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...a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in the software. Intel is a registered trademark of Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of ... or otherwise, without notice. All rights reserved. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any form or by Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is ". Other...
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen.
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... Introduction 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Panel 6 Indicators 12 Keyboard 14 Hot Keys 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chapter 2 System Utilities 34 BIOS Setup Utility 34 BIOS Flash Utility 46 System Diagnostic Diskette 46 Chapter... Problems 106 Undetermined Problems 107 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 108 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 112 TravelMate 240/250 Exploded Diagram 113 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 126 Model Name Definition 126 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 128 Microsoft ...
... Introduction 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Panel 6 Indicators 12 Keyboard 14 Hot Keys 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chapter 2 System Utilities 34 BIOS Setup Utility 34 BIOS Flash Utility 46 System Diagnostic Diskette 46 Chapter... Problems 106 Undetermined Problems 107 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 108 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 112 TravelMate 240/250 Exploded Diagram 113 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 126 Model Name Definition 126 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 128 Microsoft ...
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... lock on embedded keypad. Hold Fn while typing letters on Type numbers in a normal manner. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 15 NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard...
... lock on embedded keypad. Hold Fn while typing letters on Type numbers in a normal manner. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 15 NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard...
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...) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel Cerelon processor To 2.0GHz uFCBGA High speed: 1.525V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V High speed: 1.525V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V Processor (for TravelMate 250) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage ...Intel Petium 4 processor To 2.4GHz uFCBGA 1.525V 1.525V Specification BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported ...
...) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel Cerelon processor To 2.0GHz uFCBGA High speed: 1.525V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V High speed: 1.525V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V Processor (for TravelMate 250) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage ...Intel Petium 4 processor To 2.4GHz uFCBGA 1.525V 1.525V Specification BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported ...
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...type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification 128KB for TM240/512KB for TM250 Always Enabled Always Enabled Fixed-in write back Specification Intel 852GME (Montara-GT) 0MB 2 Sockets 128MB 2048MB DDR-DRAM 266... 200-pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications . Memory Combinations 0MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 0MB ... 384MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 20 TravelMate 240/ 250
...type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification 128KB for TM240/512KB for TM250 Always Enabled Always Enabled Fixed-in write back Specification Intel 852GME (Montara-GT) 0MB 2 Sockets 128MB 2048MB DDR-DRAM 266... 200-pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications . Memory Combinations 0MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 0MB ... 384MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 20 TravelMate 240/ 250
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... Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Specification Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B) 14.4K 56K V.90/V.92MDC RJ11 Rear side Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name... Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Data transfer rate (Kbit/s) Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads Encoding method Power Requirement Input Voltage (V)...
... Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Specification Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B) 14.4K 56K V.90/V.92MDC RJ11 Rear side Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name... Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Data transfer rate (Kbit/s) Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads Encoding method Power Requirement Input Voltage (V)...
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... & model name Performance Specification MKE SR-8177-BAA6 With CD Diskette Specification With DVD Diskette 22 TravelMate 240/ 250 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Physical read/write heads 2/1/2 3/2/2 Disks 1/1/1 2/1/1 Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB 2MB ... 2/2/2 2MB 22.1-42.8 for Hitachi/ 350 for HGST CD-ROM Interface Items Vendor & Model Name Performance Specification Transfer rate Access time (typ.) Rotation speed Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Mitsumi...
... & model name Performance Specification MKE SR-8177-BAA6 With CD Diskette Specification With DVD Diskette 22 TravelMate 240/ 250 Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Physical read/write heads 2/1/2 3/2/2 Disks 1/1/1 2/1/1 Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2MB 2MB ... 2/2/2 2MB 22.1-42.8 for Hitachi/ 350 for HGST CD-ROM Interface Items Vendor & Model Name Performance Specification Transfer rate Access time (typ.) Rotation speed Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Mitsumi...
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...-ROM Interface Item Transfer rate (KB/sec) Average Full Access time (typ.) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Average Sustained: CAV mode 775~1800 blocks/sec (10.3X to 24X) 1550~3600kBytes/sec (Mode 1) 1768~4106 kBytes/sec (Mode 2) DVD-5: Normal Speed (1X...
...-ROM Interface Item Transfer rate (KB/sec) Average Full Access time (typ.) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Average Sustained: CAV mode 775~1800 blocks/sec (10.3X to 24X) 1550~3600kBytes/sec (Mode 1) 1768~4106 kBytes/sec (Mode 2) DVD-5: Normal Speed (1X...
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... correction time. (*9) Disk: ODSC-PARA Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer rate Access time Start up time Stop time Acoustic noise ...Interface Master/Slave PC compatible Applicable disc format KME UJDA740 Specification Read Sustained: DVD-ROM MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 KB/sec) CD-ROM MAX 24X...Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source 24 Specification Cirrus Logic CS4299-XQ Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter ...
... correction time. (*9) Disk: ODSC-PARA Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer rate Access time Start up time Stop time Acoustic noise ...Interface Master/Slave PC compatible Applicable disc format KME UJDA740 Specification Read Sustained: DVD-ROM MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 KB/sec) CD-ROM MAX 24X...Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source 24 Specification Cirrus Logic CS4299-XQ Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter ...
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...interface Maximum resolution (LCD) Maximum resolution (CRT) 8/16 bit, mono/stereo 44.1 KHz Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Specification Specification Intel 845GME (Montara-GT) Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, NO 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus 1024 x768 (32bit colors) 1024x768 (32 bit... colors) 1280x1024 (32 bit colors) 1600x1200 (32 bit colors) Video Memory Item Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size Specification Fixed, share the system memory 8MB Video Resolutions Mode Resolution 640x480x256 640x480x64K 640x480x16M 800x600x256 800x600x64K 1024x768x256 CRT Only 90 90 90 90...
...interface Maximum resolution (LCD) Maximum resolution (CRT) 8/16 bit, mono/stereo 44.1 KHz Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Specification Specification Intel 845GME (Montara-GT) Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, NO 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus 1024 x768 (32bit colors) 1024x768 (32 bit... colors) 1280x1024 (32 bit colors) 1600x1200 (32 bit colors) Video Memory Item Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size Specification Fixed, share the system memory 8MB Video Resolutions Mode Resolution 640x480x256 640x480x64K 640x480x16M 800x600x256 800x600x64K 1024x768x256 CRT Only 90 90 90 90...
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...capacity Cell voltage Number of keypads Windows 95 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857 API 84-/85- Parallel Port Item Optional parallel port... of USB port Location Serial port function control 378, 278, 3BC IRQ7, IRQ5 Specification Specification 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA...II, Tpye III Two type II, one type III Left side Yes Yes (IRQ17) Specification Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of battery cell Package configuration...
...capacity Cell voltage Number of keypads Windows 95 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857 API 84-/85- Parallel Port Item Optional parallel port... of USB port Location Serial port function control 378, 278, 3BC IRQ7, IRQ5 Specification Specification 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA...II, Tpye III Two type II, one type III Left side Yes Yes (IRQ17) Specification Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of battery cell Package configuration...
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...operative) Background charge (charge even system is still operative) Battery-low 2 level (V) Battery-low 3 level (V) Protection Charger protection DC/DC converter protection Specification AC Adapter or Battery: 8V - 19VDC +5V 0~5A Li-ION 2.8A 3.3V 0~4A Constant power mode (2.8A~0A) 12.5V 11.5V... voltage (Vrms, no load) Output voltage frequency (kHz) Output Current/Lamp Ambit 8 ~ 21V 1A (max.) 1400Vrms 40 ~ 70KHz 5.5 mA ~ 6.5mA Specification NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to update the ID information. . NOTE: There is also responsible for...
...operative) Background charge (charge even system is still operative) Battery-low 2 level (V) Battery-low 3 level (V) Protection Charger protection DC/DC converter protection Specification AC Adapter or Battery: 8V - 19VDC +5V 0~5A Li-ION 2.8A 3.3V 0~4A Constant power mode (2.8A~0A) 12.5V 11.5V... voltage (Vrms, no load) Output voltage frequency (kHz) Output Current/Lamp Ambit 8 ~ 21V 1A (max.) 1400Vrms 40 ~ 70KHz 5.5 mA ~ 6.5mA Specification NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to update the ID information. . NOTE: There is also responsible for...
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...Device and get FCC Certification before marketing into USA and Canada. 2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must meet the VCCI-2 EMI requirements. 28 TravelMate 240/ 250 It should provide an efficiency of FCC part 15, Subpart B for CV mode 3.6 +/- 0.3A 3 sec (@ 115Vac) 5ms (@115Vac, Full load... subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter is connected to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements Liton Specification 1.5 A @ 110Vac 1.0 A @ 240Vac 50-60 47-63 90-270 The maximum inrush current will be listed under UL 1950 and ...
...Device and get FCC Certification before marketing into USA and Canada. 2.The subject product rated 200-240V 50Hz must meet the VCCI-2 EMI requirements. 28 TravelMate 240/ 250 It should provide an efficiency of FCC part 15, Subpart B for CV mode 3.6 +/- 0.3A 3 sec (@ 115Vac) 5ms (@115Vac, Full load... subject product rated 100-120V 60Hz must be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter is connected to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements Liton Specification 1.5 A @ 110Vac 1.0 A @ 240Vac 50-60 47-63 90-270 The maximum inrush current will be listed under UL 1950 and ...
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... Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) Specification +5~+35 °C -10~+60 °C -20~+60 °C 20% to 85% RH, non-condensing 20% to 80% RH, non... 27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Dimensions Weight Item Specification 322(W) x 294(D) x 39.4~39.9(H)mm 7.2 Ibs for 14.1" TFT LCD model with battery/7.4 Ibs for a specified period. Power Management ...
... Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) Specification +5~+35 °C -10~+60 °C -20~+60 °C 20% to 85% RH, non-condensing 20% to 80% RH, non... 27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Dimensions Weight Item Specification 322(W) x 294(D) x 39.4~39.9(H)mm 7.2 Ibs for 14.1" TFT LCD model with battery/7.4 Ibs for a specified period. Power Management ...
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... Ultra ATA Storage Controller-24CA Motherboard resources Intel(r) 82802 Firmware Hub Device I/O Address Map I /O Ports Item Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification Two type II PCMCIA (PC Card) port, one RJ-11 port, one RJ-45 port, one DC-in port, one ECP paralle... one microphone-in/line-in jack, one line-out (share with SP-DIF) jack, one VGA port, one FIR port. Mechanical Specification I /O Address 00000000-0000000F 00000000-00000CF7 00000020-00000021 00000024-00000025 00000028-00000029 0000002C-0000002D 0000002E-0000002F 00000030-00000031 30 Function Direct Memory Access ...
... Ultra ATA Storage Controller-24CA Motherboard resources Intel(r) 82802 Firmware Hub Device I/O Address Map I /O Ports Item Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification Two type II PCMCIA (PC Card) port, one RJ-11 port, one RJ-45 port, one DC-in port, one ECP paralle... one microphone-in/line-in jack, one line-out (share with SP-DIF) jack, one VGA port, one FIR port. Mechanical Specification I /O Address 00000000-0000000F 00000000-00000CF7 00000020-00000021 00000024-00000025 00000028-00000029 0000002C-0000002D 0000002E-0000002F 00000030-00000031 30 Function Direct Memory Access ...
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...., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. You can change the value of a parameter, press por q. Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to parameter values. T Press ^ while you the information of the system...
...., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. You can change the value of a parameter, press por q. Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. T A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to parameter values. T Press ^ while you the information of the system...
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Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X CD-ROM Drive 24X Specifications Mobile Pentium 4 3.06GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.8GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.66GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.4GHz 512K, Celeron (Portability) 2.6Ghz/128k/400FSB, Celeron (Portability) 2.5Ghz/128k/... IBM HGST Moraga IC25N060ATMR04-0 60GB Toshiba Neptune MK6021GAS 80GB IBM HGST Moraga IC25N080ATMR04 Mitsumi D353G MKE SR-8177 Liteon XJ-SD81D Mitsumi SR-224W1 129 TravelMate 240/250
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X CD-ROM Drive 24X Specifications Mobile Pentium 4 3.06GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.8GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.66GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.4GHz 512K, Celeron (Portability) 2.6Ghz/128k/400FSB, Celeron (Portability) 2.5Ghz/128k/... IBM HGST Moraga IC25N060ATMR04-0 60GB Toshiba Neptune MK6021GAS 80GB IBM HGST Moraga IC25N080ATMR04 Mitsumi D353G MKE SR-8177 Liteon XJ-SD81D Mitsumi SR-224W1 129 TravelMate 240/250
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...! 40MB Sony Memory Stick 64MB Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB Transcedn SD Card 32MB TravelMate 240/250 ATA 131 Specifications IBM 101 key keyboard IBM 109 key keyboard Acer PS2 keyboard Acer KB-101A IBM Numeric Keypad III IBM Numeric Keypad Acer Mouse IBM PS2 Mini Mouse IBM PS2 Mouse Logitech Cordless MouseMan Wheel PS2 interface...
...! 40MB Sony Memory Stick 64MB Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB Transcedn SD Card 32MB TravelMate 240/250 ATA 131 Specifications IBM 101 key keyboard IBM 109 key keyboard Acer PS2 keyboard Acer KB-101A IBM Numeric Keypad III IBM Numeric Keypad Acer Mouse IBM PS2 Mini Mouse IBM PS2 Mouse Logitech Cordless MouseMan Wheel PS2 interface...
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X CD-ROM Drive 24X Specifications Mobile Pentium 4 3.06GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.8GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.66GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.4GHz 512K, Celeron (Portability) 2.6Ghz/128k/400FSB, Celeron (Portability) 2.5Ghz/128k/... IBM HGST Moraga IC25N060ATMR04-0 60GB Toshiba Neptune MK6021GAS 80GB IBM HGST Moraga IC25N080ATMR04 Mitsumi D353G MKE SR-8177 Liteon XJ-SD81D Mitsumi SR-224W1 133 TravelMate 240/250
Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X CD-ROM Drive 24X Specifications Mobile Pentium 4 3.06GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.8GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.66GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.4GHz 512K, Celeron (Portability) 2.6Ghz/128k/400FSB, Celeron (Portability) 2.5Ghz/128k/... IBM HGST Moraga IC25N060ATMR04-0 60GB Toshiba Neptune MK6021GAS 80GB IBM HGST Moraga IC25N080ATMR04 Mitsumi D353G MKE SR-8177 Liteon XJ-SD81D Mitsumi SR-224W1 133 TravelMate 240/250