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... Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 71 Index of Sympton-to-FRU Error Message 75 Intermittent Problems 79 Undetermined Problems 80 How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc Drive 81 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Location 88 MainBoard 88 Touchpad Board 91 Chapter 6 FRU(Field Replacement Unit) List 93 Exploded Diagram 94 Aspire 1670 Parts List 96 TravelMate 2200 Parts List 104 TravelMate 2700 Parts List 114 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 121 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 123 MicroSoft Windows...
... Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 71 Index of Sympton-to-FRU Error Message 75 Intermittent Problems 79 Undetermined Problems 80 How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc Drive 81 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Location 88 MainBoard 88 Touchpad Board 91 Chapter 6 FRU(Field Replacement Unit) List 93 Exploded Diagram 94 Aspire 1670 Parts List 96 TravelMate 2200 Parts List 104 TravelMate 2700 Parts List 114 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 121 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 123 MicroSoft Windows...
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... Item Hot key help Acer eSetting Acer ePower Management Sleep Description This key will cause a help message to start playing the audio track or video file. It is preferred to pause Chapter 1 Fn- Launches the Acer ePower Management in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. Press any key to return Turns the internal touchpad on and off Volume up Increases the sound volume Volume down Decreases the sound volume Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Brightness down...
... Item Hot key help Acer eSetting Acer ePower Management Sleep Description This key will cause a help message to start playing the audio track or video file. It is preferred to pause Chapter 1 Fn- Launches the Acer ePower Management in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. Press any key to return Turns the internal touchpad on and off Volume up Increases the sound volume Volume down Decreases the sound volume Brightness up Increases the screen brightness Brightness down...
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... Sleep mode Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor(if connected)and both the display screen and external nomitor Turns the display screen backlight off FFnFn-n-FF-8F88 22 FFnFn-n- - Press any key to have the key activate a graphical display. Launches the Acer ePower Management in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. Chapter 1 It is preferred to return Turns the internal touchpad on the display device...
... Sleep mode Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor(if connected)and both the display screen and external nomitor Turns the display screen backlight off FFnFn-n-FF-8F88 22 FFnFn-n- - Press any key to have the key activate a graphical display. Launches the Acer ePower Management in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering Key. Chapter 1 It is preferred to return Turns the internal touchpad on the display device...
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... BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package BIOS Support Protocol BIOS password control Specification Phoenix V0.08 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC32 ACPI 1.0b/2.0, PCI 2.2, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.3.1 WFM2.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, IrDA1.0, USB Specification 1.1/ 2.0PCMCIA 3.0 compliant, PC 99a and Mobile PC2001 compliant, Simple Boot Flag 1.0 Set by setup manual Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control Intel CPU 1M to 512K Always enabled...
... BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package BIOS Support Protocol BIOS password control Specification Phoenix V0.08 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC32 ACPI 1.0b/2.0, PCI 2.2, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.3.1 WFM2.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, IrDA1.0, USB Specification 1.1/ 2.0PCMCIA 3.0 compliant, PC 99a and Mobile PC2001 compliant, Simple Boot Flag 1.0 Set by setup manual Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control Intel CPU 1M to 512K Always enabled...
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... external display device is not allowed to control the settings in CRT(or projector) only mode. Option: Enabled or Disabled Power on display Auto: During power process, the system will support and automatic dimming of the LCD back light when the AC power is NOT available(running on external video port. Otherwise it will automatically dim the LCD brightness in LCD only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port(for an external...
... external display device is not allowed to control the settings in CRT(or projector) only mode. Option: Enabled or Disabled Power on display Auto: During power process, the system will support and automatic dimming of the LCD back light when the AC power is NOT available(running on external video port. Otherwise it will automatically dim the LCD brightness in LCD only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port(for an external...
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... found in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Disabled: Infrared port is not active Enabled: Infrared port is active and is user configured Auto: BIOS or OS chooses configuration This feature enables or disables support for USB Keyboard and Mice. (Enable for use with a non-USB award Operating System such as DOS or UNIX) Disabled Enabled Auto Disabled Enabled Options Chapter 2 43 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced...
... found in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Disabled: Infrared port is not active Enabled: Infrared port is active and is user configured Auto: BIOS or OS chooses configuration This feature enables or disables support for USB Keyboard and Mice. (Enable for use with a non-USB award Operating System such as DOS or UNIX) Disabled Enabled Auto Disabled Enabled Options Chapter 2 43 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced...
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... Enabled Password on boot parameter. 5. Disabled or Enabled Note: When you are prompted to enter a password, you are set. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password. When you have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it. Password can opt to enable the Password on Boot Define whether a password is written to HDD when both passwords are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility...
... Enabled Password on boot parameter. 5. Disabled or Enabled Note: When you are prompted to enter a password, you are set. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password. When you have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it. Password can opt to enable the Password on Boot Define whether a password is written to HDD when both passwords are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility...
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... enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press e. Chapter 2 47 Press e twice without typing anything in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to "Clear...
... enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. Retype the password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. Press e. Chapter 2 47 Press e twice without typing anything in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to "Clear...
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... Setup Data to CMOS 50 Chapter 2 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Load default values for all SETUP item Load previous values from unauthorized use. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults...
... Setup Data to CMOS 50 Chapter 2 Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Load default values for all SETUP item Load previous values from unauthorized use. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup Defaults...
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... run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. See the following steps: Make sure the DDRRAM module is applied to the touchpad pointer. If the voltage is connected O.K. 4. If the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to the computer's external monitor port, the boot the computer. Connect an external display to switch board FPC is...
... run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. In Power Meter, confirm that has less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. See the following steps: Make sure the DDRRAM module is applied to the touchpad pointer. If the voltage is connected O.K. 4. If the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to the computer's external monitor port, the boot the computer. Connect an external display to switch board FPC is...
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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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... stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. 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 Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook...
... stroke Enter SETUP Clear Boot flag Check for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. 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 Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook...
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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 HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in the HDD. See "Power System Check" on page 66. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Next, enter BIOS utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults", then reboot system. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). If the system can power off or on, but system runs correctly HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power...
... Sequence HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in the HDD. See "Power System Check" on page 66. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. Next, enter BIOS utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults", then reboot system. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). If the system can power off or on, but system runs correctly HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power...
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... Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 67. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control...
... Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 67. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence OS volume control Audio driver Speaker Main board Speaker Main board Audio driver Volume control...
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... Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults", then reboot system. Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Touchpad does not work . Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. USB does not work correctly. Touchpad board Main board 77 Chapter 4 Check if the battery is low. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives...
... Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults", then reboot system. Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Touchpad does not work . Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from standby mode LCD cover switch after opening the lid of the portable computer. USB does not work correctly. Touchpad board Main board 77 Chapter 4 Check if the battery is low. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives...
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... diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the following: 1. If any FRU. 3. If no more errors. 79 Chapter 4 Rerun the test...
... diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is detected, do the following: 1. If any FRU. 3. If no more errors. 79 Chapter 4 Rerun the test...
TravelMate 2200 / 2700 User's Guide
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... external monitor. English 67 Frequently asked questions This section suggests solutions to commonly encountered problems. I press the power button, but my computer does not start or boot-up the Display Properties dialog box. Check the following : • The brightness level might be in a display that the AC adapter is being delivered to the power outlet. Press the Fn + F5 hot key to toggle the display setting...
... external monitor. English 67 Frequently asked questions This section suggests solutions to commonly encountered problems. I press the power button, but my computer does not start or boot-up the Display Properties dialog box. Check the following : • The brightness level might be in a display that the AC adapter is being delivered to the power outlet. Press the Fn + F5 hot key to toggle the display setting...
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... the new hardware and install the necessary drivers. When the battery is 95-99% full, it is properly connected to your location. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is OK, the drive head might be dirty. The printer does not work. I want to set up your computer's parallel port, restart the computer. English 69 • If the disc is connected to a power...
... the new hardware and install the necessary drivers. When the battery is 95-99% full, it is properly connected to your location. Check the following: • Make sure that the printer is OK, the drive head might be dirty. The printer does not work. I want to set up your computer's parallel port, restart the computer. English 69 • If the disc is connected to a power...
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... memory installing 46- 47 upgrading 46 microphone troubleshooting 68 modem setting location 69 mouse connecting externally 41 N Notebook Manager hotkey 16 notice DVD copyright protection 85 num lock 13 on indicator 12 numeric keypad embedded 14 num lock 14 O optical drive 23 options hard disk upgrade 47 memory upgrade 46 PC Cards 44 spare AC adapter 45 spare battery 45 P PC Card inserting 44 removing 45 power management 37 Power-On Self-Test (POST) 61 printer connecting 43 troubleshooting 69 problems 67 audio 68 CD 68 display...
... memory installing 46- 47 upgrading 46 microphone troubleshooting 68 modem setting location 69 mouse connecting externally 41 N Notebook Manager hotkey 16 notice DVD copyright protection 85 num lock 13 on indicator 12 numeric keypad embedded 14 num lock 14 O optical drive 23 options hard disk upgrade 47 memory upgrade 46 PC Cards 44 spare AC adapter 45 spare battery 45 P PC Card inserting 44 removing 45 power management 37 Power-On Self-Test (POST) 61 printer connecting 43 troubleshooting 69 problems 67 audio 68 CD 68 display...