Acer Aspire 1606 Service Manual

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Aspire 1606

Service Guide

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PART NO.: PRINTED IN TAIWAN

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Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 1606 service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

2003/11/18 Chapter 4 Add POST codes

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Copyright

Copyright © 2003 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

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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 Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

result from doing or not doing specific actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

avoid possible hardware or software problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

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Preface

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

1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

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Chapter 1 System Introduction 1

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

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

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

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

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

Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

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

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

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

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

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

Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34

Chpater 2 System Utilities 34

Multi-Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Main System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Advanced Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Primary Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Secondary Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

PCI IRQ Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Boot Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Exit Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Executing the PHFlash Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Executing the WFlash Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

System Utility Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 52

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Removing the Battery Pack 56

Disassembling the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Removing the Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Disassembling the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

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

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

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Removing the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the LCD Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Keyboard Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the DC Charger Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Touch Pad Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the DC to DC Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the CPU Fan Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Removing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Installing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Removing the Upper Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Removing the Touch Pad Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Removing the Touch Pad Button . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Removing the Touch Pad Scroll Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the Touch Pad FPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Removing the VGA Thermal Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the PCMCIA Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Removing the I/O Port Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Chpater 4 Troubleshooting 80

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

POST Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Index of Phlash16 Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 102

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

CN27 Jumper Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105

Chpater 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 106

Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 118

Model Number Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .118

Appendix B Test Compatible Components 120

Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121

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Appendix C Online Support Information 124

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System Introduction

Features

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

Performance

T Intel

T 64-bit memory bus

T Two 200-pin DDR-DRAM with each supporting 128MB/ 256MB/ 512MB, upgradable to the total

T Built-in floppy diskette drive and Hard diskette drive

T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

T Simultaneous LCD and CRT display

T Smart Lithium-Ion battery pack with maximum 1.5 hours battery life

T Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface)

Multimedia

T 16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer

T Built-in dual speakers

T High-speed CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD/ CD-R/RW drive

Pentium® 4/ Northwood socket P478 up to 3.2GHz processor with 512KB cache, supporting

variable clock design.

maximum of 1GB with SODIMM modules, supporting 2100.

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Connectivity

T 84/85/88 key keyboard, which is PC/AT keyboard compatible.

T Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 Ports

T One IEEE 1394 port

T Built-in V.92 RJ-11 56Kbps fax/modem

T Onboard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN Support

T Upgradeable memory and hard disk

Multimedia

T All-in-one design (CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive)

T Sleek, smooth and stylish design

T Full-sized keyboard

T Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with Internet scroll key

Expansion

T Two CardBus PC Card (formerly PCMCIA) Type II slot.

T Upgrageable memory and hard disk

I/O Ports

T One VGA port

T One DC-in port (AC adapter)

T Dual high quality stereo speakers

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T One micropohne in (share with line-in)

T One line-out

T Two CardBus type II slot (3.3V, 5V support)

T Four USB ports

T One IEEE 1394 port

T One RJ-11 port

T One RJ-45 jack

T One TV out

Display

T 15”TFT LCD displaying 32-bit true-color at 1024x768 XGA resolution.

T 3D capabilities

T Supports other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large audience

presentations

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

conserves power is activated when the system operates in Battery condition.

Video performance

4X AGP UMA video graphic accelerator with 64MB shared from system memory with Intel SiS648FX to boost the video performance.

Simultaneous display

The computer’s large display and multimedia capabilities are great for giving presentations. If you prefer, you can also connect an external monitor when giving presentations. This computer has built-in AGP and VGA display system to support simultaneous LCD and CRT display. Simultaneous display allows you to control the presentation from your computer and at the same time face your audience. You can also connect other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large-audience presentations.

Power management

The power management system incorporates an "automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically dims the LCD when the computer is powered by a battery pack to conserve battery power. See “Power Management” on page 29 for more information on power management features.

Opening and closing the display

To open the display, slide the display cover latch to the right and lift up the cover. Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position. The computer employs a microswitch that turns off the display (and enters standby mode) to conserve power when you close the display cover, and turns it back on when you open the display cover.

WARNING: To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when you close it. Also, do not place any object on

top of the computer when the display is closed.

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System Block Diagram

INPUT OUTPUT

INPUT

AD+ BT+

AD+, BT+ UP+5V

PIC12C509 / MAX1645

CHARGER

DCBATOUT

POWER BOARD

MAX1631

SYSTEM DC/DC

S/PDIF

Line-Out

MIC-IN

RJ11

USB*4

Primary EIDE

Secondary EIDE

CD-ROM

HDD ATA100

DDR * 2

CLK GEN

ICS:ICS952013FT

DDRBUF:ICS93732

OUTPUT

2D5V_S3 or

3D3V_S0

1D5V_S0

43,45

3D3V_S5

3D3V_LANAC

1D8V_S5

1D8V_S0

2D5V_LANAC

VCC_VDDR

= 2D5V_S0

= 1D25V_S3

1D2V_VID(Northwood only)

VCC_CORE(Willamette)

WILLAMETTE/NORTHWOOD) CPU

VCC_CORE

5V_S5

5V_S3

DCBATOUT

3D3V_S5

OUTPUTINPUT

3D3V_S3

3D3V_S0

5V_S0

2D5V_S3

DCBATOUT

INPUT

OUTPUT

DDR_VDD

= 2D5V_S3

DDR_VTT

DCBATOUT VCC_CORE

9V~20V 1.1Vcore~1.85Vcore

INPUT OUTPUT

RANGE RANGE

V_VID V_AGTL+ BUS

CODEC

Sigmatel

STAC9766

32,33 34 36 36 37

MAX1715 / FDS9412 / APL1085 / G913C /

S2N3906

SYSTEM DC/DC

Thermal

G768D

DDR & VDDR DC/DC

MAX1715 / CM8501 / FDS9412 /

2SB1184F5 / FDC653N

Touch Pad

35 35 37

Internal KB Floppy

CPU VCC_CORE DC/DC

Controller-ISL6301 Drive-ISL6207 * 3 (3 Phase)

DESKTOP CPU

M38857

ST M50LPW040

PLCC32

Debug Port

NS87392

MDC

AC Link

LPC Bus

33MHz

KBC

LPC ROM

TPS2223DB

SIO

Mini PCI

(Dummy)

802.11a/b

31 29

CardBus

TI1520

Power Switch

SLOT A/B

33MHz

PCI Bus

28 28

conn.

USB 2.0

W/RTC

1394 MAC

20,21,22,23

Agere FW802A

PHY

1394

LAN

RTL 8100BL

RJ45

SiS963

LAN MAC

1394

MII

11,12,13

200MHz/266/333MHz

SiS648FX

MuTIOL 66MHz

16bits/533MBs

7,8,9,10

AGP 4X

ATI M9-CSP

14,15,16

Dual LVDS

15"

LCD

INVERTER

3,4

2.5V

DesKtop-CPU

Northwood

2.2~3.2GHz

FSB

800/533/400MHz

5,6

Toucan3

HY5DU283222Q-5

VRAM*2

CRT

REVISION :

07/04/2003

Project code:

PCB P/N :

91.40N01.001

03225

39,40,4144

L8:

L7:

Signal 5

Signal 4

L6:

GND

L5:

VCC

L4:

Signal 3

L2:

L3:

GND

Signal 2

L1:

PCB LAYER

Signal 1

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Board Layout

Top View

PCB No. 03225-1

1 LAN Port 16 Fan Connector

2 Modem Port 17 DC to DC Connector

3 USB Port 18 RTC Connector

4 USB Port 19 Touchpad Connector

5 Launch board cable connector 20 Keyboard Connector

6 VGA Port 21 Fan Connector

7 LCD Monitor Connector 22 DC to DC Connector

8 S-Video Connector 23 Secondary IDE Connector

9 USB Port 24 Floppy Diskette Drive Connector

10 USB Port 25 Primary IDE Connector

11 Inverter Connector 26 Speaker Connector

12 SiS648FX 27 Debug Board (Golden Finger)

13 CPU Socket 28 SiS963 (South Bridge)

14 DC-in Port 29 Super IO Controller (PC87392V JG)

15 Cardbus Connector 30 VGA Chip (Radeon 9000)

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Bottom View

1 Modem Cable Connector 6 Volume Controller

2 Modem Connector 7 Memory Slot 2

3 IEEE 1394 Port 8 Memory Slot 1

4 Speaker out Port 9 Battery Connector

5 Line-in Port

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Panel

Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC.

Front Panel

# Icon Item Description

1 Display screen Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer

2 Status indicators LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show

3 Power button Turns off the computer power.

5 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.

6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a

7 Click button (left, center and right) The left and right buttons function like the left and right

8 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the

9 Easy launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs.

output.

the status of the computer and its functions and components.

computer mouse.

mouse buttons, the center button serves as a scroll up/ down button.

computer.

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Left Panel

# Icon Item/ Port Description

1 Floppy activity indicator LED (light-emitting diodes) that turn on and off

2 Floppy drive Internal diskette drive, accepts 3.5-inch floppy

3 Floppy disk eject button Push this button to eject the floppy disk

4 Security keylock Kensington-compatible key-based computer

when the floppy is active.

diskettes.

security lock.

5 IEEE 1394 port Connects to a IEEE 1394-compatible device

(e.g., digital video camera).

6 Line-out jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,

speakers, headphones)

7 Line-in jack Connects an external microphone or an external

8 Volume control knob Controls the volume of the speakers.

9 Speaker (Left) Outputs sound

audio line-in devices.

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Right Panel

# Icon Item/ Port Description

1 Speaker (Right) Outputs sound.

2 PC Card eject button Eject the PC Card from its slot.

3 PCMCIA (PC card) Port Connects to two Type II 16-bit PC card or 32-

bit CardBus PC Card.

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Rear Panel

# Icon Port Description

1 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter.

2 Video-out port Connects to a display device with S-video

input.

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

4 Modem jack Connects to the phone line.

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

6 USB port (Four) Connects to any Universal Serial Bus

monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 64K colors at 2048x1536 resolution.

network

devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

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Bottom Panel

# Item Description

1 Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to remove the battery

pack.

2 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

3 Battery lock Locks/unlocks the battery pack in the battery bay.

4 Media bay module Installed in the media bay. Provide the optical

5 Media bay release latch Unlatches the media bay module.

6 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.

media access or secondary storage by way of removable modules.

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Indicators

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

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

# Icon Function Description

1 Wireless LAN This button is used to enable or disable the

2 Power Lights when the computer is on.

3 Sleep Lights when the computer enters Standby

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

5 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged.

wireless LAN (optional) function

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

Media drive is active.

6 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

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# Icon Function Description

7 Num Lock

(Fn-F11)

Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.

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Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys.

Special keys

Lock keys

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

Lock key Description

Caps Lock

When @is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.

Num Lock (Fn-F11)

]

Scroll Lock (Fn-F12)

[

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.

When ] is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). Use this mode

when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad.

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

or down arrow keys respectively.

[ does not work with some applications.

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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 Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while using cursor-control

keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

keypad.

NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically

shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad.

Windows keys

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

Keys Description

Windows logo key



Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).

Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples:

+ Tab (Activates next taskbar button)



+ E (Explores My Computer)



+ F (Finds Document)



+ M (Minimizes All)



+ M (Undoes Minimize All)



+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box)

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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-

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Hotkey help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.

Setup Accesses the notebook configuration utility.

Power Scheme Toggle Switches between the power management scheme

used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system).

Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,

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

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

Press any key to return.

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Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-

Touchpad Toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Fn-

Speaker on/off Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.

Contrast up Increases the screen contrast (available only for

models with HPA displays).

Contrast down Decreases the screen contrast (available only for

models with HPA displays).

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

aGr-Euro

The Euro symbol

If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.

NOTE: for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro

symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-international.

To verify the keyboard type:

Euro Types the Euro symbol.

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1. Click on Start, Control Panel.

2. Double-click on Regional and Language Options.

3. Click on the language tab and click on Details.

4. Verify that the keyboard layout used for “EN English (United States) is set to United States-International.

If not, select and click on ADD, then select United States-International and click on OK.

5. Click on OK.

To type the Euro symbol:

1. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.

2. Open a text editor or word processor.

3. Hold

aGr and press the Euro symbol.

Launch Keys

Located at the top of the keyboard are six buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as wireless LAN, Web Browser button, mail button, P1. P2 and P3. By default, P1, P2 and P3 are users programmable. The Web Browser button, by default, is used to launch the internet browser The mail button is used to launch the e-mail application. The LED of the mail button will flash when the user has received an incoming email.

# Icon Function Description

1 Mail Email application

2 Web browser Internet browser application

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# Icon Function Description

3 P1 User-programmable

4 P2 User-programmable

5 P3 User-programmable

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

System core logic SiS648FX

Super I/O controller NS87392

Audio controller Codec Sigmatel STAC9766

Video controller ATI M9CSP

Hard disk drive controller ATA100

Keyboard controller Mitsubishi M38857

CardBus Controller TI 1520

RTC SiS645DX

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type Desktop CPU 3.2GHz/FSB800

CPU package 3.2GHz uFCBGA

CPU core voltage 1.7V

CPU I/O voltage 1.25V

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS

BIOS Version R01-A0X

BIOS ROM type Flash ROM

BIOS ROM size 512KB

BIOS package 32 Pin PLCC

Supported protocols ACPI 2.0 (if available, at least 1.0b), PCI 2.2, INT 13h Extensions, PnP

BIOS password control Set by switch, see SW1 settings

BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.3, Boot Block, USB Specification 1.1/2.0, DTMF Desktop Management Interface Specification V2.0, IEEE 1394 V1.0, WfM2.0 (for build-in Ethernet model), PCMCIA V3.0 Compliant device, Mobile PC2001 Compliant, EI Torito-Bootable CD-ROM Specification V1.0, Simple Boot Flag 1.0

Second Level Cache

Item Specification

Cache controller Built-in CPU

Cache size 512KB

1st level cache control Always Enabled

2nd level cache control Always Enabled

Cache scheme control Fixed-in write back

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller SiS648FX

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System Memory

Item Specification

Onboard memory size 0MB

DIMM socket number 2 Sockets

Supports memory size per socket 512MB

Supports maximum memory size 1024MB

Supports DIMM type DDR-DRAM SODIMM

Supports DIMM Speed 266 MHz

Supports DIMM voltage 3.3 V

Supports DIMM package 200-pin so-DIMM

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

match the above specifications .

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total M e m o r y

0MB 128MB 128 MB

128MB 0MB 128 MB

128MB 128MB 256 MB

256MB 0MB 256MB

0MB 256MB 256MB

256MB 128MB 384MB

128MB 256MB 384MB

256MB 256MB 512MB

0MB 512MB 512MB

512MB 128MB 640MB

256MB 512MB 768MB

128MB 512MB 640MB

512MB 256MB 768MB

512MB 512MB 1024MB

512MB 0MB 512MB

1024MB 0MB 1024MB

1024MB 128MB 1152MB

1024MB 256MB 1280MB

1024MB 512MB 1536MB

1024MB 1024MB 2048MB

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

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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.92 MDC

Modem connector type RJ11

Modem connector location Rear side

Floppy Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name MCI JU-226A033

Floppy Disk Specifications

Media recognition 2DD (720KB) 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 2HD (1.44MB)

Sectors/track 9 15 18

Tracks 160 154(160) 160

Cylinders 80 76(80) 80

Data transfer rate (Kbit/s)

Rotational speed (RPM) 300 360 300

Read/write heads 2

Encoding method MFM

Power Requirement

Input Voltage (V) +5V

1 MB 1.6 MB 2 MB

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & Model Name Fujitsu HN-16L Hitachi DK23EA-60/40

Capacity (MB) 40000 60000/30000 40000

Bytes per sector 512 512

Logical heads 16 16

Logical sectors 63 63

Drive Format

Logical cylinders 16383 16383

Physical read/write heads 3 4/2 3(DK23EA-40)

2(DK23EA-30/20)

4(DK23EA-60)

Disks 2 2/1 2(DK23EA-60/40)

1(DK23EA-30/20)

Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM 4200RPM

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 2MB 2MB

Interface ATA-6 ATA-5 (IDE)

Data transfer rate (diskbuffer, Mbytes/s)

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

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

DC Power Requirements

Voltage tolerance 5 +/- 5% 5 +/- 5%

100 MB/Sec Max. 100 MB/Sec (Ultra DMA Mode 5)

Max. (16.6 PIO Mode 4/ Multiword DMA Mode 2)

DVD-RW Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name PANASONIC UJ-811B

Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Transfer rate (KB/sec) Average Sustained:

CAV mode

775~1800 blocks/sec

(10.3X to 24X)

1550~3600kBytes/sec (Mode 1)

1768~4106 kBytes/sec (Mode 2)

DVD-5:

Normal Speed (1X) 11.08 Mbits/sec

CAV mode 36.67~88.64 Mbits/sec

DVD-9/DVD-R/DVD-RW:

Normal Speed (1X) 11.08 Mbits/sec

CAV mode 36.67~88.64 Mbits/sec

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DVD-RW Interface

Item Specification

Average Full Access time (typ.) CD: (Disc: MNSU-005)

Random (*1)

CAV mode 95 msec typical 125 msec average max

Full Stroke (*2)

CAV mode 200 msec typical 260 msec average max

1/3 Stroke (*3)

CAV mode 105 msec typical 135 msec average max

Data Buffer Capacity 256 kBytes

Interface IDE

Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18, DVD-R (3.95G/4.7G), DVD-RAM

(2.6G/4.7G), DVD-RW

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

Loading mechanism Soft eject (with emergency eject hole)

Power Requirement

Input Voltage +5V[DC]+/-5%

DVD-5:(Disc: MKE-D551)

Random (*4) 120 msec typical 160 msec average max

Full Stroke (*5) 270 msec typical 350 msec average max

1/3 Stroke (*6) 130 msec typical 170 msec average max

DVD-9: (Disc: ODSC-PARA)

Random (*7) 150 msec typical 200 msec average max

Full Stroke (*8) 340 msec typical 450 msec average max

1/3 Stroke (*9) 170 msec typical 220 msec average max

DVD-RAM (2.6G) (Disc: LM-DB26)

Random (*10)

200 msec typical

300 msec average max

Full Stroke (*11)

300 msec typical

600 msec average max

Full Stroke (*12) 220 msec typical 320 msec average max

DVD-RAM (4.7G) (Disc: LM-HB47J)

Random (*13)

180 msec typical

300 msec average max

Full Stroke (*14)

320 msec typical

700 msec average max

Full Stroke (*15) 240 msec typical 350 msec average max

(*1) Average of Data read over the whole area from 00 min. 02 sec. 00 block to 59 min. 58 sec. 74 block more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time. (*2) From 00 min. 02 sec. 00 block to 59 min. 58 sec. 74 block including latency and layered error correction time.

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(*3) From 00 min. 02 sec. 00 block to 20 min 00 sec. 00 block including latency and layered error correction time. (*4) Average of Data read over the whole area from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:23197F), more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time. (*5) From starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:23197F) including latency and layered error correction time. (*6) From starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:86A29) including latency and layered error correction time. (*7) Average of Data read over the whole area from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:3FA0DF), more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time. (*8) From starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:3FA0DF) including latency and layered error correction time. (*9) From starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:277D8E) including latency and layered error correction time.

Combo Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Panasonic JUDA750WS-A

Performance Specification

Transfer rate (KB/sec) Read Sustained:

DVD-ROM MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 KB/sec)

CD-ROM MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600 KB/sec)

Write:

CD-R 4X, 8X (CLV), MAX. 16X, MAX. 24X Zone (ZCLV)

CD-RW 4X (CLV)

HS-RW 4X, 8X, 10X (CLV)

ATAPI Interface:

PIO mode 16.6 MB/sec :PIO Mode 4

DMA mode 16.6 MB/sec:Multi word mode 2

Ultra DMA mode 33.3MB/sec: Ultra DMA mode 2

Error Rate

Buffer rate 2MB

Access time DVD-ROM 180 ms typ. (1/3 stroke)

Start up time less than 15s

Stop time less than 6s

Acoustic noise less than 50 dBA

Interface Enhanced IDE (ATAPI) compatible

Master/Slave Set by Cable Select (By host)

Regional Code “NONE”

PC compatible PC2001 compatible

Applicable disc format CD:

CD-ROM (with ECC) Less than 10

(without ECC) Less than 10

DVD-ROM Less than 10

CD-ROM 130 ms typ. (1/3 stroke)

CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-R, CD-RW, PhotoCD (multiSession), Video CD, CD-Extra(CD+), CD-text

-12

bit

-9

bit

-12

bit

DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW (Ver.1.1)

Slope 15 degree (Any direction)

Dimensions, Weight 128X129X12.7mm (WXDXH)

(except protrusion)

200g+- 10g

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Combo Drive Interface

Item Specification

Eject Soft Eject (with emergency eject hole)

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller Sigmatel STAC9766

Audio onboard or optional Built-in

Mono or Stereo Stereo

Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter

18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter

Compatibility Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.2

Mixed sound source CD, Mic-in, Phone, PC Speaker

Voice channel 8/16 bit, mono/stereo

Sampling rate 44.1 KHz

Internal microphone No

Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2

Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0

DMA channel 1

Supports PnP IRQ IRQ18

Video Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & Model Name ATI M9CSP

Chip voltage Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, 1.8V

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port NO

Graph interface 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus

Maximum resolution (LCD) XGA: 1024 x768 (32bit colors)

Maximum resolution (CRT) 2048x1536 (32 bit colors)

Video Memory

Item Specification

Fixed or upgradeable Fixed, share the system memory

Video memory size 64MB

Video Resolutions Mode

Resolution Refresh Rate

CRT Only LCD/CRT Simultaneous(Under the

640x480x256 85 60

640x480x64K 85 60

640x480x16M 85 60

800x600x256 85 60

800x600x64K 85 60

800x600x256 85 60

condition when using one controller)

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USB Port

Item Specification

USB Compliancy Level 2.0

OHCI USB 2.0

Number of USB port 4

Location Rear side

Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

PCMCIA Port

Item Specification

PCMCIA controller TI 1520

Supports card type Type II

Number of slots Two type II

Access location Right side

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Yes

Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes (IRQ1, IRQ17)

Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller Mitsubishi M38857

Keyboard vendor & model name API

Total number of keypads 84-/85/88- key

Windows 95 keys Yes

Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Yes

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & model name SONY LIPX042ACPT (ET)

Battery Type Li-ION

Pack capacity 5880mAH

Cell voltage 4.2V / 3.0V

Number of battery cell 12

Package configuration 12S

Package voltage 14.8V

DC-DC/Charger Converter

Item Specification

Vendor Wistron

Input Voltage AC Adapter or Battery: 10V - 20VDC

DC-DC Converter Output

Output Rating +5V 3.3V

Current (w/load, A) 0~5A 0~5A

Charger Output Li-ION

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DC-DC/Charger Converter

Item Specification

Normal charge (charge while system is not operative)

Background charge (charge even system is still operative)

Protection

Charger protection Over Current Protection

DC/DC converter protection OCP (Over Current Protection,

3.75A+/-0.375A

0.8A

6A)

OVP (Over Voltage Protection,

5.2~5.5V)

UVP (Under Voltage Protection, 3~4V)

DC-AC LCD Inverter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Ambit

Input voltage (V) 8 ~ 21V

Input current (mA) 1A (max.)

Output voltage (Vrms, no load)

Output voltage frequency (kHz)

Output Current/Lamp 5.5 mA ~ 6.0mA

1600Vrms

40 ~ 70KHz

OCP (Over Current Protection, 6A)

OVP (Over Voltage Protection, 3.43~3.63V)

UVP (Under Voltage Protection, 1.98~2.64V)

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.

LCD

Item Specification

Vendor & model name 15” AU

B150XG01

Mechanical Specifications

LCD display area (diagonal, inch) 15

Display technology TFT

Resolution XGA (1024x768)

Support colors 262K

Optical Specification

Brightness control Keyboard hotkey

Contrast control None

Electrical Specification

Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 3.3 (typ.)

Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) 700 (typ.)

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AC Adapter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name PA-1121-02AW

Input Requirements

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

Nominal frequency (Hz) 50-60

Frequency variation range (Hz) 47-63

Input voltage range (Vrms) 90-264

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

Efficiency It should provide an efficiency of 83% minimum, when measured at maximum

Output Ratings (CV mode)

DC output voltage 20V

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

Load 0(min) 6A(max)

Output Ratings (CC mode)

DC output voltage 19.5V~21V for CV mode

Constant current mode 7.0 +/- 0.5A

Dynamic Output Characteristics

Turn-on delay time 2 sec (@ 115Vac)

Hold up time 8ms (@115Vac, Full load)

Over Voltage Protection (OVP) 25V

Short circuit protection The output can be shorted without damage

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

Dielectric Withstand Voltage

Primary to secondary 1500Vac

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

Regulatory Requirements Safety Requirements:

is connected to 115Vac and 230Vac respectively.

load under 115Vac.

8KV (at contact discharge)

1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be listed under UL 1950 and certified with SCA Standard C22.2 No.950.

2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must comply with low voltage directive 73/23EEC.

EMI Requirements:

1.The subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must meet the EMI requirements of FCC part 15, Subpart B for Class B Digital Device and get FCC Certification before marketing into USA and Canada.

2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must meet the EMC Directive 89/ 336/EEC.

3.The subject product rated 100-120V must meet the VCCI-2 EMI requirements.

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Power Management

Power Saving Mode Phenomenon

Standby Mode

Enter Standby Mode when

1.Standby/Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode.

2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode.

Hibernation Mode

Enter Hibernation Mode (suspend to HDD) when

1.Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode

2.System Hibernation timer expires and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode.

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.

T The buzzer beeps T The Sleep indicator lights up

T All power shuts off

T The display shuts off

T Hard disk drive is in standby mode.

(spindle turned-off)

Environmental Requirements

Item Specification

Temperature

Operating

Non-operating

Humidity

Operating 20% to 85% RH, non-condensing

Non-operating 20% to 85% RH, non-condensing (Unpacked)

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

Vibration

Operating (unpacked) 5~25.6Hz: 0.38mm (peak to peak)

Non-operating (unpacked) 5~27.1Hz: 0.6G

Non-operating (packed) 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak)

°C

+5~+35

-10~+60

25.6~250Hz: 0.5G

27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak)

50~500Hz: 2.0G

62.6~500Hz: 4.0G

°C

Mechanical Specification

Item Specification

Dimensions 326(W) x 275(D) x 39.9~45(H)mm

Weight 7.4Ibs with 15”LCD, FDD, HDD, Li, and CD-ROM

I/O Ports Two type II PCMCIA (PC Card) port, one RJ-11 port, one RJ-45 port, one DC-in

port, four USB ports, one IEEE 1394 port, one microphone in (share line-in), one line-out / share with SPDIF, one VGA port., one TV out.

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Mechanical Specification

Item Specification

Drive Bays One

Material Plastic

Indicators Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock

Switch Power

Memory Address Map

Memory Address Size Function

000A0000-000BFFFF 128KB Mobility RADEON 9000

000A0000-000BFFFF 128KB PCI Bus

000A0000-000BFFFF 128KB SiS Accelerated Graphics Port

000C8000-000BFFFF 32KB Motherboard resources

000C8000-000BFFFF 32KB PCI Bus

000DA000-000DAFFF 4KB Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus

Controller

000DB000-000DBFFF 4KB Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus

Controller

10000000-FFEDFFFF 3GB PCI Bus

E4000000-E7FFFFFF 128MB Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus

E8000000-EBFFFFFF 64MB SiS Accelerated Graphics Port

EC000000-EC000FFF 4KB OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host

EC001000-EC001FFF 4KB SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host

EC002000-EC002FFF 4KB SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host

EC003000-EC003FFF 4KB SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host

EC004000-EC004FFF 4KB SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host

EC005000-EC0050FF 256KB Realtek RTL8139/810X Family Fast

EC100000-EC10FFFF 64K Mobility RADEON 9000

EC100000-EC1FFFFF 1MB SiS Accelerated Graphics Port

F0000000-F7FFFFFF 128MB Mobility RADEON 9000

F0000000-F7FFFFFF 128MB SiS Accelerated Graphics Port

FAC00000-FEBFFFFF 64MB Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus

FEC00000-FEC00FFF 4KB Motherboard resources

FEE00000-FEE00FFF 4KB Motherboard resources

FFC00000-FFC00FFF 4KB Motherboard resources

FFE00000-FFE00FFF 4KB Motherboard resources

FFE7C000-FFE7CFFF 4KB Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus

FFE7D000-FFE7DFFF 4KB Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus

FFE7E000-FFE7EFFF 4KB Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus

Controller

Ethernet NIC

Controller

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Memory Address Map

Memory Address Size Function

FFE7F000-FFE7FFFF 4KB Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus

Controller

FFE80000-FFEFFFFF 512KB Motherboard resources

82200000-82200FFF 4KB Audio

I/O Address Map

I/O Address Function

00000000-0000000F Direct Memory Access controller

00000000-00000CF7 PCI bus

00000020-00000021 Programmable interrupt controller

0000002E-0000002E Motherboard resources

0000002F-0000002F Motherboard resources

00000040-00000043 System Timer

00000060-00000060 Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 keyboard

00000061-00000061 System Speaker

00000062-00000062 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller

00000064-00000064 Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 keyboard

00000066-00000066 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller

00000070-00000071 System CMOS/realtime clock

00000080-00000080 Motherboard resources

00000081-0000008F Direct memory access controller

00000090-00000092 Motherboard resources

000000A0-000000A1 Programmable interrupt controller

000000C0-000000DF Direct memory access controller

000000F0-000000FF Numeric data processor

00000170-00000177 Secondary IDE channel

000001F0-000001F7 Primary IDE channel

00000274-00000277 ISAPNP Read Data Report

00000279-00000279 ISAPNP Read Data Report

00000376-00000376 Secondary IDE channel

000003B0-000003BB Mobility RADEON 9000

000003B0-000003BB SiS Accelerated Graphics Port

000003C0-000003DF Mobility RADEON 9000

000003C0-000003DF SiS Accelerated Graphics Port

000003F0-000003F5 Standard floppy disk controller

000003F6-000003F6 Primary IDE channel

000003F7-000003F7 Standard floppy disk controller

00000480-0000048F Direct memory access controller

000004D0-000004D1 Motherboard resources

00000A79-00000A79 ISAPNP Read Data Report

00000D00-0000FFFF PCI bus

00001000-000010FF Agere Systems AC’97 Modem

00001800-000018FF Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC

00001C00-00001C7F Agere Systems AC’97 Modem

0000A000-0000A0FF Mobility RADEON 9000

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I/O Address Map

I/O Address Function

0000A000-0000AFFF SiS Accelerated Graphics Port

0000F900-0000F9FF Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus Controller

0000FA00-0000FAFF Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus Controller

0000FC00-0000FCFF Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus Controller

0000FD00-0000FDFF Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus Controller

0000FE00-0000FE00 Motherboard resources

IRQ Assignment Map

Interrupt Channel Function

IRQ0 System timer

IRQ1 Keyboard

IRQ6 Standard FDD Controller

IRQ8 System CMOS Real time clock

IRQ9 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant System

IRQ12 Synaptics PS/2 Port Pointing Device

IRQ13 Numeric Data Processor

IRQ14 IDE Primary channel

IRQ15 IDE Secondary channel

IRQ16 Mobility RADEON 9000

IRQ16 Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus Controller

IRQ17 OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller

IRQ17 Texas Instruments PCI-1520 CardBus Controller

IRQ18 Agere Systems AC’97 Modem

IRQ18 SigmaTel C-Major Audio

IRQ19 Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC

IRQ20 SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller

IRQ21 SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller

IRQ22 SiS 7001 PCI to USB Open Host Controller

IRQ23 SiS PCI to USB Enhanced Host Controller

NOTE: IRQ settings may be changed by OS

DMA Channel Assignment

DMA Channel Function

DRQ0 Not used

DRQ1 Not used

DRQ2 Floppy

DRQ3 Not used

DRQ4 DMA controller

DRQ5 Not used

DRQ6 Not used

DRQ7 Not used

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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.

Chapter 2

To activate the BIOS Utility, press

m during POST (while the TravelMate logo is being displayed).

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Multi-Boot Menu

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

Boot MenuBoot Menu

1. +Removable Devices

2. +Hard Drive

3. CD-ROM Drive

D2D Recovery

NOTE: If users disable the multi boot selection menu in BIOS SETUP utility, the message “ Press F12 to enter

the multi boot selection menu” will not appear during POST.

NOTE: If users disable the “Boot on LAN” option in BIOS SETUP utility, then the option of Realtek Boot Agent

will not appear.

Setting the Boot Drive Sequence

The Boot Drive Sequence section lists boot priorities (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th) for bootable drives in your computer.

For example, the default value (1st: Removable Devices, 2nd: Hard Drive, 3rd: CD-ROM Drive, and 4th: D2D Recovery) tells the computer to first search for a removable device. If it finds one present, it boots up from that removable device. If not, the computer continues to search for a hard disk drive. If it cannot boot up from the hard disk drive, it continues by booting up from the CD-ROM drive and etc...

To set the boot drive sequence, use the

the

z / x keys to select the device for that priority level.

NOTE: When Boot on LAN is set Enabled, then the 5th option: Realtek Boot Agent shows in the list.

w / y keys to select a priority level (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th), then use

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Navigating the BIOS Utility

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

To enter a menu, highlight the item using the w / y keys, then press e.

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

T Press the w / y keys to move between the parameters. T Press the p / qkeys to change the value of a parameter. T Press the | key while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu.

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

shown at the bottom of the screen.

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System Information

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

CPU Type: CPU Speed: System Memory: Total Memory: HDD1 Serial Number HDD2 Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version KBC Version: Serial Number

Intel ® Pentium ® 4 CPU 2.40 GHz 2400 MHz 640 KB 129535 KB 9ZY9ZQE6646 None R01-A0H ATI Technologies Inc. BK-ATI VER 008

02.13.29

9147Y0100130600007M000

Asset Tag Number: Product Name Manufacture Name UUID Number

Help  Select Item

Esc

Exit  Select Menu

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.

Aspire1600

Acer

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

F5/F6

Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Enter

Select Sub-Menu

F10

Save and Exit

The following table describes the information in this screen.

Parameter Description

CPU Type Describe the type of CPU installed in the system.

CPU Speed Show the speed of CPU installed in the system.

System Memory Display the current system memory.

Total Memory Display the current total system memory.

HDD Serial Number Display the primary master HDD serial number. If there is no primary master

HDD, then show “None”.

System BIOS Version Show the current system BIOS version.

VGA BIOS Version Show the video graphics accelerator BIOS version. It is obtained from VGA

BIOS.

KBC Version Display the current KBC version.

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

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

Product Name Show the official name of the product. (15 characters)

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Parameter Description

Manufacturer Name Show the manufacturer of the computer. (15 characters)

UUID Show the universally unique identifier of your computer. (16 Byte-Hex-Digital)

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

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Main System Settings

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information

System Time: System Date:

Boot Display Screen Expansion:

QuickBoot Mode: Boot Time Diagnostic Screen

Boot on Lan Hotkey Beep:

Auto Dimm F12 Multi-Boot

Help  Select Item

Esc

Exit

Main



Select Menu

Advanced Security Boot Exit

[08:46:55] [01/07/2003]

[Auto] [Enabled]

[Enabled] [Disabled]

[Disabled] [Enabled]

[Enabled] [Enabled]

F5/F6

Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Enter

Select Sub-Menu

The following table describes the parameters in this screen.

Item Specific Help

Adjust calendar clock <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> selects field.

F10

Save and Exit

Parameter Description Format

System Time Sets the system time. HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second)

System Date Sets the system date. DDD MMM DD, YYYY

Boot Display Sets the display output device on

boot up.

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

Screen Expansion Enable or disable the screen

expansion function.

Quick Boot Mode Allow the system to skip certain

tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system.

(day-of-the-week month day, year)

Auto or Both

Enabled or Disabled

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Parameter Description Format

Boot-time Diagnostic Screen

Boot on LAN When it is enabled, a remote host

Hotkey Beep Enable or disable hotkey beep. Enabled or Disabled

Auto Dim The system will support an

Display logo screen during boot.

Note: Enable to show the acer TravelMate picture screen on boot up.

with an appropriate boot image can boot this computer via the internal LAN.

Note: Need to restart system for enabling Boot-on-LAN function.

automatic dimming of the

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

Disabled or Enabled

Enabled or Disabled

F12 Multi-Boot Users could choose if to display

‘Fn-F12 for multi-

boot’ message during post.

Enabled or Disabled

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Advanced Information

The Advanced Information screen contains parameter values that define how your computer behaves on system startup.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Legacy Diskette A:

. Primary Master . Secondary Master

Hyper Threading Technology

[1.44/1.25MB ]

[FUJITSU MHS2040AT] [UJDA740 DVD/CDRW] [Disabled]

Select Floppy Disk type.

Item Specific Help

. PCI IRQ Routing

Resume on LAN/Modem Access: Reset Configuration Data:

[Enabled]

[No]

System Boot From Hard Disk Recovery

Help  Select Item

Esc

Exit



Select Menu

[Enabled]

F5/F6

Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Enter

Select Sub-Menu

F10

Save and Exit

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

Parameter Description Options

Legacy Diskette A Enable or Disable Legacy Diskette A

Note: Selects floppy type. Note that 1.25MB references a 1024 byte/sector Japanese media format. The 1.25MB diskette requires a 3-Mode floppy-disk drive.

Primary Master Show IDE Primary Master HDD size.

User can enter submenu to set some detail functions

Secondary Master Show IDE Secondary Master Device Status.

User can enter submenu to set some detail functions.

Hyper Threading Technology

PCI IRQ Routing Set Default IRQ of PCI device.

Resume on LAN/Modem Access

Reset Configuration Data Select “Yes” to clear the extended system

System Boot From Hard Disk Recovery

Enables 2nd logical processor.

Note: This setting is only available for CPU

3.06GHz or above.

Note: Menu used to set IRQ for PCI Devices.

Set Enabled or Disabled to wake on LAN/Modem access.

configuration (ESCD) data.

Recovery from hard disk drive, which contains ghost image.

1.44/1.25MB or Disabled

Auto, User, None or ATAPI

Removable

Auto, User, None or ATAPI Removable

Disabled or Enabled

Auto/ User Select

Enabled or Disabled

No or Yes

Enabled or Disabled

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Primary Master

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

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

change the values in this screen.The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your hard disk.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Advanced

Primary Master [FUJITSU MHS2040AT D-(PM)]

Type: LBA Total Sectors: Maximum Capacity:

[Auto] Format 78140160 40008MB

Select ATA/ATAPI drive installed here [Auto] The BIOS auto-types the drive on

Item Specific Help

boot time.

Multi-Sector Transfers: LBA Mode Control: 32 Bit I/O: Transfer Mode: Ultra DMA Mode:

Help  Select Item

Esc

Exit

Parameter Description Options

Type The setting of detail functions stands on type.

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

NOTE: When the device is disabled, all the sub-items will be hidden.



Select Menu

[16 Sectors] [Enablde] [Disabled] [Fast PIO 4] [Mode 5]

F5/F6

Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Enter

Select Sub-Menu

Note: Auto= Autotype Hard-Disk drive installed here.

Except [Auto] You enter parameters of the drive. [None] The drive is disabled.

F10

Save and Exit

Auto/None/ ATAPI Removable/User

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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

IDE Secondary M aster [U JDA 740 DVD /C DRW -(SM)]

Type:

Multi-Sector Transfers:

LBA Mode Control: 32 Bit I/O : Transfer Mode: Ultra DMA Mode:

Help  Select Item

Esc

Exit

Type The setting of detail functions stands on type.



Select Menu

Parameter Description Options

Note: Auto= Autotype Hard-Disk drive installed here

[Auto]

[Disabled] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Fast PIO 4] [Mode 2]

F5/F6

Chan ge Values F9 Setup Defaults

Enter

Select Sub-Menu

Select ATA/ATA P I drive in s talle d here. [Auto] The BIOS auto-types the drive on boo t tim e. Except [Auto] You enter parameters of the drive. [None] The drive is disabled.

F10

Save and Exit

Item Specific Help

Auto/ None/ ATAPI Removable/ User

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

NOTE: When the device is disabled, all the sub-items will be hidden.

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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 Item Specific Help

PCI IRQ A# : PCI IRQ B# : PCI IRQ C# : PCI IRQ D# : PCI IRQ E# : PCI IRQ F# : PCI IRQ G# : PCI IRQ H# :

[11] [11] [11] [11] [11] [11] [11] [11]

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.

F1 Help  Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

Parameter Description Options

PIRQ A-H# Set default IRQ of PCI device.

Note: PCI devices can use hardware interrupt called IRQs. A PCI device cannot use IRQs already in use by ISA or EISA devices. Use “Auto Select” only if no ISA or EISA legacy cards are installed.

IRQ11, Disabled, Auto Select, IRQ3, IRQ7, IRQ10

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System Security

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Set Supervisor Password Set User Password

Password on boot:

Set Primary Hard Disk Password

[Enter] [Enter]

[Disabled]

[Enter]

Item Specific Help

Press <Enter> key to set Supervisor Password to enable an password features. Then password entry is required to

Processor Serial Number

[Enabled]

enter BIOS Setup.

F1 Help  Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc

Exit



Select Menu

Enter

Select Sub-Menu

F10

Save and Exit

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

Parameter 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

Processor Serial Number Display the process serial number. Enabled or Disabled

During POST, BIOS need to check hard disk password if set.

This password protects the computer from unauthorized entry during boot-up if a second Hard disk is inserted.

Enter

Disabled or Enabled

Enter

Setting a Password

Follow these steps:

1. Use the cursor Password on boot or Primary Hard Disk Password) and press the

w/y keys to highlight a Password parameter (Supervisor Password, User Password,

e key. The password box appears

as below if choosing Set Supervisor Password:

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Set Supervisor Password

En ter New Passwo rd [ ]

En ter New Passwo rd [ ] Confirm N e w P assword [ ]

Confirm N e w P assword [ ]

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

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

screen.

3. Retype password to verify your first entry and then press

Se tup Notice

Changes have been saved.

[Continue]

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

5. Press

6. Press

^ to return to the main menu. u. The following dialogue box appears.

e. The following screen appears:

Setup C onfirmation

Save Configuration changes and exit now?

[Yes] [No]

7. Select Yes and press

Four password types protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of protection for your computer and data:

T Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility. Once set, you must key-in

this password to gain access to the BIOS Utility.

T User Password and Password On Boot secure your computer against unauthorized use. Combine

the use of this password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum security.

T Hard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk.

Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer, it cannot be accessed without the Hard Disk Password.

When a password is set, a password prompt appears on the left-hand corner of the display screen.

1. When the Supervisor Password is set, the following prompt appears when you press BIOS Utility at boot-up.

e to save the password and exit the BIOS utility.

m to enter the

Enter Password

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Type the Supervisor Password and press e to access the BIOS Utility.

2. When the User Password is set and Power on boot is set enabled, the following prompt appears at bootup when pressing

Enter Password

Type the User Password (a symbol appears for each character you type) and press

If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Try again and press

3. When the Power on boot is set enabled, the following prompt appears at boot-up.

e to use the computer.

Enter Password

4. When the Hard Disk Password is set, the following prompt appears at boot-up.

Enter Password

Type the Hard Disk Password (a symbol appears for each character you type) and press

computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Try again and press

You have three chances to enter a password. If you successfully entered the password, the system starts Windows.

Removing a Password

If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system hangs.

To change a password, follow the same steps used to set a password.

1. Use the cursor Password on boot ) and press

w/y keys to highlight a Password parameter (Supervisor Password, User Password,

e. The following prompt appears:

e to use the

Enter Current Password [ ] Enter New Password [ ] Conf irm New Password [ ]

2. Type Current Password, leave the “ Enter New Password” blank and press Password” blank and press

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e. Leave “ Confirm New

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Boot Options

Users can press F12 during POST to enter the Boot Options Menu directly (See “Multi-Boot Menu” on page

35), or by entering BIOS SETUP utility, Boot Options item.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

+Removable Devices +Hard Drive CD-ROM Drive D2D Recovery

F1 Help  Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

NOTE: There are four defaulted options that allow users to specify the boot device sequence. If the “Boot on

LAN” option is enabled, then, Realtek Boot Agent will be shown as the fifth option.

The priority of options from top to bottom is 1

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

NOTE: Keys used to view or configure devices:

e> expands or collapses devices with a + or -

p>and <q> moves the device up and or down.

, 2nd, 3

,and 4th.

<Shift + 1> enables or disables a device. <+>/<Space> or <-> moves the device up or down. <d> removes a device that is not installed.

Item Specific Help

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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 Help  Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

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

Parameter Description

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

Note: Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

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

Note: Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS.

Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults.

Note: Load default values for all SETUP items.

Discard Changes Discard any changes.

Note: Load previous value from CMOS for all SETUP items.

Save Changes Save changes.

Note: Save Setup data to CMOS.

Exit

Item Specific Help

Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

Load Setup Default

If you want to restore all parameter settings to their default values, select this menu item and press e. The following dialog box displays.

Do you want to load default settings?

[Yes] [No]

If you would like to load factory- default settings for all parameters, use the cursor

then press

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e. Choose No if otherwise.

z / x keys to select Yes;

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BIOS Flash Utility

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

T New versions of system programs

T New features or options

Use the PHFlash or WFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.

Executing the PHFlash Program

Please do the following to update BIOS in DOS environment.

1. Copy the ZIP file to your HDD. The recommended directory is C:\drivers\BIOS

2. Then unzip it with -d option to store the sub-directories. ex. )PKUNZIP -d C:\drivers\BIOS\*.zip

C:\drivers\BIOS.

3. Reboot to pure DOS.

4. Run C:\drivers\BIOS\BIOS.BAT

5. Follow displayed procedures to flash system BIOS.

Executing the WFlash Program

Please do the following to update BIOS in Windows environment.

1. Boot into system.

2. Run “WistronWFlash.exe”.

3. In WFlash windows, choose “LOAD BIOS BINARY FILE”. Choose the new binary file you want to use for

updates.

4. Choose “SAVE ROM BIOS TO FILE” as backup.

5. Choose “PROGRAM BIOS”. BIOS is updated.

NOTE: Should the procedure is not successfully completed, go to step 3, choose the ROM file saved in step 4.

And, then, “PROGRAM BIOS”. The system will be recovered to the original BIOS version.

NOTE: .

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System Utility Diskette

This utility diskette is for the Aspire 1600 notebook machine. You can find the utility in Service CD kit. It provides the following functions:

1. 1394 GUID Utility

2. Mother Board Data Utility

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

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

functions

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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:

T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

T Number 1 Flat-bladed screwdriver

T Phillips screwdriver

T Plastic Flat-bladed screwdriver

T Number 5 Hexed screwdriver

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

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

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General Information

Before You Begin

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

1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

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

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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.

B*2

START

E*1 E*2

Middle Cover

Modem

Cover

C*2

Modem

Board

D*4

CPU Fan

Sink Module

CPU

Middle Cover

W/ Launch

board

B*3

Keyboard

Thermal Plat e

VGA

B*2

Keyboar d

Brack et

C*4

Launch

Board

DC to DC

Board

C*2

DC-Charger

DI MM

Cover

Plat e

DIMM

RTC Bat tery

Battery

Battery Module

Module

Optical Drive

B*4 B* 2

Optical Drive

Chassis

A*4

B*2

LCD Module

(See Next Page)

B*2

Modu le

A*14 & B*1&C*2

Battery cover

Battery

DVD:G*2

COMBO:G*3

CDROM:N/A

Optical Drive

PCB

Opt ical

Dri ve

Upper Case

A*4

Optical Drive

Bezel

HDD

Module

HDD

Bracket

I*4

Touch Pad

Frame

HDD

Lower Case

I/O Port

bracket

PCMCIA

Socket

C*2

J*2

C*1

C*2

Module

Main Board

C*1 C*2

FDD

H*2

FDD

C*3

Speakers

FDD

Bracket

Touch Pad

Board

Touch Pad

Buttons

Touch Pad

Scrol l Key

Touch Pad

FPC

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LCD Module

LCD Cushions

A*5

LCD Bezel

F*4 A*1

LCD Hinges

LCD Coaxial

Screw List

Item Description

A Screw M2.5XL6 (Black)

B Screw M2XL4 (Silver)

C Screw M2XL5 (Silver)

D Screw M2.5XL18 (Silver)

E Screw M2XL4 (Black)

F Screw M2.5XL5 (Black)

G Screw M1.7XL3 (Black)

H Screw M2.5XL4 (Silver)

I Screw M3XL4 (Silver)

JHex Screw

Cable

LCD

Inverter

B*6

LCD Latch

LCD Panel

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. To remove the battery, first unlock the battery lock button, push the two battery release buttons, and then

slide the battery pack out from the machine.

Disassembling the Battery Pack

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. Remove the two screws, and then detach the battery from the battery cover.

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Removing the Optical Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. Release the release button and then slide the optical drive module out from the main unit.

Disassembling the Optical Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57

3. To disassemble the optical drive module, first remove the four screws as shown.

4. Detach the optical drive module from the optical drive chassis.

5. Remove the two screws and then detach the optical drive PCB from the optical drive module.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57

3. Remove the four screws as shown and then pull the plastic tag to detach the hard disk drive module out

from the machine carefully.

Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58

4. To disassemble the hard disk drive module, first remove the four screws from the hard disk drive bracket.

5. Detach the hard disk drive bracket from the hard disk drive.

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Removing the Memory Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the one screw from the memory cover.

3. Lift the cover off, and then remove the memory cover.

4. Push out the latches on both sides of the socket and pull the memory module out from the socket.

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Removing the Modem Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem cover.

3. Remove the modem cover from the machine.

4. Remove two screws from the modem board as shown, disconnect the modem cable from the modem

board, and then remove the modem board from the main unit carefully by using a plastic flat bladed screw driver.

5. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board, then remove the modem board.

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Disassembling the LCD

Removing the Middle Cover

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. Pry up the middle cover with a plastic flat screwdriver, pull the middle cover up carefully

3. Turn the middle cover over and disconnect the launch board cable from the launch board and then detach

the middle cover away from the main unit.

Removing the Launch Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

3. Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the middle cover.

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Removing the Keyboard

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

3. To remove the keyboard, first remove the three screws as shown here.

4. Lift the keyboard upward carefully and put it on the upper case.

5. Use a plastic flat screwdriver to help disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then

remove the keyboard from the main board.

Removing the LCD Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

4. Remove the two screws from the base of the unit.

5. Remove the screw and disconnect the LCD coaxial cable from the main board.

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6. Remove the inverter cable from the main board with a plastic flat screwdriver.

7. Remove the four screws as shown and then detach the LCD module from the main unit carefully.

NOTE: Please arrange the coaxial cable and the inverter cable well in the way as shown after you connect

them to the main board.

Removing the LCD Bezel

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62

5. Remove the four LCD cushions as shown and the middle lower mylar on the LCD bezel, and then remove

the five screws below from the LCD bezel.

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6. Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel from the LCD module.

Removing the Inverter Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62

5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 63

6. To remove the inverter board, first remove the screw from the inverter board.

7. Disconnect the LCD power cable, remove the inverter board from the LCD panel, and then disconnect the

inverter cable from the inverter board.

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Removing the LCD

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62

5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 63

6. See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 64

7. To remove the LCD, first remove the six screws from both sides of the LCD, then remove the LCD from

the LCD panel.

Removing the LCD Hinges

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62

5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 63

6. Remove four screws to remove the LCD hinges and then detach the LCD hinges from the LCD.

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Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62

5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 63

6. See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 64

7. Remove the tapes then remove the LCD coaxial cable from the LCD.

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Disassembling the Main Unit

Removing the Keyboard Bracket

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

4. Remove the keyboard support bracket from the main unit carefully.

Removing the DC Charger Plate

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62

5. Remove the two screws as shown and then detach the DC charger Plate from the main board.

Removing the RTC Battery

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

4. See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67

5. See “Removing the DC Charger Plate” on page 67

6. Disconnect the RTC cable and then remove the RTC battery from the upper case gently.

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Removing the Touch Pad Frame

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. Release the latches with a plastic flat screwdriver carefully.

3. Detach the touch pad frame from the upper case gently.

Removing the DC to DC Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

3. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

4. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

5. See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67

6. Detach the DC to DC board from the main board gently.

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Removing the CPU Fan Sink

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

4. See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67

5. Disconnect the CPU fan cable, remove four screws, and then detach the CPU fan sink from the main unit.

Removing the Processor

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

4. See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67

5. See “Removing the CPU Fan Sink” on page 69

6. Lift up the CPU socket lever, remove the CPU from the CPU socket carefully, and then put the CPU

socket lever back to its original position.

Installing the Processor

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

4. See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67

5. See “Removing the CPU Fan Sink” on page 69

6. Lift up the CPU socket lever, install the CPU to the CPU socket carefully, and then put the CPU socket

lever back to its original position to secure the CPU well.

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NOTE: Please make sure the CPU is attached with PIN1 on this side.

Removing the Upper Case

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58

4. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

5. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

6. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62

7. See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67

8. See “Removing the DC Charger Plate” on page 67

9. Use a plastic flat screwdriver to disconnect the touch pad cable from the main board.

10. To remove the upper case, first remove the two screws from the front side, and then remove the fifteen

screws from the backside of the main unit.

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11. Pull the upper case from the unit gently.

Removing the Touch Pad Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58

3. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

4. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

5. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62

6. See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67

7. See “Removing the DC Charger Plate” on page 67

8. See “Removing the Touch Pad Frame” on page 68

9. See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 70

10. To detach the touch pad board, first disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad board with a

plastic flat screwdriver and plastic tweezers, and then remove the touch pad board from the upper case.

Removing the Touch Pad Button

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58

3. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

4. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

5. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62

6. See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67

7. See “Removing the DC Charger Plate” on page 67

8. See “Removing the Touch Pad Frame” on page 68

9. See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 70

10. See “Removing the Touch Pad Board” on page 71

11. Remove the touch pad button.

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Removing the Touch Pad Scroll Key

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58

3. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

4. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

5. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62

6. See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67

7. See “Removing the DC Charger Plate” on page 67

8. See “Removing the Touch Pad Frame” on page 68

9. See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 70

10. See “Removing the Touch Pad Board” on page 71

11. See “Removing the Touch Pad Button” on page 71

12. Detach the touch pad scroll key from the upper case.

Removing the Touch Pad FPC

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58

3. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

4. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

5. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62

6. See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67

7. See “Removing the DC Charger Plate” on page 67

8. See “Removing the Touch Pad Frame” on page 68

9. See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 70

10. See “Removing the Touch Pad Board” on page 71

11. See “Removing the Touch Pad Button” on page 71

12. Detach the touch pad FPC from the upper case carefully.

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Removing the VGA Thermal Plate

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58

3. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

4. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

5. See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67

6. See “Removing the DC Charger Plate” on page 67

7. See “Removing the CPU Fan Sink” on page 69

8. Remove the four screws and then detach the VGA thermal plate from the main board.

Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58

4. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

5. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

6. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62

7. See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67

8. See “Removing the DC Charger Plate” on page 67

9. See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 70

10. Disconnect the FDD cable from the main board and remove the one screw.

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11. Detach the FDD module from the lower case.

Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58

4. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

5. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

6. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62

7. See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67

8. See “Removing the DC Charger Plate” on page 67

9. See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 70

10. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 73

11. To disassemble the floppy disk drive from the disk drive module, first remove the two screws as shown

here and then detach the floppy disk from the floppy disk drive bracket

12. Disconnect the floppy disk drive FPC cable gently from the floppy disk drive.

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Removing the Speakers

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58

4. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

5. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

6. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62

7. See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67

8. See “Removing the DC Charger Plate” on page 67

9. See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 70

10. To remove the speakers, first remove the two tapes, disconnect the cable from the main board and then

remove the two screws.

11. Remove the speakers and speaker cable from the lower case gently.

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NOTE: Please pay attention to how the speaker cable is routed when the speakers are attached back to the

main unit.

Removing the Main Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58

4. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

5. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

6. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62

7. See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67

8. See “Removing the DC Charger Plate” on page 67

9. See “Removing the DC to DC Board” on page 68

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10. See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 70

11. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 73

12. See “Removing the VGA Thermal Plate” on page 73

13. Disconnect the launch board cable and the speaker cable from the main board.

14. Remove the three screws as shown and detach the main board from the lower case carefully in the way as shown here.

Removing the PCMCIA Slot

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58

4. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

5. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

6. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62

7. See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67

8. See “Removing the DC Charger Plate” on page 67

9. See “Removing the DC to DC Board” on page 68

10. See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 70

11. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 73

12. See “Removing the VGA Thermal Plate” on page 73

13. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 76

14. Remove four screws from the PCMCIA plate to remove the plate.

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15. Detach the PCMCIA slot from the main board.

Removing the I/O Port Bracket

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 56

2. See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 57

3. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 58

4. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 61

5. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

6. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 62

7. See “Removing the Keyboard Bracket” on page 67

8. See “Removing the DC Charger Plate” on page 67

9. See “Removing the DC to DC Board” on page 68

10. See “Removing the Upper Case” on page 70

11. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module” on page 73

12. See “Removing the VGA Thermal Plate” on page 73

13. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 76

14. Remove the two screws as shown.

15. Remove the two hex screws and the other one screw as shown to detach the I/O port bracket from the

main board.

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16. Detach the I/O port bracket from the main board.

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Troubleshooting

Use the following procedure as a guide for Aspire 1606 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 detected an error and displayed a FRU code.

Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others).

Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems).

“Power System Check” on page 82.

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 85

“Undetermined Problems” on page 97

“Error Message List” on page 86

“System Utility Diskette” on page 51

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 85

Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 85

“Intermittent Problems” on page 96

“Undetermined Problems” on page 97

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System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required.

NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause

damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device. See ““System Utility Diskette” on page 51 for details.

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (see “System Utility Diskette” on page 51).

2. Go to the diagnostic Diskette Drive in the test items.

3. Press

4. Follow the instructions in the message window.

If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, first turn off the power and then reconnect the diskette connector to the system board.

If the error still remains:

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

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

3. Replace the system board.

External CD-ROM Drive Check

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device:

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (refer to .

2. Go to the diagnostic CD-ROM in the test items.

3. Press

4. Follow the instructions in the message window.

If an error occurs, first turn off the power and then reconnect the connector to the system board. If the error still remains:

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

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

3. Replace the system board.

m in the test items.

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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 system board.

If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. See “System Utility Diskette” on page 51 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:

1. Reconnect the keyboard cables.

2. Replace the keyboard.

3. Replace the system board.

The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:

T Numeric keypad

T 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.

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (please refer to “System Utility Diskette” on page 51.

2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.

3. Press

4. 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.

m in the test items.

Power System Check

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

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied.

3. 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:

T “Check the Power Adapter” on page 83

T “Check the Battery Pack” on page 84

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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: +19.5 to +21.0V Pin 2: 0V, Ground

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

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

T Replace the System board.

T If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 97.

T 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.

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

continuity and installation.

4. If the operational charge does not work, see “Check the Battery Pack” on page 84.

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Check the Battery Pack

To check the battery pack, do the following:

From Software:

1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel

2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total

Battery Power Remaining are correct.

3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter.

4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging.

From Hardware:

1. Power off the computer.

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

following figure

3. If the voltage is still less than 4.22 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 DC/DC charger board.

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:

1. Reconnect the touchpad cables.

2. Replace the touchpad.

3. Replace the system 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: 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.

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 97.

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

NOTE: 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.

NOTE: 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.

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Index of Error Messages

Error Code List

Error Codes Error Messages

006 Equipment Configuration Error

Causes:

1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch

2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error

3. IDE Secondary Channel Master Drive Error

(THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration Error”)

010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh)

070 Real Time Clock Error

071 CMOS Battery Bad

072 CMOS Checksum Error

110 Incorrect password specified, system disabled. (Text mode only)

<No error code> Battery critical LOW

In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, no message will show.

<No error code> Thermal critical High

In this situation BIOS will issue 3 long beeps then shut down system.

Error Message List

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector.

“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Hard disk drive

System board

Stuck Key see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 82.

Keyboard error see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 82.

Keyboard Controller Failed see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 82.

Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard

Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM

System board

System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM

System board

Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM

System board

System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure

system time, then reboot system.

System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

System timer error RTC battery

RTC battery

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

System board

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Error Message List

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Real time clock error RTC battery

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

System board

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 System board

CPU ID: System 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 identified.

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

RTC battery

System board

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

DIMM

System board

Setup Utility

See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 81.

Setup Utility

See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 81.

System board

RTC battery

System board

RTC battery

System board

BIOS ROM

System board

RTC battery

System board

Diskette drive

Hard disk drive

System board

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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 turns on and LCD is blank.

No beep, power-on indicator turns 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. Speaker

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 82.

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

Reconnect the DIMM.

LED board.

System board.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 82.

Reconnect the LCD connector

Hard disk drive

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD Inverter

LCD

System board

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

System board

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

System board

Error Beep List

Code Beeps Description

00h Two long beeps, one short beep, then one long beep. Success

F1h One long and one short beeps. BIOS file size mismatch

F2h One long and two short beeps BIOS reading error

D1h Two short beeps. Floppy drive not installed

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POST Codes

Code Beeps POST Routine Description

02h Verify Real Mode

03h Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)

04h Get CPU type

06h Initialize system hardware

08h Initialize chipset with initial POST values

09h Set IN POST flag

0Ah Initialize CPU registers

0Bh Enable CPU cache

0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values

0Eh Initialize I/O component

0Fh Initialize the local bus IDE

10h Initialize Power Management

11h Load alternate registers with initial POST

values

12h Restore CPU control word during warm boot

13h Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices

14h Initialize keyboard controller

16h 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum

17h Initialize cache before memory autosize

18h 8254 timer initialization

1Ah 8237 DMA controller initialization

1Ch Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller

20h 1-3-1-1 Test DRAM refresh

22h 1-3-1-3 Test 8742 Keyboard Controller

24h Set ES segment register to 4 GB

26h Enable A20 line

28h Autosize DRAM

29h Initialize POST Memory Manager

2Ah Clear 215 KB base RAM

2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx

2Eh 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of

memory bus

2Fh Enable cache before system BIOS shadow

30h 1-4-1-1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of

32h Test CPU bus-clock frequency

33h Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager

36h Warm start shut down

38h Shadow system BIOS ROM

3Ah Autosize cache

3Ch Advanced configuration of chipset registers

3Dh Load alternate registers with CMOS values

42h Initialize interrupt vectors

45h POST device initialization

46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice

memory bus

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Code Beeps POST Routine Description

48h Check video configuration against CMOS

49h Initialize PCI bus and devices

4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system

4Bh QuietBoot start (optional)

4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM

4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice

50h Display CPU type and speed

51h Initialize EISA board

52h Test keyboard

54h Set key click if enabled

58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts

59h Initialize POST display service

5Ah Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”

5Bh Disable CPU cache

5Ch Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB

60h Test extended memory

62h Test extended memory address lines

64h Jump to User Patch1

66h Configure advanced cache registers

67h Initialize Multi Processor APIC

68h Enable external and CPU caches

69h Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area

6Ah Display external L2 cache size

6Bh Load custom defaults (optional)

6Ch Display shadow-area message

6Eh Display possible high address for UMB

70h Display error messages

72h Check for configuration errors

76h Check for keyboard errors

7Ch Set up hardware interrupt vectors

7Eh Initialize coprocessor if present

80h Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs

81h Late POST device initialization

82h Detect and install external RS232 ports

83h Configure non-MCD IDE controllers

84h Detect and install external parallel ports

85h Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices

86h Re-initialize onboard I/O ports

87h Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices

88h Initialize BIOS Area

89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)

8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area

8Bh Test and initialize PS/2 mouse

8Ch Initialize floppy controller

recovery

(optional)

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Code Beeps POST Routine Description

8Fh Determine number of ATA drives (optional)

90h Initialize hard-disk controllers

91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers

92h Jump to UserPatch2

93h Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards

95h Install CD ROM for boot

96h Clear huge ES segment register

97h Fixup Multi Processor table

98h 1-2 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short

beeps on checksum failure.

99h Check for SMART drive (optional)

9Ah Shadow option ROMs

9Ch Set up Power Management

9Dh Initialize security engine (optional)

9Eh Enable hardware interrupts

9Fh Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives

A0h Set time of day

A2h Check key lock

A4h Initialize Typematic rate

A8h Erase F2 prompt

AAh Scan for F2 key stroke

ACh Enter SETUP

AEh Clear Boot flag

B0h Check for errors

B2h POST done- prepare to boot operating system

B4h 1 One short beep before boot

B5h Terminate QuietBoot (optional)

B6h Check password (optional)

B9h Prepare Boot

BAh Initialize DMI parameters

BBh Initialize PnP Option ROMs

BCh Clear parity checkers

BDh Display MultiBoot menu

BEh Clear screen (optional)

BFh Check virus and backup reminders

C0h Try to boot with INT 19

C1h Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)

C2h Initialize error logging

C3h Initialize error display function

C4h Initialize system error handler

C5h PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)

C6h Initialize notebook docking (optional)

C7h Initialize notebook docking late

C8h Force check (optional)

C9h Extended checksum (optional)

D2h Unknown interrupt

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Acer Aspire 1606 Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Aspire 1606

Revision History

Copyright

Disclaimer

Table of Contents

Features

System Block Diagram

Board Layout

Top View

Bottom View

Panel

Front Panel

Left Panel

Right Panel

Rear Panel

Bottom Panel

Indicators

Keyboard

Special keys

Hot Keys

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

BIOS Setup Utility

Multi-Boot Menu

Navigating the BIOS Utility

System Information

Main System Settings

Advanced Information

Primary Master

Secondary Master

PCI IRQ Routing

System Security

Boot Options

Exit Setup

BIOS Flash Utility

Executing the PHFlash Program

Executing the WFlash Program

System Utility Diskette

General Information

Before You Begin

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

Removing the Battery Pack

Disassembling the Battery Pack

Removing the Optical Drive Module

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module

Removing the Memory Module

Removing the Modem Board

Disassembling the LCD

Removing the Middle Cover

Removing the Launch Board

Removing the Keyboard

Removing the LCD Module

Removing the LCD Bezel

Removing the Inverter Board

Removing the LCD

Removing the LCD Hinges

Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable

Disassembling the Main Unit

Removing the Keyboard Bracket

Removing the DC Charger Plate

Removing the RTC Battery

Removing the Touch Pad Frame

Removing the DC to DC Board

Removing the CPU Fan Sink

Removing the Processor

Installing the Processor

Removing the Upper Case

Removing the Touch Pad Board

Removing the Touch Pad Button

Removing the Touch Pad Scroll Key

Removing the Touch Pad FPC

Removing the VGA Thermal Plate

Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module

Removing the Speakers

Removing the Main Board

Removing the PCMCIA Slot