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... and the product it will NOT be noted in this generic service guide. add-on your regional web or channel. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to provide you with further technical details. 2. ...market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your Acer office may have decided to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. V In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for repair and service ...
... and the product it will NOT be noted in this generic service guide. add-on your regional web or channel. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to provide you with further technical details. 2. ...market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your Acer office may have decided to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. V In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for repair and service ...
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... Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 63 System Check Procedures 64 External Diskette Drive Check 64 External CD-ROM Drive Check 64 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 65 Memory Check 65 Power System Check 65 Touchpad Check 67 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 68 Index of Error Messages 69 Index of Symptom...
... Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 63 System Check Procedures 64 External Diskette Drive Check 64 External CD-ROM Drive Check 64 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 65 Memory Check 65 Power System Check 65 Touchpad Check 67 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 68 Index of Error Messages 69 Index of Symptom...
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...-Ion main battery pack ! Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with 512 KB L2 cache and Intel® SpeedStepTM technology support ! 64-bit memory bus ! Dual USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports !
...-Ion main battery pack ! Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with 512 KB L2 cache and Intel® SpeedStepTM technology support ! 64-bit memory bus ! Dual USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports !
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Expansion ! ! ! ! ! One type II CardBus PC Card slot One SmartBus slot Upgradeable memory Removable drives EasyPort port replicator Keyboard and Pointing Device ! 84-/85-key Windows keyboard ! Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I/O Ports One type ...
Expansion ! ! ! ! ! One type II CardBus PC Card slot One SmartBus slot Upgradeable memory Removable drives EasyPort port replicator Keyboard and Pointing Device ! 84-/85-key Windows keyboard ! Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function I/O Ports One type ...
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Chapter 1 11 Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Mini docking connector Connects to DockMate V mini docking station. 7 AcerMedia bay release Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal latch or swapping.
Chapter 1 11 Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 2 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 4 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 5 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. 6 Mini docking connector Connects to DockMate V mini docking station. 7 AcerMedia bay release Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal latch or swapping.
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...cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard 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 Intel Pentium III ...1/1.066/1.133 GHz processor with 512KB L2 on-die Cache Micro-FCPGA package 1.40V/1.15V 1.25V Specification Acer V 3.3 Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin TSOP ACPI 1.0b...
...cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory controller Onboard 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 Intel Pentium III ...1/1.066/1.133 GHz processor with 512KB L2 on-die Cache Micro-FCPGA package 1.40V/1.15V 1.25V Specification Acer V 3.3 Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin TSOP ACPI 1.0b...
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... 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 0 MB 64 MB 0 MB 128 MB 128 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 0 MB 128 ... MB 256 MB 512 MB 512 64 576 64 512 576 128 512 640 512 128 640 512 512 1024 Above table lists some system memory configurations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Intel 82562 ET 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Rear side Specification Modem...
... 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 0 MB 64 MB 0 MB 128 MB 128 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 0 MB 128 ... MB 256 MB 512 MB 512 64 576 64 512 576 128 512 640 512 128 640 512 512 1024 Above table lists some system memory configurations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location Intel 82562 ET 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Rear side Specification Modem...
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... Item Chip vendor and model name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution (LCD) Maximum resolution (CRT) Specification Almador-M Core/2.5V Memory/2.5V No 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) bus 1600x12000 (32 bit colors) 1800x1440 (32 bit colors) Video...
... Item Chip vendor and model name Chip voltage Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Graph interface Maximum resolution (LCD) Maximum resolution (CRT) Specification Almador-M Core/2.5V Memory/2.5V No 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) bus 1600x12000 (32 bit colors) 1800x1440 (32 bit colors) Video...
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...MCS-050 Panel : Plastic Wireless Communication, Power LED, Sleep LED, Media Activity, Battery Charge, Caps Lock, Num Lock Power Memory Address Map Memory Address 00100000h-000F0000h 000F0000h-000E0000h 000E0000h-000C0000h 000C0000h-000A0000h 000A0000h-00000000h I/O Address Map 000-00F 020-021 040-043 060, 064 ...2F8-2FF 378, 37A I/O Address 512 KB 40 KB 128 KB Size Function System BIOS UMB Area VGA BIOS Video memory (VRAM) Conventional memory Function DMA controller-1 Interrupt controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller 38859 chip select System speaker out DMA controller-1 System speaker ...
...MCS-050 Panel : Plastic Wireless Communication, Power LED, Sleep LED, Media Activity, Battery Charge, Caps Lock, Num Lock Power Memory Address Map Memory Address 00100000h-000F0000h 000F0000h-000E0000h 000E0000h-000C0000h 000C0000h-000A0000h 000A0000h-00000000h I/O Address Map 000-00F 020-021 040-043 060, 064 ...2F8-2FF 378, 37A I/O Address 512 KB 40 KB 128 KB Size Function System BIOS UMB Area VGA BIOS Video memory (VRAM) Conventional memory Function DMA controller-1 Interrupt controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller 38859 chip select System speaker out DMA controller-1 System speaker ...
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... if exsited. Shows the high-capacity disc drive installed. Shows the floppy disk drive type (1.44 MB, 3.5-inch). Shows the video RAM allocated from main memory size. Also shows the MAC address of the hard disk. If you experience computer problems and need to a series of bluetooth device. The following table...
... if exsited. Shows the high-capacity disc drive installed. Shows the floppy disk drive type (1.44 MB, 3.5-inch). Shows the video RAM allocated from main memory size. Also shows the MAC address of the hard disk. If you experience computer problems and need to a series of bluetooth device. The following table...
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BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 740 notebook machine. To better fit local service requirements, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to choose the testing item. Please contact your ... of system programs ! New features or options Use the IFlash utility to it from this diskette, first boot from http://csd.acer.com.tw or find the utility in the TravelMate 740 service CD kit. This readme.txt file will introduce on screen to use IFlash. Follow the instructions on how to...
BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the Acer TravelMate 740 notebook machine. To better fit local service requirements, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to choose the testing item. Please contact your ... of system programs ! New features or options Use the IFlash utility to it from this diskette, first boot from http://csd.acer.com.tw or find the utility in the TravelMate 740 service CD kit. This readme.txt file will introduce on screen to use IFlash. Follow the instructions on how to...
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... (see below appears if you the available function keys and the specified test number. ! PQA Vx_x xx-xx-xx Diag Result Diag MANUALTTeEstSITtems AUTO[ ] SyTstEeSmTBoard [ ] Memory [ ] Keyboard [ ] Video [ ] Parallel Port [ ] Serial Port [ ] Diskette Drive [ ] Hard Disk [ ] CD-ROM [ ] Coprocessor [ ] Pointing Dev. [ ] Cache SysInfo Option Exit SPACE: mark/unmark selecting item ESC...
... (see below appears if you the available function keys and the specified test number. ! PQA Vx_x xx-xx-xx Diag Result Diag MANUALTTeEstSITtems AUTO[ ] SyTstEeSmTBoard [ ] Memory [ ] Keyboard [ ] Video [ ] Parallel Port [ ] Serial Port [ ] Diskette Drive [ ] Hard Disk [ ] CD-ROM [ ] Coprocessor [ ] Pointing Dev. [ ] Cache SysInfo Option Exit SPACE: mark/unmark selecting item ESC...
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Push out the latches on either side of the DIMM cover, then remove the DIMM cover from the lower case. 2. Removing the External DIMM Module 1. Remove the 2 screws of the DIMM socket and remove the DIMM memory. 48 Chapter 3
Push out the latches on either side of the DIMM cover, then remove the DIMM cover from the lower case. 2. Removing the External DIMM Module 1. Remove the 2 screws of the DIMM socket and remove the DIMM memory. 48 Chapter 3
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... reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 40 for details. Press F2 in the connector on the system board. Disconnect...Follow the instructions in the test items. 3. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the following one at a time to the diagnostic memory in the message window. Remove the battery pack. 2. The following list: ! If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power ...
... reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on the screen, or hang the system. 1. Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 40 for details. Press F2 in the connector on the system board. Disconnect...Follow the instructions in the test items. 3. Power System Check To verify the symptom of the following one at a time to the diagnostic memory in the message window. Remove the battery pack. 2. The following list: ! If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power ...
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Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: Most of memory installed. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is listed first. ...
Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: Most of memory installed. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. If the symptom is listed first. ...
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... Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. System CMOS checksum bad - IDE Secondary Channel Master Drive Error (The causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is dead -
... Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector. System CMOS checksum bad - IDE Secondary Channel Master Drive Error (The causes will be shown before "Equipment Configuration Error") Memory Error at offset: nnnn DIMM System board System battery is dead -
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... System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 64. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette...
... System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery System board Run "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Memory size found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility See "External Diskette Drive Check" on page 64. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette...
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... Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from hibernation mode. Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board...
... Speaker System board Action in Sequence Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from hibernation mode. Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode. LCD cover switch System board...
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.... Partname Description NS CPU TUALA 1.0GMHZ 512K INTEL IC CPU TUALA 1.0G/512K UFCPGA NS MEMORY DIMM 128MB SDIMM 128MB HYS64V16220GDL7.5 LCD 14 LCD 13.3" LG/LP133X8-A2AC LCD 13.3" LG.PHIL/LP133X8-A2AC HDD/ Hard Disk Drive 15 HDD MODULE ...
.... Partname Description NS CPU TUALA 1.0GMHZ 512K INTEL IC CPU TUALA 1.0G/512K UFCPGA NS MEMORY DIMM 128MB SDIMM 128MB HYS64V16220GDL7.5 LCD 14 LCD 13.3" LG/LP133X8-A2AC LCD 13.3" LG.PHIL/LP133X8-A2AC HDD/ Hard Disk Drive 15 HDD MODULE ...
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Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A Model Number Definitions Model Number 620TE 620TX 620TXV 620TLR LCD 13.3" TFT 14.1" TFT 14.1" TFT 15.0" TFT CPU Tualatin 1 G Tualatin 1.066G Tualatin 1.133G Tualatin 1.2 G Memory 64MB 128MB 128MB 128MB HDD 20GB 20GB 20GB 20GB Combo FDD 24X CD-ROM 8X DVD 8X CD-RW Battery Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Appendix A 91
Model Definition and Configuration Appendix A Model Number Definitions Model Number 620TE 620TX 620TXV 620TLR LCD 13.3" TFT 14.1" TFT 14.1" TFT 15.0" TFT CPU Tualatin 1 G Tualatin 1.066G Tualatin 1.133G Tualatin 1.2 G Memory 64MB 128MB 128MB 128MB HDD 20GB 20GB 20GB 20GB Combo FDD 24X CD-ROM 8X DVD 8X CD-RW Battery Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Appendix A 91