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Acer TravelMate 8100 Series
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 3200 service guide.
Date Chapter Updates
2005/1/7 First Released Version
2005/1/28 Update S/PDIF out on Page7
2005/10/21 Modify the speaker part number on Page 94
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Copyright
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any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
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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.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.
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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.
2. 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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Chapter 1 System Specifications...............................................................1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Chapter 2 System Utilities........................................................................32
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Chapter 3 Machine DIsassembly and Replacement.................................45
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Removing the HDD Module and the miniPCI . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Disassembling the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case 52
Disassembling the Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Disassembling the LCD Module and Upper Case . . . . . . . . . 57
Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting.......................................................................63
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Intermittent Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations............................................80
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Main Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Chapter 6 FRU(Field Replaceable Unit)List.............................................84
Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
FRU List 87
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration............................................95
TravelMate 8100 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Appendix B Test Compatible Components..............................................96
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test . . . . . . . . . 97
Appendix C Online Support Information..................................................99
Chapter 1 1
Chapter 1
System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of Kingfisher's features:
Performance
! Intel Dothan processor 730,740,750,760,770
! Intel® 915PM Express chipset
! 256/512 MB of DDRII 533 standard, upgradeable to 2GB* with dual soDimm modules
! 60/80 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk
Display
! The 15.4" Wide SWXGA(1680 x 1050 pixel resolution) + TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing
area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use
! DualViewTM support
! Employs ATI MOBILITYTM RADEONTM x700 with 128MB DDR video memory
! MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability
! S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL), DVI-D (digital) interface supported.
Multimedia
! Built-in dual speakers
! Internal Microphone x1 which combines
! Sound Blaster® Pro and MS-Sound compatible
! Azalia stereo, SPDIF supported
Communication
! 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval, Wake-in-Ring ready
! Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection, Wake-on-LAN ready
! Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG network connection 802.11a/b/g tri-mode Wi-Fi
CERTIFIEDTM solution,2200BGRW 802.11 b/g, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology
! Integrated Bluetooth®
! Built-in 2 Antenna
! Mini-PCI(Manufacturing option)
Keyboard and Pointing Device
! 84/85/88 keys Windows keyboard
! Built-in touchpad pointing device
! 12 function keys, four cursosr keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric
keypad
! 6 easy-launch buttons ( internet, email, wireless LAN, Bluetooth® , Empowering key and one user-
programmable button)
* The 1024MB memory has not been tested yet.
Chapter 1 1
Expansion
! One Type II CardBus PC Card slot
! Upgradeable memory modules
! Acer EasyPort
I/O Ports
! One Type II PC Card slot
! Modem (RJ-11) port
! One RJ-45 jack for LAN (Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T)
! One external display (VGA) port, one DVI port
! One Microphone/line-in port
! One Headphone/speaker/line-out port
! One Infrared (FIR) port
! One IEEE 1394 port
! Four USB 2.0 ports
! One 5-in-1 card reader (Only support MS/MS Pro/MMC/SD/xD)
! 124-pin Easy Dock connector
! DC-in jack for AC adaptor
Security
! Smart Card support
! Kensington lock slot
! BIOS user and supervisor password support
Software
! Acer Launch Manager
! Acer eManager
! Acer System Recovery CD
! Acer disc-to-disc recovery3
! Norton AntiVirusTM
! Adobe® Reader®
! CyberLinlk® PowerDVD®
! MTI CD-MakerTM
! GridVista
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System Block Diagram
AC/BATT
DC/DC
CONNECTOR PG 42 CPU VR CLOCKS
Dothan/Yonah +1.2V/+2.5V
+1.05V/+1.5V
+1.8V/+0.9V
+3V/+5V PG 37~41
PG 43 PG 3
(478 Micro-FCPGA)
BATT PG 4,5
CHARGER PG 42
4X133MHZ LCD Connector
+0.9V LVDS
+1.05V
+1.8VSUS
DVI +2.5V
400/533 MHZ DDR II Alviso M26P DVI
DDR-SODIMM1 PCI EXPRESS +3V
PG 10,11 +1.5V
915PM DDRam(64/128) TVOUT
708 PCBGA S-Video
400/533 MHZ DDR II +1.8VSUS PG 6,7,8,9
+2.5V PG 12,13,14,15,16 VGA
DDR-SODIMM2 CRT
PG 10,11
PG 16 DOCKING
DMI interface
PG 33
PG 32
IDE M5285
Parallel-HDD PG 32 33MHz PCI
+1.5V +1.05V
PG 32 +2.5V
ICH6-M PCI
CARDBUS/1394
IDE +3V
BUFFER LAN (10M/100M/1G) 1394(TSB43AB21)
Multi-Bay +3VSUS 609 BGA OZ711M3
PG 31 +1.5VSUS MINI-PCI BCM5788M PG 20,21 PG 36
Wireless LAN
Azalia PG 17,18,19 PG 22
PG 28 PG 34
Smart 1394 PORT
Card
RJ45/Magnetics
Mini-Bluetooth PG 20 PG 20
ALC880 USB
MDC1.5 (USB bus) NEW PG 23
(Codec) PCI-E OZ2710
3.3V LPC, 33MHz CARD CARDBUS
& PG 24
PG 29 CON.
PG 24
PG 29,30
PG 20
PG 24
+3V 3V_591 +5V
4 in 1
PC87383 SIO NSC87383 FAN 1 socket XD,MMC,SD,MS
PG 27
Euphonik DSP Headphone/SPDIF 176 Pins LQFP PG 20
PG 30 PG 26
PG 35 PG 25
Internal-MIC
LINEIN/MICIN +3/5V +5V +5V 3V_591
PG 35 PG 30 FIR
Touchpad Keyboard FLASH
PG 30
PG 27 PG 26 PG 26
Chapter 1 3
Board Layout
Top View
4 Chapter 1
Bottom View
Chapter 1 5
Outlook View
A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.
Front Open View
# Icon Item Description
1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display),
displays computer output.
2 Power button Turns the computer on and off
3 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on
and off to show the status of the
computer's functions and components.
4 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.
5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands
when you use the computer.
6 Click buttons (left, The left and right buttons function like the
center and right) left and right mouse buttons; the center
button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
7 Launch keys Special keys for launching E-mail, Internet
browser, eManager and frequently used
programs.
8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
Turns on the computer power.
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Front Closed View
# Item Description
# Icon Item Description
1 # Item
N/A Speakers Description and right speakers deliver stereo audio
Left
output.
2 5-in-1 card reader Only accepts MS, MMC, MS PRO, xD and
SD cards.
Note:
Note: Only one card can operate at any
# Item Description
given time.
3 Microphone INternal microphone for sound recording.
4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices(e.g. infrared
printer and IR-aware computer)
5 Power indicator Lights when the computer is on.
# Item Description
6 Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged
7 Speaker/Line-Out/ COnnects to audio line-out devices(e.g.
Headphone jack speakers, headphones)
S/PDIF out *
# Item Description
8 Line-in/Mic-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices(e.g. audio CD
player, stereo walkman)
9 Bluetooth Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is
communications enabled.
10 Wireless Indicates status of wireless LAN communi-
communication cation.
11 N/A Latch Locks and releases the lid.
NOTE: The Bluetooth and Wireless buttons and indicators only work on models with Bluetooth and Wireless
features, respectively.
* Please reference to http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm.jhtml?term=S%2FPDIF for more information
of S/PDIF.
Chapter 1 7
# Item Description
Left View
# Item Description
# Icon Item Description
1 N/A External display port Connects to a display device(e.g. external
monitor, LCD projector)
2 N/A Ventilation Slots Enable the TravelMate to stay cool.
3 Network LAN Jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000
based network.
4 RJ-11 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.
# Item Description
5 USB port Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
6 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
7 N/A Smart Card Slot Accepts Smart Cards for added security.
8 PC Card slot Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card.
9 N/A PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
button
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Right Panel
# Icon Item Description
1 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
2 N/A Optical drive Internal optical drive;accepts CDs or DVDs
depending on the optical drive type.
3 N/A LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active.
4 N/A Optical drive eject Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.
button
5 N/A Emergency Eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the
computer is turned off.
6 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter.
7 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.
Chapter 1 9
Rear Panel
# Icon Item Description
1 N/A DVI-D port Supports digital video connections
2 S-video port Connects to a television or display device
with S-video input.
3 124-pin port replicator Connects to I/O port replicator or EasyPort
connector expansion devices.
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Bottom Panel
# Icon Item Description
1 N/A Battery lock latches Lock the battery in place.
2 N/A AcerMedia bay release Unlatches the AcerMEdia drive for removal
latch of drive(optional)
3 N/A cooling fan Helps keep th ecomputer cool.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening
of the fan.
4 N/A AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module.
5 N/A Wireless LAN bay Houses the computer's wireless LAN.
6 N/A Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk
7 N/A Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack.
8 N/A Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory.
Chapter 1 11
Indicators
The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-left above the keyboard, and four located on
the front of the computer.
Icon Function Description
Icon Function Description
Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Media Activity Lights when the disc or AcerMedia is
activated.
Power indicator Lights when the computer is on.
Battery indicator Lights when the battery is being charged
Bluetooth Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is
communications enabled.
Wireless Indicates status of wireless LAN communi-
communication cation.
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Launch Keys
Located at the upper-right above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They
are designated as the mail, Web browser, Empowering and programmable keys.
Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer EManager. The mail and Web browser are default for Email
and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the mail, Web browser and programmable keys, run
the acer Launch Manager.
Launch key Default application
Launch Key Default application
Email Email application (user programmable)
Web browser Internet browser application (user
programmable)
e Acer EManager application (user-
programmable)
P User-programmable
In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panel. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access
the features of Wireless and Bluetooth. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set by users.
Chapter 1 13
Description Default application
Bluetooth Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth
communications (optional) communications.
Wireless Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN
communication (optional) communications.
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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and
twelve function keys.
Lock Keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock Key Description
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed
are in uppercase.
Num lock When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in
(Fn-F11) 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.
Scroll lock When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up
(Fn-F12) or down when you press w and y respectively.
Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
Chapter 1 15
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 Num Lock On Num Lock Off
Number keys on embedded Type numbers in a normal
keypad manner.
Cursor-control keys on Hold j while using Hold Fn while using cursor-
embedded keypad cursor-control keys. control keys.
Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters Type the letters in a normal
on embedded keypad. manner.
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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Description
Key Key
Icon Description
Description
Windows logo Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as
key Tab
clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the
Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to
E
provide a variety ofTab
function:
+ Tab (Activates next taskbar button)
F E
+ E (Explores My Computer)
+ FM (Finds Document)
F
+ M (Minimizes All)
M M
Shift + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All)
j
+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box)
Shift M
R
Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right
key R
mouse button; it opens the application's context
menu.
Chapter 1 17
Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set
by the Acer Empowering key.
Fn-F3 Acer Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer
ePowerManagement eManager set by the Acer Empowering key.
Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,
external monitor (if connected) and both the display
screen and external monitor.
Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.
Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn-w Volume up Increases the speaker volume.
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Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness
Chapter 1 19
The Euro Symbol
If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a
European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
NOTE: For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro
symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International.
To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below:
1. Click on Start, Control Panel.
2. Double-click on Regional and Language Options.
3. Click on the Language tab and click on Details.
4. Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International.
If not, select and click on ADD; then select United States-International and click on OK.
5. Click on OK.
To type the Euro symbol:
1. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
2. 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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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.
(1) (4)
! 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.
(2)
Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results.
(3)
! Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left/and right) to scroll.
Right Scroll
Function Left Button(1) Main Touchpad(2)
Button(4) Button(3)
Main touchpad (2)
Execute Click twice
Left button Right Tap twice (at the same
Function quickly speed as double-clicking
(1) button (4)
the mouse button)
Select Click once Tap once
Drag Click and hold, Tap twice (at the same
then use finger speed as double-clicking
to drag the a mouse button) then hold
cursor on the finger to the touchpad on
touchpad the second tap to drag the
cursor
Access context Click once
menu
Chapter 1 21
Right Scroll
Function Left Button(1) Main Touchpad(2)
Button(4) Button(3)
Scroll 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 Specification
CPU type Intel Pentium M processor at 1.6~2.13GHz (Dothan)
Core logic Intel 915PM
CPU package LGA775
CPU core voltage 0.8~1.5V
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Phneoix
BIOS Version S3C11
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 512KB
BIOS package 32-pin PLCC
Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b/2.0, PCI 2.2, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.3.1 WFM2.0, Intel
AC97 CNR Specification, IrDA1.0, USB Specification 1.1/2.0PCMCIA 3.0
compliant, PC 99a and Mobile PC2001 compliant, Simple Boot Flag 1.0
BIOS password control Set by setup manual
Second Level Cache
Item Specification
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Cache size Advanced Transfer Cache 2048KB
1st level cache control Always enabled
2st level cache control Always enabled
Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back
System Memory
Item Specification
Memory controller Intel 915PM
Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)
DIMM socket number 2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket 512MB
Supports maximum memory size 1G (by two 512MB SO-DIMM module)
Supports DIMM type DDRII SODIMM
Supports DIMM Speed 533 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage +1.8VSUS
Supports DIMM package 200 pin
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they
match the above specifications.
Chapter 1 23
Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory
0MB 128MB 128MB
0MB 256MB 256MB
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
128MB 128MB 256MB
128MB 256MB 384MB
128MB 512MB 640MB
128MB 1024MB 1152MB
256MB 128MB 384MB
256MB 256MB 512MB
256MB 512MB 768MB
256MB 1024MB 1280MB
512MB 128MB 640MB
512MB 256MB 768MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 128MB 1125MB
1024MB 256MB 1280MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
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.Please note that the 1GB is still under testing.
LAN Interface
Item Specification
Chipset BroadCom BCM5788M
Supports LAN protocol 10/100/1000Mbps
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location left panel
Features Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver
Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0
PCI v2.2
IR Interface
Item Specification
Part name VISHAY TFU6102F
Package 8-pin SMT type
Performance Up to 4Mbit/s transfer rate
Compliant IrDA standard
Modem Interface
Item Specification
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K
Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92/WWDAA
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Modem Interface
Item Specification
Modem connector type RJ11
Modem connector location Left panel
Mini-Bluetooth
Item Specification
Controller ICH6-M
Interface USB bus
MiniPCI
Item Specification
Controller ICH6-M
Data throughput 11M/54M bps
Protocol 802.11 a/b/g, 802.11b/g
Interface Mini-PCI type 3A
.
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Vendor & Model HGST Moraga TOSHIBA Proteus FUJITSU Mercury Seagate N2
Name HTS541060G9AT00/ 80G MK8026GAS MHT2060BH A1/ ST9808210A
HTS541080G9AT00 MHT2080BH A1 ST960821A
Capacity (GB) 80/100 80 60/80 80/60
Bytes per sector 512 512 512 512
Logical heads 16 16 16 16
Logical sectors 63 63 63 63
Drive Format
Logical cylinders 16383 16383 16383 16383
Physical read/write 3/4 4 3/4 3/3
heads
Disks 2/2 2 2 2
Spindle speed (RPM) 5400RPM 5400RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8MB 16MB 8MB 8MB
16MB(option)
Interface ATA/ATAPI-6 ATA/ATAPI-6 PATA PATA
Data transfer rate Max. 61 Max. 56 Max. 46.6/54.8 Max. 48.25
(buffer to/from media,
Mbytes/s)
Data transfer rate Ultra DMA mode: 100 Ultra DMA mode:100 Max. 150MB/Sec Max. 100MB/Sec
(host~buffer, Mbytes/ MB/Sec MB/Sec
s) PIO mode: 16.6 MB/
Sec
DC Power Requirements
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Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Voltage tolerance 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5%
Combo Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & model name UJDA-760QT1-A HLDS GCC-4243N
Performance Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec)
(1) Read DVD-ROM MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 KB/s) MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 KB/s)
DVD-R MAX 4X CVA(MAX 5400 KB/s) MAX 4X CVA(MAX 5400 KB/s)
CD-ROM MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600 KB/s) MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600 KB/s)
(2) Write CD-R 4X,8X(CLV), 16XZCLV, MAX. 24X CAV 4XCLV, 10XCLV, 10-16XPCAV,
24XMAX.CAV
CD-RW 4X (CLV) 4XCLV,
HS-RW 4X,8X,10X CLV(at 640-700MB disc)) 4XCLV,10XCLV,
US-RW 10XCLV, MAX. 24X CAV 10XCLV, 10-16XPCAV, 24XMAX. CAV
(3) ATAPI Interface
PIO mode 16.6MB/s: PIO mode4 16.6MB/s: PIO mode4
DMA mode 16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2 16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2
Ultra DMA mode 33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2 33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2
Buffer Memory 2MB 2MB
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM, DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM(2.6GB/
(2/6GB/4.7GB), DVD-R, DVD-RW (ver1.1) 4.7GB), DVD-R, DVD-RW (4.7GB)
(supporting Multi Border) (supporting Multi Border)
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R/W CD-ROM CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW CD-
XA(except ADPCM), PhotoCD (Multi ROM XA, CD-ROM Mode-1, PhotoCD
Session), Video CD, CD-Extra (CD+), CD- (Single and Multi Session), Video CD, CD-
text Extra (CD+), Mixed Mode CD-ROM, CD-
Text, CD-I
Loading mechanism Load: Manual Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Release: (a) Electrical Release
Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release
Power Consumption
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
Super Multi Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & model name KME UJ-831BQB Super HLDS, GMA-4080N, 0H35
Performance Specification
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Super Multi Interface
Item Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec)
(1) Read DVD-ROM 8X CAV( MAX 10800 kB/s) 8X CAV( MAX 10800 kB/s)
CD-ROM 24X CAV(MAX 3600 kB/s) 24X CAV(MAX 3600 kB/s)
DVD-Video 4X (MAX 5540 kB/s)
DVD-R 8X (MAX 11080 kB/s)
DVD-RW 6X (MAX 8320 kB/s)
DVD-RAM 4160 kB/s(Ver 1.0/2.1)
DVD+R 8X (MAC 11080 kB/s)
DVD+R DL 4X (MAC 5540 kB/s)
DVD+RW 6X (MAC 8310 kB/s)
CD-R/RW/ROM 24X (MAC 3600 kB/s)
CD-DA(DAE) 20X (MAC 3000 kB/s)
CD-DA(Audio out)/CD-I/ 10X (MAC 1500 kB/s)
Video CD
(2) Write CD-R 4X, 8X(CLV), MAC 12X, 16X,
24X(ZCLV)
CD-RW 4X(CLV)
HS-RW 4X,8X,10X(CLV)
US-RW 8X,10X(CLV)
DVD-R 1X,2X(CLV), MAX.4X,6X,8X(ZCLV) 2XCLV, 4X, 8XZCLV
DVD-RW 1X,2X(CLV),MAX.4X(ZCLV) 1X,2XCLV, 4XZCLV
DVD+R 2.4X(CLV),MAX.4X,6X,8X(ZCLV) 2XCLV, 4X, 8XZCLV
DVD+R DL 2.4X(CLV) 2.4XCLV
DVD+RW 2.4X(CLV),MAX.4X(ZCLV) 2.4XCLV, 4XZCLV
DVD-RAM 2X,3X(ZCLV) 3XZCLV
(3) ATAPI Interface
PIO mode 16.6MB/s: PIO mode4 16.6MB/s: PIO mode4
DMA mode 16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2 16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2
Ultra DMA mode 33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2 33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2
Buffer Memory 2MB 2MB
Interface ATAPI ATAPI
Applicable disc format CD: CD-DA,CD-ROM,CD-R,CD- CD: CD-DA,CD-ROM,CD-R,CD-
RW,CD-ROMXA,photoCD, Video RW,CD-ROMXA,photoCD, Video
CD, CD-EXTRA(CD+), CD-Text CD, CD-EXTRA(CD+), CD-Text
DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD- DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVD-
R(3.9GB,4.7GB), DVD- R(3.9GB,4.7GB), DVD-
RW(Ver1.1), DVD-RAM, RW(Ver1.1), DVD-RAM,
DVD+R,DVD+R DL, DVD+RW DVD+R,DVD+R DL, DVD+RW
Loading mechanism Tray Tray
Power Consumption Max. 1800 mA Max. 1.9A
Operating Voltage +5V+/-0.25V +5V+/-5%
Audio Interface
Item Specification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC880
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-OUT supoprts 44.1/48/96 kHz sample rate
16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-IN supoprts 44.1/48/96 kHz sample rate
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Audio Interface
Item Specification
Compatibility Microsoft PC99/2001, AC97 2.3 & WHQL/WLP2.0
Power support Digital: 3.3V
Analog: 3.3V/5.0V
Sampling rate Up to 96 KHz
Sound Quality Max. 100dB
Internal speaker / Quantity Yes / 2
Video Interface
Item Specification
Chipset ATI M26 with 128MB VRAM
package 708PCBGA
interface PCIE x16
Compatibility DirectX®9
USB Port
Item Specification
Chipset ICH6-M
USB Compliancy Level 2.0
OHCI USB 2.0
Number of USB port 4
Location Three on the right side; one on the left side
Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup
IEEE 1394 Port
Item Specification
Chipset TI TSB43AB21
Number of IEEE 1394 port 1
Location Left side
Interface 33MHz PCI
Compatibility ACPI2.0, PCI Local Bus Specification V2.2, PC 98/99 and PC 2001
PCMCIA Port
Item Specification
PCMCIA controller OZ711M3
Supports card type PC Card 95 with 1x Type II / PCI CardBus
Number of slots One type-II
Access location left Side
Data Throughput Max. 132 MB/s
IRQ Support Supports serialized IRQ with PCI interrupts
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System Board Major Chips
Item Contro