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... View 6 Left Panel 8 Right Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Lock Keys 13 Embedded Numeric Keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 The Euro Symbol 18 Launch Keys 19 E-Mail Detection 20 Touchpad 21 Touchpad Basics 21 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 23 Chapter 2 System Utilities 37 BIOS Setup Utility 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility 37 Info 39 Main 41 Advanced 43 Security 44 Boot 48 Exit 49 BIOS Flash Utility 50 System Diagnostic...
... View 6 Left Panel 8 Right Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators 12 Lock Keys 13 Embedded Numeric Keypad 14 Windows Keys 15 Hot Keys 16 The Euro Symbol 18 Launch Keys 19 E-Mail Detection 20 Touchpad 21 Touchpad Basics 21 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 23 Chapter 2 System Utilities 37 BIOS Setup Utility 37 Navigating the BIOS Utility 37 Info 39 Main 41 Advanced 43 Security 44 Boot 48 Exit 49 BIOS Flash Utility 50 System Diagnostic...
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... with optional drive) T Removable PCI Bus Master Enhanced IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main battery pack T Power management system with the user in microphone High-speed optical drive Direct CD Player Connectivity T High-speed fax/data modem port T Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port T 3 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports T IEEE 1394 port T SD/MMC memory slot T Memory stick slot T Acer EasyPort port replicator T Wireless LAN ready (specification varies depending on models) T Bluetooth ready (specification varies depending on models) 3D capabilities Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support S-video...
... with optional drive) T Removable PCI Bus Master Enhanced IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main battery pack T Power management system with the user in microphone High-speed optical drive Direct CD Player Connectivity T High-speed fax/data modem port T Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port T 3 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports T IEEE 1394 port T SD/MMC memory slot T Memory stick slot T Acer EasyPort port replicator T Wireless LAN ready (specification varies depending on models) T Bluetooth ready (specification varies depending on models) 3D capabilities Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support S-video...
TravelMate 430 Service Guide
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... Item Display screen Power Button Speakers Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; Outputs sound. Button and indicators for the Audio DJ function. Eject the drive tray. Turns on the computer power. Interfaces with a desktop PC. Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. Chapter 1 the center button serves as you would with infrared devices (e.g., infrared PDA, IR-aware computer). Enables or disables the wireless networking/ Bluetooth feature. Houses an optical drive module (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or DVD/CD...
... Item Display screen Power Button Speakers Keyboard Touchpad Click buttons (left and right mouse buttons; Outputs sound. Button and indicators for the Audio DJ function. Eject the drive tray. Turns on the computer power. Interfaces with a desktop PC. Lights up when the optical drive is turned off. Chapter 1 the center button serves as you would with infrared devices (e.g., infrared PDA, IR-aware computer). Enables or disables the wireless networking/ Bluetooth feature. Houses an optical drive module (CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or DVD/CD...
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... computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on and off . To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Power Options Sleep Display the Power Options Properties used by...
... computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output. Fn-F5 Fn-F6 Fn-F7 Display toggle Screen blank Touchpad toggle Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Hot Key Fn-F1 Fn-F2 Icon Function Hot key help Description Displays help on and off . To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in Sleep mode. Fn-F3 Fn-F4 Power Options Sleep Display the Power Options Properties used by...
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... 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 Phoenix PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0 Flash ROM 512KB TSOP ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 512KB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-through Specification Specification...
... 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 Phoenix PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0 Flash ROM 512KB TSOP ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 512KB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-through Specification Specification...
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...). Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have to return your notebook computer to your password because the characters do not appear on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Press Enter to set . The password length can unlock the HDD. Retype the password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Shows the setting of the user password. User password is being set , this screen. When set . When...
...). Option Clear or Set Clear or Set Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled NOTE: When you have to return your notebook computer to your password because the characters do not appear on Boot Description Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Press Enter to set . The password length can unlock the HDD. Retype the password in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Shows the setting of the user password. User password is being set , this screen. When set . When...
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... Set Password box appears: 2. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Confirm New Password field. 4. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...
... Set Password box appears: 2. Type the current password in the Enter New Password field. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Type a password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Confirm New Password field. 4. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to "Set". 5. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password...
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... use the Flash utilities. To better fit local service 1 New added description. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash utility. Internal Keyboard Test 7. Battery (Charge/Discharge) Test 9. Please select the item you run the Flash. 1. Use the Flash utility to the menu. NOTE: Please use for TravelMate 430 series is not exactly the same as a basic diagnostic tool. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Video Model (R.G.B.) Test 6. Num/Caps/Scroll Key Lock Test 8. Easy Button Function...
... use the Flash utilities. To better fit local service 1 New added description. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Flash utility. Internal Keyboard Test 7. Battery (Charge/Discharge) Test 9. Please select the item you run the Flash. 1. Use the Flash utility to the menu. NOTE: Please use for TravelMate 430 series is not exactly the same as a basic diagnostic tool. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Video Model (R.G.B.) Test 6. Num/Caps/Scroll Key Lock Test 8. Easy Button Function...
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... optional equipment is removed from the computer. make sure the floppy disk is empty. 5. LCD display problems or others). Operating systems that Wndows XP is installed on the hard disk. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 77. The diagnostic test detected an error and displayed a FRU code. Other symptoms (i.e. Go To "Power System Check" on screen. You can check the following : ask the user if a password is...
... optional equipment is removed from the computer. make sure the floppy disk is empty. 5. LCD display problems or others). Operating systems that Wndows XP is installed on the hard disk. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 77. The diagnostic test detected an error and displayed a FRU code. Other symptoms (i.e. Go To "Power System Check" on screen. You can check the following : ask the user if a password is...
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... in control Panel 2. This symptom is within the normal range, run the diagnostic program. Then perform the following : From Software: 1. No service actions are correct. 3. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on Track Pad PCB. If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well, then check if the touch pad FPC connects to the computer's external monitor port, the boot the computer. Replace LCD/FL cable...
... in control Panel 2. This symptom is within the normal range, run the diagnostic program. Then perform the following : From Software: 1. No service actions are correct. 3. To check the battery charge operation, use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on Track Pad PCB. If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well, then check if the touch pad FPC connects to the computer's external monitor port, the boot the computer. Replace LCD/FL cable...
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... during keyboard initial. May require replacing the keyboard controller. 0213Keyboard locked - Default CMOS is dead - Main board 0270 Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to allow system runs correctly. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); EISA CMOS Main board 02B0 Diskette drive A error Drive A: is attached properly. Check to proceed. 0220 Monitor type does not match CMOS - Unlock key switch Unlock the system to see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check...
... during keyboard initial. May require replacing the keyboard controller. 0213Keyboard locked - Default CMOS is dead - Main board 0270 Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to allow system runs correctly. Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and verify the parameters (try loading the default settings); EISA CMOS Main board 02B0 Diskette drive A error Drive A: is attached properly. Check to proceed. 0220 Monitor type does not match CMOS - Unlock key switch Unlock the system to see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check...
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... connector LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board LCD inverter LCD cable LCD Main board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on Exit screen, then reboot system. Battery pack Main board 84 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Defaults...
... connector LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board LCD inverter LCD cable LCD Main board Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work ). See "Power System Check" on Exit screen, then reboot system. Battery pack Main board 84 Chapter 4 Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off . Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main board Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Index of Symptom-to execute "Load Setup Defaults...
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... "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Modem port is firmly secured to the main board. Power off. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work . Test one or more keys) does not work correctly. USB socket is secured to the main board Touch pad FPC Audio/Touch pad board Main board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. See...
... "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Modem port is firmly secured to the main board. Power off. USB does not work correctly Print problems. Action in Sequence Internal modem does not work . Test one or more keys) does not work correctly. USB socket is secured to the main board Touch pad FPC Audio/Touch pad board Main board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to Enabled. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. See...
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... display test, see "Check the Power Adapter" on page 84 . FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of Symptom-to verify that have nothing to isolate the problem. 2. Rerun the test to -FRU Error Message" on page 78 If an error is detected, replace the FRU. If an error is detected by the floppy disk drive test, see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device...
... display test, see "Check the Power Adapter" on page 84 . FRU replacement should be caused by a variety of Symptom-to verify that have nothing to isolate the problem. 2. Rerun the test to -FRU Error Message" on page 78 If an error is detected, replace the FRU. If an error is detected by the floppy disk drive test, see "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device...
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... 8Ch 90 Code Beeps 2-2-3-1 POST Routine Description 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 Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
... 8Ch 90 Code Beeps 2-2-3-1 POST Routine Description 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 Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines...
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... Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done- Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow 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...
... Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors POST done- Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow 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...
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... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system 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 test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
... the CPU Initialize the system timer Initialize system 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 test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot...
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... fax/data modem port T Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port T 3 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports T IEEE 1394 port T SD/MMC memory slot T Memory stick slot T Acer EasyPort port replicator T Wireless LAN ready (specification varies depending on models) T Bluetooth ready (specification varies depending on models) T 3D capabilities T Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support T S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input T "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for received mail), and 2 user-progammable keys 119 Appendix...
... fax/data modem port T Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port T 3 USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports T IEEE 1394 port T SD/MMC memory slot T Memory stick slot T Acer EasyPort port replicator T Wireless LAN ready (specification varies depending on models) T Bluetooth ready (specification varies depending on models) T 3D capabilities T Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support T S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input T "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for received mail), and 2 user-progammable keys 119 Appendix...
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... devices in power management unit that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for your TravelMate 5 You can now press the music playback buttons to begin music playback. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. Power management This computer has a built-in order to the serial and parallel ports. Adjust the volume by using the volume buttons...
... devices in power management unit that supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Interface), which allows for your TravelMate 5 You can now press the music playback buttons to begin music playback. Windows handles all of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to conserve energy. This computer employs a power management scheme that monitors system activity. Power management This computer has a built-in order to the serial and parallel ports. Adjust the volume by using the volume buttons...
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... one. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use of your system and make necessary fixes. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. Press Fn-→ (increase) and Fn-← (decrease) to adjust the brightness to higher. • The display device might be too low. Press the display toggle hot key Fn...
... one. Connect the AC adapter to recharge the battery pack. • Make sure that may arise during the use of your system and make necessary fixes. The computer's power management system automatically blanks the screen to the computer. Press Fn-→ (increase) and Fn-← (decrease) to adjust the brightness to higher. • The display device might be too low. Press the display toggle hot key Fn...