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...by any defect in the software. Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Disclaimer The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication ...No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change...
...by any defect in the software. Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Disclaimer The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication ...No part of this manual is sold or licensed "as is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change...
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. IV download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
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... 1 System Block 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 ...View 81 Main Board Layout 82 Chapter 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 Information 99 Chapter 1...
... 1 System Block 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 ...View 81 Main Board Layout 82 Chapter 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 Information 99 Chapter 1...
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of DDRII 533 standard, upgradeable to 2GB* with dual soDimm modules ! 60/80 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE ...,770 ! Built-in -Ring ready ! 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 ! Built-in 2 Antenna ! Intel® 915PM Express chipset ! 256/512 MB of Kingfisher's features: Performance ! The 15.4" Wide SWXGA(1680 x 1050 pixel...
Chapter 1 System Specifications Features Below is a brief summary of DDRII 533 standard, upgradeable to 2GB* with dual soDimm modules ! 60/80 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE ...,770 ! Built-in -Ring ready ! 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 ! Built-in 2 Antenna ! Intel® 915PM Express chipset ! 256/512 MB of Kingfisher's features: Performance ! The 15.4" Wide SWXGA(1680 x 1050 pixel...
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... EComputer) + F M(Finds DocumFent) + M (Minimizes All) Sj hift + WindowMs logMo key + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R R(DisplaySshtihfte Run... Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Key Windows logo key Application key Description IKceoyn DescriptioDnescription Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button...
... EComputer) + F M(Finds DocumFent) + M (Minimizes All) Sj hift + WindowMs logMo key + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R R(DisplaySshtihfte Run... Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Key Windows logo key Application key Description IKceoyn DescriptioDnescription Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button...
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... 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 http://printer1.blogspot.com Chapter 1 23 download service manual and resetter printer at 1.6~2.13GHz (Dothan) Intel 915PM... 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, Simple Boot Flag 1.0 Set by setup manual Second Level Cache Item Cache...
... 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 http://printer1.blogspot.com Chapter 1 23 download service manual and resetter printer at 1.6~2.13GHz (Dothan) Intel 915PM... 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, Simple Boot Flag 1.0 Set by setup manual Second Level Cache Item Cache...
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.../100/1000 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to 4Mbit/s transfer rate IrDA standard 56K V.90/V.92/WWDAA Specification 24 Chapter 1 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and... PCI v2.2 IR Interface Item Part name Package Performance Compliant Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Specification VISHAY TFU6102F 8-pin SMT type Up to form other combinations. Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB...
.../100/1000 BASE-T transceiver Wake on LAN support compliant with various capacities to 4Mbit/s transfer rate IrDA standard 56K V.90/V.92/WWDAA Specification 24 Chapter 1 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and... PCI v2.2 IR Interface Item Part name Package Performance Compliant Modem Interface Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Specification VISHAY TFU6102F 8-pin SMT type Up to form other combinations. Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB...
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...Mini-Bluetooth Item Controller Interface RJ11 Left panel ICH6-M USB bus Specification Specification MiniPCI Item Controller Data throughput Protocol Interface ICH6-M 11M/54M bps 802.11 a/b/g, 802.11b/g Mini-PCI type 3A Specification . Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST... heads 16 Logical sectors 63 Drive Format Logical cylinders 16383 Physical read/write 3/4 heads Disks 2/2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface Data transfer rate (buffer to/from media, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/ s) ATA/...
...Mini-Bluetooth Item Controller Interface RJ11 Left panel ICH6-M USB bus Specification Specification MiniPCI Item Controller Data throughput Protocol Interface ICH6-M 11M/54M bps 802.11 a/b/g, 802.11b/g Mini-PCI type 3A Specification . Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST... heads 16 Logical sectors 63 Drive Format Logical cylinders 16383 Physical read/write 3/4 heads Disks 2/2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 8MB Interface Data transfer rate (buffer to/from media, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/ s) ATA/...
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... Release: (a) Electrical Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Super Multi Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification KME UJ-831BQB Specification Super HLDS, GMA-4080N, 0H35 26 Chapter 1 download service manual and resetter printer at 640-700MB disc)) 10XCLV, MAX. 24X CAV MAX 8X CAV... Drive Interface Item Voltage tolerance 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) (1) Read DVD-ROM DVD-R CD-ROM (2) Write CD-R CD-RW HS-RW US-RW (3) ATAPI Interface PIO ...
... Release: (a) Electrical Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Super Multi Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification KME UJ-831BQB Specification Super HLDS, GMA-4080N, 0H35 26 Chapter 1 download service manual and resetter printer at 640-700MB disc)) 10XCLV, MAX. 24X CAV MAX 8X CAV... Drive Interface Item Voltage tolerance 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5% Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) (1) Read DVD-ROM DVD-R CD-ROM (2) Write CD-R CD-RW HS-RW US-RW (3) ATAPI Interface PIO ...
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Super Multi Interface Item Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) (1) Read DVD-ROM CD-ROM DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW CD-R/RW/ROM CD-... Operating Voltage Tray Max. 1800 mA +5V+/-0.25V Tray Max. 1.9A +5V+/-5% Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Specification Realtek ALC880 Built-in Stereo 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-OUT supoprts 44.1/48/96 kHz sample rate 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-IN supoprts...
Super Multi Interface Item Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) (1) Read DVD-ROM CD-ROM DVD-Video DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW CD-R/RW/ROM CD-... Operating Voltage Tray Max. 1800 mA +5V+/-0.25V Tray Max. 1.9A +5V+/-5% Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Specification Realtek ALC880 Built-in Stereo 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-OUT supoprts 44.1/48/96 kHz sample rate 16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-IN supoprts...
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...of IEEE 1394 port Location Interface Compatibility PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Data Throughput IRQ Support Specification Microsoft PC99/2001, AC97 2.3 & WHQL/WLP2.0 Digital: 3.3V Analog: 3.3V/5.0V Up to 96 KHz Max. 100dB Yes... 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 with 1x Type II / PCI CardBus...
...of IEEE 1394 port Location Interface Compatibility PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Data Throughput IRQ Support Specification Microsoft PC99/2001, AC97 2.3 & WHQL/WLP2.0 Digital: 3.3V Analog: 3.3V/5.0V Up to 96 KHz Max. 100dB Yes... 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 with 1x Type II / PCI CardBus...
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... OZ711M3 OZ711M3 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key and Application key Multi-Language Specification SIO NSC97551 Standard keyboard 84 keys(US),85 keys(EU), 88keys(JP) Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type ... 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Sanyo Li-ion 2400mAh 3.7V 8 GND SDA SCL TH BAT+ Specification LCD Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Specification SAMSUNG LTN154P1L02 HITACHI TX39D99VC1FAA 15.4 inch Chapter 1 29 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com
... OZ711M3 OZ711M3 Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key and Application key Multi-Language Specification SIO NSC97551 Standard keyboard 84 keys(US),85 keys(EU), 88keys(JP) Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type ... 1 Pin 2 Pin 3 Pin 4 Pin 5 Sanyo Li-ion 2400mAh 3.7V 8 GND SDA SCL TH BAT+ Specification LCD Item Vendor & model name Screen Diagonal (mm) Specification SAMSUNG LTN154P1L02 HITACHI TX39D99VC1FAA 15.4 inch Chapter 1 29 download service manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com
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...mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification 331.38(H)x207.1125(V) 331.38(H)207.11(V) Wide SXGA(1680x1050) Wide SXGA(1680x1050) 0.19725(H)x0.19725(v) 0.19725(H)x0.19725(v) RGB ... Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Specification SUMIDA TWS-449-171 Duty 30~100% 9~21V 330mA typ 650Vrms typ 3.0~6.0mA 45~65KHz AC Adaptor Item Vendor & model name Input Voltage...
...mm) Electrical Interface Support Color Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower Temperature Range( ° C) Operating Storage (shipping) Specification 331.38(H)x207.1125(V) 331.38(H)207.11(V) Wide SXGA(1680x1050) Wide SXGA(1680x1050) 0.19725(H)x0.19725(v) 0.19725(H)x0.19725(v) RGB ... Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) Specification SUMIDA TWS-449-171 Duty 30~100% 9~21V 330mA typ 650Vrms typ 3.0~6.0mA 45~65KHz AC Adaptor Item Vendor & model name Input Voltage...
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... All devices in the system are turned off completely. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to Disk (S4)(Sleeping State) Specification 220A@240VAC/50Hz(hot start) 220A@100VAC/60Hz(cold start) 85% (Min), 88%(Typical) with the AC input set Power Down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend...
... All devices in the system are turned off completely. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to Disk (S4)(Sleeping State) Specification 220A@240VAC/50Hz(hot start) 220A@100VAC/60Hz(cold start) 85% (Min), 88%(Typical) with the AC input set Power Down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend...
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... can load default settings by pressing t. To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). ! Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. ! Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any changes made and exit the...
... can load default settings by pressing t. To choose a parameter, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). ! Help for a particular menu are found in the Item Specific Help part of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. ! Navigating the BIOS Utility There are in any changes made and exit the...
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... F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: [11:59:38] [08/05/2004] 640 KB 766 KB 128 KB [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Exit Item Specific Help , , or selects field. Settings in this screen. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. Extended Memory size=Total...
... F12 Boot Menu: D2D Recovery: [11:59:38] [08/05/2004] 640 KB 766 KB 128 KB [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] Boot Exit Item Specific Help , , or selects field. Settings in this screen. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. Extended Memory size=Total...
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... at http://printer1.blogspot.com Main Serial port A: Infrared Port:: Parallel port: Mode: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ECP] Boot Exit Item Specific Help Configure serial port A using options Enables, disables or auto detects the Infrared port. Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port. Sets the operation...
... at http://printer1.blogspot.com Main Serial port A: Infrared Port:: Parallel port: Mode: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Advanced Security [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [ECP] Boot Exit Item Specific Help Configure serial port A using options Enables, disables or auto detects the Infrared port. Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port. Sets the operation...
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... Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User Passord Set HDD Password Password on Boot: Clear Clear Clear 49888545 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the setup utility. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use...
... Master ID: Set Supervisor Password Set User Passord Set HDD Password Password on Boot: Clear Clear Clear 49888545 [Enter] [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] Boot Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor Password controls accesses of the setup utility. Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use...
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... manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com Main Advanced Security CD-ROM/DVD Drive +Hard Drive Network Boot Floppy Devices Boot Exit Item Specific Help + and - Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Bootable...
... manual and resetter printer at http://printer1.blogspot.com Main Advanced Security CD-ROM/DVD Drive +Hard Drive Network Boot Floppy Devices Boot Exit Item Specific Help + and - Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Bootable...
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... and protect your changes to CMOS. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 43 Chapter 2 download service manual and...
... and protect your changes to CMOS. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Item Specific Help Exit System Setup and save your computer from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS. 43 Chapter 2 download service manual and...