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... 802.11b/g wireless LAN (manufacturing option) T Bluetooth (manufacturing option) Human-centric design and ergonomics T Rugged, yet extremely portable design T Stylish appearance T Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys T Comfortable palm rest area with 64MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048MB with dual soDIMM modules T 30 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disc drive T Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system Display T T T T T T The...
... 802.11b/g wireless LAN (manufacturing option) T Bluetooth (manufacturing option) Human-centric design and ergonomics T Rugged, yet extremely portable design T Stylish appearance T Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys T Comfortable palm rest area with 64MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048MB with dual soDIMM modules T 30 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disc drive T Advanced Configuration Power Interface (ACPI) power management system Display T T T T T T The...
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...in the hot key combination. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Accesses the notebook configuration utility. Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Turns the speakers on and off ; Fn-y Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Power Management Scheme Toggle Sleep Switches between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and...
...in the hot key combination. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Accesses the notebook configuration utility. Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Turns the speakers on and off ; Fn-y Volume down Decreases the sound volume. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Power Management Scheme Toggle Sleep Switches between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and...
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BIOS Item Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control Specification ACPI 1.0b, SMBIOS 2.3, PCI 2.2, Boot Block, PXE 2.0, Mobile PC2001, Hard Disk Password, INT 13h Extensions, PCI Bus Power Management interface Specification, EI Torito-Bootable CD-ROM Format Specification V1.0, Simple Boot Flag 1.0 Set by switch, see SW5 settings on Chapter 5. Memory Combinations 0MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 0MB 256MB 128MB...
BIOS Item Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control Specification ACPI 1.0b, SMBIOS 2.3, PCI 2.2, Boot Block, PXE 2.0, Mobile PC2001, Hard Disk Password, INT 13h Extensions, PCI Bus Power Management interface Specification, EI Torito-Bootable CD-ROM Format Specification V1.0, Simple Boot Flag 1.0 Set by switch, see SW5 settings on Chapter 5. Memory Combinations 0MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 0MB 256MB 128MB...
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... 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 64MB 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 BIOS Setup Yes (set by BIOS setup) DMA channel 1 and 3 Chapter 1 27
... 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 64MB 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 BIOS Setup Yes (set by BIOS setup) DMA channel 1 and 3 Chapter 1 27
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... external display device is connected, the power on external video port. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. NOTE: If user disables "PXE Boot from LAN" option in BIOS Setup Utility, this screen. shows Summary Screen is enabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Option: Auto or Both Determines if the system will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Format...
... external display device is connected, the power on external video port. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector). Option: Enabled or Disabled Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST. NOTE: If user disables "PXE Boot from LAN" option in BIOS Setup Utility, this screen. shows Summary Screen is enabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Option: Auto or Both Determines if the system will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Format...
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... e key. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you have to return your notebook computer to set the user or the supervisor password: 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to enter a password, you set the supervisor password. Settings in the "Confirm New Password" field. Supervisor Password is written to enter setup. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Parameter User Password...
... e key. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you are the default and suggested parameter settings. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you have to return your notebook computer to set the user or the supervisor password: 1. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to enter a password, you set the supervisor password. Settings in the "Confirm New Password" field. Supervisor Password is written to enter setup. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Parameter User Password...
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... e key. Changing a Password 1. Press e. The Set Password box appears: 2. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. 41 Chapter 2 Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. The password setting is OK, the screen will display...
... e key. Changing a Password 1. Press e. The Set Password box appears: 2. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. If the verification is complete after the user presses u. 41 Chapter 2 Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. The password setting is OK, the screen will display...
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... speaker set cable. See "Removing the Second Fan Bracket" on page 67. 12. See "Removing the Main Board" on page 61. 4. Tear off the tape fastening the speaker set . See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 67. 13. See "Removing the DC Board" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 68. 14. See "Removing the Fan" on page 66. 11. See "Removing the ODD Module(2)" on...
... speaker set cable. See "Removing the Second Fan Bracket" on page 67. 12. See "Removing the Main Board" on page 61. 4. Tear off the tape fastening the speaker set . See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 67. 13. See "Removing the DC Board" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 68. 14. See "Removing the Fan" on page 66. 11. See "Removing the ODD Module(2)" on...
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... Device Check" on page 73. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. 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. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. System CMOS checksum bad - "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard...
... Device Check" on page 73. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS - System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. 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. Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. System CMOS checksum bad - "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Keyboard...
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... IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate 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 refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure...
... IDE Initialize Power Management Load alternate 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 refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure...
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... 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 Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
... 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 Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup...
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... Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done- Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers...
... Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done- Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers...
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... 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 memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
... 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 memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
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... Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 76. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery...
... Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on page 76. Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. Battery can't be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery...
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...Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD See "Hibernation Mode" on page 30. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board Chapter 4 86 Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory...
...Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD See "Hibernation Mode" on page 30. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board Chapter 4 86 Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory...
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Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. USB does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly Print ...
Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. USB does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work correctly Print ...
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... 4 88 Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Rerun the test to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that have...
... 4 88 Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Rerun the test to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that have...
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TravelMate 2100 FRU List Picture No. 10 Partname And Description OPTICAL DRIVE SUPPORT BRACKET Part Number 33.A30V1.001 15 HDD BRACKET 33.A30V1.002 TOUCHPAD COVER 2ND FAN BRACKET 42.A30V1.004 33.A30V1.003 VGA THERMAL PLATE 33.A20V1.003 UPPER CASE W/COVERSWITCH CABLE & TOUCHPAD CABLE & SCROLL KEY 60.T49V1.002 LOWER CASE W/DIMM COVER& SPEAKER W/O MDC COVER 60.T49V1.001 Chapter 6 DIMM COVER W/SCREWS 42.A20V1.002 104
TravelMate 2100 FRU List Picture No. 10 Partname And Description OPTICAL DRIVE SUPPORT BRACKET Part Number 33.A30V1.001 15 HDD BRACKET 33.A30V1.002 TOUCHPAD COVER 2ND FAN BRACKET 42.A30V1.004 33.A30V1.003 VGA THERMAL PLATE 33.A20V1.003 UPPER CASE W/COVERSWITCH CABLE & TOUCHPAD CABLE & SCROLL KEY 60.T49V1.002 LOWER CASE W/DIMM COVER& SPEAKER W/O MDC COVER 60.T49V1.001 Chapter 6 DIMM COVER W/SCREWS 42.A20V1.002 104
TravelMate 2100/2600 User's Guide
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... you ever need to print out a copy, this User's guide is not installed on your mobile computing needs. Follow the instructions on how to use your computer. We hope you will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. Your guides To help you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow these steps: 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on TravelMate User's guide will be...
... you ever need to print out a copy, this User's guide is not installed on your mobile computing needs. Follow the instructions on how to use your computer. We hope you will run the Acrobat Reader setup program first. Your guides To help you use Adobe Acrobat Reader, access the Help and Support menu. Follow these steps: 1 Click on Start, All Programs, AcerSystem. 2 Click on TravelMate User's guide will be...
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... your computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to increase the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. I pressed the power switch and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up. Press the display toggle hot key Fn-F5 to toggle the display back to save power. Press Fn-→ to an external monitor.
... your computer. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may be set to increase the brightness level. • The display device might be too low. I pressed the power switch and opened the display, but the computer does not start or boot-up. Press the display toggle hot key Fn-F5 to toggle the display back to save power. Press Fn-→ to an external monitor.