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

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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

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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

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Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features

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

Performance

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IntelR PentiumR M processor

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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.

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

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High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

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Lithium-Ion battery pack

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Power management system

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Dual display capability

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Simultaneous LCD and CRT display

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

Multimedia

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

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AC’97 2.2-compliant stereo audio

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SPDIF line-out jack

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Built-in microphone

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DVD/CD-RW combo drive or DVD drive

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S-video output port

Connectivity

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High-speed fax/data software modem

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Ethernet LAN

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Fast infrared wireless communication (option)

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

Human-centric design and ergonomics

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Sleek, smooth, slim and stylish design

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Full-sized keyboard

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

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Launch keys

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Super DJ panel (option)

Expansion

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Upgradeable memory and hard disk

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CardBus, USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394

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

I/O ports

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

1

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System

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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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System Block Diagram

Intel Pentium

Mobile CPU

Dothan/Banias

HOST BUS

GMCH

Montara

Montara-GM

Montara-GME

Montara-GM

Montara-GME

Montara-GM

855GME

HUB I/F 66 MHz

ICH4 -M

Audio

D.J.

CD ROM

Banias

3 PORTS

100 MHz

GM+

USB

G768D

RGB

LVDS

TV OUT

PCI BUS

LPC BUS

CARDBUS

TI PCI1510

AGERE1394

FW32306

LAN

BCM 4401/5705M

NS SIO

PC87392

PRN

FIR

Port

CRT

CONN

LCD

XGA/SXGA+

TV OUT

CH7011

PWR SW

G571

1394

CONN

802.11&Bluetooth

802.11&

KBC

M38857

TRACK

POINT

+

CARDBUS

CARDBUS ONE SLOT

ONE SLOT

Mini -PCI

Mini- PCI

FWH

FWH 4MB

4MB

PLCC32

SOIC40

INT KB

LPC

DEBUG

CONN

SD CARD

READER

W83L518D-VD6

AUDIO

AUDIO BOARD

BOARD

Line-In/

Line-In/ Mic I n

Mic I n

VR

Line Out

(SPDIF)

INT. SPKR.

CLK GEN

DDR*2

266MHz

333MHz

MODEM

MDC Card

ICS 94239

AC’97

CODEC

CS4299XQ

OP AMP

APA2020

AC-Link

PIDE

HDD

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Board Layout

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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).

9

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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Bottom Panel

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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-

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

(True color)

Prestigio NOBILE 156 Technical & Service Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Revision History

Copyright

Disclaimer

Conventions

Preface

Features

System Block Diagram

Board Layout

Top View

Bottom View

Outlook View

Front View

Top View

Left Panel

Right Panel

Rear Panel

Bottom Panel

Indicators

Lock Keys

Embedded Numeric Keypad

Windows Keys

Hot Keys

Launch Keys

Hardware Specifications and Configurations