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Aspire 3640/TravelMate 2440 Series
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 3640/TravelMate 2440 service guide.
Date Chapter Updates
2006/05/12 Chapter 1 Add “CPU Fan True Value Table” at page 34.
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Copyright
Copyright © 2006 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its
dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGES 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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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Your Acer Notebook tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Aspire 3640 front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
TravelMate 2440 front view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Acer Empowering Technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Empowering Technology password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Acer ePower Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Acer ePresentation Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Acer eLock Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Acer eRecovery Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Acer eSettings Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Acer ePerformance Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Acer OrbiCam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Launch Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Chapter 2 System Utilities 43
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 55
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the
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LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Removing the Memory and the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly . . . . . . .64
Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Disassembling the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Disassembling the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Chpater 4 Troubleshooting 71
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 89
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 93
Aspire 3640/TravelMate 2440 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
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System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:
Platform and memroy
T Intel
T ATI RC410ME+ATI SB460
T Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz system memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM
Display and graphics
T 14.1” WXGA Acer CrystalBrite
T ATI Radeon
T 16.7 million colors
T Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz
T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability
®
Celeron® M Processor 410/420/430 (1MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73 GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or
higher
modules
TM
TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous
multi-window viewing via AcerAcer DridVista
®
Xpress 200M chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring HyperMemory and up to
128 MB of shared system memory
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TM
Storage subsystem
T 40/60/80/100/120 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive
T Optical drive options:
tDVD-Super Multi double-layer
tDVD-Dual double-layer
tDVD/CD-RW combo drive
Input devices
T 88/89-key Acer FineTouch
travel
T Touchpad with 4-way scroll button
T 12 function keys, four media keys (play/pause, stop, previous, next), four cursor keys, two
Windows
T Four easy-launch buttons: Empowering Key, Internet, email, user-programmable button
T Two front-access switches: WLAN,Bluetooth
Audio
T Audio system with two built-in 1W speakers and microphone
T Intel
T Sound Blaster Pro
TM
keyboard with inverted “T” cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key
®
keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric keypad, international language support
®
®
High-Definition audio support
TM
and MS-Sound compatible
Communication
T Acer Video Conference featuring Voice and Video over Internet Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer
OrbiCam
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TM
and optional Acer Bluetooth VoIP phone
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T Acer OrbiCam
T WLAN: integrated Acer InviLink
T LAN: Fast Ethernet; Wake-on-LAN ready
T Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; Wake-on ring ready
I/O Ports
T PC Card slot (one Type II)
T 2 USB 2.0 ports
T External display (VGA) port
T Headphones/speaker/line-out jack
T Microphone-in jack
T External display (VGA) port
T Ethernet (RJ-45) port
T Modem (RJ-11) port
T DC-in jack for AC adapter
Environment
T Temperature:
TM
integrated 310,000 pixel CMOS camera, featuring:
t225 degree ergonomic rotation
tAcer PrimaLite
TM
technology
technology support
toperating: 5 C to 35 C
°°
TM
802.11b/g WI-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution; Acer SignalUpTM
tNon-operating: -20 C to 65 C
T Humidity (non-condensing):
toperating: 20%~80%
tNon-operating: 20%~80%
°°
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System Block Diagram
(CV136 / CY28RS400)
DDR2 x 2
Line In
30
30
MIC In
INT.MIC
Line Out
(SPDIF)
30
30
INT.SPKR
RJ11
CLK GEN.
ICS951413
11,12
Codec
ALC883
OP AMP
G1421B
MODEM
MDC Card
3
533/667MHz
AZALIA
30
31
22
Mobile CPU
Yonah 478
HOST BUS
ATI RC410ME
AGTL+ CPU I/F
SINGAL DDR2 CHANNEL
INTEGRATED GRAPHICS
LVDS/TVOUT/CRT
1 X4 PCIE SB I/F
6 X1 PCIE GPP I/F
Ver.:A13, 71.RC410.D0U
DMI I/F
ATI SB460
USB2.0 8Ports
SATA II (4 PORTS)
AZALIA HD AUDIO 1.0
AC97 2.3
ATA 66/100/133
LPC I/F
ACPI 1.2
INT RTC
PCI/PCI BDGE
Ver. : A11, 71.SB460.00U
SATA
CDROM
HDD
21
PATA
667MHz
100MHz
15,16,17,18,19
USB
3 PORT
22
MINI USB
Blue-tooth
21
4, 5
6,7,8,9,10
PCIE x 1
PCIE x 1
PCI BUS
LPC BUS
22
G792
20
SVIDEO/COMP
LVDS
RGB CRT
New card
CardReader
SA-0214
32
CARDBUS
ENE
CB1410
25
RICOH
R5C832
1394
28,29
LAN
Reltek10/100
RTL8100CL
SIO
NS87381
35
FIR
35
Mini-PCI
802.11A/B/G
23
Touch
Pad
KBC
ENE
3910
34 34
TVOUT
14
14"WXGA+ LCD
CRT
14
Mini Card*1
802.11A/B/G
PWR SW
32
TPS2231
PCMCIA I/F
PWR SW
TPS2211
26
1394
CONN
29
32
TXFM RJ45
24
33
INT.
KB
TOP
VCC
13
GND
BOTTOM
27
PCMCIA
SLOT
Support
TypeII
26
MS/MS Pro/xD/
MMC/SD/SDIO
6 in 1
24
BIOS
MX29LV800
36
PCB STACKUP
S
S
29
INPUTS
DCBATOUT
LPC
DEBUG
36
CONN.
<Variant Name>
<Variant Name>
<Variant Name>
Title
Title
Title
Size Document Number Rev
Size Document Number Rev
Size Document Number Rev
A3
A3
A3
Date: Sheet
Date: Sheet
Date: Sheet
Acer Inc.
9F, 88, Sec.1, Hsin Tai Wu Rd., Hsichih,
Taipei Hsien 221, Taiwan, R.O.C.
BLOCK DIAGRAM
BLOCK DIAGRAM
BLOCK DIAGRAM
AAspire 3640/TM2440
SYSTEM DC/DC
TPS51120
INPUTS
OUTPUTS
5V_S5
DCBATOUT
3D3V_S5
SYSTEM DC/DC
TPS51124
INPUTS OUTPUTS
1D8V_S3
DCBATOUT
1D2V_S0
APL531230
3D3V_S5 1D5V_S0
APL5913
1D2V_S3 1D05V_S0
TPS51100
1D8V_S3 DDR_VREF_S0
MAXIM CHARGER
MAX8725
OUTPUTSINPUTS
CHG_PWR
18V 4.0A
DCBATOUT
UP+5V
5V 100mA
CPU DC/DC
ISL6262
39,40
OUTPUTS
VCC_CORE_S0
0~1.3V 48A
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Board Layout
Top View
1 U39 LAN controller RTL8100CL 8 KB1 Keyboard FFC connector
2 U34 PCMCIA controller ENE CB1410 9 LED1 LED FFC connector
3 U29 Clock generator ICS951413 10 TPAD1 Touch pad FFC connector
4 U17 KBC ENE3910 11 WLBTN1 Wireless LAN launch button
5 MIC1 Microphone cable connector 12 BTBTN1 Bluetooth launch button
6 LCD1 LCD cable connector 13 SPKR1 Speaker cable connector
7 CVR1 LID switch 14 BT1 Bluetooth module cable connector
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Bottom View
NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you
get.
1 U53 CPU socket 13 MINI1 Wireless LAN Card Slot
2 U51 North bridge ATI RC410ME 14 DM1 DIMM Slot1
3 U57 South bridge ATI SB460 15 DM2 DIMM Slot2
4 Audio Codec ALC883 16 HDD1 HDD connector
5 U49 BIOS ROM MX29LV800 17 LIN1 Line-in Jack
6 USB3 USB connector 18 MIC2 Headphones/Speakers/Line-Out Jack
7~8 USB1 USB connectors 19 LOUT1 Line-in Jack
9 CRT1 External VGA display 20 RTC1 RTC battery
10 MDC1 Modem board connector 21 FAN1 System fan connector
11 TRING1 Modem board cable connector 22 RJ1 RJ11 and RJ45 ports
12 CDROM1 ODD connector 23 BAT1 System battery module connector
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Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures
1. Remove the DIMM cover and the lower DDR2 memory module, then find out the G70 position on the main
board. Please just the lower DDR2 memory module, you will need the upper DDR2 memory module to
boot up the system.
2. Use a tweezers or a screwdriver to short the G70 pad and remain the short status.
3. Power on the system until POST is completed. Then you can release the tweezers or screwdriver. The
BIOS password should be cleared after these steps.
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Your Acer Notebook tour
After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.
Aspire 3640 front View
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TravelMate 2440 front view
# Icon Item Description
1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display),
displays computer output.
2 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that light up
to show the status of the computer’s
functions and components.
3 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.
4 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
5 Click buttons (left,
center and right)
6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for our hands
7 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
8 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
9 Easy-launch Buttons Buttons for launching frequently used
10 Built-in camera 310,000 pixel web camera for video
The left and right buttons function like the
left and right mouse buttons; the center
button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
when you use the computer.
programs.
communication.
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Closed Front View
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 18
# Icon Item Description
1 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
2 USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
output.
mouse, USB camera).
3
4 Wireless
5 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio
6 Microphone-in jack Accepts input from external microphones.
7 Headphones/
8 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.
9 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status
Bluetooth
communication button/
indicator
communication button/
indicator
speakers/line-out jack
with S/PDIF support
®
Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function.
Lights to indicate the status of Bluetoothcommunications.
Press to enable/disable Wireless function.
Lights to indicate the status of wireless
LAN communications.
CD player, stereo walkman).
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphones).
10 Latch Locks and release the lid.
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Left View
# Icon Item Description
1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible
2 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or
3 Optical disk access
4 Optical drive eject
5 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the
computer security lock.
DVDs.
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
indicator
Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
button
computer is turned off.
Right View
# Icon Item Description
1 PC Card slot Accepts on Type II PC Card.
2 PC Card slot eject
3 Three USB 2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB
4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even
5 Modem (RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
button
Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
mouse, USB camera).
after prolong use.
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6 Ethernet (RJ-45) Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000-
based network.
Rear Panel
# Icon Item Description
1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
Bottom Panel
External display
(VGA) port
Battery Powers the computer
Connects to a display device(e.g.,
external monitor, LCD projector).
# Item Description
1 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening
of the fan.
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3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured
with screws)
4 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.
5 Battery release latch Release the battery for removal.
6 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
Indicators
The computer has four easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the
front panel.
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The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is
closed.
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Icon Function Description
Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated
Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.
HDD Indicates when the hard disc or optical
drive is active.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth
communication.
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN
communication.
Battery Lights up when the battery is being
charged.
Power Lights up when the computer is on.
NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows
green when in AC mode.
Easy-Launch Buttons
Located above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called easy-launch buttons. They are: mail
Web browser, Empowering Key “ “and one user-programmable button.
Press “ “ to run the Acer Empowering Technology. The mail and Web browser buttons are pre-set to email
and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable buttons,
run the Acer Launch Manager.
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Launch key Default application
P User-programmable
Acer Empowering Technology (user-programmable)
Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)
Mail Email application (user-programmable)
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
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T Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.
T Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and
execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.
T Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button
mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.
Function Left Button (1)
Execute Click twice
quickly
Select Click once Tap once
Right Button
(4)
Main touchpad
(2)
Tap twice (at
the same speed
as doubleclicking the
mouse button)
Center button (3)
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Function Left Button (1)
Drag Click and hold,
then use finger
to drag the
cursor on the
touchpad
Access context
menu
Scroll Click and hold to move
Right Button
(4)
Click once
Main touchpad
(2)
Tap twice (at
the same speed
as doubleclicking a
mouse button)
then hold finger
to the touchpad
on the second
tap to drag the
cursor.
Center button (3)
up/down/left/right.
NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The
touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response.
Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.
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Using the Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and
twelve function keys.
Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
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Lock Key Description
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed
Num lock
<Fn>+<F11>
Scroll lock
<Fn>+<F12>
are in uppercase.
When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in
numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator
(complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /).
Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric
data entry. A better solution would be to connect an
external keypad.
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up
or down when you press the up or down arrow keys
respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some
applications.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols
are not printed on the keys.
Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off
Number keys on embedded
keypad
Cursor-control keys on
embedded keypad
Type numbers in a normal
manner.
Hold <Shift> while using
cursor-control keys.
Hold <Fn> while using
cursor-control keys.
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Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off
Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing
letters on embedded
keypad.
Type the letters in a normal
manner.
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Icon Description
Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as
clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the
Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to
provide a variety of function:
+ <Tab> Activates next taskbar button.
+ <E> Opens the My Computer window
+ <F1> Opens Help and Support.
+ <F> Opens the Find: All Files dialog box.
+ <R> Opens the Run dialog box.
+ M Minimizes all windows.
<Shift>+ + <M> Undoes the minimize all windows
action.
This key has the same effect as clicking the right
Applicati
on key
mouse button; it opens the application’s context
menu.
Hot Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the <Fn> key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
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Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.
Fn-F3 Acer
ePowerManagement
Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.
Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,
Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn-w Volume up Increases the speaker volume.
Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer
eManager.
external monitor (if connected) and both.
Press any key to return.
Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.
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Hot Key Icon Function Description
Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness
Special Key
You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard.
To t y pe :
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The Euro symbol
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either directly press the <Euro> symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then
press the<5> symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.
The US dollar sign
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either directly press the <Dollar> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press
the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
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Acer Empowering Technology
Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and
manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities:
T Acer ePower Management extends battery power via versatile usage profiles.
T Acer ePresentation Management connects to a projector and adjusts display settings conveniently.
T Acer eLock Management limits access to external storage media.
T Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.
T Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts settings easily.
T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and
registry settings.
For more information, press the < > key to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on the
appropriate utility and select the Help or Tutorial function.
Empowering Technology password
Before using Acer eLock Management and Acer eRecovery Management, you must initalize the Empowering
Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbard and select “Password Setup” to do
so. If you do not initialize the Empowering Technology password, you will be prompted to do so when running
Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for the first time.
Acer ePower Management
Acer ePower Management features a straightforward user interface. To launch it, select Acer ePower
Management from the Empowering Technology interface.
AC Mode (Adapter mode)
The default setting is “Maximum Performance.” You can adjust CPU speed, LCD brightness and other
settings, or click on buttons to turn the following functions on/off: Wireless LAN, Bluetooth, CardBus, FireWire
(1394), Wired LAN and Optical Device if supported.
DC Mode (Battery mode)
There are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment, Presentation, Word Processing, and Battery Life. You can
also define up to three of your own.
To create new power profile
1. Change power settings as desired.
2. Click “Save as...” to save to a new power profile.
3. Name the newly created profile.
4. Select whether this profile is for Adapter or Battery mode, then click OK.
5. The new profile will appear in the profile list.
Battery status
For real-time battery life estimates based on current usage, referto the panel on the lower left-hand side of the
window.
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For additional options, click “Settings” to:
T Set alarms.
T Re-load factory defaults.
T Select what actions will be taken when the cover is closed or the power button is pressed.
T View information about Acer ePower Management.
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Acer ePresentation Management
Acer ePresentation Management lets you project your computer’s display to an external device or project
using the hot key: Fn + F5. If auto-detection hardware is implemented in the system, your system display will
be automatically switched out when an external display is connected to the system.
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Acer eLock Management
Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy
drives to ensure that data can’t be stolen while your notebook is unattended.
T Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives,
USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that can be
mounted as a file system when plugged into the system.
T Optical drive deivces - includes any kind of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives.
T Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only.
T Interfaces - includes serial ports, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bletooth.
To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Once set, you can apply locks to any of the
devices. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will remain locked after rebooting,
until unlocked.
NOTE: If you lose your password, there is no method to reset it except by reformatting your notebook or taking
your notebook to anAcer Customer Serivce Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password.
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Acer eRecovery Management
Acer eRecovery Management is a powerful utility that does away with the need for recovery disks provided by
the manufacturer. The Acer eRecovery Management utility occupies space in a hidden partition on your
system’s HDD. User-created backups are stored on D:\ drive. Acer eRecovery Management provides you
with:
T Password protection.
T Recovery of applications and drivers.
T Image/data backup:
T Back up to HDD (set recovery point).
T Back up to CD/DVD.
T Image/data recovery tools:
T Recover from a hidden partition (factory defaults).
T Recover from the HDD (most recent user-defined recovery point).
T Recover from CD/DVD.
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For more information, please refer to “Acer eRecovery Management”
NOTE: If your computer did not come with a Recovery CD or System CD, please use Acer eRecovery
Management’s “System backup to optical disk” feature to burn a backup image to CD or DVD. To
ensure the best results when recovering your system using a CD or Acer eRecovery Management,
detach all peripherals (except the external Acer ODD, if your computer has one), including your Acer
ezDock.
Acer eSettings Management
Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health
status. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to optimize your Windows operating system, so
your computer runs faster, smoother and better.
Acer eSettings Management also:
T Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating.
T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for power users.
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Acer ePerformance Management
Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer
notebook. It provides and express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The
user can also enable advanced options for full control over the following option:
T Memory optimization - releases unused memory and check usage.
T Disk optimization - removes unneeded items and files.
T Speed optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows XP system.
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Acer OrbiCam
The Acer OrbiCam is a 1.3 megapixel CMOS camera appropriately mounted on the top of the LCD panel. The
camera’s 225-degree ergonomic rotation allows you to capture high-resolution photos or videos up front or at
the back of the LCD panel. The Acer OrbiCam fully supports the Acer Video Conference technology so that
you can transmit the best video quality over an instant Messenger service.
Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam
123
No. Item
1 Lens
2 Power indicator
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No. Item
3 Rubber grip (selected models only)
Rotating the Acer Orbicam
The Acer OrbiCam rotates 225 degrees counterclockwise to achieve the desired angle. Refer to the
illustrations below:
For your convenience, the camera snaps 45 degrees to match the position of your face in front or at the back
of the LCD panel.
NOTE: Do not rotate the camera clockwise to prevent damage to the device.
Launching the Acer OrbiCam
To launch the Acer OrbiCam, double click on the Acer OrbiCam icon on the screen.
OR
Click Start > All programs > Acer > Acer OrbiCam. The Acer OrbiCam capture windows window appears.
Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings
Resolution
To change the capture resolution, click the displayed resolution at the bottom right corner of the capture
window, then select the desired resolution.
Options
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Click Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window
Driver Settings
size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.
Camera Settings
T Basic settings: Click the Camera Settings icon on the bottom right corner of the capture display,
then select Camera Settings from the pop-up menu. You can adjust the Video, Audio, and Zoom/
Face tracking options from this window.
T Capture settings: From the Camera Settings window, click the Driver Settings button. The
Properties window will appear.
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T Device Settings allows you to change the camera brightness, contrast, hue, saturation, sharpness,
etc.
T Advanced Settings allows you to achieve gain control, implement image mirror, select image
enhancements and anti-flicker settings, and turn on/off the camera indicator.
T Zoom/Face Track Settings allows you to adjust the zoom level and turn the face tracking feature
on or off.
Capturing photos or videos
To capture a photo or a video clip, rotate the Acer OrbiCam to get the desired angle, then click the Take a
Picture or Record a Video button. The Windows Picture and Fax Viewer or the Windows Media Player
automatically launches to display or play a preview of the photo/video clip.
NOTE: By default, all photos and videos are saved in the My Pictures and My Videos folder.
Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam
The Acer OrbiCam is automatically selected as the capture device of any instant messenger (IM) application.
To use the Acer OrbiCam as a webcam, open the IM service, then select the video/webcam feature. You can
now broadcast from your location to an IM partner anywhere in the world.
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Using the System Utilities
Start Control Panel Display
Note:
Start Control Panel Display
Settings (2)
Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor
Apply OK
Start All Programs Acer GridVista
NOTE: The system utilities work under Microsoft Windows XP only.
Acer GridVista (dual-display compatible)
NOTE: This feature is only available on certain models.
To enable the dual monitor feature of the notebook, first ensure that the second monitor is connected, then
select Start, Control Panel, Display and click on Settings. Select the secondary monitor (2) icon in the
display box and then click the check box Extend my windows desktop onto this monitor. Finally, click
Apply to confirm the new settings and click OK to complete the process.
Acer GridVista is a handy utility that offers four pre-defined display settings so you can view multiple windows
on the same screen. To access this function, please go to Start>All Programs and click on Acer GridVista.
You may choose any one of the four display settings indicated below:
Double (verticle), Triple (primary at left), Triple (primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display
compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned indepently.
Acer Gridvista is dual-display compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
AcerGridVista is imple to set up:
1. Run Acer GridVista and select your preferred screen configuration for each display from the task bar.
2. Drag and drop each window into the appropriate grid.
3. Enjoy the convenience of a well-organized desktop.
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Note:
NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's
recommended value.
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above the keyboard. You can access
the Launch Manager by clicking on Start > All Programs > Launch Manager to start the application.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item Specification
CPU type
Core logic ATI RC410ME+ATI SB460
CPU package Intel socketable 478pin Micro-BGA
CPU core voltage 0.944~1.3V
CPU Fan True Value Table
Stage DTS(degree C) Local Fan Speed (rpm) Acoustic Level (dBA)
Stage 1 50 56 2910 29
Stage 2 60 60 3320 32
Stage 3 70 65 3720 35
Stage 4 82 70 4170 38
Stage 5 93 77 4430 40
NOTE: Stage 1-4 is normal situation. Stage 5 is protection while the CPU is at extremely high temperature or
at critical situation. DTS refers to the CPU’s temperature; and Local means the temperature of the IC on
the main board.
BIOS
®
Celeron® M Processor 410/420/430 (1MB L2 cache, 1.46/1.60/1.73
Intel
GHz, 533 MHz FSB) or higher
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Phneoix
BIOS Version 1.00 (MP version)
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM
BIOS ROM size 512KB Flash BIOS
BIOS package 32-pin PLCC
Supported protocols ACPI 2.0/3.0 compliance, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP,
PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA
BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394, WFM 2.0
BIOS password control Set by setup manual
Second Level Cache
Item Specification
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Cache size 1MB
1st level cache control Always enabled
2st level cache control Always enabled
Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back
System Memory
Item Specification
Memory controller Built-in ATI RC410ME
Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)
DIMM socket number 2 sockets
Supports memory size per socket 1024MB
Supports maximum memory size 2GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module)
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System Memory
Item Specification
Supports DIMM type DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed 533/677 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V and 0.9V
Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they
match the above specifications.
Memory Combinations
Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory
0MB 128MB 128MB
0MB 256MB 256MB
0MB 512MB 512MB
0MB 1024MB 1024MB
128MB 128MB 256MB
128MB 256MB 384MB
128MB 512MB 640MB
128MB 1024MB 1152MB
256MB 128MB 384MB
256MB 256MB 512MB
256MB 512MB 768MB
256MB 1024MB 1280MB
512MB 128MB 640MB
512MB 256MB 768MB
512MB 512MB 1024MB
512MB 1024MB 1536MB
1024MB 0MB 1024MB
1024MB 128MB 1152MB
1024MB 256MB 1280MB
1024MB 512MB 1536MB
1024MB 1024MB 2048MB
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various
capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be
reversed.
LAN Interface
Item Specification
Chipset Realtek 8110CL
Supports LAN protocol 10/100Mbps
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location Right side
Features Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver
Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0
PCI v2.2
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Modem Interface
Item Specification
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K
Supports modem protocol V.92
Modem connector type RJ11
Modem connector location Right side
Bluetooth Interface (There is NO Bluetooth interface for this model)
Item Specification
Chipset There is NO Bluetooth interface for this model
Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate)
Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG
specification is ratified).
Interface USB 1.1
Connector type Mini-USB
Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)
Item Specification
Chipset Built-in ATI SB460
Data throughput 11~54 Mbps
Protocol 802.11b+g
Interface PCI bus
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Vendor &
Model Name
Capacity (MB) 40000 60000 80000
Bytes per
sector
Data heads 2 3 4 (for Samsung/WD)
Drive Format
Disks 1 2 2
Spindle speed
(RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 2048KB 2MB 8MB
Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6
Max. media
transfer rate
(disk-buffer,
Mbytes/s)
Data transfer
rate
(host~buffer,
Mbytes/s)
WD WD400UE-22HCT0 WD WD600UE-22HCT0 SEAGATE ST98823A
Samsung MP0804H
WD WD800UE-22HCT0
512 512 512
3 (for Seagate)
4200 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM
372 350 350
100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5
100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5
100 MB/Sec.
Ultra DMA mode-5
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Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
DC Power Requirements
Voltage
tolerance
5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
Combo Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & model name HLDS GCC-4244N
Philips SCB5265
Panasonic UJDA770
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:
Max 3.6Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc format For HDLS GCC-4244N:
1. Reads and writes data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROMXA, CD-I FMV, Video CD
and CD-EXTRA
2. Reads data in Photo CD (Single and multi session)
3. Reads and writes standard CD-DA
4. Reads and writes CD-R discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 2”
5. Reads and writes CD-RW discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 3”
6. Reads data in DVD-ROM
For Philips SB5265:
Applicable DVD formats (Read):
DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-Video, DVD-R
3.95G, DVD-R 4.7G, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, Multi-Border DVD-R/DVDRW, Multi-session DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM (optional)
Applicable CD Formats (Read):
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode2 Form-2, CD-i Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Super Video CD,
Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, i-trax CD, CD-Text, CD-R, CDRW
Applicable CD Formats (Write)
CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2,
CD-i, Video-CD CD-Text
For Panasonic UJDA770:
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, CD-ROM XA, Photo CD (Multi session),
Video CD, CD-Extra (CD+), CD-text
DVD:DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM (2.6GB/4.7GB), DVD-R, DVD-RW
(ver. 1.1) (Supporting Multi Border) DVD+R, DVD+RW (Supporting Multi
Session)
Loading mechanism Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
Sustained:
Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
DVD-Super Multi Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & model name HLDS GMA-4082N
PIONEER DVR-K16RA
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DVD-Super Multi Interface
Item Specification
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:
Max 3.6Mbytes/sec
Buffer Memory 2MB
Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible
Applicable disc format For HLDS GMA-4082N:
Support disc formats
1. Reads data in each DVD-ROM, DVD-R (Ver. 1.0, Ver.2.0 for Authoring) and
DVD-RAM (Ver1.0).
2. Reads and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.1 for General), DVD-R DL (Dual
Layer), DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (Ver.2.2), DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), and
+RW
3. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Video CD, CD-Extra and
CD-Text
4. Reads data in Photo CD (Single and Multi session)
5. Reads standard CD-DA
6. Support to read Super Audio CD (Compatible layer in Hybrid type)
7. Reads and writes CD-R discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 2”
8. Reads and writes CD-RW discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 3”
9. CPRM (DVD-R/RW/RAM) supported
For Pioneer DVR-K16RA
KODAK Photo CD Single and Multi-session, CD extra (CD PLUS), Video CD,
CD text data (Read/Write), CD-R discs (Read/Write), CD-RW discs (Read/
Write), DVD-ROM, DVD-R Ver.2.00 for general (Read/Write), DVD-R DL Ver 3.0
(Read/Write), DVD-RW Ver.1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 (Read/Write), DVD+R Ver.1.0, 1.11
and 1.2 (Read/Write). DVD+R DL Ver. 1.0 (Read/Write), DVD+RW Ver. 1.1 and
1.2(Read/Write), DVD+RW high speed Ver.1.0 (Read/Write), DVD-RAM Ver.
2.0&2.1&2.2 (Read/Write)
Loading mechanism Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
Sustained:
Max 10.08Mbytes/sec
Max 11.08Mbytes/sec (for HLDS
GMA-4082N)
Audio Interface
Item Specification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC833 (Audio amplifier Maxim MAX9714)
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex
Compatibility HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content
Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate)
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2 (1W speakers)
Video Interface
Item Specification
Chipset Built-in ATI RC410ME
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Video Interface
Item Specification
Package Socket 775 and Socket 478 processors supported
Interface internal PCIE
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Yes
Video Memory
Item Specification
Chipset Built-in ATI RC410ME
Memory size up to 128MB
Interface DDR2
USB Port
Item Specification
Chipset Built-in ATI SB460
USB Compliancy Level 2.0
OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller
Number of USB port 3
Location One on the front side/two on the right side
Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup
PCMCIA Port
Item Specification
PCMCIA controller ENE CB1410
Supports card type Type-II
Number of slots One type-II
Access location Right panel
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support
Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes
System Board Major Chips
Item Controller
Core logic ATI RC410ME+ATI SB460
VGA Built in ATI RC410ME
LAN RealTek 8110CL
USB 2.0 Built in ATI SB460
Super I/O controller NS87381
MODEM Built-in ATI SB460
Bluetooth N/A (No Bluetooth interface)
Wireless 802.11 b+g Built-in ATI SB460
PCMCIA ENE CB1410
Audio Codec Realtek ALC833
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Keyboard
Item Specification
Keyboard controller ENE KB 3910
Total number of keypads 88-/89-key
Windows logo key Yes
Internal & external keyboard work
simultaneously
Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes
Battery
Item Specification
Vendor & model name Sanyo (6cell) 2.0
Sony (6cell) 2.0
Panasonic (6cell) 2.0
SMP (6cell) 2.0
Snayo (6cell) 2.4
Sony (6cell) 2.4
Panasonic (6cell)2.4
Sanyo (9cell) 2.4
Battery Type Li-ion
Pack capacity 4000 mAH forSanyo (6cell) 2.0
4000 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.0
4000 mAH Panasonic (6cell) 2.0
4800 mAH Snayo (6cell) 2.4
4800 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.4
4800 mAH Panasonic (6cell)2.4
Sanyo (9cell) 2.4
Number of battery cell 6/9
Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel
3 cells in series, 3 series in parallel
Normal voltage 14.8V
Charge voltage 16.8+-0.2v
LCD 14.1” inch
Item Specification
Vendor & model name QDI QD14TL01-02 CMO N141I1-L03 SAMSUNG
Screen Diagonal (mm) 14.1 inches 14.1 inches 14.1 inches
Active Area (mm) 304.1x228.1 304.1x228.1 304.1x228.1
Display resolution (pixels) 1280x800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA 1024x768 XGA
Pixel Pitch 0.237x0.237 0.237x0.237 0.237x0.237
Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe R.G.B. Vertical Stripe R.G.B. Vertical Stripe
Display Mode Normally White Normally White Normally White
2
Typical White Luminance (cd/m
also called Brightness
Luminance Uniformity N/A N/A 70
Contrast Ratio 300 500 300
Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall
Time)msec
Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Typ. +3.3V 3.3V
)
185 185 200
25 (rising+falling) 5/11 25 (rising+falling)
LTN141W1-L01
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LCD 14.1” inch
Item Specification
Typical Power Consumption (watt) N/A 4.02 (for backlight unit
only)
Weight 420 (440max) 425 425
Physical Size(mm) 317.3x242.0x6.0 317.3x242.0x5.9 317.3x242.0x6.5
Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS
Support Color 262,144 262,144 262,144
Viewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertial: Upper/Lower
Temperature Range( C)
Operating
Storage (shipping)
°
40/40
10/30
0 to +50
-20 to +60
45/45
20/45
0 to +50
-25 to +60
N/A
40/45
25/30
0 to +50
-20 to +60
LCD Inverter
Item Specification
Vendor & model name Darfon/V189-301GP
Brightness conditions N/A
Input voltage (V) 9~21
Input current (mA) 2.56 (max)
Output voltage (V, rms) 780V (2000V for kick off)
Output current (mA, rms) 6.5 (max)
Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 65K Hz (max)
AC Adaptor
Item Specification
Input rating 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz
Maximum input AC current 1.7A
Inrush current 220A@115VAC
220A@230VAC
Efficiency 82% min. @115VAC input full load
System Power Management
ACPI mode Power Management
Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely.
Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off
completely.
Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power
managed in this state.
Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down
VGA Suspend
PCMCIA Suspend
Audio Power Down
Hard Disk Power Down
CD-ROM Power Down
Super I/O Low Power mode
Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and
data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.
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System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However,
if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.
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To activate the BIOS Utility, press
on the bottom of screen).
Press m to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change
boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”.
Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without
entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
m during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information
Main Security Boot Exit
CPU Type :
CPU Speed :
HDD Model Name :
HDD Serial Number :
ATAPI Model Name :
ATAPI Serial Number :
System BIOS Ver:
VGA BIOS Ver
KBC Ver
Serial Number
Asset Tag Number N/A
Produce Name
Manufacturer Name: Acer
UUID:
Intel (R) Celeron 1.60 GHz
1600MHz
ST96812A - (PM)
PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K16RA
None
None
V0.05
1227
01.00
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Aspire 3640/TravelMate 2440
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
22 Byte
32 Byte
16 Byte
16 Byte
32 Byte
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ←
Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
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Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.
Follow these instructions:
T To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).
T To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).
T To change the value of a parameter, press por q.
T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item.
T Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
T In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any
changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a
particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please
note that system information is subject to different models.
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Information
→
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information
Main Security Boot Exit
CPU Type :
CPU Speed :
HDD Model Name :
HDD Serial Number :
ATAPI Model Name :
ATAPI Serial Number :
System BIOS Ver:
VGA BIOS Ver
KBC Ver
Serial Number
Asset Tag Number N/A
Produce Name
Manufacturer Name: Acer
UUID:
Intel (R) Celeron 1.60 GHz
1600MHz
ST96812A - (PM)
PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K16RA
None
None
V0.05
1227
01.00
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Aspire 3640/TravelMate 2440
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
22 Byte
32 Byte
16 Byte
16 Byte
32 Byte
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ←
Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
Parameter Description
CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system.
IDE1 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
IDE1 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
IDE2I Model Name This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard
IDE2 Serial Number This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master.
System BIOS ver Displays system BIOS version.
VGA BIOS Ver This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system.
KBC Ver This field shows the keyboard
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.
Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system.
Product Name This field shows product name of the system.
Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system.
UUID Number This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting.
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disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system.
UUID=32bytes
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Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup
parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information
Main
Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help
System Time: [19:03:49]
System Date: [05/11/2006]
System Memory: 640 KB
Extended Memory: 510 MB
Video Memory [64/128MB]
Shows system base memory size
Shows extended memory size
VGA memory size
<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.
Quiet Boot: [Enabled]
Power on display: [Auto ]
Network boot
F12 Boot Menu
D2D Recovery
[Enabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
Parameter Description Format/Option
System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed
with 24-hour format.
System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/
System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system.
Memory size is fixed to 640MB
Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the
extended memory in the system.
Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB
VGA Memory Shows the VGA memory size. VGA Memory
size=64/128MB
Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or
not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or
enabled.
Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and
Summary Screen is disabled.
Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and
Summary Screen is enabled.
Power on display Auto: During power process, the system will
detect if any display device is connected on
external video port. If any external display device
is connected, the power on display will be in CRT
(or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in
LCD only mode.
Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated
LCD screen and the system’s external video port
(for an external CRT or projector).
Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN
(remote server).
F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.
D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The
function allows the user to create a hidden
partition on hard disc drive to store operation
system and restore the system to factory
defaults.
Format: HH:MM:SS
(hour:minute:second) System Time
year)
System Date
Option: Enabled or Disabled
Option:
Auto or Both
Enabled or Disabled
Option:
Option:
Disabled or Enabled
Option:
Enabled or Disabled
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is
because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized
use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information Main
Security
Boot
Exit
Item Specific Help
User Password is : Clear
Supervisor Password is : Clear
Supervisor Password
Set User Password
Set Supervisor Password
[Enter]
[Enter]
controls accesses of the
whole setup utility.
It can be used to
Primary HardDisk Security
[Disabled]
boot up when Password
on boot is enabled.
Password on Boot
[Disabled]
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.
Parameter Description Option
User Password is Shows the setting of the user password.
Supervisor Password is Shows the setting of the Supervisor password
Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When
user password is set, this password protects
the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized
access. The user can enter Setup menu only
and does not have right to change the value of
parameters.
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password.
When set, this password protects the BIOS
Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The
user can not either enter the Setup menu nor
change the value of parameters.
Primary HardDisk Security Enables or disables primary hard disk security
function.
Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not
while the events defined in this group
happened. The following sub-options are all
requires the Supervisor password for changes
and should be grayed out if the user password
was used to enter setup.
Clear or Set
Clear or Set
Disabled or Enabled
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your
dealer to reset it.
Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:
1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The
Set Supervisor Password box appears:
2. Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8
alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New
Password” field.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the
screen.
3. Press e.
After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.
5. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Removing a Password
Follow these steps:
1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The
Set Password box appears:
2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.
3. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.
The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.
4. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Changing a Password
1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The
Set Password box appears:
2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.
3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password
field.
4. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.
6. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.
The password setting is complete after the user presses u.
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If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the
Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following
message.
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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices
includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information Main Security Exit
Boot
Item Specific Help
+Hard Drive
Floppy Devices
CD-ROM/DVD Drive
Network Boot
Keys used to view or configure
devices:
<Enter> to expands or
collapses devices with a + or <F5> and <F6> moves the
device up or down.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information Main Security Boot
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Disarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes
Exit
Item Specific Help
Exit System Setup and save
your changes to CMOS.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Parameter Description
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS.
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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
T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not
contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not
completely loaded.
Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.
1. Prepare a bootable diskette.
2. Copy the flash utilities to the bootable diskette.
3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function.
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Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
T Small Philips screw driver
T Philips screwdriver
T Plastic flat head screw driver
T Tweezers
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the
screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.
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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
3. Remove the battery pack.
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to
remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in
that order.
Start
Battery
Middle Cover HDD CoverDIMM Cover
RTC Battery
Bluetooth
C*1
D*2
CPU Heatsink
Lower Case
*2
Speaker Set
Lower Case
Assembly
O*2
Main Board
Assembly
86.9A353.3R0*2
North Bridge
Plate
Module
H*2
P*1
Keyboard
J*2 on bottom side
K*2 on top side
LCD Module
E*1 on upper case assemby
E*12 on bottom side
F*3 on bottom side
A*2 on rear side
86.9A353.3R0*2
Modem Board
E*1
Memory
ODD Module
Upper Case
Fan
O*2
Upper Case
Assembly
Touchpad
Bracket
H*3
O*4
HDD Module
M*4
Microphone
Touchpad
Assembly
Wireless LAN
N*3
Touchpad
Card
HDDHDD Bracket
ODD Module
CPU
G*2
ODD ODD Bracket
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LCD Module
4 screw caps
J*4 for 15"
J*8 for 15.4"
LCD Bezel
I*2
LCD Panel
LCD
LCD
Assembly
LCD Wire
Cable
G*8
LCD Brackets
Screw List
Item Description Part Number
A SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5 34.00015.081
B SCREW MACH WAFER M2*L4 NI 86.00059.220 (PC Card slot
x4)
C CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (2.3 KG) 86.00D01.230
D CPU SCREW M2.5*4.3L (1.55 KG) 86.00D02.230
E SCREW M2.5-6 86.9A323.6R0
F SCRW M2.5*L8(NON NYLOK) 86.9A323.8R0
G SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325 86.9A352.3R0
H SCREW 86.9A352.4R0
I SCREW M2.5*4L(NYLOCK)BLACK ZN 86.9A353.4R0
J SCREW M2.5X6 86.9A353.6R0
K SRW M2.5*8L B/ZN NYLOK 700 86.9A353.8R0
L SCRW M2.5*L3(NON NYLOK) 86.9A523.3R0
M SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0) 86.9A524.4R0
N SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3 86.9A552.3R0
O SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI 86.9A552.4R0
P SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI 86.9A553.3R0
I*2
LCD Inverter
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Removing the Battery Pack
1. Unlock the battery lock.
2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.
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Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the LCD Module
Removing the Memory and the HDD Module
1. Remove the five screws fastening the DIMM cover.
2. Detach the DIMM cover carefully.
3. Pop out the memory carefully.
4. Disconnect wireless main and auxiliary antenna from the wireless LAN card.
5. Pop out the wireless LAN card and remove it.
6. Remove the three screwss fastening the HDD cover.
7. Detach the HDD cover from the main unit.
8. Remove the four screws fastening the HDD module.
9. Then detach the HDD module carefully.
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Removing the ODD Module
1. First, remove the screw fastening the ODD module as shown.
2. Push the ODD module outwards then remove it.
Removing the LCD Module
1. Detach the middle cover from the main uiit carefully.
2. Disconnect the launch board FFC from the launch board.
3. Remove the middle cover (with launch board and microphone) from the main unit.
4. Disconnect the microphone cable from the launch board.
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5. Take out the microphone from the middle cover.
6. Remove the two screws fastening the launch board.
7. Then remove the launch board from the middle cover.
.
8. Remove the screw holding the keyboard.
9. Turn over the keyboard as shown.
10. Disconnect the keyboard cable.
11. Remove the keyboard from the main unit.
12. Tear off the tapes fastening the wireless antenna cable.
13. Pull the antenna set from the main unit.
14. Disconnect the LCD cable.
15. Turn over the notebook then remove two screws fastening the LCD module.
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16. Remove two screws fastening the LCD hinges.
17. Then detach the LCD module from the main unit.
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Disassembling the Main Unit
Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly
1. Disconnect the touchpad cable and the LED FFC from the main board.
2. Remove the 15 screws on the bottom as shown.
3. Detach the upper case assembly from the lower case assembly carefully.
Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly
4. Turn over the lower case assembly to the bottom side, then disconnect the fan cable.
5. Turn over the lower case assemlby to the fron side, then detach the bluetooth module.
6. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the main board.
7. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth module as shown.
8. Disconnect the speaker set cable from the main board.
9. Remove the four screws fastening the main board to the lower case.
10. Detach the main board from the lower case carefully.
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11. Remove the two screws holding the speaker set.
12. Take out the speaker set from the lower case.
13. Remove the three screws fastening the system fan.
14. Detach the fan from the lower case.
15. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then detach the RTC battery.
16. Disconnect the launch board FFC from the main board.
17. Disconnect the modem cable from the main board.
18. Disconnect the modem board from the main board.
19. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board as shown.
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20. Remove the five screws fastening the heatsink.
21. Remove the heatsink from the main board.
22. Use a flat-headed screwdriver to release the CPU socket lock.
23. Remove the CPU from the CPU socket carefully.
Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly
1. Remove the two screws fastening the LED board.
2. The remove the LED board from the upper case assembly carefully.
3. Disconnect the LED board FFC from the LED board.
4. Disconnect the touchpad FFC then remove it.
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5. Remove the four screws fastening the touchpad bracket.
6. Remove the touchpad bracket (with touchpad).
7. Detach the touchpad from the touchpad bracke.t
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Disassembling the LCD Module (with video camera)
1. Remove the four screw caps as shown.
2. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel.
3. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module.
4. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD inverter.
5. Take out the LCD inverter from the LCD cover, then disconnect the LCD cable from the inverter.
6. Remove the two screws holding the digital camera to the LCD panel.
7. Detach the CCD panel from the CCD bezel assembly.
8. Disconnect digital camera to LCD cable as shown.
9. Remove the two screws fastening the CCD.
10. Take out the CCD from the CCD bezel.
11. Then remove the CCD hinge from the CCD bezel.
12. Slide the CCD latch to the right to remove the CCD latch.
NOTE: The edges of the CCD latch is very fragile, please practice this step very carefully.
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13. Take out the LCD assembly from the LCD panel.
14. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD.
15. Tear off the tape fastening the LCD cable and detach the LCD cable from the LCD.
16. Remove the two screws holding the wireless antenna set to the LCD panel.
17. Take out the wireless antenna set from the LCD panel.
18. Remove the two screws holding the LCD hinges then remove the hinges.
19. Remove the four screws fastening the LCD right bracket.
20. Remove the right bracket from the LCD.
21. Remove the four screws fastening the LCD left bracket.
22. Remove the left bracket from the LCD.
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Disassembling the External Modules
Disassembling the HDD Module
1. Remove the four screws fastening the HDD bracket.
2. Remove the HDD bracket.
Disassembling the ODD Module
1. Remove the two screws holding the ODD fix holder bracket.
2. Then remove the ODD fix holder bracket.
3. Reove the two screws fastening the ODD rail bracket then remove the rail bracket.
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Troubleshooting
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.
NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or
modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating
the same operation.
3. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
Symptoms (Verified) Go To
Power failure. (The power indicator does not go
on or stay on.)
POST does not complete. No beep or error
codes are indicated.
POST detects an error and displayed messages
on screen.
Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or
others).
Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent
problems).
“Power System Check” on page 73.
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 76
“Undetermined Problems” on page 88
“Error Message List” on page 77
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 76
Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 76
“Intermittent Problems” on page 87
“Undetermined Problems” on page 88
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System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is
required.
NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause
damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.
Do the following to select the test device.
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.
2. See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test.
3. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board.
If the error still remains:
1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module.
2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.
3. Replace the main board.
External CD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does
not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.
Do the following to select the test device:
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.
2. See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test.
3. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on 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 main board.
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.
If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable
extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board.
If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.
If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU:
1. Reconnect the keyboard cables.
2. Replace the keyboard.
3. Replace the main board.
The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:
T Numeric keypad
T External keyboard
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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 doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board.
2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.
3. Press F2 in the test items.
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.
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 74
T “Check the Battery Pack” on page 75
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Check the Power Adapter
Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power
adapter cable. See the following figure
Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V
Pin 2: 0V, Ground
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 88.
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 75.
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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(+) and 6(ground). See the
following figure
3. If the voltage is still less than 7.5 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 88.
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
(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 System disabled.
Incorrect password is specified.
<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 shut down system, not show message.
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 72.
Keyboard error see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 72.
Keyboard Controller Failed see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 72.
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 CMOS checksum bad - Default
configuration used
System timer error RTC battery
system time, then reboot system.
RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot
system.
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 72.
Setup Utility
System board
System board
System board
RTC battery
System board
RTC battery
System board
BIOS ROM
System board
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 73..
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 73..
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
System board
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Phoenix BIOS Beep 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
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
memory bus
memory bus
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Code Beeps POST Routine Description
46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice
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
recovery
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
(optional)
88h Initialize BIOS Area
89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)
8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area
8Bh Test and initialize PS/2 mouse
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Code Beeps POST Routine Description
8Ch Initialize floppy controller
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)
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Code Beeps POST Routine Description
D2h Unknown interrupt
Code Beeps
E0h Initialize the chipset
E1h Initialize the bridge
E2h Initialize the CPU
E3h Initialize the system timer
E4h Initialize system I/O
E5h Check force recovery boot
E6h Checksum BIOS ROM
E7h Go to BIOS
E8h Set Huge Segment
E9h Initialize Multi Processor
EAh Initialize OEM special code
EBh Initialize PIC and DMA
ECh Initialize Memory type
EDh Initialize Memory size
EEh Shadow Boot Block
EFh System memory test
F0h Initialize interrupt vectors
F1h Initialize Run Time Clock
F2h Initialize video
F3h Initialize System Management Mode
F4h 1 Output one beep before boot
F5h Boot to Mini DOS
F6h Clear Huge Segment
F7h Boot to Full DOS
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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
LCD backlight doesn't work
LCD is too dark
LCD brightness cannot be adjusted
LCD contrast cannot be adjusted
Unreadable LCD screen
Missing pels in characters
Abnormal screen
Wrong color displayed
LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines
displayed.
Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then
reboot system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
Reconnect the LCD connector
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
LCD inverter ID
LCD inverter
LCD cable
LCD
System board
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system
runs correctly
Reconnect the inverter board
Inverter board
System board
Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Power shuts down during operation Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
The system doesn’t power-on. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
The system doesn’t power-off. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 73.
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board
System Check” on page 73.
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board
System Check” on page 73.
Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.
System board
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Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 75.
Battery pack
System board
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly
System board
PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly
Memory-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Memory count (size) appears different from
actual size.
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings, then
reboot system.
DIMM
System board
Speaker-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound
comes from the computer.
Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Speaker
Audio driver
Speaker
System board
System board
Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
The system will not enter hibernation See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 41.
Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)
Hard disk drive
System board
The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and
four short beeps every minute.
The system doesn’t enter standby mode after
closing the LCD
The system doesn't resume from hibernation
mode.
The system doesn't resume from standby mode
after opening the LCD.
Press Fn+
Touchpad
Keyboard
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board
See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 41.
LCD cover switch
System board
See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 41.
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board
See “Save to Disk (S4)” on page 41.
LCD cover switch
System board
oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode.
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Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher
than 90%.
System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.
Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.
Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge
battery).
Battery pack
System board
Hard disk connection board
System board
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
System configuration does not match the
installed devices.
External display does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching
USB does not work correctly System board
Print problems. Ensure the “Parallel Port” in the “Onboard Devices Configuration” of
Serial or parallel port device problems. Ensure the “Serial Port” in the Devices Configuration” of BIOS Setup
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings”, then
reboot system.
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives.
System board
BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.
Onboard Devices Configuration
Run printer self-test.
Printer driver
Printer cable
Printer
System Board
Utility is set to Enabled.
Device driver
Device cable
Device
System board
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Reconnect the keyboard cable.
Keyboard
System board
Touchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable.
Touchpad board
System board
Modem-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Internal modem does not work correctly. Modem phone port
modem combo board
System board
NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined
Problems” on page 88.
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Intermittent Problems
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a
hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement
should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:
1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.
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Undetermined Problems
The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect,
whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.
Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.
NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power
System Check” on page 73.):
1. Power-off the computer.
2. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.
3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:
T Non-Acer devices
T Printer, mouse, and other external devices
T Battery pack
T Hard disk drive
T DIMM
T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module
T PC Cards
4. Power-on the computer.
5. Determine if the problem has changed.
6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.
7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
T System board
T LCD assembly
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Jumper and Connector Locations
Top View
Chapter 5
1 U39 LAN controller RTL8100CL 8 KB1 Keyboard FFC connector
2 U34 PCMCIA controller ENE CB1410 9 LED1 LED FFC connector
3 U29 Clock generator ICS951413 10 TPAD1 Touch pad FFC connector
4 U17 KBC ENE3910 11 WLBTN1 Wireless LAN launch button
5 MIC1 Microphone cable connector 12 BTBTN1 Bluetooth launch button
6 LCD1 LCD cable connector 13 SPKR1 Speaker cable connector
7 CVR1 LID switch 14 BT1 Bluetooth module cable connector
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Bottom View
NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you
get.
1 U53 CPU socket 13 MINI1 Wireless LAN Card Slot
2 U51 North bridge ATI RC410ME 14 DM1 DIMM Slot1
3 U57 South bridge ATI SB460 15 DM2 DIMM Slot2
4 Audio Codec ALC883 16 HDD1 HDD connector
5 U49 BIOS ROM MX29LV800 17 LIN1 Line-in Jack
6 USB3 USB connector 18 MIC2 Headphones/Speakers/Line-Out Jack
7~8 USB1 USB connectors 19 LOUT1 Line-in Jack
9 CRT1 External VGA display 20 RTC1 RTC battery
10 MDC1 Modem board connector 21 FAN1 System fan connector
11 TRING1 Modem board cable connector 22 RJ1 RJ11 and RJ45 ports
12 CDROM1 ODD connector 23 BAT1 System battery module connector
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