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...note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your regional office MAY have a... in this printed Service Guide. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer "global" product offering. V add-on your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you...
...note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your regional office MAY have a... in this printed Service Guide. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer "global" product offering. V add-on your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you...
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...just a few of its many features: Performance T Intel® Pentium® 4 processors, 2.8GHz and above (for TravelMate 2600) T Intel® Celeron® processors, 2.6GHz and above (for TravelMate 2100) T Intel® Hyper-ThreadingTM technology T 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048MB with dual ...large viewing area for maximum efficiency and easeof-use ATI MOBILITYTM RadeonTM 9000 IGP (M9) chipset shared with 64MB of system memory, as video RAM Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large-audience presentations ...
...just a few of its many features: Performance T Intel® Pentium® 4 processors, 2.8GHz and above (for TravelMate 2600) T Intel® Celeron® processors, 2.6GHz and above (for TravelMate 2100) T Intel® Hyper-ThreadingTM technology T 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048MB with dual ...large viewing area for maximum efficiency and easeof-use ATI MOBILITYTM RadeonTM 9000 IGP (M9) chipset shared with 64MB of system memory, as video RAM Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large-audience presentations ...
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Expansion T T One Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots Upgrageable memory modules Keyboard and pointing device T 84/85/88-key Windows device T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T One Type III or two Type II PC Card slot One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56K) One RJ-45 network jack (Ethernet 10/100 Base-T) One DC-in jack (AC Adapter) One parallel port (ECP/EPP compliant) One external monitor port One line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) One line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) One Infrared (FIR)port Four USB 2.0 ports 2 Chapter 1
Expansion T T One Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots Upgrageable memory modules Keyboard and pointing device T 84/85/88-key Windows device T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T One Type III or two Type II PC Card slot One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56K) One RJ-45 network jack (Ethernet 10/100 Base-T) One DC-in jack (AC Adapter) One parallel port (ECP/EPP compliant) One external monitor port One line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) One line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) One Infrared (FIR)port Four USB 2.0 ports 2 Chapter 1
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Houses the computer's main memory. 10 Chapter 1 Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
Houses the computer's main memory. 10 Chapter 1 Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
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... Always Enabled Always Enabled Fixed-in write back 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 ATI RC300M 0MB 2 Sockets 128MB ...128MB 256MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 0MB Slot 1 20 128MB 0MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB Chapter 1 BIOS Item Supported protocols BIOS password control Second ...
... Always Enabled Always Enabled Fixed-in write back 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 ATI RC300M 0MB 2 Sockets 128MB ...128MB 256MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 0MB Slot 1 20 128MB 0MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB Chapter 1 BIOS Item Supported protocols BIOS password control Second ...
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... (720KB) 9 80 1 MB 300 2 MFM +5V Specification 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 15 80 1.6 MB 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 2 MB 360 300 Chapter 1 21 Memory Combinations 512MB Slot 1 128MB Slot 2 Total Memory 640MB 256MB 128MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 512MB 512MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 1024MB 512MB Above table lists...
... (720KB) 9 80 1 MB 300 2 MFM +5V Specification 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 15 80 1.6 MB 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 2 MB 360 300 Chapter 1 21 Memory Combinations 512MB Slot 1 128MB Slot 2 Total Memory 640MB 256MB 128MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 512MB 512MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 1024MB 512MB Above table lists...
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...-2 Form-2) Operation environment for "write/rewrite" application Host Machine IBM compatible PC (Pentium 166 MHz or above) OS MS-Windows 90/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0 Memory Min. 128MB required Hard Disk Empty Storage Capacity:100 MB or more Average access time: 20ms or less Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm Recommended Media...
...-2 Form-2) Operation environment for "write/rewrite" application Host Machine IBM compatible PC (Pentium 166 MHz or above) OS MS-Windows 90/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0 Memory Min. 128MB required Hard Disk Empty Storage Capacity:100 MB or more Average access time: 20ms or less Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm Recommended Media...
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..., 1.5V, NO 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...
..., 1.5V, NO 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...
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... LAN (remote server). The system will not be displayed or not; Settings in order to disable or auto. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Option: Disabled or Enabled NOTE: The sub-items under each device will support an automatic dimming of the LCD...Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Fast Boot Power on battery power). NOTE: If user disables "PXE Boot from LAN" option in CRT (or projector) only mode. shows...
... LAN (remote server). The system will not be displayed or not; Settings in order to disable or auto. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Option: Disabled or Enabled NOTE: The sub-items under each device will support an automatic dimming of the LCD...Format: HH:MM:SS with 24-hour format. (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Fast Boot Power on battery power). NOTE: If user disables "PXE Boot from LAN" option in CRT (or projector) only mode. shows...
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BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you ... Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system...
BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you ... Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system...
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... the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Start Battery HDD Module G*2 HDD HDD Holder *2 DIMM Cover Memory *2 Modem Cover Hinge Caps Wireless LAN Board D*2 Modem Board J*2 Middle Cover RTC Battery Keyboard F*6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Second Fan J*3 Bracket Lower Case Assembly J*2 FDD...
... the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Start Battery HDD Module G*2 HDD HDD Holder *2 DIMM Cover Memory *2 Modem Cover Hinge Caps Wireless LAN Board D*2 Modem Board J*2 Middle Cover RTC Battery Keyboard F*6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Second Fan J*3 Bracket Lower Case Assembly J*2 FDD...
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Removing the Memory Module 1. Remove the dimm cover. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Then remove the memory. 51 Chapter 3 Pop up the memory. 5.
Removing the Memory Module 1. Remove the dimm cover. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Then remove the memory. 51 Chapter 3 Pop up the memory. 5.
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Go to main board. 2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the ...system. 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the following power sources: 1. then check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. NOTE...
Go to main board. 2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied by the battery pack. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the ...system. 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the following power sources: 1. then check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. NOTE...
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This index can also help you make changes in the computer. If the symptom is listed first. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: If the system ...
This index can also help you make changes in the computer. If the symptom is listed first. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: If the system ...
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Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message 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. Hard disk drive ...
Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message 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. Hard disk drive ...
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... board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 79 Chapter 4 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 Bits: nnnn DIMM...
... board Device Address Conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 79 Chapter 4 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 Bits: nnnn DIMM...
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... 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 on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of...
... 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 on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of...
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... 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 System Management Mode (SMM...
... 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 System Management Mode (SMM...
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... 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...
... 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...
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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 the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and See "Hibernation Mode" on...
... 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 keyboard) Hard disk drive System board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and See "Hibernation Mode" on...