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TravelMate 505
Service Guide

Service guide files and updates are available
on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw

PART NO.: 49.43F02.001
DOC. NO.: C4225-R01

PRINTED IN TAIWAN

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Copyright
Copyright © 1999 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

Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.

NOTE

Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current
topic.

WARNING

Alerts you to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.

CAUTION

Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.

IMPORTANT

Reminds you to do specific actions
relevant to the accomplishment of
procedures.

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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.

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

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Keyboard Ergonomics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Panels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Basic System Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Startup Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Onboard Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Load Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
AFlash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Executing AFlash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
System Utility Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Panel ID Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Thermal and Fan Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Main Board Data Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
System Diagnostic Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Running PQA Diagnostics Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38

Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Connector Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Removing the DIMM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Disassembling the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Removing the Heatsink and CPU EMI Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Removing the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50
Removing Upper Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
Removing the Floppy Disk Drive/CD-ROM Drive Combo Module . . . . . . .51
Removing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52
Removing the Audio I/O and Battery Connection Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Removing the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
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Removing the PCMCIA Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Removing the Touchpad Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive and CD-ROM Combo Module . . . . . . . . .56

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Index of Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70

Chapter 5

Jumper and Connector Locations

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Appendix A

Model Definition and Configuration

Appendix B

Test Compatible Components

Microsoft Windows 98 ACPI Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90

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

Intel® Celeron™ processor with 128 KB level 2 cache
64-bit/128-bit main memory
Large LCD display and PCI video with 128-bit graphics acceleration
Internal CD-ROM drive
Built-in FDD module
High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk
NiMH battery pack
Power management system with hibernation power saving modes

Multimedia

16-bit high-fidelity stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer
Built-in dual speakers
Ultra-slim, high-speed CD-ROM drive

Connectivity

High-speed fax/data modem port
USB (Universal Serial Bus) port

Human-centric Design and Ergonomics

All-in-one design (CD-ROM, FDD, HDD)
Sleek, smooth and stylish design
Full-sized keyboard
Wide and curved palm rest
Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device

Expansion

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CardBus PC card (formerly PCMCIA) slots (two type II/I or one type III), with ZV (Zoomed Video)
port support
Upgradeable memory and hard disk

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Display
The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and desktop performance graphics. The
computer supports two different display configurations — High Performance Addressing (HPA) or Thin-Film
Transistor (TFT).

Video Performance
PCI video with 128-bit graphics acceleration and 2 MB video memory boost video performance.

Simultaneous Display
The computer’s large display and multimedia capabilities are great for giving presentations. If you prefer, you
can also connect an external monitor when giving presentations. This computer supports simultaneous LCD
and CRT display. Simultaneous display allows you to control the presentation from your computer and at the
same time face your audience. You can also connect other output display devices such as LCD projection
panels for large-audience presentations.

Power Management
The power management system incorporates an “automatic LCD dim” feature that automatically dims the LCD
when the computer is powered by a battery pack to conserve battery power. See “Power Management” for
more information on power management features.

Opening and Closing the Display
To open the display, slide the display cover latch to the left and lift up the cover. Then tilt it to a comfortable
viewing position. The computer employs a microswitch that turns off the display (and enters standby mode) to
conserve power when you close the display cover and turns it back on when you open the display cover.
NOTE: If an external monitor is connected, the computer turns off the display (but does not enter standby
mode) when you close the display cover.
To close the display cover, fold it down gently until the display cover latch clicks into place.
CAUTION: To avoid damaging the display, do not slam it when you close it. Also, do not place any object on
top of the computer when the display is closed.

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Keyboard
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and
twelve function keys.

Special Keys
Lock Keys

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.

Lock Key

Description

Caps Lock

When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.

Num Lock (Fn-F11)

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.

Scroll Lock (Fn-F12)

When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press ↑ or ↓
respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

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

Num Lock On

Num Lock Off

Number keys on embedded keypad

Type numbers in a normal manner.

Cursor-control keys on embedded
keypad

Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys.

Hold Fn while using cursorcontrol keys.

Main keyboard keys

Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded
keypad.

Type the letters in a normal
manner.

NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the NumLock feature automatically
shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad.

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Windows Keys

The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.

Key
Windows logo key

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)
Shift + + M (Undo Minimize All)
+ R (Displays the Run dialog box)

Application key

Opens the application’s context menu (same as right-click).

(Fn-Application key)

The Euro Symbol

If your keyboard is in any of the following languages -- United States-International, United Kingdom, French,
German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Danish, Swiss German, Swiss French, Czech, Belgian, Norwegian,
Hungarian, Turkish, Swedish or Finnish -- you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.
IMPORTANT:(for US keyboard users): The keyboard type is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro
symbol to work, the keyboard type has to be set to United States-International.
To verify the keyboard type:

Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel.

Double-click on Keyboard.

Click on the Language tab.

Verify that the keyboard type used for "English (United States)" is set to United States-International.

If not, select and click on Properties; then select United Stated-International and click on OK.

Click on OK.

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To type the Euro symbol:
1.

Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.

Open a text editor or word processor.

3. Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol.
NOTE: The Alt Gr is only used together with the Euro symbol. Some fonts and software do not support the
Euro symbol. Please refer to http://www.microsoft.com/typography/faq/faq12.htm for more
information.

Hot Keys

The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen
contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS setup utility

Hot Key

Icon

Function

Description

Fn-F1

Hotkey help

Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.

Fn-F2

Setup

Accesses the notebook configuration utility.

Fn-F3

Power Scheme Toggle

Switch between the different Power Management
schemes.

Fn-F4

Sleep

Puts the computer in Sleep mode, which can be defined
via the advanced section of the Power Management
Properties in the Windows Control Panel.

Fn-F5

Display toggle

Switches display output between the display screen,
external monitor (if connected) and both the display
screen and external monitor.

Fn-F6

Screen blank

Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.
Press any key to return.

Fn-F7

Touchpad on/off

Turns the internal touchpad on and off.
When you connect an external PS/2 mouse, the
computer automatically disables the touchpad.

Fn-F8

Speaker on/off

Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.

Fn-↑

Contrast up

Increases the screen contrast (available only for models
with HPA displays).

Fn-↓

Contrast down

Decreases the screen contrast (available only for models
with HPA displays).

Fn-→

Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

Fn-←

Brightness down

Decreases the screen brightness.

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Activating Hotkeys
When activating hotkeys, press and hold the first key Fn before pressing the other key in the hotkey
combination.

Keyboard Ergonomics
Located below the keyboard, the wide and curved palm rest is ergonomically designed to provide you with a
very comfortable place to rest your hands while you type.

Touchpad
The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible pointing device that senses movement on its surface. This means
that the cursor responds as you move your finger on the surface of the touchpad. The central location on the
palm rest provides optimum comfort and support.

NOTE: When you connect an external PS/2 mouse, the computer automatically disables the internal touchpad.

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Touchpad Basics
The following items teach you how to use the touchpad:
1.

Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.

Press the left and right 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.

Function

Left Button

Right Button

Tap

Execute

Click twice quickly

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking
the mouse button).

Select

Click once

Tap once

Drag

Click and hold, then
use finger to drag the
cursor on the
touchpad.

Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking
the mouse button) and hold finger to the touchpad
on the second tap to drag the cursor.

Access context
menu

Click once

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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System Block Diagram

TM505 BLOCK DIAGRAM
MOBILE CELERON
CPU

CLOCK
GENERATOR

CPU CORE
REGULATOR

CY2272
HOST Bus
66 MHz

CRT
VGA

SDRAM

NM2160

32MB/ 64MB

LCD

SDRAMBus
66 MHz

HDD
IDE BUS

CDROM

CORE
LOGIC
82440MX

PCI BUS
33 MHz

CARDBUS

(BANISTER)

OZ6812

AUDIO/ BATTERY
BOARD
CS4299
POWER & DC-DC
VOLTAGE
REGULATORS

CARDBUS

SLOT

USB
X-BUS
AC-LINK

MODEM
DAUGHTER
CARD

S I/O
Ali

BIOS

5135B

KBC
M38867

PORT 80

BATTERY
CHARGER
PRINTER

FLOPPY

SERIAL

TOUCHPAD

INT. KB

EXT. KB

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Board Layout
Top View

13
14

3
26

10 9
25

15
16

21
23
22
19
17

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AC Adapter Connector

Power Push Switch

USB Port

Celeron Processor

LCD Corner Switch Connector

Fan Connector

PS/2 Port

Onboard DC/DC Charger

Serial Port

HDD Connector

Onboard System Memory

Internal Keyboard Connector

Parallel Port

Touch Pad Connector

LED Board Connector

Onboard Switch

RTC Battery Connector

Diskette Drive Connector

Fan Connector

CD-ROM Connector

LCD Connector

PCMCIA Slot

VGA Port

Keyboard Controller

VGA Controller

Golden Finger for Debug

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Bottom View

1
6

5
7

Intel FW 82443 Chipset

BIOS Flash ROM

DIMM Socket

Audio CODEC

CardBus Controller

Onboard System Memory

Super I/O Controller

Audio/Battery Connector

Modem Board Connector

Clock Generator

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Panels
Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC.
NOTE: See chapter 3 on how to connect external devices to the computer.

Front Panel
The front panel contains ports for external audio connections.

Icon

Port

Connects to...

Speaker-out jack

Speakers or headphones

Audio line-in jack

Audio line-in device with a 3.5mm minijack (e.g.,
audio CD player, stereo walkman)

Microphone-in jack

3.5mm minijack condenser microphone

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Rear Panel

Icon

Port

Connects to...

DC-in jack

AC adapter and power outlet

USB port

USB devices (e.g., USB mouse)

PS/2 port

PS/2-compatible devices (e.g., PS/2 keyboard/
mouse/keypad)

Serial port

Serial devices (e.g., serial mouse)

Parallel port

Parallel devices (e.g., parallel printer)

External monitor port

Display monitor (up to 1024x768 resolution, 64Kcolors)

Universal Serial Bus
The Universal Serial Bus (USB) port is a high-speed serial bus which allows you to connect and daisy-chain
USB peripherals without taking up precious system resources.

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Right Panel

Icon

Port

Connects to...

PC Card slot

16-bit PC Cards and 32-bit CardBus PC Cards (ZV
support)

Modem jack

Phone line (only for models with an internal fax
modem)

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Indicators
The computer has six easy-to-read status indicators (LEDs) under the display screen.

The Power and Standby indicators are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the
status of the computer while the cover is closed.

#
1

Icon

Function
Power

Description
Lights when the computer is on.
Blinks when a battery-low condition occurs.

Standby

Lights when the computer enters Standby mode.

Media Activity

Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or CDROM drive or DVD-ROM drive is active.

Battery Charge

Lights when the battery is being charged.

Caps Lock

Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock

Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.

(Fn-F11)

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
System Board Major Chips
Item

Controller

System Core Logic

Intel 82440 MX (Banister)

Super I/O Controller

ALI 5135B

Keyboard Controller

Mitsubishi M38867 V JG TQ FP

Audio Controller

Intel 82440 MX (Banister)

PCMCIA Controller

O2 OZ6812

VGA Controller

NeoMagic NM2160

Processor
Item

Specification

CPU Type

Intel Mobile
Celeron-400 MHz Processor

Intel Mobile
Celeron-433 MHz
Processor

CPU Specification

1. Integrated primary L1 instruction and data cache

Intel Mobile
Celeron-466 MHz
Processor

2. 128-Kbyte L2 cache integrated onto the processor die
3. Low power GTL+ system bus interface
CPU Package

BGA package

CPU Core Voltage

1.6 V

1.9 V

CPU I/O Voltage

2.5 V

BIOS
Item

Specification

BIOS vendor

Acer

BIOS Version

V3.0

BIOS ROM type

Flash ROM

BIOS ROM size

256KB

BIOS package

32-pin TSOP

Supports protocol

PCI 2.1, SMI & APM 1.2, DMI 2.00.1, E-IDE, ACPI, USB, ESCD 1.03,
ANSI ATA 3.0, PnP 1.0a, Bootable CD-ROM 1.0, ATAPI, ECP/EPP 1.7
& 1.9

BIOS password control

Set by switch, see SW4 settings

Second-Level Cache
Item
Cache controller

Specification
Intel 82440 MX (Banister)

Cache size

128 KB (Celeron CPU type)

1st level cache control

Always enabled

2nd level cache control

Always enabled

Cache scheme control

Fixed in write-back

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System Memory
Item

Specification

Memory controller

Intel Banister 82440 MX

Onboard memory size

32/64 MB

DIMM socket

Supported memory size per socket

32/64/128 MB

Supported maximum memory size

192 MB (64 MB + 128 MB)

Supported DIMM type

Synchronous DRAM

Supported DIMM speed

66 MHz

Supported DIMM voltage

3.3V

Supported DIMM package

144-pin so-DIMM

Memory Combinations
On Board

Slot 1

Total Memory

32 MB

0 MB

32 MB

64 MB

32 MB

64 MB

96 MB

32 MB

128 MB

160 MB

64 MB

0 MB

64 MB

32 MB

96 MB

64 MB

128 MB

64 MB

128 MB

192 MB

LAN Interface
Item

Specification

LAN Controller

None

LAN Controller Resident Bus

None

LAN Port

None

Function Control

None

MODEM Interface
Item

Specification

Chipset

Lucent 1646

Fax modem data baud rate (bps)

14.4 K

Data modem data baud rate (bps)

56 K

Supported modem protocol

V.90 data modem, V.17 fax modem, and digital line protection
operation

Modem connector type

RJ45 (Capable of RJ11)

Modem connector location

Right side

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Floppy Disk Drive Interface
Item

Specification

Vendor & model name

Mitsumi D353F3X

Floppy Disk Specifications
Media recognition

2DD (720KB)

2HD (1.2MB, 3-mode)

2HD (1.44MB)

Sectors/track

Tracks

Data transfer rate
(Kbit/s)

1 MB

1.6 MB

2 MB

Rotational speed (RPM)

300

360

300

Read/write heads

Encoding method

MFM/FM

Power Requirement
Input Voltage (V)

+5V ±10%

Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Vendor & Model Name

Specification
IBM DARA 206000

IBM DARA 209000

Capacity (MB)

6000

9000

Bytes Per Sector

512

Logical Heads

Logical Sectors

Logical Cylinders

12416

16383

Physical Read/Write Heads

Disks

Spindle Speed (RPM)

4200

Drive Format

Performance Specifications
Buffer Size

418 KB

Interface

IDE

Data Transfer Rate (Disk-Buffer, Mbits/
s)

161.6 - 85.5

Data Transfer Rate (Host-Buffer,
Mbytes/s)

66.6 max
16.6 max

DC Power Requirements
Voltage Tolerance

5V +/- 5%

CD-ROM Interface
Item
Vendor & Model Name

Specification
TEAC CD-224E-A26 24X

Performance Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec)

1545KB/sec ~ 3,600KB/sec (FULL - CAV)

Access time (typ.)

130 msec. (typ.)

Rotation speed

5136 rpm (typ.)

Memory Buffer

None

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CD-ROM Interface
Item

Specification

Data Buffer

128 KB

Interface

ATAPI

Applicable disc format

CD-DA, CD-ROM (Mode-1, Mode-2), CD-ROM XA MODE-2 (FORM-1,
FORM-2), Multi-Session Photo CD, CD-I, Video CD, Enhanced CD &
CD PLUS Compatible

Loading mechanism

Drawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole

Power Requirement
Input Voltage

5V +/- 5%

Audio Interface
Item

Specification

Audio Controller

Intel 82440 MX (Banister)/Cirrus Logic CS4229

Audio onboard or optional

Built-in

Mono or Stereo

Stereo

Resolution

20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter
18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter

Compatibility

PC ‘98, PC ‘99, AC97 2.1

Mixed sound source

Line-in, CD, Video, AUX

Voice channel

8-/16-bit, mono/stereo

Sampling rate

44.1 KHz

Internal microphone

None

Internal speaker/quantity

Yes/2 pieces, on two sides of front panel

Supported PnP DMA channel

DMA channel 0
DMA channel 1

Supported PnP IRQ

IRQ11

Video Interface
Item

Specification

Chip vendor

NeoMagic

Chip name

NM2160

Chip voltage

3.3 volts

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port

Yes

Graph interface

PCI bus

Maximum resolution (LCD)

800 x 600 (True color/24 bit)

Maximum resolution (CRT)

1024 x 768 (High color/16bit)

Video Memory
Item

Specification

Fixed

Fixed, built-in NM2160 video controller

Video memory size

2.0 MB

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Video Resolution Modes
Resolution

Refresh Rate
CRT Only

LCD/CRT Simultaneous

640x480x256

640x480x64K

640x480x16M

800x600x256

800X600X64K

800X600X16M

1024x768x256

1024x768x64K

1024x768x16M

Parallel Port
Item

Specification

Parallel port controller

ALI 5135B

Number of parallel port

Location

Rear side

Connector type

25-pin D-type connector, in female type

Parallel port function control

Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

Supports ECP

Yes (set by BIOS setup)

Optional ECP DMA channel
(in BIOS Setup)

DMA channel 1
DMA channel 3

Optional parallel port I/O address
(in BIOS Setup)

3BCh, 378h, 278h

Optional parallel port IRQ
(in BIOS Setup)

IRQ7

Serial Port
Item
Serial port controller

Specification
ALI 5135B

Number of serial port

Supports 16550 UART

Yes

Connector type

9-pin D-type connector, in male type

Location

Rear side

Serial port function control

Enable/disable by BIOS Setup

Optional serial port
(in BIOS Setup)

3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h,

Optional serial port IRQ
(in BIOS Setup)

IRQ4, IRQ3

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USB Port
Item

Specification

HCl

UHCl 1.0

Number of USB Port

Location

Rear Side

Serial Port Function Control

Enable / Disable by BIOS Stup

IrDA Port
Item

Specification

Vendor & Model Name

None

Input Power Supply Voltage

None

Transfer Data Rate

None

Transfer Distance

None

Compatible Standard

None

Output Radiant Intensity Half Angle

None

Number of IrDA Port

None

16550 UART Support

None

FIR Location

None

Selection Serial Port (by BIOS Setup)

None

PCMCIA Port
Item

Specification

PCMCIA controller

O2 OZ6912

Supported card type

Type-II/ Type-III

Number of slots

One type-II or one type-III

Access location

Right side

Supported ZV (Zoomed Video) port

Yes

Supported 32 bit CardBus

Yes (IRQ9)

Keyboard
Item

Specification

Keyboard controller

Mitsubishi M38867 VJG TQFP

Keyboard vendor & model name

API

Total number of keypads

84-/85-/88-key

Windows 95 keys

Yes

Internal & external keyboard work
simultaneously

Yes

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Battery
Item

Specification

Vendor & model name

Panasonic BTP-1831

Battery Type

NiMH

Pack capacity

3500 mAH

Cell voltage

1.2V

Number of battery cell

Package configuration

Package voltage

9.6V

DC-DC/Charger Converter
Item
Vendor & Model Name
Input voltage

Specification
Acer
AC adapter: 19V-21V
Battery: 12V-16.8V

DC/DC converter output
Output Rating

3.3V

12V

5V SB

Current (w/load, A)

0~2

0~3.5

0~0.25

0.02

Charger output
Normal charge (charge while
system is not operative)

2.2A

Background charge (charge even
system is still operative)

0.8A

Battery-low 2 level (V)

8.8V

Battery-low 3 level (V)

Protection
Charger protection

Security timer control
Over temperature protection
Over voltage protection

DC/DC converter protection

OVP (Over Voltage Protection, V)
OCP (Over Current Protection, A)

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DC-AC LCD Inverter
Item

Specification

Vendor & Model Name

Ambit T62.121.C.00 (12.1”)

Input Voltage (V)

7.3 (min.)

None

22 (max.)

Input Current (mA)

None

1000 (max.)

Output Voltage (Vrms, no load)

1100 (min.)

None

1400 (max.)

Output Voltage Frequency (KHz)

40 (min.)

None

65 (max.)

Item

Specification

Output Current
(mArms)

Min.

Typ.

Max.

Remark

Output Current
(mArms)

6.3

7.0

7.7

Vadj : 3.2 V

Output Current
(mArms)

0.7

1.0

1.3

Vadj : 2.15 V

NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, to support LCD CCFT backlight user, and it is
also responsible for the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while the
system unit is turned on.
NOTE: There is an EEPROM in the inverter, which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. If you replace
a new inverter or replace the LCD with one of a different brand, use Inverter ID utility to update the ID
information.

LCD
Item
Vendor & model name

Specification
12.1" Sharp

12.1” Hitachi

LM121SS1T53

TX31D27VCICBB

12.1

Mechanical Specifications
LCD display area (diagonal, inch)
Display technology

DSTN

TFT

Resolution

SVGA (800x600)

Supports colors

16 M

Brightness control

Keyboard hotkey

Contrast control

Keyboard hotkey

None

Optical Specifications

Electrical Specifications

Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 3.3 (typ.)

3.3 (typ.)

Supply voltage for LCD backlight
(Vrms)

650 (typ)

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AC Adapter
Item
Vendor & Model Name

Specification
Delta ADP-60XBVD

Input Requirements
Maximum Input Current
(A, @90Vac, full load)

1A @ 90 Vac

Nominal Frequency (Hz)

47 - 63

Frequency Variation Range (Hz)

47 - 63

Nominal Voltages (Vrms)

90 - 270

Inrush Current

The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the
adapter is connected to 115Vac(60Hz) and 230Vac(50Hz) respectively.

Efficiency

It should provide an efficiency of 83% minimum, when measured at
maximum load under 115V(60Hz).

Output Ratings (CV mode)
DC Output Voltage

+19.0V - 20.5V

Noise + Ripple

300mvp-pmax (20MHz bandwidth)

Load

0A (min.) 2.4A (max.)

Output Ratings (CC mode)
DC Output Voltage

20V +/- 1.0V

Constant Output

3.6 +/- 0.3A

Dynamic Output Characteristics
Turn-on Delay Time

2 sec. (@115Vac)

Hold Up Time

8 ms min. (@115Vac input, full load)

Over Voltage Protection (OVP)

24 V

Short Circuit Protection

Output can be shorted without damage

Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)

15kV (at air discharge)
8kV (at contact discharge)

Dielectric Withstand Voltage
Primary to Secondary

1500Vac (or 2121 Vdc) for 1 second

Leakage Current

0.25 mA max. (@ 254 Vac, 60Hz)

Regulatory Requirements

Internal filter meets:
1. FCC class B requirements (USA)
2. VDE 243/1991 class B requirements (German)
3. CISPR 22 Class B requirements (Scandinavia)
4. VCCI class II requirements (Japan)

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Power Management
Power Saving Mode
Standby Mode
Waiting time specified by the System Standby value or the
operating system elapses without any system activity.

Phenomenon
The buzzer beeps
The Standby indicator lights up

Or
When the computer is about to enter Hibernation mode
(e.g., during a battery-low condition), but the Hibernation
file is invalid or not present.
Hibernation Mode
When customized functions for power management are
set to Hibernation and the corresponding action is taken.
Display Standby Mode
Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing
device are idle for a specified period.
Hard Disk Standby Mode

All power shuts off

The display shuts off

Hard disk is idle within a specified period of time.

Hard disk drive is in standby mode.
(spindle turned-off)

Environmental Requirements
Item

Specification

Temperature
Operating

+5 ~ +35 Degree C

Non-Operating

-20 ~ + 60 Degree C

Humidity
Operating

20% ~ 80% RH, Non-condensing

Non-Operating

20% ~ 90% RH, Non-condensing

Vibration
Operating (Unpacked)

5 ~ 25.6 Hz,

0.38 mm

5 ~ 27.1 Hz,

0.6G

27.1 ~ 50 Hz,

0.41 mm

50 ~ 500 Hz,

Non-Operating
Unpacked

Packed

5 ~ 62.6 Hz,
62.6 ~ 500 Hz,

0.51 mm
4G

Mechanical Specifications
Item

Specification

Dimensions

308mm x 257mm x 44.7mm

Weight

7lbs (Battery included)

I/O Ports

Mouse, 1 Parallel, 1 Serial, 1 USB, 1 Modem Jack,
1 PCMCIA Slot, 1 VGA Port, 1 Microphone Jack, 1 Line-in Jack, 1
Line-out Jack

Drive Bays

One 3.5” FDD, One CD-ROM

Material

Plastic

Indications

Power Light, Sleep Mode Light, Media Activity Light, Battery Charge
Light, Caps Lock Light, Numbers Lock Light

Switch

Power

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Memory Address Map
Memory Address

Size

Function

00000000-0009FFFF

640 KB

Base memory

000A0000-000BFFFF

128 KB

Video memory

000C0000-000CBFFF

40 KB

Video BIOS

000E0000-000FFFFF

128 KB

System BIOS

00100000-top limited

Extended (DIMM) memory

04000000-04000FFF

4 KB

PCMCIA controller (slot 1)

04001000-04001FFF

4 KB

PCMCIA controller (slot 2)

80100000-801000FF

256 B

Lucent Win Modem

80500000-805FFFFF

1 MB

NetMagic VGA

80800000-80BFFFFF

3 MB

Neomagic VGA

81000000-81FFFFFF

16 MB

82100000-82100FFF

4 MB

FFFF0000-FFFFFFFF

64 KB

System board extension for PnP BIOS

I/O Address Map
I/O Address

Function

000-00F

DMA controller-1

020-021

Interrupt controller-1

040-043

Timer 1

060, 064

Keyboard controller 8742 chip select

061

System speaker out

040B

DMA controller-1

061

System speaker

070-071

Real-time clock and NMI mask

080-08F

DMA page register

0A0-0A1

Interrupt controller-2

0C0-0DF

DMA controller-2

0F0-0FF

Numeric data processor

120-13F, 180-18F

Power management controller

170-177

2nd EIDE device (CD-ROM) select

1F0-1F7

1st EIDE device (hard drive) select

220-22F

Audio

240-24F

Audio(optional)

278-27F

Parallel port 3

2E8-2EF

LT Win modem or COM4 (optional)

2F8-2FF

COM2 or LT Win modem(optional)

378, 37A

Parallel port 2

3BC-3BE

Parallel port 1

3B0-3BB, 3C0-3DF

Video Controller

3F0h-3F7

Standard Floppy Disk Controller

3E8-3EF

COM3 or LT Win modem (optional)

3F0-3F7

Floppy disk controller

3F8-3FF

COM1 or LT Win modem (optional)

480-48F, 4D6

DMA controller-1

4D0-4D1, CF8-CFF

PCI configuration register

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IRQ Assignment Map
Interrupt Channel
NMI

Function
System errors

IRQ0

System timer

IRQ1

Keyboard

IRQ2

Cascade

IRQ3

COM2

IRQ4

COM1

IRQ5

VGA

IRQ6

Floppy

IRQ7

LPT1

IRQ8

Real time clock

IRQ9

PCMCIA (Optional)

IRQ10

USB

IRQ11

Audio/Modem/CardBus

IRQ12

PS2 pointing device

IRQ13

Numeric data processor

IRQ14

1st IDE device (hard disk)
2nd EIDE device (CD-ROM drive)

IRQ15

Optional

DMA Channel Assignment
DMA Channel

Function

DRQ0

Audio (optional)

DRQ1

ECP or Audio (optional)

DRQ2

Floppy

DRQ3

ECP (optional)

DRQ4

DMA controller

DRQ5

Not used

DRQ6

Not used

DRQ7

Not used

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Chapter 2

System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Ouput System).
Your computer is already configured and optimized properly, and you do not need to run this utility. However,
if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run it.
To activate the BIOS Setup Utility, press F2 during POST while the TravelMate logo is being displayed.

Navigating the BIOS Setup Utility
There are six menu options: System Information, Basic System Settings, Startup Configuration, Onboard
Device Configuration, System Security and Load Default Settings.
To enter a menu, highlight the item using the ↑ ↓ keys; then press Enter.
Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Setup Utility by following these instructions:

Press the cursor up/down keys (↑↓) to move between parameters.
Press the cursor left/right keys (→ ←) to change the value of a parameter.

Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu
NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets.
NOTE: Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown at the bottom of the screen.

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System Information
The System Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter

Description

CPU Type & Speed

Describes the type of CPU installed in the system.

Floppy Disk Drive

Shows the floppy disk drive type (1.44MB 3.5-inch).

Hard Disk (MB)

Sets the hard disk type.

HDD Serial Number

Shows the hard disk drive serial number.

System with

Shows the high-capacity disc drive installed.

System BIOS Version

Shows the system BIOS version.

VGA BIOS Version

Shows the video graphics accelerator BIOS version.

Serial Number

Shows the serial number of the system.

Asset Tag Number

Shows the asset tag number.

Product Name

Shows the official name of the product.

Manufacturer Name

Shows the name of the manufacturer.

UUID

Shows the universally unique identifier number.

Serial Number
The Serial Number is the number identical to the system serial number labelled at the bottom of system unit.
The default Serial Number is scanned while manufacturing and stored to the LCD inverter. While service
engineers swapping invertors for customers, they should re-input the original Serial Number to the system. Or
this field in BIOS Setup will be in blank. To change the Serial Number field, please refer to “System Utility
Diskette” in chapter 2 for more information .

Asset Tag Number
The default setting is empty. Customers can input into the Notebook Manager (setting by themselve whatever
the number they need but only can input once). While service engineers swapping inverters for customers,
customers can re-input.

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Product Name
It is the default setting as the brand name + model name of Acer product; such as TravelMate 505. "Product
Name" will be automatically created by using 505Util.zip.

Manufacture Name
The default setting is Acer. "Manufacture Name" will be automatically generated by using 505Util.zip.

UUID
It stands for " Universally Unique IDentifiers", also known as GUID (Globally Unique IDentifier). The
requirement specification of SMBIOS 2.1 (System Management BIOS). UUID are fixed-size 128-bit value
and are unique across both space and time. The currently-used algorithm that was created by the OSF (Open
Software Foundation) from a combination of a timestamp, physical Ethernet address, and a sequence number
to generate the unique ID number until the year A.D. 3400. Without a network card machine, a different
method is used to generate that part of the GUID. It differs from Intel number which identifies a computer, but
UUID number can identify a person and even confidential documents user created.
To automatically generate a UUID , please refer to “System Utility Diskette” in chapter 2 for more
information .

NOTE: The "Serial Number", "Asset Tag Number", "Product Name", "Manufacture Name" and "UUID" are
located in the LCD inverter.

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Basic System Configuration
The Basic System Configuration screen contains parameters involving basic computer settings like date and
time.

The table below describes the parameters in the screen.

Parameter
Date

Description
Sets the system date.
Format: DDD MMM DD YYYY (day-of-the-week month day year)

Time

Sets the system time.
Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second)

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Startup Configuration
The Startup Configuration screen contains parameters that are related to computer startup.

The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.

Parameter
Boot Display

Description
Sets the display on boot-up.
When set to Auto, the computer automatically determines the display device. If an
external display device (e.g., monitor) is connected, it becomes the boot display;
otherwise, the computer LCD is the boot display. When set to Both, the computer
outputs to both the computer LCD and an external display device if one is
connected.
Options: Auto or Both

Screen Expansion

When set to enabled, the screen will automatically adjust the display to fit the
screen when the resolution is set 640 X 480.
Options: Enabled or Disabled

Hotkey Beep

When enabled, the computer gives off a beep when a hotkey (key combination) is
pressed. See “Hot Keys” on page 5 for details on hotkeys.
Options: Enabled or Disabled

Fast Boot

Allows you to define your system’s booting process, whether to skip some POST
routines or proceed with the normal booting process.
Options: Enabled or Disabled

Boot Drive Sequence

Allows you to set the sequence wherein the computer will boot 1st, 2nd, and so on.
Below are possible boot devices.

Boot from CD-ROM

Enables boot-up from the CD-ROM drive, if selected as the first option. The
computer attempts to boot from the CD-ROM drive (looks for a bootable CD-ROM)
before following the boot sequence specified in the Boot Drive Sequence.

Floppy

Enables boot-up from the floppy disk drive, if selected as the first option. The
computer attempts to boot from the floppy disk drive (look for a bootable floppy)
before following the boot sequence specified in the Boot Drive Sequence.

Hard Disk

Enables boot-up from the hard disk drive.

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Onboard Device Configuration
The Onboard Device Configuration screen contains parameter settings for your hardware connection devices.

CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. You do not need to change the values
in this screen because these values are already optimized.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.

Parameter
Serial Port

Description
Enables or disables the serial port.
Options: Enabled or Disabled

Base Address

Sets the I/O address of the serial port.
Options: 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h or 2E8h

IRQ

Sets the interrupt request of the serial port.

Parallel Port

Enables or disables the parallel port.

Options: 4 or 11
Options: Enabled or Disabled
Base Address

Sets the I/O address of the parallel port.
Options: 378h, 278h or 3BCh

IRQ

Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port.
Options: 7 or 5

Operation Mode

Sets the operation mode of the parallel port.

ECP DMA Channel

Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter
is enabled only if Operation Mode is set to ECP.

Options: ECP, EPP, Bidirectional or Standard

Options: 1 or 3

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System Security
The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from
unauthorized use.

The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.

Parameter
Setup Password

Description
When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from
unauthorized entry.
Options: None or Present

Power-on Password

When set, this password protects the computer from unauthorized
entry during boot-up or resume from Hibernation mode.

Hard Disk Password

When set, this password prevents the internal hard disk from
unauthorized access. It consists of 8 alphanumeric characters.

Options: None or Present

NOTE: 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:
1.

Use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight a password parameter (Setup, Power-on, or Hard Disk) and press the
Enter key. The password box appears:

Type a password. The password may consist of up to eight alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).

IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the
screen.
3.

Press Enter. The retype password box appears.

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Retype the password to verify your first entry and press Enter.

After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Present.
5.

Press Esc to return to the main menu.

Press Esc. The following dialog box appears.

Select Yes and press Enter to save the password and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Changing a password
To change a password, follow the same steps used to set a password.

Removing a password
To remove a password, use the ↑ and ↓ keys to highlight a password parameter and press the “Enter” key as
the first character.

Password icons
Below are the password icons and their descriptions:

Parameters

Description

Power-on Password icon

When set to present, prompts the user to input the correct password for
the system to continue. It is shown after the TravelMate logo.

Hard Disk Password icon

When set to present, prompts the user to input the correct password for
the hard disk to operate. It is shown after the Power-on Password Icon.

Password character icon

When typing the characters of the password, the screen displays this icon
for each character instead of the actual password character.

Wrong password icon

If the wrong password is entered, this icon will be displayed beside the
wrong password.

Successful password entry icon

If the password is correctly entered, this icon will be displayed beside the
correctly entered password.

Password failure icon

The system allows the user 3 chances to type the correct password. After
the password has been incorrectly entered 3 times, this icon will be
displayed together with a short message stating “system shut-down”. The
user then has to reboot the system to try to type the correct password
again.

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Load Default Settings
When you select this menu item, the following dialog box displays:

To load factory-default settings for all the parameters, select Yes and press Enter. Otherwise, select No and
press Enter.

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AFlash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:

New versions of system programs
New features or options

Use the AFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use AFlash.
NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce how to use AFlash utility.

Executing AFlash
IMPORTANT:If this diskette is not bootable, do the following actions before you use it:
1.

Create a bootable disk.

Copy all AFlash files into this bootable diskette.

Put the bootable disk into TravelMate 505 series mobile, then re-boot.

IMPORTANT:Never turn off the system power while Flash BIOS is programming. This will damage your
system.
4.

After Flash BIOS is done, reboot the system.

NOTE: If any problems occured during BIOS updated, refer to “Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message”
on page 70 for troubleshooting.

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System Utility Diskette
This utility diskette is for the Acer TravelMate 505 notebook machine. It provides the following functions:
1.

Panel ID Utility

Thermal and Fan Utility

Mother Board Data Utility

To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a “Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu” prompt you to
choose the testing item. Follow the instructions on screen to proceed.
NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce each test utility and its
functions.
IMPORTANT: If t his diskette is not bootable, do the following actions before you use it:
1.

Do system transfers.

Copy HIMEM.SYS to A:\.

Copy EMM386.EXE to A:\

Panel ID Utility
There is an EEPROM in the inverter which stores its supported LCD type ID code. If you replace an LCD with
one of a different brand or use a new inverter, the ID information in the inverter EEPROM should be updated.
Follow the steps below to see the LCD Panel ID:
1. Follow the instructions on-screen to read current or to set new LCD Panel ID code.
NOTE: When you set a new LCD Panel ID and the new LCD is not yet enabled (to function), connect an
external CRT to see the program execution process.
NOTE: Make sure the new ID code you choose corresponds with the LCD brand and type. If you write a wrong
ID into the inverter, just reboot and re-execute the program and input the correct ID code.
2. Restart the computer - the new LCD should work normally.
NOTE: If LCD cannot display after changing the ID code, make sure you select the correct ID code, or try
reconnecting the LCD FPC cable connectors.

Thermal and Fan Utility
The system is equipped with sensors to protect against system overheating. By setting system and processor
thermal thresholds, the system can turn on the cooling fan or shut down automatically when temperatures
reach the defined threshold parameters. This utility will test fan, processor thermal and system thermal.

Mainboard Data Utility
This utility will display Mainboard Data (MBD) which includes header informaiton, product name, manufacture
name, UUID (Universally Unique IDentifiers) and serial number. This function can display and create MBD
data as well as store those information to LCD inverter EEPROM (not flash ROM). Following are specification
for this function.
1.

Read mother board data can display the MBD data.

Create MBD header information, product name and manufacture name can create 3 informations and
write them to EEPROM automatically.

Write MBD UUID can create and write a new UUID. This function is used when the original UUID is lost or
damaged. Use “Read Mother Board Data” first to keep the UUID.

Write MBD serial number can keyin MBD serial number by user.

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System Diagnostic Diskette
IMPORTANT:The diagnostics program here that we used is called PQA (Product Quality Assurance) and is
provided by Acer Headquarters. You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool. To get this program,
either download it from http://csd.acer.com.tw or find it in the TravelMate 505 service CD kit.
To better fit local service requirements, your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program.
Please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further
technical details.
NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce each test and its functions.
This diagnostic program divided into two diskettes is for the Acer TravelMate 505 notebook machine. It
provides the following functions:
1.

PQA System Diagnostics

Audio Resource and Speaker Out Test

3. USB Register and Connect / Disconnect Test
NOTE: A USB device is required when executing the USB Connection / Disconnection Test, or this test fails.
4.

Exit

To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a “Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu” prompts you to
choose the testing item. Follow the instructions on screen to proceed.
IMPORTANT: This diskette is not bootable, do the following actions before you use it:
1.

Do system transfers.

Copy the following files to A:\
HIMEM.SYS
RAMDRIVE.SYS
LASTDRV.COM
MSCDEX.EXE
NOTE: When executing a parallel or serial port test in System Test item, a loopback tool is needed. This
loopback is Acer proprietary design. You may reach the computerhwdoctor@acer.com.tw for ordering
information.

Running PQA Diagnostics Program.
PQA

Diag

Vx_x

Result

SysInfo

Option

xx-xx-xx

Exit

Press → ← to move around the main menu. Press Enter to enable the selected option. The main options are
Diag, Result, SysInfo, Option and Exit.
The Diag option lets you select testing items and times.

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The following screen appears when you select Diag from the main menu.
PQ A

Vx_ x

R esult

D iag

SysInfo

xx-xx-xx

Option

Exit

Diag
O NE
M ULT I
FU LL
Q UIC K

TE S T
TE S T
TE S T
TE S T

One Test Performs a single test and manual checks the selected test items in sequence.
Multi Test Performs multiple tests and manual checks the selected test items in sequence.
Full Test Performs all items and full check the all test items in sequence.
Quick Test Performs special tests of the highlighted items and quickly check the selected test items in
sequence.
The screen below appears if you select Multi Test.
P
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Specify the desired number of tests and press Enter.

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After you specify the number of tests to perform, the screen shows a list of test items (see below):
PQ A

Result
D iag
Diag
M AN U ALTest
TESItem
T s
AU TO[ ] System
T EST B oard
[ ] M em ory
[ ] Keyboard
[ ] Video
[ ] Parallel P ort
[ ] Serial Port
[ ] Diskette D rive
[ ] Hard D isk
[ ] CD -RO M
[ ] Coprocessor
[ ] Pointing D ev.
[ ] Cache

V x_x

SysInfo

O ption

xx-xx-xx

E xit

SPA C E: m ark/unm ark selecting item
ES C : return to upper m enu
F2
: test the m arked item (s)
EN T ER : open subitem ’s m enu
Test Tim es = 1

Move the highlight bar from one item to another. Press a space to mark or unmark the item. Press Enter to
open the subitem menu. Press Esc to close the submenu.
The right corner screen information gives you the available function keys and the specified test number.

Space: mark/unmark selecting item
ESC: return to upper menu
F1: help menu
F2: tests the marked item(s)
Enter: Open subitem’s menu

Test Times: Indicates the number of tests to perform
NOTE: The F1 and F2 keys function only after you finish configuring the Test option.
NOTE: If there are any problems occured during BIOS updated, refer to “Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code,
Message” on page 70 for troubleshooting.

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Chapter 3

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
Flat-bladed screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Tweezers

Flat-bladed screwdriver or plastic stick
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.

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General Information
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1.

Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

Remove the battery pack.

Connector Types
There are two kinds of connectors on the system board:

Connectors with no locks
Unplug the cable by simply pulling out the cable from the connector.
Connectors with locks
You can use a plastic stick to lock and unlock connectors with locks.

Unplugging
the Cable

Plugging
the Cable
Unplugging
the Cable

Plugging
the Cable

Unplugging the cable with locks
To unplug the cable, first unlock the connector by pulling up the two clasps on both sides of the connector with
a plastic stick. Then carefully pull out the cable from the connector.

Plugging the cable with locks
To plug the cable back, first make sure that the connector is unlocked, then plug the cable into the connector.
With a plastic stick, press the two clasps on both sides of the connector to secure the cables in place.
NOTE: The cables used here are special FPC (flexible printed-circuit) cables and more delicate than normal
plastic-enclosed cables. Do not force cables out of the connectors to prevent damage.

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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

DIMM Door

Middle Cover
(short)

Hinge caps

Middle Cover
(Long)

DIMM Module
86.1A522.140 *2
Screw MACH PAN
M2*14L
LCD FPC Cable
from M/B

Modem Cover

Battery Pack

Modem Board

Battery Door

LED Board Cable
from M/B

86.1A353.135
*2 Screw
MACH PAN
M2.5 *13.5L

Keyboard

Main Unit
(see next page)

LCD Module

86.9A523.6R0 *5 Screw
M2.5*6L B/ZN
LCD Bezel

LCD & Inverter
board
86.9A522.4R0 *2 Screw
MACH PAN M2*4L
86.5A524.4R0 *4 Screw
M3*4L

86.9A522.4R0 *2 Screw
MACH PAN M2*4L

Inverter Board

LED Board

LCD FPC Cable

LED Board
Cable

LCD Panel

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Main Unit
86.1A523.6R0*2 Screw
86.1A522.140*3 Screw

Heatsink

Cover Switch
Cable from M/B

Touchpad Board
Cable from M/B

RTC Battery Cable
from M/B

HDD Module

Upper case

86.1A353.135 *10 Screw MACH
PAN M2.5*13.5L
86.1A523.6R0 *1 Screw MACH
M2.5*6L

86.1A523.6R0 *2 Screw
MACH M2.5 *6L NI

Battery and Audio
Board

FDD & CD-ROM
Cable from M/B

Touchpad Module

86.9A522.3R0 *6
Screw MACH M2*3L

CD-ROM & FDD
Module
86.9A522.4R0 *4
Screw MACH PAN
M2*4L B/ZN

L/R Channel
Speaker

Touchpad
Board

86.1A523.6R0 *2 Screw MACH
M2.5*6L NI

Mainboard

Modem Bracket

Modem Connector

Lower case

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Removing the Battery Pack
1.

Press the battery cover release latch down and slide the battery pack out from the main unit.

Remove the battery cover from the battery pack carefully.

Removing the DIMM
1.

To remove the DIMM module, remove the two screws from the DIMM cover.

Then, remove the DIMM cover from the lower case.

Use two flat-bladed screwdrivers to push the latches outward on both sides of the DIMM socket.

Then, remove the extended DIMM module from the DIMM socket.

Removing the Modem Board
1.

To remove the modem board, first remove the screw from the modem cover.

Remove the modem cover from the lower case.

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At CN20, remove the modem board from the mainboard.

Disconnect the modem power cable from the modem board.

Removing the Keyboard

Slide out the right and left hinge cover from the main unit.

Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to remove the short middle cover.

Slide the long middle cover to the left side then remove it from the upper case.

Pull out and upward to expose the keyboard connector at CN19, and disconnect the keyboard cable from
the keyboard connector carefully.

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Removing the LCD Module
1.

Remove the two screws holding the LCD FPC cable

At CN9, disconnect the LCD FPC cable from the mainboard.

At CN7, disconnect the LED cable from the mainboard.

Remove the two screws holding the LCD module as shown.

Next, remove the LCD module from the main unit.

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Disassembling the LCD

Remove the two rubber LCD cushions and the 3 hinge screw caps from the LCD module.

Remove the five screws from the LCD module, and snap out the LCD bezel.

Then, remove it from the LCD module.

Remove the two screws holding the LED board, and remove the LED board from the LCD panel.

Disconnect the LED cable from the LED board.

Remove the four screws holding the two LCD hinges, then remove the hinges.

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Remove the two screws holding the inverter. Now, lift off the inverter gently.

Disconnect the LCD power cable and LCD FPC cable from the inverter board.

Remove the four screws holding the LCD, then gently remove the LCD from the LCD panel.

10. Tear off the adhesive tape.
11. Disconnect the LCD FPC cable from the LCD.

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Disassembling the Main Unit
Removing the Heatsink and CPU EMI Shield
1.

Remove the five screws holding the system heatsink.

Slide the heatsink to the left side and take it out from the main unit.

Remove the CPU EMI shield from the main unit.

At CN8, disconnect the RTC battery cable from the mainboard and then lift it away from the upper case.

Removing the Hard Disk Drive

At CN17, remove the hard disk drive from the mainboard.

At CN18, disconnect the touchpad cable from the mainboard.

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Removing Upper Case
1.

To release the upper case, first remove the eleven screws from the main unit.

Lift the upper case gently.

At CN6, disconnect the cover switch cable from the mainboard, then remove the upper case.

Removing the Floppy Disk Drive/CD-ROM Drive Combo Module
1.

Disconnect the CD-ROM drive cable and floppy disk drive cable at CN16 and CN 15 respectively.

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Remove the screw shown here.

Remove the CD-ROM drive screw cap from the bottom of the main unit.

Remove the screw shown here.

Now, remove the floppy disk drive and CD-ROM drive combo module from the main unit.

Removing the Speakers

Disconnect the left and right speaker cables from the audio I/O and battery connection board at CN1 and
CN2 respectively.

Remove the four screws holding the two speakers, then remove the two speakers from the lower case.

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Removing the Audio I/O and Battery Connection Board
1.

Remove the two screws holding the audio I/O and battery connection board, then remove it from the
mainboard.

Removing the Fan
1.

Disconnect the fan cable from the mainboard.

Remove the two screws holding the fan, then lift the fan from the lower case.

Removing the Mainboard
1.

Remove the two screws holding the mainboard, then remove the mainboard from the lower case.

Remove the modem phone jack connector from the lower case.

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Removing the PCMCIA Card
1.

Remove the four screws holding the PCMCIA slot.

At CN13, disconnect the PCMCIA slot from the mainboard.

Removing the Touchpad Module

To remove the touchpad module, first release the touchpad cable from the position shown here.

Remove the six screws holding the touchpad bracket.

Now, lift the touchpad module away from the upper case.

Disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad board, then remove the touchpad bracket.

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Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.

To disassemble the hard disk drive module, first remove the six screws as shown here.

Detach the left and right brackets from the hard disk drive.

Remove the hard disk drive connection board from the hard disk drive.

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Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive and CD-ROM Combo Module

To disassemble the CD-ROM drive from the combo module, first remove the three screws as shown here..

Disconnect the CD-ROM FPC cable, then slide out the CD-ROM drive from the chassis.

Remove the CD-ROM FPC cable from the chassis.

To remove the floppy disk drive from the combo module, first remove the three screws as shown here.

Remove the floppy disk drive from the chassis.

Disconnect the floppy disk drive FPC cable from the floppy disk drive.

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Chapter 4

Troubleshooting
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.
NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or
modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
1.

Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating
the same operation.

Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
Symptoms (Verified)

Go To

Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or
stay on.)

Power System check

POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are
indicated.

Symptom-to-FRU Index

POST detects an error and displayed messages on
screen.

Error Messages List

The diagnostic test detected an error and displayed a
FRU code.

Running PQA Diagnostic Program

Undetermined Problems

Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others). Error Symptom-to-FRU Index
Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent
problems).

Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to Error
Symptom-to-FRU Index.
Intermittent Problems
Undetermined Problems

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System Check Procedures
Diskette Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, cable 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.
1.

Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program.

Go to the diagnostic Diskette Drive in the test items.

Press F2 in the test items.

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.

Reconnect the diskette drive.

Replace the diskette driver cable.

Replace the diskette drive.

Replace the system board.

CD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, cable, 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.

Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program.

Go to the diagnostic CD-ROM in the test items.

Press F2 in the test items.

Follow the instructions in the message window.

If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains:
1.

Reconnect the CD-ROM drive.

Replace the diskette driver cable.

Replace the CD-ROM drive.

Replace the system board.

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 “Running the Diagnostics” 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):

Reconnect the keyboard cables.

Replace the keyboard.

Replace the system board.

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The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:

Numeric keypad
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.

Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (please refer to “Running PQA Diagnostics
Program”).

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.

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.

If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:

“Check the Power Adapter”
“Check the Battery Pack”

Check the Power Adapter
Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power
adapter cable. See the following figure

Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V
Pin 2: 0V, Ground

If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter.

If the voltage is within the range, do the following:

Replace the System board.
If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems”.

If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.
NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect.
3.

If the power problem occurs only when the port replicator is used, replace the port replicator.

If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct
continuity and installation.

If the operational charge does not work, see “Check the Battery Pack”.

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Check the Battery Pack
To check the battery pack, do the following:
1.

Power off the computer.

Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 2(+) and 7(ground). See the
following figure

If the voltage is still less than 8.0 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.

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 system 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.

Reconnect the touchpad cables.

Replace the touchpad.

Replace the system board.

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 pointer. This symptom is not a hardware
problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.

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Index of Error Message
The symptom-to-FRU index lists the symptoms and errors and their possible causes. The most likely cause is
listed first.
NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU
replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU.
This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.
If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 69.
The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified
by function.
NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware
device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the
way it has been configured.
NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter
Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error
Error Messages List
Error Messages
Failure Fixed Disk

Action in Sequence
Reconnect hard disk drive connector.
“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Hard disk drive
System board

Stuck Key

“Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” .

Keyboard error

“Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check”.

Keyboard Controller Failed

“Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check”.

Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch

Unlock external keyboard.

Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

BIOS ROM
System board

System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

DIMM
System board

Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

DIMM
System board

System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup

Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to
reconfigure system time, then reboot system.

System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration
used

RTC battery

System timer error

RTC battery

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time,
then reboot system.
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time,
then reboot system.
System board

Real time clock error

RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time,
then reboot system.
System board

Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board

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Error Messages List
Error Messages
Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS

Action in Sequence
Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
DIMM
System board

Diskette drive A error

Check that the drive is defined with the proper diskette
type in BIOS Setup Utility.
Diskette Drive Check.

Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP

Check that the drive is defined with the proper diskette
type in BIOS Setup Utility
Diskette Drive Check.

System cache error - Cache disabled

CPU board
System board

CPU ID

CPU board
System board

DMA Test Failed

DIMM
CPU board
System board

Software NMI Failed

DIMM
CPU board
System board

Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed

DIMM
CPU board
System board

Device Address Conflict

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board

Allocation Error for device

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board

Failing Bits: nnnn

DIMM
BIOS ROM
System board

Fixed Disk n
Invalid System Configuration Data

None
BIOS ROM
System board

I/O device IRQ conflict

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board

Operating system not found

Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are
properly identified.
Diskette drive
Hard disk drive
System board

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No-Beep Symptoms
Symptom / Error
No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is
blank.

Action in Sequence
Power source (battery pack and power adapter).
Power System Check.
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and
correctly.
Reconnect the DIMM.
CPU board
DC-DC/charger board
System board.

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is
blank.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter).
Power System Check.
Reconnect the LCD connectors
Hard disk drive
LCD inverter ID
LCD FPC cable
Inverter
LCD
System board

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is
blank. But you can see POST on an external CRT.

Reconnect the LCD connectors.
LCD inverter ID
LCD FPC cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a blinking
cursor shown on LCD during POST.

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and
correctly.
System board

No beep during POST but system runs correctly.

Speaker
Audio/Battery connection board
System board

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
LCD backlight doesn't work

Action in Sequence

LCD is too dark

Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default
Settings”, then reboot system.

LCD brightness cannot be adjusted

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

LCD contrast cannot be adjusted

Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key
doesn't work).
LCD inverter ID
LCD FPC cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board

Unreadable LCD screen

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

Missing pels in characters

LCD inverter ID

Abnormal screen

LCD FPC cable

Wrong color displayed

LCD inverter
LCD
System board

LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines displayed.

LCD inverter ID
LCD inverter
LCD FPC cable
LCD
System board

Indicator-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs
correctly.

Action in Sequence
Reconnect the LED board
LED board
System board

Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Power shuts down during operation.

Action in Sequence
Power source (battery pack and power adapter).
Power System Check.
Battery pack
Power adapter
Audio-I/O & battery connection board
System board

The system doesn’t power-on.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter).
Power System Check.
Battery pack
Power adapter
Audio-I/O & battery connection board
System board

The system doesn’t power-off.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter).
Power System Check.
Hold and press the power switch for more than 4
seconds.
System board

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Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Battery can’t be charged

Action in Sequence
Power System Check
Battery pack
System board

PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA)

Action in Sequence
PCMCIA slot assembly
System board

PCMCIA slot pin is damaged.

PCMCIA slot assembly

Memory-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default
Settings, then reboot system.
DIMM
System board

Speaker-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
In DOS or Windows, multimedia programs, no sound
comes from the computer.

Action in Sequence
Press Fn-F8, Speaker ON/OFF control.
Audio driver
Speaker
Audio/Battery connection board
System board

Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound.

Press Fn-F8, Speaker ON/OFF control.
Speaker
Audio/Battery connection board
System board

Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
The system will not enter hibernation

Action in Sequence
Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)
Hard disk drive
System board
Check with Sleep Manager.

The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four
short beeps every minute.

Hibernation Mode
Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters
hibernation mode.
Touchpad
Keyboard
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board

The system doesn’t enter standby mode after closing
the LCD

Standby Mode
LCD cover switch
System board

The system doesn't resume from hibernation mode.

Hibernation Mode
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board

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Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
The system doesn't resume from standby mode after
opening the LCD.

Action in Sequence
Standby Mode
LCD cover switch
System board

Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher than
90%.

Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.
Refresh battery (continue to use battery until power off,
then charge battery).
Battery pack
Charger board
System board

System hangs intermittently.

Set Thermal Sensor Threshold.
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.
Hard disk connection board
System board

Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
System configuration does not match the installed
devices.

Action in Sequence
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default
Settings”, then reboot system.
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives.

External display does not work correctly.

Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching
Running PQA Diagnostics Program.
System board

USB does not work correctly.

System Diagnostics Diskette
System board

Print problems.

Ensure that the “Parallel Port” in the “Onboard Devices
Configuration” of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.
Onboard Devices Configuration
Run printer self-test.
Printer driver
Printer cable
Printer
System Board

Serial or parallel port device problems.

Ensure that the “Serial Port” in the “Onboard Devices
Configuration” of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.
Device driver
Device cable
Device
System board

Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work.

Action in Sequence
Reconnect the keyboard cable.
Keyboard
System board

Touchpad does not work.

Reconnect touchpad cable.
Touchpad board
System board

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Modem-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Internal modem does not work correctly.

Action in Sequence
System Diagnostics Diskette
Modem phone jack
Modem board
System board

NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined
Problems” on page 69.

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Intermittent Problems
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a
hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement
should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:

Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.

If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.

If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.

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Undetermined Problems
The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect,
whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.
Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.
NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly.
1.

Power-off the computer.

Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.

Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:

Non-Acer devices
Devices attached to the port replicator
Printer, mouse, and other external devices
Battery pack
Hard disk drive
DIMM
CD-ROM
Diskette drive
PC Cards

Power-on the computer.

Determine if the problem has changed.

If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.

If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

Chapter 4

System board
LCD assembly

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Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message
Error Code

Message

16XXX

Backup battery error

01XXX

CPU or main board error

Action in Sequence
Backup battery
Reload BIOS default setting.
System board

02XXX

Memory error

03XXX

Keyboard error

DIMM
System board
Reset Keyboard
Keyboard
System board

04XXX

Video error

System board

05XXX

Parallel Port error

System board

06XXX

Serial port or main board error

System board

07XXX

Diskette drive error

Diskette drive
System board

08XXX

Hard disk error

Reload BIOS default setting
Hard disk
System board

09XXX

CD-ROM error

Reset CD-ROM cable
CD-ROM drive
System board

10XXX

Co-processor error

11XXX

Pointing device error

System board
Reset Keyboard
Keyboard
System board

12XXX

Cache test error

System board

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Chapter 5

Jumper and Connector Locations
Top View
CN2

CN7

CN3

CN4 CN1 CN5 JK1

CN6
CN11
CN9

CN12

CN10 CN8

CN13
SW2

CN14

CN16
CN15
CN17

CN19

CN18

PCB No. 99206
CN1

PS/2 Port

CN12

Golden Finger for Debug

CN2

VGA Port

CN13

PCMCIA Slot

CN3

Parallel Port

CN14

Fan Connector

CN4

Serial Port

CN15

Diskette Drive Connector

CN5

USB Port

CN16

CD-ROM Connector

CN6

LCD Cover Switch Connector

CN17

HDD Connector

CN7

LED Board Connector

CN18

Touch Pad Connector

CN8

RTC Battery Connector

CN19

Internal Keyboard Connector

CN9

LCD Connector

JK1

AC Adapter Connector

CN10

Fan Connector (Reserve)

SW2

Keyboard Type / OEM /Password Switch

CN11

Power Push Switch

SW2 Settings
Setting
Switch 1, Switch 2, Switch 6

Off, Off, Off : English Keyboard
On, Off, Off : Japanese Keyboard
Off, On, Off : European Keyboard
Off, Off, On : UK Keyboard

Switch 5

On : Bypass password
Off : Check password

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Bottom View

DM1

CN20
CN21

CN20

Modem Board Connector

CN21

Audio / Battery Connector

DM1

DIMM Socket

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Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 505P.
Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
IMPORTANT:Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date
information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons 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 local FRU list provided by your regional Acer
office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or
regulations on how best to dispose it, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to
return it.
NOTE: The number indicates the location shown on exploded diagram or “NS” indicates “Not shown” on it

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Picture

No.

Partname

Description

Part No.

LCD

Chapter 6

LCD Module 12.1” DSTN
Sharp

ASSY LCD 12.1” DSTN
SHARP TM505

6M.43F01.001

12.1” SVGA DSTN LCD,
Sharp

LCD 12.1” DSTN
LM121SS1T53 BLACK

56.0743B.001

LCD Bezel

ASSY LCD BZL 12.1”
FALCON

60.43F01.001

LCD Panel DSTN

ASSY PNL 12.1”
SHARP FALCON

60.43F07.001

12.1” Inverter, Ambit

INVERTER
T62.121.C.00.510

19.21030.461

LED Board

EXTENSA 700 LED
BOARD

55.47A03.001

LCD FPC DSTN Cable

C.A FPC 12.1” DSTN
SHARP 510

50.45C07.001

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Picture

No.

Partname

Description

Part No.

LED Cable

W.A 10/10P 120MM
LED AN500

50.45B11.001

LCD Module 12.1” TFT
Hitachi

ASSY LCD 12.1” TFT
HITACHI TM505

6M.43F01.011

12.1” SVGA TFT LCD,
Hitachi

LCD 12.1” TFT HIT/
TX31D27VCICBB

56.0746B.011

LCD Bezel

ASSY LCD BZL 12.1”
FALCON

60.43F01.001

LCD Panel TFT

ASSY PNL 12.1”
HITACHI FALCON

60.43F07.011

12.1” Inverter, Ambit

INVERTER
T62.121.C.00.510

19.21030.461

LED Board

EXTENSA 700 LED
BOARD

55.47A03.001

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Picture

Chapter 6

No.

Partname

Description

Part No.

LCD FPC TFT

C.A FPC LCD 12.1”
TFT HIT 510

50.45C06.001

LED Cable

W.A 10/10P 120MM
LED AN500

50.45B11.001

LCD Module 12.1” TFT IBM/
OEM

ASSY LCD 12.1” IBM
TM505

6M.43F01.021

12.1” SVGA TFT LCD, IBM/
OEM

LCD 12.1” TFT IBM/
OEM53C1-01

56.0750A.001

LCD Bezel

ASSY LCD BZL 12.1”
FALCON

60.43F01.001

LCD Panel TFT

ASSY LCD PNL 12.1”
IBM FALCON

60.43F06.001

12.1” Inverter, Ambit

INVERTER
T62.121.C.00.510

19.21030.461

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Picture

No.

Partname

Description

Part No.

LED Board

EXTENSA 700 LED
BOARD

55.47A03.001

LCD FPC TFT Cable

C.A FPC 12.1” TFT HIT
FALCON

50.43F04.001

LED Cable

W.A 10/10P 120MM
LED AN500

50.45B11.001

HDD Module

ASSY HDD 4.8GB

6M.43F03.001

4.8GB HDD, IBM

HDD IBM/4.8
DARA204000

56.02A07.031

HDD Module

ASSY HDD 6GB

6M.43F03.011

6.0GB HDD, IBM

HDD SM 9.5” 6G IBM/
DARA-206000

56.02A02.041

HDD

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Picture

No.

Partname

Description

Part No.

HDD Bracket

BRK HDD SECC
AN500

33.45B02.004

HDD Bracket

BRK HDD(R) SECC
AN500

33.45B02.003

HDD Connection Board

FALCON HDD
TRANSPORT BD

55.43F02.001

CD-ROM & FDD Module

CD-ROM & FDD
MODULE EXT5

6M.45C01.001

24X CD-ROM

CD-ROM TEAH/CD224E-A26 24X

56.10061.141

3.5” FDD, Mitsumi

FDD W/500 BZL MITS/
D353F3X

56.01051.371

FDD Cable

C.A FPC FDD FALCON

50.43F02.001

CD-ROM & FDD

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Picture

No.

Partname

Description

Part No.

CD-ROM Cable

C.A FPC CD-ROM
AN510

50.45C02.001

56K SW Modem, Ambit

MODEM 56K AMBIT/
T62M145.00

54.09011.241

56K SW Modem, Aopen

MODEM MDC S/W
NET

54.09025.001

Speaker

SPEAKER PACK
TM505

6K.43F02.001

Touchpad Module

ASSY TOUCHPAD
FALCON

6M.43F02.001

Touchpad Bracket

ASSY TP HLD
FALCON

60.43F04.001

Touchpad, Synaptics

TOUCHPAD
SYNAPTIC ATP
TM41P-30

56.1743F.001

Touchpad Cable

C.A FPC TP FALCON

50.43F01.001

Modem

Speaker
43

Touchpad

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Picture

No.

Partname

Description

Part No.

Power
NS

AC Adapter, Delta

ADT 90-270V ADP60JB V.A 720

25.10064.031

NiMH Battery, Panasonic

ASSY BTY PACK 99R0500-001 500

60.45B04.011

Power cord U.S

CORD SPT-2 # 18*2C
7A125V1830MM

27.01618.001

Celeron-400 Main Board

FALCON MB(SMD) C400

55.43F01.001

HDD Connection Board

FALCON HDD BOARD

55.43F02.001

Audio I/O Battery
Connection Board

FALCON AUDIO
BOARD

55.43F03.001

LED Board

EXTENSA 700 LED
BOARD

55.47A03.001

PCB

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Picture

No.

Partname

Description

Part No.

Memory
NS

DIMM 32MB, SDRAM,
Mitsubishi

SDIMM 32M
MH4S64BBKG-8
PC100(MI

72.00464.00N

DIMM 32MB, SDRAM,
Siemens

SDIMM 32M
HYS64V4200GDL8(SIE

72.64420.A0N

DIMM 32MB, SDRAM,
Mosel

SO-DIMM 32M
V43644Y04VTG-10PC

72.43644.00N

DIMM 64MB, SDRAM, NEC

SDIMM 64M
4564163G5-A10B9JFB

72.25359.B0N

DIMM 64MB, SDRAM,
Mitsubishi

SDIMM 64M
MH8S64BBKG-8
PC100

72.00864.00N

DIMM 64MB, SDRAM,
Siemens

SDRAM 64M
HYS64V8300GU8(SIE-I

72.64820.B0N

DIMM 64MB, SDRAM,
Mosel

SO-DIMM 64M
V43648Z04VTG-10PC

72.43648.00N

DIMM 128MB, SDRAM,
Samsung

SDIMM 128M
KMM464S1723T2-GL

72.46172.A0N

DIMM 128MB, SDRAM,
Siemens

SODIMM 128M
HYS64V16220GCDL-8

72.64162.C0N

DIMM 128MB, SDRAM,
Mitsubishi

SDIMM 128M
MH16S64KD-8 PC100

72.00664.00N

RJ-11 Cable

CABLE RJ-11 FALCON

50.43F03.001

Touchpad FPC

C.A FPC TP FALCON

50.43F01.001

RJ-11 Shield

BKT RJII SECC AN500

33.45B09.001

Cable

Mechanical Parts

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Picture

Chapter 6

No.

Partname

Description

Part No.

Upper case module

ASSY UP CASE
FALCON

60.43F02.001

Lower case module

ASSY LOW CASE
FALCON

60.43F03.001

Battery door

DOOR BATTERY PC
AN500

42.45B04.001

DIMM cover

CVR DIMM AL 050
AN500

34.45B03.002

Modem cover

CVR MODEM AL
AN500

34.45B04.002

Middle cover(Long)

CVR MIDDLE (1) PC
050 AN500

42.45B01.001

Middle cover(Short)

CVR MIDDLE(2)

42.45B02.002

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Picture

No.
17

Partname

Part No.

Hinge Cover Pack

ASSY HINGE COVER
PACK TM505

6M.45B08.001

CPU EMI Shield

BRKT CPU EMI CU
AN510

33.45C08.001

Upper Heat Sink

HSINK UP C/PII 300/
333/366 510

34.45C15.001

Fan Bracket

BRKT FAN SECC
AN510

33.45C06.001

Cover Switch Cable/ Wire

W.A CVR SW/2P
45MM AN700

50.47A10.001

Hinge Pack

Hinge Pack TM505

6K.43F01.001

Description

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Picture

No.

Partname

Description

Part No.

Others
NS

RTC Battery

BTY LI 3V ML2032T6
65MAH

23.20004.101

Fan

FAN 30*30*10
AD0305LB-G73

23.10033.071

Screw

SCREW MACH PAN
M2X4L

86.9A522.4R0

Screw

SCREW MACH PAN
M2.5*4L NY

86.1A523.4R0

Screw

SCRW MACH PAN
M2.5*6L NI

86.1A523.6R0

Screw

SCREW MACH PAN
M2.5X13.5L NY

86.1A353.135

Screw

SCREW MACH PAN
M2X14L

86.1A522.140

Screw

SCREW MACH FL
M3*4L NI

86.5A524.4R0

Screw

SCRW MACH VAFER
R2X4L

86.9A522.3R0

Base Grip

FOOT PU BLACK 350P

47.45001.001

LCD Latch

LATCH LCD 700

42.47A01.002

LCD Latch Spring

SPRING EJ-KNOB
SWP 300

34.47604.001

Miscellaneous Parts

Chapter 6

FDD Mylar

MYLAR 2 FDD AN500

40.45B16.002

CD-FDD Insulator Mylar

MYLAR INSULATOR
SHT CD FDD VEGA

40.45B40.002

CD-ROM Mylar

MYLAR-1 CD-ROM
AN500

40.45B09.001

Rubber LCD Cushion

RUBBER LCD
CUSHION SILICON
050

47.46930.011

Hinge Screw Mylar

MYLAR FOR HINGE
PC390

40.43A01.081

LCD Screw Cap

CSN SCREW SILICON
050 6*3H 800

47.49A02.001

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Picture

No.

Partname

Description

Part No.

Keyboard
44

API Keyboard

NSK-84A6C

91.78S07.06C

API Keyboard

SWISS/FRE/GER (85)

91.78S07.070

API Keyboard

US (84)

91.78S07.071

API Keyboard

US
INTERNATIONAL(84)

91.78S07.072

API Keyboard

THAI (84)

91.78S07.073

API Keyboard

ARABIC/US (84)

91.78S07.074

API Keyboard

SOUTH AFRICA(84)

91.78S07.075

API Keyboard

CZECH(84)

91.78S07.079

API Keyboard

ARABIC/SAKHA (84)

91.78S07.07A

API Keyboard

BELGIUM (85)

91.78S07.07B

API Keyboard

CHINESE (84)

91.78S07.07C

API Keyboard

DENMARK (85)

91.78S07.07D

API Keyboard

ITALIAN (85)

91.78S07.07E

API Keyboard

FRENCH (85)

91.78S07.07F

API Keyboard

GERMAN (85)

91.78S07.07G

API Keyboard

HEBREW (84)

91.78S07.07H

API Keyboard

KOREAN (84)

91.78S07.07K

API Keyboard

SLOVAKIA(84)

91.78S07.07L

API Keyboard

NORWEGIAN (85)

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Appendix A

Model Definition and Configuration
Model Number Definitions
Model
Number
505DX

LCD
12.1” HPA

CPU
Mobile -Celeron-400 MHz

Memory

HDD

Battery

32MB

4.8GB

24x

NiMH

32MB

4.8GB

24x

NiMH

32 or 64MB

4.8GB

24x

NiMH

32 or 64MB

4.8GB

24x

NiMH

Processor
505T

12.1” TFT

Mobile -Celeron-400 MHz
Processor

506DX

12.1” HPA

Mobile -Celeron-433 MHz
Processor

506T

12.1” TFT

Mobile -Celeron-433 MHz
Processor

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Appendix B

Test Compatible Components
This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system
functions are tested under Windows 98 environment.
Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the TravelMate 505 Compatibility
Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.

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Microsoft Windows 98 ACPI Environment Test
Items
Processor
Hard Disk Drive

Specifications
Intel Celeron 366/433/466
IBM 9.5mm 6.0 GB
IBM 9.5mm 9.0 GB

Floppy Disk Drive

Mitsumi D353F3

CD-ROM Drive

TEAC CD-224E-A26 24X

Memory

32 MB
64 MB

Power

Panasonic Ni-MH battery 8cell
Delta 60W

LCD

Hitachi 12.1” SVGA TFT
IBM 12.1” SVGA TFT
Sharp 12.1” SVGA DSTN

I/O Adapter
Display

IBM G42
9514-B04 TFT monitor
AcerView 76i
AcerView 98i
Color monitor V70
20” color monitor
Flex Scan E35F

PCMCIA - SCSI

Adaptec SlimSCSI APA-1460AB

PCMCIA - CDROM

IBM Portable 20x Speed CD-ROM Drive w/ SOUND (JP)

NewMedia BUS Toaster PCMCIA to SCSI
Panasonic 4x Portable CD-ROM Sound Player
Panasonic 20x Portable CD-ROM Player
PCMCIA - ATA

SunDisk ATA 15MB
EPSON Flash Packer 6MB

Network Adapter
LAN

3Com Etherlink III

Ethernet/10baseT/100baseT

3Com 10/100 16bits Fast EtherLink
Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 Mobile Adapter
Xircom CreditCard Ethernet adap.
Xircom CreditCard Ethernet Adapter IIps
Xircom CreditCard Ethernet Adapter 10/100
IBM EtherJet PC Card

LAN

IBM TokenRing 16/4 AdapterII

Token Ring

IBM Turbo 16/4 TokenRing PC card

Multi-Function Card

3Com 10/100 Fast EtherLink Lan + 56K
Dlink Winconnect 33.6 Lan/Fax modem Combo
Megahertz PC Card 33.6 Ethernet-Modem with XJACK
Xircom CreditCard Ethernet 10/100 + Modem 56
Xircom RealPort Ethernet 10/100 + Modem 56

CardBus

3Com Fast EtherLink XL cardbus
Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 Mobile Adapter
TDK CardBus Ethernet 10/100 Base TX
D-Link Fast Ethernet CardBus 10/100 mbps
IBM 10/100 EtherJet CardBus Adapter (32-bit)

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Items

Specifications

Modem Adapter
Modem (up to 28.8K)

Xircom PCMCIA Fax/Modem 28.8m

Modem (up to 33.6K)

Dlink Winconnect 33.6 Fax modem
IBM PCMCIA Data/Fax Modem International 33.6/14.4

Modem (up to 56K)

Megahertz Datalink 56k fax/modem
ActionTec Datalink 56Kbps Fax/Modem
TDK K56K Modem V.90/K56flex
USR Megahertz 56K modem
IBM 56K Double Jack Modem

ISDN

Appendix B

IBM ISDN Internet PC card

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Appendix C

Online Support Information
This appendix describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer systems.
If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch
office. Acer Branch Offices, Regional Offices and Regional Groups may access our website. However, some
information sources will require a user I.D. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD
Taiwan.
Acer's website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them.
You can find information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including:

Service guides for all models
User's manuals
Training materials
BIOS updates
Software utilities

Also contained on this website is

Detailed information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW)
An overview of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of
telephone, fax and e-mail contacts for all of your technical queries.

Here is the Acer headquarters' Customer Service Division Internet address for your support information:
http://csd.acer.com.tw
If you have any suggestions or comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to
TerryMasi@acer.com.tw, or fax to (886) 2 86911799.

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Index

setting in BIOS Utility 30
DC-AC LCD Inverter 22
AC Adapter 23

DC-DC/Charger Converter 21

AFlash Utility 36

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 43

ASP 93

Display 2

Asset Tag Number 28

display

Audio Interface 18

hot keys 5
setting boot device in BIOS Utility 31

DMA Channel Assignment 26
Basic System Configuration 30
Battery 21

battery pack

Environmental Requirements 24

charging indicator 14

Euro Symbol 4

BIOS 15
BIOS Setup Utility 27
BIOS Utility 27–35

External CD-ROM Drive Check 58

Basic System Settings menu 30
entering 27
Load Default Settings menu 35
navigating 27
Onboard Devices Configuration menu 32
Startup Configuration menu 31
System Security menu 33

Features 1
Keyboard Ergonomics 6
Expansion 1
Keyboard 3
Touchpad 6
Floppy Disk Drive 90

Block Diagram 8

Floppy Disk Drive Interface 17

Board Layout 9

FRU 73
Cable 82
CD-ROM 79
FDD 79
HDD 78
Keyboard 86
LCD 75
Mechanical Parts 82
Memory 82
Miscellaneous Parts 85
Modem 80
PCB 81
Power 81
Speaker 80
Touchpad 80

Bottom View 10
Top View 9
brightness
hot keys 5

C
caps lock 3
on indicator 14
CD-ROM Drive 90
CD-ROM Interface 17
computer
on indicator 14
Connector Types 42

contrast

Hard Disk Drive 90

hot keys 5

Hard Disk Drive Interface 17

CPU 28

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 15
Hibernation mode

hot key 5
date

Index

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CPU EMI Shield 50
Fan 53
Floppy Disk Drive 51
Hard Disk Drive 50
Heatsink 50
Mainboard 53
PCMCIA Card 54
Speakers 52
Touchpad Module 54
Upper Case 51
Modem Board 45

I/O Adapter 90
I/O Address Map 25
Index of Error Message 61
No-Beep Symptoms 63
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 64
Indicator 64
Keyboard 66
LCD 64
Memory 65
Modem 67
PCMCIA 65
Peripheral 66
Power 64
Power Management 65
Speaker 65
Touchpad 66

Mainboard Data Utility 37
Mechanical Specifications 24
media access
on indicator 14
Memory 90

Indicators 14

Memory Address Map 25

Intermittent Problems 68

Memory Check 59

IrDA Port 20

Memory Combinations 16

IRQ Assignment Map 26

Microsoft Windows 98 ACPI Environment Test 90
Model Number Definitions 87

Modem Adapter 91
MODEM Interface 16

Jumper and Connector Locations
Bottom View 72
SW2 Settings 71
Top View 71

N
Network Adapter 90

Notebook Manager
hot key 5

Keyboard 20

num lock 3

Hot Keys 5
Special Keys 3
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 58

on indicator 14

Onboard Device Configuration 32
LAN Interface 16

LCD 22, 90
Load Default Settings 35

Front 11
Rear 12
Right 13

M
Machine Disassembly and Replacement 41
Battery Pack 45
CD-ROM Drive 56
DIMM 45
Floppy Disk Drive 56
General Information 42
Hard Disk Drive Module 55
Keyboard 46
LCD 48
LCD Module 47
Main Unit 50
Audio I/O Board 53
Battery Connection Board 53
CD-ROM Drive 51
96

Panel

Panel ID Utility 37
Panels 11
Parallel Port 19
parallel port
setting in BIOS Utility 32
password
changing in BIOS Utility 34
removing in BIOS Utility 34
setting in BIOS Utility 33
Password icons 34
PCMCIA Port 20
Power 90
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Power Management 2, 24

Power System Check 59
Thermal and Fan Utility 37

Battery Pack 60
Power Adapter 59

time
setting in BIOS Utility 30

Processor 15, 90

touchpad

hot key 5
Scroll Lock 3

Touchpad Check 60

Second-Level Cache 15

TPM 93

Serial Number 28

Troubleshooting 57

Serial Port 19
serial port

setting in BIOS Utility 32

Undetermined Problems 69

speakers

USB 12
USB Port 20

hot key 5

utility

Standby mode

BIOS Setup 27–35

hot key 5
status indicator 14
Startup Configuration 31
System Board Major Chips 15

UUID 29

System Check Procedures 58

Video Interface 18

System Diagnostic Diskette 38

Video Memory 18

System Information 28

Video Resolution Modes 19

System Memory 16
System Security 33
System Utility Diskette 37

Index

W
Windows Keys 4

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