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... 4 Troubleshooting 64 System Check Procedures 65 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 69 Index of Error Messages 70 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 71 Index of Sympton-to-FRU Error Message 75 Intermittent Problems 79 Undetermined Problems 80 How to Build NAPP Master ... 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 XP Environment Test 124...
... 4 Troubleshooting 64 System Check Procedures 65 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 69 Index of Error Messages 70 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 71 Index of Sympton-to-FRU Error Message 75 Intermittent Problems 79 Undetermined Problems 80 How to Build NAPP Master ... 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 XP Environment Test 124...
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... XGA, SXGA+(SPWG-B) T 15.4" Wide WXGA TFT LCD(SPWG-B) I/O ports T DDC-2B compliant VGA port T Microphone-in/line-in 1 card reader slot T Kensington Lock BIOS T T T Phoenix BIOS 512KB Flash BIOS ROM ACPI 1.0b compliant 2 Chapter 1 T DC-jack T RJ11 and RJ45 T IEEE 1394 port (Manufacturing option with S-video) T FIR(IrDA 1.1) T 5 in jack(mono) T Headphone...
... XGA, SXGA+(SPWG-B) T 15.4" Wide WXGA TFT LCD(SPWG-B) I/O ports T DDC-2B compliant VGA port T Microphone-in/line-in 1 card reader slot T Kensington Lock BIOS T T T Phoenix BIOS 512KB Flash BIOS ROM ACPI 1.0b compliant 2 Chapter 1 T DC-jack T RJ11 and RJ45 T IEEE 1394 port (Manufacturing option with S-video) T FIR(IrDA 1.1) T 5 in jack(mono) T Headphone...
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.... Hot Keys Fn The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: + Tab (Activates the next...
.... Hot Keys Fn The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to provide a variety of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other keys to access most of functions: + Tab (Activates the next...
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... or Intel Celeron processors 2.6 GHz and above PGA 478 package 1.25V-1.525V 1.05V BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version 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...
... or Intel Celeron processors 2.6 GHz and above PGA 478 package 1.25V-1.525V 1.05V BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version 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...
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...: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Num Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.08 ATI M11 V0.08 ELW050011143010003ED00 Aspire 1670 Acer FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0023F080E52 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup... parameter to run Setup. Please also refer to enter multi-boot menu. If you may need to "enabled". Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to ...
...: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Num Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.08 ATI M11 V0.08 ELW050011143010003ED00 Aspire 1670 Acer FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0023F080E52 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu F9 Setup... parameter to run Setup. Please also refer to enter multi-boot menu. If you may need to "enabled". Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to ...
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Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in models. 38 Chapter 2 Follow these instructions: T To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys( or ) T To choose a menu, use ... value of the menu options to go to parameter values. Help for a particular menu are in square brackets. T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Please note that system information vary in the item Specific Help part of the screen.
Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in models. 38 Chapter 2 Follow these instructions: T To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys( or ) T To choose a menu, use ... value of the menu options to go to parameter values. Help for a particular menu are in square brackets. T In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Please note that system information vary in the item Specific Help part of the screen.
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... Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type/speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name ATAPI Serial Number System BIOS Ver VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Description Display CPU type and speed information Display the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master Display the...: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Num Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.08 ATI M11 V0.08 ELW050011143010003ED00 Aspire 1670 Acer FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0023F080E52 F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu Note: ...
... Defaults F10 Save and Exit Parameter CPU Type/speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number ATAPI Model Name ATAPI Serial Number System BIOS Ver VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Description Display CPU type and speed information Display the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master Display the...: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Num Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: V0.08 ATI M11 V0.08 ELW050011143010003ED00 Aspire 1670 Acer FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF0023F080E52 F1 Help ↑ ↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu Note: ...
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... Chapter 2 43 It also provides advanced settings of the system. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Infrared Port (FIR): USB BIOS Legacy Support: System boot from Hard Disk Recovery: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration... found in boldface are the default and suggested settings. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Parameter Infrared Port(FIR) USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port. Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices...
... Chapter 2 43 It also provides advanced settings of the system. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Infrared Port (FIR): USB BIOS Legacy Support: System boot from Hard Disk Recovery: [Auto] [Enabled] [Disabled] Item Specific Help [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration... found in boldface are the default and suggested settings. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Parameter Infrared Port(FIR) USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port. Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices...
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...Disabled] Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the system options in the computer. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When user password is used to change the value of parameters. [Enter] Press Enter to set the supervisor... password. Security The advanced chipset features setup option is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the values of the chipset registers.
...Disabled] Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the system options in the computer. When set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When user password is used to change the value of parameters. [Enter] Press Enter to set the supervisor... password. Security The advanced chipset features setup option is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the values of the chipset registers.
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... set and password on HDD only when Supervisor password or user password is set . Supervisor Password is written to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 46 Chapter 2 Use the w andy keys to "Set". 4. Retype the password in the "Confirm New Password" field. When both Supervisor and user passwords...
... set and password on HDD only when Supervisor password or user password is set . Supervisor Password is written to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. 46 Chapter 2 Use the w andy keys to "Set". 4. Retype the password in the "Confirm New Password" field. When both Supervisor and user passwords...
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... 1. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. If desired, 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". 4. The Set Password box appears: 2. Press e. When you are done, press u to ...save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the...
... 1. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. If desired, 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". 4. The Set Password box appears: 2. Press e. When you are done, press u to ...save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the...
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... at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you run the Phlash. 1. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette.... Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function...
... at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you run the Phlash. 1. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette.... Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function...
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... servicing a computer. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 80 The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. NOTE: Perform the... actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 69 Chapter 4 Others may indicate a problem with a ...
... servicing a computer. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 80 The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. NOTE: Perform the... actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 69 Chapter 4 Others may indicate a problem with a ...
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...is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 65 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. shown on and LCD is blank. Main board. Diskette drive Hard disk drive ...on page 66. But you can see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. Reconnect the DIMM. "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS Setup Utility. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Main board. Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board...
...is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 65 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. shown on and LCD is blank. Main board. Diskette drive Hard disk drive ...on page 66. But you can see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. Reconnect the DIMM. "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS Setup Utility. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Main board. Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board...
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...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...high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device ...
...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...high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device ...
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... video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and 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 ... ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller 72
... video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and 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 ... ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller 72
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... 1 POST Routine Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize 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...
... 1 POST Routine Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize 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...
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... active indicators cannot work ). The system cannot power-off. Main board 75 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Next, enter BIOS utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults", then reboot system. Verify OS in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines... Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system. Reconnect the LCD connectors.
... active indicators cannot work ). The system cannot power-off. Main board 75 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Next, enter BIOS utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults", then reboot system. Verify OS in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines... Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system. Reconnect the LCD connectors.
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... PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Action in Sequence See "Check...option in upper case Main board Chapter 4 76 PC Card cannot be charged or discharged System hang during POST Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot system. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size...
... PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Action in Sequence See "Check...option in upper case Main board Chapter 4 76 PC Card cannot be charged or discharged System hang during POST Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot system. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size...
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...Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable.... Reconnect touchpad cable. Main board Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter...
...Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable.... Reconnect touchpad cable. Main board Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup Defaults" then reboot the system. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter...