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... this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any form or by Acer Incorporated. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in ...warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Acer is a registered trademark of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in ...
... this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any form or by Acer Incorporated. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in ...warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Intel Corporation. All rights reserved. Acer is a registered trademark of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in ...
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IV 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. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
IV 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. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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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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Combinations with this key perform special functions. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Chapter 1 15 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 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... Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button.
Combinations with this key perform special functions. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Chapter 1 15 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. 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... 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 MK3021G...Disks 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. media 164.6~ 154.3~ 154...
... 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 MK3021G...Disks 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. media 164.6~ 154.3~ 154...
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...100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/ - 5% DVD-ROM Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Input Voltage Audio Interface... 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,...
...100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/ - 5% DVD-ROM Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Input Voltage Audio Interface... 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,...
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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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Another one is named PWM, which limits current to light up the CCFL of LCD for TravelMate 430 series notebook. Wide range 9V to control lamp brightness. No. Chapter 1 25 It should be supported the following LCD panels. Features 1. ...the duty cycle. Birghtness adjustment by PWM burst mode. One signal is named DAC_BRIG, which adjusts lamp brightness. LCD Inverter Specification This inverter is designed to meet LCD lamp current specification. The effective brightness is adjusted by PWM duty mode. 3. This inverter brightness is a function of 150Hz. Close loop ...
Another one is named PWM, which limits current to light up the CCFL of LCD for TravelMate 430 series notebook. Wide range 9V to control lamp brightness. No. Chapter 1 25 It should be supported the following LCD panels. Features 1. ...the duty cycle. Birghtness adjustment by PWM burst mode. One signal is named DAC_BRIG, which adjusts lamp brightness. LCD Inverter Specification This inverter is designed to meet LCD lamp current specification. The effective brightness is adjusted by PWM duty mode. 3. This inverter brightness is a function of 150Hz. Close loop ...
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... and INV_PWM enables (100%), lamp has max. Symbol Min. No . When add 1V DAC, the 100% Lamp current will not be within specification (45~65kHz) at 10cm distance. . Audio noise should be less than 36dB at max. Vrms Lamp operating voltage (650+/-50) 6.5 6.8 ...belong to adjust backlight brightness that is 3.3V and INV_PWM enables (100%), lamp has min. Inverter operating frequency should be within starting voltage specification. *7. Please make sure open /short test. *9. Transformer voltage stress should be care. *2. Unit Comment 1 V oper* -- Thermal ...
... and INV_PWM enables (100%), lamp has max. Symbol Min. No . When add 1V DAC, the 100% Lamp current will not be within specification (45~65kHz) at 10cm distance. . Audio noise should be less than 36dB at max. Vrms Lamp operating voltage (650+/-50) 6.5 6.8 ...belong to adjust backlight brightness that is 3.3V and INV_PWM enables (100%), lamp has min. Inverter operating frequency should be within starting voltage specification. *7. Please make sure open /short test. *9. Transformer voltage stress should be care. *2. Unit Comment 1 V oper* -- Thermal ...
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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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...up 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 shorted without damage, and auto recovery 15kV (at air discharge) ... PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down Super I/O Power Down Also called Hibernate state. Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Specification Chapter 1 29 All devices in this state. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed...
...up 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 shorted without damage, and auto recovery 15kV (at air discharge) ... PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down Super I/O Power Down Also called Hibernate state. Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Specification Chapter 1 29 All devices in this state. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed...
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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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... Utility. T To change the value of a parameter if it is prompted on the bottom of the screen. Help for a particular menu are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this utility. Please also refer to the Exit menu. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx...
... Utility. T To change the value of a parameter if it is prompted on the bottom of the screen. Help for a particular menu are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this utility. Please also refer to the Exit menu. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx...
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... the main board. 3. Follow the disassembling steps in speakers are functioning properly, perform the following steps. Try different audio sources. Connect a set of the same specifications. If these devices work fine, go to the main board. Replace main board. 3. Before you start the steps below, adjust the speaker volume to determine...
... the main board. 3. Follow the disassembling steps in speakers are functioning properly, perform the following steps. Try different audio sources. Connect a set of the same specifications. If these devices work fine, go to the main board. Replace main board. 3. Before you start the steps below, adjust the speaker volume to determine...
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Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test Display Item Modem I /O - Mouse (PS/2) I /O Peripheral IO - 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 Home Environment Test Display Item Modem I /O - Mouse (PS/2) I /O Peripheral IO - 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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Mouse (COM) I /O - Keyboard (PS/2) I /O - Mouse (PS/2) I /O Peripheral IO - Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test Display Item Modem I /O - Mouse (USB) 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 (COM) I /O - Keyboard (PS/2) I /O - Mouse (PS/2) I /O Peripheral IO - Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test Display Item Modem I /O - Mouse (USB) 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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...publication without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. No part of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 290 series Notebook computer Model number Serial ... names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. All Rights Reserved. All correspondence concerning your computer. TravelMate 290 series User's guide Original Issue: July 2003 Changes may be made periodically to the information in the space provided below. Copyright...
...publication without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. No part of purchase Acer and the Acer logo are recorded on the label affixed to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. TravelMate 290 series Notebook computer Model number Serial ... names or trademarks are used herein for a particular purpose. All Rights Reserved. All correspondence concerning your computer. TravelMate 290 series User's guide Original Issue: July 2003 Changes may be made periodically to the information in the space provided below. Copyright...