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...implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. No part of merchantability or fitness for any defect in this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of this manual is sold or licensed "as... is". Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel ...
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VI Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
VI Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 3 Features 3 System Block Diagram 5 Board Layout 6 Top View 6 Bottom View 7 Outlook View 9 Front View 9 Left Panel 11 Right Panel 12 Rear Panel 13 Bottom Panel ... Lock Keys 17 Embedded Numeric Keypad 18 Windows Keys 19 Hot Keys 20 Keyboard Ergonomics 21 Touchpad 22 Touchpad Basics 22 Launch Keys 24 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 25 Chapter 2 System Utilities 37 BIOS Setup Utility 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility 37 Main 38 Advanced 40 Security 42 Others 45 Boot...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 3 Features 3 System Block Diagram 5 Board Layout 6 Top View 6 Bottom View 7 Outlook View 9 Front View 9 Left Panel 11 Right Panel 12 Rear Panel 13 Bottom Panel ... Lock Keys 17 Embedded Numeric Keypad 18 Windows Keys 19 Hot Keys 20 Keyboard Ergonomics 21 Touchpad 22 Touchpad Basics 22 Launch Keys 24 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 25 Chapter 2 System Utilities 37 BIOS Setup Utility 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility 37 Main 38 Advanced 40 Security 42 Others 45 Boot...
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... hard disk Lithium-Ion battery pack Power management system Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop-performance graphics. ! Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in dual stereo speakers Internal optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD/CD-RW combo) Audio...
... hard disk Lithium-Ion battery pack Power management system Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop-performance graphics. ! Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in dual stereo speakers Internal optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD/CD-RW combo) Audio...
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Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays Run dialog box) Opens the applications context menu (same as rightclick). Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions. Chapter 1 19 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays Run dialog box) Opens the applications context menu (same as rightclick). Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions. Chapter 1 19 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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...module combinations Built-in CPU 256KB/512KB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ...ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Intel Desktop P4 up to 1.7GHZ or Northwood upgradable MPGA478 package CPU 1.75V/1.5V Specification Phoenix 1.0 Flash ROM 512KB TSOP ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE...
...module combinations Built-in CPU 256KB/512KB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ...ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Intel Desktop P4 up to 1.7GHZ or Northwood upgradable MPGA478 package CPU 1.75V/1.5V Specification Phoenix 1.0 Flash ROM 512KB TSOP ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE...
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... speed (RPM) Read/write heads Encoding method Power Requirement Input Voltage (V) Mitsumi D353G 2DD (720KB) 9 80 300 2 MFM/FM +5V +/- 10% Specification 2HD (1.2MB, 3-mode) 15 80 360 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 300 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per ...sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Specification TOSHIBA 15G (MK1517) IBM 15G (IC25N015AT D) 15000 15000 512 512 2 2 1 1 TOSHIBA 20G (MK2018) 20000 512 2 1 IBM 20G (IC25N020AT CS) 20000 512...
... speed (RPM) Read/write heads Encoding method Power Requirement Input Voltage (V) Mitsumi D353G 2DD (720KB) 9 80 300 2 MFM/FM +5V +/- 10% Specification 2HD (1.2MB, 3-mode) 15 80 360 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 300 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per ...sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Specification TOSHIBA 15G (MK1517) IBM 15G (IC25N015AT D) 15000 15000 512 512 2 2 1 1 TOSHIBA 20G (MK2018) 20000 512 2 1 IBM 20G (IC25N020AT CS) 20000 512...
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.... Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) 4200 RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB 512KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB Interface ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA...5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% DVD-ROM Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Toshiba SD-C2502 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained...
.... Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) 4200 RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB 512KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB Interface ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA...5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% DVD-ROM Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Toshiba SD-C2502 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained...
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... Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Specification CS 4299 Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Microsoft PC98/PC99,...Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control 28 Specification FDC47N227 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type connector, in female type Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by...
... Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Specification CS 4299 Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Microsoft PC98/PC99,...Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control 28 Specification FDC47N227 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type connector, in female type Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by...
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... ICH2 Controller Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification PC87591 Chicony 87/88/89 keys with 101/102 key emulation Yes Yes Chapter 1 29 DMA channel 1 and 3 3BCh, 278h, ...378h IRQ7, IRQ5 USB Port Item USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification 1.1 USB 1.1 3 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports...
... ICH2 Controller Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification PC87591 Chicony 87/88/89 keys with 101/102 key emulation Yes Yes Chapter 1 29 DMA channel 1 and 3 3BCh, 278h, ...378h IRQ7, IRQ5 USB Port Item USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification 1.1 USB 1.1 3 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports...
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... burst mode is that come form system to light up the CCFL of LCD for Aspire 1400 notebook. The effective brightness is named PWM, which limits current to meet LCD lamp current specification. Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery... cell Package configuration Package voltage Specification Sony Li-ion 57Wh 3.7V/cell 12 4 cells in series, 3 series in parallel 14.8v LCD Inverter Specification This inverter is designed to control lamp brightness. It should be supported the ...
... burst mode is that come form system to light up the CCFL of LCD for Aspire 1400 notebook. The effective brightness is named PWM, which limits current to meet LCD lamp current specification. Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery... cell Package configuration Package voltage Specification Sony Li-ion 57Wh 3.7V/cell 12 4 cells in series, 3 series in parallel 14.8v LCD Inverter Specification This inverter is designed to control lamp brightness. It should be supported the ...
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...mArms *2 Thermal All components on overshoot transient and line transient.) *9. Component using conditions (component stress) must be within starting voltage specification. *6. INV_PWM enable implies INV_PWM signal is High level (On duty cycle is a function of 150Hz to 3.3V. *5. It ...-6.6 3.3 60 -- Inverter operating frequency should be over 85% under INV_PWM at 10cm distance. . Transformer voltage stress should be within specification (51-59kHz) at max. brightness load. *3. Component temperature shold follow below : ! ∆T and min. Inverter should no smoking...
...mArms *2 Thermal All components on overshoot transient and line transient.) *9. Component using conditions (component stress) must be within starting voltage specification. *6. INV_PWM enable implies INV_PWM signal is High level (On duty cycle is a function of 150Hz to 3.3V. *5. It ...-6.6 3.3 60 -- Inverter operating frequency should be over 85% under INV_PWM at 10cm distance. . Transformer voltage stress should be within specification (51-59kHz) at max. brightness load. *3. Component temperature shold follow below : ! ∆T and min. Inverter should no smoking...
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...-up time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements Specification ADAPTER ADP-90FB RevF90W 3 PINS 1.8 A @ 90Vac 0.9 A @ 180Vac 47 - 63 47 - 63 90 - 264 The maximum inrush current will be shorted without damage, and auto recovery...
...-up time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements Specification ADAPTER ADP-90FB RevF90W 3 PINS 1.8 A @ 90Vac 0.9 A @ 180Vac 47 - 63 47 - 63 90 - 264 The maximum inrush current will be shorted without damage, and auto recovery...
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... off completely. Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) Specification +5~+35 °C -20~+65 °C -20~+65 °C (storage package) 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing 20% to... RH, non-condensing (unpacked) 20% to 90% RH, non-condensing (storage package) 5~500Hz: 1.0G 50~500Hz: 2.16G Mechanical Specification Item Dimensions Weight I /O Power Down System Saves all system states and data onto disk prior to -read lock indicators, Status indicators, Power...
... off completely. Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) Specification +5~+35 °C -20~+65 °C -20~+65 °C (storage package) 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing 20% to... RH, non-condensing (unpacked) 20% to 90% RH, non-condensing (storage package) 5~500Hz: 1.0G 50~500Hz: 2.16G Mechanical Specification Item Dimensions Weight I /O Power Down System Saves all system states and data onto disk prior to -read lock indicators, Status indicators, Power...
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... by pressing t. You can change the value of the screen. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Please also refer to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Your computer is prompted on the...
... by pressing t. You can change the value of the screen. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Please also refer to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Your computer is prompted on the...
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... settings); If it cannot locate the address, it displays. Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Sequence Drive A: or B: is attached correctly. Main board Specific device has an address conflict. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); BIOS attempts to replace the cache...
... settings); If it cannot locate the address, it displays. Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Sequence Drive A: or B: is attached correctly. Main board Specific device has an address conflict. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); BIOS attempts to replace the cache...
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... The Aspire 1400 integrates ATI MOBILITY RADEON graphics accelerator with 16MB of DDR video memory. Audio ports for speaker/headphone-out jack and microphone/line-in jack devices provide the user the best compatibility as he plugs in other peripherals. 1 512MB soDIMM memory module 2 Specifications vary ... reputable Intel 845 chipset that delivers a high performance and professional mobile PC. Appendix A 104 Project Name: Compal project 2. Description The Aspire 1400 employs Intel Pentium 4 processor with 1.44 MB floppy disk drive, one 20G or larger Ultra DMA-100 hard disk drive2 and one ...
... The Aspire 1400 integrates ATI MOBILITY RADEON graphics accelerator with 16MB of DDR video memory. Audio ports for speaker/headphone-out jack and microphone/line-in jack devices provide the user the best compatibility as he plugs in other peripherals. 1 512MB soDIMM memory module 2 Specifications vary ... reputable Intel 845 chipset that delivers a high performance and professional mobile PC. Appendix A 104 Project Name: Compal project 2. Description The Aspire 1400 employs Intel Pentium 4 processor with 1.44 MB floppy disk drive, one 20G or larger Ultra DMA-100 hard disk drive2 and one ...
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... ! Tooling box information ! Repair instructions for all models ! However some information sources will require a user i.d. Also contained on all your local Acer branch office. Returned material authorization procedures ! Service guides for specific models ! Debug cards for all of our technical material. Schematics ! Basic repair guidelines ! Main manuals ! We are : ! Appendix C Online Support...
... ! Tooling box information ! Repair instructions for all models ! However some information sources will require a user i.d. Also contained on all your local Acer branch office. Returned material authorization procedures ! Service guides for specific models ! Debug cards for all of our technical material. Schematics ! Basic repair guidelines ! Main manuals ! We are : ! Appendix C Online Support...
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... 105 Flash Utility 48 Floppy Disk removing the 66 Floppy Disk Drive Interface 26 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 87 H Hard disk 26, 29 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 24 HDD 26, 29 Hot Keys 17 I Indicators 15 Intermittent Problems 80 J Jumper and Connector Locations 83 Top View 83 K Keyboard 29 Keyboard...
... 105 Flash Utility 48 Floppy Disk removing the 66 Floppy Disk Drive Interface 26 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 87 H Hard disk 26, 29 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 24 HDD 26, 29 Hot Keys 17 I Indicators 15 Intermittent Problems 80 J Jumper and Connector Locations 83 Top View 83 K Keyboard 29 Keyboard...
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... with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are the properties of their respective companies. Acer Aspire 1400 series Notebook computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase... revision or changes. No part of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Copyright © 2002 All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire 1400 series Notebook computer User's guide Original Issue: March 2002 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication...
... with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of purchase information in the space provided below. The serial number and model number are the properties of their respective companies. Acer Aspire 1400 series Notebook computer Model Number Serial Number Purchase... revision or changes. No part of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Copyright © 2002 All Rights Reserved Acer Aspire 1400 series Notebook computer User's guide Original Issue: March 2002 Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication...