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...local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for repair and service of... customer machines. add-on your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to provide you should check the most up-to extend the functionality of this information...
...local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for repair and service of... customer machines. add-on your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to provide you should check the most up-to extend the functionality of this information...
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...Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 48 General Information 49 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 50 Removing the Battery 52 Removing the Memory Module 53 Removing the Modem Board 54 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 55 Removing the LCD Module 56 ...Intermittent Problems 106 Undetermined Problems 107 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 108 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 112 TravelMate 240/250 Exploded Diagram 113 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 126 Model Name Definition 126 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 128 Microsoft...
...Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 48 General Information 49 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 50 Removing the Battery 52 Removing the Memory Module 53 Removing the Modem Board 54 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 55 Removing the LCD Module 56 ...Intermittent Problems 106 Undetermined Problems 107 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 108 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 112 TravelMate 240/250 Exploded Diagram 113 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 126 Model Name Definition 126 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 128 Microsoft...
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...-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio with Internet scroll key Expansion T T Two type II CardBus PC Card slots/ One Type III CardBus PC card slot Upgrageable memory I/O Ports T T T T T One VGA port (external CRT) One DC-in port (AC adapter) One microphone/line-in dual speakers High- Chapter 1 System Introduction Features This computer...
...-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio with Internet scroll key Expansion T T Two type II CardBus PC Card slots/ One Type III CardBus PC card slot Upgrageable memory I/O Ports T T T T T One VGA port (external CRT) One DC-in port (AC adapter) One microphone/line-in dual speakers High- Chapter 1 System Introduction Features This computer...
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Chapter 1 11 Houses the computer's main memory. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
Chapter 1 11 Houses the computer's main memory. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack.
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...2nd level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification 128KB for TM240/512KB ... 256MB 128MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB 640MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 20 TravelMate 240/ 250
...2nd level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification 128KB for TM240/512KB ... 256MB 128MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB 1024MB 1024MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB 640MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 20 TravelMate 240/ 250
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... 30000 512 16 63 40000 512 16 63 42091/16383/16383 42091/16383/47080 42091/16383 60000 512 16 63 42091/16383/47080 Chapter 1 21 Memory Combinations 512MB Slot 1 1024MB Slot 2 Total Memory 1536MB Above table lists some system...
... 30000 512 16 63 40000 512 16 63 42091/16383/16383 42091/16383/47080 42091/16383 60000 512 16 63 42091/16383/47080 Chapter 1 21 Memory Combinations 512MB Slot 1 1024MB Slot 2 Total Memory 1536MB Above table lists some system...
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... Port) Bus 1024 x768 (32bit colors) 1024x768 (32 bit colors) 1280x1024 (32 bit colors) 1600x1200 (32 bit colors) Video Memory Item Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size Specification Fixed, share the system memory 8MB Video Resolutions Mode Resolution 640x480x256 640x480x64K 640x480x16M 800x600x256 800x600x64K 1024x768x256 CRT Only 90 90 90 90 90 90 Refresh...
... Port) Bus 1024 x768 (32bit colors) 1024x768 (32 bit colors) 1280x1024 (32 bit colors) 1600x1200 (32 bit colors) Video Memory Item Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size Specification Fixed, share the system memory 8MB Video Resolutions Mode Resolution 640x480x256 640x480x64K 640x480x16M 800x600x256 800x600x64K 1024x768x256 CRT Only 90 90 90 90 90 90 Refresh...
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... Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller TravelMate 240/ 250 One Plastic Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power Memory Address Map Memory Address 000A0000-000BFFFF E0000000-E007FFFF E0080000-E00FFFFF E8000000-EFFFFFFF F0000000-F7FFFFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000D0000-000D3FFF 000D4000-000D7FFF...
... Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller TravelMate 240/ 250 One Plastic Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock Power Memory Address Map Memory Address 000A0000-000BFFFF E0000000-E007FFFF E0080000-E00FFFFF E8000000-EFFFFFFF F0000000-F7FFFFFF 000A0000-000BFFFF 000D0000-000D3FFF 000D4000-000D7FFF...
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...power when AC is not present. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Fast Boot Power on external video port. Option: Auto or Both Determines if the system will be displayed or not; Enables, ...Option Sets the system time. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Option: Disabled or Enabled NOTE: The sub-items under each device will be shown if the device control ...
...power when AC is not present. Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Fast Boot Power on external video port. Option: Auto or Both Determines if the system will be displayed or not; Enables, ...Option Sets the system time. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Option: Disabled or Enabled NOTE: The sub-items under each device will be shown if the device control ...
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... from the bootable diskette. However, system diagnostic utility is ready. Chapter 2 46 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: If you... the battery pack does not contain enough power to CSD website as soon as it becomes corrupted. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 240/250 series notebook machine. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.
... from the bootable diskette. However, system diagnostic utility is ready. Chapter 2 46 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash utility. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: If you... the battery pack does not contain enough power to CSD website as soon as it becomes corrupted. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 240/250 series notebook machine. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.
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... the components that need to remove the main board, you want to be removed during servicing. Start Battery HDD Module *2 HDD HDD Holder *2 Dimm Cover Memory *1 Modem Cover *2 Modem Board Hinge Caps *2 Middle Cover Keyboard *6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Lower Case Assembly *2 FDD Module *3 *3 *11 *4 RTC Battery *3 Mini PCI Card Plate...
... the components that need to remove the main board, you want to be removed during servicing. Start Battery HDD Module *2 HDD HDD Holder *2 Dimm Cover Memory *1 Modem Cover *2 Modem Board Hinge Caps *2 Middle Cover Keyboard *6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Lower Case Assembly *2 FDD Module *3 *3 *11 *4 RTC Battery *3 Mini PCI Card Plate...
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Then remove the memory. 53 TravelMate 240/ 250 See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. Remove the dimm cover. 4. Pop up the memory. 5. Removing the Memory Module 1. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3.
Then remove the memory. 53 TravelMate 240/ 250 See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. Remove the dimm cover. 4. Pop up the memory. 5. Removing the Memory Module 1. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3.
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Installing the Memory Module 1. Put the DIMM cover back to the DIMM slot. 2. Insert the memory module to the machine. 3. Fasten the DIMM cover with the two screws. Chapter 3 92
Installing the Memory Module 1. Put the DIMM cover back to the DIMM slot. 2. Insert the memory module to the machine. 3. Fasten the DIMM cover with the two screws. Chapter 3 92
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... items. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 98 Chapter 4 96 Go to main board. 2. NOTE: Make sure that the...
... items. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 98 Chapter 4 96 Go to main board. 2. NOTE: Make sure that the...
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... memory installed. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or 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. 99 TravelMate 240...
... memory installed. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or 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. 99 TravelMate 240...
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... Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. "Load Default Settings...
... Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. "Load Default Settings...
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... time, then reboot system. Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 101 TravelMate 240/ 250 RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Failing...
... time, then reboot system. Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 101 TravelMate 240/ 250 RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Failing...
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... Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from hibernation mode. four short beeps every minute. LCD cover switch System board The system doesn't resume from actual...
... Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from hibernation mode. four short beeps every minute. LCD cover switch System board The system doesn't resume from actual...
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...- 56.17001.001 357 SPEAKER SET NS SCREW NS SCREW 23.T30V1.002 86.T30V1.001 86.T30V1.002 TravelMate 240/250 Partname And Description Part Number MEMORY DDR333 256MB ELPEDIA W30256AAEPI652A KN.25609.002 MEMORY DDR333 256MB MOCRON MT8VDDT3264HDG335C3 KN.25604.009 MEMORY DDR333 512MB KN.51202.007 INFINEON HYS64D64020GBDL-6- Picture Optical Drive No.
...- 56.17001.001 357 SPEAKER SET NS SCREW NS SCREW 23.T30V1.002 86.T30V1.001 86.T30V1.002 TravelMate 240/250 Partname And Description Part Number MEMORY DDR333 256MB ELPEDIA W30256AAEPI652A KN.25609.002 MEMORY DDR333 256MB MOCRON MT8VDDT3264HDG335C3 KN.25604.009 MEMORY DDR333 512MB KN.51202.007 INFINEON HYS64D64020GBDL-6- Picture Optical Drive No.
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Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X CD-ROM Drive 24X Specifications Mobile Pentium 4 3.06GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.8GHz 512K, Mobile ... IBM HGST Moraga IC25N060ATMR04-0 60GB Toshiba Neptune MK6021GAS 80GB IBM HGST Moraga IC25N080ATMR04 Mitsumi D353G MKE SR-8177 Liteon XJ-SD81D Mitsumi SR-224W1 129 TravelMate 240/250
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X CD-ROM Drive 24X Specifications Mobile Pentium 4 3.06GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.8GHz 512K, Mobile ... IBM HGST Moraga IC25N060ATMR04-0 60GB Toshiba Neptune MK6021GAS 80GB IBM HGST Moraga IC25N080ATMR04 Mitsumi D353G MKE SR-8177 Liteon XJ-SD81D Mitsumi SR-224W1 129 TravelMate 240/250