FIC M296 Service Manual

FIC M295 / M296 Intel® Pentium® 4 Notebooks

M295 / M296

Reference and

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FIC M295/M296 MODEL

INTEL® PENTIUM® 4 NOTEBOOKS

Reference and Service Manual

September 2002, 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 M295 / M296 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.

This manual contains the following:

• Chapter 1: Outline of the M295 / M296 - 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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1.1 Introduction

This chapter provides the outline features and operation of the M295 / M296 including the BIOS Setup program and other system options.

The M295 / M296 notebook offers the latest in advanced portable computing and multimedia technology that even outperforms most desktop computers. It incorporates the latest Intel Pentium 4 Processor running at 400/533MHz Front Side Bus. It combines support for the new high-bandwidth Double Data Rate (DDR) 266 SDRAM, Integrated VGA and the AC 97 audio codec. Built-in Windows 2000 / XP keyboard, glide pad pointing device, sound system, PCMCIA slots, USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, advanced power management and more new multimedia features.

The Intel® Pentium® 4 processor is the evolutionary step for desktop / mobile processor technology. Based on Intel® Net Burst™ micro architecture, the Pentium 4 processor offers higher-performance processing than ever before. Built with Intel's 0.13-micron technology, the Pentium 4 processor delivers significant performance gains for use in home computing, business solutions and all your processing needs.

1.2 Feature Highlights

The M285 / M288 includes a variety of innovative features:

Category Specification Stepping

CPU Intel Pentium 4 NORTHWOOD 2.0/2.2/2.4 GHz Processor

(DESKTOP, FSB 400/533 MHz)

Core Logic

Cache Memory L1 Cache (Pentium Processor internal):

SIS 645DX (North Bridge) CPU Interface AGP Bus Controller DDR DRAM Controller MuTIOL Media I/O SIS 962L (South Bridge ) Integrated MuTIOL Connect to PCI Bridge Dual IDE Master/Slave Controller ,Integrated DMA Controller Universal Serial Bus Host Controller Integrated Fast Ethernet MAC Controller(Not use) Integrated Audio Controller with AC97 Interface Advanced Power Management, RTC Integrated PCI to LPC Bridge Integrated keyboard Controller(Not use) Integrated Audio Controller with AC97 Interface PCI Bus Interface (PCI 2.2 compliant)

12KB code and 8KB data

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8-way cache associativity provides

L2 Cache (Pentium Processor internal):

512KB Advanced Transfer Cache,8 way associativity 8-way set associative, 32-byte line size, 1 line per sector

System Memory Base Memory: 1 SO-DIMM Slot (1.25”)

Size: 128/256/512MB Type: DDR SDRAM, 2.5V Data Path: 64Bit Frequency: 200MHz/266/333MHz Refresh: CBR Refresh Expansion Memory: 1 SO-DIMM Slot (1.25”) Size: 128/256/512MB Type: DDR SDRAM, 2.5V Data Path: 64Bit Frequency : 200MHz/266/333MHz Refresh: CBR Refresh

Please refer to the M295 M296 Key component list in detail.

BIOS ROM Flash ROM

Super I/O

RTC + NVRAM Integrated in South Bridge (SIS 962L)

K/B Controller ENE KB3886

PMU New PMU08

VGA Controller

Vendor : SST 49LF040A PLCC Package 4Mbit LPC flash

ROM

Vendor : <TBD>

4Mbit, 32 pin PLCC package

SMSC LPC47N267 FDC, IEEE 1284 Printer Port Serial Port x 2ports IR Port ASKIR, SIR, FIR, HPSIR, Consumer IR Plug and Play Support

Real Time Clock with 256 byte extended CMOS. IBM AT Clock/Calendar/Alarm (14 Bytes)

Internal K/B, Touch Pad, External K/B or M/S Supported A20Gate,firmware version 1.47

Mitsubishi M38859FFHP Embedded Controller

M295

NVIDIA MAP17 High Performance and high quality 3D accelerator AGP 4X BUS High performance 2D accelerator Complete TV-OUT/Digital Flat Panel Solution

M296

ATI M9CSP32 High Performance and high quality 3D accelerator AGP 4X BUS High performance 2D accelerator

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Complete TV-OUT/Digital Flat Panel Solution

VRAM Internal VRAM up to 32MB

TV out encoder Embedded ATI M9CSP32

LVDS Transmitter CardBus Controller

Sound

Audio DJ (Option)

Modem ASKEY 1456VQL19R-4 Mini-PCI Solution (Type-3 B )

On board LAN Realtek 8100BL

ASKEY Combo(None) GPRS Module(None)

Bluetooth(None) Embedded in SIS962L USB interface

802.11b(None) Support by PC-Card <Design Ready Only>

1394 Agere FW322, support one port

Cellular I/F Support PDC/PIAFS/CdmaOne/Dupa(None)

USB2.0 (SIS 962L)

Embedded ATI M9CSP32

M295

ENE CB1410 Single Slot PCI-CARDBUS BR ID GE

M296

O2Micro OZ6912 Single Slot PCI-CARDBUS BRIDGE

AC’97 CODEC Realtek ALC201 AC’97 Revision 2.1 Compliant Supports Consumer IEC958 Output Port (SPDIF OUT)

O2Micro OZ168T CD-Player Mode support Direct Mode support Pass through Mode support ATAPI CDROM compliant

V.90, K56flex, ITU-T V.34, V.32, RJ11 Jack TIA/EIA 602, V.42 ITU-T V.17, V.29, V.27 t e r, V. 21 Ch2 TIA/EIA 578 Class1 FAX Wake up on Ring MDC modem support (None)

Support LAN boot Support for auto-negotiation (10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX) Wake up On LAN

Mini-PCI Solution (Type-3A)

Support GSM 900/1800MHZ Transmission voice,data,sms,fax

Integrated in South Bridge (SIS 962L) USB v.1.1 and Intel Universal HCI v.1.1 compatible Eighteen level (doublewords) data FIFO with full scatter and gather capability

Support by Cellular I/F USB Cable BTO with Bluetooth Module

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Root hub and four function ports Integrated physical layer transceivers with optional over-current detection status on USB inputs Legacy keyboard and PS/2 mouse support

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1.3 System Configuration Diagram

Figure 1-1 M296 System Configuration Diagram

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Figure 1-2 M295 System Configuration Diagram

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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. Inside, you will see the LCD display panel, keyboard, touch pad, status LED, and power switch.

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Color LCD Panel

Touch Pad Pointing

Device

Keyboard

Figure 1-2 Inside the Notebook

Easy Button

Power Status LED

Indicator

Integrated Microphone

Power On /

Resume Button

Status LED

Indicator

Color LCD Display Panel

The notebook comes with several LCD option sizes at 15” SXGA+ (1400x1050) or 14.1” XGA (1024x768) active-matrix TFT color liquid crystal display (LCD). You can adjust and

tilt (up to 180

) the LCD screen panel to your desired viewing position.

The notebook computer comes with a color LCD that you can adjust for a comfortable viewing position. The LCD can be 14.1” TFT color LVDS with 1024x768 XGA (Extended Graphics Array) resolution panels or 15” TFT color LVDS with 1400x1050 resolution. The features of the Color LCD Display are summarized as follows:

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• TFT color LVDS with 14.1" 1024x768 XGA or 15" 1400x1050 resolution panels.

• Capable of displaying 16M colors (32-bit true color) on either size panels.

• LVDS display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD.

• Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor.

• LCD display can be 14.1” or 15" TFT.

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>

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.)

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

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, out of

the notebook keyboard. These keys also work together with the

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Function Keys

Windows Short-cut Key

Figure 1-3 Keyboard Layout

Control Keys

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Cursor Control Keys

<F1> through <F12>, are available on

Windows

Start Menu Key

<Fn> key to activate

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special functions. The following function-key combinations are pre-programmed:

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 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 – Pressing

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 1-4 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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Power Status LED Indicator

Located just on TFT LED panel 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

Figure 1-5 Power Status LED Indicator

1. Power Indicator – lets you know if power to the system is turned on and 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 mode and critically low battery

power. We strongly recommend that users create the partition "Save to Disk" (for Win98 only) as this will prevent your data from loss when power is critically low. For Windows version later then Win98, please use hibernation mode instead.

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

− Lights organge 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

Mail LED

Figure 1-6 Status LED Panel Icons

Icon Represents Indicates

IDE Drive

Access

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

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RF Access

Caps Lock

Scroll Lock

Num Lock

This LED will turn on when the system is accessing the data from wireless device.

This LED will turn on when the Caps Lock key is activated. 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 print numeric keys) will be enabled.

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. Description of the easy buttons appears in the latter part of this section.

Internet Button

E-Mail Button

Figure 1-7 Easy Button

User-Defined Button

− 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 98/2000... just by pressing this button, you can omit several procedures in entering into Outlook environment.

− User-Defined Button

You can define these one of buttons to activate command file (like execution file or batch file) by yourself.

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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.

o 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.

Touch 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 surface. The left select button is configured (by default) as the left button you normally click on the left button of your mouse, while the right select key is configured as the right mouse 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.

o 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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1.4.2 Front Side of the Notebook

Built-in Stereo

Speakers

Stop Button

Figure 1-8 Front Side of the Notebook

Rewind Button

Play Button

Forward Button

Cover Switch

Woofer 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 right side of the notebook.

Lock ON/OFF Switch

Push the switch to left side to lock the status of your Audio DJ. If you lock this switch when the music is playing, the music will continue to play no matter what button is pressed. Audio DJ will not allow it to activate. The function of this switch is to prevent you from touching any button accidentally.

Push the switch to right side can turn on or turn off the power of the Audio DJ.

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 shut down the computer. The action can be set on Power Option of Windows Control Panel.

o 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.

Audio-DJ Display

The display shows the number of the music currently playing.

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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 starting to play music

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

without powering on the computer. For execute this function, you should first install the EZ system 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

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Blue Tooth LED

IR Port

Air Inhalant

Figure 1-9 Right Side of the Notebook

Air-Outlet Vent

Microphone Jack

USB Port

Volume Control

Headphone Jack

PS/2 Port

Blue Tooth LED

The LED is light when you activate with the Bluetooth function. (BTO option only)

Air-Outlet Vent

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

Volume Control

Allows you to control the speaker volume.

IR Port

Wireless data transfer of files between your notebook 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.

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Audio Port

There are Microphone jack, and Headphone jack which are described as follows:

• Microphone Jack

Allows you to connect an external microphone for monophonic sound recording directly into your notebook computer. Plugging in an external microphone disables the built-in microphone.

• Headphone Jack

Lets you plug in a stereo headphone, powered speakers, or earphone set with 1/8 inch plug for personal listening.

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

USB Port

The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to 127 USB-equipped peripheral devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer.

1.4.4 The Left Side of the Notebook

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Locking Device

Keyhole

PC Card Slots

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM,

CD-RW/DVD Combo

USB Port

Figure 1-10 Left Side of the Notebook

Locking Device Keyhole

This latch allows you to attach a Kensington security lock or other compatible lock for securing the notebook from theft. It is found on the left side of the notebook.

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW or Combo 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. The notebook also comes with the 8X+ speed DVD-ROM drive, 8X+ speed CD-RW or CDRW/DVD combo drive options.

USB Port The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port allows you to connect up to 127 USB-equipped

peripheral devices (for example, printers, scanners and so on) to your notebook computer.

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PC Card Slot

The PCMCIA slot compartment houses one-card slots that support one PCMCIA Type II cards. The notebook uses a CardBus PCMCIA controller that supports 5V and 3V 32-bit CardBus and 16-bit PC cards. The PCMCIA slot compartment comes with sliding dummy plastic with protection. Before you can directly insert the PC card, please remove it first.

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 release the Dummy Plastic Device. When the PC card has moved out a space out of the slot, hold the edges of the card and slowly slide it out.

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

card dealer or download it from their Internet website.

o 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. Please use the LAN port of this notebook instead of using other network PC card.

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1.4.5 The Rear Side of the Notebook

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AC Power Port

Air Inhalant

LAN Port

USB Port

Figure 1-11 Rear Side of the Notebook

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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.

Parallel Port Use this port to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. The parallel port supports Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP) standard. The standard provides you with a greater

processing speed than the conventional parallel port. The port also supports Bi-directional and EPP protocols.

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

Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP). Some older parallel devices may not function with the ECP default setting. You may need to adjust the setting to accommodate your parallel device by changing the BIOS setting.

TV-Out Port

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

Air Inhalant

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

CRT Port

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 1024x768 at (16-bit true color).

Parallel Port

CRT Port

Modem Port

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TV-Out Port

Serial Port

IEEE 1394 Port

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Serial 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.

o When connecting an external serial mouse, you must 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.

o 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. The internal module uses MDC (AC'97) S/W Modem technology.

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 based on USB specification v1.1. This notebook provides four USB ports.

o 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.

. This 4-pin slim port allows

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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 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 to 512MB SODIMM. The notebook uses DDR 266Mhz SDRAM modules for faster memory access. You can upgrade the total memory up to 1GMB. One is inserted with a SDRAM configured by the factory. The other is empty for upgrade use.

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 aside this latch and at the same time pull the battery pack.

Battery Bay

The battery compartment stores the Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) 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. Normal operating time using Li-Ion battery pack is close to 2.5 hours with power management.

Mini-PCI Socket Compartment This compartment houses the mini-PCI socket for inserting the internal LAN. Refer to

Chapter 2 of User Manual for installing the LAN module.

Battery Release Latch

Mini-PCI Socket Compartment

Tilt Foot

Figure 1-12 Under Side of the Notebook

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Memory Compartment

Battery Bay

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1.5 System BIOS SETUP Program

The notebook uses the Phoenix BIOS 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 change 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). If an error occurs, an error message will be displayed on the screen, and you will then be prompted to run the BIOS Setup Program. Press 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.

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

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

menu screen.

• Parameters - found on the left side of the screen. This area lists the parameters and

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.

The following table lists the keys on how to edit and move around the setup menus inside.

KEY WHAT IT DOES <F1> Shows on-line help on key functions. ↑ ↓ + / - Modifies the current parameter settings. <F9> Load default configuration. Esc

ÅÆ

<Enter>

<F10> Save changes and exit.

o Some information here may not be available or different from other date code

versions of the notebook BIOS. Always check for the latest BIOS update from the FIC Internet homepage. ftp://pcg.fic.com.tw/NBTECH

Moves the cursor between the displayed parameters.

Exits the current menu and returns to the main menu or go directly to

the Exit menu. Changes between displayed menus. For some parameter settings, select and moves the cursor between

the sub-menu. Also moves the cursor to the next line or selection.

1.5.1 Using the Main Menu

The BIOS Setup Main Menu contains the settings for system time and date, and disk drives as

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well as CPU and system memory information.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help System Time: [07:24:00] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or

System Date: [07/16/2002] <Enter> selects field. Language: [English (US)] Boot Display Device: [Both]

Primary Master [FUJITSU MHR2020AT]

Secondary Master Installed CD/DVD

System Memory 640 KB Extended Memory 228352 KB CPU Type Intel® Pentium® 4 CPU Speed 2000 MHz BIOS Version 1.0A-1.10-0812

F1 Help Esc Exit

System Time: [07:24:00]

System Date: [07/16/2002]

Language : Boot Display Device:

Primary Master [FUJITSU MHR2020AT] Secondary Master Installed CD/D V D (BIOS auto detect, for information only)

System Memory 640 KB (BIOS auto detect, for information only) Extended Memory 228352 KB (BIOS auto detect, for information only) CPU Type Intel® Pentium® 4 (BIOS auto detect, for information only) CPU Speed 2000MHz (BIOS auto detect, for information only) BIOS Version 1.0A-1.10-0812 (BIOS auto detect, for information only)

 System Time – To set the time, enter the current hour, minute, and second on

hr/min/sec, 24-hour format.

 System Date – This field lets you set the calendar month, day, and year. The

calendar clock remains in memory even after you turn off the system.

Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

K

Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

Figure 1-12 BIOS Setup Main Menu

<Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> selects field.

[English (US)] [Both] / [LCD] / [CRT]

(BIOS auto detect, for information only) Select the display device.

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 Language – Language for each country. Default setting as US language.

 Boot Display Device – This field allows you to set the output boot display to

the LCD, CRT, or Both.

 Primary Master – This field displays various parameters for the hard disk

drive. If type [Auto] is selected, the system automatically sets these parameters. If type [User] is selected, Cylinders, Heads and Sectors can be edited.

 Secondary Master – This field displays various parameters for the internal

CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM / Combo Drive.

 System Memory, Extended Memory, CPU Type, CPU Speed and

BIOS Version – These fields are for information only as the BIOS automatically detects related values.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main

Internal HDD [FUJITSU MHR2020AT] Item Specific Help

Type: LBA Format Parameters of hard-disk Total Sectors: 39070080 Drive installed at this Maximum Capacity: 20004MB connection. Auto = autotypes Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors] Hard-disk drive LBA Mode Control: [Enabled] Installed here. 32 Bit I/O: [Disabled] 1-39 = you select Transfer Mode: [Fast PIO 4] Pre-determined type of Ultra DMA Mode: [Mode 2] Hard-disk drive Install here. CD-ROM = a CD-ROM drive Is installed here. ATAPI Removable = Removable disk drive is

F1 Help Esc Exit

Select Item −/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

K

Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

ÅÆ

Auto]

ser = you enter

installed here.

Figure 1-13 Internal HDD/CD-ROM Sub-Menu

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Type:

Total Sectors: 39070080 (BIOS auto detect, for information only) Maximum Capacity: 20004MB (BIOS auto detect, for information only) Multi-Sector

Transfers:

LBA Mode Control:

32 Bit I/O:

Transfer Mode:

Ultra DMA Mode:

[None] / [ATAPI Removable] / [CD-ROM] / [User] / [Auto]

[Disabled] / [2 Sectors] / [4 Sectors] / [8 Sectors] / [16 Sectors]

[Disabled] / [Enabled] Enabling LBA causes Logical Block

[Disabled] / [Enabled] This setting enables or disables 32 bit

[Standard] / [Fast PIO 1] / [Fast PIO 2] / [Fast PIO 3] / [Fast PIO 4] / [FPIO 3 / DMA1] / [FPIO 4 / DMA2]

[Disabled] / [Mode 1] [Mode 2]

1.5.2 Using the Advanced Menu

Select the drive type corresponding to the fixed disk installed in your system. If type USER is selected, Cylinders, Heads & Sectors edited directly.

Determine the number of sectors per block for multiple sector transfers.

Addressing to be used in place of Cylinders, Heads & Sectors

IDE data transfers Select the method for moving data

to/from the drive. Autotype the drive to select the optimum transfer mode

(BIOS auto detect, for information only)

The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the OS and I/O device settings.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help NumLock: [Off] Selects Power-on

TV System [PAL] State for NumLock Sub-System Select [Normal PAL TV]

PS/2 Mouse [Both] LCD Panel View Expansion [Enabled] Embedded Share Memory [32MB] Graphics Aperture [256MB] EmbedDed Audio Device [Enabled] Summary Screen: [Disabled]

I/O Device Configuration

F1 Help

Esc Exit

K st

Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

Figure 1-14 BIOS Setup Advanced Menu

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NumLock: TV System Sub-System Select

PS/2 Mouse

LCD Panel View Expansion:

Embedded Share Memory

Graphics Aperture:

EmbedDed Audio Device

Summary screen: 4I/O Device

Configuration

[On] / [Off] [NTSC] / [PAL] [Normal PAL TV] / [PAL –M]

/ [PAL-N] [Disabled] / [Both] / [Auto] [Disabled] prevents any installed PS/2

[Disabled] / [Enabled] [Disabled] – Reduces the panel view in

[8MB] / [16MB] / [32MB] / [64MB]

[4MB] / [8MB] / [16MB] / [32MB] / [64MB] [128MB] / [256MB]

[Enabled] / [Disabled] Enabled or Dis abled SiS Embeded

[Disable] / [Enabled]

Submenu Peripheral Configuration

Selects Power-on state for NumLock Switch TV System Mode PAL TV Sub-System select

mouse from functioning, but frees up IRQ12. [Both] allows both internal and external PS/2 mouse to be active. [Auto] will enable the PS/2 mouse only if present.

some video mode [Enabled] – Expands the panel view,

but it may adversely affect the graphic/text quality

Embedded Share Memory size for AGP VGA memory.

Select the size of the Graphics Aperture for the AGP video device.

Audio ( SiS 7018 AC97 Audio ) Display system configuration on boot

 Num-Lock on Boot – Allows you to set the power-on state for the <NumLock>

key. Set this to [LockOn] if you want to enable <NumLock> during power on.

 TV System – [PAL] for the most of TV in Europe region and China. [NTSC]

for the most of TV in North America, Japan,

& Taiwan.

 Sub-System Select – [Normal PAL TV] for standard PAL TV of the

country in Europe region. [PAL-M] for PAL standard TV especially in Brazil country. [PAL-N] for standard PAL TV especially in Argentina country.

 PS/2 Mouse – [Disabled] prevents any installed PS/2 mouse from functioning,

but frees up IRQ12. [Both] allows both internal and external PS/2 mouse to be active. [Auto] will only allow the external PS/2 mouse to be active if it is detected.

 LCD Panel View Expansion – [Disabled] – Reduces the panel view in some

video mode. [Enabled] - Expands the panel view, but it may adversely affect the graphic/text quality.

 Embedded Share Memory – [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] – Embedded

Share Memory AGP VGA Memory Size.

 Graphics Aperture - [4MB] [8MB] [16MB][32MB] [64MB] [128MB]

[256MB] – Select the size of the Graphics Aperture for the AGP video device.

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 EmbedDed Audio Device – [Enabled] or [Disabled] SiS Embeded Audio (

SiS 7018 AC97 Audio )

 Summary Screen – Select the display of configuration on Boot.

 I/O Device Configuration – Lets you configure input/output device such

as Serial Port, Parallel Port, and Floppy disk controller.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Advanced

I/O Device Configuration Item Specific Help

A using options: Serial port A: [Auto] Serial port B: [Enabled] [Disabled] Mode: [Bi-directional] No configuration Base I/O address/IRQ [2F8] Parallel port: [Enabled] [Enabled] Mode: [Bi-directional] User configuration

[Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration

(OS Controlled) Displayed when

Controlled by OS

F1 Help Esc Exit

Select Item -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

K

Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit

onfigure serial port

Figure 1-15 I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu

Serial port A

Serial port B

Mode: Base I/O address/IRQ

[Disabled] / [Enabled] / [Auto]

[Disabled] /

[Enabled] / [Auto]

[IrDA] [FIR]

[3F8] / [2F8] / [3E8] / [2E8]

Configure serial port A using options: Disabled - No configuration, Enabled - User configuration, Auto - BIOS or OS configuration. (OS Controlled) – Displayed when

controlled by OS Configure serial port A using options: Disabled - No configuration, Enabled - User configuration, Auto - BIOS or OS configuration. (OS Controlled) – Displayed when

controlled by OS Enabled the IrDA transmission

Set the base I/O address and IRQ for serial port B.

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Interrupt Parallel port

Mode

Base I/O address

o If you disable a device in BIOS Setup, you cannot enable or assign it using the

Windows (98 or 2000) Device Manager. The device is not listed in the Windows device list. You need to select any setting other than “Disable” in Setup.

[IRQ 3] / [IRQ4] [Disabled] / [Auto] /

[Enabled]

[Bi-directional] / [EPP] / [ECP]/

[378] / [278] / [3BC] Select the base I/O address for the

Set the interrupt for serial port B. Configure parallel port using options: Disabled - No configuration, Enabled - User configuration, Auto - BIOS or OS configuration.

Set the mode for the parallel port using options: Output only, Bi-directional

parallel port when port is Enabled.

 Serial Port A – You can press <Enter> to select Enabled, Disabled, or Auto

option for enabled or disabled the port, or automatically sensed the address assignment by BIOS or OS.

 Serial Port B – You can press <Enter> to select Enabled, Disabled, or Auto

option for enabled or disabled the IrDA, or automatically sensed the address assignment by BIOS or OS.

 Mode – Allows you to press <Enter> to select a serial mode B as 3F8, 2F8, 3E8 &

2E8 when the serial port B is configured. When you set the configured serial port B to Enabled rather than Auto, you should also set the parameter of Base I/O address and IRQ for this port.

 Parallel Port – Allows you to press <Enter> to select the Enabled, Disabled,

or Auto option for enabled or disabled this port, or automatically sensed the address assignment by BIOS or OS.

 Mode – Allows you to press <Enter> to select a parallel mode as Bi-directional,

EPP, or ECP when the parallel port is configured. When you set the configured parallel port to Enabled rather than Auto, you should also set the parameter of Base I/O address and IRQ for this port.

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Intended Audience

Contents

1.1 Introduction

1.2 Feature Highlights

M295

M296

M295

M296

1.3 System Configuration Diagram

1.4.1 Inside the Notebook

Color LCD Display Panel

Keyboard Panel

Integrated Microphone

Power Status LED Indicator

RF Access

Easy Buttons

Power Button

Touch Pad Pointing Device

1.4.2 Front Side of the Notebook

Woofer These speakers produce heavy bass voice output for music listening.

Built-in Stereo Speakers

Lock ON/OFF Switch

Remind Button

Cover Switch

Audio-DJ Display

Forward Button

Stop Button

Play Button

1.4.3 The Right Side of the Notebook

IR Port

Volume Control

Blue Tooth LED

Air-Outlet Vent

Audio Port

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

USB Port

1.4.4 The Left Side of the Notebook

Locking Device Keyhole

CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW or Combo Drive

PC Card Slot

AC Power Port

Air Inhalant

TV-Out Port

CRT Port

Serial Port (COM 1)

LAN Port

Modem Port

IEEE1394 Port

USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports

1.4.6 The Under Side of the Notebook

Tilt Foot (Left and Right) Allow you to tilt the rear of the notebook upward for more comfortable typing.

Memory Compartment

Battery Release Latch

Battery Bay

Mini-PCI Socket Compartment This compartment houses the mini-PCI socket for inserting the internal LAN. Refer to

1.5 System BIOS SETUP Program

1.5.1 Using the Main Menu

1.5.2 Using the Advanced Menu