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TravelMate2460&Aspire3660
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available
on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate2460 & Aspire3660 service guide.
Date Chapter Updates
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Copyright
Copyright © 2005 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 4 and Celeron 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
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions
Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
information related to the current
topic.
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
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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Chapter1 System Specifications 1
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TM 2460 Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Aspire 3660 Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Easy-Launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Using the System Utilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Acer Empowering Technology. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Chapter2 System Utilities 54
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Chapter3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 63
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Removing the Adapter and Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Removing the TV Tuner, Heatsink Module, CPU, and HDD Module 67
Removing the Memory and Wireless Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Removing the Bluetooth Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Disassembling the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case 71
Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Reassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
HDD disassembly & Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
ODD disassembly & Reassembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Chapter4 Troubleshooting 81
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Intermittent Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Chapter5 Jumper and Connector Locations 98
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Chapter6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 100
Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
Part List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
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System Specifications
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Performance
T Intel
T Intel
T Intel
Chipset
T North Bridge:
T South Bridge:
Memory
T DDRII 533/667 SDRAM
T Two DDR2 SODIMM slots
T Upgradeable to 2GB Memory
®
Pentium® M YonahProcessor dual core at 1.66~2.16 GHz
®
Pentium® M Yonah Processor single core at 1.66~1.83 GHz
®
Celeron® M Yonah Processosr at 1.66~1.83 GHz
T ATI RC410ME
T SB460
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Display
Graphics
VRAM
Audio
T 15.4” TFT WXGA
T 15” TFT XGA
T UMA
T Discrete
T AT I M O B ILITY
T UMA
T Share 64MB, up to 256MB
T Discrete
T M52P:128MB, up to 512MB of HyperMemory
T Realtek ALC883 Audio Codec
T HD(High Definition) Audio
T SNR > 85
T Internal Microphone
T Two speakers, at lease 1W/2.5cc for each
TM
RADEON® M52PG, X1300(M52P)
TM
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T Enable VoIP function
Storage
T PATA(SATA ready)
T 9.5mm height, 2.5” HDD
T Easily removable
T 60/80/100/120GB
T 4200 or 5400 rpm
T PCI Bus Master Enhanced IDE
T Support Ultra DMA100, S.M.A.R.T
Communication
T 56Kbps V.90/V.92 AC-Link modem card (MDC1.5)
T 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet on board
T WLAN 802.11b/g or 802.11 a/b/g dual-band tri-mode Wireless with Mini-PCI interface
T Mini USB bluetooth module and built-in 1 antenna
T Built-in 2 Antenna (which has to be placed on the top of LCD on the sides of LCD latch)
I/O Ports
T 3 external USB 2.0 ports
T Ethernet (RJ-45) port
T Modem (RJ-11) port
T One External display (VGA) port(15-pin)
T One Microphones-in
T One Line-in jack
T One Headphones/Line-out jack with SPDIF support
T One DC-in jack for AC adaptor
T 1 PCMCIA
T 5-in-1 card reader
Battery
T 8-cell of 18650 Li-ion battery pack, (2400mAh)
T 4-cell of 18650 Li-lon battery pack, (2000mAh)
T 6-cell of 18650 Li-lon battery pack, (2000mAh)
T 3-pin 90W AC adaptor
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Block Diagram
MIC-IN
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LINE-IN
Page: 26
X'TAL
14.31818MHz
Clock generator
ICS951413CGLFT
DDR-II SODIMM1
Page: 10
DDR-II SODIMM2
Page: 10
Manufacturing Option
SATA HDD
Page: 21
PATA HDD
Page: 21
IDE-ODD
Page: 21
AUDIO CODEC
REALTEK- ALC883
48-pins Package
Page: 26
Audio AMP
MAX9755
Page: 27
SPEAKER
Page: 27
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DDR-II 533/667MHz
MODEM
ZB3
Yonah/Yonah Celeron-M
INTEL Mobile_479 CPU
SOCKET_M
NB
ATi RC410ME
533MHz/667MHz
707-Pins FCBGA Package
SATA
ATA 66/100
ATi SB460
549-Pins BGA Package
Azalia
Page: 26
RJ11
Page: 23
X'TAL
32.768KHz
Touchpad
Page: 11, 12, 13, 14
KBC
NS PC97551
176-Pins Package
HOST BUS 533/667MHZ
Page: 6 , 7, 8, 9
2X PCIE
SB
LPC 33MHZ
Page: 28
Keyboard
Audio DJ
Page: 29Page: 26
Page: 27
Page:3, 4
PCI BUS 33MHZ
PCI-E 16X
UMA(option)
RTC
Page: 11
USB 2.0
BIOS
Page: 28
FAN
Page: 29
VGA_CORE
2X PCIE
VGA option
+1.0V/+1.2V
VGA Power
MAX1993
Page:30
VGA Memory
128MB/256MB
(Channel-B)
Page:19
VGA
ATI M52-P(M54-P)
Page: 15, 16,
17, 18, 19
MARVEL
88E8038
64QFN-Pins Package
Page: 23
Bluetooth
USB
interface
Page:22
USB6
SYSTEM
USB PORT*3
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USB0,2,4
RGB
LVDS
MINI-Card
2X PCIE
Wireless LAN
USB7
BOTHHAND
TRANSFORMER
NS0013
Page: 23
TI PCI7412
Cardbus controller
AD17
REQ3# / GNT3#
INTE#, INTH#,
INTG#(share)
Page: 24,25
MINI-PCI
Wireless LAN
AD20
REQ2# / GNT2#
INTF#,
INTG#(share)
Page: 22
CRT
LVDS
Page: 22
RJ45
Page: 23
Page: 20
Page: 20
PCMCIA
SLOT
Page: 24
5 IN1 CARD
READER
Page: 25
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TM 2460 Outlook View
Just for Starters...
A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.
Open View
# Item Description
1 Built-in camera 0.31 megapixel web camera for video communication(for
selected models)
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer
output.
3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
4 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.
5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a
computer mouse.
6 Click buttons
(Left, center and
right)
7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the
8 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
9 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
10 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the
The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse
buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
computer.
status of the computer’s functions and components.
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Front View
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 25
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
# Icon Item Description
1 N/A Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
2 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.
4 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player,
stereo walkman).
5 Mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
6 Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack with
S/PDIF support
7 5-in-1 card
reader
8 Bluetooth
communication
9 Wireless
button/indicator
communications
button/indicator
Connects to audio line-out devices(e.g., speakers,
headphones)
Accepts Memory Stick(MS), Memory Stick PRO(MS
PRO), MultiMediaCard(MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and
xD-Picture Card(xD)
NOTE: Only one card can operate at any given time.
Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to
indicate the status of Bluetooth communications.
Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to
indicate the status of wireless LAN communications.
(manufacturing option)
10 N/A Latch Locks and releases the lid.
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Left View
Note:
# Icon Item Description
1 N/A Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs
2 N/A Optical disk access
3 N/A Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
4 N/A Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
Right View
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
indicator
turned off.
# Icon Item Description
1 PC Card slot eject
button
2 PC Card slot Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card.
3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices
4 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
5 External
display(VGA) port
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Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
prolonged use.
Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor,
LCD projector)
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Rear View
Note:
Note:
# Icon Item Description
1 DC-in Jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 USB2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB
camera)
3 Ethernet(RJ-45)
port
4 Modem(RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
5 Battery Powers the computer
6 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based network.
lock.
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Bottom View
# Item Description
1 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s main memory
5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
6 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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Aspire 3660 Outlook View
Just for Starters...
Open View
# Item Description
1 Built-in camera 1.3 megapixel web camera for video communication(for select
models)
2 Display screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displaying computer
output.
3 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.
4 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.
5 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a
computer mouse.
6 Click buttons
(Left, center and
right)
7 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the
8 Power button Turns the computer on and off.
9 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used programs.
The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse
buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.
computer.
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10 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on and off to show the
"Easy-launch buttons" on page 23
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
status of the computer’s functions and components.
Front View
# Icon Item Description
1 N/A Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output.
2 Power indicator Indicates the computer’s power status.
3 Battery indicator Indicates the computer’s battery status.
4 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player,
stereo walkman).
5 Mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphones.
6 Headphones/
speaker/line-out
jack with
S/PDIF support
7 5-in-1 card
reader
Connects to audio line-out devices(e.g., speakers,
headphones)
Accepts Memory Stick(MS), Memory Stick PRO(MS
PRO), MultiMediaCard(MMC), Secure Digital (SD) and
xD-Picture Card(xD)
NOTE: Only one card can operate at any given time.
8 Bluetooth
communication
button/indicator
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Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to
indicate the status of Bluetooth communications.
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9 Wireless
"Launch keys" on page 10
Note:
communications
button/indicator
10 N/A Latch Locks and releases the lid.
Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to
indicate the status of wireless LAN communications.
(manufacturing option)
Left View
# Icon Item Description
1 N/A Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs
2 N/A Optical disk access
indicator
3 N/A Optical drive eject button Ejects the optical disk from the drive.
4 N/A Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
turned off.
Right View
# Icon Item Description
1 N/A PC Card slot eject
button
2 PC Card slot Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card.
3 Two USB 2.0 ports Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices
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Ejects the PC Card from the slot.
(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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# Icon Item Description
Note:
Note:
4 N/A Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after
5 External
Rear View
# Icon Item Description
1 DC-in Jack Connects to an AC adapter.
display(VGA) port
prolonged use.
Connects to a display device(e.g., external monitor,
LCD projector)
2 USB2.0 ports Connect to USB 2.0 devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB
camera)
3 Ethernet(RJ-45)
port
4 Modem(RJ-11) port Connects to a phone line.
5 Battery Powers the computer
6 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security
Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based network.
lock.
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Bottom View
# Item Description
1 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
3 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory
4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s main memory(secured with screws)
5 Battery lock Locks the battery in position.
6 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
NOTE: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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Indicators
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
"Launch keys" on page 10
Your computer provides an array of three indicators located above the keyboard, in addition to four
indicators positioned at the front panel. These indicators show the status of the computer
and its component.
The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is
closed.
Icon Item Description
Caps Lock activity Lights up when Caps Lock is activated.
Num Lock activity Lights upwhen Num Lock is activated.
HDD Indicate when the hard disk drive is active.
Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication.
Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN communication.
Power Indicates the status of computer’s power status.
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Icon Item Description
"Launch keys" on page 10
Battery Indicates the computer’s battery status.
NOTE: The lights shows amber when the battery
is charging.
NOTE: The lights showns green when in AC
mode.
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Easy-Launch Buttons
1. Charging:
2. Fully charged:
"Acer
1. Charging:
2. Fully charged:
"
Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four easy-launch buttons. They are User-Programmable
Button, Mail, Web Browser, Acer Empowering Key from left to right.
Aspire 3660
TravelMate 2460
Item Default Application
P User programmable
e Acer Empowering Technology(User-programmable)
Web Browser Internet browser(User -programmable)
Mail Email application(User-programmable)
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Touchpad
The build-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface.
This means the cursor responds as you move your finger across the surface of the touchpad.
The touchpad is located in the middle of the palm rest area, providing maximum comfort and efficiency.
Touchpad Basics
Aspire 3660
T Move your finger across the touchpad 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) Righ Button(4) Main touchpad(2) Center button(3)
Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice (at the
Select Click once Tap once
Drag Click and hold.
Then slide your
finger across the
touchpad to drag
the cursor over the
selection.
Access
context
menu
Scroll CLick and hold to
Click once
TravelMate 2460
same speed as
double-clicking the
mouse button)
Tap twice quickly; rest
your finger on the
touchpad on the
second tap and drag
the cursor.
move up/down/left/
right
NOTE: When using the touchpad, keep it-and your fingers-dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger
movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the
touchpad’s responsiveness.
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Using the Keyboard
The full-sized keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and
twelve function keys.
Lock keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has four lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
TravelMate 2460
Aspire 3660
The computer features three lock keys, each with its own status indicator light.
Lock Key Description
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters are typed in
uppercase. Toggle on and off by pressing the Caps Lock key on the
left side of the keyboard.
Num lock
<Fn+F11>
Scroll lock
<Fn+F12>
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
Numer keys on
embedded keypad
When Num Lock is on, the embedded keyboard 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 and
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.
Type numbers in a normal manner
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Desired access Num Lock on Num Lock off
+ Tab
+ E
+ F1
+ F
+ M
Shift + + M
+ M
+ R
Cursor-control keys
on embedded
Hold <Shift> while using cursorcontrol keys.
Hold <Fn> while using cursor-control
keys.
keypad
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 functoins.
Windows logo 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 functions:
+ Tab (Activates the next Taskbar button)
+ E (Opens the My Computer window)
+ F1 (opens Help and Support)
+F (opens the Find: All Files dialog box)
+ M (minimizes all windows)
j + Windows logo key + M (undoes the minimize all windows
action)
+ R (opens the Run dialog box)
Application key This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it
opens the application’s context menu.
Hotkeys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen
brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. To activate hotkeys, press and hold the <Fn> key before
pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
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<Fn>
< > + <Tab>:
< > + <E>:
< > + <F1>:
< > + <F>:
+ <R>:
< > + <M>:
<Shift> + < > + <M>:
<Fn>
< > + <Tab>:
< > + <E>:
< > + <F1>:
< > + <F>:
+ <R>:
< > + <M>:
<Shift> + < > + <M>:
TravelMate 2460
Fn
Fn
Fn
Fn
Aspire 3660
Hot Key Icon Item Description
Fn+F1 Hot key help This key will cause a help
message to appear on the display
Fn+F2 Acer eSettings Launches the Acer eSetting in
Fn+F3 Acer ePower
Management
device that describes the definition
and functionality of the unit hot
keys.
Acer Empowering Technology.
See “Acer Empowering
Technology”
Launches the Acer ePower
Management in Acer Empowering
Technology. See “Acer
Empowering Technology”
Fn+F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode
Fn+F5 Display toggle Switches display output between
the display screen, external
Fn+F6 Screen blank
monitor(if connected)and both .
Turns the display screen backlight
off to save power. Press any key
to return
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Hot Key Icon Item Description
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 sound volume
Fn+y Volume down Decreases the sound volume
Fn+x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness
Fn+z Brightness down Decrease the screen brightness
Special Keys
You can locate the Euro symbol and the US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your
keyboard.
TravelMate 2460
Aspire 3660
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The Euro Symbol
> Alt Gr>
Alt Gr>
<5>
www.microsoft.com/typo graphy/faq/faq12.htm
<Shift>
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either press < > at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the <5> key at
the upper-center of the keyboard.
NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/
typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
The US Dollar Sign
1. Open a text editor or word processor.
2. Either press < > 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 according to the language settings.
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Using the System Utilities
Start Control Panel Display
Note:
Note:
Start Control Panel Display
Settings (2)
Extend my Windows desk top onto this monitor
Start All Programs Acer GridVista
Acer GridVista(dual-display compatible)
To enable the dual monitor feature of your 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:
12
Double(vertical), Triple(primary at left), Triple(primary at right), or Quad Acer Gridvista is dual-display
compatible, allowing two displays to be partitioned independently.
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.
2
1
3
1
3
2
3
1
4
2
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NOTE: Please ensure that the resolution setting of the second monitor is set to the manufacturer's
Note:
recommended value.
Launch Manager
Launch Manager allows you to set the four easy-launch buttons located above rhw keyboard. You can access
the Launch Manager by clicking on Start, All Programs, and then Launch Manager to start the application.
Norton AntiVirus
Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software that finds and repairs infected files, and protects against viruses to
keep your computer data safe and secure.
How do I check for viruses?
A Full System Scan scans all files on your computer. To perform a system scan:
1. Start Norton AntiVirus.
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Double click on the Norton AntiVirus icon on the desktop or click on the Start menu in the Windows
taskbar, highlight Programs, and select Norton AntiVirus.
2. In the Norton AntiVirus main window, click Scan for Viruses.
3. In the Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer.
4. Under Actions, click Scan.
5. When the scan is complete, a scan summary appears. Click Finished.
You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic
intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you
do not have to stop working.
For more information refer to the Norton Antivirus Help menu.
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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 eNet Management hooks up to location-based networks intelligently.
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 eDataSecurity Management protects data with passwords and advanced encryption algorithms.
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 eNet Management
Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect to both wired and wireless networks in a
variety of locations. To access this utility, either click on the “Acer eNet Management” icon on your netebook,
or start the program from the Start menu. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start
automatically when you boot up your PC.
Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for a new location, while offering you the
freedom to manually adjust the settings to match your needs.
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Acer eNet Management can save network settings for a location to a profile, and automatically switch to the
appropriate profile when you move from one location to another. Settings stored include network connection
settings (IP and DNS settings, wireless AP details, etc.), as well as default printer settings.
Security and safety concerns mean that Acer eNet Management does not store username and password
information.
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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.
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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.
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 eDataSecurity Management
Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protexts your files from being accessed by
unauthorized persons. It is conveniently integrated with Windows explorer as a shell extension for quick and
easy data encryption/decryption and also supports on-the-fly file encryption for MSN Messager and Microsoft
Outlook.
The Acer eDataSecurity Management setup wizard will prompt you for a suvervisor password and default
encryption. This encryption will be used to encrypt files by default, or you can choose to enter your won filespecific password when encrypting a file.
NOTE: The password used encrypt a file is the unique key that the system needs to decrypt it. If you lose the
password, the supervisor password is the only other key capable of decrypting the file. If you lose both
passwords, there will be no way to decrypt your encryped file! Be sure to safeguard all related
passwords!
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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,
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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.
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).
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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.
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.
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Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam
123
No. Item
1 Lens
2 Power indicator
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.
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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
Click Options to display the Window, Preview, and Folder tabs. Use the options to change the capture window
size, preview settings, and the folder for captured photos or videos.
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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.
Enabling the Acer VisageON
The Acer VisageON technology comes with two features: Face tracking and Video effects (selected models
only). The Face Tracking feature tracks your head movement and automatically centers your face in the
capture window. The video effects feature allows you to select and apply an effect to your video transmissions.
NOTE: The face tracking feature is not capable of centering your face beyond the capture window frame.
Minimal head movements are tracked more efficiently.
To enable the Acer VisageON:
1. Right click on this icon, then select VisageON from the pop-up menu.
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The VisageON window appears as below:
2. Select and apply a video effect in the left section of the VisageON window. Change the face tracking
settings and options in the right section.
Using the face tracking feature
To use the face tracking feature:
1. Click the left icon down arrow button, then select Single User or Multiple Users from the pop-up menu. For
multiple users, the face tracking feature automatically centers all the users’ face in the capture window,
otherwise the utility centers the face of the user closest to the camera.
2. Click the right icon to zoom in/out or reset the current view.
3. Click VisageON to display a menu that allows to change the configuration of the camera, face tracking
and video effects settings.
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Using video effects (selected models only)
The Video Settings section allows you to select an avatar or accessory video effect from the list. To select an
effect:
1. Click the encircled icon to display the available video effects. The Video Effect Selection window appears as
below:
2. Click on a video effect to use. The selected effect appears in the video effects section of the VisageON
window.
NOTE: When using avatars, you may have to calibrate the face points to achieve better tracking. Follow
screen instructions in the VisageON to continue.
NOTE: You may use video effects when using the camera for IM chat/video sessions or call conferences.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item Specification
CPU type
CPU package uFCPGA
CPU core voltage Depend on DVI
CPU I/O voltage VCCA 1.5V
System Board Major Chips
Item Controller
System core logic ATI RC410ME + SB460
Super I/O controller N/A
Audio controller Azalia Audio Controller ALC883
Video controller ATI 52P/52PG
Hard disk drive controller ATI SB460
Keyboard controller NS PC97551
IrDA controller N/A
DVI controller N/A
PCMCIA/ card reader / 1394
controller
DDR-soDIMM controller ATI RC410ME
®
Pentium® M YonahProcessor dual core at 1.66~2.16 GHz
Intel
®
Pentium® M Yonah Processor single core at 1.66~1.83 GHz
Intel
®
Intel
Celeron® M Yonah Processosr at 1.66~1.83 GHz
VCCP 1.05V
UMA
TI PCI7412
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Phoenix
BIOS Version Phoenix First BIOS
BIOS ROM type Flash ROM(SST39VF080)
BIOS ROM size 1MB
BIOS package 40 pins TSOP
BIOS password control Set by setup manual
Item Specification
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Cache size 2 MB
1st level cache control Always enabled
2nd level cache control Always enabled
Cache scheme control Always enabled
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System Memory
Item Specification
Memory controller ATI RC410ME
Memory size 256MB/512MB/1GB
DIMM socket number 2
Supports memory size per slot 1024 MB
Supports maximum memory size 2GB (with dual soDIMM modules)
Supports DIMM type DDRII SDRAM Standard
Supports DIMM Speed 533/667 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage 1.8V
Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as
they match the above specifications.
.
LAN Interface
Item Specification
Supports LAN protocol 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection
LAN chip Marvel 88E8038
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location Rear side
.
Wireless LAN
Item Specification
Card Type Mini-card/Mini-PCI
Mode 802.11 a/b/g
802.11 b/g
Antenna Built in 2 antenna(PIFA type)
Support Wi-Fi, WPA2, WMM, CCX V3/V4
.
Modem Interface
Item Specification
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K ITU
Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92 AC-Link modem with PTT
approval
Wake-on-Ring ready
Modem connector type RJ11
Modem connector location Rear side
VGA
Notice Discrete UMA
Chipset for suitable VGA type M52P/M52PG RC410ME
Video RAM up to 512MB up to 256MB
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USB Port
Item Specification
USB Controller Integrated with SB460
USB compliancy level 2.0
OHCI USB 2.0
Number of USB port 3
Location Rear Side *1
Right Side *2
Audio Port
Item Specification
Audio Controller Azalia Audio Controller (Realtek ALC883)
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter
18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter
Compatibility Microsoft PC99/2100, AC97 2.3 & WHQL/WLP2.0
Mixed sound source CD
Sampling rate All DACs support 44.1K/48K/96K/192K sample rate
All ADCs support 44.1K/48K/96K sample rate
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker / Quantity Yes / 2
Support S/PDIF out / VoIP
PCMCIA Port
Item Specification
PCMCIA controller PCI7412
Supports card type Type II
Number of slots One
Access location Right Side
Feature PC Card Standard 8.1 compliant, ACPI 2.0 compliant, Support PC
Card or CardBus with hot insertion and removal, Support 132MBps
burst transfer
Keyboard
Item Specification
Keyboard controller NS PC97551
Keyboard vendor & model name TravelMate series: New Acer Ergo Keyboard
Aspire series: New Acer flat keyboard
Total number of keypads
Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button Yes
T 88-89 keys Acer Fine Touch
keyboard
TM
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Keyboard
Item Specification
12 function keys
Four easy-launch buttons
Two front access LED buttons
T two Windows keys
T Hotkey controls
T embedded numberic keypad
T Multi-Langue support
T Spill-proof
T Internet browser
T email with LED
T Empowering key
T one user-programmable button
T WLAN LED button
T Bluetooth LED button
Battery
Item Specification
Vendor & model name Sony/Sanyo/Simplo
Battery Type Li-ion
Pack capacity 65Wh
Number of battery cell 8-cell 2400mAh
6-cell 2000mAh
4-cell 2000mAh
Package configuration
Pin 1
Pin 2
Pin 3 ID : Identify Pin (Note 1)
Pin 4 B/I : Battery-In Pin
Pin 5 TS : Connect to Thermister
Pin 6 SMD : SMBus data interface I/O pin
Pin 7 SMC : SMBus clock interface I/O pin
Pin 8
Pin 9
BATT+: Battery+, Battery Positive Terminal
GND : Battery Negative Terminal
LCD :15.4" WXGA LCD
Item Specification
Vendor & model name
CMO
N154I1-L0C
GLARE
TYPE/
N154I1-L0B
NON-GLARE
LPL
LP154W01TLB5 GLARE
LEAD-FREE/
LP154W01TLA1 NONGLARE
LEAD-FREE
Samsung
LTN154X3L01-H00
glare L6-G5/
L01-100 nonglare L6-G5/
LTN154P1L02-V LEADFREE
AUO
B154EW01
V9 16MS
LEAD-FREE
GLARE
TYPE
QDI
QD15TL0702 GLARE /
QD15TL0203 NONGLARE
TYPE LEADFREE
Mechanical Specifications
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LCD :15.4" WXGA LCD
Item Specification
LCD display area
15.4” 15.4” 15.4” 15.4” 15.4”
(diagonal, inch)
Active Area(mm) 331.2(H)x
207.0(V)
331.2(H)x
207.0(V)
331.2(H)x
207.0(V)
331.2(H)x20
7.0(V)
331.2(H)x20
7.0(V)
Display technology TFT TFT TFT TFT TFT
Resolution WXGA
(1280*800)
WXGA
(1280*800)
WXGA
(1280*800)
WXGA
(1280*800)
WXGA
(1280*800)
Pixel Pitch 0.2588(H)x0
.2588(V)
Pixel Arrangement RGB
vertical
stripe
Display Mode Normally
White
Typical White
Luminance(cd/m
2
)
200 200/170 200 180 185
0.2588(H)x0
.2588(V)
RGB
vertical
stripe
Normally
White
0.2588(H)x0
.2588(V)
RGB
vertical
stripe
Normally
White
0.2588(H)x0
.2588(V)
RGB
vertical
stripe
Normally
White
0.2588(H)x0
.2588(V)
RGB
vertical
stripe
Normally
White
also called Brightness
Luminance Uniformity N/A N/A N/A 1.25 max. N/A
Contrast Ratio 400 550/300 300 400 400
Response Time(Optical
5/11 16(Tr+Tf) 25(Tr+Tf) 12/4 6/10
Rise Time/Fall Time)
msec
Power Supply Voltage +3.3V +3.3V +3.0V +3.3V +3.3V
Typical Power
4.22 5.23 4.2 6.5 N/A
Consumption(watt)
Weight 600 g 540/575 g 530 g 585 g 585 g
Physical Size(mm)
(Typical)
Electrical Interface LVDS with 1
344(H)x222
(V)x6.2(D)
pixel/clock
344(H)x222
(V)x6.2(D)
1 channel
LVDS
344(H)x222
(V)x6.2(D)
344(H)x222
(V)x6.5(D)
3.3V LVDS 1 channel
LVDS
344(H)x222
(V)x6.35(D)
Support Color 262144 262144 262144 262K 262144
Viewing Angle(degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertial: Upper/Lower
45/45
15/35
45/45
15/35
45/45
15/35
45/45
15/35
45/45
15/35
Temperature Range(oC)
Operating
Storage(shipping)
0~+50
-20~+60
0~+50
-20~+60
0~+50
-20~+60
0~+50
-20~+60
0~+50
-20~+60
LCD :15" WXGA LCD
Item Specification
Vendor & model name
15.0" XGA
NB LCD LPL
LP150X08TLA2 LEADFREE/CHINA
MADE
15.0" XGA
NB LCD CMO
N150X3-L09
REV. C2
Mechanical Specifications
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LCD :15" WXGA LCD
Item Specification
LCD display area
15.0” 15.0”
(diagonal, inch)
Active Area(mm) 304.1(H)x
228.1(V)
304.1(H)x
228.1(V)
Display technology TFT TFT
Resolution XGA
(1024*768)
XGA
(1024*768)
Pixel Pitch(mm) 0.297(H)x
0.297(V)
Pixel Arrangement RGB
Vertical
stripe
Display Mode Normally
White
Typical White
Luminance(cd/m
2
)
170 200
0.297(H)x
0.297(V)
RGB
Vertical
stripe
Normally
White
also called Brightness
Luminance Uniformity N/A N/A
Contrast Ratio 250 250
Response Time(Optical
10/20 5/11
Rise Time/Fall Time)
msec
Power Supply Voltage +3.3V +3.3V
Typical Power
4.76 3.96
Consumption(watt)
Weight 530 g 550 g
Physical Size(mm)
(Typical)
Electrical Interface LVDS
317(H)x241
(V)x5.9(D)
IS100-
317(H)x242
(V)x5.7(D)
LVDS with 1
pixel/clock
C30R-C15
Support Color 262144 262144
Viewing Angle(degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertial: Upper/Lower
Temperature Range(
Operating
Storage(shipping)
o
C)
45/45
15/35
0~+50
-20~+60
45/45
20/40
0~+50
-20~+60
AC Adapter
Item Specification
Vendor & model name DELTA - 65W, SADP-65KB DBRF YELLOW 1.7X5.5X11 LF
LITEON - 65W, PA-1650-02 QY YELLOW 1.7X5.5X11 LF
LSE - 65W, SLS0335A1957 LF YELLOW 1.7X5.5X11 LF
Input Requirements
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Item Specification
Maximum input current (A,
1.5A @100Vac input and maximum load
@100Vac, full load)
Nominal(Rated) frequency
50 or 60 and single phase
(Hz)
Frequency variation range
47 - 63
(Hz)
Nominal voltages (Vrms) 90 - 265
Efficiency High efficiency 85% minimum, at 100~240Vac AC input, full load,
warm-up condition.
Output Ratings (CV mode)
Rated output voltage Offers rated output voltage 19.0V
Voltage Range 18.2V to 19.8V
Noise + Ripple 300mvp-pmax (20MHz bandwidth) for resistor load
Rated Power 90Watts continuously at all specified conditions
Output current 0 A (min.) to 4.74A (max.)
Dynamic Output Characteristics
Start-up time 2 sec. (@115 Vac and 230Vac full load)
Hold up time at least 10ms (@115 Vac input, full load)
Over Voltage Protection
30V
(OVP)
Over Current
Output current limit is 6A(Max mode)
Protection(OCP)
Short circuit protection Output can be shorted without damage, and auto recovery
Electrostatic discharge
(ESD)
15kV (at air discharge)
8kV (at contact discharge)
Dielectric Withstand Voltage
Primary to secondary 3000 Vac for 1 second
Leakage current less than 250uA at 240Vac, 50Hz
Regulatory Requirements 1. CISPR 22 Class B
2. VCCI Class B
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor &
Model Name
Capacity (MB) 80000 100000 120000
Bytes per
sector
Data heads 3/4 4 4
Drive Format
Segate
SATAST98823AS/
HGST
SATA 1.5G NCQ
MORAGA+HTS5410
80G9SA00
1024/512 512 512
Segate SATA
ST9100824AS LF/
Toshiba
MK1032GSX/
HGST
NCQMORAGA+HTS
541010G9SA00
Segate SATA
ST9120821AS LF/
Toshiba SATAI1.5G
W/NCQ MK1234GSX
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Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Specification
Disks 2 2 2
Spindle speed
(RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 8192KB 8192KB 8192KB
Interface Serial ATA Serial ATA
Max. media
transfer rate
(disk-buffer,
Mbytes/s)
Data transfer
rate
(host~buffer,
Mbytes/s)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage
tolerance
5400 RPM 5400 RPM 5400 RPM
Serial ATA
APA7&SATA1.0&SAT
AII(for Toshiba)
57.6/61.6 57.6/57.6/61.6 57.6
150 MB/Sec.
SATA 1.0
5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%
150 MB/Sec. 150 MB/Sec.
8X Super Multi Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & model name PHILIPS SDVD8821 PIONEER DVR-K16RS
Performance Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:
Max 10.9Mbytes/sec
Access Time(DVD) Random Access: 130 ms
Full Stroke: 240 ms
Buffer Memory 2MB 2MB
Interface Compliant to ATA/ATAPI-5 ATAPI interface(SFF-8020, SFF-8090)
Applicable disc format DVD(Read): DVD-ROM, DVD-Video,
DVD-Audio, DVD-R, DVD-R 3.95GB,
DVD-R Multi-Border, DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+R MultiSession, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM
CD(Read): CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1,
CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and
Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, CD-i Bridge,
Video-CD(MPEG-1), Karaoke CD,
Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus,
CD Extra, itrax CD, CD-Text, CD-R,
and CD-RW
DVD(Write): DVD Data&Video
CD(Write): CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1,
CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and
Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, Video-CD, CDTe xt
Loading mechanism Load: Manual Drawer loading mechanism
Sustained:
DVD: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
CD: 3.6Mbytes/sec
Random Access: 150 ms
Full Stroke: 300 ms
KODAK Photo CD Single and Multisession, 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
ver2.00 for general(Read/Write), DVDR DL ver3.0(Read/Write), DVD-RW
ver1.0&1.1&1.2(Read/Write), DVD+R
ver1.0&1.11&1.2(Read/Write), DVD+R
DL ver1.0(Read/Write), DVD+RW
ver1.1&1.2(Read/Write), DVD+RW
high speed ver1.0(Read/Write), DVDRAM ver2.0&2.1&2.2(Read/Write)
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
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DVD-Dual Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & model name PHILIPS SDVD8441 PIONEER DVR-K16RA
Performance Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:
Max 10.9Mbytes/sec
Access Time(DVD) Random Access: 130 ms
Full Stroke: 240 ms
Buffer Memory 2MB 2MB
Interface Compliant to ATA/ATAPI-5 ATAPI interface
Applicable disc format DVD(Read): DVD-ROM, DVD-Video,
DVD-Audio, DVD-R, DVD-R 3.95GB,
DVD-R Multi-Border, DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+R MultiSession, DVD+RW
CD(Read): CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1,
CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and
Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, CD-i Bridge,
Video-CD(MPEG-1), Karaoke CD,
Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus,
CD Extra, itrax CD, CD-Text, CD-R,
and CD-RW
DVD(Write): DVD Data&Video
CD(Write): CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1,
CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and
Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, Video-CD, CDTe xt
Loading mechanism Load: Manual Drawer loading mechanism
Sustained:
Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
Random Access: 150 ms
Full Stroke: 300 ms
DVD(Read): DVD-5/9/10/18, DVD-R
3.95G/4.7G, DVD-R DL, DVD-RW,
DVD+R, DVD+R DL, DVD+RW,
DVD+RW high speed, DVD-RAM v2.0/
2.1
CD(Read): CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1,
CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and
Mode-2 Form-2, Photo CD, Video CD,
CD-DA, CD-Extra, Mixed-CD, CDText, CD-R, CD-RW, HS CD-RW, US
CD-RW, US+ CD-RW
DVD(Write): DVD-R, DVD-RW,
DVD+RW
CD(Write): CD-DA, CD-i, Video-CD,
CD-Text, Photo CD, CD-Extra, MixedCD, CD-R, CD-RW, HS CD-RW, US
CD-RW, US+ CD-RW
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
Combo Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & model name QSIPHILIPS SCB5265 PANASONIC UJDA-770 HLDS GCC-4244N
Performance Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec)(DVD) Sustained:
Max 11.2Mbytes/sec
Access Time DVD: Random Access: 126 ms
DVD:Full Stroke: 165 ms
Buffer Memory 2MB 2MB 2MB
Interface Compliant to ATA/ATAPI-5 ATAPI interface ATAPI interface
Sustained:
Max 10.8Mbytes/sec
DVD: Typical:180 ms Average:
Sustained:
Max 11.8Mbytes/sec
CD-ROM110ms
DVD-ROM 120ms
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Combo Drive Interface
Item Specification
Applicable disc format DVD(Read): DVD 5/9/10/18,
DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R
3.95G/4.7G, DVD-RW, DVD+R,
DVD+RW, Multi-Border DVD-R/
DVD-RW, Multi-Session
DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVDRAM
CD(Read): CD-DA, CD-ROM
Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2
Form-1 and Mode-2 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, CD-RW
CD(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
Loading mechanism Load: Manual Load: Manual Load: Manual
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM,
CD-R, CD-RW, CDROM XA,
PhotoCD(MultiSession)
DVD: DVD-ROM, DVDVideo, DVDRAM(2.6GB/4.7GB),
DVD-R, DVDRW(Ver1.1), DVD+R,
DVD+RW
1. Reads and writes data
in each CD-ROM, CDROMXA, CD-I FMV,
Video CD, and CDEXTRA
2. Reads data in Photo
CD( Single and Multi
session)
3. Reads and writes
standard CD-DA
4. Reads and writes CDR
5. Reads and writes CDRW
6. Reads data in DVDROM
Power Management
ACPI Mode Power Management
Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely.
Soft Off (S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned
off completely.
Working (S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be
power managed in this state.
Suspend(S3) CPU Power Down
VGA Power Down
PCMCIA Suspend
Audio Power Down
Hard Disk Power Down
Super I/O Power Down
Sleeping State (S4) Also called Hibernate state. System saves all system
states and data onto the disk prior to power off the whole
system.
Dimensions and Weight
Item Details
Model AS 5600/3680&TM 4220/2480
Deminsions 364(W) x 275(D) with max. 30/35.2mm(H)
Weight <2950 g except TV SKU for 15.4” WXGA LCD model
<2940 g for 15” XGA LCD model
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Environmental Requirements
Item Specification
Temperature
Operating +5 ~ +35°C
Non-operating -20 ~ +65°C (storage package)
Humidity
Operating 20% ~ 80% without condensation
Altitude Operating sea level 0 to 10,000ft
Storage sea level 0 to 40,000ft
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Chapter 2
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.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press
on the bottom of screen).
The setup screen displays BIOS as follows:Navigating the BIOS Utility
Function Item
Information Display the system informations
Main Allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT
Advanced Provides advanced settings of the system
Security Provides security settings of the system
Boot Allows the user to specify the boot options
Exit Allows the user to save CMOS setting and exit Setup
During setup,all Fn function keys and power saving functions are disabled.
There are five menu options: Main, Advanced, 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 p or q.
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
m during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted
system parameters
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.
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Information
→
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
. Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
CPU Type:
CPU Speed
IDE1 Model Name:
IDE1 Serial Number:
System BIOS Version:
: Genuine Intel(R) CPU T2600@2.16GHz
:
3PL022FK
2130 MHz
ST9100824AS
v0.3301
EC BIOS Version:
Serial Number:
Asset Tag Number:
Product Name:
Manufacturer Name:
UUID:
0.13
LXT123ZH2000470082EF00
TravelMate xxxx
Acer
E0A62208C08BD811BCFB00163631BD37
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ←
Parameter Description
CPU Type This item will show the CPU information of the system.
CPU Speed This item will show the CPU clock speed.
IDE1 Model Name This item will show the Model name of HDD installed on Primary IDE
IDE1 Serial Number This item will show the Serial number of HDD installed on Primary IDE
System BIOS Version This field reports the BIOS version of system
VGA BIOS Version This field reports the VGA version of the system
KBC Version This field reports the keyboard controller version of the system
Serial Number This item will show the Serial number of system.
Asset Tag Number This item will show the Asset Tag number of the system.
Product Name This field will show product name.
Manufacturer Name This field will show manufacturer name.
UUID This will be visible only when there is an internal LAN device present.
Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
master. The hard disk model name is automatically detected by the
system. If there is no hard disk present or unknown type, “None”
should be shown on this field
master. If no Hard disk or other devices are installed on Primary IDE
master, then it will display a blank line
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Main
This menu provides you the information of the system.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Info.
Main
Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help
System Time: [11:59:38]
System Date: [03/16/2006]
<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or
<Enter> selects field.
System Memory: 640 KB
Extended Memory: 1014 KB
Video Memory 128 MB
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
Parameter Description
System Time / System
Date
System Memory This field reports the memory size of system base memory. The size is fixed to
Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system.
Video Memory VGA Memory size = 128MB
Quiet Boot Customer Logo display will be shown during POST when it is selected.
Power on display Auto: During power on process, the system will detect if any display
Network boot When this is selected, Boot from LAN feature is enabled. When this is not
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The hours are displayed with 24 hours format. The values set in these two fields
take effect immediately.
640KB.
Extended Memory size = Total memory size - 1 MB
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).
selected, Boot from LAN feature is then disabled.
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Parameter Description
F12 Boot Menu When this is selected, users can modify device boot priority by pressing F12 key
during POST. When this is not selected, device boot priority will not be
adjustable during POST.
D2D Recovery Allow user to enable/disable the Disk-to-Disk recovery
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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from
unauthorized use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Info. Main Advanced Boot
Security
Exit
Supervisor Password Is: Clear
User Password Is: Clear
Item Specific Help
Supervisor Password
Set Supervisor Password
[Enter]
Set User Passord
Set HDD Password
HDD Password Is: Clear
[Disabled]
Password on Boot:
[Enter]
controls accesses of the
setup utility.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and
suggested parameter settings.
Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
Parameter Description Option
Supervisor Password Is N/A N/A
User Password Is N/A N/A
HDD Password Is N/A N/A
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the administrator
Set User Password
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password. When set, this password
protects the BIOS Setup Utility from
unauthorized access.
[Set]: System password is set
[Clear]: System password is not set
Length -- No more than 8
characters
Characters -- 0-9, A-Z (not
case sensitive)
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Parameter Description Option
Set HDD Password When shown as [Locked], the hard drive
password currently can not be changed
or disabled.
To change or disable it, turn off the
system and enter Setup immediately after
turning it back on.
Press [Enter] to input change, or disable
hard drive password.
Password on boot Defines whether a password is required
or not while the events defined in this
group happened. The following suboptions are all requires the Supervisor
password for changes and should be
grayed out if the user password was used
to enter setup.
Allows the user to specify whether or not
a password is required to boot.
Enter
Disabled
Enabled
Set Supervisor/User Password
If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled.
The formats of the password are as follows:
Length No more than 8 characters
Characters 0-9,A-Z (not case sensitive)
While these fields are highlighted and press “Enter”, a window similar to the following is shown:
Set SupervisorPassword
Enter New Password [ ]
Confirm New Password [ ]
If there is an old password then setup will prompt with the following window instead and a current password
will be required to be entered at first:
Set Supervisor Password
Enter current password [ ]
Enter New Password [ ]
Confirm New Password [ ]
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User can now type password in field “Enter New Password”, and re-enter password in field “Confirm New
Password” for verification.
If the verification is OK:
The password setting is complete after user presses enter.
Setup Notice
Changes have been saved.
[ continue]
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password:
Setup Warning
Invalid password
Re-enter Password
[ continue]
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match:
Setup Warning
Password do not match
Re-enter Password
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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 and onboard LAN device.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Info. Main Advanced Security Exit
Boot priority order:
1: USB KEY:
2: USB FDC:
3: USB HDD:
4: IDE 0: ST9100824ASIDE S
6: 1394 CDROM
7: PCI LAN: MBA v8.2.6 Slot 0300
8:
Excluded from boot order:
: PCI LAN: MBA v8.2.6 Slot 0300
: USB HDD:
: USB CDROM:
: USB FDC:
: USB KEY:
Boot
Item Specific Help
Keys used to view or
configure devices:
Up and Down arrows
select a device.
<+> and <-> moves
the device up or down.
<f> and <r> specifies
the device fixed or
removable.
<x> exclude or include
the device to boot.
<Shift + 1> enables or
disables a device.
<1- 4 > Loads default
boot sequence.
F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit
Parameter Description
Boot priority order Keys used to view or configure devices: Up and Down
.
arrows select a device. <+> and <-> movew the device up
or down. <f> and <r> specifies the device fixed or
removable.
>
<x> exclude or include the device to boot.
<Shift +1> enables or disables a device.
<1-4> Loads default boot sequence.
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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Info. Main Advanced Security Boot
Exit Saving Changes
Exit Dicarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes
Exit System Setup and save
your changes to CMOS.
Exit
Item Specific Help
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
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP items
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items
Save Changes Save Setup Data to CMOS
Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS
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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.
NOTE: There are several types of screws used to secure bottom case and upper case assembly. The screws
vary in length. Please refer the picture below, group the same type of screws together during service
disassembling. Please also remember the screw location for each screw type. If you fasten the screw to
the wrong location, the screw may be too long to damage the main board.
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to
remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in
that order.
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Removing the Adapter and Battery Pack
1. Unplug the adapter.
2. Release the battery lock.
3. Slide the battery latch.
4. Remove the battery pack.
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Removing the Heatsink Module, CPU, and HDD Modue
Remove the Heatsink Cover
1. Release the six screws securing the heatsink cover. (The six screws are attached to the heatsink cover)
2. Lift the heatsink cover up and remove it.
Remove the Heatsink Module
1. Disconnect the main fan cable from the mainboard.
2. Remove the seven screws securing the heatsink module.
3. Remove the heatsink module from the main unit.
Removing the HDD Module
1. Release the two screws securing the HDD cover. (One screw is attached to the HDD cover)
2. Remove the HDD cover.
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.
3. Remove the screw securing the HDD.
4. Holding the mylar and pull the HDD module out of the main unit.
Removing the CPU
1. Use a flat screw driver and turn the screwdriver counterclockwise to unlock the CPU.
2. Remove the CPU from the mainboard.
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Removing the Memory and Wireless Card
Remove the Memory
1. Press the latch on left and right side to pop out the memory and remove it.
2. Remove the other memory.
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Removing the Bluetooth Module
1. Remove the screw securing the Bluetooth module.
2. Remove the Bluetooth connector from the mainboard.
3. Remove the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth wire groove.
4. Remove the Bluetooth module from the main unit.
5. Remove the two screws securing the Bluetooth bracket.
6. Remove the Bluetooth module from the Bluetooth bracket.
7. Disconnect the Bluetooth cable from the Bluetooth module.
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Disassembling the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case
1. Disconnect the power cable from the mainboard.
1. Remove the three screws securing the middle cover on the rear panel.
2. Open the notebook.
.
3. Release the clasp of middle cover and remove the middle cover from the main unit.
4. Remove the two screws securing the keyboard.
5. Turn the keyboard over.
6. Unlatch the keyboard FFC latch and remove the keyboard from the main unit.
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7. Disconnect the LCD cable from the mainboard as shown.
8. Remove the two screws on left and right hinges.
9. Remove the LCD module from the main unit and be careful to pull the antenna out.
10. Remove the screw securing the ODD module.
11. Push the ODD module out of the main unit.
12. Remove the five screws securing the upper case.
13. Remove the 22 screws securing the lower case.
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14. Disconnect the LID switch cable from the mainboard.
15. Disconnect the MIC wire cable from the mainboard.
16. Unlatch the touchpad board FFC and disconnect the touchpad board FFC from the mainboard.
17. Lift up the upper case to separate the upper and lower case.
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Disassembling the LCD Module
1. Remove the four screw caps from the LCD module.
2. Remove the four screw securing the LCD bezel.
NOTE: For LCD module with CCD, please refer to following steps.
1. Remove the six screw caps for the LCD module.
2. Remove the six screws securing the LCD module.
3. Remove the LCD bezel.
4. Remove the 13 screws securing the LCD panel.
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5. For LCD with CCD, remove the 11 screws securing the LCD panel.
6. Lift up the inverter board.
7. DIsconnect the inverter cables from the inverter board and remove the inverter board.
8. Remove the LCD panel from the LCD cover.
9. Remove the two screws securing the left LCD brackets.
10. Remove the left LCD bracket from the LCD panel.
11. Remove the two screws securing the right LCD bracket.
12. Remove the right LCD bracket from the LCD panel.
13. Remove the tape on the LCD cable.
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14. Disconnect the LCD cable and remove the LCD cable from the LCD panel.
15. This completes the LCD module disassembly.
Remove the CCD module
1. Remove the five screws securing the CCD brackets and remove the CCD brackets
2. Lift the CCD plastic bracket up.
3. Remove the CCD module.
4. Be careful that the CCD cable is combined with the antenna.
CCD
Antenna Antenna
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Reassembling the LCD Module
1. Connect the LCD cable to the LCD panel.
2. Place the tape on the LCD cable.
3. Place the right LCD bracket back to the LCD panel
4. Secure the right LCD bracket with the two screws.
5. Place the left LCD bracket back to the LCD panel
6. Secure the left LCD bracket with the two screws.
7. Place the LCD panel back to the LCD cover.
8. Place the inverter board back to the LCD module and connect the inverter cables to the inverter board.
9. Secure the LCD panel with the 13 screws.
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10. Place the LCD bezel back to the LCD module. Push each side of the bezel to make it clip to the LCD
cover well.
11. Secure the LCD bezel with four screws.
12. Place the four screw caps back.
13. This completes the LCD module reassembly.
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HDD disassembly & Reassembly
1. Remove the four screws securing the HDD bracket.
2. Remove the HDD bracket from the HDD.
3. Place the HDD bracket back to the HDD.
4. Secure the HDD with the four screws.
5. This completes HDD module disassembly and reassembly.
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ODD disassembly & Reassembly
1. Remove the four screws securing the ODD module.
2. Remove the ODD bracket from the ODD.
3. Place the ODD bracket back to the ODD.
4. Secure the ODD with the four screw.
5. This completes ODD module disassembly and reassembly.
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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.
NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified
options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
1. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.
2. Distinguish symptom. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic
test or by repeating the same operation.
3. Disassemble and assemble the unit without any power sources.
4. If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapter’s instructions. You
can check the following:
power cords are properly connected and secured;
there are no obvious shorts or opens;
there are no obviously burned or heated components;
all components appear normal.
5. 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 83.
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 85
“Undetermined Problems” on page 97
“Error Message List” on page 86
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 85
Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 85
“Intermittent Problems” on page 96
“Undetermined Problems” on page 97
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System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
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
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.
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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 Battery Pack” on page 84
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Check the Battery Pack
To check the battery pack, do the following:
From Software:
1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel
2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total
Battery Power Remaining are correct.
3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter.
4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging.
From Hardware:
1. Power off the computer.
2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) 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. After rebooting, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. For example, run Syn touch driver.
2. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working.
3. If the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected O.K.
4. If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well, then check if the FCC on touch pad PCB
connects properly.
5. If the FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly, then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6=5V are pulese. If yes, then
replace switch board. If no, then go to next step.
6. Replace touch pad PCB.
7. If the touch pad still does not work, then replace FPC on Track Pad PCB.
After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement
can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware
problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.
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Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is
listed first.
NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU
replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU.
This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.
If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 97.
The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified
by function.
NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware
device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the
way it has been configured.
NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter
Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.
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Index of Error Messages
Error Message List
Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence
Struck Key See “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 82
System CMOS checksum bad - Default
configuration used
Real time clock error RTC battery
Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration
used
Invalid System Configuration Data “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified.
RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system.
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot
system.
Main board
“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
Main baord
Main board
Dikette drive
Hard disk drive
Main board
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Error Message List
No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence
Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power
System Check” on page 83
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
Reconnect the DIMM.
Main board.
Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power
System Check” on page 83
Reconnect the LCD connector
Hard disk drive
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank.
But you can see POST on an external CRT.
Power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor
shown on LCD during POST.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
Main 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
07h Disable shadow and execute code from the
ROM.
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
28h Autosize DRAM
29h Initialize POST Memory Manager
2Ah Clear 215 KB base RAM
2Ch 1-3-4-1 RAM failure on address line xxxx
2Eh 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of
memory bus
2Fh Enable cache before system BIOS shadow
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
41h Initialize extended memory for RomPilot.
42h Initialize interrupt vectors
45h POST device initialization
46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice
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Code Beeps POST Routine Description
47h Initialize I20 support
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
55h Enable USB devices
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
88h Initialize BIOS Data Area
89h Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)
8Ah Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area
(optional)
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Code Beeps POST Routine Description
8Bh Test and initialize PS/2 mouse
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
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
B1h Inform RomPilot about the end of POST.
B2h POST done- prepare to boot operating system
B4h 1 One short beep before boot
B5h Terminate QuietBoot (optional)
B6h Check password (optional)
B7h Initialize ACPI BIOS
B9h Prepare Boot
BAh Initialize SMBIOS
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)
beeps on checksum failure.
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Code Beeps POST Routine Description
C7h Initialize notebook docking late
C8h Force check (optional)
C9h Extended checksum (optional)
CAh Redirect Int 15h to enable remote keyboard
CBh Redirect Int 13h to Memory Technologies
CCh Redirect Int 10h to enable remote serial video
CDh Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA
CEh Initialize digitizer and display message.
D2h Unknown interrupt
The following are for boot block in Flash ROM
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
F5h Clear Huge Segment
F6h Boot to Mini DOS
F7h Boot to Full DOS
Devices such as ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and
serial disk.
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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
LCD backlight doesn't work First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to running
“Load Default Settings” then reboot the system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work).
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
LCD is too dark
LCD brightness 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 the brightness function key doesn't work).
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board
Reconnect the LCD cable
LCD cable
LCD
Main board
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system
runs correctly
HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive
Main board
Device driver
Main board
Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Power shuts down during operation Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 83.
Battery pack
AC adapter
See if the thermal module is overheat (Heat sink or fan).
Main board
The system cannot power-on. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
The system cannot power-off. In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch
System Check” on page 83.
Battery pack
Power adapter
CPU
Main board
for more than 4 seconds. If the system can power off, then the main
board is OK. Verify OS in the HDD.
Main board
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Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Battery can’t be charged or discharged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 84.
Battery pack
Main board
System hang during POST ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module
Main board
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly
Main board
PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly
PC Card cannot be inserted or ejected Check if the PCMCIA slot is blocked
Main board
Memory-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Memory count (size) appears different from
actual size.
System can power on, but you hear two long
beeps: “B--, B--” and the LCD is blank.
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings” then
reboot system.
RAM module
Main board
Check BIOS revision
Reinsert DIMM
DIMM
Main board
Speaker-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound
comes from the computer.
Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Speaker
Microphone cannot work Audio driver
OS volume control
Audio driver
Speaker
Main board
Main board
Volume control in Windows XP
Main board
Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
The system will not enter hibernation mode Power option in Windows XP
Hard disk drive
Main board
The system doesn’t enter standby mode after
closing the lid of the portable computer.
Driver of Power Option Properties
Lid close switch in upper case
Main board
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Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
The system doesn't resume from hibernation/
standby mode.
The system doesn't resume from standby mode
after opening the lid of the portable computer.
Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher
than 90%.
System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.
Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from
Standby/Hibernation mode.
Check if the battery is low.
Hard disk drive
Main board
LCD cover switch
Main board
Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge
battery).
Battery pack
Main board
Main board
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
System configuration does not match the
installed devices.
External display does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching
USB does not work correctly Main board
Print problems. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings” then
Parallel port device problems Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings” then
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Setup defaults”, then
reboot system.
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals.
Main board
Keyboard
Main board
reboot the system.
Run printer self-test.
Printer driver
Printer cable
Printer
Main board
reboot the system.
Device driver
Device cable
Device
Main board
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Action in Sequence
Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Reconnect the keyboard cable.
Keyboard
Main board
Touchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable.
Touchpad board
Main board
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