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...Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Outlook View 6 Using the Keyboard 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 23 Chapter 2 System Utilities 32 BIOS Setup Utility 32 BIOS Flash Utility 44 Chapter 3 Machine DIsassembly and Replacement 45 General Information 46 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 47 Removing the Battery Pack 49...6 FRU(Field Replaceable Unit)List 84 Exploded Diagram 85 FRU List 87 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 95 TravelMate 8100 Series 95 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 96 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 97 Appendix C Online Support ...
...Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Outlook View 6 Using the Keyboard 13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 23 Chapter 2 System Utilities 32 BIOS Setup Utility 32 BIOS Flash Utility 44 Chapter 3 Machine DIsassembly and Replacement 45 General Information 46 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 47 Removing the Battery Pack 49...6 FRU(Field Replaceable Unit)List 84 Exploded Diagram 85 FRU List 87 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 95 TravelMate 8100 Series 95 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 96 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 97 Appendix C Online Support ...
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... support Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor password support Software Acer Launch Manager Acer eManager Acer System Recovery CD Acer disc-to-disc recovery3 Norton AntiVirusTM Adobe® Reader® CyberLinlk® PowerDVD® MTI CD-MakerTM GridVista 2 Chapter 1 Expansion ! ! ! One Type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory modules Acer EasyPort I/O Ports One Type...
... support Kensington lock slot BIOS user and supervisor password support Software Acer Launch Manager Acer eManager Acer System Recovery CD Acer disc-to-disc recovery3 Norton AntiVirusTM Adobe® Reader® CyberLinlk® PowerDVD® MTI CD-MakerTM GridVista 2 Chapter 1 Expansion ! ! ! One Type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory modules Acer EasyPort I/O Ports One Type...
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...Turns the speakers on hot keys. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power. Fn-w Volume up Increases the... speaker volume. 18 Chapter 1 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in ...
...Turns the speakers on hot keys. Press any key to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Turns the display screen backlight off . Turns the internal touchpad on and off to save power. Fn-w Volume up Increases the... speaker volume. 18 Chapter 1 Acer ePowerManagement Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer eManager set by the Acer Empowering key. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in ...
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...Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Intel Pentium M processor at 1.6~2.13GHz (Dothan) Intel 915PM LGA775 0.8~1....5V Specification Phneoix S3C11 Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0, PCI 2.2, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.3.1 WFM2.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, IrDA1.0, USB Specification 1.1/2.0PCMCIA 3.0 compliant, PC 99a and Mobile PC2001 compliant...
...Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage BIOS Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols BIOS password control Specification Intel Pentium M processor at 1.6~2.13GHz (Dothan) Intel 915PM LGA775 0.8~1....5V Specification Phneoix S3C11 Flash ROM 512KB 32-pin PLCC ACPI 1.0b/2.0, PCI 2.2, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.3.1 WFM2.0, Intel AC97 CNR Specification, IrDA1.0, USB Specification 1.1/2.0PCMCIA 3.0 compliant, PC 99a and Mobile PC2001 compliant...
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... Max. 100dB Yes / 2 Specification ATI M26 with 128MB VRAM 708PCBGA PCIE x16 DirectX®9 Specification ICH6-M 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Three on the left side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification TI TSB43AB21 1 Left side 33MHz PCI ACPI2.0, PCI Local Bus Specification V2.2, PC 98/99 and PC 2001 Specification OZ711M3 PC Card 95...
... Max. 100dB Yes / 2 Specification ATI M26 with 128MB VRAM 708PCBGA PCIE x16 DirectX®9 Specification ICH6-M 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Three on the left side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification TI TSB43AB21 1 Left side 33MHz PCI ACPI2.0, PCI Local Bus Specification V2.2, PC 98/99 and PC 2001 Specification OZ711M3 PC Card 95...
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... and you may need to enter Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Please also refer to enter setup. To activate ...FUJITSU MHT2080BH NROOT472560V HL-DT-STCD-RW/DVD DRIVE GCC-4243N System BIOS Version: S3C11 VGA BIOS Version: ATI 009.008.001.000 KBC Version: 1A22 Serial Number: LXT720608950106A7AEM00 Asset Tag Number: Product TravelMate 8100 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 00192A5217640010881600C09F745892 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item...
... and you may need to enter Setup" message is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Press m to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. Please also refer to enter setup. To activate ...FUJITSU MHT2080BH NROOT472560V HL-DT-STCD-RW/DVD DRIVE GCC-4243N System BIOS Version: S3C11 VGA BIOS Version: ATI 009.008.001.000 KBC Version: 1A22 Serial Number: LXT720608950106A7AEM00 Asset Tag Number: Product TravelMate 8100 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 00192A5217640010881600C09F745892 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item...
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... left/right keys (zx). ! A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to parameter values. In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. You can also press u to the Exit menu. ! Read this carefully when making...
... left/right keys (zx). ! A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to parameter values. In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. You can also press u to the Exit menu. ! Read this carefully when making...
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... Number: ATAPI Device: FUJITSU MHT2080BH NROOT472560V HL-DT-STCD-RW/DVD DRIVE GCC-4243N System BIOS Version: S3C11 VGA BIOS Version: ATI 009.008.001.000 KBC Version: 1A22 Serial Number: LXT720608950106A7AEM00 Asset Tag Number: Product TravelMate 8100 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 00192A5217640010881600C09F745892 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu...
... Number: ATAPI Device: FUJITSU MHT2080BH NROOT472560V HL-DT-STCD-RW/DVD DRIVE GCC-4243N System BIOS Version: S3C11 VGA BIOS Version: ATI 009.008.001.000 KBC Version: 1A22 Serial Number: LXT720608950106A7AEM00 Asset Tag Number: Product TravelMate 8100 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: 00192A5217640010881600C09F745892 F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu...
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... detects the parallel port. Parameter Serial port A Infrared Port Parallel Port Mode Description Configure serial port A using oprions: [Disabled] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6...
... detects the parallel port. Parameter Serial port A Infrared Port Parallel Port Mode Description Configure serial port A using oprions: [Disabled] No configuration [Enabled] User configuration [Auto] BIOS or OS chooses configuration (OS Controlled) Displayed when controlled by OS F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu F5/F6...
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...are prompted to enter setup. Parameter Supervisor Password is User Password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set and password on the screen. 3. When user password is set the user or the supervisor ...Password" field. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Use the w andy keys to HDD when both passwords can not either enter the Setup menu nor change ...
...are prompted to enter setup. Parameter Supervisor Password is User Password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. When set and password on the screen. 3. When user password is set the user or the supervisor ...Password" field. Retype the password in the "Enter New Password" field. The table below describes the parameters in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Use the w andy keys to HDD when both passwords can not either enter the Setup menu nor change ...
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...Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Changing a Password 1. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. Use the w and y keys to.... Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Press e. When you can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the...
...Password box appears: 2. Type a password in the Confirm New Password field. 4. Changing a Password 1. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Retype the password in the Enter New Password field. Use the w and y keys to.... Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. 3. Press e. When you can opt to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to save the changes and exit the...
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... it becomes corrupted. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Phlash utility ... (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: ! Chapter 2 44 New versions of system programs ! NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility... power to run the Phlash utility. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded.
... it becomes corrupted. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. Use the Phlash utility ... (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the following conditions: ! Chapter 2 44 New versions of system programs ! NOTE: Please use the Phlash utility... power to run the Phlash utility. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded.
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... cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 79. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Power-On... 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.
... cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 79. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the way it has been configured. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Power-On... 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.
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Main board "Load Default Settings" in Sequence See "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 64 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 identified. Dikette drive ...Hard disk drive Main board 68 Chapter 4 Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages Struck Key System CMOS checksum bad - RTC battery Run...
Main board "Load Default Settings" in Sequence See "Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check" on page 64 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 identified. Dikette drive ...Hard disk drive Main board 68 Chapter 4 Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages Struck Key System CMOS checksum bad - RTC battery Run...
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... alternate 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 refresh ...registers with CMOS values Initialize extended memory for RomPilot. Initialize interrupt vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Chapter 4 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 02h 03h 04h 06h 07h 08h 09h 0Ah 0Bh 0Ch 0Eh 0Fh 10h 11h 12h 13h 14h 16h 17h 18h...
... alternate 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 refresh ...registers with CMOS values Initialize extended memory for RomPilot. Initialize interrupt vectors POST device initialization Check ROM copyright notice Chapter 4 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 02h 03h 04h 06h 07h 08h 09h 0Ah 0Bh 0Ch 0Eh 0Fh 10h 11h 12h 13h 14h 16h 17h 18h...
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...I20 support Check 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 Enable USB devices Test for unexpected ... controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Data Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended...
...I20 support Check 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 Enable USB devices Test for unexpected ... controllers Detect and install external parallel ports Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices Re-initialize onboard I/O ports Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices (optional) Initialize BIOS Data Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended...
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prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Initialize ACPI BIOS Prepare Boot Initialize SMBIOS Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 ...
prepare to boot operating system One short beep before boot Terminate QuietBoot (optional) Check password (optional) Initialize ACPI BIOS Prepare Boot Initialize SMBIOS Initialize PnP Option ROMs Clear parity checkers Display MultiBoot menu Clear screen (optional) Check virus and backup reminders Try to UserPatch2 ...
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... in Flash ROM 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...
... in Flash ROM 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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...in Sequence First, plug a monitor to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to CRT port. Verify OS in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In ...Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Reconnect the LCD connectors. See "Power System Check" on page 65. Next, enter BIOS utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Main board 74 Chapter 4
...in Sequence First, plug a monitor to execute "Load Setup Default Settings", then reboot system. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to CRT port. Verify OS in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). Battery pack Power adapter CPU Main board In ...Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Reconnect the LCD connectors. See "Power System Check" on page 65. Next, enter BIOS utility to running "Load Default Settings" then reboot the system. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work ). Main board 74 Chapter 4
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... or discharged System hang during POST Action in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. System can 't be inserted or...hibernation mode The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the lid of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size.
... or discharged System hang during POST Action in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. RAM module Main board Check BIOS revision Reinsert DIMM DIMM Main board Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound. System can 't be inserted or...hibernation mode The system doesn't enter standby mode after closing the lid of Power Option Properties Lid close switch in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound comes from actual size.