Prestigio NOBILE 156 Technical & Service Manual

PRESTIGIO NOBILE 156

TECHNICAL SERVICE

MANUAL

Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Nobile 156 service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

Copyright

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

Disclaimer

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

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

Prestigio is a registered trademark of Prestigio International

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

Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Screen messages Denotes actual messages that

appear on screen.

NOTE

WARNING

CAUTION

IMPORTANT

Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.

Alerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing
specific actions.

Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.

Reminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.

Preface

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

This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION

1.

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

Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information

2.

available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your office may
have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You
MUST use the list provided by your regional office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer
machines.

Chapter 1 System Specifications 1

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Chapter 2 System Utilities 31

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Main System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Advanced Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Primary Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

Secondary Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

I/O Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40

System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Boot Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Exit Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Executing Flash Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 51

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the External DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Disassembling the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59

Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Removing the Wireless LAN Board (Optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Removing the Fan Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the CPU Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Table of Contents

Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the Launch PCB Bracket and Launch PCB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Removing the Touch Pad Holder Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Removing the Touch Pad FPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Removing the Touch Pad Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71

Removing the Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Removing the Microphone Rubber . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Removing the Cover Switch Bracket and Cover Swtich Cable . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the Speaker Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Removing the Choke Heatsink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Removing the Main Board Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing I/O Port Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Removing the PCMCIA Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Removing the Modem Board Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Disassembling the 15” TFT LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78

Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing the LCD Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79

Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 83

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Phoenix BIOS Error Code Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 97

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98

Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 99

Nobile 156 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

Appendix A Test Compatible Components 109

Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110

Appendix B Online Support Information 115

Index 117

TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 156

Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features

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

Performance

T

IntelR PentiumR M processor

T

14.1-inch or 15.0-inch TFT (Thin Film Transistor) LCD at 1024 x 768 XGA (eXtended Graphics Array)
resolution, or 15.0-inch TFT LCD at 1400 x 1050 SXGA+ (Super eXtended Graphic Array Plus) resolution,
all displaying in 32-bit color depth.

T

Memory upgradeable to 1 GB with 2 PC2700/PC2100 (266/333MHz DDR) soDIMM slots

T

High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

T

Lithium-Ion battery pack

T

Power management system

T

Dual display capability

T

Simultaneous LCD and CRT display

T

External CRT display support up to 1024 x 768 x 16M colors

Multimedia

T

Super DJ panel for playing music CDs without powering on the system (option)

T

AC’97 2.2-compliant stereo audio

T

SPDIF line-out jack

T

Built-in microphone

T

DVD/CD-RW combo drive or DVD drive

T

S-video output port

Connectivity

T

High-speed fax/data software modem

T

Ethernet LAN

T

Fast infrared wireless communication (option)

T

802.11b, 802.11a + 802.11b, or 802.11g wireless LAN (option)

Human-centric design and ergonomics

T

Sleek, smooth, slim and stylish design

T

Full-sized keyboard

T

Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with 4-way scroll button

T

Launch keys

T

Super DJ panel (option)

Expansion

T

Upgradeable memory and hard disk

T

CardBus, USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394

T

Memory Stick / Secure digital (SD) combo slot (option)

I/O ports

T

T

T

One PCMCIA type II slot
One RJ-11 jack (V.92) for 56kbps Fax/Modem
One RJ-45 network jack (Ethernet 10/100)

1

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

T

System

T

TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUALPrestigio Nobile 156

One DC-in jack
One external monitor port (DDC 2.0)
One parallel port
One audio line-out jack (SPDIF) (3.5mm mini-jack)
One audio line-in jack (3.5mm mini-jack)
Three USB 2.0 ports
One IEEE 1394 port (4-pin)
One S-video output port
One FIR wireless communication port (IrDA-compliant) (option)
One RJ-45 network jack (Ethernet 10/100/1000) (option); replaces Ethernet/Fast Ethernet jack
One Multi-Media (SD/MS/MMC card) reader (option)
Wireless LAN (mini-PCI) (option)
Audio DJ panel (option)

Microsoft windows XP Home and Professional operating system

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TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Nobile 156

System Block Diagram

Intel Pentium

Intel Pentium

Mobile CPU

Mobile CPU

Mobile CPU

Mobile CPU

Mobile CPU

Mobile CPU

Mobile CPU

Mobile CPU

Dothan/Banias

Dothan/Banias

HOST BUS

HOST BUS

GMCH

GMCH

GMCH

GMCH

GMCH

GMCH

GMCH

GMCH

Montara

Montara

Montara-GM

Montara-GME

Montara-GM

Montara-GM

Montara-GME

Montara-GM

855GME

855GME

HUB I/F 66 MHz

HUB I/F 66 MHz

ICH4 -M

ICH4 -M

ICH4 -M

ICH4 -M

ICH4 -M

ICH4 -M

ICH4 -M

ICH4 -M

Audio

Audio

Audio

Audio

Audio

Audio

Audio

Audio

D.J.

D.J.

D.J.

D.J.

D.J.

D.J.

D.J.

D.J.

CD ROM

CD ROM

CD ROM

CD ROM

CD ROM

CD ROM

CD ROM

CD ROM

Banias

Banias

Banias

Banias

Banias

Banias

3 PORTS

3 PORTS

100 MHz

100 MHz

100 MHz

100 MHz

100 MHz

100 MHz

100 MHz

100 MHz

GM+

GM+

USB

USB

USB

USB

USB

USB

USB

USB

G768D

G768D

G768D

G768D

G768D

G768D

G768D

G768D

RGB

RGB

LVDS

LVDS

TV OUT

TV OUT

PCI BUS

PCI BUS

LPC BUS

LPC BUS

CARDBUS

CARDBUS

CARDBUS

CARDBUS

CARDBUS

CARDBUS

CARDBUS

CARDBUS

TI PCI1510

TI PCI1510

AGERE1394

AGERE1394

AGERE1394

AGERE1394

AGERE1394

AGERE1394

AGERE1394

AGERE1394

FW32306

FW32306

FW32306

FW32306

FW32306

FW32306

FW32306

FW32306

LAN

LAN

LAN

LAN

LAN

LAN

LAN

LAN

BCM 4401/5705M

BCM 4401/5705M

NS SIO

NS SIO

NS SIO

NS SIO

NS SIO

NS SIO

NS SIO

NS SIO

PC87392

PC87392

PC87392

PC87392

PC87392

PC87392

PC87392

PC87392

PRN

PRN

PRN

PRN

PRN

PRN

PRN

PRN

FIR

FIR

FIR

FIR

FIR

FIR

FIR

FIR

Port

Port

Port

Port

Port

Port

Port

Port

CRT

CRT

CRT

CRT

CRT

CRT

CRT

CRT

CONN

CONN

CONN

CONN

CONN

CONN

CONN

CONN

LCD

LCD

LCD

LCD

LCD

LCD

LCD

LCD

XGA/SXGA+

XGA/SXGA+

TV OUT

TV OUT

TV OUT

TV OUT

TV OUT

TV OUT

TV OUT

TV OUT

CH7011

CH7011

PWR SW

PWR SW

PWR SW

PWR SW

PWR SW

PWR SW

PWR SW

PWR SW

G571

G571

G571

G571

G571

G571

G571

G571

1394

1394

1394

1394

1394

1394

1394

1394

CONN

CONN

CONN

CONN

CONN

CONN

CONN

CONN

802.11&Bluetooth

802.11&Bluetooth

802.11&

802.11&

802.11&

802.11&

802.11&

802.11&

KBC

KBC

KBC

KBC

KBC

KBC

KBC

KBC

M38857

M38857

TRACK

TRACK

TRACK

TRACK

TRACK

TRACK

TRACK

TRACK

POINT

POINT

POINT

POINT

POINT

POINT

POINT

POINT

+

+

+

+

+

+

CARDBUS

CARDBUS

CARDBUS

CARDBUS

CARDBUS

CARDBUS

CARDBUS

CARDBUS
ONE SLOT

ONE SLOT

ONE SLOT

ONE SLOT

ONE SLOT

ONE SLOT

ONE SLOT

ONE SLOT

Mini -PCI

Mini -PCI

Mini -PCI

Mini -PCI

Mini -PCI

Mini -PCI

Mini- PCI

Mini- PCI

FWH

FWH

FWH

FWH

FWH

FWH

FWH

FWH
4MB

4MB

4MB

4MB

4MB

4MB

4MB

4MB

PLCC32

PLCC32

SOIC40

SOIC40

INT KB

INT KB

INT KB

INT KB

INT KB

INT KB

INT KB

INT KB

LPC

LPC

LPC

LPC

LPC

LPC

LPC

LPC

DEBUG

DEBUG

DEBUG

DEBUG

DEBUG

DEBUG

DEBUG

DEBUG

CONN

CONN

CONN

CONN

CONN

CONN

CONN

CONN

SD CARD

SD CARD

SD CARD

SD CARD

SD CARD

SD CARD

SD CARD

SD CARD

READER

READER

READER

READER

READER

READER

READER

READER

W83L518D-VD6

W83L518D-VD6

W83L518D-VD6

W83L518D-VD6

W83L518D-VD6

W83L518D-VD6

W83L518D-VD6

W83L518D-VD6

AUDIO

AUDIO
BOARD

BOARD

Line-In/

Line-In/
Mic I n

Mic I n

VR

VR

Line Out

Line Out

(SPDIF)

(SPDIF)

INT. SPKR.

INT. SPKR.

INT. SPKR.

INT. SPKR.

INT. SPKR.

INT. SPKR.

INT. SPKR.

INT. SPKR.

CLK GEN

CLK GEN

CLK GEN

CLK GEN

CLK GEN

CLK GEN

CLK GEN

CLK GEN

DDR*2

DDR*2

DDR*2

DDR*2

DDR*2

DDR*2

DDR*2

DDR*2

266MHz

266MHz

266MHz

266MHz

266MHz

266MHz

333MHz

333MHz

MODEM

MODEM

MODEM

MODEM

MODEM

MODEM

MODEM

MODEM

MDC Card

MDC Card

MDC Card

MDC Card

MDC Card

MDC Card

MDC Card

MDC Card

ICS 94239

ICS 94239

ICS 94239

ICS 94239

ICS 94239

ICS 94239

ICS 94239

ICS 94239

AC’97

AC’97

AC’97

AC’97

AC’97

AC’97

AC’97

AC’97

CODEC

CODEC

CODEC

CODEC

CODEC

CODEC

CODEC

CODEC

CS4299XQ

CS4299XQ

OP AMP

OP AMP

OP AMP

OP AMP

OP AMP

OP AMP

OP AMP

OP AMP

APA2020

APA2020

AC-Link

AC-Link

PIDE

PIDE

HDD

HDD

HDD

HDD

HDD

HDD

HDD

HDD

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Board Layout

Top View

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1 Line-in/Microphone-in connector 17 CPU socket

2 Line-out connector 18 Speaker cable connector

3 USB port 19 RTC battery connector

4 Power button cable connector 20 Inverter cable connector

5 USB port 21 Mini-PCI connector

6 1394 connector 22 Fan connector

7 LCD coaxial cable connector 23 Optical drive connector

8 RJ45/RJ11 connectors 24 Keyboard cable connector

9 Modem ring cable connector 25 Keypad cable connector

10 Audio DJ connector (156-GL/GV Only) 26 Hard diskette drive connector

11 Parallel port 27 Microphone connector

12 Intel Montara GME (GMCH) 28 Modem connector

13 External monitor port 29 FIR indicator

14 TV-out connector 30 PCMCIA cardbus connector

15 Lid cover switch cable connector 31 Launch key cable connector

16 AC adapter connector 32 SD/MS/MMC card reader socket

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Bottom View

1

2

6

1 Volume adjuster 4 Intel ICH4-M

2 Golden finger for debug 5 Memory socket 2

3 Battery connector 6 Memory socket 1

5

4

3

5

Outlook View

Front View

Number Item Description

1 Display cover latch Press to unlatch the display cover

2 Optical drive Accepts a CD or DVD

3 LED indicator Lights up when the optical is active

4 Eject button Press to eject the drive tray

5 Emergency eject hole Insert a pin to eject the drive tray when power is off

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Top View

Number Item Description

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

2 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the

3 Super DJ control panel Control buttons for playing audio.

4 Power button Turns on the computer power.

5 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently-used programs.

6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a

7 Microphone Inputs sounds and voices into your computer.

8 Click buttons (left, right, and

center)

9 Palm rest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the

output.

status of the computer, its functions and components.

computer mouse.

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse
buttons.

computer.

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Number Item Description

10 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.

11 Speakers Outputs sound.

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Left Panel

Number Icon Item Description

1 Volume control Adjusts the volume.

2 Memory Stick / Secure

Digital card slot
(option)

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

4 PC card eject button Ejects the PC card from its slot.

5 Infrared port (option) Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-

Accepts a Memory Stick, Secure Digital (SD) or MultiMedia
Card (MMC) memory card.

card.

aware computer).

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Right Panel

Number Icon Item Description

1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

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Rear Panel

Number Icon Item Description

1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.

2 S-video out port Connects to a television or display device with S-

video input.

3 External monitor port Connects to a display monitor (up to 2048x1536

resolution).

4 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer).

5 Modem jack Connects a phone line (only for models with an

internal fax/data modem).

6 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.

7 IEEE 1394 port Connects to a IEEE 1394-compatible (4-pin) device

8 USB ports Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB digital camera).

9 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player,

10 SPDIF line-out jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers,

(e.g., digital video camera).

stereo walkman)

headphones); supports SPDIF connections.

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Number Icon Item Description

1 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.

2 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk.

3 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove it.

5 Battery lock Locks/unlocks the battery pack.

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Indicators

The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons on the bottom of the display screen.

The Power, Sleep status and Wireless Communication icons are visible even when you close the display cover
so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is closed.

Number Icon Function Description

1 Wireless Communication Lights when the Wireless LAN capability

(optional) is enabled.

2 Power Lights when the computer is on.

Blinks when a battery-low condition occurs.

3 Sleep Blinks when computer enters Hibernation mode.

4 Media Activity Lights when the hard disk or Media drive is

5 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged.

6 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

active.

7 Num Lock

(Fn+F11)

Lights when Num Lock is activated.

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Lock Keys

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock Key Description

Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.

Num Lock

(Fn-F11)

Scroll Lock

(Fn-F12)

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a
calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to
do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad.

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down
arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

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Embedded Numeric Keypad

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the upper right corner of the key caps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols
are not printed on the keys.

Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off

Number keys on embedded

keypad

Cursor-control keys on embedded

keypad

Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while using cursor-control

keys.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

keypad.

NOTE:

If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the

shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad.

Num Lock

feature automatically

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Windows Keys

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

Key Icon Description

Windows logo key Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below

Application key Opens the application’s context menu (same as a right-click).

are a few examples:
Windows + Tab (Activates next task bar button)

Windows + E (Explores My Computer)

Windows + F (Finds Document)

Windows + M (Minimizes All)

Shift + Windows + M (Undoes Minimize All)

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

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Hot Keys

The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen
contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.

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

Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-

l

Hot key help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.

m

Fn-

Fn-

n

Fn-

o

Fn-

p

Fn-PgUP Home Functions as the “Home” key.

Fn-PgDn End Functions as the “End” key.

Fn-

x

Fn-

z

Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode, which can be defined

via the advanced section of the Power Management
Properties in the Windows Control Panel.

Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,

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

Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.

Press any key to return.

Speaker on/off Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.

Brightness up Increases the screen brightness.

Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

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Launch Keys

Located on the left of the keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are
designated as Wireless Communication, E-mail, Internet Browser, P1 and P2 buttons.

Number Icon Function Description

1 Wireless

communication

2 E-mail The mail button is used to launch the E-mail application.

3 Internet browser By default, is used to launch your Internet browser.

4 P1 This button is user-programmable.

5 P2 This button is user-programmable.

This button is used to enable or disable the wireless LAN
(optional) function.

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type Intel Mobile Pentium M 1.3GHz - 1.7GHz processor with 512KB L2 on-die

Cache

CPU package Micro-FCPGA package

CPU core voltage 1.3V

CPU I/O voltage 1.2V

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Phoenix

BIOS Version R01

BIOS ROM type Flash ROM

BIOS ROM size 256KB or 512KB

BIOS package 32-pin TSOP

Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b, APM 1.2, PC Card 95-3.0, SM BIOS 2.3, ECP/IEEE 1394 1.7 &

1.9, IrDA, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB,
VESA VGA BIOS, DDC-2B, CD-ROM bootable, Windows keyboard
Microsoft Simple Boot Flag

BIOS password control Not available

Second Level Cache

Item Specification

Cache controller Built-in CPU

Cache size 512KB

1st level cache control Always enabled

2st level cache control Always enabled

Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Built-in Intel Montara GME

Onboard memory size 0MB

DIMM socket number 2 sockets (2 banks)

Supports memory size per socket 512MB

Supports maximum memory size 1024MB

Supports DIMM type Synchronous DDR

Supports DIMM Speed 266/333 MHz

Supports DIMM voltage 2.5V

Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM

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

match the above specifications.

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LAN Interface

Item Specification

Chipset BCM 4401/5705M

Supports LAN protocol 10/100 Mbps or Giga LAN

LAN connector type RJ45

LAN connector location Rear side

Modem Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Ambit MDC module with Lucent modem controller

Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K

Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K

Supports modem protocol V.90 MDC

Modem connector type RJ11

Modem connector location Rear side

Hard Disk Drive Interface

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Item Specification

Vendor & Model Name Hitachi

DK23EA-20

Capacity (MB) 20G 30G 40G

Bytes per sector 512 512 512

Data heads 2 2 3

Recording zone 16 16 16

Drive Format

Disks 1 1 2

Spindle speed (RPM) 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB

Interface ATA-5 (IDE) ATA-5 (IDE) ATA-5 (IDE)

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

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

DC Power Requirements

Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%

19.4 ~ 37.1 19.4 ~ 37.1 19.4 ~ 37.1

16.6 MB/Sec.

(PIO Mode 4/Multiword
DMA Mode 2)

100 MB/Sec.

(Ultra DMA Mode 5)

Hitachi

DK23EA-30

16.6 MB/Sec.

(PIO Mode 4/Multiword
DMA Mode 2)

100 MB/Sec.

(Ultra DMA Mode 5)

Hitachi

DK23EA-40

16.6 MB/Sec.

(PIO Mode 4/Multiword
DMA Mode 2)

100 MB/Sec.

(Ultra DMA Mode 5)

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DVD-ROM Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name LiteON LSD-081

Rotational speed CD-ROM read: 5,000 rpm

DVD-ROM read: 5,000 rpm

Transfer rate (KB/sec.) Sustained:

DVD-ROM inside:

Min.: 4.6Mbytes/sec.

CD-ROM inside:

Min.: 1.575Mbytes/sec.

Data Buffer Capacity 256 KBytes

Interface IDE/ATAPI

Applicable disc format CD-DA, CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2, CD-I

Loading mechanism Soft eject (with emergency eject hole)

Power Requirement

Input Voltage 5V(DC) +/- 5%

Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD
extra, I-Trax CD, UDF, and CD-TEXT.

DVD + RW Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model name QSI SBW242

Rational speed Read:

DVD-5 (single layer): 4,700 rpm (3.5X ~ 8.5X CAV) typical

DVD-9 (dual layer): 3,200 rpm (2.3X ~ 5.5X CAV) typical

CD: 4,800 rpm (10.5X ~ 24X CAV) typical

Write:

CD-R: 24X/20X/16X/12X/8X Zone CLV (15X in average)

8X True CLV, 4X True CLV

CD-RW: 4X True CLV

High Speed CD-RW: 10X True CLV, 4X True CLV

Transfer rate (KB/sec.) Sustained:

DVD-ROM inside:

Min.: 4.495Mbytes/sec.

Typical: 4.732Mbytes/sec.

CD-ROM inside:

Min.: 1.5Mbytes/sec.

Typical: 1.575Mbytes/sec.

Data Buffer Capacity 2MB

Interface IDE/ATAPI

Applicable disc format DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18), DVD-R, DVD-RW, DVD+RW,

Loading mechanism Soft eject (with emergency eject hole)

Power Requirement

Input Voltage 5V(DC) +/- 5%

DVD-RAM (optional)

CD (Read): CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and
Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo-CD,
Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, i-trax CD, CD-Text, CD-R, and CD-RW

CD(Write): CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and
Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i, Video-CD, CD-Text

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Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller Cirrus Logic CS4299-XQ

Audio onboard or optional Built-in

Mono or Stereo Stereo

Resolution 18 bit stereo Digital to analog converter

18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter

Compatibility Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1

Mixed sound source Line-in, CD, Video, AUX

Voice channel 8/16-bit, mono/stereo

Sampling rate 44.1 KHz

Internal microphone Yes

Internal speaker / Quantity Yes

Supports PnP DMA channel Not available

Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10

Video Interface

Item Specification

Chip vendor and model name Intel Montara GME

Chip voltage Core/2.5V

Memory/2.5V

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No

Graph interface 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) bus

Maximum resolution (LCD) 14.1” TFT XGA, 1024x768 high color

15.0” TFT XGA, 1024x768 high color

15.0” TFT SXGA+, 1400x1500 high color

Maximum resolution (CRT) 1024x768x16M colors

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Video Memory

Item Specification

Fixed or upgradeable Fixed

Video memory size 64MB

Video Resolutions Mode

Resolution

640x480 Yes Yes Yes Yes

720x480 Yes Yes Yes Yes

800x600 Yes Yes Yes Yes

848x480 Yes Yes Yes Yes

1024x768

(Maximum for:

14.1” TFT XGA,

15.0” TFT XGA,

External CRT)

1152x864 Yes Yes Yes Yes

8 bits

(256 colors)

YesYesYesYes

16 bits

(High color)

24 bits

(True color)

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32 bits

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Video Resolutions Mode

Resolution

1280x1024 Yes Yes Yes Yes

1400x1050

(Maximum for:

15.0” TFT SXGA+)

8 bits

(256 colors)

YesYesYesYes

16 bits

(High color)

24 bits

(True color)

Parallel Port

Item Specification

Parallel port controller NS SIO PC87392

Number of parallel port 1

Location Rear side

Connector type 25-pin D-type connector, in female type

Parallel port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

Supports ECP/EPP Yes (set by BIOS setup)

Optional ECP DMA channel
(in BIOS Setup)

Optional parallel port I/O address
(in BIOS Setup)

Optional parallel port IRQ
(in BIOS Setup)

DMA channel 3 and 1

378, 278

IRQ7, IRQ5

32 bits

(True color)

USB Port

Item Specification

USB Compliancy Level 1.1, 2.0

OHCI USB 1.1, 2.0

Number of USB port 3

Location Rear side

Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

IrDA Port

Item Specification

IrDA FIR port controller NS SIO PC87392

Number of IrDA FIR port 1

Location Left side

IrDA FIR port function control Enable/disable by BIOS Setup

IrDA FIR port (in BIOS Setup) 2F8, 3F8, 3E8, 2E8

IrDA FIR port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) IRQ3, IRQ4

ECP DMA channel
(in BIOS Setup)

Optional IrDA FIR port DRQ (in BIOS
Setup)

DMA channel 1 and 3

Not available

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PCMCIA Port

Item Specification

PCMCIA controller TI PCI1510

Supports card type Type-II

Number of slots One Type-II

Access location Left side

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support

Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes (IRQ11)

System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

System core logic Intel Montara GME

Intel ICH4-M

Super I/O controller NS PC87392

Audio controller Cirrus 4299-XQ

Video controller Intel Montara GME

Hard disk drive controller Intel ICH4-M

Keyboard controller Mitsubishi M38857

RTC Intel ICH4-M

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Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller Mitsubishi M38857

Keyboard vendor & model name Darfon

Total number of keypads 84/85/86/87 international language key

Windows 95 keys Yes

Internal & external keyboard work
simultaneously

Yes

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Sanyo BTP-52EW

Battery Type Li-Ion

Pack capacity 4400 mAH

Cell voltage V/cell

Number of battery cell 8

Package configuration 4 cells in series, 2 in parallel

Package voltage 14.8 V

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DC-AC LCD Inverter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Ambit T62I194.06

Sumida TWS-458-017

Input voltage (V) Ambit 8.5 (min.) - 21 (max.)

Sumida - 12 (typ.) -

Input current (mA) Ambit - - 1 (max.)

Sumida 310(min.) 360(typ.) 410(max.)

Output voltage (Vrms,
no load)

Output voltage
frequency (kHz)

Output Current/Lamp Iout(Min) 0mA 0.6mA 1.2mA Vadj=0V

Ambit - 600 (typ.) -

Sumida 1600(min.) - -

Ambit 40 (min.) - 70 (max.)

Sumida 50(min.) 54(typ.) 58(max.)

Iout(Max) 5.5mA 6.0mA 6.5mA Vadj=3V

NOTE:

DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to LCD CCFT backlight user,
and is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while
the system unit is turned on.

NOTE:

There is an EEPROM in the inverter, which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. If you replace
a new inverter or replace the LCD with a different brand, use Inverter ID utility to update the ID
information.

LCD

Item Specification

Vendor & model name IDT I-77C-02 LG LP150X05 AU Optronics

B150PG01

Mechanical Specifications

LCD display area (diagonal, inch) 14.1 15 15

Display technology TFT TFT TFT

Resolution XGA

(1024x768)

Supports colors 262K 262K 262K

Optical Specification

Brightness control Keyboard hotkey Keyboard hotkey Keyboard hotkey

Contrast control No No No

Electrical Specification

Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 3.3 3.3 3.3

XGA
(1024x768)

SXGA
(1400x1050)

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AC Adapter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Delta ADP-65DB

Input Requirements

Maximum input current (A, @90Vac,
full load)

Nominal frequency (Hz) 47 - 63

Frequency variation range (Hz) 47 - 63

Nominal voltages (Vrms) 90 - 270

Inrush current The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the

Efficiency It should provide an efficiency of 85% minimum, when measured at

Output Ratings (CV mode)

DC output voltage +19.0V~21.5V

Noise + Ripple 300mvp-pmax (20MHz bandwidth)

Load 0 A (min.) 3.42 A (max.)

Output Ratings (CC mode)

DC output voltage +12V ~ +19V

Constant output 4.5 ± 0.3 A

Dynamic Output Characteristics

Turn-on delay time 3 sec. (@100Vac)

Hold up time 6 ms min. (@100 Vac input, full load)

Over Voltage Protection (OVP) 25 V

Short circuit protection Output can be shorted without damage (no broken, no smoke)

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) 15kV (at air discharge)

Dielectric Withstand Voltage

Primary to secondary 1500 Vac (or 2121 Vdc), 10 mA for 1 second

Leakage current 0.25 mA max. (@ 254 Vac, 60Hz)

Regulatory Requirements Internal filter meets:

1.5 A @ 90Vac

0.9 A @ 180Vac

adapter is connected to 100Vac(50Hz) and 240Vac(60Hz) respectively.

maximum load under 240V(60Hz).

8kV (at contact discharge)

1. FCC class B requirements. (USA)

2. VDE 243/1991 class B requirements. (German)

3. CISPR 22 Class B requirements. (Scandinavia)

4. VCCI class II requirements. (Japan)

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Power Management

Power Saving Mode Phenomenon

Standby Mode

Waiting time specified by the System
Standby value or the operating system
elapses without any system activity.

Or

When the computer is about to enter
Hibernation mode (e.g., during a battery-low
condition), but the Hibernation file is invalid
or not present.

Hibernation Mode

When customized functions for power
management are set to
corresponding action is taken.

Display Standby Mode

Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external
PS/2 pointing device are idle for a specified
period.

Hard Disk Standby Mode

Hard disk is idle within a specified period of
time.

Hibernation

and the

T The Sleep indicator lights up

T All power shuts off

T The display shuts off

T Hard disk drive is in standby mode.

(spindle turned-off)

Environmental Requirements

Item Specification

Temperature

Operating

Non-operating

Non-operating

Humidity

Operating 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing

Non-operating 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing (unpacked)

Non-operating 20% to 90% RH, non-condensing (storage package)

Vibration

Operating (unpacked) 5~250Hz: 0.5Grms

Non-operating (unpacked) 2-200Hz: 0.5Grms

Non-operating (packed) 2-200Hz: 1.146Grms

+5~+35

-10~+65

-20~+65

C

°

C

°

C (storage package)

°

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Mechanical Specification

Item Specification

Dimensions 326 (W) x 270 (D) x 29.8 (H) mm for 15.0” TFT

Weight 5.73 lbs for 15.0” TFT model

I/O Ports One Type II/I CardBus socket, One RJ-11 modem port, One RJ-45 LAN port, One

Drive Bays One

Material Housing: MCS-050

Indicators Wireless Communication, Power LED, Sleep LED, Media Activity, Battery Charge,

Switch Power

Memory Address Map

Memory Address Size Function

F0000-FFFFFh 64KB System BIOS

E0000-EFFFFh 64KB Extended BIOS

D0000-DFFFFh 64KB I/O ROM

C0000-CCBFFh 51KB VGA BIOS

A0000-BFFFFh 128KB Video memory

00000-09FFFFh 640KB Conventional memory

DC-in jack (AC adapter), One FIR port (option), One ECP/EPP compliant parallel
port, One external monitor port, One S-Video out port, Three USB ports, One
audio line-out jack, One microphone-in jack, One 1394 port, One key lock.

Panel : Plastic

Caps Lock, Num Lock

I/O Address Map

I/O Address Function

00000000-00000CF7 PCI bus

00000000-0000001F Direct memory access controller

00000020-00000021 Programmable interrupt controller

00000024-00000025 Programmable interrupt controller

00000028-00000029 Programmable interrupt controller

0000002C-0000002D Programmable interrupt controller

0000002E-0000002F Motherboard resources

00000030-00000031 Programmable interrupt controller

00000034-00000035 Programmable interrupt controller

00000038-00000039 Programmable interrupt controller

0000003C-0000003D Programmable interrupt controller

00000040-00000043 System timer

00000050-00000053 System timer

00000060-00000060 Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft natural PS/2 keyboard

00000061-00000061 Motherboard resources

00000062-00000062 Microsoft ACPI-compliant Embedded controller

00000063-00000063 Motherboard resources

00000064-00000064 Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft natural PS/2 keyboard

00000065-00000065 Motherboard resources

00000066-00000066 Microsoft ACPI-compliant embedded controller

00000067-00000067 Motherboard resources

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I/O Address Map

I/O Address Function

00000070-00000077 System CMOS/real time clock

00000080-00000080 Motherboard resources

00000081-0000008F Direct memory access controller

00000090-00000091 Direct memory access controller

00000092-00000092 Motherboard resources

00000093-0000009F Direct memory access controller

000000A0-000000A1 Programmable interrupt controller

000000A4-000000A5 Programmable interrupt controller

000000A8-000000A9 Programmable interrupt controller

000000AC-000000AD Programmable interrupt controller

000000B0-000000B1 Programmable interrupt controller

000000B2-000000B3 Programmable interrupt controller

000000B4-000000B5 Programmable interrupt controller

000000B8-000000B9 Programmable interrupt controller

000000BC-000000BD Programmable interrupt controller

000000C0-000000DF Direct memory access controller

000000F0-000000F0 Numeric data processor

00000170-00000177 Secondary IDE channel

000001F0-000001F7 Primary IDE channel

00000274-00000277 ISAPNP read data port

00000279-00000279 ISAPNP read data port

000002F8-000002FF IrDA fast infrared port

00000376-00000376 Secondary IDE channel

00000378-0000037F Printer port (LPT1)

000003B0-000003BB Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME graphics controller

000003C0-000003DF Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME graphics controller

000003E0-000003E1 Generic CardBus Controller

000003F6-000003F6 Primary IDE channel

000004D0-000004D1 Programmable interrupt controller

00000600-0000060F Motherboard resources

00000700-0000070F Motherboard resources

00000800-0000080F Motherboard resources

00000820-00000827 Winbond secure digital storage (SD/MMC) device driver

00000840-00000847 Winbond memory stick storage (MS) device driver

00000A79-00000A79 ISAPNP read data port

00000D00-0000FFFF PCI bus

00001000-0000107F Motherboard resources

00001180-000011BF Motherboard resources

00001800-00001807 Intel(R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller

00001810-0000181F Intel(R) 82801DBM Ultra ATA storage controller-24CA

00001820-0000183F Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB universal host controller-24C2

00001840-0000185F Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB universal host controller-24C4

00001860-0000187F Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM USB universal host controller-24C7

00001880-0000189F Intel(R) 82801DB/DBM SMBus controller-24C3

000018C0-000018FF Crystal WDM AC’97 driver for ICH4

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I/O Address Map

I/O Address Function

00001C00-00001CFF Crystal WDM AC’97 driver for ICH4

00002000-0000207F Agere systems AC’97 modem

00002400-000024FF Agere systems Ac’97 modem

0000FE00-0000FEFF Generic CardBus controller

0000FF00-0000FFFF Generic CardBus controller

IRQ Assignment Map

Interrupt Channel Function

IRQ0 System timer

IRQ1 Keyboard

IRQ2 Cascade

IRQ3 IrDA fast infrared port #2

IRQ4 Reserved for PCMCIA R2 card

IRQ5 Winbond memory stick storage (MS) device driver

IRQ6 Winbond secure digital storage (SD/MMC) device driver

IRQ7 LPT (Parallel port)

IRQ8 System CMOS/real time clock

IRQ9 Microsoft ACPI-compliant system

IRQ10 SMBus (PIRQB#), Audio (PIRQB#), Modem (PIRQB#), LAN (PIRQE#),

CardBus (PIRQF#), IEEE1394 (PIRQF#), MiniPCI (PIRQG#)

IRQ11 USB1.1 (PIRQA#, PIRQC#, PIRQD#), VGA (PIRQA#), USB2.0 (PIRQH#)

IRQ12 PS/2 port touchpad

IRQ13 Math processor

IRQ14 Primary IDE channel

IRQ15 Secondary IDE channel

DMA Channel Assignment

DMA Channel Function

DRQ0 Reserved

DRQ1 Reserved

DRQ2 Reserved

DRQ3 IrDA FIR

DRQ4 DMA controller

DRQ5 Reserved

DRQ6 Reserved

DRQ7 Reserved

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Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).

Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if
you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press

Information

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

CPU Type
System Memory
Extended Memory
HDD1 Serial Number
System BIOS Version
VGA BIOS Version
KBC Version:
Serial Number
Asset Tag Number
Product Name
Manufacture Name
UUID Number

m during POST

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1300MHz
640 KB
xxxxxx KB
xxxxxxxxxxxx
R01-xxx
xxxxxx

02.13.xx
xxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxx
xxxxxxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxxxxxxxxxx

Help ÏÐ Select Item

F1

Exit

Esc

Select Menu

ÍÎ

Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

F5/F6

Select ¾ Sub-Menu

Enter

Save and Exit

F10

Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are six menu options: System Information, Main System Settings, Advanced, System Security, Boot
Options and Exit Setup.

To enter a menu, highlight the item using the w

Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions:

T

Press the w

T

Press the z / xkeys to change the value of a parameter.

T

Press

the |

NOTE:

You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys are
shown at the bottom of the screen.

y keys to move between the parameters.

/

key while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu.

y keys, then press e.

/

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System Information

The System Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information

CPU Type
System Memory
Extended Memory
HDD1 Serial Number
System BIOS Version
VGA BIOS Version
KBC Version:
Serial Number
Asset Tag Number
Product Name
Manufacture Name
UUID Number

Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 1300MHz
640 KB
xxxxxx KB
xxxxxxxxxxxx
R01-xxx
xxxxxx

02.13.xx
xxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxx
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Help ÏÐ Select Item

F1

Exit

Esc

The items in this screen are important and vital information about your computer. If you experience computer
problems and need to contact technical support, this data helps our service personnel know more about your
computer.

NOTE:

The following table describes the information in this screen.

CPU Type Display the type of CPU and its speed.

System Memory Display the current system memory.

Extended Memory Display the current extended memory

HDD1 Serial Number Display the primary master HDD serial number. If no primary master HDD,

System BIOS Version The current system BIOS version

VGA BIOS Version The current VGA BIOS version. It is got from VGA BIOS AX=5F01.

KBC Version The current KBC version.

Serial Number Display the serial number of the computer. (30 characters)

Asset Tag Number Display the asset tag number of the computer. (32 characters)

Product Name Display the Product Name. (15 characters)

Manufacturer Name Display the manufacturer Name (15 characters)

UUID Number Display the universally unique identifier of your computer. (16 Byte Hex

The screen above is a sample and may not reflect the actual data on your computer. “X” may refer to a
series of numbers and/or characters.

Parameter Description

Select Menu

ÍÎ

show ‘None’.

digital)

Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

F5/F6

Select ¾ Sub-Menu

Enter

Save and Exit

F10

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Main System Settings

The Main System Settings screen allows you to set the system date and time.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information

System Time:
System Date:

Boot Display
Screen Expansion

QuickBoot Mode
Startup Screen

Boot on LAN
Hotkey Beep

Auto Dim
F12 Multi-Boot

Help ÏÐ Select Item

F1

Exit ÍÎ Select Menu

Esc

Main

Advanced Security Boot Exit

[xx:xx:xx]

Item Specific Help

[xx/xx/xxxx]

[Auto]
[Enabled]

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

[Enabled]
[Enabled]

[Disabled]
[Enabled]

[Enabled]
[Enabled]

Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

F5/F6

Select ¾ Sub-Menu

Enter

F10

Save and Exit

The following table describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter Description Options

System Time Sets the system time

Format: HH:MM:SS (Hour: Minute: Second)

Help: <Tab>,<Shft-Tab>, or <Enter> selects field.

System Date Sets the system date.

Format: MM/DD/YYYY (Month/Day/Year)

Help: <Tab>, <Shift>, or <Enter> selects field.

Boot Display Set the display output device on boot up. When

set to Auto, the computer automatically
determines the display device. If an external
display device (e.g., monitor) is connected, it
becomes the boot display.

Screen Expansion Expand the display screen on boot up .

QuickBoot Mode Allow the system to skip certain tests while

booting. This will decrease the time needed to
boot the system.

Startup Screen Enable to show the graphic picture screen on boot

up.

Boot on LAN When set to enabled, system will boot on LAN.

Notice: Need to restart system for enabling Boot­on-LAN function.

Hotkey Beep Enable or disable hotkey beep.

Auto

LCD Only

CRT Only

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Disabled

Enabled

Enabled

Disabled

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Parameter Description Options

Auto Dim The system will support an automatic dim in of the

LCD backlight when the AC power is NOT
available (running on battery power).

F12 Multi-Boot Users could choose if to display ‘Fn-F12 for multi-

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Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

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Advanced Information

The Advanced Information screen contains parameter values that define how your computer behaves on
system startup.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main

¾Primary Master
¾Secondary Master

¾I/O Device Configuration

Legacy USB Support

Default Wireless Device

Help ÏÐ Select Item

F1

Exit

Esc

Select Menu

ÍÎ

Advanced

[xxxxxxxxxx]
[xxxxxxxxxx]

[Enabled]

[Disabled]

F5/F6
Enter

Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

IDE Primary Master Drive.

Change Values F9 Setup Defaults
Select ¾ Sub-Menu

Save and Exit

F10

The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.

Parameter Description Options

Primary Master Show IDE Primary Master device status. User

can enter submenu to set some detail functions.

Secondary Master Show IDE Secondary Master device status.

User can enter submenu to set some detail
functions.

I/O Device Configuration Enter submenu to set onboard device

configuration.

Help: Peripheral Configuration

Legacy USB Support Enable support for legacy USB.

Default Wireless Device Select default wireless device when system

boots up. User may select preferred device as
default wireless device, or disable all wireless
device to prevent unnecessary RF signals. For
the model without wireless LAN, the
corresponding item should be hidden.

Help: Select Default Wireless Device when
system boots up.

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

or Disabled

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The Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the primary hard disk.

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CAUTION:

The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to
change the values in this screen. The default setting of
disk.

optimizes all the settings for your hard

Auto

Parameter Description Options

Type The setting of detail functions stands on type

Help: Auto = Autotype Hard-Disk drive installed
here.

User = You enter parameters of hard-disk drive
installed at this connection.

Other ATAPI = another ATAPI device is installed
here.

IDE Removable = another IDE removable device is
installed here.

CD-ROM = a CD-ROM drive is installed here.

ATAPI Removable = another ATAPI removable
device is installed here.

None = no device is installed here.

Multi-Sector Transfers Specify the number of sectors per block for multiple

sector transfers.

LBA Mode Control Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Adddressing to

be used in place of Cylinders, Heads and Sectors.

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Auto

User

Other ATAPI

IDE Removable

CD-ROM

ATAPI Removable

None

16 Sectors

Disabled

8 Sectors

4 Sectors

2 Sectors

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Parameter Description Options

32 Bit I/O The setting of 32 bit IDE data transfers .

Transfer Mode Select the method for moving data to/from the drive.

Autotype the drive to select the optimum transfer
mode.

Ultra DMA Mode Selects the Ultra DMA mode used for moving data

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

Disabled

Enabled

EPIO 4/DMA 2

Standard

FPIO 3/DMA 1

Fast PIO 4

Fast PIO 3

Fast PIO 2

Fast PIO 1

Disabled

Mode 5

Mode 4

Mode 3

Mode 2

Mode 1

Mode 0

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The Secondary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the Media bay drive.

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CAUTION:

The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to
change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your Media
bay drive.

Parameter Description Options

Type The setting of detail functions stands on type

Help: Auto = Autotype Hard-Disk drive installed
here.

User = You enter parameters of hard-disk drive
installed at this connection.

Other ATAPI = another ATAPI device is installed
here.

IDE Removable = another IDE removable device is
installed here.

CD-ROM = a CD-ROM drive is installed here.

ATAPI Removable = another ATAPI removable
device is installed here.

None = no device is installed here.

Multi-Sector Transfers Specify the number of sectors per block for multiple

sector transfers.

LBA Mode Control Enabling LBA causes Logical Block Adddressing to

be used in place of Cylinders, Heads and Sectors.

32 Bit I/O The setting of 32 bit IDE data transfers .

Auto

User

Other ATAPI

IDE Removable

CD-ROM

ATAPI Removable

None

Disabled

16 Sectors

8 Sectors

4 Sectors

2 Sectors

Disabled

Enabled

Disabled

Enabled

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Parameter Description Options

Transfer Mode Select the method for moving data to/from the drive.

Autotype the drive to select the optimum transfer
mode.

Ultra DMA Mode Selects the Ultra DMA mode used for moving data

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

Standard

EPIO 4/DMA 2

FPIO 3/DMA 1

Fast PIO 4

Fast PIO 3

Fast PIO 2

Fast PIO 1

Mode 2

Disabled

Mode 5

Mode 4

Mode 3

Mode 1

Mode 0

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I/O Device Configuration

The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. You do not need to change the values in this
screen because these values are already optimized.

The I/O Device Configuration screen assigns resources to basic computer communication hardware.

The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in

boldface

suggested parameter settings.

NOTE:

FIR Enables or disables the infrared port.

Mode FIR

Base I/O Address Set the base I/O address for FIR.

Interrupt Set the interrupt for FIR.

DMA Channel Set the DMA channel for FIR.

When the device is disabled, all the sub-items will be showed as [--].

Parameter Description Options

Enabled

The infrared port is a PnP device. Enabled/Disabled
setting won’t affect the setting of the infrared port in
device manager of Windows.

Configure FIR using options:

Disabled: No configuration

Enabled: User configuration

Auto: BIOS or OS chooses configuration

Disabled

Auto

2F8

3F8

3E8

2E8

IRQ 3

IRQ 4

DMA 1

DMA 3

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Parameter Description Options

Parallel Port Enables or disable the parallel port.

The parallel port is a PnP device. Enabled/Disabled
setting won’t affect the Windows Device Manager
setting of the parallel port.

Configure Parallel Port using options:

Disabled: No configuration

Enabled: User configuration

Auto: BIOS or OS chooses configuration

Mode Set the mode for the parallel port using options.

If operation mode is set to ECP DMA channel, sets
the direct memory access (DMA) channel for the
printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter is
enabled only if operation mode is set to ECP.

Base I/O Address Set the base I/O address for the parallel port.

Interrupt Set the interrupt for the parallel port.

DMA Channel Set the DMA channel for the parallel port.

Floppy disk controller Configure using these options:

Disabled: No configuration

Enabled: User configuration

Auto: BIOS or OS chooses configuration

Enabled

Disabled

Auto

Bi-directional

EPP

ECP

Output only

378

278

IRQ 7

IRQ 5

DMA 3

DMA 1

Disabled

Enabled

Auto

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System Security

The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from
unauthorized use.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced

Set Supervisor Password
Set User Password

Password on boot

Set Primary Hard Disk Password

[Enter]
[Enter]

[Enabled]

[Enter]

Security

Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Supervisor Password
controls access to the
setup utility.

Help ÏÐ Select Item

F1

Exit ÍÎ Select Menu

Esc

Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

F5/F6

Select ¾Sub-Menu

Enter

The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in
suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description Options

Set Supervisor Password While entering SETUP, BIOS need to request user to enter

Set User Password During POST, BIOS need to check user password if set.

Password on boot Enable or disable password entry on boot up.

Set Primary Hard Disk
Password

supervisor password if set.

This password protects the BIOS SETUP menu from
unauthorized modification.

Help: Supervisor Password controls accessing the whole
setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on
boot is enabled.

This password protects the system from unauthorized user
entry before OS boots up.

Help: User Password controls accessing part of the setup
utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is
enabled.

This password protects the internal hard disk to prevent from
any unauthroized access. When there is no hard disk
existance, this item should be hidden. If S/W jumper: Hide
HDD Password is Enabled, this item should be hidden.

Help: Input HDD Password to prevent from any unauthorized
access to the internal hard disk.

F10

boldface

Save and Exit

are the default and

Enter

Enter

Enabled

Enter

or Disabled

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Setting a Password

Follow these steps:

Use the cursor

1.

Primary Hard Disk Password) and press the
Set Supervisor Password:

Type a password. The password may consist of up to eight characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) and then press

2.

w/y keys to highlight a Password parameter (Supervisor Password, User Password, or

e key. The password box appears as below if choosing

Set Supervisor Password

Set Supervisor Password

Enter New Passwo rd [ ]

Enter New Passwo rd [ ]
Confirm N e w P assword [ ]

Confirm N e w P assword [ ]

e.

IMPORTANT:

Retype password to verify your first entry and then press

3.

After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Present.

4.

Press

5.

Press

6.

Select

7.

Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the

screen.

e. The following screen appears:

Setup Notice

Setup Notice

Changes have been saved.

Changes have been saved.

[Continue]

[Continue]

^ to return to the main menu.
u. The following dialogue box appears.

Setup C onfirmation

Setup C onfirmation

Save Configuration changes and exit now?

Save Configuration changes and exit now?

[Yes] [No]

[Yes] [No]

and press

Yes

e to save the password and exit the BIOS utility.

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Removing a Password

Should you want to remove a password, do the following:

Use the cursor up/ down keys to highlight a password parameter (Setup, User or Hard Disk) and press the

1.

e key. The password box appears.

Set Supervisor Password

Set Supervisor Password

Set Supervisor Password

Set Supervisor Password

Enter Current Password

Enter Current Password
Enter New Password

Enter New Password

Enter New Password

Enter New Password
Confirm New Password [ ]

Confirm New Password [ ]

[ ]

[ ]

[ ]

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Enter the current password and press

2.

etwice without entering anything in the

Press

3.
Password

Press

4.

Press

5.

Select

6.

Changing a Password

To change a password, follow these steps:

Follow these steps:

Use the cursor

1.

field to remove the existing password.

^ to return to the main menu.
u. The following dialogue box appears.

Save Configuration changes and exit now?

Save Configuration changes and exit now?

and press

Yes

e to save the change and exit the BIOS utility.

w/y keys to highlight the Password parameter (Setup, User or Hard Disk) and press the

e key. The password box appears:

e.

Enter New Password

Setup C onfirmation

Setup C onfirmation

[Yes] [No]

[Yes] [No]

field and

Confirm New

Set Supervisor Password

Set Supervisor Password

Set Supervisor Password

Set Supervisor Password

[ ]

Enter Current Password

Enter Current Password
Enter New Password

Enter New Password

Enter New Password

Enter New Password
Confirm New Password [ ]

Confirm New Password [ ]

Enter the current password and press

2.

Type the new password. The password may consist of up to eight characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).

3.

IMPORTANT:

Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the

screen.

e.

[ ]

[ ]

[ ]

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e. Retype the password to verify your first entry and press e.

Press

4.

^ to return to the main menu.

Press

5.

Press

6.

u. The following dialogue box appears.

Setup C onfirmation

Setup C onfirmation

Save Configuration changes and exit now?

Save Configuration changes and exit now?

[Yes] [No]

[Yes] [No]

7.

Select

and press

Yes

e to save the password and exit the BIOS utility.

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Boot Options

Users can press F12 during POST to enter the Boot Options Menu. In this menu users can change boot
device without entering BIOS SETUP utility.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security

Removable Devices

+Hard Drive

CD-ROM Drive

Item Specific Help

Keys used to view or
Configure devices:

<Enter> expands or
collapses devices with
a + or -.

<F6> and <F5> moves the
device up or down.

Help ÏÐ Select Item

F1

Exit

Esc

Select Menu

ÍÎ

Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

F5/F6

Select ¾ Sub-Menu

Enter

F10

Exit

Boot

Save and Exit

NOTE:

The priority of options from top to bottom is 1

If the Removable Device or Hard Drive option has multi devices, show ‘+’ in front of option and show each
device information.

If secondary Hard Disk exists, user can also choose it to Boot. If secondary hard Disk is nonexistence, hide the
secondary Hard Disk option.

Help: Keys used to view or configure devices:

<

<

<

There are three priorities that can let the user to specify the boot device sequence.

st

, 2nd, 3rd.

e> expands or collapses devices with a + or -
j +1> enables or disables a device
p>and <q> moves the device up and or down.

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Exit Setup

This menu contains exit options.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot

Exit Saving Changes

Item Specific Help
Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes

Exit System Setup and
save your changes to
CMOS.

Help ÏÐ Select Item

F1

Exit

Esc

Select Menu

ÍÎ

Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

F5/F6

Select ¾ Sub-Menu

Enter

Save and Exit

F10

Exit

The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Setting in
suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description

Exit Saving Changes Save any changes, and exit BIOS setup.

Help: Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

Exit Discarding Changes Discard any changes, and exit BIOS setup.

Help: Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS.

Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults.

Help: Load default values for all SETUP items.

Discard Changes Discard any changes.

Help: Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.

Save Changes Save changes.

Help: Save Setup data to CMOS.

boldface

are the defaults and

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BIOS Flash Utility

The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:

T

New versions of system programs

T

New features or options

Executing Flash Program

Create a bootable disk.

1.

Unzip the flash file, and save the three files (.bat, .exe, .wph) to the bootable disk.

2.

Follow the flashA.bat file’s commands to flash BIOS.

3.

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IMPORTANT:

After Flash BIOS is done, system will auto shut down.

4.
NOTE:

Never turn off the system power while Flash BIOS is programming. This will damage your

system.

If there are any problems occurred during BIOS update, see for troubleshooting.

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Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for
maintenance and troubleshooting.

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

T

Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

T

Flat screwdriver

T

Phillips screwdriver

T

Hex screwdriver

T

Plastic flat screwdriver

NOTE:

The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the

screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

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General Information

Before You Begin

Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:

Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

1.

Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

2.

Remove the battery pack.

3.

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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to
remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in
that order.

START

START

Battery

Battery

GX2

AX1

AX1

HDD Cover

HDD Cover

HDD Module

HDD Module

BX2

BX2

HDD BracketHDD

HDD BracketHDD

Optical Drive

Optical Drive

Bracket

Bracket

RTC Battery

RTC Battery

DX2

DX2

Modem Board

Modem Board

GX1

GX1

Optical Drive

Optical Drive

Module

Module

CX1

CX1

Optical Drive

Optical Drive

CPU Heat Sink

CPU Heat Sink

DX2

DX2

Fan Module

Fan Module

EX4

EX4

CPU

CPU

GX2

Middle Cover

Middle Cover

Keyboard

Keyboard

Wireless LAN

Wireless LAN

Board (Optional)

Board (Optional)

Antennas

Antennas

AX2

AX2

DIMM Cover

DIMM Cover

DIMM

DIMM

LCD Coaxial

LCD Coaxial

Cable

Cable

DX2

DX2

LCD Module

LCD Module

Upper Case

Upper Case

FX2

FX2

GX4

GX4

GX9

GX9
HX1

HX1

CX2

CX2

Launch PCB

Launch PCB

Bracket

Bracket

Launch PCB

Launch PCB

Main Board

Main Board

HX4

HX4

PCMCIA

PCMCIA

Slot

Slot

Choke

Choke

Heatsink

Heatsink

Main Board

Main Board

Chassis

Chassis

I/O Port

I/O Port
Bracket

Bracket

DX1

DX1

DX2

DX2

DX1

DX1

IX4

IX4

Cover Swit ch

Cover Swit ch

Cable & Cover

Cable & Cover
Switch Bracket

Switch Bracket

Cover Swit ch

Cover Swit ch

Cable

Cable

CX1

CX1

Cover Swit ch

Cover Swit ch

Bracket

Bracket

Speaker

Speaker

Assembly

Assembly

Microphone

Microphone

HX1

HX1

CX2

CX2

Touch Pad

Touch Pad

Holder Module

Holder Module

Touch Pad

Touch Pad

Touch Pad

Touch Pad

Board

Board

FPC

FPC

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Inve rte r B o a rd

W / B rack e ts &

W / B rack e ts &
C o axia l C a b le

C o axia l C a b le

LCD Brackets

LCD Brackets

JX1

JX1

LCD Module

LCD Module

LCD Screw

LCD Screw

Rubbers & M ylars

Rubbers & M ylars

LCD Bezel

LCD Bezel

JX4

JX4

HX2

HX2

LCD

LCD

LCD W/ Coaxial

LCD W/ Coaxial

Cable

Cable

JX5

JX5

LCD Latch

LCD Latch

W/ Spring

W/ Spring

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Screw List

Item Description

LCD C o a xia l C a ble

LCD C o a xia l C a ble

A SCREW DIMM COVER STEEL (BLACK)

B SCREW M3X L2.8 (GOLDEN)

C SCREW M2XL3 NYLOK (BLACK)

D SCREW M2.5XL5 NYLOK (SILVER)

E SPRING SCREW (SCREW)

F SCREW M2.5XL10 (SILVER)

G SCREW M2.5 X L8 (BLACK)

H SCREW M2XL4 NYLOK (SILVER)

I SCREW HEX W/ WASHER (SILVER)

J SCREW M2.5XL5 NYLOK (BLACK)

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Removing the Battery

Unlock the battery release button.

1.

Push the other battery release button in the arrow direction and lift up the battery out from the main unit.

2.

Remove the battery from the system.

3.

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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

Remove the screw on the hard disk cover, and then remove the HDD cover.

2.

Push the HDD module out by pulling the mylar, lift up the HDD module and remove it from the unit.

3.

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Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 56

2.

Remove the two screws as shown here, and then detach the HDD from the HDD bracket.

3.

.

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Removing the External DIMM Module

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

Remove the two screws on the DIMM cover, then remove the DIMM cover from the lower case.

2.

Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket and then remove the DIMM module.

3.

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Removing the Optical Drive Module

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

Remove the screw on the back side of the unit and pull gently to detach the optical drive module from the

2.

main unit .

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Disassembling the Optical Drive Module

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 58

2.

First remove the one screw as shown here, and then detach the optical drive bracket from the optical

3.

drive.

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Disassembling the Main Unit

Removing the Middle Cover

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

Remove the two screws. Pushthe middle cover outward on the right side, and lift it up gently in the way

2.

as shown.

Turn the middle over and put it on the keyboard. Disconnect the power PCB cable from the main board as

3.

shown.

Detach the middle cover from the main unit.

4.

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Removing the Keyboard

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

Lift the keyboard up, turn it over and put it on the upper case.

3.

Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board and remove the keyboard away.

4.

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Removing the Wireless LAN Board (Optional)

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

Lift up the keyboard, turn it over and put it on the upper case.

3.

Disconnect the two RF cables from the sockets on the wireless LAN board.

4.

Press the latches on both sides of the socket, and then detach the wireless LAN board.

5.

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Removing the Antennas

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

Lift up the keyboard, turn it over and put it on the upper case.

3.

Put the RTC battery aside.

4.

Disconnect the two RF cables from the sockets on the wireless LAN board.

5.

Release the two RF cables from the sponge.

6.

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The two RF cables are routed beneath the inverter cable and the coaxial cable. Thus, lift up the inverter

7.

cable first and then the coaxial cable before you release the two RF cables. Or you may choose to
disconnect the inverter cable, remove the two screws on the coaxial cable, and then disconnect the
coaxial cable from the main board.

.

Pull the two RF cables out in the way as shown and release the right RF cable from the upper case.

8.

Remove the one screw and then detach the right antenna from the upper case.

9.

Remove the one screw and then detach the left antenna from the upper case.

10.

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NOTE:

1. When attaching the antennas back to the upper case, make sure the two RF cables are routed as

shown.

3. The two RF cables should be beneath the inverter cable and the coaxial cable

2.Press the two RF cables into the sponge in the way as shown.

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Removing the LCD Module

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

3.

See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61 ( Remove the two screws and put the two antennas aside. Do

4.

not need to release the two RF cables from the upper casea and the sponge.)

Disconnect the inverter cable from the main board by using a plastic flat screwdriver and lift the cable up.

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Remove the two screws as shown, disconnect the LCD coaxial cable from the main board and lift the

6.

cable up.

Remove the two screws as shown.

7.

Remove the two screws.

8.

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Lift up the LCD module carefully.

9.

NOTE:

When connecting the inverter cable and coaxial cable back to the unit, please note that the two cables

should be routed as shown.

Removing the Fan Module

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

3.

Disconnect the fan cable from the main board by using a plastic flat screwdriver, remove the two screws,

4.

and then detach the fan from the main board.

Removing the CPU Heat Sink

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

3.

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See “Removing the Fan Module” on page 65

4.

Remove the four screws on the CPU heat sink in the numerical order, and then remove the CPU heat sink

5.

from the main board.

Removing the CPU

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

3.

See “Removing the Fan Module” on page 65

4.

See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink” on page 65

5.

Release the screw counterclockwise by using a flat screwdriver, remove the CPU. The use a flat

6.

screwdriver to lock the CPU socket well by turning clockwise.

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NOTE:

To install the CPU, first release the screw counterclockwise, put the CPU back and then secure the
screw clockwise to lock the socket. When you reinstall the CPU back to its socket, please put it back
with the triangle mark this side as shown here.

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Removing the RTC Battery

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

3.

Disconnect the RTC cable from the mainboard and remove the RTC battery.

4.

NOTE:

Connect the RTC cable to RTC1 immediately and install the RTC battery back to the upper case to
prevent the CMOS from resetting.

Removing the Modem Board

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

3.

Disconnect the two RF cables from teh wireless LAN board.

4.

Release the two RF cables from the sponge and put them aside.

5.

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Remove the two screws on the modem board, disconnect the modem cable from the modem board and

6.

remove it from the main board.

Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

3.

See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61

4.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

5.

Disconnect the touch pad cable from the main board, the microphone cable, the speaker cable, the cover

6.

switch cable from the main board.

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Disconnect the microphone cable, the speaker cable and the cover swtich cable from the main board.

7.

Lift up and disconnect the launch cable from the main board.

8.

Release the nine screws from the bottom of the main unit and the other one as shown, and then remove

9.

the upper case from the main unit gently.

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Removing the Launch PCB Bracket and Launch PCB

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

3.

See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61

4.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

5.

See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 68

6.

Remove the two screws and then detach the launch PCB bracket together from the launch PCB from the

7.

upper case.

Detach the launch PCB bracket from the launch PCB.

8.

Removing the Touch Pad Holder Module

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

3.

See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61

4.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

5.

See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 68

6.

Remove the two tapes from the microphone cable, and put the microphone cable aside.

7.

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Disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad board.

8.

Release the touch pad cable from the upper case, remove the two screws, slide the touch pad holder

9.

module as shown and then detach the touch pad holder module from the upper case.

NOTE:

When attaching the touch pad holder module back to the upper case, make sure the latches are
installed well when you slide it to install.

Removing the Touch Pad FPC

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

3.

See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61

4.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

5.

See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 68

6.

See “Removing the Touch Pad Holder Module” on page 69

7.

Detach the touch pad FPC in the way as shown.

8.

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NOTE:

When attaching the touch pad FPC back to the touch pad holder, please make sure the points on the
touch pad holder are well inserted as shown.

Removing the Touch Pad Board

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

3.

See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61

4.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

5.

See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 68

6.

See “Removing the Touch Pad Holder Module” on page 69

7.

Put a finger under the upper case to help release the touch pad board. Carefully slide the touch pad

8.

board in the direction as shown. Detach the touchpad board from the upper case very carefully.

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Removing the Microphone

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

3.

See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61

4.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

5.

See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 68

6.

See “Removing the Touch Pad Holder Module” on page 69

7.

Detach the microphone from the upper case.

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Removing the Microphone Rubber

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

3.

See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61

4.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

5.

See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 68

6.

See “Removing the Touch Pad Holder Module” on page 69

7.

See “Removing the Microphone” on page 72

8.

Detach the microphone from microphone rubber.

9.

NOTE:

When attaching the microphone to the microphone rubber, please pay attention to the way how it is
attached.

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Removing the Cover Switch Bracket and Cover Swtich Cable

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

3.

See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61

4.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

5.

See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 68

6.

Remove the one screw and detach the cover swtich bracket together with the cover switch cable from the

7.

upper case. Be very careful when you try to remove it from the upper case.

.

Detach the cover switch cable from the cover swtich bracket.

8.

Removing the Speaker Assembly

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

3.

See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61

4.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

5.

See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 68

6.

Remove the one screw and detach the speaker assembly from the upper case.

7.

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Removing the Choke Heatsink

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

3.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

4.

See “Removing the Fan Module” on page 65

5.

See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink” on page 65

6.

See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 68

7.

Remove the one screw and detach the choke heatsink from the main board.

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Removing the Main Board

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 56

2.

See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 58

3.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

4.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

5.

See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61

6.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

7.

See “Removing the Fan Module” on page 65

8.

See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink” on page 65

9.

See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 68

10.

See “Removing the Choke Heatsink” on page 74

11.

Remove the two screws on the main board as shown below and then detach the main board from the

12.

lower case with caution.

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Removing the Main Board Chassis

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

3.

See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61

4.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

5.

See “Removing the Fan Module” on page 65

6.

See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink” on page 65

7.

See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 68

8.

See “Removing the Choke Heatsink” on page 74

9.

Remove the two screws.

10.

Remove the one screw as shown and detach the main board chassis from the lower case.

11.

Removing I/O Port Bracket

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 56

2.

See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 58

3.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

4.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

5.

See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61

6.

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See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

7.

See “Removing the Fan Module” on page 65

8.

See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink” on page 65

9.

See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 68

10.

See “Removing the Choke Heatsink” on page 74

11.

See “Removing the Main Board” on page 74

12.

See “Removing the Main Board Chassis” on page 75

13.

Remove the four hex screw as shown here and then detach the I/O port bracket from the main board.

14.

Removing the PCMCIA Socket

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 56

2.

See “Removing the Optical Drive Module” on page 58

3.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

4.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

5.

See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61

6.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

7.

See “Removing the Fan Module” on page 65

8.

See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink” on page 65

9.

See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 68

10.

See “Removing the Choke Heatsink” on page 74

11.

See “Removing the Main Board” on page 74

12.

See “Removing the Main Board Chassis” on page 75

13.

Release the four screws with a screwdriver and detach the PCMCIA socket from the main board.

14.

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Removing the Modem Board Cable

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

3.

See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 67

4.

Disconnect the modem cable with a plastic flat screwdriver and remove it from the main board.

5.

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Disassembling the 15” TFT LCD Module

Removing the LCD Bezel

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61

3.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

4.

Remove the three mylars and two screw rubbers from the LCD module.

5.

Remove the five screws from the LCD module.

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Snap off the LCD bezel carefully and then remove it from the LCD module.

7.

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Removing the Inverter Board

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61

3.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

4.

See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 78

5.

Remove the one screw, detach the inverter board from the LCD panel, disconnect the LCD power cable

6.

and the coaxial cable from the inverter board.

Remove the inverter board from the LCD panel.

7.

Removing the LCD Latch

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61

3.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

4.

See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 78

5.

Carefully detach the LCD latch together with the spring from the LCD bezel.

6.

Removing the LCD

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61

3.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

4.

See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 78

5.

See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 79

6.

Remove the two screws as shown.

7.

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Remove the four screws on the hinges as shown.

8.

Detach the LCD together with the LCD brackets from the LCD panel.

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Remove the eight screws and then detach the LCD brackets from the LCD.

10.

Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable

See “Removing the Battery” on page 55

1.

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 59

2.

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See “Removing the Antennas” on page 61

3.

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 60

4.

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 64

5.

See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 78

6.

See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 79

7.

See “Removing the LCD” on page 79

8.

Remove the tapes, disconnect and remove the coaxial cable from the LCD.

9.

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Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.

NOTE:

1.

2.

3.

4.

Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay
on.)

POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are
indicated.

POST detects an error and displayed messages on
screen.

Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others). “Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 89

Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems). Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to “Power-

The diagnostic tests are intended to test only our company’s products. Other brand’s products,
prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.

Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic te

st or by repeating the same operation.

Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.

Symptoms (Verified) Go To

“Power System Check” on page 84.

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 89

“Undetermined Problems” on page 95

“Error Message List” on page 89

On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 89

“Intermittent Problems” on page 95

“Undetermined Problems” on page 95

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System Check Procedures

Power System Check

To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources:

Remove the battery pack.

1.

Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied.

2.

Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by

3.

the battery pack.

If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:

T

“Check the Power Adapter” on page 84

T

“Check the Battery Pack” on page 84

Check the Power Adapter

Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power
adapter cable. See the following figure

If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter.

1.

If the voltage is within the range, do the following:

2.

T

Replace the main board.

T

If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.

NOTE:

3.

4.

An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect.

If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct
continuity and installation.

If the operational charge does not work, see “Check the Battery Pack” on page 84.

Check the Battery Pack

To check the battery pack, do the following:

From Software:

Check out the Power Management in control Panel

1.

In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total

2.

Battery Power Remaining are correct.

Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter.

3.

This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging.

4.

From Hardware:

Power off the computer.

1.

Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). See the

2.

following figure.

Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V
Pin 2: 0V, Ground

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7

6

5

4

3

2

1

If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.

3.

To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50%
of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.

If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature.
Re-install the battery pack.

If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light
up, replace the DC/DC charger board.

Touchpad Check

If the touchpad doesn’t work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU:

Reconnect the touchpad cables.

1.

Replace the touchpad.

2.

Replace the main board.

3.

After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement
can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware
problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.

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Phoenix BIOS Error Code Messages

The following are the list of messages that Phoenix BIOs can display. Most of them occur during POST. Some
of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., and the amount of memory installed. Others may
indicate a porblem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. The following lists the explanation of
the messages and remedies for reported problems.

NOTE:

0200 Failure Fixed Disk

0210 Stuck key

0211 Keyboard Error

0212 *Keyboard Controller Failed

0213 Keyboard Locked - Unlock Key Switch

0220 Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup

*0230 Shadow RAM failed at offset: nnnn

*0231 System RAM failed at offset: nnnn

*0232 Extended RAM failed at offset: nnnn

0250 System battery is dead - Replace and run setup

0251 System CMOS checksum bd - Default configuration used

*0260 System Time Error

*0270 Real Time Clock Error

0271 Check date and time settings

0280 Previous Boot Incomplete - Default Configuration used

If your system displays one of the messages marked below with an asterisk (*), write down the
message and contact your dealer. If your system change after you make changes in the Setup menus,
reset the computer, enter Setup and install Seup defaults or correct the error.

Error Codes Error Messages

Fixed disk is not working or not configured properly. Check to see if fixed disk is
attached properly. Run Setup. Find out if the fixed-disk type is correctly identified.

Stuck key on keyboard

Keyboard is not working

Keyboard controller failed test. May require replacing keyboard controller.

Unlock the system to proceed

Monitor type not correctly identified on Setup

Shadow RAM failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected.

System RAM failed at offset nnnn of in the 64k block at which the error was detected.

Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset nnnn.

The CMOs clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead. Replace the battery and
run Setup to reconfigure the system.

System CMOS has been corrupted or modified incorrectly, perhaps by an application
program that changes data stored in CMOS. The BIOS default installed Default Setup
Values. If you do not want these values, enter Setup and enter your own values. If the
error persists, check the system battery or contact your dealer.

The timer test failed. Requires repair of system board

Real-Time Clock fail BIOS hardware test. May require board repair.

BIOS found date or time out of range and reset the Real-Time Clock. May require
setting legal date (1991 - 2099)

Previous POST did not complete successfully. POST loads default values and offers to
run Setup. If the failure was caused by incorrect values and they are not corrected, the
next boot will likely fail. On systems with control of
can also terminate POST and cause this error on the next boot. Run Setup and verify
that the wait state configuration is correct. This error is cleared the next time the system
is booted.

wait states,

improper Setup settings

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Error Codes Error Messages

0281 Memory Size found by POST differed from CMOS

Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS

02B0 Diskette Drive Error

02B1 Diskette Drive B Error

02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run Setup

Type of floppy drive A: Not correct

02B3 Incorrect Drive B Type - run Setup

Type of floppy Drive A: not correctly identified in Setup.

02B3 Incorrect Drive B Type - run Setup

Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in Setup.

02D0 System cache error - Cache disabled

RAM cache failed and BIOS disabled the cache. On older boards, check the cache
jumpers. You may have to replace the cache. See your dealer. A disabled cache slows
system performance considerably.

02F0 CPU ID:

CPU socket number for Multi-Purpose error.

*02F4 EISA CMOS not writeable

Server BIOS 2 test error: Cannot write to EISA CMOS.

*02F5 DMA Test Failed

Server BIOS 2 test error: Cannot write to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access)
registers.

*02F6 Software NMI Failed

Server BIOS 2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI

(Non- Maskable Interrupt)

*02F7 Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed

Server BIOS 2 test error: Fail-Safe timer takes too long.

Device Address Conflict

Address conflict for specified device

Allocation Error for: device

Run ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to resolve resource conflict for the specified

device.

CD ROM Drive

CD ROM Drive identified

Entering Setup

Starting Setup program

*Failing Bits: nnnn

The hex number nnnn is a map of the bits at the RAM address which failed the memory
test. Each one (1) in the map indicates a failed bit. See errors 230, 231, or 232 above
for offset of the failure in System, Extended, os Shadow memory.

Fixed Disk n

Fixed disk n (0-3) identified.

Invalid System Configuration Data

Problem with NVRAM (CMOS) data.

I/O device IRQ Conflict

I/O device IRQ conflict error

PS/2 Mouse Boots Summary Screen

PS/2 Mouse installed

nnnn KB Extended RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

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Error Codes Error Messages

nnnn Cache SRAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn KB Shadow RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in shadow in kilobytes successfully tested.

nnnn KB system RAM Passed

Where nnnn is the amount of shadow RAM in kilobytes successfully tested.

One or more I20 Block Storage Devices were excluded from the Setup Boot Menu.

There was not enough room in the IPL table to display all installed I
devices.

Operating System Not Found

Operating system cannot be located on either drive A.: or drive C: Enter Setup and see
if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified.

*Parity check 1 nnnn

Parity error found in the system bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and its
display. Parity is a method for checking errors in binary data. A parity error indicates
that some data has been corrupted.

Parity check 2 nnnn

Parity error found in the I/O bus. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on
the screen. If it cannot located the address, it displays????.

Press <F1> to resume, <F2> to Setup, for previous

Displayed after any recoverable error message. Press <F1> to start the boot process or
<F2> to Enter Setup and change the settings. Press <F3> to display the previous
screen (usually an initialization error of an
down and follow the information shown on the screen.

Press <F2> to enter Setup

Optional message displayed during POST. Can be turned off in Setup.

PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 mouse identified

Run the I2O Configuration Utility

One or more unclaimed block storage devices have the Configuration Request bit set in
the LCT. Run an I2O Configuration Utility. (e.g. the SAC Utility)

System BIOS Shadowed

System BIOS copied to shadow RAM

UMB upper limit segment address: nnnn

Displays the address nnnn of the upper limit of U
released segments of the BIOS which can be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager.

Video BIOS Shadowed

Video BIOS successfully copied to shadow RAM

Option ROM

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O bloc storage

2

, i.e., an add-on card). Write

Indicating

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Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is
listed first.

NOTE:

This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.

If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 95.

The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified
by function.

NOTE:

NOTE:

Index of Error Messages

Error Message List

Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU
replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU.

Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware
device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the
way it has been configured.

If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter
Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector.

“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Hard disk drive

Main Board

Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard

Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM

Main Board

System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM

Main Board

Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM

Main Board

System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure

System CMOS checksum bad - Default
configuration used

System timer error RTC battery

Real time clock error RTC battery

Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration
used

system time, then reboot system.

RTC battery

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot
system.

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot
system.

Main Board

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot
system.

Main Board

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

RTC battery

Main Board

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Error Message List

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Memory size found by POST differed from
CMOS

Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS

Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS

System cache error - Cache disabled Main Board

CPU ID: Main Board

DMA Test Failed DIMM

Software NMI Failed DIMM

Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM

Device Address Conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Allocation Error for device Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM

Fixed Disk n None

Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM

I/O device IRQ conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified.

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

DIMM

Main Board

Setup Utility

Setup Utility

Main Board

Main Board

Main Board

RTC battery

Main Board

RTC battery

Main Board

BIOS ROM

Main Board

Main Board

RTC battery

Main Board

Diskette drive

Hard disk drive

Main Board

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

Error Message List

No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is
blank.

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is
blank.

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is
blank. But you can see POST on an external
CRT.

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a
blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST.

No beep during POST but system runs correctly. Speaker

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 84.

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

Reconnect the DIMM.

LED board.

Main Board.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 84.

Reconnect the LCD connector

Hard disk drive

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD Inverter

LCD

Main Board

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

Main Board

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

Main Board

Main Board

LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

LCD backlight doesn't work

LCD is too dark

LCD brightness cannot be adjusted

LCD contrast cannot be adjusted

Unreadable LCD screen

Missing pels in characters

Abnormal screen

Wrong color displayed

LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines
displayed.

Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then
reboot system.

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

Main Board

Reconnect the LCD connector

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

Main Board

LCD inverter ID

LCD inverter

LCD cable

LCD

Main Board

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Indicator-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system
runs correctly

Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Power shuts down during operation Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

The system doesn’t power-on. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

The system doesn’t power-off. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 84.

Reconnect the inverter board

Inverter board

Main Board

System Check” on page 84.

Battery pack

Power adapter

Hard drive & battery connection board

Main Board

System Check” on page 84.

Battery pack

Power adapter

Hard drive & battery connection board

Main Board

System Check” on page 84.

Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.

Main Board

Battery pack

Main Board

PCMCIA/Smart Card-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA/Smart Card slot assembly

Main Board

System cannot detect the Smart Card Smart Card

PCMCIA/Smart Card slot assembly

Main Board

PCMCIA/Smart Card slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA/Smart Card slot assembly

Memory-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Memory count (size) appears different from
actual size.

Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings, then
reboot system.

DIMM

Main Board

Speaker-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound
comes from the computer.

Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Speaker

Audio driver

Speaker

Main Board

Main Board

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