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...ROM Drive Check 102 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 102 Memory check 103 Power System Check 103 Touchpad Check 105 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 106 Index of Error Messages 107 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 110 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 115 ...Jumper and Connector Locations 121 Top and Bottom View 121 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 124 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 125 TravelMate 5330 Series Exploded Diagram 126 Extensa 5230/5630Z and TravelMate 5330 Series 134 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 134 Extensa 5230/5630Z and...
...ROM Drive Check 102 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 102 Memory check 103 Power System Check 103 Touchpad Check 105 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 106 Index of Error Messages 107 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 110 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 115 ...Jumper and Connector Locations 121 Top and Bottom View 121 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 124 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 125 TravelMate 5330 Series Exploded Diagram 126 Extensa 5230/5630Z and TravelMate 5330 Series 134 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 134 Extensa 5230/5630Z and...
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... failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are indicated. No beep or error "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error codes are intended to test only Acer products. "Error Message List" on page 106 Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems)....the verified symptom to determine which page to go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 106 "Intermittent Problems" on page 119 "Undetermined Problems" on page 120 Chapter 4 105 Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system...
... failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are indicated. No beep or error "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error codes are intended to test only Acer products. "Error Message List" on page 106 Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems)....the verified symptom to determine which page to go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 106 "Intermittent Problems" on page 119 "Undetermined Problems" on page 120 Chapter 4 105 Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system...
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... the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Do the following to select the test device. 1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure ...error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. If the error still remains: 1. See if CD-ROM Test is required. The following one label attached to it . A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM...
... the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Do the following to select the test device. 1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure ...error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the System board. If the error still remains: 1. See if CD-ROM Test is required. The following one label attached to it . A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM...
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...to main board. 2. A loose connection can cause an error. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. Press F2 in the message window. then check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. NOTE: Make sure that power is... supplied. 3. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 105 Chapter 4 107 Disconnect the power adapter and install ...
...to main board. 2. A loose connection can cause an error. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test items. 3. Press F2 in the message window. then check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. NOTE: Make sure that power is... supplied. 3. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 105 Chapter 4 107 Disconnect the power adapter and install ...
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Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the ...
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the ...
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... Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. run SETUP System cache error - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data...
... Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. run SETUP System cache error - Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n Invalid System Configuration Data...
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...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... of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Chapter 4
...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... of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Chapter 4
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...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 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...
...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 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...
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... 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 Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke...
... 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 Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke...
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... Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot 117
... Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot 117
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... Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. External...
... Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. External...
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If no more errors. If any error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. Chapter 4 123 Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do the following: 1. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem ...exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error...
If no more errors. If any error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3. Chapter 4 123 Rerun the test to verify that have nothing to do the following: 1. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem ...exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that there are no error...
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Appendix B 139 Refer to the TravelMate 5330/Exensa 5230/ 5630Z series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment.
Appendix B 139 Refer to the TravelMate 5330/Exensa 5230/ 5630Z series Compatibility Test Report released by Acer's internal testing department. Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer's compatibility is tested and verified by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. All of its system functions are tested under Windows® XP Home, Windows® XP Pro environment.
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...Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 140 Specification Acer 211c 21", ...ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell...
...Projector USB Port Test USB Keyboard/Mouse USB Speaker/Joystick USB Storage Drive USB Camera USB HUB and Others USB Printer/Scanner USB Flash Drive USB ODD 1394 Camera Access Point 802.11a Access Point 802.11g Access Point 802.11n Bluetooth Device 140 Specification Acer 211c 21", ...ViewSonic G220F, ViewSonic PF790 19" Acer FP751 17" TFT LCD, Acer AL1521, Acer AL1721, ViewSonic VD201b, Westinghouse W37G, HP LP2065, HP S9500 Dell 3300MP Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Dell...
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Item Specification PCMCIA Test LAN/Modem Card TDK CardBus Ethernet 10/100 32-Bit CBE-10/100BTX Storage Card Hitachi Microdrive 4G 1394 Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus (IFC-... Vodafone QL1ACC-21581 3G/GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC83 GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC89 GPRS card ExpressCard Test Express Card Abcom 5-in-1 Adapter ExpressCard Reader Abcom GigaLan ExpressCard Sunix ECF2400 2 Ports 1394A ExpressCard Memory Card Test (SD/MS/MMC/SM/CF/Microdrive/XD) SD Card Apacer 128/256MB SanDisk 256MB Apacer 2GB...
Item Specification PCMCIA Test LAN/Modem Card TDK CardBus Ethernet 10/100 32-Bit CBE-10/100BTX Storage Card Hitachi Microdrive 4G 1394 Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus (IFC-... Vodafone QL1ACC-21581 3G/GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC83 GPRS card Sony Ericsson GC89 GPRS card ExpressCard Test Express Card Abcom 5-in-1 Adapter ExpressCard Reader Abcom GigaLan ExpressCard Sunix ECF2400 2 Ports 1394A ExpressCard Memory Card Test (SD/MS/MMC/SM/CF/Microdrive/XD) SD Card Apacer 128/256MB SanDisk 256MB Apacer 2GB...
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... 107 Power Adapter 106 Processor 29 S Screw List 54 speakers hotkey 16 System Block Diagram 3 System Check Procedures 104 System Memory 29 System Utilities 37 T Test Compatible Components 159 Top 123 touchpad hotkey 16 using 12 Touchpad Check 107 Troubleshooting 103 146 U Undetermined Problems 122 utility BIOS 37-48 V view left...
... 107 Power Adapter 106 Processor 29 S Screw List 54 speakers hotkey 16 System Block Diagram 3 System Check Procedures 104 System Memory 29 System Utilities 37 T Test Compatible Components 159 Top 123 touchpad hotkey 16 using 12 Touchpad Check 107 Troubleshooting 103 146 U Undetermined Problems 122 utility BIOS 37-48 V view left...