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...regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with all technical information relating to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. V ...These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to those given in this generic service guide. You MUST use the list provided by your...
...regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with all technical information relating to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. V ...These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to those given in this generic service guide. You MUST use the list provided by your...
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... 65 System Check Procedures 66 External Diskette Drive Check 66 External CD-ROM Drive Check 66 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 66 Memory check 66 Power System Check 67 Touchpad check 68 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 69 Index of Error Messages 70 ... 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 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 97 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 98 Appendix C Online Support Information 101 VIII
... 65 System Check Procedures 66 External Diskette Drive Check 66 External CD-ROM Drive Check 66 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 66 Memory check 66 Power System Check 67 Touchpad check 68 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 69 Index of Error Messages 70 ... 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 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 97 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 98 Appendix C Online Support Information 101 VIII
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... video memory (manufacturing option) Simultaneous display on LCD and CRT monitor, and other display devices like projector support "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use 3D graphics support TravelMate 3200 series ...port T InvilinkTM 802.11b/g or IInvilinkTM 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN (manufacturing optional) T Bluetooth ready (manufacturing optional) T SD/MMC/MS memory card reader T 100-pin port replicator connector Keyboard and Pointing Device T 84/85-key Windows keyboard T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device ...
... video memory (manufacturing option) Simultaneous display on LCD and CRT monitor, and other display devices like projector support "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use 3D graphics support TravelMate 3200 series ...port T InvilinkTM 802.11b/g or IInvilinkTM 802.11a/b/g wireless LAN (manufacturing optional) T Bluetooth ready (manufacturing optional) T SD/MMC/MS memory card reader T 100-pin port replicator connector Keyboard and Pointing Device T 84/85-key Windows keyboard T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device ...
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Expansion T T T One Type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory modules Acer EasyPort I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T One Type II PC Card slot One RJ-11 phone jack (V.90/92) One RJ-45 jack for LAN (Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T) One 100-pin port replicator One external monitor port One line-out jack (3.5mm minijack) One microphone jack (3.5mm minijack) One Infrared (FIR) port One IEEE 1394 port Two USB 2.0 ports One 3-in-1 memory card reader (MS/MMC/SD) 2 Chapter 1
Expansion T T T One Type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory modules Acer EasyPort I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T One Type II PC Card slot One RJ-11 phone jack (V.90/92) One RJ-45 jack for LAN (Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T) One 100-pin port replicator One external monitor port One line-out jack (3.5mm minijack) One microphone jack (3.5mm minijack) One Infrared (FIR) port One IEEE 1394 port Two USB 2.0 ports One 3-in-1 memory card reader (MS/MMC/SD) 2 Chapter 1
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X1 3 IN 1 +5V DAUGHTER BOARD D D Acer Inc. Size Document Number Custom BLOCK DIAGRAM Rev 1A Date: Thursday, April 22, 2004 Sheet 1 of 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Chapter 1 3 X1 Page :22 Page :17 SYS MIC ... VR DEEFCLK CLK66_MCH (NB,NB-AGP) ( Micro-FCPGA 478 ) MAX1907 PCLK_551 (EC,EC-SB) CLK66_AGP (AGP,AGP-NB) 2.5VSUS 2.5V switched power rail for DDR Memory ( off in S4-S5 ) VHCORE Page :29 PCLK_MINI (MINI,MINI-SB) CLK66_ICH (SB,SB-NB) +1.25 1.25V switched power rail for DDR Termination ( off in...
X1 3 IN 1 +5V DAUGHTER BOARD D D Acer Inc. Size Document Number Custom BLOCK DIAGRAM Rev 1A Date: Thursday, April 22, 2004 Sheet 1 of 32 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Chapter 1 3 X1 Page :22 Page :17 SYS MIC ... VR DEEFCLK CLK66_MCH (NB,NB-AGP) ( Micro-FCPGA 478 ) MAX1907 PCLK_551 (EC,EC-SB) CLK66_AGP (AGP,AGP-NB) 2.5VSUS 2.5V switched power rail for DDR Memory ( off in S4-S5 ) VHCORE Page :29 PCLK_MINI (MINI,MINI-SB) CLK66_ICH (SB,SB-NB) +1.25 1.25V switched power rail for DDR Termination ( off in...
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Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening Note of the fan. 3 Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 14 Chapter 1 Bottom Panel Bottom view 4 # Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening Note of the fan. 3 Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery lock Locks the battery in place. 14 Chapter 1 Bottom Panel Bottom view 4 # Item Description # Icon Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
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... control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller 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 Phneoix 3A01 Flash ROM 512KB 32...processor at 1.5~2.0GHz (Dothan) Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Intel 855GME built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 333 MHz 2.5V and 1.25V 200-pin soDIMM You ...
... control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller 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 Phneoix 3A01 Flash ROM 512KB 32...processor at 1.5~2.0GHz (Dothan) Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Intel 855GME built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 333 MHz 2.5V and 1.25V 200-pin soDIMM You ...
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... 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 384MB 128MB 512MB 640MB 128MB 1024MB 1152MB 256MB ... 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 1125MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 IR Interface Item Part name Package Performance Compliant Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud rate...
... 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 384MB 128MB 512MB 640MB 128MB 1024MB 1152MB 256MB ... 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 1125MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with ACPI 2.0 PCI v2.2 IR Interface Item Part name Package Performance Compliant Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud rate...
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.../sec) (1) Read DVD-ROM DVD-R CD-ROM (2) Write CD-R CD-RW HS-RW US-RW (3) ATAPI Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification DVD/CDRW PANASONIC UJDA-755(24x24x8x24x) MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800kB/s) MAX 4X CAV...
.../sec) (1) Read DVD-ROM DVD-R CD-ROM (2) Write CD-R CD-RW HS-RW US-RW (3) ATAPI Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification DVD/CDRW PANASONIC UJDA-755(24x24x8x24x) MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800kB/s) MAX 4X CAV...
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... Audio Jack Item Number of audio jack Rated input Connector type Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control IEEE 1394 Port Item Chipset..., microphone in Specification ATI Mobility RADEON 9700(ATI M11) BGA 667 pin AGP 4X Yes Specification ATI Mobility RADEON 9700(ATI M11) 64MB (memory on chip) ATI M11 can also support VGA memory size to 128MB DDR Specification ICH4-M 2.0 USB 2.0 2 one on the right side;
... Audio Jack Item Number of audio jack Rated input Connector type Video Interface Item Chipset Package Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control IEEE 1394 Port Item Chipset..., microphone in Specification ATI Mobility RADEON 9700(ATI M11) BGA 667 pin AGP 4X Yes Specification ATI Mobility RADEON 9700(ATI M11) 64MB (memory on chip) ATI M11 can also support VGA memory size to 128MB DDR Specification ICH4-M 2.0 USB 2.0 2 one on the right side;
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... hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 38 Chapter 2 Shows system base memory size 510MB Shows extended memory size 64MB VGA memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ←...Select 4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. 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 [13:20:53] [07/09/...
... hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 38 Chapter 2 Shows system base memory size 510MB Shows extended memory size 64MB VGA memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ←...Select 4 Sub-Menu NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. 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 [13:20:53] [07/09/...
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...cases. This is because the user is not allowed to save power when AC is enabled. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on external video port. Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: The sub-items under each device will automatically dim Option...: Enabled or Disabled the LCD brightness in order to control the settings in CRT (or projector) only mode. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-2MB Shows the VGA memory size. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute...
...cases. This is because the user is not allowed to save power when AC is enabled. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Quiet Boot Power on external video port. Option: Enabled or Disabled NOTE: The sub-items under each device will automatically dim Option...: Enabled or Disabled the LCD brightness in order to control the settings in CRT (or projector) only mode. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-2MB Shows the VGA memory size. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute...
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... for 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. Chapter 2 47 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1.
... for 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. Chapter 2 47 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1.
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...Touchpad board D*7 Touchpad Touchpad to be removed during servicing. Start Battery K*2 Wireless cover Wireless LAN card E*2 K*2 F*1 DDR/HDD cover HDD module Memory G*2 L*2 left and right hinge cover assembly K*1 Left hinger cover K*2 Right hinge cover F*1 Keyboard K*5 Thermal module HDD assembly HDD bracket ODD ... B*2 Function board HDD assembly HDD bracket Optical disc drive Optical bracket Power board A*2 F*3 A*2 A*1 LCD module K*2 K*3 A*2 G*1 E*10 Memory K*1 Modem board K*1 3 in that need to touchpad board cable Lower case assembly B*2 Main board Chapter 3 51
...Touchpad board D*7 Touchpad Touchpad to be removed during servicing. Start Battery K*2 Wireless cover Wireless LAN card E*2 K*2 F*1 DDR/HDD cover HDD module Memory G*2 L*2 left and right hinge cover assembly K*1 Left hinger cover K*2 Right hinge cover F*1 Keyboard K*5 Thermal module HDD assembly HDD bracket ODD ... B*2 Function board HDD assembly HDD bracket Optical disc drive Optical bracket Power board A*2 F*3 A*2 A*1 LCD module K*2 K*3 A*2 G*1 E*10 Memory K*1 Modem board K*1 3 in that need to touchpad board cable Lower case assembly B*2 Main board Chapter 3 51
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... Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the ODD Module/and the LCD module Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. Removing the HDD Module 1. Pop up the memory then remove it. 3. Use a plastic flat-headed screwdriver to push the ODD module outwards then remove it . Disconnect the HDD cable then remove the HDD...
... Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the ODD Module/and the LCD module Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. Removing the HDD Module 1. Pop up the memory then remove it. 3. Use a plastic flat-headed screwdriver to push the ODD module outwards then remove it . Disconnect the HDD cable then remove the HDD...
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... tightening the main board as shown. 11. Chapter 3 59 Remove the four screws tightening the speaker set. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 1. Pop up the memory then remove it . 7. Tear off the type fastening the modem cable on the main board. 6.
... tightening the main board as shown. 11. Chapter 3 59 Remove the four screws tightening the speaker set. Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly 1. Pop up the memory then remove it . 7. Tear off the type fastening the modem cable on the main board. 6.
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... screen, or hang the system. 1. If the keyboard cable connection is to the drive or can cause an error. 66 Chapter 4 Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the system board. The label can cause damage to be tested. If the error... failing operation. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. Replace the main board. The following one at a time to the diagnostic memory in the message window. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Go to correct the problem. Press F2 in the message...
... screen, or hang the system. 1. If the keyboard cable connection is to the drive or can cause an error. 66 Chapter 4 Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the system board. The label can cause damage to be tested. If the error... failing operation. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. Replace the main board. The following one at a time to the diagnostic memory in the message window. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. Go to correct the problem. Press F2 in the message...
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... page 81. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Chapter 4 69
... page 81. The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Chapter 4 69
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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...