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... SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to extend the functionality of this printed Service Guide. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional ..., please contact your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. add-on your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your regional web or channel. V This Service Guide...
... SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have decided to extend the functionality of this printed Service Guide. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional ..., please contact your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. add-on your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your regional web or channel. V This Service Guide...
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...keypad ! 6 easy-launch buttons ( internet, email, wireless LAN, Bluetooth® , Empowering key and one userprogrammable button) * The 1024MB memory has not been tested yet. Intel® 915PM Express chipset ! 256/512 MB of Kingfisher's features: Performance ! Integrated Intel® PRO.../Wireless 2915ABG network connection 802.11a/b/g tri-mode Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution,2200BGRW 802.11 b/g, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology ! Integrated Bluetooth® ! Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of DDRII 533 standard, ...
...keypad ! 6 easy-launch buttons ( internet, email, wireless LAN, Bluetooth® , Empowering key and one userprogrammable button) * The 1024MB memory has not been tested yet. Intel® 915PM Express chipset ! 256/512 MB of Kingfisher's features: Performance ! Integrated Intel® PRO.../Wireless 2915ABG network connection 802.11a/b/g tri-mode Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution,2200BGRW 802.11 b/g, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology ! Integrated Bluetooth® ! Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of DDRII 533 standard, ...
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... recovery3 Norton AntiVirusTM Adobe® Reader® CyberLinlk® PowerDVD® MTI CD-MakerTM GridVista 2 Chapter 1 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...
... recovery3 Norton AntiVirusTM Adobe® Reader® CyberLinlk® PowerDVD® MTI CD-MakerTM GridVista 2 Chapter 1 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...
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... drive module. 5 N/A Wireless LAN bay Houses the computer's wireless LAN. 6 N/A Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk 7 N/A Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 8 N/A Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of drive(optional) 3 N/A cooling fan Helps keep th ecomputer cool. Chapter 1 11
... drive module. 5 N/A Wireless LAN bay Houses the computer's wireless LAN. 6 N/A Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk 7 N/A Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 8 N/A Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of drive(optional) 3 N/A cooling fan Helps keep th ecomputer cool. Chapter 1 11
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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 Built-in CPU Advanced ...Transfer Cache 2048KB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Intel 915PM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 512MB 1G (by two 512MB SO...
...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 Built-in CPU Advanced ...Transfer Cache 2048KB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Intel 915PM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 512MB 1G (by two 512MB SO...
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Slot 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. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.Please note that the 1GB is still under testing. LAN Interface Item...
Slot 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. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed.Please note that the 1GB is still under testing. LAN Interface Item...
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... 16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2 33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2 16.6MB/s: PIO mode4 16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2 33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2 Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format 2MB ATAPI CD: CD-DA,CD-ROM,CD-R,CDRW,CD-ROMXA,photoCD, Video CD, CD-EXTRA(CD+), CD-Text DVD: DVD...
... 16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2 33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2 16.6MB/s: PIO mode4 16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2 33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2 Buffer Memory Interface Applicable disc format 2MB ATAPI CD: CD-DA,CD-ROM,CD-R,CDRW,CD-ROMXA,photoCD, Video CD, CD-EXTRA(CD+), CD-Text DVD: DVD...
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...to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on Display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: [11:59:38] [08/05/2004]... the system. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-2MB Shows the VGA memory size. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Description Format/Option Sets the system time. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ...
...to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on Display: Network boot F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: [11:59:38] [08/05/2004]... the system. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-2MB Shows the VGA memory size. Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory Video Memory Description Format/Option Sets the system time. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ...
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... a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash. 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: ! Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Copy... pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. New features or options !
... a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you run the Phlash. 1. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you use the Phlash. 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: ! Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Copy... pack does not contain enough power to run the Phlash utility. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. New features or options !
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... L&R hinge cover Keyboard Ex19,Dx3,Ex5,Gx2 LCD&Upper Lower case case assembly Dx4 Fx2 Dx2 Power board Touchpad bracket USB module Speaker cable x2 Memory cover DDR1 DDR2 ODD module x2 miniPCI cover miniPCI board Touchpad board Ex4,Dx2 LCD module Ax4 LCD bezel Upper case Lower case assembly x1...
... L&R hinge cover Keyboard Ex19,Dx3,Ex5,Gx2 LCD&Upper Lower case case assembly Dx4 Fx2 Dx2 Power board Touchpad bracket USB module Speaker cable x2 Memory cover DDR1 DDR2 ODD module x2 miniPCI cover miniPCI board Touchpad board Ex4,Dx2 LCD module Ax4 LCD bezel Upper case Lower case assembly x1...
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...cover. 3. Removing the HDD Module and the miniPCI Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws that secure the HDD cover. 2. Removing the Memory 1. Remove the other memory. Remove the miniPCI cover. 50 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws that secure the HDD. 4. Press the latch on left and right side to ...pop out the memory and remove it. 4. Remove the two screws that secure the miniPCI cover. 2. Holding the mylar and pull the HDD module out of the main ...
...cover. 3. Removing the HDD Module and the miniPCI Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove the two screws that secure the HDD cover. 2. Removing the Memory 1. Remove the other memory. Remove the miniPCI cover. 50 Chapter 3 Remove the two screws that secure the HDD. 4. Press the latch on left and right side to ...pop out the memory and remove it. 4. Remove the two screws that secure the miniPCI cover. 2. Holding the mylar and pull the HDD module out of the main ...
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... board. Replace the main board. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any of these devices do the following to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. See if CD-ROM Test is correctly seated...the message window. Replace the main board. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the system board. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the ...
... board. Replace the main board. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any of these devices do the following to the diagnostic memory in the test items. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. 2. See if CD-ROM Test is correctly seated...the message window. Replace the main board. If the internal keyboard does not work , reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the system board. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the ...
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... error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Chapter 4 67 The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Some of...
... error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. This index can also help you make changes in the computer. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Chapter 4 67 The most likely cause is not listed, see "Undetermined Problems" on the screen and the error symptoms classified by function. Some of...
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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 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 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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... 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 1 Output one... beep Clear Huge Segment Boot to Mini DOS Boot to Memory Technologies Devices such as ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and serial disk. Unknown interrupt The following are for PCMCIA Initialize digitizer and...
... 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 1 Output one... beep Clear Huge Segment Boot to Mini DOS Boot to Memory Technologies Devices such as ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and serial disk. Unknown interrupt The following are for PCMCIA Initialize digitizer and...
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.../RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is blocked Main board Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Action in Sequence Power option in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Check...
.../RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot pin is blocked Main board Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Memory count (size) appears different from the computer. Action in Sequence Power option in Sequence PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot assembly Check...
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Model Definition and Configuration TravelMate 8100 Series Appendix A Model Number 8105WLMi CPU PM770 8104WLMi PM760 8103WLMi PM750 8102WLCi PM740 8101WLMi PM730 LCD 15.4" WSXGA+ 15.4" WSXGA+ 15.4" WSXGA+ 15.4" WSXGA+ 15.4" WSXGA+ Memory SOII512MB *2 SOII512MB *2/ SOII256MB *2 SOII256MB *2/ SOII512MB SOII256MB *2 SOII256MB *2 HDD (GB) 80GB (5400rp m) 80GB/ 100GB (5400rp m) 80GB/ 100GB (5400rp m) 60GB/ 80GB 60GB ODD...
Model Definition and Configuration TravelMate 8100 Series Appendix A Model Number 8105WLMi CPU PM770 8104WLMi PM760 8103WLMi PM750 8102WLCi PM740 8101WLMi PM730 LCD 15.4" WSXGA+ 15.4" WSXGA+ 15.4" WSXGA+ 15.4" WSXGA+ 15.4" WSXGA+ Memory SOII512MB *2 SOII512MB *2/ SOII256MB *2 SOII256MB *2/ SOII512MB SOII256MB *2 SOII256MB *2 HDD (GB) 80GB (5400rp m) 80GB/ 100GB (5400rp m) 80GB/ 100GB (5400rp m) 60GB/ 80GB 60GB ODD...
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Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test CPU Item LCD Memory DDR333 HDD Combo SuperMulti WLAN AC Adapter Battery Mainboard Specifications Dothan CPU 2.13 Dothan CPU 2.0A Dothan CPU 1.86 Dothan CPU 1.73 Dothan CPU 1.6B ...
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test CPU Item LCD Memory DDR333 HDD Combo SuperMulti WLAN AC Adapter Battery Mainboard Specifications Dothan CPU 2.13 Dothan CPU 2.0A Dothan CPU 1.86 Dothan CPU 1.73 Dothan CPU 1.6B ...
TravelMate 8100 User's Guide
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7 Bottom view English # Item Description 1 Battery lock latches Lock the battery in place. 2 AcerMedia bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal of the fan. 4 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 5 Wireless LAN bay Houses the computer's wireless LAN. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 7 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 8 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of drive (optional). 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.
7 Bottom view English # Item Description 1 Battery lock latches Lock the battery in place. 2 AcerMedia bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal of the fan. 4 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 5 Wireless LAN bay Houses the computer's wireless LAN. 6 Hard disk bay Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). 7 Battery bay Houses the computer's battery pack. 8 Memory compartment Houses the computer's main memory. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of drive (optional). 3 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool.