Acer Aspire 5500Z Service Manual

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Aspire 5500Z Series

Service Guide

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Revision History

2006/10/04 Chapter 1 Remove SPDIF support

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 5500Z service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear

on screen.

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

result from doing or not doing specific actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

avoid possible hardware or software problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

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Preface

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

1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION

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

2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information

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

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Specifications 1

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

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

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

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

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

An Aspire tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Closed Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Left View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

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

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

Easy-launch Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Lock Keys and embedded mumeric keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Special Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

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

Chpater 2 System Utilities 29

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/

the CPU/the ODD Module and the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing the Wireless LAN Card and the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing the Memory and the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Removing the ODD Module and the LCD module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly . . . . . . .50

Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Disassembling the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Disassembling the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

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Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 55

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Chpater 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 71

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Chpater 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 75

Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

The System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Upper Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Lower Case Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

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System Specifications

Features

Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:

Platform and memroy

Intel® CentrinoTM Mobile Technology, featuring:

t Intel

t Wireless solution: integrated Intel

T Intel

T 256/512 MB of DDR2 400/533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules

(dual-channel support)

Pentium® M Processor 740/750/760/770 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.73/1.86/2/2.13 GHz, 533

MHz FSB)

Pentium® M Processor 735/735A (2MB L2 cache, 1.6 GHz, 400 MHz FSB)

915GM/PM Express chipset

802.11b/g) Wi-Fi

915GM/PM+Intel ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB)

CERTIFIED

PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band

solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology

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Display

T 14.1 WXGA Acer CrystalBrite

supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual displays via Acer GridVista

T 16.7 million colors

T Intel

128 MB of VRAM, supporting Microsoft models)

T ATI M O B I L I TY

, Microsoft

T Simultaneous LCD and CRT display, with LCD panel refresh rate at 70 Hz

T MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability

T Acer CinemaVision

T Acer ClearVision

Storage subsystem

T 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive

T Optical drive options:

tDVD-Super Multi double-layer

tDVD-Dual double layer

tDVD/CD-RW combo

color TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 resolution, 16:10 viewing ratio,

915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel

RADEONTM X1300 256/512 HyperMemoryTM , supporting ATI PopwerPlayTM 5.0,

DirectX® 9.0, PCI Express® and and DualViewTM

video technology (Acer Arcade)

video optimization technology (Acer Arcade)

DirectX® 9.0 and dual independent display (for UMA

Graphics Media Accelerator 900 and up to

Input devices

T 84/85-key keyboard

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T Touchpad with 4-way integrated scroll button

T 12 function keys, four cursor keys, two Windows

T Four easy-launch buttons

T Two front-access LED-buttons: WLAN and Bluetooth

Audio

T Audio system with two built-in speakers

T Built-in microphone

T Intel AC’97 audio support

T Sound Blaster Pro

Communication

T Modem: 56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval; wake-on ring ready

T LAN: 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet; wake-on ring ready

T WLAN: integrated Intel

T Acer SignalUp wireless technology support

T WPAN: integrated Bluetooth

keypad, international language support

MS-Sound compatible

PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi®

CERTIFIED

solution, supporting Acer SignalUPTM wireless technology

keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric

Human-centric design and ergonomics

T Rugged, yet extremely portable design

T Stylish appearance

T Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys

T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device

T Acer FineTouch keyboard with a 5-degree curve

T Internet 4-way scroll button

I/O Ports

T Three USB 2.0 ports

T PC Card slot (one Type II)

T External display (VGA) port

T Headphones/speaker/line-out jack

T Microphone/line-in jack

T Ethernet (RJ-45) port

T Modem (RJ-11) port

T DC-in jack for AC adaptor

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System Block Diagram

Mini-PCI

Sock et

CRT & TV- Out Conn.

Daughter Card (M26P)

PCI-Express x16

LVDS Conn.

BroadCOM

LAN

BCM4401K FB

/ BCM5788M

RJ 45

PCMCI A & CardRead er

Controller

ENE CB712

PCMCIA

Slot

CradReader

Con tr ol ler

TSB34AB21A

1394 Conn.

4-in-1

Slot

1394

4-Pins

Intel Pentium-M/ Celeron-M CPU

Micr o FC-PGA

Mobile Intel 915PM/ GM

and 910GML Express

Chipset (Alviso)

Mobile Intel 82801FB

ICH6-M

Thermal Sensor

Clock Generator

DDR II SODIMM 2

DDR II SODIMM 1

USB Conn. x3

USB Conn. x1 for BlueTooth

Audio Codec

Amplifier

MDC Conn.

SAT A C on n.

PAT A C on n.

Speaker

Conn.

Jack x 2

RJ-11

Internal K/B

BIOS

Touch-Pad Conn.

Power ON/ OFF

Circuit

DC/ DC In terface

Circuit

Power DC /DC

Circuit

RTC Circuit

Power-OK Circ uit

Super I/O

SMsC LPC47 N21 7

ENE KB910Q

(EC + KBC)

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Board Layout

Top Vi e w

SW3

JP1

SW2

SW4

SW5

SW6

SW1

JP5

JP4

JP7

KQ:

JP10

JP42

SW3 Power Switch SW1 Lid Swtich

JP1 Bluetooth Connector JP5 Touchpad Connector

SW2 E-mail Switch JP4 Keyboard Connector

SW4 Internet Browser Switch JP42 Speaker Connector

SW5 Emanager Switch JP7 PCMCIA Slot

SW6 User Programmable Switch JP10 Microphone Connector

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Bottom View

JP21

JP13

PCN1

PJP11

JP20

JP16

JP22

JP12

JP14

JP19

JP3

JP17

JP23

JP24

JP25

JP36

JP30

JP26

JP31

JP35

JP28

JP29

JP39

IR1

U42

JP41

JP40

JP21 Fan Connector JP24 USB Port

PJP11 Battery Connector JP25 USB Port

JP20 CPU Socket JP30 IEEE 1394 Port (No IEEE 1394

Port for this model)

JP16 LVDS Connector JP36 Card Reader Connector (No Card

Reader module for this model)

JP22 VGA Board Connector IR Infrared Receiver (No FIR function

for this model)

PCN1 AC-IN JP40 Headphone out/line-out Jack

JP13 USB Port JP41 Mic-in Jack

JP12 Reserved for Acer ezDock. (No

JP28 HDD Connector

ezDock for this model).

JP14 Modem Board Connector JP35 Wireless LAN Card Connector

JP3 External Display Port U42 BIOS

JP17 S-Video Port (No S-Video Port for

JP26 DDR2 Socket

this model)

JP19 RJ11/RJ45 JP31 DDR2 Socket

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JP23 Modem Cable Connector JP39 ODD Connector

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An Aspire tour

After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new TravelMate computer.

Front View

# Icon Item Description

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

displays computer output.

2 Power button Turns the computer on and off.

3 Easy-launch buttons Buttons for launching frequently used

programs.

4 Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording.

5 Status indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on

6 Palmrest Comfortable support area for our hands

7 Click buttons (left,

center and right)

8 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which

9 Keyboard For entering data into your computer.

and off to show the status of the computer’s functions and components.

when you use the computer.

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button.

functions like a computer mouse.

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Closed Front View

# Icon Item Description

1 Speaker-out/line-out/

2 Mic-in jack Accepts inputs from external microphone.

3 Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio

Headphone jack

Bluetooth communication button/ indicator

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

output.

Press to enable/disable Bluetooth function. Lights to indicate the status of Bluetoothcommunications (optional)

5 Wireless

communication button/ indicator

6 Power indicator

7 Battery indicator

Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications (optional).

Lights when the computer is on.

Lights when the battery is being charged

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Left View

# Icon Item Description

1 External display port Connects a display device (e.g., external

monitor, LCD projector).

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

3 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.

4 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB

5 PC Card slot Connects to one Type II PC Card.

6 PC Card slot eject

Right View

network.

mouse, USB camera).

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

button

# Icon Item Description

1 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs

(for selected models).

2 Optical disk access

indicator

Lights up when the optical drive is active (for selected models).

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3 Optical drive eject

4 Emergency eject hole Ejects the optical drive try when the

5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even

6 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible

Rear Panel

button

Ejects the optical disk from the drive (for selected models).

computer is turned off (for selected models).

after prolonged use.

computer security lock.

# Icon Item Description

1 Battery Powers the computer.

2 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adaptor.

3 USB 2.0 port Connect to USB 2.0 devices (e.g., USB

Bottom Panel

mouse, USB camera).

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# Item Description

1 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

2 Battery lock Locks the battery in place.

3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.

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

4 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.

5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured

6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal.

by two screws).

Indicators

The computer has three easy-to-read status indicators on the upper-left above the keyboard, and four on the front panel.

The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is closed.

Icon Function Description

Cap lock Lights when Cap Lock is activated

Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Media Activity Indicates when the hard disc or optical

drive is active.

Bluetooth Indicates the status of Bluetooth

communication.

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Icon Function Description

Wireless LAN Indicates the status of wireless LAN

communication.

Power Lights up when the computer is on.

Battery Lights up when the battery is being

charged.

NOTE: 1. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is charging. 2. Fully charged: The light shows

green when in AC mode.

Easy-launch Buttons

Located at the upper-right, above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. The

are: mail, Web browser, Acer Empowering key “ “ and one user-programmable button.

Press “ “ to ru the Acer eManager. Please see “Acer eManager”. The mail and Web buttons are pre-set to email and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the Web browser, mail and programmable keys, run the Acer Launch Manager.

Launch key Default application

Mail Email application (user-programmable)

Web browser Internet browser (user-programmable)

Acer eManager (user-programmable)

P User-programmable

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To u c h p a d

The built-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 central location on the palmrest provides optimum comfort and support.

Touch pa d B asics

The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:

T Move your finger across the touchpad (2) to move the cursor.

T Press the left (1) and right (4) buttons located beneath the touchpad to perform selection and

execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad is the same as clicking the left button.

T Use the 4-way scroll (3) button to scroll up or down and move left or right a page. This button

mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.

Function Left Button (1)

Execute Click twice

quickly

Select Click once Tap once

Right Button

(4)

Main touchpad

(2)

Tap twice (at the same speed as doubleclicking the mouse button)

Center button (3)

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Function Left Button (1)

Drag Click and hold,

then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad

Access context menu

Scroll Click and hold to move

Right Button

(4)

Click once

Main touchpad

(2)

Tap twice (at the same speed as doubleclicking a mouse button) then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor.

Center button (3)

up/down/left/right.

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

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

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Using the Keyboard

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

Lock Keys and embedded mumeric keypad

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

Lock Key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed

are in uppercase.

Num lock

Scroll lock

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad.

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

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

Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off

Number keys on embedded keypad

Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold <Shift> while using cursor-control keys.

letters on embedded keypad.

Hold <Fn> while using cursor-control keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

Windows Keys

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

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Key Icon Description

Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as

Application

key

clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of function:

+ <Tab> Activates next taskbar button.

+ <E> Opens the My Computer window

+ <F1> Opens Help and Support.

+ <F> Opens the Find: All Files dialog box.

+ <R> Opens the Run dialog box.

+ <M> Minimizes all windows.

<Shift>+ + <M> Undoes the minimize all windows action.

This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application’s context menu.

Hot Keys

The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility.

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

Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.

Fn-F2 Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSettings in Acer eManager.

Fn-F3 Acer

ePowerManagement

Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in Acer eManager.

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Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

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

external monitor (if connected) and both.

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

Press any key to return.

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

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

Fn-w Volume up Increases the speaker volume.

Fn-y Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.

Fn-x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Fn-z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness

Special Key

You can locate the Euro symbol and US dollar sign at the upper-center and/or bottom-right of your keyboard. To t y pe :

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The Euro symbol

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either directly press the <Euro> symbol at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Alt Gr> and then press the<5> symbol at the upper-center of the keyboard.

The US dollar sign

1. Open a text editor or word processor.

2. Either directly press the <Dollar> key at the bottom-right of the keyboard, or hold <Shift> and then press the <4> key at the upper-center of the keyboard.

NOTE: This function varies by the operating system version.

NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/

typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type Aspire 5500

Intel

Pentium® M Processor 740/750/760/770 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.73/1.86/

2/2.13 GHz, 533 MHz FSB)

Intel

Pentium® M Processor 735/735A (2MB L2 cache, 1.60 GHz, 400

MHz FSB)

Core logic

CPU package Intel socketable 478pin Micro-BGA

CPU core voltage 1.308V (highest frequency mode) to 0.956V (low frequency mode)

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Insyde

BIOS Version V1.10

BIOS ROM type Flash ROM

BIOS ROM size 512KB

BIOS package 32-pin PLCC

Supported protocols ACPI 2.0, PC 2001 ready, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2,

BIOS password control Set by setup manual

Second Level Cache

915GM/PM+Intel ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB)

Intel

0.748V (deeper sleep mode)

PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CDROM bootable, IEEE 1394, SMB (system managment bus), WFM 2.0 ready

Item Specification

Cache controller Built-in CPU

Cache size

1st level cache control Always enabled

2st level cache control Always enabled

Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back

2MB

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller

Memory size 0MB (no on-board memory)

DIMM socket number 2 sockets

Supports memory size per socket 1024MB

Supports maximum memory size 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module)

Supports DIMM type DDR Synchronous DRAM

Supports DIMM Speed 400 MHz/533 MHz

Supports DIMM voltage 2.5V and 1.25V

Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM

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

915GM/PM

Intel

match the above specifications.

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Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

0MB 128MB 128MB

0MB 256MB 256MB

0MB 512MB 512MB

0MB 1024MB 1024MB

128MB 128MB 256MB

128MB 256MB 384MB

128MB 512MB 640MB

1284MB 1024MB 1152MB

256MB 128MB 384MB

256MB 256MB 512MB

256MB 512MB 768MB

256MB 1024MB 1280MB

512MB 128MB 640MB

512MB 256MB 768MB

512MB 512MB 1024MB

512MB 1024MB 1536MB

1024MB 0MB 1024MB

1024MB 128MB 1125MB

1024MB 256MB 1280MB

1024MB 512MB 1536MB

1024MB 1024MB 2048MB

NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various

capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.

LAN Interface

Item Specification

Chipset BCM4401KFB

Supports LAN protocol 10/100Mbps

LAN connector type RJ45

LAN connector location Left side

Features Integrated 10/100 BASE-T transceiver

Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.3

IR Interface (No IR Interface for this model)

Item Specification

Part name VISHAY TFU6102F

Package 8-pin SMT type

Performance 4Mbit/s

Compliant IrDA 1.1

Modem Interface

Item Specification

Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K

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Modem Interface

Item Specification

Supports modem protocol V.90/V.92

Modem connector type RJ11

Modem connector location Left side

Bluetooth Interface

Item Specification

Chipset/Vendor for Wireless LAN Card

Data throughput 723 bps (full speed data rate)

Protocol Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG

Interface USB 1.1

Connector type Mini-USB

built-in Mobile Intel

specification is ratified).

82801FB (ICH6-M)/WNC

Wireless Module 802.11b/g (optional device)

Item Specification

Chipset

Data throughput 11~54 Mbps

Protocol 802.11b+g

Interface Mini-PCI type II

built-in Mobile Intel

82801FB (ICH6-M)

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & Model Name

Capacity (MB) 40000 60000 80000 100000

Bytes per sector

Data heads 2/2 3/4 4/4 4/4

Drive Format

Disks 1/1 2/2 2/2 2/2

Spindle speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 2MB/8192KB 8192KB 8192KB 8192KB

Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATAPI-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6; ATA-6

Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s)

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

DC Power Requirements

SEAGATE ST94019A Toshiba Pluto MK4025GAS

512 512 512 512

4200/4200 RPM 4200/4200 RPM 4200/4200 RPM 4200/4200 RPM

372 350 350 373

100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5

SEAGATE N2 ST960821A Toshiba Pluto MK6025GAS

100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5

SEAGATE N2 ST9808210A Toshiba Pluto MK8025GAS

100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5

SEAGATE ST9100822A TOSHIBA PLUTO MK1031GAS

100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Voltage tolerance

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

Combo Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Philips SCB5265+UJDA770

Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:

Max 3.6Mbytes/sec

Buffer Memory 2MB

Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible

Applicable disc format Read:

DVD: DVD-ROM, (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-Video, DVD-R (3.95 and 4.7G), DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, Multi-Border DVD-R/DVD-RW, MultiSession DVD+R, DVD+RW and DVD-RAM (optional)

CD: 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, CDRW

Write: CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, Video-CD, CD-Text

Loading mechanism Load: Manual

Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release

Power Requirement

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

Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec

DVD-Dual Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name DVD Dual Pioneer DVR-K15RA

DVD Dual Pioneer DVR-K05RA LiteOn SOSW-833S Panasonic UJ-845

Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:

Max 3.6Mbytes/sec

Buffer Memory 2MBytes

Interface Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible

Applicable disc format for LiteOn SOSW-833S

Read: DVD: DVD single/dual layer (PTP, OTP), DVD-R (3.9G/4.7G), DVD-R multiborders, DVD-R Double Layer, DVD+R, DVD+R multi-sessions, DVD+R Double

Layer, DVD-RW, and DVD+RW discs with diameter of 8 or 12cm CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM/XA, Photo-CD, Multi-session, Karaoke-CD,

Video-CD, CD-I FMV, CD Extra, CD Plus, CD-R, and CD-RW discs of 8 or 12 cm diameter

Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec

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DVD-Dual Interface

Item Specification

Applicable disc format for Panasonic UJ-845

Applicable disc format for Pioneer DVR-K15RA

Applicable disc format for Pioneer DVR-K05RA

Loading mechanism Load: Manual (SOSW-833S/DVR-K15)

Power Requirement

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

Read: DVD: DVD-5, 9,10,18, DVD-R (3.95G/4.7G), DVD-RW, DVD_RAM (4.7G),

DVD+R, DVD+RW CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1

and form 2), CD-I (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge, CD-R, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT Write:

DVD: DVD-RAM, DVD-R4.7GB, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW CD: CD-R, CD-RW (disc at once, sessionat once, track at once, fixed/variable packet writing, multi-session)

KODAK Photo CD Single and Multi-session CD Extra (CD PLUS) Video CD CD text data (Read / Write) CD-R discs (Read / Write) CD-RW discs (Read / Write) DVD-ROM DVD-R Ver.2.00 for General (Read / Write) DVD-R-DL (Read/Write) DVD-RW Ver.1.0 & 1.1 & 1.2 (Read / Write) DVD+R Ver.1.0 & 1.11& 1.2 (Read/Write) DVD+R -DL Ver1.0 (Read / Write) DVD+RW Ver.1.1 & 1.2 (Read/Write) DVD-RAM (Ver.2.0 & 2.1) (Read only)

KODAK Photo CD Single and Multi-session CD Extra (CD PLUS) Video CD CD text data (Read / Write) CD-R discs (Read / Write) CD-RW discs (Read / Write) DVD-ROM DVD-R Ver.2.00 for General (Read / Write) DVD-RW Ver.1.0 & 1.1 & 1.2 (Read / Write) DVD+R Ver.1.0 & 1.11& 1.2 (Read/Write) DVD+R -DL Ver1.0 (Read / Write) DVD+RW Ver.1.1 & 1.2 (Read/Write) DVD-RAM (Ver.2.0 & 2.1) (Read only)

Auto (UJ-845/DVR-K05) Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release (Except for UJ-845/DVR-K05)

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller ALC250

Audio onboard or optional Built-in

Mono or Stereo Stereo

Resolution 18 bit stereo digital to analog converter

18 bit stereo analog to digital converter

Compatibility AC97

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Audio Interface

Item Specification

Mixed sound source Line-in, CD

Voice channel 8/16-bit, mono/stereo

Sampling rate 44,1 KHz (48K byte for AC97 interface)

Internal microphone Yes

Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2

Video Interface

Item Specification

Chipset

Package MBGA 708 pin

Interface PCIE x16

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Yes

ATI Mobility RADEON

X1300 (for discrete models)

Video Memory

Item Specification

Chipset

Memory size 64MB/128MB

Interface DDR

ATI Mobility RADEON

X1300 (for discrete models)

USB Port

Item Specification

Chipset

USB Compliancy Level 2.0

OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller

Number of USB port 3

Location two on the left side; one on the rear side

Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

built-in Mobile Intel

82801FB (ICH6-M)

IEEE 1394 Port (No IEEE Port for this model)

Item Specification

Chipset TSB34AB21A

Number of IEEE 1394 port 1

Location Left side

Connector type IEEE 1394

PCMCIA Port

Item Specification

PCMCIA controller ENE CB712

Supports card type Type-II

Number of slots One type-II

Access location Left panel

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PCMCIA Port

Item Specification

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support

Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

Core logic

VGA

LAN BroadCom BCM4401

IEEE 1394

USB 2.0

Super I/O controller SMsC LPC 47N217

MODEM

Bluetooth

Wireless 802.11 b+g

PCMCIA ENE CB712

Audio Realtek ALC250

5-in-1 card reader

915GM/PM+Intel® ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB)

Intel

ATI Mobility RADEON

TSB34AB21A (No IEEE 1394 for this model)

built-in Intel

ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB)

ENE CB712 (No Card Reader for this model)

X1300 (for discrete models)

Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller KB 910Q

Total number of keypads 84-/85-key

Windows logo key Yes

Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously

1. Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes

2. Use port replicator then plug a USB/PS 2 keyboard to the USB port/PS 2 port on the port replicator: Yes

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & model name BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SANYO

2000mAH UR18650F BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SONY 2000mAH US18650G4 BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SANYO 2400mAH UR18650F BATTERY LI-ION 6 CELLS-SONY

2400mAH US18650G7 BATTERY LI-ION 9 CELLS-SANYO

2400mAH UR18650F

Battery Type Li-ion

Pack capacity 4800mAh 6cell and 7200mAh 9cell

for Aspire 5500 4000mAh 6cell for Aspire 3600

Number of battery cell 53.3W 6cell and 79.9W 9cell for

Aspire 5500

44.6W 6cell for Aspire 3600

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Battery

Item Specification

Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel

for 6-cell battery 2 cells in series, 3 series in parallel for 9-cell battery

Normal voltage 11.1V

Charge voltage 12.6+-0.1v

LCD 14.1 inch

Item Specification

Vendor & model name QDI:

QD14TL01 (Glare)

Surface treatment: glare+hard coating 3H

Screen Diagonal (mm) 14.1 inches 14.1 inches 14.1 inches

Active Area (mm) 303.7x189.8 303.7x189.8 303.3x189.6

Display resolution (pixels) 1280x800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA

Pixel Pitch 0.2373x0.2373 0.2373x0.2373 0.2373x0.2373

Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical

Display Mode Normally White Normally White Normally White

Typical White Luminance (cd/m

also called Brightness

Luminance Uniformity 1.25 (5 points) 1.25 (5 points) N/A

Contrast Ratio 300 300 400

Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec

Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Typ. +3.3V +3.3V

Typical Power Consumption (watt) N/A N/A N/A

Weight 440g 440g 425g

Physical Size(mm) 320x206x5.5 320x206x5.5 320x206x5.5

Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS

Support Color 262K colors (RGB

Viewing Angle (degree)

Horizontal: Right/Left

Vertial: Upper/Lower

Temperature Range( C)

Operating

Storage (shipping)

)

Stripe

185 185 185

10/15 10/15 5/11

6-bit data driver)

45/45

20/35

0 to +40 (with high humidity more than 90%RH)

-25 to +60

QDI

QD14TL01

R.G.B. Vertical Stripe

262,144 262,144

45/45

20/35

0 to +40 (with high humidity more than 90%RH)

-25 to +60

CMO

N141I1-L03

CMO

N141I1-L02 (nonglare)

R.G.B. Vertical Stripe

45/45

20/45

0 to +40 (with high humidity more than 90%RH)

-20 to +60

LCD Inverter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Delta DAC-07B037 B

YEC YNV-C01

SumidaTWS-442-125

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LCD Inverter

Item Specification

Brightness conditions Vadj=3.3V

Input voltage (V) 9~21

Input current (mA) 350 (max)

Output voltage (V, rms) 1600 (starting voltage)

Output current (mA, rms) 6.2~6.8 (DAC=0)

Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 45~65K Hz

AC Adaptor

Item Specification

Input rating 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz

Maximum input AC current 1.7A

Inrush current 240A@115VAC

240A@230VAC

Efficiency 83% min. @115VAC input full load

System Power Management

ACPI mode Power Management

Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely.

Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off

completely.

Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power

managed in this state.

Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down

VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode

Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernate state. System saves all system states and

data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.

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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).

Press m to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”.

Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.

m during POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted

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Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.

Follow these instructions:

T To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).

T To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).

T To change the value of a parameter, press por q.

T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item.

T Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.

T In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any

changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

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Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

----Devices--------------------------------------------------- -----System-------------------------

Product Name = TravelMate 3210

Manufacture Name = Acer

BIOS Version = V1.00

VGA Version = 3104

HDD Model Name = HITACHI_DK23EA-40-(PM)

HDD Serial Number = 123456789

ATAPI Model Name = UJDA740 DVD/CDROM-(SM)

Serial Number = ( 32 bytes)

CPU = Intel® Pentium ® 4

CPU speed = 2.0 GHz

L2 Cache = 2048 KB

----Memory------------------------

System Memory = 640 KB

Extended Memory = 256MB

VGA Memory = 128 MB

Asset Tag = (32 bytes)

UUID = (16 bytes)

Setup system date, time. Enable boot logo and get system information.

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

particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please note that system information vary in models.

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Main

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Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

----Devices--------------------------------------------------- -----System-------------------------

Product Name = TravelMate 3210

Manufacturer Name = Acer

BIOS Version = V1.00

VGA Version = 3104

HDD Model Name = HITACHI_DK23EA-40-(PM)

HDD Serial Number = 123456789

ATAPI Model Name = UJDA740 DVD/CDROM-(SM)

Serial Number = ( 32 bytes)

CPU = Intel® Pentium ® 4

CPU speed = 2.0 GHz

L2 Cache = 2048 KB

----Memory------------------------

System Memory = 640 KB

Extended Memory = 256MB

VGA Memory = 128 MB

Asset Tag = (32 bytes)

UUID = (16 bytes)

Setup system date, time. Enable boot logo and get system information.

NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.

Parameter Description

Product Name This field displays the prodcut name of the system.

Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer name of the system

BIOS Version This field displays the BIOS version of the system.

VGA Version This field shows the VGA firmware version of the system.

HDD Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.

HDD Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.

ATAPI Mode Name This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard

Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.

Asset Tag This field displays the asset tag of this unit.

UUID This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting.

CPU This field shows the brand name of the system CPU.

CPU speed

disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system.

UUID=32bytes

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Parameter Description

L2 Cache This field displays CPU L2 cache size. It varies in CPU type.

System Memory This field reports the memory size of system base memory. The size is fixed to 640 KB.

Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended

memory size = Total memory size - 2MB

VGA Memory VGA Memory size:

Discrete = 64 or 128MB (depends on actual VRAM size)

TurboCache = 32MB (actual TurboCache VRAM size)

Intel(R) 915 DVMT: you can select the following options:

1. 64MB (8MB pre-allocated + 56MB DVMT)

2. 128MB (8MB pre-allocated + 128MB DVMT)-Default value

3. Max DVMT (160MB on 256MB system memory, 224MB on 512 and above system memory).

The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.

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Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Date and Time

Power On Display

Quiet Boot

LCD Auto DIM

Network Boot

_ F12 Boot Menu OK Cancel

ˇ D2D Recovery

----------------Power On Display---------------

(

( ) Both

) Auto

Press <Tab> key to select a control. <OK> button or <Enter> key accept

entries. <Cancel> button or <Esc> key reject entries. Use cursor, spacebar,

and numeric keys to change values. <Alt> key activates accelerators.

NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.

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

Parameter Description Format/Option

Date and Time The hours are displayed with 12 hour format. The

values setin these two fields take effect immediately.

Quiet Boot Determines if the system will display customer

logo and summary screen or not.

Enable: Customer logo is displayed, and summary screen is disabled.

Disabled: Custoemr logo is not displayed, and summary screen is enabled.

Power on display Auto: During power process, the system will

detect if any display device is connected on external video port. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode.

Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system’s external video port (for an external CRT or projector).

LCD Auto Dim Determines if the system will automatically dim

the LCD brightness in order to save power when AC is not present.

The system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is NOT available (running on battery power).

Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN

(remote server).

F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.

D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The

function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults.

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Auto or Both

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

Disabled or Enabled

Option:

Enabled or Disabled

Option:

NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to-disc system recovery via Alt+F10 during POST.

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Advanced

The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.

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Infrared Port (FIR)

--------------------------Infrared Port(FIR)-----------------------

Max. Graphics Memory

Legacy USB Support

-----FIR I/O settings--- -Mode Setting for IRDA-

(˙) Disabled

( ) Enabled ( ) IrDA (HPSIR)

( ) ASK IR

( ) Normal (16550)

(˙) FAST IR

DMA Setting For FIR

( ) DMA1

(˙) DMA2

( ) DMA3

Cancel

<Tab> <Right> <Left> for block select. <Up> <Down> for item select.

< Enter> for accept. <Cancel> <Esc> for reject. <Alt> activates accelerators.

<Space> for Enable or Disable.

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

Parameter Description Options

Infrared Port Enables or disables the infrared port.

Max Graphics Memory This option is only available on Intel (R) 915 UMA

system.

Legacy USB support This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering

BIOS Setup. This feature also allows you to use a USB keyboard in DOS without additional driver. USB floppy boot and Crisis Recovery from USB floppy is also supported.

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Disabled/Enabled

128MB/DVMT

64MB/

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Security

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

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Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Set User Password

Set Supervisor Password

_ Lock HardDisk Drive --------Set Supervisor password----------------

Enter old Supervisor password: . . . . . . . . . .

Enter new Supervisor Password: . . . . . . . . . ..

Verify new Supervisor Password: . . . . . . . . . .

[ ] Boot System

OK Cancel

Enter new password. Password will NO T be displayed

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

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 10 characters

Characters Alphanumeric keys only. The shift status i.e. Ctrl, Shift, Alt and Capital are ignored.

Parameter Description Option

Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When

Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the administrator password.

Lock HardDisk Drive Allows the user to specify whether or not a

NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget

your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.

set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access.

When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access.

Disabled or Enabled

password is required to access hard disk drive.

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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.

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Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Boot Device `

Hard Drive

CD-ROM/DVD Drive

Floppy Device

Network Boot

Press <Tab> key to select a control. <OK> button or <Enter> key accept entries. <Cancel> button

or <ESC> key reject entries. Use spacebar and number keys to change value <Alt> key activates

accelerators.

----- Boot Device ----

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Exit

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

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Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Exit Saving Changes

--------------Exit Saving Changes------------------ Exit Discarding Changes

Press <OK> to save the current Load Setup Defaults

Setup parameters to CMOS RAM. Discard Changes

The system will reboot!!!

OK Cancel

<Tab> <Right> <Left> for block select. <Up> <Down> for item select.

< Enter> for accept. <Cancel> <Esc> for reject. <Alt> activates accelerators.

<Space> for Enable or Disable.

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description

Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.

Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.

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BIOS Flash Utility

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

T New versions of system programs

T New features or options

T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.

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

NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery

Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.

NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.

NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not

contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded.

Fellow the steps below to restore BIOS.

1. Copy bflashit.bin and 512K BIOS ROM to USB floppy disk drive.

2. Plug the USB floppy disk drive to the laptop.

3. Press Fn+Esc and do not release the two keypads.

4. Press power button then release Fn+Esc.

5. When the system restores BIOS successfully, it will power on again automatically.

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Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

T Small Philips screw driver

T Philips screwdriver

T Plastic flat head screw driver

T Tweezers

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

screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.

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General Information

Before You Begin

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

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

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

3. Remove the battery pack.

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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

Start

Battery

Wireless LAN

Middle Cover

Wireless LAN

Cover

I*4

Keyboard

LCD Module

Cover

ODD Module

DIMM/HDD

Cover

HDD Module

Memory

Lower Case

Speaker Set

*13

Lower Case

Assembly

Main Board

Assembly

VGA Heatsink Modem Board

RTC Battery

Bluetooth

Fan

*3*6

CPU Heatsink

CPU

Module

Upper Case

Assembly

Upper Case

Touchpad

Bracket

ODD Module

ODD ODD Bracket

Touchpad Assembly

HDDHDD Bracket

Touchpad

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LCD Module

4 screw caps

LCD Bezel

LCD Panel

LCD

Screw List

Item Description

A SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5

B SCREW MACH WAFER M2*L4 NI

C CPU SCREW M2.5*6.5 (2.7KG)

D CPU SCREW M2.5*6.5 (4.5KG)

E SCRW WH MS+CBZ M2.5+L4 BLACK

F SCREW M2.5-6

G SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-420325

H SCREW M2.5X6

I SCREW M2-3

J SCRW M2.5*L3(NON NYLOK)

K SCREW M2.5-5

L SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0)

M SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3

N SCREW NI M2*6L

LCD

Assembly

LCD Wire

Cable

LCD Inverter

LCD Brackets

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Removing the Battery Pack

1. Unlock the battery lock.

2. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.

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Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the CPU/the ODD Module and the LCD Module

Removing the Wireless LAN Card and the HDD Module

1. Remove the two screws fastening the PCI door.

2. Detach the PCI door.

3. Disconnect the wireless antennae.

4. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it.

5. Remove the two screws fastening the HDD cover.

6. Remove HDD cover carefully.

7. Pull the HDD module backwards to disconnect the HDD module then remove it from the main unit.

Removing the Memory and the CPU

1. Remove the two screws fastening DIMM cover.

2. Then detach the DIMM cover.

3. Pop out the memory then remove it from the DIMM socket.

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4. Remove the two screws fastening the thermal door.

5. Detach the thermal door from the main unit.

6. Remove the four screws holding the thermal module. (Follow the order indicated by the numbers: 4, 3, 2

then1. Please reverse the order when you assemble the system).

7. Disconnect the fan cablle as shown.

8. Take out the thermal module from the main unit carefully.

9. Use a flat headed screwdriver to release the CPU lock.

10. Then remove the CPU from the CPU socket carefully.

Removing the ODD Module and the LCD module

1. Remove the screws fastening the ODD module as shown.

2. Use a flat headed screwdriver to push the ODD module outwards then remove it.

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3. Open the LCD module as shown and detach the middle cover carefully.

4. Remove the two screws fastening the keyboard.

5. Turn over the keyboard as shown.

6. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard.

7. Tear off the mylard festening the wireless antenna set.

8. Pull out the wireless antenna from the main unit carefully.

9. Disconnect the LCD cable from the main board.

10. Remove two screws holding the LCD module.

11. Remove another two screws fastening the LCD module on the botton.

12. Then detach the LCD module from the main unit carefully.

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Disassembling the Main Unit

Separate the Main Unit Into the Upper and the Lower Case Assembly

1. To separate the upper and the lower case assembly, remove six screws as shown.

2. Turn over the main unit, remove 9 screws on the other side.

3. Separate the main unit into the upper case assembly and the lower case assembly.

Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly

1. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the main board.

2. Disconnect the bluetooth cable.

3. Detach the bluetooth module from the upper case.

4. Disconnect the bluetooth cable from the bluetooth card.

5. Disconnect the touchpad to touchpad board FFC.

6. Remove the three screws fastening the touchpad board.

7. Detach the touchpad board.

8. Remove the four-way button from the upper case.

9. Remove the two screws fastening the touchpad support to the upper case.

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10. Detach the touchpad support from the upper case carefully.

11. Detach the touchpad from the upper case.

12. Disconnect the FFC from the touchpad.

Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly

1. Remove four screws fastening the main board to the lower case.

2. Turn over the lower case assembly, then remove one screw on the other side as shown.

3. Disconnect the speaker cable.

4. Detach the main board assembly from the lower case carefully.

5. Remove the three screws fastening the VGA board.

6. Disconnect the VGA board assembly from the main board.

7. Remove the three screws fastening the VGA themal to the VGA board.Detach the main board assembly

from the lower case carefully. (Follow the order indicated by the numbers: 3, 2 then1. Please reverse the order when you assemble the system).

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8. Detach the VGA thermal from the VGA board.

9. Disconnect the modem cable from the main board.

10. Remove the two screws fastening the modem board as shwon.

11. Disconnect the modem board from the main board.

12. Disconnect the modem cable from the modem board.

13. Remove the two screws holding the speaker set to the lower case.

14. Take out the speaker set from the lower case. This completes the main unit disassembly.

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Disassembling the LCD Module

1. Remove the four screw caps as shown.

2. Remove the four screws holding the LCD bezel.

3. Then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module.

4. Remove the screw fastening the LCD inverter.

5. Disconnect the LCD cable and disconnect the inverter cable, then remove the inverter.

6. Remove the two screws fastening the LCD assembly to the LCD panel.

7. Take out the LCD assembly from the LCD panel.

8. Remove the four screws fastening the LCD left bracket then remove it.

9. Remove the four screws fastening the LCD right bracket.

10. Then remove the LCD right bracket.

11. Tear off the mylar and disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD then remove the cable.

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Disassembling the External Modules

Disassembling the HDD Module

1. Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side.

2. Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on the other side.

3. Then take the hard disc drive out of the HDD bracket.

Disassembling the ODD Module

1. Remove the two screws fastening the ODD bracket.

2. Remove the ODD bracket from the optical disc drive module.

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Troubleshooting

Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.

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

modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.

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

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

the same operation.

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

Symptoms (Verified) Go To

Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on.)

POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are indicated.

POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen.

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

Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems).

“Power System Check” on page 57.

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 60

“Undetermined Problems” on page 70

“Error Message List” on page 61

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 60

Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 60

“Intermittent Problems” on page 69

“Undetermined Problems” on page 70

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System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check

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

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

damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device.

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.

2. See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test.

3. Follow the instructions in the message window.

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

If the error still remains:

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

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

3. Replace the main board.

External CD-ROM Drive Check

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

Do the following to select the test device:

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.

2. See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test.

3. Follow the instructions in the message window.

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

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

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

3. Replace the main board.

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check

Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.

If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board.

If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.

If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

1. Reconnect the keyboard cables.

2. Replace the keyboard.

3. Replace the main board.

The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:

T Numeric keypad

T External keyboard

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If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.

Memory check

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

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board.

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

3. Press F2 in the test items.

4. Follow the instructions in the message window.

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

Power System Check

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

1. Remove the battery pack.

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

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

the battery pack.

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

T “Check the Power Adapter” on page 58

T “Check the Battery Pack” on page 59

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Check the Power Adapter

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

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

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

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

T Replace the System board.

T If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 70.

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

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

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

continuity and installation.

4. If the operational charge does not work, see “Check the Battery Pack” on page 59.

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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.

Touch pa d C heck

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

1. Reconnect the touchpad cables.

2. Replace the touchpad.

3. Replace the system board.

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

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Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

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

NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU

replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU.

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

If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 70.

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

NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware

device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured.

NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter

Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

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Index of Error Messages

Error Code List

Error Codes Error Messages

006 Equipment Configuration Error

Causes:

1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch

2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error

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

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

070 Real Time Clock Error

071 CMOS Battery Bad

072 CMOS Checksum Error

110 System disabled.

Incorrect password is specified.

<No error code> Battery critical LOW

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

<No error code> Thermal critical High

In this situation BIOS will shut down system, not show message.

Error Message List

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector.

“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Hard disk drive

System board

Stuck Key see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 56.

Keyboard error see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 56.

Keyboard Controller Failed see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 56.

Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard

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

Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM

System board

System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM

System board

Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM

System board

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

system time, then reboot system.

System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used

System timer error RTC battery

RTC battery

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

System board

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Error Message List

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Real time clock error RTC battery

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

System board

Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS

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

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

System cache error - Cache disabled System board

CPU ID: System board

DMA Test Failed DIMM

Software NMI Failed DIMM

Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM

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

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

Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM

Fixed Disk n None

Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM

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

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

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

RTC battery

System board

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

DIMM

System board

Setup Utility

See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 56.

Setup Utility

System board

RTC battery

System board

RTC battery

System board

BIOS ROM

System board

RTC battery

System board

Diskette drive

Hard disk drive

System board

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Error Message List

No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

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

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

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

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

No beep during POST but system runs correctly. Speaker

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 57.

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

Reconnect the DIMM.

LED board.

System board.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 57.

Reconnect the LCD connector

Hard disk drive

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD Inverter

LCD

System board

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

System board

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

System board

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Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages