Acer 2500 manuale d’uso

Acer Extensa 2000/2500 Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN[...]

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the up dates ma de on Extensa 20 00/2500 servi ce guide. Date Chapter Up dates[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2004 by Acer Incorporated. All rights re served. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan guage or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magne tic, optical, chemi cal, manual or otherwise, without the[...]

IV Conventions The following conventi ons are used in this manual: Screen messages Denotes actual messages that appe ar on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. W ARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to av[...]

V Preface Before using this information and the product it s upports, please read the fo llowing general informa tion. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CONFIGUR A TION decided for Acer "global" product offering. T o bett er fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiv[...]

VI Chapter 1 System Introduction 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

VII Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61 Removing the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62 Removing the P[...]

VIII Appendix B Test Compatible Components 128 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 29 Appendix C Online Support Information 134 Index 136[...]

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Chapter 1 1 Features This computer was designed with the user in mind . Here are just a few of its many features: Performance T Intel ® Pentium ® 4 (for Extensa 2500 ) and Intel ® Celeron ® (for Extensa 2000) processors, 2.80GHz and above T Intel ® Hyper-Th readingTM T echnology T 256/512MB of DDR333 SDRAM, upgradeabl e to 2048 MB with dual so[...]

2 Chapter 1 T One RJ-45 network jack T One DC-in jack T One parallel port (ECP/EPP) T One external monitor po rt T One micropho ne-in jack (3.5mm mini jack) T One headphone jack (3.5mm mini jack) T Four USB 2.0 ports[...]

Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram CARDBUS HUB I/F HOST BUS DDR*2 TWO SLOT ICH4-M LPC BUS PCI BUS GMCH Montara-GT CLK GEN. CY 28346 LAN RTL 8101L 133MHz 66MHz CARDBUS PCI 1520 GHK PWR SW TPS2224A KBC M38857 INT KB Touch Pad PC87392 NS SIO 333MHz LVDS RGB FWH 4MB DEBUG CONN. LPC 34 , 5 6,7,8 9,10 13,14,15 26 27 27 19,20 24 24 25 28 HDD 17 PIDE MDC CAR[...]

4 Chapter 1 Board Layout T op V iew 1 CPU Socket 14 Line-in Port 2 Fan Connector 15 Line-out Port 3 SW1 (Please see Chapter 5 fo r detailed settings) 16 RJ45+RJ1 1 4 T ouchpad Cable Connector 17 Four USB Ports 5 HDD Connector 18 VGA Port 6 Keyboard Connector 19 LCD Coaxial Cable Connector 7 S peaker Cable Co nnector 20 Mini PCI Connector 8 Optical [...]

Chapter 1 5 Bottom V iew 1 FIR Port 2 Modem Cable Connector 3 Modem Card Connector 4 DIMM Socket 2 5 DIMM Socket 1[...]

6 Chapter 1 Panel Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your comp uter as you would wi th a desktop PC. Front Panel # Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Displ ay), displays computer output. 2 S tatus indicators LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer and its func[...]

Chapter 1 7 Left Panel # Icon Item/ Port Description 1 PCMCIA (PC card) Port Connects to one T ype III 16-bit PC card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card. 2 Eject button Eject the PC cards from the slot. 3 Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. 4 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared de vices (e.g., in[...]

8 Chapter 1 Right Panel # Icon Item/ Port Description 1 S peaker Delivers stereo audio output. 2 V entilation slots Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 3 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.[...]

Chapter 1 9 Rear Panel l # Icon Port Description 1 Power Jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., p arallel printer). 3 V entilation slot Enables the co mputer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 4 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor , LCD projector) and displays [...]

10 Chapter 1 Bottom Panel # Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer ’s battery pack. 2 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer ’s main memory .[...]

Chapter 1 11 Indicators The computer has seven easy-t o-read status icons on the right of the display screen. . The Power and S tandby status icons are visible even wh en you close the display cover so you can see th e status of the computer while the cover is closed. # Icon Function Description 1 Wireless communication button Lights when the Wirel[...]

12 Chapter 1 Understanding the icons When the cover of your computer is closed, 2 easy-to-r ead icons are shown, indicating which state or feature is enabled or disabled. # Icon Function Description 1 Power Lights up when the computer is on. 2 Sleep Lights when the computer enters S tandby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hiberna[...]

Chapter 1 13 Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedd ed keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can toggle on and off. Embedded numeric ke ypad The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated by [...]

14 Chapter 1 NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer , the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-specific functions. Desired access Num lock on Num lock off Number keys on embedded keypad T ype num[...]

Chapter 1 15 Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like screen contrast and brightness, volu me output and the BIOS Utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot ke y combination. Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn- l Hotkey hel[...]

16 Chapter 1 The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United S tates-Inter national or United Kingdo m 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 se t when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has [...]

Chapter 1 17 Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard ar e six buttons. These buttons are call ed lauch keys. They are designated as mail button, Web browser button, P1, P2, Bluetooth and Wireless buttons. The Wire less and Bluetooth buttons cannot be set by the user . T o set the ot her four launch keys, run the Acer Laun ch Manager . # Icon[...]

18 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chips Item Controller System core logic Intel ICH4-M Super I/O controller NS PC87392 Audio controller Cirrus logic CS4299-XQ Video controller Intel 852GME (Montara-G T) Hard disk drive controller Embedded in Intel ICH4 Keyboard controller Mitsubish LP C keyboard controller M[...]

Chapter 1 19 Cache size 128KB for TM240/512KB for TM250 1st level cache control Always Enabled 2nd level cache control Always Enabled Cache scheme control Fixed-in write back System Memory Item Specification Memory controller Intel 852GME (Montara-G T) Onboard memory size 0MB DIMM socket number 2 Sockets Supports memory size per socket 128MB Suppor[...]

20 Chapter 1 Above table list s some system memory configurations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. . 512MB 1024MB 1536MB LAN Interface Item Specification Chipset RealT ek 8101L Supports LAN protocol 10/100Mbps LAN connector type RJ45 LAN connector location Rear side Modem Interface Item Specification Chips[...]

Chapter 1 21 Bytes per sector 512 512 512 Logical heads 16 16 16 Logical sectors 63 63 63 Drive Format Logical cylinders 16383 16383 16383 Physical read/write heads 2/Not show/2 2/Not show /2/2 3/ Disks 1/Not show/1 1/Not show /1/1 2 S pindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM 4200RPM 4200RPM Performance S pecifications Buffer size 2MB 2MB/8MB for T oshiba 2MB In[...]

22 Chapter 1 Applicable disc format QSI: CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2, F orm-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i Ready , Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo-CD, Enhance d CD, CD Plus, CD Extra, i-trax CD, CD-T ext, CD-R and CD-RW Mitsumi: CD-DA, CD-ROM (Mode 1 and Mode2) CD- ROM XA (Mode 2 Form 1 and Form2), CD-I (Mode2 Form 1 and Form 2) , CD-I B[...]

Chapter 1 23 Applicable disc format DVD: DV D-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, D VD-R (3.95G), DVD-RAM (2.6G), DVD- RAM (4.7G) CD: CD-Audio, CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2), CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1 and form 2), CD-I (mode 2, form 1 a nd form 2), CD-I Ready , CD-I Bridge, CD-WO, CD-RW , Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT Loading mechanism Soft eject (with[...]

24 Chapter 1 Disc type for read/write application Applicable Formats CD-DA, CD-TEXT , CD ROM Mode-1, CD- ROM/XA Mode-2 Form-1 and Form-2, CD-I Ready , Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke-CD, Photo-CD, Enhance CD, CD extra, I-Trax CD and UDF DVD-ROM, DVD-Video, DVD- Audio, DVD-R single/multi border(s) DVD+R single/multi session(s) DVD-RW DVD+RW Applicable Me[...]

Chapter 1 25 Pick-up NA: CD: 0.51 DVD: 0.65 Focusing: Astigmatism T r acking: CD: DPP DVD-ROM: DPD DVD+R/RW: DPP W ave length: CD: 785+/- 5 nm DVD: 650+/- 15 nm Output power: Read CD: 1.5 mw max@objective lens DVD: 1.0 mw max Write CD: 65 mw max2@objective lens DVD: 20 mw max T raverse mechanism DC S tepping motor driven S pindle motor DC burshless[...]

26 Chapter 1 Vid eo Me m or y Item Specification Fixed or upgradeable Fixed, share the system memory Video memory size 8MB Video Resolutions Mode Resolution Refresh Rate CRT Only LCD/CRT Simultaneous 640x480x256 90 60 640x480x64K 90 60 640x480x16M 90 60 800x600x256 90 60 800x600x64K 90 60 1024x768x256 90 60 Parallel Port Item Specification Parallel[...]

Chapter 1 27 Supports 32 bit CardBus Y es (IRQ17) Keyboard Item Specification Keyboard controller Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857 Keyboard vendor & model name API T otal number of keypads 84-/85- key Windows 95 keys Y es Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Y es Battery Item Specification V endor & model name SIMPL[...]

28 Chapter 1 NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very hig h AC voltage, then support to LCD CCFT backlight use r , and is also responsible for the control of LCD bri ghtness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inve rter area while the system unit is turned on . NOTE: There is an EEPROM in the inverter , which stores its supported LCD type and ID code. I[...]

Chapter 1 29 Frequency variation range (Hz) 47-63 Input voltage range (V r ms) 90-270 Inrush current The maximum inrush current will be less than 50A and 100A when the adapter is connected to 1 15V ac and 230V ac respectively . Efficiency It should provide an efficiency of 80% minimum, when measured at maximum load under 1 15V ac. Output Ratings (C[...]

30 Chapter 1 Hibernation Mode Enter Hib ernation Mode (suspend to HDD) when 1.Hibernation hot-key is pressed and system is ready to enter Hibernatio n mode 2.System Hibernation timer expires an d system is ready to enter Hibernatio n mode. T All power shuts of f Display St andby Mode Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an e xternal PS/2 pointing devic[...]

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Chapter 2 32 BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration prog ram built into y our computer ’s BIOS (Basic Input/ Output System). Y our computer is alre ady properly configured and optimi zed, and you do not need to run this utility . However , if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please al[...]

33 Chapter 2 Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options: Info., Main, Sy stem Devices, Security , Boot, and Exit. Follow these instructio ns: T T o choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys ( zx ). T T o choose a parameter , use the cursor up/down keys ( wy ). T T o change the value of a parameter , press p or q . T A plus sign (+) [...]

Chapter 2 34 Information NOTE: The system information is su bject to diff erent models. Parameter Description Floppy Disk Drive Shows floppy drive type informaito n. Note: Aspre 1620, Extensa 2700, TravelMate 2500 and Extnesa 2500 series products do not have floppy disk drive; Extensa 2000 and TravelMate 2000 series have floppy disk drive. HDD Mode[...]

35 Chapter 2 Main The Main screen disp lays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basi c setup parameters. It allows the user to specif y st andard IBM PC A T system parameters. NOTE: The screen above is for reference only . Actual values may differ .[...]

Chapter 2 36 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: The sub-items under each device wil l not be shown if t he device control is set to disable or a uto. This is because the user is not allowed to con trol the settings in the se cases. NOTE: If user disab[...]

37 Chapter 2 Advanced The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving y our hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system. The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Options Hyper-Threading T echnolog y The function [...]

Chapter 2 38 Legacy USB Support Enables, disables USB inte rface devices support under DOS mode. Option: Disabled or Enabled Parameter Description Options[...]

39 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unauthori zed use.[...]

Chapter 2 40 The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries befo re the system halts. Don’t forget your password. If you forget your p assword, you ma y have to return your notebo ok computer to yo[...]

41 Chapter 2 Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Sup ervisor Password parameter and press the e key . The Set Password box appears: 2. T ype the current p assword in the Ent er Current Passwor d field and press e . 3. Press e twice without typing anyth ing in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Pa[...]

Chapter 2 42 If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will sho w you the Setup W arnin g. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.[...]

43 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot devices to l oad the operating system . Bootable devices includes the distette drive in m odule bay , the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay .[...]

Chapter 2 44 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safegua rd and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Exit Discarding Changes Exit ut ility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load [...]

45 Chapter 2 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following condition s: T New versions of system programs T New features or options T Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash util ity to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should cr[...]

Chapter 3 46 This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . T o disassemble the computer , you need the following tool s: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Flat-bladed screw driver T Phillips screw driver T Tw e e z e[...]

47 Chapter 3 General Information Before Y ou Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make su re that you do the following: 1. T urn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cab les from the system.[...]

Chapter 3 48 Disassembly Pro cedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeed ing page gives you a graphic represen tation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be remo ved during servicing . For example, if you want to remove the main board, you must first remove the ke yboard , then disassemble the insid[...]

49 Chapter 3 Screw List Item Description A SCW HEX NYL I#R-40/O#4-40 L5.5(34.00015.081) B SCRW MACH P A N NYLOK M2.0*10 NI (86.1A522.100) C SCRW CPU SCREW FORCE 5KGS(86.T30V1.001) D SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC- 420325(86.9A352.3R0) E SCREW M2.5X6(86.9A353.6R0) F SRW M2.5*8L B/ZN NYLOK 700(86.9A353.8R0) G SCREW M3x4(86.9A524.4R0) H SCREW M2X2.0(86.9A552[...]

Chapter 3 50 Removing the Battery 1. T o remove the battery , push the battery release latch. 2. Then slide the battery out from the machine.[...]

51 Chapter 3 Removing the Memory Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. T o remove the memory module from the machine, first remove the two screws holding the dimm cover . 3. Remove the dimm cover . 4. Pop up the memory . 5. Then remove the memory .[...]

Chapter 3 52 Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. T o remove the wireless LAN board, first remove the two screws holding the modem cover . 3. Remove the modem cover from the machine. 4. Disconnect the wireless antennae. 5. Pop out the wireless LAN board. 6. T o remove the modem board, [...]

53 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. T o remove the hard disk drive, pull the hard disk dirve carefully . 3. Then take the hard disk drive out of the main unit. Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the LCD Module” on p[...]

Chapter 3 54 Removing the LCD Module Removing the Middle Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. T o remove the middle cover , first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap. 3. Remove the screw that se cures the middle cover . 4. Remove the left hinge cap. 5. Then remove the screw holding the middle cover on the [...]

55 Chapter 3 3. Remove the two screws and then detach the launch board from the middle cover . Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Launch Board ” on page 54. 4. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD coaxial cable and disconnect the cable. T[...]

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57 Chapter 3 Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Launch Board ” on page 54. 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55. 5. Use plastic tweezers to remove the four screw pads, and the n remove the four screws[...]

Chapter 3 58 NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverte r cable well to the LCD panel as the picture below shows when you reassemble the LCD module. Removing the 15” TFT LCD 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Launch Board ” on page 54. 4. See “Removing the LCD Modu[...]

59 Chapter 3 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Launch Board ” on page 54. 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55. 5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 57. 6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 57. 7. See “Removing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 58. 8. Remove the four s[...]

Chapter 3 60 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Launch Board ” on page 54. 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55. 5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 57. 6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 57. 7. See “Removing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 58. 8. Remove the screw [...]

61 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Keyboard 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. T o remove the keyboard, carefully pull the keybo ard out and upwards as the pticute shows. 4. Use a plastic tweezers or a plastic fl at screwdriver to discon nect the keyboard cable from[...]

Chapter 3 62 Removing the Thermal Module 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing the Fan” on page 61. 5. Disconnect the fan cable then remove the fo ur screws fastening the th ermal module. 6. Then remove the thermal module.[...]

63 Chapter 3 Installing the Processor 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 61. 5. See “Removing the Fan” on page 61. 6. See “Removing the Therma l Module” on page 62. 7. Lift up the CPU le[...]

Chapter 3 64 4. Then take the upper case assembly off the main unit. Removing the T ouchpad Board 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63. 5. T o detach the touch pad board, fi rst disconne[...]

65 Chapter 3 3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55. 4. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63. 6. See “Removing the T ouchpad Board” on page 64. 7. Remove the touchpad scroll key then remove the touchpad cable. Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module NOTE: This portion i s pr[...]

Chapter 3 66 3. Remove another two screws holding th e FDD bracket on the other side. Then take the FDD off the FDD bracket. Removing the VGA Thermal Plate 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing the Fan” on page 61. 5. See [...]

67 Chapter 3 Removing the Second Fan Bracket 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 55. 4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 61. 5. See “Removing the Fan” on page 61. 6. See “Removing the Therma l Module” on page 62. 7. Remove the[...]

Chapter 3 68 5. Push the ODD module outwards then take the ODD out of the support bracket. Remove the screw that fastens the ODD support bracket then remove it. Removing the HDD Bracket 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing [...]

69 Chapter 3 . 14. Remove the two screws holding the main board as th e picture shows. Remove another two screws that fasten the main board. Then detach the main board from the lower case carefully . Removing the DC Board 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard[...]

Chapter 3 70 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing the Fan” on page 61. 5. See “Removing the Therma l Module” on page 62. 6. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 63. 7. See “Removing the VGA Ther ma l Plate” on page 66. 8. See “Removing the CPU [...]

71 Chapter 3 Removing the Speaker Set 1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 50. 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 54. 3. See “Removing the Keyboard ” on page 61. 4. See “Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Modul e” on page 65. 5. See “Removing the VGA Ther ma l Plate” on page 66. 6. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” [...]

Chapter 3 72 System Upgrade Procedure Base Unit to Wireless Unit 1. T urn out the two screws fastening the modem cover the n open the cover . 2. Connect the wirless a ntennae. 3. Insert the wireless LAN board to the wireless socket on the main board. 4. Close the modem cover and fasten the cover with the two scre ws. NOTE: Y ou must connect the wir[...]

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Chapter 4 74 Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false e rrors and invalid system responses. 1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2. V erify the symptoms by attempt[...]

75 Chapter 4 System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive Check Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller , dr iver , or diskette. A write-ena bled , diagnostic diskette is required. NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than on e label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause damage to the dri ve or cause the d riv[...]

Chapter 4 76 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 doa gmpstotics prog ram (please refer to main board. 2. Go to the dia gnostic memory in the test items. 3. Press F2 in the test items. 4. Follow the instruction s in the mes[...]

77 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapt er Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of th e power adapter cable. See the following figu re 1. If the voltage is not correct , replace the power ad apter . 2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following: T Replace the System board. T If the problem[...]

Chapter 4 78 Check the Battery Pack T o check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel 2. In Power Mete r , confirm t hat if the parame ters sh own in the screen for Current Power Source and T ota l Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, fo r both battery an d a[...]

79 Chapter 4 Power-On Self-T est (P OST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most like ly cause is listed first. NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the s equence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement does not solve the proble m, put the ori ginal part back in th[...]

Chapter 4 80 Index of Error Messages Error Code List Error Codes Error Messages 006 Equipment Configuration Error Causes: 1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch 2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Err or (THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration Error”) 010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W :xxxxh) 070 Real T ime Clock Error[...]

81 Chapter 4 Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot system. System board Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility . RTC battery System board Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS[...]

Chapter 4 82 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 76. Ensure every connector is connected tig htly and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. System board. No beep, power-on indi[...]

83 Chapter 4 POST Code Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify Real Mod e 03h Disable Non-Maskable Interru pt (NMI) 04h Get CPU type 06h Initialize system hardware 08h Initialize chipset with i nitial POST values 09h Set IN POST flag 0Ah Initialize CPU registers 0Bh Enable CPU cache 0Ch Initialize caches to initial POST values 0Eh Initializ[...]

Chapter 4 84 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 T est keyboard 54h Set key click if enabled 58h 2-2-3-1 T est f[...]

85 Chapter 4 8Fh Determine number of A T A drives (optional) 90h Initialize hard-disk controllers 91h Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers 92h Jump to UserPatch2 93h Build MPT ABLE 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,[...]

Chapter 4 86 Code Beeps 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 Mu lti Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh Initiali[...]

87 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, the n reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if[...]

Chapter 4 88 PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from actual size. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute ?[...]

89 Chapter 4 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undete rmined Problems” on page 91. System hangs intermittently . Reconne ct hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System configuration does not match t[...]

Chapter 4 90 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electros tatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring prob lem exists. When analyzing an intermittent prob lem, do t[...]

91 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify which ad apter or device failed, which installed devices ar e incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the faili ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: V erify that all attached de[...]

Chapter 4 92 How to Build NAPP Ma ster Hard Disc Drive CD to Disk Recovery 1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Put NAPP CD into the optical driv e. Then boot up the system. 3. The system will ask you if you want to build N APP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue. 4. NAPP CD will start to preloa d the system, please click [Y].[...]

93 Chapter 4 6. Put the Recovery CD to the optical dr ive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Reco very CD to the optical drive in order . Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till you finish all Recovery CDs. After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below .[...]

Chapter 4 94 7. Then insert the System CD to the opti cal drive. 8. Y ou will see the screen displaying “P ASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive.[...]

95 Chapter 4 Disk to Disk Recovery 1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. 2. Put NAPP CD into the optical driv e. Then boot up the system. 3. The system will ask you if you want to build N APP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue. 4. NAPP CD will start to preloa d the system, please click [Y].[...]

Chapter 4 96 5. Select Disk to Disk Recovery . Then choose Single Language or Multi-Languages Recovery . NOTE: For Multi-Languages Recovery , not more than fi ve languages could be loa ded to the system. 6. Put the Recovery CD to the optical dr ive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have to put the Reco very CD to the opt[...]

97 Chapter 4 After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below . 7. Then insert the System CD to the opti cal drive.[...]

Chapter 4 98 8. Y ou will see the screen displaying “P ASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive.[...]

99 Chapter 4[...]

Chapter 5 100 T op V iew 12 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5[...]

101 Chapter 5 1 U12 CPU Socket 14 LIN1 Line-in Port 2 F AN1 Fan Connector 15 LOUT1 Line-out Port 3 SW1 SW1 16 RJ1 RJ45+RJ1 1 4 TP AD1 T ouchpad Cable Connector 17 USB1-4 Four USB Ports 5 HDD1 HDD Connector 18 CRT1 VGA Port 6 KB1 Keyboard Connector 19 LCD1 LCD Coaxial Ca ble Connector 7 SPK1 S peaker Cable Connector 20 MINI1 Mini PCI Connector 8 IDE[...]

Chapter 5 102 Bottom V iew 1 U7 FIR Port 2 RING1 Modem Cable Connector 3 MDC1 Modem Card Connector 4 DM1 DIMM Socket 1 5 DM2 DIMM Socket 2 SW1 Settings 1 2 3 4 Password Enable ON X X X Password Disable OFF X X X Bootblock Enable XO N XX Bootblock Disable XO F F XX Adapter 90W X X ON X Adapter 120W X X OFF X[...]

103 Chapter 5[...]

Chapter 6 104 This chapter gives you the FRU (Fiel d Replaceable Unit) l isting in global configurat ions of Extensa 2000/2500. Refer to this chapter whenever orderi ng for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDE RING FRU P ARTS, you shou ld check the most up-to-date information availab le on your r[...]

105 Chapter 6 Extensa 2000/2500 Exploded Diagram[...]

Chapter 6 106 Extensa 2000 FRU List Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number Adapter ADAPTER 135W 19V 3PIN LITEON P A-1 131-08AC AP .13503.001 ADAPTER 135W 19V 3PIN LISHIN 0317A19135 TBD ADAPTER 135W 19V 3PIN HIPRO OW135F13 TBD Battery RTC BA TTERY 23.T30V1.001 18 BA TTERY MODULE LI-ON 8CELL SIMPLO 6M.A20V1.001 BA TTERY MODULE LI-ON 12CELL [...]

107 Chapter 6 LAUNCH BOARD 55.T30V1.002 MODEM BOARD AMBIT T60M283.10(01) 54.0901 1.544 MODEM/BLUETOOTH BOARD AMBIT T60M665.00 54.09061.001 Cables COVER SWITCH CABLE TBD LAUNCH CABLE 50.T30V1.01 1 MODEM CABLE 2PIN 2CONNECTOR 55MM 50.41 T1 1.002 POWER CORD US (3 pin) 27.01618.051 Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly 3 MINI PCI CARD PLA TE W/RTC HOLDER 60.T30V[...]

Chapter 6 108 10 OPTICAL DRIVE SUPPORT BRACKET 33.T30V1.001 15 HDD BRACKET 33.A20V1.001 16 HDD HOLDER 33.T30V1.003 17 LOWER CASE W/DIMM COVER& SPEAKER W/O MDC COVER (USE FOR FDD) 60.T45V1.001 LOWER CASE W/DIMM COVER& SPEAKER W/O MDC COVER (USE FOR NON-FDD) 60.T45V1.002 MODEM COVER W/SCREW 42.A20V1.001 DIMM COVER W/SCREW TBD 19 UPPER CASE W/[...]

109 Chapter 6 2ND F AN BRACKET 33.A29V1.002 MIDDLE COVER W/LAUNCH BOARD TBD Communication Module WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT (BLACK) 50.A20V1.001 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT (GRA Y) 50.A20V1.002 BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.A20V1.004 CPU CPU 2.7GMHZ 400FSB INTEL KC.DCD01.27A CPU 2.8GMHZ 400FSB INTEL KC.DCD01.28A CPU 2.5GMHZ 400FSB INTEL KC.DCD01.25A CPU 2.8GMHZ 533FS[...]

Chapter 6 11 0 FDD MODULE 1.44M P ANASONIC JU-226A033 KF .T3007.001 FDD MODULE 1.44M MITSUMI D353G 4515 KF .T3006.001 FDD BRACKET 33.T30 V1.005 FDD CABLE 50.T30V1.003 HDD/ Hard Disk Drive HDD 20G HIT ACHI IC25N020A TMR04 KH.02007.006 HDD 30GB HIT ACHI IC25N030A TMR04 KH.03007.005 HDD 30GB FUJITSU MHT2030A T 009B A3 KH.03006.004 HDD 30GB SEAGA TE ST[...]

111 Chapter 6 HDD 80GB TOSHIBA MK8025GAS KA023A KH.08004.001 Heatsink 4 CPU F ANSINK 34.T45V1.003 4 CPU THERMAL PLA TE 34.A20V1.001 VGA THERMAL PLA TE 34.T45V1.001 VGA THERMAL PLA TE 33.A20V1.003 Keyboard 2 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- ACY0G GERMANY KB.A1907.001 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- ACY1D USI KB.T3007.047 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- ACY0U UK KB.T3007.052 KEYBOARD[...]

Chapter 6 11 2 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- ACY0R RUSSIAN KB.A2007.015 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- ACY02 T AIW AN KB.A2007.016 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- ACY0S SP ANISH KB.A2007.017 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- ACY03 THAILAND KB.A2007.018 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- ACY1B BRAZILIAN KB.A2007.019 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- ACY0E IT AL Y KB.A2007.021 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- ACY0F FRENCH KB.A2007[...]

11 3 Chapter 6 LCD COAXIAL CABLE 14” 50.A20V1.003 LCD COAXIAL CABLE 15" 50.49V06.002 NS LCD P ANEL W/HINGE & LOGO TBD NS LCD BEZEL W/ICON PLA TE TBD HINGE P ACK TBD Main Board MAINBOARD W/O CPU W/ MODEM CABLE & LAUNCH BOARD CABLE (USE FOR FDD) TBD MAINBOARD W/O CPU W/ MODEM CABLE & LAUNCH BOARD CABLE LB.T4501.001 Miscellaneous LC[...]

Chapter 6 11 4 NAME PLA TE 40.E01V1.001 Memory NS SODIMM 128M INFINEON HYS64D16000GDL-6-B KN.12802.006 SODIMM 256M INFINEON HYS64D32020GDL-6-B KN.25602.009 SODIMM256M NANY A NT256D64SH8BAGM-6KE KN.25603.014 SODIMM256M MICRON 256M MT8VDDT3264HDG-335 KN.25604.009 SODIMM 512M INFINEON HYS64D64020GBDL-6-B KN.51202.007 SODIMM 512M NANY A NT512D64S8HBAFM[...]

11 5 Chapter 6 NS TOUCHP AD SYNAPTICS TM41P- 357 56.17001.001 Screws NS SCREW 86.T30V1.001 NS SCREW 86.9A352.3R0 NS SCREW 86.9A353.6R0 NS SCREW 86.9A524.4R0 NS SCREW 86.9A552.2R0 NS SCREW 86.9A552.3R0 NS SCREW 86.9A552.4R0 NS SCREW 86.9A553.3R0 NS SCREW 86.9A553.4R0 NS SCREW 34.00015.081 NS SCREW 86.1A552.100 NS SCREW 86.9A353.8R0 Extensa 2500 FRU [...]

Chapter 6 11 6 BA TTERY P ACK LI-ON 8CELL P ANASONIC BT .T3007.003 BA TTERY LI-ON 8CELL SANYO BT .T3003.001 BA TTERY P ACK LI -ON 12CELL SANYO TBD CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBL Y BA TTERY COVER 42.T30V1.001 Boards DC-DC CHARGER BOARD 55.T30V1.001 WIRELESS LAN BOARD AMBIT 802.1 1B T60H656.02 REV .03 54.03096.022 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.1 1G WNC MIMIPCI [...]

11 7 Chapter 6 LAUNCH CABLE 50.T30V1.01 1 MODEM CABLE 2PIN 2CONNECTOR 55MM 50.41 T1 1.002 POWER CORD US (3 pin) 27.01618.051 Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly 6 HINGE CAP RIGHT TBD 8 HINGE CAP LEFT TBD 10 OPTICAL DRIVE SUPPORT BRACKET 33.T30V1.001 15 HDD BRACKET 33.A20V1.001 16 HDD HOLDER 33.T30V1.003 17 LOWER CASE W/DIMM COVER& SPEAKER W/O MDC COVER[...]

Chapter 6 11 8 DIMM COVER W/SCREW TBD 19 UPPER CASE W/COVER SWITCH CABLE TBD TOUCHP AD COVER 42.T30V1.006 2ND F AN BRACKET 33.A29V1.002 MIDDLE COVER W/LAUNCH BOARD TBD Communication Module WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT (BLACK) 50.A20V1.001 WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT (GRA Y) 50.A20V1.002 BLUETOOTH ANTENNA 50.A20V1.004 CPU CPU 2.8GMHZ 800FSB INTEL KC. DPP01.28C [...]

11 9 Chapter 6 CPU P4 3.2GMHZ 800FSB INTEL KC.DP001.32C CPU 3.2GMHZ 800FSB INTEL KC.DPP01.32C CPU 3.4GMHZ 800FSB INTEL KC.DPP01.34C F AN 2ND 23 .T45V1.001 FDD/Floppy Disk Drive 13 FDD MODULE 1.44M MC I JU- 226A033FC 6M.T45V1.004 FDD MODULE 1.44M MITSUMI D353G 4515 6M.T45V1.005 FDD MODULE 1.44M P ANASONIC JU-226A033 KF .T3007.001 FDD MODULE 1.44M MI[...]

Chapter 6 120 HDD 30G TOSHIBA MK3021GAS KH.33004.001 HDD 40GB HIT ACHI IC25N040A TMR04 KH.04007.009 HDD 40G TOSHIBA MK4025GAS KH.04004.002 HDD 40GB FUJITSU MHT2040A T 0022 A3 KH.04006.004 HDD 40G SEAGA TE ST94019A KH.04001.010 HDD 60GB HIT ACHI IC25N060A TMR04 KH.06007.006 HDD 60GB HIT ACHI DK23F A-60 A0A0 KH.06007.005 HDD 60G TOSHIBA MK6021GAS KH.[...]

121 Chapter 6 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- ACY06 PORTUGUE KB.A2007.004 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- ACY0A ARABIC KB.A2007.005 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- ACY1A BELGIAN KB.A2007.006 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- ACY0W SWEDISH KB.A2007.007 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- ACY0C CZECH KB.A2007.008 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- ACY0Q HUNGARIAN KB.A2007.009 KEYBOARD DARFON NSK- ACY0N NORW A Y KB.A2007.010[...]

Chapter 6 122 INVERTER BOARD 15" SUMIDA 19.T30V1.201 INVERTER BOARD 14"/15" 19.21030.I71 LCD BRACKET RIGHT FOR 14.1" 33.T30V1.006 LCD BRACKET RIGHT FOR 15" 33.A16V1.002 NS LCD BRACKET LEFT FOR 14.1 " 33.T30V1.007 LCD BRACKET LEFT FOR 15" 33.A16V1.003 INVERTER CABLE 50.T30V1.007 LCD COAXIAL CABLE 14” 50.A20V1.003[...]

123 Chapter 6 MAINBOARD W/O CPU W/ MODEM CABLE & LAUNCH BOARD CABLE (USE FOR FDD) TBD MAINBOARD W/O CPU W/ MODEM CABLE & LAUNCH BOARD CABLE LB.T4501.001 Miscellaneous LCD SCREW RUBBER 47.T45V1.001 LCD SCREW RUBBER 47.T45V1.002 LOGO TBD RUBBER FOOT TBD TOUCHP AD KNOB 42.T30V1.008 ICON LABEL 40.T30V1.001 NAME PLA TE 40.E01V1.001 Memory NS SOD[...]

Chapter 6 124 COMBO MODULE 24X QSI SBW-242B 6M.A20V1.003 DVD-ROM MODULE 8X MKE SR-8177 6M.T46V1.001 DVD-RW MODULE 2X UJ-820B- A DVR-K12D 6M.A20V1.004 DVD-RW MODULE DRIVE 2X PIONEER DVR-K12D 6M.A20V1.005 CD-ROM DRIVE 24X QSI SCR- 242 56.10291.021 CD-ROM DRIVE 24X QSI SCR- 242B KO.02407.012 DVD-ROM 8X MKE SR-8177 KV .08X02.004 DVD-RW DRIVE 2X UJ-820B[...]

125 Chapter 6[...]

Appendix A 126 Model Name Definition Extensa 2000 Model Number LCD CPU Memory HDD ODD Ba ttery Wireless LAN 2001LC 15.0" XGA ICP 2.6GHz DDR 333 1x256MB 40GB 24x Combo Li-Ion N 2001LM 15.0" XGA ICP 2.6GHz DDR 333 1x256MB 40GB 4x DVD-Dual Li-Ion N Extensa 2500 Model Number LCD CPU Memory HDD CD/DVD Bat tery Wireless LAN 2501LC 15.0" XG[...]

127 Appendix A[...]

Appendix B 128 This computer ’s compatibility is a test plan released b y Acer Internal T esting Depa rtment. Once the final report is available, this chapter will be revised accordingly . T est Compatible Components Appendix B[...]

129 Appendix B Microsoft ® W indows ® XP Environment T est Item Specifications Processor Intel Celeron 2.6GHz/400FSB/128K Intel Pentium 4 2.8GMHZ 533FSB Memory 128MB Infineon SO-DIMM HYS64D16000GDL-6-B 256MB Infineon SO-DIMM HYS64D32020GDL-6-B 256MB Nanya SO-DIMM NT256D64SH8BAGM-6KE (.14u) 256MB Micron SO-DIMM MT8VDDT3264HDG-335C3 (.13u) 256MB Sa[...]

Appendix B 130 DVD-dual DVD-Dual SDW-042 DVD-Dual SDW-431S DVD-Dual GWA-4040N DVD-Dual DVR K13RA DVD-RW DVD-RW SD-R61 12 DVD-Super Multi UJ820 DVD super multi AC Adapter (3 pin) Liteon Adapter 135W ADT 135W 3P 19V 0317A19135 HiPro Adapter 135W Power Cord King Cord Battery Li-Ion, 8 cells SANYO BTP-60A1 SIMPLO BTY PK Panasonic Network Adapters LAN E[...]

131 Appendix B I/O - USB Keyboard/Mouse Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933 Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Acer Aspire USB mouse Logicool US Mouse Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB In terface Logitech USB Wheel Mouse M-BB48 Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical USB Interface I/O - Legacy (PS2/Serial) Keyboard/ Mouse IBM 101 key keyboard IBM 109 key keyboard A[...]

Appendix B 132 PCMCIA PCMCIA - A T A IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Sony Memory S tick 64MB Sandisk Flash Card 20MB Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB Apacer SD Flash Card 256MB T ranscend SD Card 32MB T ranscend SD Card 256MB Hagiwara sys-com SD Card 256MBT PCMCIA - USB 2.0 Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card DTK USB 2.0 2Port Ca[...]

133 Appendix B[...]

Appendix C 134 This section describe s online techni cal support services availa ble to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , dealer, ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Unit s may access our website. However some in formation sources wi[...]

135 Appendix C[...]

Index 136 A AC Adapter 28 AFLASH Utility 49 Audio 18 B Battery 27 battery pack charging indicator 11 BIOS 18 package 18 ROM size 18 ROM type 18 vendor 18 Version 18 BIOS Setup Utility 3 6 BIOS Supports protocol 18 BIOS Utility 36°??? Basic System Settings 41 Navigating 37 Onboard Device Config uration 44 Startup Con figurat ion 43 System Inform at[...]

137 Index Jumper and Connector Locati ons SW2 Settings 106 K Keyboard 18, 27 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 79 L L2 cache 18 LCD 28 M Mechanical S pecificatio n 30 media access on indicator 11 Memory Address Map 31 Memory Address Map 31 Memory Check 80 Modem 20 N Notebook Manager hotkey 15 num lock on indicator 11 O Online Support Informa[...]

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