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8 1 Getting to know your TravelMate # 4 Item Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's main memory.
8 1 Getting to know your TravelMate # 4 Item Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's main memory.
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... Intel® Mobile Pentium® 4 processor with 512 KB L2 cache or Intel® Mobile Celeron® processor with 256 KB L2 cache 64-bit memory bus CD, DVD or DVD/CD-RW combo drive Built-in floppy drive High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk High-capacity battery pack Advanced Configuration...
... Intel® Mobile Pentium® 4 processor with 512 KB L2 cache or Intel® Mobile Celeron® processor with 256 KB L2 cache 64-bit memory bus CD, DVD or DVD/CD-RW combo drive Built-in floppy drive High-capacity Enhanced-IDE hard disk High-capacity battery pack Advanced Configuration...
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10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports 802.11a/802.11b wireless LAN option Bluetooth option Human-centric design and ergonomics All-in-one design (CD, DVD or combo drive, floppy drive, and hard disk) Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion • • One Type III or one Type II CardBus PC Card (formerly PCMCIA) slot Upgradeable memory
10 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0 ports 802.11a/802.11b wireless LAN option Bluetooth option Human-centric design and ergonomics All-in-one design (CD, DVD or combo drive, floppy drive, and hard disk) Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion • • One Type III or one Type II CardBus PC Card (formerly PCMCIA) slot Upgradeable memory
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... one or more of these devices in power management unit that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for your TravelMate Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse,... floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the parallel port, and video memory. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. 26 1 Getting to know your computer. If no activity is detected...
... one or more of these devices in power management unit that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for your TravelMate Power management This computer has a built-in order to conserve energy. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse,... floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the parallel port, and video memory. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. 26 1 Getting to know your computer. If no activity is detected...
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... to your card manual for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by expanding the bandwidth to confirm. Popular type III cards include flash memory, SRAM, fax/data modem, LAN and SCSI cards. Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card: 1 2 Exit the application using the card. 40 2 Customizing my computer...
... to your card manual for portable computers, giving you expansion possibilities long afforded by expanding the bandwidth to confirm. Popular type III cards include flash memory, SRAM, fax/data modem, LAN and SCSI cards. Ejecting a PC Card Before ejecting a PC Card: 1 2 Exit the application using the card. 40 2 Customizing my computer...
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... when you decide to 1 GB, employing 128/256/512-MB 64-bit industry standard soDIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). then press it again (1) to pop out the eject button; However, some users and the applications they use may demand more.... Memory upgrade Memory is occupied by installing a memory module into the available slot, or replacing the standard memory with a higher-capacity memory module. Note: Contact your computer, one of which is expandable to perform a key component ...
... when you decide to 1 GB, employing 128/256/512-MB 64-bit industry standard soDIMMs (Small Outline Dual Inline Memory Modules). then press it again (1) to pop out the eject button; However, some users and the applications they use may demand more.... Memory upgrade Memory is occupied by installing a memory module into the available slot, or replacing the standard memory with a higher-capacity memory module. Note: Contact your computer, one of which is expandable to perform a key component ...
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42 2 Customizing my computer Installing memory Follow these steps to access its base. then lift up and remove the memory cover (3). 2 Remove the screw from the memory cover (1); Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. slide the cover as shown in the illustration (2);
42 2 Customizing my computer Installing memory Follow these steps to access its base. then lift up and remove the memory cover (3). 2 Remove the screw from the memory cover (1); Then turn the computer over to install memory: 1 Turn off the computer, unplug the AC adapter (if connected) and remove the battery pack. slide the cover as shown in the illustration (2);
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The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. 43 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (1), then gently press it down until it clicks into place (2). 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw.
The computer automatically detects and reconfigures the total memory size. 43 3 Insert the memory module diagonally into the slot (1), then gently press it down until it clicks into place (2). 4 Replace the memory cover and secure it with the screw.
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... table below describes the parameters in the system. 47 Information The Information screen displays a summary of CPU installed in this screen. Parameter CPU Type System Memory (KB) Extended Memory (MB) HDD1 Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Description Describes the type of your computer hardware information. Shows the extended...
... table below describes the parameters in the system. 47 Information The Information screen displays a summary of CPU installed in this screen. Parameter CPU Type System Memory (KB) Extended Memory (MB) HDD1 Serial Number System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Description Describes the type of your computer hardware information. Shows the extended...
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... identified in the Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and load the Setup defaults to correct the error. Keyboard controller failed test. Some of memory installed. If your dealer. Check to proceed. 0210 Stuck key 0211 Keyboard error *0212 Keyboard Controller Failed 0213 Keyboard locked Unlock key switch 0220 Monitor...
... identified in the Setup menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and load the Setup defaults to correct the error. Keyboard controller failed test. Some of memory installed. If your dealer. Check to proceed. 0210 Stuck key 0211 Keyboard error *0212 Keyboard Controller Failed 0213 Keyboard locked Unlock key switch 0220 Monitor...
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...to see that the diskette drive is attached correctly. May require setting legal date (1991-2099). Default configuration used Corrective Action Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset: nnnn 0250 System battery is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Default... configuration used 0281 Memory Size found by an application program that the wait-state configuration is defined with control of wait states, improper Setup settings can...
...to see that the diskette drive is attached correctly. May require setting legal date (1991-2099). Default configuration used Corrective Action Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset: nnnn 0250 System battery is present but fails the BIOS POST diskette tests. Default... configuration used 0281 Memory Size found by an application program that the wait-state configuration is defined with control of wait states, improper Setup settings can...
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...for Multi-Processor error. Cache disabled Corrective Action Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in System, Extended, or Shadow memory. ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to replace the cache. ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). Run... ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. 67 Error Messages 02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - Each 1 (one) in Setup. A disabled cache slows system performance ...
...for Multi-Processor error. Cache disabled Corrective Action Type of floppy drive B: not correctly identified in System, Extended, or Shadow memory. ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot write to replace the cache. ServerBIOS2 test error: Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). Run... ISA or EISA Configuration Utility to extended DMA (Direct Memory Access) registers. 67 Error Messages 02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - Each 1 (one) in Setup. A disabled cache slows system performance ...
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...® 4 processor with scroll function or Intel® Mobile Celeron® processor with 256 KB L2 cache Memory • • • Main memory expandable to 1 GB Dual 144-pin soDIMM socket SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage • • • One 3.5-inch internal floppy drive One...
...® 4 processor with scroll function or Intel® Mobile Celeron® processor with 256 KB L2 cache Memory • • • Main memory expandable to 1 GB Dual 144-pin soDIMM socket SDRAM (Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) 512 KB Flash ROM BIOS Data storage • • • One 3.5-inch internal floppy drive One...
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... ===NP embedded numeric keypad ===NQ hotkeys ===NR lock keys ===NP troubleshooting ===SP Windows keys ===NR i LEDs ===NN j media access on indicator ===NN memory installing ===QO-===QP upgrading ===QN messages error ===SR modem ===PT inserting ===QM ports ===PT POST (power-on self-test) ===QS printer troubleshooting ===SP ... num lock ===NP on indicator ===NO numeric keypad embedded ===NQ num lock ===NQ l online services ===SV optical drive ===OO options memory upgrade ===QN m parallel port setting in BIOS Utility ===RP PC Card ===QM ejecting ===QM 86 f indicator lights ===NN ITW.
... ===NP embedded numeric keypad ===NQ hotkeys ===NR lock keys ===NP troubleshooting ===SP Windows keys ===NR i LEDs ===NN j media access on indicator ===NN memory installing ===QO-===QP upgrading ===QN messages error ===SR modem ===PT inserting ===QM ports ===PT POST (power-on self-test) ===QS printer troubleshooting ===SP ... num lock ===NP on indicator ===NO numeric keypad embedded ===NQ num lock ===NQ l online services ===SV optical drive ===OO options memory upgrade ===QN m parallel port setting in BIOS Utility ===RP PC Card ===QM ejecting ===QM 86 f indicator lights ===NN ITW.
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add-on your regional web or channel. In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide... machines. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for...
add-on your regional web or channel. In such cases, please contact your Acer office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide... machines. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for...
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...59 General Information 60 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 61 Removing the Battery 64 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 65 Removing the Memory Module 67 Removing the Modem Board 68 Disassembling the LCD 70 Disassembling the Main Unit 81 System Upgrade Procedure 93 ... Jumper and Connector Locations 113 Top View 113 Bottom View 115 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 117 TravelMate 230 Exploded Diagram 118 TravelMate 280 Exploded Diagram 128 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 139 Model Number Definition 139 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 141 ...
...59 General Information 60 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 61 Removing the Battery 64 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 65 Removing the Memory Module 67 Removing the Modem Board 68 Disassembling the LCD 70 Disassembling the Main Unit 81 System Upgrade Procedure 93 ... Jumper and Connector Locations 113 Top View 113 Bottom View 115 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 117 TravelMate 230 Exploded Diagram 118 TravelMate 280 Exploded Diagram 128 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 139 Model Number Definition 139 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 141 ...
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...Pentium® 4 series processors from 1.6G up tp 2.0G with 512KB cache (TravelMate 230) T Intel® Mobile Northwood Pentium® 4 series processors from 1.6G up tp 2.4G with 512KB cache (TravelMate 280) T 64-bit memory bus T Two 200-pin DDR-DRAM with each supporting 128MB/ 256MB/ 512MB, upgradable... compatible) serial port Multimedia T T T T All-in V.90 and V.92 RJ-11 56Kbps fax/modem T Onboard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN Support T Upgradeable memory and hard disk T Mini PCI interface 802.11b/ 802.11a+b Module (optional) T ECP Compliant parallel port. speed CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD/ CD...
...Pentium® 4 series processors from 1.6G up tp 2.0G with 512KB cache (TravelMate 230) T Intel® Mobile Northwood Pentium® 4 series processors from 1.6G up tp 2.4G with 512KB cache (TravelMate 280) T 64-bit memory bus T Two 200-pin DDR-DRAM with each supporting 128MB/ 256MB/ 512MB, upgradable... compatible) serial port Multimedia T T T T All-in V.90 and V.92 RJ-11 56Kbps fax/modem T Onboard 10/100 Mbps Ethernet LAN Support T Upgradeable memory and hard disk T Mini PCI interface 802.11b/ 802.11a+b Module (optional) T ECP Compliant parallel port. speed CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or DVD/ CD...
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... display capacity Video performance 4X AGP UMA video graphic accelerator with 8MB shared from system memory with Intel 845GL to support simultaneous LCD and CRT display. This computer has built-in... settings for large-audience presentations. If you prefer, you can also connect other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for your audience. Upgrageable memory and hard disk I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T One VGA port, I2 C compatible (Optional) One DC-in ...devices such as LCD projection panels for more information on power management features. 2 TravelMate 230/ 280
... display capacity Video performance 4X AGP UMA video graphic accelerator with 8MB shared from system memory with Intel 845GL to support simultaneous LCD and CRT display. This computer has built-in... settings for large-audience presentations. If you prefer, you can also connect other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for your audience. Upgrageable memory and hard disk I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T One VGA port, I2 C compatible (Optional) One DC-in ...devices such as LCD projection panels for more information on power management features. 2 TravelMate 230/ 280
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Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 4 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Hard disk bay Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Chapter 1 11 Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw).
Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Bottom Panel # 1 2 3 4 Item Battery bay Battery release latch Hard disk bay Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Chapter 1 11 Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw).
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...Fixed-in write back Specification Specification Intel 845GL 0MB 2 Sockets 128MB 1024MB DDR-DRAM SODIMM 266 MHz 3.3 V 200-pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications . You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. Chapter 1...128MB 512MB 0MB Slot 1 128MB 0MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 512MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB 640MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 384MB 1024MB 512MB Above table lists some ...
...Fixed-in write back Specification Specification Intel 845GL 0MB 2 Sockets 128MB 1024MB DDR-DRAM SODIMM 266 MHz 3.3 V 200-pin so-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications . You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. Chapter 1...128MB 512MB 0MB Slot 1 128MB 0MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 512MB 512MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 512MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB 640MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 384MB 1024MB 512MB Above table lists some ...