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...15 Launch Keys 17 Touchpad 18 Touchpad Basics 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 20 Chapter 2 System Utilities 33 BIOS Setup Utility 33 Navigating the BIOS Utility 33 System Information 34 Basic System Settings 35 Startup Configuration 36 Onboard Device Configuration 40 System Security ...42 Load Default Settings 44 BIOS Flash Utility 45 System Utility Diskette 45 System Diagnostic Diskette 45 Running PQA Diagnostics Program 46 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly...
...15 Launch Keys 17 Touchpad 18 Touchpad Basics 18 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 20 Chapter 2 System Utilities 33 BIOS Setup Utility 33 Navigating the BIOS Utility 33 System Information 34 Basic System Settings 35 Startup Configuration 36 Onboard Device Configuration 40 System Security ...42 Load Default Settings 44 BIOS Flash Utility 45 System Utility Diskette 45 System Diagnostic Diskette 45 Running PQA Diagnostics Program 46 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly...
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...) Error Message 84 Index of Error Messages 85 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 88 Intermittent Problems 91 Undetermined Problems 92 Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message 93 Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message 94 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 95 Top View 95 SW1 Setting 96 Bottom View...
...) Error Message 84 Index of Error Messages 85 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 88 Intermittent Problems 91 Undetermined Problems 92 Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message 93 Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message 94 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 95 Top View 95 SW1 Setting 96 Bottom View...
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... internal touchpad on hot keys. Turns the display screen backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. 16 Chapter 1 Power Management Scheme Toggle Sleep Switches the power management scheme used by the computer (function available...
... internal touchpad on hot keys. Turns the display screen backlight off to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Volume up Increases the screen brightness. 16 Chapter 1 Power Management Scheme Toggle Sleep Switches the power management scheme used by the computer (function available...
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... Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage 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...1/1.06/1.13/1.20/1.26 GHz processor with 512KB L2 ondie Cache uFCBGA2 package 1.40V/1.15V 1.25V Specification Acer R01-A3 Flash ROM 512KB 49LF004-33-4C-NH ACPI 1.0b, APM 1.2, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/ IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, IrDA, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI...
... Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage 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...1/1.06/1.13/1.20/1.26 GHz processor with 512KB L2 ondie Cache uFCBGA2 package 1.40V/1.15V 1.25V Specification Acer R01-A3 Flash ROM 512KB 49LF004-33-4C-NH ACPI 1.0b, APM 1.2, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/ IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, IrDA, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI...
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... 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Dimensions Weight I /O Address 64 KB 64KB 64 KB 128 KB 640KB Size Function System BIOS System BIOS VGA BIOS Video memory (VRAM) Conventional memory Function DMA controller-1 Interrupt controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller 38859 chip select Chapter 1 29
... 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Dimensions Weight I /O Address 64 KB 64KB 64 KB 128 KB 640KB Size Function System BIOS System BIOS VGA BIOS Video memory (VRAM) Conventional memory Function DMA controller-1 Interrupt controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller 38859 chip select Chapter 1 29
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...configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. To enter a menu, highlight the item using the w / y keys, then press e. BIOS Utility System Information Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Boot Sequence Onboard Device Configuration System Security Loading Default Settings ↑↓ = Move highlight bar, ...). THe user also can see the message for pressing mto enter the Setup mode. Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions: ! Navigation keys are seven menu options: System Information, Basic System Settings, Startup Configuration, ...
...configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. To enter a menu, highlight the item using the w / y keys, then press e. BIOS Utility System Information Basic System Settings Startup Configuration Boot Sequence Onboard Device Configuration System Security Loading Default Settings ↑↓ = Move highlight bar, ...). THe user also can see the message for pressing mto enter the Setup mode. Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions: ! Navigation keys are seven menu options: System Information, Basic System Settings, Startup Configuration, ...
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...Serial Number System with System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Pentium III 1133 MHz 1.44MB 3.5-inch XXXXX MB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXROM Attached V3.3 R01-A1x XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX TravelMate 360 Acer XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-...System Information Page 1/1 CPU Type & Speed Floppy Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive HDD Serial Number System with System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Description Describes the CPU type and its speed....
...Serial Number System with System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Pentium III 1133 MHz 1.44MB 3.5-inch XXXXX MB XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXROM Attached V3.3 R01-A1x XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX TravelMate 360 Acer XXXXXXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-...System Information Page 1/1 CPU Type & Speed Floppy Disk Drive Hard Disk Drive HDD Serial Number System with System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Description Describes the CPU type and its speed....
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... can choose boot from LAN Boot Drive Sequence Description Options When this flag is set , the ACPI OS will communicate Enabled or Disabled with the BIOS to decide can let the user to decide the next POST is disabled, the sub-items will not show boot menu. This option item should... = Help Parameter Fast Boot Boot Menu 1394 Legacy Mode Boot from 1394 CD-ROM. When this flag is set , the F12 will communicate with the BIOS to specify the boot device sequence. When the 1394 Legacy is Fast or Diagnostic. Chapter 2 39
... can choose boot from LAN Boot Drive Sequence Description Options When this flag is set , the ACPI OS will communicate Enabled or Disabled with the BIOS to decide can let the user to decide the next POST is disabled, the sub-items will not show boot menu. This option item should... = Help Parameter Fast Boot Boot Menu 1394 Legacy Mode Boot from 1394 CD-ROM. When this flag is set , the F12 will communicate with the BIOS to specify the boot device sequence. When the 1394 Legacy is Fast or Diagnostic. Chapter 2 39
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... Mode is disabled, all the sub-items will assume the parallel port as the ECP port. Chapter 2 41 If set the parallel post operation mode BIOS Setup.
... Mode is disabled, all the sub-items will assume the parallel port as the ECP port. Chapter 2 41 If set the parallel post operation mode BIOS Setup.
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...;= Change setting, F1 = Help The following table describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in this password protects the BIOS SETUP menu from unauthorized entry during boot-up. Parameter Setup Password Power-on the serial number suggests that help safeguard and protect your computer from...
...;= Change setting, F1 = Help The following table describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Settings in this password protects the BIOS SETUP menu from unauthorized entry during boot-up. Parameter Setup Password Power-on the serial number suggests that help safeguard and protect your computer from...
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...up and resume from hibernation for maximum security. ! After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to the BIOS Utility. Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to Present. When the Setup Password is set , the following image will display. Type the ...enter the correct Setup Password. The password box appears: 2. Three password types protect your computer from the computer and moved to the BIOS Utility. ! Power-On Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to another computer, it cannot ...
...up and resume from hibernation for maximum security. ! After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to the BIOS Utility. Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to Present. When the Setup Password is set , the following image will display. Type the ...enter the correct Setup Password. The password box appears: 2. Three password types protect your computer from the computer and moved to the BIOS Utility. ! Power-On Password secures your computer against unauthorized use of this password to gain access to another computer, it cannot ...
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BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 360 notebook machine. This readme.txt file will introduce on screen to it. Please contact your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program. New versions of ... PQA (Product Quality Assurance) and is for the following functions: 1. To get this program, either download it from this diskette, first boot from http://csd.acer.com.tw or find the utility in the TravelMate 360 service CD kit. This readme.txt file will introduce each test and its functions.
BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 360 notebook machine. This readme.txt file will introduce on screen to it. Please contact your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program. New versions of ... PQA (Product Quality Assurance) and is for the following functions: 1. To get this program, either download it from this diskette, first boot from http://csd.acer.com.tw or find the utility in the TravelMate 360 service CD kit. This readme.txt file will introduce each test and its functions.
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... of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 92. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Do not replace a non... 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. 84 Chapter 4
... of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 92. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Do not replace a non... 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. 84 Chapter 4
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... Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 81. System CMOS checksum bad - CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error 3. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check...Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error Incorrect password specified, system disabled. (Text mode only) Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will issue 3 long beeps then shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error")r Memory Error at offset...
... Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 81. System CMOS checksum bad - CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Run Setup Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error 3. Keyboard error see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check...Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error Incorrect password specified, system disabled. (Text mode only) Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will issue 3 long beeps then shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error")r Memory Error at offset...
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...see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 80. System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board... 86 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed...
...see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 80. System board System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board... 86 Chapter 4 RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed...
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... System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on , but system runs correctly Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is...
... System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on , but system runs correctly Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is...
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... / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board...
... / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board...
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...work . Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot... find a symptom or an error in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. Hard disk connection board System board ...
...work . Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Modem phone port modem combo board System board NOTE: If you cannot... find a symptom or an error in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System hangs intermittently. Hard disk connection board System board ...
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Turn off the power and restart the system. Chapter 4 93 make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system. Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this diskette. Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Hardware Error VPD Checksum Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 45 Reboot the system and then restest with this model.
Turn off the power and restart the system. Chapter 4 93 make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system. Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this diskette. Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message Error Message Hardware Error VPD Checksum Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 45 Reboot the system and then restest with this model.
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... to optimize and improve our services, so if you need them. Chips ! Training materials ! Detailed information on all your local Acer branch office. Service guides ! User's manuals ! Returned material authorization procedures ! However some information sources will require a user i.d.... support resources whenever you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: ! Main manuals ! Bios updates ! Spare parts lists ! Also contained on this website are always looking for all of...
... to optimize and improve our services, so if you need them. Chips ! Training materials ! Detailed information on all your local Acer branch office. Service guides ! User's manuals ! Returned material authorization procedures ! However some information sources will require a user i.d.... support resources whenever you have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: ! Main manuals ! Bios updates ! Spare parts lists ! Also contained on this website are always looking for all of...