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... Keys 23 Touchpad 25 Touchpad Basics 25 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 27 Chapter 2 System Utilities 35 BIOS Setup Utility 35 Navigating the BIOS Utility 36 Information 37 Main 38 Advanced 40 Security 41 Boot 45 Exit 46 BIOS Flash Utility 47 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 49 General Information 50 Before You Begin...
... Keys 23 Touchpad 25 Touchpad Basics 25 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 27 Chapter 2 System Utilities 35 BIOS Setup Utility 35 Navigating the BIOS Utility 36 Information 37 Main 38 Advanced 40 Security 41 Boot 45 Exit 46 BIOS Flash Utility 47 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 49 General Information 50 Before You Begin...
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... Messages 70 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 72 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 76 Intermittent Problems 80 Undetermined Problems 81 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 83 Top View 83 Bottom View 85 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 87 Exploded Diagram 88 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 96 TravelMate 3200 Series 96...
... Messages 70 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 72 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 76 Intermittent Problems 80 Undetermined Problems 81 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 83 Top View 83 Bottom View 85 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 87 Exploded Diagram 88 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 96 TravelMate 3200 Series 96...
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... : 19 RJ11 PAGE :15 Audio AMP MAX9750CETI +5V Page :17 Stereo Speaker 5VPCU Page :21 Page :18 Flash BIOS 5VPCU Page :21 Touch Pad 5V Page :21 Int. X1 3 IN 1 +5V DAUGHTER BOARD D D Acer Inc. X1 Page :22 Page :17 SYS MIC HEADPHONE PS2 10/100 LAN LINEOUT PORT REPLICATOR RGB HEADPHONE...
... : 19 RJ11 PAGE :15 Audio AMP MAX9750CETI +5V Page :17 Stereo Speaker 5VPCU Page :21 Page :18 Flash BIOS 5VPCU Page :21 Touch Pad 5V Page :21 Int. X1 3 IN 1 +5V DAUGHTER BOARD D D Acer Inc. X1 Page :22 Page :17 SYS MIC HEADPHONE PS2 10/100 LAN LINEOUT PORT REPLICATOR RGB HEADPHONE...
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1 RJ11 2 1394 Connector 3 USB Connector 4 VGA Connector 5 Modem Cable Connector 8 LCD Connector 9 Internal MIC Connector 10 Battery Connector 11 FAN Connector 12 Line-out Connector 13 MIC Connector 14 Speaker Connector 15 DDR SO-DIMM (TOP) 16 Bluetooth Connector 17 MDC Connector 18 BIOS Socket 19 ODD Connector 20 Touchpad Connector 21 Keyboard Connector 22 QSB Cable Connector 23 RTC battery Connector 24 RJ45 Connector 25 Power Jack 26 Docking 27 3-in-1 Module Connector Chapter 1 5
1 RJ11 2 1394 Connector 3 USB Connector 4 VGA Connector 5 Modem Cable Connector 8 LCD Connector 9 Internal MIC Connector 10 Battery Connector 11 FAN Connector 12 Line-out Connector 13 MIC Connector 14 Speaker Connector 15 DDR SO-DIMM (TOP) 16 Bluetooth Connector 17 MDC Connector 18 BIOS Socket 19 ODD Connector 20 Touchpad Connector 21 Keyboard Connector 22 QSB Cable Connector 23 RTC battery Connector 24 RJ45 Connector 25 Power Jack 26 Docking 27 3-in-1 Module Connector Chapter 1 5
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... display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Fn-F3 Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key. Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on hot keys. Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 ... the other key in Sleep mode. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to return. Fn-F4 Fn-F5 Fn-F4 Sleep Display toggle Fn-F6...
... display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Fn-F3 Fn-F3 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key. Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on hot keys. Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 ... the other key in Sleep mode. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to return. Fn-F4 Fn-F5 Fn-F4 Sleep Display toggle Fn-F6...
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...-BGA 1.308V (highest frequency mode) to 0.956V (low frequency mode) 0.748V (deeper sleep mode) BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache...combinations Specification Phneoix 3A01 Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 2.0, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.0, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU 2MB for Intel...
...-BGA 1.308V (highest frequency mode) to 0.956V (low frequency mode) 0.748V (deeper sleep mode) BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache...combinations Specification Phneoix 3A01 Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 2.0, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.0, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification Built-in CPU 2MB for Intel...
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... can also support VGA memory size to 128MB DDR Specification ICH4-M 2.0 USB 2.0 2 one on the right side; one on the left side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI4510 1 Specification 31
... can also support VGA memory size to 128MB DDR Specification ICH4-M 2.0 USB 2.0 2 one on the right side; one on the left side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI PCI4510 1 Specification 31
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... Serial Number: ATAPI Device: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Number Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: IC25N080ATMR04-0 MPA201Q2G0W4GA UJDA755 DVD/CDRW 3A06 ATI M11-008.017M.146.000 PQ1A27 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 3200 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 ...already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enter Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Info. Press during POST (when "Press to run Setup. Please also refer to run this ...
... Serial Number: ATAPI Device: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Number Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: IC25N080ATMR04-0 MPA201Q2G0W4GA UJDA755 DVD/CDRW 3A06 ATI M11-008.017M.146.000 PQ1A27 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 3200 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 ...already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enter Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Info. Press during POST (when "Press to run Setup. Please also refer to run this ...
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... Exit. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter, press por q. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. You can load default settings by pressing t. This menu provides... you can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).
... Exit. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter, press por q. Navigation keys for parameters are shown on the bottom of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. You can load default settings by pressing t. This menu provides... you can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).
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... 1700 MHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Device: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Number Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: IC25N080ATMR04-0 MPA201Q2G0W4GA UJDA755 DVD/CDRW 3A06 ATI M11-008.017M.146.000 PQ1A27 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 3200 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte...
... 1700 MHz HDD Model Name: HDD Serial Number: ATAPI Device: System BIOS Ver: VGA BIOS Ver: KBC Ver: Serial Number Asset Tag Number: Product Manufacturer Name: UUID: IC25N080ATMR04-0 MPA201Q2G0W4GA UJDA755 DVD/CDRW 3A06 ATI M11-008.017M.146.000 PQ1A27 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 3200 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte...
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...: Internal Touchpad: Infrared Port (FIR): [Auto] [Auto] [ECP] [Both] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Configure Infrared Port using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6...
...: Internal Touchpad: Infrared Port (FIR): [Auto] [Auto] [ECP] [Both] [Enabled] Item Specific Help Configure Infrared Port using options: [Disable] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6...
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...screen. 3. Press Enter to HDD when both passwords are set. When user password is written to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. User password is set the supervisor password. Don't forget your password, you may have three tries ... can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Defines whether a password is being set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Settings in boldface are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be written on HDD only when ...
...screen. 3. Press Enter to HDD when both passwords are set. When user password is written to set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. User password is set the supervisor password. Don't forget your password, you may have three tries ... can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Defines whether a password is being set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Settings in boldface are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be written on HDD only when ...
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... the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. Press e. When you can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 4. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field... and press e. 3. Chapter 2 43 If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Use the w and y keys to save the...
... the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. Press e. When you can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 4. Retype the password in the Enter Current Password field... and press e. 3. Chapter 2 43 If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Use the w and y keys to save the...
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...Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Chapter 2 47 Use the Phlash utility to run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to ...before you use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function...
...Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Chapter 2 47 Use the Phlash utility to run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to ...before you use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function...
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... 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. This index can also help you make changes in... the computer. If the symptom is listed first. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 81. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. NOTE...
... 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. This index can also help you make changes in... the computer. If the symptom is listed first. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 81. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. NOTE...
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... Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Main board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board 70 ... Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence See "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 66 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Main board "Load Default Settings...
... Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Main board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board 70 ... Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence See "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 66 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Main board "Load Default Settings...
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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 73
... 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 73
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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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Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. See "Power System Check" on page 67. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main ...the brightness function key doesn't work ). Verify OS in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Next, enter BIOS utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 67. Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message...
Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. See "Power System Check" on page 67. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main ...the brightness function key doesn't work ). Verify OS in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. Next, enter BIOS utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. See "Power System Check" on page 67. Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message...