/ATAPI-6 ATA-5 for Toshiba 350 8MB ATA/ATAPI-6 350
100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5
DC Power Requirements 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
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DVD/CDRW Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format (for SONY) Specification DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE QSI SBW-242 DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE SONY CRX830E C With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 128 KBytes IDE/ATAPI (ATA/ATAPI-5) DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R, DVD+R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, CD: CD Digital Audio and CD Extra, CD-ROM (mode 1), CDROM XA (Mode 2, Form 1 and Form 2) and CD-I Ready and CD-I Bridge, Photo CD, (Single and Multi session), Video CD, CD-TEXT, CD-R, CD-RW, CD Layer of Hybrid SACD DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM (optional) CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM/XA, CD-i, Karaoke CD, Video CD, Multisession Photo CD, Enhanced CD, itrax CD, CD extra, CD Plus, CD-Text, CD-R and CD-RW discs Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
Applicable disc format (for QSI)
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement Input Voltage
DVD-RW Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Data Buffer Capacity ATAPI Interface Applicable disc format With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 128 KBytes SFF-8020i, SFF8090 Ver5 Supports KODAK Photo CD single and Multi-session Supports CD Extra (CD PLUS) Supports Mixed CD Supports Video CD Supports to read/write CD-R discs Supports to read/write CD-RW discs Supports CD text data read/write Supports to read DVD-ROM Supports to read/write DVD-R Ver. 2.00 for General Supports to read/write DVD-RW Ver.1.0 & 1.1 Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification DVD-RW MODULE PIONEER DVR-K12D With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement Input Voltage
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Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Data Buffer Capacity ATAPI Interface Applicable disc format With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 256 KBytes SFF8090 Ver 0.99 DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R (3.95G/4.7G), DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (2.6G/4.7G) 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 Plus), CD-TEXT Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification DVD-ROM MODULE MKE SR8177 With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 11.08Mbytes/sec
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement Input Voltage
Speaker
Item Number of speaker Rating Connector type 2 1W, max; 4 ohm Headphone out, microphone in and line-in Specification
Video Interface
Item Chipset Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Maximum resolution LCD Maximum resolution CRT Integration No 1600X1200 (UXGA) 2048X1536@75HZ Specification Montara GM+ intergrated (UMA)
Audio Interface
Item Audio Controller Audio Codec Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Specification Intel ICH4-M intergrated Cirrus 4299XQ Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter AC97 Line-in, CD
Compatibility Mixed sound source
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Audio Interface
Item Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP IRQ Specification 8/16-bit, mono/stereo 44,1 KHz (48K byte for AC97 interface) Yes Yes/2 IRQ10
Video Resolutions Mode (for both LCD and CRT)
Resolution 480x600 800x600 1024x768 1152x864 1280x1024 1400x1050 (SXGA+panel only) 16 bits (High color) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 32 bits (True color) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Video Memory
Item Fixed or Upgradeable Vendor Memory size Interface Fixed Intel Default 16M (Adjust via BIOS) DDR Specification
Parallel Port
Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control ICH4-M 1 Rear side 25-pin D-SUB Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by BIOS Setup Note: Depending on your operating system, disabling an unused device may help free system resources for other devices. Yes (set by BIOS setup) Note: When Mode is selected as EPP mode, "3BCh" will not be available. DMA channel 3 378h, 278h, 3BCH IRQ7, IRQ5 Specification
Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional/Output only (PS/2 compatible) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup)
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USB Port
Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control ICH4-M intergrated 2.0 USB 2.0 2 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification
IEEE 1394 Port
Item Chipset InterfaceUSB Compliancy Level Number of IEEE 1394 port Location Connector type TI TSAB43AB22 IEEE 1394 1.0 1 Rear side IEEE 1394 Specification
PCMCIA Port
Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus OZ 711EC1 Type-II One type-II Right panel No ZV support Yes (IRQ10) Specification
System Board Major Chips
Item Core logic VGA LAN IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Blue tooth Wireless 802.11 b PCMCIA Audio Five-in-one card reader Touchpad Controller Intel Montara GM+ and ICH4-m Montara GM+ intergrated (UMA) Broad Com 5705 TI TSAB43AB22 ICH4-M intergrated PC 87392 Intel Montara GM+ and ICH4-M CSR BC02/Agere Scorpio solution Intel Claxico OZ 711EC1 Intel ICH4-M intergrated/Audio Codec: Cirrus 4299XQ OZ711EC1 M38857
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Keyboard
Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously M38857 DARFON 84/85/88 Yes No Note: Internal and external keyboard can not work simultaneously by software specification. Specification
Battery
Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage SANYO Li-ion 4400 Ah 3.7V/cell 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 14.8V Specification
LCD
Item Vendor & model name Specification AU B141XG08 CHIME N141X9-L01 14.1 TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K keyboard hotkey No 200 (5 points average) 180 for CHIME 300 (Min.), 500 (Typ.) for CHIME 250 (Min.), 300 (Typ.) for AU Response time (msec) TR: 6 (Typ.), 10 (Max.) TF: 17 (Typ.), 25 (Max.) for CHIME 25 (Typ.) for AU Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 3.0 (Min.), 3.3 (Typ.), 3.6 (Max.)
Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution Supports colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control Typical White Luminance Contrast ratio
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LCD Inverter
Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (A) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Ambit Vadj=3.3V 7 (Min.), 14 (Max.) 0.6 (Min.) 650 5.5~6.5 40~60 Hz Specification
AC Adaptor
Item Model number AC input Output power 90~264V, 47Hz to 63Hz 65W, [email protected] Specification DELTA ADP-65DB 17V 70W (3 PIN)
System Power Management
ACPI mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in this state. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend
Memory Address Map
Memory Address 00100000h-000F0000h 000CFFFFh-000C0000h 00009FFFFh-00000000h 640KB 512 KB Size VGA BIOS Conventional memory Function System BIOS
I/O Address Map
I/O Address 0000-001F, 0081-008F, 0090-0091, 0093-009F, 00C0-00DF, 040B, 04D6 0D00-FFFF 0020-0021, 0024-0025, 0028-0029, 002C-002D, 0030-0031, 0034-0035, 0038-0039, 003C-003D, 00A0-00A1, 00A4-00A5, 00A8-00A9, 00AC-00AD, 00B0-00B1, 00B4-00B5, 00B8-00B9, 00BC-00BD, 00C0-00DF 0040-0043, 0050-0053 0060, 0064 DMA controller PCI bus Programmable interrupt controller Function
System timer Acer Tablet PC Keyboard Buttons (101/102 key)
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I/O Address Map
I/O Address 002E-002F, 004E-004F, 0061, 0063, 0065, 0067, 0080, 0092, 00B2-00B3, 0200-020F, 0600-060F, 0700-070F, 0800-080F, 1000-107F, 1180-11BF, 0066 0070-0077 00F0 0170-0177, 0376 01F0-01F7, 03F6 0274-0277, 0279, 0A79, 0378-037F, 0778-077B 03B0-03BB, 03C0-03DF, 1800-1807, 06F8-06FF 1810-181F 1820-183F 1840-185F 1860-187F 1880-189F 18C0-18FF, 1C00-1CFF 2000-207F, 2400-24FF FB00-FBFE FC00-FCFF, FD00-FDFF, FE00FEFF, FF00-FFFF Main board resources Function
Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller System CMOS/real time clock Numeric data processor Secondary IDE Channel Primary IDE Channel ISAPNP Read Data Port Printer Port (LPT1) Intel (R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller Wacom Serial Pen Tablet Intel (R) 82801DBM Ultra ATA Storage Controller-24CA Intel (R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller-24C2 Intel (R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller-24C4 Intel (R) 82801DB/DBM USB Universal Host Controller-24C7 Intel (R) 82801DB/DBM SMBus Controller-24C3 Cystal WDM AC97 Driver for ICH4 Agere System AC97 Modem O2Micro SmartCardBus Reader Generic Cardbus Controller
IRQ Assignment Map
Interrupt Channel IRQ00 IRQ01 IRQ02 IRQ03 IRQ04 IRQ05 IRQ06 IRQ07 IRQ08 IRQ09 IRQ10 IRQ11 IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 System timer System time Keyboard Progammable Interrupt Controller FIR Communications Port (COM1) Free Wacom Serial Pen Tablet/Standard Floppy Disk Controller ECP Printer Port (LPT1)/O2Micro Smart CardBus Reader Real Time Clock SCI PCI Device (LAN, Audio, Modem...) USB 1.1, USB 2.0, VGA PS/2 Mouse Numeric data processor 1st EIDE device (hard disk) 2nd EIDE device (optical drive)
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Item 00 01 02 03 PnP Audio System CODEC Free Standard Floppy Disck Controller ECP Printer Port Specification
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System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press m to enter setup. Press during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
CPU Type: CPU Speed: Floppy Drive: IDE1 Model Name: IDE1 Serial Number: IDE2 Model Number: IDE2 Serial Number: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID:
Intel (R) Pentium (R) M processor 1500 MHz None None None QSI CD-RW/DVD-ROM SBW242U- (SM) None Canary V0.20 2991 02.13.29 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate C300 Acer xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
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Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). To change the value of a parameter, press por q. A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item. Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. This menu provides you the information of the system.
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Information
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
CPU Type: CPU Speed: Floppy Drive: IDE1 Model Name: IDE1 Serial Number: IDE2 Model Number: IDE2 Serial Number: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Number: Asset Tag Number: Product Name: Manufacturer Name: UUID:
Intel (R) Pentium (R) M processor 1500 MHz None None None QSI CD-RW/DVD-ROM SBW242U- (SM) None Canary V0.20 2991 02.13.29 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate C300 Acer xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Parameter IDE1 Model Name
Description Shows the Model name of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. The hard disk model name is automatically detected by the system. If there is no hard disk present or unknown type, "None" should be shown on this field. This field display the Serial number of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. If no Hard disk or other devices are installed on Primary IDE master, then it will display a blank line. This item will show the Model name of device installed on Secondary IDE master. The hard disk or CD-ROM model name is automatically detected by the system. If there is no hard disk or CD-ROM present or unknown type, "None" should be shown on this field. This item will show the Serial number of HDD installed on Secondary IDE master. If no hard disk or other devices are installed on Primary IDE master, then it will display a blank line. This field displays the serial number of this unit. UUID=32bytes
IDE1 Serial # IDE2 Model Name
IDE2 Serial #
Serial Number UUID Number
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Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: VGA Memory: Quiet Boot: Power on display: LCD Auto Dim: PXE Boot From LAN F12 Boot Menu [00:00:00] [10/11/2003] 640 KB 238 MB 16MB [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] , , or selects field.
F1 Help Esc Exit
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter System Time System Date
Description Sets the system time. Sets the system date.
Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date
System Memory Extended Memory
This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. The default value is set to 16MB Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. Option:16/32MB Option: Enabled or Disabled
VGA Memory Quiet Boot
Power on display
Auto: During power process, the system will detect if any display device is connected on external video port. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector).
Option: Auto or Both
LCD Auto Dim
Determines if the system will automatically dim the LCD brightness in order to save power when AC is not present. Indicates that whether the notebook can boot from LAN or not. Determines if the OEM POST screen will have "Press Change Boot Device" or not during user's quite boot.
Option: Enabled or Disabled
PXE (Preboot Execution Environment) Boot From LAN F12 Boot Menu
Option: Enabled or Disabled
Option: Enabled or Disabled
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
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Advanced
The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help Internal Touchpad : Infrared/Serial port: Parallel port: Mode: Base I/O address: Interrupt: Legacy USB Support: System Boot From Hard Disk Recovery: [Both] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Bi-direct] [378] [IRQ 7] [Disabled] [Disabled] Configure Infrared Port using options: [Auto] Disable the touchpad if an external PS/2 mouse is connected. Otherwise enable the touchpad
[Both] The touchpad is always enabled. Any external PS/2 mouse connected will be enabled at the same time.
F1
Help
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub - Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Esc Exit
The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Infrared Port (FIR) Base I/O address/IRQ DMA Parallel Port Mode Base I/O address
Description Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port. Sets I/O address of the infrared port. Sets a DMA channel of the infrared port. Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port. Sets the operation mode of the parallel port. Sets the I/O address of the parallel port. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP or Bi-directional. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP. Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port.
Options
Enabled/Disabled/Auto
3F8h/IRQ4; 2F8h/IRQ3; 3E8h/ IRQ4; 2E8h/IRQ3 DMA 1/DMA 3
Enabled/Disabled/Auto ECP, EPP, Output only or Bidirectional 378/278/3BC
Interrupt
IRQ7/IRQ5
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Parameter DMA channel
Description Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP. Enables or disables USB port under DOS mode.
Options
DMA3/DMA1
Legacy USB Support
Disabled/Enabled
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Security
The 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 User Password is Supervisor Password is Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Clear Clear Supervisor Password [Enter] [Enter] controls accesses of the whole setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is enabled.
Password on boot:
[Enabled]
F1
Help
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub -Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Esc Exit
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is Set User Password
Description Shows the setting of the uer password. Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Press Enter to set the user password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup.
Option
Clear or Set Clear or Set
Set Supervisor Password
Password on Boot
Disabled or Enabled
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don't forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.
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Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:
2.
Type a password in the "Enter New Password" field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the "Confirm New Password" field.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. 4. 5. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Removing a Password
Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:
2. 3. 4.
Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Clear". When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Changing a Password
1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:
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2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.
The password setting is complete after the user presses u. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help Hard Drive Removable Device CD-ROM Drive Keys used to view or configure devices: expnads or Collapses Devices with a + or expnads all enables or disables a device. <+> and <-> moves the device up or down. May move removable device between Hard Disk or Removable Disk. Remove a device that is not installed.
F1
Help
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub -Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Esc Exit
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Exit
The Exit 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 Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
F1
Help
Select Item Select Menu
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4Sub - Menu
F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit
Esc Exit
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes
Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS.
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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash. 1. 2. 3. Prepare a bootable diskette. Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.
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Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Philips screw drivers Flat head screwdriver NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. When you remove the middle cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.
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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. 2. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
3. Remove the battery pack. NOTE: TravelMate C300 series product uses tape to fasten the antenna/cable, you may need to tear the tape before you remove the antenna. NOTE: The disassembly is based on an engineering sample, therefore, the number of the screws may differ from what you would actually get.ct the wireless antennas before you detach the entire LCD module.
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Start
Battery
M3L4*1 HDD Cover ODD Module
M2.5L6*1 Keyboard
*1 DIMM Cover
*2 Mini PCI Cover
M2L3*4 HDD Module ODD Bracket Hinge Covers HDD Holder HDD Drive M2L8*3 M2L4*4 Keyboard Support Plate Middle Cover Memory (upgrade) Wireless LAN Card
Memory/ MDC board
M2L4.5*2
Inverter
Optical Drive RTC Battery Optical Device Board M2L4*2 M2L4.5*2 LED Board LCD Panel Button Board M2L4.5*2
ODD Connector
Disconnect Bluetooth
M2.5L5*4 LCD Module M2.5L6*2 M2L6*12
Main Antenna M2L4.5*2
LCD/w cable, brakets Upper Assembly Lower Assembly M2L4*2 LCD Brackets Toucpad Cover Lower case left cover Lower case right cover M2L4*1 Touchpad Touchpad Scroll Key Touchpad Button Main Board Assembly LCD
M2L3*8 for CMO LCD Coaxial Cable
M2L4*2 Touchpad Cable Speaker Module
M2L4*1 Extension Board
*4 Heatsink Module CPU
Main Board
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Removing the Battery Pack
1. 2. Release the battery lock. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.
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Removing the HDD Module/Optical Module/Wireless LAN Card/Keyboard and LCD Module
Removing the HDD Module
1. 2. Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover. Pull out the hard disk drive then detach it from the main unit.
Removing the Optical Disc Drive Module
1. . Slide the ODD latch then remove the ODD module from the main unit carefully.
Removing the Wireless LAN Card
1. 2. 3. Remove the two screws that fasten the Mini PCI cover. Disconnect the main and the auxiliary antenna. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it.
Removing the Keyboard
1. 2. 3. Remove the screw holding the keyboard. Release the keyboard locks. Turn the keyboard over and disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard.
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Removing the LCD Module
1. 2. 3. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 53. Turn the LCD module clockwise, then remove the hinge cap (back). Turn the LCD module clockwise and press the LCD down, then detach the hinge cap (front). Detach the middle cover carefully.
5. 6. 7.
Remove the three screws holding the keyboard support plate then remove the plate. Remove the screw fastening the modem board. Disconnect bluetooth antenna.
NOTE: This is an engineering sample. The number of screws holding the keyboard support plate maybe vary from the mass production units. 8. 9. Disconnect the modem board cable then remove the modem board. Pull out the wireless antenna from the hole on the main board.
10. Remove the four screws fastening the LCD module; two on the front and another two on the back.
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11. Place the LCD module as the picture shows carefully. 12. Disconnect the LCD coaxial cable and inverter cable respectively.
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Disassembling the Main Unit
Separate the main unit into the logic upper and the logic lower assembly
1. 2. 3. Disconnect the RTC battery then remove it. Pop out the memory then remove it from the DIMM socket. Remove the 14 screws holding the upper case assembly and the lower case assembly.
4. 5. 6.
Remove the screw holding the upper case assembly and lower case assembly. Disconnect touchpad cable connecting to the main board. Separate the main unit into the upper case assembly and the lower case assembly.
Disassembling the logic upper assembly
1. 2. Disconnect the touchpad cable. Tear off the touchpad cable.
3. 4.
Release the touchpad cover latches. Detach the touchpad holder.
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Remove the touchpad. Detach the touchpad button. Then detach touchpad scroll key.
Disassembling the logic lower assembly
1. 2. 3. Remove the lower case left cover. Remove the screw holding the lower case right cover. Then remove another screw fastening the lower case right cover.
4. 5. 6.
Remove the lower case right cover. Disconnect the speaker cable. Remove the screw that secure the main board to the lower case.
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Disconnect the fan cable.
10. Remove the four screws that fasten the heatsink module then remove the heatsink module. 11. Release the CPU lock with a flat-head screwdriver then remove the CPU from the socket. 12. Take the main board off the thermal plate.
13. Remove the screw that secures the extension board. 14. Disconnect the card reader cabele. 15. Remove the three screws fastening the card reader slot then detach the card reader slot.
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Disassembling the LCD Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the four LCD screw caps. Then remove the four screws that secure the LCD bezel. Detach the LCD bezel carefully.
4. 5. 6.
Tear off the tape fastening the bluetooth antenna. Then remove the bluetooth antenna from the LCD bezel. Then disconnect the LCD inverter cable.
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Remove the auxiliary wireless antenna. Pull out the main wireless antenna, LCD coaxial cable and inverter cable. Remove the two screws holding the inverter.
10. Disconnect the inverter cable then remove the inverter. 11. Remove the four screws that secure the LCD to the LCD panel; two on each side. 12. Take out the LCD from the LCD panel.
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13. Remove the two screws holding the LED board. 14. Disconnect the LED board cable. 15. Remove the two screws that secure the button board.
16. Take out the microphone, detach the button board assembly. 17. Disconnect the microphone, the LCD coaxial cable and the button board to LED board cable. 18. Tear off the tape fastening the main wireless antenna.
19. Remove the two screws holding the main wireless antenna. 20. Remove the main wireless antenna from the LCD panel. 21. Disconnect the LCD coaxial cable and detach the cable from the LCD. .
22. Remove the eight screws fastening the LCD brackets; four on each side. 23. Remove the right and the left LCD brackets.
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Disassembling the External Modules
Disassembling and Reassembling the HDD Module
1. 2. Remove the screw holding the HDD holder. Take out the hard disc drive from the HDD holder carefully.
3. 4.
Place the hard disc drive back to the HDD holder. Secure the hard disc drive to the HDD holder witht the screw as shown.
Disassembling and Reassembling the Optical Disc Drive Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the two screws holding the optical bracket. Remove another two screws as shown. Then remove the optical bracket.
4. 5. 6.
Remove the two screws holding the optical board. Remove the optical device board. Reattach the optical device board to the optical disc drive.
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Secure the optical device board with two screws as shown. Attach the optical bracket back to the ODD.
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Secure the optical bracket with the two screws as shown.
10. Then fasten the optical braket with another two screws as shown.
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Troubleshooting
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. 2. 3. 4. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. Distinguish symptom. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. Disassemble and assemble the unit without any power sources. If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapter's instructions. You can check the following: power cords are properly connected and secured; there are no obvious shorts or opens; there are no obviously burned or heated components; all components appear normal. 5. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on.) POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are indicated. POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen. Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems).
Go To "Power System Check" on page 67. "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 69 "Undetermined Problems" on page 77 "Error Message List" on page 70 "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 69 Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 69 "Intermittent Problems" on page 76 "Undetermined Problems" on page 77
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System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device. 1. 2. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. If the error still remains: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the main board.
External CD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device: 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the main board.
If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains:
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board. If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the keyboard cables. Replace the keyboard. Replace the main board.
The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: Numeric keypad External keyboard If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 66 Chapter 4
Memory check
Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. 2. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. Press F2 in the test items.
4. Follow the instructions in the message w