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...or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed Service Guide. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with...the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of customer machines. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. You MUST use the list provided by your regional office MAY ...
...or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed Service Guide. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with...the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of customer machines. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. You MUST use the list provided by your regional office MAY ...
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... Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 81 System Check Procedures 82 External Diskette Drive Check 82 External CD-ROM Drive Check 82 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 82 Memory check 83 Power System Check 83 Touchpad Check 85 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 86 Index of Error Messages 87 Phoenix BIOS Beep... Intermittent Problems 97 Undetermined Problems 98 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 99 Top View 99 Bottom View 100 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 103 TravelMate 3250/2470 Exploded Diagram 104 VIII
... Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 81 System Check Procedures 82 External Diskette Drive Check 82 External CD-ROM Drive Check 82 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 82 Memory check 83 Power System Check 83 Touchpad Check 85 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 86 Index of Error Messages 87 Phoenix BIOS Beep... Intermittent Problems 97 Undetermined Problems 98 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 99 Top View 99 Bottom View 100 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 103 TravelMate 3250/2470 Exploded Diagram 104 VIII
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... System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, PCI Express ( for TravelMate 3250 UMA models) T Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset with ...Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via AcerAcer DridVistaTM T ATI MobilityTM Radeon® X1300 with up to 512 MB of HyperMemoryTM (128 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, up to 384 MB of shared system memory) supporing DualViewTM, ATI PowerPlayTM 5.0, Microsoft DirectX 9.0, PCI Express (for TravelMate 3250...
... System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, PCI Express ( for TravelMate 3250 UMA models) T Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset with ...Acer CrystalBriteTM TFT LCD, 1280 x 800 pixel resolution, supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing via AcerAcer DridVistaTM T ATI MobilityTM Radeon® X1300 with up to 512 MB of HyperMemoryTM (128 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, up to 384 MB of shared system memory) supporing DualViewTM, ATI PowerPlayTM 5.0, Microsoft DirectX 9.0, PCI Express (for TravelMate 3250...
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...double-layer t DVD/CD-RW combo drive T 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD)m MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick ProTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for TravelMate 3250) Input devices T 88-/89-key keyboad with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel T Touchpad with... WLAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG or 3945BG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology T LAN: Fast Ethernet; wake (from S3 Standby Mode (with battery or AC power in) or S4 Hibernation ...
...double-layer t DVD/CD-RW combo drive T 5-in-1 card reader, supporting Secure Digital (SD)m MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick ProTM (MS PRO), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for TravelMate 3250) Input devices T 88-/89-key keyboad with inverted "T" cursor layout, 2.5 mm (minimum) key travel T Touchpad with... WLAN: Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG or 3945BG network connection (dual-band tri-mode 802.11a/b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology T LAN: Fast Ethernet; wake (from S3 Standby Mode (with battery or AC power in) or S4 Hibernation ...
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Please just the lower DDR2 memory module, you can release the tweezers or screwdriver. The BIOS password should tear off the mylar to short the G96 pad and remain the short status. 3. Use a tweezers or a screwdriver to see G96). 2. Then you will need the upper DDR2 memory module to boot up the system. (You should be cleared after these steps. Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1. Chapter 1 7 Remove the DIMM cover and the lower DDR2 memory module, then find out the G96 position on the system until POST is completed. Power on the main board.
Please just the lower DDR2 memory module, you can release the tweezers or screwdriver. The BIOS password should tear off the mylar to short the G96 pad and remain the short status. 3. Use a tweezers or a screwdriver to see G96). 2. Then you will need the upper DDR2 memory module to boot up the system. (You should be cleared after these steps. Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1. Chapter 1 7 Remove the DIMM cover and the lower DDR2 memory module, then find out the G96 position on the system until POST is completed. Power on the main board.
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.... accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 6 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-
.... accepts CDs or DVDs. 3 Optical disk access Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. 6 5-in-1 card reader Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), xD-
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Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps. (for TravelMate 3250) 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Release the battery for removal. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Bottom Panel # Item Description 1 Battery lock Locks the battery in ... the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. 12 Chapter 1 Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Acer DASP (Disk Anti-
Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps. (for TravelMate 3250) 4 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 5 Battery release latch Release the battery for removal. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. Bottom Panel # Item Description 1 Battery lock Locks the battery in ... the upper-right above the keyboard, and four on the front panel. 12 Chapter 1 Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Acer DASP (Disk Anti-
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... wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. It features the following handy utilities: T Acer eNet Management hooks up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Acer eNet Management (for selected models) Acer eNet Management helps you must initalize the Empowering...
... wired and wireless networks in a variety of locations. T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. It features the following handy utilities: T Acer eNet Management hooks up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely. Acer eNet Management (for selected models) Acer eNet Management helps you must initalize the Empowering...
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... will immediately be set , you lose your password, there is unattended. Chapter 1 27 includes any of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. 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 mounted as... to any kind of the devices. T Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that data can apply locks to remember or write down your notebook to...
... will immediately be set , you lose your password, there is unattended. Chapter 1 27 includes any of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. 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 mounted as... to any kind of the devices. T Removable data devices - includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any other removable disk drives that data can apply locks to remember or write down your notebook to...
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... quickly. T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating. improves the usability and performance of your Acer notebook. Chapter 1 29 releases unused memory and check usage. removes unneeded items and files. Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your computer runs faster, smoother and better...
... quickly. T Displays general system status and advanced monitoring for navigating. improves the usability and performance of your Acer notebook. Chapter 1 29 releases unused memory and check usage. removes unneeded items and files. Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your computer runs faster, smoother and better...
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...: Above table lists some system memory configurations. On above specifications. 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 Built-in Intel® 945GM/PM (for TravelMate 3250) Built-in Intel® 910GML...
...: Above table lists some system memory configurations. On above specifications. 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 Built-in Intel® 945GM/PM (for TravelMate 3250) Built-in Intel® 910GML...
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.../ATAPI-6; ATA-6 350 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS GCC-4244N Philips SCB5265 Panasonic UJDA770 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec 2MB...
.../ATAPI-6; ATA-6 350 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS GCC-4244N Philips SCB5265 Panasonic UJDA770 With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec 2MB...
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... Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Super Multi Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS GMA-4082N PIONEER DVR-K16RA With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes/sec Max 11...
... Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Super Multi Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification HLDS GMA-4082N PIONEER DVR-K16RA With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.08Mbytes/sec Max 11...
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... Specification ATI Radeon X1300 (for TravelMate 3250 discrete models) Built-in Intel® 945GM (for TravelMate 3250 UMA models) Built-in Intel® 910GML (for TravelMate 2470) 128MB dedicated memory->ATI Radeon X1300 (for TravelMate 3250 discrete models) 224 shared system memory->Built-in Intel® 945GM (for TravelMate 3250 UMA models) 224MB shared system memory->Built-in Intel® 910GML (for...
... Specification ATI Radeon X1300 (for TravelMate 3250 discrete models) Built-in Intel® 945GM (for TravelMate 3250 UMA models) Built-in Intel® 910GML (for TravelMate 2470) 128MB dedicated memory->ATI Radeon X1300 (for TravelMate 3250 discrete models) 224 shared system memory->Built-in Intel® 945GM (for TravelMate 3250 UMA models) 224MB shared system memory->Built-in Intel® 910GML (for...
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Shows system base memory size XXX Shows extended memory size [128MB] VGA memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub... parameters. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 52 Chapter 2 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 [20:03:49] [06/05/2006] , , or 640 KB...
Shows system base memory size XXX Shows extended memory size [128MB] VGA memory size [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub... parameters. F9 Setup Defaults F10 Save and Exit 52 Chapter 2 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 [20:03:49] [06/05/2006] , , or 640 KB...
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...in LCD only mode. Settings in the system. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on external video port. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. shows Summary Screen is connected, the power on hard disc drive to store... to control the settings in this screen. Otherwise it will detect if any external display device is disabled or enabled. Memory size is disabled. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The table below describes the parameters in these cases.
...in LCD only mode. Settings in the system. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on external video port. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. shows Summary Screen is connected, the power on hard disc drive to store... to control the settings in this screen. Otherwise it will detect if any external display device is disabled or enabled. Memory size is disabled. Option: Disabled or Enabled Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The table below describes the parameters in these cases.
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... diskette. 2. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before... BIOS flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Chapter 2 61 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New ...
... diskette. 2. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before... BIOS flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Chapter 2 61 NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New ...
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For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Start Battery Middle Cover H*2 DIMM Cover Memory P*1 Keyboard ODD Module E*1 J*2 on bottom side K*2 on top side LCD Module E*1 on upper case assemby E*12 on bottom side F*3 on bottom side A*2 on rear side H*3 ...
For example, if you want to be removed during servicing. Start Battery Middle Cover H*2 DIMM Cover Memory P*1 Keyboard ODD Module E*1 J*2 on bottom side K*2 on top side LCD Module E*1 on upper case assemby E*12 on bottom side F*3 on bottom side A*2 on rear side H*3 ...
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Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the LCD Module Removing the Memory and the HDD Module 1. Remove the five screws fastening the DIMM cover. 2. Pop out the wireless LAN card and remove it. 6. Then detach the ...module carefully. 68 Chapter 3 Disconnect wireless main and auxiliary antenna from the main unit. 8. Remove the three screwss fastening the HDD cover. 7. Pop out the memory carefully. 4. Remove the four screws fastening the HDD module. 9. Detach the DIMM cover carefully. 3. Detach the HDD cover from the wireless LAN card. 5.
Removing the Wireless LAN Card/the HDD Module/the Memory/the ODD Module and the LCD Module Removing the Memory and the HDD Module 1. Remove the five screws fastening the DIMM cover. 2. Pop out the wireless LAN card and remove it. 6. Then detach the ...module carefully. 68 Chapter 3 Disconnect wireless main and auxiliary antenna from the main unit. 8. Remove the three screwss fastening the HDD cover. 7. Pop out the memory carefully. 4. Remove the four screws fastening the HDD module. 9. Detach the DIMM cover carefully. 3. Detach the HDD cover from the wireless LAN card. 5.
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...then check that power is fully installed into the connector. Press F2 in the test items. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 85 Chapter 4 83 NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3. Boot from... the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the following power sources: 1. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is...
...then check that power is fully installed into the connector. Press F2 in the test items. 3. A loose connection can cause an error. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 85 Chapter 4 83 NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3. Boot from... the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 4. Follow the instructions in the following power sources: 1. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is...