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... System Check Procedures 95 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 99 Index of Error Messages 100 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 103 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...
... System Check Procedures 95 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 99 Index of Error Messages 100 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 103 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...
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... 59 min. 58 sec. 74 block more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time. (*2) From 00 min. 02 sec. 00 block to 59 min. 58 sec. 74 block including latency... and layered error correction time. (*3) Disc: MNSU-005 (*4) Average of Data read over the whole area from starting data ...data recorded area (LBA:23197F), more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time. (*5) from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:23197F) including latency and ...
... 59 min. 58 sec. 74 block more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time. (*2) From 00 min. 02 sec. 00 block to 59 min. 58 sec. 74 block including latency... and layered error correction time. (*3) Disc: MNSU-005 (*4) Average of Data read over the whole area from starting data ...data recorded area (LBA:23197F), more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time. (*5) from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:23197F) including latency and ...
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... to maximum data recorded area (LBA:3FA0DF), more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time. (*8) from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:3FA0DF) including latency and layered... error correction time. (*9) Disk: ODSC-PARA Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (... stereo Analog to Digital converter Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1 Line-in, CD, Video, AUX TravelMate 240/ 250
... to maximum data recorded area (LBA:3FA0DF), more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time. (*8) from starting data recorded area (LBA:0) to maximum data recorded area (LBA:3FA0DF) including latency and layered... error correction time. (*9) Disk: ODSC-PARA Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (... stereo Analog to Digital converter Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1 Line-in, CD, Video, AUX TravelMate 240/ 250
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..."Power System Check" on screen. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 99 "Intermittent Problems" on page 106 "Undetermined Problems" on .) POST does not complete. LCD display problems or others). No beep... or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. ...
..."Power System Check" on screen. Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 99 "Intermittent Problems" on page 106 "Undetermined Problems" on .) POST does not complete. LCD display problems or others). No beep... or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. ...
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...internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the main board. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3....a controller, driver, or diskette. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 95 TravelMate 240/ 250 Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the...
...internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the system board. Replace the main board. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3....a controller, driver, or diskette. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. 95 TravelMate 240/ 250 Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the...
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..., see the appropriate power supply check in the message window. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; A loose connection can cause an error. Connect the power adapter and check that power is fully installed into the connector. Go to main board. 2. Power System Check To verify the symptom..., or hang the system. 1. Press F2 in the test items. 3. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 98 Chapter 4 96
..., see the appropriate power supply check in the message window. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; A loose connection can cause an error. Connect the power adapter and check that power is fully installed into the connector. Go to main board. 2. Power System Check To verify the symptom..., or hang the system. 1. Press F2 in the test items. 3. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is supplied by the battery pack. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 98 Chapter 4 96
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...it has been configured. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. This index... 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 The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 107. If the symptom is listed first. Power-On Self-Test (POST...
...it has been configured. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. This index... 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 The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 107. If the symptom is listed first. Power-On Self-Test (POST...
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... battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no ...Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery ...
... battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes 006 010 070 071 072 110 Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no ...Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery ...
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... Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 101 TravelMate 240/ 250 Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings...Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 95. DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery ...
... Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility System cache error - Incorrect Drive A type - RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 101 TravelMate 240/ 250 Default configuration used Run "Load Default Settings...Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 95. DIMM System board Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. System board Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery ...
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... inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on and LCD is blank. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on page 96.
... inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor shown on and LCD is blank. Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on page 96.
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...inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 96. Hold and press the ...Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack System board 103 TravelMate 240/ 250 The system doesn't power-off or on, but system runs correctly Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms...
...inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board LCD inverter ID LCD inverter LCD cable LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 96. Hold and press the ...Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Battery pack System board 103 TravelMate 240/ 250 The system doesn't power-off or on, but system runs correctly Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms...
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...Speaker System board 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 the computer. LCD cover switch System board ... Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from hibernation mode. Action in Sequence The system will not enter...
...Speaker System board 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 the computer. LCD cover switch System board ... Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from hibernation mode. Action in Sequence The system will not enter...
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...Port" in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 107. 105 TravelMate 240/ 250 Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Modem phone port modem combo board ...System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in the Devices Configuration" of ...
...Port" in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 107. 105 TravelMate 240/ 250 Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work correctly. Modem phone port modem combo board ...System board NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in the Devices Configuration" of ...
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... only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the following: 1. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. If any FRU. 3. Chapter 4 106 Run the advanced... diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no more errors. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing ...
... only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the following: 1. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. If any FRU. 3. Chapter 4 106 Run the advanced... diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no more errors. Rerun the test to verify that have nothing ...
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... Machine 48, 74 Disassembly Flowchart 50 Display 1 display hotkeys 16 Display Standby Mode 29 DMA Channel Assignment 33 DVD-ROM Interface 22 E Environmental Requirements 29 Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 99 External CD-ROM Drive Check 95 F Features 1 Flash Utility 46 Floppy Disk Drive Interface 21 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit...
... Machine 48, 74 Disassembly Flowchart 50 Display 1 display hotkeys 16 Display Standby Mode 29 DMA Channel Assignment 33 DVD-ROM Interface 22 E Environmental Requirements 29 Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 99 External CD-ROM Drive Check 95 F Features 1 Flash Utility 46 Floppy Disk Drive Interface 21 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit...