Prestigio Signore 153 Technical & Service Manual
PRESTIGIO SIGNORE 153
TECHNICAL SERVICE
MANUAL
Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Prestigio Signore 153 service guide.
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Copyright
Copyright © 2003 by Wistron Incorporated. 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
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otherwise, without the prior written permission of Wistron Incorporated.
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The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Wistron Incorporated 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 Wistron Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the
programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Wistron Incorporated, 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.
Wistron is a registered trademark of Wistron Incorporated.
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
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions
appear on screen.
information related to the current
topic.
result from doing or not doing
specific actions.
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.
Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided for Prestigio "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.
Chapter 1 System Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
AV Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Chapter 2 System Utilities 33
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Main System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Advanced Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Primary Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Secondary Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Onboard Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Boot Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Exit Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
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 Diskette Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
Disassembling the Hard Diskette Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Removing the External DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Removing the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Disassembling the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Removing the Hinge Caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Removing the Keyboard Metal Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Removing the Antennas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Removing the Big Keyboard Support Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Removing the Wireless LAN Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Table of Contents
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Removing the CPU Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Removing the HDD Guiding Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Removing the VGA Thermal Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Removing the CPU Thermal Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Removing the CD-ROM Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Removing the 2nd Fan Support Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Removing the Launch Board Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Removing the Cover Switch Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Removing the DC Charger Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Removing the PCMCIA Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Removing the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Removing the LCD Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 79
Phoenix BIOS Error Code Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 91
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 95
Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Appendix A Test Compatible Components 105
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Appendix B Online Support Information 109
Index 111
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 4 processor
T
512KB System/Video BIOS in flash ROM, shadow RAM support.
T
15” XGA or SXGA LCD.
T
nVidiaR high-performance graphics chipset with 64MB DDR graphic memory with 8X AGP support.
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Memory upgradable to 1024MB with two PC2100/2700 (266/333MHz DDR) soDIMM slots.
T
Power management system
T
Dual display capability
T
Simultaneous LCD and CRT display
Multimedia
T
Audio codec supports stereo at 18-bit ADC/20-bit DAC.
T
AC’97 2.3-compliant stereo audio
T
SPDIF line-out jack
T
Enhanced audio system with two speakers.
T
DVD/CD-RW combo drive, CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive
T
S-video output port
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Connectivity
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High-speed fax/data software modem
T
Onboard PCI 10/100 Mbps LAN.
Human-centric design and ergonomics
T
Full-sized keyboard
T
Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device.
T
Launch keys
Expansion
T
Upgradeable memory
T
USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports and IEEE 1394
T
Secure digital (SD)/ Memory Stick/ Multi Media Card (MMC) 3-in-1 slot
I/O ports
T
Two type II Cardbus PC Card slot (3.3V and 5V support)
T
One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92)
T
One RJ-45 network jack (Ethernet 10/100)
T
One DC-in jack
T
One external monitor port (DDC 2.0)
T
One parallel port
T
One audio line-out jack (SPDIF) (3.5mm mini-jack)
T
One audio line-in jack (3.5mm mini-jack)
T
Four USB 2.0 ports
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One IEEE 1394 port
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One S-video output port
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Secure Digital (SD)/ Memory Stick/ Multi Media Card 3-in 1 slot.
T
One Fast Infrared port
System
T
Microsoft windows XP Home and Professional operating system
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System Block Diagram
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Board Layout
Top View
PCB 02219-1
1 Hard Diskette Drive connector 16 External monitor port
2 Keyboard connector 17 TV-out connector
3 Speaker cable connector 18 LCD coaxial cable connector
4 Optical drive connector 19 Mini-PCI connector
5 South Bridge (Intel FW82801EB) 20 VGA chip (nVIDIA)
6 Launch board cable connector 21 North Bridge (Intel 865PE)
7 PCMCIA cardbus connector 22 Parallel port
8 Inverter cable connector 23 AC adapter connector
9 Line-in connector 24 Lid cover switch cable connector
10 Line-out connector 25 CPU socket
11 Modem port (right)
Network port (left)
12 USB port 27 SW1 Setting*
13 USB port 28 CPU fan connector
14 USB port 29 touch pad cable connector
15 USB port 30 Second CPU fan connector
26 RTC battery connector
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Bottom View
1 Memory socket 2 6 SD/MS/ MMC 3-in-1 slot
2 Memory socket 1 7 1394 connector
3 Modem cable connector 8 FIR
4 Golden Finer (Debug Board)
5 Modem connector
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Outlook View
Top View
Number Item Description
1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output.
2 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status
of the computer, its functions and components.
3 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently-used programs.
4 Power button Turns on the computer power.
5 A V control panel AV (audio/video) control panel for playing CDs, VCDs, DVDs, and
MP3s.
6 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer
mouse.
7 Click buttons (left, right, and
center)
8 4-way scroll key This button mimics your cursor pressing on the vertical and
9 Palm rest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the
10 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.
11 Fan slots Help keep the computer cool. Do not cover these slots which
The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse
buttons.
horizontal scroll bars of Windows application.
computer.
promote proper airflow to the computer.
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Left Panel
Number Item Description
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1 PC card slot Accepts two TypeII/I or one Type III CardBus PC card.
2 PC card eject button Ejects the PC card from its slot.
3 3-in-1 slot media slot Accepts any of the following flash memory cards; Secure Digital
4 IEEE 1394 Connects to an IEEE 1394-compatible device (e.g., digital video
5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware
6 Speaker Outputs sound
7 Optical drive Internal optical drive (CD, DVD, or DVD/ CD-RW combo drive).
8 Emergency eject slot Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off.
9 Eject button Ejects the CD/DVD tray.
10 Optical drive activity
indicator
(SD), Memory Stick, MultiMedia Card (MMC).
camera).
computer).
Lights up when the optical drive is active.
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Right Panel
Number Item Description
1 Speaker Outputs sound.
2 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
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Rear Panel
Number Item Description
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1 DC-in jack Connects to an AC adapter.
2 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer).
3 S-video out port Connects to a television or display device with S-
4 External monitor port Connects to a display monitor (up to 2048x1536
5 USB (2.0) ports (four) Connects to USB devices (e.g., USB digital
6 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.
7 Modem jack Connects a phone line (only for models with an
video input.
resolution).
camera).
internal fax/data modem).
8 S/PDIF line-out jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers,
headphones); supports S/PDIF connection.
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Number Item Description
9 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD
player, stereo walkman)
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Bottom Panel
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Number Item Description
1 Memory compartment cover Houses the computer’s main memory.
2 Battery pack Supplies power to the computer.
3 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove it.
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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.
Lights when computer enters Standby mode.
4 Media Activity Lights when the hard disk or Media drive is
active.
5 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged.
6 Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
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 Type numbers in a normal manner.
Cursor-control keys on embedded
keypad
Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded
Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while using cursor-
control keys.
Type the letters in a normal
keypad.
manner.
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
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)
Application key Opens the application’s context menu (same as a right-click).
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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-
Fn-
o
p
Fn-
Fn-PgUP
Fn-PgDn
x
Fn-
Fn-
z
g
d
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.
Home Functions as the “Home” key.
End Functions as the “End” key.
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 E-mail The mail button is used to launch the E-mail application.
2 Internet browser By default, is used to launch your Internet browser.
3 TV out Automatically switches the display to output on a television
4 Resolution Launches the resolution setting.
5 Wireless
communication
that is connected to the s-video port.
This button is used to enable or disable the wireless LAN
(optional) function.
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AV Control Panel
The AV control panel is a special feature of this computer. Through this AV control panel, you can play most of
your audio/video CDs, DVDs, MP3s, and MP3 files on your hard disk.
When the operating system is not running, you can play music CDs and MP3 files on your hard disk. You must
first set up the playlist in the Playlist Editor before you can play the MP3 files and CDs. You can set up more
than one playlist in your hard disk.
# Item Description
1 Volume down Decrease the volume of the speakers.
2 Volume up Increase the volume of the speakers.
3 Previous track button Jumps to the previous track in the playlist. When viewing
DVD or VCD movies, let you jump to the previous chapter.
4 Next track button Jumps to the previous track in the playlist. When viewing
DVD or VCD movies, let you jump to the next chapter.
5 Stop/ Eject/ Media select button Stops playback, eject the CD or selects the media source.
Press once to stop the music being played, press again to
enter the media select mode. Press it a third time to display
the track number. Up to a maximum of 9 playlists on the
hard disk are supported, P1 to P9. For audio CD, D1 is the
displayed media source.
6 AV LCD panel Displays current media status.
7 Play/ Pause Plays and pauses the media playback.
8 AV power button Turns on or off the power of the AV control panel.
When this button is turned on, then enter the MP3 player
mode. When turned off, then exit the MP3 player mode.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item Specification
CPU type
CPU package P478 package 478 pin FC-PGA 2
CPU core voltage 1.5V
CPU I/O voltage 1.2V
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS vendor Phoenix
BIOS Version R01-AXX
BIOS ROM type LPC Flash
BIOS ROM size 512KB
BIOS package PLCC 32-pin
Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b/2.0, HDD password, INT 15h Extensions, Boot Block, DTMF
BIOS password control Supervisor Password, User Password, Password on Boot available.
R
Pentium 4 (Northwood 2.4/2.6/2.8/3.0/3.2 GHz, Prescott 3.2/3.4/3.6
Intel
GHz)
Desktop Management Interface Specification V2.0, WfM 2.0 (for build in
Ethernet Model), PCMCIA V3.0 Compliant Device, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE
1394 V1.0, PCI 2.2, PnP BIOS 1.0a, USB Specification 1.1/2.0, CD-ROM
Boot Specification V1.0, Simple Boot Flag
Second Level Cache
Item Specification
Cache controller Built-in CPU
Cache size 512KB / 1MB on die
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 Intel 865 PE
Onboard memory size 512KB system / video BIOS in flash ROM
DIMM socket number 2 sockets (2 banks)
Supports memory size per socket 256MB, 512MB
Supports maximum memory size 1024MB
Supports DIMM type 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 Realtek 8101L
Supports LAN protocol 10/100 Mbps
LAN connector type RJ45
LAN connector location Rear side
Modem Interface
Item Specification
Chipset Askey 1456VQL4A
Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K
Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K
Supports modem protocol V.92 MDC
Modem connector type RJ11
Modem connector location Rear side
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & Model Name Hitachi 40G IC25N040ATMR04 Hitachi 80G IC25N080ATMR04
Capacity (MB) 40G 80G
Bytes per sector 512 512
Data heads 2 4
Recording zone 16 16
Drive Format
Disks 1 2
Spindle speed (RPM) 4200 RPM 4200 RPM
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 2048 KB - Upper 308 KB is used for
firmware
Interface ATA/ATAPI-6 (E-IDE) ATA/ATAPI-6 (E-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%
350 TYP 350 TYP
100 MB/Sec.
(Ultra DMA 100)
8192 KB - Upper 308 KB is used for
firmware
100 MB/Sec.
(Ultra DMA 100)
DVD-ROM Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & model name MKE SR-8177 W/K3
Performance Specification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
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DVD-ROM Interface
Item Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec) Average Sustained:
CAV mode
775~1800 blocks/sec
(10.3X to 24X)
1550~3600kBytes/sec (Mode 1)
1768~4106 kBytes/sec (Mode 2)
Average Full Access time (typ.) CD: (Disc: MNSU-005)
Random (*1)
CAV mode 95 msec typical 125 msec
average max
Full Stroke (*2)
CAV mode 200 msec typical 260
msec average max
1/3 Stroke (*3)
CAV mode 105 msec typical 135
msec average max
Data Buffer Capacity 256 kBytes
Interface IDE
Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18, DVD-R (3.95G/4.7G), DVD-RAM
(2.6G/4.7G), DVD-RW
CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1
and form 2), CD-I (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge,
CD-WO, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT
Loading mechanism Soft eject (with emergency eject hole)
Power Requirement
DVD-5:
Normal Speed (1X) 11.08 Mbits/sec
CAV mode 36.67~88.64 Mbits/sec
DVD-9/DVD-R/DVD-RW:
Normal Speed (1X) 11.08 Mbits/sec
CAV mode 36.67~88.64 Mbits/sec
DVD-5:(Disc: MKE-D551)
Random (*4)
120 msec typical
160 msec average max
Full Stroke (*5)
270 msec typical
350 msec average max
1/3 Stroke (*6)
130 msec typical
170 msec average max
DVD-9: (Disc: ODSC-PARA)
Random (*7)
150 msec typical
200 msec average max
Full Stroke (*8)
340 msec typical
450 msec average max
1/3 Stroke (*9)
170 msec typical
220 msec average max
DVD-RAM (2.6G) (Disc: LM-DB26)
Random (*10)
200 msec typical
300 msec average max
Full Stroke (*11)
300 msec typical
600 msec average max
Full Stroke (*12)
220 msec typical
320 msec average max
DVD-RAM (4.7G) (Disc: LM-HB47J)
Random (*13)
180 msec typical
300 msec average max
Full Stroke (*14)
320 msec typical
700 msec average max
Full Stroke (*15)
240 msec typical
350 msec average max
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DVD-ROM Interface
Item Specification
Input Voltage +5V[DC]+/-5%
(*1) Average of Data read over the whole area from 00 min. 02 sec. 00 block to 59 min. 58 sec. 74 block more
than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time.
(*2) From 00 min. 02 sec. 00 block to 59 min. 58 sec. 74 block including latency and layered error correction
time.
(*3) From 00 min. 02 sec. 00 block to 20 min 00 sec. 00 block including latency and layered error correction
time.
(*4) Average of Data read over the whole area from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data
recorded area (LBA:23197F), more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time.
(*5) From starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:23197F) including latency
and layered error correction time.
(*6) From starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:86A29) including latency
and layered error correction time.
(*7) Average of Data read over the whole area from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data
recorded area (LBA:3FA0DF), more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time.
(*8) From starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:3FA0DF) including
latency and layered error correction time.
(*9) From starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:277D8E) including
latency and layered error correction time.
DVD + RW Interface
Item Specification
Vendor & Model name Ricoh / RW8160A
Performance Specification
Transfer rate (MB/sec) CD Read: 4X, 8X, 12X, 16X, 20X, 24X
Write: 4X, 8X, 16X (CD-R)
4X, 8X (CD-RW)
DVD Read: 2X, 2.4X, 5X,
8X(DVD-ROM only)
Write: 2.4X
Speed <Read>
4X: 0.6MB/sec.
8X: 1.2MB/sec.
12X: 1.8MB/sec.
16X: 2.4MB/sec.
20X: 3.0MB/sec.
24X: 3.6MB/sec.
<Write>
CD-R
4X: 0.6MB/sec.
8X: 1.2MB/sec.
16X: 2.4MB/sec.
CD-RW
4X: 0.6MB/sec.
8X: 1.2MB/sec.
DVD+RW and DVD+R
2.4X: 3.31MB/sec.
<DVD Read>
2X: 2.77MB/sec.
2.4X: 3.31MB/sec.
5X: 4.16MB/sec.
8X: 11.08MB/sec.
*1
*1
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DVD + RW Interface
Item Specification
Access time (typ.) Ave. 160msec. (CD), Ave. 180msec. (DVD)
Buffer memory 8MB
Applicable disc format
MTBF (Life)
Loading mechanism Drawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole
Power Requirement
Input voltage 5V(DC) +/- 5%
CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Video-CD, Photo-CD, CD-Text, CD
extra.
60,000 Hours
Audio Interface
Item Specification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC 203 AC97 Codec
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter
18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter
Compatibility Microsoft DC97/PC2001, AC97 2.2
Mixed sound source PC speaker, phone line, mic, line-in, CD-in
Voice channel 5/6-bit, mono/stereo
Sampling rate 96 KHz
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker / Quantity Yes
Supports PnP DMA channel Not available
Supports PnP IRQ Not available
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Video Interface
Item Specification
Chip vendor and model name nVIDIA NV34 Ultra 64MB
Chip voltage Core/1.45V
Memory/2.5V
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No
Graph interface 8X AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) bus
Maximum resolution (LCD) 15.0” TFT XGA, 1024x768x262144 color
Maximum resolution (CRT& LCD) 800x600x256 colors
Maximum resolution (CRT) 1024X768x16M colors, refresh rate up to 85Hz or higher
Video Memory
Item Specification
Fixed or upgradeable Fixed, shared with system BIOS
Video memory size 512KB
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