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... Setup L2 Cache scheme Fixed in write-back 4 System Introductions Tag RAM location On Pentium II processor L2 Cache RAM location On Pentium II processor L2 Cache RAM type PBSRAM (Pipelined-burst Synchronous RAM) L2 Cache RAM size Depends on Processor type L2 Cache RAM speed One-half the processor core clock frequency L2 Cache function...
... Setup L2 Cache scheme Fixed in write-back 4 System Introductions Tag RAM location On Pentium II processor L2 Cache RAM location On Pentium II processor L2 Cache RAM type PBSRAM (Pipelined-burst Synchronous RAM) L2 Cache RAM size Depends on Processor type L2 Cache RAM speed One-half the processor core clock frequency L2 Cache function...
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... open files. Chapter 2 13 Chapter 2 System Utilities Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is not a part of the system RAM. This memory area is no need to solve this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. You may be defective. Before you run...
... open files. Chapter 2 13 Chapter 2 System Utilities Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is not a part of the system RAM. This memory area is no need to solve this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. You may be defective. Before you run...
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... hardware devices and settings that the BIOS detected during POST and while booting. If any error occurred while booting, the system automatically switches to perform a RAM test during the POST routine. The default setting is Disabled. The default setting is Enabled. Chapter 2 33 Select Disabled to return to Enabled, BIOS is...
... hardware devices and settings that the BIOS detected during POST and while booting. If any error occurred while booting, the system automatically switches to perform a RAM test during the POST routine. The default setting is Disabled. The default setting is Enabled. Chapter 2 33 Select Disabled to return to Enabled, BIOS is...
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... Size This parameter specifies the system memory area reserved for this parameter is Windows 95 (or higher). When set to manage and update the VGA RAM DAC (Digital Analog Converter, a color data storage) of multiple images on the screen. After clearing the resource data, the parameter resets to No.... This allows the display of each VGA card installed in the system. AGP is a new bus design that they can update their individual RAM DACs. NOTE We recommend you installed more than one VGA card in the system. The VGA palette snoop function allows the control palette register ...
... Size This parameter specifies the system memory area reserved for this parameter is Windows 95 (or higher). When set to manage and update the VGA RAM DAC (Digital Analog Converter, a color data storage) of multiple images on the screen. After clearing the resource data, the parameter resets to No.... This allows the display of each VGA card installed in the system. AGP is a new bus design that they can update their individual RAM DACs. NOTE We recommend you installed more than one VGA card in the system. The VGA palette snoop function allows the control palette register ...
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...saved all the changes that you have made and reverts the parameters to their previously saved settings. There is not part of the system RAM. This memory area is no need to run Setup, make sure that you have made . Most systems are already configured by the ... case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. Abort Settings Change Selecting the Abort Settings Change option from the main menu displays the following dialog box: Do you want to abort settings...
...saved all the changes that you have made and reverts the parameters to their previously saved settings. There is not part of the system RAM. This memory area is no need to run Setup, make sure that you have made . Most systems are already configured by the ... case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. Abort Settings Change Selecting the Abort Settings Change option from the main menu displays the following dialog box: Do you want to abort settings...
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...module) u Interrupt system (8259 module) u Three programmable timers (system timer and 8254 module) u ROM subsystem u RAM subsystem u RTC RAM subsystem and real time clock/calendar with battery backup u Onboard serial interface controller u Onboard parallel interface controller u Embedded hard...compatible mouse port u PS/2-compatible keyboard port Chapter 4 67 The main components on self test (POST) is for the Aspire 7100. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the most part transparent to ensure system functionality are tested during POST...
...module) u Interrupt system (8259 module) u Three programmable timers (system timer and 8254 module) u ROM subsystem u RAM subsystem u RTC RAM subsystem and real time clock/calendar with battery backup u Onboard serial interface controller u Onboard parallel interface controller u Embedded hard...compatible mouse port u PS/2-compatible keyboard port Chapter 4 67 The main components on self test (POST) is for the Aspire 7100. Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the most part transparent to ensure system functionality are tested during POST...
Aspire 7100/9400 and TravelMate 5100/5600 Service Guide
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.../915GM Express chipset T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology Aspire 7100 / TravelMate 5100 Series With no Centrino® mobile technology, featuring: T Intel® Celeron® M processor 370/380/390...® 915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900, up to 128 Chapter 1 1 shadow RAM supported Dual Channel support Display T T T 17 WXGA TFT LCD, 1440 x 900 pixel resolution , supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual...
.../915GM Express chipset T Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology Aspire 7100 / TravelMate 5100 Series With no Centrino® mobile technology, featuring: T Intel® Celeron® M processor 370/380/390...® 915GM integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 900, up to 128 Chapter 1 1 shadow RAM supported Dual Channel support Display T T T 17 WXGA TFT LCD, 1440 x 900 pixel resolution , supporting simultaneous multi-window viewing on dual...
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..., WMM, CCX V3/V4 Specification 56K ITU V.90/V.92, WWDAA Apply CISPR22 Wake-on-Ring ready RJ11 VGA Notice Chipset for suitable VGA type Video RAM UMA 915GM/910GML up to 128MB Discrete Nvidia G72MV up to 256MB Chapter 1 31 LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN chip LAN connector type...
..., WMM, CCX V3/V4 Specification 56K ITU V.90/V.92, WWDAA Apply CISPR22 Wake-on-Ring ready RJ11 VGA Notice Chipset for suitable VGA type Video RAM UMA 915GM/910GML up to 128MB Discrete Nvidia G72MV up to 256MB Chapter 1 31 LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN chip LAN connector type...
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... ):DVD 5, 9, 10, 18, DVDROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R 3.95G, DVD-R 4.7G, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, Multi-Border DVD-R/DVDRW, Multi-Session DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM CD(write): CD-DA, CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-I , VideoCD(MPEG-1), CD-Text CD(write): CD-DA, CD...
... ):DVD 5, 9, 10, 18, DVDROM, DVD-Video, DVD-R 3.95G, DVD-R 4.7G, DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD+RW, Multi-Border DVD-R/DVDRW, Multi-Session DVD+R, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM CD(write): CD-DA, CD ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-I , VideoCD(MPEG-1), CD-Text CD(write): CD-DA, CD...
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...CD extra, I-Trax CD and UDF DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R single/multi border, DVD+R single/multi session, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM CD-DA, CD ROM Mode-1, CDROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-I , VideoCD(MPEG-1), CD-Text, PhotoCD, Enhance CD, CD extra, I-Trax... CD and UDF DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVDAudio, DVD-R single/multi border, DVD+R single/multi session, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM Load: Manual load/DC brushless motor system Manual load Max. 1500mA Max. 2100mA 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Power Management ACPI Mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft...
...CD extra, I-Trax CD and UDF DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-Audio, DVD-R single/multi border, DVD+R single/multi session, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM CD-DA, CD ROM Mode-1, CDROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-I , VideoCD(MPEG-1), CD-Text, PhotoCD, Enhance CD, CD extra, I-Trax... CD and UDF DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVDAudio, DVD-R single/multi border, DVD+R single/multi session, DVD-RW, DVD+RW, DVD-RAM Load: Manual load/DC brushless motor system Manual load Max. 1500mA Max. 2100mA 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Power Management ACPI Mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft...
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Remove the wireless LAN card. 5. Press the left and right latches to pop up the memory. Disconnect the wireless antenna. 4. Chapter 3 53 Remove the two screws securing the RAM door and remove the RAM door. 6. Remove the miniPCI cover. 3. Removing the miniPCI/Memory/HDD Module/Keyboard Removing the miniPCI and Memory 1. Remove the two screws securing the miniPCI cover. 2.
Remove the wireless LAN card. 5. Press the left and right latches to pop up the memory. Disconnect the wireless antenna. 4. Chapter 3 53 Remove the two screws securing the RAM door and remove the RAM door. 6. Remove the miniPCI cover. 3. Removing the miniPCI/Memory/HDD Module/Keyboard Removing the miniPCI and Memory 1. Remove the two screws securing the miniPCI cover. 2.
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... DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize...
... DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize...
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... click if enabled Enable USB devices 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...
... click if enabled Enable USB devices 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...
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Redirect Int 10h to Memory Technologies Devices such as ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and serial disk. Code C7h C8h C9h CAh CBh CCh CDh CEh D2h E0h E1h E2h E3h E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh ...
Redirect Int 10h to Memory Technologies Devices such as ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and serial disk. Code C7h C8h C9h CAh CBh CCh CDh CEh D2h E0h E1h E2h E3h E4h E5h E6h E7h E8h E9h EAh ...
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...during POST Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is blank. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Action in Sequence... close switch in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is blocked Main board Memory...
...during POST Action in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is blank. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Action in Sequence... close switch in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is blocked Main board Memory...