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... S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Built-in stereo microphones Storage subsystem 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: z Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) drive z DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 6-in-1 card reader Chapter 1 1 For more information on Windows® VistaTM and how to upgrade, go to...
... S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support for digital speakers Built-in stereo microphones Storage subsystem 2.5" hard disk drive Optical drive options: z Blu-ray Disc™ (BD) drive z DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 6-in-1 card reader Chapter 1 1 For more information on Windows® VistaTM and how to upgrade, go to...
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...-to-read status indicators. No. 1 Icon Item Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. 2 Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 3 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 4 Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Caps Lock Lights up . Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode...
...-to-read status indicators. No. 1 Icon Item Power Description Indicates the computer's power status. 2 Battery Indicates the computer's battery status. 3 HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is active. 4 Num Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. 5 Caps Lock Lights up . Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode...
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... transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. USB 2.0 USB Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST HTS541680J9SA00 WD WD800BEVS-22RST0 Capacity (MB) 80000 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 4 for Toshiba and 4 HGST Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8M Interface...
... transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s) Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/Sec. USB 2.0 USB Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST HTS541680J9SA00 WD WD800BEVS-22RST0 Capacity (MB) 80000 Bytes per sector 512 Data heads 2 4 for Toshiba and 4 HGST Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8M Interface...
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... Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field displays the manufacturer of this unit. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is for your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial...
... Displays system BIOS version. This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. This field displays the manufacturer of this unit. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is for your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. This field shows the keyboard This field displays the serial...
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... format. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on display will be shown if the device control is connected, the power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to disable or auto. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video...
... format. The function allows the user to create a hidden partition on display will be shown if the device control is connected, the power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to disable or auto. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video...
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Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in this screen. The table below describes the parameters in module bay. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your computer from unauthorized use. Chapter 2 43 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to load the operating system.
Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in this screen. The table below describes the parameters in module bay. Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to CMOS. Parameter Exit Saving Changes Description Exit System Setup and save your computer from unauthorized use. Chapter 2 43 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your changes to load the operating system.
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two on each side. 2. Loose four LCD hinge screws, then remove two hinges from the HDD foil. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Carefully take out the hard disk drive from LCD panel. Remove the four screws holding the HDD (hard disk drive) foil; 9. Chapter 3 63
two on each side. 2. Loose four LCD hinge screws, then remove two hinges from the HDD foil. Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD Module 1. Carefully take out the hard disk drive from LCD panel. Remove the four screws holding the HDD (hard disk drive) foil; 9. Chapter 3 63
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... Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Battery critical LOW In this situation... Error at offset: nnnn Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 66. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Incorrect password is specified....
... Message List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error (THe causes will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . Battery critical LOW In this situation... Error at offset: nnnn Error Messages Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. Hard disk drive System board see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 66. "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Reconnect hard disk drive connector. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. Incorrect password is specified....
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...Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 67. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board ...Ensure every connector is blank. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on and LCD is blank. System board. No beep, power-...
...Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 67. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board ...Ensure every connector is blank. Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on and LCD is blank. System board. No beep, power-...
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... 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...
... 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...
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...shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 67. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 77 Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD ... Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. See "Power System Check" on page 67. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter).
...shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 67. Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Chapter 4 77 Reconnect the LCD connectors. LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Reconnect the LCD ... Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. See "Power System Check" on page 67. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter).
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... Pack" on page 67. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board 78 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Power Management-Related Symptoms...slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error ...
... Pack" on page 67. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board 78 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Audio driver Speaker System board Speaker System board Power Management-Related Symptoms...slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+o and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error ...
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... board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Hard disk connection board System board Chapter 4 79 LCD cover switch System board See "Save to ...System hangs intermittently. The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 34. Symptom / Error The system doesn't enter standby mode after...
... board Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Battery pack System board Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Hard disk connection board System board Chapter 4 79 LCD cover switch System board See "Save to ...System hangs intermittently. The system doesn't resume from standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 34. Symptom / Error The system doesn't enter standby mode after...
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Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in this list ...
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching System board System board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in this list ...
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... by the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: z Non-Acer devices z Printer, mouse, and other external devices z Battery pack z Hard disk drive z DIMM z CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module z PC Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at a time. If the problem does not...
... by the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. 6. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: z Non-Acer devices z Printer, mouse, and other external devices z Battery pack z Hard disk drive z DIMM z CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module z PC Cards 4. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at a time. If the problem does not...