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Acer TravelMate 8100 Series
Service Guide

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

PRINTED IN TAIWAN

Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on TravelMate 3200 service guide.

Date

Updates
First Released Version

2005/1/28

Update S/PDIF out on Page7

2005/10/21

Chapter

2005/1/7

Modify the speaker part number on Page 94

Copyright
Copyright © 2004 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.

III

Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:

SCREEN MESSAGES

Denotes actual messages that appear
on screen.

NOTE

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

WARNING

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

CAUTION

Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problems.

IMPORTANT

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

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

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

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

Chapter 1 System Specifications...............................................................1
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Chapter 2 System Utilities........................................................................32
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Chapter 3 Machine DIsassembly and Replacement.................................45
General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Removing the HDD Module and the miniPCI . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Disassembling the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case 52
Disassembling the Lower Case . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Disassembling the LCD Module and Upper Case . . . . . . . . . 57
Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Disassembling the External Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting.......................................................................63
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intermittent Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

64
67
68
70
74
78
79

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations............................................80
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Main Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Chapter 6 FRU(Field Replaceable Unit)List.............................................84
Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
FRU List 87

Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration............................................95
TravelMate 8100 Series . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95

Appendix B Test Compatible Components..............................................96
Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test . . . . . . . . . 97

Appendix C Online Support Information..................................................99

Chapter 1

System Specifications
Features
Below is a brief summary of Kingfisher’s features:

Performance
!

Intel Dothan processor 730,740,750,760,770

Intel® 915PM Express chipset

256/512 MB of DDRII 533 standard, upgradeable to 2GB* with dual soDimm modules

60/80 GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

The 15.4” Wide SWXGA(1680 x 1050 pixel resolution) + TFT LCD panel providing a large viewing
area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use

Display

DualViewTM support

Employs ATI MOBILITYTM RADEONTM x700 with 128MB DDR video memory

MPEG-2/DVD hardware-assisted capability

S-video/TV-out (NTSC/PAL), DVI-D (digital) interface supported.

Multimedia
!

Built-in dual speakers

Internal Microphone x1 which combines

Sound Blaster® Pro and MS-Sound compatible

Azalia stereo, SPDIF supported

Communication
!

56K ITU V.92 modem with PTT approval, Wake-in-Ring ready

Integrated 10/100/1000 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection, Wake-on-LAN ready

Integrated Intel® PRO/Wireless 2915ABG network connection 802.11a/b/g tri-mode Wi-Fi
CERTIFIEDTM solution,2200BGRW 802.11 b/g, supporting Acer SignalUp wireless technology

Integrated Bluetooth®

Built-in 2 Antenna

Mini-PCI(Manufacturing option)

Keyboard and Pointing Device
!

84/85/88 keys Windows keyboard

Built-in touchpad pointing device

12 function keys, four cursosr keys, two Windows® keys, hotkey controls, embedded numeric
keypad
6 easy-launch buttons ( internet, email, wireless LAN, Bluetooth® , Empowering key and one userprogrammable button)

* The 1024MB memory has not been tested yet.

Chapter 1

Expansion
!

One Type II CardBus PC Card slot

Upgradeable memory modules

Acer EasyPort

One Type II PC Card slot

Modem (RJ-11) port

One RJ-45 jack for LAN (Ethernet 10/100/1000 Base-T)

One external display (VGA) port, one DVI port

One Microphone/line-in port

One Headphone/speaker/line-out port

One Infrared (FIR) port

One IEEE 1394 port

Four USB 2.0 ports

One 5-in-1 card reader (Only support MS/MS Pro/MMC/SD/xD)

124-pin Easy Dock connector

DC-in jack for AC adaptor

Smart Card support

Kensington lock slot

BIOS user and supervisor password support

Acer Launch Manager

Acer eManager

Acer System Recovery CD

Acer disc-to-disc recovery3

Norton AntiVirusTM

Adobe® Reader®

CyberLinlk® PowerDVD®

MTI CD-MakerTM

GridVista

I/O Ports

Security

Software

Chapter 1

System Block Diagram

AC/BATT
CONNECTOR PG 42

DC/DC

Dothan/Yonah

CPU VR

+1.2V/+2.5V

CLOCKS

+1.05V/+1.5V
+1.8V/+0.9V
+3V/+5V

(478 Micro-FCPGA)

PG 37~41

PG 3

PG 43

PG 4,5

BATT
CHARGER

PG 42

LCD Connector

4X133MHZ
+0.9V

Alviso
915PM

400/533 MHZ DDR II

DDR-SODIMM1

LVDS

+1.05V

+1.8VSUS

+1.5V

PG 10,11

PCI EXPRESS

708 PCBGA
+1.8VSUS PG 6,7,8,9

400/533 MHZ DDR II

DVI

+3V

TVOUT

PG 12,13,14,15,16

+2.5V

DDR-SODIMM2

+2.5V

DVI

M26P
DDRam(64/128)

VGA

PG 10,11

S-Video
CRT
PG 16

DMI interface

DOCKING
PG 33

PG 32

Parallel-HDD PG 32

IDE

M5285
PG 32
IDE

Multi-Bay

+1.5V

+1.05V

+2.5V

ICH6-M

+3V

MDC1.5
PG 29

MINI-PCI

+1.5VSUS

PG 28

PG 34

OZ2710

NEW
CARD

USB
PCI-E

3.3V LPC, 33MHz

PG 24

PG 24
+3V

PC87383
PG 35

Internal-MIC
PG 35

Chapter 1

Headphone/SPDIF
PG 30

LINEIN/MICIN
PG 30

PG 25

+3/5V

FIR
PG 30

3V_591

+5V

FAN 1
PG 27

SIO NSC87383
176 Pins LQFP
PG 26

+5V

Touchpad Keyboard
PG 27
PG 26

CARDBUS/1394
OZ711M3
PG 20,21

1394(TSB43AB21)
PG 36

PG 22
RJ45/Magnetics

Mini-Bluetooth
(USB bus)

PG 29,30

Euphonik DSP

LAN (10M/100M/1G)
BCM5788M

Wireless LAN

PG 17,18,19

Azalia

ALC880
(Codec)
&

PCI
BUFFER

609 BGA

+3VSUS

PG 31

33MHz PCI

Smart
Card
PG 20

1394 PORT
PG 20

PG 23
CARDBUS
CON.
PG 20

PG 24
4 in 1
socket XD,MMC,SD,MS
PG 20

3V_591

FLASH
PG 26

Board Layout
Top View

˄ˁʳ ˧̂̃ʳ˦˼˷˸ʳ

Chapter 1

Bottom View

ʳ
˅ˁʳ ˕ˢ˧ʳ˦˼˷˸ʳ

Chapter 1

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

Front Open View

#
1

Icon

Item
Display screen

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

Power button

Turns the computer on and off

Status indicators

Light-Emitting Diodes (LEDs) that turn on
and off to show the status of the
computer’s functions and components.

Keyboard

Inputs data into your computer.

Palmrest

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

Click buttons (left,
center and right)

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

Launch keys

Special keys for launching E-mail, Internet
browser, eManager and frequently used
programs.

Touchpad

Touch-sensitive pointing device which
functions like a computer mouse.
Turns on the computer power.

Chapter 1

Front Closed View

Item

Icon
Item
N/A

Description

Item

Speakers

Description
Description
Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio
output.

5-in-1 card reader
Note:

Item

Only accepts MS, MMC, MS PRO, xD and
SD cards.
Note: Only one card can operate at any
Description
given time.

Microphone

INternal microphone for sound recording.

Infrared port

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

Power indicator
#

Item

Lights when the computer is on.
Description

Battery indicator

Lights when the battery is being charged

Speaker/Line-Out/
Headphone jack

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

S/PDIF out *
#

Item

Description

Line-in/Mic-in jack

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

Bluetooth
communications

Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is
enabled.

Wireless
communication

Indicates status of wireless LAN communication.

Latch

Locks and releases the lid.

N/A

NOTE: The Bluetooth and Wireless buttons and indicators only work on models with Bluetooth and Wireless
features, respectively.
* Please reference to http://www.techweb.com/encyclopedia/defineterm.jhtml?term=S%2FPDIF for more information
of S/PDIF.

Chapter 1

Item

Description

Left View

Item

Icon

N/A

External display port

Connects to a display device(e.g. external
monitor, LCD projector)

N/A

Ventilation Slots

Enable the TravelMate to stay cool.

Network LAN Jack

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000
based network.

RJ-11 Modem jack

Connects to a phone line.

Item

N/A

Description
Item

N/A

USB port

Description

Description
Connect to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

IEEE 1394 port

Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

Smart Card Slot

Accepts Smart Cards for added security.

PC Card slot

Connects to one Type II CardBus PC Card.

PC Card slot eject
button

Ejects the PC Card from the slot.

Chapter 1

Right Panel

Icon

Chapter 1

Item

Description

USB 2.0 port

Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0
devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).

N/A

Optical drive

Internal optical drive;accepts CDs or DVDs
depending on the optical drive type.

N/A

LED indicator

Lights up when the optical drive is active.

N/A

Optical drive eject
button

Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.

N/A

Emergency Eject hole

Ejects the optical drive tray when the
computer is turned off.

Power jack

Connects to an AC adapter.

Security keylock

Connects to a Kensington-compatible
computer security lock.

Rear Panel

Icon

N/A

Item

Description

DVI-D port

Supports digital video connections

S-video port

Connects to a television or display device
with S-video input.

124-pin port replicator
connector

Connects to I/O port replicator or EasyPort
expansion devices.

Chapter 1

Bottom Panel

Icon

Item

Description

N/A

Battery lock latches

Lock the battery in place.

N/A

AcerMedia bay release
latch

Unlatches the AcerMEdia drive for removal
of drive(optional)

N/A

cooling fan

Helps keep th ecomputer cool.
Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening
of the fan.

Chapter 1

N/A

AcerMedia bay

Houses an AcerMedia drive module.

N/A

Wireless LAN bay

Houses the computer’s wireless LAN.

N/A

Hard disk bay

Houses the computer’s hard disk

N/A

Battery bay

Houses the computer’s battery pack.

N/A

Memory compartment

Houses the computer’s main memory.

Indicators
The computer has three easy-to-read status icons on the upper-left above the keyboard, and four located on
the front of the computer.

Icon

Function

Function
Description
Caps lock

Description
Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num lock

Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Media Activity

Lights when the disc or AcerMedia is
activated.

Power indicator

Lights when the computer is on.

Battery indicator

Lights when the battery is being charged

Bluetooth
communications

Indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is
enabled.

Wireless
communication

Indicates status of wireless LAN communication.

Chapter 1

Launch Keys
Located at the upper-right above the keyboard are four buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They
are designated as the mail, Web browser, Empowering and programmable keys.
Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer EManager. The mail and Web browser are default for Email
and Internet programs, but can be reset by users. To set the mail, Web browser and programmable keys, run
the acer Launch Manager.

Launch key

Default application

Launch Key

Default application

Email application (user programmable)

Web browser

Internet browser application (user
programmable)

Acer EManager application (userprogrammable)

User-programmable

In addition, there are two launch keys at the front panel. Even when the cover is closed, you can easily access
the features of Wireless and Bluetooth. However, the Wireless and Bluetooth keys cannot be set by users.

Chapter 1

Description

Default application

Bluetooth
communications

Lights to indicate the status of Bluetooth
(optional) communications.

Wireless
communication

Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN
(optional) communications.

Chapter 1

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

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

Chapter 1

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 w and y respectively.
Scroll Lock does not work with some applications.

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

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

Num Lock On

Num Lock Off

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

Hold Fn while using cursorcontrol keys.

Hold Fn while typing letters
on embedded keypad.

Type the letters in a normal
manner.

Chapter 1

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

Key
Key
Windows logo
key

Description
Key
Icon

Description
Description

Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as
Tabon the Windows Start button; it launches the
clicking
Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to
E a variety ofTab
provide
function:
+ Tab (Activates next taskbar button)
F
E
+ E (Explores My Computer)
+ FM
(Finds Document)
F

Application
key

Chapter 1

+ M (Minimizes All)
M key + M (Undoes Minimize All)
Shift
Mlogo
j + Windows
+ R (Displays
the Run... dialog
Shift
M box)
R
This key has the same effect as clicking the right
R the application’s context
mouse button; it opens
menu.

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

Acer eSetting

Launches the Acer eSetting in the Acer eManager set
by the Acer Empowering key.

Fn-F3

Acer
ePowerManagement

Launches the Acer ePowerManagement in the Acer
eManager set by the Acer Empowering key.

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-w

Volume up

Increases the speaker volume.

Chapter 1

Hot Key

Chapter 1

Icon

Function

Description

Fn-y

Volume down

Decreases the speaker volume.

Fn-x

Brightness up

Increases the screen brightness.

Fn-z

Brightness down

Decreases the screen brightness

The Euro Symbol
If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a
European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.

NOTE: For US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro
symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-International.
To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below:
1.

Click on Start, Control Panel.

Double-click on Regional and Language Options.

Click on the Language tab and click on Details.

Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International.
If not, select and click on ADD; then select United States-International and click on OK.

Click on OK.

To type the Euro symbol:
1.

Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.

Open a text editor or word processor.

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

Chapter 1

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

NOTE: If you are using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the touchpad.

Touchpad Basics
The following teaches you how to use the touchpad:

Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor.

Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and
execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the(2)left and right buttons on a mouse.
Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results.

Use the 4-way scroll (2) button (top/bottom/left/and right) to scroll.

(1)

(3)

Function
Execute

Function

Left Button(1)
Click
twice
Left
button
(1)quickly

Right
Button(4)

Right
button (4)

Scroll
Button(3)

Main touchpad (2)

Main Touchpad(2)
Tap twice (at the same
speed as double-clicking
the mouse button)

Select

Click once

Tap once

Drag

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

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

Access context
menu

Chapter 1

(4)

Click once

Function
Scroll

Left Button(1)

Right
Button(4)

Scroll
Button(3)

Main Touchpad(2)

Click and hold
the button in the
desired
direction (up/
down/left/right)

NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The
touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response.
Tapping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness.

Chapter 1

Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item
CPU type

Specification
Intel Pentium M processor at 1.6~2.13GHz (Dothan)

Core logic

Intel 915PM

CPU package

LGA775

CPU core voltage

0.8~1.5V

BIOS
Item

Specification

BIOS vendor

Phneoix

BIOS Version

S3C11

BIOS ROM type

Flash ROM

BIOS ROM size

512KB

BIOS package

32-pin PLCC

Supported protocols

ACPI 1.0b/2.0, PCI 2.2, PnP BIOS 1.0a SMBIOS 2.3.1 WFM2.0, Intel
AC97 CNR Specification, IrDA1.0, USB Specification 1.1/2.0PCMCIA 3.0
compliant, PC 99a and Mobile PC2001 compliant, Simple Boot Flag 1.0

BIOS password control

Set by setup manual

Second Level Cache
Item
Cache controller

Specification
Built-in CPU

Cache size

Advanced Transfer Cache 2048KB

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

Intel 915PM

Memory size

0MB (no on-board memory)

DIMM socket number

2 sockets

Supports memory size per socket

512MB

Supports maximum memory size

1G (by two 512MB SO-DIMM module)

Supports DIMM type

DDRII SODIMM

Supports DIMM Speed

533 MHz

Supports DIMM voltage

+1.8VSUS

Supports DIMM package
Memory module combinations

Chapter 1

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

Slot 1

Slot 2

Total Memory

0MB

128MB

0MB

256MB

0MB

512MB

0MB

1024MB

128MB

256MB

128MB

256MB

384MB

128MB

512MB

640MB

128MB

1024MB

1152MB

256MB

128MB

384MB

256MB

512MB

256MB

512MB

768MB

256MB

1024MB

1280MB

512MB

128MB

640MB

512MB

256MB

768MB

512MB

1024MB

512MB

1024MB

1536MB

1024MB

0MB

1024MB

128MB

1125MB

1024MB

256MB

1280MB

1024MB

512MB

1536MB

1024MB

2048MB

NOTE: Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various
capacities to form other combinations. On above table, the configuration of slot 1 and slot 2 could be
reversed.Please note that the 1GB is still under testing.
LAN Interface
Item

Specification

Chipset

BroadCom BCM5788M

Supports LAN protocol

10/100/1000Mbps

LAN connector type

RJ45

LAN connector location

left panel

Features

Integrated 10/100/1000 BASE-T transceiver
Wake on LAN support compliant with ACPI 2.0
PCI v2.2

IR Interface
Item

Specification

Part name

VISHAY TFU6102F

Package

8-pin SMT type

Performance

Up to 4Mbit/s transfer rate

Compliant

IrDA standard

Modem Interface
Item

Specification

Data modem data baud rate (bps)

56K

Supports modem protocol

V.90/V.92/WWDAA

Chapter 1

Modem Interface
Item

Specification

Modem connector type

RJ11

Modem connector location

Left panel

Mini-Bluetooth
Item

Specification

Controller

ICH6-M

Interface

USB bus

MiniPCI
Item

Specification

Controller

ICH6-M

Data throughput

11M/54M bps

Protocol

802.11 a/b/g, 802.11b/g

Interface

Mini-PCI type 3A

.
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Vendor & Model
Name

HGST Moraga
HTS541060G9AT00/

TOSHIBA Proteus
80G MK8026GAS

HTS541080G9AT00

FUJITSU Mercury

Seagate N2

MHT2060BH A1/

ST9808210A

MHT2080BH A1

ST960821A

Capacity (GB)

80/100

60/80

80/60

Bytes per sector

512

Logical heads

Logical sectors

Logical cylinders

16383

Physical read/write
heads

3/4

3/3

Drive Format

Disks

2/2

Spindle speed (RPM)

5400RPM

4200RPM

8MB

Performance Specifications
Buffer size

8MB

16MB

16MB(option)
Interface

ATA/ATAPI-6

PATA

Data transfer rate
(buffer to/from media,
Mbytes/s)

Max. 61

Max. 56

Max. 46.6/54.8

PATA
Max. 48.25

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

Ultra DMA mode: 100
MB/Sec

Ultra DMA mode:100
MB/Sec

Max. 150MB/Sec

Max. 100MB/Sec

PIO mode: 16.6 MB/
Sec

DC Power Requirements

Chapter 1

Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item
Voltage tolerance

5V +/- 5%

Combo Drive Interface
Item
Vendor & model name

Specification
UJDA-760QT1-A

HLDS GCC-4243N

MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 KB/s)
MAX 4X CVA(MAX 5400 KB/s)
MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600 KB/s)
4X,8X(CLV), 16XZCLV, MAX. 24X CAV

Performance Specification
Transfer rate (KB/sec)
(1) Read DVD-ROM
DVD-R
CD-ROM
(2) Write CD-R
CD-RW
HS-RW
US-RW
(3) ATAPI Interface
PIO mode
DMA mode
Ultra DMA mode

4X (CLV)
4X,8X,10X CLV(at 640-700MB disc))
10XCLV, MAX. 24X CAV

MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 KB/s)
MAX 4X CVA(MAX 5400 KB/s)
MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600 KB/s)
4XCLV, 10XCLV, 10-16XPCAV,
24XMAX.CAV
4XCLV,
4XCLV,10XCLV,
10XCLV, 10-16XPCAV, 24XMAX. CAV

16.6MB/s: PIO mode4
16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2
33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2

Buffer Memory

2MB

Interface

Enhanced IDE(ATAPI) compatible

Applicable disc format

DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD-RAM,
(2/6GB/4.7GB), DVD-R, DVD-RW (ver1.1)
(supporting Multi Border)
CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-R/W CD-ROM
XA(except ADPCM), PhotoCD (Multi
Session), Video CD, CD-Extra (CD+), CDtext

DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-RAM(2.6GB/
4.7GB), DVD-R, DVD-RW (4.7GB)
(supporting Multi Border)
CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM, CD-R/RW CDROM XA, CD-ROM Mode-1, PhotoCD
(Single and Multi Session), Video CD, CDExtra (CD+), Mixed Mode CD-ROM, CDText, CD-I

Loading mechanism

Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release
Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release

Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release

5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)

Power Consumption
Input Voltage

Super Multi Interface
Item
Vendor & model name

Specification
KME UJ-831BQB

Super HLDS, GMA-4080N, 0H35

Performance Specification

Chapter 1

Super Multi Interface
Item

Specification

Transfer rate (KB/sec)
8X CAV( MAX 10800 kB/s)
(1) Read DVD-ROM
24X CAV(MAX 3600 kB/s)
CD-ROM
DVD-Video
DVD-R
DVD-RW
DVD-RAM
DVD+R
DVD+R DL
DVD+RW
CD-R/RW/ROM
CD-DA(DAE)
CD-DA(Audio out)/CD-I/
Video CD
4X, 8X(CLV), MAC 12X, 16X,
(2) Write CD-R
24X(ZCLV)
4X(CLV)
CD-RW
4X,8X,10X(CLV)
HS-RW
8X,10X(CLV)
US-RW
1X,2X(CLV), MAX.4X,6X,8X(ZCLV)
DVD-R
1X,2X(CLV),MAX.4X(ZCLV)
DVD-RW
2.4X(CLV),MAX.4X,6X,8X(ZCLV)
DVD+R
2.4X(CLV)
DVD+R DL
2.4X(CLV),MAX.4X(ZCLV)
DVD+RW
2X,3X(ZCLV)
DVD-RAM

8X CAV( MAX 10800 kB/s)
24X CAV(MAX 3600 kB/s)
4X (MAX 5540 kB/s)
8X (MAX 11080 kB/s)
6X (MAX 8320 kB/s)
4160 kB/s(Ver 1.0/2.1)
8X (MAC 11080 kB/s)
4X (MAC 5540 kB/s)
6X (MAC 8310 kB/s)
24X (MAC 3600 kB/s)
20X (MAC 3000 kB/s)
10X (MAC 1500 kB/s)

2XCLV, 4X, 8XZCLV
1X,2XCLV, 4XZCLV
2XCLV, 4X, 8XZCLV
2.4XCLV
2.4XCLV, 4XZCLV
3XZCLV

(3) ATAPI Interface
PIO mode
DMA mode
Ultra DMA mode

16.6MB/s: PIO mode4
16.6MB/s: Multi word mode2
33.3MB/s: Ultra DMA mode2

Buffer Memory

2MB

Interface

ATAPI

Applicable disc format

CD: CD-DA,CD-ROM,CD-R,CDRW,CD-ROMXA,photoCD, Video
CD, CD-EXTRA(CD+), CD-Text
DVD: DVD-VIDEO, DVD-ROM, DVDR(3.9GB,4.7GB), DVDRW(Ver1.1), DVD-RAM,
DVD+R,DVD+R DL, DVD+RW

Loading mechanism

Tray

Power Consumption

Max. 1800 mA

Max. 1.9A

Operating Voltage

+5V+/-0.25V

+5V+/-5%

Audio Interface
Item

Specification

Audio Controller

Realtek ALC880

Audio onboard or optional

Built-in

Mono or Stereo

Stereo

Resolution

16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-OUT supoprts 44.1/48/96 kHz sample rate
16/20/24-bit S/PDIF-IN supoprts 44.1/48/96 kHz sample rate

Chapter 1

Audio Interface
Item

Specification

Compatibility

Microsoft PC99/2001, AC97 2.3 & WHQL/WLP2.0

Power support

Digital: 3.3V
Analog: 3.3V/5.0V

Sampling rate

Up to 96 KHz

Sound Quality

Max. 100dB

Internal speaker / Quantity

Yes / 2

Video Interface
Item

Specification

Chipset

ATI M26 with 128MB VRAM

package

708PCBGA

interface

PCIE x16

Compatibility

DirectX®9

USB Port
Item

Specification

Chipset

ICH6-M

USB Compliancy Level

2.0

OHCI

USB 2.0

Number of USB port

Location

Three on the right side; one on the left side

Serial port function control

Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup

IEEE 1394 Port
Item

Specification

Chipset

TI TSB43AB21

Number of IEEE 1394 port

Location

Left side

Interface

33MHz PCI

Compatibility

ACPI2.0, PCI Local Bus Specification V2.2, PC 98/99 and PC 2001

PCMCIA Port
Item

Specification

PCMCIA controller

OZ711M3

Supports card type

PC Card 95 with 1x Type II / PCI CardBus

Number of slots

One type-II

Access location

left Side

Data Throughput

Max. 132 MB/s

IRQ Support

Supports serialized IRQ with PCI interrupts

Chapter 1

System Board Major Chips
Item

Controller

System core logic

Intel 915PM Express Chipset

Super I/O controller

NSC87383, 3.3V LPC interface

Audio controller

Realtek ALC880 Codec

Video controller

ATI M26P

Hard disk drive controller

ICH6-M

Keyboard controller

NS PC87591

USB 2.0

ICH6-M

MODEM

V.92, Ambit MDC 1.5

Wireless 802.11a+b/a+b+g

ICH6-M

PCMCIA

OZ711M3

5-in-1 card reader

OZ711M3

Keyboard
Item

Specification

Keyboard controller

SIO NSC97551

Keyboard vendor & model name

Standard keyboard

Total number of keypads

84 keys(US),85 keys(EU), 88keys(JP)

Windows logo key and Application key

Yes

Multi-Language

Yes

Battery
Item

Specification

Vendor & model name

Sanyo

Battery Type

Li-ion

Typical capacity

2400mAh

Cell voltage

3.7V

Number of battery cell

Package configuration
Pin 1

GND

Pin 2

SDA

Pin 3

SCL

Pin 4

Pin 5

BAT+

LCD
Item

Specification

Vendor & model name

SAMSUNG LTN154P1L02

Screen Diagonal (mm)

15.4 inch

Chapter 1

HITACHI
TX39D99VC1FAA

LCD
Item

Specification

Active Area (mm)

331.38(H)x207.1125(V)

331.38(H)207.11(V)

Display resolution (pixels)

Wide
SXGA(1680x1050)

Pixel Pitch

0.19725(H)x0.19725(v)

Pixel Arrangement

RGB vertical stripe

Display Mode

Normally white

Transmissive&Normally
White

Typical White Luminance (cd/m2)

185(Typical)

Contrast Ratio

300 (Typical)

200(Typical)

Response Time (Optical Rise
Time+Fall Time)msec

25(Typical)
35(Max)

50(Typical)

also called Brightness

Voltage of Power Supply

+3.3V(Typical)

Power Consumption (watt)

5.5(Max)

Not show

Weight

610 g

640 g

Physical Size(mm)

344(W)x222(H)x6.5(D)
(Max)

Electrical Interface

R/G/B Data, 3Sync,
Signals, Clock (4 pairs
LVDS)

2 channel LVDS

Support Color

Native 262K colours

262K colours

65/65
50/50

Lower side of 6 o’clock

0 to 50
-25 to 65

10 to 40
-20 to -60

Viewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertial: Upper/Lower
Temperature Range( ° C)
Operating
Storage (shipping)

(Azimuth φ =270o)

LCD Inverter
Item

Specification

Vendor & model name

SUMIDA TWS-449-171

Brightness conditions

Duty 30~100%

Input voltage (V)

9~21V

Input current (mA)

330mA typ

Output voltage (V, rms)

650Vrms typ

Output current (mA, rms)

3.0~6.0mA

Output voltage frequency (k Hz)

45~65KHz

AC Adaptor

Item

Specification

Vendor & model name

Lite-On PA-1650-02Q2

Input Voltage

Normal: 100 to 127 (VAC)

input power rating

<= 80 (watts)

Frequency

50/60 Hz

Maximum input AC current

1.6A Max@90V/47Hz

Chapter 1

AC Adaptor
Item

Specification

Inrush current

220A@240VAC/50Hz(hot start)

Efficiency

85% (Min), 88%(Typical) with the AC input set at the normal
voltage.

220A@100VAC/60Hz(cold start)

System Power Management
ACPI mode

Power Management

Mech. Off (G3)

All devices in the system are turned off completely.

Soft Off (G2/S5)

OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off
completely.

Working (G0/S0)

Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power
managed in this state.

Suspend to RAM (S3)(Sleeping State)

CPU set Power Down
VGA Suspend
PCMCIA Suspend
Audio Power Down
Hard Disk Power Down
CD-ROM Power Down
Super I/O Low Power mode

Save to Disk (S4)(Sleeping State)

Chapter 1

Also called Hibernate state. System saves all system states and
data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system.

Chapter 2

System Utilities
BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if
you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4
Troubleshooting when problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press m during POST (when “Press to enter Setup” message is prompted
on the bottom of screen).
Press m to enter setup. Press during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change
boot device without entering BIOS SETUP Utility.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
. Info.

Main

Advanced

Security

Boot

CPU Type::
CPU Speed:

Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 2.00GHz
2000 MHz

HDD Model Name:
HDD Serial Number:
ATAPI Device:

FUJITSU MHT2080BH
NROOT472560V
HL-DT-STCD-RW/DVD DRIVE GCC-4243N

System BIOS Version:
VGA BIOS Version:
KBC Version:
Serial Number:

S3C11
ATI 009.008.001.000
1A22
LXT720608950106A7AEM00

Asset Tag Number:
Product

TravelMate 8100

Manufacturer Name:
UUID:

Acer
00192A5217640010881600C09F745892

F1 Help
Esc Exit

Chapter 2

↑ ↓
←→

Exit

Select Item

F5/F6 Change Values

F9 Setup Defaults

Select Menu

Enter Select 4 Sub- Menu

F10 Save and Exit

Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.
Follow these instructions:
!

To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).

To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).

To change the value of a parameter, press por q.

A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item.

Press ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.

In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any
changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a
particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values.
This menu provides you the information of the system.

Chapter 2

Information

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
. Info.

Main

Advanced

Security

Boot

CPU Type::
CPU Speed:

Intel(R) Pentium(R) M processor 2.00GHz
2000 MHz

HDD Model Name:
HDD Serial Number:
ATAPI Device:

FUJITSU MHT2080BH
NROOT472560V
HL-DT-STCD-RW/DVD DRIVE GCC-4243N

System BIOS Version:
VGA BIOS Version:
KBC Version:
Serial Number:

S3C11
ATI 009.008.001.000
1A22
LXT720608950106A7AEM00

Asset Tag Number:
Product

TravelMate 8100

Manufacturer Name:
UUID:

Acer
00192A5217640010881600C09F745892

F1 Help
Esc Exit

Parameter

↑ ↓
←→

Exit

Select Item

F5/F6 Change Values

F9 Setup Defaults

Select Menu

Enter Select 4 Sub- Menu

F10 Save and Exit

Description

HDD Model Name

This field displays the model name of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. The system
can automatically detect the hard disc model name. If there is no hard disc drive or
unknown type, this field would display “None”.

HDD Serial Number

This field shows the serial number of HDD installed on Primary IDE master. If no hard disc
drive or other devices are installed, this field would display a blank line.

Serial Number

This field shows the serial number of HDD installed on Secondary IDE master. If no hard
disc drive or other devices are installed, this field would display a blank line.

UUID

This will be visible only when there is an internal LAN device present.

Chapter 2

Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup
parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Info.

Advanced

Main

Security

Boot

Exit

Item Specific Help
System Time:

[11:59:38]

System Date:

[08/05/2004]

System Memory:

640 KB

Extended Memory:

766 KB

Video Memory

128 KB

, , or
selects field.

Quiet Boot:

[Enabled]

Power on Display:

[Auto ]

Network boot

[Enabled]

F12 Boot Menu:

[Disabled]

D2D Recovery:

[Enabled]

F1 Help
Esc Exit

↑↓
←→

Select Item

F5/F6 Change Values

F9 Setup Defaults

Select Menu

Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu

F10 Save and Exit

NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested
parameter settings.

Parameter

Description

Format/Option

System Time

Sets the system time.

Format: HH:MM:SS
(hour:minute:second) System Time

System Date

Sets the system date.

Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/
year)
System Date

System Memory

This field reports the memory size of the system.
Memory size is fixed to 640KB

Extended Memory

This field reports the memory size of the
extended memory in the system.
Extended Memory size=Total memory size-2MB

Video Memory

Shows the VGA memory size. The default value
is set to 64MB

Chapter 2

Parameter
Quiet Boot

Description
Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or
not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or
enabled.

Format/Option
Option: Enabled or Disabled

Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and
Summary Screen is disabled.
Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and
Summary Screen is enabled.
Power on display

Auto: During power process, the system will
detect if any display device is connected on
external video port. If any external display device
is connected, the power on display will be in CRT
(or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in
LCD only mode.

Option: Auto or Both

Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated
LCD screen and the system’s external video port
(for an external CRT or projector).
Network Boot

Allows user to enable/disable the Network boot
function.

Option: Enabled or Disabled

F12 Boot Menu

Allow user to enable/disable the F12 boot meny
function.

Option: Enabled or Disabled

D2D Recovery

Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The
function allows the user to create a hidden
partition on hard disc drive to store operation
system and restore the system to factory
defaults.

Option: Enabled or Disabled

NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is
because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.

Chapter 2

Advanced
The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced
settings of the system.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Info.

Main

Advanced

Security

Serial port A:

[Auto]

Infrared Port::

[Auto]

Parallel port:
Mode:

[Auto]
[ECP]

Boot

Exit

Item Specific Help

Configure serial port A
using oprions:
[Disabled]
No configuration
[Enabled]
User configuration
[Auto]
BIOS or OS chooses
configuration
(OS Controlled)
Displayed when
controlled by OS

F1 Help
Esc Exit

↑ ↓
← →

Select Item

F5/F6 Change Values

F9 Setup Defaults

Select Menu

Enter Select 4 Sub- Menu

F10 Save and Exit

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

Parameter

Description

Options

Serial port A

Configure serial port A using options

Auto/Enabled/Disabled

Infrared Port

Enables, disables or auto detects the Infrared port.

Auto/Enabled/Disabled

Parallel Port

Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port.

Enabled/Disabled/Auto

Mode

Sets the operation mode of the parallel port.

ECP, EPP, Output only or Bidirectional

Chapter 2

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

Info.

Main

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Security
Advanced

Clear

User Password Is:

Clear

HDD Password Is:
HDD Master ID:

Clear
49888545

Set Supervisor Password
Set User Passord
Set HDD Password

[Enter]
[Enter]

Password on Boot:

[Disabled]

Esc Exit

Chapter 2

↑ ↓
←→

Exit

Item Specific Help

Supervisor Password Is:

F1 Help

Boot

[Enter]

Supervisor Password
controls accesses of the
setup utility.

Select Item

F5/F6 Change Values

F9 Setup Defaults

Select Menu

Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu

F10 Save and Exit

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

Parameter

Description

Option

Shows the setting of the supervisor password.

Clear or Set

User Password is

Shows the setting of the uer password.

Clear or Set

Set Supervisor Password

Press Enter to set the supervisor password.
When set, this password protects the BIOS
Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The
user can not either enter the Setup menu nor
change the value of parameters.

Set User Password

Press Enter to set the user password. When
user password is set, this password protects
the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized
access. The user can enter Setup menu only
and does not have right to change the value of
parameters.

HDD Password

This feature is available to user when
Supervisor password is set. Password can be
written on HDD only when Supervisor
password or user password is set and
password on HDD is set to enabled.
Supervisor Password is written to HDD only
when Supervisor password is being set. User
password is written to HDD when both
passwords are set. When both Supervisor and
user password are present, both passwords
can unlock the HDD.

Password on Boot

Defines whether a password is required or not
while the events defined in this group
happened. The following sub-options are all
requires the Supervisor password for changes
and should be grayed out if the user password
was used to enter setup.

Supervisor Password is

Disabled or Enabled

NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your
dealer to reset it.

Setting a Password
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:
1.

Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The
Set Supervisor Password box appears:

Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8
alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New
Password” field.

IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.
3.
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Press e.
Chapter 2

After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.
If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter.

When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Removing a Password
Follow these steps:
1.

Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The
Set Password box appears:

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.

Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.
The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.

When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Changing a Password
1.

Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The
Set Password box appears:

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.

Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password
field.

Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.

If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.

When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Chapter 2

If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.

The password setting is complete after the user presses u.
If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the
Setup Warning.

If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following
message.

Chapter 2

Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices
includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Info.

Main

Advanced

Security

Boot

Exit

Item Specific Help
CD-ROM/DVD Drive
+Hard Drive
Network Boot

+ and - indicate device
categories. Use
to expand/collapse.

Floppy Devices

Boot order is top-down
using only the top
device in each category.
Use and to
move highlighted item
up and down.

F1 Help
Esc Exit

Chapter 2

↑ ↓
←→

Select Item

F5/F6 Change Values

F9 Setup Defaults

Select Menu

Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu

F10 Save and Exit

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

PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Info.

Main

Advanced

Security

Exit

Boot

Item Specific Help
Exit Saving Changes
Exit System Setup and save
your changes to CMOS.

Exit Dicarding Changes
Load Setup Defaults
Discard Changes
Save Changes

F1 Help

↑↓

Select Item

F5/F6 Change Values

F9 Setup Defaults

Esc Exit

←→

Select Menu

Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu

F10 Save and Exit

The table below describes the parameters in this screen.

Parameter
Exit Saving Changes

Description
Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.

Exit Discarding Changes

Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

Load Setup Default

Load default values for all SETUP item.

Discard Changes

Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.

Save Changes

Save Setup Data to CMOS.

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

New versions of system programs

New features or options

Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.

Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not
contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not
completely loaded.
Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.
1.

Prepare a bootable diskette.

Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette.

Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.

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Chapter 3

Machine Disassembly and Replacement
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
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Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge

Small Philips screw driver

Philips screwdriver

Plastic flat head screw driver

Tweezers
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the
screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.
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Chapter 3

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

Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.

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

3. Remove the battery pack.
NOTE: TravelMate 3200 series product uses mylar or tape to fasten the FFC/FPC/connectors/cable, you may
need to tear the tape or mylar before you disconnect different FFC/FPC/connectors.
NOTE: There are several types of screws used to secure bottom case and upper case assembly. The screws
vary in length. Please refer the picture below, group the same type of screws together during service
disassembling. Please also remember the screw location for each screw type. If you fasten the screw to
the wrong location, the screw may be too long to damage the main board.

Chapter 3

Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to
remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in
that order.

Start
x2

Dx2

L&R hinge
cover

HDD cover

miniPCI
cover

Memory cover

Dx2
HDD module

HDD
assembly

Keyboard

LCD&Upper
case

HDD
bracket

Ex19,Dx3,Ex5,Gx2

Dx4
Fx2
Power
board

miniPCI board

DDR2

DDR1
Lower case
assembly

Dx2
Touchpad
bracket

USB
module

Speaker
cable

ODD
module

Touchpad
board
Dx4
Ex4,Dx2
Lower case
assembly
LCD
module

Upper
case

Ax4
LCD bezel

Bx8
LCD
cover

Antenna
set

LCD
assembly

x1
Speaker
set

LCD
inverter

Dx2
Audio
board

Mainboard

MDC
module

MDC
board

Dx7

Dx2

Thermal
module

CPU

Cardbus

MDC
cable

Ax4
LCD
bracket

LCD
coaxial
cable

LCD
bar

Chapter 3

Screw List
Item

Description

Acer part No.

SCREW M2.0*2.5I(NI)(NYLOK)

86.A03V7.012

SCREW I2.5*4MBKAGHY(M2.5L4)

86.T25V7.013

SCREW M2.5*6I(BNI)(NYLOK)

86.T25V7.012

SCREW M2.5*3I(NI,NYLOK)

86.T23V7.010

SCREW M2.5*7I(NI,NYLOK)

86.T25V7.008

SCREW NUT IO
EA1(MBEA1001,REV3
B)

86.T23V7.001

SCREW M2.0*4I(BNI)(NYLOK)

86.A03V7.007

Chapter 3

Removing the Battery Pack
1.

Release the battery lock.

Slide the battery latch.

Remove the battery pack.

Chapter 3

Removing the HDD Module and the miniPCI
Removing the HDD Module
1.

Remove two screws that secure the HDD cover.

Remove the HDD cover.

Remove the two screws that secure the HDD.

Holding the mylar and pull the HDD module out of the main unit.

Removing the Memory
1.

Remove the two screws that secure the memory cover.

Remove the memory cover.

Press the latch on left and right side to pop out the memory and remove it.

Remove the other memory.

Removing the miniPCI

Remove the two screws that secure the miniPCI cover.

Remove the miniPCI cover.

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Release the wireless antenna.

Press the latch on left and right side to pop out the miniPCI and remove it.

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Disassembling the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case
1.

Remove the two screws that secure the left and right hinge cover.

Remove the left and right hinge cover.Detach the right and the left hinge cover form the main unit.

Remove the three screws on the rear of the main unit.

Remove the nineteen screws that secure the lower case..

Release the keyboard latch with tweezers

Release another keyboard latch with tweezers.

Pull the keyboard out.

Unlatch the keyboard FFC latch and remove the keyboard from the main unit.

Remove the seven screws that secure the upper case.

10. Disconnect the power board cable.
11. Disconnect the thermal lid switch cable.
12. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the mainboard.
13. Pull the wireless antenna from the hole.

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14. Close the LCD and remove the upper case from the main unit.

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Disassembling the Lower Case

Remove the ODD from the lower case.

Disconnect the right speaker cable from USB cable and disconnect the USB cable from the mainboard.

Remove the two screws that secure the USB module.

Remove the USB module from the lower case.

Disconnect the USB module from the USB module.

Disconnect the left speaker cable from the mainboard.

Disconnect the Audio cable from the mainboard and remove the audio cable from the audio board.

Remove the four screws that secure the mainboard.

Detach the mainboard from the lower case assembly.

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10. Tear off the mylar on the MDC cable.
11. Disconnect the MDC cable from the mainboard.
12. Remove the two screws that secure the MDC module.
13. Remove the MDC module from the mainboard.
14. Disconnect the cable from MDC board.

15. Disconnect the fan cable from the mainboard.

16. Remove the seven screws that secure the thermal module.
17. Remove the serew that securew the CPU
18. Turn the screw that secures the CPU.
19. Remove the CPU from the mainboard.

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20. Disconnect the cardbus cable from the mainboard.
21. Remove the three screws that secure the cardbus.
22. Remove the cardbus from the mainboard.

23. Tear off the mylar on the right speaker cable.
24. Remove the right speaker from the lower case.
25. Remove the screw that secure the left speaker.
26. Remove the left speaker from the lower case.

27. Remove the two screws thatsecure the audio board.
28. Remove the audio board from the lower case.

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Disassembling the LCD Module and Upper Case
1.

Disconnect the LCD cable from the power board.

Remove the two screws that secure the power board.

Remove another four screws that secure the power board.

Remove the power board from the upper case.

Tear off the mylar on the touchpad FFC.

Disconnect the touchpad FFC from the touchpad board.

Remove the three screws that secure the touchpad bracket.

Remove the touchpad bracket from the upper case.

Remove the touchpad board from the upper case.

10. Tear off the mylar on the wireless antenna.
11. Remove the wireless antenna from the wire groove.
12. Remove the three screws that secure the LCD hinge on both sides.

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13. Detach the LCD panel from the upper case assembly.

14. Remove the four screw caps of the LCD bezel.
15. Remove the four screws that secure the LCD bezel.
16. Remove the LCD bezel from the LCD module.

17. Disconnect the inverter power cable and the LVDS cable from the inverter board.
18. Remove the eight screws that secure the LCD.
19. Remove the LCD from the LCD cover.

20. Tear off the tapes on the antenna cable.
21. Tear off the tapes on the antenna brackets.
22. Remove the two screws that secure the left and right antenna bracket.

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23. Remove the left and right antenna brackets and antenna cable from the LCD cover.

24. Remove the two screws that secure the LCD bar.
25. Remove the LCD bar from the LCD cover.

26. Remove the four screws that secure the right LCD bracket.
27. Remove the right LCD bracket.
28. Remove the four screws that secure the left LCD bracket.
29. Remove the left LCD bracket.

30. Tear off the tape on the LCD cable.
31. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD.
32. This completes the LCD module and upper case disassembly.

Chapter 3

Disassembling the LCD Module
1.

Remove the four screw caps as shown.

Then remove the four screws tightening the LCD bezel.

Detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module.

Then turn the LCD bezel over and remove the microphone.

Tear off the type fastening the inverter cable then disconnect the inverter cable then remove the inverter.

Remove the six screws holding the LCD to the LCD cover.

Then remove the LCD from the LCD cover.

Remove the two screws holding the right bracket then remove the bracket.

Remove the two screws holding the left bracket then remove the bracket.

10. Tear off the tape that fastens the LCD cable.

11. Disconnect the LCD cable from the LCD.

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12. Tear off the tape fastening the antennae set.
13. Then detach the antennae set from the LCD cover.

Chapter 3

Disassembling the External Modules
Disassembling the ODD Module
1.

Remove the two screws holding the ODD bracket on one side.

Remove the two screws holding the ODD bracket on the other side.

Remove another two screws on the rear side.

Slide the ODD bracket out of the ODD module.

Remove the ODD connector from the ODD module.

Disassembling the Optical Drive Module

Remove the four screws that secure the HDD holder.

Remove the HDD holder from the HDD module.

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Chapter 4

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

Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

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

Disassemble and assemble the unit without any power sources.

If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapter’s instructions. You
can check the following:
power cords are properly connected and secured;
there are no obvious shorts or opens;
there are no obviously burned or heated components;
all components appear normal.

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 65.

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

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 67
“Undetermined Problems” on page 79

POST detects an error and displayed messages
on screen.

“Error Message List” on page 68

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

“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 67

Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent
problems).

Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on
page 67
“Intermittent Problems” on page 78
“Undetermined Problems” on page 79

Chapter 4

System Check Procedures
External Diskette Drive Check
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/DVD-ROM module.

Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

Replace the main board.

External CD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does
not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.
Do the following to select the test device:
1.

Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.

See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test.

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.

Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

Replace the main board.

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.
If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable
extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board.
If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.
If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU:
1.

Reconnect the keyboard cables.

Replace the keyboard.

Replace the main board.

The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:
!

Numeric keypad

External keyboard

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

Memory check
Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system.
1.

Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board.

Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.

Press F2 in the test items.

4. Follow the instructions in the message window.
NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.

Chapter 4

Power System Check
To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources:
1.

Remove the battery pack.

Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied.

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

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

Chapter 4

“Check the Battery Pack” on page 66

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

Check out the Power Management in control Panel

In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total
Battery Power Remaining are correct.

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

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

From Hardware:
1.

Power off the computer.

Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). See the
following figure

If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.

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.

After rebooting, run Tracking Pad PS2 Mode Driver. For example, run Syn touch driver.

Run utility with the PS/2 mouse function and check if the mouse is working.

If the the PS/2 mouse does not work, then check if the main board to switch board FPC is connected O.K.

If the main board to switch board FPC is connected well, then check if the FCC on touch pad PCB
connects properly.

If the FFC on touch pad PCB connects properly, then check if LS851 JP1 Pin6=5V are pulese. If yes, then
replace switch board. If no, then go to next step.

Replace touch pad PCB.

If the touch pad still does not work, then replace FPC on Track Pad PCB.

After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement
can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware
problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.

Chapter 4

Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message
The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is
listed first.
NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU
replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a
non-defective FRU.
This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.
If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 79.
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.

Chapter 4

Index of Error Messages
Error Message List
Error Messages

FRU/Action in Sequence

Struck Key

See “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 64

System CMOS checksum bad - Default
configuration used

RTC battery

Real time clock error

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

Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration
used

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

Invalid System Configuration Data

“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Main board

Operating system not found

Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A are properly identified.
Dikette drive
Hard disk drive
Main board

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Error Message List
No beep Error Messages
Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank.

FRU/Action in Sequence
Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power
System Check” on page 65
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
Reconnect the DIMM.
Main board.

Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter.) See “Power
System Check” on page 65
Reconnect the LCD connector
Hard disk drive
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board

Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank.
But you can see POST on an external CRT.

Reconnect the LCD connectors.
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board

Power-on indicator turns on and a blinking cursor
shown on LCD during POST.

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Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.
Main board

Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes
Code

Beeps

Verify Real Mode

03h

Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)

04h

Get CPU type

06h

Initialize system hardware

07h

Disable shadow and execute code from the
ROM.

08h

Initialize chipset with initial POST values

09h

Set IN POST flag

0Ah

Initialize CPU registers

0Bh

Enable CPU cache

0Ch

Initialize caches to initial POST values

0Eh

Initialize I/O component

0Fh

Initialize the local bus IDE

10h

Initialize Power Management

11h

Load alternate registers with initial POST
values

12h

Restore CPU control word during warm boot

13h

Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices

14h

Initialize keyboard controller

16h

1-2-2-3

17h

BIOS ROM checksum
Initialize cache before memory autosize

18h

8254 timer initialization

1Ah

8237 DMA controller initialization

1Ch

Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller

20h

1-3-1-1

22h

1-3-1-3

24h

Test DRAM refresh
Test 8742 Keyboard Controller
Set ES segment register to 4 GB

28h

Autosize DRAM

29h

Initialize POST Memory Manager

2Ah

Clear 215 KB base RAM

2Ch

1-3-4-1

RAM failure on address line xxxx

2Eh

1-3-4-3

RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of
memory bus

2Fh

Enable cache before system BIOS shadow

32h

Test CPU bus-clock frequency

33h

Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager

36h

Warm start shut down

38h

Shadow system BIOS ROM

3Ah

Autosize cache

3Ch

Advanced configuration of chipset registers

3Dh

Load alternate registers with CMOS values

41h

Initialize extended memory for RomPilot.

42h

Initialize interrupt vectors

45h
46h

POST Routine Description

02h

POST device initialization
2-1-2-3

Check ROM copyright notice

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Code

Beeps

POST Routine Description

47h

Initialize I20 support

48h

Check video configuration against CMOS

49h

Initialize PCI bus and devices

4Ah

Initialize all video adapters in system

4Bh

QuietBoot start (optional)

4Ch

Shadow video BIOS ROM

4Eh

Display BIOS copyright notice

50h

Display CPU type and speed

51h

Initialize EISA board

52h

Test keyboard

54h

Set key click if enabled

55h

Enable USB devices

58h
59h

2-2-3-1

Test for unexpected interrupts
Initialize POST display service

5Ah

Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”

5Bh

Disable CPU cache

5Ch

Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB

60h

Test extended memory

62h

Test extended memory address lines

64h

Jump to User Patch1

66h

Configure advanced cache registers

67h

Initialize Multi Processor APIC

68h

Enable external and CPU caches

69h

Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area

6Ah

Display external L2 cache size

6Bh

Load custom defaults (optional)

6Ch

Display shadow-area message

6Eh

Display possible high address for UMB
recovery

70h

Display error messages

72h

Check for configuration errors

76h

Check for keyboard errors

7Ch

Set up hardware interrupt vectors

7Eh

Initialize coprocessor if present

80h

Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs

81h

Late POST device initialization

82h

Detect and install external RS232 ports

83h

Configure non-MCD IDE controllers

84h

Detect and install external parallel ports

85h

Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices

86h

Re-initialize onboard I/O ports

87h

Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices
(optional)

88h

Initialize BIOS Data Area

89h

Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)

8Ah

Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area

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Code

POST Routine Description

8Bh

Test and initialize PS/2 mouse

8Ch

Initialize floppy controller

8Fh

Determine number of ATA drives (optional)

90h

Initialize hard-disk controllers

91h

Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers

92h

Jump to UserPatch2

93h

Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards

95h

Install CD ROM for boot

96h

Clear huge ES segment register

97h

Fixup Multi Processor table

98h

1-2

Search for option ROMs. One long, two short
beeps on checksum failure.

99h

Check for SMART drive (optional)

9Ah

Shadow option ROMs

9Ch

Set up Power Management

9Dh

Initialize security engine (optional)

9Eh

Enable hardware interrupts

9Fh

Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives

A0h

Set time of day

A2h

Check key lock

A4h

Initialize Typematic rate

A8h

Erase F2 prompt

AAh

Scan for F2 key stroke

ACh

Enter SETUP

AEh

Clear Boot flag

B0h

Check for errors

B1h

Inform RomPilot about the end of POST.

B2h

POST done- prepare to boot operating system

B4h

Beeps

One short beep before boot

B5h

Terminate QuietBoot (optional)

B6h

Check password (optional)

B7h

Initialize ACPI BIOS

B9h

Prepare Boot

BAh

Initialize SMBIOS

BBh

Initialize PnP Option ROMs

BCh

Clear parity checkers

BDh

Display MultiBoot menu

BEh

Clear screen (optional)

BFh

Check virus and backup reminders

C0h

Try to boot with INT 19

C1h

Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)

C2h

Initialize error logging

C3h

Initialize error display function

C4h

Initialize system error handler

C5h

PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)

C6h

Initialize notebook docking (optional)

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Code

Beeps

POST Routine Description

C7h

Initialize notebook docking late

C8h

Force check (optional)

C9h

Extended checksum (optional)

CAh

Redirect Int 15h to enable remote keyboard

CBh

Redirect Int 13h to Memory Technologies
Devices such as ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and
serial disk.

CCh

Redirect Int 10h to enable remote serial video

CDh

Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA

CEh

Initialize digitizer and display message.

D2h

Unknown interrupt
The following are for boot block in Flash ROM

E0h

Initialize the chipset

E1h

Initialize the bridge

E2h

Initialize the CPU

E3h

Initialize the system timer

E4h

Initialize system I/O

E5h

Check force recovery boot

E6h

Checksum BIOS ROM

E7h

Go to BIOS

E8h

Set Huge Segment

E9h

Initialize Multi Processor

EAh

Initialize OEM special code

EBh

Initialize PIC and DMA

ECh

Initialize Memory type

EDh

Initialize Memory size

EEh

Shadow Boot Block

EFh

System memory test

F0h

Initialize interrupt vectors

F1h

Initialize Run Time Clock

F2h

Initialize video

F3h

Initialize System Management Mode

F4h
F5h

Output one beep
Clear Huge Segment

F6h

Boot to Mini DOS

F7h

Boot to Full DOS

Chapter 4

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

Action in Sequence
First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to running
“Load Default Settings” then reboot the system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work).
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board

LCD is too dark
LCD brightness cannot be adjusted

Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then
reboot system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't work).
LCD cable
LCD inverter
LCD
Main board

Unreadable LCD screen

Reconnect the LCD cable

Missing pels in characters

LCD cable

Abnormal screen

LCD

Wrong color displayed

Main board

LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines
displayed.

Indicator-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error

Action in Sequence

Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system
runs correctly

Main board

HDD/CD-ROM active indicators cannot work

HDD/CD-ROM drive
Device driver
Main board

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

Action in Sequence
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 65.
Battery pack
AC adapter
See if the thermal module is overheat (Heat sink or fan).
Main board

The system cannot power-on.

Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power
System Check” on page 65.
Battery pack
Power adapter
CPU
Main board

The system cannot power-off.

In Windows XP operating system, hold and press the power switch
for more than 4 seconds. If the system can power off, then the main
board is OK. Verify OS in the HDD.
Main board

Chapter 4

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

Action in Sequence
See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 66.
Battery pack
Main board

System hang during POST

ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module
Main board

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

Action in Sequence
PCMCIA slot assembly
Main board

PCMCIA slot pin is damaged.

PCMCIA slot assembly

PC Card cannot be inserted or ejected

Check if the PCMCIA slot is blocked
Main board

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

Action in Sequence
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings” then
reboot system.
RAM module
Main board
Check BIOS revision

System can power on, but you hear two long
beeps: “B--, B--” and the LCD is blank.

Reinsert DIMM
DIMM
Main board

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

Action in Sequence
OS volume control
Audio driver
Speaker
Main board

Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound.

Speaker
Main board

Microphone cannot work

Audio driver
Volume control in Windows XP
Main board

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

Action in Sequence
Power option in Windows XP
Hard disk drive
Main board

The system doesn’t enter standby mode after
closing the lid of the portable computer.

Driver of Power Option Properties
Lid close switch in upper case
Main board

Chapter 4

Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error
The system doesn't resume from hibernation/
standby mode.

Action in Sequence
Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from
Standby/Hibernation mode.
Check if the battery is low.
Hard disk drive
Main board

The system doesn't resume from standby mode
after opening the lid of the portable computer.

LCD cover switch

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

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

Main board

Battery pack
Main board
System hangs intermittently.

Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.
Main board

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

Action in Sequence
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Setup defaults”, then
reboot system.
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives/FDD or other peripherals.
Main board

External display does not work correctly.

Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching
Keyboard
Main board

USB does not work correctly

Main board

Print problems.

Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings” then
reboot the system.
Run printer self-test.
Printer driver
Printer cable
Printer
Main board

Parallel port device problems

Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings” then
reboot the system.
Device driver
Device cable
Device
Main board

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

Action in Sequence
Reconnect the keyboard cable.
Keyboard
Main board

Touchpad does not work.

Reconnect touchpad cable.
Touchpad board
Main board

Chapter 4

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

Action in Sequence
Phone cable
Driver
Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly.
Main board

Internal LAN does not work correctly

Lan cable
Driver
Main board

NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined
Problems” on page 79.

Chapter 4

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

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

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

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

Chapter 4

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 65):
1.

Power-off the computer.

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

Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:
!

Non-Acer devices

Printer, mouse, and other external devices

Battery pack

Hard disk drive

DIMM

PC Cards

Power-on the computer.

Determine if the problem has changed.

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

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

Chapter 4

System board

LCD assembly

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Jumper and Connector Locations
Top View

˄ˁʳ ˧̂̃ʳ˦˼˷˸ʳ

Chapter 5

Bottom View

ʳ
˅ˁʳ ˕ˢ˧ʳ˦˼˷˸ʳ

Chapter 5

Main Board Layout

Chapter 5

Number

Item

DC JACK

DVI

S-VEDIO

DOCKING

CRT

RJ11RJ45

USB

IEEE1394

PCMCIA

4 IN 1

SPDIF

PHONE-JACK

USB

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 8100
series products. 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.

Chapter 6

Exploded Diagram

Chapter 6

Item List
Item

Chapter 6

Description

IVC MODULE PM2 (8-20V, V=700V, REV : A1A)

HINGE COVER-L

ZF1 15.4 LCD COVER ASSY

LCD LTN154P1-L02(15.4”, WSXGA)STN B/S

HINGE-L

HINGE-R

ZF1 15.4 LCD BEZEL ASSY

LCD-RUBER-UP

K/B MODULE(UI) ZF1(AEZF1TNR,REV3A)

TOP SUB ASSY

ZF1 CHARGER/B ASSY

ZF1 M/B ASSY(M26-128MB/HDD-PATA)

ZF1 USB/B ASSY

ZF1 AUDIO/B ASSY

BATT LI 916-3270(ZF1,4S2P, 4.8A)

ZF1 DVD MULTI ASSY(HLD GMA-4080N)STN B/S

ZF1 BASE ASSY

ZF1 MINI-PCI DOOR ASSY

ZF1 HDD ASSY(TOS MK8026GAX 80G)STN B/S

ZF1 HDD DOOR ASSY

CPU(478P)DOTHAN 2.0G C0(UFCPGA4)STN B/S

RAM(512M)DDR HYS64T6420HDL-3.7-A L-F

ZF1 W/L 802.11A/B/G(WM3B2915ABGEU) ASSY

ZF1 BLUETOOTH MODULE 91.BU513.002 ASSY

ZF1 MODEM MODULE T60M893.T00 ASSY

SCREW M2.0*L2.5 NI-NYLOK

SCREW-M2.5-4-BK-NYLOK

SCREW M2.5*L6.0-I

SCREW M2.5*3-I(NI,NULOK)

SCREW M2.5*7NI (NULOK)

NUT IO

SCREW M2.0*4 (BNI)(NULOK)

FRU List
TravelMate 8100 FRU List
Picture

No.

Partname And Description

Part Number

Adapter
ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN DELTA SADP-65KB

AP.06501.005

ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN LITE-ON PA-1650-02Q2
19V

AP.06503.006

BATTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S2P 4.8A
4UR18650F-2-QC-ZF1

BT.00803.006

BATTERY SIMPLO LI-ION 4S2P 4.8A 9163270

BT.00807.002

MODEM BOARD 56K(MDC) T60M893.T00
S.P.

54.T72V5.001

BLUETOOTH MODULE MINI-USB
91.BU513.002 S.P. WITH ANTENNA

54.T72V5.002

WIRELESS LAN BOARD (802.11a/b/g) INTEL
EU

KI.CAX01.009

WIRELESS LAN BOARD (802.11a/b/g) INTEL
NA

KI.CAX01.010

WIRELESS LAN BOARD (802.11a/b/g) INTEL
RW

KI.CAX01.011

WIRELESS LAN BOARD (802.11b/g) INTEL
2200BGRW

KI.CAX01.006

CHARGER BOARD

55.T72V7.001

USB BOARD

55.T72V7.002

AUDIO BOARD

55.T72V7.003

FFC CABLE - TP/B TO TP

50.T72V7.001

Battery

Boards

Cables

Chapter 6

TravelMate 8100 FRU List
Picture

No.

Partname And Description

Part Number

MODEM CABLE

50.T72V7.002

CHARGER CABLE - 16/16 PIN

50.T72V7.003

FFC CABLE - AUDIO BOARD 35 PIN

50.T72V7.004

USB CABLE - 19/20 PIN

50.T72V7.005

POWER CORD US (3 pin)

27.A03V7.001

POWER CORD PRC ( 3 Pin)

27.A03V7.003

POWER CORD KOERA ( Pin)

27.T23V7.006

POWER CORD EU (3 PIN)

27.A03V7.002

POWER CORD UK (3 PIN)

27.A03V7.004

POWER CORD ITALIAN (3 PIN)

27.A03V7.005

POWER CORD- SWISS

27.A03V7.007

POWER CORD AU (3 PIN)

27.A03V7.008

POWER CORD DANISH (3 PIN)

27.A03V7.006

POWER CORD AF (3 PIN)

27.T48V7.001

UPPER CASE W/LIP SWITCH CABLE,
BUTTON, HINGE

60.T72V7.001

LOWER CASE W/SPEAKER

60.T72V7.002

Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly

Chapter 6

TravelMate 8100 FRU List
Picture

No.

Partname And Description

Part Number

RAM DOOR W/SCREW

42.T72V7.001

MINIPCI DOOR W/SCREW

42.T72V7.002

TOUCHPAD BRACKET

33.T72V7.001

SMART CARD BRACKET

33.T72V7.002

HINGE COVER - R

42.T72V7.003

HINGE COVER - L

42.T72V7.004

HDD COVER W/RUBBER

42.T72V5.010

HDD BRACKET W/MYLAR

33.T72V7.003

WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA

50.T72V7.006

INTEL PENTIUM M 1.6G 2M 533FSB
uFCPGA2 SL86G C-1 STEPPING

KC.N0001.730

INTEL PENTIUM M 1.73G 2M 533FSB
uFCPGA2 SL7SA C-1 STEPPING

KC.N0001.740

Communication Module

CPU/PROCESSOR

Chapter 6

TravelMate 8100 FRU List
Picture

No.

Partname And Description

Part Number

INTEL PENTIUM M 1.87G 2M 533FSB
uFCPGA2 SL7S9 C-1 STEPPING

KC.N0001.750

INTEL PENTIUM M 2.0G 2M 533FSB
uFCPGA2 SL7SM C-1 STEPPING

KC.N0001.760

INTEL PENTIUM M 2.13G 2M 533FSB
uFCPGA2 SL7SL C-1 STEPPING

KC.N0001.770

HGST MORAGA 60GB 4200RPM,
IC25N060ATMR04-0 08K0634

KH.06007.006

TOSHIBA PLUTO 60GB 4200RPM,
MK6025GAS

KH.06004.003

SEAGATE N2 (50) 60GB 4200RPM,
ST960821A

KH.06001.002

FJ 60GB 5400RPM, MERCURY, MHT2060BH
A1, SATA

KH.06006.005

HGST MORAGA 80GB 4200RPM,
IC25N080ATMR04-0 08K635

KH.08007.007

TOSHIBA PLUTO 80GB 4200RPM,
MK8025GAS, 8MB

KH.08004.001

SEAGATE N2 (50) 80GB 4200RPM,
ST9808210A

KH.08001.012

FJ 80GB 5400RPM, MERCURY, MHT2080BH
A1, SATA

KH.08006.003

HGST MORAGA+ 80GB 5400RPM,
HTS541080G9AT00

KH.08007.009

TOSHIBA PROTEUS 80GB 5400RPM,
MK8026GAX

KH.08004.002

HGST MORAGA+ 100GB 5400RPM,
HTS541060G9AT00

KH.10007.001

SEAGATE MERCURY 100GB 5400RPM,
ST9100823A

KH.10001.002

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON US INTERNATIONAL

KB.T5007.001

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON CHINESE

KB.T5007.002

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON SPANISH

KB.T5007.003

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON THAI

KB.T5007.004

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON BRAZILIAN PROTUGESE

KB.T5007.005

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON KOREA

KB.T5007.006

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON UK

KB.T5007.007

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON GERMAN

KB.T5007.008

HDD/ Hard Disk Drive

Keyboard

Chapter 6

TravelMate 8100 FRU List
Picture

No.

Partname And Description

Part Number

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON ITALIAN

KB.T5007.009

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON FRENCH

KB.T5007.010

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON SWISS/G

KB.T5007.011

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON PORTUGUESE

KB.T5007.012

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON ARABIC

KB.T5007.014

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON BELGIUM

KB.T5007.015

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON SWEDEN

KB.T5007.016

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON CZECH

KB.T5007.017

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON HUNGAIAN

KB.T5007.018

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON NORWAY

KB.T5007.019

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON DANISH

KB.T5007.020

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON TURKISH

KB.T5007.021

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON CANADIAN FRENCH

KB.T5007.022

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON JAPANESE

KB.T5007.023

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON GREEK

KB.T5007.024

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON HEBREW

KB.T5007.025

TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD
DARFON RUSSIAN

KB.T5007.026

LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WSXGA+ HITACHI
TX39D99VC1FAA 185NITS

6M.T72V7.011

LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WSXGA+ SAMSUNG
LTN154P1-L02 185NITS

6M.T72V7.012

LCD MODULE 15.4 IN. WSXGA+ LG
LP154W02-B1K1 185NITS

6M.T72V7.013

LCD 15.4 IN. WSXGA+ HITACHI
TX39D99VC1FAA 185NITS

LK.15404.002

LCD

LCD 15.4 IN. WSXGA+ SAMSUNG LTN154P1- LK.15406.002
L02 185NITS
LCD 15.4 IN. WSXGA+ LG LP154W02-B1K1
185NITS

LK.15408.003

Chapter 6

TravelMate 8100 FRU List
Picture

No.

Partname And Description

Part Number

LCD INVERTER BOARD W/ TYPE

19.T72V7.001

LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. WXGA

50.T72V7.007

LCD PANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 15.4 IN.

60.T72V7.003

LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER PAD 15.4 IN.

60.T72V7.004

LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - L

33.T72V7.004

LCD BRACKET W/HINGE 15.4 IN. - R

33.T72V7.005

MAINBOARD 915PM M26-128MB W/PCMCIA
SLOT, SMART CARD, 5 IN 1 W/O CPU
MEMORY

LB.T7206.001

Main Board

Chapter 6

TravelMate 8100 FRU List
Picture

No.

Partname And Description

Part Number

SMART READER

55.T72V7.005

PCMCIA SLOT

22.T72V7.001

MEMORY MICRON 256MB/ 533MHZ,
MT8HTF3264HDY-53EB2

KN.25604.023

MEMORY IFX 256MB/ 533MHZ,
HYS64T32000HDL-3.7-A

KN.25602.023

MEMORY ELPIDA 256MB/ 533MHZ,
U33256AGEPQ662A

KN.25609.003

MEMORY MICRON 512MB/ 533MHZ,
MT8HTF6464HDY-53EA2

KN.51204.015

MEMORY IFX 512MB/ 533MHZ,
HYS64T64020HDL-3.7-A

KN.51202.021

MEMORY ELPIDA 512MB/ 533MHZ,
U33512AGEPQ672A

KN.51209.004

MEMORY IFX 1GB/533 MHZ,
HYS64T128021HDL-3.7-A

KN.1GB02.012

DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE KME UJDA760

6M.T72V7.001

COMBO MODULE HLDS GCC-4243N FOR
KINGFISHER

6M.T72V7.002

DVD SUPER MULTI 8X HLDS GMA-4080N DL
G BASE

6M.T72V7.003

DVD SUPER MULTI 8X MODULE KME UJ831BQB

6M.T72V7.004

COMBO UJDA-760QT1-A, 24/24/24,8X

KO.02406.008

COMBO DRIVE HLDS GCC-4243N FOR
KINGFISHER

KO.02405.006

DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE HLDS GMA4080N 0H35 DL G BASE

KU.0080D.007

DVD SUPER MULTI DRIVE KME UJ-831B F/W
: 1.50

KU.00807.006

OPTICAL CONNECTOR BOARD

55.T72V7.004

OPTICAL DEVICE HOLDER-FIX

42.T72V7.005

DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR KME

42.T72V7.006

DVD/CDRW BEZEL FOR HLDS

42.T72V7.007

DVD SUPER MULTI BEZEL FOR HLDS

42.T72V7.008

Memory

Optical Drive

DVD SUPER MULTI BEZEL FOR PANASONIC 42.T72V7.009

Chapter 6

TravelMate 8100 FRU List
Picture

No.

Partname And Description

Part Number

Pointing Device
TOUCHPAD

55.T72V7.006

SPEAKER R

23.T72V7.002

SPEAKER L

23.T72V7.001

THERMAL MODULE

60.T72V7.005

Speaker

Heatsink

Miscellaneous
NAME PLATE - TM8100

40.T72V7.001

LCD BEZEL RUBBER PAD UP

47.T72V7.001

LCD BEZEL RUBBER PAD MIDDLE

47.T72V7.002

RUBBER FOOT

47.T72V7.003

SCREW M2.0*2.5-I(NI)(NYLOK)

86.A03V7.012

SCREW M2.5*6-I(BNI)(NYLOK)

86.T25V7.012

SCREW M3*0.5+3.5I

86.A03V7.006

SCREW M2.0*3.0-I-NI-NYLOK

86.T23V7.006

SCREW M2.0*6.0-I-NI-NYLOK

86.A08V7.004

Screws

Chapter 6

SCREW M2.5*3-I(NI,NYLOK)

86.T23V7.010

SCREW M2.0*4-I(BNI)(NYLOK)

86.A03V7.007

SCREW M2.5*7-I(NI,NYLOK)

86.T25V7.008

SCREW M2.0*4.0-NI(NYLOK)

86.T50V7.001

SCREW I3*3.5M-NIH(M3L3.5)

86.A03V7.011

SCREW NUT IO EA1(MBEA1001,REV3B)

86.T23V7.001

SCREW I2.5*4M-BKAGHY(M2.5L4)

86.T25V7.013

Appendix A

Model Definition and Configuration
TravelMate 8100 Series
Model
Number

CPU

LCD

Memory

HDD
(GB)

ODD

Wireless
LAN

8105WLMi

PM770

15.4"
WSXGA+

SOII512MB
*2

80GB
(5400rp
m)

8x DVDSMulti (DL)

FoxcoMo
+WNCUS
BT

Intel2915A
BG(SKU1)

8104WLMi

PM760

15.4"
WSXGA+

SOII512MB
*2/
SOII256MB
*2

80GB/
100GB
(5400rp
m)

8x DVDSMulti (DL)

FoxcoMo
+WNCUS
BT

Intel2915A
BG(SKU1/
SKU2)/
Intel2200B
G

8103WLMi

PM750

15.4"
WSXGA+

SOII256MB
*2/
SOII512MB

80GB/
100GB
(5400rp
m)

8x DVDSMulti (DL)

FoxcoMo
+WNCUS
BT

Intel2915A
BG(SKU1/
SKU2)/
Intel2200B
G

8102WLCi

PM740

15.4"
WSXGA+

SOII256MB
*2

60GB/
80GB

24x Combo

FoxcoMo
+WNCUS
BT

Intel2915A
BG(SKU1//
SKU2/
SKU4)/
Intel2200B
G

8101WLMi

PM730

15.4"
WSXGA+

SOII256MB
*2

60GB

8x DVDSMulti (DL)

FoxcoMo
+WNCUS
BT

Intel2915A
BG(SKU1/
SKU2)/
Intel2200B
G

Appendix A

Appendix B

Test Compatible Components
This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system
functions are tested under Windows® XP Home environment.
Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.
Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the TravelMate8100 series
Compatibility Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.

Appendix B

Microsoft® Windows® XP Pro Environment Test
Item
CPU

Specifications
Dothan CPU 2.13
Dothan CPU 2.0A
Dothan CPU 1.86
Dothan CPU 1.73
Dothan CPU 1.6B

LCD

SAMSUNG, LTN154P1-L02, 185nits, 185nits/25ms/CR300
HITACHI, TX39D99VC1FAA, 185nits, 185/50/200
LG, LP154W02-B1K1, 185 nits

Memory DDR333

Micron 256MB/ 533MHz, MT8HTF3264HDY-53EB2
Elpida 256MB/ 533MHz, U33256AGEPQ662A
Micron 512MB/ 533MHz, MT8HTF6464HDY-53EA2
Elpida 512MB/ 533MHz, U33512AGEPQ672A
IFX 256MB/ 533MHz, HYS64T32000HDL-3.7-A (256MB X2)
IFX 512MB/ 533MHz, HYS64T64020HDL-3.7-A(512MBX2)
Infineon 1GB/ 533MHz, HYS64T128021HDL-3.7-A

HDD

FJ 80GB 5400rpm, Mercury, MHT2080BH A1, SATA
FJ 60GB 5400rpm, Mercury, MHT2060BH A1, SATA
HGST Moraga 80GB 4200rpm, IC25N080ATMR04-0 08K635
TOSHIBA Pluto 80GB 4200rpm, MK8025GAS, 8MB
Seagate N2 (50) 80GB 4200rpm, ST9808210A
HGST Moraga 60GB 4200rpm, IC25N060ATMR04-0 08K0634
TOSHIBA Pluto 60GB 4200rpm, MK6025GAS
Seagate N2 (50) 60GB 4200rpm, ST960821A
HGST Moraga+ 100GB 5400rpm, HTS541060G9AT00
Seagate Mercury 100GB 5400rpm, ST9100823A
HGST Moraga+ 80GB 5400rpm, HTS541080G9AT00
Toshiba Proteus 80GB 5400rpm, MK8026GAX

Combo

COMBO UJDA-760QT1-A, 24/24/24,8X
COMBO HLDS GCC-4243N,

SuperMulti

DVD SuperMulti KME UJ-831BQB, Dual Layer
DVD Super HLDS, 8x/4x/8x/4x/3x GMA-4080N (D. Layer)

WLAN

Intel 802.11a/b/g (NA)C51962-010, (MM#860871)
Intel 802.11a/b/g (EU)C67261-002, (MM#861736)
Intel 802.11a/b/g (RW)C67275-001, (MM#861738)
Intel 802.11b/g WLAN module- 2200BGRW 802.11b/g

AC Adapter

Lite-On NB Adapter 65W, PA-1650-02Q2, 19V 3 pins
Delta NB Adapter 65W, SADP-65KB BFD, 19V, 3 pins

Battery

Sanyo LiIon 4.8AHr 8 cell (Sanyo)
Simplo Panasonic LiIon 4.8AHr 8 cell (Panasonic)

Mainboard

TM8100 Mainboard with 915PM Chipset and M26-128MB VRAM

Appendix B

Item
Keyboard

Specifications
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON US International
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Chinese
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Spanish
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Thai
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Brazilian Protugese
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Korea
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON UK
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON German
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Italian
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON French
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Swiss/G
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Portuguese
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Arabic
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Belgium
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Sweden
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Czech
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Hungaian
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Norway
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Danish
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Turkish
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Canadian French
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Japanese
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Greek
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Hebrew
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Russian
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Slovenia (SLO)
TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Croatia (CR )

SmartCard

TravelMate Smart Card
TravelMate Smart Card Sheet
Smart Card Kit

5-in-1 module (SD/MMS/MS/MS-Pro/xD) Integrated in O2 711M3
MODEM + Bluetooth daughter Card

Ambit S/W MODEM V.92 Scorpio

Bluetooth

Bluetooth module with antenna(Mini USB),MINI USB,Broadcom 2035 NMD

Inverter

SUMIDA TWS-449-171

Touchpad

Synaptic TM42P-372

Appendix B

Appendix C

Online Support Information
This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.
If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch
office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information
sources will require a user i.d. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan.
Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them.
In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and
Server models including:
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Service guides for all models

User's manuals

Training materials

Bios updates

Software utilities

Spare parts lists

TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin)

For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our
technical material.
Also contained on this website are:
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Detailed information on Acer's International Traveler's Warranty (ITW)

Returned material authorization procedures

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

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

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