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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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Expansion ! ! ! One Type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory modules Acer EasyPort I/O Ports One Type II PC Card slot Modem (RJ-11) port One RJ-45 jack for LAN (Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T) One external .../xD) 124-pin Easy Dock connector DC-in jack for AC adaptor Security ! ! ! Smart Card 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...
Expansion ! ! ! One Type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory modules Acer EasyPort I/O Ports One Type II PC Card slot Modem (RJ-11) port One RJ-45 jack for LAN (Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T) One external .../xD) 124-pin Easy Dock connector DC-in jack for AC adaptor Security ! ! ! Smart Card 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...
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... both the display screen and external monitor. Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to save power. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting 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 Sleep mode... display screen backlight off . Turns the internal touchpad on and off to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Fn-w Volume up Increases the speaker volume. 18 Chapter 1 Press any key to return.
... both the display screen and external monitor. Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to save power. Acer eSetting Launches the Acer eSetting 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 Sleep mode... display screen backlight off . Turns the internal touchpad on and off to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output and the BIOS utility. Fn-w Volume up Increases the speaker volume. 18 Chapter 1 Press any key to return.
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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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...However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enter multi-boot menu. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enter setup. Press m to run...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 ↑ ↓ ...
...However, if you encounter configuration problems, you do not need to enter multi-boot menu. Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is already properly configured and optimized, and you may need to enter setup. Press m to run...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 ↑ ↓ ...
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... menu options to go to save any menu, you the information of the system. 33 Chapter 2 In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Follow these instructions: ! Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Info., Main...
... menu options to go to save any menu, you the information of the system. 33 Chapter 2 In any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Navigating the BIOS Utility There are shown on the bottom of the screen. Follow these instructions: ! Help for a particular menu are six menu options: Info., Main...
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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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... your hardware devices. Info. 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...
... your hardware devices. Info. 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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... is available to enter setup. Defines whether a password is set . If you forget your password, you set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you may have three tries before the system halts. The Set Supervisor Password...Password is being set , this screen. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can be grayed out if the user password was used to user when Supervisor password is...
... is available to enter setup. Defines whether a password is set . If you forget your password, you set , this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Setting a Password Follow these steps as you may have three tries before the system halts. The Set Supervisor Password...Password is being set , this screen. When user password is required or not while the events defined in this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can be grayed out if the user password was used to user when Supervisor password is...
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...Chapter 2 40 When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password... The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 5. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Type the current password in the Enter New...
...Chapter 2 40 When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Type the current password in the Confirm New Password... The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Set". 5. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing a Password 1. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. 5. Type the current password in the Enter New...
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... required for the following conditions: ! Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the ... Phlash. 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. New features or options ! Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash...
... required for the following conditions: ! Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash utility. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Then boot the system from the ... Phlash. 1. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. New features or options ! Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash...
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... a non-defective FRU. Chapter 4 67 This index can also help you make changes in the computer. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 79. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. NOTE: Perform... 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. Others may indicate a problem with a device, ...
... a non-defective FRU. Chapter 4 67 This index can also help you make changes in the computer. The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on page 79. NOTE: If the system fails after you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer. NOTE: Perform... 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. Others may indicate a problem with a device, ...
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Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Main board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. Index of Error Messages Error ...Message List Error Messages Struck Key System CMOS checksum bad - Main board "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board 68 Chapter 4 Default configuration used Invalid ...
Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Main board Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified. Index of Error Messages Error ...Message List Error Messages Struck Key System CMOS checksum bad - Main board "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board 68 Chapter 4 Default configuration used Invalid ...
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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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... CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Chapter 4 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...
... CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Chapter 4 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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... memory for PCMCIA Initialize digitizer and display message. Redirect Int 10h to enable remote serial video Re-map 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...
... memory for PCMCIA Initialize digitizer and display message. Redirect Int 10h to enable remote serial video Re-map 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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... Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. If the system can power off . Next, enter BIOS utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in Sequence... 65. Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to CRT port. See "Power System Check" on page 65.
... Main board In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds. If the system can power off . Next, enter BIOS utility to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error LCD backlight doesn't work HDD/CD-ROM drive Device driver Main board Action in Sequence... 65. Action in characters Abnormal screen Wrong color displayed LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed. LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Enter BIOS Utility to CRT port. See "Power System Check" on page 65.
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... option in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD 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. System can 't be inserted or ejected Action in... will not enter 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.
... option in Sequence See "Check the Battery Pack" on , but you hear two long beeps: "B--, B--" and the LCD 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. System can 't be inserted or ejected Action in... will not enter 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.