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...information and the product it will NOT be noted in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. add-on your Acer office may have decided to those given in the printed Service Guide. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU ... by your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please ...
...information and the product it will NOT be noted in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. add-on your Acer office may have decided to those given in the printed Service Guide. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU ... by your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please ...
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... 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43 General Information 44 Before You Begin 44 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 45 Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD Module 48 Removing the ODD Module 48 Removing the Memory 48 Removing the HDD Module 48 Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module 49 Removing the Keyboard 49 Removing the LCD module...
... 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 43 General Information 44 Before You Begin 44 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 45 Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD Module 48 Removing the ODD Module 48 Removing the Memory 48 Removing the HDD Module 48 Removing the Keyboard/LCD Module 49 Removing the Keyboard 49 Removing the LCD module...
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... of Contents External Diskette Drive Check 62 External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check 62 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 63 Memory Check 63 Power System Check 63 Touchpad Check 65 Display Check 65 Sound Check 66 Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and ...75 Top View 75 SW1 Settings (Lid switch 76 SW3 Settings(Kill Switch 76 Bottom View 77 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 79 TravelMate 290 Series 94 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 94 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 95 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test 96 Microsoft...
... of Contents External Diskette Drive Check 62 External CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check 62 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 63 Memory Check 63 Power System Check 63 Touchpad Check 65 Display Check 65 Sound Check 66 Insyde MobilePro BIOS POST Beep Code and ...75 Top View 75 SW1 Settings (Lid switch 76 SW3 Settings(Kill Switch 76 Bottom View 77 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 79 TravelMate 290 Series 94 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 94 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 95 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test 96 Microsoft...
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...: Performance T Intel® Pentium M processor at 1.3 ~ 1.7 GHz or higher T Intel 855GM + Intel ICH4-M T PC2100 DDR SDRAM, Maximum memory up to 2GB (with two 1024MB SO-DIMM when available) T Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T...11b or 802.11a/b wireless LAN (manufacturing optional) T Bluetooth ready (manufacturing optional) Expansion T T One type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory I/O Ports T T One Infrared (FIR) One Type II CardBus slot Chapter 1 1 Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with ...
...: Performance T Intel® Pentium M processor at 1.3 ~ 1.7 GHz or higher T Intel 855GM + Intel ICH4-M T PC2100 DDR SDRAM, Maximum memory up to 2GB (with two 1024MB SO-DIMM when available) T Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T...11b or 802.11a/b wireless LAN (manufacturing optional) T Bluetooth ready (manufacturing optional) Expansion T T One type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory I/O Ports T T One Infrared (FIR) One Type II CardBus slot Chapter 1 1 Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with ...
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Chapter 1 11 Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 AcerMedia bay release Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for latch removing the optical drive. 3 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (securedby a screw). 7 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
Chapter 1 11 Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 2 AcerMedia bay release Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for latch removing the optical drive. 3 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 4 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 5 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (securedby a screw). 7 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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... 1st level cache control 2nd 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 Insyde Insyde MobilePRO BIOS 4.0 Flash ROM 512KB 32 ...1GB 2 sockets 1024MB 2GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 200/266 MHz 2.5V 200-pin SO-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 20 Chapter 1
... 1st level cache control 2nd 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 Insyde Insyde MobilePRO BIOS 4.0 Flash ROM 512KB 32 ...1GB 2 sockets 1024MB 2GB (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 200/266 MHz 2.5V 200-pin SO-DIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. 20 Chapter 1
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...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 2 Total Memory 256/512MB 0 MB 256MB/512MB 256/512MB 128MB 384MB/640MB 256/512MB 256MB 512MB/768MB 256/512MB 512MB 768MB/1024MB NOTE...: Above table lists some system memory configurations. LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Rear side Specification . media...
...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 2 Total Memory 256/512MB 0 MB 256MB/512MB 256/512MB 128MB 384MB/640MB 256/512MB 256MB 512MB/768MB 256/512MB 512MB 768MB/1024MB NOTE...: Above table lists some system memory configurations. LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Rear side Specification . media...
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...0028-0029 002C-002D Size 128KB 64KB 128KB 640KB Function System BIOS VGA BIOS Video memory (VRAM) Conventional memory Function Direct memory access controller PCI bus Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard ...Pad lock, Num lock and Scroll lock indicators Power switch Lid switch User define switch 1, 2 Wireless 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...
...0028-0029 002C-002D Size 128KB 64KB 128KB 640KB Function System BIOS VGA BIOS Video memory (VRAM) Conventional memory Function Direct memory access controller PCI bus Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard ...Pad lock, Num lock and Scroll lock indicators Power switch Lid switch User define switch 1, 2 Wireless 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...
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...-Compliant Embedded Controller System CMOS/real time clock Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Direct memory access controller Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard ...resources Direct memory access controller Numeric data processor Secondary IDE Channel Primary IDE Channel Motherboard resources ISAPNP Read ...
...-Compliant Embedded Controller System CMOS/real time clock Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Direct memory access controller Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard resources Motherboard ...resources Direct memory access controller Numeric data processor Secondary IDE Channel Primary IDE Channel Motherboard resources ISAPNP Read ...
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...there is fixed to save more power when AC is not present. Parameter System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial # UUID Number System Memory Extended Memory CPU Speed System Time and System Date Quiet Boot Mode LCD Auto DIM PXE Boot from LAN" function at DOS. Extended... Boot Menu Description Displays system BIOS version Displays VGA BIOS version Displays the serial number of the system. This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Control whether Customer Logo and Summary Screen are displayed or not. Enabled: LCD brightness will NOT automatically lower ...
...there is fixed to save more power when AC is not present. Parameter System BIOS Version VGA BIOS Version Serial # UUID Number System Memory Extended Memory CPU Speed System Time and System Date Quiet Boot Mode LCD Auto DIM PXE Boot from LAN" function at DOS. Extended... Boot Menu Description Displays system BIOS version Displays VGA BIOS version Displays the serial number of the system. This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Control whether Customer Logo and Summary Screen are displayed or not. Enabled: LCD brightness will NOT automatically lower ...
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...However, system diagnostic utility is required for the Acer TravelMate 290 series notebook machine. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not ready as it becomes corrupted. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when ...Flash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Please use the Flash utilities. System Diagnostic Diskette This diagnostic diskette is not completely loaded. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to run the Flash utility. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, ...
...However, system diagnostic utility is required for the Acer TravelMate 290 series notebook machine. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not ready as it becomes corrupted. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when ...Flash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Please use the Flash utilities. System Diagnostic Diskette This diagnostic diskette is not completely loaded. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to run the Flash utility. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, ...
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... Battery M*1 HDD Module ODD Module M*2 DIMM Cover Q*4 HDD Carrier SUB Assy M*2 HDD Carrier HDD Cover ODD G*4 J*2 Optical Device Bracket Optical Device Holder Optical Device Board Memory M*1 Power Button L*1 Launch Board P*2 MDC Cover Plate MDC Card P*1 Thermal Plate *4 Thermal Module Middle Cover M*2 Keyboard P*4 M*1 LCD Module K*2 Mini PCI Cover Mini PCI Wireless Board...
... Battery M*1 HDD Module ODD Module M*2 DIMM Cover Q*4 HDD Carrier SUB Assy M*2 HDD Carrier HDD Cover ODD G*4 J*2 Optical Device Bracket Optical Device Holder Optical Device Board Memory M*1 Power Button L*1 Launch Board P*2 MDC Cover Plate MDC Card P*1 Thermal Plate *4 Thermal Module Middle Cover M*2 Keyboard P*4 M*1 LCD Module K*2 Mini PCI Cover Mini PCI Wireless Board...
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Remove the screw that secure the DIMM cover. 2. Slide the optical drive latch. 2. Pop out the memory then remove it. Unscrew the two screws that secures HDD module. 2. Then remove the optical drive. Removing the Memory 1. Remove the DIMM cover. 3. Take off the HDD module from the main unit. 48 Chapter 3 Removing the HDD Module 1. Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD Module Removing the ODD Module 1.
Remove the screw that secure the DIMM cover. 2. Slide the optical drive latch. 2. Pop out the memory then remove it. Unscrew the two screws that secures HDD module. 2. Then remove the optical drive. Removing the Memory 1. Remove the DIMM cover. 3. Take off the HDD module from the main unit. 48 Chapter 3 Removing the HDD Module 1. Removing ODD Module, Memory and HDD Module Removing the ODD Module 1.
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... the battery pack. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. If you need to check memory but have no testing program or diagonositc utility at a time to be tested. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the ...following power sources: 1. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Replace the keyboard. 3. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system. A ...
... the battery pack. Connect the power adapter and check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. If you need to check memory but have no testing program or diagonositc utility at a time to be tested. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the ...following power sources: 1. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Replace the keyboard. 3. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the computer using each of the problem, power on the screen, or hang the system. A ...
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.... The interrupt controller does not work properly. Keyboard controller failed during system inquiry about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. CMOS checksum error. Chapter 4 67 This index can also help you make changes in the computer. short, short, long...CONTROLLER FAILED" N/A N/A N/A "KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE" "KEYBOARD FAILURE" "CMOS FAILURE - RUN SCU" "CMOS CHECKSUM INVALID - The RAM failed during memory test at unknown location. long, long short short, short, short; CMOS data error, probably due to respond with a device, such as the...
.... The interrupt controller does not work properly. Keyboard controller failed during system inquiry about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. CMOS checksum error. Chapter 4 67 This index can also help you make changes in the computer. short, short, long...CONTROLLER FAILED" N/A N/A N/A "KEYBOARD CONTROLLER FAILURE" "KEYBOARD FAILURE" "CMOS FAILURE - RUN SCU" "CMOS CHECKSUM INVALID - The RAM failed during memory test at unknown location. long, long short short, short, short; CMOS data error, probably due to respond with a device, such as the...
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...to -Disk partition failed. "TIME/DATA CORRUPT - No Suspend-to -Disk operation. 68 Chapter 4 "UNEXPECTED AMOUNT OF MEMORY - "MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED -REBOOTING" The memory size has changed , probably because of the clock timer controller does not generate system interrupts correctly. "Hard Disk ERROR!" RUN... SCU" The system memory size does not match with the CMOS record. RUN SCU" The time/date information in CMOS is locked. "Suspend-to...
...to -Disk partition failed. "TIME/DATA CORRUPT - No Suspend-to -Disk operation. 68 Chapter 4 "UNEXPECTED AMOUNT OF MEMORY - "MEMORY SIZE HAS CHANGED -REBOOTING" The memory size has changed , probably because of the clock timer controller does not generate system interrupts correctly. "Hard Disk ERROR!" RUN... SCU" The system memory size does not match with the CMOS record. RUN SCU" The time/date information in CMOS is locked. "Suspend-to...
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..." on page 66 Speaker Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Main board Battery fuel gauge...
..." on page 66 Speaker Main board Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Main board Battery fuel gauge...
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... 50.T35V5.013 50.T35V5.014 47.T35V5.001 NS LCD RUBBER-LOW 47.T35V5.002 251-THE SYSTEM MAINBOARD W/ PCMCIA SLOT, HDD CONN (W/O CPU, MEMORY) MB.T3502.001 90 Chapter 6
... 50.T35V5.013 50.T35V5.014 47.T35V5.001 NS LCD RUBBER-LOW 47.T35V5.002 251-THE SYSTEM MAINBOARD W/ PCMCIA SLOT, HDD CONN (W/O CPU, MEMORY) MB.T3502.001 90 Chapter 6
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Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration TravelMate 290 Series Model Number 290X 290Xi CPU PM 1.3GHz PM 1.3GHz 290XVi PM 1.3GHz 290XCi P-M 1.3GHz 290XMi PM 1.3GHz 290LC P-M 1.3G 290LCi P-M 1.3G 290LMi PM 1.3GHz ... 14.1 XGA 15.0 XGA 15.0 XGA 15.0 XGA ODD 24xCD 24xCD 8xDVD 24x CDRW+DVD DVD-RW 24x CDRW+DVD 24x CDRW+DVD DVD-RW Memory 1x128M 1x128M/ 1x 256M 1x256M 1x256M 1x256M/ 2x256M 1x256M HDD (GB) 20GB 20GB/ 30GB 20GB/ 30GB 20GB/ 30GB 30GB 30GB WLAN N 11.b 11.b 11b 11b...
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration TravelMate 290 Series Model Number 290X 290Xi CPU PM 1.3GHz PM 1.3GHz 290XVi PM 1.3GHz 290XCi P-M 1.3GHz 290XMi PM 1.3GHz 290LC P-M 1.3G 290LCi P-M 1.3G 290LMi PM 1.3GHz ... 14.1 XGA 15.0 XGA 15.0 XGA 15.0 XGA ODD 24xCD 24xCD 8xDVD 24x CDRW+DVD DVD-RW 24x CDRW+DVD 24x CDRW+DVD DVD-RW Memory 1x128M 1x128M/ 1x 256M 1x256M 1x256M 1x256M/ 2x256M 1x256M HDD (GB) 20GB 20GB/ 30GB 20GB/ 30GB 20GB/ 30GB 30GB 30GB WLAN N 11.b 11.b 11b 11b...
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...) List 79 I Intermittent Problems 72 J Jumper and Connector Locations 75 Top View 75 K Index Index Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 63 M Machine Disassembly 43 Memory Check 63 Model Definition 94 Modem Combo Card external 49 O Online Support Information 103 P Panel Bottom 11 Power System Check Battery Pack 65 Power Adapter...
...) List 79 I Intermittent Problems 72 J Jumper and Connector Locations 75 Top View 75 K Index Index Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 63 M Machine Disassembly 43 Memory Check 63 Model Definition 94 Modem Combo Card external 49 O Online Support Information 103 P Panel Bottom 11 Power System Check Battery Pack 65 Power Adapter...