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... Indicators 11 Keyboard 12 Special keys 12 Hot Keys 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 Chapter 2 System Utilities 32 BIOS Setup Utility 32 Navigating the BIOS Utility 33 Information 34 Main 35 Advanced 37 Security 39 Boot 43 Exit 44 BIOS Flash Utility 45 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46 General Information 47 Before You Begin 47 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 48 Removing the Battery 50 Removing the Memory Module 51 Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board 52 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module...
... Indicators 11 Keyboard 12 Special keys 12 Hot Keys 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 Chapter 2 System Utilities 32 BIOS Setup Utility 32 Navigating the BIOS Utility 33 Information 34 Main 35 Advanced 37 Security 39 Boot 43 Exit 44 BIOS Flash Utility 45 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46 General Information 47 Before You Begin 47 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 48 Removing the Battery 50 Removing the Memory Module 51 Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board 52 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module...
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... ODD Module(1 66 Removing the ODD Module(2 66 Removing the HDD Bracket 67 Removing the Main Board 67 Removing the DC Board 68 Removing the I/O Port Bracket 68 Removing the PCMCIA Slot 69 Removing the Speaker Set 70 System Upgrade Procedure 71 Base Unit to Wireless Unit 71 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 72 System Check Procedures 73 External Diskette Drive Check 73 External CD-ROM Drive Check 73 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 73 Memory check 74 Power...
... ODD Module(1 66 Removing the ODD Module(2 66 Removing the HDD Bracket 67 Removing the Main Board 67 Removing the DC Board 68 Removing the I/O Port Bracket 68 Removing the PCMCIA Slot 69 Removing the Speaker Set 70 System Upgrade Procedure 71 Base Unit to Wireless Unit 71 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 72 System Check Procedures 73 External Diskette Drive Check 73 External CD-ROM Drive Check 73 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 73 Memory check 74 Power...
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... the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the internal touchpad on and off; Turns the speakers on and off to save power. mutes the sound. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Accesses the notebook configuration utility. Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external...
... the power management scheme used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the internal touchpad on and off; Turns the speakers on and off to save power. mutes the sound. Fn-x Brightness up Increases the sound volume. Accesses the notebook configuration utility. Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Speaker toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external...
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System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard 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 ATI RC300M 0MB 2 Sockets 128/256/512/1024MB (if available) 2048MB (Please confirm if 1024MB has passed the test or not) DDR-DRAM 333 MHz 2.5 V 200-pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in...
System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard 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 ATI RC300M 0MB 2 Sockets 128/256/512/1024MB (if available) 2048MB (Please confirm if 1024MB has passed the test or not) DDR-DRAM 333 MHz 2.5 V 200-pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in...
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... the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password. If desired, you have to return your notebook computer to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When set to enter setup. Password can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is set , this screen. Shows the setting of the user password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled...
... the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Type a password in the "Confirm New Password" field. IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password. If desired, you have to return your notebook computer to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When set to enter setup. Password can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is set , this screen. Shows the setting of the user password. Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled...
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... e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password field. The Set Password box appears: 2. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If...
... e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password field. The Set Password box appears: 2. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. If...
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... See "Removing the Battery" on page 65. 9. See "Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Main Board" on page 54. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 67. 13. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 66. 10. See "Removing the Second Fan Bracket" on page 62. 7. See "Removing the HDD Bracket" on page 63. 5. Remove the speaker set . Then remove the four...
... See "Removing the Battery" on page 65. 9. See "Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate" on page 50. 2. See "Removing the Main Board" on page 54. 3. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 67. 13. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 66. 10. See "Removing the Second Fan Bracket" on page 62. 7. See "Removing the HDD Bracket" on page 63. 5. Remove the speaker set . Then remove the four...
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...Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Keyboard locked - CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard...
...Error CMOS Battery Bad CMOS Checksum Error System disabled. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System timer error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Keyboard locked - CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Thermal critical High In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard...
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... devices Initialize all video adapters in system 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 caches Setup...
... devices Initialize all video adapters in system 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 caches Setup...
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... boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done- Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook...
... boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done- Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook...
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... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS 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 Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system I/O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS 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 Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
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... Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . The system doesn't power-off or on, but system runs correctly Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power...
... Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . The system doesn't power-off or on, but system runs correctly Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power...
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...no sound. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 29. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 86 Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board...
...no sound. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Hibernation Mode" on page 29. LCD cover switch System board Chapter 4 86 Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board...
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...BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Touchpad does not work . Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). External display does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD...
...BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Touchpad does not work . Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Device driver Device cable Device System board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work . Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). External display does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD...
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... system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to verify that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is...
... system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. Rerun the test to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to verify that there are no error is detected, replace the FRU. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do not replace any error is...
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...-Spare Part Index 77 External CD-ROM Drive Check 73 F Features 1 Flash Utility 45 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 100 H Hard disk 18, 20 Hard Disk Drive Module Disassembly 53 Hard Disk Standby Mode 29 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 HDD 18, 20 Hibernation Mode 29 Hibernation mode hotkey 15 Hot Keys 15 I Intermittent Problems 88 J Jumper and Connector Locations SW2 Settings 99 K Keyboard 18, 27 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 73 L L2 cache 18 M Mechanical Specification 29 Memory Check 74 Modem 19 N Notebook Manager hotkey 15...
...-Spare Part Index 77 External CD-ROM Drive Check 73 F Features 1 Flash Utility 45 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 100 H Hard disk 18, 20 Hard Disk Drive Module Disassembly 53 Hard Disk Standby Mode 29 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 18 HDD 18, 20 Hibernation Mode 29 Hibernation mode hotkey 15 Hot Keys 15 I Intermittent Problems 88 J Jumper and Connector Locations SW2 Settings 99 K Keyboard 18, 27 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 73 L L2 cache 18 M Mechanical Specification 29 Memory Check 74 Modem 19 N Notebook Manager hotkey 15...
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... headphone jack for Windows to connect external audio input and output devices. Refer to the printer's manual for information on: • Setting up the hardware • Installing the necessary drivers in addition to the integrated devices, the two audio ports on the rear side of the unit enable you to find the new hardware. Audio devices Your computer offers built-in jack. You can plug an external microphone into your computer's USB ports, and...
... headphone jack for Windows to connect external audio input and output devices. Refer to the printer's manual for information on: • Setting up the hardware • Installing the necessary drivers in addition to the integrated devices, the two audio ports on the rear side of the unit enable you to find the new hardware. Audio devices Your computer offers built-in jack. You can plug an external microphone into your computer's USB ports, and...
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... standby mode. Resolutions lower than full-screen. English English 63 Frequently asked questions This section suggests solutions to commonly encountered problems. I press the power button, but my computer does not start or boot-up the Display Properties dialog box. Press any key or tap on the touchpad to toggle the display setting. • The system may be in Control Panel. • Click on mains power, make...
... standby mode. Resolutions lower than full-screen. English English 63 Frequently asked questions This section suggests solutions to commonly encountered problems. I press the power button, but my computer does not start or boot-up the Display Properties dialog box. Press any key or tap on the touchpad to toggle the display setting. • The system may be in Control Panel. • Click on mains power, make...
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... turned on. • Check that the disc is properly connected to the appropriate ports on both CDs and DVDs. • When placing a disc in the drive tray, make sure that you charge the battery when its capacity falls below 95%. Check the following : • Make sure that the cable is supported by the drive. Refer to find the new hardware and install the necessary drivers. Windows needs to Windows Help and Support...
... turned on. • Check that the disc is properly connected to the appropriate ports on both CDs and DVDs. • When placing a disc in the drive tray, make sure that you charge the battery when its capacity falls below 95%. Check the following : • Make sure that the cable is supported by the drive. Refer to find the new hardware and install the necessary drivers. Windows needs to Windows Help and Support...
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... 88 Windows keys 14 keypad connecting externally 39 L launch keys 20 left view 5 M media access on indicator 11 memory installing 45 upgrading 45 microphone troubleshooting 64 modem setting location 65 mouse connecting externally 39 N Notebook Manager hotkey 15 notice DVD copyright protection 82 num lock 12 on indicator 11 O optical drive 21 options hard disk upgrade 46 memory upgrade 45 PC Cards 43 spare AC adapter 44 spare battery 44 P PC Card inserting 43 removing 44 power management 35 printer connecting 42 troubleshooting 65 problems 63 audio 64 display 63 keyboard 64 printer 65 startup...
... 88 Windows keys 14 keypad connecting externally 39 L launch keys 20 left view 5 M media access on indicator 11 memory installing 45 upgrading 45 microphone troubleshooting 64 modem setting location 65 mouse connecting externally 39 N Notebook Manager hotkey 15 notice DVD copyright protection 82 num lock 12 on indicator 11 O optical drive 21 options hard disk upgrade 46 memory upgrade 45 PC Cards 43 spare AC adapter 44 spare battery 44 P PC Card inserting 43 removing 44 power management 35 printer connecting 42 troubleshooting 65 problems 63 audio 64 display 63 keyboard 64 printer 65 startup...