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PART NO.: 91 PRINTED IN TAIWAN

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Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Travelmate 630 service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

02/23/2002 Chapter 1 Modify battery specifications. 02/25/2002 Chapter 5 Add PCB number 03/14/2002 Chapter 1 Correct Typo- SmartCard slot 03/19/2002 Chapter 1 Add Note for RF receiver socket 03/22/2002 Chapter 1 Delet “One PS/2 keyboard/m ouse port” in Features and

item 9 “ speaker-outputs sound in Front View, and correct the board layout top view “ Line-out Port” and “Line-in Port”

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Copyright

Copyright © 2002 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.

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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 Denotes actual messages that appear

on screen.

NOTE

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IMPORTANT

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.

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Preface

Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.

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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Chapter 1 System Specifications 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Chapter 2 System Utilities 31

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Main System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Startup Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Primary Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Secondary Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

I/O Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

PCI IRQ Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Boot Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Exit Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Executing Flash Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

System Utility Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Read Panel ID Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Write Panel ID Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Thermal and Fan Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Main Board Data Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

System Diagnostic Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

PQA System Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Audio Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

USB Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Smart Card Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Infrared Ray (IR) Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

Running PQA Diagnostics Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 53

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

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Table of Contents

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the External DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing the External Modem Combo Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Removing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the MINI PCI Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Removing the CPU Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the TouchPad Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Daughter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Removing I/O Port Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the PCMCIA Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Removing the Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Removing the LCD Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Removing the LCD Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Removing the Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74

System Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Base Unit to Wireless LAN Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 77

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

External CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 91

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

SW2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 95

Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

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Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 107

Appendix B Test Compatible Components 109

Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Appendix C Online Support Information 119

Index 121

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System Specifications

Features

This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:

Performance

Intel® Mobile Pentium® IV Northwood processor-M with 512 KB L2 cache and Intel® SpeedStep

technology support

64-bit memory bus

Memory expandable up to 1GB

Internal removable optical drive (removable CD or DVD drive)

External USB floppy drive

High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

Li-Ion main battery pack

Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface)

Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication systems as security feature

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Display

Multimedia

Connectivity

Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal-display (LCD) displaying 16-bit high color up to 1024X768 extended Graphics Array+ (XGA) resolution for 14.1” and 1400X1050 Super extended Graphics Array+ (SXGA+) resolution for 15”.

3D capabilities

Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support

S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input.

“Automatic LCD dim” feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves power

Dual display capability

16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer.

Built-in dual speakers

Built-in microphone

High-speed optical drive (AcerMedia bay)

High-speed fax/data modem port

Fast infrared wireless communication

Dual USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports

Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port

IEEE1394 port

Optional 802.11b wireless LAN

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Expansion

One type II CardBus PC Card slot

! One SmartCard slot ! Upgradeable memo ry ! Removable drives

EasyPort port replicator

Keyboard and Pointing Device

! 84-/85-key PS/2 and AT-compatible Win dow s keyb oard ! Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with a 4-way scroll key function

I/O Ports

! One type II CardBus PC Card slot(s) ! One RJ-45 jack for Ethernet

One RJ-11 phone jack for 56kbps fax/modem

One DC-in jack (AC adapter)

! One parallel port (ECP/EPP compliant) ! One external monitor port

One audio line-out jack

! One microphone-in jack ! Two USB ports

One port replicator connector

! One firewire 1394 port ! One S-video output port

One RF receiv er socket*

! One SmartCard reader ! One FIR port

One Kensington lock.

NOTE:

*: RF receiver socket is for radio frequency controller, which can remote turn on/off the computer.

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System Block Diagram

DDR BUFFER

2M * 32BIT * 4Bank *4

CRT

TV OUT

1394

VT6306L

SMART

CARD

CRT

LCD

TV ENCODER

CH7007

CARDBUS

711

CARDBUS

ONE SLOT

LVDS

VGA

NVIDIA

GEFORCE2GO

100

PCI BUS

PCI BUS 33MHz

33MHz

Min iP Ci

802.11b

MODULAR BAY

CDROM (FDD)

PIDE HDD

AGP 4x

1.5 v

1.5 v 66 MHz

66 MHz

ATA 66 / 100

CPU

Northwood-m

uFCPGA

AGTL +

AGTL + 100 MHz

100 MHz

ALI

1671

ALI

1535

DDR SDRAM

2.5 v 266 MHz

PCI BUS

PCI BUS 33MHz

33MHz

AC LI NK

USB

ISA BUS

KBC

Mitsubishi

M38867

CLK GEN

ICS 9511 04

LAN

RTL 8100BL

Blutooth

conn

RF CONN

BIOS

MAX29f004TC

DDR*2

1GB MAX

DEBUG

CONN

TXFM

AC97

CODEC

CS4299

LINE-OUT

PREAMP

RJ45

RJ11

MDC

OP AMP

APA2020

SPKR*2

INT MIC

LINE-IN/

MIC

FIR PRINTER

KEY BD

CONN

TouchPad

CONN

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Board Layout

Top View

1 IEEE 1394 17 SW2 Setting 2 Line-in Port 18 Touch Pad Connector 3 Line-out Port 19 External CD/DVD-ROM Module Connector 4 Parallel Port 20 Speaker Connector 5 LCD Coaxial Cable Connector 21 Daughter Board Connector (on main board, under

6 Port Replicator 22 Speaker Connecto r 7 CRT Connector 23 Battery Connector 8 TV-out Port 24 Keyboard Connector 9 USB Port 25 RTC Battery Connector 10 DC-in Port 26 Cardbus/SmartCard Socket 11 LCD Cover Switch Connector 27 Cardbus connect or 12 Microphone-in Port 28 USB Port 13 LED/Inverter Board Connector 29 Mini PCI Connector 14 CPU Socket 30 Golden Finger 15 FAN Connector 31 HDD Connector 16 North Bridge

daughter board)

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Bottom View

1 Modem Connector 5 DIMM socket 2

2 Modem Connector 6 RF Module Connector

3 DIMM Socket 1 7 FIR

4 Modem Board Socket

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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

# Icon Item Description

1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), diplays

2 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to

3 Launch Keys Special Keys for launching internet browser, email

4 T ouchpad T ouch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a

5 Click buttons (left,

center and right)

6 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer,

7 Speaker Outputs sound 8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you

9 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.

computer output.

show the status of the computer, its functions and components.

program and frequently used programs. See “Launch Keys” on page 17 for more details.

computer mouse. The left and right buttons function like the left and

right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4 way scroll button.

IR-aware computer).

use the computer.

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Left Panel

# Icon Item Description

1 Hard Disk Bay Houses the computer’s removable hard disk (secured by a

2 USB port Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse,

3 PC Card Eject buttons Eject the selected PC Card from the slot.

4 PC Card slot Accept one type III or 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC

screw).

USB camera).

Card.

5 Smart Card Eject

button

6 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

7 Video capture kit slot Accepts the video capture kit option on the left side of the

8 Smart Card Slot Slot for Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication

Ejects the SmartCard from the slot.

computer.

systems.

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Right Panel

# Item Description

1 AcerMedia drive bay Houses a removable media drive module.

2 AcerMedia indicator Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active.

3 Eject button Ejects the drive tray.

4 Emergency eject slot Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off.

5 Power switch Turns on the computer power.

6 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

NOTE:

The positions of the AcerMedia indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending

on hte optical drive module installed.

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Rear Panel

# Icon Item Description

1 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter

2 USB ports (two) Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB

3 S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-

4 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor,

mouse, USB camera).

video input.

LCD projector) and displays up to 16.7 million colors at 1400x1050 resolution.

5 Easy Link Port/ Replicator

Port

6 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer).

7 Speaker/Headphone-out

jack

8 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player,

9 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.

10 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network

11 IEEE 1394 Port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

I/O replicator for EasyPort expansion devices.

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers, headphones).

stereo walkman).

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Bottom Panel

# Icon Item Description

1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool*.

2 AcerMedia bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping.

3 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module.

4 Personal identification slot Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to

5 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.

6 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

7 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.

8 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk. (Secured by a screw)

9 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration.

personalize your computer.

NOTE:

*: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

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Indicators

The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen.

The Power and Sleep status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed.

# Icon Function Description

1 Wireless

Communication

Lights when the Blue-Tooth/Wireless LAN capabilities are enabled.

2 Power Lights when the computer is on.

Blinks when a battery-low condition occurs.

3 Sleep Lights when the computer enters Standby

mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode.

4 Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or

5 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged.

6 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

7 Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.

AcerMedia drive is active.

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Lock Keys

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock Key Description

When

is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.

]

]]

(Fn-F11)

[

[[

(Fn-F12)

When (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

keys respectively.

is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator

]

]]

is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow

[

[[

does not work with some applications.

[

[[

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Embedded Numeric Keypad

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.

Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off

Number keys on embedded

keypad

Cursor-control keys on embedded

keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold keys.

keypad.

while using cursor-control

Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

NOTE:

If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the

from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad.

feature automatically shifts

]

]]

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Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key Icon Description

Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions.

Below are a few examples: ! + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) Windows + E (Explores My Computer)

! + F (Finds Document)

! + M (Minimizes All)

+ ! + 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 employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.

To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.

Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.

Fn-F2 Setup Accesses the notebook’s configuration utility.

Fn-F3 Power Management

Scheme Toggle

Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode, which can be

Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,

Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.

Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.

Fn-up Volume up Increases the speaker volume.

Fn-dow n Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.

Switches the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system).

defined via the advanced section of the Power Management Properties in the Windows Control Panel.

external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor.

Press any key to return.

When you connect an external PS/2 mouse, the computer automatically disables the touchpad.

Fn-

→

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

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Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-

←

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

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Launch Keys

Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as P1, P2, P3, Mail button and Web browser button. By default, buttons P1and P2 are users programmable. The mail button is used to launch the mail application. The LED of the mail button will flash when the user has received an incoming email. The P3, by default is used to launch a multimedia application that came bundled with your system. The web browser button, by default is used to launch your internet browser.

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Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible 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 optimum comfort and support.

NOTE:

When using an external USB or serial mouse, you can press Fn +

are using an external PS/2 mouse, the touchpad is automatically disabled.

Touchpad Basics

The following items teach 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 center (2) button (top and bottom) to scroll up or down a page. This button mimics your

cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.

to disable the touchpad. If you

rrrr

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Function

Execute Click twice

Select Click once Tap once

Drag Click and hold,

Access context menu

Scroll Click and hold

Left

Button

quickly

then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad

Right

Button

Click once

Center

Buttons

the up/down button

Tap

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button)

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button) then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor

NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean.

The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type Intel Pentium IV 1.5/1.6/1.7 GHz processor with 512KB L2 on-die Cache

CPU package Micro-FCPGA package

CPU core voltage 1.40V/1.15V

CPU I/O voltage 1.25V

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phoenix

BIOS Version V 4.0 R6.1

BIOS ROM type Flash ROM

BIOS ROM size 512KB

BIOS package 32-pin TSOP

Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b, APM 1.2, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/

BIOS password control Set by switch, see SW2(SW1) setting

IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, IrDA, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB, VESA VGA BIOS, DDC-2B, CD-ROM bootable, Windows keyboard Microsoft Simple Boot Flag

Second Level Cache

Item Specification

Cache controller Built-in CPU

Cache size 512KB

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 Built-in Intel Amador-M

Onboard memory size 0MB

DIMM socket number 2 sockets (2 banks)

Supports memory size per socket 512MB

Supports maximum memory size 1024MB

Supports DIMM type Synchronous DDR

Supports DIMM Speed 266 MHz

Supports DIMM voltage 3.3V

Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM

Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they

match the above specifications.

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Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total M emor y

0 MB 64 MB 64 MB

64 MB 0 MB 64 MB

0 MB 128 MB 128 MB

64 MB 64 MB 128 MB

128 MB 0 MB 128 MB

64 MB 128 MB 192 MB

128 MB 64 MB 192 MB

128 MB 128 MB 256 MB

0256256

256 0 256

256 MB 64 MB 320 MB

64 MB 256 MB 320 MB

256 MB 128 MB 384 MB

128 MB 256 MB 384 MB

256 MB 256 MB 512 MB

512 64 576

64 512 576

128 512 640

512 128 640

512 512 1024

Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations.

LAN Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Realtek 8100BL

Supports LAN protocol 10/100 Mbps

LAN connector type RJ45

LAN connector location Rear side

Modem Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Ambit MDC module with Lucent modem controller

Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K

Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K

Supports modem protocol V.90 MDC

Modem connector type RJ11

Modem connector location Rear side

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Floppy Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Mitsumi D353G

Floppy Disk Specifications

Media recognition 2DD (720KB) 2HD (1.44MB)

Sectors/track 9 18

Tracks 80 80

Data transfer rate (Kbit/s)

Rotational speed (RPM) 300 300

Read/write heads 2 2

Encoding method MFM/FM

Power Requirement

Input Voltage (V) +5V +/- 10%

1 MB 2 MB

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & Model Name Toshiba MK2018GAP

Capacity (MB) 20000 20000 30000

Bytes per sector 512 512 512

Data heads 3 4

Recording zone 16 16 16

Drive Format

Disks 2 2 2

Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB

Interface ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5

Max. media transfer rate (diskbuffer, Mbytes/s)

Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s)

DC Power Requirements

Voltage tolerance 5V(DC)+/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%

20GB

290 216 235

100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5

IBM Travelstar 20GB IC25N020ATCS04

100 MB/Sec.

Ultra DMA mode-5

IBM Travelstar 30 GB IC25N030ATCS04

100 MB/Sec.

Ultra DMA mode-5

DVD-ROM Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name MKE SR-8176

Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Transfer rate (KB/sec.) Sustained:

Max 3.6Mbytes/sec

Data Buffer Capacity 512 KBytes

Interface IDE/ATAPI

Sustained:

Max 10.8Mbytes/sec.

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DVD-ROM Interface

Item Specification

Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-R (3.95G)

CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge, CDWO, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT

Loading mechanism Soft eject (with emergency eject hole)

Power Requirement

Input Voltage 5V(DC) +/- 5%

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller Cirrus Logic CS4299-XQ

Audio onboard or optional Built-in

Mono or Stereo Stereo

Resolution 18 bit stereo Digital to analog converter

18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter

Compatibility Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1

Mixed sound source Line-in, CD, Video, AUX

Voice channel 8/16-bit, mono/stereo

Sampling rate 44.1 KHz

Internal microphone Yes

Internal speaker / Quantity Yes

Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0

Supports PnP IRQ IRQ3, IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11

DMA channel 1

Video Interface

Item Specification

Chip vendor and model name NVIDIA GeforceGO 100

Chip voltage Core/2.5V

Memory/2.5V

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No

Graph interface 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) bus

Maximum resolution (LCD) 1600x12000 (32 bit colors)

Maximum resolution (CRT) 1920x1200(32 bit colors)

Video Memory

Item Specification

Fixed or upgradeable Fixed

Video memory size 16.0 MB

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Video Resolutions Mode (for both LCD and CRT)

Resolution

640x480 Yes Yes Yes Yes

720x480 Yes Yes Yes Yes

800x600 Yes Yes Yes Yes

848x480 Yes Yes Yes Yes

1024x768 Yes Yes Yes Yes

1152x864 Yes Yes Yes Yes

1280x1024 Yes Yes Yes Yes

1400x1050 Yes Yes Yes Yes

1600x1200 Yes Yes Yes Yes

8 bits

(256 colors)

16 bits

(High color)

24 bits

(True color)

Parallel Port

Item Specification

Parallel port controller Ali 1535+

Number of parallel port 1

Location Rear side

Connector type 25-pin D-type connector, in female type

Parallel port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

Supports ECP/EPP Yes (set by BIOS setup)

Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup)

Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup)

Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup)

DMA channel 0,1, 2 and 3

3BCh, 278h, 378h

IRQ7, IRQ5

32 bits

(True color)

Serial Port

Item Specification

Serial port controller Ali 1535+

Number of serial port 1

Supports 16550 UART Yes

Connector type 9-pin D-type connector, in male type

Location Rear side

Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

Optional serial port (in BIOS Setup) 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h

Optional serial port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) IRQ3, IRQ4

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USB Port

Item Specification

USB Compliancy Level 1.1

OHCI USB 1.1

Number of USB port 2

Location Rear side

Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

IrDA Port

Item Specification

IrDA FIR port controller Ali 1535+

Number of IrDA FIR port 1

Location Left side

IrDA FIR port function control Enable/disable by BIOS Setup

IrDA FIR port (in BIOS Setup) 2F8

IrDA FIR port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) IRQ3

ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup)

Optional IrDA FIR port DRQ (in BIOS Setup) Not available

DMA channel 3

PCMCIA Port

Item Specification

PCMCIA controller 711

Supports card type Type-II

Number of slots One type-II

Access location Left side

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support

Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes (IRQ11)

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

System core logic Ali 1535+

Super I/O controller Ali 1535+

Audio controller Cirrus 4299

Video controller NVIDIA GeforceGO 100

Hard disk drive controller (Ali 1535+)

Keyboard controller M38867

RTC Built-in BQ3285LF

Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller Mitsubishi M38867

Keyboard vendor & model name Darfon

Total number of keypads 84/85-key

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Keyboard

Item Specification

Windows 95 keys Yes

Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Yes

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Sony BTP-39D1

Battery Type Li-Ion

Pack capacity 3920 mAH

Cell voltage V/cell

Number of battery cell 8

Package configuration 4 cells in series, 2 in parallel

Package voltage 14.8 V

DC-AC LCD Inverter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Ambit T621194.02

Sumida IV09117/T

Input voltage (V) Ambit 8.5 (min.) - 21 (max.)

Sumida - 12 (typ.) -

Input current (mA) Ambit - - 1 (max.)

Sumida 310(min.) 360(typ.) 410(max.)

Output voltage (Vrms, no load)

Output voltage frequency (kHz)

Output Current/Lamp Iout(Min) 0mA 0.6mA 1.2mA Vadj=0V

Ambit - 600 (typ.) -

Sumida 1600(min.) - -

Ambit 40 (min.) - 70 (max.)

Sumida 50(min.) 54(typ.) 58(max.)

Iout(Max) 5.5mA 6.0mA 6.5mA Vadj=3V

NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to LCD CCFT backlight user,

and is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while the system unit is turned on.

NOTE: There is an EEPROM in the inverter, which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. If you replace

a new inverter or replace the LCD with a different brand, use Inverter ID utility to update the ID information.

LCD

Item Specification

Vendor & model name AU B150PG01 AU B141XN04V2

Mechanical Specifications

LCD display area (diagonal, inch) 15 14.1

Display technology TFT TFT

Resolution SXGA+ (1400x1050) XGA (1024X768)

Supports colors 262K 262K

Optical Specification

Brightness control keyboard hotkey Keyboard hotkey

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LCD

Item Specification

Contrast control No No

Electrical Specification

Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 3.3 3.3

Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) 700 660

AC Adapter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Delta A DP-65DB BE

Input Requirements

Maximum input current (A, @90Vac, full load)

Nominal frequency (Hz) 47 - 63

Frequency variation range (Hz) 47 - 63

Nominal voltages (Vrms) 90 - 270

Inrush current The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter

Efficiency It should provide an efficiency of 85% minimum, when measured at maximum

Output Ratings (CV mode)

DC output voltage +19.0V~21.5V

Noise + Ripple 300mvp-pmax (20MHz bandwidth)

Load 0 A (min.) 3.5 A (max.)

Output Ratings (CC mode)

DC output voltage +12V ~ +19V

Constant output 4.5 ± 0.3 A

Dynamic Output Characteristics

Turn-on delay time 3 sec. (@100Vac)

Hold up time 6 ms min. (@100 Vac input, full load)

Over Voltage Protection (OVP) 25 V

Short circuit protection Output can be shorted without damage (no broken, no smoke)

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) 15kV (at air discharge)

Dielectric Withstand Voltage

Primary to secondary 1500 Vac (or 2121 Vdc), 10 mA for 1 second

Leakage current 0.25 mA max. (@ 254 Vac, 60Hz)

Regulatory Requirements Internal filter meets:

1.5 A @ 90Vac

0.9 A @ 180Vac

is connected to 100Vac(50Hz) and 240Vac(60Hz) respectively.

load under 240V(60Hz).

8kV (at contact discharge)

1. FCC class B requirements. (USA)

2. VDE 243/1991 class B requirements. (German)

3. CISPR 22 Class B requirements. (Scandinavia)

4. VCCI class II requirements. (Japan)

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Power Management

Power Saving Mode Phenomenon

Standby Mode

Waiting time specified by the System Standby value or the operating system elapses without any system activity.

When the computer is about to enter Hibernation mode (e.g., during a battery-low condition), but the Hibernation file is invalid or not present.

Hibernation Mode

When customized functions for power management are set to corresponding action is taken.

Display Standby Mode

Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle for a specified period.

Hard Disk Standby Mode

Hard disk is idle within a specified period of time.

Hibernation

and the

The Sleep indicator lights up

All power shuts off

The display shuts off

Hard disk drive is in standby mode.

(spindle turned-off)

Environmental Requirements

Item Specification

Temperature

Operating

Non-operating

Humidity

Operating 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing

Non-operating 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing (unpacked)

Non-operating 20% to 90% RH, non-condensing (storage package)

Vibration

Operating (unpacked) 5~250Hz: 0..5G

Non-operating (unpacked) 2-200Hz: 1.04Grms

Non-operating (packed) -200Hz: 1.146Grms

+5~+35

-10~+65

-20~+65

C (storage package)

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Mechanical Specification

Item Specification

Dimensions 327.6 (W) x 270 (D) x 34.5(H) for 15.0” TFT

Weight less than 5.75 lbs for 15.0” TFT model

I/O Ports Two type II CardBus socket(s), One RJ-11 modem port, One RJ-45 LAN port, One

Drive Bays Two

Material Housing: MCS-050

Indicators Wireless Communication, Power LED, Sleep LED, Media Activity, Battery Charge,

Switch Power

DC-in jack (AC adapter), One FIR port, One ECP/EPP compliant parallel port, One serial port, One external monitor port, One PS/2 keyboard/mouse port, One port replicator connector, Two USB ports, One audio line-out jack, One microphone-in jack, One 1394 port, One Kensington lock.

Panel : Plastic

Caps Lock, Num Lock

Memory Address Map

Memory Address Size Function

00100000h-000F0000h 512 KB System BIOS

000F0000h-000E0000h UMB Area

000E0000h-000C0000h 40 KB VGA BIOS

000C0000h-000A0000h 128 KB Video memory (VRAM)

000A0000h-00000000h Conventional memory

I/O Address Map

I/O Address Function

000-00F DMA controller -1

020-021 Interrupt controller-1

040-043 Timer 1

060, 064 Keyboard controller 38859 chip select

061 System speaker out

040B DMA controller-1

061 System speaker

070-071 Real-time clock and NMI mask

080-08F DMA page register

0A0-0A1 Interrupt controller-2

0C0-0DF DMA controller-2

0F0-0FF Numeric data processor

120-13F

180-18F

170-177 2nd EIDE device (CD-ROM) select

1F0-1F7 1st EID E device (hard drive) select

220-22F Audio

240-24F Audio (optional)

278-27F Parallel port 3

2E8-2EF COM4

2F8-2FF COM2 or FIR (optional)

378, 37A Parallel port 2

Power management controller

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I/O Address Map

I/O Address Function

3B0-3BB

3C0-3DF

3F0h-3F7 Standard Floppy Disk Controller

3E8-3EF COM3 or LT Win modem (optional)

3F0-3F7 Floppy disk controller

3F8-3FF COM1

480-48F, 4D6 DMA controller-1

4D0-4D1

CF8-CFF

Video Controller

PCI configuration register

IRQ Assignment Map

Interrupt Channel Function

IRQ0 System timer

IRQ1 Keyboard

IRQ2 Cascade

IRQ3 IR

IRQ4 COM1 (Serial port)

IRQ5 Reserved for R2 card

IRQ6 Floppy

IRQ7 LPT (Parallel port)

IRQ8 CMOS/RTC

IRQ9 SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus

IRQ10 Audio (PIRQB#), Modem (PIRQB#), SMBUS controller (PIRQB#), IEEE 1394

(PIRQ#), 802.11b (PIRQE#), LAN (PIRQTE#)

IRQ11 VGA (PIRQA#), USB (PIRQA#, PIRQC#, INTD#), CardBus controller

(PIRQB#, PIRQB#)

IRQ12 PS/2 device

IRQ13 Math processor

IRQ14 1st EIDE device (hard disk)

IRQ15 2nd EIDE device (CD-ROM drive)

DMA Channel Assignment

DMA Channel Function

DRQ0 Reserved

DRQ1 Reserved

DRQ2 Floppy

DRQ3 Reserved

DRQ4 DMA controller

DRQ5 Reserved

DRQ6 Reserved

DRQ7 Reserved

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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.

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To activate the BIOS Utility, press

Information

CPU Type Pentium® IV CPU Speed 1.4 GHz System Memory 640 KB Extended Memory 129535 KB HDD1 Serial Number 9ZY9ZQE6646 HDD2 Serial Number None System BIOS Version V1.0 R01-A3 VGA BIOS Version V23.44 KBC Version: V03.02 Serial Number 8141Q01S11107003E6M Asset Tag Number Product Name (Product Name) Manufacture Name ACER UUID Number 143a6d00-06bc-11d5-a198-c3772058d6fa

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

during POST

mmmm

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

F1 Esc

Help

Exit

Select Item

"#$ %&

Select Menu

%&%&

Change Values

F5/F6

Select• Sub Menu

Enter

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are six menu options: System Information, Main System Settings, Advanced, System Security, Boot Options and Exit Setup.

To enter a menu, highlight the item using the

Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions:

Press the

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wwww zzzz ||||

keys to move between the parameters.

yyyy

keys to change the value of a parameter.

xxxx

key while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu.

wwww

keys, then press

yyyy

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NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys are

shown at the bottom of the screen.

System Information

The System Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information

Help

F1 Esc

Exit

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Select Item

"#$ %&

Select Menu

%&%&

Change Values

F5/F6

Select• Sub Menu

Enter

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

NOTE: The screen above is a sample and may not reflect the actual data on your computer. “X” may refer to a

series of numbers and/or characters.

The following table describes the information in this screen.

Parameter Description

CPU Type Display the type of CPU.

CPU Speed Display the CPU Speed.

System Memory Display the current system memory.

Extended Memory Display the current extended memory

HDD1 Serial Number Display the primary master HDD serial number. If no primary master HDD,

HDD2 Serial Number Display the secondary master HDD serial number. If no secondary master

System BIOS Version The current system BIOS version

VGA BIOS Version The current VGA BIOS version. It is got from VGA BIOS AX=5F01.

KBC Version The current KBC version.

Serial Number Display the serial number of the computer. (32 characters)

show ‘None’.

HDD, show ‘None’.

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Parameter Description

Asset Tag Number Display the asset tag number of the computer. (16 characters)

Product Name Display the Product Name. (15 characters)

Manufacturer Name Display the manufacturer Name (15 characters)

LAN Device Display the MAC address of the internal LAN.

UUID Display the universally unique identifier of your computer. (16 Byte Hex

digital)

The items in this screen are important and vital information about your computer. If you experience computer problems and need to contact technical support, this data helps our service personnel know more about your computer.

Main System Settings

The Main System Settings screen allows you to set the system date and time.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information

System Time: [08:46:55] System Date: [03/27/2001]

Boot Display [Auto] Screen Expansion [Enabled]

QuickBoot Mode [Enabled] Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: [Disable]

Boot on LAN [Disable] Hotkey Beep [Enable]

Auto Dimm [Enable] F12 Multi-Boot [Enable]

Help

F1 Esc

Exit

"#$ %&

%&%&

Advanced Security Boot Exit

Main

Select Item

Select Menu

Change Values

-/+

Select > Sub Menu

Enter

Item Specific Help

<Tab>,<Shift-Tab>,or <Enter> selects field

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

The following table describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description

System Time Sets the system time

Format: HH:MM:SS (Hour: Minute: Second)

<Tab>,<Shft-Tab>, or <Enter> selects field.

Help:

Time Sets the system date.

Format: MM/DD/YYYY (Month/Day/Year)

<Tab>, <Shift>, or <Enter> selects field.

Help:

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Parameter Description

Boot Display Set the display output device on boot up.

Set the display output device on boot up.

Help:

When set to Auto, the computer automatically determines the display device. If an external display device (e.g., monitor) is connected, it becomes the boot display. When set to Both, the computer outputs to both the LCD and the external display if one is connected.

Option: Both or

Screen Expansion Options:

Options: Enable or Disable.

Help:

QuickBoot Mode Options:

Allow the system to skip certain tests while booting. This will

Help:

decrease the time needed to boot the system.

Boot-time Diagnostic Screen Options: Enable or

Display the diagnostic screen during boot.

Help:

Boot on LAN Options: Enable or

When set to enabled, system will boot on LAN.

Help:

Notice: Need to rest art system for enabling Boot-on-LAN function.

Hotkey Beep Options:

Enable or disable hotkey beep.

Help:

Auto Dim Options:

The system will support an automatic dim in of the LCD backlight

Help:

when the AC power is NOT available (running on battery power).

F12 Multi-Boot Options:

Users could choose if to display ‘Fn-F12 for multi-boot’ message

Help:

during post

Enable

Auto

or Disable.

or Disable

Disable

Disable.

or Disable

or Disable.

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Startup Configuration

The Startup Configuration screen contains parameter values that define how your computer behaves on system startup.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main

CPU Speed [High] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44/1.25MB 3 ½”]

>Primary Master [TOSHIBA MK2018GAP-(PM)] >Secondary Master [MATSHITADVD-ROM SR-81]

>I/O Device Configuration >PCI IRQ Routing

USB Host Controller: [Enabled] USB BIOS Legacy Support: [Enabled]

F1 Esc

Help

Exit

"#$

%&%&

Select Menu

Advanced

Select Item

Security Boot Exit

-/+

Change Values

Enter

Select > Sub Menu

Item Specific Help

Temporary solution

Setup Defaults

F10

Save and Exit

The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in

boldface

suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description Options

CPU Speed Set CPU high speed or low speed.

Legacy Diskette A

Primary Master Show Primary Master HD size.

Secondary Master Show Secondary Master Device Status.

I/O Device Configuration Enter submenu to set onboard device conf iguration

PCI IRQ Routing Set Default IRQ of PCI device.

USB Host Controller Set Enabled or Disabled the USB hardware

Selects floppy type. Note that 1.25MB 3 1/2”

Help:

references a 1024 byte/sector Japanese media format. The 1.25MB, 3 1/2” diskette requires a 3-Mode floppy-disk drive.

User can enter submenu to set some detail functions

User can enter submenu to set some detail functions.

Help: Pheripheral Configuration.

Help: Menu used to setting IRQ for PCI Devices.

Disabled resources will be freed up for other

Help:

uses.

are the default and

or Low

High

Options: or Disabled

Auto

ROM or ATAPI Removable or IDE Removable

Auto

ROM or ATAPI Removable or IDE Removable

Enabled

1.44/1.25MB 3 1/2”

or None or User or CD-

or Disabled

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Parameter Description Options

USB BIOS Legacy Support Set Enabled or Disabled support for USB Keyboards

and Mice.

Enable for use with a non-USB aware Operating

Help:

System such as DOS or UNIX.

Primary Master

The Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the primary hard disk.

Enabled

or Disabled

CAUTION:

The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen. The default setting of disk.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Advanced

Primary Master [TOSHIBA MK2018GAP-(PM)]

Type: [Auto]

LBA Format Total Sectors: 39070080 Maximum Capacity: 20004MB

Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors] LBA Mode Control: [Enabled] 32 Bit I/O: [Disabled] Transfer Mode: [Fast PIO 4] Ultra DMA Mode: [Disabled] SMART Monitoring: Disabled

Auto

optimizes all the settings for your hard

Item Specific Help

User = you enter parameters of hard-disk drive installed at this connection.

Auto = Autotype Hard-Disk Drive installed here.

1-39 = you select predetermined type of harddisk drive installed here.

CD-ROM = a CD-ROM drive is installed here.

ATAPI Removable = removable disk drive is installed here.

F1 Esc

Help

Exit

Select Item -

"#$ %&

%&%&%& Select Menu

Change Values

Select > Sub Menu

Enter

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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Secondary Master

The Secondary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the Media bay drive.

CAUTION:

The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your Media bay drive.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Advanced

Secondary Master [MATSHITADVD-ROM SR-8176-(SM)]

Type: [Auto]

Multi-Sector Transfers: [Disabled] LBA Mode Control: [Disabled] 32 Bit I/O: [Disabled] Transfer Mode: [Standard] Ultra DMA Mode: [Disabled] SMART Monitoring: Disabled

Item Specific Help

User = you enter parameters of hard-disk drive installed at this connection.

Auto = Autotype HardDisk Drive installed here.

1-39 = you select predetermined type of harddisk drive installed here.

CD-ROM = a CD-ROM drive is installed here.

ATAPI Removable = removable disk drive is installed here.

F1 Esc

Help

Exit

Select Item -

"#$ %&

%&%&

Select Menu

Change Values

Enter

Select > Sub Menu

Setup Defaults

F10

Save and Exit

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I/O Device Configuration

The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. You do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized.

The I/O Device Configuration screen assigns resources to basic computer communication hardware.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Advanced

I/O Device Configuration

Item Specific Help

Serial Port A: [Enable] Base I/O Address : [3F8] Interrupt: [IRQ 4]

Serial Port B: [Disabled]

Parallel Port: [Enable] Base I/O Address : [378] Interrupt: [IRQ 7] Mode: [Bi-directional]

Floppy disk controller: [Enable]

F1 Esc

Help

Exit

Select Item -

"#$

%&%&

Select Menu

Change Values

Enter

Select > Sub Menu

Configure serial port A using options:

[Disable] No Configuration [Enable] User Configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses

Configuration

(OS Controlled Displayed when controlled by OS)

Setup Defaults

F10

Save and Exit

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The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description Options

Serial Port Enables or disables the serial port.

The serial port is a PnP device. Enabled/Disabled setting won’t affect the setting of the serial port in device manager of Windows.

When enabled, you can set the base I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) of the serial port.

Parallel Port Enables or disable the parallel port.

The parallel port is a PnP device. Enabled/Disabled setting won’t affect the Windows Device Manager setting of the parallel port.

Sets operation mode of the parallel port.

Only set the parallel post operation mode in BIOS setup. If set to be ECP mode, the Windows will assume the parallel port as the ECP port.

If operation mode is set to Base I/O address, sets the base I/O address, of the parallel port.

If operation mode is set to interrupt, sets the interrupt request of the parallel port.

If operation mode is set to ECP DMA Channel, sets the direct memory access (DMA) channel f or the printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if operation mode is set to ECP.

Floppy disk controller Enables or disable the Floppy disk controller.

Enabled

or Disabled

NOTE: When the device is disabled, all the sub-items will be showed as [--].

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PCI IRQ Routing

The PCI IRQ Routing sub-menu allows you to set IRQ for PCI devices.

CAUTION:

The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change

the values in this screen because these values are already optimized.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Advanced

PCI IRQ Routing

PIRQ A# : [IRQ 11] PIRQ B# : [IRQ 10] PIRQ C# : [IRQ 11] PIRQ D# : [IRQ 10] PIRQ E# : [IRQ 11] PIRQ F# : [IRQ 10] PIRQ G# : [IRQ 11] PIRQ H# : [IRQ 10]

F1 Esc

Help

Exit

Select Item -

"#$

Select Menu

%&%&

Change Values

Select > Sub Menu

Enter

Item Specific Help

PCI devices can use hardware interrupts called IRQs. A PCI device cannot use IRQs already in use by ISA or Eisa devices. Use ‘Auto’ only if no ISA or Eisa legacy cards are installed.

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

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System Security

The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced

Set Supervisor Password [Enter] Set User Password [Enter]

Password on boot: [Disabled]

Set Primary Hard Disk Password [Enter]

F1 Esc

Help

Exit

Select Item -

"#$ %&

Select Menu

%&%&

Security

Change Values

Enter

The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in

Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Supervisor password controls the access of the whole setup utility.

Select > Sub Menu

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

boldface

are the default and

suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description Options

Set Supervisor Password While entering SETUP, BIOS need to request user to enter

supervisor password if set.

This password protects the BIOS SETUP menu from unauthorized entry.

Set User Password During POST, BIOS need to check user password if set.

This password protects the system from unauthorized user entry before OS boots up.

Password on boot During POST, BIOS need to check power on password if set.

This password protects the computer from unauthorized entry during boot-up.

Set Primary Hard Disk Password

During POST, BIOS need to check power on password if set.

This password protects the computer from unauthorized entry during boot-up.

or Present

Enter

or Present

Enter

Disabled

or Present

Enter

or Present

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Setting a Password

Follow these steps:

Use the cursor the

Type a password. The password may consist of up to eight characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).

key. The password box appears:

keys to highlight a Password parameter (Setup, Power-on or Hard Disk) and press

wwww/yyyy

IMPORTANT:

Press

After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Present.

Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the

screen.

. Retype the password to verify your first entry and press

Removing a Password

Should you want to remove a password, do the following:

Use the cursor up/ down keys to highlight a password parameter (Setup, Power-on or Hard Disk) and press the

Enter the current password and press

Press Enter twice without entering anything in the new field and confirm password fields to remove the existing password.

NOTE:

When you want to remove the Hard Disk (or 2nd Hard Disk) password, you are prompted for the

current Hard Disk password before it is removed.

key. The password box appears.

Changing a Password

To change a password, follow these steps:

Remove the current password. See “Removing a Password” on page 42.

Set a new password. See “Setting a Password” on page 42.

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Boot Options

Users can press F12 during POST to enter the Boot Options Menu. In this menu users can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP utility.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security

+Hard Drive +Removable Devices CD-ROM Drive

Boot

Exit

Item Specific Help

Keys used to view or configure devices:

<Enter> expands or collapses devices with a + or –

<Ctrl+Enter> expands all. <Shift + 1> enables or

disables a device. <+> and <-> moves the

device up or down. <n> May move removable

device between Hard Disk or Removable Disk

<d> Remove a device that is not installed.

Help

NOTE:

F1 Esc

There are four priorities that can let the user to specify the boot device sequence.

Exit

The priority of options from top to bottom is 1

Select Item -

"#$ %&

%&%&%& Select Menu

Change Values

Select > Sub Menu

Enter

, 2nd, 3rd, 4th.

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

F10

If the Removable Device or Hard Drive option has multi devices, show ‘+’ in front of option and show each device information.

If secondary Hard Disk exists, user can also choose it to Boot. If secondary hard Disk is nonexistence, hide the secondary Hard Disk option.

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Exit Setup

This menu contains exit options.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot

Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes

F1 Esc

Help

Exit

Select Item -

"#$ %&

Select Menu

%&%&

Change Values

Select > Sub Menu

Enter

The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Setting in

Exit

Item Specific Help

Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

F9 F10

boldface

suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description

Exit Saving Changes Save any changes, and exit BIOS setup.

Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

Help:

Exit Discarding Changes Discard any changes, and exit BIOS setup.

Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS.

Help:

Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults.

Load default values for all SETUP items.

Help:

Discard Changes Discard any changes.

Load previous value from CMOS for all SETUP items.

Help:

Save Changes Save changes.

Save Setup data to CMOS.

Help:

Setup Defaults

Save and Exit

are the defaults and

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BIOS Flash Utility

The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:

New versions of system programs

New features or options

Use the IFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.

NOTE:

Executing Flash Program

Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use IFlash.

This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce on how to use IFlash utility.

IMPORTANT:

Create a bootable disk.

Copy all AFlash files into this bootable diskette.

Put the bootable disk into TravelMate 630 series module, then reboot.

IMPORTANT:

After Flash BIOS is done, reboot the system.

NOTE:

If this diskette is not bootable, do the following actions before you use it:

Never turn off the system power while Flash BIOS is programming. This will damage your

system.

If there are any problems occurred during BIOS update, see for troubleshooting.

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System Utility Diskette

This utility diskette is for the notebook machine. It provides the following functions:

Read Panel ID Setting

Write Panel ID Utility

Thermal and Fan Utility

Main Board Data Utility

To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a “Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu” prompt you to choose the testing item. Follow the instructions on screen to proceed.

NOTE:

This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce each test utility and its

functions.

IMPORTANT:

Do system transfers.

Copy the following files to A:\. HIMEM.SYS RAMDRIVE.SYS

If this diskette is not bootable, do the following actions before you use it:

Read Panel ID Setting

This function will display registered information on the panel ID of Acer TravelMate 630 series. Then, Panel ID is set to EEPROM.

Write Panel ID Setting

This function will write a default LCD panel ID into EEPROM.

Thermal and Fan Utility

Set Thermal Setting

This function will write the default value into EEPROM.

Read Thermal

This function will display current system temperature and CPU temperature.

First, the default of thermal range is displayed. For the system temperature, it ranges from 35 to 87 and for the CPU temperature, it is limited to 110. A CPU temperature below 110 is considered as normal temperature.

Te s t F a n

The test item includes fan off test then it will proceed testing the fan for three different ranges of rpm. That is, over 4000 rpm, below 6000 rpm and finally, over 6000 rpm. If these tests succeed, the "PASS" message appears on the screen.Otherwise, an error message is displayed.

Main Board Data Utility

Default Setting

The utility provides a strong function which can set all default settings to our EEPROM; such as Panel ID, Thermal Setting, Product Name and Product Manufacture.

NOTE:

This provides the detailed information of mother board data. That includes Product Name, Manufacture Name, UUID, and serial number.

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Product Name should be written as default "TravelMate 630" because remote control of scrollbar

(option item) will only identify the Product Name as TravelMate 630.

Read Mother board Data

Write Manufacture name

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It is allowed to input 4 bytes on the manufacture name and will revise the record into EEPROM automatically.

4. Write MBD UUID

The MBD includes 32 bytes stored in EEPROM. There are two sub-functions:

a. Create and write a new UUID

This function is used when the original UUID is lost or damaged.

b. Write UUID by user key in

This function is used when the original UUID is kept. The user can use " Read Main Board Data" function before to get it and have stored it.

5. Write MBD serial number

This function allows to write 19 bytes MBD serial number by user key in. The serial number can be found on the backside of the machine.

a. Create and write a new UUID

This function is used when the original UUID is lost or damaged.

b. Write UUID by user key in -

This function is used when the original UUID is kept. User may use “Read Main Board Data” function first to keep the UUID.

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System Diagnostic Diskette

IMPORTANT:

NOTE:

This diagnostic program is designed to perform the following diagnostic tools for notebook machine. It provides the following functions.

PQA Test

Audio Test

USB Test

Smart Card Test

IR Test

Exit

To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a “System Diagnostic Disk Menu” prompts you to choose the testing item. Follow the instructions on screen to proceed.

IMPORTANT:

Do system transfers.

Copy the following files to A:\ HIMEM.SYS RAMDRIVE.SYS CHOICE.COM MSCDEX.EXE

The diagnostics program here that we used is called PQA (Product Quality Assurance) and is provided by Headquarters. You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool. To get this program, you can find it in the service CD kit. To better fit local service requirements, your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program. Please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce each test and its functions.

If this diskette is not bootable, do the following actions before you use it:

PQA System Diagnostics

NOTE:

This PQA diagnostics program will test notebook machine’ hardware peripherals.

When you select One Test, Test command ( are in sub-level menu, please press ESC to return to upper-level (Item Test) menu.

Use Space Bar to select/ deselect a testing item.

When testing is done, there will be a testing report, where you could find out whether the testing is successful or not.

key) will only work in the first-level menu (Item Test), if you

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Audio Test

The item consists of 3 tests:

Config & CD_Play Test

Insert Audio CD (with Root_directory) into CD-ROM. Press "a" once to stop the CD from playing and then press any key to exit this test.

Loopback Test:

You have to attach "loop_line" into line-in and line-out port on the rear panel of TravelMate 630 for this test. You will see a "PASS" message if test is successful.

Built_in Micro_phone test:

Make any sound after pressing enter. Then the machine will start to record the sound you made for about five second, and play it. Please take out "loop_line" before executing the test.

New added description. Please pay attention to it.

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4. Exit to main menu:

USB Test

This function will test USB Connect/Disconnect of the notebook machine.

UHCI/OHCI test utility:

1. Please prepare a USB device such as USB mouse, USB keyboard, USB floppy diskette or USB modem, and leave the USB ports disconnected.

NOTE: The diagnostic program will not be interrupted by disconnecting the USB diskette.

2. The program will dynamically detect the incoming device for 2 USB ports. Plug the USB connector on the

first USB port, then un-plug it (connect at one time and disconnect at another time). To continue testing the second USB port, repeat the connect/disconnect procedure.

The testing program will show an account of connection/disconnection if every step is doing right. Consequently, a "PASS" message appears on the screen, otherwise, it displays "FAIL".

Smart Card Test

Insert Smart Card into the socket of the left panel. If it is doing well, the message "PASSED!!!" will be shown on the screen.

Infrared Ray (IR) Test

This function will test Infrared Ray of the notebook machine. Following are the steps:

1. Please prepare 2 machines. Choose "Test_program for Server" for one of the machines and choose "1" for Baud_Rate.

2. Choose "Test_program for Client" for the other machine.

3. Make the IR ports of the 2 machines close, then, after the detection between the two machines, the pass

or fail message will appear on the screen.

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Running PQA Diagnostics Program

PQA Vx_x xx-xx-xx

Result

SysInfo

Option

to enable the selected option. The main options

Exit

Press

zzzz

Diag

to move around the main menu. Press

xxxx

are Diag, Result, SysInfo, Option and Exit.

The Diag option lets you select testing items and times.

The following screen appears when you select Diag from the main menu.

PQA Vx_x xx-xx-xx

Diag

ONE TEST MULTI TEST FULL TEST QUICK TEST

Diag

Result

SysInfo

Option

Exit

One Test performs a single test and Manual checks the selected test items in sequence.

Multi Test performs multiple tests of the selected items and check the selected test items in sequence.

Full Test performs all test items in detail for your system.

Quick Test performs all test items quickly for your system.

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The screen below appears if you select Multi Test.

PQA Vx_x xx-xx-xx PQA Vx_x xx-xx-xx

Diag Diag

Specify the desired number of tests and press e

Result Result

Diag Diag

ONE TEST

One TEST MULTI TEST Multi TEST FULL TEST

QUICK TEST

TEST COUNT VALUE (1...9999) 1

SysInfo SysInfo

Option Option

Exit Exit

After you specify the number of tests to perform, the screen shows a list of test items (see below).

PQA Vx_x xx-xx-xx

Diag Result

Diag

Te s t I t e m s

MANUAL TEST

[ ] System Board

AUTO TEST

[ ] Memory [ ] Keyboard [ ] Video

[ ] Parallel Port [ ] Serial Port [ ] Diskette Drive [ ] Hard Disk [ ] CD-ROM [ ] Coprocessor [ ] Pointing Dev. [ ] Cache

SysInfo

Option

SPACE: mark/unmark selecting item ESC : return to upper menu

F1 : Help menu F2 : test the marked item(s) ENTER: open sub-item’s menu Te s t Tim es = 1

Exit

Move the highlight bar from one item to another. Press Space to enable or disable the item. Press

to close the submenu.

view the available options of each selected item. Press

||||

The right corner screen information gives you the available function keys and the specified test number.

Space: Enables/disables the item

ESC: Exits the program

F1: Help

F2: Tests the selected item(s)

Enter: Opens the available options

Test Times: Indicates the number of tests to perform.

NOTE: The

and

keys function only after you finish configuring the Test option.

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NOTE: When any errors are detected by diagnostic program, refer to “Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code” for

troubleshooting.

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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

Flat screw driver

Phillips screw driver

Plastic Poker

Hex screw driver

Plastic flat screw driver

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the

screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

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General Information

Before You Begin

Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:

Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

Remove the battery pack.

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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 main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

START

Battery

Cx1

HDD Cover

HDD Module

Hx1

HDD

Fx2 Cx2 Cx2

DIMM Cover

Ax2

Modem Board DIMM

HDD Bracket

Kx4

CPU Fan Sink

CPU Speakers

MINI PCI Plate

Gx2

Two Antennas

Wireless LAN

board

Upper Case

Touch Pad

Module

Middle CoverKeyboard

Lx1

Coaxial CableRTC Battery

Cx6

LCD Module

(See Next

Page)

Cx6

Daughter

Video Capture

CD/DVD ROM

Transfer Board

Lower Case

Cx2

Board

Cx1

Kit Covers

Drive

Ix2

CD/DVD ROM

Module

Gx4

CD/ DVD

ROM Drive

Chassis

Mx2

Main Board

Jx4

PCMCIA

Socket

Ax2

Ox2

I/O Port

Chassis

Ax1

Modem Cable

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Ox2

LCD Module

Bx4

LCD Bezel

Inverter BoardLCD HInges LCD Latch

Dx4

LCD

Gx6

LCD Brackets

Screw List

Item Description

A Screw M2 X L4 (Black)

B Screw M2.5 X L6 (Black)

C Screw M2.5 X L8 ((Black)

D Screw M2 X L3.5 (Silver)

E Screw M2 X L5 (Black)

F Screw DIMM Cover Steel Nagana-1 (Black)

G Screw M2 X L3 (Silver)

H Screw M3x4 (Silver)

I CD-ROM SPECIAL SCREW

J HEX SCREW

K CPU HEAT SINK SPECIAL SCREW

L Screw M2x10 (Silver)

M Screw M2.5x5 (Silver)

N Screw M2x4 (Black)

O Screw M2.5x4 (Black)

LCD Panel

Coaxial Cable

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Removing the Battery Pack

Push the battery release button inward.

Slide the battery pack out from the main unit.

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Removing the External DIMM Module

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

Remove the 2 screws on the DIMM cover, then remove the DIMM cover from the lower case.

Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket and then remove the DIMM module.

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Removing the External Modem Combo Card

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57.

Remove the 2 screws on the DIMM cover and remove the DIMM cover from the lower case.

Remove the 2 screws on the modem board and remove the modem board from the main board. Disconnect the modem power from the modem board.

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Removing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

Push the CD-ROM module release button inward.

Slide the CD-ROM module out from the main unit.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

Remove the screw on the hard disk cover, and then remove the HDD cover.

Pull the plastic tag to remove the HDD module and slide the HDD module out from its bay.

Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module

See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 61

Remove the one screw as shown here, and then detach the HDD from the HDD bracket.

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Disassembling the Main Unit

Removing the Middle Cover

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

First, release the 2 screws on the rear of the unit. Pry up the middle cover from both sides, then remove it from the main unit.

Removing the Keyboard

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

Remove the 2 screws from the rear of the unit as shown, then poke the 3 guide pins downward to release the keyboard.

Lift the keyboard up and put it on the upper case, disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. and then remove the keyboard away.

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Removing the LCD Module

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

Remove the one screw as shown, disconnect the LCD coaxial cable and the LED/inverter cable from the main board.

Release the two screws on the back side of the unit.

Remove the four screws as shown and then lift up the LCD module carefully.

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Removing the RTC Battery

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

Disconnect the RTC connector from the mainboard.

Remove the RTC battery.

Removing the MINI PCI Plate

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

Slide the mini PCI plate this way, and remove the mini PCI plate.

Removing the CPU Heat Sink

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

See “Removing the MINI PCI Plate” on page 64

Release the 4 screws on the CPU heat sink, disconnect the CPU heat sink cable and then remove the CPU heat sink.

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Removing the CPU

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

See “Removing the MINI PCI Plate” on page 64

See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink” on page 64

Release the screw counter clockwise by using a flat screwdriver.

Remove the CPU and then secure the screw clockwise to lock the socket.

NOTE:

When you reinstall the CPU back to its socket, please put it back with the triangle mark this side as

shown here.

Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

Disconnect the touchpad cable from the main board, and the cover switch cable and the microphone cable from the main board

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7. Release the six screws from the bottom of the main unit as shown below and then remove the upper case from the main unit gently.

Removing the TouchPad Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

5. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

6. See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65

7. Snap off the touchpad frame from the upper case carefully and then remove the touchpad button and the

scroll key from the upper case.

8. Disconnect the cable from the touchpad board, remove the touchpad board and touch pad FPC from the upper case.

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Removing the Speakers

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65

Disconnect the speaker cables from the daughter board.

Remove the two screws of the two speakers and then detach the two speakers from the lower case.

Removing the Daughter Board

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65

Disconnect the two speaker cables on the daughter board.

Remove the two screws and detach the daughter board from the main board.

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Removing the Main Board

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink” on page 64

See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65

See “Removing the Daughter Board” on page 67

Remove one screw on the main board as shown below and then detach the main board from the lower case with caution.

Removing I/O Port Chassis

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65

See “Removing the Daughter Board” on page 67

See “Removing the Main Board” on page 68

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9. Remove the four hex screw as shown here and then the other one on the bottom side of the main board. Detach the main board from the I/O port chassis.

Removing the PCMCIA Socket

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

5. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

6. See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65

7. See “Removing the Daughter Board” on page 67

8. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 68

9. See “Removing I/O Port Chassis” on page 68

10. Release the four screws as shown here, remove the PCMCIA cable from the main board, and then detach

the PCMCIA socket from the main board.

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Removing the Modem Cable

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65

See “Removing the Daughter Board” on page 67

See “Removing the Modem Cable” on page 70

Remove the tapes on the modem cable and disconnect the modem cable from the main board.

10.

Remove the modem cable from the main unit carefully.

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Disassembling the LCD Module

Removing the LCD Bezel

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

Remove the four screw cushions from the LCD module and then the four screws from the LCD module.

Remove the video capture kit covers from both sides of the LCD module and then snap off the LCD bezel carefully.

Removing the LCD Hinges

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71

Remove the two screws as shown here and then detach the two LCD hinges from the LCD panel.

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Removing the LCD Latch

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71

Remove the LCD latch in the way as shown here.

Removing the Inverter Board

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71

Detach the inverter board from the LCD panel, disconnect the inverter cable and the LCD power cable from the inverter board.

Remove the inverter board from the LCD panel.

Removing the LCD

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71

See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 72

Remove the four screws as shown here and then detach the LCD from the LCD panel.

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Removing the LCD Brackets

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71

See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 72

See “Removing the LCD” on page 72

Release these 6 screws from both sides of the LCD panel and then remove the left and right LCD brackets from the LCD.

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Removing the Coaxial Cable

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71

See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 72

See “Removing the LCD” on page 72

Remove the tapes and then disconnect the coaxial cable from the LCD.

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System Upgrade Procedure

Base Unit to Wireless LAN Unit

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65

See “Removing the MINI PCI Plate” on page 64

Put the left RF cable through the upper case, attach the left antenna to the upper case and then secure it with one screw.

Put the right RF cable through the upper case, attach the right antenna to the upper case and then secure it with one screw.

10.

Arrange the two RF cables well in the way as shown here.

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11. Insert the wireless LAN board into its socket and press it down to secure well.

12. Attach the upper case back to the lower case as shown and then connect the two RF cables into the

wireless LAN board.

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Troubleshooting

Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.

NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or

modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.

1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating

the same operation.

3. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.

Symptoms (Verified) Go To

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.

The diagnostic test detect ed an error and displayed a FRU code.

Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others). “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page

Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems).

“Power System Check” on page 79.

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 82 “Undetermined Problems” on page 88

“Error Message List” on page 82

“Running PQA Diagnostics Program” on page 50

Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to “PowerOn Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 82

“Intermittent Problems” on page 88

“Undetermined Problems” on page 88

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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:

Do the following to select the test device. See “Running PQA Diagnostics Program” on page 50 for details.

If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the main board.

If the error still remains:

External CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check

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.

Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (See “Running PQA Diagnostics Program” on page 50).

Go to the diagnostic Diskette Drive in the test items.

Press F2 in the test items.

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.

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD/DVD-ROM. Make sure that the CD/DVDROM 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:

Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (refer to “Running PQA Diagnostics Program” on page 50.

Go to the diagnostic CD/DVD-ROM in the test items.

Press F2 in the test items.

Follow the instructions in the message window.

If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the main board. If the error still remains:

Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD/DVD-ROM module.

Replace the external diskette drive/CD/DVD-ROM module.

Replace the main board.

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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 main board.

If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. See “Running PQA Diagnostics Program” on page 50 for details.

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:

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.

Memory Check

Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system.

Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (please refer to “Running PQA Diagnostics Program” on page 50.

Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.

Press F2 in the test items.

Follow the instructions in the message window.

NOTE:

Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.

Power System Check

To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources:

Remove the battery pack.

Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied.

Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery pack.

If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:

“Check the Power Adapter” on page 80

“Check the Battery Pack” on page 80

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Check the Power Adapter

Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter cable. See the following figure

Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V Pin 2: 0V, Ground

If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter.

If the voltage is within the range, do the following:

Replace the main board.

If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 88.

If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.

NOTE:

An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect.

If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct continuity and installation.

If the operational charge does not work, see “Check the Battery Pack” on page 80.

Check the Battery Pack

To check the battery pack, do the following:

Power off the computer.

Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(ground) and 7(BT+). See the following figure

If the voltage is still less than 7.2 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.

To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.

If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Re-install the battery pack.

If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the main board.

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Touchpad Check

If the touchpad doesn’t work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

Reconnect the touchpad cables.

Replace the touchpad.

Replace the main board.

After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.

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Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is listed first.

NOTE:

This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.

If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 88.

The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function.

NOTE:

Index of Error Messages

Error Message List

Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector.

Stuck Key see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 79 .

Keyboard error see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 79.

Keyboard Controller Failed see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 79.

Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard

Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup

Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM

System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM

Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM

System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup

System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

System timer error RTC battery

Real time clock error RTC battery

Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU.

Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured.

If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Hard disk drive

Main Board

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Main Board

Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.

RTC battery

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.

Main Board

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system.

Main Board

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Error Message List

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS

Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS

Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS

System cache error - Cache disabled Main Board

CPU ID: Main Board

DMA Test Failed DIMM

Software NMI Failed DIMM

Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM

Device Address Conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Allocation Error for device Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM

Fixed Disk n None

Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM

I/O device IRQ conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

RTC battery

Main Board

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

DIMM

Main Board

Setup Utility

See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 78.

Setup Utility

See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 78.

Main Board

RTC battery

Main Board

RTC battery

Main Board

BIOS ROM

Main Board

RTC battery

Main Board

identified.

Diskette drive

Hard disk drive

Main Board

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

Error Message List

No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank.

No beep, power-on indicator t urns on and LCD is blank.

No beep, power-on indicator t urns on and LCD is blank. But you can see POST on an external CRT.

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST.

No beep during POST but system runs correctly.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 79.

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

Reconnect the DIMM.

LED board.

Main Board.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 79.

Reconnect the LCD connector

Hard disk drive

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD Inverter

LCD

Main Board

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

Main Board

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

Main Board

Speaker

Main Board

LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

LCD backlight doesn't work

LCD is too dark

LCD brightness cannot be adjusted

LCD contrast cannot be adjusted

Unreadable LCD screen

Missing pels in characters

Abnormal screen

Wrong color displayed

LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed.

Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system.

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

Main Board

Reconnect the LCD connector

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

Main Board

LCD inverter ID

LCD inverter

LCD cable

LCD

Main Board

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Indicator-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly

Reconnect the inverter board

Inverter board

Main Board

Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Power shuts down during operation Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 79.

Battery pack

Power adapter

Hard drive & battery connection board

Main Board

The system doesn’t power-on. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 79.

Battery pack

Power adapter

Hard drive & battery connection board

Main Board

The system doesn’t power-off. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 79.

Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.

Main Board

Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 80.

Battery pack

Main Board

PCMCIA/Smart Card-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA/Smart Card slot assembly

Main Board

System cannot detect the Smart Card Smart Card

PCMCIA/Smart Card slot assembly

Main Board

PCMCIA/Smart Card slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA/Smart Card slot assembly

Memory-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Memory count (size) appears different from actual size.

Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings, then reboot system.

DIMM

Main Board

Speaker-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound comes from the computer.

Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound.

Audio driver

Speaker

Main Board

Speaker

Main Board

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Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)

Hard disk drive

Main Board

The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute.

The system doesn’t enter standby mode after closing the LCD

The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode.

The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD.

Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher than 90%.

System hangs intermittently. See “Thermal and Fan Utility” on page 46.

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 28.

Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode.

Touchpad

Keyboard

Hard disk connection board

Hard disk drive

Main Board

See “Standby Mode” on page 28.

LCD cover switch

Main Board

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 28.

Hard disk connection board

Hard disk drive

Main Board

See “Standby Mode” on page 28.

LCD cover switch

Main Board

Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.

Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery).

Battery pack

Main Board

Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.

Hard disk connection board

Main Board

Peripheral-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

System configuration does not match the installed devices.

External display does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/ CRT/Both display switching

USB does not work correctly See “Running PQA Diagnostics Program” on page 50

Print problems. Ensure the “Parallel Port” in the “Onboard Devices Configuration”

Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings”, then reboot system.

Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives.

See “Running PQA Diagnostics Program” on page 50.

Main Board

of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.

Onboard Devices Configuration

Run printer self-test.

Printer driver

Printer cable

Printer

Main Board

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Peripheral-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Serial or parallel port device problems. Ensure the “Serial Port” in the Devices Configuration” of BIOS

Setup Utility is set to Enabled.

Device driver

Device cable

Device

Main Board

Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Keyboard (one or more keys) does not wor k. Reconnect the keyboard cable.

Keyboard

Main Board

Touchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable.

Touchpad board

Main Board

Modem-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Internal modem does not work correctly. modem board

Main Board

NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined

Problems” on page 88.

LAN-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Internal LAN does not work correctly. LAN board

Main Board

Wireless LAN-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Internal wireless LAN does not work correctly. right or left antenna kits

wireless LAN board

Main Board

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Intermittent Problems

Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.

When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:

Run the advanced diagnostic test for the main board in loop mode at least 10 times.

If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.

If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.

Undetermined Problems

The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.

Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).

NOTE:

Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.

Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power System Check” on page 79):

Power-off the computer.

Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.

Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:

Non-Acer devices

Printer, mouse, and other external devices

Battery pack

Hard disk drive

DIMM

CD-ROM/Floppy diskette drive Module

PC Cards

Power-on the computer.

Determine if the problem has changed.

If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.

If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

Main Board

LCD assembly

Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message

Error Message Action in Sequence

Hardware Error See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 48

VPD Checksum Error Reboot the system and then restart with this diskette.

BIOS Update Program Error Turn off the power and restart the system.

System Error Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this model.

Without AC adapter make sure to connect AC adapter

Battery Low make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot

system.

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Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message

Error Code Message Action in Sequence

16XXX Backup battery error Backup battery

01XXX CPU or main board error Reload BIOS default setting.

Main Board

02XXX Memory error DIMM

Main Board

03XXX Keyboard error Reset Keyboard

Keyboard

Main Board

04XXX Video error Main Board

05XXX Parallel Port error Main Board

06XXX Serial port or main board error Main Board

07XXX Diskette drive error Diskette drive

Main Board

08XXX Hard disk error Reload BIOS default setting

Hard disk

Main Board

09XXX CD-ROM error Reset CD-ROM cable

CD-ROM drive

Main Board

10XXX Co-processor error Main Board

11XXX Pointing device error Reset Keyboard

Keyboard

Main Board

12XXX Cache test error Main Board

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Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

TravelMate 630

Revision History

Copyright

Disclaimer

Conventions

Preface

Table of Contents

Features

System Block Diagram

Board Layout

Outlook View

Indicators

Lock Keys

Embedded Numeric Keypad

Windows Keys

Hot Keys

Launch Keys

Touchpad

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

BIOS Setup Utility

Boot Options

BIOS Flash Utility

System Utility Diskette

System Diagnostic Diskette

General Information

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

Removing the Battery Pack

Removing the External DIMM Module

Removing the External Modem Combo Card

Removing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

Disassembling the Main Unit

Disassembling the LCD Module

System Upgrade Procedure

System Check Procedures

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message