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... 128 and 256MB for memory specifications Remove TEAC for Combo driver. Remove US 2 pin for Power Code: Change DVD-RW to 01213-1 Revison: 'Note" was deleted. Add (DVD + CD-RW) for DVD-ROM specifications. Remove Simplo Ni-MH, Sanyo Li-ION, Sanyo Ni-MH specifications for the updates made on Travelmate 220/260 service guide. Revised PCB N0. to DVD/CD-R/CD-RW and modify battery specs. . Date 01/03/2002 01/18...
... 128 and 256MB for memory specifications Remove TEAC for Combo driver. Remove US 2 pin for Power Code: Change DVD-RW to 01213-1 Revison: 'Note" was deleted. Add (DVD + CD-RW) for DVD-ROM specifications. Remove Simplo Ni-MH, Sanyo Li-ION, Sanyo Ni-MH specifications for the updates made on Travelmate 220/260 service guide. Revised PCB N0. to DVD/CD-R/CD-RW and modify battery specs. . Date 01/03/2002 01/18...
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... Settings 33 Startup Configuration 33 Onboard Device Configuration 35 System Security 36 Load Default Settings 39 BIOS Flash Utility 40 System Utility Diskette 40 System Diagnostic Diskette 40 Running PQA Diagnostics Program 41 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 44 General Information 45 Before You Begin 45 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 46 Removing the Battery Pack 49 Removing the Battery Cover 49 Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module 50 Disassembling the CD-ROM Drive Module 50 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 52 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module...
... Settings 33 Startup Configuration 33 Onboard Device Configuration 35 System Security 36 Load Default Settings 39 BIOS Flash Utility 40 System Utility Diskette 40 System Diagnostic Diskette 40 Running PQA Diagnostics Program 41 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 44 General Information 45 Before You Begin 45 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 46 Removing the Battery Pack 49 Removing the Battery Cover 49 Removing the CD-ROM Drive Module 50 Disassembling the CD-ROM Drive Module 50 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 52 Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module...
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... RTC Battery Holder 70 Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module 70 Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module 71 Removing the Charger Plate 72 Removing the CPU Heat Sink 72 Removing the CPU Fan 73 Removing the Audio Board 73 Removing the Main Board 74 Removing the PCMCIA Slot 75 Removing the I/O Port Bracket 76 Removing the Modem Cable 77 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 78 System Check Procedures 79 External Diskette Drive Check 79 External CD-ROM Drive Check 79 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 80 Memory...
... RTC Battery Holder 70 Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module 70 Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module 71 Removing the Charger Plate 72 Removing the CPU Heat Sink 72 Removing the CPU Fan 73 Removing the Audio Board 73 Removing the Main Board 74 Removing the PCMCIA Slot 75 Removing the I/O Port Bracket 76 Removing the Modem Cable 77 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 78 System Check Procedures 79 External Diskette Drive Check 79 External CD-ROM Drive Check 79 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 80 Memory...
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... drive (AcerMedia Bay) USB video capture kit option Connectivity ! RJ-11 for 56Kbps fax/modem ! Upgradeable memory and hard disk ! CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/DVD/CD-R/RW Swappable Module ! PS/2 interface, which also can be configured as keyboard/keypad interface. ! 85/88 key keyboard, which is IBM PC/AT keyboard compatible. ! Here are just a few of its many features: Performance ! AcerMedia bay (removable CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW or DVD/CD-R/RW drive) ! Power management system...
... drive (AcerMedia Bay) USB video capture kit option Connectivity ! RJ-11 for 56Kbps fax/modem ! Upgradeable memory and hard disk ! CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/DVD/CD-R/RW Swappable Module ! PS/2 interface, which also can be configured as keyboard/keypad interface. ! 85/88 key keyboard, which is IBM PC/AT keyboard compatible. ! Here are just a few of its many features: Performance ! AcerMedia bay (removable CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW or DVD/CD-R/RW drive) ! Power management system...
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... is connected, the computer turns off the display (and enters standby mode) to a comfortable viewing position. Power management The power management system incorporates an "automatic LCD dim" feature that turns off the display (but does not enter standby mode) when you open the display, slide the display cover latch to boost video performance. To close the display cover, and turns it . You can also connect an external monitor when giving presentations. Ergonomically centred touchpad pointing device Expansion...
... is connected, the computer turns off the display (and enters standby mode) to a comfortable viewing position. Power management The power management system incorporates an "automatic LCD dim" feature that turns off the display (but does not enter standby mode) when you open the display, slide the display cover latch to boost video performance. To close the display cover, and turns it . You can also connect an external monitor when giving presentations. Ergonomically centred touchpad pointing device Expansion...
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... Battery bay Battery release latch Hard disk bay Description Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's battery pack. Protects your computer. Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). Houses an AcerMedia drive module. Chapter 1 9 # Icon Port Connects to... 5 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 64K colors at 1280x1024 resolution 6 Modem jack Connects to the phone line 7 Network jack Connects to remove...
... Battery bay Battery release latch Hard disk bay Description Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's battery pack. Protects your computer. Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). Houses an AcerMedia drive module. Chapter 1 9 # Icon Port Connects to... 5 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 64K colors at 1280x1024 resolution 6 Modem jack Connects to the phone line 7 Network jack Connects to remove...
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... external monitor. Puts the computer in the hot key combination. mutes the sound. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Decreases the screen contrast (available only for models with HPA displays). Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to return. Increases the screen brightness. Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad Toggle Speaker on and off Switches display output between the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Setup Accesses...
... external monitor. Puts the computer in the hot key combination. mutes the sound. Turns the speakers on and off to save power. Decreases the screen contrast (available only for models with HPA displays). Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to return. Increases the screen brightness. Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad Toggle Speaker on and off Switches display output between the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Setup Accesses...
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... 384MB 384MB 1024MB 512MB Above table lists some system memory configurations. 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 Intel 830MG 0MB 2 Sockets 128/256/512 MB 1024 MB (512MB x 2) SDRAM 133 MHz 3.3 V 144-pin so-DIM You can install memory modules in slot 1. 18 Chapter 1
... 384MB 384MB 1024MB 512MB Above table lists some system memory configurations. 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 Intel 830MG 0MB 2 Sockets 128/256/512 MB 1024 MB (512MB x 2) SDRAM 133 MHz 3.3 V 144-pin so-DIM You can install memory modules in slot 1. 18 Chapter 1
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...-CFF Function DMA controller-1 Interrupt controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller 8742 chip select System speake ACPI Embedded Controller System CMOS/RTC Main board resources DMA Controller-1 Interrupt controller-2 DMA controller-2 Numeric data processor 2nd EIDE device (CD-ROM) select 1st EIDE device (hard drive) select Parallel port 3 Lucent Technologies Soft Modem AM ALi Fast Infrared Controlle Printer Port (LPT 1) Video Controller Standard Floppy Disk Controller COM3 COM1 or LT Win modem (optional DMA controller-1 PCI configuration registe...
...-CFF Function DMA controller-1 Interrupt controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller 8742 chip select System speake ACPI Embedded Controller System CMOS/RTC Main board resources DMA Controller-1 Interrupt controller-2 DMA controller-2 Numeric data processor 2nd EIDE device (CD-ROM) select 1st EIDE device (hard drive) select Parallel port 3 Lucent Technologies Soft Modem AM ALi Fast Infrared Controlle Printer Port (LPT 1) Video Controller Standard Floppy Disk Controller COM3 COM1 or LT Win modem (optional DMA controller-1 PCI configuration registe...
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... clock function. For example, the default value (1st:Floppy Disk, 2nd:CD-ROM, 3rd:Hard Disk and 4th: Realtek PXE2.0 Boot Agent) tells the computer to enter the multi boot selection menu during POST. Chapter 2 33 otherwise, the computer's display screen is disabled, the F12 key function should be disabled. When it is the boot display. Both or Auto Expand the screen on LAN Multi Boot Selection Menu CPU Power Management Mode Boot Drive Sequence Description Options Sets the display device duringPOST...
... clock function. For example, the default value (1st:Floppy Disk, 2nd:CD-ROM, 3rd:Hard Disk and 4th: Realtek PXE2.0 Boot Agent) tells the computer to enter the multi boot selection menu during POST. Chapter 2 33 otherwise, the computer's display screen is disabled, the F12 key function should be disabled. When it is the boot display. Both or Auto Expand the screen on LAN Multi Boot Selection Menu CPU Power Management Mode Boot Drive Sequence Description Options Sets the display device duringPOST...
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... Windows ME Startup Menu" prompt you can find the utility in the service CD kit. Chapter 2 39 Mother Board Data Utility To use IFlash. Follow the instructions on how to choose the testing item. To better fit local service requirements, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to it. New features or options Use the IFlash utility to proceed. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers...
... Windows ME Startup Menu" prompt you can find the utility in the service CD kit. Chapter 2 39 Mother Board Data Utility To use IFlash. Follow the instructions on how to choose the testing item. To better fit local service requirements, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to it. New features or options Use the IFlash utility to proceed. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers...
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... Controller Failed see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error 3. IDE Secondary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is dead - "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk...
... Controller Failed see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 80. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error 3. IDE Secondary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is dead - "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk...
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... board LCD inverter I LCD inverter LCD cabl LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequenc Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 80. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be charged Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. See "Power...
... board LCD inverter I LCD inverter LCD cabl LCD System board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequenc Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). System board See "Check the Battery Pack" on page 80. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be charged Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. See "Power...
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... power off, then charge battery). Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. LCD cover switch System board The system doesn't resume from the computer. Audio driver...
... power off, then charge battery). Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from hibernation mode. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. LCD cover switch System board The system doesn't resume from the computer. Audio driver...
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... Problems" on page 39 System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. System board See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 91. 88 Chapter 4 Printer driver Printer cabl Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Device driver Device cable Device System board...
... Problems" on page 39 System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. System board See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 91. 88 Chapter 4 Printer driver Printer cabl Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Device driver Device cable Device System board...
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... radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Chapter 4 89 FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. If any FRU. 3. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the...
... radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Chapter 4 89 FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. If any FRU. 3. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the...
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... Input Device Check 80 L L2 cache 17 LCD 24 M Machine Disassembly 44 Mechanical Specification 26 media access on indicator 10 Memory Address Map 27 Memory Address Map 27 Memory Check 80 Model Number Definitions 110 Modem 19 N Notebook Manager hotkey 13 num lock on indicator 10 O Online Support Information 114 P Panel 5 Bottom 9 Rear 8 right 8 Parallel Port 22 parallel port setting in BIOS Utility 35 Password Setting Hard Disk Password 37 Power-On Password 37 Setup Password 37 PC Card 10, 23 PCMCIA 23 Power Management 26 Power management 2 Power...
... Input Device Check 80 L L2 cache 17 LCD 24 M Machine Disassembly 44 Mechanical Specification 26 media access on indicator 10 Memory Address Map 27 Memory Address Map 27 Memory Check 80 Model Number Definitions 110 Modem 19 N Notebook Manager hotkey 13 num lock on indicator 10 O Online Support Information 114 P Panel 5 Bottom 9 Rear 8 right 8 Parallel Port 22 parallel port setting in BIOS Utility 35 Password Setting Hard Disk Password 37 Power-On Password 37 Setup Password 37 PC Card 10, 23 PCMCIA 23 Power Management 26 Power management 2 Power...
Travelmate 220 User Guide
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... Acrobat Reader is useful for quick glances at functional key combinations. A handy Hot key pocket reference card is not installed on your computer, clicking on the screen to use your computer. We hope you be happy with setting up your TravelMate, we enjoyed making the TravelMate series of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... Your guides To help you will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. For instructions on TravelMate User's guide...
... Acrobat Reader is useful for quick glances at functional key combinations. A handy Hot key pocket reference card is not installed on your computer, clicking on the screen to use your computer. We hope you be happy with setting up your TravelMate, we enjoyed making the TravelMate series of guides: First off, the Just for Starters... Your guides To help you will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. For instructions on TravelMate User's guide...
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... and make necessary fixes. Look at the Power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is in the floppy drive? Press any key to turn the display back on the touchpad to power the computer. Insert the startup disk you are provided for each one. Nothing appears on battery power, it with a system diskette and press Ctrl-AltDel to adjust the brightness level. • The display device...
... and make necessary fixes. Look at the Power indicator: • If it is not lit, no power is in the floppy drive? Press any key to turn the display back on the touchpad to power the computer. Insert the startup disk you are provided for each one. Nothing appears on battery power, it with a system diskette and press Ctrl-AltDel to adjust the brightness level. • The display device...
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... L LEDs ===NM M media access on indicator ===NM memory installing ===QM upgrading ===PV messages error ===QV modem ===PS mouse troubleshooting ===QT N network ===PS Notebook Manager ===QN hotkey ===NQ notice DVD copyright protection ===SS year 2000 compliance ===SS num lock ===NN on indicator ===NM numeric keypad embedded ===NO num lock ===NO O online services ===RN options memory upgrade ===PV P password ===OV types ===OV PC Card ===PU ejecting ===PU inserting ===PU ports ===PR POST (power-on self-test) ===QO printer troubleshooting ===QU problems...
... L LEDs ===NM M media access on indicator ===NM memory installing ===QM upgrading ===PV messages error ===QV modem ===PS mouse troubleshooting ===QT N network ===PS Notebook Manager ===QN hotkey ===NQ notice DVD copyright protection ===SS year 2000 compliance ===SS num lock ===NN on indicator ===NM numeric keypad embedded ===NO num lock ===NO O online services ===RN options memory upgrade ===PV P password ===OV types ===OV PC Card ===PU ejecting ===PU inserting ===PU ports ===PR POST (power-on self-test) ===QO printer troubleshooting ===QU problems...