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...to provide you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines. This Service Guide provides you with further technical details.... 2. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional web or channel. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. V add-on your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for...
...to provide you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines. This Service Guide provides you with further technical details.... 2. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional web or channel. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. V add-on your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for...
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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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...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... VistaTM capable PCs come with up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, PCI Express ( for TravelMate 3250 UMA models) T Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset with integrated 3D...
...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... VistaTM capable PCs come with up to 224 MB of shared system memory, supporting Microsoft® DirectX® 9.0, PCI Express ( for TravelMate 3250 UMA models) T Mobile Intel® 940GML Express chipset with integrated 3D...
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...TravelMate 3250) T 40/60/80/100/120 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive (for TravelMate 2470) T Optical drive options: t DVD-Super Multi double-layer t DVD-Dual 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... Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone T Acer OrbiCamTM integrated 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel CMOS camera (for selected models), featuring: t 225 degree ergonomic rotation t Acer VisageONTM technology (for TravelMate 3250) Input devices T 88-/89...
...TravelMate 3250) T 40/60/80/100/120 GB ATA/100 hard disk drive (for TravelMate 2470) T Optical drive options: t DVD-Super Multi double-layer t DVD-Dual 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... Protocol (VVoIP) support via Acer OrbiCamTM and optional Acer Bluetooth® VoIP phone T Acer OrbiCamTM integrated 1.3 megapixel or 310,000 pixel CMOS camera (for selected models), featuring: t 225 degree ergonomic rotation t Acer VisageONTM technology (for TravelMate 3250) Input devices T 88-/89...
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Please just the lower DDR2 memory module, you can release the tweezers or screwdriver. Power on the main board. Chapter 1 7 Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1. The BIOS password should tear off the mylar to see G96). 2. Use a tweezers or a screwdriver to boot up the system. (You should be cleared after these steps. Remove the DIMM cover and the lower DDR2 memory module, then find out the G96 position on the system until POST is completed. Then you will need the upper DDR2 memory module to short the G96 pad and remain the short status. 3.
Please just the lower DDR2 memory module, you can release the tweezers or screwdriver. Power on the main board. Chapter 1 7 Jumper Settings/Clear BIOS Password Procedures 1. The BIOS password should tear off the mylar to see G96). 2. Use a tweezers or a screwdriver to boot up the system. (You should be cleared after these steps. Remove the DIMM cover and the lower DDR2 memory module, then find out the G96 position on the system until POST is completed. Then you will need the upper DDR2 memory module to short the G96 pad and remain the short status. 3.
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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- Chapter 1
.... 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- Chapter 1
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...panel. 12 Chapter 1 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 position. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Acer...
...panel. 12 Chapter 1 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 position. 2 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 3 Acer...
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... PC. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start the program from the Start menu. T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for selected models) Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect...
... PC. You also have the option to set Acer eNet Management to start the program from the Start menu. T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. Acer Empowering Technology Acer's innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for selected models) Acer eNet Management helps you to quickly and easily connect...
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.... includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set first. Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and ...ensure that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. includes any of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set without any other removable disk drives that data can't be stolen while your notebook is no method to...
.... includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any reboot necessary, and will immediately be set first. Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and ...ensure that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. includes any of CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drives. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set without any other removable disk drives that data can't be stolen while your notebook is no method to...
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... inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. The user can also enable advanced options for power users...full control over the following option: T Memory optimization - Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating. releases unused memory and check usage. Chapter 1 29 T Speed optimization - Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to release unused...
... inspect hardware specifications and to monitor the system health status. Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. The user can also enable advanced options for power users...full control over the following option: T Memory optimization - Acer eSettings Management also: T Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating. releases unused memory and check usage. Chapter 1 29 T Speed optimization - Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to release unused...
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... combinations Specification Built-in Intel® 945GM/PM (for TravelMate 3250) Built-in Intel® 910GML (for TravelMate 2470) 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM modules) TravelMate 3250 4GB (by two 2048MB SO-DIMM modules) TravelMate 2470 DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533/677 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You...
... combinations Specification Built-in Intel® 945GM/PM (for TravelMate 3250) Built-in Intel® 910GML (for TravelMate 2470) 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM modules) TravelMate 3250 4GB (by two 2048MB SO-DIMM modules) TravelMate 2470 DDR 2 Synchronous DRAM 533/677 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM You...
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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 ...
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-... the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. 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-... the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. 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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... video port (for an external CRT or projector). Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in CRT (or projector) only mode. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on display Network Boot F12 Boot ...Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. 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 640MB This field reports the...
... video port (for an external CRT or projector). Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in CRT (or projector) only mode. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on display Network Boot F12 Boot ...Menu D2D Recovery Description Format/Option Sets the system time. 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 640MB This field reports the...
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... boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. 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...
... boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. 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...
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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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... card and remove it. 6. 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 four screws fastening the HDD module. 9. Pop out the memory carefully. 4. Remove the three screwss fastening the HDD cover. 7. Detach the HDD cover...
... card and remove it. 6. 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 four screws fastening the HDD module. 9. Pop out the memory carefully. 4. Remove the three screwss fastening the HDD cover. 7. Detach the HDD cover...
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...following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 84 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 85 Chapter 4 83 Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Boot from the ...diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied by the battery pack. Disconnect the power adapter and ...
...following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 84 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 85 Chapter 4 83 Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Boot from the ...diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied by the battery pack. Disconnect the power adapter and ...