Acer Travelmate 290 Service Manual

Acer TravelMate 290 Series

Service Guide

Service guide files and updates are available

on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,

please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw

PART NO.: VD.T26V5.001
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Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 430 service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

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Copyright

Copyright © 2003 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in
any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without
the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

Disclaimer

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the
contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular
purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its
dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential
damages resulting from any defect in the software.

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
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Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear

on screen.

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current
topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

result from doing or not doing specific
actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

avoid possible hardware or software
problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.

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Preface

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

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

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

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 System Specifications 1

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

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

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

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

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

Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Front Open View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

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

Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

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

Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

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

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

The Euro Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Chapter 2 System Utilities 33

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

System Diagnostic Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing the ODD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing the Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Removing the LCD module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Disassembling the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Disassembling the Optical Disk Drive Module/Combo Drive Module . . . . .59

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 61

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

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External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Display Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Sound Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages . . . . . . . . . . .67

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 75

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

SW1 Settings (Lid switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

SW3 Settings(Kill Switch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 79

TravelMate 290 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 94

Appendix B Test Compatible Components 95

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99

Appendix C Online Support Information 103

Index 105

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System Specifications

Features

This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:

Performance

T Intel

T Intel 855GM + Intel ICH4-M

T PC2100 DDR SDRAM, Maximum memory up to 2GB (with two 1024MB SO-DIMM when

T Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay)

T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

T Li-Ion main battery pack

T Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface)

Display

T Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit high true colour up to 16.7

T 3D graphics engine

T Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support

T S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input

T Dual display capability

®

Pentium M processor at 1.3 ~ 1.7 GHz or higher

available)

million colours at 1024X768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution

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Multimedia

T 16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 Codec stereo audio

T Built-in dual speakers

T High-speed optical drive (AcerMedia bay)

Connectivity

T High-speed fax/data modem port

T Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port

T Fast infrared wireless communication

T 3 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports (Two in rear and one on left)

T IEEE 1394 port

T InviLink 802.11b or 802.11a/b wireless LAN (manufacturing optional)

T Bluetooth ready (manufacturing optional)

Expansion

T One type II CardBus PC Card slot

T Upgradeable memory

I/O Ports

T One Infrared (FIR)

T One Type II CardBus slot

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T One RJ-11 modem jack

T One RJ-45 network jack

T One DC-in jack for AC adapter

T One ECP/EPP-compliant parallel port

T One external monitor port

T One headphone/speaker/line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack)

T One microphone/line-in jack (3.5mm mini jack)

T One S-video-out (NTSC/PAL) port

T Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports

T One IEEE 1394 port

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System Block Diagram

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Board Layout

Top View

1-JP12 CPU Socket 13-JP15 PCMCIA Connector

2-JP7 FAN Connector 14-JP20 MIC in Jack

3-JP2 Parallel Port 15-JP23 Headphone out Jack

4-JP1 CRT Connector 16-SW3 Wireless Kill Switch

5-JP10 LCD Connector 17-JP18 Speakers Connector

6-JP6 USB Connectors (*2) 18-JP17 Module Connector

7-JP5 RJ11/RJ45 Connectors 19-JP13 Mini PCI Connector

8-JP4 S-Video Connector 20-PJP9 Battery Connector

9-JP3 IEEE 1394 Connector 21-JP21 Keyboard Connector

10-SW1 Lid Switch 22-JP22 HDD Connector

11-JP8 USB Connector 23-PCN1 DC-In Jack

12-JP11 MDC/MBC Connector

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Bottom View

24-JP25 SO-DIMM Socket 25-JP26 SO-DIMM Socket

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Outlook View

A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.

Front Open View

# Icon Item Description

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

displays computer output.

2 Power Button Turns on the computer power.

3 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which

functions like a computer mouse.

4 Click buttons (left and

right)

5 Palmrest Comfortable support ares for your hands

6 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.

7 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and

8 Launch keys Two special keys for frequently used

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

when you use the computer.

off to show the status of the computer, its
functions and components.

programs.

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Front View

# Icon Item Description

1 Latch Latch for opening and colsing the

2 AcerMedia bay For hot-swappable modules including CD-

computer.

ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo or
DVD-RW.

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Left Panel

# Icon Item Description

1 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g.,

2 PC card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC card or 32-

infrared printer, IR-aware computer).

bit CardBus PC card.

3 Wireless

communication switch

4 Stereo speaker Outputs sound.

5 Headphone/Speaker/

Line-out jack

6 Microphone/Line-in

jack

7 One USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices

Enables and disables wireless
communication devices.

Connects to headphones or other line-out
audio devices (speakers).

Accepts input from external microphone, or
other audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD
player, stereo walkman and etc.).

(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

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Right Panel

# Icon Item Description

1 Stereo speaker Outputs sound.

2 HDD Houses the computer hard disk.

3 Ventialtion slot Enables the computer to stay cool, even

4 DC-in jack Connects the AC adapter.

after prolonged use.

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Rear Panel

# Icon Item Description

1 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

2 S-video Connects to a television or display device

with S-video input.

3 Ethernet port Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based

4 Modem port Connects to a phone line.

5 Two USB 2.0 ports Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices

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

7 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel

8 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible

network.

(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

monitor, LCD projector).

printer).

computer security lock.

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Bottom Panel

# Icon Item Description

1 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.

2 AcerMedia bay release

3 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module.

4 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

5 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery

6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk

7 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.

latch

Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for
removing the optical drive.

pack.

(securedby a screw).

Note: Don’t cover or obstruct the opening
of the fan.

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Indicators

The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen.

The status LCD displays icons that show the status of the computer and its components.

Icon Function Description

HDD Lights when Hard Disk Drive is activated.

ODD Lights when Optical Disk Drive is activated.

Scroll lock Lights when Scroll Lock is activated.

Caps lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Pad lock (cursor) Lights when Pad lock is activated.

Num lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Wireless/Bluetooth
indicator

Power Lights green when the power is on. Flashes

Orange indicators that wireless LAN is
enables; blue indicators that Bluetooth
(optional) is enabledLights when the
Wireless LAN or Bluetooth capabilities are
enabled.

when the computer is in standby mode.

Battery Lights green. Flashes when the battery is

being charged or low capacity.

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Lock Keys

The keyboard has four 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.

Pad lock
(Fn-F10)

Num lock

(Fn-F11)

Scroll lock

(Fn-F12)

When Pad Lock is on, the embedded keypad is
enabled. In this mode the keypad is cursor function.

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 w and y respectively.
Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

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Embedded Numeric Keypad

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the right hand side of the keycaps.

Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off

Number keys on embedded

keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold <Fn> while typing

Type numbers in a normal
manner.

letters on embedded
keypad.

Type the letters in a normal
manner.

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Windows Keys

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

Key Icon Description

Windows logo

key

Start button. Combinations with this key perform
special functions. Below are a few examples:

+ Tab (Activates next taskbar button)

+ E (Explores My Computer)

Application

key

+ F (Finds Document)

+ M (Minimizes All)

j + + M (Undoes Minimize All)

+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box)

Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).

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Hot Keys

The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like sreen
brightness and volume output.

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

Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-Esc Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

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

external monitor (if connected) and both the display
screen and external monitor.

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

Fn-PgUp Volume up Increases the speaker volume.

Fn-PgDn Volume down Decreases the speaker volume.

Fn-w Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Fn-y Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness

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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 in Windows 2000 and Windows Millennium Edition, follow the steps below:

1. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel.

2. Double-click on Keyboard.

3. Click on the Language tab.

4. Verify that keyboard layout used for “En English (United States)” is set to United States-International. If
not, select and click on Properties; then select United States-International and click on OK.

5. Click on OK.

To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below:

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 Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol.

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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Launch Keys

Located at the top of keyboard are three buttons. The left-most button is the power button. To the right of the
power button are the two launch keys. They are designated as the programmable buttons (P1 and P2).

Launch Key Default application

P1 User-programmable

P2 User-programmable

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Touchpad

The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor
responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest
provides optimum comfort and support.

Touchpad Basics

The following items teach you how to use the touchpad:

T Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.

T Press the left and right buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution

functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the
touchpad produces similar results.

Function Left Button Right Button Tap

Execute Click twice

Select Click once Tap once

Drag Click and hold,

Access context
menu

quickly

then use finger
to drag the
cursor on the
touchpad

Click once

Tap twice (at the same
speed as double-clicking
the mouse button)

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

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 harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type Intel Mobile Pentium M processor at 1.3~1.7 GHz or higher

CPU package uFCPGA package

CPU core voltage Support automatic selection of power supply voltage

CPU I/O voltage 1.05V

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Insyde

BIOS Version Insyde MobilePRO BIOS 4.0

BIOS ROM type Flash ROM

BIOS ROM size 512KB

BIOS package 32 lead of PLCC

Bupported protocols ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284

1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, USB, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable

BIOS password control Set by setup manual

Second Level Cache

Item Specification

Cache controller Built-in CPU

Cache size 1MB

1st level cache control Always enabled

2nd level cache control Always enabled

Cache scheme control Fixed in write-through

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Intel 855GM GMCH

Memory size 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB

DIMM socket number 2 sockets

Supports memory size per socket 1024MB

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

Supports DIMM type DDR Synchronous DRAM

Supports DIMM Speed 200/266 MHz

Supports DIMM voltage 2.5V

Supports DIMM package 200-pin SO-DIMM

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

match the above specifications.

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Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

256/512MB 0 MB 256MB/512MB

256/512MB 128MB 384MB/640MB

256/512MB 256MB 512MB/768MB

256/512MB 512MB 768MB/1024MB

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

capacities to form other combinations.

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LAN Interface

Item Specification

Supports LAN protocol 10/100 Mbps

LAN connector type RJ45

LAN connector location Rear side

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Modem / Bluethooth Interface

Item Specification

Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K

Supports modem/bluetooth protocol V.90 for MDC / Bluetooth 1.1 standard for BT

modem

Modem connector type RJ11

Modem connector location Rear side

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor &
Model Name

Capacity
(MB)

Bytes per
sector

Data heads 2 2 3 4 1 2 2 3

Drive Format

Disks11221112

Spindle
speed (RPM)

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB

Interface ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5

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

Toshiba
20G
MK2023G
AS

20000 30000 40000 60000 20000 30000 40000 60000

512 512 512 512 512 512 512 512

4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM

164.6~

257.1

Toshiba
30G
MK3021G
AS

154.3~

298.0

Toshiba
40G
MK4021G
AS

154.3~

298.0

Toshiba
60G
MK6021G
AS

154.3~

298.0

Hitachi
20G
IC25N020

-ATMR04

350 350 350 350

Hitachi
30G
IC25N030

-ATMR04

Hitachi
40G
IC25N040

-ATMR04

Hitachi
60G
IC25N060

-ATMR04

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Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

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

DC Power Requirements

Voltage
tolerance

100 MB/
Sec.
Ultra DMA
mode-5

5V(DC) +/

- 5%

100 MB/
Sec.
Ultra DMA
mode-5

5V(DC) +/

- 5%

100 MB/
Sec.
Ultra DMA
mode-5

5V(DC) +/

- 5%

100 MB/
Sec.
Ultra DMA
mode-5

5V(DC) +/

- 5%

100 MB/
Sec.
Ultra DMA
mode-5

5V(DC) +/

- 5%

100 MB/
Sec.
Ultra DMA
mode-5

5V(DC) +/

- 5%

100 MB/
Sec.
Ultra DMA
mode-5

5V(DC) +/

- 5%

DVD-ROM Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Toshiba (SR-C2612)

Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette

Transfer rate (KB/sec) (Mode1)

4X-5.7X PCAV 600-855KByte/s

10.3X-24X CAV 1552-3600KByte/s
(Mode2)
4X-5.7X PACV 684.4-975.3KBytes/s

10.3X-24X CAV 1769-4104KByte/s

Data Buffer Capacity 192 KBytes

Interface IDE/ATAPI

Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-R (read, single

border), DVD-RW(read) DVD-RAM (read, Version2.1), DVD-RAM (read,
Version 1.0)
CD: CD-Audio, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I,
CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD) Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA,
CD-R, CD-RW), CD-R (read), CD-RW (read)

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)

+/- 8 % (Start up)

Input Voltage +5 V +/- 0.25V

3.3X-8X CAV 4463-10820KByte/s

Audio Interface

100 MB/
Sec.
Ultra DMA
mode-5

5V(DC) +/

- 5%

Item Specification

Audio Controller Realtek ALC202 AC97 Codec

Audio onboard or optional Built-in

Mono or Stereo Stereo

Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter

18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter

Compatibility Microsoft PC99, AC97 2.2 & WHQL

Mixed sound source CD

Sampling rate 48 KHz

Internal microphone No

Internal speaker / Quantity Yes / 2

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