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... supports, please read the following general information. 1. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. V For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. This Service Guide provides you should check the most up-to-date information available on card,... modem, or extra memory capability). Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in this generic service guide. To better fit ...
... supports, please read the following general information. 1. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you with further technical details. 2. V For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. This Service Guide provides you should check the most up-to-date information available on card,... modem, or extra memory capability). Preface Before using this information and the product it will NOT be noted in this generic service guide. To better fit ...
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... System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 A TravelMate Tour 7 Top View 7 Open front view 8 Closed front view 8 Left view 9 Right view 10 ...18 Acer Empowering Technology 20 Empowering Technology password 20 Acer eNet Management (for selected models 20 Acer ePower Management 22 Acer ePresentation Management 24 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 25 Acer eLock Management 27 Acer eRecovery Management 28 Acer eSettings Management 29 Acer ...the Battery Pack 60 Removing the HDD Module/ODD Module/Memory/ VII
... System Specifications 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Top View 4 Bottom View 5 A TravelMate Tour 7 Top View 7 Open front view 8 Closed front view 8 Left view 9 Right view 10 ...18 Acer Empowering Technology 20 Empowering Technology password 20 Acer eNet Management (for selected models 20 Acer ePower Management 22 Acer ePresentation Management 24 Acer eDataSecurity Management (for selected models 25 Acer eLock Management 27 Acer eRecovery Management 28 Acer eSettings Management 29 Acer ...the Battery Pack 60 Removing the HDD Module/ODD Module/Memory/ VII
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...63 System Check Procedures 72 External Diskette Drive Check 72 External CD-ROM Drive Check 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72 Memory check 73 Power System Check 73 Touchpad check 74 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 75 Index of Error Messages 76... Connector Locations 81 Top View 89 Bottom View 90 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 83 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 94 TravelMate C210 Series 106 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 95 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 112 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home ...
...63 System Check Procedures 72 External Diskette Drive Check 72 External CD-ROM Drive Check 72 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 72 Memory check 73 Power System Check 73 Touchpad check 74 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message 75 Index of Error Messages 76... Connector Locations 81 Top View 89 Bottom View 90 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 83 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 94 TravelMate C210 Series 106 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 95 Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test 112 Microsoft® Windows® XP Home ...
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... 802.11a/b/g) or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology T Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz system memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Display T T T T T T T T ...CRT display, with PTT approval; Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in 1 card reader, supporting Memory StickTM (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC) and Secure Digital (SD) Communication T Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with LCD panel...
... 802.11a/b/g) or Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945BG network connection (dual-mode 802.11b/g) Wi-Fi CERTIFIEDTM solution, supporting Acer SignalUpTM wireless technology T Up to 2 GB of DDR2 533/677 MHz system memory, upgradeable to 4 GB using two soDIMM modules (dual-channel support) Display T T T T T T T T ...CRT display, with PTT approval; Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in 1 card reader, supporting Memory StickTM (MS), Memory Stick PROTM (MS PRO), MultiMediaCard (MMC) and Secure Digital (SD) Communication T Modem: 56K ITU V.92 with LCD panel...
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... Description 1 Headphone/speakers Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. button 8 4-in devices (e.g. line-out jack 2 Microphone/line-in jack Accepts audio line-in -1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD). USB mouse or camera). 5 Ventilation slots Keep computer cool during use. 6 USB 2.0 port Connects to audio line-out...
... Description 1 Headphone/speakers Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g. button 8 4-in devices (e.g. line-out jack 2 Microphone/line-in jack Accepts audio line-in -1 card reader Accepts Memory Stick, Memory Stick Pro, MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD). USB mouse or camera). 5 Ventilation slots Keep computer cool during use. 6 USB 2.0 port Connects to audio line-out...
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Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 DC-in place. Houses the computer's main memory (secured with two screws). Base view # Item 1 Battery bay 2 Battery lock latch 3 Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Chapter 1 11 Locks the battery in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 3 Latch Locks and release the LCD unit to convert from tablet to notebook mode. 4 Acer ezDock port Connects to an Acer ezDock (optional).
Rear view # Icon Item Description 1 Kensington lock slot Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. 2 DC-in place. Houses the computer's main memory (secured with two screws). Base view # Item 1 Battery bay 2 Battery lock latch 3 Memory compartment Description Houses the computer's battery pack. Chapter 1 11 Locks the battery in jack Connects to an AC adapter. 3 Latch Locks and release the LCD unit to convert from tablet to notebook mode. 4 Acer ezDock port Connects to an Acer ezDock (optional).
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... start the program from the Start menu. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for selected models) Acer eNet Management helps you must initalize the Empowering Technology password. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to external storage media. T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. Right-click on the...
... start the program from the Start menu. Acer eNet Management automatically detects the best settings for selected models) Acer eNet Management helps you must initalize the Empowering Technology password. T Acer ePresentation Management connects to external storage media. T Acer ePerformance Management improves system performance by optimizing disk space, memory and registry settings. Right-click on the...
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...to anAcer Customer Serivce Center. Chapter 1 27 Once set, you to lock your notebook is unattended. Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you can apply locks to any of CD-ROM or ...DVD-ROM drives. T Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will... drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of the devices.
...to anAcer Customer Serivce Center. Chapter 1 27 Once set, you to lock your notebook is unattended. Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you can apply locks to any of CD-ROM or ...DVD-ROM drives. T Floppy disk drives - 3.5-inch disks only. To activate Acer eLock Management, a password must be set first. Lock(s) will immediately be set without any reboot necessary, and will... drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of the devices.
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... also: T Provides a simple graphical user interface for full control over the following option: T Memory optimization - Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. The user can also enable advanced options for navigating. T Speed optimization - T Disk optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows...
... also: T Provides a simple graphical user interface for full control over the following option: T Memory optimization - Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. The user can also enable advanced options for navigating. T Speed optimization - T Disk optimization - improves the usability and performance of your Windows...
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... Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 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 Specification Built-in ...Celeron® M processor Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Built in Intel 945PM/GM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB 2GB (by two 1024MB DDRII RAM module) soDIMM 533/677 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM 32 ...
... Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 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 Specification Built-in ...Celeron® M processor Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification Built in Intel 945PM/GM 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 256MB, 512MB, 1024MB 2GB (by two 1024MB DDRII RAM module) soDIMM 533/677 MHz 1.8V and 0.9V 200-pin soDIMM 32 ...
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... Connector type Specification Built-in ICH7M 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to form other combinations. Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 256MB 1024MB 1280MB ...1536MB 1024MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified).
... Connector type Specification Built-in ICH7M 723 bps (full speed data rate) Bluetooth 1.1 (Upgradeable to form other combinations. Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0MB 256MB 256MB 0MB 512MB 512MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 0MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 512MB 768MB 256MB 1024MB 1280MB ...1536MB 1024MB 0MB 1024MB 1024MB 256MB 1280MB 1024MB 512MB 1536MB 1024MB 1024MB 2048MB NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to Bluetooth 1.2 when SIG specification is ratified).
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...~54 Mbps 802.11a+b+g or 802.11b+g PCI bus Four-in-One Card Reader Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Specification Intetrated on TI PC7411 USB 1.1 Memory Stick (MS), MS PRO, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital (SD) Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST MORAGA+ HTS541060G9AT00 SEAGATE ST96812A LF MERCURY TOSHIBA MK6034GAX...
...~54 Mbps 802.11a+b+g or 802.11b+g PCI bus Four-in-One Card Reader Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Specification Intetrated on TI PC7411 USB 1.1 Memory Stick (MS), MS PRO, MultiMediaCard, Secure Digital (SD) Hard Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & Model Name HGST MORAGA+ HTS541060G9AT00 SEAGATE ST96812A LF MERCURY TOSHIBA MK6034GAX...
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...Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Video Memory Item Fixed or Upgradeable Vendor Memory size Interface USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level EHCI Number of shared system meory) PCI-E Specification built-in ICH7...) & MAX4411 (for NVIDIA® NV44M-V (NVIDIA® GeForceTM Go 6200) Intel/NVIDIA® UMA: up to 224MB (of system shared memory) NVIDIA: up to 256MB turbocache(128 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, up to 60MB per second) 3 Right side Chapter 1 S/PDIF output for...
...Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Video Memory Item Fixed or Upgradeable Vendor Memory size Interface USB Port Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level EHCI Number of shared system meory) PCI-E Specification built-in ICH7...) & MAX4411 (for NVIDIA® NV44M-V (NVIDIA® GeForceTM Go 6200) Intel/NVIDIA® UMA: up to 224MB (of system shared memory) NVIDIA: up to 256MB turbocache(128 MB of dedicated GDDR2 VRAM, up to 60MB per second) 3 Right side Chapter 1 S/PDIF output for...
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... 00100000h-000F0000h 000CFFFFh-000C0000h 00009FFFFh-00000000h 512 KB 640KB Size Function System BIOS VGA BIOS Conventional memory I/O Address Map I/O Address 0000-001F, 0081-008F, 0090-0091, 0093-009F, 00C0-00DF, 040B, 04D6 0D00-FFFF 0020-0021, 0024-0025, 0028-0029, ..., 1800-1807, 06F8-06FF 1810-181F 1820-183F 1840-185F 1860-187F 1880-189F DMA controller Function PCI bus Programmable interrupt controller System timer Acer Tablet PC Keyboard Buttons (101/102 key) Main board resources Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller System CMOS/real time clock Numeric data processor Secondary...
... 00100000h-000F0000h 000CFFFFh-000C0000h 00009FFFFh-00000000h 512 KB 640KB Size Function System BIOS VGA BIOS Conventional memory I/O Address Map I/O Address 0000-001F, 0081-008F, 0090-0091, 0093-009F, 00C0-00DF, 040B, 04D6 0D00-FFFF 0020-0021, 0024-0025, 0028-0029, ..., 1800-1807, 06F8-06FF 1810-181F 1820-183F 1840-185F 1860-187F 1880-189F DMA controller Function PCI bus Programmable interrupt controller System timer Acer Tablet PC Keyboard Buttons (101/102 key) Main board resources Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller System CMOS/real time clock Numeric data processor Secondary...
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...reference only. NOTE: The screen above is not present. Settings in these cases. 44 Chapter 2 Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on external video port. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. If ...is not allowed to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. NOTE: The sub-items under DOS mode. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Determines if Customer Logo will not be displayed or not; Main The Main screen displays a summary of ...
...reference only. NOTE: The screen above is not present. Settings in these cases. 44 Chapter 2 Parameter System Time System Date System Memory Extended Memory VGA Memory Quiet Boot Power on external video port. Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Sets the system date. If ...is not allowed to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. NOTE: The sub-items under DOS mode. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. Determines if Customer Logo will not be displayed or not; Main The Main screen displays a summary of ...
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...utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. If the battery pack does not contain... a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Chapter 2 51 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3.
...utility. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you run the Phlash. 1. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. If the battery pack does not contain... a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Copy the Phlash utilities to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Chapter 2 51 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is not completely loaded. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Use the Phlash utility to the bootable diskette. 3.
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... Optical Drive Optical Device Board ODD Connector M2L4*2 Touchpad Upper Assembly Toucpad Cover Touchpad Scroll Key Touchpad Button M2L8*3 M2L4*4 Keyboard Support Plate Middle Cover Memory (upgrade) Memory/ MDC board Inverter M2L4.5*2 RTC Battery Button Board M2L4.5*2 Wireless LAN Card Disconnect Bluetooth M2.5L5*4 LCD Module LED Board M2L4.5*2 Main Antenna M2L4...
... Optical Drive Optical Device Board ODD Connector M2L4*2 Touchpad Upper Assembly Toucpad Cover Touchpad Scroll Key Touchpad Button M2L8*3 M2L4*4 Keyboard Support Plate Middle Cover Memory (upgrade) Memory/ MDC board Inverter M2L4.5*2 RTC Battery Button Board M2L4.5*2 Wireless LAN Card Disconnect Bluetooth M2.5L5*4 LCD Module LED Board M2L4.5*2 Main Antenna M2L4...
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...the hard disk drive then detach it . Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 1. Detach the DIMM door. 3. Removing the HDD Module/ODD Module/Memory/Wireless LAN Card/ LCD Module and the Keyboard Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Detach the wirless cover. Removing the... Memory 1. Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. Detach the HDD cover from the main unit carefully. Pop out the memory then remove it from the main unit. Remove the two screws holding the wireless LAN cover. ...
...the hard disk drive then detach it . Removing the Optical Disk Drive Module 1. Detach the DIMM door. 3. Removing the HDD Module/ODD Module/Memory/Wireless LAN Card/ LCD Module and the Keyboard Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. Detach the wirless cover. Removing the... Memory 1. Removing the Wireless LAN Card 1. Detach the HDD cover from the main unit carefully. Pop out the memory then remove it from the main unit. Remove the two screws holding the wireless LAN cover. ...
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... check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. A loose connection can cause an error. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test... items. 3. Go to main board. 2. Press F2 in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 74 Chapter 4 73
... check that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to the diagnostic memory in the following power sources: 1. A loose connection can cause an error. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the test... items. 3. Go to main board. 2. Press F2 in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that power is supplied. 3. Memory check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on page 74 Chapter 4 73
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... (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. If the symptom is listed first. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such...
... (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. If the symptom is listed first. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the amount of the error messages occur during POST. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such...