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... licensed "as is a registered trademark of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Intel Corporation. Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect...
... licensed "as is a registered trademark of their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of Intel Corporation. Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any form or by Acer Incorporated. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect...
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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Outlook View 6 Front Open View 6 Front View 7 Left Panel 8 Right Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom ... Keys 13 Embedded Numeric Keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 The Euro Symbol 17 Launch Keys 18 Touchpad 19 Touchpad Basics 19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 20 Chapter 2 System Utilities 33 BIOS Setup Utility 33 Navigating the BIOS Utility 33 Main 34 Advanced 35 Security 38 Boot 40 Exit...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 Outlook View 6 Front Open View 6 Front View 7 Left Panel 8 Right Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom ... Keys 13 Embedded Numeric Keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 The Euro Symbol 17 Launch Keys 18 Touchpad 19 Touchpad Basics 19 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 20 Chapter 2 System Utilities 33 BIOS Setup Utility 33 Navigating the BIOS Utility 33 Main 34 Advanced 35 Security 38 Boot 40 Exit...
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) Display T T T T T Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit high true ...
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) Display T T T T T Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit high true ...
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Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Combinations with this key perform special functions. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... Chapter 1 15 Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button.
Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Combinations with this key perform special functions. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... Chapter 1 15 Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button.
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...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 Insyde Insyde MobilePRO BIOS 4.0 Flash ROM 512KB 32 lead of PLCC ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP...DMI 2.0, USB, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 1MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-through Specification Specification Intel 855GM GMCH 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB 2 sockets 1024MB 2GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 200/266 MHz 2.5V...
...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 Insyde Insyde MobilePRO BIOS 4.0 Flash ROM 512KB 32 lead of PLCC ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP...DMI 2.0, USB, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 1MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-through Specification Specification Intel 855GM GMCH 128MB/256MB/512MB/1GB 2 sockets 1024MB 2GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 200/266 MHz 2.5V...
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... Supports modem/bluetooth protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Specification 56K V.90 for MDC / Bluetooth 1.1 standard for BT modem RJ11 Rear side Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Vendor & Model Name Toshiba 20G MK2023G AS Toshiba 30G... 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 Spindle 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB Interface ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 Max. Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot...
... Supports modem/bluetooth protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Specification 56K V.90 for MDC / Bluetooth 1.1 standard for BT modem RJ11 Rear side Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Specification Vendor & Model Name Toshiba 20G MK2023G AS Toshiba 30G... 1 1 2 2 1 1 1 2 Spindle 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM speed (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB 2048KB Interface ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5 Max. Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot...
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...0.25V Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Realtek ALC202 AC97 Codec Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Microsoft PC99, AC97 ... 1 Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/ - 5% 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/ - 5% Specification 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/ - 5% 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/ - 5%...
...0.25V Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Specification Realtek ALC202 AC97 Codec Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Microsoft PC99, AC97 ... 1 Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/ - 5% 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/ - 5% Specification 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/ - 5% 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/ - 5%...
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...compatible) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS setup) Specification SMSC LPC47N227 One Rear side 25-pin D-type connector, in female type Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by BIOS setup...Yes Yes 32 bits (True color) Yes Yes Yes Yes Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification 2.0 USB 2.0 3 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS setup) Note: When Mode is selected as EPP mode, "3BCh" will not be ...
...compatible) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS setup) Specification SMSC LPC47N227 One Rear side 25-pin D-type connector, in female type Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by BIOS setup...Yes Yes 32 bits (True color) Yes Yes Yes Yes Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification 2.0 USB 2.0 3 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS setup) Note: When Mode is selected as EPP mode, "3BCh" will not be ...
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...Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller RTC One type-II Left panel No ZV support Yes Specification Controller Intel 855GM and ICH4-M SMSC 47N227, LPC interface Realtek ALC202 Codec Intel 855GM GMCH ICH4-M NS 87591L ICH4-M Keyboard ...Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS 87591L Standard keyboard w/o launch button embeded 85/86/90 keys with 101/102 key emulation Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & ...
...Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller RTC One type-II Left panel No ZV support Yes Specification Controller Intel 855GM and ICH4-M SMSC 47N227, LPC interface Realtek ALC202 Codec Intel 855GM GMCH ICH4-M NS 87591L ICH4-M Keyboard ...Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS 87591L Standard keyboard w/o launch button embeded 85/86/90 keys with 101/102 key emulation Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & ...
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... and off the lamp at rate of 150Hz. Another one is named PWM, which limits current to meet LCD lamp current specification. The effective brightness is a function of LCD for TravelMate 430 series notebook. Close loop controls lamp current. Features 1. Chapter 1 25 No. Wide range 9V to control lamp brightness. Birghtness adjustment...
... and off the lamp at rate of 150Hz. Another one is named PWM, which limits current to meet LCD lamp current specification. The effective brightness is a function of LCD for TravelMate 430 series notebook. Close loop controls lamp current. Features 1. Chapter 1 25 No. Wide range 9V to control lamp brightness. Birghtness adjustment...
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...comes from system chipset with internal resistance of PWM duty cycle. Typ. Inverter operating frequency should be within starting voltage specification. *7. It is a square wave of 150Hz to 3.3V. *6. Parameter Symbol 16 Voltage Trise Rise time (Low ...voltage (continuous), but 7.5V electronic characteristic will decrease 0.5mA. When DAC_BRIG voltage is 3.3V and INV_PWM enables (100%), lamp has min. Electrical specification No . Thermal Chapter 1 27 current. Unit Comment 1 V oper* -- No . Please make sure open /short test. *9. Vrms Lamp ...
...comes from system chipset with internal resistance of PWM duty cycle. Typ. Inverter operating frequency should be within starting voltage specification. *7. It is a square wave of 150Hz to 3.3V. *6. Parameter Symbol 16 Voltage Trise Rise time (Low ...voltage (continuous), but 7.5V electronic characteristic will decrease 0.5mA. When DAC_BRIG voltage is 3.3V and INV_PWM enables (100%), lamp has min. Electrical specification No . Thermal Chapter 1 27 current. Unit Comment 1 V oper* -- No . Please make sure open /short test. *9. Vrms Lamp ...
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Component temperature should follow below rules: 1. All components on inverter board should follow below : T ∆T Component using conditions (component stress) must be within component specification including voltage rating, current rating, temperature etc. 2.
Component temperature should follow below rules: 1. All components on inverter board should follow below : T ∆T Component using conditions (component stress) must be within component specification including voltage rating, current rating, temperature etc. 2.
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...time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements Specification 47 - 63 90 - 264 The maximum inrush current will be power managed in this state. VDE class B requirements (...(60Hz) and 240Vac(50Hz) respectively. VCCI classII requirements (Japan) Power Management ACPI Mode Mech. Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Specification Chapter 1 29 OS initiated shutdown. FCC class B requirements (USA) 2. CPU Power Down VGA Power Down PCMCIA Suspend...
...time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements Specification 47 - 63 90 - 264 The maximum inrush current will be power managed in this state. VDE class B requirements (...(60Hz) and 240Vac(50Hz) respectively. VCCI classII requirements (Japan) Power Management ACPI Mode Mech. Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Specification Chapter 1 29 OS initiated shutdown. FCC class B requirements (USA) 2. CPU Power Down VGA Power Down PCMCIA Suspend...
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...non-condensing (unpacked) 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (storage package) 5 ~ 500Hz: 0.9G 5 ~ 500Hz: 1.3G Mechanical Specification Item Dimensions Weight I /O Address 0000-001F 0000-0CF7 0010-001F 0020-0021 0024-0025 0028-0029 002C-002D Size 128KB 64KB 128KB 640KB Function...ON/OFF switch Memory Address Map Memory Address 000E0000h-000FFFFFh 000C0000h-000CFFFFh 000A0000h-000BFFFFh 00000000h-0009FFFFh I/O Address Map I /O Ports Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification 330mm (W) x 273mm (D) x 31.7mm (H) for 14.1/15.0 inch model 6.11lb (2.77kg) for 14.1 inch model (8 cell battery) 6....
...non-condensing (unpacked) 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (storage package) 5 ~ 500Hz: 0.9G 5 ~ 500Hz: 1.3G Mechanical Specification Item Dimensions Weight I /O Address 0000-001F 0000-0CF7 0010-001F 0020-0021 0024-0025 0028-0029 002C-002D Size 128KB 64KB 128KB 640KB Function...ON/OFF switch Memory Address Map Memory Address 000E0000h-000FFFFFh 000C0000h-000CFFFFh 000A0000h-000BFFFFh 00000000h-0009FFFFh I/O Address Map I /O Ports Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification 330mm (W) x 273mm (D) x 31.7mm (H) for 14.1/15.0 inch model 6.11lb (2.77kg) for 14.1 inch model (8 cell battery) 6....
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... this utility. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of screen). T Press ^ while you can also press u to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Help for a particular menu are in square brackets. You...
... this utility. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of screen). T Press ^ while you can also press u to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Help for a particular menu are in square brackets. You...
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... CD and ditital music file to determine whether the fault is still a malfunction, go through the sub-steps under step 2. Connect a set of the same specifications. Esure the speaker cable is in the speaker system or not. If the problem still occurs, then replace the main board. 66 Chapter 4 Sound Check...
... CD and ditital music file to determine whether the fault is still a malfunction, go through the sub-steps under step 2. Connect a set of the same specifications. Esure the speaker cable is in the speaker system or not. If the problem still occurs, then replace the main board. 66 Chapter 4 Sound Check...
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Mouse (USB) I /O - Mouse (COM) I /O - Keyboard (PS/2) I /O - Keyboard (USB) Specifications ViewSonic 17PS Philips Brilliance 107 Multiscan G200 3Com 56K Voice Fax Modem ESPON Epson Color 740 HP Laster Jet 2100 (R) HP LasterJet 5P (IR) HP ...
Mouse (USB) I /O - Mouse (COM) I /O - Keyboard (PS/2) I /O - Keyboard (USB) Specifications ViewSonic 17PS Philips Brilliance 107 Multiscan G200 3Com 56K Voice Fax Modem ESPON Epson Color 740 HP Laster Jet 2100 (R) HP LasterJet 5P (IR) HP ...
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Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test Display Item Modem I /O - Keyboard (PS/2) I /O Peripheral IO - Mouse (COM) I /O - Mouse (USB) I /O - Printer I /O - Keyboard (USB) Specifications ViewSonic 17PS Philips Brilliance 107 Multiscan G200 3Com 56K Voice Fax Modem ESPON Epson Color 740 HP Laster Jet 2100 (R) HP LasterJet 5P (IR) HP ...
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test Display Item Modem I /O - Keyboard (PS/2) I /O Peripheral IO - Mouse (COM) I /O - Mouse (USB) I /O - Printer I /O - Keyboard (USB) Specifications ViewSonic 17PS Philips Brilliance 107 Multiscan G200 3Com 56K Voice Fax Modem ESPON Epson Color 740 HP Laster Jet 2100 (R) HP LasterJet 5P (IR) HP ...
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...specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to notify any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Other company's product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. All correspondence concerning your computer. TravelMate 290...of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Copyright © 2003 Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 290 series ...
...specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to notify any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopy, recording, or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Other company's product names or trademarks are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. All Rights Reserved. All correspondence concerning your computer. TravelMate 290...of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are used herein for a particular purpose. Copyright © 2003 Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 290 series ...