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Travel Mate 720
Service Guide

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

PART NO.: 49.42C01.001
DOC. NO.: SG295-9803A

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Copyright
Copyright © 1999 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or
by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or
otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed
or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any
warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer
Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is".
Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and
not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of
all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages
resulting from any defect in the software.

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
Intel is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Pentium and Pentium II are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks
of their respective holders.

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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
Screen messages

Denotes actual messages that appear onscreen.

NOTE

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION

Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems.

IMPORTANT

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

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

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1

System Specifications

Major Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Connectivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Video Performance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Simultaneous Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Dual Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Opening and Closing the Display . . . . . . . . . . 3
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Special Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
I/O Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Rear Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Right Ports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Bottom Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hardware Configuration and Specifications . . . . . 14
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Power Management Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Advanced Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 30

Chapter 2

System Utilities

PhDISK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Syntax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Notebook Manager . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Information Viewer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Boot Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Display Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Line-in/Microphone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Navigating the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Chapter 3

Removal and Replacement

External Module Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Reassembling the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . 57
Installing Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Disassembling the CD-ROM Drive . . . . . . . . . 58
Removing the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive . . . . . . . . 59
Removing and Replacing the Battery Pack . . 60
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Removing the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65
Removing the CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Disassembling the Upper Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Removing the Speakers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Removing the Touchpad Bracket . . . . . . . . . . 73
Disassembling the Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Removing the Floppy Disk Drive . . . . . . . . . . 74
Disassembling the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Removing the System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Removing the IDE Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Removing the PCMCIA Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Disassembling the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting

Diskette Drive Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
CD-ROM Driver Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Checkout 84
Memory Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Power System Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
TouchPad Checkout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Symptom-to-FRU Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Numeric Error Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Utility Program Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Setting LCD Panel ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97

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Setting Thermal Sensor Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Running the Diagnostics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98

Chapter 5

Jumper and Connector Information

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104

Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration
Appendix B Test Compatible Components List
PCMCIA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PCMCIA Cards Tested for Year2000 Compliance
Long Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year2000 Compliance Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Appendix C Online Support Information
Index

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Chapter 1

System Specifications
Major Features
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Intel Pentium® II processor
64-bit main memory and on-die1 L2 cache memory
Large and vibrant Thin-Film-Transistor (TFT) Extended Graphics Array
(XGA) Liquid Crystal Display (LCD)
256-bit PCI/AGP graphics acceleration with 2.5MB graphics memory
Internal, Ultra-slim, high-speed and removable CD-ROM drive
(AcerMedia Bay)
Internal 3.5-inch floppy drive
High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE removable hard disk
Lithium-Ion battery pack
Power management system
16-bit high-fidelity PCI stereo audio with 3-D sound and wavetable
synthesizer
Built-in dual speakers and echo-cancelling microphone
S-video output
Dual display capability

Connectivity

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High-speed fax/data PCI modem
Fast infrared(FIR) wireless communication
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port
Sleek, smooth and stylish design
Full-sized keyboard
Wide and curved palm rest
Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device
CardBus PC Card (formerly PCMCIA) slots (two type II/I or one type III)
with Zoomed Video (ZV) support
DockMate V mini docking station option for one-step connection and
disconnection of peripherals
Upgradeable memory and hard disk

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Display
The large graphics display offers excellent viewing, display quality and
desktop performance graphics. The computer supports a Thin-Film Transistor
(TFT) liquid crystal display (LCD) displaying 16-bit hi-color at 1024x768
Extended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution.

Video Performance
PCI local bus video with industry-leading 256-bit graphics acceleration and
high-speed 2.5MB Synchronous Graphics Random Access Memory
(SGRAM) boost video performance.

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

Dual Display
The computer’s unique graphics chip takes advantage of Windows 98’s multidisplay capability, allowing you to extend your desktop to an external display
device, such as an external monitor or projector. With this feature enabled,
you can move program windows to/from the computer LCD and the external
monitor.

Power Management
The power management system incorporates an "automatic LCD dim"
feature that automatically decides the best settings for your display and at the
same time conserves power.

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

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Indicators

The computer has six easy-to-read status indicators (LEDs) under the display
screen.
The Power and Standby indicators are visible even when you close the
display cover so you can see the status of the computer while the cover is
closed.

Icon

4

Function

Description

Power

Lights when the computer is on.

Standby

Lights when the computer enters Standby mode.

Media Activity

Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or CD-ROM
drive (or other AcerMedia Bay module) is active.

Battery
Charge

Lights when the battery is being charged.

Caps Lock

Lights when Caps Lock is activated

Num Lock

Lights when Numeric Lock is activated

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

Special Keys
Lock Keys

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

Description

Caps Lock

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

Num Lock
(Fn-F11)

When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric
mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the
arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use this mode when you
need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be
to connect an external keypad.

Scroll Lock
(Fn-F12)

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

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Embedded Numeric Keypad

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

Desired Access

Num Lock On

Num Lock Off

Number keys on
embedded keypad

Type numbers in a normal
manner.

Cursor-control keys on
embedded keypad

Hold Shift while using
cursor-control keys.

Hold Fn while
using cursorcontrol keys.

Main keyboard keys

Hold Fn while typing letters
on embedded keypad.

Type the letters in
a normal manner.

Note: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer,
the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal
keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad.

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Windows Keys

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

Key

Windows logo key

Description

Start button. Combinations with this key performs
special functions. Below are a few examples:

á + Tab (Activates next Taskbar button)
á + E (Explores My Computer)
á + F (Finds a Document)
á + M (Minimizes All)
Shift + á + M (Undoes Minimize All)
á + R (Displays the dialog box)
Application key

Chapter 1

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

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Hot Keys

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

Fn+F3

Standby

Puts the computer in Standby
mode. Press any key to return.

Fn+F4

Hibernation

Puts the computer in Hibernation
mode (if PHDISK, the
hibernation utility, is installed,
valid and enabled). Press the
power switch to resume.
Otherwise, the computer enters
Standby mode.
Note: If ACPI support is enabled,
pressing this key puts the
computer in sleep mode.

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Fn+F5

Screen blank

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

Fn+F6

Display toggle

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

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Hot Key

Icon

Function

Description

Fn+F7

Touchpad on/
off

Turns the internal touchpad on
and off.

Fn+F8

Speaker on/off

Turns the speakers on and off;
mutes the sound.

Fn+→

Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

Fn+←

Brightness
down

Decreases the screen
brightness.

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I/O Ports
Rear Ports

Icon

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Port

Connects to...

Speaker-out jack

Speakers or headphones

Line-in/Microphone-in
jack

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

Serial port

Serial device (e.g., serial mouse)

Modem jack

Phone line

Parallel port

Parallel device (e.g., parallel printer)

External monitor port

Display monitor (up to 1024x768
resolution, 64K-colors)

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Icon

Port
DC-in jack

Connects to...
AC adapter and power outlet

Fax/Data Modem
Some models have a built-in V.90 56Kbps PCI fax/data modem.
Note: This modem port is not compatible with digital phone lines. Plugging this
modem into a digital phone line will damage the modem.

To use the fax/data modem port, connect a phone cable from the modem port
to a telephone jack.

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Right Ports

Icon

12

Port

Connects to...

PC Card slots

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

PS/2 port

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

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Bottom Port

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Port
Mini docking
connector

Chapter 1

Connects to...
DockMate V mini docking station

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Hardware Configuration and Specifications
Memory Address Map
Address Range

Definition

Function

000000-09FFFF

640 KB memory

Base memory

0A0000-0BFFFF

128 KB video RAM

Reserved

0C0000-0CBFFF

Video BIOS

Video BIOS

0F0000-0FFFFF

64 KB system BIOS

System BIOS

100000-top limited

Extended memory

SIMM memory

FE0000-FFFFFF

256 KB system ROM

Duplicate of code
assignment at 0E00000FFFFF

Interrupt channel default assignment
Channel

Default setting

mode

Remarks

NMI

System errors

IRQ0

System timer

Edge trigger

IRQ1

Keyboard

Edge trigger

IRQ2

(cascade)

Edge trigger

IRQ3

Modem/COM1
(can be disable)

Edge trigger

Dynamically
programmable

IRQ4

Infrared

Edge trigger

Dynamically
programmable

IRQ5

SoundBlaster
Audio (PCI
device)

Level trigger

PCI interrupt
sharing

IRQ6

Floppy

Edge trigger

IRQ7

Printer

Edge trigger

IRQ8

Real time clock

Edge trigger

IRQ9

(SCI for ACPI
OS) PCI device

Level trigger

PCI interrupt
sharing

IRQ10

Modem

Edge trigger

Dynamically
programmable

IRQ11

PCI device

Level trigger

PCI interrupt
sharing

IRQ12

Pointing device

Edge trigger

IRQ13

Math
coprocessor

Edge trigger

IRQ14

Hard disk driver

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Dynamically
programmable

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Interrupt channel default assignment
Channel
IRQ15

Default setting

mode

Remarks

CD-ROM driver

DMA channel default assignment
Channel

Default setting

Mode

DRQ/DACK0

Reserved

8-bit

DRQ/DACK1

ECP

8-bit

DRQ/DACK2

Floppy

8-bit

DRQ/DACK3

Fast Infrared

8-bit

DRQ/DACK5

Reserved

16-bit

DRQ/DACK6

Reserved

16-bit

DRQ/DACK7

Reserved

16-bit

I/O address map
Address
000-00F

Device
DMA controller-1

020-021

Interrupt controller-1

040-043

Timer 1

048-04B

Timer 2

060-06E

Keyboard controller 8742 chip select

070-071

Real-time clock and NMI mask

080-08F

DMA page register

0A0-0A1

Interrupt controller-2

0C0-0DF

DMA controller-2

1F0-1F7

Hard disk select

220-22F

Audio (option)

230-23F

Audio (option)

240-24F

Audio (option)

250-25F

Audio (option)

278-27F

Parallel port 3

2E8-2EF

COM4

2F8-2FF

COM2

378, 37A

Parallel port 2

3BC-3BE

Paraller port 1

3B4, 3B5, 3BA

Video subsystem

3C0-3C5

Video subsystem

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I/O address map
Address

Device

3C6-3C9

Video DAC

3C0-3CF

Enhanced graphics adapter

3E0-3E1

PCMCIA controller

3E8-3EF

COM3

3F0-3F7

Floppy disk controller

3F8-3FF

COM1

CF8-Cff

PCI configuration register

Processor
Item

Specification

Processor type

Intel Dixson (300/333Mhz) MMC-2 module
1. Intel Pentium II architecture
2. 16 KB instruction cache and 16 KB data cache with
MMX Technology
3. Quick Start for low power, low exit latency clock
throttling"

Processor package

IMM module, 512KB L2 cache

Processor core voltage

1.8V

Processor I/O voltage

2.5V

BIOS
Item

Specification

BIOS vendor

Phoenix

BIOS Version

V1.0

BIOS ROM type

ROM

BIOS ROM size

256KB

BIOS package

32 PIn PLCC

Support protocol

PCI 2.1, APM 1.2, DMI 2.00.1, E-IDE, ACPI 1.0, ESCD
1.03, ANSI ATA 3.0, PnP 1.1a, Bootable CD-ROM 1.0,
ATAPI

BIOS password control

RTC battery

System Memory
Item

Specification

Memory controller

MTXC

Onboard memory size

0MB

DIMM socket number

2 sockets (2 banks)

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System Memory
Item

Specification

Supported memory size per DIMM

16/32/64/128 MB

Supported maximum memory size

256MB (128MB x 2)

Supported DIMM type

Synchronous DRAM

Supported DIMM Speed

SDRAM: With SPD without parity

Supported DIMM voltage

3.3V

Supported DIMM package

144-pin DIMM

DIMM Memory Combinations
Slot 1

Slot 2

Total Memory

16MB

0

16MB

0

16MB

16MB

0

32MB

32MB

0

64MB

64MB

16MB

16MB

32MB

16MB

32MB

48MB

16MB

64MB

80MB

16MB

128MB

144MB

32MB

32MB

64MB

32MB

64MB

96MB

32MB

128MB

160MB

64MB

64MB

128MB

64MB

128MB

192MB

128MB

128MB

256MB

Second-Level Cache
Item
Cache controller

Specification
MTXC

Tag RAM location

IMM

Tag RAM size

32K*8x1

Tag RAM voltage

3.3V

SRAM type

PBSRAM

SRAM size

256K/512K

SRAM location

IMM

SRAM configuration

32K*64 or 64K*32

SRAM speed

Cycle time = 7ns

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Second-Level Cache
Item

Specification

SRAM voltage

3.3V

1st level cache control

always enabled

2st level cache control

always enabled

Cache scheme control

Fixed in Write-back

Video memory
Item

Specification

Fixed or upgradeable

Fixed, built-in NM2200 video controller

Memory size

2.5 MB

Video
item

Specification

Chip vendor

NeoMagic

Chip name

NM2200

Chip voltage

3.3 Volts

ZV port support (Y/N)

Yes

Graph interface (ISA/VESA/PCI)

PCI bus

Max. resolution (LCD)

1024x768 (64K colors) True Color

Max. resolution (Ext. CRT)

1024x768 (64K colors) True Color

External CRT Resolutions and Modes
Resolution

Simultaneous
on TFT LCD

CRT Refresh Rate
CRT only

LCD

SVGA

640x480x256

60,75,85

Y

Y

640x480x64K

60,75,85

Y

Y

640x480x16M

60,75,85

Y

Y

800x600x256

60,75,85

Y

Y

800X600X64K

60,75,85

Y

Y

800x600x16M

60,75,85

Y

Y

1024x768x256

60,70,75

Y

Y

1024X768X64K

60,70,75

Y

Y

Parallel Port
Item
Parallel port controller

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Parallel Port
Item

Specification

Number of parallel ports

1

Location

Rear side

Connector type

25-pin D-type

Parallel port function control

Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

ECP support

Yes (set by BIOS setup)

Selectable ECP DMA channel (in BIOS
Setup)

DMA channel 1
DMA channel 3

Selectable parallel port I/O address
(via BIOS Setup)

3E8h, 2E8h, 378h, 278h, Disabled

Selectable parallel port IRQ (via BIOS
Setup)

IRQ5, IRQ7

Serial Port
Item

Specification

Serial port controller

NS PC97338

Number of serial ports

1

16550 UART support

Yes

Connector type

9-pin D-type

Location

Rear side

Serial port function control

Enable/disable by BIOS Setup

Selectable serial port (via BIOS Setup)

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

Selectable serial port IRQ (via BIOS
Setup)

IRQ3, IRQ4, IRQ10, IRQ11

FIR
Item
Vendor & model name

Specification
IBM 31T1100

Input power supply voltage

5V

Transfer data rate

4 Mbps

Transfer distance

SIR mode--Min 2.0, Typ 2.6
1.2 Mbps--Min 1.4, Typ 2.0
4 Mbps--Min 1.1, Typ 1.5

Compatible standard

IrDA (Infrared Data Association) 1.1,
HP-SIR and Sharp ASK

Output Radiant Intensity Half Angle

+-15

Number of Irda ports

1

16550 UART support

Yes

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FIR
Item

Specification

FIR location

Left side

Selectable serial port (by BIOS Setup)

2F8h, IRQ3, Disabled

Audio
Item

Specification

Audio Controller

NeoMagic NMG5 + NMA2

Audio onboard or optional

Built-in

Mono or Stereo

Stereo

Resolution

16-bit

Compatibility

SB-16, Windows Sound System

Mixed sound source

Voice, Synthesizer, Line-in,
Microphone, CD

Voice channel

8-/16-bit, mono/stereo

Voice control location

Right side

Sampling rate

44.1 KHz

Internal microphone

Yes, on the left-higher corner of LCD
panel

Internal speaker / Quantity

Yes / 2 pieces, on both hinge sides

MPU-401 UART support

Yes

PCMCIA
Item

Specification

PCMCIA controller

TI PCI1251A

PCMCIA voltage controller

TI TPS2206

Supported card type

Type-II / Type-III

Number of slots

Two Type-II or one type-III

Access location

Right side

ZV (Zoomed Video) port support

Yes*2

32 bit CardBus support

Yes

Fax/Modem
Item

Specification

Chipset

Lucent

Fax modem data baud rate (bps)

56K

Data modem data baud rate (bps)

56K

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Fax/Modem
Item

Specification

Support modem protocol

V.34 data modem, V.17 fax modem,
voice/audio mode, and digital
simultaneous voice and data (DSVD)
operation over a dial-up telephone line
PCI

Modem connector type

RJ11 & RJ45 combo phone jack

Modem connector location

Back side

Keyboard
Item

Specification

Keyboard controller

M38867

Keyboard vendor & model name

API

Total number of keypads

84-/85-/88-key

Windows 95 keys

Yes

Internal & external keyboard work
simultaneously

Yes

Disk drives
Item

Specification

Vendor & model name

MITSUMI D353F3

Floppy Disk Specifications
Media recognition

2DD (720K)

2HD (1.2M,
3mode)

2HD (1.44M)

Sectors / track

9

15

18

Tracks

80

80

80

Data transfer rate
(Kbit/s)

250 300

500

500

Rotational speed (RPM)

300 360

360

300

Read/write heads

2

Encoding method

MFM

Power Requirement
Input Voltage (V)

+5 +-10%

Hard disk drives
Item
Vendor & Model Name

Chapter 1

Specification
IBM DCXA210000

IBM DADA26480

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Hard disk drives
Item

Specification

Drive Format
Capacity (MB)

10050

6480

Bytes per sector

512

512

Logical heads

15

15

Logical sectors

63

63

Logical cylinders

16383

13424

Physical read/write heads

6

6

Disks

3

3

Spindle speed (RPM)

4200

4200

Buffer size (KB)

512

512

Interface

IDE

IDE

Data transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s)

11.5~14.7

7.7~12.8

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

16.6/33.3

16.6/33.3

5+-5%

5+-5%

DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance

CD-ROM
Item

Specification

Vendor & Model Name

KMEUJDA150L 24X

Performance Specification
Speed (KB/sec)

2100 (ave.speed), 3600 (max)

Access time (ms)

150 (Typ.)

Buffer memory (KB)

128

Interface

Enhanced IDE compatible

Applicable disc format

CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA (except
ADPCM), CD-I, Photo CD (Multisession), Video
CD, CD+

Loading mechanism

Soft eject (with emergency eject hole)

Power Requirement
Input Voltage (V)

5

Battery
Item

Specification

Vendor & model name

Sony BTP-1931

Battery Type

Li-ion (Graphite)

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Battery
Item

Specification

Pack capacity (mAH)

3200

Cell voltage (V)

3.7

Number of battery call

8

Package configuration

2P-4S

Package voltage (V)

14.8V

Charger
Item

Specification

Vendor & model name

T62.085.C.00

Input voltage (from adapter, V)

7V-24V

Output current (to DC/DC converter, A)

3.5

Battery Low Voltage

Li-ion

Battery Low 1 level (V)

11.41V

Battery Lower 2 level (V)

10.94V

Battery Low 3 level (V)

9.9V

Charge Current
Backgound charge (charge even system is still
operative)

Constant power 30W

Normal charge (charge while system is not
operative)

Constant power 45W

Charging Protection
Maximum temperature protection

60

DC-DC Converter
Item

Specification

Vendor & model name

Ambit T62.085.C.00

Input voltage (Vdc)

8~21

Output rating

5V

3.3V

+12V

6V

3.3VS
B

Current (w/load, A)

0~5.8

0~3.3

0~0.12

0~0.1

0.01

Voltage ripple (max.,
mV)

50

50

100

300

75

Voltage noise (max.,
mV)

100

100

200

500

200

OVP (Over Voltage
Protection, V)

5.52~5
.55

3.642~
3.693

15~17

7~9

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DC-DC Converter
Item

Specification

OCP (Over Current
Protection, A)

4~6

4~6

0.3~0.
4

-

-

DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, to support the LCD
CCFT backlight user, and it is also responsible for the control of LCD
brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while the system unit is
turned on.
DC-AC Inverter
Item

Specification

Vendor & model
name

Ambit T62.086.C(12.1”) T622.087.C.00 (13.3” &14.1”)

Input voltage (V)

7.3 (min)

-

22 (max)

Input current
(mA)

-

-

700 (max)

Output voltage
(Vrms, no load)

1300 (min)

155

1600 (max)

Output voltage
frequency (kHz)

40 (min)

-

65 (max)

Output current
(mArms)
(T62.087.C.00)

0.7~5.9 (min)

1.0~6.5 (typ)

1.3~7.1 (max)

Output current
(mArms)
(T62.086.C.00)

0.6~5.4 (min)

1.0~6.0 (typ)

1.4~6.6 (max)

LCD
Item
Vendor & model name

Specification
LG LP141X3

Hitachi
TX34D62VC1CAC

LCD display area (diagonal,
inch)

14.1

13.3

Display technology

TFT

TFT

Resolution

XGA

XGA (1024x768)

Mechanical Specifications

(1024x768)
Support colors

66i

Optical Specification
Contrast ration

150 (typ)

100 (typ)

Brightness (cd/m2)

130 (typ)

100 (typ)

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LCD
Item

Specification

Brightness control

Keyboard hotkey

Keyboard hotkey

Contrast control

None

None

Supply voltage for LCD display
(V)

3.3 (typ)

3.3 (typ)

Supply voltage for LCD
backlight (Vrms)

730 (typ)

650 (typ)

Electrical Specification

AC Adapter
Item
Vendor & model name

Specification
Delta ADP-60HB
Lite-On PA-1600-19

Input Requirements
nominal voltages
(Vrms)

90~270

Frequency variation
range (Hz)

47~63

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

1.5A

Inrush current

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

Efficiency

It should provide an efficiency of 83% minimum, when
measured at maximum load under 115V (60Hz) &
230Vac (60Hz)

Output Ratings (CV mode)
DC output voltage (V)

+19.0V~20.5V

Noise + Ripple (mV)

300mvp-pmax (20Mhz bandwidth)

Output Ratings (CC mode)
Load (A)

0 (min) 3.16 (max)

Dynamic output Characteristics
Turn-on delay time (s,
@115Vac)

2

Hold up time (ms;
@115 Vac input, full
load)

8 (min)

Over voltage protection
(OVP, V)

26

Short circuit protection

Output can be shorted without damage

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AC Adapter
Item
Electrostatic discharge
(ESD, kV)

Specification
+-15 (at air discharge)

Dielectric withstand voltage
Primary to secondary

3000 Vac (or 4242 Vdc), 10mA for 1 second

Leakage current

0.25 mA maximum @ 254 Vac, 60Hz

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

Weights and Dimension
Item

Specification

Weight

3.27 kg.

Dimension

315~317 x 251~ 257 x 44~47 mm.

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Power Management
This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system
activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the
following devices: keyboard, mouse, drive, hard disk, peripherals connected
to the serial and parallel ports, and video memory. If no activity is detected for
a period of time (called an inactivity time-out), the computer stops some or all
of these devices in order to conserve energy.
This computer employs a power management scheme that supports APM
(Advanced Power Management) or ACPI (Advanced Configuration and
Power Interface) which allows for maximum power conservation and
maximum performance at the same time.
If your computer is set for APM, you can set time-out values for your
computer’s devices before power-saving methods are applied to these
devices. If your computer is set for ACPI, Windows 98 handles all powersaving chores for your computer.
Note: Power management (APM or ACPI) greatly prolongs your battery
life.

Power Management Modes
Display Standby Mode
Screen activity is determined by the keyboard, the built-in touchpad, and an
external PS/2 pointing device. If these devices are idle for the period
specified by the LCD backlight Time-out value, the display shuts off until you
press a key or move the touchpad or external mouse.
"Automatic Dim" Feature
The computer has a unique "automatic dim" power-saving feature. When the
computer is using AC power and you disconnect the AC adapter from the
computer, it automatically dims the LCD backlight to save power. If you
reconnect AC power to the computer, it automatically adjusts the LCD
backlight to a brighter level.
Hard Disk Standby Mode
The hard disk enters Standby mode when there are no disk read/write
operations within the period of time specified by the Hard Disk Time-out
value. In this state, the power supplied to the hard disk is reduced to a
minimum. The hard disk returns to normal once the computer accesses it.

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Standby Mode
The computer consumes very low power in Standby mode. Data remain
intact in the system memory until the battery is drained.
There are four ways to enter Standby mode:

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Pressing the Standby hot key Fn-F3
Allowing the waiting time specified by the Standby Time-out value or the
operating system to elapse without any system activity
Closing the display cover
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
Note: If the computer beeps but does not enter Standby mode after
pressing the Standby hot key, it means the operating system will
not allow the computer to enter the power-saving mode.

The following signals indicate that the computer is in Standby mode:

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T

The buzzer beeps
The Standby indicator lights
Warning: Unstored data is lost when you turn off the computer power in
Standby mode or when the battery is drained.

To leave Standby mode and return to normal mode:

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Press any key
Move the active pointing device (internal or external, PS/2 or serial)
Have the resume timer set and let it be matched
Open the display cover
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Hibernation Mode
In Hibernation mode, all power shuts off (the computer does not consume
any power). The computer saves all system information onto the hard disk
before it enters Hibernation mode. Once you turn on the power, the computer
restores this information and resumes where you left off upon leaving
Hibernation mode.
There is one necessary condition for the computer to enter Hibernation
mode:

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The Hibernation file created by PhDISK must be present and valid.

In this situation, there are four ways to enter Hibernation mode:

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T
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Pressing the Hibernation hot key Fn-F4
Allowing the waiting time specified by the S2D Time-out value to elapse
without any system activity
When a battery low condition occurs and the Battery Low Suspend
parameter in Setup is set to [ENABLED].
Invoked by the operating system power-saving modes
Note: If the computer beeps but does not enter Hibernation mode after
pressing the Hibernation hot key, it means the operating system
will not allow the computer to enter the power-saving mode.

To exit Hibernation mode, press the power switch. The computer also
resumes from Hibernation mode if the resume timer is set and matched. The
computer also resumes via the network if the Wake on LAN Access
parameter is enabled.
Warning: Do not change any devices (such as add memory or swap
hard disks) when the computer is in Hibernation mode.
Sleep Mode (ACPI)
If ACPI is installed, all power management functions are handled by the
Windows 98 operating system. In this set-up, you do not need to set time-out
values for devices before they enter a power-saving mode.
Sleep mode may be one of three computer power-saving modes: Standby,
Hibernation or power off. Windows 98 automatically determines which of
these modes to enter in.
To enter Sleep mode under ACPI:

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Pressing the Sleep hot key Fn-F4
Allowing idle times for devices and the computer determined by
Windows 98 elapses

Exiting sleep mode depends on which power-saving mode the computer is
currently in.
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Advanced Power Management
This computer supports the APM standard designed to further reduce power
consumption. APM is a power-management approach defined jointly by
Microsoft and Intel. An increasing number of software packages support APM
to take advantage of its power-saving features and to allow greater system
availability without degrading performance.
For more information about APM under Windows 98, refer to your Windows
98 user’s manual.

Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) is a power management
specification jointly developed by Intel, Microsoft, and Toshiba. ACPI enables
Windows 98 to control the amount of power given to each device attached to
the computer. With ACPI, Windows 98 can turn off peripheral devices when
they are not in use, thereby saving power.

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Chapter 2

System Utilities
The computer comes preloaded with the following softwares:

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Windows 98 or Windows NT operating system
Hardware BIOS setup utility
Support for LDCM (LANDesk Client Manager)
System utilities, drivers and application software
Note: To access Windows 98 or Windows NT software applications,
click on the Start button and select the application folder. Then
click on the application icon to run the selected application. To
learn about the software and utility, make use of the on-line help
provided by the software.

Your computer is also compliant with the following:

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DMI (Desktop Management Interface) 2.1
WfM (Wired for Management) 2.0
APM (Advanced Power Management) or ACPI (Advanced Configuration
and Power Interface)

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PhDISK
The PhDISK utility allows your computer to enter Hibernation mode. Before
entering Hibernation mode, your computer saves all necessary information
into a file or partition created by PhDISK, then shuts off power to all system
components. On the next start-up, the computer reloads the information from
the PhDISK file or partition and resumes from where you left off.
Note: By default, this utility program is automatically loaded and set up
on your computer, so you do not need to run it by yourself. You
only need to run this program if you upgrade your memory. You
can find PhDISK in the \windows\command\ directory.

Syntax
PHDISK [options]
where options:

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/CREATE (/FILE or /PARTITION) creates the hibernation file or partition
/DELETE (/FILE or /PARTITION) deletes the hibernation file or partition
/INFO displays information on the hibernation file or partition
/REFORMAT PARTITION reformats the existing hibernation file or
partition

Caution: The Hibernation file is a hidden file named SAVE2DSK.BIN; DO
NOT delete or alter this file in any way except by using the
PhDISK utility. Improper deletion or alteration of this file could
cause you to lose all access to your computer.

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Notebook Manager
The computer has a built-in system setup program called Notebook Manager.
The Windows-based Notebook Manager allows you to set passwords, the
start-up sequence of the drives, and power management settings. It also
shows current hardware configurations.
Note: Certain hot key functions are disabled when you access the
notebook manager, because these functions are also found in the
notebook manager.
To start the Notebook Manager, press Fn-F2 or follow these steps:
1. Click on Start, Programs, then Notebook Manager.
2. Select the Notebook Manager application to run the program.
Note: Changes made to most settings in the Notebook Manager take
effect the next time the computer restarts. However changes
made in the Power Management, Display Device or Line-in/
Microphone screens will take effect immediately.
Notebook Manager consists of six sections:

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Information Viewer
Boot Sequence
Password
Power Management
Display Device
Line-in/Microphone

To select a section, click on the tab of the section you want to view.

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Information Viewer
Information Viewer summarizes and lists information about the specifications
and settings of the different components of your computer.

Note: Items in this table may differ slightly from the ones on-screen.

Item
CPU

Description
Brand, type and clock speed of the CPU (Central Processing
Unit)

Total Memory

Total amount of main memory (in megabytes)

Video RAM

Total amount of video memory (in megabytes)

Hard Disk

Size of hard disk (in megabytes)

Serial Port 1

Resource settings of serial port 1

Parallel Port

Resource settings of the parallel port

External Cache

Total amount of external cache memory (in kilobytes)

Touchpad

Setting of the internal pointing device

Pointing Device

Type(s) of the pointing device(s) detected, internal and
external

The current version of the computer’s BIOS shows before the DeviceConfiguration table.

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Boot Sequence
Boot Sequence defines the boot sequence to follow when your computer
boots up.

The Boot Sequence screen displays the bootable devices in your computer
and the order in which the booting sequence will occur. The devices include
the following:

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Floppy Drive
IDE Hard Drive
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive (for bootable AcerMedia Bay modules)

Simply drag and drop the devices to change the booting order. Then click on
Apply to set the new sequence.

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Password
Password is used to set, modify or delete the password(s) for your computer.

There are two passwords used in the system:

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Supervisor Password. The Supervisor Password prevents unauthorized
access to sensitive parameters in the Notebook Manager and BIOS
Utility. It also prevents unauthorized access to your computer at system
start-up and at resume from Standby/Hibernation or Sleep mode.
User Password. The User Password prevents unauthorized access to
your computer at system start-up and at resume from Standby/
Hibernation or Sleep mode.

Setting the Supervisor Password
Note: Before you can set the User Password, you need to set the
Supervisor Password.
To set the Supervisor Password, follow these steps:
1. Click on the Change Supervisor Password button. The
following dialog box displays:

2. Click on the Enable Supervisor Password checkbox.
3. Click in the New Password textbox and type in up to seven
alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) which you want to be
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your Supervisor Password.
4. Click in the Confirm Password textbox and retype the
password.
5. Click on OK to set the new password.
Note: To change a password, follow the same steps used to set a
password. To remove a password, follow the same steps used to
set a password but leave both textboxes blank.
Setting the User Password
To set the User Password, follow these steps:
1. Click on the Change User Password button.

2. Click on the Enable User Password checkbox.
3. Click in the New Password textbox and type in up to seven
alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) which you want to be
your User Password.
4. Click in the Confirm Password textbox and retype the
password.
5. Click on OK to set the new password.
Note: To change a password, follow the same steps used to set a
password. To remove a password, follow the same steps used to
set a password but leave both textboxes blank.
You can also set password checks when the computer boots up and/or when
the computer resumes from Hibernation mode. Simply click on the desired
checkbox(es) and click on Apply.

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Power Management
Power Management is used to set various settings related to power
management.

This includes the following power-saving-related features:

Item

Description

Enable modem ring
resume on indicator

Select to allow the computer to wake up from Standby
mode when an incoming modem ring is detected.

Enable wake on LAN

Select to allow the computer to wake up from Standby
mode by a remote computer.

Enable battery low
warning beep

Select to allow the computer to give off warning beeps
when the computer runs low on battery.

Enable sleep upon
battery low

Select to allow the computer to enter Standby or
Hibernation mode when the computer runs low on
battery.

Enable system resume
timer

Select to set the system resume timer which allows the
computer to wake up from Standby mode if the resume
timer is set and matched.
Click the System Resume Timer button to set it.

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Display Device
Display Device is used to control various settings related to display device(s),
such as the display brightness level.

The items in this screen include:

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Boot Display Device. Sets the default display device on boot-up.
Switching Display Device. Sets the current display device.
Note: Make sure an external monitor is connected before External
monitor is selected.
Brightness for LCD Panel. Click and drag to set the LCD screen
brightness levels.

Click on the radio button of the desired item, then click on Apply to accept
the setting. To modify the brightness level, click and hold the slider control
and move it to the right to increase or to the left to decrease the setting. You
can also click on the item, and use the cursor keys to set the desired level.

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Line-in/Microphone
Line-in/Microphone is used to set the input source from the computer’s linein/microphone-in jack.

Click on the radio button of the desired item, then click on Apply to accept
the setting.

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Setup Utility
The Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your
computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/Ouput 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 6, Troubleshooting when
a problem arises.
To activate the Setup Utility, press F2 during POST (while the TravelMate
logo is being displayed).

Navigating the Setup Utility
There are five menu options: Main, Advanced, Security, Power Saving and
Exit. To navigate the Setup Utility:

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Press the cursor right/left keys to move between the main menu items.
Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to display the Exit
menu.
Press the cursor up/down keys to move between parameters.
Press the plus/minus keys (+-) to change the value of a parameter.
Note: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in
square brackets.
Press the Enter key to access a submenu. A > symbol in front of a
parameter denotes an item with a submenu.
Note: Parameter explanations are displayed in the Item-Specific Help
section of the Setup Utility (right panel). Navigation keys are
shown on the bottom of the screen.

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Main
The Main screen contains parameters involving basic computer settings and
hardware information.

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

Parameter
System Time

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

System Date

Sets the system date.
Format: DD/MM/YYYY (day/month/year)

Floppy Disk A

Selects the floppy disk drive type.
Options: 1.44MB 3.5” or Disabled

Hard Disk 0

Shows the hard disk size.
Press Enter to access the Hard Disk 0 submenu.

CD-ROM

Sets the AcerMedia Bay module type installed.
Press Enter to access the CD-ROM submenu.

Boot sequence

Press Enter to access the Boot sequence submenu.

System Memory

Shows the main memory size.

Video Memory

Shows the video memory size.

CPU Type

Shows the CPU type.

CPU Speed

Shows the CPU speed.

Serial Number

Shows the serial number of the computer.

Asset Number

Shows the asset number of the computer.

BIOS Version

Shows the version number of the BIOS.
Format: Vx Rx (version and release numbers)

VGA BIOS Version

Shows the version number of the VGA BIOS.
Format: Vx (version mumbers)

Note: The BIOS versions are important 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.

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Hard Disk 0 Submenu
The Hard Disk 0 submenu allows you to set parameters related to your hard
disk. Press Enter to access this submenu.

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

Parameter
Type

Description
Sets the hard disk type.
Options: Auto, User, CD-ROM, ATAPI Removable, IDE
Removable or None

Cylinder

Shows the number of cylinders of the hard disk.

Heads

Shows the number of heads of the hard disk.

Sectors/Track

Shows the number of sectors per track of the hard disk.

Maximum
Capacity

Shows the maximum capacity of the hard disk.

Note: The values in this screen are automatically set to their optimal
values when Type is set to Auto. We suggest you set Type to
Auto for hassle-free and correct hard disk detection.

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CD-ROM Submenu
The CD-ROM submenu allows you to set parameters related to the CD-ROM
drive (or other drive installed in the AcerMedia Bay). Press Enter to access
this submenu.

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

Parameter
Type

Description
Sets the hard disk type.
Options: Auto, User, CD-ROM, ATAPI Removable, IDE
Removable or None

Note: We suggest you set Type to Auto for hassle-free and correct
AcerMedia Bay drive detection.

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Boot Sequence Submenu
The Boot Sequence submenu allows you to set the boot sequence of the
bootable devices in your computer. Press Enter to access this submenu.

The computer boots-up using the sequence specified in this submenu. To set
the boot sequence, use the plus/minus (+-) keys.

Boot Devices
Removable Devices

Description
Computer boots from a bootable diskette in
the floppy drive.

Hard Drive

Computer boots from the hard disk.

ATAPI CD-ROM Drive

Computer boots from a bootable CD-ROM in
the CD-ROM drive.

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Advanced
Caution: The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. You do
not need to change the values in this screen because these values
are already optimized.
The Advanced screen contains parameters that are related to computer
hardware.

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

Parameter
Serial Port

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

IrDA Port

Enables or disables the infrared port.
Options: Enabled or Disabled

Parallel Port

Enables or disables the parallel port.
Options: Enabled or Disabled

Mode

Sets the operation mode of the parallel port.
Options: ECP, Bi-directional, or Output only

Speaker Default

Enables or disables the internal speakers on boot-up. You
can override this by toggling Fn-F8 during computer
operation.

Microphone/
Line-In

Specifies the function of the microphone/line-in audio jack.

Options: Enabled or Disabled

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Parameter
Boot Display

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

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

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

Parameter
Supervisor
Password is

Description
When set, this password protects the computer and this Setup
Utility from unauthorized entry. It also protects certain
parameters in the Setup Utility.
When Password on boot and/or Password Check During
Resume is enabled, you need to enter this password to continue
operation.
Options: Disabled or Enabled

User
Password is

When set, this password protects the computer from
unauthorized entry.
When Password on boot and/or Password Check During
Resume is enabled, you need to enter this password to continue
operation.
Before setting the User Password, you need to set the
Supervisor Password.
Options: Disabled or Enabled

Set
Supervisor
Password

Press Enter to set the Supervisor Password.

Set User
Password

Press Enter to set the User Password.

Password on
boot

When enabled, the computer prompts you for a password when
the computer boots up.
Options: Enabled or Disabled

Password
Check During
Resume

When enabled, the computer prompts you for a password when
the computer resumes from Hibernation mode.
Options: Disabled or Enabled

Note: To set the User Password, the Password on boot or Password
Check During Resume parameters, you need to set the
Supervisor Password first.

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Setting a Password
Follow these steps:
1. Set Password parameter (Supervisor or User) and press the
Enter key. The set password box appears:

2. Type a password. The password may consist of up to seven
alphanumeric (A-Z, a-z, 0-9) characters.
Important: Be very careful when typing your password because the
characters do not appear on the screen.
3. Press Enter. Retype the password to verify your first entry and
press Enter.
4. After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the
chosen password parameter to Enabled.
5. Press F10 to save the changes and exit the Setup Utility.
To change a password, follow the same steps above, but enter and confirm a
new password.
Removing a Password
Should you want to remove a password, do the following:
1. Set Password parameter (Supervisor or User) and press the

Enter key. The Set Password box appears:

2. Type the current password and press Enter.
3. Press Enter twice without entering anything in the password
box to remove the existing password.
4. Press F10 to save the changes and exit the Setup Utility.

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Power
The Power Saving screen contains parameters that are related to powersaving and power management.

The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface
are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Note: If your system has ACPI, all power management functions are
taken care of by Windows 98.

Parameter
LCD backlight
Time-out

Description
Sets the time-out value before the display enters power
saving mode.
Options: Disabled or time values

Hard Disk Timeout

Sets the time-out value before the hard disk enters power
saving mode.
Options: Disabled or time values

Standby Timeout

Sets the time-out value before the computer enters Standby
mode.
Options: Disabled or time values

S2D Time-out

Sets the time-out value before the computer enters
Hibernation mode.
Options: Disabled or time values

Resume on LAN
access

When enabled, the computer resumes operation when
accessed via LAN using a remote computer.
Options: Disabled or Enabled

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Parameter
Resume On
Time

Description
When enabled and the system resume date and time are
valid, the computer resumes (wakes up) at the set time and
date.
Options: Disabled or Enabled
When enabled, the Resume Time and Resume Date
parameters appear. Set the time and date the computer
resumes at.
Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second);
DD/MM/YYYY (day/month/year)

Hotkey Beep

Enables or disables a beep when over a hot key is pressed.
Options: Enabled or Disabled

Battery Low
Warning

Enables or disables warning beeps during a battery-low
condition.

Battery Low
Suspend

Enables or disables the Hibernation function during a batterylow condition.

Options: Enabled or Disabled

When the computer is very low on battery power, the
computer will enter Hibernation mode if PhDISK is installed
and the hibernation file is valid.
Options: Enabled or Disabled

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Exit
When you select the Exit menu or press Esc from any screen, the Exit
options screen displays.

The table describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter

Description

Exit Discarding
Changes

Discards any changes made, exits the Setup utility and
reboots.

Exit Saving
Changes

Saves any changes made, exits the Setup utility and
reboots.

Load Setup
Defaults

Resets all parameters to their factory-default values.

Discard Changes

Disregards any changes made in the current session and
reloads their previous values.

Save Changes

Saves any changes made.

Note: If you wish to keep any changes you make to parameters, select
Exit Saving Changes or Save Changes.

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Chapter 3

Removal and Replacement
This chapter contains 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
Two flat-bladed screwdrivers
Phillips screwdriver
Hexagonal screwdriver
Tweezers
Plastic stick
Special tool for CPU

The flowchart on the following page gives a clearer and more graphic
representation of the entire disassembly sequence. Please refer to it from
time to time, together with the screw list below. For a more detailed
disassembly procedure, please refer to the Service CD kit.
The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly
process, group the screws together with the corresponding components to
avoid mismatches when replacing the components.

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D IM M C o ve r

D IM M M o d u le

M o d e m C o ve r

M odem
M o d u le

S C R E W L IS T
A : M 2 x 4 L (B /Z N ) (N ylo k)
E : M 2 x 4 L (N I)
F : M 2 .5 x 1 3 .5 L (B /Z N ) (N ylo k)
G :M 2 .5 x 8 L (B /Z N ) (N ylo k)
H : M 2 .5 x 6 L (B /Z N ) (N ylo k)
I: M 2 .5 x 1 8 L (B /Z N )
J: M 2 x 4 L (R o u n d w a sh e r h e a d )
L : M 2 x 1 8 L (N I)
N : M 2 .5 x 1 5 L (B /Z N ) x1
O: M3 x 4L
P :M 2 x 2 .5 L (N I)
Q :M 2 x 8 L (N I)

A x 1

A x 1

L C D C a b le

L E D B o a rd

HDD

HDD
C o n n e cto r
B o a rd

H D D and
H D D S h ie ld

O x 4

HDD
M o d u le

LC D and
In ve rte r
B o a rd

H x 4

LC D Pannel

E x 2

L C D B e ze l

H x 5

L C D M o d u le

L x 2
F x 2
G x 2

M id d le C o ve r

H in g e C a p

In ve rte r
B o a rd

In te rn a l
M icro p h o n e

D C -D C
C h a rg e r

Fan

MMO
B ra cke t

U p p e r H e a t S in k

N x 1
J x 1

P C M C IA
C a rd
P u sh

ID E
B o a rd

FDD
M o d u le

H x 1
P x 2

U p p e r C a se

T o u ch p a d
B o a rd

T o u ch p a d
C a b le

T o u ch p a d
B ra cke t

E x 4

B a tte ry P a ck/
C D -R O M
M o d u le

G x 5 (O n th e b a ck)
I x2 (O n th e b a ck)
G x 1 (O n th e to p )
J x 1 (O n th e to p )
H x 2 (O n th e to p )

M a in b o a rd

E x 4

J x 2
Q x 1
H x 1

S p e a ke r

CPU
m o d u le
(M M O )

MMO
H e a tsin k

E x 4
L x 1

K e yb o a rd

M id d le
C o ve r

T ra v e lM a te 7 2 0 D is a s s e m b ly F lo w c h a rt (1 3 .3 L C D )

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External Module Replacement
Reassembling the Modem Board
1. Connect the modem cable to the system board.
2. Insert the modem board back into its socket.

3. Put on the modem board cover.
4. Secure the modem board cover with its original screw.

Installing Memory
1. Insert the DIMM module into its socket.
2. Put on the DIMM cover.

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3. Secure the DIMM cover with its original screw.

Disassembling the CD-ROM Drive
1. Push the CD-ROM drive locker forward and carefully pull out the CD-ROM
module.

2. To disassemble the CD-ROM module, remove the 2 screws from both
sides of the CD-ROM module and the screw on the CD-ROM chassis.
3. Remove the CD-ROM drive from the CD-ROM chassis.

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4. Disconnect the cable of the CD-ROM drive.

Removing the Hard Disk Drive
1. Use a flat-bladed screwdriver to remove the screw of the hard disk drive.
2. Carefully, pull out the hard disk drive to remove it.

Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive
1. To disassemble the hard disk drive, remove the 2 screws on both sides of
the hard disk drive.
2. Separate the hard disk drive from its bezel.

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3. Remove the hard disk drive from it’s shield plate.
4. Disconnect the hard disk cable from the hard disk drive.

5. To reconnect the hard disk cable, be sure that the 1st pin is aligned up as
indicated.

Removing and Replacing the Battery Pack
1. To remove the battery pack, press the battery compartment cover latch
and slide the cover out.

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2. Pull out the battery pack.
3. Reinsert the battery pack by sliding it back in.
4. Slide the battery compartment cover into its place.

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Removing the Keyboard
1. Slide out the hinge covers on both sides of the notebook.

2. To remove the middle cover, use a flatbladed screwdriver to release the
latches as shown.

3. Lift the middle cover away
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4. Lift the keyboard up and outward to expose the keyboard connector at
CN20.
.

5. Remove the keyboard by carefully releasing the connector.

6. In reassembling the keyboard, be sure that the latches are lined up as
indicated blew.

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7. To replace the middle cover, be sure that the latches are lined up with the
upper case as indicated below.

8. Press the middle cover to lock it in place.

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Removing the LCD
1. Disconnect the internal microphone cable at CN4 from the system board.

2. Remove the LED cable at CN8 from the system board.

3. Remove the two screws of the LCD FPC cable at CN2 from the LVDS
board.

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4. Remove the LCD FPC cable cover from the system board.

5. Disconnect the LCD FPC cable from the LVDS board.
6. Use two flatbladed screwdrivers to remove the LVDS board at CN13 from
the system board.

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7. Remove the two screws at the base and at the back of the lower case.
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8. Carefully, detach the LCD module from the main unit.

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Removing the CPU
1. To remove the CPU board, first remove the five screws of the CPU heat
sink.
2. Lift the heat sink away.

3. Use this special tool placing it under the CPU board and aligning it with the
white line, then lift up the CPU board to bring it out from the system board.

4. To reinsert the CPU board, first insert the upper heat sink back into the
upper case.

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5. Reinsert the CPU board at CN17 of the system board by aligning the CPU
board with the two pillars of the MMO shield as shown below.

6. Use this special tool to press down and completely connect the CPU
board to its socket.

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Disassembling the Upper Case
1. To detach the upper case, first remove the two screws from the upper heat
sink then lift the upper heat sink up and out.

2. Remove the floppy cable at CN18 from the system board.
3. Remove the mouse cable at CN19 from the system board.

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4. Remove the 11 screws from the upper case and the base of the unit.

5. Disconnect the suspend cable at CN9, the left channel speaker at CN10
and the right channel speaker at CN11.
6. Remove the upper case from the lower case.

7. To reinsert the upper case into the lower case, be sure that the latches on
the lower case are aligned to the latches on the upper case.

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Removing the Speakers
1. Remove the two screws of the right channel speaker, then lift it away.
2. To remove the right channel speaker from the upper case, release its
cable from the latches.

3. Remove the two screws from the left channel speaker, then lift it away.

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Removing the Touchpad Bracket
1. Remove the four screws of the touchpad bracket.
2. Detach the bracket from the side latches.

3. Detach the touchpad cable from the touchpad board.
4. Remove the touchpad board from the upper case.

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Disassembling the Lower Case
Removing the Floppy Disk Drive
1. Remove the three screws of the floppy disk drive.
2. Lift the floppy disk drive from the lower case.
.

3. Remove the two screws from the floppy frame.
4. Separate the floppy disk drive from its frame.
.

5. Carefully, disconnect the floppy cable from the floppy drive.
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Disassembling the Fan
1. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board.
2. Remove the four screws of the MMO shield.

3. Lift the MMO shield away from the lower case.
4. Remove the two screws of the fan.

5. Separate the fan from the MMO shield.

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Removing the System Board
1. Remove the FIR lens from the lower case.
2. Disconnect the DC-DC charger between the two pins at CN22 and CN23
from the system board.

3. Remove the system board away from the lower case.

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Removing the IDE Board
1. Remove the IDE board at CN30 from the system board.

Removing the PCMCIA Card
1. Remove the four screws of the PCMCIA card.
2. Remove the PCMCIA card at CN16 from the system board.

3. This completes the disassembly procedure of the lower case.

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Disassembling the LCD
1. Remove the two cushions and three mylar stickers from the LCD bezel.

2. Remove the five screws on the LCD bezel.
3. Carefully, pull out the display bezel.
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4. Remove the two screws of the LED board.
5. Pull out the LED board from the LCD.

6. Disconnect the LED board cable from the LED board.
7. Remove the internal microphone from the LCD.

8. Remove the six screws from the inverter board.
9. Lift the LCD and inverter board from the LCD panel.

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10. Remove the inverter board by disconnecting the LCD FPC cable.
11. Remove the LCD power cable.
.

12. Peel the tape off.

13. Disconnect the LCD FPC cable from the LCD.

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Chapter 4

Troubleshooting
TravelMate 720 has system checkouts, a list of error codes and messages
with corresponding actions, and procedures for undetermined problems to
help with troubleshooting.
Note: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. NonAcer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false
errors and invalid system responses.
When troubleshooting, it is important to:

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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.
Note: To run the diagnostics, refer to “Running the Diagnostics”.

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Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page in
this chapter to go to. Search the symptoms column and find the description
that best matches your symptom; then go to the page shown in the “Go To”
column.
Symptoms (Verified)

Go To

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

“Power System Checkout”.

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

“Symptom-to-FRU Index”, and then
use the No Beep Symptoms table.

POST beeps, but no error codes are
displayed.

“Symptom-to-FRU Index”, and then
use the Beep Symptoms table.

POST detected an error and displayed
numeric error codes.

“Symptom-to-FRU Index”, and then
use the Numeric Error Codes table.

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

“Running the Diagnostics”.

Other symptoms (such as LCD display
problems).

“Symptom-to-FRU Index”, and then
use the Other Symptoms table.

Symptoms cannot be re-created
(intermittent problems).

Use the customer-reported symptoms
and go to “Symptom-to-FRU Index”.

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Diskette Drive Checkout
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 the Diagnostics” for
details.
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (please
refer to “Running PQA Diagnostics Program”).
2. Go to the diagnostic Diskette Drive in the test items.
3. Press F2 in the test items.
4. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reseat the connector on the
System board.
If the error still remains:
1. Reseat the diskette drive.
2. Replace the diskette driver cable.
3. Replace the diskette.
4. Replace the IDE board
5. Replace the System board.

CD-ROM Driver Test
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM.
Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any label attached to it. The label
can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.
Do the following to select the test device:
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (please
refer to “Running PQA Diagnostics Program”.
2. Go to the diagnostic CD-ROM in the test items.
3. Press F2 in the test items.
4. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If an error occurs, reseat the connector on the System board. If the error still
remains:
1. Reseat the CD-ROM drive.
2. Replace the CD-ROM drive.
3. Replace the IDE board.
4. Replace the System board.
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Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Checkout
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 sub card.
If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. See
“Running the Diagnostics” for details.
If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to
correct the problem. (Do not replace a nondefective FRU):
1. Reseat the keyboard cables.
2. Replace the keyboard.
3. Replace the System board.
The following auxiliary input devices are supported for this computer:

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External keyboard (with keyboard/mouse cable)

If any of these devices do not work, reseat the cable connector and repeat
the failing operation.
If the problem does not recur, recheck the connector. If the problem is not
corrected, replace the device and then the System board.

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Memory Checkout
DIMM cards are available for increasing memory capacity.
Slot 1 (MB)

Slot 2 (MB)

Total Memory (MB)

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32

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32

40

32

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40

16

32

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32

16

48

32

32

64

64

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64

8

64

72

64

8

72

16

64

80

64

16

80

32

64

96

64

32

96

64

64

128

64

128

160

128

128

256

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”).
2. Go to the diagnostic Memory in the test items.
3. 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.

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Flash Memory Update:
The flash memory update is required for the following conditions:

T
T

New versions of system programs
New features or options

Power System Checkout
To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of
the following power sources:
1. Remove the battery pack and diskette drive.
2. Connect the AC Adapter and check that power is supplied.
3. Disconnect the AC 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 checkout
in the following list:

T
T
T

“Checking the AC Adapter”
“Checking Operational Charging”
“Checking the Battery Pack”

Checking the AC Adapter:

T
T
T

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If the power problem occurs only when the port replicator is used,
replace the port replicator.
If the power-on indicator does not turn on, check the power cord of the
AC Adapter for correct continuity and installation.
If the operational charge does not work, go to “Checking Operational
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Checking Operational Charging:
To check operational charging, use a discharged battery pack or a battery
pack that has less than 50% of the total power remaining when installed in
the computer.
Perform operational charging. If the battery status indicator does not turn on,
remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature. Reinstall the
battery pack.
If the charge indicator still does not turn on, replace the battery pack. If the
charge indicator still does not turn on, replace the System board. Then
reinstall the battery pack. If the reinstalled battery pack is not charged, go to
the next section.

Checking the Battery Pack:
Battery charging will not start until the Fuel-Gauge shows that less than 95%
of the total power remains; with this condition the battery pack can charge to
100% of its capacity. This protects the battery pack from being overcharged
or having a shortened life.
Do the following:
1. Power off the computer.
2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery
terminals 1 (+) and 7. See the following figure:

If the voltage is still less than +10.0 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.

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TouchPad Checkout
If the TouchPad does not work, check the configuration in the BIOS program.
If the configuration of the TouchPad is disabled, select Enable to enable it.
If this does not correct the TouchPad problem, continue with the following.
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.
If a click button problem or the pointing stick problem occurs, do the following:
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (please
refer to “Running PQA Diagnostics Program”).
2. Go to the diagnostic Pointing Dev. in the test items.
3. Press F2 in the test items.
4. Follow the instructions in the message window.
If either the pointing stick or the click button do not work, do the following
actions one at a time to correct the problem do not replace a nondefective
FRU:
1. Reseat the TouchPad cables.
2. Replace the TouchPad cables.
3. Replace the TouchPad.

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Symptom-to-FRU Index
The symptom-to-FRU index lists the symptoms and errors and their possible
causes. The most likely cause is listed first.
Note: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown
in the “FRU/Action” columns. If a FRU replacement did not solve
the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not
replace a nondefective FRU.
This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced
when servicing a computer.
Numeric error codes show the errors detected in POST or system operation.
If no codes are available, use narrative symptoms.
If the symptom is not listed, go to “Undetermined Problems”.

Numeric Error Codes
The following is a list of the messages that the BIOS can display. Most of
them 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. Following the list are
explanations of the messages and remedies for the reported problems.
Note: If the system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus,
reset the computer, enter Setup and install Setup defaults or
correct the error.

Symptom / Error
0200
Failure Fixed Disk

0211
Stuck Key
0211
Keyboard error
0212

FRU / Action in Sequence
1. Reseat Hard disk driver.
2. “Load Setup Defaults” in BIOS Setup Utility.
3. Hard disk driver
4. System board
Go to “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device
Checkout”.
Go to “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device
Checkout”.

Keyboard Controller Failed

Go to “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device
Checkout”.

0213

Unlock external keyboard

Keyboard locked - Unlock
key switch

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Symptom / Error
0220

FRU / Action in Sequence
Run “Load Setup Defaults” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Monitor type does not
match CMOS - Run Setup
0230

1. BIOS ROM

Shadow RAM Failed at
offset: nnnn

2. System board

0231

1. DIMM

System RAM Failed at
offset: nnnn

2. System board

0232

1. DIMM

Extended RAM Failed at
offset:nnnn

2. System board

0250

Replace backup battery (RTC) and Run SETUP
to reconfigure System time, then reboot system.

System battery is dead Replace and run Setup
0251

1. Backup battery (RTC)

System CMOS checksum
bad - Default configuration
used

2. Run SETUP to reconfigure System, then reboot
system.

0260

1. Backup battery (RTC)

System timer error

2. Run SETUP to reconfigure System, then reboot
system.
3. System board

0270

1. Backup battery (RTC)

Real time clock error

2. Run SETUP to reconfigure System, then reboot
system.
3. System board

0280
Previous boot incomplete Default configuration used

1. Run “Load Setup Defaults” in BIOS Setup
Utility.
2. Backup battery (RTC)
3. System board

0281
Memory size found by
POST differed from CMOS

1. Run “Load Setup Defaults” in BIOS Setup
Utility.
2. DIMM
3. System board

02B0
Diskette driver A error

1. Check that the drive is defined with the proper
diskette type in Setup.
2. Go to “Diskette Drive Checkout”.

02B2
Incorrect Drive A type - run
SETUP

90

1. Check that the drive is defined with the proper
diskette type in Setup.
2. Go to “Diskette Drive Checkout”.

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Symptom / Error

FRU / Action in Sequence

02D0

1. IMM (CPU board)

System cache error - Cache
disabled

2. System board

02F0

1. IMM (CPU board)

CPU ID:

2. System board

02F5

1. DIMM

DMA Test Failed

2. IMM (CPU board)
3. System board

02F6

1. DIMM

Software NMI Failed

2. IMM (CPU board)
3. System board

02F7

1. DIMM

Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed

2. IMM (CPU board)
3. System board

Device Address Conflict

1. Run “Load Setup Defaults” in BIOS Setup
Utility.
2. Backup battery (RTC)
3. System board

Allocation Error for: device

1. Run “Load Setup Defaults” in BIOS Setup
Utility.
2. Backup battery (RTC)
3. System board

Failing Bits: nnnn

1. DIMM
2. BIOS ROM
3. System board

Fixed Disk n

None

Invalid System
Configuration Data

1. BIOS ROM

I/O device IRQ conflict

1. Run “Load Setup Defaults” in BIOS Setup
Utility.

2. System board

2. Backup battery (RTC)
3. System board
Operating system not found

1. Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A:
are properly identified.
2. Diskette Driver
3. Hard Disk
4. System board

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Symptom / Error
Power-on indicator on, and
a blank LCD not POST

FRU / Action in Sequence
1. Ensure every connection is correct.
2. DIMM
3. Reseat IMM (CPU board)
4. IMM (CPU board)
5. System board

Power-on indicator not on,
and a blank LCD during
POST

1. Reseat LCD connectors.
2. LCD inverter ID
3. LCD FPC cable
4. LCD inverter
5. LCD
6. LED board
7. System board

Power-on indicator on, and
a blank LCD during POST.

1. Reseat the LCD connectors.
2. LCD inverter ID
3. LCD FPC Cable
4. LCD inverter
5. LCD
6. System board

• LCD backlight not working
• LCD too dark
• LCD brightness can not be
adjusted
• LCD contrast cannot be
adjusted

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.

Reseat the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)
LCD inverter ID
LCD FPC Cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board

•
•
•
•

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Reseat the LCD connectors.
LCD inverter ID
LCD FPC Cable
LCD inverter
LCD
System board

LCD has extra horizontal or
vertical lines displayed.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

LCD inverter ID
LCD inverter
LCD FPC Cable
LCD
System board

Keyboard (one or more keys)
does not work.

1. Reseat the keyboard cable.
2. Keyboard
3. System board

TouchPad does not work.

1. Reseat TouchPad cable.
2. TouchPad board
3. System board

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LCD screen unreadable
Characters missing pels
Screen abnormal
Wrong color displayed

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Symptom / Error

FRU / Action in Sequence

Keyboard (one or more keys)
does not work.

1. Reseat the keyboard cable.
2. Keyboard
3. System board

Power shuts down during
operation.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Battery
AC Adapter
DC/DC & Charge board
System board

The system will not poweron.

1.
2.
3.
4.

Battery
AC adapter
DC/DC & Charge boar
System board

The system will not poweroff.

1. DC/DC & Charge board
2. System board

Battery can’t be charged.

1.
2.
3.
4.

System cannot detect the
PCMCIA.

PCMCIA slots assembly

Memory count (size)
appears different from actual
size.

1. Enter BIOS Utility to execute load setup default
settings, then reboot system.
2. DIMM
3. System board

Speakers have noise or no
sound comes from system.

1. Speaker
2. System board

The system will not enter
Hibernation.

1. Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)
2. Hard disk
3. System board

The system will not enter
Standby after closing the
LCD.

1. LCD cover switch
2. System board

Battery fuel gauge does not
go higher than 90%.

1. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.
2. Refresh battery (continue to use battery until
power off, then charge battery).
3. Battery
4. DC/DC & charge board
5. System board

System configuration does
not match the installed
devices.

1. Enter BIOS Utility to execute load setup default
settings, then reboot system.
2. Reseat CD-ROM/DVD module.

System hangs intermittently.

1. Hard Disk/CD-ROM/DVD drive connector
2. Fan
3. System board

Chapter 4

Battery
DC/DC & Charge board
IDE board
System board

System board

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Symptom / Error

FRU / Action in Sequence

In DOS or Windows
multimedia programs, no
sound comes from the
computer.

1. Speaker
2. System board

External display does not
work correctly.

System board

USB does not work correctly.

System board

Print problems

1.
2.
3.
4.

Run printer self-test.
Printer driver
Printer cable
System board

Serial or parallel port device
problems

1.
2.
3.
4.

Device driver
Device cable
Device
System board

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Intermittent Problems
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons
that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation,
electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be
considered only when a recurring problem exists.
When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:
1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the System board in loop mode at
least 10 times.
2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU shown by the FRU code. Rerun
the test to verify that no more errors exist.

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Undetermined Problems
You are here because the diagnostic tests did not identify which adapter or
device failed, installed devices are incorrect, a short circuit is suspected, or
the system is inoperative. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU
(do not isolate a nondefective 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 Systems Checkout”).:
1. Power off the computer.
2. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the
FRU.
3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.

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

4. Power on the computer.
5. Determine if the problem has changed.
6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a
time until you find the failing FRU.
7. If the problem remains, replace each following FRU one at a time. Do not
replace a nondefective FRU:
a. System board
b. LCD assembly
c. CPU card

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

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

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Running the Diagnostics
Running PQA Diagnostics Program
Note: Before running the PQA Diagnostics Program, make sure that the
write enable tab of the Diagnostic Program Diskette is set to
enabled.
PQA

Vx_x

R e s u lt

D ia g

S y s In fo

O p tio n

x x-x x -x x

E x it

Press -> or <- to move around the main menu. Press enter to enable the
selected option. The main options are Diag, Result, SysInfo, Option and Exit.
The Diag option lets you select testing items and times.
The following screen appears when you select Diag from the main menu:
PQA

Diag

Vx_x

Result

SysInfo

Option

xx-xx-xx

Exit

Diag
MANUAL TEST
AUTO
TEST

This screen allows you to specify the number of tests to perform. The options
are as follows:
Manual Test performs a single test and manually checks the selected test
items in sequence.
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Auto Test performs multiple tests of the selected items and automatically
checks the selected test items in sequence.
Note: PCMCIA Diagnostic Supports the Manual test only. Do not select
PCMCIA Diagnostic in Auto Test.

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The screen below appears if you select AUTO Test.
PQA

Vx_x

Result

Diag

SysInfo

xx-xx-xx

Option

Exit

Diag
MANUAL TEST
AUTO
TEST

TEST COUNT VALUE (1...9999) 1

Specify the desired number of tests and press Enter. After you specify the
number of tests to perform, the screen shows a list of test items (see below):
.

PQA

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

Vx_x

SysInfo

Option

xx-xx-xx

Exit

SPACE: mark/ummark selecting item
ESC : return to upper menu
F2
: test the marked item(s)
ENTER: open subitem’s menu
Test Times = 1

Move the highlight bar from one item to another. Press space to enable or
disable the item. Press Enter to view the available suboptions of each
selected item. Press Esc to close the submenu.
The right corner screen information gives you the available function keys and
the specified test number.
•
•
•
•
•
•

Space
Enables/disables the item
ESC
Exits the program
F1
Help
F2
Tests the selected item(s)
Enter
Opens the available suboptions
Test Times Indicates the number of tests to perform.
Note: The F1 and F2 keys function only after you finish configuring the
Test option.

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PQA Diagnostics Program Error Codes and Messages
Error Code

Message

FRU/Action in Sequence

16XX

Backup battery error

Backup battery

1XXX

CPU or System board
error

1. Reload BIOS default setting.
2. CPU
3. System board

2XXX

Memory error

1. Reseat CPU (IMM module).
2. DIMM
3. System board

3XXX

Keyboard error

1. Reseat Keyboard.
2. Keyboard
3. System board

4XXX

Video error

System board

5XXX

Parallel Port error

System board

6XXX

Serial port or System
board error

System board

7XXX

Diskette drive error

1. Diskette drive
2. System board

8XXX

Hard disk error

1. Reload BIOS default setting.
2. Hard disk
3. System board

9XXX

CD-ROM error

1. Reseat CD-ROM cable.
2. CD-ROM drive
3. System board

10XXX

CPU or System board
error

1. CPU
2. System board

11XXX

Pointing device error

1. Reseat Keyboard.
2. Keyboard
3. System board

System

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Chapter 5

Jumper and Connector Information
Top View
&1

&1

&1

&1 &1 &1

&1

&1

&1

&1
&1

&1

&1

&1

PCB No. 97143
CN13

LCD Connector

CN8

LED Connector

CN9

Cover Switch Connector

CN10

Left Speaker Connector

CN4

MIC Connector

CN11

Right Speaker Connector

CN21

HDD Connector

CN18

FDD Coneector

CN17

IMM Connector (MMC 2)

CN19

Touchpad Connector

CN22& CN23

CN20

Keyboard Connector

DC/DC & Charger board Connector

CN24

Fan Connector

SW1

Keyboard

BIOS
Acer

English

US English

Japanese

European
ON

1 2 3 4

ON

1 2 3 4

ON

1 2 3 4

ON

1 2 3 4

ON

1 2 3 4

ON

1 2 3 4

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Bottom View

&1

&1

&1

&1

CN27 & CN29

CN28

Modem Module Connector

DIMM Module Connector

CN30

IDE Board Connector

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Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global
configurations of TravelMate 720. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for
parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that should check the most upto-date information available on your regional web or channel. If for whatever
reason a part number change is made, it will not be noted on the printed
Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer
office may have DIFFERENT part number codes to those given in the FRU
list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided
by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of
customer machines.
Note: To scrap or to return defective parts, you should follow the local
government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose of them
properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on
how to return them.
Note: The number indicates the location shown on exploded diagrams
or “NS” indicates “Not Shown” on it.

Picture

No.

Part name

Description

Part No.

CD-ROM

NS

CD-ROM

ASSY CD-ROM
MODULE

6M.47A01.001

17

CD-ROM
FPC
CABLE

CABLE
ASSEMBLY
FPC CD-ROM
700

50.47A02.001

NS

16

CD-ROM

CD DRV KME/
UJDA-150L W/
BZL 700

56.10019.071

NS

NS

CD-ROM

DVD 12.7 KME
UJDA510 700

56.22021.001

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Picture

Part name

Description

Part No.

18

No.

CD-ROM
BRACKET

ASSY CD ROM
CHASSIS 700

60.47A02.001

44

CPU P II300 MHZ

IC CPU MOBI
PII-300 W/AGP
IMM

01.I0MP2.U0B

CPU P II333MHZ

IC CPU MPII333 DIXON
MMC2 256

01.I0MP2.X3A

CPU P II333MHZ

IC CPU MPII333 DIXON
MMC1 256

01.I0MP2.X30

CPU P II366MHZ

IC CPU MPII366 DIXON
MMC2 256

01.I0MP2.36A

SO-DIMM
32MB

DIMM KMM
466S424AT-F0
100NS 32M

72.46424.04E

SO-DIMM
64MB NEC

S0-DIMM
25350910(64MB)NEC

72.25359.00N

SO-DIMM
64MB

SDIMM 64M
4564163G5A10B-9JF B

72.25359.A0N

DIMM
32MB
Mitsubishi

S0-DIMM
M5M4V64S40A
TP-10L 32MB

72.54644.A0N

SO-DIMM
64MB

SDIMM 64M
M5M4V64S40B
TP-8L B

72.54644.C0N

FDD

FDD MIT/
D353F3 3
MODE 700

56.01051.351

Processor

DIMM
NS

FDD
13

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Picture

No.

Part name

Description

Part No.

14

FDD FPC
CABLE

C.A FPC FDD
720

C.A FPC FDD
720

NS

HDD
MODULE
6GB

HDD MODULE
6GB IBM

6M.42C01.001

HDD
MODULE
4GB

HDD MODULE
4GB IBM

6M.47A03.021

HDD 6GB

HDD 2.5
6480MB IBM/
DADA26480

56.02A04.002

HDD 4GB

HDD 4090MB
IBM/DTCA
20490 IDE

56.02834.071

21

HDD FPC
CABLE

CABLE
ASSEMBLY
FPC HDD
2.5"700

50.47A01.001

22

HDD shield

ASSY HDD
SHIELD PLT
700

60.47A03.001

19

HDD BZL

ASSY HDD
BZL 700

60.47A04.002

HDD

20

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Picture

No.

Part name

Description

Part No.

Keyboard
37

KEY

NSK-84A41

91.78S07.041

BOARD US

13.3“ LCD

108

NS

LCD
MOUDLE
13.3" TFT

ASSY LCD
MODULE 13.3"

6M.47A05.021

10

LCD
INVERTER
13.3" TFT

INVERTER
T62.087.C 700

19.21030.191

NS

LED
CABLE
13.3" TFT

C.A 15P 2C
100MM LED
AN700

50.47A09.002

NS

LED
CABLE
13.3" TFT

C.A 15P 2C
100MM LED
AN700

50.47A09.003

12

LED
BOARD
13.3" TFT

EXTENSA 700
LED BOARD

55.47A03.001

64

LVDS
BOARD
FOR
13.3"TFT

EXTENSA 700
LVDS BOARD

55.47A05.001

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Picture

Description

Part No.

5

No.

LCD
13.3"TFT

Part name

LCD
TX34D62VC1C
AC 13.3 TFT
XGA

56.0747A.001

6

LCD FPC
CABLE
13.3"TFT

ASSY LCD
FPC 13.3TFT
700

60.47A07.093

9

LCD
PANEL
13.3" TFT

ASSY LCD
PNL(HIT13.3"T
FT) 700

60.42C10.021

1

LCD
BAZEL
13.3" TFT

ASSY LCD
BEZEL(13.3")
700

60.47A09.003

NS

LCD
HINGE
SUPPORT
PACK

ASSY LCD
HINGE
SUPPORT
PACK 700

6M.47A04.021

NS

LCD
HINGE
PACK 13.3"

ASSY HINGE
13.3"TFT(710T
E)

6M.47A04.011

NS

LCD
MODULE
14.1" TFT

ASSY LCD
MODULE 14.1"
720

6M.42C02.001

N

LCD
INVERTER
14.1" TFT

INVERTER
T62.087.C 700

19.21030.191

14.1” LCD

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Picture

110

No.

Part name

Description

Part No.

NS

LCD LED
CABLE
14.1"

C.A 15P 2C
100MM LED
AN700

50.47A09.002

O

LED
BOARD
14.1" TFT

14.1 LDE
BOARD
PLATINUM

55.49A05.001

64

LVDS
BOARD
FOR14.1"
TFT

EXTENSA 700
LVDS BOARD

55.47A05.001

G

LCD
14.1"TFT

LCD 14.1" TFT
LG/LP141X3ABT

56.0743B.041

F

LCD FPC
CABLE
14.1"TFT

ASSY LCD
FPC 720

60.42C14.001

F

LCD FPC
CABLE
14.1"TFT

ASSY LCD
FPC 720

60.42C14.002

L

LCD
PANEL
14.1" TFT

ASSY LCD PNL
14.1" 720

60.42C10.001

L

LCD
PANEL
14.1" TFT

ASSY LCD PNL
14.1" 720

60.42C10.002

B

LCD
BAZEL
14.1" TFT

ASSY LCD
BAZEL (ACER)
14.1" 720

60.42C12.011

B

LCD
BAZEL
14.1" TFT

ASSY LCD
BAZEL (ACER)
14.1" 720

60.42C12.012

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Picture

Part name

Description

Part No.

NS

No.

LCD
HINGE
PACK 14.1"

ASSY HINGE
PACK 14.1 EXT
720

6M.42C03.001

23

MAIN

720 MAIN
BOARD

55.42C01.001

PCMCIA
SOCKET

SKT CARDBUS
IC10S-136PLPEJL

22.10172.051

15

FDD
BRACKET

BRACKET FDD
SECC T-0.8

33.47A03.002

38

HEAT SINK
UP

ASSY U HSINK
720

60.42C08.001

43

MMO HEAT
SINK

ASSY HSINK
MMO 720

60.42C02.001

46

MMO
BRACKET

ASSY MMO
SHIELD 720

60.42C03.001

NS

MMO
BRACKET

ASSY MMO
SHIELD 720

60.42C03.002

SYSTEM BOARD
BOARD

NS

NS

MECHANICAL PARTS

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Picture

112

Part name

Description

Part No.

34

No.

HINGE
COVER (R)

CAP HINGE (R)
PC

42.47A14.001

35

HINGE
COVER (L)

CAP HINGE
CAP (L) PC

42.47A15.001

36

MIDDLE
COVER
WITHOUT
NAME
PLATE

ASSY MIDDLE
CVR 700

60.47A22.001

29

BATTERY
DOOR

COVER
BATTERY PC

42.47A17.002

27

SIR
COVER

ASSY SIRLENS 700

60.47A10.002

26

LOWER
CASE

ASSY L CASE
720

60.42C09.001

26

LOWER
CASE

ASSY L CASE
720

60.42C09.002

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Picture

NS

NS

Description

Part No.

39

No.

UPPER
CASE

Part name

ASSY U CASE
720

60.42C06.001

39

UPPER
CASE

ASSY U CASE
720

60.42C06.002

NS

COVER
SWITCH

W.A CVR SW/
2P 45MM
AN700

50.47A10.001

NS

SPEAKER
MODULE

SPK 1W 35207CC W/CABLE
700DX

6M.47A09.001

NS

POWER
SWITCH
CABLE

W.A CVR SW/
2P 45MM
AN700

50.47A10.001

30

DIMM
COVER

ASSY DIMM
DOOR 720

60.47A05.002

31

MODEM
COVER

DOOR MODEM
AL T-.8 720

34.42C06.001

63

LVDS
BOARD
COVER

CVR LVDS
SHIELD CU
700

34.47A43.001

NS

IDE
TRANSFER
BOARD

EXTENSA 700
IDE
TRANSFER
BOARD

55.47A04.001

PCB

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Picture

Part name

Description

25

No.

DC-DC
CHARGER
BOARD

DC-DC
CHARGER
T62.085.C V.6

19.21030.331

Part No.

NS

MODEM
BOARD
(AMBIT)

MODEM 56K
AMBIT/
J07.017.C.00

54.09011.211

NS

MODEM
BOARD

MODEM PCI
CIS/BM5614BMDG
BT2

54.09232.011

NS

ADAPTER

ADT 90-264V
60W ADP60HB V.A2

25.10064.021

NS

ADAPTER

ADT 90-270V
ADP-60JB V.A
720

25.10064.031

28

BATTERY
PACK

ASSY BTY
PACK
LIP848NLA

60.47A01.001

28

BATTERY
PACK

ASSY BTY
PACK
LIP860FLACP
720

60.47A01.021

NS

POWER
CORE

CORD SPT-2
#18*2C

27.01618.001

POWER

7A125V1830MM

TOUCHPAD
40

TOUCH
PAD

114

TOUCHPAD
SYNAPTICS/
TM4-220

56.1748A.001

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Picture

No.

Part name

Description

Part No.

42

TOUCH
PAD
BRACKET

ASSY
TOUCHPAD
BRKT 720

60.42C07.001

41

TOUCH
PAD FPC
CABLE

ASSY
TOUCHPAD
FPC 720

60.42C11.001

45

FAN

FAN 30*30*10
U12QFB3E65

23.10033.001

FAN

FAN 30*30*10
UDPFFMH01H
BT2

23.10033.031

7

MICROPH
ONE
MODULE

MICROPHONE
ACER 700DX

6M.47A08.001

NS

SPEAKER
MODULE

SPK 1WV35207CC W/CABLE
700DX

6M.47A09.001

NS

RTC
BATTERY

BTY LI 3V
CR1220
36MAH

23.20004.091

NS

SCREW

SCREW SPC
COIN
M2.5*0.45 H6.5

86.00074.330

OTHERS

NS

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Description

Part No.

NS

Picture

55

SCREW

SCREW
M2.5*L15 BLW
ZN

86.1A323.150

NS

56

SCREW

SCREW
M2.5*18L (B/
ZN) 700

86.1A323.180

NS

49

SCREW

SCREW MACH
PAN M2*8L

86.1A522.8R0

NS

57

SCREW

SCREW NUT
MMO HEX
STEEL

87.00010.320

NS

NS

SCREW

NUT MMO HEX
STEEL

87.00010.321

NS

58

SCREW

SCREW MACH
M2*4 NI SHIGA

XB6-7200-407

NS

NS

SCREW

SCREW
STEEL NI
M2*5L

86.9A522.5R0

NS

J

SCREW

SCRW MACH
PAN NYLOK
M2*4 ZN

86.1A352.4R0

NS

50

SCREW

SCRW MACH
PAN M2*18L NI

86.1A522.180

NS

61

SCREW

SCRW MACH
FL M3*4L NI

86.5A524.4R0

NS

47

SCREW

SCRW MACH
PAN M2*4L CZN

86.9A522.4R0

NS

52, K

SCREW

SCRW WAFER
NYLO M2.5*6L
B-ZN

86.9A353.6R0

NS

48

SCREW

SCRW MACH
PAN NYLOK
M2*4 ZN

86.1A352.4R0

NS

54

SCREW

SCR
M2.5*13.5L B/
ZN NYLOK 700

86.1A353.135

NS

NS

SCREW

SCRW PAN
M2*12L NI

86.1A522.120

NS

53

SCREW

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

86.9A353.8R0

116

No.

Part name

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Picture

NS

No.
51

Part name

Description

Part No.

SCREW

SCREW
M2.5*4L (NI)
700

86.9A553.4R0

MISCELLANEOUS PARTS

NS

NS

LCD
LATCH
SPRING

SPRING EJKNOB SWP
300

34.47604.001

NS

NS

LCD
LATCH

LATCH LCD
700

42.47A01.002

NS

2, C

LCD
SCREW
CAP
(LOWER)

MYLAR FOR
HINGE PC 390

40.43A01.081

NS

3

LCD
SCREW
CAP
(UPPER)

CSN SCRW
SILICON 050
6*3H 800

47.49A02.001

NS

NS

PLATE
NAME

PLT NAME
(721TX)PC
31.7*5.6 720

40.42B01.071

NS

11, M

LOGO

PLATE
NAME(LOGO)
PC AN390

40.43A02.001

NS

NS

PLATE
NAME

PLT NAME
(720TE ACER)
PC 720

40.48406.721

NS

NS

BASE
GRIP

FOOT PU
BLACK 350P

47.45001.001

NS

NS

PCMCIA
DOOR
SPRING
UPPER

SPRING
PCMCIA
DOOR SWP
700

34.47A40.001

NS

NS

POWER
SWITCH
KNOB

KNOB POWER
PC

42.47A18.002

NS

NS

PCMCIA
DOOR
UPPER

DOOR
PCMCIA ABS
050 370

42.46913.001

NS

NS

PCMCIA
DOOR
SPRING
LOWER

SPRING PCM
DOOR-L SUS
PEACH

34.46928.001

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Picture

No.

Part name

Description

Part No.

NS

PCMCIA
DOOR
LOWER

DOOR(L)
PCMCIA ABS
050 AN370

42.46919.001

NS

NS

W98
English-ST

Recovery CD
W98 (ENG)
TM720

90.42C39.103

NS

NS

W98
German

Recovery CD
W98 (GER)
TM720

90.42C39.G04

NS

NS

W98 Italian

Recovery CD
W98 (ITA)
TM720

90.42C39.I03

NS

NS

W98 Sp/
Por

Recovery CD
W98 (SP/Por)
TM720

90.42C39.S02

NS

NS

W98
French

Recovery CD
W98 (FRE)
TM720

90.42C39.F02

NS

NS

W98 G/F/I

Recovery CD
W98 G/F/I
TM720

90.42C39.G03

NS

NS

W98
Traditional
Chinese

Recovery CD
W98 T-C
TM720

90.42C39.C02

NS

NS

W98
Simplified
Chinese

Recovery CD
W98 S-C
TM720

90.42C39.C01

NS

NS

W98 Eng/F/
Dut

Recovery CD
W98 (E/F/Dut)
TM720

90.42C39.102

NS

NS

W98 Eng/
Sp/Br

Recovery CD
W98 (E/SP/BR)
TM720

90.42C39.SB1

NS

W98
Danish

Recovery CD
W98 (Dan)
TM720

90.42C39.D01

NS
NS

NS

W98
Norwegian

Recovery CD
W98 (NOR)
TM720

90.42C39.N01

NS

W98
Swedish/
Finnish

Recovery CD
W98 (SWE/
FIN) TM720

90.42C39.SF1

NS

NS

RECOVERY CD

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Picture

No.

Part name

Description

Part No.

NS

NS

W98
Traditional
ChineseH.K

Recovery CD
W98 (TC-HK)
TM720

90.42C39.HK1

NS

NS

W98
Russian

Recovery CD
W98 (RUS)
TM720

90.42C39.R01

NS

NS

W98
Turkish

Recovery CD
W98 (TUR)
TM720

90.42C39.T01

NS

NS

W98 Thai

Recovery CD
W98 (THAI)
TM720

90.42C39.L01

NS

NS

NT4
EnglishSTD

Recovery CD
NT4 (ENG)
TM720

90.42C39.101

NS

NS

NT4
German

Recovery CD
NT4 (GER)
TM720

90.42C39.G02

NS

NS

NT4 Italian

Recovery CD
NT4 (ITA)
TM720

90.42C39.I02

NS

NS

NT4 French

Recovery CD
NT4 (FRE)
TM720

90.42C39.F01

NS

NS

NT4
Spanish

Recovery CD
NT4 (SPA)
TM720

90.42C39.S01

NS

NS

NT4
Traditional
Chinese

Recovery CD
NT4 (T-C)
TM720

90.42C39.C03

NS

NS

W95
German

Recovery CD
W95 (GER)
TM720

90.42C39.G01

NS

NS

W95 Italian

Recovery CD
W95 (ITA)
TM720

90.42C39.I01

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Appendix A

Model Definition and Configuration
TravelMate 720 Model Number Define
Model
Number

LCD
Type

CPU

Memory

HDD

CDROM/
DVD
Speed

Battery

720TX

14.1”
TFT

PII-300/
AGP

64MB

6GB

24x

Li-Ion

721TX

14.1”
TFT

PII-333/
AGP

64MB

6GB

24x

Li-Ion

721TXV

14.1”
TFT

PII-333/
AGP

64MB

6GB

2XDVD

Li-Ion

722TX

14.1”
TFT

PII-366/
AGP

64MB

10GB

24x

Li-Ion

722TXV

14.1”
TFT

PII-366/
AGP

64MB

10GB

2XDVD

Li-Ion

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Appendix B

Test Compatible Components List
TravelMate720 compatibility is tested and verified by Acer's internal testing
department. The PCMCIA functions are tested under Windows®95
(4.00.950C), Windows®98 and Windows®NT 4.0 environments. In addition
to these tests, Long Run tests and Year 2000 Compliancy have been verified,
too.
Refer to the following lists for components, cards, and peripherals which have
passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test
procedures, please refer to the "720 Compatibility Test Report" released by
the Acer Notebook System Testing Department.

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PCMCIA
PCMCIA, PM Test
Cards

Win95

Win98

WinNT4.0

Memory cards

Pass

Pass

Pass

LAN cards

Pass

Pass

Pass

Modem cards

Pass

Pass

Pass

Combo cards

Pass

Pass

Pass

ZV cards

Pass

Pass

-

Capture cards

Pass

Pass

-

SCSI cards

Pass

Pass

Pass

Cardbus cards

Pass

Pass

-

PCMCIA, Integration/Application Test
Item
Two R2 cards

Win95
Pass

Win98
Pass

WinNT4.0
Pass

Two CardBus cards

Pass

Pass

-

R2 & ZV cards

Pass

Pass

-

CardBus & ZV cards

Pass

Pass

-

R2 & CardBus cards

Pass

Pass

-

4 cards

Pass

Pass

Pass

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PCMCIA Cards Tested for Year2000 Compliance
Type

Name

ATA Flash

Viking ATA Flash Card 16MB

ATA Flash

Viking ATA Flash Card 4MB

ATA Flash

Epson 5MB Flash

ATA Flash

Epson 1MB Flash

CardBus

3COM/Megaherts 10/100 LAN
CardBus

Model No.

ATA 502SD00

3CCFE575BT

CardBus

Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100

CBE-10/100BTX

CD-ROM

Panasonic 8x CD-ROM

KLX-783A

Ethernet

Xircom CreditCard Ethernet Adapter
IIps

PS-CE2-10

Ethernet

3COM Etherlink III LAN1

3C589D

Ethernet

IBM Ethernet II

Ethernet

3COM Fast Etherlink 16-bit PC Card

3C574-TX

Ethernet/Modem

Xircom CreditCard Ethernet
+Modem 33.6

CEM-33BC

Ethernet/Modem

3COM Etherlink III LAN+33.6
Modem

3C562D/3C563D

Modem

Cardinal V.34 33.6 Fax Modem

MVPV34PC

Modem

Xircom CreditCard Modem 56

CM56

Modem

Hayes Accura 56k

Modem

USR Worldport 14.4

MPEG

LiveGear MPEG

MPEG2

Margi DVD-to-Go

Slim SCSI

Adaptec Slim SCSI 1460A

Slim SCSI

Adapter Slim SCSI 1460

Token Ring

3COM Token Ring LAN

Appendix B

R1-7001

3C389

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Long Run
Item
Long Run 4 hr

Win95
Pass

Win98
Pass

WinNT4.0
Pass

Year2000 Compliance Test
Item
RTC test

126

Description
Pass

Result
Pass

Test Compatible Components List

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Appendix C

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

T
T
T
T
T

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

Also contained on this website is

T
T

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

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

Appendix C

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Online Support Information

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Index

16550 UART 19

A
AC Adapter 25
ACPI 30
ACPI. See Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
Advanced 47
Advanced Configuration and
Power Interface 30
Advanced Power
Management 30
and 31
APM 31
APM. See Advanced Power
Management
Application key 7
ASP 127
Audio 20
Mixed sound source 20
Resolution 20
Sampling rate 20
Voice channel 20
audio
setting input source in Notebook Manager 40
Audio Controller 20

B
Battery 22
battery pack
charging indicator 4
Boot Device Priority Submenu 46
boot order
setting in Notebook Manager
35
setting in Setup Utility 46
Index

Boot Sequence 35
brightness
hot keys 9
setting in Notebook
Manager 39

C
caps lock 5
on indicator 4
CardBus PC Card 1
CCFT 24
CD-ROM Drive
Disassembly 58
Charger 23
Checkout
Auxiliary Input Device 84
Diskette Drive 83
Keyboard 84
Memory 85
Power System 86
TouchPad 88
computer
features 1
information 34
on indicator 4
power management 27
Connectivity 1
Connectors 103
contrast
setting in Notebook
Manager 39
CPU
Removing the CPU 68

D
date
setting in Setup Utility 43
DC-AC Inverter 24
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DC-DC Converter 23
DC-in jack 11
Desktop Management
Interface 31
Diagnostics 98
Disk Drives
Read/write heads 21
Disk drives 21
Read/write heads 21
Rotational speed (RPM) 21
Tracks 21
Display 2
Opening and Closing the
Display 3
display 2
auto-dim feature 27
dual 2
hot keys 8
opening and closing 3
performance 2
power management 2, 27
setting boot device in Notebook Manager 39
setting boot device in Setup
Utility 48
setting in Notebook
Manager 39
simultaneous 2
switching device in Notebook Manager 39
Display Device 39
Driver Test
CD-ROM 83
DSVD 21
Dual Display 2

E
EEPROM 97
Extended Graphics Array
(XGA) 1
External CRT Resolutions
and Modes 18
130

External Module
Replacement 57
Disassembling the CD-ROM
Drive 58
Disassembling the Hard
Disk Drive 59
Installing Memory 57
Reassembling the Modem
Board 57
Removing and Replacing
the Battery Pack 60
Removing the Hard Disk
Drive 59
External monitor port 10

F
Fast infrared(FIR) 1
Fax/Data Modem 11
fax/data PCI modem 1
Fax/Modem 20
baud rate 20
Field Replaceable Unit 105
FIR 19
Flash Memory Update 86
FRU 89, 105
CD-ROM 105
DIMM 106
FDD 106
HDD 107
LCD 108
Mechanical Parts 111
Miscellaneous Parts117
Others 115
PCB 113
Power 114
Recovery CD 118
Touchpad 114
Fuel-Gauge 87

H
hard disk
power management 27
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Hard Disk 0 Submenu 44
Hard Disk Drive
Disassembly 59
Hard disk drives 21
Hibernation mode 29
conditions 29
entering 29
hot key 8
resuming from 29
utility 32
Hot Keys 8

I
I/O Ports 10
I/O ports
bottom ports 13
rear ports 10
right ports 12
indicator lights 4
Indicators 4
Information Viewer 34
infrared
turning on and off 47
Intermittent Problems 95
Internal microphone 20
Internal speaker 20

J
Jumpers 103
Bottom View 104
Top View 103

K
Keyboard 5, 21
Keyboard controller 21
Removing the keyboard 62
Special Keys 5
keyboard 5
embedded numeric
keypad 6
hot keys 8
Index

lock keys 5
Windows keys 7

L
LCD 24
Removing the LCD 65
Resolution 24
LCD Panel ID
Setting 97
LEDs 4
Line-in Jack 10
Line-in/Microphone 40
Lithium-Ion battery 1
Lock Keys 5
Long Run 126
Lower Case
Disassembly 74
Lower Case Disassembly
Fan 75
Floppy Disk Drive 74
IDE Board 77
LCD 78
PCMCIA Card 77
System Board 76

M
Main screen 42
Major 1
Major Features 1
System 1
media access
on indicator 4
Microphone-in jack 10
Mini docking connector 13
MMO 75
Model Definition 121
modem 11
Modem jack 10
MPU-401 UART 20

N
Navigating the Setup Utility 41
Notebook Manager 33, 33–40
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Boot Sequence 35
Display Device 39
Hot key 8
Information Viewer 34
Password 36
Power Management 38
starting 33
Num lock 5
on indicator 4
Numeric Error Codes 89
numeric keypad
embedded 6

O
On-die L2 cache 1
Online Support Information 127
Operational Chargin 87

P
Parallel Port 18
Parallel port 10
parallel port
setting in Setup Utility 47
Password 36
password
changing in Setup Utility 50
checking during boot 49
checking during resume 49
removing in Setup Utility 50
setting in Notebook
Manager 36–37
setting in Setup Utility 50
PC Card slots 12
PCMCIA 20
voltage controller 20
PCMCIA controller 20
PhDISK 32
PhDisk
Syntax 32
Power
managing in Notebook
Manager 38
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managing in Setup Utility 51
Power and Standby Indicators 4
Power Management 2, 27, 38
power management 27
ACPI 30
advanced 30
Power Management Modes 27
Hard Disk Standby Mode 27
Hibernation mode 29
Peripheral Standby
Modes 28
Sleep Mode (ACPI) 29
power management modes
display standby mode 27
hard disk standby mode 27
Hibernation mode 29
sleep mode (ACPI) 29
Standby mode 28
Power Saving 51
PQA Diagnostics 98
Error Codes and
Messages 101
PS/2 port 12

R
Reassembling the Modem
Board 57
Removal and Replacement 55
Removing a Password 50
RJ45 combo phone jack 21
RMA 105

S
Security 48
Serial Port 19, 10
serial port
setting in Setup Utility 47
Setting a Password 50
Setup Utility 41, 41–53
Advanced menu 47
Boot Device Priority submenu 46
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CD-ROM submenu 45
entering 41
Exit menu 53
Hard Disk 0 submenu 44
Main menu 42
navigating 41
Power menu 51
Security menu 48
SGRAM 2
Simultaneous Display 2
sleep mode 29
software
bundled 31
Speaker-out jack 10
Speakers
Removal 72
speakers
hot key 9
Standby mode 28
entering 28
hot key 8
resuming from 28
signals 28
status indicator 4
status indicators 4
Stereo 20
Supervisor Password 36
S-video output 1
Symptom-to-FRU Index 89
System Specification 1
System Utilities 31

hot key 9
Touchpad Bracket
Removal 73
TPM 127
Troubleshooting 81

U
Undetermined Problems 96
Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1
Upper Case
Disassembly 70
User Password 37
utility
BIOS Setup 41–53
Notebook Manager 33–40
PhDISK 32
Utility Program Diskette 97

V
V.17 fax modem 21
V.34 data modem 21
Video memory 18
Video Performance 2
voltage controller 20

W
Wavetable synthesizer 1
Weights and Dimension 26
WfM 31
Windows 95 Keys 7
Windows keys 7
Windows logo key 7

T
Tag RAM 17
Test Compatible Components
List 123
PCMCIA 124
Thermal Sensor Utility
Setting 97
Thin-Film-Transistor (TFT) 1
time
setting in Setup Utility 43
touchpad
Index

Y
Year2000 125
Compliance Test 126
PCMCIA Cards 125

Z
Zoomed Video (ZV) 1
ZV (Zoomed Video) port 20

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