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... necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any form or by Acer Incorporated. Intel is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Intel Corporation. Disclaimer The information in this manual is sold or licensed... "as is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Any Acer Incorporated software described in the software. Pentium...
... necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any form or by Acer Incorporated. Intel is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Intel Corporation. Disclaimer The information in this manual is sold or licensed... "as is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Any Acer Incorporated software described in the software. Pentium...
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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. 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.
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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. 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 dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 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. 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 dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). 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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... Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Rear side Specification . Modem / Bluethooth Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem/bluetooth protocol Modem connector type Modem connector ... 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. Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2...
... Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Rear side Specification . Modem / Bluethooth Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem/bluetooth protocol Modem connector type Modem connector ... 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. Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2...
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.../s) 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/ 5V(DC) +/ - 5% - 5% 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/ - 5% Specification 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/ - 5% 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/ -... 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 ...
.../s) 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/ 5V(DC) +/ - 5% - 5% 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/ - 5% Specification 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/ - 5% 100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/ -... 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 ...
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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...for other devices. Video Interface Item Video vendor Video name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Intel Intel 855GM GMCH Core/1.2V No Specification Video Resolution Mode (for both LCD and CRT) Resolution 1024*768 1400*1050 (SXGA) 1600*1200 (UXGA) 1280*1024 (Monitor) 16 ...
...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...for other devices. Video Interface Item Video vendor Video name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Intel Intel 855GM GMCH Core/1.2V No Specification Video Resolution Mode (for both LCD and CRT) Resolution 1024*768 1400*1050 (SXGA) 1600*1200 (UXGA) 1280*1024 (Monitor) 16 ...
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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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This inverter brightness is that come form system to meet LCD lamp current specification. Chapter 1 25 Supplier 1 AU 2 CMO 3 CPT 4 Toppoly 5 AU 6 Hitachi 7 LG 8 Hannstar Model B141XN04 N141X6-L01 CLAA141XF01 TD141TGCB1 B150XG02-V1 TX38D81VC1CAB ...PWM, which limits current to control lamp brightness. Close loop controls lamp current. Another one is a function of LCD for TravelMate 430 series notebook. LCD Inverter Specification This inverter is designed to 21V input voltage. 2. It should be supported the following LCD panels. No. Birghtness adjustment ...
This inverter brightness is that come form system to meet LCD lamp current specification. Chapter 1 25 Supplier 1 AU 2 CMO 3 CPT 4 Toppoly 5 AU 6 Hitachi 7 LG 8 Hannstar Model B141XN04 N141X6-L01 CLAA141XF01 TD141TGCB1 B150XG02-V1 TX38D81VC1CAB ...PWM, which limits current to control lamp brightness. Close loop controls lamp current. Another one is a function of LCD for TravelMate 430 series notebook. LCD Inverter Specification This inverter is designed to 21V input voltage. 2. It should be supported the following LCD panels. No. Birghtness adjustment ...
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... INV_PWM at 10cm distance. . Typ. -- -- When add 1V DAC, the 100% Lamp current will not be within starting voltage specification. *7. INV_PWM enable implies INV_PWM signal is High level (On duty cycle is 3.3V and INV_PWM enables (100%), lamp has min. ... The inverter can work in 7.5V input voltage (continuous), but 7.5V electronic characteristic will decrease 0.5mA. current. Inverter operating frequency should be within specification (45~65kHz) at 100% and brightness is a function of 3K Ω *3. brightness load. *4. Symbol Min. When DAC_BRIG voltage is 100...
... INV_PWM at 10cm distance. . Typ. -- -- When add 1V DAC, the 100% Lamp current will not be within starting voltage specification. *7. INV_PWM enable implies INV_PWM signal is High level (On duty cycle is 3.3V and INV_PWM enables (100%), lamp has min. ... The inverter can work in 7.5V input voltage (continuous), but 7.5V electronic characteristic will decrease 0.5mA. current. Inverter operating frequency should be within specification (45~65kHz) at 100% and brightness is a function of 3K Ω *3. brightness load. *4. Symbol Min. When DAC_BRIG voltage is 100...
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Component temperature should follow below rules: 1. Component using conditions (component stress) must be within component specification including voltage rating, current rating, temperature etc. 2. All components on inverter board should follow below : T ∆T
Component temperature should follow below rules: 1. Component using conditions (component stress) must be within component specification including voltage rating, current rating, temperature etc. 2. All components on inverter board should follow below : T ∆T
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...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. Environmental Requirements Item Temperature... Specification Chapter 1 29 AC Adapter Item Frequency variation range (Hz) Nominal voltages (Vrms) Inrush current Efficiency Output Ratings (CV mode) ...
...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. Environmental Requirements Item Temperature... Specification Chapter 1 29 AC Adapter Item Frequency variation range (Hz) Nominal voltages (Vrms) Inrush current Efficiency Output Ratings (CV mode) ...
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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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... BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is enclosed in square brackets. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. T Press ^ while you are five menu options: Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. You can load default settings by pressing...
... BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is enclosed in square brackets. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. T Press ^ while you are five menu options: Main, Advanced, Security, Boot and Exit. You can load default settings by pressing...
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... may be damaged. If the problem still occurs, then replace the main board. 66 Chapter 4 still occurs, continue next step. Connect a set of the same specifications. Follow the disassembling steps in speakers are functioning properly, perform the following steps. If the speaker is in the source devices. Sound Check To determine...
... may be damaged. If the problem still occurs, then replace the main board. 66 Chapter 4 still occurs, continue next step. Connect a set of the same specifications. Follow the disassembling steps in speakers are functioning properly, perform the following steps. If the speaker is in the source devices. Sound Check To determine...
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Mouse (PS/2) I /O Peripheral IO - Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test Display Item Modem 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 (PS/2) I /O Peripheral IO - Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Environment Test Display Item Modem 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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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 ...
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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..., or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. TravelMate 290 series User's guide Original Issue: July 2003 Changes... may be made periodically to the information in any form or by any person of this publication without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated...
..., or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in this manual or supplementary documents and publications. TravelMate 290 series User's guide Original Issue: July 2003 Changes... may be made periodically to the information in any form or by any person of this publication without obligation to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated...