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... 18 Launch Keys 19 Touchpad 20 Touchpad Basics 20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 22 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Chapter 2 System Utilities 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 32 Info 33 Main 34 Advanced 36 Security 37 Boot 41 Exit 42 BIOS Flash Utility 43 System Diagnostic Diskette 43 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45...
... 18 Launch Keys 19 Touchpad 20 Touchpad Basics 20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 22 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Chapter 2 System Utilities 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 32 Info 33 Main 34 Advanced 36 Security 37 Boot 41 Exit 42 BIOS Flash Utility 43 System Diagnostic Diskette 43 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45...
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... CPU core voltage Specification Intel Mobile Pentium 4 celeron 1.8G~2.6G / µ -PGA package 1.3V BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache... Specification Phneoix 3A01 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC 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 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 512KB ...
... CPU core voltage Specification Intel Mobile Pentium 4 celeron 1.8G~2.6G / µ -PGA package 1.3V BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache... Specification Phneoix 3A01 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC 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 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Built-in CPU 512KB ...
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...Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional/Output only (PS/2 compatible) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in 32M DDR Specification Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of USB port...Item Chipset Memory size Interface Video chip built-in Video chip built-in BIOS Setup) Specification SMSC LPC47N227 1 Rear side 25-pin D-SUB Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by BIOS Setup Note: Depending on your operating system, disabling an unused device ...
...Parallel port function control Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional/Output only (PS/2 compatible) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in 32M DDR Specification Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Number of USB port...Item Chipset Memory size Interface Video chip built-in Video chip built-in BIOS Setup) Specification SMSC LPC47N227 1 Rear side 25-pin D-SUB Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by BIOS Setup Note: Depending on your operating system, disabling an unused device ...
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... as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in the system are turned off the whole system. 512 KB 640KB Size Function System BIOS VGA BIOS Conventional memory Function DMA controller-1 Interrupt controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller 87570 chip select System speaker DMA controller-1 Interrupt controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller NS87591 chip...
... as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in the system are turned off the whole system. 512 KB 640KB Size Function System BIOS VGA BIOS Conventional memory Function DMA controller-1 Interrupt controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller 87570 chip select System speaker DMA controller-1 Interrupt controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller NS87591 chip...
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..., press m during POST to enter setup. Press during POST (when "Press to run Setup. Chapter 2 31 Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of screen). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when... is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enter Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Please also refer to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering...
..., press m during POST to enter setup. Press during POST (when "Press to run Setup. Chapter 2 31 Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the bottom of screen). However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when... is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enter Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Please also refer to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering...
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... to save any of the screen. You can load default settings by pressing t. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any changes made and exit the...
... to save any of the screen. You can load default settings by pressing t. T To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any changes made and exit the...
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... Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. When you set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set the user or the supervisor password: 1. When set to save the changes and exit the... BIOS Setup Utility. 38 Chapter 2 Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The password length can unlock the HDD. The following sub-options are...
... Supervisor Password box appears: 2. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. When you set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set the user or the supervisor password: 1. When set to save the changes and exit the... BIOS Setup Utility. 38 Chapter 2 Defines whether a password is set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The password length can unlock the HDD. The following sub-options are...
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.... 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys to... highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Changing a Password 1. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 2 39
.... 4. The password setting is OK, the screen will display as following. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys to... highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Changing a Password 1. If desired, you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Chapter 2 39
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Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to CSD website as soon as service CD released. If the battery... for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it is for the Acer TravelMate 650 series notebook machine. Chapter 2 43 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. NOTE: If you ...
Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to CSD website as soon as service CD released. If the battery... for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it is for the Acer TravelMate 650 series notebook machine. Chapter 2 43 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. NOTE: If you ...
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... 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. Chapter 4 65 NOTE: If the system fails after you... is listed first. 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 73. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes.
... 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. Chapter 4 65 NOTE: If the system fails after you... is listed first. 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 73. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes.
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Default configuration used Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - RTC batter Main baord. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A ...are properly identified. Main board "Load Default Settings" in Sequence See ""Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 62 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board. 66 Chapter 4 "Load Default Settings" in...
Default configuration used Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - RTC batter Main baord. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A ...are properly identified. Main board "Load Default Settings" in Sequence See ""Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 62 RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board. 66 Chapter 4 "Load Default Settings" in...
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... cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action 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. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main...
... cannot work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action 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. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main...
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...noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. PC Card cannot be charged or discharged System hang during POST Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 64. Action...See "Check the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is damaged. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/...
...noise or emit no sound comes from actual size. PC Card cannot be charged or discharged System hang during POST Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 64. Action...See "Check the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD is damaged. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Battery pack Main board ODD/HDD/FDD/...
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...Main board Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 43 Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom... not work . Run printer self-test. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Connect AC adapter then ...
...Main board Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 43 Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Device driver Device cable Device Main board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom... not work . Run printer self-test. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Connect AC adapter then ...
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... T Mobile Intel® Pentium® Processor-M at 1.4GHz or higher, featuring Intel® Enhanced SpeedStepTM technology T SiS 650 chipset with 5 ° curve; optional Acer InviLinkTM IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN with internal antenna T International 56K ITU V.90 data/fax software modem (Wake-on-Ring ready... 6-hour charge-in-use T FineTouch keyboard with embedded VGA, featuring 16MB DDR shared video memory (default, or 32/ 64MB configurable through BIOS setup) T Standard 128/256MB of DDR-266 SDRAM, upgradeable to 1024MB on availablity) T Optical drive bay for wireless models 1 Actual ...
... T Mobile Intel® Pentium® Processor-M at 1.4GHz or higher, featuring Intel® Enhanced SpeedStepTM technology T SiS 650 chipset with 5 ° curve; optional Acer InviLinkTM IEEE 802.11b wireless LAN with internal antenna T International 56K ITU V.90 data/fax software modem (Wake-on-Ring ready... 6-hour charge-in-use T FineTouch keyboard with embedded VGA, featuring 16MB DDR shared video memory (default, or 32/ 64MB configurable through BIOS setup) T Standard 128/256MB of DDR-266 SDRAM, upgradeable to 1024MB on availablity) T Optical drive bay for wireless models 1 Actual ...
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..., ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your technical queries. and password. We are : T Detailed information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) T Returned material authorization procedures T An overview of all the support services we have any suggestions.... In the Technical Information section you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. These can download information on this website are always looking for all models T User's manuals T Training materials T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists T TABs (Technical Announcement...
..., ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your technical queries. and password. We are : T Detailed information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) T Returned material authorization procedures T An overview of all the support services we have any suggestions.... In the Technical Information section you can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. These can download information on this website are always looking for all models T User's manuals T Training materials T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists T TABs (Technical Announcement...
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viii Notebook Manager 55 55 66 BIOS Utility 56 3 Troubleshooting my computer 57 Frequently-asked questions 59 Troubleshooting tips 62 Error messages 63 Requesting service 64 International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) 64 Before you call 64 Appendix A Specifications 67 Appendix B Notices 73 Index 81
viii Notebook Manager 55 55 66 BIOS Utility 56 3 Troubleshooting my computer 57 Frequently-asked questions 59 Troubleshooting tips 62 Error messages 63 Requesting service 64 International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) 64 Before you call 64 Appendix A Specifications 67 Appendix B Notices 73 Index 81
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Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + ...
Hot keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like screen brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility. 17 Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: + ...
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... enhances the secure logon procedure for your computer. 36 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of your Windows at the BIOS level and runs during the BIOS routine check when a computer is detected, the computer will stop booting up or...
... enhances the secure logon procedure for your computer. 36 1 Getting to know your TravelMate Securing your computer Your computer is a valuable investment that you need to take care of your Windows at the BIOS level and runs during the BIOS routine check when a computer is detected, the computer will stop booting up or...
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...access the site. Similarly, type the first letter(s) of protection for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS Utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of a site on the list, and the site will be able to save My Info, ... the View button to view the selected website information including Web Name, User Name, Password, and Web URL. 42 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 4 If PlatinumKey is being used for the very first time, it will ask "Would you made, by selecting the button corresponding to each command...
...access the site. Similarly, type the first letter(s) of protection for your computer and data: • Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized entry into the BIOS Utility. Setting these passwords creates several different levels of a site on the list, and the site will be able to save My Info, ... the View button to view the selected website information including Web Name, User Name, Password, and Web URL. 42 1 Getting to know your TravelMate 4 If PlatinumKey is being used for the very first time, it will ask "Would you made, by selecting the button corresponding to each command...
