Acer AcerNote 970 Schematic
AcerNote 970
Service Guide
About this Manual
Purpose
This service guide contains reference information for the 370 notebook computer. It gives the
system and peripheral specifications, shows how to identify and solve system problems and
explains the procedure for removing and replacing system components. It also gives information
for ordering spare parts.
Manual Structure
This service guide consists of four chapters and seven appendices as follows:
Chapter 1 Introduction
This chapter gives the technical specifications for the notebook and its peripherals.
Chapter 2 Major Chip Descriptions
This chapter lists the major chips used in the notebook and includes pin descriptions and
related diagrams of these chips.
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Information
This chapter includes the system BIOS information, focusing on the BIOS setup utility.
Chapter 4 Disassembly and Unit Replacement
This chapter tells how to disassemble the notebook and replace components.
Appendix A Model Number Definition
This appendix lists the model number definition of this notebook model series.
Appendix B Exploded View Diagram
This appendix shows the exploded view diagram of the notebook.
Appendix C Spare Parts List
This appendix contains spare parts information.
Appendix D Schematics
This appendix contains the schematic diagrams of the notebook.
Appendix E BIOS POST Checkpoints
This appendix lists all the BIOS POST checkpoints.
Appendix F Forms
This appendix contains standard forms that can help improve customer service.
Related product information
AcerNote 970 User's Manual contains system description and general operating instructions.
Vesuvius-LS Chipset Data Sheets contain information on the system core chips (V1-LS, V2-LS,
V3-LS).
NMG2090 Data Sheet contains detailed information on the NeoMagic VGA controller.
RCV288Aci/SVD Chipset Data Sheet contains detailed information on the Rockwell Modem
controller.
ESS1688W Data Sheet contains detailed information on the ESS audio controller.
87C552 Data Sheet contains detailed information on the Philips System Management Controller.
NS87336VLJ Data Sheet contains detailed information on the NS super I/O controller.
CL-PD6730 Data Sheet contains detailed information on the Cirrus Logic PCMCIA controller.
PCI0643 Data Sheets contain detailed information on the CMD PCI IDE controller.
T62.036.C , T62.039. and C T62.055.C Data Sheets contain detailed information on the Ambit
components.
M38802 Data Sheet contains detailed information on the Phoenix keyboard controller.
Conventions
The following are the conventions used in this manual:
Text entered by user Represents text input by the user.
Screen messages
Denotes actual messages that appear onscreen.
a, e, s, etc. Represent the actual keys that you have to press on the
keyboard.
NOTE
Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the
current topic.
WARNING
Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not
doing specific actions.
CAUTION
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or
software problems.
IMPORTANT
Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the
accomplishment of procedures.
TIP
Tells how to accomplish a procedure with minimum steps
through little shortcuts.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Introduction
1.1 Overview..............................................................................................................1-1
1.1.1 Features.................................................................................................1-1
1.1.2 FlashStart - Turning the Notebook Computer On and Off.......................1-2
1.1.3 Ports......................................................................................................1-3
1.1.4 Automatic Tilt-up Keyboard....................................................................1-4
1.1.5 Indicator Light........................................................................................1-5
1.1.6 Keyboard Hotkey List.............................................................................1-6
1.2 System Specification Overview ............................................................................1-9
1.3 Board Layout ...................................................................................................... 1-11
1.3.1 System Board (Top Side).....................................................................1-12
1.3.2 System Board (Bottom Side) ................................................................1-13
1.3.3 Media Board (Top Side).......................................................................1-14
1.3.4 Media Board (Bottom Side)..................................................................1-15
1.3.5 CPU Board(Top Side) .......................................................................... 1-16
1.3.6 CPU Board (Bottom Side)....................................................................1-16
1.4 Jumpers and Connectors....................................................................................1-17
1.5 System Configurations and Specifications ..........................................................1-21
1.5.1 Memory Address Map..........................................................................1-21
1.5.2 Interrupt Channel Map..........................................................................1-21
1.5.3 I/O Address Map..................................................................................1-22
1.5.4 DMA Channel Map ...............................................................................1-23
1.5.5 GPIO Port Definition Map ....................................................................1-23
1.5.6 PCI Devices Assignment...................................................................... 1-27
1.5.7 Power Management.............................................................................1-28
1.5.8 CPU.....................................................................................................1-35
1.5.9 BIOS....................................................................................................1-35
1.5.10 System Memory...................................................................................1-36
1.5.11 Cache Memory.....................................................................................1-37
1.5.12 Video Memory......................................................................................1-37
1.5.13 Video Display Modes............................................................................1-37
1.5.14 Audio ................................................................................................... 1-38
1.5.15 Modem.................................................................................................1-39
1.5.16 PCMCIA...............................................................................................1-39
1.5.17 Parallel Port.........................................................................................1-40
1.5.18 Serial Port............................................................................................1-40
1.5.19 Touchpad.............................................................................................1-40
1.5.20 SIR ......................................................................................................1-41
1.5.21 LCD .....................................................................................................1-41
1.5.22 CD-ROM..............................................................................................1-42
1.5.23 Diskette Drive ......................................................................................1-42
1.5.24 Hard Disk Drive....................................................................................1-43
1.5.25 Keyboard .............................................................................................1-43
1.5.26 Battery.................................................................................................1-44
1.5.27 DC-DC Converter.................................................................................1-44
1.5.28 DC-AC Inverter ....................................................................................1-44
1.5.29 AC Adapter ..........................................................................................1-45
1.6 System Block Diagrams......................................................................................1-46
1.6.1 System Functional Block Diagram........................................................1-46
1.6.2 System Bus Block Diagram..................................................................1-47
1.7 Environmental Requirements ..............................................................................1-48
1.8 Mechanical Specifications...................................................................................1-49
Chapter 2 Major Chips Description
2.1 Major Component List.......................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 PicoPower Vesuvius-LS Chipset.......................................................................... 2-2
2.2.1 PT86C521(V1-LS) System Controller.................................................... 2-8
2.2.2 PT86C522(V2-LS) Data Path Controller...............................................2-18
2.2.3 PT86C523(V3-LS) PCI to ISA Controller..............................................2-22
2.3 NM2090 Video Controller....................................................................................2-28
2.3.1 Features...............................................................................................2-29
2.3.2 Pin Diagram.........................................................................................2-31
2.3.3 Pin Description .....................................................................................2-32
2.4 Rockwell RCV288Aci/SVD Modem Chipset.........................................................2-42
2.4.1 R6723-12 MCU (Microcomputer) Chip..................................................2-45
2.4.2 R6684-17 MDP (Modem Data Pump) Chip...........................................2-49
2.4.3 R6693-14 DTP (DigiTalk Processor) Chip ............................................2-53
2.5 ESS1688W Sound Controller..............................................................................2-56
2.5.1 Block Diagram .....................................................................................2-56
2.5.2 Pin Diagram.........................................................................................2-57
2.5.3 Pin Descriptions................................................................................... 2-58
2.6 Philips 87C552 System Management Controller .................................................2-63
2.6.1 Features...............................................................................................2-63
2.6.2 Block Diagram .....................................................................................2-64
2.6.3 Pin Diagram.........................................................................................2-65
2.6.4 Pin Descriptions................................................................................... 2-66
2.7 NS87336VLJ Super I/O Controller ......................................................................2-68
2.7.1 Features...............................................................................................2-68
2.7.2 Block Diagram .....................................................................................2-70
2.7.3 Pin Diagram.........................................................................................2-71
2.7.4 Pin Description..................................................................................... 2-72
2.8 CL-PD6730 PCI PCMCIA Controller ................................................................... 2-80
2.8.1 Features...............................................................................................2-80
2.8.2 Pin Diagram.........................................................................................2-81
2.8.3 Pin Descriptions................................................................................... 2-81
2.9 PCI0643 PCI E-IDE Controller............................................................................2-91
2.9.1 Features...............................................................................................2-91
2.9.2 Pin Diagram.........................................................................................2-92
2.9.3 Signal Descriptions ..............................................................................2-93
2.10 Ambit T62.036.C DC-DC Converter................................................................... 2-97
2.10.1 Pin Diagram.........................................................................................2-97
2.10.2 Pin Descriptions................................................................................... 2-97
2.11 Ambit T62.039.C/T62.055.C DC-AC Inverter ......................................................2-99
2.11.1 Pin Diagram.........................................................................................2-99
2.11.2 Pin Descriptions................................................................................... 2-99
Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Information
3.1 When to Use Setup...............................................................................................3-1
3.2 Entering Setup......................................................................................................3-2
3.3 About My Computer..............................................................................................3-3
3.4 System Configuration ...........................................................................................3-5
3.4.1 Date and Time ...................................................................................... 3-5
3.4.2 Diskette Drives...................................................................................... 3-5
3.4.3 Hard Disks ............................................................................................ 3-6
3.4.4 Num Lock After Boot............................................................................. 3-6
3.4.5 LCD Expansion Mode ........................................................................... 3-6
3.4.6 Internal Cache....................................................................................... 3-8
3.4.7 External Cache ..................................................................................... 3-8
3.4.8 Enhanced IDE Features........................................................................ 3-8
3.4.9 Onboard Communication Ports ............................................................. 3-9
3.4.10 Onboard Audio.....................................................................................3-11
3.4.11 Reset PnP Resources ..........................................................................3-12
3.5 Power Saving Options ........................................................................................3-13
3.5.1 When Lid is Closed..............................................................................3-13
3.5.2 Suspend to Disk on Critical Battery ......................................................3-14
3.5.3 Display Always On ...............................................................................3-14
3.5.4 Internal Speaker...................................................................................3-14
3.5.5 External Mouse Location......................................................................3-14
3.5.6 Internal Modem....................................................................................3-15
3.5.7 Resume On Modem Ring.....................................................................3-15
3.5.8 Resume On Schedule..........................................................................3-15
3.5.9 Resume Date / Resume Time..............................................................3-15
3.6 System Security..................................................................................................3-16
3.6.1 Supervisor and User Passwords...........................................................3-16
3.6.2 Diskette Drive Control..........................................................................3-17
3.6.3 Hard Disk Drive Control .......................................................................3-18
3.6.4 Start Up Sequences.............................................................................3-18
3.6.5 Flash New BIOS...................................................................................3-18
3.7 Reset to Default Settings ....................................................................................3-20
Chapter 4 Disassembly and Unit Replacement
4.1 General Information............................................................................................. 4-2
4.1.1 Before You Begin.................................................................................. 4-2
4.1.2 Connector Types................................................................................... 4-3
4.1.3 Disassembly Sequence......................................................................... 4-4
4.2 Removing the Module.......................................................................................... 4-6
4.3 Removing the Keyboard .......................................................................................4-7
4.3 Removing or Replacing the CPU ..........................................................................4-9
4.4 Removing the Display .........................................................................................4-10
4.5 Disassembling the Housing.................................................................................4-11
4.5.1 Detaching the Lower Housing from the Inside Assembly ......................4-11
4.5.2 Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ............................................................. 4-12
4.5.3 Replacing Memory............................................................................... 4-12
4.5.4 Detaching the Upper Housing from the Inside Assembly ...................... 4-14
4.5.5 Removing the Touchpad...................................................................... 4-15
4.5.6 Removing the Main Board....................................................................4-16
4.5 Disassembling the Display..................................................................................4-18
Appendix A Model Number Definition
Appendix B Exploded View Diagram
Appendix C Spare Parts List
Appendix D Schematics
Appendix E BIOS POST Checkpoints
Appendix F Technical Bulletins and Updates
Appendix G Forms
List of Figures
1- 1 FlashStart Automatic Power-on Switch (Lid Switch)............................................. 1-2
1- 2 Ports.................................................................................................................... 1-3
1- 3 Indicator Lights .................................................................................................... 1-5
1- 4 System Board (Top Side) ....................................................................................1-12
1- 5 System Board (Bottom Side)...............................................................................1-13
1- 6 Media Board (Top Side)......................................................................................1-14
1- 7 Media Board (Bottom Side) .................................................................................1-15
1- 8 CPU board(Top Side)..........................................................................................1-16
1- 9 CPU board (Bottom Side) ...................................................................................1-16
1- 10 Mainboard Jumpers and Connectors (Top Side)..................................................1-17
1- 11 Mainboard Jumpers and Connectors (Bottom Side) ............................................1-18
1- 12 Media Board Jumpers and Connectors (Top Side)..............................................1-19
1- 13 Media Board Jumpers and Connectors (Bottom Side).........................................1-20
1- 14 System Functional Block Diagram ......................................................................1-46
1- 15 System Bus Block Diagram.................................................................................1-47
2-1 Architecture Block Diagram.................................................................................. 2-7
2-2 PT86C521(V1-LS) Block Diagram........................................................................ 2-8
2-3 PT86C521(V1-LS) Pin Diagram........................................................................... 2-9
2-4 PT86C522(V2-LS) Block Diagram.......................................................................2-18
2-5 PT86C522(V2-LS) Pin Diagram..........................................................................2-19
2-6 PT86C521(V3-LS) Block Diagram.......................................................................2-22
2-7 PT86C521(V3-LS) Pin Diagram..........................................................................2-23
2-8 NMG2090 Pin Diagram.......................................................................................2-31
2-9 RCV288Aci/SVD Architecture Block Diagram.....................................................2-44
2-10 R6723-12 Pin Diagram........................................................................................2-45
2-11 R6684-17 Pin Diagram........................................................................................2-49
2-12 R6693-14 Pin Diagram........................................................................................2-53
2-13 ESS1688W Block Diagram.................................................................................2-56
2-14 ESS1688W Pin Diagram.....................................................................................2-57
2-15 87C552 Block Diagram.......................................................................................2-64
2-16 87C552 Pin Diagram...........................................................................................2-65
2-13 NS87336VLJ Block Diagram...............................................................................2-70
2-14 NS87336VLJ Pin Diagram..................................................................................2-71
2-19 PCI0643 Pin Diagram.........................................................................................2-92
2-20 T62.036.C Pin Diagram......................................................................................2-97
2-21 T62.039.C/T62.055.C Pin Diagram.....................................................................2-99
4-1 Removing the Battery Pack..................................................................................4-2
4-2 Using Plastic Stick on Connector With Lock..........................................................4-3
4-3 Disassembly Flow .................................................................................................4-5
4-4 Removing the Module...........................................................................................4-6
4-5 Removing the Display Hinge Covers.....................................................................4-7
4-6 Removing the Center Hinge Cover.......................................................................4-7
4-7 Lifting Out the Keyboard.......................................................................................4-8
4-8 Unplugging the Keyboard Connectors and Removing the Keyboard......................4-8
4-9 Removing the CPU Module Lock..........................................................................4-9
4-10 Removing the CPU Module ..................................................................................4-9
4-11 Unplugging the Display Cable.............................................................................4-10
4-12 Removing the Display Hinge Screws and Removing the Display.........................4-10
4-13 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Bay Cover.......................................................... 4-11
4-14 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Bay Cover.......................................................... 4-12
4-15 Installing and Removing Memory........................................................................4-13
4-16 Installing a Memory Module via the Memory Door .............................................. 4-13
4-17 Removing the Battery Bay Screws...................................................................... 4-14
4-18 Detaching the Upper Housing from the Inside Frame Assembly.......................... 4-14
4-19 Removing the Touchpad.....................................................................................4-15
4-20 Unplugging the Speaker Connectors and Battery Pack Connector......................4-16
4-21 Removing the Main Board..................................................................................4-16
4-22 Removing the Charger Board and Multimedia Board..........................................4-17
4-23 Removing the PC Card Slots..............................................................................4-17
4-24 Removing the LCD Bumpers..............................................................................4-18
4-25 Removing the Display Bezel Screws...................................................................4-18
4-26 Removing the Display Bezel...............................................................................4-19
4-27 Removing the Display Panel Screws and the Display Connectors .......................4-19
4-28 Removing the Display Cable Assembly............................................................... 4-20
List of Tables
1-1 Port Descriptions.................................................................................................. 1-4
1-2 Indicator Status Descriptions................................................................................ 1-5
1-3 Hotkey List Descriptions....................................................................................... 1-6
1-4 Eject Menu Descriptions ...................................................................................... 1-8
1-5 System Specifications.......................................................................................... 1-9
1-6 Mainboard Jumpers Pads Settings (Bottom Side)...............................................1-18
1-7 Memory Address Map.........................................................................................1-21
1-8 Interrupt Channel Map........................................................................................1-21
1-9 I/O Address Map .................................................................................................1-22
1-10 DMA Channel Map..............................................................................................1-23
1-11 GPIO Port Definition Map...................................................................................1-23
1-12 PCI Devices Assignment.....................................................................................1-27
1-13 PMU Timers List.................................................................................................1-28
1-14 CPU Specifications.............................................................................................1-35
1-15 BIOS Specifications ............................................................................................1-35
1-16 System Memory Specifications...........................................................................1-36
1-17 SIMM memory combination list...........................................................................1-36
1-18 Cache Memory Specifications.............................................................................1-37
1-19 Video Memory Specification ...............................................................................1-37
1-20 Video Display Specification.................................................................................1-37
1-21 External CRT Resolution Modes.........................................................................1-38
1-22 LCD Resolution Modes.......................................................................................1-38
1-23 Audio Specifications ...........................................................................................1-38
1-24 Modem Specifications.........................................................................................1-39
1-25 PCMCIA Specifications.......................................................................................1-39
1-26 Parallel Port Specifications.................................................................................1-40
1-27 Serial Port Specifications ....................................................................................1-40
1-28 Touchpad Specifications .....................................................................................1-40
1-29 SIR Specifications...............................................................................................1-41
1-30 LCD Specifications .............................................................................................1-41
1-31 CD-ROM Specifications......................................................................................1-42
1-32 Diskette Drive Specifications ..............................................................................1-42
1-33 Hard Disk Drive Specifications............................................................................1-43
1-34 Keyboard Specifications......................................................................................1-43
1-35 Battery Specifications......................................................................................... 1-44
1-36 DC-DC Converter Specifications.........................................................................1-44
1-37 DC-AC Inverter Specifications............................................................................1-45
1-38 AC Adapter Specifications..................................................................................1-45
1-39 Environmental Requirements..............................................................................1-48
1-40 Mechanical Specifications...................................................................................1-49
2-1 Major Chips List ....................................................................................................2-1
2-2 V1-LS Pin Descriptions.......................................................................................2-10
2-3 V2-LS Pin Descriptions.......................................................................................2-20
2-4 V3-LS Pin Descriptions.......................................................................................2-24
2-5 NMG2090 Pin Description Conventions.............................................................. 2-32
2-6 NMG2090 Pin Descriptions .................................................................................2-32
2-7 RCV288Aci/SVD Signal Type Annotation............................................................2-44
2-8 R6723-12 Pin Descriptions..................................................................................2-46
2-9 R6684-17 Pin Descriptions (MDP).......................................................................2-50
2-10 R6693-14 Pin Descriptions..................................................................................2-54
2-11 ESS1688W Pin Descriptions...............................................................................2-58
2-12 87C552 Pin Descriptions.....................................................................................2-66
2-10 NS87336VLJ Pin Descriptions............................................................................2-72
2-14 CL-PD6730 Pin Descriptions...............................................................................2-83
2-15 PCI0643 Signal Descriptions...............................................................................2-93
2-16 T62.036.C Pin Descriptions.................................................................................2-97
2-17 T62.039.C/T62.055.C Pin Descriptions...............................................................2-99
3-1 About My Computer Item Descriptions..................................................................3-4
3-2 Diskette Drive Control Settings........................................................................... 3-17
3-3 Hard Disk Drive Control Settings.........................................................................3-18
3-4 Start Up Sequences Settings..............................................................................3-18
3-5 Error Beep Sequences During the Boot ROM Process........................................3-19
4-1 Guide to Disassembly Sequence ..........................................................................4-4
C h a p t e r 1C h a p t e r 1
Introduction
This chapter introduces the notebook computer, and describes its features and specifications.
1.1. Overview
This Pentium-based notebook computer combines high-performance, versatility, multimedia
capabilities and a truly advanced power management system.
1.1.1 Features
PERFORMANCE
• Mobile Pentium microprocessor (P54CSLM-120/133/150)
• 64-bit DIMM memory architecture
• 256KB or 512 KB external (L2) cache memory
• Large display in DualScan STN(11.3”) or active-matrix TFT(11.8” or 12.1”)
• PCI local bus video with 128-bit graphics accelerator
• Flexible module bay (3.5-inch floppy drive or CD-ROM drive)
• High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk
• Heuristic power management with suspend-to-memory and zero-volt suspend-to-disk power-
saving modes
• Lithium-Ion smart battery pack
• High speed connectivity
• 16-bit stereo audio with built-in FM synthesizer
• Built-in microphone and dual angled stereo speakers
• 30fps (frames per second) full-screen, true-color MPEG video playback
• Infrared wireless communication
• Internal 28.8Kbps modem with DSVD (digital simultaneous voice over data) support; with
speakerphone and telephone answering device features
HUMAN-CENTRIC DESIGN AND ERGONOMICS
• Intuitive FlashStart automatic power-on
• Sleek, smooth and stylish design
• Automatic tilt-up, full-sized, full-function keyboard
• Wide and comfortable palm rest
• Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device
EXPANSION
• PC Card (formerly PCMCIA) slots (two type II/I or one type III)
• Mini dock option with built-in Ethernet
• User-upgradeable memory
1.1.2 FlashStart - Turning the Notebook Computer On and Off
A noticeably unique feature about this notebook is that it has no on/off switch. Instead it employs
a lid switch, located near the center of the display hinge, that tells the notebook when it should
wake up or go to sleep.
Figure 1- 1 FlashStart Automatic Power-on Switch (Lid Switch)
When you close the display lid, the notebook enters suspend-to-memory or suspend-to-disk mode
before turning off the power, depending on the When Lid is Closed parameter setting in BIOS
Setup. When you open the lid, the notebook resumes from where you left off before closing the
lid.
Suspend-to-memory, suspend-to-disk and other power management issues are discussed in detail
in power management section.
1.1.3 Ports
The notebook computer’s ports are found on the rear and left panel.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
10
9
11
1 DC-in Port 7 RJ-11 Phone Jack
2 PS/2 Port 8 Infrared Port
3 Serial Port 9 PC Card Slots
4 Parallel Port 10 Microphone-in/Line-in Jack
5 Mini Dock Connector 11 Speaker-out/Line-out Jack
6 External CRT Port
Figure 1- 2 Ports
The following table describes the ports.
Table 1- 1 Port Descriptions
# Icon Port Connects to...
Rear Panel Ports
1 DC-in port AC adapter and power outlet
2
3 Serial port
4 Parallel port
5 Mini dock connector Mini dock
6 External CRT port External monitor (up to 1024x768, 256 colors )
7 Modem jack (RJ-11) Phone line
8 Infrared port Infrared-aware device (e.g., notebook with IR
Left Panel Ports
9 PC Card slots One Type III or two Type I/II PC cards
10 Microphone-in/Line-in External microphone or line input device
PS/2 port PS/2-compatible device (e.g., PS/2 keyboard,
keypad, mouse)
Serial device (e.g., serial mouse)
(UART16650-compatible)
Parallel device (e.g., parallel printer, floppy drive
(EPP/ECP-compliant)
module when used externally)
port, desktop with IR adapter, IR-capable
printer)
11 Speaker-out/Line-out Amplified speakers or headphones
1.1.4 Automatic Tilt-up Keyboard
A tilt switch, found right above the port cover on the rear of the notebook, allows you to enable or
disable this feature. Follow these steps:
1. Close the lid. 2. To enable, slide the tilt
switch to the right ( ).
To disable, slide the tilt
switch to the left ( ).
3. Open the lid.
1.1.5 Indicator Light
Indicator
Two indicator lights are found on the display panel.
Power
Battery
Indicator
Figure 1- 3 Indicator Lights
These indicators and their descriptions are shown in the table below.
Table 1- 2 Indicator Status Descriptions
Icon Indicator Light Description
Power Indicator • Lights when power is on
• Flashes when the notebook is in suspend-to-memory mode
Battery Indicator • Lights when battery pack is charging
• Flashes when battery power is low
1.1.6 Keyboard Hotkey List
The following table lists and describes the hotkeys used by the notebook computer.
Table 1- 3 Hotkey List Descriptions
Hotkey Icon Function Description
Fn-Esc Suspend-to-memory Enters suspend-to-memory mode
Fn-F1
Help Displays the hotkey menu
?
Fn-F2 Setup Enters the BIOS Setup utility
Fn-F3
Fn-F4 Screen Blackout Blanks the screen to save power. To wake up the screen,
Fn-F5 Display Toggle Switches display from LCD to CRT to both LCD and CRT
Fn-F6 Fuel Gauge On/Off Toggles battery gauge display on/off.
Fn-F7 Speaker On/Off Toggles speaker output on and off
Fn-F8 Lock System
PnP
Plug and Play
Configuration
Resources
Allows the system to re-configure itself and do selfdiagnostics
press any key.
Also shows the following:
• “plug” icon if a powered AC adapter is connected to the
notebook.
• “speaker” icon if speaker output is on (toggled by Fn-F7).
• “T” icon if turbo mode is on (toggled by Fn-2).
Provides notebook security by locking system from access.
Requires password input to unlock system.
Table 1- 3 Hotkey List Descriptions
Hotkey Icon Function Description
Fn-F9 Eject Accesses the Eject menu. See the following subsection.
Fn-Ctrl-↑ Volume Up Increases audio volume
Fn-Ctrl-↓ Volume Down Decreases audio volume
Fn-Ctrl-← Balance Left Shifts speaker balance to the left
Fn-Ctrl-→ Balance Right Shifts speaker balance to the right
Fn-ÿ-↑ Brightness Up Increases screen brightness
Fn-ÿ-↓ Brightness Down Decreases screen brightness to save power
Fn-ÿ-→ Contrast Up Increases screen contrast (DSTN only)
Fn-ÿ-← Contrast Down Decreases screen contrast (DSTN only)
Fn-↑ Fuel Gauge Up With the fuel gauge onscreen, moves the fuel gauge up
Fn-↓ Fuel Gauge Down With the fuel gauge onscreen, moves the fuel gauge down
Fn-← Fuel Gauge Left With the fuel gauge onscreen, moves the fuel gauge left
Fn-→ Fuel Gauge Right With the fuel gauge onscreen, moves the fuel gauge right
Fn-1 CD Eject Ejects the CD-ROM drive
Fn-2 Turbo Mode On/Off Toggles turbo mode on and off.
1.1.6.1 Using the Eject Menu
Pressing Fn-F9 brings up the Eject Menu.
Eject Menu
Battery (Suspend to Disk).............. Change
CD-ROM Disc (Also Fn+1)................
Power Off (Also Fn+BackSpace x3).......
↑↑↓↓ = Move Highlight Bar, ↵↵ = Select, Esc = Exit
The eject menu commands allow you to perform various eject-related functions for the notebook.
See the following table for details
Table 1- 4 Eject Menu Descriptions
Select… To…
Battery Change the battery.
This option forces the notebook to enter suspend-to-disk mode, so that you can replace
the battery with a charged one, and then return to where you left off.
To resume, close the display lid and open the display lid again.
CD-ROM Disc Open the CD-ROM drive.
There are many ways to open the CD-ROM disc tray:
• selecting this option
• pressing Fn-1
• pressing the CD-ROM eject button
• using software controls
It is best to wait for the CD-ROM light (found on the CD-ROM eject button) to go off
before ejecting the CD-ROM drive.
Power Off Turn the system off (without entering suspend-to-disk mode).
When you choose this option, a “cold boot” occurs after re-starting the system (opening
and closing the display). You can choose this option when you want to swap modules,
or when you want to turn off the notebook without entering any of the suspend modes.
To turn the notebook back on, close the display lid and open the display lid again.
1.2. System Specification Overview
Table 1- 5 System Specifications
Item Standard Optional
Microprocessor Mobile Intel Pentium™ processor
(133/150MHz)
Memory
System / Main
16MB
Dual 64-bit memory banks
Expandable to 64MB using 8/16/32MB
soDIMMs
External cache
System BIOS 256KB (Boot Block Flash ROM)
Storage system One 2.5-inch, high-capacity Enhanced-IDE
Display DualScan STN or active-matrix TFT LCD,
Video system PCI local bus video with 128-bit graphics
Audio system 16-bit stereo audio with built-in FM
Communications
system
Operating
system
Keyboard and
pointing device
256KB L2 cache (synchronous SRAM)
hard disk
One high-speed IDE CD-ROM drive module
One 3.5-inch, 1.44MB floppy drive module
(internal/external use)
800x600, 64K colors (SVGA)
accelerator
synthesizer
Built-in microphone and dual angled
speakers
Built-in V.34 fax/data modem (28.8Kbps)
with digital simultaneous voice over data
(DSVD) support
Windows 95 DOS and Windows 3.x, OS/2 Warp
84-/85-key with Win95 keys;
auto-tilt feature
512KB L2 cache
Higher-capacity E-IDE hard disk
Up to 1024x768, 256-color ultra-VGA
monitor
LCD projection panel
PC card modem
101-/102-key, PS/2-compatible
keyboard or 17-key numeric keypad
Touchpad (centrally-located on palm rest)
I/O ports One 9-pin RS-232 serial port
(UART16550-compatible)
One 25-pin parallel port
(EPP/ECP-compliant)
One 15-pin CRT port
External serial or PS/2 mouse or
similar pointing device
Serial mouse, printer or other serial
devices
Parallel printer or other parallel
devices; floppy drive module (when
used externally)
Up to a 1024x768 ultra-VGA monitor
Table 1- 5 System Specifications
Item Standard Optional
One 6-pin PS/2 connector
17-key numeric keypad, PS/2
keyboard, mouse or trackball
One 240-pin mini dock connector
One type III or two type II PC Card slot(s)
One serial infrared port (IrDA-compliant)
One 3.5mm minijack microphone-in/line-in
jack
One 3.5mm minijack speaker-out/line-out
jack
RJ11 phone jack
Weight
with FDD
with CD-ROM
Dimensions
Round contour
Main footprint
Temperature
Operating
Non-operating
Humidity
Operating
Non-operating
AC adapter 100~240Vac, 50~60Hz autosensing AC
Battery pack
Type
(includes battery)
3.4 kg. (7.4 lbs.)
3.5 kg. (7.7 lbs.)
L x W x H
297~313mm x 230~240mm x 48~53mm
11.7” x 9.1” x 2”
10ºC ~ 35ºC
-10ºC ~ 60ºC
(non-condensing)
20% ~ 80% RH
20% ~ 80% RH
adapter
58.3WH Lithium-Ion battery with intelligent
charging and built-in battery gauge
Mini dock
LAN card or other PC cards
External IR devices and peripherals
Microphone or line-in device
Speakers or headphones
Carrying bag
Extra AC adapter
Extra battery pack
Charge time
2.0-hour rapid-charge
3.0-hour charge-in-use
1.4. Jumpers and Connectors
CN4 CN6 CN9
U1
CN11
CN2
CN3
CN5 CN8, CN12
CN4 Modem RJ11 phone jack
CN6 VGA port
CN9 Mini dock port
CN13 Parallel port
CN14 Serial Port
CN15 PS2 mouse/keyboard port
CN16 AC adapter plug-in port
CN13
CN10, CN7 Multimedia board connector
CN11 FDD/CD-ROM connector
CN12, CN8 CPU board connector
CN5 Hard disk drive connector
CN3 Speaker-out/Line-out Jack
CN2 Microphone-in/Line-in Jack
U1 SIR infrared LED
CN14
CN15
CN16
CN10
CN7
Figure 1- 10 Mainboard Jumpers and Connectors (Top Side)
CN20, CN19
SW1
CN23
CN21
PAD21 PAD19
PAD20
CN20, CN19 DC-DC converter connector
CN17 Left speaker connector
CN18 Debug port
PAD19 Keyboard type setting pad
PAD21 Password setting pad
CN21 Battery connector
CN23 Right speaker connector
SW1 Reset Switch
PAD20 BIOS type setting pad
Figure 1- 11 Mainboard Jumpers and Connectors (Bottom Side)
CN17
CN18
Table 1- 6 Mainboard Jumpers Pads Settings (Bottom Side)
Jumper Pad Descriptions Settings
PAD19 Keyboard type selection Open: Other keyboard
Short: Japan keyboard
PAD20 BIOS type selection Open: Acer BIOS
Short: OEM BIOS
PAD21 Password settings Open: Enable password
Short: Bypass password
CN7
CN6
CN5
CN2, CN4
CN7 Lid switch
CN6 LCD connector
CN5 Touchpad connector
CN4, CN2 Keyboard connector
Figure 1- 12 Media Board Jumpers and Connectors (Top Side)
CN10, CN8
CN9
CN10, CN8 Mainboard connector CN9 PCMCIA socket connector
Figure 1- 13 Media Board Jumpers and Connectors (Bottom Side)
1.5. System Configurations and Specifications
1.5.1 Memory Address Map
Table 1- 7 Memory Address Map
Address Range Definition Function
000000 - 09FFFF 640 KB memory Base memory
0A0000 - 0BFFFF 128 KB video RAM Reserved for graphics display buffer
0C0000 - 0CBFFF Video BIOS Video BIOS
0F0000 - 0FFFFF 64 KB system BIOS System BIOS
100000 - top limited Extended memory SIMM memory
FE0000 - FFFFFF 256 KB system ROM Duplicate of code assignment at 0E0000-0FFFFF
1.5.2 Interrupt Channel Map
Table 1- 8 Interrupt Channel Map
Interrupt Number Interrupt Source (Device Name)
IRQ 0
IRQ 1
IRQ 2
IRQ 3
IRQ 4
IRQ 5
IRQ 6
IRQ 7
IRQ 8
IRQ 9
IRQ 10
IRQ 11
IRQ 12
IRQ 13
IRQ 14
IRQ 15
System Timer
Keyboard
Cascade
IrDA / 2F8h
Serial Port 1 / 3F8h
Audio ESS1688
Floppy Disk Controller (FDC)
Parallel Port
Real Time Clock (RTC)
Ethernet on Port Replicator
Internal Modem / 3E8h
PCMCIA
PS/2 Mouse
Co-processor
Hard disk
CD-ROM
1.5.3 I/O Address Map
Table 1- 9 I/O Address Map
Address Range Device
000 - 00F
020 - 021
024, 026, B0h
02E - 02F
040 - 043
048 - 04B
060 - 06E
070 - 071
080 - 08F
0A0 - 0A1
0C0 - 0DF
1F0 - 1F7
3F6 - 3F7
170 - 177
376 - 377
220 - 22F
240 - 24F
260 - 26F
280 - 28F
278 - 27F
2E8 - 2EF
2F8 - 2FF
300 - 301
310 - 311
320 - 321
330 - 321
34C - 34F
378 - 37F
388 - 38B
3BC - 3BE
3B4, 3B5, 3BA
3C0 - 3C5
3C6 - 3C9
3C0 - 3CF
3D0 - 3DF
3E8 - 3EF
3F0 - 3F7
3F8 - 3FF
CF8 - CFF
DMA controller-1
Interrupt controller-1
PicoPower chipset registers
CMD0643 IDE controller
Timer 1
Timer 2
Keyboard controller 8742 chip select
Real-time clock and NMI mask
DMA page register
Interrupt controller-2
DMA controller-2
Hard disk select
Hard disk select
CD-ROM select
CD-ROM select
Audio
Audio - default
Audio
Audio
Parallel port 3
COM 4
COM 2 - IrDA
MPU-401 port - default
MPU-401 port
MPU-401 port
MPU-401 port
Docking station
Parallel port 2
FM synthesizer
Parallel port 1
Video subsystem
Video DAC
Enhanced graphics display
Color graphics adapter
COM3 - Modem
Floppy disk controller
COM 1 - Serial 1
PCI configuration register
1.5.4 DMA Channel Map
Table 1- 10 DMA Channel Map
Controller Channel Address Function
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
1.5.5 GPIO Port Definition Map
Table 1- 11 GPIO Port Definition Map
GPIO I/O Description
V1-LS GPIO Pin Assignment
PC0
(VS5_CLKEN)
PC1
(VS5_SUSPEND#)
PC2
(VS5_SPKOFF)
PC3
(VS5_VDCLKEN)
PC4
(VS5_VDPD)
PC5
(VGADIS)
GP0/LED0
(VS5_FLASHRCY)
GP1/LD1/SUSPA#
(VS5_ZZ)
GP2/DDMA_RETRY
(VS5_DDMARETRY)
GP3/SUPPRESS_RESUME
(VS5_COM4_COM3#)
GP4/UNDOCKING
(VS5_FLSHVPP)
GP5/THRM
(SM5_OVTMP)
REQ2#
(PC3_DKREQ#)
O 1: Enable the clock source
O Suspend control (reserved)
O 1: Turn off the speaker
O 1: Video clock enable
O 1: Power down the video controller (in suspend mode)
I 0: Disable VGA controller from PCI
I 1: Flash ROM recover
O Cache sleep
O DDMA (distributed DMA retry). V3-LS activates this pin to retry
V1-LS
O Modem I/O address. 1=2E8h, 0=3E8h.
O 1: Flash ROM Vpp Control
I 1: over temperature alarm from SMC.
I 0: Dock/undock request, used to tri-state PCI bus before
dock/undock.
0087
0083
0081
0082
Cascade
008B
0089
008A
Audio (default)
Audio (option) / ECP
Diskette
Audio (option)
Cascade
Spare
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