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... Utility 29 BIOS Flash Utility 38 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 39 General Information 40 Removing HDD Module, ODD and Memory Module 42 Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module 43 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 50 System Check Procedures 50 Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages 55 Index of Symptom-to-FRU...
... Utility 29 BIOS Flash Utility 38 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 39 General Information 40 Removing HDD Module, ODD and Memory Module 42 Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module 43 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 50 System Check Procedures 50 Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and POST Messages 55 Index of Symptom-to-FRU...
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Mainboard Placement Top View Item JP1 JP5 JP6 JP7 JP8 JP9 JP10 JP11 JP12 JP13 JP15 JP16 JP17 Description CRT Connector RJ11/RJ45 Connector USB Connector x 2 CPU Fan Connector USB Connector Power Board Connector LVDS Connector MDC Connector CPU Socket MiniPCI Connector CardBus Connector HDD Connector ODD Connector Item JP18 JP19 JP20 JP22 JP23 JP24 U9 U12 PCN1 PJP9 SW1 SW3 Description Speaker Connector Touchpad Board Connector Microphone Jack Keyboard Connector Phone Jack LED Board Connector BIOS ROM North Bridge AC Jack Battery Connector LID Switch Kill Switch 4 Chapter 1
Mainboard Placement Top View Item JP1 JP5 JP6 JP7 JP8 JP9 JP10 JP11 JP12 JP13 JP15 JP16 JP17 Description CRT Connector RJ11/RJ45 Connector USB Connector x 2 CPU Fan Connector USB Connector Power Board Connector LVDS Connector MDC Connector CPU Socket MiniPCI Connector CardBus Connector HDD Connector ODD Connector Item JP18 JP19 JP20 JP22 JP23 JP24 U9 U12 PCN1 PJP9 SW1 SW3 Description Speaker Connector Touchpad Board Connector Microphone Jack Keyboard Connector Phone Jack LED Board Connector BIOS ROM North Bridge AC Jack Battery Connector LID Switch Kill Switch 4 Chapter 1
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... screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns on the computer. 3 Launch keys Two special keys for frequently used programs. 4 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 6 Click buttons (left and right) The left and...
... screen Also called Liquid-Crystal Display (LCD), displays computer output. 2 Power button Turns on the computer. 3 Launch keys Two special keys for frequently used programs. 4 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer. 5 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. 6 Click buttons (left and right) The left and...
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... down when you press w and y respectively. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Use this mode the keypad is enabled. Lock Keys The keyboard has four lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. In this mode when you can toggle on , all alphabetic characters typed are...
... down when you press w and y respectively. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Use this mode the keypad is enabled. Lock Keys The keyboard has four lock keys which you need to connect an external keypad. In this mode when you can toggle on , all alphabetic characters typed are...
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Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad. Num Lock Off Type the letters in a normal manner. Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Type numbers in a normal manner. 14 Chapter 1 It is indicated by small characters located on the right hand side of the keycaps.
Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad. Num Lock Off Type the letters in a normal manner. Embedded Numeric Keypad The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. Hold while typing letters on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Type numbers in a normal manner. 14 Chapter 1 It is indicated by small characters located on the right hand side of the keycaps.
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Combinations with this key perform special functions. dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... Key Description Windows logo key Start button. Chapter 1 15 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Combinations with this key perform special functions. dialog box) Application key Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... Key Description Windows logo key Start button. Chapter 1 15 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
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...Control Panel. 2. Click on OK. 5. Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. Double-click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. Verify that keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International. Click on Regional and Language Options. 3. Click on OK. 5. then... select United States-International and click on OK. Please refer to United States-International. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-...
...Control Panel. 2. Click on OK. 5. Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. Double-click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. 2. Verify that keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International. Click on Regional and Language Options. 3. Click on OK. 5. then... select United States-International and click on OK. Please refer to United States-International. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-...
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The left-most button is the power button. Launch Key Launch key DefaDuelftaaupltpalipcaptliocantion e Acer eManager application (User-programmable) P User-programmable 18 Chapter 1 To the right of keyboard are three buttons. They are the two launch keys. Launch Keys Located at the top of the power button are designated as the programmable buttons (P1 and P2).
The left-most button is the power button. Launch Key Launch key DefaDuelftaaupltpalipcaptliocantion e Acer eManager application (User-programmable) P User-programmable 18 Chapter 1 To the right of keyboard are three buttons. They are the two launch keys. Launch Keys Located at the top of the power button are designated as the programmable buttons (P1 and P2).
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... Controller 855GHE/ICH4-M LPC47N217 ALC250 Integrated in Intel® 852GM chipset ICH4-M KB910 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification KB910 Standard keyboard w/o launch button embeded 85/US, 86/UK keys with 101/102 key emulation Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor...
... Controller 855GHE/ICH4-M LPC47N217 ALC250 Integrated in Intel® 852GM chipset ICH4-M KB910 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification KB910 Standard keyboard w/o launch button embeded 85/US, 86/UK keys with 101/102 key emulation Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor...
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Detach the power switch board from the main unit. 3. Chapter 3 43 Turn the keyboard over as the picture shows. 5. Remove the one screw to release the power switch board. 2. Remove the one screw to release the thermal door. 4. Then ...remove the middle cover from the system. 3. Remove the two screws holding the keyboard. 4. Detach the thermal door out from the system. Removing the Power Switch Board, Thermal and MDC 1. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard. Use a plastic flat head screw driver or any plastic tool to detach the middle...
Detach the power switch board from the main unit. 3. Chapter 3 43 Turn the keyboard over as the picture shows. 5. Remove the one screw to release the power switch board. 2. Remove the one screw to release the thermal door. 4. Then ...remove the middle cover from the system. 3. Remove the two screws holding the keyboard. 4. Detach the thermal door out from the system. Removing the Power Switch Board, Thermal and MDC 1. Disconnect the keyboard cable then remove the keyboard. Use a plastic flat head screw driver or any plastic tool to detach the middle...
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...at a time to correct the problem. A loose connection can cause an error. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. External keyboard If any of the following auxiliary input devices are supported by the battery pack. 51 Chapter 4 Currently, we do not provide memory ... this program under Window XP environment. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is correct, run the Keyboard Test. If the keyboard cable connection is to download the shareware "BurnIn Test V.3.0". Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Memory Check Memory errors ...
...at a time to correct the problem. A loose connection can cause an error. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. External keyboard If any of the following auxiliary input devices are supported by the battery pack. 51 Chapter 4 Currently, we do not provide memory ... this program under Window XP environment. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is correct, run the Keyboard Test. If the keyboard cable connection is to download the shareware "BurnIn Test V.3.0". Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Memory Check Memory errors ...
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...REGISTERS" DMA page registers do not function properly. short, short, short; short, N/A short, long No RAM installed. N/A "KEYBOARD FAILURE" The keyboard fails to respond with a device, such as the way it has been configured. RUN CMOS checksum error. long, short, short...does not work properly. long, N/A long, long Keyboard controller failed to respond or no keyboard is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. N/A "KEYBOARD CONTROLLER Keyboard controller failed during memory test at xxxxxx: the ...
...REGISTERS" DMA page registers do not function properly. short, short, short; short, N/A short, long No RAM installed. N/A "KEYBOARD FAILURE" The keyboard fails to respond with a device, such as the way it has been configured. RUN CMOS checksum error. long, short, short...does not work properly. long, N/A long, long Keyboard controller failed to respond or no keyboard is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. N/A "KEYBOARD CONTROLLER Keyboard controller failed during memory test at xxxxxx: the ...
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... "NO INTERRUPTS FROM TIMER 0" Timer 0 of the hard disk has been changed after previous Suspend-to -Disk partition failed. "TIME/DATA CORRUPT - TURN KEY" The keyboard operation is invalid. "Suspend-to -Disk partition is not enough. LOCATION" "PARITY ERROR AT LOCATION XXXXXX" Parity error during memory test at the indicated location...
... "NO INTERRUPTS FROM TIMER 0" Timer 0 of the hard disk has been changed after previous Suspend-to -Disk partition failed. "TIME/DATA CORRUPT - TURN KEY" The keyboard operation is invalid. "Suspend-to -Disk partition is not enough. LOCATION" "PARITY ERROR AT LOCATION XXXXXX" Parity error during memory test at the indicated location...
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... or vertical lines displayed. See "Power System Check" on page 51. Main board See "Check the Power Adapter" on page 51. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be charged Action in Sequence...
... or vertical lines displayed. See "Power System Check" on page 51. Main board See "Check the Power Adapter" on page 51. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be charged Action in Sequence...
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...board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is damaged. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Action in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In...Reconnect hard disk drives. PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Hard disk connection board Hard disk ...
...board The system doesn't enter standby mode after opening the LCD. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is damaged. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Action in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In...Reconnect hard disk drives. PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive Main board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. Hard disk connection board Hard disk ...
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USB does not work correctly Print problems. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Main board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the "System Devices" of the computer. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touch pad cable. Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not... display does not work . Onboard Devices Configuration Run parallel port test Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one USB port each time. Modem phone port is firmly secured to the main board. Touchpad does not...
USB does not work correctly Print problems. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Main board Ensure the "Parallel Port" in the "System Devices" of the computer. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touch pad cable. Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System configuration does not... display does not work . Onboard Devices Configuration Run parallel port test Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one USB port each time. Modem phone port is firmly secured to the main board. Touchpad does not...
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Picture Partname KEYBOARD ZIPPY ARABIC KEYBOARD BELGIUM KEYBOARD BRAZILIAN PORTUGUESE KEYBOARD CANADIAN FRENCH KEYBOARD CHINESE KEYBOARD CZECH KEYBOARD DANISH KEYBOARD FRENCH KEYBOARD GERMAN KEYBOARD HUNGAIAN KEYBOARD ZIPPY ITALIAN KEYBOARD NORWAY KEYBOARD PORTUGUESE KEYBOARD RUSSIAN KEYBOARD SPANISH KEYBOARD SWEDEN KEYBOARD SWISS/G KEYBOARD THAI KEYBOARD TURKISH KEYBOARD UK KEYBOARD US INTERNATIONAL KEYBOARD GREEK 72 Description Part Number KB.T350C.018 KB.T350C.009 KB.T350C.019 KB.T350C.020 KB.T350C.001 KB.T350C.012...