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...keys 11 Hot Keys 13 Touchpad 15 Touchpad basics 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 Chapter 2 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 29 System Information 30 Basic System Settings 31 Startup Configuration 32 Onboard Device Configuration 33 System Security 34 Load... Default Settings 36 BIOS Flash Utility 37 Executing Flash Program 37 System Utility Diskette 38 Panel ID Utility 38 Thermal and Fan Utility 38 ...
...keys 11 Hot Keys 13 Touchpad 15 Touchpad basics 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 17 Chapter 2 System Utilities 29 BIOS Setup Utility 29 Navigating the BIOS Utility 29 System Information 30 Basic System Settings 31 Startup Configuration 32 Onboard Device Configuration 33 System Security 34 Load... Default Settings 36 BIOS Flash Utility 37 Executing Flash Program 37 System Utility Diskette 38 Panel ID Utility 38 Thermal and Fan Utility 38 ...
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KB PS/2 CONN Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram CLK GEN. SPKR INT. SPKR OP AMP TPA0202 LINE IN AC Link VR AC'97Codec CS4299 or ALC200 MODEM Daughter Card MIC S/B USB*2 Secondary EIDE CDROM DEBUG BIOS ROM MX29F004 CARDBUS OZ6912 XD BUS KBC M38867 Finger Print RTC BQ3285LF CMOS BAT Floppy Printer Serial TOUCH PAD INT. ICS9248-157 SDRAM CLK BUFFER ICS-9112-17 Mobile PIII Celeron HOST BUS LCD DIMM*2 MEMBUS N/B CRT PCI BUS Primary EIDE HDD INT.
KB PS/2 CONN Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram CLK GEN. SPKR INT. SPKR OP AMP TPA0202 LINE IN AC Link VR AC'97Codec CS4299 or ALC200 MODEM Daughter Card MIC S/B USB*2 Secondary EIDE CDROM DEBUG BIOS ROM MX29F004 CARDBUS OZ6912 XD BUS KBC M38867 Finger Print RTC BQ3285LF CMOS BAT Floppy Printer Serial TOUCH PAD INT. ICS9248-157 SDRAM CLK BUFFER ICS-9112-17 Mobile PIII Celeron HOST BUS LCD DIMM*2 MEMBUS N/B CRT PCI BUS Primary EIDE HDD INT.
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Board Layout Top View 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 8 76 5 4 3 21 23 22 21 20 19 18 1 DC-in Port 2 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port 3 Serial Port 4 Parallel Port 5 Launch Key Connector 6 USB Port 1 7 USB Port 2 8 External Display Port 9 Modem Port 10 LED & Inverter Connector 11 Fan Connector 12 CPU (on board) 16 17 13 PCMCIA Socket Connector 14 Diskette Drive Connector 15 PCMCIA (PC card)Controller (OZ6812) 16 HDD Connector 17 BIOS ROM 18 Touch Pad Cable Connector 19 Switch 20 Keyboard Cable Connector 21 RTC battery 22 CD-ROM Connector 23 LCD Connector 4 Chapter 1
Board Layout Top View 10 11 12 13 14 15 9 8 76 5 4 3 21 23 22 21 20 19 18 1 DC-in Port 2 PS/2 Keyboard and Mouse Port 3 Serial Port 4 Parallel Port 5 Launch Key Connector 6 USB Port 1 7 USB Port 2 8 External Display Port 9 Modem Port 10 LED & Inverter Connector 11 Fan Connector 12 CPU (on board) 16 17 13 PCMCIA Socket Connector 14 Diskette Drive Connector 15 PCMCIA (PC card)Controller (OZ6812) 16 HDD Connector 17 BIOS ROM 18 Touch Pad Cable Connector 19 Switch 20 Keyboard Cable Connector 21 RTC battery 22 CD-ROM Connector 23 LCD Connector 4 Chapter 1
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...-↓ Fn-→ Fn-← Icon Function Hotkey help Description Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Brightness down Brightness up Increases the screen contrast (available only for models with HPA displays). mutes the...
...-↓ Fn-→ Fn-← Icon Function Hotkey help Description Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Turns the internal touchpad on and off . Brightness down Brightness up Increases the screen contrast (available only for models with HPA displays). mutes the...
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...Embedded in M1535 M38867 BQ3285LF Processor Item CPU type 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 2nd level cache... Supports maximum memory size Specification Intel Celeron 700-900 MHz processor with 128K cache uBGA2 1.6V 1.5V Specification Acer BIOS V3.3 Flash ROM 512KB 32 Pin PLCC 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 2.1, PnP 1.0a, PS/2 ...
...Embedded in M1535 M38867 BQ3285LF Processor Item CPU type 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 2nd level cache... Supports maximum memory size Specification Intel Celeron 700-900 MHz processor with 128K cache uBGA2 1.6V 1.5V Specification Acer BIOS V3.3 Flash ROM 512KB 32 Pin PLCC 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 2.1, PnP 1.0a, PS/2 ...
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...port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) Serial Port Item Serial port controller Number of serial port Supports 16550 UART Connector ...type Location Serial port function control Optional serial port (in BIOS Setup) Optional serial port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) Specification ALI M1535 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enbale/Disable by BIOS Setup Yes (set by BIOS setup ) DMA channel 1 and 3 378h, 278h, 3BCh IRQ7, IRQ5 ...
...port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) Serial Port Item Serial port controller Number of serial port Supports 16550 UART Connector ...type Location Serial port function control Optional serial port (in BIOS Setup) Optional serial port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) Specification ALI M1535 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enbale/Disable by BIOS Setup Yes (set by BIOS setup ) DMA channel 1 and 3 378h, 278h, 3BCh IRQ7, IRQ5 ...
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... Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Specification 1.0 USB 1.0 2 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification O2-Micro Cardbus Controller OZ6812 Type III/II One type III or one type II Left side Yes Yes (IRQ9) Keyboard Item Keyboard... Output Output Rating Current (w/load, A) Charger Output Normal charge (charge while system is not operative) Background charge (charge even system is still operative) Specification Acer AC Adapter or Battery: 8V - 19VDC +5V 0~5A 3.3V 0~4A 2.5A 0.8A 12V 120mA Chapter 1 23
... Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus Specification 1.0 USB 1.0 2 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification O2-Micro Cardbus Controller OZ6812 Type III/II One type III or one type II Left side Yes Yes (IRQ9) Keyboard Item Keyboard... Output Output Rating Current (w/load, A) Charger Output Normal charge (charge while system is not operative) Background charge (charge even system is still operative) Specification Acer AC Adapter or Battery: 8V - 19VDC +5V 0~5A 3.3V 0~4A 2.5A 0.8A 12V 120mA Chapter 1 23
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...Information, Basic System Settings, Startup Configuration, Onboard Device Configuration, System Security and Loading Default Settings. Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions: ! NOTE: You can change the value of the menu options to return to move between the ...and you may need to run this utility. Chapter 2 29 To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (while the TravelMate logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is enclosed in any of a parameter....
...Information, Basic System Settings, Startup Configuration, Onboard Device Configuration, System Security and Loading Default Settings. Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions: ! NOTE: You can change the value of the menu options to return to move between the ...and you may need to run this utility. Chapter 2 29 To activate the BIOS Utility, press F2 during POST (while the TravelMate logo is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is enclosed in any of a parameter....
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...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 type of your computer hardware ...Serial Number System with System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Celeron(TM) 650 MHz 1.44MB 3.5-inch 9590 MB 41YJYNB9828 CD-ROM Attached V3.3 R01-A1b TBAV04.04 N/A N/A TravelMate 210 Acer 6DC6EF80CC8611D49792FD9CD030579A Esc = Exit NOTE:...
...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 type of your computer hardware ...Serial Number System with System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Celeron(TM) 650 MHz 1.44MB 3.5-inch 9590 MB 41YJYNB9828 CD-ROM Attached V3.3 R01-A1b TBAV04.04 N/A N/A TravelMate 210 Acer 6DC6EF80CC8611D49792FD9CD030579A Esc = Exit NOTE:...
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... how to set a password. The following section for instructions on Password Hard Disk Password Description Options When set , this password protects the computer and the BIOS None or Present Utility from None or Present unauthorized entry. Settings in this password protects the hard disk from unauthorized use. See the following section...
... how to set a password. The following section for instructions on Password Hard Disk Password Description Options When set , this password protects the computer and the BIOS None or Present Utility from None or Present unauthorized entry. Settings in this password protects the hard disk from unauthorized use. See the following section...
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... When a password is set , the following prompt appears when you type) and press Enter to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up . You have three chances to access the BIOS Utility. 2. When the Setup Password is set , the following prompt appears at boot-up and resume from the... computer and moved to use the computer. Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility. ! When the Power-on Password (a symbol appears for each character you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Type the Hard...
... When a password is set , the following prompt appears when you type) and press Enter to enter the BIOS Utility at boot-up . You have three chances to access the BIOS Utility. 2. When the Setup Password is set , the following prompt appears at boot-up and resume from the... computer and moved to use the computer. Setup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility. ! When the Power-on Password (a symbol appears for each character you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Type the Hard...
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... a bootable disk. 2. Chapter 2 37 IMPORTANT:Never turn off the system power while Flash BIOS is done, reboot the system. Copy all AFlash files into TravelMate 210 series module, then reboot. This will introduce on how to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you...
... a bootable disk. 2. Chapter 2 37 IMPORTANT:Never turn off the system power while Flash BIOS is done, reboot the system. Copy all AFlash files into TravelMate 210 series module, then reboot. This will introduce on how to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you...
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...correct the error Error Messages List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to be replaced when servicing a computer. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in the computer. RTC battery System ... it has been configured. Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock external keyboard. If the symptom is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms ...
...correct the error Error Messages List Error Messages Failure Fixed Disk Stuck Key Keyboard error Keyboard Controller Failed Keyboard locked - RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to be replaced when servicing a computer. System board Run "Load Default Settings" in the computer. RTC battery System ... it has been configured. Default configuration used System timer error Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock external keyboard. If the symptom is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms ...
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... correctly. run SETUP System cache error - Reconnect the DIMM. DIMM System board Check that the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility Diskette Drive Check. Check that the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in... BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette Drive Check. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Ensure every connector ...
... correctly. run SETUP System cache error - Reconnect the DIMM. DIMM System board Check that the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility Diskette Drive Check. Check that the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in... BIOS Setup Utility. Diskette Drive Check. RTC battery System board DIMM BIOS ROM System board None BIOS ROM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Ensure every connector ...
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... (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Power System Check. LCD...
... (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Power System Check. LCD...
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..., multimedia programs, no sound. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. Action in Sequence Keyboard (if control is damaged. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Audio driver Speaker Audio board System board Press Fn-F8, Speaker ON/OFF control. Speaker...
..., multimedia programs, no sound. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from the computer. Action in Sequence Keyboard (if control is damaged. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Audio driver Speaker Audio board System board Press Fn-F8, Speaker ON/OFF control. Speaker...
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...The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. System board System Diagnostics Diskette System board Ensure that the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter... BIOS Setup Utility to use battery until power off, then charge battery). Refresh battery (continue to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. ...
...The system doesn't resume from standby mode after opening the LCD. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. System board System Diagnostics Diskette System board Ensure that the "Serial Port" in Sequence Enter... BIOS Setup Utility to use battery until power off, then charge battery). Refresh battery (continue to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. ...
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make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system. 86 Chapter 4 Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message Error Message Hardware Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 40 Turn off the power and restart the system. Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this model.
make sure to connect AC adapter make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system. 86 Chapter 4 Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message Error Message Hardware Error BIOS Update Program Error System Error Without AC adapter Battery Low Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 40 Turn off the power and restart the system. Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this model.
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... and Regional Business Units may access our website. Software utilities ! Tooling box information ! Also contained on Acer's International Traveller's Warranty (ITW) ! Returned material authorization procedures ! However some information sources will require a user i.d. Main manuals ! Bios updates ! Basic repair guidelines ! Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to...
... and Regional Business Units may access our website. Software utilities ! Tooling box information ! Also contained on Acer's International Traveller's Warranty (ITW) ! Returned material authorization procedures ! However some information sources will require a user i.d. Main manuals ! Bios updates ! Basic repair guidelines ! Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to...
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A AC Adapter 25 AFLASH Utility 37 Audio 17, 21 B Battery 23 battery pack charging indicator 10 BIOS 17 package 17 ROM size 17 ROM type 17 vendor 17 Version 17 BIOS Setup Utility 29 BIOS Supports protocol 17 BIOS Utility 29-36 Basic System Settings 31 Load Default Settings 36 Navigating 29 Onboard Device Configuration...
A AC Adapter 25 AFLASH Utility 37 Audio 17, 21 B Battery 23 battery pack charging indicator 10 BIOS 17 package 17 ROM size 17 ROM type 17 vendor 17 Version 17 BIOS Setup Utility 29 BIOS Supports protocol 17 BIOS Utility 29-36 Basic System Settings 31 Load Default Settings 36 Navigating 29 Onboard Device Configuration...