Fic a360 Service Manual

FIC A360 Intel® FC-PGA Pentium-III / Celeron Notebooks

A360 Model

Reference and

Service Manual

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FIC A360 MODEL

INTEL FC-PGA PENTIUM-III / CELERON NOTEBOOKS

Reference and Service Manual

July 2001, Volume 1

First International Computer, Inc.

Portable Computing Group

7F, #266, Wen-Hua 2 Rd., Linko, 244

Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.

Preface

This manual contains operation, specifications, technical references, maintenance and
troubleshooting instructions for the FIC A360 notebook.

Intended Audience

This manual is primarily intended for use by qualified service technicians assigned to FIC
notebook PC repair operations. However, several sections contain overview technical
information useful to a general (less-technical) audience.

Contents

This manual contains the following:

• Chapter 1: Outline of the A360 - Introduces the notebook and identifies all standard and

optional features including outlines on the BIOS SETUP program.

• Chapter 2: Installation and Upgrade - Provides information on installing the device drivers

and utility programs of the notebook as well as important system upgrade procedures.

• Chapter 3: Software Functional Overview - Provides a functional overview of the

notebook’s BIOS and software operation. This includes the power management function and
system resource listing.

• Chapter 4: Hardware Functional Overview - Provides a functional overview of the

notebook’s hardware and sub-assemblies as well as description of every component and
chipset used to control each operation.

• Chapter 5: Maintenance & Disassembly - Describes the preventive and corrective

maintenance procedures for the notebook. This includes primarily the disassembly and
assembly procedures of the notebook.

• Chapter 6: Troubleshooting and Repair - Provides instructions in handling BIOS POST

Error codes and messages as well as guidelines in doing board-level troubleshooting.

• Appendix A: Notebook Specification - Provides detailed information on the entire

notebook’s specification including system specification, mechanical specification, and
environmental specification.

• Appendix B: Pin Assignment - Contains lists of all pin assignments for ports, connectors, and

slots.

• Appendix C: FRU Parts Listing - Contains lists of field replaceable parts for RMA purpose.

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Preface
Chapter 1 Outline of the A360

1.1 Introduction / 1-1

1.2 Feature Highlights / 1-1

1.3 System Configuration / 1-4

1.4 Quick Tour of the Notebook / 1-5

1.4.1 Inside the Notebook / 1-5

1.4.2 Front Side of the Notebook / 1-11

1.4.3 The Right Side of the Notebook / 1-12

1.4.4 The Left Side of the Notebook / 1-13

1.4.5 The Rear Side of the Notebook / 1-15

1.4.6 The Under Side of the Notebook / 1-17

1.5 System BIOS SETUP Program / 1-18

1.5.1 Using the Main Menu / 1-19

1.5.2 Using the Advanced Menu / 1-21

1.5.3 Using the Security Menu / 1-25

1.5.4 Using the Boot Menu / 1-26

1.5.5 How to Exit the Setup Program / 1-27

1.6 Notebook Accessories and System Options / 1-28

1.6.1 AC Adapter and Power Cord / 1-28

1.6.2 Battery Pack / 1-28

1.6.3 Car Cigarette Power Cable / 1-28

1.6.4 Internal Modem Module / 1-28

1.6.5 Internal Ethernet LAN Module / 1-28

1.6.6 DVD-ROM Drive / 1-28

1.6.7 CD-RW Driver / 1-29

1.6.8 Audio-DJ / 1-29

Chapter 2 Installation and Upgrade

2.1 Overview / 2-1

2.2 Notebook Drivers and Utilities / 2-1

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2.2.1 Running the PHDISK STD Utility / 2-1

2.2.2 Installing Windows 98 / Me / 2000 from CD / DVD
ROM / 2-2

2.2.3 Installing the VGA Device Driver / 2-2

2.2.4 Installing the Audio Device Driver / 2-3

2.2.5 Installing EzSystem Driver / 2-3

2.2.6 Installing Touch Pad Driver / 2-4

2.2.7 Installing the Internal Modem / 2-4

2.2.8 Installing the Internal LAN / 2-6

2.2.9 Installing the Internal Como Modem / LAN / 2-7

2.3 System Upgrades / 2-8

2.3.1 Jumper Settings / 2-8

2.3.2 CPU Upgrade Procedure / 2-9

2.3.3 Memory Upgrade Procedure / 2-11

2.3.4 Hard Disk Upgrade Procedure / 2-12

2.3.5 System BIOS Upgrade Procedure / 2-14

Chapter 3 Software Functional Overview

3.1 Overview / 3-1

3.2 Summary of the BIOS Specification / 3-1

3.3 Subsystem Software Functions / 3-2

3.3.1 Key Chipset Summary / 3-2

3.3.2 System Memory / 3-3

3.3.3 Video / 3-3

3.3.4 Enhanced IDE / 3-5

3.3.5 Audio / 3-6

3.3.6 Super I/O / 3-6

3.3.7 PCMCIA / 3-6

3.3.8 LED Indicator / 3-6

3.3.9 Hot Keys Definition / 3-7

3.3.10 Plug & Play / 3-7

3.3.11 PCI Device / 3-8

3.3.12 SMBus Devices / 3-9

3.3.13 Resource Allocation / 3-9

3.3.14 GPIO Pin Assignment / 3-11

3.3.15 Intel PIIX4M GPI Signal / 3-13

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3.3.16 Intel PIIX4M GPO Signal / 3-13

3.3.17 PMU07 GPIO Signal / 3-14

3.3.18 A550L Super I/O 37N869 GPIO Pin Definition /3-14

3.3.19 M38867 GPIO Signal / 3-15

3.4 Power Management / 3-15

3.4.1 General Requirements / 3-15

3.4.2 System Power Plane / 3-15

3.5 ACPI / 3-16

3.5.1 General Requirements / 3-16

3.5.2 System Power Plane / 3-16

3.5.3 Global System State Definitions / 3-16

3.5.4 Device Power State Definitions / 3-17

3.5.5 Sleeping State Definitions / 3-18

3.5.6 Power States / 3-19

3.5.7 Power States transition event / 3-19

3.5.8 Lid Switch / 3-20

3.5.9 Power Button and Internet / Mail Button / 3-20

3.5.10 Device Power Management / 3-20

3.5.11 Expanding Event Through the Embedded Controller
/ 3-22

3.5.12 Thermal Control / 3-24

3.5.13 Hardware Thermal Events / 3-26

3.5.14 Active Cooling Strength / 3-26

3.5.15 Passive Cooling Equation / 3-27

3.5.16 Critical Shutdown / 3-28

3.5.17 Other Implementation Of Thermal Controllable
Devices / 3-28

3.5.18 Thermal Control Methods / 3-29

3.5.19 AC Adapters and Power Source Objects / 3-31

3.6 Battery Management / 3-31

3.6.1 Battery Sub-system / 3-31

3.6.2 Battery Warning / 3-31

3.6.3 Battery Low / 3-31

3.6.4 AC Adapter / 3-32

3.7 PMU07 / 3-32

3.7.1 The System EC RAM with PMU07 / 3-32

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3.7.2 PMU07 EC RAM List / 3-33

3.8 Miscellaneous / 3-41

3.8.1 Security / 3-41

3.9 CMOS Setup Utility / 3-41

Chapter 4 Hardware Functional Overview

4.1 Overview / 4-1

4.2 System Hardware Block Diagram / 4-2

4.4 System Processor (CPU) / 4-3

4.4.1 Intel Mobile Pentium-III Features / 4-3

4.4.2 Intel Mobile Celeron Features / 4-4

4.5 System Core Logic / 4-5

4.5.1 82443ZX Features / 4-5

4.5.2 82371MB (PIIX4M) Features / 4-6

4.6 Clock Frequency Generator / 4-8

4.7 Cache Memory / 4-8

4.8 System Memory / 4-8

4.8.1 System Memory / 4-8

4.8.2 Video Memory / 4-8

4.9 System BIOS / 4-8

4.10 Video Subsystem / 4-9

4.10.1 Video Chip Controller / 4-9

4.10.2 Video Clock / 4-9

4.11 I/O Subsystem / 4-9

4.12 PCMCIA Controller / 4-10

4.13 Audio Subsystem / 4-11

4.14 Keyboard and Pointing Device / 4-13

4.15 Disk Drives Subsystem / 4-14

4.16 Power Subsystem / 4-14

4.16.1 AC Power Adapter / 4-14

4.16.2 Internal Battery Pack / 4-14

4.16.3 DC-DC Module of Motherboard / 4-14

4.16.4 LCD Inverter Board Assembly / 4-14

4.17 Micro-P Subsystem (PMU-07) / 4-15

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Chapter 5 Maintenance & Disassembly

5.1 Introduction / 5-1

5.2 Preventive Maintenance / 5-1

5.2.1 Cleaning the Computer / 5-1

5.2.2 Protecting the Disk Drives / 5-1

5.2.3 Maintaining the LCD Quality / 5-1

5.2.4 Maintaining the Hard Disk Drive / 5-2

5.2.5 Handling the Computer Battery Packs / 5-2

5.3 Required Tools and Equipment / 5-3

5.4 Notebook Field-Replaceable Parts and Assemblies / 5-3

5.4.1 Cover-Display LCD assembly / 5-4

5.4.2 System Unit Assembly / 5-4

5.5 Parts Removal and Replacement Procedures / 5-6

5.5.1 Removing the Battery Pack / 5-6

5.5.2 Removing the Keyboard / 5-6

5.5.3 Removing the LCD Panel / 5-7

5.5.4 Removing the Internal Hard Disk Drive / 5-9

5.5.5 Removing the Heat Sink Plate and Cooling Fan/5-10

5.5.6 Removing the CD-ROM Module / 5-10

5.5.7 Removing the System Top Cover / 5-11

5.5.8 Removing the Glide Pad / 5-12

5.5.9 Removing the Audio Board / 5-13

5.5.10 Removing the Battery Board / 5-14

5.5.11 Removing the Internal Speakers / 5-14

5.5.12 Removing the FDD Module / 5-15

5.5.13 Removing the CPU / 5-16

5.5.14 Removing / Replacing the Motherboard / 5-17

Chapter 6 Troubleshooting and Repair

6.1 Introduction / 6-1

6.1.1 Helpful Starters / 6-1

6.2 System BIOS Related Problems / 6-1

6.2.1 POST Messages / 6-1

6.2.2 Informational Messages / 6-4

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6.2.3 Beep Codes / 6-4

6.2.4 Run-time Error Messages / 6-9

6.3 Quick Troubleshooting / 6-10

6.4 Component-Level Troubleshooting / 6-13

6.4.1 General Overview / 6-13

6.4.2 Starting Check / 6-14

6.4.3 Memory Interface Check / 6-14

6.4.4 CRT Interface Check / 6-15

6.4.5 FDD Interface Check / 6-15

6.4.6 HDD Interface Check / 6-16

6.4.7 Internal Keyboard Check / 6-16

6.4.8 Glide pad Interface Check / 6-17

6.4.9 CD-ROM Interface Check / 6-17

6.4.10 Charger Board Interface Check / 6-18

6.4.11 Serial Port Interface Check / 6-18

6.4.12 External Keyboard Check / 6-19

6.4.13 PS/2 Mouse Interface Check / 6-19

6.4.14 Printer Port Interface Check / 6-20

6.4.15 Audio Port Interface Check / 6-20

6.4.16 PCMCIA Interface Check / 6-21

6.4.17 USB Port Interface Check / 6-21

6.4.18 DC-DC Power Check / 6-22

6.4.19 LCD Panel Interface Check / 6-22

6.4.20 Suspend Function Check / 6-23

6.4.21 LED Indicator Function Check / 6-24

6.4.22 Cover Switch Function Check / 6-25

6.4.23 Internal Modem or LAN Port Check / 6-25

6.4.24 Internal Combo Modem / LAN Port Check / 6-26

6.4.25 FIR Interface Check / 6-26

6.4.26 IEEE1394 Interface Check / 6-27

6.4.27 TV-Out Interface Check / 6-27

Appendix A Notebook Specification

A.1 System Specification / A-1
A.2 Display Specification /A-4

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A.3 Floppy Disk Drive Specification /A-6
A.4 CD-ROM Drive Specification /A-7
A.5 DVD-ROM Drive Specification /A-7
A.6 CD-RW Drive Specification /A-8
A.7 Keyboard Specification /A-8
A.8 Touch Pad Specification /A-8
A.9 Internal Modem Specification /A-9
A.10 Internal LAN Specification /A-9
A.11 Power Supply /A-9
A.12 Inverter Specification /A-10
A.13 DC/DC Specification /A-10
A.14 Charger Specification /A-11
A.15 Mechanical Specification /A-11
A.16 Environmental Requirements /A-11

Appendix B Pin Assignments

B.1 CRT (VGA) Connector / B-1
B.2 Serial Port Connector / B-2
B.3 Parallel Port Connector / B-2
B.4 PS/2 Mouse / Ext. Keyboard Mini-DIN Connector / B-4
B.5 USB Connector / B-4
B.6 CD-ROM IDE Connector / B-4
B.7 DC-IN Jack Pin Assignment / B-5
B.8 LCD Connector Pin Assignment / B-5
B.9 FDD Connector / B-6
B.10 HDD Pin Assignment / B-6
B.11 Internal Keyboard FPC Connector / B-7
B.12 Battery Connector / B-7
B.13 Audio Jack / B-8
B.14 Internal Microphone Connector / B-8

Appendix C FRU Parts Listing

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Chapter

Outline of the A360

1.1 Introduction

This chapter provides the outline features and operation of the A360 including the BIOS
Setup program and other system options.

The A360 all-in-one notebook offers the latest in advanced portable computing and
multimedia technology that even outperforms most desktop computers. It incorporates the
latest Intel Pentium-III FC-PGA 370 Processor or Intel Celeron FC-PGA 370 processor and
fully compatibles with an entire library of PC software based on operating systems such as
MS-DOS, Windows 98/Me, and Windows NT/2000. It also runs on future versions of
Windows. It comes with a built-in Windows 98/Me keyboard, glide pad pointing device,
sound system, PCMCIA slots, USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, IEEE 1394 port, advanced
power management and more new multimedia features.

1.2 Feature Highlights

The A360 includes a variety of innovative features:

Features Description

CPU

Cache Memory

Bus Architecture
Bus Speed
System Memory

Display

VGA

Intel ® Pentium-III,
packaging at 933 MHz/1GHz/1.13GHz+ for Pentium-III at
766/800/850/900/950

• On-die secondary level cache (256-KB) for Pentium- III, Tualatin

• On-die secondary level cache (128-KB) for Celeron

32-bit PCI / PCI-to-ISA Bus Architecture
100 / 133 MHz Front Si de B us

• Two memory slots for 144-pin SODIMM SDRAM (3.3V)

• Use PC-100/133 SDRAM (64 / 128 / 256 MB)

• Upgradeable to 512 MB

• 12.1” SVGA TFT Color LCD at 800x600 pixel resolution

• 13.3"/14.1” XGA TFT Color LCD at 1024x768 pixels resolution

• Maximum 32-bit True Color display at 1024x768 pixel resolution

• Brightness controls via hot-key function

• LVDS Interface

• High performance S3 Savage4 (Integrated in Twister) with AGP

4X and SMA support.

• 0/8/16/32 MB VRAM sharing from SDRAM (Using system
memory; SMA Technology) (Twister spec is 2~32 MB).

• Up to 1280x1024 resolution for external CRT mo nitor at 16M
colors (32-bit Tr ue C olor)

• 128bit Graphics Engine

• Support Dual View and Dual Video

Celeron Processors using FC-PGA 370

+ MHz for Celeron

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HDD

CD-ROM /
DVD-ROM /
CD-RW

FDD
Keyboard

Pointing Device

PCMCIA Slot

I/O Port

Audio System

• Built-in (internal) 2.5-inch Format; 9.5mm in Height Enha nced
IDE hard drive

• Supports Bus Mastering Ultra-DMA 33/66 feature fo r LBA

• Built-in ATAPI IDE 24X+ Speed CD-ROM drive; or

• Built-in ATAPI IDE 8X+ Speed DVD-ROM drive; or

• Built-in ATAPI IDE 4X+ Speed CD-RW drive; or

• Built-in ATAPI IDE Combo CD/DVD/CD-R/CD-RW drive

Built-in 3.5-inch 1.44MB floppy disk drive

• 19mm Pitch and 3mm Travel

• Built-in 87 / 90-key Windows keyboard

• Compatible with IBM enhanced 101 / 102-key keyboard

• Integrated Touch pad (Glide pad) with 2 select click buttons and

1 scroll button

• PS/2 mouse interface

• Double-deck PCMCIA 2.1 card slots that support two Type II or

one Type III PC cards

• 32-bit CardBus PCI local bus technology / Supports mixed
voltage PC cards (5V and 3.3V)

Includes the fo l lowing standard I/O ports:

•

9 1 x 9-pin Serial Port (COM1)
9 1 x 25-pin Printer Port (LPT1)
9 1 x DC-in Jack
9 1 x mini-DIN 6-pin PS/2 Por t (K/B or Mouse)
9 1 x 15-pin VGA Port (CRT)
9 2 x standard USB 1.1 Ports
9 1 x RCA TV-Out
9 1 x IEEE1394 Port (Reserved)
9 1 x IR Port (Reserved)

• 16-bit full-duplex sound controller with Woofer (heavy bass) voice
output, software wavetable function, and FM stereo synthesizer.

• Compatible with Sound Blaster and Sound Blaster Pro

• Integrated 2-way high quality paper cone stereo speakers (>1W)

with sound boxes and mono microphone

• Supports optional Audio-DJ to play audio CD like CD player
without powering on the whole computer.

• Includes the following:

9 Microphone-in jack (MIC-IN)
9 Headphone / Audio line-out jack (S/PDIF OUT)

• Volume thumb-wheel knob control

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Features Description

Power System

Power
Management

LED Indicator

Optional Module

• Universal Auto-switching 60W/65W AC Adapter (100V – 240V) /
Auto-charging capability

• Rechargeable Ni-MH (4500mAh/9.6V) / Li-Ion (3800mAh/14.4V)
Battery Pack

• Battery Life: 2 ~ 2.5 hours (Power Management Off)

• Charging Time: 2.5 ~ 3 hours quick charge (computer off)

• ACPI 1.0B Ready

• SMM (Intel System Management Mode) fully supported

• Suspend-to-RAM and Suspend-to-Disk feature Suspend hot-key

function / Battery Low Auto Suspend

• Cover Switch (Suspend/CRT -only) function

8 x LED Status Indicators for Power Source, Battery Charge, E­Mail, IDE, FDD, Caps Lock, Scroll Lock, Num Lock (LCD x 3 +
Machine Base x 5)

• 56Kbps Fax / Data Internal Modem with V.90 support

• 10 Base-T / 100 Base-TX LAN Mini PCI

• Combo Modem / LAN Mini-PCI

• Bluetooth Module

• DVD-ROM Device Pack

• CD-RW Device Pack

• Combo DVD / CD-RW Device Pack

• Audio DJ Panel

• USB Port Replicator

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1.3 System Configuration

LCD

LVDS

CRT

1394 TV-Encodec

Mini

TV-OUT

CardBus

Combo

Headphone

Figure 1-1 System Config uration Diagram

Outline of the A360

Intel FC-PGA

CODEC

PMU07

Celeron /

VIA Twister

+ S3 Savage4

VT82C686B

MIC Amp

ISA_BUS

Pentium III

GTL_BUS

PCI_BUS

KBC Flash ROM

SDRAM

IDE

Audio DJ (OZ168)

CD-ROM

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1.4 Quick Tour of the Notebook

Please take a moment to become familiar with the location and purpose of every control, the
LED status panel, connectors and ports, which are illustrated in this section. It is
recommended to first go through the User Guide of the notebook, which is shipped together
with the notebook for information on how to operate its features.

1.4.1 Inside the Notebook

To open the LCD cover of the notebook, find the cover latch located at the front center of the
LCD cover. Push the latch to the right to release and tilt the LCD cover up. Ins ide , yo u wil l
see the LCD display panel, keyboard, touch pad, status LED, and power switch.

Color LCD Panel

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Glide Pad

Keyboard

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Easy Buttons
Power Status

LED Indicator

Integrated Microphone

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Power On /

Resume Button

Status LED

Indicator

Color LCD Display Panel

The notebook comes with several LCD option sizes at SVGA (800x600) or XGA (1024x768)
active-matrix TFT color liquid cryst a l disp la y (LC D). The LCD can be a 12.1” TFT (Thin
Film Transistor) color LVDS with 800x600 SVGA (Super Video Graphics Array) resolution
panels, or 13.3” or 14.1” TFT color LVDS with 1024x768 XGA (Extended Graphics Array)

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resolution panels. You can adjust and tilt (up to 180o) the LCD screen panel to your desired
viewing position.

The notebook uses S3 4X AGP VGA graphics controller that owns maximum 32MB video
memory with SMA technology. All LCD models can support 16M colors or maximum 32-bit
true color at 1024x768 resolution. The notebook also supports simultaneous display of the
LCD with the external VGA monitor.

The LCD screen also uses CCFT (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Tube) backlighting which
consumes much of the electrical power of the notebook. To save battery power, the system
has an advanced power management feature that switches off the LCD when there is no
system activity for a predetermined amount of time.

You adjust the brightness level of the LCD by pressing the display control hot-keys. You
activate the hot-keys by pressing the <Fn> key along with another function key:

• <Fn> + <F8>

• <Fn> + <F9>

Easy Buttons

There are three easy buttons, two use for accessing Internet and e-mail functions instantly and
easily, the other one lets you define certain functions by yourself. Descriptions of the easy
buttons appear in the latter part of this section.

Key = Increases the brightness of the LCD display
Key = Decreases the brightness of the LCD display

Internet Button

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− Internet Button

This technology is designed specifically for providing a very convenient way
in connecting Internet only by pressing Internet button as shown in the
graphics. For more understanding and interesting, you can refer Section 2.5
of user manual to recognize the driver installation procedures in activating
Internet button.

− E-mail Button

This is the most convenient way to access the outlook utility just by pressing
this button. You can simplify several proced ur e s in en ter ing into Microsoft
Outlook environment.

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E-Mail Button

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User-Defined Button

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− User-Defined Button

You can define this button to activate command file (like execution file or
batch file) by yo ur self.

Power Button

Press the Power button either to power on or power off the system. The Power button is also a
“Smart” switch, meaning that it recognizes when the system is in Suspend mode. If in
Suspend mode, pressing the Power button will bring it out of Suspend mode and resume to
the system’s last state. You can set the function of power button from the power management
setting in Windows Control Panel. Always check the Power LED after pressing the power
button to know the power status of the notebook.

L If you are unable to power off the system, use the power override function. Press

the power button and hold it in place for four seconds. The system will then
power off.

Glide Pad Pointing Device

Built in just below the keyboard panel is the glide pad pointing device. The left and right
select buttons of the glide pad is found below the glide pad surf ace . The left select button is
configured (by default) as the left button you normally click on the mouse while the select
key to the right is configured as the right button. The scroll button makes it easy to browse
upwards or downwards in the software screen.

To move cursor, place your finger lightly on the glide pad and move in the desired direction.
If you reach the end of the pad, lift your finger and place it back down on the other side.

The glide pad is compatible with the standard PS/2 mouse and can be activated using the
normal DOS or Windows PS/2 mouse driver. You can also disable the glide pad in the BIOS
Setup program.

L You can execute a left button click function by simply tapping on the glide pad

surface once. Refer to the User Guide of the notebook for more information.

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Power Status LED Indicator

Located just in front of the palmrest assembly, you will find three LEDs for the power and
battery charge status. These LEDs are positioned to be visible even if the LCD cover is
closed.

Power Indicator

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Figure 1-4 Power Status LED Indicator

1. Power Indicator – lets you know if power to the s yste m is turn ed on a nd if system is in

Suspend-to-RAM mode. This LED is positioned so that you can see it on both sides
whether the LCD panel is opened or closed.

− Lights green when the system is powered on using the AC adapter or battery.

− Lights green blinking when in Suspend to RAM (or Suspend to Disk) if you

already created Save to Disk partition/file in HDD mode and critically low
battery power. We strongly recommend that users create the partition/file "Save
to Disk" as this will prevent your data from loss when power is critically low.

− Lights orange when the battery power is low.

2. Battery Charging LED – lights to indicate battery in charging status.

− Lights green to indicate the battery is charging.

− Lights off to indicate the battery is fully charged or no battery installed.

3. Mail LED – Lights green to indicate that a new mail is arrived.

Status LED Panel

The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the notebook’s current operating status. Each
LED is marked with an icon to designate a system status.

Battery Charging LED

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Mail LED

Figure 1-5 Status LED Panel Icons

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Icon Represents Indicates

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IDE Drive

Access

Diskette Drive

Access

Caps Lock This LED will turn on when the Caps Lock key is activated.

Scroll Lock

Num Lock

Keyboard Panel

− Standard QWERTY-key layout and full-sized 87/90 keys keyboard with Windows

hot-keys, embedded numeric keypad, hot keys, inverted “T” cursor arrow keys,
and separate page screen control keys.

− Wide extra space below the keyboard panel for your wrist or palm to sit-on

comfortably during typing. (The keypad F4, F5, F7 on the following keyboard
should no words print on it.)

This LED will turn on when the system is accessing the hard
disk drive (HDD) or CD-ROM / DVD-ROM / CD-RW.

This LED will turn on when the system is accessing the floppy
disk drive (FDD).

When activated, all alphabet keys typed in will be in upper
case or in capital letters.

This LED will turn on when the Scroll Lock key is activated.
This LED will turn on when the Num Lock key is activated.

When activated, the embedded numeric keypad (blue pri nt
numeric keys) will be enabled.

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Windows Short-cut Key

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The notebook keyboard is a little bit different from a standard desktop keyboard. Aside
from the normal alphanumeric characters and the standard keyboard function keys, the
notebook keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, and special function keys that
activates by pressing the <Fn> key together with another key. These special function keys
or “hot-keys” allow you to control and adjust some of the functions of the notebook like
display controls, power saving features, and others.

(1) Function Keys — These function keys, o ut of

the notebook keyboard. These keys also work together with the
special functions. The following function-key combinations are pre-programmed:

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Hot Key Function Handler

Fn + F3 Toggle Display (LCD/CRT/Simul) BIOS Handler
Fn + F5 Display stretching BIOS Handler
Fn + F6 Speaker On/Off BIOS Handler
Fn + F8 Brightness Increase Controlled by PMU07
Fn + F9 Brightness Decrease Controlled by PMU07

Fn + F12

Fn + Power button System Suspend to disk BIOS Handler

(2) Control keys – <Ctrl>, <Alt>, <Fn>, and <Shift> keys are controls used in

conjunction with other keys to change their functions. To use control keys, press and
hold the control key while pressing another key. For example, “Press
means to hold down the

(3) Windows keys (Windows Start Menu Key) – Use this key to activate the Start

Menu of Windows.

(4) Shortcut/Application key – provides quick access to shortcut menus. (This key acts

like a right mouse button.)

(5) Cursor Control keys – Cursor control keys let you position the cursor on the screen

where you want. On the screen, the cursor is a blinking underline, block, or vertical
bar depending on the application.

(6) Typewriter keys – Typewriter keys (also called alphanumeric keys) are used to enter

text and characters. Keys with blue print on them behave differently when combined
with control keys or the

(7) Numeric Keypad – Pr ess i ng

numeric keypad numbers and functions printed in blue on top of the keys. When you
press

<NumLock> again, the keys revert to their normal functions as typewriter keys.

<Ctrl> key and type the letter <C>.

<Fn> key.

<NumLock> on the keyboard activates the embedded

<Ctrl>+ <C>”

Figure 1-7 Embedded Numeric Keypad

Integrated Microphone

This allows you to instantly record voice annotations (normally saved as WAV files) and later
attached them to documents and presentation using the notebook integrated audio system and
application software. Since the notebook also supports full-duplex audio capabilities, you can
talk to the microphone and at the same time listen to others talk when connected to a
speakerphone modem, Internet live chat, or video conferencing.

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1.4.2 Front Side of the Notebook

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These speakers produce heavy bass voice output for music listening.

Built-in Stereo Speakers

At the front left and right sides of the base unit are two built-in stereo mini speakers with
sound boxes. The speakers are controlled by the audio controller of the notebook and
activated by installing the audio driver. For adjusting the volume of the speakers, you can use
the volume control program under Microsoft OS or by adjusting the thumb-wheel volume
knob also found on the left side of the notebook.

Lock On / Off Switch

This Lock Switch executes two functions as to power on/off the Audio DJ CD player and to
lock or unlock the Audio DJ status. To power on or off the Audio DJ CD player, slide the
switch right aside. To lock or unlock the status of your Audio DJ, slide the switch left aside.
When your Audio DJ is in locking status while the music is playi n g, no matter what button is
pressed, the music still continues to play. The function of this switch is to prevent you from
touching any button accidentally.

Remind Button

Press the button for reverting to previous music. Press and hold this button to fast rewind the
audio CD.

Cover Switch

The Cover Switch is found inside the notebook assembly just underneath the latch opening
where you insert the LCD cover hook. Whenever the LCD cover is closed, it activates the
Suspend mode or switches the display to CRT if there is an external monitor connected.

Woofer

Rewind Button

Forward Button

Figure 1-8 Front Side of the Notebook

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Stop Button

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Play Button

L When Suspend-to-RAM mode is activated, make sure not to leave the system

for a long period when running at battery mode. The battery will continue to drain
some power even in Suspend mode. It is better to save all files and shutdown
the power instead or run Suspend-to-Disk mode.

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Audio-DJ Display

The display shows the number of the music currently playing.

Forward Button

Press the button for playing the next music. Press and hold this button to fast forward the
audio CD

Stop Button

Press the button to stop the music.

Play Button

Press the button to play the music.

L The function of Audio DJ can be workable either in Windows system or operate it

without powering on th e computer. For execute this function, you should first
install the Easy Button driver. Please refer to Section 5 of Chapter 2 of user
manual for installation procedures. However, if your OS is Windows 98, you
should download and install the "Windows Media Player 7" from Microsoft's
Website to activate this function.

1.4.3 The Right Side of the Notebook

The right side of the notebook computer off ers the features shown in the following figure.

IR Port

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Thumb Wheel Volume Control

USB Port

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Headphone / SPDIF

PS/2 Port

Jack

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Figure 1-9 Right Side of the Notebook

BlueTooth LED

The LED is light when you activate with the Bluetooth function.

PCMCIA Slot Compartment

The PCMCIA slot compartment houses two card slots that support two PCMCIA Type II
cards at the same time or one Type III card. The notebook uses a CardBus PCMCIA
controller that supports 5V and 3V 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC cards. The PCMCIA slot

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compartment comes with vertical sliding doors so you can directly insert the PC card. If you
are using a Type III card, insert the Type III card into the top slot.
To remove the inserted PC card, slightly push the button found on the right side of the PC slot
to release the eject button. Then push it again to relea se the PC card. The u pper lef t butt o n
releases the card on the top slot while the lower right button releases the card on the bottom
slot. When the PC card has moved out a space out of the slot, hold the edges of the card and
slowly slide it out.

L For full functionality of PC cards, always ask for the latest driver from your

PCMCIA card dealer or download it from their Internet website.

L For network PC cards, you need first to stop the device under the PC Card

properties of Windows Control Panel. Otherwise, this may cause system hang or
system fatal error.

IR Port

Wireless data transfer of files be twee n your n otebook computer and an IR-equipped device or
notebook computer. You can also print to an IR-equipped printer without using cables. The
SIR mode provides up to 115.2Kbps of data transfer rate.

Thumb-Wheel Volume Control

The notebook includes a thumb-wheel volume knob to easily adjust the volume level of the
built-in speakers or the external earphone/headphone set.

Headphone Jack

This jack (1/8-inch mini-jack) allows you to connect an external headphone, earphone, or
powered speakers for personal listening.

L Turn the volume level down first before placing the earphone or headphone set

into your ear. Then ad just the volume according to y our li s tening level.

L If you get noise feedback on the external speaker, try to lower down the volume

knob on the speaker and adjust the volume using the notebook’s volume control
buttons or the software.

Microphone Jack

The microphone jack (1/8-inch mini-jack) allows you to connect an external microphone with
600-ohm dynamic in place of the built-in microphone of the notebook for monophonic sound
recording directly into your notebook computer. The external microphone provides lesser
recording noise compared to the built-in microphone of the notebook.

L Plugging in an external microphone disables the internal microphone.

USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port is a port with the symbol
you to connect multiple USB devices through daisy chaining or through a USB hub and use them
all simultaneously. The USB specification states it can support up to 127 USB devices running at

. This 4-pin slim port allows

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up to 12Mbps. This notebook provides two USB ports.

L When you resume the system from suspend mode, the USB port may not

initialize properly. If in case the USB device does not work, unplug and plug the
USB device again. This is a known bug released by Intel and Microsoft
Windows.

PS/2 Port

Use the standard PS/2 port to connect an external PS/2-style mouse, PS/2-style keyboard, or
PS/2 style Numeric Keypad to the system. With a Y-cable adapter which user can purchase at
local electronic store, user can connect any combination of two of these devices at the same
time. For non-PS/2 keyboard, you need to use a keybo ard ada pter t h at converts the DIN-type
connector to PS/2 connector.

Air Inhalant

Inhale the air into your computer to keep it within operating temperature.

L Do not block the fan while the notebook is in use.

1.4.4 The Left Side of the Notebook

Locking Device Keyhole

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Locking Device Keyhole

Lets you attach a Kensington security system or a compatible lock to secure your notebook
computer.

CD-ROM / DVD-ROM / CD-RW Drive

The notebook comes with a standard 24X+ speed ATAPI IDE CD-ROM drive that supports
all major CD formats like CD-R, Photo CD, and Video CD. The drive utilizes a pop-out tray
loading mechanism and supports bootable CD by setting the BIOS Setup program. Refer to
Chapter 2 of User Manual on how to install the CD-ROM driver. The notebook also comes
with the 8X+ speed DVD-ROM drive or 4X+ speed CD-RW driver options.

Floppy Diskette Drive (FDD)

The built-in 3.5 inch FDD allows you to use any standard double-sided high-density (DSHD)

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Figure 1-10 Right Side of the Notebook

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diskette for copying and transferring data files. In the BIOS Setup program of the notebook,
you also could disable the FDD option or set a password option when accessing the drive.

1.4.5 The Rear Side of the Notebook

AC Power Port

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AC Power Port

Lets you attach the notebook to the AC power source using the AC adapter that comes with
your system. Keep the system connected to AC power whenever possible to keep the battery
pack and internal CMOS battery charged. The Battery Charge LED will activate whenever
the battery is being recharged.

Printer Port (LPT1)

The printer port lets you connect a 25-pin parallel device such as printer, ZIP drive, or remote
data transfer cable. Many operating systems and software applications refer to this port as
LPT1. You can run t h e BI O S setup program to change the configuration of the parallel port to
Uni-directional, ECP or EPP mode.

LAN Port
USB Port

Figure 1-11 Rear Side of the Notebook

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CRT Port

Modem Port

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TV-Out Port

Series Port

IEEE1394 Port

L The default setting for the parallel port on your notebook computer is set to EPP

mode. Some parallel devices may not function with the default setting. You need
to run the BIOS Setup program to adjust the settings.

TV-Out Port Lets you connect to a RCA TV connector for presentation or VCD, DVD watching.

Air-Outlet Vent

Emits the heat out of your computer and keeps it within operating temperature.

VGA Port (CRT)

The VGA port lets you connect an external VGA (CRT) monitor to the notebook. You can
also run the LCD and the external CRT monitor display simultaneously; or switch it to CRT
only using the function hot-key (Fn+F3). When switch to CRT only, you can set the display
resolution up to 1280x1024 at 16M colors (32-bit true color).

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Series Port (COM 1)

The 9-pin serial port provides a serial interface to which you can connect an RS-232C device
such as external serial mouse or modem. This port is commonly referred to as COM1.

L When connecting an external serial mouse, you m u st first power off the system

before connecting the external mouse. It can auto-detect the serial mouse
hardware and run both glide pad and serial mouse simultaneously.

L Whenever using an external mouse in place of the built-in glide pad, it is

recommended to switch the mouse driver to the default standard Microsoft
mouse driver.

LAN Port

If you purchase an internal 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module, it connects your computer to
other computers/networks through a local area network (LAN).

Modem Port

The modem port provides a reserve jack for installing an internal modem with RJ-11 jack.
The internal modem is a 56Kbps-fax/data PCI modem and supports the latest V.90 standard
and sort of a PCI add-in card reduced into a smaller compact f orm. T he i nter na l mo du le u ses
mini-PCI technology and is inserted into the mini-PCI socket found on the underside of the
notebook. It keeps you connected to the outside world through networks.

IEEE1394 Port

IEEE 1394 port is a high speed I/O port that can transfer high levels of data in real-time, such
as external hard disk, Digital Video Camera.

USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports

The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port is a port with the symbol
you to connect multiple USB devices through daisy chaining or through a USB hub and use them
all simultaneously. The USB specification states it can support up to 127 USB devices running at
up to 12Mbps. This notebook provides two USB ports.

. This 4-pin slim port allows

L When you resume the system from suspend mode, the USB port may not

initialize properly. If in case the USB device does not work, unplug and plug the
USB device again. This is a known bug released by Intel and Microsoft
Windows.

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1.4.6 The Under Side of the Notebook

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Tilt Foot (Left and Right) Allow you to tilt the rear of the notebook upward to provide flexible keyboard angle for more

comfortable typing.

Memory Compartment

Found on the underside of the notebook is the memory compartment. Underneath the cover
are two 144-pin SODIMM memory slots for inserting and upgrading the system memory
using 64MB, 128MB, or 256MB SODIMM. The notebook uses PC-100/133 SDRAM
modules for faster memory access. You can upgrade the total memory up to 512MB. One is
inserted with a SDRAM configured by the factory. The other is empty for upgrade use. Refer
to Chapter 7 on how to upgrade the system memory.

Battery Release Latch

Also found on the underside of the notebook is the battery bay latch. To remove the battery
pack, you need to push this latch to the left end and at the same time pull the battery pack.

Battery Bay

The battery bay stores the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) or Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) battery pack for
off-the-cord operation. The battery pack is instantly charge whenever you connect the AC adapter
to the notebook. It is very important to always have the battery installed on the notebook to have it
always charged and conditioned by the AC adapter.

Mini-PCI Socket Compartment This compartment provides the mini-PCI socket for inserting optional built-in Modem, LAN,

or Combo card. Refer to Chapter 2 of User Manual for installing the Modem module.

Tilt Foot

Battery Release Latch

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Batte ry Bay

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1.5 Notebook Accessories and System Options

It is also important to understand the accessories that come along with the notebook and the
options for fully utilizing the capabilities of the computer. This section describes briefly what
these accessories and options are.

1.5.1 AC Adapter and Power Cord

The AC Adapter supplies external power to your computer and at the same time charges the
internal battery pack. The AC adapter has an auto-switching design that can connect to any
100VAC ~ 240VAC power outlets. Connect the adapter to the AC wall outlet using the power
cord. You just change the power cord if you are going to use your notebook in other countries
with different connector outlets. When you connect the AC adapter, it charges the battery
whether or not the notebook computer is powered on. There is an LED on the AC adapter to
indicate if DC power is already available.

1.5.2 Battery Pack

Aside from the AC adapter, your computer can also be powered through the removable
battery pack. The battery pack uses rechargeable Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) or Lithium­Ion (Li-Ion) battery cells that can run for 2 to 2.5 hours when fully charged and power
management enabled. Recharging the battery takes around 2.5 to 3 hours when the computer
is off.

You should always leave the battery inside your computer even when using the AC adapter as
it also acts as back-up power supply in case power from the AC adapter is cut off. It is also
very important to have the battery pack always charged to prevent battery cell degradation. If
the AC adapter is not connected or not available, and the notebook is not going to be used for
some period, it is advisable to remove the battery pack from the notebook to prevent any
current leak.

1.5.3 Internal Modem Module

The notebook allows you to insert a proprietary internal 56Kbps-modem card to the notebook
found on the underside of the notebook. The internal modem card supports only fax and data
communication and is V.90-compliant. You connect the telephone line to the RJ -11 j ac k
found on the rear side of the notebook.

1.5.4 Internal Ethernet LAN Module

This notebook comes with an optional 10Base-T/100Base-TX LAN module that supports data
transfer rates at 10Mbps and can be up to 100Mbps.

1.5.5 DVD-ROM Drive

Other than the internal CD-ROM drive, the notebook also provides optional factory built-in
DVD-ROM drive. DVD-ROM drives are also backward compatible with CD-ROM, so you
can also use any audio CDs, video CDs, photo CDs, and CD-R. Using a software MPEG­2/DVD program, the notebook can playback any commercial DVD movie titles.

1.5.6 CD-RW Drive

This device pack can write data to CD-R or CD-RW CD for you to backup the data.

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1.5.7 Audio-DJ

This notebook comes with optional built-in Audio DJ panel. It can play your Audio CD like
the CD player without powering on the whole computer.

1.5.8 Blue T oot h Module

This notebook is ready for Bluetooth technology. This is a wireless connection standard in a
short-range radio technology. It aims at simplifying communication between each device with
bluetooth module. Bluetooth is in essence a “personal-area network” technology for
connecting computers to peripherals and mobile ph ones.

1.6 System BIOS SETUP Program

The notebook uses the Phoenix BIOS (Basic Input-Output System) Setup program that allows
you to set several system configurations in changing the way the system performs. This
includes your system time and date, disk drive configuration, I/O device controls, boot drive
sequence, and power management settings. The information is then stored in the CMOS RAM
chip and will remain permanent unless you cha nge it again. The notebook also uses EPROM
Flash BIOS that allows you to update the system BIOS by simply overwriting it using the
Phoenix Flash programming utility.

Before boot-up, the system will read the BIOS settings and compare them to the equipment
check conducted during the POST (Power-On Self-Test). As the POST (Power-On Self Test)
executes during the boot up process or if an error occurs, an error message will be displayed
on the screen, the screen will display the following message: ”Press <F2> to Enter SETUP”.
You will then be prompted to run the BIOS Setup Program by pressing the <F2> key to run
the BIOS Setup program.

The BIOS Setup program is organized into five menus which you can select using the Å and
Æ keys. To move from one option to another, you use the up and down arrow keys while
using the <F5> and <F6>, or <+>and <-> keys to change the settings. On the right hand side
of the screen are some brief help descriptions of each item you want to change.

On the BIOS Setup program, you will find the following parts on the screen:

• Menu Bar - found on the top li ne of the screen. Each of the five items has a separate

menu screen.

• Parameters - found on the left side of the screen. This ar ea l ists the para m e ters an d

their current settings.

• Item Specific Help - found on the right side of the screen. This area describes each

parameter and its available settings.

• Key Status Bar- the bottom part of the screen. These lines display the keys available

to move the cursor, select a particular function and so forth.

To exit the BIOS Setup program, simply press the <Esc> key and select from the Exit menu
whether you want to Save changes and exit; Discard Changes and exit.
The following table lists the keys on how to edit and move around the setup menus inside.

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