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...interface) support (for selected models) T Acer CinemaVisionTM technology (Acer Arcade) T Acer ClearVisionTM optimization (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem T 60/80/100/120 GB or higher hard disk drive T Optical drive options: t DVD-Super Multi double-...layer t DVD/CD-RW combo T 5-in1 card reader, supporting Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for selected models) Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5mm (minimum) key travle (for TravelMate...
...interface) support (for selected models) T Acer CinemaVisionTM technology (Acer Arcade) T Acer ClearVisionTM optimization (Acer Arcade) Storage subsystem T 60/80/100/120 GB or higher hard disk drive T Optical drive options: t DVD-Super Multi double-...layer t DVD/CD-RW combo T 5-in1 card reader, supporting Memory Stick® (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), xD-Picture CardTM (xD) (for selected models) Input devices T 88/89-key keyboard with inverted "T" cursor layout; 2.5mm (minimum) key travle (for TravelMate...
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...18 Chapter 1 Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps. (for removal. # 1 2 3 4... 5 6 Item Description Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Battery bay Helps keep the computer cool. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Release the battery for TravelMate...
...18 Chapter 1 Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws) Acer DASP (Disk Anti- Protects the hard disk drive from shocks Shock Protection) and bumps. (for removal. # 1 2 3 4... 5 6 Item Description Battery lock Locks the battery in position. Battery bay Helps keep the computer cool. Ventilation slots and cooling fan Release the battery for TravelMate...
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TravelMate Series: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. NOTE: 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Chapter 1 19 HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Battery Power Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is closed...
TravelMate Series: The power, battery and wireless communication status indicators are visible even when the LCD display is active. Indicates the status of Bluetooth communication. NOTE: 1. Fully charged: The light shows green when in AC mode. Chapter 1 19 HDD Bluetooth Wireless LAN Battery Power Indicates when the hard disc or optical drive is closed...
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... 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI type II (What does PCI Bus means on the system block diagram?) Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Seagate 40G ST9402112A Toshiba MK4025GAS Hitachi HTS421240H9AT00 WD WD400UE-22HCT0 Samsung M40MP0402H Seagate ST96812A Seagate... ST960821A Toshiba MK6025GAS HGST HTS541260H9AT00 WD WD600UE-22HCT0 Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads 40000 512 2 Drive Format Disks 1 60000 512 3 (for Hitachi and Seagate) 4 (for Toshiba) 2 TOSHIBA MK8025GAS HITACHI HTS421280H9AT00 SEAGATE ST9808210A SEAGATE ...
... 11~54 Mbps 802.11b+g Mini-PCI type II (What does PCI Bus means on the system block diagram?) Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Seagate 40G ST9402112A Toshiba MK4025GAS Hitachi HTS421240H9AT00 WD WD400UE-22HCT0 Samsung M40MP0402H Seagate ST96812A Seagate... ST960821A Toshiba MK6025GAS HGST HTS541260H9AT00 WD WD600UE-22HCT0 Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads 40000 512 2 Drive Format Disks 1 60000 512 3 (for Hitachi and Seagate) 4 (for Toshiba) 2 TOSHIBA MK8025GAS HITACHI HTS421280H9AT00 SEAGATE ST9808210A SEAGATE ...
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..., Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 4200 RPM 8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6; Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo... Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power ...
..., Mbytes/s) 100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 4200 RPM 8192KB ATA/ATAPI-6; Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Spindle speed 4200 RPM (RPM) Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048KB Interface ATA/ATAPI-6; Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5% Combo... Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power ...
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... : None BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver V1.10 Intel V1256 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4200 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← →...version. This field displays the VGA firmware version of this unit. This field displays the manufacturer of the system. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is subject to your laptop for actual model name and CPU type. This field shows the model name ...
... : None BIOS Version: VGA BIOS Ver V1.10 Intel V1256 Serial Number Asset Tag Number Produce Name Manufacturer Name: UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx N/A TravelMate 4200 Acer xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← →...version. This field displays the VGA firmware version of this unit. This field displays the manufacturer of the system. The hard disk drive or optical drive model name is subject to your laptop for actual model name and CPU type. This field shows the model name ...
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... will be in this screen. Settings in LCD only mode. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to disable or auto. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Option: Auto or...
... will be in this screen. Settings in LCD only mode. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to disable or auto. The hours are the default and suggested parameter settings. Option: Auto or...
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... Use or to select a device devices, then press to move it up the list, or to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Press to escape the menu.
... Use or to select a device devices, then press to move it up the list, or to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. Press to escape the menu.
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...on page 68. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input... BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM ...
...on page 68. Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Hard disk drive System board Stuck Key see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 68. Keyboard Controller Failed see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input... BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down system, not show . "Load Default Settings" in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM System board System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM System board Extended RAM ...
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... System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 68. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Error Message List Error Messages ...Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 80 Chapter 4 run SETUP System cache error - DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board ...
... System board DIMM System board DIMM System board DIMM System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 68. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Error Message List Error Messages ...Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - Diskette drive Hard disk drive System board 80 Chapter 4 run SETUP System cache error - DIMM System board Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board ...
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... tightly and correctly. System board. System board No beep during POST. See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 69.. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Speaker System...
... tightly and correctly. System board. System board No beep during POST. See "Power System Check" on and LCD is blank. Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD Inverter LCD System board No beep, power-on indicator turns on page 69.. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Speaker System...
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... option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function...
... option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives Set time of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display function...
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...See "Power System Check" on . System board 86 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 69. Index of Symptom-to execute... Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 69. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 69.
...See "Power System Check" on . System board 86 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 69. Index of Symptom-to execute... Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation The system doesn't power-on page 69. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board System board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See "Power System Check" on page 69.
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... standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 42. Action in ..., then reboot system. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 42. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System...
... standby mode after closing the LCD The system doesn't resume from the keyboard) Hard disk drive System board Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode. Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 42. Action in ..., then reboot system. DIMM System board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Touchpad Keyboard Hard disk connection board Hard disk drive System board See "Save to Disk (S4)" on page 42. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System...
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.... Touchpad does not work correctly. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Action in Sequence...
.... Touchpad does not work correctly. Keyboard System board Reconnect touchpad cable. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Printer driver Printer cable Printer System Board Ensure the "Serial Port" in Windows doesn't go higher than 90%. Action in Sequence...
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... Check" on the computer. 5. Visually check them for damage. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. If any problems are supported by the computer. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are...
... Check" on the computer. 5. Visually check them for damage. If the problem remains, replace the following devices: T Non-Acer devices T Printer, mouse, and other external devices T Battery pack T Hard disk drive T DIMM T CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module T PC Cards 4. If any problems are supported by the computer. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are...
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Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD LCD Hard Disk Drive Specifications Aspire 3000: MOBILE SEMPRON 2800+ 25W D MOBILE SEMPRON 3000+ 25W D Aspire 5000 MOBILE TURION 64 ML28 MOBILE TURION 64 ML30 MOBILE TURION 64 ML32 ...
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD LCD Hard Disk Drive Specifications Aspire 3000: MOBILE SEMPRON 2800+ 25W D MOBILE SEMPRON 3000+ 25W D Aspire 5000 MOBILE TURION 64 ML28 MOBILE TURION 64 ML30 MOBILE TURION 64 ML32 ...
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Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 16 Base view English # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Battery bay 3 Hard disk bay 4 Acer DASP (Disk AntiShock Protection) 5 Memory compartment 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
Protects the hard disk drive from shocks and bumps. Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 16 Base view English # Item 1 Battery lock 2 Battery bay 3 Hard disk bay 4 Acer DASP (Disk AntiShock Protection) 5 Memory compartment 6 Ventilation slots and cooling fan Description Locks the battery in position. Houses the computer's main memory. Houses the computer's battery pack. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured with screws).
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...® DirectX® 9.0, Shader Model 3.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA® PowerMizer™ 6.0, PCI Express® (TravelMate 4230 Series) • Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up ...-D (true digital video interface) support (for selected models) • 80/100/120 GB or higher Serial ATA hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer • DVD/CD-RW combo • 5-in-1 card reader,...
...® DirectX® 9.0, Shader Model 3.0, OpenEXR High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology, NVIDIA® PowerMizer™ 6.0, PCI Express® (TravelMate 4230 Series) • Mobile Intel® 945GM Express chipset with integrated 3D graphics, featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950, up ...-D (true digital video interface) support (for selected models) • 80/100/120 GB or higher Serial ATA hard disk drive with Acer Disk Anti-Shock Protection (DASP) • Optical drive options: • DVD-Super Multi double-layer • DVD/CD-RW combo • 5-in-1 card reader,...
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HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Power ...
HDD Indicates when the hard disk drive is charging. 2. Charging: The light shows amber when the battery is active. Icon Function Description Caps Lock Lights up when Num Lock is activated. Power ...