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... of a machine (e.g. add-on your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read... your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). V Preface Before using this generic service guide.
... of a machine (e.g. add-on your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to order FRU parts for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it supports, please read... your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). V Preface Before using this generic service guide.
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...61 System Check Procedures 62 External Diskette Drive Check 62 External CD-ROM Drive Check 62 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 62 Memory check 62 Power System Check 63 Touchpad check 64 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 65 Index of Error Messages ...79 Top View 79 Bottom View 81 Clear BIOS Password 81 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 83 Exploded Diagram 84 TravelMate 6000 Series 100 TravelMate 8000 Series 101 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 100 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 103 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment...
...61 System Check Procedures 62 External Diskette Drive Check 62 External CD-ROM Drive Check 62 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 62 Memory check 62 Power System Check 63 Touchpad check 64 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 65 Index of Error Messages ...79 Top View 79 Bottom View 81 Clear BIOS Password 81 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 83 Exploded Diagram 84 TravelMate 6000 Series 100 TravelMate 8000 Series 101 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 100 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 103 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment...
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... Intel® Pentium® M processor at 1.4~1.7GHz with 1MB L2 Cache or 1.5~2.0GHz with 2MB L2 Cache T Intel® 855GME chipset T Memory expandable up to 2GB with 2 slots T Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main ...14.1" and 1400X1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array+ (SXGA+) resolution for 15.0" (specification varies depending on the model) 3D graphics engine TravelMate 8000 series employs ATI Mobility RADEONTM 9700 chipset with VGA RAM of 64MB/ 128MB (manufacturing option) delivering ground breaking 3D graphics performance ...
... Intel® Pentium® M processor at 1.4~1.7GHz with 1MB L2 Cache or 1.5~2.0GHz with 2MB L2 Cache T Intel® 855GME chipset T Memory expandable up to 2GB with 2 slots T Internal removable optical drive (AcerMedia bay) T High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main ...14.1" and 1400X1050 Super eXtended Graphics Array+ (SXGA+) resolution for 15.0" (specification varies depending on the model) 3D graphics engine TravelMate 8000 series employs ATI Mobility RADEONTM 9700 chipset with VGA RAM of 64MB/ 128MB (manufacturing option) delivering ground breaking 3D graphics performance ...
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... Device T 84-/85-/86-key Windows keyboard T Internet 4-way scroll button T Sleek, smooth and stylish design T Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboard T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion T T One type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T One Card bus type II slot One RJ-11 phone jack (V.90/92) One...
... Device T 84-/85-/86-key Windows keyboard T Internet 4-way scroll button T Sleek, smooth and stylish design T Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboard T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device Expansion T T One type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory I/O Ports T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T T One Card bus type II slot One RJ-11 phone jack (V.90/92) One...
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...optional) Bluetooth is a manufacturing option, subject to configuration. InviLink button and indicator work on models with Bluetooth only. Four-in -1 memory reader. 4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infra- Chapter 1 7 NOTE: 3. NOTE: 1. Bluetooth button and indicator work ...card can operate at any given time. cation. 9 Latch Latch for the left stereo speaker. 2 4-in-1 memory reader1 Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory Stick, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards. 3 4-in-1 status indicator1 Displays activity of wireless LAN communi- NOTE...
...optional) Bluetooth is a manufacturing option, subject to configuration. InviLink button and indicator work on models with Bluetooth only. Four-in -1 memory reader. 4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infra- Chapter 1 7 NOTE: 3. NOTE: 1. Bluetooth button and indicator work ...card can operate at any given time. cation. 9 Latch Latch for the left stereo speaker. 2 4-in-1 memory reader1 Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory Stick, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards. 3 4-in-1 status indicator1 Displays activity of wireless LAN communi- NOTE...
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.... 7 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration. 8 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 9 Memory slot Slot for adding memory (DRAM). 10 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 AcerMedia bay release Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal...
.... 7 Hard disk protector Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration. 8 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 9 Memory slot Slot for adding memory (DRAM). 10 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 AcerMedia bay release Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal...
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... 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item 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 Phneoix 3A01 Flash ROM 512KB ...Pentium M processor at 1.5~2.0GHz (Dothan) Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Intel 855GME built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 333 MHz/266 MHz 2.5V and 1.25V 200-pin soDIMM...
... 2st level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item 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 Phneoix 3A01 Flash ROM 512KB ...Pentium M processor at 1.5~2.0GHz (Dothan) Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Intel 855GME built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 1024MB 2G (by two 1024MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 333 MHz/266 MHz 2.5V and 1.25V 200-pin soDIMM...
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... 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 384MB 128MB 512MB 640MB 128MB 1024MB 1152MB 256MB ... 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 1125MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location...
... 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 128MB 256MB 384MB 128MB 512MB 640MB 128MB 1024MB 1152MB 256MB ... 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1536MB 1024MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 128MB 1125MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. LAN Interface Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location...
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...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 Requirement Input Voltage Specification DVD/CDRW KME UJDA750 (24x24x8x24x) DVD/CDRW QSI SBW-242C...Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification DVD Dual HLDS GWA-4040N With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced...
...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 Requirement Input Voltage Specification DVD/CDRW KME UJDA750 (24x24x8x24x) DVD/CDRW QSI SBW-242C...Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) DVD-Dual Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer Memory Interface Specification DVD Dual HLDS GWA-4040N With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec 2MB Enhanced...
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Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control IEEE 1394 Port Item Chipset InterfaceUSB ... bit CardBus Smart Card Reader Item Chipset Number of slot Location System Board Major Chips Item Core logic Chapter 1 Specification ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 for TravelMate 8000 series 64MB/128MB DDR Specification ICH4M 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Left side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI 43AB21 IEEE 1394 1.0 1 Left side IEEE 1394 Specification OZ7111M3 Type...
Video Memory Item Chipset Memory size Interface USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control IEEE 1394 Port Item Chipset InterfaceUSB ... bit CardBus Smart Card Reader Item Chipset Number of slot Location System Board Major Chips Item Core logic Chapter 1 Specification ATI Mobility RADEON 9700 for TravelMate 8000 series 64MB/128MB DDR Specification ICH4M 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Left side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup TI 43AB21 IEEE 1394 1.0 1 Left side IEEE 1394 Specification OZ7111M3 Type...
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... set to disable or auto. Chapter 2 35 Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in LCD only mode. Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, the system will be in the system. Format:...and Summary Screen is fixed to 16MB Option:16/32MB Note: VGA memory size for an external CRT or projector). Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for TravelMate 8000 series 128MB Determines if Customer Logo will be in these cases. Option...
... set to disable or auto. Chapter 2 35 Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in LCD only mode. Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, the system will be in the system. Format:...and Summary Screen is fixed to 16MB Option:16/32MB Note: VGA memory size for an external CRT or projector). Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for TravelMate 8000 series 128MB Determines if Customer Logo will be in these cases. Option...
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... power to run the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system...
... power to run the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system...
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Start Battery Hx2 HDD Door Hx2 Dimm Door HDD Module Memory Hx2 Mx3 Keyboard Ox4 Middle Cover Sx4 LCD Module Hx3 Function Key Board Hx2 PCI Door ODD Module Wireless LAN Card Touchpad Main Unit Assembly ...
Start Battery Hx2 HDD Door Hx2 Dimm Door HDD Module Memory Hx2 Mx3 Keyboard Ox4 Middle Cover Sx4 LCD Module Hx3 Function Key Board Hx2 PCI Door ODD Module Wireless LAN Card Touchpad Main Unit Assembly ...
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13. Turn the CPU lock counter clock-wise with a flat head screw driver. Then remove the CPU. 15. Remove the modem/bluetooth combo card then disconnect the connector. 17. Unscrew the two screws holding the smart card reader then remove it . 16. Then remove the top cover shielding. 14. Unscrew the two screws that secure the modem/bluetooth combo card. Disconnect the bluetooth antenna and the modem cable. 18. Disconnect the microphone cable. Pop out the memory then remove it . 56 Chapter 3 Disconnect the smart card reader FPC. 19.
13. Turn the CPU lock counter clock-wise with a flat head screw driver. Then remove the CPU. 15. Remove the modem/bluetooth combo card then disconnect the connector. 17. Unscrew the two screws holding the smart card reader then remove it . 16. Then remove the top cover shielding. 14. Unscrew the two screws that secure the modem/bluetooth combo card. Disconnect the bluetooth antenna and the modem cable. 18. Disconnect the microphone cable. Pop out the memory then remove it . 56 Chapter 3 Disconnect the smart card reader FPC. 19.
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... following one at a time to CD-ROM Test. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Replace the main board. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the System board. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to be tested.... appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the message window. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Replace the...
... following one at a time to CD-ROM Test. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. 2. Replace the main board. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the System board. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to be tested.... appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the message window. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Replace the...
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... message and their possible causes. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Chapter 4 65 If the symptom is listed first. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 77.
... message and their possible causes. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Chapter 4 65 If the symptom is listed first. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 77.
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... POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register ...to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of...
... POST values Restore CPU control word during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register ...to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 KB base RAM RAM failure on address line xxxx RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of...
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... 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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM...
... 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 Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Check if the PCMCIA slot is blocked Main board Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer.
... Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Action in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Check if the PCMCIA slot is blocked Main board Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer.