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... Panel 6 Indicators 12 Keyboard 14 Hot Keys 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chapter 2 System Utilities 34 BIOS Setup Utility 34 BIOS Flash Utility 46 System Diagnostic Diskette 46 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 48 General Information 49 Disassembly Procedure ...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 ...
... Panel 6 Indicators 12 Keyboard 14 Hot Keys 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chapter 2 System Utilities 34 BIOS Setup Utility 34 BIOS Flash Utility 46 System Diagnostic Diskette 46 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 48 General Information 49 Disassembly Procedure ...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 ...
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... display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. 16 TravelMate 240/ 250 Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the speakers on /off ; Accesses the notebook configuration utility. Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad...Icon Function Hotkey help Setup Description Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
... display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. 16 TravelMate 240/ 250 Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the speakers on /off ; Accesses the notebook configuration utility. Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad...Icon Function Hotkey help Setup Description Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Turns the internal touchpad on and off to return. Fn-y Volume down Decreases the sound volume.
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...: 1.525V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V Processor (for TravelMate 250) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Intel Petium 4 processor To 2.4GHz uFCBGA 1.525V 1.525V Specification BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phoenix BIOS TM240 V1.00 for TM250 Flash ROM 512KB 32...
...: 1.525V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V Processor (for TravelMate 250) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Intel Petium 4 processor To 2.4GHz uFCBGA 1.525V 1.525V Specification BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Phoenix BIOS TM240 V1.00 for TM250 Flash ROM 512KB 32...
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... Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Specification NS PC87392 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by...
... Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Specification NS PC87392 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by...
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... keyboard controller M38857 API 84-/85- Parallel Port Item Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) USB Port Item USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function... control 378, 278, 3BC IRQ7, IRQ5 Specification Specification 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port... Converter Item Vendor & Model Name 26 Specification MAX IM1645/MAXIM1715/MAX1 999/MAXI 545 TravelMate 240/ 250
... keyboard controller M38857 API 84-/85- Parallel Port Item Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) USB Port Item USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function... control 378, 278, 3BC IRQ7, IRQ5 Specification Specification 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port... Converter Item Vendor & Model Name 26 Specification MAX IM1645/MAXIM1715/MAX1 999/MAXI 545 TravelMate 240/ 250
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...). Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Press during POST (when "Press to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting.... However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enter multi-boot menu. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enter setup. Press m to run Setup.
...). Your computer is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Press during POST (when "Press to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting.... However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enter multi-boot menu. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enter setup. Press m to run Setup.
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Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any of the screen. T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to parameter values. Navigation keys for parameters are .... NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing t. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). T To change the value of a parameter, press por q. Read this...
Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any of the screen. T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to parameter values. Navigation keys for parameters are .... NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing t. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). T To change the value of a parameter, press por q. Read this...
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... the HDD. When set the supervisor password. User password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Defines whether a password is written to enter a password, you are prompted to HDD when both passwords...setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to enabled. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set . If you forget your password, you are set , this screen. Parameter User Password ...
... the HDD. When set the supervisor password. User password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Defines whether a password is written to enter a password, you are prompted to HDD when both passwords...setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to enabled. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set . If you forget your password, you are set , this screen. Parameter User Password ...
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... twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password field. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you have changed the settings, press u to "Clear". 4. If desired, you are done, press u to highlight the Set.... Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. ...
... twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password field. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you have changed the settings, press u to "Clear". 4. If desired, you are done, press u to highlight the Set.... Type a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. ...
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... not completely loaded. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to the bootable diskette. 3. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 240/250 series notebook machine. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. System Diagnostic Diskette This diagnostic...
... not completely loaded. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to the bootable diskette. 3. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 240/250 series notebook machine. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. System Diagnostic Diskette This diagnostic...
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...Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 107. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. If the symptom is listed first. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The ...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/ 250 This index can also help you make changes in the computer.
...Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 107. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. If the symptom is listed first. NOTE: Most of memory installed. The ...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/ 250 This index can also help you make changes in the computer.
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...) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. System board Chapter 4 100 Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Keyboard locked - ... Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will shut down system, no message will show message. Error ...
...) Real Time Clock Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. System board Chapter 4 100 Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. Keyboard locked - ... Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will shut down system, no message will show message. Error ...
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... system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - Incorrect Drive A type - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 101 TravelMate 240/ 250 DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the... proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System board DMA Test Failed ...
... system not found by POST differed from CMOS Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - Incorrect Drive A type - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 101 TravelMate 240/ 250 DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the... proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System board DMA Test Failed ...
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...LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack System board 103 TravelMate 240/ 250 See "Power System Check" on page 96. See "Power System Check" on page 96. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds... and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ).
...LCD connectors. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack System board 103 TravelMate 240/ 250 See "Power System Check" on page 96. See "Power System Check" on page 96. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds... and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be charged Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ).
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.... Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker...
.... Action in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is damaged. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker...
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.... Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port... does not work correctly. Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 107. 105 TravelMate 240/ 250 Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error ...
.... Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port... does not work correctly. Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 107. 105 TravelMate 240/ 250 Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error ...
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These can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: T Service guides T User's manuals T Training materials T Main manuals T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists T Chips T TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these purposes, we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email contacts ...
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A AC Adapter 28 AFLASH Utility 46 Audio 19 B Battery 26 battery pack charging indicator 12 BIOS 19 package 19 ROM size 19 ROM type 19 vendor 19 Version 19 BIOS Setup Utility 34 BIOS Supports protocol 19 BIOS Utility 34 Basic System Settings 39 Navigating 35 Onboard Device Configuration 41 Startup Configuration 40 System Information...
A AC Adapter 28 AFLASH Utility 46 Audio 19 B Battery 26 battery pack charging indicator 12 BIOS 19 package 19 ROM size 19 ROM type 19 vendor 19 Version 19 BIOS Setup Utility 34 BIOS Supports protocol 19 BIOS Utility 34 Basic System Settings 39 Navigating 35 Onboard Device Configuration 41 Startup Configuration 40 System Information...
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... Utility Diskette 46 T Temperature 29 Test Compatible Components 128 Touchpad 19 touchpad hotkey 16 Touchpad Check 98 Troubleshooting 94 U Undetermined Problems 107 USB 26 utility BIOS 34 V Video 25 Resolutions 25 Video controller 19 W Windows XP Environment Test 129, Windows 2000 Environment Test 133, Index
... Utility Diskette 46 T Temperature 29 Test Compatible Components 128 Touchpad 19 touchpad hotkey 16 Touchpad Check 98 Troubleshooting 94 U Undetermined Problems 107 USB 26 utility BIOS 34 V Video 25 Resolutions 25 Video controller 19 W Windows XP Environment Test 129, Windows 2000 Environment Test 133, Index