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... lock latches Lock the battery in place. 2 N/A AcerMedia bay release Unlatches the AcerMEdia drive for removal latch of the fan. 4 N/A AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia 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...
... lock latches Lock the battery in place. 2 N/A AcerMedia bay release Unlatches the AcerMEdia drive for removal latch of the fan. 4 N/A AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia 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...
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System Board Major Chips Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller USB 2.0 MODEM Wireless 802.11a+b/a+b+g PCMCIA 5-in-1 card reader Controller Intel 915PM Express Chipset NSC87383, 3.3V LPC interface Realtek ALC880 Codec ATI ...
System Board Major Chips Item System core logic Super I/O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller USB 2.0 MODEM Wireless 802.11a+b/a+b+g PCMCIA 5-in-1 card reader Controller Intel 915PM Express Chipset NSC87383, 3.3V LPC interface Realtek ALC880 Codec ATI ...
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... are installed, this field would display a blank line. Information . The system can automatically detect the hard disc model name. If no hard disc drive or other devices are installed, this field would display a blank line. Chapter 2 34 This field shows...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 ↑ ...
... are installed, this field would display a blank line. Information . The system can automatically detect the hard disc model name. If no hard disc drive or other devices are installed, this field would display a blank line. Chapter 2 34 This field shows...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 ↑ ...
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... or projector). Option: Auto or Both Allows user to enable/disable the F12 boot meny Option: Enabled or Disabled function. Parameter Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, the system will detect if...
... or projector). Option: Auto or Both Allows user to enable/disable the F12 boot meny Option: Enabled or Disabled function. Parameter Quiet Boot Power on hard disc drive to store operation system and restore the system to factory defaults. Option: Enabled or Disabled Auto: During power process, the system will detect if...
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...move highlighted item up and down using only the top device in module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security CD-ROM/DVD Drive +Hard Drive Network Boot Floppy Devices Boot Exit Item Specific Help + and - Boot order is top-down . Use to load the operating system. ...Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in each category. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu...
...move highlighted item up and down using only the top device in module bay. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security CD-ROM/DVD Drive +Hard Drive Network Boot Floppy Devices Boot Exit Item Specific Help + and - Boot order is top-down . Use to load the operating system. ...Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in each category. F1 Help Esc Exit ↑ ↓ Select Item ← → Select Menu...
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Main board "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board 68 Chapter 4 RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system,... then reboot system. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - 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 - Default configuration used Invalid System Configuration...
Main board "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. Dikette drive Hard disk drive Main board 68 Chapter 4 RTC battery Main baord "Load Default Settings" in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system,... then reboot system. Default configuration used Real time clock error Previous boot incomplete - 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 - Default configuration used Invalid System Configuration...
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Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 65 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns on page 65 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery ...
Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See "Power System Check" on page 65 Reconnect the LCD connector Hard disk drive LCD cable LCD inverter LCD Main board Power-on indicator turns on page 65 Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Power source (battery ...
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...register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors Inform RomPilot about the end of POST. Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and ...Code Beeps 1-2 1 POST Routine Description Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display...
...register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for errors Inform RomPilot about the end of POST. Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs Set up Power Management Initialize security engine (optional) Enable hardware interrupts Determine number of ATA and ...Code Beeps 1-2 1 POST Routine Description Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of ATA drives (optional) Initialize hard-disk controllers Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers Jump to boot with INT 19 Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM) Initialize error logging Initialize error display...
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... 4 75 Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 66. Internal speakers make noise or emit no...
... 4 75 Action in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Default Settings" then reboot system. Action in Sequence Power option in Windows XP Hard disk drive Main board Driver of the portable computer. Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Battery can power on page 66. Internal speakers make noise or emit no...
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... in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. Run printer self-test. Main board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...
... in Sequence Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute "Load Setup defaults", then reboot system. Battery pack Main board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals. Keyboard Main board Reconnect touchpad cable. Run printer self-test. Main board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error...
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... at a time. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. Hard disk drive ! If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. System board ...pack ! Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Printer, mouse, and other external devices ! Do not replace a non-defective FRU: ! Non-Acer devices ! Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is ...
... at a time. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. 3. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. Hard disk drive ! If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. 7. System board ...pack ! Determine if the problem has changed. 6. Printer, mouse, and other external devices ! Do not replace a non-defective FRU: ! Non-Acer devices ! Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is ...
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TravelMate 8100 FRU List Picture No. HDD/ Hard Disk Drive Keyboard Partname And Description INTEL PENTIUM M 1.87G 2M 533FSB uFCPGA2 SL7S9 C-1 STEPPING INTEL PENTIUM M 2.0G 2M 533FSB uFCPGA2 SL7SM C-1 STEPPING INTEL PENTIUM M 2.13G 2M 533FSB ...
TravelMate 8100 FRU List Picture No. HDD/ Hard Disk Drive Keyboard Partname And Description INTEL PENTIUM M 1.87G 2M 533FSB uFCPGA2 SL7S9 C-1 STEPPING INTEL PENTIUM M 2.0G 2M 533FSB uFCPGA2 SL7SM C-1 STEPPING INTEL PENTIUM M 2.13G 2M 533FSB ...
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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. 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.
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...; Built-in 56K ITU V.92 modem with dual soDIMM modules Data storage • One 60/80 (4200rpm), or 80/100 GB PATA hard disk (5400rpm) • One internal optical drive, (DVD-8X Super Multi Double Layer or DVD/CD-RW combo) • 5-in-1 Card Reader supports Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC...
...; Built-in 56K ITU V.92 modem with dual soDIMM modules Data storage • One 60/80 (4200rpm), or 80/100 GB PATA hard disk (5400rpm) • One internal optical drive, (DVD-8X Super Multi Double Layer or DVD/CD-RW combo) • 5-in-1 Card Reader supports Secure Digital (SD), Multimedia Card (MMC...
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... 2nd battery pack 3UF103450P-2-QC171, 11.1VDC, 3800mAh • AcerMedia Bay 8X DVD-Super Multi Double Layer Drive Module • Additional 80GB (4200/5400rpm) or 100GB (5400rpm) 2nd hard disk drive module • External USB floppy drive • Acer ezDock Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C, Non-operating...
... 2nd battery pack 3UF103450P-2-QC171, 11.1VDC, 3800mAh • AcerMedia Bay 8X DVD-Super Multi Double Layer Drive Module • Additional 80GB (4200/5400rpm) or 100GB (5400rpm) 2nd hard disk drive module • External USB floppy drive • Acer ezDock Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. Operating: 5°C ~ 35°C, Non-operating...
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Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function Description HDD Lights when hard disc drive is being charged. Battery indicator Lights when the battery is active. Lights to indicate the status of Wireless LAN communications. Num Lock Lights when Num ...
Fully charged: light shows green when in AC mode. Icon Function Description HDD Lights when hard disc drive is being charged. Battery indicator Lights when the battery is active. Lights to indicate the status of Wireless LAN communications. Num Lock Lights when Num ...
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... which the last region code set will play DVD discs of that region only. DVD discs are divided into the DVD drive. Recovering your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to the online help for the first time, the programme asks you can set . English 45 Using software Playing... DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set to a region code, it will remain permanent. Once your hard disc does not reset the number of times the region code has been set the region code a maximum of...
... which the last region code set will play DVD discs of that region only. DVD discs are divided into the DVD drive. Recovering your DVD drive is installed in the optical drive bay, you to the online help for the first time, the programme asks you can set . English 45 Using software Playing... DVD movies When the DVD drive module is set to a region code, it will remain permanent. Once your hard disc does not reset the number of times the region code has been set the region code a maximum of...
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... current system configuration to hard drive, CD, or DVD. Note: For systems that do not have a built-in optical disc burner, plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery for optical disc related tasks. English 47 Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool ... and click Next. 6 Select the backup method. Create backup User can create and save backup images to hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to quickly backup and restore the system. Users can create and save...
... current system configuration to hard drive, CD, or DVD. Note: For systems that do not have a built-in optical disc burner, plug in an external USB or IEEE 1394-compatible optical disc burner before entering Acer eRecovery for optical disc related tasks. English 47 Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool ... and click Next. 6 Select the backup method. Create backup User can create and save backup images to hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to quickly backup and restore the system. Users can create and save...
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... CD and Recovery CD are not available, you can restore backup previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to complete the restore process. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the...
... CD and Recovery CD are not available, you can restore backup previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1 Boot to Windows XP. 2 Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3 Enter the password to complete the restore process. The default password is six zeros. 4 In the...
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Important: This feature occupies 2~3 GB in a hidden partition on your hard drive. Please enter 000000:" is showing, press + at the same time to select. English 51 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is displayed. 4 Enter six zeros and continue. 5 The Acer Recovery main page appears. 6 Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items (operating system versions) and press to enter the recovery process. 3 The message "The system has password protection.
Important: This feature occupies 2~3 GB in a hidden partition on your hard drive. Please enter 000000:" is showing, press + at the same time to select. English 51 1 Restart the system. 2 While the Acer logo is displayed. 4 Enter six zeros and continue. 5 The Acer Recovery main page appears. 6 Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items (operating system versions) and press to enter the recovery process. 3 The message "The system has password protection.