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All rights reserved. Any Acer Incorporated software described 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 particular purpose. Intel is a registered trademark of all... necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Pentium and...
All rights reserved. Any Acer Incorporated software described 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 particular purpose. Intel is a registered trademark of all... necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Pentium and...
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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related 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 any damage that appear on screen. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of additional information related 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.
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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 View 6 Left Panel 8 Right Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators ... 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...
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 View 6 Left Panel 8 Right Panel 9 Rear Panel 10 Bottom Panel 11 Indicators ... 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...
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... Graphics Array (XGA) resolution for 14.1"/15.0" or 1400x1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array+ (SXGA+) for resolution for some 15.0" models (specification varies depending on models) 3D capabilities Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support S-video for output to a television or display device that supports .../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) Chapter 1 1
... Graphics Array (XGA) resolution for 14.1"/15.0" or 1400x1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array+ (SXGA+) for resolution for some 15.0" models (specification varies depending on models) 3D capabilities Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support S-video for output to a television or display device that supports .../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) Chapter 1 1
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Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button. Chapter 1 15 Combinations with this key perform special functions. 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... dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
Key Windows logo key Application key Icon Description Start button. Chapter 1 15 Combinations with this key perform special functions. 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... dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
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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 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, ... USB, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 512KB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-through Specification Specification 256/512MB 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 133 MHz 2.5V/1.25V 200-pin soDIMM ...
... 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, ... USB, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 512KB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-through Specification Specification 256/512MB 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 133 MHz 2.5V/1.25V 200-pin soDIMM ...
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... Sec. LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Modem Interface 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Right side Specification Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 56K V.90 MDC or Billionton ...RJ11 Right side Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Specification IBM 20G IBM 30G Capacity (MB) 20000 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle...
... Sec. LAN Interface Item Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Modem Interface 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Right side Specification Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 56K V.90 MDC or Billionton ...RJ11 Right side Specification Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name Specification IBM 20G IBM 30G Capacity (MB) 20000 Bytes per 512 sector Data heads 2 Drive Format Disks 1 Spindle...
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... rate (KB/sec) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Input Voltage Audio Interface Specification Toshiba (SR-C2612) With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette (Mode1) 4X-5.7X PCAV 600-855KByte/s 10.3X-24X CAV 1552-... Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Video Interface Specification Realtek ALC202 AC97 Codec Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Microsoft PC98...
... rate (KB/sec) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Input Voltage Audio Interface Specification Toshiba (SR-C2612) With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette (Mode1) 4X-5.7X PCAV 600-855KByte/s 10.3X-24X CAV 1552-... Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP DMA channel Supports PnP IRQ Video Interface Specification Realtek ALC202 AC97 Codec Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter Microsoft PC98...
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...Board Major Chips Item System core logic Super I /O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) USB Port 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 ...not be available. DMA channel 1 378h, 278h IRQ7, IRQ5 Item USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification 1.1 USB 1.1 2 Right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of parallel port Location Connector...
...Board Major Chips Item System core logic Super I /O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) USB Port 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 ...not be available. DMA channel 1 378h, 278h IRQ7, IRQ5 Item USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Specification 1.1 USB 1.1 2 Right side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of parallel port Location Connector...
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...key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS 87591L Acer proprietary keyboard w/o launch button embeded 87/88/90 keys with 101/102 key emulation Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of LCD for TravelMate 430 series notebook. Supplier 1 CPT 2 AU... GND in system. One signal is named PWM, which limits current to light up the CCFL of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage Specification Sanyo/Sony Li-ion 69.93Wh 3.7V/cell 9 Pin 1,2: BATT+: Battery positive power pin Pin 3: Floating pin (3S3P) Pin ...
...key Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification NS 87591L Acer proprietary keyboard w/o launch button embeded 87/88/90 keys with 101/102 key emulation Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of LCD for TravelMate 430 series notebook. Supplier 1 CPT 2 AU... GND in system. One signal is named PWM, which limits current to light up the CCFL of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage Specification Sanyo/Sony Li-ion 69.93Wh 3.7V/cell 9 Pin 1,2: BATT+: Battery positive power pin Pin 3: Floating pin (3S3P) Pin ...
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...3.3V. *6. brightness load. *4. Max. current. When add 1V DAC, the 100% Lamp current will not be within starting voltage specification. *7. The inverter can work in 7.5V input voltage (continuous), but 7.5V electronic characteristic will decrease 0.5mA. and min. INV_PWM ...; *3. It is 100%). Inverter should be less than 36dB at 10cm distance. . Electrical specification No . Symbol Min. Typ. Thermal 30 Chapter 1 Inverter should be within specification (45~65kHz) at 30%. *5.The system interface signals belong to adjust backlight brightness that is...
...3.3V. *6. brightness load. *4. Max. current. When add 1V DAC, the 100% Lamp current will not be within starting voltage specification. *7. The inverter can work in 7.5V input voltage (continuous), but 7.5V electronic characteristic will decrease 0.5mA. and min. INV_PWM ...; *3. It is 100%). Inverter should be less than 36dB at 10cm distance. . Electrical specification No . Symbol Min. Typ. Thermal 30 Chapter 1 Inverter should be within specification (45~65kHz) at 30%. *5.The system interface signals belong to adjust backlight brightness that is...
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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 Component temperature should follow below rules: 1.
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... completely. FCC class B requirements (USA) 2. Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Specification +0~+40°C -20~+65°C -20~+60°C (storage package) 10% to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements Specification Offers constant voltage 19.0V output source with 90W max output power capacity. 300mvp-pmax (20MHz bandwidth...
... completely. FCC class B requirements (USA) 2. Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Specification +0~+40°C -20~+65°C -20~+60°C (storage package) 10% to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements Specification Offers constant voltage 19.0V output source with 90W max output power capacity. 300mvp-pmax (20MHz bandwidth...
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...% RH, 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 Ports Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification 327mm (W) x 269mm (D) x 35.9mm (H) for 14.1/15.0 inch model 6.6lb (2.99kg) for 14.1 inch model 6.87b (3....S-video-out (NTSC/PAL) port, Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports, One IEEE 1394 port, 100-pin port replicator connector for Acer EasyPort, One SD/MMC slots, One memory stick slot two Recycle plastic PC+ABS 94V0 Power, Media activity, Battery charge, Wireless communication,...
...% RH, 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 Ports Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification 327mm (W) x 269mm (D) x 35.9mm (H) for 14.1/15.0 inch model 6.6lb (2.99kg) for 14.1 inch model 6.87b (3....S-video-out (NTSC/PAL) port, Three Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports, One IEEE 1394 port, 100-pin port replicator connector for Acer EasyPort, One SD/MMC slots, One memory stick slot two Recycle plastic PC+ABS 94V0 Power, Media activity, Battery charge, Wireless communication,...
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... making changes to save any of a parameter, press p or q. You can load default settings by pressing t. T In any menu, you are found in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter if it is enclosed in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are in square...
... making changes to save any of a parameter, press p or q. You can load default settings by pressing t. T In any menu, you are found in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter if it is enclosed in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigation keys for parameters are in square...
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... will not damage MDC cable connector. Disconnect the MDC card connector and modem wire. Insert the pins of the tweezers to the main frame. 23. Specification: AA120mm 28. Then remove the MDC card. 26. NOTE: Please see the image below for the tweezers used. Remove the support bracket.
... will not damage MDC cable connector. Disconnect the MDC card connector and modem wire. Insert the pins of the tweezers to the main frame. 23. Specification: AA120mm 28. Then remove the MDC card. 26. NOTE: Please see the image below for the tweezers used. Remove the support bracket.
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.... If the problems still occurs, go on next step. 4. If not all have sound problem, the problem is in Chapter 3. Connect a set of the same specifications. Replace the CPU with another of earphone or external speakers. If the speakers do not sound properly, the speakers may be defective or damaged. still...
.... If the problems still occurs, go on next step. 4. If not all have sound problem, the problem is in Chapter 3. Connect a set of the same specifications. Replace the CPU with another of earphone or external speakers. If the speakers do not sound properly, the speakers may be defective or damaged. still...
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... 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 4-way scroll button T Sleek, smooth and stylish design T Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboard T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device T One type II...
... 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 4-way scroll button T Sleek, smooth and stylish design T Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboard T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device T One type II...
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... Item I /O - USB (HUB) Com port & PS/2 IEEE 1394 DV HDD MO PCMCIA Card Ethernet Card CardBust Card Multi-Function Card Modem Card ISDN Card Appendix B Specifications JAZ 2GB Iomega ZIP 100 Sony Electronics USB Floppy Drive Y/E data USB FDD Logitech M-UA34 Logitech MouseMan Wheel (M-BA47) Dexim A2U800A Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro...
... Item I /O - USB (HUB) Com port & PS/2 IEEE 1394 DV HDD MO PCMCIA Card Ethernet Card CardBust Card Multi-Function Card Modem Card ISDN Card Appendix B Specifications JAZ 2GB Iomega ZIP 100 Sony Electronics USB Floppy Drive Y/E data USB FDD Logitech M-UA34 Logitech MouseMan Wheel (M-BA47) Dexim A2U800A Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro...
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... Modem Card 124 Appendix B Flash Card Item ATA Card SCSI Card IEEE 1394 PC Card Wireless LAN Card Smart Media Card SD Card Bluetooth Card Specifications Kingston 64MB Feiya CompactFlash Card (32MB) Feiya Smart Media Flash Memory Card To PCMCIA (32MB) Sundisk 2.5MB HP 10MB Kingston 64MB Toshiba 2G MK20001MPL Toshiba...
... Modem Card 124 Appendix B Flash Card Item ATA Card SCSI Card IEEE 1394 PC Card Wireless LAN Card Smart Media Card SD Card Bluetooth Card Specifications Kingston 64MB Feiya CompactFlash Card (32MB) Feiya Smart Media Flash Memory Card To PCMCIA (32MB) Sundisk 2.5MB HP 10MB Kingston 64MB Toshiba 2G MK20001MPL Toshiba...