DEC GTX5166M, Digital HiNote Ultra 2000 series, VTX5166M Service Quick Reference Manual
DIGITAL HiNote
Ultra 2000 Series
Service Quick Reference Guide
Part Number: ER-PF1WW-SR. A01
Digital Equipment Corporation
October 1997
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DIGITAL HiNote Ultra 2000 Series Service
Quick Reference Guide
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FCC Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation.
Any changes or modifications made to this equipment may void
the user's authority to operate this equipment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference
by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and
receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit
different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help
All external cables connecting to this basic unit need to be
shielded. For cables connecting to PCMCIA cards, see the
option manual or installation instructions.
Contents
Preface
1
Overview
Introduction.............................................................................. 1-1
System Overview ....................................................................1-1
CPU and Chip Set................................................................... 1-2
Memory.................................................................................... 1-3
BIOS........................................................................................ 1-3
PCI Bus Devices .....................................................................1-4
ISA Bus Devices...................................................................... 1-6
Docking Options...................................................................... 1-8
Components, Controls and Indicators................................... 1-10
Related Information............................................................... 1-23
2
System Restoration
Introduction.............................................................................. 2-1
Reinstalling and Installing Drivers........................................... 2-2
Creating a Bootable Floppy..................................................... 2-3
Using the Boot Floppy............................................................. 2-3
Re-installing the Operating System......................................... 2-5
System Installation.................................................................. 2-6
Complete System Restoration................................................. 2-7
Using the DIGITAL HiNote System CD................................... 2-9
System Installation................................................................ 2-13
Complete System Restoration............................................... 2-15
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System BIOS
Introduction.............................................................................. 3-1
BIOS Setup Program............................................................... 3-1
System Setup Utility................................................................ 3-2
Updating Your Ultra 2000 Configuration .................................3-3
Power Options......................................................................... 3-4
Advanced Power Options........................................................ 3-6
System Options....................................................................... 3-7
Device Options........................................................................ 3-8
Security Options.................................................................... 3-10
Notebook Computer Security................................................ 3-12
User Password...................................................................... 3-13
Supervisor Password ............................................................3-14
Dock Security........................................................................ 3-16
Default Options...................................................................... 3-17
Exit Options........................................................................... 3-17
Restoring the Flash BIOS...................................................... 3-18
4
Troubleshooting
Introduction.............................................................................. 4-1
Troubleshooting Tips............................................................... 4-2
External Audio Failure........................................................... 4-15
Check Points and Error Messages........................................ 4-15
Beep Codes........................................................................... 4-17
Warning Messages................................................................ 4-23
5
FRU Replacement
Introduction.............................................................................. 5-1
Required Tools........................................................................ 5-1
Field Replaceable Units ..........................................................5-2
Removing the Battery.............................................................. 5-5
Removing the CD/FDD Module............................................... 5-6
Removing the Keyboard.......................................................... 5-7
Removing the HDD Assembly................................................. 5-9
Removing the Keyboard Deck and LCD Assembly............... 5-12
Shell Installation Instructions................................................. 5-20
Tools Required...................................................................... 5-20
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Specifications
System Specifications............................................................. A-1
Hardware Specifications..........................................................A-2
Physical Specifications............................................................A-3
Environmental Specifications.................................................. A-4
B
Device Mapping
Memory Map............................................................................B-1
DMA Channel Assignments ....................................................B-2
Notebook Computer Interrupt Levels ......................................B-3
I/O Address Map .....................................................................B-4
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Preface
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This Service Quick Reference Guide describes how to test,
troubleshoot, remove and replace the DIGITAL HiNote Ultra
2000 series notebook computer Field Replaceable Units (FRUs).
This guide is written specifically for DIGITAL approved on-site
service engineers. On-site repair of systems beyond the
approved FRU list is prohibited and may void warranty.
CAUTION
certified engineers attempt to repair this
equipment. All troubleshooting and repair
procedures are detailed to support
subassembly/module level exchange. Because
of the complexity of the individual boards and
subassemblies, no one should attempt to make
repairs at the component level or make
modifications to any printed circuit board.
Improper repairs can create a safety hazard.
Any indications of component replacement or
circuit board modifications might void any
warranty or exchange allowances.
: Digital recommends that only A+
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Preface
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Overview
1
Introduction
This chapter introduces the DIGITAL HiNote Ultra 2000 series
notebook computers. It provides a system overview and
describes the controls, indicators, and hot keys.
System Overview
The HiNote Ultra 2000 series are high-performance portable
computers designed for the mobile professional.
Figure 1-1 shows a functional block diagram of the notebook
computer. The following sections provide an overview of the
different functions.
1-1
Overview
CPU and Chip Set
The HiNote Ultra 2000 series notebook computers use the Intel
P54CSLM 120/133 processors and P55C 150/166/175
processors mounted on a daughter card.
The PicoPower Vesuvius chip set is used to implement the core
functions of the syste m.
• The V1 and V2 chips provide the core system functions.
• The V2 chip provides the PCI bus interface and the
interface between the V1 chip and memory.
• The V3 chip provides the PCI to ISA bridge interface.
CACHE
RAM
Selected Models
VGA
NM2093
VGA
NM2093
AUDIO
ESS 1878
Figure 1-1. Functional Block Diagram
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Overview
Memory
The system comes with 16 MB o f on-board EDO DRAM for
system memory and 512KB of L2 cache memory.
System memory can be upgraded to a total of 144 MB. The
upgrade is performed by installing 8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB or 64
MB EDO SO-DIMM modules. There are two slots for additional
memory. Either slot can be populated first.
BIOS
The system has an Inte l 28 F002BX-T 2 MB Boot block Flash
ROM for system BIOS (Phoenix BIOS 4.04). The BIOS
provides support for the following:
• Suspend to RAM
• Full APM 1.2 supported
• Password protection(System and Docking options)
• Auto-configured with docking options
• Windows 95 ready with PnP
• Various hot-ke ys for system co ntr ol
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Overview
PCI Bus Devices
The internal PCI bus and PCI components operate at 3.3V. The
PCI bus is also available to supported docking options. These
options contain their own PCI bridge.
Cardbus Controller
Cardbus support is provided by the TI1131 controller. This chip
provides the following functions:
• Support for Zoomed Video.
• Support for two PC Card/Cardbus slots with hot
removal/insertion.
• Burst transfers to maximize data throughput on the
PCI/Cardbus bus.
• Support for serialized ISA IRQs.
• Support for 16-bit distributed DMA.
• Support for Ring Indicate.
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Overview
Video Controller Chip
Video support is provided by the C&T 65554 Controller Chip.
This chip provides the following functions:
• 64-bit memory interface.
• 2MB 3.3V 60ns EDO Video DRAM.
• Support for Zoomed Video.
• DDC 2B support for external monitors.
• Advanced power management features minimize power
consumption during:
− Normal operation
− Standby mode
− Panel-off
PCI-IDE Controller
IDE support is provided by the CMD 643 PCI-IDE controller.
This chip provides the following functions:
• PCI bus Master device.
• Supports up to mode 5 timing.
• Supports DMA capable drives.
• Supports two IDE controllers (only one used).
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Overview
ISA Bus Devices
The ISA bus interface is provided by the PicoPower V3 chip.
Audio
Audio support is provided by the ES1878 chip. This chip
provides the following functions:
• Monophonic full-duplex operation using two DMA
channels.
2
S interface to internal stereo D/A for external Zoomed
• I
Video port.
• Complete general interrupt mapping including the
sharing of all interrupts.
• Support for 16-bit Stereo, FM Synthesizer, MPU-401,
and MIDI.
• Self-timed joystick port.
• Hot docking 6-pin interface to expansion audio mixer
(ES978).
BIOS
The system BIOS is implem ente d u sing the In tel 2 8F002BX-T
2 MB Boot block Flash ROM.
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Overview
System Command Processor
The System Command Processor is implemented using the
Hitachi H8 IKAP II processor. This processor provides the
following functions:
• Simultaneous support of two external PS/2 ports and
the internal Touch pad.
2
C bus master for communication to:
• I
− Status LCD
− EEPROM
− Docking interface components
• Hot Key interface.
• Secure password protection.
• System power plane control and power sequencing.
• Battery management interface for charging and the
Smart battery information.
• Status LCD and device monitoring interface.
• Active thermal interface for CPU thermal management.
• Internal keyboard scanning.
Super I/O
I/O support is provided by the National Semiconductor PC87338
chip. This chip supports the following functions:
• Floppy disk controller with Japanese floppy support.
• IEEE 1284 Parallel port.
• Serial infrared support – IrDa 1.1 (115Kbps and 4Mbps).
• 16550 UARTs.
• Full Plug-and-Play support.
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Overview
UMI Controller
The DIGITAL HiNote Ultra 2000 notebook computer has an
internal type II PCMCIA slot that is available as an UMI slot.
This feature provides a flexible method for the support of an
internal modem that minimizes the impact of multi-national
modem approvals. This slot supports only DIGITAL approved
modem cards. The UMI interface is provided by the Cirrus Logic
CL-PD6722 dual slot PCMCIA controller (Only one slot is used.)
This chip provides the following features and functions:
• PCMCIA 2.1 and JEIDA 4.1 compliant.
• Automatic low power mode (improved power
consumption).
• Direct connection to the ISA bus and PCMCIA socket.
• Five programmable memory windows and two I/O
windows.
• DMA support.
Docking Options
The DIGITAL HiNote Ultra 2000 notebook computer supports
docking options. Active docking options are required to have a
NILE PCI-PCI bridge.
DIGITAL HiNote Ultra Multimedia Dock
The DIGITAL HiNote Ultra Multimedia Dock has the following
features:
• Three speakers: two tweeters and one sub-woofer.
• Super I/O duplication for port replication the DIGITAL
HiNote Ultra Enhanced Port Replicator.
• Nile I PCI-PCI bridge.
• PicoPower V3 PCI-ISA bridge.
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Overview
• Two Type II or one Type III Cardbus slot.
• Line-in and speaker out support.
• MIDI/Joystick port.
• 3D Sound (ESS398).
• CD-ROM/FDD Module Bay.
• NTSC/PAL video output (switch selectable).
− Composite video using RCA jack
− S-Video
• USB controller and USB port.
• Expansion audio mixer support (ES978).
DIGITAL HiNote Ultra Enhanced Port Replicator
The DIGITAL HiNote Ultra Enhanced Port Replicator has the
following features:
• Battery charger
• Parallel port
• Serial port
• VGA/CRT port
• Two PS/2 connections for keyboard and mouse
• USB port (pass-through from DIGITAL HiNote Ultra
Multimedia Dock)
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Overview
Components, Controls and Indicators
This section shows the locations and provides a description of
the different components, controls, and indicators on your
DIGITAL notebook computer.
Front and Right Side Components
Key Component Description
Power LED
➊
Battery Charging LED
Lid Release One of two lid releases. Push
➋
Speaker Right stereo speaker used to
➌
CD-ROM/Diskette Drive Bay Supports a CD-ROM drive or
➍
Microphone In
➎
Audio Out
➏
The green Power LED (lower)
lights when the notebook is
On. The amber Battery
Charging LED (upper) lights
when the battery is charging.
in both releases at the same
time to open the LCD panel.
hear sound files and system
sounds.
a Diskette Drive module.
Input connection for external
microphone.
Connection for headphones
or external speakers.
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Key Component Description
Suspend/Resume Button Turns the notebook computer
➐
Internal Microphone Used to record voice, music,
➑
Status Display Provides system operating
➒
Contrast Control (ASTN only) Controls the contrast of the
➓
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Reset button Resets the notebook
On, and Suspends or
Resumes the system. Press
and hold the [fn] +
[Suspend/Resume] for four
seconds to turn the notebook
Off.
and sound files.
status.
LCD display.
computer. All unsaved data
will be lost. Refer to Figure 63 for instructions on how to lift
the keyboard to gain access to
the reset button.
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Figure 1-2. Front and Right Side View (12.1” Display)
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Front and Left Side Components
Key Component Description
Lid Release One of two lid releases.
➊
Speaker Left stereo speaker used to
➋
PC Card Ejectors Ejects a PC Card. Top
➌
PC Card Slots Support two Type I or II
➍
Keyboard Releases These latches release the
➎
Removable Hard Drive Located under the
➏
Security Lock Attach a security locking
➐
Push in both releases at the
same time to open the LCD
panel.
hear sound files and system
sounds.
button releases a PC Card
from the top slot; the bottom
button releases a PC Card
from the bottom slot.
cards or one Type III card.
Zoomed Video cards are
supported in the lower slot
only.
keyboard to allow access to
the removable hard drive
and the system Reset
button.
keyboard, the hard drive is
easily removable and
upgradeable.
device , such as a
Kensington lock, to this port.
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Figure 1-3. Front and Left Side View (12.1” TFT Display)
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Back Components
Key Component Description
AC In
➊
External Keyboard/ Mouse
➋
Port
RJ11 Modem Port An analog telephone line
➌
Serial Port
➍
Parallel Port
➎
Video Port
➏
I/O Connector Cover and
➐
Keyboard Support
Fast IR Port Fast IR interface allows
➑
The universal AC adapter
connects to this port.
An external keyboard or
PS/2 mouse connects to
this port.
connects to this port
(modem functionality on
selected models only).
A serial device connects to
this port.
A parallel device, such as a
printer, connects to this port.
An external monitor
connects to this port.
Covers I/O connectors.
Can be flipped down to
support the keyboard at a
comfortable typing angle.
wireless data transfer
between the notebook and
another device with an IR
interface.
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Figure 1-4. Back View
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Bottom Components
Key Component Description
Battery Release Releases the LiIon battery
➊
LiIon Battery Provides power to your
➋
CD-ROM/Diskette Drive
➌
Module Release
Memory Door Provides access to
➍
Docking Connector Door Provides access to the
➎
from the notebook computer
for removal.
notebook computer.
Releases either a diskette
or CD-ROM Drive module
from the Diskette/CD-ROM
Drive Bay.
notebook computer’s
memory.
docking connector when
using the DIGITAL HiNote
Ultra Multimedia Dock or
the DIGITAL HiNote Ultra
Enhanced Port Replicator.
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Figure 1-5. Bottom View
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Overview
Controlling Power
Unique to DIGITAL notebook’s, the suspend/resume button not
only enables you to take advantage of the built-in power saving
features but also turns the notebook on and off.
Action How to...
On Press the Suspend/Resume button to turn
the system on.
Suspend When the system is on, press this button to
Resume Press the Suspend/Resume button to
Off To completely shut off your notebook,
Suspend
Lid Switch
place your system in Suspend mode.
resume normal operation from the Suspend
mode.
press and hold [fn + suspend/resume]
button until a system beep sounds,
indicating that the system has been
successfully turned off.
In its factory default mode, closing the LCD
lid will also enter the notebook into
Suspend mode. Refer to Chapter 3, in the
section labeled
on how to configure the Lid Switch function.
Power Menu
for instructions
CAUTION
If you turn the notebook computer off without
saving and closing all open files, you may lose
some or all of your work.
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Overview
LCD Status Display
Indicator Shows...
AC Power – The computer is connected to and
operating from its external AC power supply.
Standby – The computer is in Standby Mode. Any
system activity such as, pressing a key on the
keyboard, touch pad, mouse, or other system activity
resumes normal operation.
Hard Drive/CD-ROM Activity – The hard drive or CDROM is being accessed.
The Caps Lock function is enabled..
NUM Lock – The NUM Lock function is enabled.
Monitor/Scroll Lock – The external monitor port is
enabled and/or the Scroll Lock function is enabled.
– External Monitor port enabled
– Scroll Lock function enabled
– External monitor and Scroll Lock enabled
Embedded Numeric Key pad – The keyboard’s
embedded key pad is enabled by a keyboard hot-key.
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Overview
Keyboard Hot Keys
Hot keys are activated by holding down the [fn] key (located in
the lower left corner of the keyboard) and pressing the desired
function key.
Function
+
Places the computer in Standby Mode.
Sets the computer’s operating mode to maximize
battery life. A single beep is emitted when the
computer switches to this operating mode. If you
Suspend/Resume or Reboot the system, the system
returns to the settings contained in the system BIOS.
Sets the computer’s operating mode to maximize
performance. Two beeps are emitted when the
computer switches to this operating mode. If you
Suspend/Resume or Reboot the system, the system
returns to the settings contained in the system BIOS.
Used during Power Up Self-Test (POST) to enter the
System setup program.
Enables and disables the computers external display
port and the LCD display. There are three display
modes:
LCD Display
LCD Display and External Monitor (simulscan)
External Monitor only
Each time you press this hot key, the computer
changes to the next display setting. The display mode
for the External Monitor is shown on the LCD Status
display.
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