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... Keys 19 Touchpad 20 Touchpad Basics 20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 22 Chapter 2 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 32 Information 33 Main 34 Advanced 36 Security 37 Boot 41 Exit 42 BIOS Flash Utility 43 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 General Information 46 Before You Begin...
... Keys 19 Touchpad 20 Touchpad Basics 20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 22 Chapter 2 System Utilities 31 BIOS Setup Utility 31 Navigating the BIOS Utility 32 Information 33 Main 34 Advanced 36 Security 37 Boot 41 Exit 42 BIOS Flash Utility 43 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 45 General Information 46 Before You Begin...
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... Problems 76 Undetermined Problems 77 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 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®...
... Problems 76 Undetermined Problems 77 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 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®...
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... at 1.5~2.0GHz Intel 855GME+ICH4 / µ -FCPGA package core voltage subjects to various CPU type 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...combinations Specification Phneoix 3A01 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC32-Lead ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, 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 Specification Built-in CPU 1MB for ...
... at 1.5~2.0GHz Intel 855GME+ICH4 / µ -FCPGA package core voltage subjects to various CPU type 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...combinations Specification Phneoix 3A01 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC32-Lead ACPI 1.0b, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, IEEE1284-ECP/EPP, 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 Specification Built-in CPU 1MB for ...
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... 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-II One type-II Right panel No...
... 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-II One type-II Right panel No...
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... to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to enter Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Chapter 2 31 Please also refer... to enter setup. Press during POST (when "Press to enter multi-boot menu. In this utility. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the...
... to run this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST to enter Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Chapter 2 31 Please also refer... to enter setup. Press during POST (when "Press to enter multi-boot menu. In this utility. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is prompted on the...
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...these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). Navigation keys for parameters are in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. This menu provides you the information of the system. 32 Chapter 2 T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in... the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot...
...these instructions: T To choose a menu, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). Navigation keys for parameters are in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. This menu provides you the information of the system. 32 Chapter 2 T To change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in... the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot...
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... Shows the setting of the uer password. The password length can unlock the HDD. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. The Set Password box appears: 38 Chapter 2 The table below describes the...
... Shows the setting of the uer password. The password length can unlock the HDD. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. The Set Supervisor Password box appears: 2. The Set Password box appears: 38 Chapter 2 The table below describes the...
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... the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. Chapter 2 39 When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. When you have changed the settings, press u to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Retype the password... is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. 2.
... the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Clear". 4. Chapter 2 39 When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. When you have changed the settings, press u to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. Retype the password... is OK, the screen will show you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 6. Use the w and y keys to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The Set Password box appears: 2. 2.
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...when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the ...utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility...
...when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the ...utility to the bootable diskette. 3. NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility...
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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. The following lists the error messages that the...
... 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. The following lists the error messages that the...
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... Message List Error Messages Struck Key System CMOS checksum bad - Main board "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action 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. Main board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly...
... Message List Error Messages Struck Key System CMOS checksum bad - Main board "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Default configuration used Invalid System Configuration Data Operating system not found FRU/Action 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. Main board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly...
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...registers with initial 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...high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device ...
...registers with initial 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...high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of chipset registers Load alternate registers with CMOS values Initialize interrupt vectors POST device ...
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... 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 ... ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller 69
... 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 ... ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller 69
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... 1 POST Routine Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize 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...
... 1 POST Routine Description Initialize the chipset Initialize the bridge Initialize 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...
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... 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 board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD cable LCD Main ...
... 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 board Reconnect the LCD cable LCD cable LCD Main ...
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... board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is blank. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence... board Driver of the portable computer. 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.
... board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is blank. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. Microphone cannot work Action in Sequence... board Driver of the portable computer. 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.
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...work . Touchpad does not work . External display does not work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. USB does not work correctly. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main ...doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Main board Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from Standby/...
...work . Touchpad does not work . External display does not work correctly Print problems. Parallel port device problems Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. USB does not work correctly. Printer driver Printer cable Printer Main ...doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Main board Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching Keyboard Main board Main board Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from Standby/...
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Bottom View 1 2 3 4 5 Q 8 9 : 7 Modem Cable Connector MDC connector DDR Dimm 1 Smart card connector Mini PCI connector Clear BIOS Password If you need to clear BIOS password, please have G3 a short-circuit. Chapter 5 D88: D889 R67 S794 S818 M53 M54 D:33 S817 D634 D615 D:14 D:18 D5:: D625 R68 S795 E38 ...
Bottom View 1 2 3 4 5 Q 8 9 : 7 Modem Cable Connector MDC connector DDR Dimm 1 Smart card connector Mini PCI connector Clear BIOS Password If you need to clear BIOS password, please have G3 a short-circuit. Chapter 5 D88: D889 R67 S794 S818 M53 M54 D:33 S817 D634 D615 D:14 D:18 D5:: D625 R68 S795 E38 ...
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... to communicate these purposes, we offer, accompanied by a list of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: T Service guides for all models T User's manuals T Training materials T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists T TABs (Technical Announcement... Bulletin) For these to your local Acer branch office. Appendix C 109 These can download information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) T Returned material ...
... to communicate these purposes, we offer, accompanied by a list of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: T Service guides for all models T User's manuals T Training materials T Bios updates T Software utilities T Spare parts lists T TABs (Technical Announcement... Bulletin) For these to your local Acer branch office. Appendix C 109 These can download information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW) T Returned material ...
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... package 22 password control 22 ROM size 22 ROM type 22 vendor 22 Version 22 BIOS Setup Utility 31 BIOS Supports protocol 22 BIOS Utility 31 Basic System Settings 36 Navigating 32 Onboard Device Configuration 38 Startup Configuration 37 System Information 32 System Security 42 Board Layout 4 Bottom View 5 ...
... package 22 password control 22 ROM size 22 ROM type 22 vendor 22 Version 22 BIOS Setup Utility 31 BIOS Supports protocol 22 BIOS Utility 31 Basic System Settings 36 Navigating 32 Onboard Device Configuration 38 Startup Configuration 37 System Information 32 System Security 42 Board Layout 4 Bottom View 5 ...