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...chipset t Wireless solution: integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology T Intel® 915GM/PM+Intel ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) T 256/512 MB of DDR2 400/533 MHz ... refresh rate at 70 Hz MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) Acer ClearVisionTM video optimization technology (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem T 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive T Optical drive options: tDVD-Super Multi double-layer tDVD-Dual double layer...
...chipset t Wireless solution: integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi® CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology T Intel® 915GM/PM+Intel ICH6-M (Mobile Intel 82801FB) T 256/512 MB of DDR2 400/533 MHz ... refresh rate at 70 Hz MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability Acer CinemaVisionTM video technology (Acer Arcade) Acer ClearVisionTM video optimization technology (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem T 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive T Optical drive options: tDVD-Super Multi double-layer tDVD-Dual double layer...
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of Bluetooth communication. Media Activity Bluetooth Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is closed. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. Icon Function Cap ... above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Indicates the status of the fan. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by two screws). 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. Chapter 1 11
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of Bluetooth communication. Media Activity Bluetooth Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is closed. The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. Icon Function Cap ... above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. Indicates the status of the fan. 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by two screws). 6 Battery release latch Releases the battery for removal. Chapter 1 11
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... side Specification Specification built-in Mobile Intel® 82801FB (ICH6-M) 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI type II Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Vendor & Model Name SEAGATE ST94019A Toshiba Pluto MK4025GAS SEAGATE N2 ST960821A Toshiba Pluto MK6025GAS Capacity (MB) ...40000 60000 Bytes per 512 512 sector Data heads 2/2 3/4 Drive Format Disks 1/1 2/2 Spindle speed 4200/4200 RPM (RPM) 4200/4200 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB/8192KB 8192KB Interface ATA/...
... side Specification Specification built-in Mobile Intel® 82801FB (ICH6-M) 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI type II Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Vendor & Model Name SEAGATE ST94019A Toshiba Pluto MK4025GAS SEAGATE N2 ST960821A Toshiba Pluto MK6025GAS Capacity (MB) ...40000 60000 Bytes per 512 512 sector Data heads 2/2 3/4 Drive Format Disks 1/1 2/2 Spindle speed 4200/4200 RPM (RPM) 4200/4200 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB/8192KB 8192KB Interface ATA/...
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Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Voltage tolerance Specification 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Philips ...
Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Voltage tolerance Specification 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Philips ...
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...system CPU. 31 This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is subject to different models. Enable boot logo and get system information. UUID=32bytes ...This field shows the brand name of the system. Main Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2005 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit ----Devices Product Name = TravelMate 3210 Manufacturer Name = Acer...
...system CPU. 31 This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on secondary IDE master. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is subject to different models. Enable boot logo and get system information. UUID=32bytes ...This field shows the brand name of the system. Main Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2005 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit ----Devices Product Name = TravelMate 3210 Manufacturer Name = Acer...
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... save power when AC is connected, the power on external video port. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to -disc system recovery via Alt+F10 during POST. Parameter Date and Time Quiet Boot...). Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to factory defaults. Disabled: Custoemr logo is not displayed, and summary screen is disabled. If any display device is NOT available (running ...
... save power when AC is connected, the power on external video port. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to -disc system recovery via Alt+F10 during POST. Parameter Date and Time Quiet Boot...). Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server). Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to factory defaults. Disabled: Custoemr logo is not displayed, and summary screen is disabled. If any display device is NOT available (running ...
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...and Capital are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Lock HardDisk Drive Description Press Enter to access hard disk drive. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Password will NOT be ... SCU Main Advanced Security Set User Password May 20, 2005 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit Set Supervisor Password _ Lock HardDisk Drive --------Set Supervisor password Enter old Supervisor password Enter new Supervisor Password Verify new Supervisor Password [ ] Boot System OK Cancel Enter...
...and Capital are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Lock HardDisk Drive Description Press Enter to access hard disk drive. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized use. Password will NOT be ... SCU Main Advanced Security Set User Password May 20, 2005 5:40:09 AM Boot Exit Set Supervisor Password _ Lock HardDisk Drive --------Set Supervisor password Enter old Supervisor password Enter new Supervisor Password Verify new Supervisor Password [ ] Boot System OK Cancel Enter...
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Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to select a control. button or key reject entries. button or key accept entries. Chapter 2 37 Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2005 5:40:09 Boot Exit Boot Device ` ----- Boot Device ---Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Device Network Boot Press key to load the operating system. Use spacebar and number keys to change value key activates accelerators.
Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to select a control. button or key reject entries. button or key accept entries. Chapter 2 37 Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Insyde Software SCU Main Advanced Security May 20, 2005 5:40:09 Boot Exit Boot Device ` ----- Boot Device ---Hard Drive CD-ROM/DVD Drive Floppy Device Network Boot Press key to load the operating system. Use spacebar and number keys to change value key activates accelerators.
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Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side. 2. Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on the other side. 3. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the ODD bracket from the optical disc drive module. 54 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws fastening the ODD bracket. 2. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Then take the hard disc drive out of the HDD bracket.
Remove the two screws holding the HDD bracket on one side. 2. Remove another two screws holding the HDD bracket on the other side. 3. Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the ODD bracket from the optical disc drive module. 54 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws fastening the ODD bracket. 2. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Then take the hard disc drive out of the HDD bracket.
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... Device Check" on page 56. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input ... Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System CMOS...
... Device Check" on page 56. Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 56. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input ... Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System CMOS...
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System board Previous boot incomplete - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 62 Chapter 4 Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility....System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 56. RTC battery System board Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" ...
System board Previous boot incomplete - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 62 Chapter 4 Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility....System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 56. RTC battery System board Operating system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" ...
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... correctly. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Speaker System board Chapter 4 63 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect...
... correctly. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Speaker System board Chapter 4 63 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect...
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... to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). The system doesn't power-off...
... to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). The system doesn't power-off...
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...Load Default Settings, then reboot system. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 27. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 27. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, ... 27. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 59. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 67 The system doesn...
...Load Default Settings, then reboot system. LCD cover switch System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 27. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 27. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, ... 27. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 59. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 67 The system doesn...
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... combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is...of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup ...
... combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is...of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup ...
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... by the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: T System board T LCD assembly 70 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The...
... by the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: T System board T LCD assembly 70 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The...
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...MHz FSB) - Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology 256/512 MB of DDR2 400/533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel... Hz • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • Acer CinemaVision™ video technology (Acer Arcade) • Acer ClearVision™ video optimization technology (Acer Arcade) • 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive • Optical drive options (for selected models): - DVD-Super Multi double-...
...MHz FSB) - Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-band 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ solution, supporting Acer SignalUp™ wireless technology 256/512 MB of DDR2 400/533 MHz memory, upgradeable to 2 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel... Hz • MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability • Acer CinemaVision™ video technology (Acer Arcade) • Acer ClearVision™ video optimization technology (Acer Arcade) • 40/60/80/100 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive • Optical drive options (for selected models): - DVD-Super Multi double-...
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HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Power Indicates the computer's power status. English 19 Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-...
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is closed. Wireless LAN Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. Power Indicates the computer's power status. English 19 Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-...
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... Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into 6 regions. DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. Recovering your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; When you... will remain permanent. Refer to the table below for the first time, the program asks you can set will automatically play DVD movies on your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set to a region code, it will play DVD disks of five times...
... Note: To change the region code, insert a DVD movie of a different region into 6 regions. DVD disks are divided into the DVD drive. Once your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to enter the region code. Recovering your computer. 1 Eject the DVD tray and insert a DVD movie disk; When you... will remain permanent. Refer to the table below for the first time, the program asks you can set will automatically play DVD movies on your hard disk does not reset the number of times the region code has been set to a region code, it will play DVD disks of five times...
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...the Create backup section) from backup You can create and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Restore from hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + ...Next. 6 Select the backup method. Follow the instructions on drive D:. a Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disk image on screen to store the backup image on the hard disk (D:\). The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5...
...the Create backup section) from backup You can create and save backup images to hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery Management utility. 3 Enter the password to proceed. Restore from hard disk, CD or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + ...Next. 6 Select the backup method. Follow the instructions on drive D:. a Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disk image on screen to store the backup image on the hard disk (D:\). The default password is six zeros. 4 In the Acer eRecovery Management window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5...