Acer TI Extensa 61X, Note 370P Service Manual

TI Extensa 61X Series

(AcerNote 370P) Notebook

Service Guide

PART NO.: 2238309-0809 DOC. NO.: PRINTED IN USA

Copyright

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About this Manual

Purpose

This service guide contains reference information for the Extensa 610 notebook computer. It gives the system and peripheral specifications, shows how to identify and solve system problems and explains the procedure for removing and replacing system components. It also gives information for ordering spare parts.

Manual Structure

This service guide consists of four chapters and seven appendices as follows:

Chapter 1 System Introduction

This chapter gives the technical specifications for the notebook and its peripherals.

Chapter 2 Major Chip Descriptions

This chapter lists the major chips used in the notebook and includes pin descriptions and related diagrams of these chips.

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Information

This chapter includes the system BIOS information, focusing on the BIOS setup utility.

Chapter 4 Disassembly and Unit Replacement

This chapter tells how to disassemble the notebook and replace components.

Appendix A Model Number Definition

This appendix lists the model number definition of this notebook model series.

Appendix B Exploded View Diagram

This appendix shows the exploded view diagram of the notebook.

Appendix C Spare Parts List

This appendix contains spare parts information.

Appendix D Schematics

This appendix contains the schematic diagrams of the notebook.

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Appendix E BIOS POST Checkpoints

This appendix lists all the BIOS POST checkpoints.

Appendix F Technical Bulletins and Updates

This appendix reserves a space for technical bulletins and future updates.

Appendix G Forms

This appendix contains standard forms that can help improve customer service.

Related product information

AcerNote 370P User's Manual contains system description and general operating instructions. M1521, M1523 and M7101 Data Sheets contain information on the Acer chips. C&T 65550 Data Sheet contains detailed information on the Chips & Tech. VGA controller. TI PCI1131 Data Sheet contains detailed information on the Texas Instrument PCMCIA controller. NS87336VJG Data Sheet contains detailed information on the NS super I/O controller. YMF715 Data Sheet contains detailed information on the Yamaha YMF715 audio controller. T62.062.C, T62.061.C, T62.064.C, and T62.066.C Data Sheets contain detailed information on the Ambit

components.

Conventions

The following are the conventions used in this manual:

Text entered by user Screen messages

Represents text input by the user. Denotes actual messages that appear onscreen.

NOTE

Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic.

WARNING

Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.

CAUTION

Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems.

IMPORTANT

Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.

TIP

Tells how to accomplish a procedure with minimum steps through little shortcuts.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Introduction

1.1 Overview..........................................................................................................................1-1

1.1.1 Features ...........................................................................................................1-2

1.1.2 Rear Ports ........................................................................................................ 1-3

1.1.3 Indicator Light.................................................................................................1-4

1.1.4 System Specifications Overview.......................................................................1-5

1.2 System Board Layout........................................................................................................1-7

1.2.1 Main Board (PCB No: 96149-SC)....................................................................1-7

1.2.2 Audio Connection Board (PCB No:96467-1).................................................... 1-9

1.2.3 Battery Connection Board (PCB No:95498-1) .................................................. 1-9

1.2.4 HDD Connection Board (PCB No:96463-1) ...................................................1-10

1.2.5 Keyboard Connection Board (PCB No: 96465-1)............................................1-11

1.3 Jumpers and Connectors.................................................................................................1-12

1.4 Hardware Configuration and Specification.....................................................................1-14

1.4.1 Memory Address Map....................................................................................1-14

1.4.2 Interrupt Channel Map...................................................................................1-14

1.4.3 DMA Channel Map .......................................................................................1-15

1.4.4 I/O Address Map............................................................................................1-15

1.4.5 M7101 GPIO (General Purpose I/O) Port Definition ......................................1-16

1.4.6 Processor........................................................................................................1-16

1.4.7 BIOS..............................................................................................................1-17

1.4.8 System Memory .............................................................................................1-17

1.4.9 Second-Level Cache.......................................................................................1-18

1.4.10 Video Memory...............................................................................................1-19

1.4.11 Video.............................................................................................................1-19

1.4.11.1 External CRT Resolution Support ...............................................1-19

1.4.11.2 LCD Resolution Support .............................................................1-20

1.4.12 Parallel Port...................................................................................................1-21

1.4.13 Serial Port......................................................................................................1-21

1.4.14 Audio............................................................................................................. 1-22

1.4.15 PCMCIA........................................................................................................1-22

1.4.16 Touchpad.......................................................................................................1-23

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1.4.17 Keyboard........................................................................................................1-23

1.4.17.1 Windows 95 Keys ........................................................................1-23

1.4.18 FDD...............................................................................................................1-24

1.4.19 HDD...............................................................................................................1-24

1.4.20 CD-ROM........................................................................................................1-25

1.4.21 Battery............................................................................................................1-25

1.4.22 Charger..........................................................................................................1-26

1.4.23 DC-DC Converter...........................................................................................1-27

1.4.24 DC-AC Inverter..............................................................................................1-27

1.4.25 LCD...............................................................................................................1-28

1.4.26 AC Adapter....................................................................................................1-29

1.5 Software Configuration and Specification.......................................................................1-30

1.5.1 BIOS..............................................................................................................1-30

1.5.1.1 Keyboard Hotkey Definition.........................................................1-30

1.5.1.2 MultiBoot....................................................................................1-31

1.5.1.3 Power Management.....................................................................1-31

1.5.2 Drivers, Applications and Utilities.................................................................. 1-36

1.6 System Block Diagram ...................................................................................................1-38

1.7 Environmental Requirements..........................................................................................1-39

1.8 Mechanical Specifications ..............................................................................................1-40

Chapter 2 Major Chips Description

2.1 Major Component List......................................................................................................2-1

2.2 ALI M1521 ......................................................................................................................2-2

2.2.1 Features............................................................................................................2-2

2.2.2 Block Diagram.................................................................................................2-4

2.2.3 System Architecture .........................................................................................2-5

2.2.4 Data Path .........................................................................................................2-6

2.2.5 Pin Diagram.....................................................................................................2-7

2.2.6 Signal Descriptions ..........................................................................................2-8

2.3 ALI M1523 ....................................................................................................................2-14

2.3.1 Features.......................................................................................................... 2-14

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2.3.2 Block Diagram............................................................................................... 2-16

2.3.3 Pin Diagram...................................................................................................2-17

2.3.4 Signal Descriptions ........................................................................................2-18

2.4 ALI M7101 (Power Management Unit)..........................................................................2-24

2.4.1 Features .........................................................................................................2-24

2.4.2 Pin Diagram...................................................................................................2-25

2.4.3 Pin Description ..............................................................................................2-26

2.4.4 Different Pin definition setting.......................................................................2-34

2.4.5 Numerical Pin List.........................................................................................2-36

2.4.6 Alphabetical Pin List......................................................................................2-37

2.4.7 Function Description...................................................................................... 2-38

2.5 C&T 65550 High Performance Flat Panel/CRT VGA Controller....................................2-40

2.5.1 Features .........................................................................................................2-40

2.5.2 Block Diagram ...............................................................................................2-41

2.5.3 Pin Diagram...................................................................................................2-42

2.5.4 Pin Descriptions .............................................................................................2-43

2.6 TI PCI1131 CardBus Controller.....................................................................................2-56

2.6.1 Overview........................................................................................................2-56

2.6.2 Architecture...................................................................................................2-57

2.6.3 Features .........................................................................................................2-57

2.6.4 Block Diagram ...............................................................................................2-59

2.6.5 Pin Diagram...................................................................................................2-61

2.6.6 Terminal Functions........................................................................................2-63

2.7 NS87336VJG Super I/O Controller ................................................................................2-75

2.7.1 Features .........................................................................................................2-75

2.7.2 Block Diagram ...............................................................................................2-77

2.7.3 Pin Diagram...................................................................................................2-78

2.7.4 Pin Description ..............................................................................................2-79

2.8 Yamaha YMF715 Audio Chip........................................................................................2-87

2.8.1 Features .........................................................................................................2-87

2.8.2 Pin Diagram...................................................................................................2-88

2.8.3 Pin Descriptions .............................................................................................2-89

2.9 T62.062.C Battery Charger ............................................................................................2-91

2.9.1 Overview........................................................................................................2-91

2.9.2 Features .........................................................................................................2-91

2.9.3 Absolute Maximum Ratings...........................................................................2-92

2.9.4 Electrical Characteristics................................................................................2-92

2.9.5 Pin Diagram...................................................................................................2-94

2.9.6 Pin Description...............................................................................................2-95

2.9.7 Functions Description..................................................................................... 2-96

2.9.7.1 Charge Function ..........................................................................2-96

2.9.7.2 Discharge Function......................................................................2-96

2.9.7.3 Safety Concerns........................................................................... 2-97

2.10 T62.061.C DC-DC Converter......................................................................................... 2-98

2.10.1 Pin Diagram...................................................................................................2-98

2.10.2 Pin Assignment..............................................................................................2-98

2.10.3 Specifications................................................................................................. 2-99

2.10.4 Control.........................................................................................................2-100

2.10.5 Application: ................................................................................................. 2-100

2.11 T62.064.C DC-AC Inverter (11.3”) ..............................................................................2-102

2.11.1 Electrical Specifications ............................................................................... 2-102

2.11.2 Pin & Connector Assignment .......................................................................2-103

2.11.3 Top Overlay ................................................................................................. 2-104

2.11.4 Bottom Overlay ............................................................................................2-104

2.12 T62.066.C DC-AC Inverter (12.1”) ..............................................................................2-105

2.12.1 Electrical Specifications ............................................................................... 2-105

2.12.2 Pin & Connector Assignment .......................................................................2-106

2.12.3 Top Overlay ................................................................................................. 2-107

2.12.4 Bottom Overlay ............................................................................................2-107

Chapter 3 BIOS Setup Information

3.1 When to Use Setup ...........................................................................................................3-1

3.2 Entering Setup..................................................................................................................3-2

3.3 Basic System Configuration ..............................................................................................3-4

3.3.1 Date and Time..................................................................................................3-4

3.3.2 Floppy Disk Drives ...........................................................................................3-4

3.3.3 Hard Disk Drive...............................................................................................3-4

3.3.4 Large Hard Disk Capacity ................................................................................3-4

3.3.5 Memory Test....................................................................................................3-5

3.3.6 Boot Display.....................................................................................................3-5

3.3.7 Quiet Boot........................................................................................................3-5

3.4 System Security ................................................................................................................3-6

3.4.1 Floppy Disk Drive Control...............................................................................3-6

3.4.2 Hard Disk Drive Control..................................................................................3-6

3.4.3 System Boot Drive Control...............................................................................3-7

3.4.4 CD-ROM Bootable...........................................................................................3-7

3.4.5 Serial Port 1 Base Address ............................................................................... 3-8

3.4.6 Parallel Port Base Address ...............................................................................3-8

3.4.7 Parallel Port Operation Mode...........................................................................3-8

3.4.8 Passwords ........................................................................................................3-9

3.4.9 CardBus Support ............................................................................................3-10

3.5 Power Management Settings ..........................................................................................3-11

3.5.1 Power Management Mode..............................................................................3-11

3.5.2 Display Standby Timer...................................................................................3-11

3.5.3 Hard Disk Standby Timer...............................................................................3-11

3.5.4 System Sleep Timer .......................................................................................3-12

3.5.5 System Sleep Mode........................................................................................3-12

3.5.6 System Resume Timer Mode..........................................................................3-12

3.5.7 System Resume Date and Time ......................................................................3-12

3.5.8 Modem Ring Resume On Indicator ................................................................3-12

3.5.9 Battery-low Warning Beep.............................................................................3-13

3.5.10 Sleep Upon Battery-low..................................................................................3-13

3.6 System Information Reference ........................................................................................3-14

3.7 Load Setup Default Settings ...........................................................................................3-16

Chapter 4 Disassembly and Unit Replacement

4.1 General Information .........................................................................................................4-2

4.1.1 Before You Begin.............................................................................................4-2

4.1.2 Connector Types .............................................................................................. 4-3

4.1.3 Disassembly Sequence......................................................................................4-4

4.2 Replacing Memory...........................................................................................................4-6

4.3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive ........................................................................................4-7

4.4 Removing the Keyboard...................................................................................................4-9

4.5 Disassembling the Inside Frame Assembly .....................................................................4-10

4.5.1 Removing the Heat Sink Assembly.................................................................4-10

4.5.2 Removing the Internal Drive ..........................................................................4-11

4.5.3 Replacing the CPU......................................................................................... 4-12

4.5.4 Removing the Display ....................................................................................4-13

4.5.5 Detaching the Top Cover ................................................................................4-14

4.5.6 Removing the Base Assembly.........................................................................4-16

4.5.7 Removing the Motherboard ............................................................................4-17

4.5.8 Disassembling the Motherboard......................................................................4-20

4.5.9 Removing the Touchpad.................................................................................4-21

4.6 Disassembling the Display ..............................................................................................4-22

Appendix A Model Number Definition

Appendix B Exploded View Diagram

Appendix C Spare Parts List

Appendix D Schematics

Appendix E BIOS POST Checkpoints

Appendix F Technical Bulletins and Updates

Appendix G Forms

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List of Figures

1-1 Notebook..........................................................................................................................1-1

1-2 Rear Ports ........................................................................................................................1-3

1-3 Indicator Light.................................................................................................................1-4

1-4 Main Board Layout (Top Side).........................................................................................1-7

1-5 Main Board Layout (Bottom Side) ....................................................................................1-8

1-6 Audio Connection Board Layout (Top Side).....................................................................1-9

1-7 Battery Connection Board Layout (Top Side) ...................................................................1-9

1-8 Battery Connection Board Layout (Bottom Side) .............................................................. 1-9

1-9 HDD Connection Board Layout (Top Side) ....................................................................1-10

1-10 HDD Connection Board Layout (Bottom Side) ...............................................................1-10

1-11 Keyboard Connection Board Layout (Top Side) ..............................................................1-11

1-12 Keyboard Connection Board Layout (Bottom Side).........................................................1-11

1-13 Jumpers and Connectors (Top View)..............................................................................1-12

1-14 Power Management Block Diagram ...............................................................................1-31

1-15 System Block Diagram...................................................................................................1-38

2-1 Alladin III Block Diagram ...............................................................................................2-4

2-2 Alladin III System Architecture........................................................................................2-5

2-3 M1521 Data Path.............................................................................................................2-6

2-4 M1521 Pin Diagram.........................................................................................................2-7

2-5 M1523 Block Diagram...................................................................................................2-16

2-6 M1523 Pin Diagram.......................................................................................................2-17

2-7 M7101 Pin Diagram......................................................................................................2-25

2-8 State Machine for PCI Interface .....................................................................................2-39

2-9 C&T 65550 Block Diagram............................................................................................2-41

2-10 C&T 65550 Pin Diagram ...............................................................................................2-42

2-11 Functional Block Diagram - 16-bit PC Card Interface ....................................................2-59

2-12 Functional block diagram - CardBus Card Interface.......................................................2-60

2-13 PCI-to-PC Card (16-bit) terminal assignments ...............................................................2-61

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2-14 PCI-to-CardBus terminal assignments............................................................................ 2-62

2-15 NS87336VJG Block Diagram.........................................................................................2-77

2-16 NS87336VJG Pin Diagram............................................................................................. 2-78

2-17 YMF715 Block Diagram ................................................................................................2-88

2-18 T62.062.C Pin Diagram..................................................................................................2-94

2-19 T62.061.C Pin Diagram..................................................................................................2-98

2-20 T62.064.C DC-AC Inverter Top Overlay diagram ........................................................2-104

2-21 T62.064.C DC-AC Inverter Bottom Overlay diagram...................................................2-104

2-22 T62.066.C DC-AC Inverter Top Overlay diagram ........................................................2-107

2-23 T62.066.C DC-AC Inverter Bottom Overlay diagram...................................................2-107

4-1 Removing the Battery Pack ...............................................................................................4-2

4-2 Using Connectors With Locks ..........................................................................................4-3

4-3 Disassembly Sequence Flowchart......................................................................................4-5

4-4 Removing the Memory Door.............................................................................................4-6

4-5 Installing and Removing Memory.....................................................................................4-6

4-6 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Bay Cover........................................................................4-7

4-7 Removing the Hard Disk Drive .........................................................................................4-8

4-8 Removing the Display Hinge Covers.................................................................................4-9

4-9 Unplugging the Keyboard Connectors...............................................................................4-9

4-10 Removing the Heat Sink Assembly Screws .....................................................................4-10

4-11 Removing the Internal Drive ..........................................................................................4-11

4-12 Replacing the CPU .........................................................................................................4-12

4-13 Unplugging the Display Cable........................................................................................4-13

4-14 Removing the Display Hinge Screws ..............................................................................4-13

4-15 Removing the Bottom Screws......................................................................................... 4-14

4-16 Detaching the Top Cover from the Base Assembly..........................................................4-15

4-17 Detaching the Base Assembly.........................................................................................4-16

4-18 Removing the Fan ..........................................................................................................4-17

4-19 Removing the Audio Board.............................................................................................4-17

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4-20 Removing the Battery Connector Board..........................................................................4-18

4-21 Unplugging the LCD Cover Switch and Speaker Cables .................................................4-18

4-22 Removing the Charger Board.........................................................................................4-19

4-23 Detaching the Motherboard from the Inside Assembly Frame.........................................4-19

4-24 Removing the PC Card Slot Unit ....................................................................................4-20

4-25 Removing the Keyboard Connection Board ....................................................................4-20

4-26 Removing the Touchpad.................................................................................................4-21

4-27 Removing the LCD Bumpers..........................................................................................4-22

4-28 Removing the Display Bezel Screws ...............................................................................4-22

4-29 Removing the Display Bezel...........................................................................................4-23

4-30 Removing the Hinge Cable Cover...................................................................................4-23

4-31 Removing the LCD Panel ...............................................................................................4-24

4-32 Removing the LCD ........................................................................................................4-24

4-33 Removing the DC-AC Inverter and LCD ID Inverter Boards ..........................................4-25

4-34 Removing the Display Cable Assembly ..........................................................................4-25

List of Tables

1-1 Port Descriptions.............................................................................................................1-3

1-2 Indicator Status Descriptions............................................................................................1-4

1-3 System Specifications .......................................................................................................1-5

1-3 System Specifications (continued).....................................................................................1-6

1-4 CPU Voltage (S1) Settings..............................................................................................1-13

1-5 CPU Speed (SW3) Settings .............................................................................................1-13

1-6 Multi-Function Switch (SW2) Settings ...........................................................................1-13

1-7 Memory Address Map ....................................................................................................1-14

1-8 Interrupt Channel Map...................................................................................................1-14

1-9 DMA Channel Map........................................................................................................1-15

1-10 I/O Address Map............................................................................................................ 1-15

1-11 M7101 GPIO Port Definition ..........................................................................................1-16

1-12 Processor Specifications..................................................................................................1-16

1-13 BIOS Specifications........................................................................................................ 1-17

1-14 Memory Configurations ..................................................................................................1-18

1-15 Video RAM Configuration .............................................................................................1-19

1-16 Video Hardware Specification.........................................................................................1-19

1-17 Supported External CRT Resolutions.............................................................................. 1-19

1-18 Supported LCD Resolutions............................................................................................ 1-20

1-19 Parallel Port Configurations............................................................................................1-21

1-20 Serial Port Configurations ..............................................................................................1-21

1-21 Audio Specifications .......................................................................................................1-22

1-22 PCMCIA Specifications.................................................................................................. 1-22

1-23 Touchpad Specifications.................................................................................................1-23

1-24 Keyboard Specifications..................................................................................................1-23

1-25 Windows 95 Key Descriptions........................................................................................1-23

1-26 FDD Specifications......................................................................................................... 1-24

1-27 HDD Specifications........................................................................................................ 1-24

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1-28 CD-ROM Specifications................................................................................................. 1-25

1-29 Battery Specifications .....................................................................................................1-25

1-30 Charger Specifications ...................................................................................................1-26

1-31 DC-DC Converter Specifications ....................................................................................1-27

1-32 DC-AC Inverter Specifications.......................................................................................1-27

1-33 LCD Specifications ........................................................................................................1-28

1-34 AC Adapter Specifications .............................................................................................1-29

1-35 Hotkey Descriptions .......................................................................................................1-30

1-36 Standby Mode Conditions and Descriptions....................................................................1-32

1-37 Suspend Mode Conditions and Descriptions...................................................................1-34

1-38 Display Standby Mode Conditions and Descriptions .......................................................1-34

1-39 Hard Disk Standby Mode Conditions and Descriptions...................................................1-35

1-40 Location of Drivers in the System Utility CD..................................................................1-36

1-41 Location of Applications in the System Utility CD .........................................................1-36

1-42 Environmental Requirements.........................................................................................1-38

1-43 Mechanical Specifications..............................................................................................1-39

2-1 Major Chips List..............................................................................................................2-1

2-2 M1521 Signal Descriptions..............................................................................................2-8

2-3 M1523 Signal Descriptions............................................................................................2-18

2-4 M7101 Pin Descriptions.................................................................................................2-26

2-5 M7101 Different Pin Definition Setting..........................................................................2-34

2-6 M7101 Original Pin Definition Setting...........................................................................2-35

2-7 M7101 Numerical Pin List.............................................................................................2-36

2-8 M7101 Alphabetical Pin List..........................................................................................2-37

2-9 M7101 PCI Interface Lock Register................................................................................2-39

2-10 C&T 65550 Pin Descriptions..........................................................................................2-43

2-11 Flat Panel Display Interface Configurations....................................................................2-54

2-12 Bus Output Signal Status During Standby Mode.............................................................2-55

2-13 PCI1131 Pin Descriptions ..............................................................................................2-63

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2-14 NS87336VJG Pin Descriptions.......................................................................................2-79

2-15 YMF715 Descriptions.....................................................................................................2-89

2-16 T62.062.C Absolute Maximum Ratings Table ................................................................2-92

2-17 T62.062.C Electrical Characteristics Table.....................................................................2-92

2-18 T62.062.C Pin Description table.....................................................................................2-95

2-19 T62.061.C Pin Descriptions ............................................................................................2-98

2-20 MAXIMUM RATINGS................................................................................................2-102

2-21 Electrical Characteristics.............................................................................................. 2-102

2-22 Pin Description.............................................................................................................2-103

2-23 Pin Description.............................................................................................................2-103

2-24 MAXIMUM RATINGS................................................................................................2-105

2-25 Electrical Characteristics.............................................................................................. 2-105

2-26 J1: 52103-1217 (MOLEX) Pin Description ..................................................................2-106

2-27 J2:SM02(8.0)B-BHS-1-TB2P (JST) Pin Description.....................................................2-106

3-1 Display Device Settings....................................................................................................3-5

3-2 Floppy Disk Drive Control Settings ..................................................................................3-6

3-3 Hard Disk Drive Control Settings.....................................................................................3-6

3-4 System Boot Drive Control Settings ..................................................................................3-7

3-5 CD-ROM Image Descriptions ...........................................................................................3-7

3-6 System Status Descriptions.............................................................................................3-15

4-1 Guide to Disassembly Sequence........................................................................................4-4

C-1 Spare Parts List ...............................................................................................................C-1

E-1 POST Checkpoint List.....................................................................................................E-1

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C h a p t e r 1C h a p t e r 1

System Introduction

This chapter introduces the notebook, its features, components and specifications.

1.1 Overview

The notebook was designed with the user in mind. The figure below shows the notebook with the display open.

Figure 1-1 Notebook

System Introduction 1-1

1.1.1 Features

Here are just a few of the notebook’s many features:

Performance

• High-end Pentium microprocessor

• Support 64-bit main memory and external (L2) cache memory

• Large LCD display (DualScan STN and TFT active matrix.)

• PCI local bus video with graphics acceleration and 1MB video RAM boost video performance

• Internal 3.5-inch floppy drive or CD-ROM drive

• High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

• Lithium-Ion or Nickel Metal-Hydride battery pack

• Power management system with standby and hibernation power saving modes

Multimedia

• 16-bit stereo audio with software wavetable

• Built-in dual speakers

• Ultra-slim, high-speed CD-ROM drive

Human-centric Design and Ergonomics

• Lightweight and slim

• Sleek, smooth and stylish design

• Full-sized keyboard

• Wide and curved palm rest

• Centrally-located touchpad pointing device

Expansion

• PC card (formerly PCMCIA) slots (two type II/I or one type III) with ZV (Zoomed Video) port support

• Upgradeable memory, hard disk, CPU

Some areas or regions may not offer models with a built-in CD-ROM drive.

1-2 Service Guide

1.1.2 Rear Ports

1 DC-in Port 6 Serial Port 2 Microphone-in Port 7 Parallel Port 3 Line-in Port 8 External CRT Port 4 Line-out Port 9 PS/2 Port 5 External Floppy Drive Connector

Figure 1-2 Rear Ports

The following table describes these ports.

Table 1-1 Port Descriptions

# Icon Port Connects to...

1 DC-in Port AC adapter and power outlet 2 Microphone-in Port External 3.5mm minijack condenser microphone

3 Line-in Port Line-in device (e.g., CD player, stereo walkman)

4 Line-out Port Line-out device (e.g., speakers, headphones)

5 External Floppy Drive Connector External floppy drive

6 Serial Port Serial device (e.g., serial mouse) 7 Parallel Port Parallel device (e.g., parallel printer)

8 External CRT port Monitor (up to 1024x768, 256-colors )

PS/2 Port PS/2-compatible device

(e.g., PS/2 keyboard, keypad, mouse)

1.1.3 Indicator Light

A two-way indicator light is found on the inside and outside of the display. See figure below.

System Introduction 1-3

Indicator Light

Figure 1-3 Indicator Light

This two-way indicator light allows you to see the notebook status when the display is open or closed. The indicator serves both as a power and battery-charging indicator. See Table 1-2.

Table 1-2 Indicator Status Descriptions

Indicator Status Power Switch Condition

Green On

Red Off Battery is installed and a powered AC adapter is connected to the

Orange On Battery is installed and a powered AC adapter is connected to the

Flashing On Battery is running low on power and no AC adapter is connected to the

Charged battery is installed or a power AC adapter is connected to the notebook.

notebook and charging the battery (rapid charge mode).

notebook and charging the battery (charge-in-use mode).

notebook.

1-4 Service Guide

1.1.4 System Specifications Overview

Table 1-3 System Specifications

Item Standard Optional

Microprocessor Intel Pentium™ processor

(Intel P54CSLM 120/133/150 MHz)

System memory 8MB / 16MB

Dual 64-bit memory banks Flash ROM BIOS 256KB Data storage devices

CD-ROM model

FDD model Display DualScan STN or TFT active matrix,

Video PCI local bus video with graphics

Audio 16-bit stereo audio; built-in dual

Keyboard and pointing device

Removable 12.5mm, 2.5-inch, 1.0GB

Enhanced-IDE hard disk

Internal 15mm, 5.25-inch high-speed

CD-ROM drive

Internal 3.5-inch, 1.44MB floppy drive

800x600, 256 colors (SVGA)

accelerator and 1MB video RAM

speakers; separate audio ports

84-/85-/88-key with Windows 95 keys

Intel P55CLM - 133/150 with MMX

Expandable to 64MB using 8, 16 and 32MB soDIMMs

1+GB Enhanced-IDE hard disk drive

External 3.5-inch, 1.44MB diskette drive

Up to 1024x768, 256-color ultra-VGA monitor

LCD projection panel

101-/102-key, PS/2-compatible keyboard or 17-key numeric keypad

Touchpad (centrally-located on palmrest)

I/O ports One 9-pin RS-232 serial port

(UART16550-compatible)

One 25-pin parallel port

(EPP/ECP-compliant)

One 15-pin CRT port

One 6-pin PS/2 keypad/ keyboard/mouse

connector

One type III or two type II PC Card

slot(s) with ZV port support

One external FDD port

External serial or PS/2 mouse or similar pointing device

Serial mouse, printer or other serial devices

Parallel printer or other parallel devices

Up to a 1024x768, 256-color ultra-VGA monitor

17-key numeric keypad, PS/2 keyboard or mouse

LAN card or other PC cards

External diskette drive

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Table 1-3 System Specifications (continued)

Item Standard Optional

I/O ports (continued) One 3.5mm minijack mic-in port

Microphone

One 3.5mm minijack line-in port

One 3.5mm minijack line-out port Operating system Windows 95 Windows 3.1 Weight

FDD model CD-ROM model

Dimensions (main footprint)

Temperature Operating Non-operating

Humidity Operating Non-operating

AC adapter 100~240 Vac, 50~60 Hz, 45W autosensing

Battery pack

Lithium-Ion 4-5 hr. (rapid-charge)

Nickel Metal-Hydride battery

(includes battery)

2.6 kg. (5.7 lbs.)

2.8 kg. (6.2 lbs.)

W x D x H

306mm x 228mm x 46mm

(12.05” x 8.98” x 1.81”)

10ºC ~ 35ºC

-20ºC ~ 60ºC

(non-condensing)

20% ~ 80%

AC adapter

6-8 hr. (charge-in-use)

2-2.5 hr. (rapid-charge)

5.5-6.5 hr. (charge-in-use)

Audio CD player or other line-in devices

Speakers or headphones

Extra AC adapter

Extra battery pack External battery charger/discharger

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1.2 System Board Layout

1.2.1 Main Board (PCB No: 96149-SC)

Note: This switch setting is not for Extensa 610 use.

Figure 1-4 Main Board Layout (Top Side)

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Figure 1-5 Main Board Layout (Bottom Side)

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1.2.2 Audio Connection Board (PCB No:96467-1)

Figure 1-6 Audio Connection Board Layout (Top Side)

1.2.3 Battery Connection Board (PCB No:95498-1)

Figure 1-7 Battery Connection Board Layout (Top Side)

Figure 1-8 Battery Connection Board Layout (Bottom Side)

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1.2.4 HDD Connection Board (PCB No:96463-1)

Figure 1-9 HDD Connection Board Layout (Top Side)

Figure 1-10 HDD Connection Board Layout (Bottom Side)

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1.2.5 Keyboard Connection Board (PCB No: 96465-1)

Figure 1-11 Keyboard Connection Board Layout (Top Side)

Figure 1-12 Keyboard Connection Board Layout (Bottom Side)

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1.3 Jumpers and Connectors

Debug Card

CN13

CN15

CN16 SW3 SW2

CN1

CN6

Golden Finger for

CN2

CN7

CN3

CN8

CN9

CN4

CN10

CN14

CN17

CN18 CN19

CN5

CN11 CN12

NOTE: The shaded area (Black) indicates the position of the switch.

CN1 External PS/2 keyboard/mouse port CN12 Audio Board Connector CN2 VGA port CN13 PCMCIA socket connector CN3 Parallel port CN14 Diskette Drive connector CN4 Serial port CN15 HDD Connector CN5 External floppy drive port CN16 Keyboard connector CN6 LCD Connector CN17 CD-ROM connector CN7 Audio speaker connector (left) CN18 Battery pack connector CN8 LCD cover switch connector CN19 Track Point Board Connector CN9 Fan connector S1 CPU Voltage Setting CN10 Audio speaker connector (right) SW2 Function Setting CN11 Charger Connector SW3 CPU Speed Setting

Figure 1-13 Jumpers and Connectors (Top View)

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