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... 13 Special keys 13 Hot Keys 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chapter 2 System Utilities 34 BIOS Setup Utility 34 Navigating the BIOS Utility 35 Information 36 Main 37 Advanced 39 Security 41 Boot 45 Exit 46 BIOS Flash Utility 47 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 48 General Information 49 Before You Begin...
... 13 Special keys 13 Hot Keys 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chapter 2 System Utilities 34 BIOS Setup Utility 34 Navigating the BIOS Utility 35 Information 36 Main 37 Advanced 39 Security 41 Boot 45 Exit 46 BIOS Flash Utility 47 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 48 General Information 49 Before You Begin...
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...-p Fn-q Fn-r Fn-s Fn-w Icon Function Hotkey help Setup Description Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Accesses the notebook configuration utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode.
...-p Fn-q Fn-r Fn-s Fn-w Icon Function Hotkey help Setup Description Displays a list of the computer's controls like screen contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. Accesses the notebook configuration utility. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode.
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...174; Precott 2.53 to 3.2GHz, 533MHz FSB uFCBGA High speed: 1.35V Low speed: 1.2V High speed: 1.35V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V Processor (for TravelMate 2500) CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 2.60GHz, 400Mhz FSB Intel® Pentium® 4 ...to 3.8GHz; 800 MHz FSB Mobile Pentium® 4 3.06 to 3.20GHz, 533 Mhz FSB uFCBGA 1.35V High speed: 1.35V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Phoenix BIOS Flash ROM 32 Pin PLCC Specification Chapter 1 19
...174; Precott 2.53 to 3.2GHz, 533MHz FSB uFCBGA High speed: 1.35V Low speed: 1.2V High speed: 1.35V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V Processor (for TravelMate 2500) CPU type Item CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 2.60GHz, 400Mhz FSB Intel® Pentium® 4 ...to 3.8GHz; 800 MHz FSB Mobile Pentium® 4 3.06 to 3.20GHz, 533 Mhz FSB uFCBGA 1.35V High speed: 1.35V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Phoenix BIOS Flash ROM 32 Pin PLCC Specification Chapter 1 19
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BIOS Item Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control Specification ACPI 1.0b, SMBIOS 2.3, ...
BIOS Item Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control Specification ACPI 1.0b, SMBIOS 2.3, ...
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... Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Specification NS PC87392 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by...
... Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Specification NS PC87392 1 Rear side 25-pin D-type Enable/Disable by...
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...enter multi-boot menu. Your computer is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is already properly configured and optimized, and you...do not need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Chapter 2 34 However, if you encounter configuration problems, you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "disabled". The default parameter of screen). Please...
...enter multi-boot menu. Your computer is prompted on the bottom of F12 Boot Menu is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Press during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is already properly configured and optimized, and you...do not need to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. Chapter 2 34 However, if you encounter configuration problems, you want to change boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set to "disabled". The default parameter of screen). Please...
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... a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing t. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). Navigating the...
... a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing t. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). Navigating the...
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... not; Option: Disabled or Enabled NOTE: The sub-items under each device will automatically dim the LCD brightness in order to control the settings in BIOS Setup Utility, this screen.
... not; Option: Disabled or Enabled NOTE: The sub-items under each device will automatically dim the LCD brightness in order to control the settings in BIOS Setup Utility, this screen.
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... when typing your password. Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Press e. After setting the password, the ...the supervisor password: 1. Shows the setting of the user password. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The following sub-options are set the user password. This feature is available to user when ...
... when typing your password. Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set . The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Press e. After setting the password, the ...the supervisor password: 1. Shows the setting of the user password. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The following sub-options are set the user password. This feature is available to user when ...
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...a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. If... New Password field. The Set Password box appears: 2. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1.
...a password in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. If... New Password field. The Set Password box appears: 2. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1.
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...at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power ...supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Copy the Phlash utilities to finish...
...at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to update the system BIOS flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power ...supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Copy the Phlash utilities to finish...
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...actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 79 Chapter 4 Do not replace a non-... error message and their possible causes. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 87. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Others may...
...actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 79 Chapter 4 Do not replace a non-... error message and their possible causes. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 87. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Others may...
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... Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Keyboard locked - Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "... Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh)...
... Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Keyboard locked - Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "... Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM Failed at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh)...
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.... RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System board DMA Test Failed DIMM ..." on page 75. RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect Drive A type - DIMM System board Diskette drive ...
.... RTC battery System board Allocation Error for device Run "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System board DMA Test Failed DIMM ..." on page 75. RTC battery System board Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM System board Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM System board I/O device IRQ conflict Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Incorrect Drive A type - DIMM System board Diskette drive ...
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... operation The system doesn't power-on page 76. See "Power System Check" on . Battery can't 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 ). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System...
... operation The system doesn't power-on page 76. See "Power System Check" on . Battery can't 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 ). Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. System...
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... DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Internal speakers make noise or emit no...
... DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. LCD cover switch System board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings, then reboot system. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Internal speakers make noise or emit no...
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... . Touchpad does not work correctly. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in this list and the problem remains...or more keys) does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Onboard ...
... . Touchpad does not work correctly. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in the Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in this list and the problem remains...or more keys) does not work correctly Print problems. Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in the "Onboard Devices Configuration" of BIOS Setup Utility is set to execute "Load Default Settings", then reboot system. Action in Sequence Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Onboard ...
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...technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are always looking for all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: T Service guides T User's manuals T Training materials T Main manuals T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists T... Chips T TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these to us. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. Also contained on this...
...technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are always looking for all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: T Service guides T User's manuals T Training materials T Main manuals T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists T... Chips T TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin) For these to us. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. Also contained on this...
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A AFLASH Utility 47 Audio 19 B Battery 28 battery pack charging indicator 11 BIOS 19 package 19 ROM size 19 ROM type 19 vendor 19 Version 19 BIOS Setup Utility 34 BIOS Supports protocol 20 BIOS Utility 34 Basic System Settings 39 Navigating 35 Onboard Device Configuration 42 Startup Configuration 41 System Information 35 System Security...
A AFLASH Utility 47 Audio 19 B Battery 28 battery pack charging indicator 11 BIOS 19 package 19 ROM size 19 ROM type 19 vendor 19 Version 19 BIOS Setup Utility 34 BIOS Supports protocol 20 BIOS Utility 34 Basic System Settings 39 Navigating 35 Onboard Device Configuration 42 Startup Configuration 41 System Information 35 System Security...
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... Memory 20 System Utilities 34 T Temperature 32 Test Compatible Components 68 touchpad hotkey 16 Touchpad Check 34 Troubleshooting 30 U Undetermined Problems 43 USB 28 utility BIOS 34 V 122 Video 27 Video controller 19 W Windows XP Environment Test 69 Index
... Memory 20 System Utilities 34 T Temperature 32 Test Compatible Components 68 touchpad hotkey 16 Touchpad Check 34 Troubleshooting 30 U Undetermined Problems 43 USB 28 utility BIOS 34 V 122 Video 27 Video controller 19 W Windows XP Environment Test 69 Index