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TravelMate C110

Service Guide

PART NO.: 49.46Z01.002 PRINTED IN TAIWAN

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Revision History

Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Travelmate C110 service guide.

Date Chapter Updates

III

Copyright

Copyright © 2003 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced,

transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in

any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without

the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.

Disclaimer

The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.

Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the

contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular

purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the

programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its

dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential

damages resulting from any defect in the software.

Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.

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Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks of Intel Corporation.

Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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Conventions

The following conventions are used in this manual:

Screen messages Denotes actual messages that

appear on screen.

NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current

topic.

WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might

result from doing or not doing

specific actions.

CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to

avoid possible hardware or software

problems.

IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions

relevant to the accomplishment of

procedures.

V

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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VII

Table of Contents

Chapter1 System Specifications 1

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Left Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Right Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Bottom Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Launch Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Lock Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Embedded Numeric Keypad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

Windows Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17

Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19

Chapter 2 System Utilities 31

BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

System Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .32

Main System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Advanced System Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35

IDE Primary Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

I/O Device Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37

System Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

Boot Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

Exit Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42

Multi-Boot Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43

Load Default Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45

BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

System Utility Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

System Diagnostic Diskette . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46

Running PQA Diagnostics Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 49

General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53

Removing the Wireless LAN Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Middle Covers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56

Removing the DIMM Upper Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the Internal Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57

Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58

Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60

Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

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Removing the Speaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61

Removing the Touch Pad Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the Touch Pad FPC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62

Removing the LCD Support Knobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63

Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the Thermal Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64

Removing the PCMCIA Socket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Removing the Modem Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66

Removing the LCD Hinges with the Center Hinge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Button Board & Inverter Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

Removing the Main and Auxiliary Antenna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68

Removing the Sensor Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 71

System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Memory Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76

Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77

Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80

Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83

Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .84

Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85

Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 87

Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87

SW1 Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88

Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89

Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 91

Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 101

Appendix B Test Compatible Components 103

Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104

Appendix C Online Support Information 107

Index 109

Chapter 1 1

Features

This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:

Performance

T Intel® ultra low-voltage Pentium® M processor up to 900MHz CPU with on-die 1MB cache. CPU is

lower power, fully static and with SMI feature.

TIntel® Centrino™ Mobile Technology

T64-bit memory bus

THigh-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

TLi-Ion main battery pack

TPower management system with ACPI (Advanced Configuration Power Interface)

Display

T10.4” Thin-Film Transistor (TFT) eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) liquid crystal-display (LCD)

T16M colors at 1024x768 eXtended Graphics Array (XGA) resolution

T3D capabilities

TIntegrated VGA with DVMT (Dynamic Video Memory Technology) support

TSimultaneous LCD and CRT display support

TSupports other output display devices such as LCD projection panels for large-audience

presentations

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

conserves power

TTablet mode for LCD panel (Rotatable display)

Multimedia

TBuilt-in AC link audio subsystem which complies with the Microsoft PC 97/PC 98/ PC 99/PC2001

specifications and meets WHQL audio requirements.

TBuilt-in one speaker and microphone

THigh-speed optical drive

T16-bit high-fidelity AC’97 PCI stereo audio with wavetable synthesizer

Connectivity

THigh-speed fax/data modem port

TFast infrared wireless communication

TUSB 2.0 (Universal Serial Bus) ports

TEthernet/Fast Ethernet port

TIEEE1394 port

TOptional Wireless LAN

TOptional Bluetooth

System Specifications

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Expansion

TOne type II CardBus PC Card slot

TUpgradeable memory

TDockMate V

Keyboard and Pointing Device

T84-/85-/88-key international language keyboards

TErgonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with scroll function

I/O Ports

TOne type II CardBus PC Card slot

TAcer 100 pins standard docking connector

TOne RJ-45 jack for 10/100BaseT LAN

TOne RJ-11 data/fax modem jack

TOne DC-in jack (AC adapter)

TOne external monitor port

TOne audio line-in/microphone-in jack

TOne line-out/headphone-out jack

TOne FIR port

TTwo USB ports

TOne IEEE 1394 port

Chapter 1 3

System Block Diagram

CPU

PIV Banias

ULV

900MHz/1GHz

uFCBGA

CLOCK

Generator

ICS950813CG

MODEM

DAUGHTER

CARD

BLUETOOTH

HDD

RJ-11

HOST BUS

100 MHz

Line-in/Nic

R5C551

CARDBUS

& 1394

PCI BUS

MII

USB1.1

IDE BUS

DDR 266

LAN PHY

82562ET

USB2.0

PORT

ICH-4

Hub I/F

DDR

DRAM

Socket *2

SIO

NS87392

BIOS

ROM

49LF004-334C

DEBUG

PORT

KBC

M38859

FIR

T

FDU6102 DIGITIZER TOUCH

PAD INT

KB

LCD

CRT

Ultra

DMA-100

CARDBUS

SLOT*1

IEEE 1394

CONNECTOR

MINIPCI

802.11b

802.11a

RJ-45

AC97

CODEC

CS4299-XQ

USB2.0

Amplifier

APA2020

AC-LINK

LPC

BUS

Line Out

Montara-GM

CPU

PIV Banias

ULV

900MHz/1GHz

uFCBGA

CLOCK

Generator

ICS950813CG

MODEM

DAUGHTER

CARD

BLUETOOTH

HDD

RJ-11

HOST BUS

100 MHz

Line-in/Nic

R5C551

CARDBUS

& 1394

PCI BUS

MII

USB1.1

IDE BUS

DDR 266

LAN PHY

82562ET

USB2.0

PORT

USB2.0

PORT

ICH-4

Hub I/F

DDR

DRAM

Socket *2

DDR

DRAM

Socket *2

SIO

NS87392

BIOS

ROM

49LF004-334C

DEBUG

PORT

KBC

M38859

FIR

T

FDU6102 DIGITIZER TOUCH

PAD INT

KB

LCD

CRT

LCD

CRT

Ultra

DMA-100

CARDBUS

SLOT*1

IEEE 1394

CONNECTOR

MINIPCI

802.11b

802.11a

RJ-45

AC97

CODEC

CS4299-XQ

USB2.0

Amplifier

APA2020

AC-LINK

LPC

BUS

Line Out

Montara-GM

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Board Layout

Top View

1 AC adapter connector 15 Line-in port

2 LCD cover switch connector 16 Line-out port

3 VGA port 17 Memory slot 1

4 RJ11 and RJ45 connectors 18 Please refer to below for SW settings

5 LCD coaxial cable connector 19 RTC battery connector

6 LED/Inverter board connector 20 Debug purpose only

7 Fax/Modem board connector 21 FIR connector

8 Keyboard cable connector 22 Internal microphone and tablet PC lid

connector

9 855-GM chip (North bridge) 23 PCMCIA card connector

10 Docking connector 24 Speaker cable connector

11 CPU 25 Battery connector

12 USB port 1 26 Touchpad connector

13 USB port 2 27 Hard disk drive connector

14 1394 port

12 34

56

7

89

10

11

12

13

14

15

16

17

18

19

20

21

22

23

24

25

26

27

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Bottom View

1 Memory slot (DM2) 4 ICH-4 (South Bridge)

2 MiniPCI wireless module connector 5 Power switch

3 Modem cable connector

123

4

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Outlook View

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

Front View

#Item Description

1 Two-way latch Use to latch the LCD screen in both normal mode and tablet

mode.

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

Input-capable with the aid of the EMR stylus.

3 Convertible hinge Hinges the LCD screen in place when switching from PC mode

to tablet mode and vice versa.

4 Launch keys Buttons for launching frequently used programs.

5 Keyboard Inputs data into your computer.

6 Speaker Outputs sound from your computer.

7 Touchpad Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer

mouse.

8 Click buttons (left, center and

right)

The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse

buttons; the center button is a 4-direction scroll button.

9 Microphone Captures sounds and voices into your computer.

10 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware

computer).

11 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the

computer.

12 Enter button Use to confirm selection in tablet mode. This button can also be

used to emulate the ^button by first pressing the Fn button and

then this button. This button can be configured by the user.

Chapter 1 7

13 Page down buttons Use to scroll one page down in tablet mode. This button can

also be used to emulate the Tab button by first pressing the Fn

button and then this button. This button can be configured by

the user.

14 Page up buttons Use to scroll one page up in tablet mode. This button is used to

rotate the display by first pressing the Fn button and then this

button. This button can be configured by the user.

15 Function key button This button is used together with other buttons to invoke the

tablet applications. This button is set and cannot be configured

by the user.

16 Windows Security button This button is used to emulate the b+ a+ ckey combination

which launches the Windows Security dialog box. This button is

set and cannot be configured by the user.

17 Status indicators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the

status of the computer, its functions and components.

#Item Description

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Left Panel

#Item Description

1 Screen Support Supports the LCD screen, press and release before switching

from PC mode to tablet mode and vice versa.

2 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter

3 Hard disk bay Houses the computer’s hard disk (secured by a screw).

Chapter 1 9

Right Panel

#Item Description

1 EMR Stylus Electormagnetic resonance (EMR) stylus that is used to input

data in tablet mode. Use only an EMR-compatible stylus to input

data on the screen.

2 PC Card eject button Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

3 PC Card slot Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card.

4 Power switch Turns on the computer power.

5 Speaker/Headphone-out jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speakers,

headphones).

6 Line-in jack Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player, stereo

walkman).

7 IEEE 1394 port Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

8 USB ports (two) Connects to any Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse,

USB camera).

9 Screen Support Supports the LCD screen, press and release before switching

from PC mode to tablet mode and vice versa.

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Rear Panel

#Item Description

1 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

2 Port replicator Connects to the EasyPort port replicator for one-step connection

and disconnection of external devices.

3 Modem jack Connects to a phone line.

4 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network

5 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD

projector) and displays up to 16M colors at 1024x768 resolution.

Chapter 1 11

Bottom Panel

#Item Description

1 Memory compartment Houses the computer’s main memory.

2 Battery lock/unlock latch Locks and unlocks the battery bay.

3 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.

4 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.

5 Hard disk anti-shock protection Protects your hard disk against accidental shock and vibration.

6 Personal identification slot Insert an identification card to personalize your computer.

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Indicators

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

The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the

status of the computer while the cover is closed.

Icon Function Description

Num Lock Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Caps Lock Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged.

Media Activity Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or optical drive is active.

Sleep Lights when the computer enters Sleep mode.

Power Lights when the computer is on.

Wireless Communication Lights when the Wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth feature is

enabled.

Chapter 1 13

Launch Keys

Located at the top of the keyboard are four launch keys used to launch frequently used applications

The Power and Standby status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the

status of the computer while the cover is closed.

Function Description

P1 This button is user-programmable.

P2 This button is user-programmable.

E-Mail The mail button is used to launch the email application.

Web browser By default, is used to launch your Internet browser.

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Lock Keys

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

NOTE: To access the Num Lock and Scroll Lock functions, hold the Fn key down while pressing the F11 and

F12 keys respectively.

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 the up or down

arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

Chapter 1 15

Embedded Numeric Keypad

The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters

located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols

are not printed on the keys.

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.

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 j while using cursor-

control keys.

Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys.

Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing letters on

embedded keypad.

Type the letters in a normal manner.

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Windows Keys

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

Key Description

Windows logo key



Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few

examples:

 + Tab (Activates next taskbar button)

 + E (Explores My Computer)

 + F (Finds Document)

 + M (Minimizes All)

j+  + M (Undoes Minimize All)

 + R (Displays the Run...dialog box)

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

Chapter 1 17

Hot Keys

The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen

contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.

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

Hot Key Icon Function Description

Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays help on hot keys.

Fn-F2 Setup Accesses the notebook’s configuration utility.

Fn-F3 Power Management

Scheme Toggle

Switches the power management scheme used by the

computer (function available if supported by operating

system).

Fn-F4 Sleep Puts the computer in Sleep mode.

Fn-F5 Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen,

external monitor (if connected) and both the display

screen and external monitor.

Fn-F6 Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.

Press any key to return.

Fn-F7 Touchpad toggle Turns the internal touchpad on and off.

Fn-F8 Speaker toggle Turns the speakers on and off.

Fn-wVolume up Increases the speaker volume.

Fn-yVolume down Decreases the speaker volume.

Fn-xBrightness up Increases the screen brightness.

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Fn-zBrightness down Decreases the screen brightness.

Hot Key Icon Function Description

Chapter 1 19

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item Specification

CPU type Intel® ultra low voltage Pentium® M processor up to 900MHz CPU with on-

die 1MB L2 cache

CPU package uFC-BGA package

CPU core voltage 1.004V/0.844V

CPU I/O voltage 1.05V

BIOS

Item Specification

BIOS vendor Acer

BIOS Version R01-A0x

BIOS ROM type Flash ROM

BIOS ROM size 512KB

BIOS package 32-pin TSOP

Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b/2.0, SMBIOS 2.3.1, IEEE 1394 1.0, IrDA V1.0, PCI 2.2, PnP

BIOS 1.0a, Intel AC 97 CNR specification, USB specification 1.1/2.0, PC

card standard 1995 (PCMCIA V3.0 compliant device), System/HDD

password security, INT 13h extensions, USB/1394 CD-ROM Boot Up

support, BIOS boot specification (Compal, Phoenix, Intel), Simple Boot

Flag 1.0, Boot Block, PCI Bus Power Management interface specification,

Preboot execution environment (PXE) 2.1, Boot Integrity Service

Application Program interface (BIS) 1.0, PC99a and Mobile PC2001

compliant, Intel SpeedStep Technology

BIOS password control Set by switch, see SW1 setting

Second Level Cache

Item Specification

Cache controller Built-in CPU

Cache size 1MB for Pentium-M

1st level cache control Always enabled

2st level cache control Always enabled

Cache scheme control Fixed in write-back

System Memory

Item Specification

Memory controller Built-in Intel 885GM

Onboard memory size 0MB

DIMM socket number 2 sockets (2 banks)

Supports memory size per socket 128/256/512MB

Supports maximum memory size 512MB

Supports DIMM type DDR SDRAM

Supports DIMM Speed 266 MHz

Supports DIMM voltage 2.5V

Supports DIMM package 200-pin soDIMM

Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they

match the above specifications.

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Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to

form other combinations.

NOTE: The shipping specification for DIMM combination is 256/512MB in slot 1.

Memory Combinations

Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory

64 MB 0 MB 64 MB

0 MB 64MB 64 MB

64 MB 64 MB 128 MB

128 MB 0 MB 128 MB

0 MB 128 MB 128 MB

128 MB 128 MB 256 MB

256 MB 0 MB 256 MB

0 MB 256 MB 256MB

256 MB 128 MB 384 MB

128 MB 256 MB 384 MB

256 MB 256 MB 512 MB

512 MB 0 MB 512 MB

0 MB 512 MB 512 MB

512 MB 128 MB 640 MB

128 MB 512 MB 640 MB

512 MB 256 MB 768 MB

256 MB 512 MB 768 MB

512 MB 512 MB 1 GB

LAN Interface

Item Specification

Chipset Intel ICH4+PHY (Intel 82562)

Supports LAN protocol 10/100 Mbps

LAN connector type RJ45

LAN connector location Rear side

Wireless LAN Interface

Item Specification

Module Ambit Intel 2100

LAN interface Mini PCI interface IEEE 802.11a/b

LAN module

Mini PCI interface IEEE 802.11b LAN

module

Channel support and default

channel protocol

IEEE 802.11ba/b IEEE 802.11b

Enable/disable radio Support FAA requirement

Chapter 1 21

Modem Interface

Item Specification

Module Ambit T60M283.10 MDC Ambit T60M665.00

Fax modem data baud rate (bps) 14.4K 14.4K

Data modem data baud rate (bps) 56K 56K

Supports modem protocol V.92 MDC BLUETOOTH/MODEM COMBO MODULE

MDC

Modem connector type RJ11 RJ11

Modem connector location Rear side Rear side

Hard Disk Drive Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & Model Name IBM Travelstar

DJSA-210

IBM Travelstar

DJSA-220

IBM Travelstar

DJSA-230

Capacity 10G 20G 30G

Bytes per sector 512 512 512

Data heads 2 4 6

Recording zone 16 16 16

Drive Format

Disks 1 2 3

Spindle speed (RPM) 4200 RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM

Performance Specifications

Buffer size 384KB 1874KB 1874KB

Interface ATA-5 ATA-5 ATA-5

Data transfer rate (buffer to/

from media, Mbytes/s)

109 ~ 203 109 ~ 203 109 ~ 203

Interface transfer rate

(host~buffer, Mbytes/s)

66 MB/Sec.

Ultra DMA mode 66

66 MB/Sec.

Ultra DMA mode 66

66 MB/Sec.

Ultra DMA mode 66

DC Power Requirements

Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5% 5V(DC) +/- 5%

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NOTE: The hardware specification of the external CD-ROM drive is 24X. However the actual performance is

only 6X under USB 1.1.

CD-ROM (6X) Interface

Item Specification

Vendor & model Name AOpen SC-924U

Performance specification With CD Diskette

Transfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained:

Max 900KBytes/sec

Disc data capacity 12cm Disc: 540MBytes (Mode 1), 630MBytes (Mode 2)

8cm Disc: 180MBytes (Mode 1), 210MBytes (Mode 2)

Interface USB1.1

Applicable disc format CD-DA, CD-ROM (Mode 1 and Mode 2), CD-ROM/XA (Mode 2,

Form 1 and Form 2), CD-Extra, CD-I, Video CD, Photo CD (Single

and Multiple Sessions), I-Trax, CD-R, CD-RW

Operating system Windows 98SE, Windows NT, Windows ME, Windows 2000,

Windows XP

Power requirement

Input voltage 5V(DC) +/- 5%

Audio Interface

Item Specification

Audio Controller CS4299-XQ

Audio onboard or optional Built-in

Mono or Stereo Stereo

Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to analog converter

18 bit stereo Analog to Ditial converter

Compatibility Microsoft AC97 2.1

Mixed sound source Line-out, Line-in/Microphone, CD, Video, AUX, Speaker

Voice channel 8/16-bit, mono/stereo

Sampling rate 44.1 KHz

Internal microphone Yes

Internal speaker / Quantity Yes

Video Interface

Item Specification

Chip vendor Intel

Chip name 855GM

Chip voltage Core/2.5V

Memory/2.5V

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No

Graph interface PCI

Maximum resolution (LCD) 1600x1200 (32 bit colors)

Maximum resolution (CRT) 2048x1536 (16 bit colors)

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Video Memory

Item Specification

Fixed or upgradeable Fixed

Video memory size 8 MB

Video Resolutions Mode (for both LCD and CRT)

Resolution 8 bits

(256 colors) 16 bits

(High color) 24 bits

(True color)

640x480 Yes Yes Yes

720x480 Yes Yes Yes

800x600 Yes Yes Yes

848x480 Yes Yes Yes

1024x768 Yes Yes Yes

1280x1024 (CRT only) Yes Yes Yes

2048x768 (CRT only) Yes Yes No

USB Port

Item Specification

USB Compliancy Level 1.1/2.0

UHCI USB 1.1

OHCI USB 2.0

Number of USB port 2

Location Right side

Serial port function control Not available

IrDA Port

Item Specification

IrDA FIR port controller NS 87392 (SIO)

Number of IrDA FIR port 1

Location Front side

IrDA FIR port function control Not Available

IrDA FIR port 2F8

IrDA FIR port IRQ IRQ3

ECP DMA channel DMA channel 3

Optional IrDA FIR port DRQ Not available

PCMCIA Port

Item Specification

PCMCIA controller RICOH R5C551

Supports card type Type-II

Number of slots One type-II

Access location Right side

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port ZV support

Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes (IRQ10)

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System Board Major Chips

Item Controller

System core logic 855-GM

Super I/O controller ICH4-M

Audio controller CS4299-XQ

Video controller 855-GM

Hard disk drive controller ICH4-M

Keyboard controller Mitsubishi M38857

RTC ICH4-M

Keyboard

Item Specification

Keyboard controller Mitsubishi M38857

Keyboard vendor & model name Darfon A5001 (84) / A500G (85) / A500J (88)

Total number of keypads 84/85/88-key

Windows 98 keys Yes

Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Yes

Battery

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Sanyo 4UF103450P

Battery Type Lithium Ion

Pack capacity 1800 mAH

Cell voltage Over charge protection: Charge FET turns off if any cell voltage is

4.27V +/- 0.05V or over

Over discharge protection: Discharge FET turns off when any cell

voltage is less than 2.5V

Number of battery cell 4

Package configuration 1 row with 4 cells

Package voltage 14.8 V

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NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to LCD CCFT backlight user,

and is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while

the system unit is turned on.

NOTE: There is an EEPROM in the inverter, which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. If you replace

a new inverter or replace the LCD with a different brand, use Inverter ID utility to update the ID

information.

DC-AC LCD Inverter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Ambit T62l227.00

Input supply voltage (V) LCDBATOUT

8.5V ~ 21V

Input signal voltage Front Panel Back: 2.0 ~ 3.6V=ON, -0.3 ~ 0.8=OFF#

Output current (mA) Min.: 0.6 +/- 0.6 (mA)

Max.: 5.3 +/- 0.3 (mA)

Environmental Specifications

Ambient operating temperature 0 ~ 50 degree C

Ambient operating

humidity

10% ~ 90%

Storage temperature -20 ~ 60 degree C

Storage humidity 10% ~ 90%

LCD

Item Specification

Vendor & model name Toshiba LTM10C321K

Mechanical Specifications

LCD display area (diagonal, inch) 10.4

Display technology TFT

Resolution XGA (1024x768)

Supports colors 256K

Optical Specification

Brightness control keyboard hotkey

Contrast control No

Recommended Operating Conditions

Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 3.0 ~ 3.6 V

Fluorescent lamp driving voltage (Vrms) 540 ~ 640 V(rms)

Electronic Stylus

Item Specification

Vendor WACOM

Model number MP-200-00

Maximum pressure Tip switch: 1Kg or less

Side switch: 300g or less

Weight Approximately 8g

Environmental Specification

Operating temperature +5 ~ +40

Storage temperature -10 ~ +60

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Operating humidity +20 ~ +80% (no condensation)

Storage humidity +20 ~ +80% (no condensation)

Digitizer Unit

Item Specification

Vendor WACOM

Model number SU-001-01

Supply voltage -0.3 ~ +4.0 V

Input voltage of signals -0.3 ~ Supply voltage +0.3 V

High level output currency -5 mA

Low level output currency -10 mA

Weight Approximately 47.5g

Environmental Specification

Operating ambient temperature 0 ~ +60

Storage temperature -10 ~ +70

Operating ambient humidity +20 ~ +80% (no condensation

Storage humidity +20 ~ +90% (no condensation)

AC/DC Adapter

Item Specification

Vendor & model name LITE-ON PA-1500-02

Input Requirements

Maximum input current (A,

@90Vac, full load)

The maximum input current shall be less than 1.5 Ampere at full (50W) load and

90Vac input voltage.

Nominal input frequency 50 ~ 60 Hz

Input frequency variation range 47 ~ 63 Hz

Nominal input voltages 100 ~ 240 Vac

Input voltage variation range 90 ~ 270 Vac

Inrush current Input Voltage: 100Vac, Inrush Current: 50A maximum

Input Voltage: 240Vac, Inrush Current: 100A maximum

Efficiency The adapter efficiency shall be capable to meet the case temperature rising

requirement, above 85% is needed.

Output Ratings (CV mode)

DC output voltage +20V ± 1.0V

Noise + Ripple 200mvp-pmax (20mHZ bandwidth)

Load 0 A (min.) 2.5 A (max.)

Output Ratings (CC mode)

Constant output 3.0 ± 0.3 A

Dynamic Output Characteristics

Turn-on delay time 3 sec.

Hold up time 8 ms

Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Trip point 24V (max.)

Short circuit protection Shall be capable of withstanding a continuous short-circuit to DC output without

damage or overstress to the component, PCB traces and connector under the

AC input conditions specified above.

Electronic Stylus

Item Specification

Chapter 1 27

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) +/-4KV (at air discharge, no allowed errors.)

+/-8KV (at air discharge, restart & damage errors are not allowed)

+/-15KV (at air discharge, restart & damage errors are not allowed)

+/-4KV (at contact discharge, no allowed errors.)

+/-6KV (at contact discharge, restart & damage errors are not allowed)

+/-8KV (at contact discharge, restart & damage errors are not allowed)

Dielectric Withstand Voltage

Primary to secondary The adapter shall withstand for 1 minute without breakdown the application of a

60Hz 3000Vac supply voltage applied between both input line and output (10mA

DC cut-off current).

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

Regulatory requirements Shall meet:

1. FCC CFR47 Part 15 class B requirements. (USA)

2. VFG 243 class B requirements. (Germany)

3. CISPR 22 Class B requirements. (Scandinavia)

4. VCCI class II requirements. (Japan)

Power Management

Power Saving Mode Phenomenon

Standby Mode

Waiting time specified by the System

Standby value or the operating system

elapses without any system activity.

Or

When the computer is about to enter

Hibernation mode (e.g., during a battery-low

condition), but the Hibernation file is invalid

or not present.

TThe Sleep indicator lights up

Hibernation Mode

When customized functions for power

management are set to Hibernation and the

corresponding action is taken.

TAll power shuts off

Display Standby Mode

Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external

PS/2 pointing device are idle for a specified

period.

TThe display shuts off

Hard Disk Standby Mode

Hard disk is idle within a specified period of

time.

THard disk drive is in standby mode.

(spindle turned-off)

Environmental Requirements

Item Specification

Temperature

Operating +5 ~ +35 °C

Non-operating -10 ~ +60 °C

Non-operating -20 ~ +60 °C (storage package)

Humidity

Operating 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing

Non-operating 20% to 90% RH, non-condensing (unpacked)

AC/DC Adapter

Item Specification

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

Vibration

Operating (unpacked) 5 ~ 25.6Hz: 0.38mm (peak to peak)

25.6 ~ 250Hz: 0.5G

Non-operating (unpacked) 5 ~ 27.1Hz: 0.6G

27.1Hz ~ 50Hz: 0.4mm (peak to peak)

50 ~ 500Hz: 2.0G

Non-operating (packed) 5 ~ 62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak)

62.6 ~ 500Hz: 4G

Mechanical Specification

Item Specification

Dimensions 257 (W) x 216 (D) x 29.7 (H)

Weight 3.2 lbs with 10.4” XGA LCD

I/O Ports 1 type II CardBus socket, 1 RJ-11 modem port, 1 RJ-45 LAN port, 1 DC-in jack

(AC adapter), 1 FIR port, 1 external monitor port, 2 USB ports, 1 audio line-out/

headphone-out jack, 1 audio line-in/microphone-in jack

Drive Bays None

Material Housing: MCS-050

Panel : Plastic

Indicators Num Lock, Caps Lock, Battery Charge, Media Activity, Sleep LED, Power LED,

Wireless Communication

Switch Power

Memory Address Map

Memory Address Size Function

00100000h-000F0000h 64 KB System BIOS

000F0000h-000E0000h 64 KB UMB Area

000E0000h-000C0000h 128 KB VGA BIOS

000C0000h-000A0000h 128 KB Video memory (VRAM)

000A0000h-00000000h 640 KB Conventional memory

I/O Address Map

I/O Address Function

0000-000F Direct memory access controller

0000-0CF7 PCI bus

0020-0021 Programmable interrupt controller

0040-0043 System timer

0060-0060 Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft natural PS/2 keyboard

0061-0061 System speaker

0062-0062 Microsoft ACPI-compliant embedded controller

0064-0064 Standard 101/102-key or Microsoft natural PS/2 keyboard

0066-0066 Microsoft ACPI-compliant embedded controller

0070-0073 System CMOS/real time clock

0080-0080 Motherboard resources

0081-008F Direct memory access controller

Environmental Requirements

Item Specification

Chapter 1 29

0092-0092 Motherboard resources

00A0-00A1 Programmable interrupt controller

00B0-00B3 Motherboard resources

00C0-00DF Direct memory access controller

00F0-00FF Numeric data processor

01F0-01F7 Primary IDE channel

0274-0277 ISAPNP Read Data Port

0279-0279 ISAPNP Read Data Port

02C8-02CF Motherboard resources

02F8-02FF Acer Laptop Fast Infrared port

03B0-03BB Silicon Motion Lynx3DM

03C0-03DF Silicon Motion Lynx3DM

03F6-03F6 Primary IDE channel

03F8-03FF Wacom Serial Pen HID Tablet

0460-0463 Tablet PC Buttons

04D0-04D1 Motherboard resources

0A79-0A79 ISAPNP Read Data Port

0D00-FFFF PCI bus

7000-70FF Avance AC’97 Audio for Intel (R) Audio Controller

7400-743F Avance AC’97 Audio for Intel (R) Audio Controller

7800-78FF Lucent Technologies Soft Modem AMR

7C00-7C7F Lucent Technologies Soft Modem AMR

8000-80FF Realtek RTL 8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC

8400-841F Intel (R) 82440MX USB Universal Host Controller

8440-844F Intel (R) 82440MX Bus Master IDE Controller

F000-F03F Motherboard resources

F100-F10F Motherboard resources

FB00-FBFE O2 Micro Smart Card Bus Reader

FC00-FCFF O2 Micro Card Bus Controller

FD00-FDFF O2 Micro Card Bus Controller

FE00-FEFF O2 Micro Card Bus Controller

FF00-FFFF O2 Micro Card Bus Controller

I/O Address Map

I/O Address Function

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IRQ Assignment Map

Interrupt Channel Function

IRQ0 System timer

IRQ1 Keyboard

IRQ2 Cascade

IRQ3 FIR (Serial port)

IRQ4 Reserved for Serial port 2

IRQ5 Reserved for PCMCIA R2 card

IRQ6 COM1 (Serial port) for Digitizer

IRQ7 LPT (Parallel port)

IRQ8 CMOS/RTC

IRQ9 SCI IRQ used by ACPI bus

IRQ10 SMBus (PIRQB#), Audio (PIRQB#), Modem (PIRQB#), LAN (PIRQE#),

CardBus (PIRQE#), IEEE1394 (PIRQF#),

IRQ11 USB1.1 (PIRQA#, PIRQC#, PIRQD#), VGA (PIRQA#), USB2.0 (PIRQH#),

MiniPCI (PIRQG#)

IRQ12 PS/2 device

IRQ13 Math processor

IRQ14 IDE primary channel

IRQ15 None

DMA Channel Assignment

DMA Channel Function

DRQ0 Reserved

DRQ1 Reserved

DRQ2 Reserved

DRQ3 IrDA FIR controller (DMA:1,3)

DRQ4 DMA controller

DRQ5 Reserved

DRQ6 Reserved

DRQ7 Reserved

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BIOS Setup Utility

The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/

Output System).

Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However,

if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4

Troubleshooting when problem arises.

To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (while the TravelMate logo is being displayed).

Navigating the BIOS Utility

There are six menu options: System Information, Basic System Settings, Startup Configuration, System

Security and Loading Default Settings.

To enter a menu, highlight the item using the w / y keys, then press e.

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

TPress the w / y keys to move between the parameters.

TPress the z / x keys to change the value of a parameter.

TPress the | key while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu.

NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys are

shown at the bottom of the screen.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

CPU Type Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 900MHz

System Memory 640 KB

Extended Memory XXXXXX KB

HDD1 Serial Number XXXXXX

System BIOS Version R01-XXX

VGA BIOS Version XXXX

KBC Version: 02.13.29

Serial Number 12345678901234567

Asset Tag Number

Product Name TravelMate C110

Manufacture Name Acer

UUID Number c9862ee0-11df-11d6-b30b-ddbbbf201d3f

F1 Help  Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select >Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit

System Utilities

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System Information

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

NOTE: The screen above is a sample and may not reflect the actual data on your computer.

The following table describes the information in this screen.

.

The items in this screen are important and vital information about your computer. If you experience computer

problems and need to contact technical support, this data helps our service personnel know more about your

computer.

Parameter Description

CPU Type Display the type and speed of CPU .

System Memory Display the current system memory.

Extended Memory Display the current extended memory

HDD1 Serial Number Display the primary master HDD serial number. If no primary master HDD,

show ‘None’.

System BIOS Version The current system BIOS version

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

KBC Version The current KBC version.

Serial Number Display the serial number of the computer. (30 characters)

Asset Tag Number Display the asset tag number of the computer. (32 characters)

Product Name Display the Product Name. (15 characters)

Manufacturer Name Display the manufacturer Name (15 characters)

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

digital)

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

CPU Type Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 900MHz

System Memory 640 KB

Extended Memory XXXXXX KB

HDD1 Serial Number XXXXXX

System BIOS Version R01-XXX

VGA BIOS Version XXXX

KBC Version: 02.13.29

Serial Number 12345678901234567

Asset Tag Number

Product Name TravelMate C110

Manufacture Name Acer

UUID Number c9862ee0-11df-11d6-b30b-ddbbbf201d3f

F1 Help  Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select >Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Main System Settings

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

The following table describes the parameters in this screen

.

Parameter Description

System Time Sets the system time

Format: HH:MM:SS ( Hour : Minute : Second )

Help: <Tab>,<Shft-Tab>, or <Enter> selects field.

System Date Sets the system date.

Format: MM/DD/YYYY (Month/Day/Year)

Help: <Tab>, <Shift>, or <Enter> selects field.

Boot Display Set the display output device on boot up.

Help: Set the display output device on boot up.

When set to Auto, the computer automatically determines the display

device. If an external display device (e.g., monitor) is connected, it

becomes the boot display. When set to Both, the computer outputs to both

the LCD and the external display if one is connected.

Option: Both or Auto

Screen Expansion Options: Enable or Disable.

Help: Options: Enable or Disable.

QuickBoot Mode Options: Enable or Disable

Help: Allow the system to skip certain tests while booting. This will

decrease the time needed to boot the system.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

System Time: [12:00:00]

System Date: [01/01/2002]

Boot Display [Auto]

Screen Expansion [Enabled

<Tab>,<Shift-Tab>,or

<Enter>selects field

QuickBoot Mode [Enabled]

Startup Screen [Enabled]

Boot on LAN [Disabled]

Hotkey Beep [Enabled]

Auto Dim [Enabled]

F12 Multi-Boot [Enabled]

F1 Help  Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select > Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Startup Screen Display OEM logo picture screen during boot up.

Options: Enable or Disable

Help: Enable to show the graphic picture screen on boot up.

Boot on LAN Options: Enable or Disable.

Help: When set to enabled, system will boot on LAN.

Notice: Need to restart system for enabling Boot-on-LAN function.

Hotkey Beep Options: Enable or Disable

Help: Enable or Disable Hotkey Beep.

Auto Dim Options: Enable or Disable

Help: The system will support an automatic dimming of the LCD backlight

when the AC power source is NOT available (running on battery power).

F12 Multi-Boot Options: Enable or Disable

Help: Users could choose if to display “Fn-F12 for multi-boot” message

during post.

Parameter Description

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Advanced System Settings

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

system startup.

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

suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description Options

IDE Primary Master Show IDE Primary Master drive.

User can enter submenu to set some detail functions

Auto

I/O Device Configuration Enter submenu to set onboard device configuration

Help: Pheripheral Configuration.

Legacy USB Support Set Enabled or Disabled support for Legacy USB

Keyboards and Mice.

Help: Enable support for Legacy USB.

Enabled or Disabled

Boot From Hard Disk

Recovery

Help: Enable support for D2D Recovery in Boot

Sequence. Disabled or Enabled

Default Wireless Device Select default wireless device when system boots up.

User may select preferred device as default wireless

device, or disable all wireless device to prevent

unnecessary RF signals. For the model without

Wireless LAN or Bluetooth, the corresponding item

should be invisible. If both wireless devices are not

equipped, the option should be invisible.

Help: Select default wireless device when system

boots up.

Disabled

Wireless LAN

Bluetooth

Both

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Power Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

>IDE Primary Master [HITACHI_DK23EA-60]

>I/O Device Configuration

Legacy USB Support [Enabled]

Boot From Hard disk Recovery [Disabled]

Default Wireless Device [Disabled]

IDE Primary Master

Drive.

F1 Help  Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select >Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit

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IDE Primary Master

The IDE Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the primary hard disk.

CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to

change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your hard

disk.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Advanced

Primary Master [HITACHI_DK23EA-60-(PM)]

Item Specific Help

Type: [Auto]

LBA Format

Total Sectors: 117210240

Maximum Capacity: 60012MB

Multi-Sector Transfers: [16 Sectors]

LBA Mode Control: [Enabled]

32 Bit I/O: [Disabled]

Transfer Mode: [FPIO 4 / DMA 2]

Ultra DMA Mode: [Mode 5]

User = you enter

parameters of hard-disk

drive installed at this

connection.

Auto = Autotype Hard-Disk

Drive installed here.

F1 Help  Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select >Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit

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I/O Device Configuration

The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. You do not need to change the values in this

screen because these values are already optimized.

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

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

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

parameter settings.

Parameter Description Options

Serial Port A Enables or disables the serial port.

The serial port is a PnP device. Enabled/Disabled

setting won’t affect the setting of the serial port in

device manager of Windows.

When enabled, you can set the base I/O address and

interrupt request (IRQ) of the serial port.

Help: [Enabled] : User configuration

[Disabled] : No configuration

[Auto] : BIOS or OS chooses configuration

Enabled, Disabled or Auto

Mode Sets speration mode of the serial port.

Only set the serial post operation mode in BIOS

Setup.

Help: Set the mode for the serial port using

FIR or COM Port

Base I/O Address Sets the I/O address of the com operation.

Help: Set the base I/O address for serial port.

3F8, 2F8, 3E8 or 2E8

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Advanced

I/O Device Configuration

Item Specific Help

Serial port: [Enabled]

Mode: [FIR]

Base I/O Address: [2F8]

Interrupt: [IRQ4]

DMA channel: [DMA3]

Parallel port: [Enabled]

Mode: [Bi-directional]

Base I/O address: [378]

Interrupt: [IRQ7]

Configure serial port

using options:

[Disabled]

No configuration

[Enabled]

User Configuration

[Auto]

BIOS or OS chooses

configuration

(OS Cintrolled)

Displayed when Controlled

by OS

F1 Help  Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select > Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Interrupt Sets the IRQ of the Com operation.

Help: Set the base I/O address for serial port A.

IRQ3, IRQ4

DMA Channel Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in ECP

mode. This parameter is enabled only if operation

mode is set to ECP.

Help: Set the DMA channel for the parallel port.

DMA1 or DMA3

Parallel Port Enables or disable the parallel port.

The parallel port is a PnP device. Enabled/Disabled

setting won’t affect the Windows Device Manager

setting of the parallel port.

Sets operation mode of the parallel port.

Only set the parallel post operation mode in BIOS

setup. If set to be ECP mode, the Windows will

assume the parallel port as the ECP port.

If operation mode is set to Base I/O address, sets the

base I/O address, of the parallel port.

If operation mode is set to interrupt, sets the interrupt

request of the parallel port.

If operation mode is set to ECP DMA Channel, sets

the direct memory access (DMA) channel for the

printer to operate in ECP mode. This parameter is

enabled only if operation mode is set to ECP.

Help: Set the mode for the parallel port using

Enabled, Disabled or Auto

Mode Sets speration mode of the parallel port.

Only set the parallel post operation mode in BIOS

Setup. If set to be ECP mode, the Windows will

assume the parallel port as the ECP port.

Help: Set the mode for the parallel port using

Bi-directional, EPP, ECP

Base I/O address Sets the base I/O address of the parallel port.

Help: Set the base I/O address for the parallel port.

378, 278, or 3BC

Interrupt Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port.

Help: Set the interrupt request for the parallel port.

IRQ5 or IRQ7

Parameter Description Options

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System Security

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

unauthorized use.

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

suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description Options

Set Supervisor Password While entering SETUP, BIOS need to request user to enter

supervisor password if set.

This password protects the BIOS SETUP menu from

unathorized modification.

Help: Supervisor Password controls the access of the whole

setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot

is enabled.

Enter or Present

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

This password protects the system from unallowable user

entry before OS boots up.

Help: User Password controls the access of the whole setup

utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is

enabled.

Enter or Present

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

This password protects the computer from unathorized entry

during boot-up.

Help: Enable password entry on boot up.

Enabled or Disabled

Set Primary Hard Disk

Password

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

This password protects the interanl hard disk to prevent from

any unathorized access.

When there is no hard disk existence, this item should be

hidden. If S/W Jumper: Hide HDD Password is Enabled, this

item should be hidden.

Help: Input HDD Password to prevent from any unathorized

access.

Enter or Present

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Set Supervisor Password [Enter]

Set User Password [Enter]

Password on boot [Enter]

Set Primary Hard Disk Password [Enter]

Supervisor password

controls the access to

the whole setup utility.

It can be used to boot

up when Password on boot

is enabled.

F1 Help  Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select >Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Setting a Password

Follow these steps:

1. Use the cursor w/y keys to highlight a Password parameter (Setup, Power-on or Hard Disk) and press

the e key. The password box appears:

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

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

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

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

Removing a Password

Should you want to remove a password, do the following:

1. Use the cursor up/ down keys to highlight a password parameter (Setup, Power-on or Hard Disk) and

press the e key. The password box appears.

2. Enter the current password and press e.

3. Press Enter twice without entering anything in the new field and confirm password fields to remove the

existing password.

NOTE: When you want to remove the Hard Disk (or 2nd Hard Disk) password, you are prompted for the

current Hard Disk password before it is removed.

Changing a Password

To change a password, follow these steps:

TRemove the current password. See “Removing a Password” on page 40.

TSet a new password. See “Setting a Password” on page 44.

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Boot Options

Users can press F12 during POST to enter the Boot Options Menu. In this menu users can change boot

device without entering BIOS SETUP utility.

NOTE: There are four priorities that can let the user to specify the boot device sequence.

The priority of options from top to down is 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th.

If the Removable Device or Hard Drive option has multi devices, show ‘+’ in front of option and show each

device information.

If secondary Hard Disk exists, user can also choose it to Boot. If secondary hard Disk is nonexistence, hide the

secondary Hard Disk option.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Removable Devices

+Hard Drive

CD-ROM Drive

!D2D Recovery

Keys used to view or

configure devices:

<Enter> expands or

collapses devices with a

+ or -.

<F6> and <F5> moves the

device up or down.

F1 Help  Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select >Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Exit Setup

This menu contains exit options.

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

suggested parameter settings.

Parameter Description

Exit Saving Changes Save any changes, and exit BIOS setup.

Help: Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

Exit Discarding Changes Discard any changes, and exit BIOS setup.

Help: Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS.

Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults.

Help: Load default values for all SETUP items.

Discard Changes Discard aany changes.

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

Save Changes Save changes.

Help: Save Setup data to CMOS.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility

Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit

Item Specific Help

Exit Saving Changes

Exit Discarding Changes

Load Setup Defaults

Discard Changes

Save Changes

Exit System Setup and

save your changes to

CMOS.

F1 Help  Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit  Select Menu Enter Select >Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit

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Multi-Boot Menu

Users can press F12 during POST to enter the Multi Boot Selection Menu. In this menu users can change

boot device without entering BIOS SETUP utility.

NOTE: * If D2D Recovery function is not available, then this item will be disappeared

NOTE: ** If users disable the “Boot from LAN” option in BIOS SETUP utility, then this item will be disappeared.

Boot Menu

1. Removeable Devices

2. +Hard Drive

3. CD-ROM Drive

4. D2D Recovery*

<Enter Setup>

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Setting a Password

Follow these steps:

1. Use the cursor up/down keys to highlight a Password parameter (Setup, Power-on, Hard Disk, or

Resume) and press the z / x key. The password box appears:

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

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

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

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

Four password types protect your computer from unauthorized access. Setting these passwords creates

several different levels of protection for your computer and data:

TSetup Password prevents unauthorized entry to the BIOS Utility. Once set, you must key-in this

password to gain access to the BIOS Utility.

TPower-On Password secures your computer against unauthorized use. Combine the use of this

password with password checkpoints on boot-up and resume from hibernation for maximum

security.

THard Disk Password protects your data by preventing unauthorized access to your hard disk.

Even if the hard disk is removed from the computer and moved to another computer, it cannot be

accessed without the Hard Disk Password.

When a password is set, a password prompt appears on the left-hand corner of the display screen.

1. When the Setup Password is set, the following prompt appears when you press m to enter the BIOS

Utility at boot-up.

Type the Setup Password and press e to access the BIOS Utility.

2. When the Power On Password is set, the following prompt appears at boot-up.

Type the Power On Password (a symbol appears for each character you type) and press e to use the

computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Try again and press e.

3. When the Hard Disk Password is set, the following prompt appears at boot-up.

Type the Hard Disk Password (a symbol appears for each character you type) and press e to use the

computer. If you enter the password incorrectly, an x symbol appears. Try again and press e.

Setup Password

Chapter 2 45

You have three chances to enter a password. If you successfully entered the password, the system starts

Windows.

If you fail to enter the password correctly after three tries, the system hangs.

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, except type nothing in the password

boxes.

Load Default Settings

If you want to restore all parameter settings to their default values, select this menu item and press e. The

following dialog box displays.

If you would like to load default settings for all parameters, use the cursor z / x keys to select Yes; then

press e. Choose No if otherwise.

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BIOS Flash Utility

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

TNew versions of system programs

TNew features or options

Use the IFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.

NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use IFlash.

NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce on how to use IFlash utility.

System Utility Diskette

This utility diskette is for the Acer TravelMate C110 notebook machine. You caan find the utility in Service CD kiit. It provides the following functions:

1. Panel ID Utility

2. Thermal Utility

3. Mother Board Data Utility

To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a “Microsoft Windows ME Startup Menu” prompt you to choose the testing item. Follow the instructions on screen to proceed.

NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce each test utility and its functions.

System Diagnostic Diskette

IMPORTANT: 1The diagnostics program here that we used is called PQA (Product Quality Assurance) and is

provided by Acer Headquarters. You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool. To get this program,

either download it from http://csd.acer.com.tw or find it in the TravelMate C110 service CD kit.

To better fit local service requirements, your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program.

Please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further

technical details.

NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce each test and its functions.

1New added description. Please pay attention to it.

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Running PQA Diagnostics Program

Press z / xto move around the main menu. Press e 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.

One Test performs a single test and Manual checks the selected test items in sequence.

Multi Test performs multiple tests of the selected items and check the selected test items in sequence.

Full Test performs all test items in detail for your system.

Quick Test performs all test items quickly for your system.

PQA Vx_x xx-xx-xx

Diag Result SysInfo Option Exit

PQA Vx_x xx-xx-xx

Diag Result SysInfo Option Exit

Diag

ONE TEST

MULTI TEST

FULL TEST

QUICK TEST

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The screen below appears if you select Multi Test.

Specify the desired number of tests and press e.

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

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

view the available options of each selected item. Press | to close the submenu.

The right corner screen information gives you the available function keys and the specified test number.

TSpace: Enables/disables the item

TESC: Exits the program

TF1: Help

TF2: Tests the selected item(s)

TEnter: Opens the available options

TTest Times: Indicates the number of tests to perform.

NOTE: The F1 and F2 keys function only after you finish configuring the Test option.

NOTE: When any errors are detected by diagnostic program, refer to “Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code” for

troubleshooting.

PQA Vx_x xx-xx-xx

Diag Result SysInfo Option Exit

Diag

One TEST

Multi TEST

PQA Vx_x xx-xx-xx

Diag Result SysInfo Option Exit

Diag

ONE TEST

MULTI TEST

FULL TEST

QUICK TEST

TEST COUNT VALUE (1...9999) 1

PQA Vx_x xx-xx-xx

Diag Result SysInfo Option Exit

Diag

MANUAL TEST

AUTO TEST

Test Items

[ ] System Board

[ ] Memory

[ ] Keyboard

[ ] Video

[ ] Parallel Port

[ ] Serial Port

[ ] Diskette Drive

[ ] Hard Disk

[ ] CD-ROM

[ ] Coprocessor

[ ] Pointing Dev.

[ ] Cache

SPACE: mark/unmark selecting item

ESC : return to upper menu

F2 : test the marked item(s)

ENTER: open sub-item’s menu

Test Times = 1

F1 : Help menu

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This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for

maintenance and troubleshooting.

To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:

TWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

TFlat-bladed screw driver

TPhillips screw driver

TTweezers

TFlat-bladed screw driver or plastic stick

NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the

screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

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General Information

Before You Begin

Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:

1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

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

3. Remove the battery pack.

Chapter 3 51

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence

and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to

remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in

that order.

Start

Battery Pack

2 Middle

Covers

Keyboard

Ax1

Ax3

Cx2

DIMM Cover

Wireless LAN

Module Black & White

RF Cable

DIMM

Coaxial Cable

Ax2

LCD Module

Ax4

DIMM Upper

Plate

Cx2

Button Board

Main Unit LCD Bezel

Ax3 Inverter Board

Ax2

Ax2

Auxiliary

Antenna

LCD W/

Protection

Cover

Main Antenna

Dx2

Dx1

Ex2

Ax4

LCD Panel

Ax8

Upper Case

LCD Support

Knobs Touch Pad

Module

Touch Pad

FPC

RTC Battery

Ax2

Main Board

Ax4

Gx4

PCMCIA

Socket

Heat Sink /

VGA Plate

LCD HInges

W/ Center

Hinge

Ax2

Lower Case

Modem Board

Sensor Board Coaxial Cable

Video Capture

Kit Covers

HDD Module

HDD CaseHDD

HDD

Connector

Bx1

HDD Cover

Speaker

Fx2

Ax4

Ax2

Hx3

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Screw List

Item Description

A Screw M2.5 X L6 (Black)

B Screw M3 X L4 (Silver)

C Screw M2 X L4 ((Black)

D Screw M2 X L4 (Silver)

E Screw M2 X L4.5 (Golden)

F Hex Screw (Silver)

G Screw M2 X L4 (Black)

H Screw M2 X L2 (Silver)

Chapter 3 53

Removing the Battery Pack

1. Push the battery lock latch forward to unlock the battery.

2. Push the battery release latch to release the battery.

3. Remove the battery.

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Removing the Wireless LAN Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. First remove the two screws as shown here, and then lift the DIMM cover up.

3. Detach the gray and black RF cables from the wireless LAN module.

4. Push the two latches on both sides of the socket to release the wireless LAN module. Remove the

wireless LAN module..

Chapter 3 55

Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. Remove the screw of the HDD cover, then remove the HDD cover.

3. Pull and slide out the HDD module from its bay.

Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 55

3. Remove the one silver screw, and then detach the HDD module out from the HDD case. Detach the HDD

connector from the HDD.

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Disassembling the Main Unit

Removing the Middle Covers

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. First, push outward the middle cover as shown here, and then detach the other middle cover on the rear

of the unit.

Removing the Keyboard

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. Remove the three screws, lift the keyboard upward, and then put it on the upper case as shown here.

4. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board by using a plastic flat screwdriver and remove the

keyboard.

Chapter 3 57

Removing the DIMM Upper Plate

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. Remove the two screws, and then detach the DIMM upper plate from the heat sink plate.

Removing the Internal Memory Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 60

5. Push the latches on both sides of the socket to release the DIMM, and then remove the DIMM from the

main unit.

Removing the Modem Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. Remove the two screws, and then detach the modem board from the main board. Turn the modem board

over.

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5. Disconnect the modem cable and the bluetooth cable from the modem board, and then

.

Removing the LCD Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. Remove the two screws as shown here, and then disconnect the LCD coaxial cable from the main board.

Disconnect the inverter cable from the main board

5. Pull up the two RF cables with the tweezers gently. Remove the two screws and the other two on the

center hinge.

6. Press the two LCD support knobs inward and then remove the LCD module from the main unit.

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NOTE: We would like to hightlight the correct way to rotate the LCD module here. Please note that the LCD

module can only be rotated at 180 degrees. Rotating the LCD module in the wrong direction may cause

the damage to the cables.

1. Pressing the two LCD support knobs inward, rotate the LCD module clockwise at 180 degrees.

l

2. To rotate the LCD module back to its original position, rotate the LCD module counterclockwise at 180

degrees. Press the two LCD support knobs to secure the LCD module well.

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Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. See “.” on page 58

5. Disconnect the RTC battery cable and the speaker cable from the main board.

6. Disconnect the touch pad cable and the cover switch cablefrom the main board with a plastic flat

screwdriver.

7. Turn over the machine, please note that the machine should be put on a sponge with the two LCD support

knobs against the edge of the sponge. Remove the eight screws at the back side of the main unit.

8. Release the I/O port rubber doors, and the docking rubber door on the rear side of the unit . Release USB

& 1934 ports on the right side of the unit. (Please do not remove the rubber doors from the main unit.).

Chapter 3 61

9. Separate the upper case from the lower case.

Removing the RTC Battery

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. See “.” on page 58

5. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 60

6. Remove the tape and then detach the RTC battery from the upper case carefully.

Removing the Speaker

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. See “.” on page 58

5. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 60

6. Remove the three screws, and then detach the speaker from the upper case carefully.

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Removing the Touch Pad Module

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. See “.” on page 58

5. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 60

6. First release the latches in the way as shown here. Snap off the touch pad module from the upper case

carefully.

7. Turn the touch pad board over, put it on the upper case, and then disconnect the touch pad cable from the

touch pad board. Remove the touch pad board from the upper case

.

Removing the Touch Pad FPC

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. See “.” on page 58

5. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 60

6. See “Removing the Speaker” on page 61

7. Remove the touch pad FPC from the upper case as shown below.

Chapter 3 63

Removing the LCD Support Knobs

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. See “.” on page 58

5. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 60

6. Remove the two screws as shown, and then use a plastic flat screwdriver to help remove the left and right

LCD support knobs consecutively

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Removing the Main Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. See “.” on page 58

5. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 60

6. Remove the four screws as shown below, and then remove the main board from the lower case with

caution..

Removing the Thermal Plate

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. See “.” on page 58

5. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 60

6. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 64

7. Remove the four screws and two hex screws as shown below, and then remove the thermal plate from the

main board with caution.

Chapter 3 65

Removing the PCMCIA Socket

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. See “.” on page 58

5. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 60

6. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 64

7. See “Removing the Thermal Plate” on page 64

8. Remove the four screws, and then detach the PCMCIA socket from the main board.

.

Removing the Modem Cable

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. See “.” on page 58

5. See “Removing the Modem Board” on page 57

6. See “Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case” on page 60

7. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 64

8. See “Removing the Thermal Plate” on page 64

9. Detach the tape, and then disconnect the modem cable from the main board.

10. Remove the modem cable

.

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Disassembling the LCD Module

Removing the LCD Bezel

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. See “.” on page 58

5. Remove the stylus and the two video capture kit covers.

.

6. Remove the three LCD screw cushions and then the three screws on the LCD bezel..

7. Snap off the LCD bezel carefully, and then detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module

.

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Removing the LCD Hinges with the Center Hinge

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. See “.” on page 58

5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 66

6. Pull the cables out from the center hinge, remove the two screws, push the cables out through the center

hinge and then remove the LCD hinges together with the center hinge from the LCD panel.

Removing the Button Board & Inverter Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. See “.” on page 58

5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 66

6. Remove the two screws on the button board, and the other two screws on the inverter board

respectively.

7. Disconnect the LCD power cable from the inverter board and then detach the button board together with

inverter board from the LCD panel carefully.. Disconnect inverter cable from the inverter board.

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Removing the Main and Auxiliary Antenna

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. See “.” on page 58

5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 66

6. Remove the one silver screw and the other two silver screws as shown below. Detach the main antenna

at the top and auxiliary antenna at the bottom from the LCD module.

NOTE: When you reassemble the machine, please remember to put the two antennas back with the small

latches installed well and the two RF cables arranged well.

Removing the LCD

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. See “.” on page 58

5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 66

6. Remove the four screws and then detach the LCD together with the protection cover from the LCD panel

carefully.

NOTE: Please do not detach the protection cover from the LCD. The intention to do so will cause the damage

to the protection cover and the LCD.

Removing the Coaxial Cable

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. See “.” on page 58

5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 66

6. See “Removing the LCD” on page 68

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7. Remove the tape, disconnect the coaxial cable, and then remove the coaxial cable from the LCD carefully.

Removing the Sensor Board

1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 53

2. See “Removing the Middle Covers” on page 56

3. See “” on page 56

4. See “.” on page 58

5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 66

6. See “Removing the LCD” on page 68

7. Remove the two golden screws, remove the tapes and then detach the sensor board from the LCD

carefully.

.

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Chapter 4 71

Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.

NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or

modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.

1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

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

the same operation.

3. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.

Symptoms (Verified) Go To

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

stay on.)

“Power System Check” on page 73.

POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are

indicated.

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 76

“Undetermined Problems” on page 84

POST detects an error and displayed messages on

screen.

“Error Message List” on page 77

The diagnostic test detected an error and displayed a

FRU code.

“System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 46

Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or

others).

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 76

Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent

problems).

Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to “Power-On

Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on page 76

“Intermittent Problems” on page 83

“Undetermined Problems” on page 84

Troubleshooting

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System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is

required.

NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause

damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 46 for details.

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (see “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page

46).

2. Go to the diagnostic Diskette Drive in the test items.

3. Press m in the test items.

4. Follow the instructions in the message window.

If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board.

If the error still remains:

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

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

3. Replace the system board.

External CD-ROM Drive Check

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does

not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device:

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (refer to “System Diagnostic Diskette” on

page 46.

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

3. Press m in the test items.

4. Follow the instructions in the message window.

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

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

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

3. Replace the system board.

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Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check

Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.

If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable

extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board.

If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page

46 for details.

If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a

non-defective FRU:

1. Reconnect the keyboard cables.

2. Replace the keyboard.

3. Replace the system board.

The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:

TNumeric keypad

TExternal keyboard

If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.

Memory Check

Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system.

1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the PQA program (please refer to “System Diagnostic

Diskette” on page 46.

2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.

3. Press m in the test items.

4. Follow the instructions in the message window.

NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.

Power System Check

To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources:

1. Remove the battery pack.

2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied.

3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by

the battery pack.

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

T“Check the Power Adapter” on page 74

T“Check the Battery Pack” on page 75

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Check the Power Adapter

Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power

adapter cable. See the following figure

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

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

TReplace the System board.

TIf the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 84.

TIf the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.

NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect.

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

continuity and installation.

4. If the operational charge does not work, see “Check the Battery Pack” on page 75.

Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V

Pin 2: 0V, Ground

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Check the Battery Pack

To check the battery pack, do the following:

From Software:

1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel

2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total

Battery Power Remaining are correct.

3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter.

4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging.

From Hardware:

1. Power off the computer.

2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 7(ground). See the

following figure.

3. If the voltage is still less than 2.7 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.

To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50%

of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.

If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature.

Re-install the battery pack.

If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light

up, replace the DC/DC charger board.

Touchpad Check

If the touchpad doesn’t work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a

non-defective FRU:

1. Reconnect the touchpad cables.

2. Replace the touchpad.

3. Replace the system board.

After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement

can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware

problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.

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Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message

The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is

listed first.

NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU

replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a

non-defective FRU.

This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.

If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 84.

The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified

by function.

NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware

device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the

way it has been configured.

NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter

Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.

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Index of Error Messages

Error Code List

Error Codes Error Messages

006 Equipment Configuration Error

Causes:

1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch

2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error

3. IDE Secondary Channel Master Drive Error

010 Memory Error at XXXX:XXXX:XXXXh (R:XXXXh, W:XXXXh)

070 Real Time Clock Error

071 CMOS Battery Bad

072 CMOS Checksum Error

110 Incorrect password specified, system disabled. (Text mode only)

<No Error Code> Battery critical low

In this situation, BIOS will issue 4 short beeps that shut down the

system. No message will be shown.

<No Error Code> Thermal critical high

In this situation, BIOS will issue 3 long beeps then shut down the

system.

Error Message List

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector.

“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Hard disk drive

System board

Stuck Key see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 73 .

Keyboard error see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 73.

Keyboard Controller Failed see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 73.

Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard

Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM

System board

System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM

System board

Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM

System board

System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure

system time, then reboot system.

System CMOS checksum bad - Default

configuration used

RTC battery

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot

system.

System timer error RTC battery

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot

system.

System board

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Real time clock error RTC battery

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot

system.

System board

Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration

used

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

RTC battery

System board

Memory size found by POST differed from

CMOS

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

DIMM

System board

Diskette drive A error Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS

Setup Utility

See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 72.

Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS

Setup Utility

See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 72.

System cache error - Cache disabled System board

CPU ID: System board

DMA Test Failed DIMM

System board

Software NMI Failed DIMM

System board

Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM

System board

Device Address Conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

RTC battery

System board

Allocation Error for device Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

RTC battery

System board

Failing Bits: nnnn DIMM

BIOS ROM

System board

Fixed Disk n None

Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM

System board

I/O device IRQ conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

RTC battery

System board

Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified.

Diskette drive

Hard disk drive

System board

Error Message List

Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

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Error Message List

No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence

No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is

blank.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 73.

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

Reconnect the DIMM.

LED board.

System board.

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

blank.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 73.

Reconnect the LCD connector

Hard disk drive

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD Inverter

LCD

System board

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

blank. But you can see POST on an external

CRT.

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

System board

No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a

blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST.

Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

System board

No beep during POST but system runs correctly. Speaker

System board

Error Beep List

Code Beeps Description

00h Two long beeps, one short beep, and then one long beep Success

F1h One long, One short beeps BIOS file size mismatch

F2h One long, two short beeps BIOS file reading error

D1h Two short beeps Floppy drive not installed

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message

LCD-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

LCD backlight doesn't work

LCD is too dark

LCD brightness cannot be adjusted

LCD contrast cannot be adjusted

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

reboot system.

Reconnect the LCD connectors.

Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

System board

Unreadable LCD screen

Missing pels in characters

Abnormal screen

Wrong color displayed

Reconnect the LCD connector

LCD inverter ID

LCD cable

LCD inverter

LCD

System board

LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines

displayed.

LCD inverter ID

LCD inverter

LCD cable

LCD

System board

Indicator-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system

runs correctly

Reconnect the inverter board

Inverter board

System board

Power-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Power shuts down during operation Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 73.

Battery pack

Power adapter

Hard drive & battery connection board

System board

The system doesn’t power-on. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 73.

Battery pack

Power adapter

Hard drive & battery connection board

System board

The system doesn’t power-off. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power

System Check” on page 73.

Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.

System board

Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 75.

Battery pack

System board

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PCMCIA-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly

System board

PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly

Memory-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Memory count (size) appears different from

actual size.

Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings, then

reboot system.

DIMM

System board

Speaker-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound

comes from the computer.

Audio driver

Speaker

System board

Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Speaker

System board

Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)

Hard disk drive

System board

The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and

four short beeps every minute.

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 27.

Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode.

Touchpad

Keyboard

Hard disk connection board

Hard disk drive

System board

The system doesn’t enter standby mode after

closing the LCD

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 27.

LCD cover switch

System board

The system doesn't resume from hibernation

mode.

See “Hibernation Mode” on page 27.

Hard disk connection board

Hard disk drive

System board

The system doesn't resume from standby mode

after opening the LCD.

See “Standby Mode” on page 27.

LCD cover switch

System board

Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher

than 90%.

Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.

Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge

battery).

Battery pack

System board

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NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined

Problems” on page 84.

System hangs intermittently. See “Thermal Utility” on page 46.

Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.

Hard disk connection board

System board

Peripheral-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

System configuration does not match the

installed devices.

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

reboot system.

Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives.

External display does not work correctly. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching

See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 46.

System board

USB does not work correctly See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 46

System board

Print problems. Ensure the “Parallel Port” in the “Onboard Devices Configuration” of

BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.

Onboard Devices Configuration

Run printer self-test.

Printer driver

Printer cable

Printer

System Board

Serial or parallel port device problems. Ensure the “Serial Port” in the Devices Configuration” of BIOS Setup

Utility is set to Enabled.

Device driver

Device cable

Device

System board

Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Reconnect the keyboard cable.

Keyboard

System board

Touchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable.

Touchpad board

System board

Modem-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

Internal modem does not work correctly. See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 46.

Modem phone port

modem combo board

System board

Power Management-Related Symptoms

Symptom / Error Action in Sequence

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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. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.

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Undetermined Problems

The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect,

whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.

Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).

NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.

NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power

System Check” on page 73):

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:

TNon-Acer devices

TPrinter, mouse, and other external devices

TBattery pack

THard disk drive

TDIMM

TCD-ROM/Diskette drive Module

TPC 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 the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

TSystem board

TLCD assembly

Chapter 4 85

Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message

Error Message Action in Sequence

Hardware Error See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 46

VPD Checksum Error Reboot the system and then retest with this diskette.

BIOS Update Program Error Turn off the power and restart the system.

System Error Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this model.

Without AC adapter make sure to connect AC adapter

Battery Low make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot

system.

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Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message

Error Code Message Action in Sequence

16XXX Backup battery error Backup battery

01XXX CPU or main board error Reload BIOS default setting.

System board

02XXX Memory error DIMM

System board

03XXX Keyboard error Reset Keyboard

Keyboard

System board

04XXX Video error System board

05XXX Parallel Port error System board

06XXX Serial port or main board error System board

07XXX Diskette drive error Diskette drive

System board

08XXX Hard disk error Reload BIOS default setting

Hard disk

System board

09XXX CD-ROM error Reset CD-ROM cable

CD-ROM drive

System board

10XXX Co-processor error System board

11XXX Pointing device error Reset Keyboard

Keyboard

System board

12XXX Cache test error System board

Chapter 5 87

Top View

PCB 02225-SB

DCIN1 AC adapter connector LIN1 Line-in port

CSW1 LCD cover switch connector HP1 Line-out port

CRT1 VGA port DM1 Memory slot 1

RJ1 RJ11 and RJ45 connectors SW1 Please refer to below for SW1 settings

LCD1 LCD coaxial cable connector RTC1 RTC battery connector

INV1 LED/Inverter board connector U25 Debug purpose only

MDC1 Fax/Modem board connector IR1 FIR connector

KB1 Keyboard cable connector MIC1 Internal microphone and tablet PC lid

connector

U11 855-GM chip (North bridge) CBUS2 PCMCIA card connector

DOCK1 Docking connector SPK1 Speaker cable connector

CPU1 CPU BAT1 Battery connector

USB1 USB port 1 TPAD1 Touchpad connector

USB2 USB port 2 HDD1 Hard disk drive connector

1394 1394 port

D

CIN1

CSW1 CRT1 RJ1 LCD1

INV1

MDC1

KB1

U11

DOCK1

CPU1

USB

1

USB

2

139

4

LIN

1

HP1

DM

1

SW

1

RTC

1

U25

IR1

MIC1

CBUS2

SPK1

BAT1

TPAD1

HDD1

Jumper and Connector Locations

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SW1 Settings

NOTE: *: Default setting

SW4 Setting

Switch 1 ON: Disable password check

OFF*: Enable password check

Switch 2 ON: Enable BootBlock Erasable

OFF*: Disable BootBlock Erasable

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Bottom View

DM2 Memory slot U63 ICH-4 (I/O controller)

MINI1 MiniPCI wireless module connector PWRSW1 Power switch

TRING1 Modem cable connector

DM2

MINI1

TRING1

U63

PWRSW1

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Chapter 6 91

This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate C110.

Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).

Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available

on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on

the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a

DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use

the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer

machines.

NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or

regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to

return it.

NOTE: The Exploded Diagram is not yet available at this moment. Once the file is ready, this chapter will be

revised accordingly.

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

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Exploded Diagram

Chapter 6 93

Picture No. Partname Description

Memory

NS MEMORY SODIMM 128MB PC133 SODIMM 128M

W17128A4NC8602A

STYLUS

STYLUS ASSY SLIM PEN MP-200-00B

WACOM

STYLUS STYLUS PEN UP-714E-36A

WACOM

LCD

LCD MODULE 10.4” TOSHIBA ASSY HYDIS LCD W/ANTENNA

P=1

LCD 10.4” XGA TOSHIBA

LTM10C321K V01 W/PROTECT

ASSY PROTECT LCD MODULE

BARBET

Cables

NS POWER CORD 125V 3PIN CORD 125V UL 3P

K01081B1183WP

NS TOUCH PAD CABLE CABLE TOUCHPAD FPC A1+

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NS INVERTER CABLE CABLE INVERTER A1+

NS LCD COAXIAL CABLE CABLE LCD COAXIAL

MODEM CABLE CABLE RJ11

COVER SWITCH CABLE CABLE COVER SWITCH

Microphone

MICROPHONE / SWITCH SENSOR

CABLE

CABLE LATCH SENSOR SWITCH

Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly

11 DIMM COVER W/SCREW ASSEMBLY DIMM COVER LOW

9 LOWER CASE W/IO RUBBER

COVER & FRONT COVER &

RUBBER FOOT & SENSOR CABLE &

USB RUBBER COVER

ASSY LOWER CASE A1 PLUS

Picture No. Partname Description

Chapter 6 95

5 REAR MIDDLE COVER SMALL COVER MIDDLE SMALL

6 FRONT MIDDLE COVER BIG COVER MIDDLE BIG

8 UPPER CASE W/COVER SWITCH

CABLE & RTC BATTERY & SPEAKER

& SUPPORT KNOB LEFT & RIGHT

W/O TOUCHPAD MODULE

ASSEMBLY UPPER CASE A1

PLUS

NS TOUCH PAD COVER ASSEMBLY TOUCH PAD COVER

HDD COVER ASSEMBLY HDD BEZEL TMC100

NS HDD CONNECTOR HEAD FML 2R40P ST 1277257-1

HDD BRACKET ASSY BRACKET HDD

Picture No. Partname Description

96 TravelMate C110

NS LCD PANEL W/CAMERA RUBBER &

HINGE ASSY & LOGO & RUBBER

FOOT

ASSEMBLY PANEL A1+

1 HINGE ASSEMBLY ASSEMBLY HINGE TM 100

NS LCD BEZEL W/ICON LABEL & LATCH

& NAME PLATE & WARNING LABEL

ASSY BEZEL A1 PLUS

LCD LATCH ASSEMBLY LCD LATCH

FRONT COVER ASSEMBLY FRONT COVER

I/O RUBBER COVER

USB PORT RUBBER COVER RUBBER USB DOOR

LCD SUPPORT KNOB LEFT ASSEMBLY LCD SUPP KNOB

LEFT

LCD SUPPORT KNOB RIGHT ASSEMBLY LCD SUPP KNOB

RIGHT

Boards

NS MODEM BOARD AMBIT/T60M283.10 MODEM MDC AMBIT/T60M283.10

MODEM / BLUETOOTH COMBO

BOARD

Picture No. Partname Description

Chapter 6 97

WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11B

INTEL 2100 (MINI PCI)

LAN WIRELESS INTEL 2100

802.11B

WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11A/B

INTEL 2100 (MINI PCI)

TOUCHPAD BOARD SYNAPTIC TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS/TM41P-

356

NS BUTTON BOARD BARBET (TM C100) BUTTON

BOARD

NS INVERTER BOARD & BUTTON

BOARD CABLE ASSY 10.4” AMBIT

INVERTER 10.4” XGA T62I227.00

Battery

NS BATTERY ASSY 1800MA SANYO W/

FOOT

ASSY BATTERY A1+

BATTERY 1800MA SANYO BTP-42C1 BATTERY PACK BTP-42C1

1800MA

RTC BATTERY 3V 65MAH BTY LI 3V ML2032T6 65MAH

170MM

Adapter

NS ADAPTER 50W 19V 3PIN LITEON

PA-1500-02

ADT 50W 3P 19V PA-1500-02

ADAPTER USB AOPEN W/ MULTI -

REGION POWER CORD

ADAPTER USB CD-ROM AOPEN

Picture No. Partname Description

98 TravelMate C110

Keyboard

16 KEYBOARD 84KEY DARFON NSK-

A5002 TAIWAN

KB DF/NSK-A5002 TAIWAN(84)

KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-A5201 US KB DARFON NSK-A5201 US

SPEAKER

NS SPEAKER SPEAKER W/CABLE A1+

Heatsink

NS CPU HEATSINK ASSY CPU HEAT PLATE A1+

12 DIMM PLATE UPPER W/SCREW ASSEMBLY DIMM UPPER PLATE

HDD/Hard Disk Drive

13 HDD 60G HITACHI DK23EA-60 HDD 60G/HITACHI DK23EA-60

HDD 40G FUJITSU MHS2040AT HDD 40G/FUJ MHS2040AT

A1(8004)

FDD/Floppy Disk Drive

FDD 1.44M YEDATA YD-8U10 M861P

USB

FDD MDL SLIM USB YD-8U10

M861P

Picture No. Partname Description

Chapter 6 99

COMBO Drive

COMBO 24X 1394 AOPEN ESV-189I

W/LOGO

COMBO 1394 24X ESV-189I W/

LOGO

Communication Module

NS BLUETOOTH ANTENNA ANTENNA BLUETOOTH FOR A1

PLUS

WIRELESS ANTENNA ASSEMBLY

802.11A/B

ASSY 802.11A/B ANTENNA A1

PLUS

WIRELESS ANTENNA PACK B

Digitizer

NS DIGITIZER WACOM SU-001-A01 ASSY DIGITIZER SU-001-

A01TM100

Main board

7 MAINBOARD TM110 A1+ W/CPU

900MHZ (CPU ON BOARD) W/

MODEM CABLE & PCMCIA SLOT

A1+ TM110 MB W/CPU 02225-SC

PCMCIA SLOT/PC CARD SLOT

PCMCIA SLOT/PC CARD SLOT CONN CARDBUS 4P 54922-22L0C

Miscellaneous

RUBBER FOOT RUBBER FOOT A1+

ICON LABEL LBL ICON PLATE 83.2*7.7MM A1+

NAME PLATE PLATE NAME 45.8x5.7MM A1+

WARNING LABEL LABEL STICKER TM100

PANEL RUBBER UPPER CUSHION LCD PANEL

LOGO

Picture No. Partname Description

100 TravelMate C110

NS CARDBUS DUMMY CARD TM C100 CARDBUS DUMMY CARD TM

C100

NS CAMERA RUBBER RUBBER CAMERA A1

Screws

NS SCREW SCRW HEX NUT W/WASHER #4

NI BT

NS SCREW SCREW DIMM COVER STEEL

NAGANO-1

NS SCREW SCREW M2X4(BLACK)

NS SCREW SCREW M2.5*X4L (NYLOCK)

BLACK ZN

NS SCREW SCREW M2.5X6

NS SCREW SCREW M2.5*4 (BLACK)

NS SCREW SCREW MACH WAFER M2*L4.5

ZN

NS SCREW SCREW M3X4 (86.9A524.4R0)

NS SCREW SCREW M2X2.0

NS SCREW SCREW NI M2*6L

Picture No. Partname Description

Appendix A 101

Model Number Definitions

Model

Number LCD CPU Memory HDD CD/DVD Battery

110T 10.4” XGA PM 900 256MB 30GB 24x CD-ROM 1x Li-Ion

110T 10.4” XGA PM 900 6256MB 30GB 24x CD-ROM 1x Li-Ion

110T 10.4” XGA PM 900 256MB 30GB 24x CD-ROM 1x Li-Ion

110T 10.4” XGA PM 900 256MB 40GB 24x CD-ROM Li-Ion

110T 10.4” XGA PM 900 256MB 40GB 24x CD-ROM Li-Ion

110T 10.4” XGA PM 900 256MB 40GB 24x CD-ROM Li-Ion

110T 10.4” XGA PM 900 256MB 40GB 24x CD-ROM Li-Ion

110Ti 10.4” XGA PM 900 256MB 30GB N 1x Li-Ion

110Ti 10.4” XGA PM 900 256MB 30GB N 1x Li-Ion

110Ti 10.4” XGA PM 900 256MB 30GB N 1x Li-Ion

110Ti 10.4” XGA PM 900 2X128MB 30GB N Li-Ion

110Ti 10.4” XGA PM 900 2X128MB 40GB N Li-Ion

110TCi 10.4” XGA PM 900 256MB 40GB 24X DVD+CD-RW 2x Li-Ion

110TCi 10.4” XGA PM 900 256MB 40GB 24X DVD+CD-RW 2x Li-Ion

110TCi 10.4” XGA PM 900 256MB 40GB 24X DVD+CD-RW 2x Li-Ion

110TCi 10.4” XGA PM 900 2X128MB 40GB 24X DVD+CD-RW Li-Ion

110TCi 10.4” XGA PM 900 2X128MB 40GB 24X DVD+CD-RW Li-Ion

110TCi 10.4” XGA PM 900 512MB 40GB 24X DVD+CD-RW 2x Li-Ion

110TCi 10.4” XGA PM 900 512MB 40GB 24X DVD+CD-RW 2x Li-Ion

110TCi 10.4” XGA PM 900 512MB 40GB 24X DVD+CD-RW 2x Li-Ion

110TCi 10.4” XGA PM 900 512MB 40GB 24X DVD+CD-RW 2x Li-Ion

Model Definition and Configuration

Appendix A

102 TravelMate C110

Appendix B 103

This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing depatment. All of it’s system

functions are tested under Windows XP environment.

Refer to the following list of components, adapter cards and peripherals which have passed this test.

Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures please refer to the TravelMate C110 Compatibility

Test Report released by Acer Mobile System Testing Department.

Test Compatible Components

Appendix B

104 TravelMate C110

Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test

Item Specifications

Processor Banias 900MHz

Banias 800MHz

LCD 10.4” Toshiba

Har Disk Drive Hitachi 60GB

Fujitsu 40GB

Memory Infineon 512MB DDR

Nanya 256MB DDR

Keyboard US(84)

Battery Sanyo(Li)

Adapter ADT 3P 50W PA 1600-06AC

Inverter Ambit

Touchpad Synaptics

Modem Ambit Modem

Ambit 802.11a/b Ambit 802.11a/b

Intel 802.11b Intel 802.11b

BT/MDC Module Ambit BT/Modem MDC

PC Card List

LAN Card 3Com EtherLink III 3C589D

IBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter 10/100

Intel EtherExpress Pro/100 Mobile Adapter MBLA3200

Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100 32Bit CBE-10/100BTX

D-Link DE-660

Modem Card 3Com Megahertz 56K Modem PC Card

Xircom CreditCard Modem 56

IBM 56K Double Jack Modem 02K4197

Combo Card IBM 10/100 EtherJet CardBus Real Port w/ 56K modem 34L1301

3Com Megahertz 10/100 LAN + 56K Modem PC Card KB-04-002

Xircom RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100 + Modem 56 RBEM5G-100

ATA Card IBM Microdrive 340MB

IBM Microdrive 1G

Iomega Click! 40MB

USB 2.0 Card Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card

IOGEAR USB2.0 PC Card

1394 Card Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC-ILCB/DV

I-O Data 1394 Interface Cardbus CB1394/DVC

Pixela 1394 Cardbus PC Card PIX-PCMC/FW1

Wireless Lan Card IBM Wireless Lan Card Bus Adapter

Intel Pro/Wireless Lan PC Card 2011B

Proxim Skyline 802.11a Cardbus Card

Bluetooth Card IBM Community Bluetooth PC Card

Toshiba Bluetooth PC Card PABTC001

ISDN Card US Robotics Megahertz 128K ISDN Card 405R17T7117M

IBM OBI International ISDN PC Card

IBM ISDN Card D5K3320

Appendix B 105

Token Ring Card IBM Token Ring 16/4 Adapter II

IBM Turbo 16/4 Token Ring 85H3677

Olicom Token Ring GoCard OC-3221

I/O Peripherals

I/O Display‘ Acer 211c 21”

ViewSonic PF790 19”

Acer FP751 17” TFT LCD

IBM Color TFT LCD 14” 9514-B03

Compaq Color Monitor V70

NET Color Monitor 20”

Mozo 17” TFT LCD (DVI)

I/O - Projector NEC MultiSync MT-1040

I/O - Legacy (Parallel) Printer / Scanner Canon BJC-600J

Epson Stylus Color 740 Parallel Interface

HP Deskjet 890C

HP DeskJet 880C Parallel Interface

HP LaserJet 6MP

HP LaserJet 2200

Acer AcerScan Prisa 620P 6696-0PC

I/O - USB Keyboard / Mouse Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933

IBM USB Numeric Keypad

Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro

Acer Aspire USB Mouse M-UB48

Logicool USB Mouse IOWCM-USB

Logitech Coreless MouseMan Wheel USB Interface

Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-BB48

Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB Interface

Acer USB mini mouse

I/O - USB Printer / Scanner Epson Stylus Color 740 USB interface

HP DeskJet 880C USB interface

Canon CanonSCan D1250 (usb 2.0)(JP OS only)

HP ScanJet 3300C Color Scanner MY97712194

I/O - USB Speaker / Joystick JS USB Digital

Panasonic USB Speaker EAB-MPC57USB

Aiwa Multimedia Digital Speaker SC-UC78

Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro Joystick 326-00069

Logitech WingMan Warrior Joystick

Logitech WingMan RumblePad G-UA3

I/O - USB Camera Intel Easy PC Camera A20953-001

Logitech QuickCam Express Internet

Logitech QuickCam Home PC Video Camera VCAM-U1

Nikon Superhigh-Performance 3X Zoom COOLPIX990

Item Specifications

106 TravelMate C110

I/O - USB Storage Drive Logitec CDRW + DVDROM combo USB interface

Iomega USB Zip 250MB

Argosy Ultra slim CDRW (usb 2.0)

Plextor Burn-Proof CDRW (usb 2.0) PX-S88TU

Fujitsu MO-1300 1.3G (usb 2.0)

Fujitsu 20G HDD (usb 2.0) t4988618913874

Sony DVDROM (usb 2.0)

IO-Data DVDROM (usb 2.0)

IBM 32MB USB Memory Key

Trek 32MB USB Memory Key

Y-E Data USB Floppy

Apacer USB Handy drive 256MB

Apacer USB Handy drive 512MB

I/O - USB Hub Belkin 4 Port USB Hub F5u001

Eizo I Station USB Hub DH-1401

Elecom USB Hub 4 Port UH-4S

Sanwa USB Hub 4 Port

Elecom 4 Port Hub (usb 2.0) UH-204

I/O - USB Bluetooth Module Dongle USB Bluetooth Module

I/O - USB Card Reader Sandisk Imagemate USB2.0 6 in 1 Card Reader

I/O - 1394 Storage Drive Logitec Fireware CDRW + DVDROM Combo

Yamaha Fireware 8824 CDRW CRW8824IX-VK

Buffalo Fireware HD I.Link 20GB DIL-20G

I-O Data Fireware HD I.Link 30GB HAD-130G

Lacie Fireware HD 20G 7200RPM EXT-K525 DPTA-372050

VST Fireware HD FW1260

I/O - 1394 Scanner UMAX Fireware PowerLook 110

I/O - 1394 Camera Sony DV DCR-TRV10

I/O - Access Point 802.11b Hitachi DC-CN3300

Lucent RG-1000

Lucent WavePoint-II

Cisco Aironet 350

Orinoco AP-500

I/O - Access Point 802.11a/b Intel Dual Pro/Wireless 5000

I/O - Access Point 802.11a Intel Pro/wireless 5000

I/o - Bluetooth Printer HP 995c Bluetooth Printer

Item Specifications

Appendix C 107

This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.

If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch

office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information

sources will require a user i.d. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan.

Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them.

In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and

Server models including:

TService guides

TUser's manuals

TTraining materials

TMain manuals

TBios updates

TSoftware utilities

TSpare parts lists

TChips

TTABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin)

For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our

technical material.

Also contained on this website are:

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

TReturned material authorization procedures

TAn overview of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email

contacts for all your technical queries.

We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have any suggestions or

comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to us.

Online Support Information

Appendix C

108 TravelMate C110

Index 109

A

AC Adapter 26

ACPI 1.0a 19

AFLASH Utility 46

APM 1.2 19

Audio 22, 24

B

Battery 24

Battery Pack 53

battery pack

charging indicator 12

BIOS 19

package 19

password control 19

ROM size 19

ROM type 19

vendor 19

Version 19

BIOS Setup Utility 31

BIOS Supports protocol 19

BIOS Utility 31–45

Basic System Settings 33

Load Default Settings 45

Navigating 31

System Information 32

Board Layout 4

Bottom View 5

Top View 4

brightness

hotkeys 17

C

Cache

controller 19

size 19

caps lock

on indicator 12

CardBus 23

computer

on indicator 12

Core logic 24

CPU

core voltage 19

I/O voltage 19

package 19

type 19

D

DIMM 19

Combinations 20

package 19

Speed 19

voltage 19

Disassembly

Battery Pack 53

LCD Module 58

Machine 49

Procedure Flowchart 51

Display 3

display

hotkeys 17

Display Standby Mode 27

DMA Channel Assignment 30

DVD-ROM Interface 22

E

Environmental Requirements 27

Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 76

External CD-ROM Drive Check 72

External Diskette Drive Check 72

F

Features 1

FIR 23

Flash Utility 46

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 91

H

Hard disk 21, 24

Hard Disk Standby Mode 27

Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19

HDD 21, 24

Hibernation Mode 27

Hibernation mode

hotkey 17

Index

110 TravelMate C110

I

I/O Address Map 28

Indicators 12

Intermittent Problems 83

IrDA 23

IRQ Assignment Map 30

J

Jumper and Connector Locations 87

Top View 87

K

Keyboard 24

Removing 56

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 73

L

L2 cache 19

LAN/Modem Combo 20

LCD 25

DC-AC LCD Inverter 25

LCD Bezel

Removing 66

M

Machine Disassembly 49

Mechanical Specification 28

media access

on indicator 12

Memory

Address Map 28

Memory Address Map 28

Memory Check 73

Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test 104

Model Number Definitions 101

Modem 21

Modem Power Cable

Removing 65

N

Notebook Manager

hotkey 17

num lock

on indicator 12

O

Online Support Information 107

P

Panel 6

Bottom 11

left 6

Rear 9

right 9

parallel port

setting in BIOS Utility 37, 38

Password Setting

Hard Disk Password 44

Power-On Password 44

Setup Password 44

PC Card 12, 23

PCMCIA 23

Power Management 27

Power System Check 73

Battery Pack 75

Power Adapter 74

PQA 46

Processor 19

R

Removing the Main Board 64

Removing the Speaker 61

Removing the Thermal Plate 64

RMA 91

Rotating the display in tablet mode 7

RTC 24

S

Screw List 52

Second Level Cache 19

speakers

hotkey 17

Standby Mode 27

Super I/O 24

System

Block Diagram 3

Layout 4

System Check Procedures 72

System Diagnostic Diskette 46

System Memory 19

System Utilities 31

System Utility Diskette 46

T

Temperature 27

Test Compatible Components 103

Index 111

touchpad

hotkey 17

Touchpad Check 75

TouchPad Module

Removing 62

Troubleshooting 71

U

Undetermined Problems 84

USB 23

utility

BIOS 31–45

V

Video 22, 23

Resolutions 23

Video controller 24

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