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... printed Service Guide. This Service Guide provides you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). add-on your regional web or channel. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. You... MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines. VI To better fit local ...
... printed Service Guide. This Service Guide provides you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). add-on your regional web or channel. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. You... MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for Acer's "global" product offering. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines. VI To better fit local ...
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... System Check Procedures 76 External Diskette Drive Check 76 External CD-ROM Drive Check 76 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 76 Memory check 76 Power System Check 77 Touchpad check 78 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 79 Index of Error Messages ...94 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 97 Exploded Diagram 98 FRU List 101 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 114 TravelMate 3030 Series 114 TravelMate 3040 Series 115 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 129 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 130 Microsoft® Windows®...
... System Check Procedures 76 External Diskette Drive Check 76 External CD-ROM Drive Check 76 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 76 Memory check 76 Power System Check 77 Touchpad check 78 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 79 Index of Error Messages ...94 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 97 Exploded Diagram 98 FRU List 101 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 114 TravelMate 3030 Series 114 TravelMate 3040 Series 115 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 129 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 130 Microsoft® Windows®...
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...network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology System memory T DDRII 533/667 SDRAM T Two DDR SODIMM slots T Upgradeable to 4GB memory using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Display and graphics T 12.1" WXGA... pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVistaTM T Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, PCI ...
...network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology System memory T DDRII 533/667 SDRAM T Two DDR SODIMM slots T Upgradeable to 4GB memory using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Display and graphics T 12.1" WXGA... pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via Acer GridVistaTM T Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, PCI ...
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...5-in Jack DDeessccrriippttiiCoonnonnects to an AC adapter. # Icon Item Description Note 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 124-pin Acer Connects to Acer ezDock(for TravelMate 4670 Series) ezDock connector Chapter 1 9 Note: 3 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. # Icon Item button... # Icon Item Description 1 ## IIctoenm ItemDC-in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital(SD), # Icon Item DescripMtiuolntiMediaCard(MMC), Memory Stick(MS), Memory Stick Pro(MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Note:Only one card can operate at any given time.
...5-in Jack DDeessccrriippttiiCoonnonnects to an AC adapter. # Icon Item Description Note 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 124-pin Acer Connects to Acer ezDock(for TravelMate 4670 Series) ezDock connector Chapter 1 9 Note: 3 PC Card slot eject Ejects the PC Card from the slot. # Icon Item button... # Icon Item Description 1 ## IIctoenm ItemDC-in -1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital(SD), # Icon Item DescripMtiuolntiMediaCard(MMC), Memory Stick(MS), Memory Stick Pro(MS PRO), and xD-Picture Card. Note:Only one card can operate at any given time.
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Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Acer DASP+ (Disk Anti- Shock Protection) 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory 7 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack. 10 Chapter 1 Helps keep the computer cool...
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 Acer DASP+ (Disk Anti- Shock Protection) 5 Ventilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory 7 Battery release latch Releases the battery to remove the battery pack. 10 Chapter 1 Helps keep the computer cool...
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...settings conveniently. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbard and select "Password Setup" to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for the first time. DC Mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment,.... Click "Save as desired. 2. Name the newly created profile. 4. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to external storage media. T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. to save to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on...
...settings conveniently. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbard and select "Password Setup" to do so when running Acer eLock Management or Acer eRecovery Management for the first time. DC Mode (Battery mode) There are four pre-defined profiles - Entertainment,.... Click "Save as desired. 2. Name the newly created profile. 4. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to external storage media. T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. to save to launch the Empowering Technology menu, then click on...
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... Serivce Center. T Interfaces - Chapter 1 23 T Optical drive deivces - Be sure to remember or write down your password. T Removable data devices - Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can be set without... a file system when plugged into the system. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of the devices. Lock(s) will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked.
... Serivce Center. T Interfaces - Chapter 1 23 T Optical drive deivces - Be sure to remember or write down your password. T Removable data devices - Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can be set without... a file system when plugged into the system. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of the devices. Lock(s) will remain locked after rebooting, until unlocked.
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... and better. T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating. removes unneeded items and files. Chapter 1 25 Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides a simple graphical user interface for power users. The user can also enable advanced options for... full control over the following option: T Memory optimization - It provides and express optimization method to monitor the system health status. releases unused memory and check usage. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to...
... and better. T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating. removes unneeded items and files. Chapter 1 25 Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides a simple graphical user interface for power users. The user can also enable advanced options for... full control over the following option: T Memory optimization - It provides and express optimization method to monitor the system health status. releases unused memory and check usage. Furthermore, Acer eSettings Management enables you to inspect hardware specifications and to...
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... (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/ 2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) or T5500/T5600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB), supporting Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel® EM64T) (for TM3040 series) Intel® CoreTM Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 667...
... (4 MB L2 cache, 2/2.16/ 2.33 GHz, 667 MHz FSB) or T5500/T5600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83 GHz, 667 MHz FSB), supporting Intel® Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel® EM64T) (for TM3040 series) Intel® CoreTM Duo processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2/2.16 GHz, 667...
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...Item Specification 945GM 256MB/512MB/1G 2 1024 MB 2GB (with dual soDIMM modules) DDRII SDRAM Standard 533/667 MHz 1.8V You can install memory modules in 2 antenna(Has to be placed on the top of LCD on the sides of LCD latch) Wi-Fi, WPA2, WMM, CCX...Interface (BIS) 1.0, PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant Set by setup manual System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per slot Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Memory module combinations . Specification Mini-card 802.11 a/b/g(Mini-Card) Built in ...
...Item Specification 945GM 256MB/512MB/1G 2 1024 MB 2GB (with dual soDIMM modules) DDRII SDRAM Standard 533/667 MHz 1.8V You can install memory modules in 2 antenna(Has to be placed on the top of LCD on the sides of LCD latch) Wi-Fi, WPA2, WMM, CCX...Interface (BIS) 1.0, PC99a and Mobile PC2001 Compliant Set by setup manual System Memory Item Memory controller Memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per slot Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Memory module combinations . Specification Mini-card 802.11 a/b/g(Mini-Card) Built in ...
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... of slots Access location Supports 32 bit CardBus Keyboard Item Keyboard controller 34 RJ11 Specification UMA built-in 945GM up to 224MB of shared system memory 2.0 USB 2.0 3 Left Side *2 Right Side *1 Specification Specification Azalia Audio Controller (Realtek ALC883) Built-in Stereo SNR>85, High-performance DACs with 95dB SNR, ADCs 85...
... of slots Access location Supports 32 bit CardBus Keyboard Item Keyboard controller 34 RJ11 Specification UMA built-in 945GM up to 224MB of shared system memory 2.0 USB 2.0 3 Left Side *2 Right Side *1 Specification Specification Azalia Audio Controller (Realtek ALC883) Built-in Stereo SNR>85, High-performance DACs with 95dB SNR, ADCs 85...
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... : Max. 4X Zone CLV DVD-R : Max. 8X Zone CLV DVD-RW : Max. 4X Zone CLV (3) ATAPI Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism 16.6MB/s: PIO mode4 16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2 33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2 16.6MB/s: PIO mode4 16...
... : Max. 4X Zone CLV DVD-R : Max. 8X Zone CLV DVD-RW : Max. 4X Zone CLV (3) ATAPI Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism 16.6MB/s: PIO mode4 16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2 33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2 16.6MB/s: PIO mode4 16...
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... in the system are turned off completely. Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/ sec)(DVD) Access Time(Typical) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification LITEON SOSC-2483K PANASONIC UJDA-770 Sustained: Max 10.1Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10...
... in the system are turned off completely. Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/ sec)(DVD) Access Time(Typical) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification LITEON SOSC-2483K PANASONIC UJDA-770 Sustained: Max 10.1Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10...
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... screen displays a summary of your reference only. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [13:51:27] [10/17/2006...] , , or 640 KB selects field. Shows system base memory size 1022 MB 128MB Shows extended memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← ...
... screen displays a summary of your reference only. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory: Quiet Boot: Power on display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu D2D Recovery Item Specific Help [13:51:27] [10/17/2006...] , , or 640 KB selects field. Shows system base memory size 1022 MB 128MB Shows extended memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← ...
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...control is connected on display will not be in boldface are displayed with 24-hour format. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to control the settings in the system... mode. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these cases. 46 Chapter 2 Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Option: Auto or Both Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server)....
...control is connected on display will not be in boldface are displayed with 24-hour format. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to control the settings in the system... mode. Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in these cases. 46 Chapter 2 Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Option: Auto or Both Enables, disables the system boot from LAN (remote server)....
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... the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. The flash utility has auto-execution function.
... the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. The flash utility has auto-execution function.
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Chapter 3 65 Remove the two screws that secure the HDD. 2. Press the latch on left and right side to pop out the memory and remove it . 5. Pull the HDD out and remove it . Release the wireless antenna. 3. Press the latch on left and right side to pop out ...the miniPCI and remove it . 6. Removing the keyboard 1. Removing the HDD 1. Press the latch on left and right side to pop out the other memory and remove it from the main unit. Remove the two screws that secure the RAM door and remove the RAM door. 2. Open the LCD panel...
Chapter 3 65 Remove the two screws that secure the HDD. 2. Press the latch on left and right side to pop out the memory and remove it . 5. Pull the HDD out and remove it . Release the wireless antenna. 3. Press the latch on left and right side to pop out ...the miniPCI and remove it . 6. Removing the keyboard 1. Removing the HDD 1. Press the latch on left and right side to pop out the other memory and remove it from the main unit. Remove the two screws that secure the RAM door and remove the RAM door. 2. Open the LCD panel...
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... any of these devices do the following to isolate the problem to be tested. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. The following to the diagnostic memory in the connector on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Press F2 in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Do... correctly seated in the test items. 3. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Replace the keyboard. 3. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the system board.
... any of these devices do the following to isolate the problem to be tested. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. The following to the diagnostic memory in the connector on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Press F2 in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Do... correctly seated in the test items. 3. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Replace the keyboard. 3. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the system board.
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NOTE: Most of memory installed. Chapter 4 79 The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. If the ...
NOTE: Most of memory installed. Chapter 4 79 The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. If the ...
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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 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 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...