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... ! ! ! ! ! Video performance is boosted with on-die level 2 cache 256 MB memory expandable to 1G High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Lithium-Ion battery pack Power management system Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop-performance graphics. ! Thin-Film.../PAL) output Connectivity ! ! ! ! Multimedia ! ! ! ! ! ! 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio with 3-D sound Built-in dual stereo speakers Internal optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD/CD-RW combo) Audio DJ feature Large LCD display with the user in mind. Here are just a few of...
... ! ! ! ! ! Video performance is boosted with on-die level 2 cache 256 MB memory expandable to 1G High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Lithium-Ion battery pack Power management system Display The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop-performance graphics. ! Thin-Film.../PAL) output Connectivity ! ! ! ! Multimedia ! ! ! ! ! ! 16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio with 3-D sound Built-in dual stereo speakers Internal optical drive (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD/CD-RW combo) Audio DJ feature Large LCD display with the user in mind. Here are just a few of...
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...Support DDC 2B One TV-out connector One MIC In port One headphone-out One DC-in -one design (CD or DVD, floppy drive, and hard disk) ! All-in jack One type III or two type II PCMCIA Card Bus slots Three 4-pins USB ports VR for volume control... 4 Chapter 1 Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device ! Wireless networking (802.11b) option Expansion ! ! Wide and curved palm rest ! Upgradeable memory and hard disk CardBus PC Card slots Keyboard and Pointing Device ! 87 keys with 101/102 key emulation ! 1 Windows Key, 1 Application Key ! Human-centric design and...
...Support DDC 2B One TV-out connector One MIC In port One headphone-out One DC-in -one design (CD or DVD, floppy drive, and hard disk) ! All-in jack One type III or two type II PCMCIA Card Bus slots Three 4-pins USB ports VR for volume control... 4 Chapter 1 Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device ! Wireless networking (802.11b) option Expansion ! ! Wide and curved palm rest ! Upgradeable memory and hard disk CardBus PC Card slots Keyboard and Pointing Device ! 87 keys with 101/102 key emulation ! 1 Windows Key, 1 Application Key ! Human-centric design and...
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See "Right view" on page 6 for the location for the location of this feature. Audio DJ mode indicators Media Player Audio DJ to Microsoft Media Player is set . CD Audio DJ is set to enable or disable this switch. Icon Function Description Battery charge Battery is being accessed. Use the wireless networking switch to CD playback. 16 Chapter 1 Wireless networking Optical drive activity Wireless networking feature is being accessed. Optical drive (CD or DVD) is being charged. C. Hard disk activity Hard disk is enabled.
See "Right view" on page 6 for the location for the location of this feature. Audio DJ mode indicators Media Player Audio DJ to Microsoft Media Player is set . CD Audio DJ is set to enable or disable this switch. Icon Function Description Battery charge Battery is being accessed. Use the wireless networking switch to CD playback. 16 Chapter 1 Wireless networking Optical drive activity Wireless networking feature is being accessed. Optical drive (CD or DVD) is being charged. C. Hard disk activity Hard disk is enabled.
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...rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 56K V.90 MDC RJ11 Rear side Specification Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads ...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...
...rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 56K V.90 MDC RJ11 Rear side Specification Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads ...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...
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... Release +5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) +/- 8 % (Start up) Chapter 1 27 Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. 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...
... Release +5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) +/- 8 % (Start up) Chapter 1 27 Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. 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...
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... type-II Left panel No ZV support Yes (IRQ11) Specification System Board Major Chips Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller RTC Intel ICH2 LPC 47N227 Crystal 4299 AC 97 codes ATI M6-P ICH2 pc87591 ICH2 Controller Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor...
... type-II Left panel No ZV support Yes (IRQ11) Specification System Board Major Chips Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller RTC Intel ICH2 LPC 47N227 Crystal 4299 AC 97 codes ATI M6-P ICH2 pc87591 ICH2 Controller Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor...
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... (G0/S0) S1 Sleeping State S3 Sleeping State S4 Sleeping State Power Management All devices in the system are turned off back-light PCMCIA Standby Hard Disk Spin Down motor CD-ROM Spin Down Super I/O Power down CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Suspend... Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I /O Ports Drive Bays Material Indicators 34 Specification 329mm (W) x 279mm (D) x 42.3/52.8mm(H) for 14.1 LCD model 335mm(W) x 295mm (D) x 42.3/52.8mm (H) for 15...
... (G0/S0) S1 Sleeping State S3 Sleeping State S4 Sleeping State Power Management All devices in the system are turned off back-light PCMCIA Standby Hard Disk Spin Down motor CD-ROM Spin Down Super I/O Power down CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Suspend... Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I /O Ports Drive Bays Material Indicators 34 Specification 329mm (W) x 279mm (D) x 42.3/52.8mm(H) for 14.1 LCD model 335mm(W) x 295mm (D) x 42.3/52.8mm (H) for 15...
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.... Settings in this screen. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/ day/year) System Date 1.44MB, 3 1/2: If there exists floppy drive. Parameter System Time System Date Floppy Drive Hard Disk Quiet Boot Power on startup. The size is for reference only. Options: Enabled or Disabled Options: Auto-Selected or Simultaneous Options: Enabled or ... the memory size of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Actual values may differ. Sets the system date. Shows the hard disk information with the manufacturer and model name.. Not installed: If there is no floppy...
.... Settings in this screen. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/ day/year) System Date 1.44MB, 3 1/2: If there exists floppy drive. Parameter System Time System Date Floppy Drive Hard Disk Quiet Boot Power on startup. The size is for reference only. Options: Enabled or Disabled Options: Auto-Selected or Simultaneous Options: Enabled or ... the memory size of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. Actual values may differ. Sets the system date. Shows the hard disk information with the manufacturer and model name.. Not installed: If there is no floppy...
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Both: Enables CD-ROM and Hard Drive. DMA3 or DMA1 40 Chapter 2 Note: Depending on your hardware devices. Parameter IDE Controller FDD controller Infrared Port (FIR) Base I /O address and IRQ for Infrared ... adapter. Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your operating system, disabling an unused device may help free system resources for Infrared port. Primary: Enables Hard Drive only Disabled: Disables the integrated local bus IDE adapter using options. Enabled or Disabled Enables or disables the system's Infrared port. Enables or disables the...
Both: Enables CD-ROM and Hard Drive. DMA3 or DMA1 40 Chapter 2 Note: Depending on your hardware devices. Parameter IDE Controller FDD controller Infrared Port (FIR) Base I /O address and IRQ for Infrared ... adapter. Advanced The Advanced screen contains parameters involving your operating system, disabling an unused device may help free system resources for Infrared port. Primary: Enables Hard Drive only Disabled: Disables the integrated local bus IDE adapter using options. Enabled or Disabled Enables or disables the system's Infrared port. Enables or disables the...
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...table below describes these devices. The removable devices include the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in front of a device. Parameter Removable Devices Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Network Boot Description The computer attempts to the next device in ...the list. If unsuccessful, the system goes to boot from the removable device (e.g., floppy drive). The computer attempts to boot from the hard disk. The computer ...
...table below describes these devices. The removable devices include the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in front of a device. Parameter Removable Devices Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Network Boot Description The computer attempts to the next device in ...the list. If unsuccessful, the system goes to boot from the removable device (e.g., floppy drive). The computer attempts to boot from the hard disk. The computer ...
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...hard disk drive connector. One on each side) screws on HDD carrier. Chapter 3 67 Unscrew the two screw holding the optical bracket. 2. Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module 1. Use a tool (a tip of a pen or an uncurved paper clipper) to release the FDD door lock on each side. 3. Disassembling the Optical Drive... the two screws holding the FDD door. Release the kapton that fastens the FDD FPC, then disconnect the floppy disk drive FFC. 2. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Then remove the optical bracket. Remove the four (two...
...hard disk drive connector. One on each side) screws on HDD carrier. Chapter 3 67 Unscrew the two screw holding the optical bracket. 2. Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module 1. Use a tool (a tip of a pen or an uncurved paper clipper) to release the FDD door lock on each side. 3. Disassembling the Optical Drive... the two screws holding the FDD door. Release the kapton that fastens the FDD FPC, then disconnect the floppy disk drive FFC. 2. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Then remove the optical bracket. Remove the four (two...
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...). then save and restart the computer. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); Recover hard disk. Main board System unable to DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try...Invalid System Configuration Data I /O device has IRQ (Interrupt Request) conflict. Main board Fail-Safe Timer takes too long. Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); RTC battery Main...
...). then save and restart the computer. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); Recover hard disk. Main board System unable to DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try...Invalid System Configuration Data I /O device has IRQ (Interrupt Request) conflict. Main board Fail-Safe Timer takes too long. Type of floppy drive A: not correctly identified in Setup. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); RTC battery Main...
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... an external CRT. Main board No beep during POST. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD Main board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Error Message List No...
... an external CRT. Main board No beep during POST. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD Main board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Error Message List No...
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... Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 71. See "Power System Check" on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds... ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD Main board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't ...
... Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 71. See "Power System Check" on . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds... ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD Main board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't ...
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... computer. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Hard disk connection board Main board 78 Chapter 4 Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD...detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after...
... computer. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Hard disk connection board Main board 78 Chapter 4 Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD...detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't resume from standby mode LCD cover switch after...
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Then check if RAM CPU BIOS are well-connected. Power off. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 48 Main board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the "System Devices" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "...
Then check if RAM CPU BIOS are well-connected. Power off. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 48 Main board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the "System Devices" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "...
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...other external devices ! Main board ! Power-off the computer. 2. Visually check them for damage. Battery pack ! Hard disk drive ! CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module ! If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the ...failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: ! PC Cards 4. Power-on page 71): 1. DIMM ! Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). Non-Acer...
...other external devices ! Main board ! Power-off the computer. 2. Visually check them for damage. Battery pack ! Hard disk drive ! CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module ! If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the ...failing FRU. 7. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: ! PC Cards 4. Power-on page 71): 1. DIMM ! Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). Non-Acer...
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Picture No. 002-FDD ASSY Partname And Description FDD DOOR MITSUMI FDD DOOR PANASONIC Part Number 42.A02V5.018 42.A02V5.019 HDD/ Hard Disk Drive Optical Drive NS HDD 2.5 20G IBM CASCADE IC25N020ATCS04-0 07N8325 FW:A71A DVD ASSY DVD-ROM MODULE 8X TOSHIBA DVD-ROM MODULE 8X MKE DVD-ROM MODULE 8X ...
Picture No. 002-FDD ASSY Partname And Description FDD DOOR MITSUMI FDD DOOR PANASONIC Part Number 42.A02V5.018 42.A02V5.019 HDD/ Hard Disk Drive Optical Drive NS HDD 2.5 20G IBM CASCADE IC25N020ATCS04-0 07N8325 FW:A71A DVD ASSY DVD-ROM MODULE 8X TOSHIBA DVD-ROM MODULE 8X MKE DVD-ROM MODULE 8X ...
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...As to 1024MB SDRAM1. Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 1400 1. Description The Aspire 1400 employs Intel Pentium 4 processor with 16MB of 1024x7698, 32-bits colors, Aspire 1400 also has 4x AGP support and is expandable to display, The Aspire 1400 integrates ATI MOBILITY RADEON graphics accelerator with the reputable .... 1 512MB soDIMM memory module 2 Specifications vary depending on configuration. Project Name: Compal project 2. Powerful data storage with 1.44 MB floppy disk drive, one 20G or larger Ultra DMA-100 hard disk drive2 and one internal optical...
...As to 1024MB SDRAM1. Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Aspire 1400 1. Description The Aspire 1400 employs Intel Pentium 4 processor with 16MB of 1024x7698, 32-bits colors, Aspire 1400 also has 4x AGP support and is expandable to display, The Aspire 1400 integrates ATI MOBILITY RADEON graphics accelerator with the reputable .... 1 512MB soDIMM memory module 2 Specifications vary depending on configuration. Project Name: Compal project 2. Powerful data storage with 1.44 MB floppy disk drive, one 20G or larger Ultra DMA-100 hard disk drive2 and one internal optical...
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... 25 type 25 D Index Index DIMM Combinations 26 external 60 removing 60 Disassembly Battery Pack 58 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 62 Floppy Disk Drive 66 Machine 55 Procedure Flowchart 57 Display 5 DVD-ROM Interface 27 E Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 73 External CD-ROM... Drive Check 70 External Diskette Drive Check 70 F Features 3 features 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...
... 25 type 25 D Index Index DIMM Combinations 26 external 60 removing 60 Disassembly Battery Pack 58 CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 62 Floppy Disk Drive 66 Machine 55 Procedure Flowchart 57 Display 5 DVD-ROM Interface 27 E Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 73 External CD-ROM... Drive Check 70 External Diskette Drive Check 70 F Features 3 features 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...