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III
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
Screen messagesDenotes actual messages that appear
on screen.
NOTEGives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.
WARNINGAlerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTIONGives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANTReminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.
IV
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 "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.
V
System Introduction
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Performance
TIntel
TIntel
TIntel
T256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048MB with dual soDIMM modules
T30 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disc drive
TAdvanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system
Display
TThe 15.4” WXGA TFT LCD panle providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-
TATI M O B I L I T Y
TSimultaneous LCD and CRT display support
TOutput display devices such as LCD projection panels for large-audience presentations support
T“Automatic LCD dim” feature that automatically deciding the best settings for your display and
TDual ViewTM Support
®
Pentium® 4 processors, 2.8GHz and above (for TravelMate 2600)
®
Celeron® processors, 2.6GHz and above (for TravelMate 2100)
®
Hyper-ThreadingTM technology
of-use
TM
RadeonTM 9000 IGP (M9) chipset shared with 64MB of system memory, as video
RAM
conserves power
Chapter 1
Multimedia
THigh-speed DVD/CD-RW Combo, DVD-Dual drive or DVD Super-Mulit
TMS DirectSound compatible
TBuilt-in dual speakers
Connectivity
TIntergrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection
TBuilt-in 56Kbps fax/data modem
TFour USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports
T802.11b or 802.11b/g wireless LAN (manufacturing option)
TBluetooth (manufacturing option)
Human-centric design and ergonomics
TRugged, yet extremely portable design
TStylish appearance
TFull-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys
TComfortable palm rest area with well-positioned touchpad
Chapter 11
Expansion
TOne Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots
TUpgrageable memory modules
Keyboard and pointing device
T84/85/88-key Windows device
TErgonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function
I/O Ports
TOne Type III or two Type II PC Card slot
TOne RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56K)
TOne RJ-45 network jack (Ethernet 10/100 Base-T)
TOne DC-in jack (AC Adapter)
TOne parallel port (ECP/EPP compliant)
TOne external monitor port
TOne line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack)
TOne line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack)
TOne Infrared (FIR)port
TFour USB 2.0 ports
2Chapter 1
System Block Diagram
38
OUTPUTS
E
TPS51020DBT
SYSTEM DC/DC
INPUTS
D
C
B
5V_S5
5V_S3
5V_S0
DCBATOUT
3D3V_S5
3D3V_S3
3D3V_S0
37
TPS5110
SYSTEM DC/DC
36
1D25V_S02D5V_S3
1D5V_S0
2D5V_S5
APL5331
DCBATOUT
INPUTSOUTPUTS
13
CRT
Project code: 91.40I01.001
PCB P/N : 48.40I01.0SA
REVISION : 03245-SA
4, 5
Intel CPU
Mobile P4
/Northwood
/Prescott
FSB
400/533/800MHz
3
YUHINA3A Block Diagram
CLK GEN.
ICS951402AGT
A
39,40
CPU DC/DC
MAX1546AETL
21
TV OUT
ATI
RC300M
266/333/400MHz
11,12
DDR*2
39
CM2843ACIM25
LCD
INPUTSOUTPUTS
14
XGA/SXGA+
6,7,8,9,10
+VCC_CORE
1.3V 44A
DCBATOUT
42
Micro-P
ATTINY12L-4SI
RJ45
10/100Mb
Realtek
ALIK I/F
66MHz
+VID
1.2V 0.3A
MAXIM CHARGER
43
BAT CONN
24
23
CARDBUS
RTL8100C
26/A/4
PCI BUS
33MHz
20
G768D
Thermal &
2x FAN
41
OUTPUTSINPUTS
MAX1909
43
AD CONN
INVERTER
CARDBUS
TWO SLOT
2727
PWR SW
TPS2224A
26
PCI 1520
GHK
25/B/1
AC'97
BT+
18V 4.0A
DCBATOUT
14
Power
ATI
AC-Link
30
CODEC
ALC655
31
UP+5V
5V 100mA
PCB LAYER
35
EMI
Button
Mini-PCI
IXP150
VCC/GND
Signal 1
Signal 2
L1:
L2:
L3:
45
25
802.11A/B/G
21/B/2
LPC BUS 33MHz
31
G1421
OP AMP
31
Signal 3
L4:
16,17,18,19
USB
2.0
MODEM/BT
GND
Signal 4
L6:
L5:
LPC
DEBUG
CONN.
32323334
LPC
4MB
SST49LF040
KBC
M38857
PC87392
NS SIO
USB
2.0
SIDE
ATA100
PIDE
22
MDC Card
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BLOCK DIAGRAM
Title
Size Document NumberRev
Date:Sheet
Custom
33
PS/2
Debug
con
D
INT KB
3333
Touch
Pad
28
FIR
C
29
Port
21
FDDPRN
22
X 4
USB
21
B
CD ROM
21
HDD
A
Line In
Mic In
44
33
22
Line Out
INT.SPKR
11
Chapter 13
Board Layout
Top View
1Line-in Port15CPU Socket
2Line-out Port16North Bridge
3RJ45+RJ1117Fan Connector
4LCD Inverter Cable Connector18Second Fan Connector
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,
speakers, headphone).
CD player, stereo walkman).
Chapter 19
Bottom Panel
#ItemDescription
1Battery bayHouses the computer’s battery pack.
2Battery release latchUnlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
3Memory compartmentHouses the computer’s main memory.
10Chapter 1
Indicators
The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen.
.
The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the
status of the computer while the cover is closed.
#IconFunctionDescription
1Wireless
communication button
2PowerLights when the computer is on.
3SleepLights when the computer enters Standby
4Media ActivityLights when the floppy drive, hard disk or
5Battery ChargeLights when the battery is being charged.
6Caps LockLights when Caps Lock is activated.
7Num Lock
(Fn-F11)
Lights when the Wireless LAN capability is
enabled.
mode and blinks when it enters into or
resumes from hibernation mode.
optical drive is active.
Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.
Chapter 111
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
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock keyDescription
Caps Lock
@
Num Lock (Fn-F11)
]
Scroll Lock (Fn-F12)
[
When @is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
When ] is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function
as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). Use this mode
when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to
connect an external keypad.
When [ is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up
or down arrow keys respectively.
[ does not work with some applications.
12Chapter 1
Embedded numeric keypad
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols
are not printed on the keys.
Desired accessNum lock onNum lock off
Number keys on embedded
keypad
Cursor-control keys on embedded
keypad
Main keyboard keysHold Fn while typing letters on embedded
Type numbers in a normal manner.
Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys.Hold Fn while using cursor-control
keys.
Type the letters in a normal manner.
keypad.
NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically
shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad.
Chapter 113
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeysDescription
Windows logo key
Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below
are a few examples:
+ Tab (Activates next taskbar button)
+ E (Explores My Computer)
+ F (Finds Document)
+ M (Minimizes All)
j+ + M (Undoes Minimize All)
+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box)
Application keyOpens a context menu (same as a right-click).
14Chapter 1
Hot Keys
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen
contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn-
l
Hotkey helpDisplays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.
Fn-
Fn-
Fn-
Fn-
Fn-
Fn-
Fn-
Fn-
Fn-
m
n
o
p
q
r
s
w
y
SetupAccesses the notebook configuration utility.
Power Management
Scheme Toggle
SleepPuts the computer in Sleep mode.
Display toggleSwitches display output between the display screen,
Screen blankTurns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Touchpad toggleTurns the internal touchpad on and off.
Speaker toggleTurns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.
Volume upIncreases the sound volume.
Volume downDecreases the sound volume.
Switches between the power management scheme
used by the computer (function available if supported
by operating system).
external monitor (if connected) and both the display
screen and external monitor.
Press any key to return.
Fn-
x
Chapter 115
Brightness upIncreases the screen brightness.
Hot KeyIconFunctionDescription
Fn-
¨
z
Brightness downDecreases the screen brightness.
{
Fn-
}
Fn-
aGr-Euro
Home
End
EuroTypes the Euro symbol.
Functions as the
Functions as the
g key.
d key.
16Chapter 1
The Euro symbol
If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a
European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
NOTE: for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro
symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-international.
To verify the keyboard type:
1.Click on Start, Control Panel.
2.Double-click on Regional and Language Options.
3.Click on the language tab and click on Details.
4.Verify that the keyboard layout used for “En English (United States)” is set to United States-International.
If not, select and click on ADD, then select United States-International and click on OK.
5.Click on OK.
To type the Euro symbol:
1.Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
2.Open a text editor or word processor.
3.Hold
aGr and press the Euro symbol.
Chapter 117
Launch Keys
Located at the top of the keyboard are six buttons. These buttons are called lauch keys. They are designated
as mail button, Web browser button, P1, P2, Bluetooth and Wireless buttons. The Wireless and Bluetooth
buttons cannot be set by the user. To set the other four launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager.
#IconFunctionDescription
1MailEmail application
2Web browserInternet browser application
3P1User-programmable
4P2User-programmable
5BluetoothStarts (optional) Bluetooth functionality and
indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is enabled.
6WirelessEnables your 802.11b or 802.11b/g Wireless
LAN
CAUTION: It is important that Bluetooth and Wireless LAN are turned off before boarding an airplane.
Hard Disk Password, INT 13h Extensions, PCI Bus Power Management
interface Specification, EI Torito-Bootable CD-ROM Format Specification
V1.0, Simple Boot Flag 1.0
BIOS password controlSet by switch, see SW5 settings on Chapter 5.
Second Level Cache
ItemSpecification
Cache controllerBuilt-in CPU
Cache size
1st level cache controlAlways Enabled
2nd level cache controlAlways Enabled
Cache scheme controlFixed-in write back
128KB for Cerelon
®
Pentium
4 CPU and Cerelon® Prescott CPU; 1MB for Intel® Prescott CPU
®
CPU; 512KB for Intel® Northwood CPU, Mobile
System Memory
ItemSpecification
Memory controllerATI RC300M
Onboard memory size0MB
DIMM socket number2 Sockets
Supports memory size per socket128MB
Supports maximum memory size2048MB
Supports DIMM typeDDR-DRAM
Supports DIMM Speed333 MHz
Supports DIMM voltage2.5 V
Supports DIMM package200-pin so-DIMM
Memory module combinationsYou can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they
match the above specifications.
Memory Combinations
Slot 1Slot 2Tota l Memory
0MB128MB128 MB
128MB0MB128 MB
128MB128MB256 MB
256MB0MB256MB
0MB256MB256MB
256MB128MB384MB
128MB256MB384MB
256MB256MB512MB
0MB512MB512MB
512MB128MB640MB
256MB512MB768MB
128MB512MB640MB
512MB256MB768MB
256MB128MB384MB
20Chapter 1
Memory Combinations
Slot 1Slot 2Tota l Memory
512MB512MB1024MB
0MB512MB512MB
Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to
form other combinations.
LAN Interface
ItemSpecification
ChipsetRealTek 8100C
Supports LAN protocol10/100Mbps
LAN connector typeRJ45
LAN connector locationRear side
Modem Interface
ItemSpecification
ChipsetInternational Agere LU97 chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B)--chipset on
modem board
Built-in ATI IXP150--controller on the main board
Fax modem data baud rate (bps)14.4K
Data modem data baud rate (bps)56K
Supports modem protocolV.90/V.92MDC
Modem connector typeRJ11
Modem connector locationRear side
Floppy Disk Drive Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model nameMitsumi D353G 4515
MCI JU-226A033FC
Floppy Disk Specifications
Media recognition2DD (720KB)2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode)2HD (1.44MB)
Sectors/track91518
Tracks808080
Data transfer rate
(Kbit/s)
Rotational speed (RPM)300360300
Read/write heads2
Encoding methodMFM
Power Requirement
Input Voltage (V)+5V
1 MB1.6 MB2 MB
Chapter 121
.
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Vendor & Model
Name
Capacity (MB)300004000060000
Bytes per sector512512512
Logical heads161616
Logical sectors636363
Drive Format
Logical cylinders163831638316383
Physical read/write
heads
Disks1/Not show/11/Not show/1/12
Spindle speed (RPM)4200RPM4200RPM4200RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 2MB2MB/8MB for Toshiba2MB/8MB for HGST
InterfaceATA-5 for other vendors /ATA-
HGST Moraga
IC25N030ATMR04
Fujitsu V-40 MHT2030AT
Seagate N1 ST93015A
2/Not show/22/Not show/2/23/4
6 for HGST and Toshiba
HGST Moraga
IC25N040ATMR04-
TOSHIBA Pluto 40G
MK4025GAS
Fujitsu V40+ MHT2040AT
Seagate N1 ST94019A
ATA-5 for other vendors /ATA6 for HGST
HGST Moraga
IC25N060ATMR04-0
HGST Fresno DK23FA-60
TOSHIBA Neptune
MK6021GAS
ATA-5 for other vendors /ATA6 for HGST
Data transfer rate
(disk-buffer, Mbytes/
s)
Data transfer, rate
(host~buffer, Mbytes/
s)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance5 +/- 5%5 +/- 5%
350350350
100 MB/Sec100 MB/Sec100MB/Sec
CD-ROM Interface
ItemsSpecification
Vendor & Model NameQSI SCR242
Mitsumi SR244W1
Performance Specification
Brust Data Transfer rate PIO mode 4:
16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~4)
Multi-word DMA mode 2:
16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~2)
Ultra DMA mode 2:
33.3MB/sec Max.
Access time (typ.)QSI-
Random: 90 ms
Full Stroke: 180 ms
Mitsumi-
Random: 100 ms
Full Stroke: 240 ms
22Chapter 1
CD-ROM Interface
ItemsSpecification
Rotation speed5100 rpm for QSI
5400 rpm for Mitsumi 24X CAV mode
Data Buffer Capacity128 KB (built-in)
InterfaceCompliant to ATA/ATAPI-6
Applicable disc formatQSI:
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, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD
Extra, i-trax CD, CD-Text, CD-R and CD-RW
Mitsumi:
CD-DA, CD-ROM (Mode 1 and Mode2) CD-ROM XA (Mode 2 Form 1 and Form2),
CD-I (Mode2 Form 1 and Form 2), CD-I Bridge (Photo CD, CD EXTRA), Enhanced
CD, CD-RW, CD-R, CD-TEXT
Loading mechanismDrawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole
Power Requirement
Input Voltage+5V[DC]+/-5%
DVD-ROM Interface
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model nameMKE SR-8177
Performance SpecificationWith CD DisketteWith DVD Diskette
CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form
1 and form 2), CD-I (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge,
CD-WO, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT