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... 3 Board Layout 4 Outlook View 6 Using the Keyboard 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 23 Chapter 2 System Utilities 32 BIOS Setup Utility 32 BIOS Flash Utility 44 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 General Information 46 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 47 Removing the Battery Pack 49... FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 79 Exploded Diagram 80 FRU List 84 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 90 TravelMate 3000 Series 90 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 91 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 92 Appendix C Online Support Information 94...
... 3 Board Layout 4 Outlook View 6 Using the Keyboard 15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 23 Chapter 2 System Utilities 32 BIOS Setup Utility 32 BIOS Flash Utility 44 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 General Information 46 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 47 Removing the Battery Pack 49... FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 79 Exploded Diagram 80 FRU List 84 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 90 TravelMate 3000 Series 90 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 91 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 92 Appendix C Online Support Information 94...
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...LAN, Bluetooth® , Empowering key and one userprogrammable button) Expansion T T T T One Type II PCMCIA CardBus slot One type II miniPCI slot Upgradeable memory modules Acer ezDock4 support I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T Modem (RJ-11) port One RJ-45 jack for LAN (Ethernet 10/100/...in-1 card reader (MS/MS Pro/MMC/SD) Acer ezDock4 support DC-in jack for AC adaptor Security T T Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor password support Software T T T T T T T T Acer Launch Manager Acer eManager Acer System Recovery CD Acer disc-to-disc recovery3 Norton AntiVirusTM Adobe® Reader...
...LAN, Bluetooth® , Empowering key and one userprogrammable button) Expansion T T T T One Type II PCMCIA CardBus slot One type II miniPCI slot Upgradeable memory modules Acer ezDock4 support I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T Modem (RJ-11) port One RJ-45 jack for LAN (Ethernet 10/100/...in-1 card reader (MS/MS Pro/MMC/SD) Acer ezDock4 support DC-in jack for AC adaptor Security T T Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor password support Software T T T T T T T T Acer Launch Manager Acer eManager Acer System Recovery CD Acer disc-to-disc recovery3 Norton AntiVirusTM Adobe® Reader...
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... the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key. "Acer eManager" on page 24 Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Fn F2 Fn+F3 ... Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key. Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to return. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Fn F6 18 ...
... the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key. "Acer eManager" on page 24 Puts the computer in the hot key combination. Fn F2 Fn+F3 ... Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key. Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to return. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Fn F6 18 ...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Intel Pentium M processor at 1.6~2.13GHz (Dothan) Intel 915GM chipset Intel ... mode) Specification Phneoix S2G16 SST 39SF040A, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0, PCI 2.2, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.3.1 WFM2.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, IrDA1.0, USB Specification 1.1/2.0PCMCIA 3.0 compliant, PC 99a and Mobile PC2001 compliant,...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Intel Pentium M processor at 1.6~2.13GHz (Dothan) Intel 915GM chipset Intel ... mode) Specification Phneoix S2G16 SST 39SF040A, 512KX8 CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0, PCI 2.2, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.3.1 WFM2.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, IrDA1.0, USB Specification 1.1/2.0PCMCIA 3.0 compliant, PC 99a and Mobile PC2001 compliant,...
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... 2.3 & WHQL/WLP2.0 Digital: 3.3V Analog: 3.3V/5.0V Up to 96 KHz Max. 100dB Yes / 2 Specification ICH6-M 2.0 USB 2.0 3 One on the left side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification TI PC7411 1 right panel PCI ACPI2.0, PCI Local Bus Specification V2.2, PC 98/99 and PC 2001 Specification TI PC7411 PCMCIA 2.1, JEIDA4.2 R2...
... 2.3 & WHQL/WLP2.0 Digital: 3.3V Analog: 3.3V/5.0V Up to 96 KHz Max. 100dB Yes / 2 Specification ICH6-M 2.0 USB 2.0 3 One on the left side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification TI PC7411 1 right panel PCI ACPI2.0, PCI Local Bus Specification V2.2, PC 98/99 and PC 2001 Specification TI PC7411 PCMCIA 2.1, JEIDA4.2 R2...
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...the bottom of screen). Press during POST (when "Press to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type: : CPU Speed: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M...2000 MHz HDD Model Name: ST9808210A HDD Serial Number: 3LF08KTN System BIOS Version: S2B21 VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number: Alviso 3412 1A26 LXT123456705040104EF00 Asset Tag Number: Product Name: TravelMate 3000E Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 806C28107E640010B3FA00C09F77A8A6 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select ...
...the bottom of screen). Press during POST (when "Press to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type: : CPU Speed: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M...2000 MHz HDD Model Name: ST9808210A HDD Serial Number: 3LF08KTN System BIOS Version: S2B21 VGA BIOS Version: KBC Version: Serial Number: Alviso 3412 1A26 LXT123456705040104EF00 Asset Tag Number: Product Name: TravelMate 3000E Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 806C28107E640010B3FA00C09F77A8A6 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select ...
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...options to go to parameter values. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing t. Help for a particular menu are in square brackets. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. T Press ^ while you are shown on the bottom of the screen. ... the cursor left/right keys (zx). T In any menu, you the information of a parameter if it is enclosed in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T To change the value of the system. 33 Chapter 2 Read this item. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor...
...options to go to parameter values. NOTE: You can load default settings by pressing t. Help for a particular menu are in square brackets. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. T Press ^ while you are shown on the bottom of the screen. ... the cursor left/right keys (zx). T In any menu, you the information of a parameter if it is enclosed in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. T To change the value of the system. 33 Chapter 2 Read this item. Follow these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor...
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...: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 2.00GHz 2000 MHz HDD Model Name: ST9808210A HDD Serial Number: 3LF08KTN System BIOS Version: S2B21 VGA BIOS Version: Alviso 3412 KBC Version: 1A26 Serial Number: LXT123456705040104EF00 Asset Tag Number: Product Name: TravelMate 3000E Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 806C28107E640010B3FA00C09F77A8A6 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5...
...: Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 2.00GHz 2000 MHz HDD Model Name: ST9808210A HDD Serial Number: 3LF08KTN System BIOS Version: S2B21 VGA BIOS Version: Alviso 3412 KBC Version: 1A26 Serial Number: LXT123456705040104EF00 Asset Tag Number: Product Name: TravelMate 3000E Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 806C28107E640010B3FA00C09F77A8A6 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5...
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... of the parallel port. Parameter Serial port A Infrared Port Parallel Port Mode Description Configure serial port A using oprions: [Disabled] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6...
... of the parallel port. Parameter Serial port A Infrared Port Parallel Port Mode Description Configure serial port A using oprions: [Disabled] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6...
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...on HDD only when Supervisor password or user password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the supervisor password... The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Parameter Supervisor Password is User Password is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password HDD Password Password on ...
...on HDD only when Supervisor password or user password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can not either enter the Setup menu nor change the value of the supervisor password... The following sub-options are the default and suggested parameter settings. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Parameter Supervisor Password is User Password is Set Supervisor Password Set User Password HDD Password Password on ...
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If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. When you are done, press u to enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and...Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Changing a Password 1. When you can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Type the current password in the Enter ...
If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. When you are done, press u to enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and...Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Changing a Password 1. When you can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Type the current password in the Enter ...
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.... Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Fellow the steps below to ...finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. Chapter 2 44 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at...
.... Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Fellow the steps below to ...finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. Chapter 2 44 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at...
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Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 74. NOTE: Most of memory installed. If the symptom is listed first. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next ... actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Power-On Self...
Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 74. NOTE: Most of memory installed. If the symptom is listed first. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next ... actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. Power-On Self...
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.... Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board 63 Chapter 4 Main board "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence See... "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 59 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Index ...
.... Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board 63 Chapter 4 Main board "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action in Sequence See... "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 59 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Index ...
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... alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh ...registers with CMOS values Initialize extended memory for RomPilot. Initialize interrupt vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Chapter 4 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 02h 03h 04h 06h 07h 08h 09h 0Ah 0Bh 0Ch 0Eh 0Fh 10h 11h 12h 13h 14h 16h 17h 18h...
... alternate registers with initial POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh ...registers with CMOS values Initialize extended memory for RomPilot. Initialize interrupt vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Chapter 4 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 02h 03h 04h 06h 07h 08h 09h 0Ah 0Bh 0Ch 0Eh 0Fh 10h 11h 12h 13h 14h 16h 17h 18h...
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...I20 support Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Enable USB devices Test for unexpected ... controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Data Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended...
...I20 support Check video configuration against CMOS Initialize PCI bus and devices Initialize all video adapters in system QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Enable USB devices Test for unexpected ... controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Data Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended...
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... long, two short beeps on checksum failure. prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Initialize ACPI BIOS Prepare Boot Initialize SMBIOS Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2...
... long, two short beeps on checksum failure. prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Initialize ACPI BIOS Prepare Boot Initialize SMBIOS Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2...
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Redirect Int 10h to enable remote serial video Re-map I /O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory ...
Redirect Int 10h to enable remote serial video Re-map I /O Check force recovery boot Checksum BIOS ROM Go to BIOS Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory ...
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... dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in the HDD. Next, enter BIOS utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main...
... dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in the HDD. Next, enter BIOS utility to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main...
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... "B--, B--" and the LCD is damaged. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 61. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence... hibernation mode The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the lid of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board ...
... "B--, B--" and the LCD is damaged. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 61. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence... hibernation mode The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the lid of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board ...