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... to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. add-on your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). V For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most... will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering.
... to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. add-on your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). V For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most... will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering.
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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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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 Type II/One Type III slots One RJ-11 modem jack ... stylish design K Full-sized keyboard 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, 2.5mm(min) key travel K Built-in jack One S-video...
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 Type II/One Type III slots One RJ-11 modem jack ... stylish design K Full-sized keyboard 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, 2.5mm(min) key travel K Built-in jack One S-video...
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Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Chapter 1 13 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.
Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Chapter 1 13 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.
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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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... (MK4018 ) 40000 512 4 2 Hitachi 20G DK23DA -20F 20000 512 2 1 Hitachi 30G DK23DA -30F 30000 512 3 2 Hitachi 40G DK23DA -40F 40000 512 4 2 26 Chapter 1 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. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. .
... (MK4018 ) 40000 512 4 2 Hitachi 20G DK23DA -20F 20000 512 2 1 Hitachi 30G DK23DA -30F 30000 512 3 2 Hitachi 40G DK23DA -40F 40000 512 4 2 26 Chapter 1 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. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. .
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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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... these cases. 40 Chapter 2 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. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second)System Time Sets the system date. Auto detects and shows the... CD-RW types. If any external display device is connected, the power on external video port. Option: NTSC or PAL Specifies the amount of main memory to allocate Option: 32MB/16MB/64MB for an external CRT or projector).
... these cases. 40 Chapter 2 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. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second)System Time Sets the system date. Auto detects and shows the... CD-RW types. If any external display device is connected, the power on external video port. Option: NTSC or PAL Specifies the amount of main memory to allocate Option: 32MB/16MB/64MB for an external CRT or projector).
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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. The size is fixed to 640KB. Info. 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. The size is fixed to 640KB. Info. This menu provides you the information of the system.
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... IMPORTANT: 1The diagnostics program we used to provide you may not boot the system because the BIOS is for the Acer TravelMate 270 series notebook machine. To better fit local service requirements, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to employ in the... completely loaded. Thermal & Fan Utility 3. NOTE: For ASSY Function Test Procedure, please prepare the following functions: 1. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: K New versions of system programs K New features or options K Restore a BIOS when it as PQA (...
... IMPORTANT: 1The diagnostics program we used to provide you may not boot the system because the BIOS is for the Acer TravelMate 270 series notebook machine. To better fit local service requirements, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to employ in the... completely loaded. Thermal & Fan Utility 3. NOTE: For ASSY Function Test Procedure, please prepare the following functions: 1. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: K New versions of system programs K New features or options K Restore a BIOS when it as PQA (...
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... Module/Optical Module and CPU Removing the HDD Module 1. Removing the Memory 1. Remove the DIMM door. 3. Removing the Optical Module 1. Remove the screw as shown here. 2. Then remove the FDD module. Remove the two screws that secures .... 60 Chapter 3 Push the optical module outwards. 3. Remove the screw that secure the HDD module. 2. Then take the HDD module away. Then prize out the memory with the fingures. Disconnect FDD FPC. 3. Removing the FDD Module 1. Remove the screw that secures the FDD module. 2.
... Module/Optical Module and CPU Removing the HDD Module 1. Removing the Memory 1. Remove the DIMM door. 3. Removing the Optical Module 1. Remove the screw as shown here. 2. Then remove the FDD module. Remove the two screws that secures .... 60 Chapter 3 Push the optical module outwards. 3. Remove the screw that secure the HDD module. 2. Then take the HDD module away. Then prize out the memory with the fingures. Disconnect FDD FPC. 3. Removing the FDD Module 1. Remove the screw that secures the FDD module. 2.
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...sure that power is correctly seated in the following auxiliary input devices are supported by the battery pack. 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". A loose connection can cause... power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. Replace the main board. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 75 Chapter 4 73 then check that the flexible cable extending from the...
...sure that power is correctly seated in the following auxiliary input devices are supported by the battery pack. 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". A loose connection can cause... power adapter and install the charged battery pack; Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Replace the keyboard. 3. Replace the main board. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 75 Chapter 4 73 then check that the flexible cable extending from the...
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NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error ...
NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error ...
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... failed and BIOS disabled the cache. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); 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 defined with the proper diskette...
... failed and BIOS disabled the cache. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); 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 defined with the proper diskette...
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.... Reinstall the operating system. Recover hard disk. BIOS attempts to generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). Main board System unable to write to DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. Error Message List Error Messages 02F0 CPU ID 02F4 EISA CMOS not writeable 02F5 DMA Test Failed 02F6 Software NMI Failed 02F7 Fail...
.... Reinstall the operating system. Recover hard disk. BIOS attempts to generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). Main board System unable to write to DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. Error Message List Error Messages 02F0 CPU ID 02F4 EISA CMOS not writeable 02F5 DMA Test Failed 02F6 Software NMI Failed 02F7 Fail...
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... / Error Action in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence See...
... / Error Action in Sequence Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Action in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Main board Battery fuel gauge in Sequence See...