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TravelMate 630
Service Guide

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

PART NO.: 91 .43U01.001
PRINTED IN TAIWAN

Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Travelmate 630 service guide.

Date
02/23/2002

Chapter
Chapter 1

Updates
Modify battery specifications.

02/25/2002

Chapter 5

Add PCB number

03/14/2002

Chapter 1

Correct Typo- SmartCard slot

03/19/2002

Chapter 1

Add Note for RF receiver socket

03/22/2002

Chapter 1

Delet “ One PS/2 keyboard/mouse port” in Features and
item 9 “ speaker-outputs sound in Front View, and correct
the board layout top view “ Line-out Port” and “ Line-in Port”

Copyright
Copyright © 2002 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.

III

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.

Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.
1.

This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION
decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.

Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service
Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and
service of customer machines.

Table of Contents
Chapter 1

System Specifications

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Touchpad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Touchpad Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20

Chapter 2

System Utilities

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32
Main System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Startup Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Primary Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Secondary Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
I/O Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
PCI IRQ Routing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41
Boot Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Exit Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Executing Flash Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
System Utility Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Read Panel ID Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Write Panel ID Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Thermal and Fan Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
Main Board Data Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46
System Diagnostic Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
PQA System Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Audio Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
USB Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Smart Card Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Infrared Ray (IR) Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Running PQA Diagnostics Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
VII

Table of Contents
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Removing the External DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Removing the External Modem Combo Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
Removing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63
Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Removing the MINI PCI Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Removing the CPU Heat Sink . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64
Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65
Removing the TouchPad Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66
Removing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Removing the Daughter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Removing I/O Port Chassis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68
Removing the PCMCIA Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69
Removing the Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70
Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Removing the LCD Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71
Removing the LCD Latch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Removing the Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Removing the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Removing the LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Removing the Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
System Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Base Unit to Wireless LAN Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
External CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79
Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88
Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Chapter 5

Jumper and Connector Locations

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91
SW2 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93

Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
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Table of Contents
Appendix A

Model Definition and Configuration

107

Appendix B

Test Compatible Components

109

Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110
Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114

Appendix C
Index

Online Support Information

119
121

Table of Contents

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® Mobile Pentium ® IV Northwood processor-M with 512 KB L2 cache and Intel® SpeedStep TM
technology support

64-bit memory bus

Memory expandable up to 1GB

Internal removable optical drive (removable CD or DVD drive)

External USB floppy drive

High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

Li-Ion main battery pack

Power management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface)

Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication systems as security feature

Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) liquid crystal-display (LCD) displaying 16-bit high color up to 1024X768
extended Graphics Array+ (XGA) resolution for 14.1” and 1400X1050 Super extended Graphics
Array+ (SXGA+) resolution for 15”.

3D capabilities

Simultaneous LCD and CRT display support

S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input.

“Automatic LCD dim” feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and
conserves power

Dual display capability

Display

Multimedia
!

16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 stereo audio with 3D sound and wavetable synthesizer.

Built-in dual speakers

Built-in microphone

High-speed optical drive (AcerMedia bay)

Connectivity

Chapter 1

High-speed fax/data modem port

Fast infrared wireless communication

Dual USB (Universal Serial Bus) ports

Ethernet/Fast Ethernet port

IEEE1394 port

Optional 802.11b wireless LAN

Expansion
!

One type II CardBus PC Card slot

One SmartCard slot

Upgradeable memory

Removable drives

EasyPort port replicator

Keyboard and Pointing Device
!

84-/85-key PS/2 and AT-compatible Windows keyboard

Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with a 4-way scroll key function

One type II CardBus PC Card slot(s)

One RJ-45 jack for Ethernet

One RJ-11 phone jack for 56kbps fax/modem

One DC-in jack (AC adapter)

One parallel port (ECP/EPP compliant)

One external monitor port

One audio line-out jack

One microphone-in jack

Two USB ports

One port replicator connector

One firewire 1394 port

One S-video output port

One RF receiver socket*

One SmartCard reader

One FIR port

I/O Ports

!
One Kensington lock.
NOTE: *: RF receiver socket is for radio frequency controller, which can remote turn on/off the computer.

Chapter 1

System Block Diagram
CLK GEN

CPU
DDR BUFFER

AGTL +
100 MHz

2M * 32BIT * 4Bank *4

CRT
LVDS

LCD
TV OUT

AGP 4x
1.5 v
66 MHz

VGA

TV ENCODER
CH7007

NVIDIA
GEFORCE2GO
100

CARDBUS
711

1GB MAX

ALI

RJ45
RJ11
PCI BUS
33MHz

PCI BUS
33MHz

MiniPCi
802.11b

DDR*2

DDR SDRAM
2.5 v 266 MHz

1671

ATA 66 / 100

1394
VT6306L

ICS 951104

Northwood-m
uFCPGA

ALI
1535

TXFM

LAN
RTL 8100BL

MDC

AC LINK
USB

PIDE HDD

Blutooth
conn

AC97
CODEC

OP AMP

CS4299

APA2020

LINE-OUT

RF CONN

SPKR*2

ISA BUS

SMART
CARD

INT MIC

MODULAR BAY
CARDBUS
ONE SLOT

CDROM (FDD)

PREAMP

KBC
Mitsubishi
M38867

FIR

MAX29f004TC

DEBUG
CONN

LINE-IN/
MIC

PRINTER
KEY BD
CONN

Chapter 1

BIOS

TouchPad
CONN

Board Layout
Top View

IEEE 1394

SW2 Setting

Line-in Port

Touch Pad Connector

Line-out Port

External CD/DVD-ROM Module Connector

Parallel Port

Speaker Connector

LCD Coaxial Cable Connector

Daughter Board Connector (on main board, under
daughter board)

Port Replicator

Speaker Connector

CRT Connector

Battery Connector

TV-out Port

Keyboard Connector

USB Port

RTC Battery Connector

DC-in Port

Cardbus/SmartCard Socket

LCD Cover Switch Connector

Cardbus connector

Microphone-in Port

USB Port

LED/Inverter Board Connector

Mini PCI Connector

CPU Socket

Golden Finger

FAN Connector

HDD Connector

North Bridge

Chapter 1

Bottom View

Modem Connector

DIMM socket 2

Modem Connector

RF Module Connector

DIMM Socket 1

FIR

Modem Board Socket

Chapter 1

Outlook View
A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC.

Front View

Icon

Item

Description

Display screen

Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), diplays
computer output.

Status indicators

LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to
show the status of the computer, its functions and
components.

Launch Keys

Special Keys for launching internet browser, email
program and frequently used programs. See
“ Launch Keys” on page 17 for more details.

Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a
computer mouse.

Click buttons (left,
center and right)

The left and right buttons function like the left and
right mouse buttons; the center button serves as a 4
way scroll button.

Infrared port

Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer,
IR-aware computer).

Speaker

Outputs sound

Palmrest

Comfortable support area for your hands when you
use the computer.

Keyboard

Inputs data into your computer.

Chapter 1

Left Panel

Chapter 1

Icon

Item

Description

Hard Disk Bay

Houses the computer’s removable hard disk (secured by a
screw).

USB port

Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse,
USB camera).

PC Card Eject buttons

Eject the selected PC Card from the slot.

PC Card slot

Accept one type III or 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC
Card.

Smart Card Eject
button

Ejects the SmartCard from the slot.

Battery bay

Houses the computer’s battery pack.

Video capture kit slot

Accepts the video capture kit option on the left side of the
computer.

Smart Card Slot

Slot for Smart Card interface with pre-boot authentication
systems.

Right Panel

Item

Description

AcerMedia drive bay

Houses a removable media drive module.

AcerMedia indicator

Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active.

Eject button

Ejects the drive tray.

Emergency eject slot

Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off.

Power switch

Turns on the computer power.

Security keylock

Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

NOTE: The positions of the AcerMedia indicator, eject button and emergency eject hole may differ depending
on hte optical drive module installed.

Chapter 1

Rear Panel

Icon

Item

Description

Power jack

Connects to an AC adapter

USB ports (two)

Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB
mouse, USB camera).

S-video port

Connects to a television or display device with Svideo input.

External display port

Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor,
LCD projector) and displays up to 16.7 million colors
at 1400x1050 resolution.

Easy Link Port/ Replicator
Port

I/O replicator for EasyPort expansion devices.

Parallel port

Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer).

Speaker/Headphone-out
jack

Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers,
headphones).

Line-in jack

Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player,
stereo walkman).

Modem jack

Connects to a phone line.

Network jack

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network

IEEE 1394 Port

Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

Chapter 1

Bottom Panel

Icon

Item

Description

Cooling fan

AcerMedia bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping.

Helps keep the computer cool*.

AcerMedia bay

Houses an AcerMedia drive module.

Personal identification slot

Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to
personalize your computer.

Battery release latch

Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.

Battery bay

Houses the computer’s battery pack.

Memory compartment

Houses the computer’s main memory.

Hard disk bay

Houses the computer’s hard disk. (Secured by a screw)

Hard disk protector

Protects the hard disk from accidental bumps and vibration.

NOTE: *: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan.

Chapter 1

Indicators
The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen.

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

Icon

Function

Description

Wireless
Communication

Lights when the Blue-Tooth/Wireless LAN
capabilities are enabled.

Power

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

Chapter 1

Sleep

Lights when the computer enters Standby
mode and blinks when it enters into or
resumes from hibernation mode.

Media Activity

Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or
AcerMedia drive is active.

Battery Charge

Lights when the battery is being charged.

Caps Lock

Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num Lock

Lights when Num Lock is activated.

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

Lock Key

@
]

@ is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
When ] is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator

(Fn-F11)

(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.

[
(Fn-F12)

Description
When

When

[ is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow

keys respectively. [ does not work with some applications.

Chapter 1

Embedded Numeric Keypad
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols
are not printed on the keys.

Desired Access
Number keys on embedded
keypad
Cursor-control keys on embedded
keypad
Main keyboard keys

Num Lock On

Num Lock Off

Type numbers in a normal manner.
Hold j while using cursor-control
keys.

Hold Fn while using cursor-control
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
from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad.

Chapter 1

] feature automatically shifts

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

Key
Windows logo key

Icon

Description
Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions.
Below are a few examples:
! + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) Windows + E (Explores My
Computer)
! + F (Finds Document)
! + M (Minimizes All)

j + ! + M (Undoes Minimize All)
! + R (Displays the Run...dialog box)
Application key

Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).

Chapter 1

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 Utility.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.

Hot Key

Icon

Function

Description

Fn-F1

Hot key help

Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.

Fn-F2

Setup

Accesses the notebook’s configuration utility.

Fn-F3

Power Management
Scheme Toggle

Switches the power management scheme used by the
computer (function available if supported by operating
system).

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 toggle

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

Fn-F8

Speaker toggle

Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.

Fn-up

Volume up

Increases the speaker volume.

Fn-down

Volume down

Decreases the speaker volume.

Fn-→

Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

Chapter 1

Hot Key
Fn-←

Icon

Function

Description

Brightness down

Decreases the screen brightness.

Chapter 1

Launch Keys
Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are
designated as P1, P2, P3, Mail button and Web browser button. By default, buttons P1and P2 are users
programmable. The mail button is used to launch the mail application. The LED of the mail button will flash
when the user has received an incoming email. The P3, by default is used to launch a multimedia application
that came bundled with your system. The web browser button, by default is used to launch your internet
browser.

Chapter 1

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

NOTE: When using an external USB or serial mouse, you can press Fn + r to disable the touchpad. If you
are using an external PS/2 mouse, the touchpad is automatically disabled.

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

Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.

Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and
execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse.
Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results.

Use the center (2) button (top and bottom) to scroll up or down a page. This button mimics your
cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications.

Chapter 1

Function

Left
Button

Right
Button

Center
Buttons

Tap

Execute

Click twice
quickly

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

Access context
menu
Scroll

Click once
Click and hold
the up/down
button

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 harder will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.

Chapter 1

Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item

Specification

CPU type

Intel Pentium IV 1.5/1.6/1.7 GHz processor with 512KB L2 on-die Cache

CPU package

Micro-FCPGA package

CPU core voltage

1.40V/1.15V

CPU I/O voltage

1.25V

BIOS
Item

Specification

BIOS vendor

Phoenix

BIOS Version

V 4.0 R6.1

BIOS ROM type

Flash ROM

BIOS ROM size

512KB

BIOS package

32-pin TSOP

Supported protocols

ACPI 1.0b, APM 1.2, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/
IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, IrDA, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, PS/2 keyboard and
mouse, USB, VESA VGA BIOS, DDC-2B, CD-ROM bootable, Windows
keyboard Microsoft Simple Boot Flag

BIOS password control

Set by switch, see SW2(SW1) setting

Second Level Cache
Item

Specification

Cache controller

Built-in CPU

Cache size

512KB

1st level cache control

Always enabled

2st level cache control

Always enabled

Cache scheme control

Fixed in write-back

System Memory
Item

Specification

Memory controller

Built-in Intel Amador-M

Onboard memory size

0MB

DIMM socket number

2 sockets (2 banks)

Supports memory size per socket

512MB

Supports maximum memory size

1024MB

Supports DIMM type

Synchronous DDR

Supports DIMM Speed

266 MHz

Supports DIMM voltage

3.3V

Supports DIMM package

200-pin soDIMM

Memory module combinations

You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they
match the above specifications.

Chapter 1

Memory Combinations
Slot 1

Slot 2

Total Memory

0 MB

64 MB

0 MB

64 MB

0 MB

128 MB

64 MB

128 MB

0 MB

128 MB

64 MB

128 MB

192 MB

128 MB

64 MB

192 MB

128 MB

256 MB

256

256 MB

64 MB

320 MB

64 MB

256 MB

320 MB

256 MB

128 MB

384 MB

128 MB

256 MB

384 MB

256 MB

512 MB

512

576

512

576

128

512

640

512

128

640

512

1024

Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to
form other combinations.
LAN Interface
Item

Specification

Chipset

Realtek 8100BL

Supports LAN protocol

10/100 Mbps

LAN connector type

RJ45

LAN connector location

Rear side

Modem Interface
Item

Specification

Chipset

Ambit MDC module with Lucent modem controller

Fax modem data baud rate (bps)

14.4K

Data modem data baud rate (bps)

56K

Supports modem protocol

V.90 MDC

Modem connector type

RJ11

Modem connector location

Rear side

Chapter 1

Floppy Disk Drive Interface
Item
Vendor & model name

Specification
Mitsumi D353G

Floppy Disk Specifications
Media recognition

2DD (720KB)

2HD (1.44MB)

Sectors/track

Tracks

Data transfer rate
(Kbit/s)

1 MB

2 MB

Rotational speed (RPM)

300

Read/write heads 2

Encoding method

MFM/FM

Power Requirement
Input Voltage (V)

+5V +/- 10%

Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item

Specification

Vendor & Model Name

Toshiba MK2018GAP
20GB

IBM Travelstar 20GB
IC25N020ATCS04

IBM Travelstar 30 GB
IC25N030ATCS04

Capacity (MB)

20000

30000

Bytes per sector

512

Data heads
Recording zone

512

Drive Format
Disks

Spindle speed (RPM)

4200RPM

4200 RPM

Buffer size

2048KB

Interface

ATA-5

Max. media transfer rate (diskbuffer, Mbytes/s)

290

216

235

Data transfer rate (host~buffer,
Mbytes/s)

100 MB/Sec. Ultra DMA
mode-5

100 MB/Sec.

Ultra DMA mode-5

5V(DC)+/- 5%

5V(DC) +/- 5%

Performance Specifications

DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance

DVD-ROM Interface
Item
Vendor & model name

Specification
MKE SR-8176

Performance Specification

With CD Diskette

With DVD Diskette

Transfer rate (KB/sec.)

Sustained:

Max 3.6Mbytes/sec

Data Buffer Capacity

512 KBytes

Interface

IDE/ATAPI

Max 10.8Mbytes/sec.

Chapter 1

DVD-ROM Interface
Item

Specification

Applicable disc format

DVD: DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-R (3.95G)
CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1
and form 2), CD-I (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge, CDWO, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT

Loading mechanism

Soft eject (with emergency eject hole)

Power Requirement
Input Voltage

5V(DC) +/- 5%

Audio Interface
Item

Specification

Audio Controller

Cirrus Logic CS4299-XQ

Audio onboard or optional

Built-in

Mono or Stereo

Stereo

Resolution

18 bit stereo Digital to analog converter
18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter

Compatibility

Microsoft PC98/PC99, 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

Yes

Internal speaker / Quantity

Yes

Supports PnP DMA channel

DMA channel 0
DMA channel 1

Supports PnP IRQ

IRQ3, IRQ5, IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ10, IRQ11

Video Interface
Item

Specification

Chip vendor and model name

NVIDIA GeforceGO 100

Chip voltage

Core/2.5V
Memory/2.5V

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port

Graph interface

4X AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) bus

Maximum resolution (LCD)

1600x12000 (32 bit colors)

Maximum resolution (CRT)

1920x1200(32 bit colors)

Video Memory
Item

Specification

Fixed or upgradeable

Fixed

Video memory size

16.0 MB

Chapter 1

Video Resolutions Mode (for both LCD and CRT)
8 bits
(256 colors)

Resolution

16 bits
(High color)

24 bits
(True color)

32 bits
(True color)

640x480

Yes

720x480

Yes

800x600

Yes

848x480

Yes

1024x768

Yes

1152x864

Yes

1280x1024

Yes

1400x1050

Yes

1600x1200

Yes

Parallel Port
Item

Specification

Parallel port controller

Ali 1535+

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/EPP

Yes (set by BIOS setup)

Optional ECP DMA channel
(in BIOS Setup)

DMA channel 0,1, 2 and 3

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

3BCh, 278h, 378h

Optional parallel port IRQ
(in BIOS Setup)

IRQ7, IRQ5

Serial Port
Item

Specification

Serial port controller

Ali 1535+

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)

IRQ3, IRQ4

Chapter 1

USB Port
Item

Specification

USB Compliancy Level

1.1

OHCI

USB 1.1

Number of USB port

Location

Rear side

Serial port function control

Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

IrDA Port
Item

Specification

IrDA FIR port controller

Ali 1535+

Number of IrDA FIR port

Location

Left side

IrDA FIR port function control

Enable/disable by BIOS Setup

IrDA FIR port (in BIOS Setup)

2F8

IrDA FIR port IRQ (in BIOS Setup)

IRQ3

ECP DMA channel
(in BIOS Setup)

DMA channel 3

Optional IrDA FIR port DRQ (in BIOS Setup)

Not available

PCMCIA Port
Item

Specification

PCMCIA controller

711

Supports card type

Type-II

Number of slots

One type-II

Access location

Left side

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port

No ZV support

Supports 32 bit CardBus

Yes (IRQ11)

System Board Major Chips
Item

Controller

System core logic

Ali 1535+

Super I/O controller

Ali 1535+

Audio controller

Cirrus 4299

Video controller

NVIDIA GeforceGO 100

Hard disk drive controller

(Ali 1535+)

Keyboard controller

M38867

RTC

Built-in BQ3285LF

Keyboard
Item

Specification

Keyboard controller

Mitsubishi M38867

Keyboard vendor & model name

Darfon

Total number of keypads

84/85-key

Chapter 1

Keyboard
Item

Specification

Windows 95 keys

Yes

Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously

Yes

Battery
Item

Specification

Vendor & model name

Sony BTP-39D1

Battery Type

Li-Ion

Pack capacity

3920 mAH

Cell voltage

V/cell

Number of battery cell

Package configuration

4 cells in series, 2 in parallel

Package voltage

14.8 V

DC-AC LCD Inverter
Item

Specification

Vendor & model name

Ambit T621194.02
Sumida IV09117/T

Input voltage (V)

Ambit

Input current (mA)

8.5 (min.)

21 (max.)

Sumida

12 (typ.)

Ambit

1 (max.)

Sumida

310(min.)

360(typ.)

410(max.)

Output voltage
(Vrms, no load)

Ambit

600 (typ.)

Sumida

1600(min.)

Output voltage
frequency (kHz)

Ambit

40 (min.)

70 (max.)

Sumida

Output Current/Lamp

50(min.)

54(typ.)

58(max.)

Iout(Min)

0mA

0.6mA

1.2mA

Vadj=0V

Iout(Max)

5.5mA

6.0mA

6.5mA

Vadj=3V

NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to LCD CCFT backlight user,
and 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 a different brand, use Inverter ID utility to update the ID
information.
LCD
Item
Vendor & model name

Specification
AU B150PG01

AU B141XN04V2

LCD display area (diagonal, inch)

14.1

Display technology

TFT

Resolution

SXGA+ (1400x1050)

XGA (1024X768)

Supports colors

262K

keyboard hotkey

Keyboard hotkey

Mechanical Specifications

Optical Specification
Brightness control

Chapter 1

LCD
Item

Specification

Contrast control

Supply voltage for LCD display (V)

3.3

Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms)

700

660

Electrical Specification

AC Adapter
Item
Vendor & model name

Specification
Delta ADP-65DB BE

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

1.5 A
0.9 A

@ 90Vac
@ 180Vac

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 100Vac(50Hz) and 240Vac(60Hz) respectively.

Efficiency

It should provide an efficiency of 85% minimum, when measured at maximum
load under 240V(60Hz).

Output Ratings (CV mode)
DC output voltage

+19.0V~21.5V

Noise + Ripple

300mvp-pmax (20MHz bandwidth)

Load

0 A (min.)

3.5 A (max.)

Output Ratings (CC mode)
DC output voltage

+12V ~ +19V

Constant output

4.5 ± 0.3 A

Dynamic Output Characteristics
Turn-on delay time

3 sec. (@100Vac)

Hold up time

6 ms min. (@100 Vac input, full load)

Over Voltage Protection (OVP)

25 V

Short circuit protection

Output can be shorted without damage (no broken, no smoke)

Electrostatic discharge (ESD)

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

Dielectric Withstand Voltage
Primary to secondary

1500 Vac (or 2121 Vdc), 10 mA 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)

Chapter 1

Power Management
Power Saving Mode

Phenomenon
!

The Sleep indicator lights up

Hibernation Mode
When customized functions for power
management are set to Hibernation and the
corresponding action is taken.

All power shuts off

Display Standby Mode
Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external
PS/2 pointing device are idle for a specified
period.

The display shuts off

Hard Disk Standby Mode
Hard disk is idle within a specified period of
time.

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

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

Environmental Requirements
Item

Specification

Temperature
Operating

+5~+35 °C

Non-operating

-10~+65 °C

Non-operating

-20~+65 ° C (storage package)

Humidity
Operating

20% to 80% RH, non-condensing

Non-operating

20% to 80% RH, non-condensing (unpacked)

Non-operating

20% to 90% RH, non-condensing (storage package)

Vibration

Operating (unpacked)

5~250Hz: 0..5G

Non-operating (unpacked)

2-200Hz: 1.04Grms

Non-operating (packed)

-200Hz: 1.146Grms

Chapter 1

Mechanical Specification
Item

Specification

Dimensions

327.6 (W) x 270 (D) x 34.5(H) for 15.0” TFT

Weight

less than 5.75 lbs for 15.0” TFT model

I/O Ports

Two type II CardBus socket(s), One RJ-11 modem port, One RJ-45 LAN port, One
DC-in jack (AC adapter), One FIR port, One ECP/EPP compliant parallel port, One
serial port, One external monitor port, One PS/2 keyboard/mouse port, One port
replicator connector, Two USB ports, One audio line-out jack, One microphone-in
jack, One 1394 port, One Kensington lock.

Drive Bays

Two

Material

Housing: MCS-050
Panel : Plastic

Indicators

Wireless Communication, Power LED, Sleep LED, Media Activity, Battery Charge,
Caps Lock, Num Lock

Switch

Power

Memory Address Map
Memory Address
00100000h-000F0000h

Size

Function

512 KB

System BIOS

000E0000h-000C0000h

40 KB

VGA BIOS

000C0000h-000A0000h

128 KB

Video memory (VRAM)

000F0000h-000E0000h

UMB Area

000A0000h-00000000h

Conventional memory

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 38859 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

Power management controller

180-18F
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

COM4

2F8-2FF

COM2 or FIR (optional)

378, 37A

Parallel port 2

Chapter 1

I/O Address Map
I/O Address
3B0-3BB

Function
Video Controller

3C0-3DF
3F0h-3F7

Standard Floppy Disk Controller

3E8-3EF

COM3 or LT Win modem (optional)

3F0-3F7

Floppy disk controller

3F8-3FF

COM1

480-48F, 4D6

DMA controller-1

4D0-4D1

PCI configuration register

CF8-CFF

IRQ Assignment Map
Interrupt Channel

Function

IRQ0

System timer

IRQ1

Keyboard

IRQ2

Cascade

IRQ3

IRQ4

COM1 (Serial port)

IRQ5

Reserved for R2 card

IRQ6

Floppy

IRQ7

LPT (Parallel port)

IRQ8

CMOS/RTC

IRQ9

SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus

IRQ10

Audio (PIRQB#), Modem (PIRQB#), SMBUS controller (PIRQB#), IEEE 1394
(PIRQ#), 802.11b (PIRQE#), LAN (PIRQTE#)

IRQ11

VGA (PIRQA#), USB (PIRQA#, PIRQC#, INTD#), CardBus controller
(PIRQB#, PIRQB#)

IRQ12

PS/2 device

IRQ13

Math processor

IRQ14

1st EIDE device (hard disk)

IRQ15

2nd EIDE device (CD-ROM drive)

DMA Channel Assignment
DMA Channel

Function

DRQ0

Reserved

DRQ1

Reserved

DRQ2

Floppy

DRQ3

Reserved

DRQ4

DMA controller

DRQ5

Reserved

DRQ6

Reserved

DRQ7

Reserved

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if
you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press

m during POST

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information

Main

Advanced

Security

Boot

Exit

CPU Type

Pentium® IV

CPU Speed

1.4 GHz

System Memory

640 KB

Extended Memory

129535 KB

HDD1 Serial Number

9ZY9ZQE6646

HDD2 Serial Number

None

System BIOS Version

V1.0 R01-A3

VGA BIOS Version

V23.44

KBC Version:

V03.02

Serial Number

8141Q01S11107003E6M

Asset Tag Number
Product Name

(Product Name)

Manufacture Name

ACER

UUID Number

143a6d00-06bc-11d5-a198-c3772058d6fa

F1 Help
Esc Exit

"#$Select Item
%& Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Values
F9 Setup Defaults
Enter Select• Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit

Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: System Information, Main System Settings, Advanced, System Security, Boot
Options and Exit Setup.
To enter a menu, highlight the item using the

w / y keys, then press e.

Within a menu, navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions:

Chapter 2

Press the

w / y keys to move between the parameters.

Press the

z / xkeys to change the value of a parameter.

Press the | key 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. Navigation keys are
shown at the bottom of the screen.

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information

Main

Advanced

Security

Boot

Exit

CPU Type

Pentium® IV

CPU Speed

1.4 GHz

System Memory

640 KB

Extended Memory

129535 KB

HDD1 Serial Number

9ZY9ZQE6646

HDD2 Serial Number

None

System BIOS Version

V1.0 R01-A3

VGA BIOS Version

V23.44

KBC Version:

V03.02

Serial Number

8141Q01S11107003E6M

Asset Tag Number
Product Name

(Product Name)

Manufacture Name

ACER

UUID Number

143a6d00-06bc-11d5-a198-c3772058d6fa

F1 Help
Esc Exit

"#$Select Item
%& Select Menu

F5/F6 Change Values
F9 Setup Defaults
Enter Select• Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit

NOTE: The screen above is a sample and may not reflect the actual data on your computer. “X” may refer to a
series of numbers and/or characters.
The following table describes the information in this screen.

Parameter

Description

CPU Type

Display the type of CPU.

CPU Speed

Display the CPU Speed.

System Memory

Display the current system memory.

Extended Memory

Display the current extended memory

HDD1 Serial Number

Display the primary master HDD serial number. If no primary master HDD,
show ‘None’.

HDD2 Serial Number

Display the secondary master HDD serial number. If no secondary master
HDD, show ‘None’.

System BIOS Version

The current system BIOS version

VGA BIOS Version

The current VGA BIOS version. It is got from VGA BIOS AX=5F01.

KBC Version

The current KBC version.

Serial Number

Display the serial number of the computer. (32 characters)

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Parameter

Description

Asset Tag Number

Display the asset tag number of the computer. (16 characters)

Product Name

Display the Product Name. (15 characters)

Manufacturer Name

Display the manufacturer Name (15 characters)

LAN Device

Display the MAC address of the internal LAN.

UUID

Display the universally unique identifier of your computer. (16 Byte Hex
digital)

The items in this screen are important and vital information about your computer. If you experience computer
problems and need to contact technical support, this data helps our service personnel know more about your
computer.

Main System Settings
The Main System Settings screen allows you to set the system date and time.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information

Main

Advanced

Security

Boot

Exit

System Time:

[08:46:55]

Item Specific Help

System Date:

[03/27/2001]

Boot Display

[Auto]

,,or

Screen Expansion

[Enabled]

selects field

QuickBoot Mode

[Enabled]

Boot-time Diagnostic Screen: [Disable]

Boot on LAN

[Disable]

Hotkey Beep

[Enable]

Auto Dimm

[Enable]

F12 Multi-Boot

[Enable]

F1 Help
Esc Exit

"#$Select Item
%& Select Menu

-/+ Change Values
F9 Setup Defaults
Enter Select > Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit

The following table describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter
System Time

Description
Sets the system time
Format: HH:MM:SS (Hour: Minute: Second)
Help: ,, or selects field.

Time

Sets the system date.
Format: MM/DD/YYYY (Month/Day/Year)
Help: , , or selects field.

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Parameter
Boot Display

Description
Set the display output device on boot up.
Help: Set the display output device 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. When set to Both, the computer outputs to both
the LCD and the external display if one is connected.
Option: Both or Auto

Screen Expansion

Options: Enable or Disable.

QuickBoot Mode

Options: Enable or Disable

Help: Options: Enable or Disable.
Help: Allow the system to skip certain tests while booting. This will
decrease the time needed to boot the system.
Boot-time Diagnostic Screen

Options: Enable or Disable
Help: Display the diagnostic screen during boot.

Boot on LAN

Options: Enable or Disable.
Help: When set to enabled, system will boot on LAN.
Notice: Need to restart system for enabling Boot-on-LAN function.

Hotkey Beep

Options: Enable or Disable
Help: Enable or disable hotkey beep.

Auto Dim

Options: Enable or Disable
Help: The system will support an automatic dim in of the LCD backlight
when the AC power is NOT available (running on battery power).

F12 Multi-Boot

Options: Enable or Disable.
Help: Users could choose if to display ‘Fn-F12 for multi-boot’ message
during post

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Startup Configuration
The Startup Configuration screen contains parameter values that define how your computer behaves on
system startup.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information

Main

Advanced

Security

Boot

CPU Speed

[High]

Legacy Diskette A:

[1.44/1.25MB 3 ½”]

Exit

Item Specific Help

>Primary Master

[TOSHIBA MK2018GAP-(PM)]

>Secondary Master

[MATSHITADVD-ROM SR-81]

Temporary solution

>I/O Device Configuration
>PCI IRQ Routing

USB Host Controller:

[Enabled]

USB BIOS Legacy Support:

[Enabled]

F1 Help
Esc Exit

"#$ Select Item
%& Select Menu

-/+ Change Values
Enter Select > Sub Menu

F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

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

Parameter

Description

Options

CPU Speed

Set CPU high speed or low speed.

High or Low

Legacy Diskette A

Help: Selects floppy type. Note that 1.25MB 3 1/2”
references a 1024 byte/sector Japanese media
format. The 1.25MB, 3 1/2” diskette requires a 3-Mode
floppy-disk drive.

Options: 1.44/1.25MB 3 1/2”
or Disabled

Show Primary Master HD size.

Auto or None or User or CDROM or ATAPI Removable or
IDE Removable

Primary Master

User can enter submenu to set some detail functions
Secondary Master

Show Secondary Master Device Status.
User can enter submenu to set some detail functions.

I/O Device Configuration

Auto or None or User or CDROM or ATAPI Removable or
IDE Removable

Enter submenu to set onboard device configuration
Help: Pheripheral Configuration.

PCI IRQ Routing

Set Default IRQ of PCI device.
Help: Menu used to setting IRQ for PCI Devices.

USB Host Controller

Set Enabled or Disabled the USB hardware

Enabled or Disabled

Help: Disabled resources will be freed up for other
uses.

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Parameter
USB BIOS Legacy Support

Description

Options

Set Enabled or Disabled support for USB Keyboards
and Mice.

Enabled or Disabled

Help: Enable for use with a non-USB aware Operating
System such as DOS or UNIX.

Primary Master
The Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the primary hard disk.
CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to
change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your hard
disk.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced

Primary Master

[TOSHIBA MK2018GAP-(PM)]

Type:

[Auto]
LBA Format

Total Sectors:

39070080

Maximum Capacity:

20004MB

Multi-Sector Transfers:

[16 Sectors]

LBA Mode Control:

[Enabled]

32 Bit I/O:

[Disabled]

Transfer Mode:

[Fast PIO 4]

Ultra DMA Mode:

[Disabled]

SMART Monitoring:

Disabled

F1 Help
Esc Exit

"#$ Select Item
%& Select Menu

Item Specific Help

User = you enter
parameters of hard-disk
drive installed at this
connection.
Auto = Autotype Hard-Disk
Drive installed here.
1-39 = you select predetermined type of harddisk drive installed
here.
CD-ROM = a CD-ROM drive
is installed here.
ATAPI Removable =
removable disk drive is
installed here.

-/+ Change Values
Enter Select > Sub Menu

F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

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Secondary Master
The Secondary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the Media bay drive.
CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to
change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your Media
bay drive.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
Secondary Master [MATSHITADVD-ROM SR-8176-(SM)]

Type:

[Auto]

Multi-Sector Transfers:

[Disabled]

LBA Mode Control:

[Disabled]

32 Bit I/O:

[Disabled]

Transfer Mode:

[Standard]

Ultra DMA Mode:

[Disabled]

SMART Monitoring:

Disabled

Item Specific Help

User = you enter
parameters of hard-disk
drive installed at this
connection.
Auto = Autotype HardDisk Drive installed
here.
1-39 = you select predetermined type of harddisk drive installed
here.
CD-ROM = a CD-ROM drive
is installed here.
ATAPI Removable =
removable disk drive is
installed here.

F1 Help
Esc Exit

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"#$Select Item
%& Select Menu

-/+ Change Values
Enter Select > Sub Menu

F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

I/O Device Configuration
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 I/O Device Configuration screen assigns resources to basic computer communication hardware.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
I/O Device Configuration

Serial Port A:

[Enable]

Base I/O Address :

[3F8]

Interrupt:

[IRQ 4]

Item Specific Help

Configure serial port A
using options:
[Disable]
No Configuration

Serial Port B:

[Disabled]

[Enable]
User Configuration

Parallel Port:
Base I/O Address :

[378]

Interrupt:

[IRQ 7]

Mode:

[Bi-directional]

Floppy disk controller:

F1 Help
Esc Exit

[Enable]

"#$Select Item
%& Select Menu

[Auto]
BIOS or OS chooses
Configuration

(OS Controlled Displayed
when controlled by OS)

[Enable]

F9 Setup Defaults
-/+ Change Values
Enter Select > Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit

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The following table 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

The serial port is a PnP device. Enabled/Disabled
setting won’t affect the setting of the serial port in
device manager of Windows.
When enabled, you can set the base I/O address and
interrupt request (IRQ) of the serial port.
Parallel Port

Enables or disable the parallel port.

Enabled or Disabled

The parallel port is a PnP device. Enabled/Disabled
setting won’t affect the Windows Device Manager
setting of the parallel port.
Sets operation mode of the parallel port.
Only set the parallel post operation mode in BIOS
setup. If set to be ECP mode, the Windows will
assume the parallel port as the ECP port.
If operation mode is set to Base I/O address, sets the
base I/O address, of the parallel port.
If operation mode is set to interrupt, sets the interrupt
request of the parallel port.
If operation mode is set to ECP DMA Channel, sets
the direct memory access (DMA) channel for the
printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter is
enabled only if operation mode is set to ECP.
Floppy disk controller

Enables or disable the Floppy disk controller.

Enabled or Disabled

NOTE: When the device is disabled, all the sub-items will be showed as [--].

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PCI IRQ Routing
The PCI IRQ Routing sub-menu allows you to set IRQ for PCI devices.
CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change
the values in this screen because these values are already optimized.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Advanced
PCI IRQ Routing

PIRQ

A# :

[IRQ 11]

PIRQ

B# :

[IRQ 10]

PIRQ

C# :

[IRQ 11]

PIRQ

D# :

[IRQ 10]

PIRQ

E# :

[IRQ 11]

PIRQ

F# :

[IRQ 10]

PIRQ

G# :

[IRQ 11]

PIRQ

H# :

[IRQ 10]

F1 Help
Esc Exit

"#$Select Item
%& Select Menu

Item Specific Help

PCI devices can use
hardware interrupts
called IRQs. A PCI device
cannot use IRQs already
in use by ISA or Eisa
devices. Use ‘Auto’ only
if no ISA or Eisa legacy
cards are installed.

-/+ Change Values
Enter Select > Sub Menu

F9 Setup Defaults
F10 Save and Exit

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information

Main

Advanced

Security

Boot

Set Supervisor Password

[Enter]

Set User Password

[Enter]

Password on boot:

[Disabled]

Set Primary Hard Disk Password

[Enter]

F1 Help
Esc Exit

"#$Select Item
%& Select Menu

Exit

Item Specific Help

Supervisor password
controls the access of
the whole setup utility.

-/+ Change Values
F9 Setup Defaults
Enter Select > Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit

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

Parameter
Set Supervisor Password

Description
While entering SETUP, BIOS need to request user to enter
supervisor password if set.

Options
Enter or Present

This password protects the BIOS SETUP menu from
unauthorized entry.
Set User Password

During POST, BIOS need to check user password if set.

Enter or Present

This password protects the system from unauthorized user
entry before OS boots up.
Password on boot

During POST, BIOS need to check power on password if set.

Disabled or Present

This password protects the computer from unauthorized entry
during boot-up.
Set Primary Hard Disk
Password

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During POST, BIOS need to check power on password if set.

Enter or Present

This password protects the computer from unauthorized entry
during boot-up.

Setting a Password
Follow these steps:
1.

Use the cursor w/y keys to highlight a Password parameter (Setup, Power-on or Hard Disk) and press
the e key. The password box appears:

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

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

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

Press

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

Removing a Password
Should you want to remove a password, do the following:
1.

Use the cursor up/ down keys to highlight a password parameter (Setup, Power-on or Hard Disk) and
press the e key. The password box appears.

Enter the current password and press

Press Enter twice without entering anything in the new field and confirm password fields to remove the
existing password.
NOTE: When you want to remove the Hard Disk (or 2nd Hard Disk) password, you are prompted for the
current Hard Disk password before it is removed.

Changing a Password
To change a password, follow these steps:

Remove the current password. See “Removing a Password” on page 42.

Set a new password. See “Setting a Password” on page 42.

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Boot Options
Users can press F12 during POST to enter the Boot Options Menu. In this menu users can change boot
device without entering BIOS SETUP utility.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information

Main

Advanced

Security

Boot

+Hard Drive

Exit

Item Specific Help

+Removable Devices
CD-ROM Drive

Keys used to view or
configure devices:
expands or
collapses devices with a
+ or –
expands all.
enables or
disables a device.
<+> and <-> moves the
device up or down.
May move removable
device between Hard Disk
or Removable Disk
Remove a device that
is not installed.

F1 Help
Esc Exit

"#$ Select Item
%& Select Menu

-/+ Change Values
F9 Setup Defaults
Enter Select > Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit

NOTE: There are four priorities that can let the user to specify the boot device sequence.
The priority of options from top to bottom is 1 st, 2nd , 3rd, 4th.
If the Removable Device or Hard Drive option has multi devices, show ‘+’ in front of option and show each
device information.
If secondary Hard Disk exists, user can also choose it to Boot. If secondary hard Disk is nonexistence, hide the
secondary Hard Disk option.

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Exit Setup
This menu contains exit options.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information

Main

Advanced

Security

Boot

Exit

Exit Saving Changes

Item Specific Help

Exit Discarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults

Exit System Setup and
save your changes to
CMOS.

Discard Changes
Save Changes

F1 Help
Esc Exit

"#$Select Item
%& Select Menu

-/+ Change Values
F9 Setup Defaults
Enter Select > Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit

The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Setting in boldface are the defaults and
suggested parameter settings.

Parameter

Description

Exit Saving Changes

Save any changes, and exit BIOS setup.

Exit Discarding Changes

Discard any changes, and exit BIOS setup.

Help: Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Help: Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Defaults

Load Setup Defaults.
Help: Load default values for all SETUP items.

Discard Changes

Discard any changes.
Help: Load previous value from CMOS for all SETUP items.

Save Changes

Save changes.
Help: Save Setup data to CMOS.

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

New versions of system programs

New features or options

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

Executing Flash Program
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 630 series module, then reboot.

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 there are any problems occurred during BIOS update, see for troubleshooting.

Chapter 2

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

Read Panel ID Setting

Write Panel ID Utility

Thermal and Fan Utility

Main 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 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

Read Panel ID Setting
This function will display registered information on the panel ID of Acer TravelMate 630 series. Then, Panel ID
is set to EEPROM.

Write Panel ID Setting
This function will write a default LCD panel ID into EEPROM.

Thermal and Fan Utility
1.

Set Thermal Setting

This function will write the default value into EEPROM.
2.

Read Thermal

This function will display current system temperature and CPU temperature.
First, the default of thermal range is displayed. For the system temperature, it ranges from 35 to 87 and for the
CPU temperature, it is limited to 110. A CPU temperature below 110 is considered as normal temperature.
3.

Test Fan

The test item includes fan off test then it will proceed testing the fan for three different ranges of rpm. That is,
over 4000 rpm, below 6000 rpm and finally, over 6000 rpm. If these tests succeed, the "PASS" message
appears on the screen.Otherwise, an error message is displayed.

Main Board Data Utility
1.

Default Setting

The utility provides a strong function which can set all default settings to our EEPROM; such as Panel ID,
Thermal Setting, Product Name and Product Manufacture.
NOTE: Product Name should be written as default "TravelMate 630" because remote control of scrollbar
(option item) will only identify the Product Name as TravelMate 630.
2.

Read Mother board Data

This provides the detailed information of mother board data. That includes Product Name, Manufacture Name,
UUID, and serial number.
3.

Write Manufacture name

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It is allowed to input 4 bytes on the manufacture name and will revise the record into EEPROM automatically.
4.

Write MBD UUID

The MBD includes 32 bytes stored in EEPROM. There are two sub-functions:

Create and write a new UUID
This function is used when the original UUID is lost or damaged.

Write UUID by user key in
This function is used when the original UUID is kept. The user can use " Read Main Board Data"
function before to get it and have stored it.

Write MBD serial number

This function allows to write 19 bytes MBD serial number by user key in. The serial number can be found on
the backside of the machine.
a.

Create and write a new UUID
This function is used when the original UUID is lost or damaged.

Write UUID by user key in This function is used when the original UUID is kept. User may use “Read Main Board Data” function
first to keep the UUID.

Chapter 2

System Diagnostic Diskette
IMPORTANT: 1The diagnostics program here that we used is called PQA (Product Quality Assurance) and is
provided by Headquarters. You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool. To get this program, you can
find it in the 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 is designed to perform the following diagnostic tools for notebook machine. It
provides the following functions.
1.

PQA Test

Audio Test

USB Test

Smart Card Test

IR Test

Exit

To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a “System Diagnostic Disk Menu” prompts you to choose
the testing item. Follow the instructions on screen to proceed.
IMPORTANT:If 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
CHOICE.COM
MSCDEX.EXE

PQA System Diagnostics
NOTE: This PQA diagnostics program will test notebook machine’ hardware peripherals.
1.

When you select One Test, Test command (m key) will only work in the first-level menu (Item Test), if you
are in sub-level menu, please press ESC to return to upper-level (Item Test) menu.

Use Space Bar to select/ deselect a testing item.

When testing is done, there will be a testing report, where you could find out whether the testing is
successful or not.

Audio Test
The item consists of 3 tests:
1.

Config & CD_Play Test

Insert Audio CD (with Root_directory) into CD-ROM. Press "a" once to stop the CD from playing and then
press any key to exit this test.
2.

Loopback Test:

You have to attach "loop_line" into line-in and line-out port on the rear panel of TravelMate 630 for this test.
You will see a "PASS" message if test is successful.
3.

Built_in Micro_phone test:

Make any sound after pressing enter. Then the machine will start to record the sound you made for about five
second, and play it. Please take out "loop_line" before executing the test.

New added description. Please pay attention to it.

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Exit to main menu:

USB Test
This function will test USB Connect/Disconnect of the notebook machine.
UHCI/OHCI test utility:
1.

Please prepare a USB device such as USB mouse, USB keyboard, USB floppy diskette or USB modem,
and leave the USB ports disconnected.
NOTE: The diagnostic program will not be interrupted by disconnecting the USB diskette.
2.

The program will dynamically detect the incoming device for 2 USB ports. Plug the USB connector on the
first USB port, then un-plug it (connect at one time and disconnect at another time). To continue testing
the second USB port, repeat the connect/disconnect procedure.

The testing program will show an account of connection/disconnection if every step is doing right.
Consequently, a "PASS" message appears on the screen, otherwise, it displays "FAIL".

Smart Card Test
Insert Smart Card into the socket of the left panel. If it is doing well, the message "PASSED!!!" will be shown on
the screen.

Infrared Ray (IR) Test
This function will test Infrared Ray of the notebook machine. Following are the steps:
1.

Please prepare 2 machines. Choose "Test_program for Server" for one of the machines and choose "1"
for Baud_Rate.

Choose "Test_program for Client" for the other machine.

Make the IR ports of the 2 machines close, then, after the detection between the two machines, the pass
or fail message will appear on the screen.

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Running PQA Diagnostics Program

PQA

Vx_x

Result

Diag

SysInfo

Press z / xto move around the main menu. Press
are Diag, Result, SysInfo, Option and Exit.

Option

xx-xx-xx

Exit

e to enable the selected option. The main options

The Diag option lets you select testing items and times.
The following screen appears when you select Diag from the main menu.

PQA

Vx_x

Result

Diag

SysInfo

Option

xx-xx-xx

Exit

Diag
ONE
MULTI
FULL
QUICK

TEST
TEST
TEST
TEST

One Test performs a single test and Manual checks the selected test items in sequence.
Multi Test performs multiple tests of the selected items and check the selected test items in sequence.
Full Test performs all test items in detail for your system.
Quick Test performs all test items quickly for your system.

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The screen below appears if you select Multi Test.

PQA
PQA

Diag
Diag

Vx_x
Vx_x

Result
Result
Diag
Diag

ONE
One
MULTI
Multi
FULL
QUICK

SysInfo
SysInfo

xx-xx-xx
xx-xx-xx

Option
Option

Exit
Exit

TEST
TEST
TEST
TEST
TEST
TEST

TEST COUNT VALUE (1...9999) 1

Specify the desired number of tests and press

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

PQA

Diag
Result
Diag
Items
MANUALTest
TEST
[ ] System
AUTO
TESTBoard
[ ] Memory
[ ] Keyboard
[ ] Video
[ ] Parallel Port
[ ] Serial Port
[ ] Diskette Drive
[ ] Hard Disk
[ ] CD-ROM
[ ] Coprocessor
[ ] Pointing Dev.
[ ] Cache

Vx_x

SysInfo

xx-xx-xx

Option

Exit

SPACE: mark/unmark selecting item
ESC : return to upper menu
F1
: Help menu
F2
: test the marked item(s)
ENTER: open sub-item’s menu
Test Times = 1

Move the highlight bar from one item to another. Press Space to enable or disable the item. Press

e to

view the available options of each selected item. Press | to close the submenu.
The right corner screen information gives you the available function keys and the specified test number.
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Space: Enables/disables the item

ESC: Exits the program

F1: Help

F2: Tests the selected item(s)

Enter: Opens the available options

Test Times: Indicates the number of tests to perform.

NOTE: The

land m keys function only after you finish configuring the Test option.

NOTE: When any errors are detected by diagnostic program, refer to “Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code” 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:
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Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

Flat screw driver

Phillips screw driver

Plastic Poker

Hex screw driver

Plastic flat screw driver
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.
!

Chapter 3

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

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.

Chapter 3

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 main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in
that order.

START

Battery

Cx1

Fx2

HDD Cover

DIMM Cover

Cx2

Keyboard

Middle Cover

Modem Board

DIMM

RTC Battery

CD/DVD ROM
Drive

CD/ DVD
ROM Drive
Chassis

Gx4

Coaxial Cable

Hx1

HDD

CD/DVD ROM
Module

Lx1

Ax2
HDD Module

Video Capture
Kit Covers

Cx6

HDD Bracket

Ix2
CD/DVD ROM
Transfer Board

LCD Module
(See Next
Page)

MINI PCI Plate

Cx6
Kx4
CPU Fan Sink

Gx2
Two Antennas

Upper Case

Lower Case

Cx2
CPU

Wireless LAN
board

Touch Pad
Module

Daughter
Board

Mx2
Speakers

Cx1
Main Board

PCMCIA
Socket

Chapter 3

Ax2
Ox2

Jx4
Ax1
I/O Port
Chassis

Modem Cable

LCD Module

Bx4
LCD Bezel

Ox2
LCD HInges

Inverter Board

LCD Latch

Dx4

LCD

LCD Panel

Gx6
LCD Brackets

Coaxial Cable

Screw List
Item

Description

Screw M2 X L4 (Black)

Screw M2.5 X L6 (Black)

Screw M2.5 X L8 ((Black)

Screw M2 X L3.5 (Silver)

Screw M2 X L5 (Black)

Screw DIMM Cover Steel Nagana-1 (Black)

Screw M2 X L3 (Silver)

Screw M3x4 (Silver)

CD-ROM SPECIAL SCREW

HEX SCREW

CPU HEAT SINK SPECIAL SCREW

Screw M2x10 (Silver)

Screw M2.5x5 (Silver)

Screw M2x4 (Black)

Screw M2.5x4 (Black)

Chapter 3

Removing the Battery Pack
1.

Push the battery release button inward.

Slide the battery pack out from the main unit.

Chapter 3

Removing the External DIMM Module

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

Remove the 2 screws on the DIMM cover, then remove the DIMM cover from the lower case.

Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket and then remove the DIMM module.

Chapter 3

Removing the External Modem Combo Card
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57.

Remove the 2 screws on the DIMM cover and remove the DIMM cover from the lower case.

Remove the 2 screws on the modem board and remove the modem board from the main board.
Disconnect the modem power from the modem board.

Chapter 3

Removing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

Push the CD-ROM module release button inward.

Slide the CD-ROM module out from the main unit.

Chapter 3

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

Remove the screw on the hard disk cover, and then remove the HDD cover.

Pull the plastic tag to remove the HDD module and slide the HDD module out from its bay.

Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module
1.

See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 61

Remove the one screw as shown here, and then detach the HDD from the HDD bracket.

Chapter 3

Disassembling the Main Unit
Removing the Middle Cover
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

First, release the 2 screws on the rear of the unit. Pry up the middle cover from both sides, then remove it
from the main unit.

Removing the Keyboard

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

Remove the 2 screws from the rear of the unit as shown, then poke the 3 guide pins downward to release
the keyboard.

Lift the keyboard up and put it on the upper case, disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board. and
then remove the keyboard away.

Chapter 3

Removing the LCD Module
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

Remove the one screw as shown, disconnect the LCD coaxial cable and the LED/inverter cable from the
main board.

Release the two screws on the back side of the unit.

Remove the four screws as shown and then lift up the LCD module carefully.

Chapter 3

Removing the RTC Battery
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

Disconnect the RTC connector from the mainboard.

Remove the RTC battery.

Removing the MINI PCI Plate
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

Slide the mini PCI plate this way, and remove the mini PCI plate.

Removing the CPU Heat Sink

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

See “Removing the MINI PCI Plate” on page 64

Release the 4 screws on the CPU heat sink, disconnect the CPU heat sink cable and then remove the
CPU heat sink.

Chapter 3

Removing the CPU
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

See “Removing the MINI PCI Plate” on page 64

See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink” on page 64

Release the screw counter clockwise by using a flat screwdriver.

Remove the CPU and then secure the screw clockwise to lock the socket.

NOTE: When you reinstall the CPU back to its socket, please put it back with the triangle mark this side as
shown here.

Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

Disconnect the touchpad cable from the main board, and the cover switch cable and the microphone
cable from the main board

Chapter 3

Release the six screws from the bottom of the main unit as shown below and then remove the upper case
from the main unit gently.

Removing the TouchPad Module

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65

Snap off the touchpad frame from the upper case carefully and then remove the touchpad button and the
scroll key from the upper case.

Disconnect the cable from the touchpad board, remove the touchpad board and touch pad FPC from the
upper case.

Chapter 3

Removing the Speakers
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65

Disconnect the speaker cables from the daughter board.

Remove the two screws of the two speakers and then detach the two speakers from the lower case.

Removing the Daughter Board
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65

Disconnect the two speaker cables on the daughter board.

Remove the two screws and detach the daughter board from the main board.

Chapter 3

Removing the Main Board
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink” on page 64

See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65

See “Removing the Daughter Board” on page 67

Remove one screw on the main board as shown below and then detach the main board from the lower
case with caution.

Removing I/O Port Chassis

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65

See “Removing the Daughter Board” on page 67

See “Removing the Main Board” on page 68

Chapter 3

Remove the four hex screw as shown here and then the other one on the bottom side of the main board.
Detach the main board from the I/O port chassis.

Removing the PCMCIA Socket
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65

See “Removing the Daughter Board” on page 67

See “Removing the Main Board” on page 68

See “Removing I/O Port Chassis” on page 68

10. Release the four screws as shown here, remove the PCMCIA cable from the main board, and then detach
the PCMCIA socket from the main board.

Chapter 3

Removing the Modem Cable
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65

See “Removing the Daughter Board” on page 67

See “Removing the Modem Cable” on page 70

Remove the tapes on the modem cable and disconnect the modem cable from the main board.

10. Remove the modem cable from the main unit carefully.

Chapter 3

Disassembling the LCD Module
Removing the LCD Bezel
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

Remove the four screw cushions from the LCD module and then the four screws from the LCD module.

Remove the video capture kit covers from both sides of the LCD module and then snap off the LCD bezel
carefully.

Removing the LCD Hinges
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71

Remove the two screws as shown here and then detach the two LCD hinges from the LCD panel.

Chapter 3

Removing the LCD Latch
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71

Remove the LCD latch in the way as shown here.

Removing the Inverter Board
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71

Detach the inverter board from the LCD panel, disconnect the inverter cable and the LCD power cable
from the inverter board.

Remove the inverter board from the LCD panel.

Removing the LCD

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71

See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 72

Remove the four screws as shown here and then detach the LCD from the LCD panel.

Chapter 3

Removing the LCD Brackets
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71

See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 72

See “Removing the LCD” on page 72

Release these 6 screws from both sides of the LCD panel and then remove the left and right LCD
brackets from the LCD.

Chapter 3

Removing the Coaxial Cable

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71

See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 72

See “Removing the LCD” on page 72

Remove the tapes and then disconnect the coaxial cable from the LCD.

Chapter 3

System Upgrade Procedure
Base Unit to Wireless LAN Unit
1.

See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57

See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62

See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62

See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63

See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64

See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65

See “Removing the MINI PCI Plate” on page 64

Put the left RF cable through the upper case, attach the left antenna to the upper case and then secure it
with one screw.

Put the right RF cable through the upper case, attach the right antenna to the upper case and then secure
it with one screw.

10. Arrange the two RF cables well in the way as shown here.

Chapter 3

11. Insert the wireless LAN board into its socket and press it down to secure well.

12. Attach the upper case back to the lower case as shown and then connect the two RF cables into the
wireless LAN board.

Chapter 3

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” on page 79.

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

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page
82 “Undetermined Problems” on page 88

POST detects an error and displayed messages on
screen.

“Error Message List” on page 82

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

“Running PQA Diagnostics Program” on page 50

Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others).

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page
82

Symptoms cannot be re-created
(intermittent problems).

Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to “PowerOn Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 82
“Intermittent Problems” on page 88
“Undetermined Problems” on page 88

Chapter 4

System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is
required.
NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause
damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.
Do the following to select the test device. See “Running PQA Diagnostics Program” on page 50 for details.
1.

Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (See “Running PQA Diagnostics Program”
on page 50).

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 main board.
If the error still remains:
1.

Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

Replace the main board.

External CD/DVD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD/DVD-ROM. Make sure that the CD/DVDROM 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 (refer to “Running PQA Diagnostics
Program” on page 50.

Go to the diagnostic CD/DVD-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 main board. If the error still remains:

Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD/DVD-ROM module.

Replace the external diskette drive/CD/DVD-ROM module.

Replace the main board.

Chapter 4

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 main board.
If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. See “Running PQA Diagnostics Program”
on page 50 for details.
If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU:
1.

Reconnect the keyboard cables.

Replace the keyboard.

Replace the main board.

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” on page 50.

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:

Chapter 4

“Check the Power Adapter” on page 80

“Check the Battery Pack” on page 80

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 main board.

If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 88.

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-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” on page 80.

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 1(ground) and 7(BT+). See
the following figure

7
5
3
1

If the voltage is still less than 7.2 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 main board.

Chapter 4

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 main 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.

Chapter 4

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
The POST error message index lists the error message 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 88.
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.

Index of Error Messages
Error Message List
Error Messages
Failure Fixed Disk

FRU/Action in Sequence
Reconnect hard disk drive connector.
“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Hard disk drive
Main Board

Stuck Key

see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 79 .

Keyboard error

see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 79.

Keyboard Controller Failed

see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 79.

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
Main Board

System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

DIMM

Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

DIMM

Main Board
Main 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

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot
system.
RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot
system.
Main Board

Real time clock error

RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot
system.
Main Board

Chapter 4

Error Message List
Error Messages
Previous boot incomplete - Default
configuration used

FRU/Action in Sequence
Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
Main Board

Memory size found by POST differed from
CMOS

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
DIMM
Main Board

Diskette drive A error

Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS
Setup Utility
See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 78.

Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP

Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS
Setup Utility
See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 78.

System cache error - Cache disabled

Main Board

CPU ID:

Main Board

DMA Test Failed

DIMM
Main Board

Software NMI Failed

DIMM
Main Board

Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed

DIMM

Device Address Conflict

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Main Board
RTC battery
Main Board
Allocation Error for device

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
Main Board

Failing Bits: nnnn

DIMM
BIOS ROM
Main Board

Fixed Disk n

None

Invalid System Configuration Data

BIOS ROM
Main Board

I/O device IRQ conflict

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
Main Board

Operating system not found

Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly
identified.
Diskette drive
Hard disk drive
Main Board

Chapter 4

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
Error Message List
No beep Error Messages
No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD
is blank.

FRU/Action in Sequence
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 79.
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
Reconnect the DIMM.
LED board.
Main Board.

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

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 79.
Reconnect the LCD connector
Hard disk drive
LCD inverter ID
LCD cable
LCD Inverter
LCD
Main 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 cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main 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.

No beep during POST but system runs
correctly.

Speaker

Main Board
Main Board

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 cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main Board

Unreadable LCD screen

Reconnect the LCD connector

Missing pels in characters

LCD inverter ID

Abnormal screen

LCD cable

Wrong color displayed

LCD inverter
LCD
Main Board

LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines
displayed.

LCD inverter ID
LCD inverter
LCD cable
LCD
Main Board

Chapter 4

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

Action in Sequence
Reconnect the inverter board
Inverter board
Main Board

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

Action in Sequence
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 79.
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
Main Board

The system doesn’t power-on.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 79.
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
Main Board

The system doesn’t power-off.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 79.
Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.
Main Board

Battery can’t be charged

See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 80.
Battery pack
Main Board

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

Action in Sequence
PCMCIA/Smart Card slot assembly
Main Board

System cannot detect the Smart Card

Smart Card
PCMCIA/Smart Card slot assembly
Main Board

PCMCIA/Smart Card slot pin is damaged.

PCMCIA/Smart Card slot assembly

Memory-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Memory count (size) appears different from
actual size.

Action in Sequence
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings, then
reboot system.
DIMM
Main Board

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

Action in Sequence
Audio driver
Speaker
Main Board

Internal speakers make noise or emit no
sound.

Chapter 4

Speaker
Main 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
Main Board

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

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 28.
Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode.
Touchpad
Keyboard
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
Main Board

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

See “Standby Mode” on page 28.
LCD cover switch
Main Board

The system doesn't resume from hibernation
mode.

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 28.
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
Main Board

The system doesn't resume from standby
mode after opening the LCD.

See “Standby Mode” on page 28.
LCD cover switch
Main 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 use battery until power off, then charge
battery).
Battery pack
Main Board

System hangs intermittently.

See “Thermal and Fan Utility” on page 46.
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.
Hard disk connection board
Main 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
See “Running PQA Diagnostics Program” on page 50.
Main Board

USB does not work correctly

See “Running PQA Diagnostics Program” on page 50
Main Board

Print problems.

Ensure 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
Main Board

Chapter 4

Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Serial or parallel port device problems.

Action in Sequence
Ensure the “Serial Port” in the Devices Configuration” of BIOS
Setup Utility is set to Enabled.
Device driver
Device cable
Device
Main Board

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

Action in Sequence
Reconnect the keyboard cable.
Keyboard
Main Board

Touchpad does not work.

Reconnect touchpad cable.
Touchpad board
Main Board

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

Action in Sequence
modem board
Main Board

NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined
Problems” on page 88.
LAN-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Internal LAN does not work correctly.

Action in Sequence
LAN board
Main Board

Wireless LAN-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
Internal wireless LAN does not work correctly.

Action in Sequence
right or left antenna kits
wireless LAN board
Main Board

Chapter 4

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:
1.

Run the advanced diagnostic test for the main 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.

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. (See “Power
System Check” on page 79):
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

Printer, mouse, and other external devices

Battery pack

Hard disk drive

DIMM

CD-ROM/Floppy diskette drive Module

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:
!

Main Board

LCD assembly

Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message
Error Message

Action in Sequence

Hardware Error

See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 48

VPD Checksum Error

Reboot the system and then restart with this diskette.

BIOS Update Program Error

Turn off the power and restart the system.

System Error

Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this model.

Without AC adapter

make sure to connect AC adapter

Battery Low

make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot
system.

Chapter 4

Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message
Error Code

Message

Action in Sequence

16XXX

Backup battery error

Backup battery

01XXX

CPU or main board error

Reload BIOS default setting.
Main Board

02XXX

Memory error

DIMM

03XXX

Keyboard error

Reset Keyboard

Main Board
Keyboard
Main Board
04XXX

Video error

Main Board

05XXX

Parallel Port error

Main Board

06XXX

Serial port or main board error

Main Board

07XXX

Diskette drive error

Diskette drive
Main Board

08XXX

Hard disk error

Reload BIOS default setting
Hard disk
Main Board

09XXX

CD-ROM error

Reset CD-ROM cable
CD-ROM drive
Main Board

10XXX

Co-processor error

Main Board

11XXX

Pointing device error

Reset Keyboard
Keyboard
Main Board

12XXX

Chapter 4

Cache test error

Main Board

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Jumper and Connector Locations
Top View
JK4
JK3

CN1

CN4 CN8 CN5

SKT1
CN7
CN6
JK2
CN11
CN10
CN9

CN13
CN12

CN14
CN15

CN16
U6
SW2
CN22

CN18

CN23

CN19

CN21

CN2

CN25

CN3

CN20 CN24

PCB 01219-SC
CN1

IEEE 1394

CN22

Touch Pad Connector

JK4

Line-in Port

CN23

External CD/DVD-ROM Module Connector

JK3

Line-out Port

CN3

Speaker Connector (on daughter board)

CN4

Parallel Port

CN25

Daughter Board Connector (on main board,
under daughter board)

CN8

LCD Coaxial Cable Connector

CN2

Speaker Connector (on daughter board)

CN5

Port Replicator

CN24

Battery Connector

CN6

CRT Connector

CN21

Keyboard Connector

SKT1

TV-out Port

CN20

RTC Battery Connector

CN7

USB Port

CN19

Cardbus/SmartCard Socket

JK2

DC-in Port

CN18

Cardbus connector

CN11

LCD Cover Switch Connector

CN15

USB Port

CN10

Microphone-in Port

CN14

Mini PCI Connector

CN9

LED/Inverter Board Connector

CN12

Golden Finger

CPU Socket

CN13

HDD Connector

CN16

FAN Connector

North Bridge

SW2

SW2 Setting

Chapter 5

SW2 Settings
SW4

Setting

Switch 1

ON: Enable password check
OFF: Disable password check

Switch 2

ON: Enable BootBlock Erasable
OFF: Disable BootBlock Erasable

Chapter 5

Bottom View

CN27
CN26

DM1

CN28
DM2

CN4
U1

CN27

Modem Connector

DM2

DIMM socket 2

CN26

Modem Connector

CN4

RF Module Connector (on daughter board)

DM1

DIMM Socket 1

FIR (on daughter board)

CN28

Modem Board Socket

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of the product. Refer to
this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
IMPORTANT: Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that 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 -AUTHORIZED SERVICE
PROVIDERS, your 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 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 office on how to return it.
NOTE: The number indicates the location shown on exploded diagram or “NS” indicates “Not shown” on it.

Chapter 6

Exploded Diagram

Chapter 6

Picture

No.

Partname

Description

CPU/Processor
NS

IC CPU 1.7 GMHz 400FSB INTEL

IC CPU NORTH 1.7G/400FSB
UFCPGA

SODIMM 256M MITSUBISH/
MH32D64AKS-75

SODIMM 256M MH32D64AKS-75(W)

LCD 15” SXGA+AU/B150PG01 V01

LCD 15” SXGA+AU/B150PG01, V01
SPWG

HDD MODULE 40G IBM/
IC25N040ATCS H32687

ASSEMBLY HDD MODULE IBM 40G

HDD 40G IBM/IC25N040ATCS H32687

HDD 40G IBM/IC25N040ATCS
H32687

CPU HEATSINK W/ FAN, SCREW

ASSEMBLY HEATSINK

Memory

LCD

HDD/ Hard Disk Drive

Heatsink
15

Chapter 6

Picture

No.

Partname

Description

Keyboard
NS

KEYBOARD 84KEY ENGLISH NSKA6101

KB DARFON/NSK-A6101 US

MODEM CABLE

CABLE MDC

Cables

POWER CORD 125V 3PIN

CORD 125V UL 3P K01081B1183WP

INVERTER CABLE

CABLE INVERTER WIRE

LCD COAX CABLE 15”

CABLE LCD COAXIAL 15.0” AU

COVER SWITCH CABLE

CABLE COVER SWITCH

TOUCH PAD CABLE

CABLE TOUCH PAD FPC

Chapter 6

Picture

No.

Partname

Description

MICROPHONE CABLE

CABLE MICROPHONE

POWER SWITCH CABLE

CABLE POWER SWITCH

MAINBOARD A7 W/MODEM,MODEM
CABLE, I/O CHASSIS

MAINBOARD W/O CPU A7 VER-0SB

MODEM BOARD AMBIT/T60M283.00

MODEM MDC AMBIT/T60M283.00 3A

WIRELES LAN BOARD AGERE/MPCI- LAN WIRELES AG/MPCILUC1281APS
LUCI1281APS

INVERTER 14.1”

Main board

Boards

Chapter 6

INVERTER 14.1 TWS-458-005

Picture

No.

Partname

Description

DAUGHTER BOARD

DAUGHTER BOARD TM630 (DIP)

TOUCHPAD BOARD

TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS TM41P-357

CD/DVD BOARD

T2-610 CD-ROM BOARD

BATTERY LI 3V

BTY COIN 3V CR2032WKA2 210MAH

BATTERY LI 2000MAH SANYO

ASSY BATT PACK LI 2000MAH

ADAPTER 70W 3PIN DELTA/ADP65DBBE

ADT 70W SDP-65DBBE 3P

Battery

Adapter

100

Chapter 6

Picture

No.

Partname

Description

Combo Drive
NS

DVD/CDRW DRIVE 8X PANASONIC/
UJDA720AC2-B 610

ASSEMBLY DVD/CD-RW MODULE

DVD/CDRW DRIVE 8X PANASONIC/
UJDA720AC2-B 610

DVD/CDR8X KME/UJDA720ACS-B
610

MIDDLE COVER

COVER MIDDLE

HDD COVER

COVER HDD

UPPER CASE W/COVER SWITCH
CABLE, TOUCHPAD MODULE,
MICROPHONE

ASSEMBLY UPPER-CASE

TOUCHPAD HOLDER

ASSY TOUCHPAD COVER

LOWER CASE W/SPEAKER,POWER
SWITCH CABLE, RUBBER FOOT

ASSEMBLY LOWER -CASE

Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly

Chapter 6

101

Picture

102

No.

Partname

Description

FRONT COVER

ASSY FRONT COVER

DIMM COVER

ASSEMBLY DIMM COVER

LCD PANEL 15” W/HINGE, LOGO

ASSY LCD PANEL (CCI 15.0”)

LCD HINGE PACK 15”

HINGE PACK 15.0”

LCD BRACKET RIGHT 15” W/
CAMERA RUBBER

ASSY LCD BRACKET R LCD 15.0”
AU

LCD BRACKET LEFT 15” W/CAMERA
RUBBER

ASSY BRACKET L LCD 15.0” AU

LCD BEZEL 15.0” W/LCD LATCH
SPRING, CUSION

ASSEMBLY LCD BEZEL (15.0” ADT)

Chapter 6

Picture

No.

Partname

Description

CD-ROM HOLDER

ASSY CD-ROM CHASSIS 610

HDD BRACKET

ASSY HDD BRACKET

CARDBUS MODULE

CONN CARDBUS 4P 52539-22LX-R

ANTENNA 15”

ANTENNA FOR 15” MAIN

ANTENNA 14.1”/15”

ANTENNA FOR 14.1”/15” AUX

SPEAKER RIGHT

CABLE SPEAKER RIGHT

SPEAKER LEFT

CABLE SPEAKER LEFT

Communication Module

Speaker

Chapter 6

103

Picture

No.

Partname

Description

Miscellaneous
NS

NAME PLATE

PLATE MODEL NAME

LCD SCREW CAP LOWER

LCD SCREW MYLAR (MAPI)

LOGO

PLATE ACER LOGO REDSTART

CAMERA RUBBER

RUBBER CAMERA TM340

SCREW

CD-ROM SPECIAL SCREW

SCREW

SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC420325

SCREW

SCREW M3X4 (86.9A524.4R0)

SCREW

SCREW MACH FLAT M2.5*L10 NI

SCREW

SCRW DIMM COVER STEEL
NAGANO-1

SCREW

SCREW M2L3.5 (NYLOK)

Screws

104

Chapter 6

Picture

Chapter 6

No.

Partname

Description

SCREW

SCREW M2.5*4L (NYLOCK) BLACK
ZN

SCREW

SCREW M2.5X6

SCREW

SRW M2.5*8L B/ZN NYLOK 700

SCREW

SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3

SCREW

SCREW NI M2*6L

SCREW

SCREW NYLOK M2.5-5

105

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Chapter 6

Appendix A

Model Definition and Configuration
Model Number Definitions
Model
Number

LCD

CPU

Memory

HDD

CD/DVD

Battery

630X

14.1” TFT XGA

Pentium IV 1.4G

128/256MB

20GB

CD-ROM

Li-ion

630XV

14.1” TFT XGA

Pentium IV 1.4G

128/256MB

20GB

DVD-ROM

Li-ion

631XV

14.1” TFT XGA

Pentium IV 1.5G

256MB

20GB

DVD-ROM

Li-ion

630XVi

14.1” TFT XGA

Pentium IV 1.5G

256MB

20GB

DVD-ROM

Li-ion

631XC

14.1” TFT XGA

Pentium IV 1.5G

256MB

20/30GB

DVD + RW

Li-ion

631XCi

14.1” TFT XGA

Pentium IV 1.5G

256MB

30GB

DVD + RW

Li-ion

631LV

15.0” TFT SXGA

Pentium IV 1.5G

256MB

20/30GB

DVD-ROM

Li-ion

631LVi

15.0” TFT SXGA

Pentium IV 1.5G

256MB

20/30GB

DVD-ROM

Li-ion

631LC

15.0” TFT SXGA

Pentium IV 1.5G

256MB

30GB

DVD + RW

Li-ion

631LCi

15.0” TFT SXGA

Pentium IV 1.5G

256MB

30GB

DVD + RW

Li-ion

632XV

14.1” TFT XGA

Pentium IV 1.6G

256MB

20GB

DVD ROM

Li-ion

632XC

14.1” TFT XGA

Pentium IV 1.6G

256MB

20/30GB

DVD + RW

Li-ion

632XCi

14.1” TFT XGA

Pentium IV 1.6G

256MB

20/30GB

DVD + RW

Li-ion

632LV

15.0” TFT SXGA

Pentium IV 1.6G

256MB

20/30GB

DVD ROM

Li-ion

632LC

15.0” TFT SXGA

Pentium IV 1.6G

256MB

30GB

DVD + RW

Li-ion

632LCi

15.0” TFT SXGA

Pentium IV 1.6G

256MB

30/40GB

DVD + RW

Li-ion

633XV

14.1” TFT XGA

Pentium IV 1.7G

256MB

20GB

DVD ROM

Li-ion

633XVi

14.1” TFT XGA

Pentium IV 1.7G

256MB

20GB

DVD ROM

Li-ion

633XC

14.1” TFT XGA

Pentium IV 1.7G

256MB

20/30GB

DVD + RW

Li-ion

633XCi

14.1” TFT XGA

Pentium IV 1.7G

256MB

30GB

DVD + RW

Li-ion

633LV

15.0” TFT SXGA

Pentium IV 1.7G

256MB

20/30GB

DVD ROM

Li-ion

633LVi

15.0” TFT SXGA

Pentium IV 1.7G

256MB

20/30GB

DVD ROM

Li-ion

633LC

15.0” TFT SXGA

Pentium IV 1.7G

256MB

30/40GB

DVD + RW

Li-ion

633LCi

15.0” TFT SXGA

Pentium IV 1.7G

256MB

30/40GB

DVD + RW

Li-ion

634XV

14.1” TFT XGA

Pentium IV 1.8G

256MB

20GB

DVD ROM

Li-ion

634XC

14.1” TFT XGA

Pentium IV 1.8G

256MB

20/30GB

DVD + RW

Li-ion

634LV

15.0” TFT SXGA

Pentium IV 1.8G

256MB

20/30GB

DVD ROM

Li-ion

634LC

15.0” TFT SXGA

Pentium IV 1.8G

256MB

30/40GB

DVD + RW

Li-ion

634LCi

15.0” TFT SXGA

Pentium IV 1.8G

256MB

30/40GB

DVD + RW

Li-ion

635LV

15.0” TFT SXGA

Pentium IV 2G

256MB

20/30GB

DVD ROM

Li-ion

635LVi

15.0” TFT SXGA

Pentium IV 2G

256MB

20/30GB

DVD ROM

Li-ion

635LC

15.0” TFT SXGA

Pentium IV 2G

256MB

30/40GB

DVD + RW

Li-ion

635LCi

15.0” TFT SXGA

Pentium IV 2G

256MB

30/40GB

DVD + RW

Li-ion

Appendix A

107

108

Appendix A

Appendix B

Test Compatible Components
This computer’s compatibility is a test plan released by Acer Internal testing department. Once the final report
is available, this chapter will be revised accordingly.

Appendix B

109

Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test

Item
Processor

Specifications
Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.4GHz
Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.5GHz
Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.6GHz
Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.7GHz

Memory

Elpida 128MB
Elpida 256MB
Micron 128MB
Micron 256MB
Mitsubishi 128MB
Mitsubishi 256MB
Infineon 128MB

LCD

AU UB141XN04-2 14.1” XGA TFT
Hitachi TX36D70VC1CAF 14.1” XGA TFT
IBM 15” TFT SXGA + IBM / ITSX95
AU 15” SXGA + AU/B150PG01 SPWG

Hard Disk Drive

Toshiba 20GB 9.5mm MK2018GAP
Toshiba 40GB 9.5mm MK4018GAP
IBM 20GB 9.5mm IC25N020ATCS04
IBM 40GB 9.5mm IC25N040ATCS04

Floppy Disk Drive

Mitsumi D353G build -in- swap bay

DVD-ROM

MKE SR8176, F/W:ME34 (8x)

DVD + RW

KME UJDA720, (8/8/24X)

CD-ROM

Mitsumi SR243T1, F/W : L01J1 (24X)

CD-RW

KME UJDA340, (8/8/24X)

Keyboard

Darfon US

Touch Pad

Synaptics/TM41P-357

Inverter

Ambit
Sumida

Modem/Fax Module

Ambit 56K Modem/Fax Module (PCI) T60M283.00 3A

Mini-PCI module

Agere 802.11b mini-PCI module

Antenna

Neweb

Fan with cable

Panasonic 55*50*10 56MM 610

Adapter

Delta 70W ADP-65DB BE
LiteON 70W PA1700-02AC

Battery

Sanyo Li-ion (8 cell) 2000mAh BTP-39D1

Network Adapters
Ethernet/10baseT/100baseT

3Com EtherLink III 3C589D
3Com 10/100 16 bits Fast EtherLink 3C574-TX
D-Link Ethernet JITI DE-660
TDK Ethernet PC card Lan Adapter LAC-CD021
Xircom Credit Card Ethernet Adapter IIps PS-CE2-10
Xircom Credit Card Ethernet Adapter 10/100 CE3-10/100
IBM EtherJet PC Card EN533

Token Ring

Madge Smart 16/4 RingNode MK2 20-00
3Com 16/4 Token Ring PC card
Turbo 16/4 Token Ring PC Card 85H3629

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Appendix B

Item
Multifunction Card

Specifications
3Com Ethernet III LAN+33.6 Modem Global PC Card 3C563D-TP
3Com 10/100 Fast EtherLink LAN + 56K , 3CCFE56
D-Link Winconnect 33.6 LAN/FAX Modem DME-336
Megahertz PC Card 33.6 Ethernet-Modem with XJACK XJEM3336C
Xircom Credit Card Ethernet 10/100 + Modem 56, CEM56-100
Xircom RealPort Ethernet 10/100 + Modem 56K

CardBus

3Com Megahertz 10/100 LAN CardBus 3CCFE575BT
3Com Fast EhterLink XL cardbus 3C575-TX
Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 Mobile Adapter MBLA3200
TDK LAN 10/100 Base TX CardBus Card LAK-CB100X
D-Link Fast Ethernet CardBus 10/100 Mbps DFE-660
IBM 10/100 EtherJet CardBus Adapter (32-bit) 25L4B55
Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100 CBE-10/100BTX
Xircom RealPort CardBus 10/100 RBE-100

Others

Xircom Pocket Ethernet III PE3-10BT
Lucent Wave LAN IEEE 802.11 PCMCIA Card PC24E-H-FC

Modem Adapters
Modem (up to 56K)

Ambit T60M283
ActionTec DataLink 56Kbps FAX/Modem 744L1075
TDK K56Kflex Data/FAX Modem DF5633
Xircom Credit Card Modem 56 CM-56
USR Megahertz 56K Modem, XJ1560
Omron ME5614E Fax/Data Modem ME5614E
IBM 56K Double Jack Modem P/N02K4197

ISDN

USR Megahertz ISDN 128K CC128ST
IBM ISDN Internet PC card

I/O Peripheral
I/O - Display

Acer 211c 72211c
Acer View 76i 7176i
ViewSonic PF790
IBM 9514-B04 TFT monitor 9524B03 / 9514B04
Compaq Color monitor V70
NEC 20” color Monitor

I/O - Keyboard

IBM US English Keyboard (PS/AT style) 92G7454 / 92G7454
Acer 101 keyboard 6311
Microsoft natural keyboard (USB) e06401comb
Compaq keyboard
IBM Numeric Keypad III 07G0032 / 79F6408
Chicony, Keyboard USB KU-8933

I/O - Mouse

IBM PS/2 Mini Mouse II 07G0033 / 07G3159
IBM PS/2 Style Mouse (Black) 12J3615
Logitech Serial Mouse M-M35
Microsoft Intelli Mouse PS/2
Microsoft Intelli Mouse Optical x05-48976
Microsoft Intelli Mouse USB FDM-A50
Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-UB48
Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-UB48
Logitech MouseMan Wheel USB Comb for DOSV & iMac SM-72UPi
Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-BB4B
Acer Aspire USB mouse (USB)

I/O Projector

Appendix B

NEC MultiSync MT-1040

111

Item
I/O - Parallel (Printer)

Specifications
IBM Network Printer 17 431200X
HP LaserJet 6MP
HP DeskJet 880C MY95V150B0
EPSON Stylus Color 740 (USB)
Canon USB Printer BJC-430J BJC-430J
Canon Color BubbleJet BJC-600

I/O - Parallel (Scanner)

HP ScanJet 3300C Color Scanner (USB) MY97712194
Acer ACerScan Prisa 620s

I/O - USB

Sanwa USB HUB (Self Power)
USB HUB 4 PORT TI-CHIP W-USB104T
EIZO I. Station USB HUB OFTD0003AA
IOmega USB ZIP250MB pc or mac USB driver W/O#238063009
ELECOM USB HUB 4-PORT UH-4S
3Com USB 4 port TI-Chip Hub 3C19250

I/O - USB Modem

Best Data USB 56K V.90 Modem Speakerphone USB10032323
Blaster USB Blaster Modem 56K V9.0 DE5670

I/O - USB Ethernet

Belkin USB Ethernet adapter F5U111
Linksys USB Network Adpter USB-10T

I/O - USB (Speaker)

Panasonic USB Digital Speaker EAB-MPC57
AIWA Multimedia Digital Speaker System (USB) SC-UC78
JS USB Digital Speaker J3328

I/O - USB (Joystick)

Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro (USB) 326-00069
USB Rockfire Avant Garde Flightstick 81000369

I/O - USB Camera

Acer USB Video Capture Kit DVC-V6
Intel Digital Camera
Kodac DVC 300 (Digital Video Camera)
IBM PC Camera 51091000854

I/O Adapter
PCMCIA - SCSI

Adaptec SlimSCSI APA-1460
Adaptec 1480A slim SCSI CB

PCMCIA - CD-ROM

IBM Portable 20x Speed CD-ROM Drive w/ sound JP (1969011) / 5559-201
Panasonic 20x Portable CD-ROM Player

PCMCIA - ATA

Sundisk 15 MB
Viper 170E
IBM Travel Kit 340MB microdrive XHA27000
IBM Travel KIt 170MB Microdrive XHA26329
Sony Memory Stick (64MB) + PC Card adapter
Epson Flash Packer 6 MB FP67

PCMCIA - ZV

Margi DVD to go

PCMCIA - 1394

Melco IEEE 1394 interface PCMCIA Card NA/IFC - ILCB/DV
Sony DCR TRV-10/ACCKIT M90 1394 Camera w/ Video Capture PC card
Lacie IEEE1394 Fire Wire Hard Drive
Buffalo IEEE 1394 interface IFC-ILCB/DV Cardbus Card

SoftWare Compatibility Test
Office AP

Microsoft Office 2000 / XP
Lotus Smart Suit 2000 / M
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Ring Central Fax

Anti-Virus program Test

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Virus-Scan Test

Appendix B

Item
Games

Specifications
The Settlers III (Support DirectX6)
Star Craft (For Win95 / 98/ NT)
World Cup 98-EASports (Support DirectX5)
Star Wars: Rogue Squadron-LucasArts
Blood2: The Chosen Monolith
NBA Live 2000 (Support DirectX6.1)
Mindtown Madness (Support DirectX6.0)
Quake III (Support Open GL)
WW II Fighters (Support Open GL)
Decent 3 (Support Open GL)
DemonStar (Support Direct Music)

Appendix B

113

Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test

Item
Processor

Specifications
Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.4GHz
Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.5GHz
Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.6GHz
Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.7GHz

Memory

Elpida 128MB
Elpida 256MB
Micron 128MB
Micron 256MB
Mitsubishi 128MB
Mitsubishi 256MB
Infineon 128MB

LCD

AU UB141XN04-2 14.1” XGA TFT
Hitachi TX36D70VC1CAF 14.1” XGA TFT
IBM 15” TFT SXGA + IBM / ITSX95
AU 15” SXGA + AU/B150PG01 SPWG

Hard Disk Drive

Toshiba 20GB 9.5mm MK2018GAP
Toshiba 40GB 9.5mm MK4018GAP
IBM 20GB 9.5mm IC25N020ATCS04
IBM 40GB 9.5mm IC25N040ATCS04

Floppy Disk Drive

Mitsumi D353G build -in- swap bay

DVD-ROM

MKE SR8176, F/W:ME34 (8x)

DVD + RW

KME UJDA720, (8/8/24X)

CD-ROM

Mitsumi SR243T1, F/W : L01J1 (24X)

CD-RW

KME UJDA340, (8/8/24X)

Keyboard

Darfon US

Touch Pad

Synaptics/TM41P-357

Inverter

Ambit
Sumida

Modem/Fax Module

Ambit 56K Modem/Fax Module (PCI) T60M283.00 3A

Mini-PCI module

Agere 802.11b mini-PCI module

Antenna

Neweb

Fan with cable

Panasonic 55*50*10 56MM 610

Adapter

Delta 70W ADP-65DB BE
LiteON 70W PA1700-02AC

Battery

Sanyo Li-ion (8 cell) 2000mAh BTP-39D1

Network Adapters
Ethernet/10baseT/100baseT

Token Ring

Madge Smart 16/4 RingNode MK2 20-00
3Com 16/4 Token Ring PC card
Turbo 16/4 Token Ring PC Card 85H3629

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Appendix B

Item
Multifunction Card

CardBus

Others

Xircom Pocket Ethernet III PE3-10BT
Lucent Wave LAN IEEE 802.11 PCMCIA Card PC24E-H-FC

Modem Adapters
Modem (up to 56K)

ISDN

USR Megahertz ISDN 128K CC128ST
IBM ISDN Internet PC card

I/O Peripheral
I/O - Display

Acer 211c 72211c
Acer View 76i 7176i
ViewSonic PF790
IBM 9514-B04 TFT monitor 9524B03 / 9514B04
Compaq Color monitor V70
NEC 20” color Monitor

I/O - Keyboard

I/O - Mouse

I/O Projector

Appendix B

NEC MultiSync MT-1040

115

Item
I/O - Parallel (Printer)

Specifications
IBM Network Printer 17 431200X
HP LaserJet 6MP
HP DeskJet 880C MY95V150B0
EPSON Stylus Color 740 (USB)
Canon USB Printer BJC-430J BJC-430J
Canon Color BubbleJet BJC-600

I/O - Parallel (Scanner)

HP ScanJet 3300C Color Scanner (USB) MY97712194
Acer ACerScan Prisa 620s

I/O - USB

I/O - USB Modem

Best Data USB 56K V.90 Modem Speakerphone USB10032323
Blaster USB Blaster Modem 56K V9.0 DE5670

I/O - USB Ethernet

Belkin USB Ethernet adapter F5U111
Linksys USB Network Adpter USB-10T

I/O - USB (Speaker)

Panasonic USB Digital Speaker EAB-MPC57
AIWA Multimedia Digital Speaker System (USB) SC-UC78
JS USB Digital Speaker J3328

I/O - USB (Joystick)

Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro (USB) 326-00069
USB Rockfire Avant Garde Flightstick 81000369

I/O - USB Camera

Acer USB Video Capture Kit DVC-V6
Intel Digital Camera
Kodac DVC 300 (Digital Video Camera)
IBM PC Camera 51091000854

I/O Adapter
PCMCIA - SCSI

Adaptec SlimSCSI APA-1460
Adaptec 1480A slim SCSI CB

PCMCIA - CD-ROM

IBM Portable 20x Speed CD-ROM Drive w/ sound JP (1969011) / 5559-201
Panasonic 20x Portable CD-ROM Player

PCMCIA - ATA

Sundisk 15 MB
Viper 170E
IBM Travel Kit 340MB microdrive XHA27000
IBM Travel KIt 170MB Microdrive XHA26329
Sony Memory Stick (64MB) + PC Card adapter
Epson Flash Packer 6 MB FP67

PCMCIA - ZV

Margi DVD to go

PCMCIA - 1394

SoftWare Compatibility Test
Office AP

Microsoft Office 2000 / XP
Lotus Smart Suit 2000 / M
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Ring Central Fax

Anti-Virus program Test

116

Virus-Scan Test

Appendix B

Item
Games

Appendix B

117

118

Appendix B

Appendix C

Online Support Information
This section 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 and Regional Business Units 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.
In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and
Server models including:
!

Service guides

User's manuals

Training materials

Main manuals

Bios updates

Software utilities

Spare parts lists

Chips

TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin)

For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our
technical material.
Also contained on this website are:
!

Detailed information on Acer's International Traveller’s Warranty (ITW)

Returned material authorization procedures

An overview of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email
contacts for all your technical queries.

We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have any suggestions or
comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to us.

Appendix C

119

120

Appendix C

Index

Keyboard 79
Memory 79
Power Adapter 80
Power System Checkout 79
Touchpad 81

AC Adapter 27
ACPI 1.0a 20
AFLASH Utility 45

computer

APM 1.2 20

on indicator 11

Audio 23, 25

Core logic 25

Auxiliary Input Device Check 79

CPU

core voltage 20
I/O voltage 20
package 20
Removing 65
type 20

Battery 26
Battery Pack 57
battery pack
charging indicator 11

BIOS 20

DIMM 20

package 20
password control 20
ROM size 20
ROM type 20
vendor 20
Version 20

Combinations 21
external 58
package 20
removing 58
Speed 20
voltage 20

BIOS Setup Utility 31

Disassembly

BIOS Supports protocol 20

Battery Pack 57
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 60
Hard Disk Drive 61
LCD Module 63
Machine 53
Procedure Flowchart 55

BIOS Utility 31–??
Basic System Settings 33
Navigating 31
Startup Configuration 35
System Information 32
System Security 40

Display 3

Board Layout 4

display

Bottom View 5
Top View 4

hotkeys 15
Display Standby Mode 28

brightness

DMA Channel Assignment 30

hotkeys 15

DVD-ROM Interface 22

E
Cache
controller 20
size 20
caps lock
on indicator 11
CardBus 25
Check Procedures 78
Battery 80
Diskette Drive 78
External CD-ROM Drive 78

Index

Environmental Requirements 28
Error Messages 82
Error Symptoms 84
Indicator 85
LCD 84
Memory 85
PCMCIA 85
Power 85
Power Management 86
Speaker 85

121

Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 82
External Diskette Drive Check 78

M
Machine Disassembly 53

Main Board
Removing 68

Features 1

Mechanical Specification 29

FIR 25

media access

Flash Utility 45

on indicator 11

Floppy Disk Drive Interface 22

Memory

FRU 95

Address Map 29

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 95

Memory Address Map 29

Memory Check 79
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 110

Hard disk 22, 25

Model Number Definitions 107

removing the 61

Modem 21

Hard Disk Standby Mode 28

Modem Combo Card

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 20

external 59

HDD 22, 25

Modem Power Cable

Hibernation Mode 28

Removing 70

Hibernation mode
hotkey 15
Hot Keys 12

N
Notebook Manager

hotkey 15
num lock

I/O Address Map 29

on indicator 11

Indicators 11
Intermittent Problems 88
IrDA 25

O
Online Support Information 119

IRQ Assignment Map 30

J
Jumper and Connector Locations 91
Top View 91

K
Keyboard 25
Removing 62
Keyboard Device Check 79

Panel 6
Bottom 10
left 6
Rear 8
right 8
Parallel Port 24
parallel port
setting in BIOS Utility 39
PC Card 11, 20, 25

PCMCIA 25
L2 cache 20
LAN/Modem Combo 21
LCD 26
DC-AC LCD Inverter 26
LCD Bezel
Removing 71, 72
LCD Bracket
Removing 73

PCMCIA Socket
Removing 69
Pentium III 20
POST 82
Power Management 28
Power System Check 79
Battery Pack 80
Power Adapter 80
Power System Checkout 79

122

Index

PQA 48
Processor 20

System Utility Diskette 45

T
Temperature 28

RMA 95

Test Compatible Components 109

RTC 25

touchpad

Removing 64

hotkey 15
Touchpad Check 81

TouchPad Module
Screw List 56

Removing 66

Second Level Cache 20
Serial Port 24
speakers

Troubleshooting 77

U
Undetermined Problems 88

hotkey 15
Standby Mode 28

USB 25

Super I/O 25

utility
BIOS 31

System
Block Diagram 3
Layout 4
System Check Procedures 78
System Diagnostic Diskette 48
System Memory 20

V
Video 23
Resolutions 24
Video controller 25

System Utilities 31

Index

123

124

Index

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