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...part number code to those given in the FRU list of customer machines. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with all... technical information relating to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, a part number change is made...You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra...
...part number code to those given in the FRU list of customer machines. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with all... technical information relating to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, a part number change is made...You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra...
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... and Replacement 55 General Information 56 Before You Begin 56 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 57 Removing the HDD Module/Memory/FDD Module/Optical Module and CPU . . . . . 60 Removing the HDD Module 60 Removing the Memory 60 Removing the FDD Module 60 Removing the Optical Module 60 Removing the CPU 61 Removing the LCD...
... and Replacement 55 General Information 56 Before You Begin 56 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 57 Removing the HDD Module/Memory/FDD Module/Optical Module and CPU . . . . . 60 Removing the HDD Module 60 Removing the Memory 60 Removing the FDD Module 60 Removing the Optical Module 60 Removing the CPU 61 Removing the LCD...
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... Check Procedures 72 External Diskette Drive Check 72 External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 73 Memory Check 73 Power System Check 73 Touchpad Check 75 Display Check 75 Sound Check 76 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message...Locations 87 Top View 87 SW1 Settings (Lid switch 88 SW2 Settings 88 Bottom View 89 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 91 TravelMate 270 Series 108 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 108 Main Features 109 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 111 Microsoft® Window® XP Home ...
... Check Procedures 72 External Diskette Drive Check 72 External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 73 Memory Check 73 Power System Check 73 Touchpad Check 75 Display Check 75 Sound Check 76 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message...Locations 87 Top View 87 SW1 Settings (Lid switch 88 SW2 Settings 88 Bottom View 89 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 91 TravelMate 270 Series 108 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 108 Main Features 109 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 111 Microsoft® Window® XP Home ...
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... at 1.4GHz or higher K Built-in 0.13 micron technology; Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with integrated VGA, default shared 16MB DDR video memory (or 32/64MB configured via BIOS) 4x AGP graphics accelerator MPEG-2/DVD hardware assisted capability Multimedia K K K K K K high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio Built-in dual...
... at 1.4GHz or higher K Built-in 0.13 micron technology; Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with integrated VGA, default shared 16MB DDR video memory (or 32/64MB configured via BIOS) 4x AGP graphics accelerator MPEG-2/DVD hardware assisted capability Multimedia K K K K K K high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio Built-in dual...
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... K Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion K K Two type II or one type III cardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable memory Keyboard and Pointing Device K Acer FineTouch keyboard: with a 5 ° curve, 84/85/88-key, inverted "T" cursor layout, 18mm spacing, 2....controls K 5 launch keys, including Internet browser, email (with ergonomic buttons and 4-way integrated scroll key K 12 function keys; 4 cursor keys; progammable keys K Acer InviLinkTM button for wireless models K Embedded numeric keypad K International language support I/O Ports K K K K K K K K K K K K K Two CardBus...
... K Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion K K Two type II or one type III cardBus PC Card slots Upgradeable memory Keyboard and Pointing Device K Acer FineTouch keyboard: with a 5 ° curve, 84/85/88-key, inverted "T" cursor layout, 18mm spacing, 2....controls K 5 launch keys, including Internet browser, email (with ergonomic buttons and 4-way integrated scroll key K 12 function keys; 4 cursor keys; progammable keys K Acer InviLinkTM button for wireless models K Embedded numeric keypad K International language support I/O Ports K K K K K K K K K K K K K Two CardBus...
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Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Chapter 1 13 Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 4 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk. 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Chapter 1 13 Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
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... 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller 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 Phoenix 1.00 Flash ROM 512KB TSOP ACPI 1.0b,.../256MB 1 sockets (2 banks) 512MB 1G (by two 512MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 133 MHz 2.5V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Chapter 1 25
... 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller 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 Phoenix 1.00 Flash ROM 512KB TSOP ACPI 1.0b,.../256MB 1 sockets (2 banks) 512MB 1G (by two 512MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 133 MHz 2.5V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Chapter 1 25
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You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. . Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 128MB/256 MB 0 MB 128MB/256 MB 128MB/256 MB 128 MB 256MB/384 MB 128MB256 MB 256 MB 384MB/512 MB 128MB/256 MB ...512 MB 640MB/768 MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Modem Interface 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Right side Specification Item Data modem...
You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. . Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 128MB/256 MB 0 MB 128MB/256 MB 128MB/256 MB 128 MB 256MB/384 MB 128MB256 MB 256 MB 384MB/512 MB 128MB/256 MB ...512 MB 640MB/768 MB 512MB 512MB 1024MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Modem Interface 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Right side Specification Item Data modem...
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Mechanical Specification Item Switch Power switch Lid switch Internet switch Wireless ON/OFF switch E-mail switch Specification Memory Address Map Memory Address 00100000h-000F0000h 000CD000h-000C0000h 000C0000h-000A0000h 000A0000h-00000000h I/O Address Map 000-00F 020-021 I/O Address...CFF IRQ Assignment Map IRQ00 IRQ01 IRQ02 IRQ03 Interrupt Channel Size 64KB 128 KB 640KB Function System BIOS VGA BIOS Video memory (VRAM) Conventional memory Function DMA controller-1 Interrupt controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller 38859 chip select System speaker out DMA controller-1 System speaker...
Mechanical Specification Item Switch Power switch Lid switch Internet switch Wireless ON/OFF switch E-mail switch Specification Memory Address Map Memory Address 00100000h-000F0000h 000CD000h-000C0000h 000C0000h-000A0000h 000A0000h-00000000h I/O Address Map 000-00F 020-021 I/O Address...CFF IRQ Assignment Map IRQ00 IRQ01 IRQ02 IRQ03 Interrupt Channel Size 64KB 128 KB 640KB Function System BIOS VGA BIOS Video memory (VRAM) Conventional memory Function DMA controller-1 Interrupt controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller 38859 chip select System speaker out DMA controller-1 System speaker...
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... MB] [ Model Name] Floppy disk size Disk Size Boot Display Device: Screen Expansion: Television Type: [Both] [Enabled] [NTSC] Select NTSL or PAL standard VGA Memory: [32MB] VGA Memory Size Configuration F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values 4 ← → Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup...
... MB] [ Model Name] Floppy disk size Disk Size Boot Display Device: Screen Expansion: Television Type: [Both] [Enabled] [NTSC] Select NTSL or PAL standard VGA Memory: [32MB] VGA Memory Size Configuration F1 Help Esc Exit ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values 4 ← → Select Menu Enter Select Sub-Menu F9 Setup...
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... MB] [ Model Name] Floppy disk size Disk Size Boot Display Device: Screen Expansion: Television Type: [Both] [Enabled] [NTSC] Select NTSL or PAL standard VGA Memory: [32MB] VGA Memory Size Configuration F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup defaults 4 Esc Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter Select Sub...
... MB] [ Model Name] Floppy disk size Disk Size Boot Display Device: Screen Expansion: Television Type: [Both] [Enabled] [NTSC] Select NTSL or PAL standard VGA Memory: [32MB] VGA Memory Size Configuration F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup defaults 4 Esc Exit ←→ Select Menu Enter Select Sub...
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...be in these cases. 40 Chapter 2 Shows the hard disk types and capacity. Option: NTSC or PAL Specifies the amount of main memory to disable or auto. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.. If there is connected on...be shown. Parameter System Time System Date Floppy Disk Drive Internal Hard Disk ATAPI Device Boot Display Device Screen Expansion Television Type VGA Memory Description Format/Option Sets the system time. If there is set to allocate Option: 32MB/16MB/64MB for an external CRT or ...
...be in these cases. 40 Chapter 2 Shows the hard disk types and capacity. Option: NTSC or PAL Specifies the amount of main memory to disable or auto. The table below describes the parameters in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.. If there is connected on...be shown. Parameter System Time System Date Floppy Disk Drive Internal Hard Disk ATAPI Device Boot Display Device Screen Expansion Television Type VGA Memory Description Format/Option Sets the system time. If there is set to allocate Option: 32MB/16MB/64MB for an external CRT or ...
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Extended memory size=Total memory size -1MB Chapter 2 47 This field reports the memory size of system base memory. Parameter System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number UUID Number System Memory Extended Memory Displays system BIOS version Displays VGA BIOS version Description UUID=16bytes This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Info. The size is fixed to 640KB. This menu provides you the information of the system.
Extended memory size=Total memory size -1MB Chapter 2 47 This field reports the memory size of system base memory. Parameter System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial Number UUID Number System Memory Extended Memory Displays system BIOS version Displays VGA BIOS version Description UUID=16bytes This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Info. The size is fixed to 640KB. This menu provides you the information of the system.
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...memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you do not have other model. Then boot the system from this program, find the utility in other diagnostic program. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. The system diagnostic utilities is for the Acer TravelMate 270...Phlash. 1. Copy the Phlash utilities to provide you use for TravelMate 270 series is not exactly the same as a basic diagnostic tool. Follow the instructions on screen to it in the TravelMate 270 series service CD kit. To better fit local service requirements, ...
...memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you do not have other model. Then boot the system from this program, find the utility in other diagnostic program. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. The system diagnostic utilities is for the Acer TravelMate 270...Phlash. 1. Copy the Phlash utilities to provide you use for TravelMate 270 series is not exactly the same as a basic diagnostic tool. Follow the instructions on screen to it in the TravelMate 270 series service CD kit. To better fit local service requirements, ...
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... module. 2. Disconnect FDD FPC. 3. Then take out the optical module. 60 Chapter 3 Removing the Memory 1. Removing the FDD Module 1. Then take the HDD module away. Then prize out the memory with the fingures. Removing the HDD Module/Memory/FDD Module/Optical Module and CPU Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws that...
... module. 2. Disconnect FDD FPC. 3. Then take out the optical module. 60 Chapter 3 Removing the Memory 1. Removing the FDD Module 1. Then take the HDD module away. Then prize out the memory with the fingures. Removing the HDD Module/Memory/FDD Module/Optical Module and CPU Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws that...
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... program. Remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Replace the keyboard. 3. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 49 for more details. If the internal keyboard does not work , ...external keyboard if the internal keyboard is fully installed into the connector. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. If you need to check memory but have no testing program or diagonositc utility at a time to download the shareware "BurnIn Test V.3.0". then check that power is supplied by this...
... program. Remove the battery pack. 2. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Replace the keyboard. 3. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 49 for more details. If the internal keyboard does not work , ...external keyboard if the internal keyboard is fully installed into the connector. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. If you need to check memory but have no testing program or diagonositc utility at a time to download the shareware "BurnIn Test V.3.0". then check that power is supplied by this...
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... the computer. If the symptom is listed first. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: Most of memory installed. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem...
... the computer. If the symptom is listed first. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: Most of memory installed. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem...
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... timer test fiailed, and the main board needs to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad - RTC battery Main board 0281 Memory size found by POST differed from Run "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS Setup Utility Check if the diskette drive is attached properly. Main board 02D0...
... timer test fiailed, and the main board needs to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. 0251 System CMOS checksum bad - RTC battery Main board 0281 Memory size found by POST differed from Run "Load Setup Defaults" in BIOS Setup Utility Check if the diskette drive is attached properly. Main board 02D0...
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... and restart your computer. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. Main board System unable to write to DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. If it cannot locate the address, it displays . Chapter 4 79 Main board System unable to locate the address and display it on the...
... and restart your computer. BIOS attempts to locate the address and display it on the screen. Main board System unable to write to DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. If it cannot locate the address, it displays . Chapter 4 79 Main board System unable to locate the address and display it on the...
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... Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Reconnect hard disk drives. PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Please run Sycard 32 Bit test. Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 76...
... Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Reconnect hard disk drives. PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Please run Sycard 32 Bit test. Action in Sequence See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 76...