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... 4 Troubleshooting 64 System Check Procedures 65 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 69 Index of Error Messages 70 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 71 Index of Sympton-to-FRU Error Message 75 Intermittent Problems 79 Undetermined Problems 80 How to Build NAPP Master ...88 MainBoard 88 Touchpad Board 91 Chapter 6 FRU(Field Replacement Unit) List 93 Exploded Diagram 94 Aspire 1670 Parts List 96 TravelMate 2200 Parts List 104 TravelMate 2700 Parts List 114 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 121 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 123 MicroSoft Windows XP Environment Test ...
... 4 Troubleshooting 64 System Check Procedures 65 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 69 Index of Error Messages 70 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 71 Index of Sympton-to-FRU Error Message 75 Intermittent Problems 79 Undetermined Problems 80 How to Build NAPP Master ...88 MainBoard 88 Touchpad Board 91 Chapter 6 FRU(Field Replacement Unit) List 93 Exploded Diagram 94 Aspire 1670 Parts List 96 TravelMate 2200 Parts List 104 TravelMate 2700 Parts List 114 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 121 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 123 MicroSoft Windows XP Environment Test ...
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.../line-in jack(mono) T Headphone-out/line-out/speaker-out jack T S-Video Out (Manufacturing option with S-video) T FIR(IrDA 1.1) T 5 in 1 card reader slot T Kensington Lock BIOS T T T Phoenix BIOS 512KB Flash BIOS ROM ACPI 1.0b compliant 2 Chapter 1 T DC-jack T RJ11 and RJ45 T IEEE 1394 port (Manufacturing option with IEEE 1394) T 4 external USB 2.0 connectors.
.../line-in jack(mono) T Headphone-out/line-out/speaker-out jack T S-Video Out (Manufacturing option with S-video) T FIR(IrDA 1.1) T 5 in 1 card reader slot T Kensington Lock BIOS T T T Phoenix BIOS 512KB Flash BIOS ROM ACPI 1.0b compliant 2 Chapter 1 T DC-jack T RJ11 and RJ45 T IEEE 1394 port (Manufacturing option with IEEE 1394) T 4 external USB 2.0 connectors.
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Hot Keys Fn The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: + Tab (Activates the next ...
Hot Keys Fn The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: + Tab (Activates the next ...
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... or Intel Celeron processors 2.6 GHz and above PGA 478 package 1.25V-1.525V 1.05V BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package BIOS Support Protocol BIOS password control Specification Phoenix V0.08 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC32 ACPI 1.0b/2.0, PCI 2.2, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.3.1 WFM2.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, IrDA1.0, USB Specification 1.1/ 2.0PCMCIA 3.0 compliant, PC...
... or Intel Celeron processors 2.6 GHz and above PGA 478 package 1.25V-1.525V 1.05V BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package BIOS Support Protocol BIOS password control Specification Phoenix V0.08 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC32 ACPI 1.0b/2.0, PCI 2.2, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.3.1 WFM2.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, IrDA1.0, USB Specification 1.1/ 2.0PCMCIA 3.0 compliant, PC...
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...: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Num Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.08 ATI M11 V0.08 ELW050011143010003ED00 Aspire 1670 Acer FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0023F080E52 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter ...Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 37 Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is ...
...: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Num Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.08 ATI M11 V0.08 ELW050011143010003ED00 Aspire 1670 Acer FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0023F080E52 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter ...Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit Chapter 2 37 Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is ...
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... menu options to go to parameter values. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing t. Read this item. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow these instructions: T To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys( or ) T To choose a menu, use...
... menu options to go to parameter values. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing t. Read this item. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow these instructions: T To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys( or ) T To choose a menu, use...
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...: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Num Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.08 ATI M11 V0.08 ELW050011143010003ED00 Aspire 1670 Acer FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0023F080E52 F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu Note: ... Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type/speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name ATAPI Serial Number System BIOS Ver VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Description Display CPU type and speed information Display the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master Display the...
...: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Num Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.08 ATI M11 V0.08 ELW050011143010003ED00 Aspire 1670 Acer FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0023F080E52 F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu Note: ... Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type/speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name ATAPI Serial Number System BIOS Ver VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Description Display CPU type and speed information Display the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master Display the...
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...Support: System boot from Hard Disk Recovery: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select ...boldface are the default and suggested settings. Disabled: Infrared port is not active Enabled: Infrared port is active and is user configured Auto: BIOS or OS chooses configuration This feature enables or disables support for USB Keyboard and Mice. (Enable for use with a non-USB award Operating...
...Support: System boot from Hard Disk Recovery: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select ...boldface are the default and suggested settings. Disabled: Infrared port is not active Enabled: Infrared port is active and is user configured Auto: BIOS or OS chooses configuration This feature enables or disables support for USB Keyboard and Mice. (Enable for use with a non-USB award Operating...
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When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value ... the setting of parameters. [Enter] Press Enter to set the supervisor password. Security The advanced chipset features setup option is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. NOTE: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Main Advanced Security Supervisor Password Is: User Password...
When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. The user can enter Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value ... the setting of parameters. [Enter] Press Enter to set the supervisor password. Security The advanced chipset features setup option is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. NOTE: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Main Advanced Security Supervisor Password Is: User Password...
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... return your notebook computer to your password, you set . When both Supervisor and user passwords are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 46 Chapter 2 Setting a password Follow these steps as you may have three tries before the system halts. Retype the password in the "Enter...
... return your notebook computer to your password, you set . When both Supervisor and user passwords are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 46 Chapter 2 Setting a password Follow these steps as you may have three tries before the system halts. Retype the password in the "Enter...
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...key. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. Removing a password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to ...password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Press e. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. The Set Password box appears: 2.
...key. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. Removing a password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to ...password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Press e. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. The Set Password box appears: 2.
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...you use the Phlash. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS,... DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run...
...you use the Phlash. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS,... DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run...
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... actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 69 Chapter 4 Some of them display information about...has been configured. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 80 The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to ...
... actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 69 Chapter 4 Some of them display information about...has been configured. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 80 The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to ...
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... cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns on page 65 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS Setup Utility. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence See "Keyboard ... used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - But you can see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Main board. Diskette drive Hard disk drive Main board. RTC batter Main board. Power source...
... cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns on page 65 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS Setup Utility. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence See "Keyboard ... used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - But you can see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Main board. Diskette drive Hard disk drive Main board. RTC batter Main board. Power source...
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...registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM...high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device ...
...registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM...high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device ...
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... video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts ... ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller 72
... video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts ... ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller 72
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... 1 POST Routine Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System...
... 1 POST Routine Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System...
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Next, enter BIOS utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on . Verify OS in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). ... HDD. Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD cable LCD Main...
Next, enter BIOS utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on . Verify OS in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). ... HDD. Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD cable LCD Main...
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RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM ... from actual size. System can 't be inserted or ejected Action in upper case Main board Chapter 4 76 Action in Sequence Power option in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot system. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 67.
RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM ... from actual size. System can 't be inserted or ejected Action in upper case Main board Chapter 4 76 Action in Sequence Power option in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot system. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 67.
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...Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Main board Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system. Touchpad board Main board 77 Chapter 4 Hard disk drive Main board The ...Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter...
...Error System configuration does not match the installed devices. Main board Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system. Touchpad board Main board 77 Chapter 4 Hard disk drive Main board The ...Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter...