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Acer TravelMate 650 Series
Service Guide
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PART NO.: VD.T23V7.001 PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 650 service guide.
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Copyright
Copyright © 2003 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation. Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation. Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Specifications 1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Front Open View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14 Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 The Euro Symbol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18 Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22 BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Chapter 2
System Utilities
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Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32 Info. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34 Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36 Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42 BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 System Diagnostic Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement
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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/ Wireless Lan Card and LCD module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Removing the Optical Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Removing the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Removing the Wireless LAN Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52 Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Remove the function key board and the keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Separate the main unit into the logic upper and the logic lower assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Disassembling the logic upper assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54 Disassembling the logic lower assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
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Disassembling the HDD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Disassembling the Optical Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
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System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62 Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 Touchpad check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68 Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72 Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Chapter 5 Appendix A
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Model Definition and Configuration
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TravelMate 650 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86 Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Appendix B
Test Compatible Components
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Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90 Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .94
Appendix C Index
Online Support Information
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Chapter 1
System Specifications
Features
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:
Performance
Mobile Intel® Pentium®4 processor-M with 512KB level 2 cache featuring the new Enhanced Intel® SpeedStepTM technology Memory expandable up to 1GB Internal removable DVD drive (AcerMedia bay) High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Li-Ion main battery pack Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) Li-Ion main battery pack Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication system for added security 4-in-1 multimedia reader
Display
Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid-crystal display (LCD) displaying 32-bit high colour up to 1024X768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution for 14.1" and 1024X768 Super eXtended Graphics Array + (SXGA+) resolution for 15.0" 3D capabilities Simultaneous display on LCD and CRT S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input "Automatic LCD dim" feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and conserves pwer Dual view suupport
Multimedia
16-bit high-fidelity AC'97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer Built-in dual speakers Built-in microphone High-speed optical drive (AcerMedia bay)
Connectivity
High-speed fax/data modem port Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port Fast infrared wireless communication Four (4) USB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports IEEE 1394 port Invilink 802.11b/802.11a+b wireless LAN (manufacturing optional) Bluetooth ready (manufacturing optional)
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SD/MMC/SM/MS memory slot (manufacturing optional)
Keyboard and Pointing Device
Internet 4-way scroll button Sleek, smooth and stylish design Acer FinTouch full-sized curved keyboard Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device
Expansion
One type II CardBus PC Card slot Upgradeable memory EasyPort port replicator
I/O Ports
One Card bus type II slot One RJ-11 jack for 56Kbps fax/modem One RJ-45 jack for LAN One DC-in jack for AC adapter One ECP/EPP compliant 25-pin parallel port One external 15-pin VGA port One speaker/headphone/line-out jack One microphone/line-in jack Four USB 2.0 ports (Disable middle port when docked with SPR) One IEEE 1394 port One S-video (NTSC/PAL) output port One Kensignton lock socket FIR (Fast Infred) port One 100-pin port replicator
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System Block Diagram
DC/DC 1.25VDDR 2.5VDDR 1.25VGA PG 33 1.5V/1.8V PG 34 System Power MAX1632 PG 36 BATT SELECTOR PG 38 BATT CHARGER AC/BATT CONNECTOR PG 37 CPU CORE/VCC_VID PG 35
P4-M
478 Pins (Micro-FCPGA) PG 3, 4 PSB 4X100MHZ
Thermal Sensor
MAX6657 PG 3
Clocking
CK408 PG 2
Port Replicator
PS2 X2 1S1P LINE-IN LINE-OUT MICROPHONE-IN USB 1.1 X2 CRT S-VIDEO LAN PG 33
LVDS DDR SDRAM 2.5V 200-MHz/266-MHz
DDR-SODIMM1
PG 14
Intel 845MP MCH-M
593 BGA PG 5, 6, 7
AGP 1.5V, 66MHz
Video Controller
LCD Panel TV-OUT
PG 12 PG 13 PG 13
M7/M9 696/648 BGA PG 8, 9,10 R.G,B
CRT port
DDR-SODIMM2
66(266)MHZ, 1.8V HUB I/F
Spread Spectrum Control
PG 12 33MHZ, 3.3V PCI
Primary IDE HDD PG 15
ATA 66/100
ICH3-M
421 BGA
VT6202 PG 22 USB PORT PG 30
Secondary IDE - Swap Bay (Optical Drive, 2ND HDD)
IDE BUS BUFFER
USB 2.0
PG 18
PG 18
PG 15, 16, 17
MINI-PCI SOCKET PG 22 RJ11
LAN
BCM4401 PG 23 RJ45 PG 11
CARDBUS
OZ711EC1 PG 19
IEEE-1394 TSB43AB21 PG 21 1394 CONN. PG 21
CARDBUS SLOT SCR SLOT PG 19
4-IN-1 SLOT PG 20
USB 1.1 3.3V LPC, 33MHz AC LINK USB 1.1
MDC
LED/B Connector PG 20
CONNECTOR PG 22
HEAD PHONE
SIO PC87391
100 Pins TQFP PG 28
PC87591
176 Pins LQFP PG 29
AC LINK
AUDIO CODEC
PG 32
AUDIO AMP
TPA0312
LINE IN EXT. MIC
PG 27
PG 26, 27
FIR PG 28
Parallel PG 28
Touchpad PG 20
Keyboard PG 31
FLASH PG 29
FAN 1,2 PG 31
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Board Layout
Top View
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S-Video CRT LPT Docking RJ45 RJ11 Power jack CPU socket Fan connector USB connector 1394 connector PCMCIA
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HDD connector Keyboard connector Touchpad board connector IR Main battery connector Second battery connector Swap bay connector DDR Dimm LCD cable connector LED board connector Internal microphone connector
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Bottom View
1 2 3 4 5
LAN cable connector MDC connector DDR Dimm 1 Smart card connector Mini PCI connector
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RTC battery connector Line-in connector Microphone-in connector Headphone out connector LAN cable connector
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Outlook View
A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.
Front Open View
# 1 2
Icon 1
Item Display screen Launch keys
Description Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. Special keys for launching Internet browser, E-mail program and frequently used programs. Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. They are designated as P1, P2, P3, E-mail button and Web browser button. P1, P2 and P3 launch user-programmable applications; Email and Web browser launch E-mail and Internet browser applications. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Turns on the computer power. The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4-way scroll button. Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the computer. Inputs data into your computer. Internal microphone for sound recording. LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer, its functions and components.
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Touchpad
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Click buttons (left, center and right) Palmrest Keyboard Microphone Status indicators
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Front Panel
# 1 2 3 4
Icon
Item Left Speaker 4-in-1 memory reader 4-in-1 status indicator Infrared port
Description Outputs sound for the left stereo speaker. Reads cards from Smart Media, Memory Stick, MultiMedia, and Secure Digital cards. Displays activity of 4-in-1 memory reader. Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computer).
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Bluetooth button InviLink button Right Speaker Wireless communication light Bluetooth light Latch Battery light System power/Sleep light
Starts Bluetooth functionality. Opens wireless connectivity. Outputs sound for the right stereo speaker. Indicates status of wireless communication. Indicates that Bluetooth is on. Latch for opening and closing the laptop. Indicates the status of the battery. Signals the power mode of the system.
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Left Panel
# 1
Icon
Item Four (4) USB ports
Description Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).
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IEEE 1394 port
Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.
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Smart Card slot Line-in jack
Slot for Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication system. Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman).
5 6 7 8 9
Microphone Jack Headphone Jack Hard disk bay PC Card eject button PC Card slot
Accepts input from external microphones. Connect to headphones for other line-out audio devices (speakers). Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). Ejects the PC Card from the slot. Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card.
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Right Panel
# 1 2 3 4 5
Icon
Item AcerMedia drive AcerMedia indicator Eject button Emergency eject slot Power jack
Description Houses a removable media drive module. Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active. Ejects the drive tray. Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off. Connects to an AC adapter.
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Rear Panel
# 1
Icon
Item
Description Connects to a phone line.
2
Connect to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.
3
Connects to I/O port replicator or EasyPort expansion devices.
4
Parallel port
Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer).
5
Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and display up to 16.7 million colors and upt 1400X1050 resolution. S-video Connects t a television or display device with S-video input.
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Cooling fan Security keylock
Helps keep the computer cool Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
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Bottom Panel
# 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Icon
Item AcerMedia bay release latch AcerMedia bay Battery bay
Description Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping. Houses an AcerMedia drive module. Houses the computer's battery pack.
Battery release latches Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Battery lock Mini-PCI slot Hard disk protector Hard disk bay Memory slot Cooling fan Locks the battery in place. Slot for adding mini-PCI cards. Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration. Houses the computer's hard disk (secured by a screw). Slot for adding memory (DRAM). Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Don't cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.
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Personal identification slot
Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to personalize your computer.
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Indicators
The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen.
The status LCD displays icons that show the status of the computer and its components.
Icon Function Caps lock Description Lights when Caps Lock is activated.
Num lock
Lights when Num Lock is activated.
Hard Drive
Lights when the hard drive is in use.
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Lock Keys
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
Lock Key Caps Lock Num lock (Fn-F11)
Description When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to connect an external keypad. When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press w and y respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.
Scroll lock (Fn-F12)
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Embedded Numeric Keypad
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys.
Desired Access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys
Num Lock On Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold j while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded keypad.
Num Lock Off
Hold Fn while using cursorcontrol keys. Type the letters in a normal manner.
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Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Key Windows logo key
Icon
Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform special functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + Windows logo key + M (Undoes Minimize All) + R (Displays the Run... dialog box)
Application key
Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).
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Hot Keys
The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to access most of the computer's controls like sreen brightness, volume output. To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.
Hot Key Fn-F1
Icon
Function Hot key help
Description Displays help on hot keys.
Fn-F2
System Property
Displays the System Property.
Fn-F3
Power Options
Display the Power Options Properties used by the computer (function available if supported by operating system). See "Power management" on page 25. Puts the computer in Sleep mode. See "Power management" on page 25.
Fn-F4
Sleep
Fn-F5
Display toggle
Switches display output between the display screen, external monitor (if connected) and both the display screen and external monitor. Turns the display screen backlight off to save power. Press any key to return.
Fn-F6
Screen blank
Fn-F7
Touchpad toggle
Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
Fn-F8
Speaker toggle
Turns the speakers on and off.
Fn-w
Volume up
Increases the speaker volume.
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Hot Key Fn-y
Icon
Function Volume down
Description Decreases the speaker volume.
Fn-x
Brightness up
Increases the screen brightness.
Fn-z
Brightness down
Decreases the screen brightness
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The Euro Symbol
If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
NOTE: For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International.
To verify the keyboard type in Windows 2000, follow the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel. Double-click on Keyboard. Click on the Language tab. Verify that keyboard layout used for En English (United States)" is set to United States-International. If not, select and click on Properties; then select United States-International and click on OK. Click on OK.
To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click on Start, Control Panel. Double-click on Regional and Language Options. Click on the Language tab and click on Details. Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International. If not, select and click on ADD; then select United States-International and click on OK. Click on OK.
To type the Euro symbol: 1. 2. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor.
3. Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.
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Launch Keys
Located at the top of keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as P1, P2, P3 Email button and Web browser button.
NOTE: To the left of these five launch keys is the wireless communication button. This wireless communication button works for model with 802.11b wireless LAN only.
Launch Key P1 P2 P3 Email Web browser
Default application User-programmable User-programmable User-programmable Email application Internet browser application
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Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the palmrest provides optimal comfort and support.
NOTE: If you are using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.
Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:
Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results. Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left/and right) to scroll.
Function Execute
Left Button Click twice quickly Click once Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad
Right Button
Scroll Button
Tap Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking the mouse button) Tap once Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button) then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap to drag the cursor
Select Drag
Access context menu
Click once
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Left Button
Right Button
Scroll Button Click and hold the button in the desired direction (up/ down/left/right)
Tap
NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad's responsiveness.
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage / µ -PGA package 1.3V Specification Intel Mobile Pentium 4 celeron 1.8G~2.6G
BIOS
Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Phneoix 3A01 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC ACPI 1.0b,PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and mouse, USB 2.0, VGA BIOS, CD-ROM bootable, IEEE 1394 Set by setup manual Specification
BIOS password control
Second Level Cache
Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU 512KB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification
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 Intel 845MP built-in 0MB (no on-board memory) 2 sockets 512MB 1G (by two 512MB SO-DIMM module) DDR Synchronous DRAM 133 MHz 2.5V 200-pin soDIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Specification
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Slot 1 0MB 0MB 0MB 128MB 128MB 128MB 256MB 256MB 256MB 512MB 512MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 128MB 256MB 512MB Slot 2 128MB 256MB 512MB 256MB 384MB 640MB 384MB 512MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 1024MB Total Memory
NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. LAN Interface
Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location BroadCom 4401 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Rear panel Specification
Modem Interface
Item Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location 56K V.90 MDC RJ11 Rear panel Specification
Blue-MODEM Interface
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Connector type Specification CSR BC02 (Blue-tooth)/Agere Scorpio I (MODEM) 200k bps (Blue-tooth)/56K bps (MODEM) Blue-tooth 1.1 USB 1.1+MDC RJ11 (MODEM)
Wireless Module 802.11b (optional device)
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Intersil Prism 3 11M bps 802.11b Mini-PCI type III Specification
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Wireless Module 802.11a/b (optional device)
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol Interface Atheros 11M~54M bps 802.11 a+b Mini_PCI type III Specification
Four-in-One Card Reader
Item Chipset Data throughput Protocol ST7265 USB 1.1 SMC, MS, MMC, and SD Specification
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name Specification IBM 20G IBM 30G IBM 40G Toshiba 20G (MK2018 ) 20000 512 2 1 4200 RPM 2048KB ATA-5 287 Toshiba 30G (MK3018 ) 30000 512 3 2 4200 RPM 2048KB ATA-5 235 Toshiba 40G (MK4018 ) 40000 512 4 2 4200 RPM 2048KB ATA-5 290 Hitachi 20G DK23DA -20F 20000 512 2 1 4200 RPM 2048KB ATA-5 366 Hitachi 30G DK23DA -30F 30000 512 3 2 4200 RPM 2048KB ATA-5 366 Hitachi 40G DK23DA -40F 40000 512 4 2 4200 RPM 2048KB ATA-5 296
Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks Spindle speed (RPM) Buffer size Interface Max. media transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data transfer rate (host~buffer, Mbytes/s)
20000 512 2 1 4200 RPM 2048KB ATA-5 216
30000 512 3 2 4200 RPM 2048KB ATA-5 287
40000 512 4 2 4200 RPM 2048KB ATA-5 245
Performance Specifications
100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5%
100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5%
100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5%
100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5%
100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5%
100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5%
100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5%
100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5%
100 MB/ Sec. Ultra DMA mode-5 5V(DC) +/- 5%
DC Power Requirements Voltage tolerance
DVD-ROM Interface
Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Data Buffer Capacity Toshiba SD-C2502 With CD Diskette Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec 128 KBytes With DVD Diskette Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Specification
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Item Interface Applicable disc format IDE/ATAPI DVD: DVD-ROM (DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18),DVD-R (read, single border) CD: CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, CDI Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD) Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-R, CD-RW), CD-R (read), CD-RW (read) Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button) (b) Release by ATAPI command (c) Emergency Release 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) Specification
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement Input Voltage
Audio Interface
Item Audio Controller Audio onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source Voice channel Sampling rate Internal microphone Internal speaker / Quantity Supports PnP IRQ RealTek ALC202 Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter AC97 Line-in, CD 8/16-bit, mono/stereo 44,1 KHz (48K byte for AC97 interface) Yes Yes/2 IRQ10 Specification
Speakers
Item Number of speaker Rating Connector type 2 1W, max; 4 ohm Headphone out, microphone in and line-in Specification
Video Interface
Item Chipset Interface Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Maximum resolution LCD Maximum resolution CRT ATI M7-CSP32 AGP 4X No 1400X1050 (SXGA+) 1920X1200 Specification
Video Resolutions Mode (for both LCD and CRT)
Resolution 480x600 16 bits (High color) Yes 32 bits (True color) Yes
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Video Resolutions Mode (for both LCD and CRT)
Resolution 800x600 1024x768 1152x864 1280x1024 1400x1050 (SXGA+panel only) 16 bits (High color) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 32 bits (True color) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Video Memory
Item Chipset Memory size Interface Video chip built-in Video chip built-in 32M DDR Specification
Parallel Port
Item Parallel port controller Number of parallel port Location Connector type Parallel port function control SMSC LPC47N227 1 Rear side 25-pin D-SUB Enable/Disable/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by BIOS Setup Note: Depending on your operating system, disabling an unused device may help free system resources for other devices. Yes (set by BIOS setup) Note: When Mode is selected as EPP mode, "3BCh" will not be available. DMA channel 3 378h, 278h, 3BCH IRQ7, IRQ5 Specification
Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional/Output only (PS/2 compatible) Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port IRQ (in BIOS Setup)
USB Port
Item Chipset USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control Via VT6202 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Specification
IEEE 1394 Port
Item Chipset InterfaceUSB Compliancy Level TI 43AB21 IEEE 1394 1.0 Specification
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Item Number of IEEE 1394 port Location Connector type 1 Left side IEEE 1394 Specification
PCMCIA Port
Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number of slots Access location Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Supports 32 bit CardBus O2 Micro OZ7111EC1 Type-II One type-II Right panel No ZV support Yes (IRQ10) Specification
Smart Card Reader
Item Chipset Number of slot Location PCMCIA chip built-in 1 Front side Specification
System Board Major Chips
Item Core logic VGA LAN IEEE 1394 USB 2.0 Super I/O controller MODEM Blue tooth Wireless 802.11 b Wireless 802.11 a+b PCMCIA Smart card reader Audio Four-in-one card reader Touchpad Intel MCH-M+ICH3M ATI M7CSP32 BroadCom 4401 TI 43AB21 Via VT6202 NS 87391 Agere Scorpio I CSR BC02 Intersil Prism 3 Atheros O2 Micro OZ7111EC1 O2 Micro OZ7111EC1 RealTek ALC202 ST7265 Synaptics TM41P-353 Controller
Keyboard
Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of keypads Windows logo key NS 87591 Chicony 84/85 key Yes Specification
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Keyboard
Item Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification No Note: Internal and external keyboard can not work simultaneously by software specification.
Battery
Item Vendor & model name Main battery: Simplo QCI: AHA84222149 Li-ion 4400 Ah 3.7V/cell 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 14.8V Specification Main battery: Sanyo QCIAHA84222351 Li-ion 4400 Ah 3.7V/cell 8 4 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 14.8V Aux battery: Sanyo
Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage
Li-ion 3600 Ah 3.7V/cell 6 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 11.1V
LCD
Item Vendor & model name QDI QD141X1LH12 Samsung LTN141XB HannStar HSD141PX13B Specification Sharp LQ150X1LHA2 CPT CLAA150XH01 AU B150XG01 V2 LG LP150X05-A2C1 15.0 TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K keyboard hotkey No 3.3 CPT CLAA150PA01 Sharp LQ150F1LH32 AU B150PG01 LG LP150E02 15.0 TFT SXGA+ (1400x1050) 262K keyboard hotkey No 3.3
Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) Display technology Resolution Supports colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 3.3 keyboard hotkey No 14.1 TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K
LCD Inverter
Item Vendor & model name Brightness conditions Input voltage (V) Input current (mA) Output voltage (V, rms) Output current (mA, rms) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) QCI: 34KT1IV0001 Vadj=3.3V 14.4 410 (max) 1400 (no load) 5.6~5.4 55~58K Hz Specification
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AC Adaptor
Item Model number Input rating Output rating Specification Lite-On PA-1750-02CA (PFC), 3pins Delta ADP-75FB BA (PFC), 3pins 90VAC to 264VAC, 47Hz to 63Hz 75W, 19V (18.8V, min to 20V, max), 4A (0A, min to 4A, max)
System Power Management
ACPI mode Mech. Off (G3) Soft Off (G2/S5) Working (G0/S0) Suspend to RAM (S3) Power Management All devices in the system are turned off completely. OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disk may be power managed in this state. CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Also called Hibernate state. System saves all system states and data onto the disk prior to power off the whole system.
Save to Disk (S4)
Memory Address Map
Memory Address 00100000h-000F0000h 000CFFFFh-000C0000h 00009FFFFh-00000000h 640KB 512 KB Size VGA BIOS Conventional memory Function System BIOS
I/O Address Map
I/O Address 000-00F 020-021 040-043 060, 064 061 000-00F 020-021 040-043 060, 064 070-073 0A0-0A1 0C0-0DF 066, 062 170-177 DMA controller-1 Interrupt controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller 87570 chip select System speaker DMA controller-1 Interrupt controller-1 Timer 1 Keyboard controller NS87591 chip select Real-time clock and CMOS Interrupt controller-2 DMA controller-2 ACPI EC interface (NS87591) Secondary IDE channel Function
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I/O Address Map
I/O Address 1F0-1F7 378, 37F 3B0-3BB 3C0-3DF CF8-CFF 000-00F PCI configuration register DMA controller-1 Primary IDE channel Parallel port VGA I/O adress Function
IRQ Assignment Map
Interrupt Channel IRQ00 IRQ01 IRQ02 IRQ03 IRQ04 IRQ05 IRQ06 IRQ07 IRQ08 IRQ09 IRQ12 IRQ13 IRQ14 IRQ15 System timer Keyboard Programmable interrupt controller IrDA Fast Infrared Port Communication port (COM1) Winbond SD controller Standard floppy disk controller ECP printer port (LPT1) CMOS/RTC SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus PS/2 mouse Numeric data processor Primary IDE channel Secondary IDE channel Function(Hardware)
DMA Channel Assignment
Item Channel 1 Channel 3 Channel 4 IrDA Fast Infrared Port ECP printer port DMA controller Specification
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System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4 Troubleshooting when problem arises. To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when "Press to enter Setup" message is prompted on the bottom of screen). Press m to enter setup. Press during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
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Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructions: To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx). To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy). To change the value of a parameter, press por q. A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item. Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu. In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. This menu provides you the information of the system.
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Parameter Floppy Disk Drive Serial Number UUID Number Shows floppy drive type informaiton.
Description This field displays the serial number of this unit. UUID=32bytes
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Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter System Time System Date
Description Sets the system time. Sets the system date.
Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date
System Memory Extended Memory
This field reports the memory size of the system. Memory size is fixed to 640MB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB Shows the VGA memory size. The default value is set to 32MB Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is enabled. Option:32/64MB Option: Enabled or Disabled
Video Memory Quiet Boot
Power on display
Auto: During power process, the system will detect if any display device is connected on external video port. If any external display device is connected, the power on display will be in CRT (or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in LCD only mode. Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated LCD screen and the system's external video port (for an external CRT or projector).
Option: Auto or Both
LCD Auto Dim
Determines if the system will automatically dim the LCD brightness in order to save power when AC is not present.
Option: Enabled or Disabled
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.
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Advanced
The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.
The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter Serial Port Parallel Port Mode Base I/O address
Description Enables, disables or auto detects the serial port. Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port. Sets the operation mode of the parallel port. Sets the I/O address of the parallel port. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP or Bi-directional. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP. Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port. Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP. Determines whether or not to disable the internal pointing device as the PS/2 mouse is connected. Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port.
Options
Enabled/Disabled/Auto Enabled/Disabled/Auto ECP, EPP, Normal or Bi-directional 378h/278h/3BCH
Interrupt DMA channel
IRQ7/IRQ5 DMA3/DMA1
Internal Touchpad Infrared Port (FIR)
Both or Auto Disabled/EnabledDisabled/Auto
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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is Set User Password
Description Shows the setting of the uer password. Shows the setting of the Supervisor password Press Enter to set the user password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. This feature is available to user when Supervisor password is set. Password can be written on HDD only when Supervisor password or user password is set and password on HDD is set to enabled. Supervisor Password is written to HDD only when Supervisor password is being set. User password is written to HDD when both passwords are set. When both Supervisor and user password are present, both passwords can unlock the HDD. Defines whether a password is required or not while the events defined in this group happened. The following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor password for changes and should be grayed out if the user password was used to enter setup.
Option
Clear or Set Clear or Set
Set Supervisor Password
Primary Harddisk Security
Disabled or Enabled
Password on Boot
Disabled or Enabled
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don't forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it.
Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:
2.
Type a password in the "Enter New Password" field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the "Confirm New Password" field.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. 4. 5. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
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Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:
2. 3. 4.
Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to "Clear". When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
Changing a Password
1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:
2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to "Set". If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.
The password setting is complete after the user presses u.
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If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes
Description Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load default values for all SETUP item. Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items. Save Setup Data to CMOS.
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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash utility. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash. NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not completely loaded. Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash. 1. 2. 3. Prepare a bootable diskette. Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.
System Diagnostic Diskette
This diagnostic diskette is for the Acer TravelMate 650 series notebook machine. However, system diagnostic utility is not ready as service CD released. Acer HQ CSD will upload the utility to CSD website as soon as it is ready.
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Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Small Philips screw driver Philips screw driver Flat head screwdriver Plastic flat head screw driver Hex screw driver Tweezers NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.
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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. 2. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
3. Remove the battery pack. NOTE: TravelMate 650 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors.
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.
Start
Battery
Hx2 HDD Door
Hx2 Dimm Door
Ox4 Middle Cover
Hx2 PCI Door ODD Module
HDD Module
Memory
Hx2 Mx3 Keyboard
Sx4 LCD Module
Hx3 Function Key Board
Wireless LAN Card
Main Unit Assembly
Cx4 ODD Bracket
Fx2 ODD Board ODD
Front Bezel
Sx19 Hx2 Ux3
Logic Upper Assembly
Logic Lower Assembly Ax4 Hx1 Hx1 Main Board
Qx4 Touchpad Shielding
Touchpad Board Dx3 Hx4 Touchpad Holder Tx2 CPU Touchpad Touchpad Cable (FFC) HDD Bracket Dimm 4-in-1 Card Rearder Fx2 Smart Card Reader Hx1 Top Cover Shielding
Hx2 Modem/ Bluetooth Combo Card
Ex4 Thermal Module
Antenna Line
Modem Cable
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LCD Module
6 LCD Cushions
Jx6 LCD Bezel
LCD Inverter
Hx4
LCD Assembly
LCD Panel
Hx4 Dx4 LCD LCD Coaxial Cable LCD Brackets Wireless Antenna Hx2 LCD Latch Kit Bracket
Dx1 LCD Latch Kit
Screw List
Item A B C D E F G H I J K NUT-I/O SCREW M1.6X4.0-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X2.5-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X3.0-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X3.5-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X5-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X3-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X4.0-B-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X4-I-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X5.0-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X5.5-P-NI-NYLOK Description
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Item L M N O P Q R S T U
Description SCREW M2.5X0.45+7I-NYLOK SCREW M1.7X3.5-I-BZN SCREW M2X3-I-BNI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X5.0-I-BNI-NYLOK SCREW M2.0X6.0-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X2-I-NI-NYLOK SCREW M2.5X4-I-BNI SCREW M2.5X7 SCREW M3.0X3.5 SCREW M2.5X5 (BLACK)
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Removing the Battery Pack
1. 2. Release the battery lock. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery.
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Removing the Optical Module/HDD Module/Wireless Lan Card and LCD module
Removing the Optical Module
1. 2. Slide the optical disk drive latch. Remove the ODD module.
Removing the HDD Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the two screws holding the HDD cover. Remove the HDD cover. Remove the HDD module.
Removing the Wireless LAN Card
1. 2. 3. Remove the screw that secures the PCI door then remove the PCI door. Disconnect the right and the left wireless antenna. Pop out the wireless LAN card then remove it.
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Removing the LCD Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the four screws that secures the middle cover; two one each side. Detach middle cover with the assistance of a plastic flat head screw driver. Disconnect the LCD cable then take out the cable from the upper case.
4. 5. 6.
Disconnect the left bluetooth antenna line. Then take out the antenna from the upper case with a tweezers. Unscrew the four screws holding the LCD hinges; two on each side. Then remove the entire LCD module.
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Remove the function key board and the keyboard
1. 2. 3. Take the wireless antenna out of the hook on the function key board. Disconnect function key board connector Unscrew the three screws holding the function key board.
4. 5. 6.
Remove the three screws that secure the keyboard. Turn over the unit and remove the two screws as the picture shows. Turn over the keyboard. Disconnect the keyboard FFC then remove the keyboard.
Separate the main unit into the logic upper and the logic lower assembly
1. 2. 3. Remove the three screws on the rear panel. Unscrew the 19 screws on the bottom panel. Detach the front bezel from the main unit.
4. 5. 6.
Remove the two screws. Then take the right and the left antenna off the main unit. Disconnect the touchpad cable. Pull out the right and the left antenna, then detach the logic upper assembly from the logic lower assembly.
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Disassembling the logic upper assembly
1. 2. Take out the touchpad cable from the small hook on touchpad holder. Remove the four screws holding the touchpad shielding and the touchpad board.
3. 4. 5.
Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the touchpad board. Remove the touchpad board. Remove the wireless and bluetooth button off the touchpad board.
6. 7. 8.
Remove the four screws that fasten the touchpad holder. Remove the touchpad off the logic upper assembly. Disconnect touchpad FFC.
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Disassembling the logic lower assembly
1. 2. In order to take out the main board from the upper case, first remove the four screws that fasten the top cover shielding. Remove the three screws holding the 4-in-1 card reader, then remove it.
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Unscrew the four screws that secure the thermal module. Disconnect the fan connector then remove the thermal module.
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Remove one screw that secures the main board as picture shows. Remove another screw that fastens the main board. Take out the bluetooth antenna.
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Disconnect the speaker set cable. To remove the main board from the lower case assembly, first press the PCMCIA card button.
10. Then take the main board off the lower case assembly.
11. Unscrew the two screws that fasten the HDD bracket. 12. Remove one screw holding the top cover shielding.
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13. Disconnect the microphone cable. Then remove the top cover shielding.
14. Turn the CPU lock counter clock-wise with a flat head screw driver. Then remove the CPU. 15. Pop out the memory then remove it. 16. Unscrew the two screws that secure the modem/bluetooth combo card. Remove the modem/bluetooth combo card then disconnect the connector.
17. Disconnect the bluetooth antenna and the modem cable. 18. Disconnect the smart card reader FPC. 19. Unscrew the two screws holding the smart card reader then remove it.
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Disassembling the LCD Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the six screw pad and the six screws. Detach the LCD bezel carefully. Disconnect LCD inverter.
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Remove the two screws holding the LCD to LCD panel. Then remove the LCD. Remove the four screws that fasten the right and the left LCD brackets. Then remove the right and the left LCD brackets.
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Tear off the electric conductive tape that fastens the LCD coaxial cable. Tear off another electric conductive tape that fastens the LCD coaxial cable. Disconnect the LCD coaxial cable.
10. Detach the wireless antenna from the LCD panel. 11. Remove the two screws holding the LCD latch kit. 12. Remove the LCD latch kit bracket.
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13. Unhook the spring. 14. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD latch kit. 15. Then remove the LCD latch kit.
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Disassembling the External Modules
Disassembling the HDD Module
1. 2. Remove the four screws holding the HDD bracket; two on each side. Take out the HDD from the HDD bracket.
Disassembling the Optical Drive Module
1. 2. 3. Remove the two screws holding the ODD bracket. Remove another screw as the picture shows. Then remove the last two screws on the back side of the ODD module.
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Slide the ODD from the ODD bracket. Then remove the optical bracket.
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In order to open the ODD, use an uncurved pin to press the emergency eject hole. Remove the three screws that fasten the ODD door. Then detach the ODD door.
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Troubleshooting
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. 2. 3. 4. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. Distinguish symptom. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. Disassemble and assemble the unit without any power sources. If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapter's instructions. You can check the following: power cords are properly connected and secured; there are no obvious shorts or opens; there are no obviously burned or heated components; all components appear normal. 5. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on.) POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are indicated. POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen. The diagnostic test detected an error and displayed a FRU code. Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems).
Go To "Power System Check" on page 63. "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 65 "Undetermined Problems" on page 73 "Error Message List" on page 66 "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 43 "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 65 Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to "Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message" on page 65 "Intermittent Problems" on page 72 "Undetermined Problems" on page 73
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System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device. See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 43 for details. 1. 2. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program (see "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 43). See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. If the error still remains: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the main board.
External CD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device: 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program (refer to "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 43. See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the main board.
If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains:
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested. If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board. If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. See "System Diagnostic Diskette" on page 43 for details. If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the keyboard cables. Replace the keyboard. Replace the main board.
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External keyboard If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.
Memory check
Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. 1. 2. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items. Press F2 in the test items.
4. Follow the instructions in the message window. NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.
Power System Check
To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources: 1. 2. 3. Remove the battery pack. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery pack. "Check the Battery Pack" on page 64
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:
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Check the Battery Pack
To check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. 2. 3. Check out the Power Management in control Panel In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging. Power off the computer. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). See the following figure If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.
From Hardware:
To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in the computer. If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Re-install the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the DC/DC charger board.
Touchpad check
If the touchpad doesn't work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. After rebooting, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. For example, run Syn touch driver. Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working. If the the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected O.K. If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well, then check if the FCC on touch pad PCB connects properly. If the FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly, then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6=5V are pulese. If yes, then replace switch board. If no, then go to next step. Replace touch pad PCB. If the touch pad still does not work, then replace FPC on Track Pad PCB.
After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad po