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...enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed Service Guide. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should ... a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to provide you with further technical details. 2. Preface Before using this printed Service Guide. This Service Guide provides you...
...enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed Service Guide. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should ... a part number change is made, it supports, please read the following general information. 1. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to provide you with further technical details. 2. Preface Before using this printed Service Guide. This Service Guide provides you...
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...a few of its many features: Performance T Intel® Pentium® 4 processors, 2.8GHz and above (for TravelMate 2600) T Intel® Celeron® processors, 2.6GHz and above (for TravelMate 2100) T Intel® Hyper-ThreadingTM technology T 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048MB with ... design T Stylish appearance T Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys T Comfortable palm rest area with 64MB of system memory, as video RAM Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large-audience presentations support...
...a few of its many features: Performance T Intel® Pentium® 4 processors, 2.8GHz and above (for TravelMate 2600) T Intel® Celeron® processors, 2.6GHz and above (for TravelMate 2100) T Intel® Hyper-ThreadingTM technology T 256/512 MB of DDR333 SDRAM standard, upgradeable to 2048MB with ... design T Stylish appearance T Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys T Comfortable palm rest area with 64MB of system memory, as video RAM Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support Output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large-audience presentations support...
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Expansion T T One Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots Upgrageable memory modules Keyboard and pointing device T 84/85/88-key Windows device T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T One Type III or two Type II PC Card slot One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56K) One RJ-45 network jack (Ethernet 10/100 Base-T) One DC-in jack (AC Adapter) One parallel port (ECP/EPP compliant) One external monitor port One line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) One line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) One Infrared (FIR)port Four USB 2.0 ports 2 Chapter 1
Expansion T T One Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots Upgrageable memory modules Keyboard and pointing device T 84/85/88-key Windows device T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T One Type III or two Type II PC Card slot One RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56K) One RJ-45 network jack (Ethernet 10/100 Base-T) One DC-in jack (AC Adapter) One parallel port (ECP/EPP compliant) One external monitor port One line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) One line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack) One Infrared (FIR)port Four USB 2.0 ports 2 Chapter 1
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Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory. 10 Chapter 1 Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Houses the computer's main memory. 10 Chapter 1 Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.
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...128MB 256MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 0MB Slot 1 20 128MB 0MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB Chapter 1 BIOS Item Supported protocols BIOS password control Second...series Always Enabled Always Enabled Fixed-in write back System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification ATI RC300M 0MB 2 Sockets 128MB ...
...128MB 256MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 0MB Slot 1 20 128MB 0MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB Chapter 1 BIOS Item Supported protocols BIOS password control Second...series Always Enabled Always Enabled Fixed-in write back System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification ATI RC300M 0MB 2 Sockets 128MB ...
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... (720KB) 9 80 1 MB 300 2 MFM +5V Specification 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 15 80 1.6 MB 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 2 MB 360 300 Chapter 1 21 Memory Combinations 512MB Slot 1 128MB Slot 2 Total Memory 640MB 256MB 128MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 512MB 512MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 1024MB 512MB Above table lists...
... (720KB) 9 80 1 MB 300 2 MFM +5V Specification 2HD (1.2 MB, 3 mode) 15 80 1.6 MB 2HD (1.44MB) 18 80 2 MB 360 300 Chapter 1 21 Memory Combinations 512MB Slot 1 128MB Slot 2 Total Memory 640MB 256MB 128MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 512MB 512MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 1024MB 512MB Above table lists...
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...-2 Form-2) Operation environment for "write/rewrite" application Host Machine IBM compatible PC (Pentium 166 MHz or above) OS MS-Windows 90/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0 Memory Min. 128MB required Hard Disk Empty Storage Capacity:100 MB or more Average access time: 20ms or less Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm Recommended Media...
...-2 Form-2) Operation environment for "write/rewrite" application Host Machine IBM compatible PC (Pentium 166 MHz or above) OS MS-Windows 90/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0 Memory Min. 128MB required Hard Disk Empty Storage Capacity:100 MB or more Average access time: 20ms or less Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm Recommended Media...
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..., 1.5V, NO 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 64MB Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP...
..., 1.5V, NO 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 64MB Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control Supports ECP...
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...or enabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is NOT available (running on display will be in LCD only mode. VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; The system will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Chapter 2... 36 Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Fast Boot Power on external video port. Otherwise it will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is...
...or enabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is NOT available (running on display will be in LCD only mode. VGA Memory size=64/128MB Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; The system will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Chapter 2... 36 Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Fast Boot Power on external video port. Otherwise it will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight when the AC power is...
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... have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) 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. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the ...
... have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) 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. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to the bootable diskette. 3. Then boot the system from the ...
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... assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you on the components that order. Start Battery HDD Module G*2 HDD HDD Holder *2 DIMM Cover Memory *2 Modem Cover Hinge Caps Wireless LAN Board D*2 Modem Board J*2 Middle Cover RTC Battery Keyboard F*6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Second Fan J*3 Bracket Lower Case Assembly J*2 FDD...
... assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you on the components that order. Start Battery HDD Module G*2 HDD HDD Holder *2 DIMM Cover Memory *2 Modem Cover Hinge Caps Wireless LAN Board D*2 Modem Board J*2 Middle Cover RTC Battery Keyboard F*6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Second Fan J*3 Bracket Lower Case Assembly J*2 FDD...
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See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Then remove the memory. 51 Chapter 3 Remove the dimm cover. 4. Pop up the memory. 5. Removing the Memory Module 1.
See "Removing the Battery" on page 50. 2. To remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover. 3. Then remove the memory. 51 Chapter 3 Remove the dimm cover. 4. Pop up the memory. 5. Removing the Memory Module 1.
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...items. 3. Connect the power adapter and check that power is fully installed into the connector. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Boot from... the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 75 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the computer using each of the...
...items. 3. Connect the power adapter and check that power is fully installed into the connector. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Boot from... the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following list: T "Check the Power Adapter" on page 75 T "Check the Battery Pack" on the computer using each of the...
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... back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 77 Chapter 4 NOTE: Most of memory installed. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Do not replace a non-defective FRU...
... back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. 77 Chapter 4 NOTE: Most of memory installed. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Do not replace a non-defective FRU...
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... 73. System board Chapter 4 78 Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor...
... 73. System board Chapter 4 78 Battery critical LOW In this situation BIOS will shut down system, no message will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is specified. "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor...
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RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System board DMA Test Failed ...
RTC battery System board Memory size found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified. Cache disabled System board CPU ID: System board DMA Test Failed ...
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... POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register ...to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of...
... POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register ...to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of...
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... interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM...
... interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM...
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... boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to...
... boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to...
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... Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from hibernation mode. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive...
... Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from hibernation mode. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive...