Acer 420 manual

Acer TravelMate 420 Series Service Guide P ART NO .: VD.T19V5.001 PRINTED IN T AIWAN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer .com.tw TM420.book Page I Monday, September 23, 2002 10:27 AM[...]

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the up dates made on T ravelMate 420 service gui de. Date Chapter Up dates TM420.book Page II Monday, Septembe r 23, 2002 10:27 AM[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2002 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any lan guage or computer languag e, 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 info rmation. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all techni cal information relating to the BASIC CON FIGURA TION decided for Acer's "glo bal" product offering. T o better fit local market requirements and enhance prod uct co[...]

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VII T able of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

VIII T able of Contents Chpater 4 Troubleshooting 77 System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78 External CD-ROM/DV D-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

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 ® Pentiu m ® 4 Processor with 512KB level 2 cache T DDR 226 (O/c2100) SDRAM, memory expandable up to 1GB T Internal opti cal drive T High-capacity , Enhanced-IDE hard d isk T Li-Ion main battery pack T Power manage[...]

2 Chapter 1 T Sleek, smooth and stylish design T Acer FinT ouch full-sized curved keyboard T Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing devi ce Exp ansion T One type II CardBus PC Card sl ots T Upgradeable memory Keyboard and Pointing Device T 84/85/88-key windows ke yboard T Built-in touchpad pointing device with ergo nomic buttons and 4-way integra[...]

Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram SPR Conn. Audio DJ O2 163 W320-04 Touch Pad 3.3V 33MHz BIOS uFCBGA/uFCPGA CPU HA#(3..31) 1.8V 266MHz 1394 System Bus USB conn X3 MAX6654MEE CardBus Controller TI TSB43AB22 SD/MMC CARD 3.3V ATA100 HD#(0..63) 421 BGA 400MHz Clock Generator Thermal Sensor HUB Link 845MP 625 BGA Memory BUS(DDR) LPC BUS SO-DIMM X2 MDC AG[...]

4 Chapter 1 Board Layout T op View 23-JP1 S peaker L connector 39-JP33 Inverter connector 20-JP3 VGA board to B connect or 19-JP2 VGA board to B connector 24-JP4 S peaker R connector 22-JP6 SD card connector 21-JP5 Keyboard conn ector 28-JP12, JP 32, JP39 USB port connector 25-JP10 Audio out jack 26-JP9 Audio in jack 30-SW2 BT switch 36-JP1 1 MDC c[...]

Chapter 1 5 Bottom View 15-JP37 Docking connector 13-JP14 VGA port connector 9-JP21 PCMCIA connector 14-JP15 Printer port co nnector 1-U41 CPU socket 12-JP13 S video port 16-JP22 Main fan connector 17-PCN1 DC jack 4-PCN4 Battery connector 2-JP25 DDR connector 3-JP28 DDR connector 37-JP23 2nd fan connector 35-JP26 Battery connector 5-JP29 Module 6-J[...]

6 Chapter 1 Outlook V iew A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Front Vi ew # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power Button T urns on the computer power . 3 S peakers Outputs sound. 4 Keyboard Inputs data in[...]

Chapter 1 7 14 Palmrest Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the co mputer . Outputs sound. 15 St atus ind icators LEDs (light-emitting diode) that turn on and off to show the status of the computer , its functions and components. 16 Microphone Inputs sounds and voice into your computer . 17 Launch keys S pecial keys for launching I[...]

8 Chapter 1 Lef t Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter . 2 Security keylock Co nnects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock. K SG_TM420_Ch1.fm Page 8 Thursday, Se ptember 26, 2002 9:23 AM[...]

Chapter 1 9 Right Panel # Icon Item Description 1 USB port Connects to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 Line-in/Mic-in jack Acce pts audi o line-in devices (e.g., audio CD player , ster eo walkman). Selection is through the OS Windows mixer . 3 S peaker/Headphone- out jack Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g., speak[...]

10 Chapter 1 Rear Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Expansion port I/O replicator or EasyPort expansion devices. 2 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor , LCD projector). 3 Parallel port Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel printer). 4 S-video Connects t a television or display device with S-video input. [...]

Chapter 1 11 Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Battery bay Houses the computer ’s battery pack. 2 Battery rele ase latches Unlatches the battery to re move the battery pac k. 3 Memory compartment Houses the computer ’s main memory . 4 Cooling fan Helps keep the computer cool. Note: Don’t cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 5 AcerMe[...]

12 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has seven ea sy-to-read status icons below the display screen. The status LCD displays icons that show the status of the compu ter and its components. Icon Function Description Power Lights green when the computer is on. Flashes when the computer is in low power . Sleep Flashes when the computer enters Sleep mod[...]

Chapter 1 13 Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which yo u can toggle on and off. Lock Key Description Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. Num lock (Fn-F1 1) When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, [...]

14 Chapter 1 Embedded Numeric Keyp ad The embedded nu meric keypad functions like a desktop n umeric keypad. It is indicated by small characte rs located on the upper right corne r of the keycaps. T o si mplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on embe dd[...]

Chapter 1 15 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-specific functions. Key Icon Description Windows logo key S tart button. Combinations with this key perform special functions. Below are a few examples: + T ab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document) + M (Minimizes All) j + Windows logo[...]

16 Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer uses hotkey or key combinations to a ccess most of the computer ’s controls like sreen brightness, volume output. T o 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 System[...]

Chapter 1 17 Fn- y V olume down Decreases the speaker volume. Fn- x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn- z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Hot Key Icon Function Description SG_TM420_Ch1.fm Page 17 Thursday, S eptember 26, 2002 9:23 AM[...]

18 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 set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro symbol to work, the keyboard layout has t[...]

Chapter 1 19 Launch Keys Located at the top of keyboard are fi ve bu ttons. These buttons are called la unch keys. Th ey are designated as P1, P2, P3 Email button and Web browser button. NOTE: T o the left of these five launch keys is t he wireless communication button. This wireless communication button works for model with 802.1 1b wireless LAN o[...]

20 Chapter 1 E-Mail Detection Click right button at the Launch Manager icon on the taskbar and click on E-Mail Dete ction. In this dialog box, you have the opti on to enable/di sable mail checking, set the time inte rval for mail che cking, etc. If you already have an email account, you can fill in User Name, Pa ssword and POP3 Server in the dialog[...]

Chapter 1 21 T ouchp ad 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 centra l locati on on the palmrest provides optimal co mfort and support. NOTE: If you are using an external USB mouse, yo u can pr ess Fn-F7 to disable th[...]

22 Chapter 1 NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchp ad. Also keep the tou chpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to finger movements. Hence, the lighter the touch, the better the re sponse. T apping too hard will not increase the touchpad’s responsiveness. Scroll Click and hold the button in the desired direction (up/[...]

Chapter 1 23 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel Pentium 4 CPU package / PGA478 package CPU core voltage Depend on CPU VID CPU I/O voltage 1.2V BIOS Item Specification BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS V ersion PhoenixBIOS 4.0 Release 6.0 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS package TSOP Support[...]

24 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above table list s some system memory configur ations. Y ou may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. . Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 T otal Memory 256/512MB 0 MB 256MB/512MB 256/512MB 128MB 384MB/640MB 256/512MB 256MB 512MB/768MB 256/512MB 512MB 768MB/1024MB LAN Interface Item S pecification Suppo[...]

Chapter 1 25 DVD-ROM Interface Item S pecification V endor & mo del name T oshiba (S R-C2612) Performance S pecification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette T ransfer rate (KB/sec) (Mode1) 4X-5.7X PCA V 600-855KByte/s 10.3X-24X CA V 1552-3600KByte/s (Mode2) 4X-5.7X P ACV 684.4-975.3KBytes/s 10.3X-24X CA V 1769-4104KByte/s 3.3X-8X CA V 4463-10820[...]

26 Chapter 1 Loading mechanism Load: Manual Release: (a) Electrical Release ( Release Button) (b) Release by A T API command (c) Emergency Release Power Requirement Input V oltage +5 V +/- 5 % (Operating) +/- 8 % (S tart up V endor & mo del name T oshiba (SD2212) Performance S pecification With CD Diskette With DVD Diskette T ransfer rate (KB/s[...]

Chapter 1 27 T ransfer rate (KB/sec) Sustained: Max 3.6Mbytes/sec Sustained: Max 10.8Mbytes/sec Data Buffer Cap acity 2MBytes Interface IDE/A T API Applicable disc format DV D : DVD-Video, DVD-ROM, DVD-R (3.9GB, 4.7GB) CD: CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-RW , CD-R, CD-ROM XA, (except ADPCM) CD -I Ready , PhotoCD (muiltiSessio n) Video CD, Cd-Extra (CD+), CD-text[...]

28 Chapter 1 Connector type 25-pin D-type connector, in female type Parallel port function control Enable/Disabl e/Auto (BIOS or operating system chooses configuration) by BIOS Setup Note : Depending on your operating system, disabling an unused device may help free system re sources for other devices. Supports ECP/EPP/Bi-directional (PS/2 compatib[...]

Chapter 1 29 There are two control signals that come fo rm syst em to control lamp brightness. One signal is named DAC_BRIG , which limits curr ent to meet LCD la mp current specification. Ano ther one is named PWM, which adjusts lamp br ightness. This invert er bright ness is adjust ed by PWM burst mode. The PW M burst m ode is that turning on and[...]

30 Chapter 1 Electrical C haracter istics No . Parameter Symbol Min. Ty p . Max. Unit Comment 1 Input voltage NV_PWR 9 14.8 21 V 7.5V (continuous) can work *Note 1 2 Input current Iin -- 0.33 -- A 3 Lamp current IL 3.0 -- 6.8 mA DAC=0V *Note 2 4 Lamp current IL 2.7 -- 6.3 mA DAC=1V 4 Frequency F4 5 55 65 KHz * Note 3 5 Output power Pout -- -- 4.5 W[...]

Chapter 1 31 NOTE: *1. The inverter can work in 7.5V input voltage (continuo us), but 7.5V electronic characteristic will not be care. *2. Limited lamp maximum curr ent by DAC_BRIC signal: When DAC_BRIG voltage is 0V an d INV_PWM enables (100%), lam p has max. current. When DAC_BRIG voltage is 3.3 V and INV_PWM enables (100%), lam p has min. curren[...]

32 Chapter 1 All components on inverter board should follow below rules: 1. Component using cond itions (com ponent stress) mu st be within compone nt specification includi ng voltage rating, current rati ng, temperature etc. 2. Component temperature should follow below: T ∆ T <=30 degree C, at 25, 35 degree C. T Component temperature should b[...]

Chapter 1 33 Output Ratings (CV mode) DC output voltage Offers const ant voltage 19.0V output source with 90W max output power capacity . Noise + Ripple 300mvp-pmax (20MHz bandwidth) for resistor load Output current 0 A (min.) 4.74A (max.) Output Ratings (CC mode) DC output voltage 19.0 Constant output 3.5A Dynamic Output Characteristics S tart-up [...]

34 Chapter 1 Non-operating 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing (storage package) Vibration Operating (unpacked) 5~500Hz: 1.0G Non-operating (unpacked) 50~500Hz: 2.16G Mechanical Specification Item S pecification Dimensions 327mm (W) x 269mm (D) x 35.9mm (H) for 14.1/15.0 inch model Weight 6.3lb (2.86kg) for 14.1 inch model 6.6lb (2.99kg) for 15.0 inch mo[...]

Chapter 1 35 004E-004F Motherboard resources 0050-0053 System timer 0060-0060 S tandard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard 0061-0061 Motherboard resources 0062-0062 Microsoft ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller 0063-0063 Motherboard resources 0064-0064 S tandard 101/102-Key or Microsoft Natural PS/2 Keyboard 0065-0065 Motherboard resourc[...]

36 Chapter 1 0778-077B ECP Printer Port (LPT1) 0A79-0A79 ISAPNP Read Data Port 0D00-FFFF PCI Bus 1000-107F Motherboard resources 1 180-1 1BF Motherboard resources 1200-120F Motherboard resources 1800-181F Intel (R) 82801 CA/CAM USB Universal Host Controller-2487 1820-182F Intel (r) 82801 CAM Ultra A T A Storage Controller-248A 1840-185F Intel (R) 8[...]

Chapter 1 37 IRQ12 Alps Pointing-device IRQ13 Numeric data processor IRQ14 Primary IDE controll er IRQ15 Secondary IDE controller DMA Channel Assignment DMA Channel Function(Hardware) 1 ECP Printer Port (LPT1) 2 S tandard Floppy D isk Controller 4 Direct Memory Access Controller IRQ Assignment Ma p Interrupt Channel Function(Hardware) SG_TM420_Ch1.[...]

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Chapter 2 39 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 compu ter is already 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[...]

40 Chapter 2 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 Press ^ while you are in any of the menu optio ns to go to the Exit menu. T In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t . Y ou can also press u to save any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility . N[...]

Chapter 2 41 Info. This menu provides you th e information of the system. Parameter Description Floppy Drive The Floppy Drive status is auto detected by the system. The information page would display “1.44MB, 3 1/2 if floppy drive exists; it would disp lay “Not installed” if floppy drive does not exist. IDE1 Model Name Shows the Model name of[...]

42 Chapter 2 UUID Number UUID=16bytes. This will be visible only when there is an inter nal LAN device present. System Memory This field reports the memory size of system base memory . The size is fixed to 640 KB. Parameter Description SG_TM420_Ch2.fm Page 42 Thursday, S eptember 26, 2002 9:40 AM[...]

Chapter 2 43 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 . SG_TM420_Ch2.fm Page 43 Thursday, S eptember 26, 2002 9:40 AM[...]

44 Chapter 2 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 d isable or auto. This is because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases. Parameter Description[...]

Chapter 2 45 System Devices The System Devices screen contains parameters involvi ng your 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 Internal T ouchPad Determines wheth[...]

46 Chapter 2 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mpu ter from unauthorized use. Phoeni xB I O S S et up Uti l i t y Ma i n S y s t e m D e v i c e s Se cur i t y B o o t I n f o . Ex i t Ite m s p e c ific H e lp Us e r Pas s wo r d i s Cl ear A d m inistrator P a s s w o rd is C l ear Set User [...]

Chapter 2 47 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 be fore 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[...]

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

Chapter 2 49 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 W arning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display [...]

50 Chapter 2 Boot This menu allows the user to deci de the order of boot de vices to load the operatin g system. Bootable devices includes the distette drive in m odule bay , the onboard hard disk drive an d the CD-ROM in module bay . SG_TM420_Ch2.fm Page 50 Thursday, S eptember 26, 2002 9:40 AM[...]

Chapter 2 51 Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safegua rd and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describ es the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Allows the user to save changes to CMOS and reboot t he system. Exit Discarding Changes Allows the user Disc ards changes made[...]

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

Chapter 2 53 requirements, your regional office MA Y have other diagnostic program. Please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with furth er technical details. NOTE: For ASSY Function T est Procedure, please prepare the following items for system components test: PC (with FIR p ort), 1394 HDD, PS2 mouse[...]

54 Chapter 2 Running Diagnostics Program 1. RTC F unction T est Run the RTC Function T est program. 2. PIO Loop Back T est Insert PIO loopback fixture to main boar d PIO conne ct then run the testing program. 3. CD-ROM Function T est Insert a data CD to CD-ROM drive. Then check the CD-ROM drive function with CD-ROM Functi on T est. . SG_TM420_Ch2.f[...]

Chapter 2 55 4. T ouchpad and USB Mouse T est This utility ca n test touchp ad and USB port s. The three USB ports locate on the right panel. Please insert a USB mouse to USB port 1, port 2 and p ort 3. As you run the testing utility , please test port 1 and port 2 first. Move the mouse and click the left and the right button to test its functions.[...]

56 Chapter 2 Run the Internal Keyboard T est. Press the key one by one to see if i t functions w ell or not. If suspe ct a certain key has problem, please press “B” key to test the key again. 7. Num/Caps/Scroll Key Lock T est Press the FN+Num/ Caps key . Then check if the FN+Num/Caps media LED is emitting or not. 8. Battery (Charge/Discharge) T[...]

Chapter 2 57 10. Audio CD Play Function T est Put a music compact disc in CD-ROM drive. Click “Play” button that display on the LCD/or external CRT monitor to play the music disc. Then click on other function keys to test its functions. Cl ick on “QUIT” to exit the testing. 11 . Lid Switch Function T est Please use the uti lity to test the [...]

58 Chapter 2 12. Easy Button Function T est Please press the launch keys an d audio controls resp ecti vely to see if they work normally . Launch keys locate on the middle cover; audio controls locate on the front panel. Once you press any launch key or audio control, the button displaying on the LCD/CRT monitor will disappear at the same time. NOT[...]

Chapter 2 59 Run CRT output fucntion test to see if CR T displays well. Please plug in CRT cable to monitor connectorF AN test program to check if fan wire and fan function wor ks normally . Press “Fn+F5” to switch to CRT monitor and LCD. This utility mainly checks if you can be switch to LCD and CRT monitor on this notebook computer . SG_TM420[...]

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Chapter 3 61 This chapter contains step-by-s tep procedures on how to disass emble the notebook computer for maintenance and troubleshooting . T o disassemble the co mputer , you need th e following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Flat head screw driver T Tw e e z e r s T Plastic screw driv[...]

62 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. 3. Remove the battery pack. NOTE: T ravelMate 420 series product uses mylar or[...]

Chapter 3 63 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeed ing page gives you a graphic represen tation on the entire disassembly sequen ce and instructs you on the components that need to be remo ved during servicing . For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must fi rst rem ove the keyboard, then disassemble the ins[...]

64 Chapter 3 Screw List Item Description A SCREW M2.5X0.45+4A-BNI B SAFETY SCREW M2.5X0.45+6FP-ZK(NL) C SCREW M2.5X0.45+10FP-ZK(NL) D SCREW M2.5X0.45+16FP-ZK (NL) E SCREW M2.0X4F P-ZK(H3.5-3.8XT0.6) F SCREW M2.5X0.45P+3K-ZK(N L) G SCREW M2.0X0.4 P+2.3FP-ZK H SCREW M3.0X0.8+3K-NL I THERMAL SCREW (Front) J SCREW M2.0X0.4P+3FP-NI Main Unit Bx1 Dx9 Cx5[...]

Chapter 3 65 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Slide the battery latch as the picture shows. 2. Then remove the battery . TM420.book Page 65 Monday, Septembe r 23, 2002 10:27 AM[...]

66 Chapter 3 Removing the Optical Modu le/HDD Module and Memory Removing the Optical Module 1. Slide the optical drive latch. 2. Then remove the optical drive. Removing the HDD module 1. Unscrew the two screws that se cure the hard disk drive d oor . 2. Remove the hard d isk drive modul e. Removing the Memory 1. Remove the two screw that secures th[...]

Chapter 3 67 Removing the Keyboard/ LCD Module and VGA Board Removing the Keyboard 1. Remove the two screws holding the hinge caps then remove the hinge caps. 2. Unscrew the four screws holding the keyboard. 3. Use a tool to press the keyboard lock latch on the right and the left side. 4. T urn over the keyboard as the picture shows. 5. Disconnect [...]

68 Chapter 3 6. Then disconnect the VGA board connector . 7. T ilt the LCD module to 90 degree from the main unit. 8. Remove the LCD module from the main unit. 9. Detach the mylar that fastens then take the cable out of VGA shielding notch. 10. Disconnect the LCD coaxial cable from the VGA board. 11 . Remove the VGA shielding from the VGA board. TM[...]

Chapter 3 69 Disassembling the Main Unit 1. See “Removing the Keyboard / LCD Module and VGA Board” on page 67 2. Disconnect the left and the right speaker cable. 3. Disconnect the touchpad FFC. 4. Remove the 12 screws on the lower case. 5. Then detach the lower case from the main unit. 6. Disconnect the antenna li ne connectors that conn ects t[...]

70 Chapter 3 10. Release the CPU lock. 11 . Remove the CPU from the main unit carefully . 12. T ear off the tape that fastens the ante nna line to th e main board. Then take the antenna line out from the other side. 13. Remove the screw here. 14. Unscrew the screw as shown here. 15. Then remove the main board assembly from the lower case. 16. Unscr[...]

Chapter 3 71 22. Unscrew the two screws holding th e main bo ard to the main frame. 23. Remove main board from the main frame. 24. Remove the two screws holding the MDC card. 25. Disconnect the MDC card connector and modem wire. Then remove the MDC card. 26. Use a tool to release the MDC cable lock. 27. Then remove the MDC cable. 28. Remove the thr[...]

72 Chapter 3 33. Release the tape that fasten touc hpad button board FFC. Then disco nnect the FFC connectin g to touchpad button board. 34. Unscrew the two screws that secure the CD player board. 35. T ake the CD player board off the lower case. 36. Remove the two screws holding CD-player button and CD-player supp ort. 37. Remove the CD-player but[...]

Chapter 3 73 43. Disconnect the touchpad button board FFC. 44. Release nine locks that secure the touchpad cover . 45. Detach the touchpad cover . 46. Remove the touchpad. 47. Unscrew the four screws holding the antenna line. T wo on each side. 48. Remove the antenna line from the upper ca se. TM420.book Page 73 Monday, Septembe r 23, 2002 10:27 AM[...]

74 Chapter 3 Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the four screwpad then unscrew th e four screws on the LCD bezel. 2. Detach the LCD bezel from the lower side of the LCD module carefully .. 3. Unscrew the screw that holds the LCD inverter . 4. Disconnect the inverter b oard. 5. Remove the inverter wire. 6. Unscrew the four screws that fasten the[...]

Chapter 3 75 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling th e HDD Module 1. Remove the screw holding the HDD cover . 2. T ake the HDD out of the HDD cover . 3. Remove the four (two on each side) screws on HDD carrier . 4. Remove the HDD from HDD ca rrier . 5. Disconnect the HDD connector . Disassembling the Optical Disk Dr ive Module/Combo Dri[...]

76 Chapter 3 5. Remove the ODD PCB bo ard. 6. Release the ODD door latch on one side. 7. Then remove the ODD door carefully . TM420.book Page 76 Monday, Septembe r 23, 2002 10:27 AM[...]

Chapter 4 77 Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test this m odel (TravelMate 420 series). Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invali d system responses. 1. Obtain the failed symptoms i n as much detail as possib le. 2. V erify the s[...]

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

Chapter 4 79 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested. If the internal ke yboard does not w ork or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexi ble cable extending from the keyboard is correctly se ated in th e connector on the main board. If the keyboard cable conne[...]

80 Chapter 4 Check the Power Adapt er Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the 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 main board. T If the problem is[...]

Chapter 4 81 Check the Battery Pack T o check the battery pack, do the following: From Software: 1. Check out the Power Options in control Pan el 2. In Power Mete r , conf irm that if t he parameters sh own in the screen for Current Power Source and T otal Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, fo r both battery and adapt[...]

82 Chapter 4 still occurs, continue next step. Replace the CPU with another of th e same specifications. If th e problems still occurs, go to next step. The main board may be damage d. Replace main board. 3. If the external monitor ha s the same problem as th e internal monito r , the mai n board may be damaged. Please insert the diagnostic disk an[...]

Chapter 4 83 Power-On Self-T est (POST) 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 the[...]

84 Chapter 4 Index of Er ror Messages Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence 0200 Failure Fixed Disk Hard disk error detected. Check to see if fixed di sk is attached properly . Enter the BIOS Setup Utility and ve rify the hard disk is detected. 0210 S tucky Key A key is st uck during keyboard initial. Please restart your system w[...]

Chapter 4 85 02B1 Diskette drive B error Drive B: is pres ent but fails the BIOS POST diskette test s. Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS Setup Utility Check if the diskette drive is attached correctly . See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 78. 02B2 Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP T ype of fl oppy drive A[...]

86 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 Defaults” on Exit screen, then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboa[...]

Chapter 4 87 PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) See “System Diagnostic Diskette” on page 52. Please run Sycard 32 Bit test. PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Memory count (s[...]

88 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 90. Peripheral-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System configuration does not match the installed devices. Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Setup de faults”, then reboot system. [...]

Chapter 4 89 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[...]

90 Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic proble ms does not identify wh ich adapter or device failed, which in stalled devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedure s to isolate the fail i ng FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: V erify th at all attached [...]

Chapter 4 91 POST T ask Routines Code Beeps POST Routine Description 02h V erify R eal Mode 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[...]

92 Chapter 4 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[...]

Chapter 4 93 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,[...]

94 Chapter 4 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[...]

Chapter 4 95 Index of Flash BIOS Error Message Index of flashing BIOS E rror Message using PHLASH.EXE. Error Message Action in Sequence BIOS backup not supported in PLA TFORM.BIN Curre nt Platform.bin does not support BIOS backup. Please contact your vendor for latest platform.bin or remove BIOS backup File Open/Read/Close failed on PLA TFORM.BIN M[...]

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Chapter 5 97 T op V iew 23-JP1 S peaker L connector 39-JP33 Inverter connector 20-JP3 VGA board to B connector 19-JP2 VGA board to B connector 24-JP4 S peaker R connector 22-JP6 SD card connector 21-JP5 Keyboard connector 28-JP12, JP32, JP39 USB port connector 25-JP10 Audio out jack 26-JP9 Audio in jack 30-SW2 BT switch 36-JP1 1 MDC connector 34-JP[...]

98 Chapter 5 SW1 Settings (Lid switch) SW2 Settings Setting Function 1 NONE Function 2 ST AND BY Function 3 HIBERNA TE SW2 Setting POWER BUTTON ON:SYSTEM ON OFF: SYSTEM OFF SG_TM420_Ch5.fm Pag e 98 Thursday, S eptember 26, 2002 9: 45 AM[...]

Chapter 5 99 Bottom View 15-JP37 Docking connector 13-JP14 VGA port connector 9-JP21 PCMCIA connector 14-JP15 Printer port connector 1-U41 CPU socket 12-JP13 S video port 16-JP22 Main fan connector 17-PCN1 DC jack 4-PCN4 Battery connector 2-JP25 DDR connector 3-JP28 DDR connector 37-JP23 2nd fan connector 35-JP26 Battery connector 5-JP29 Module 6-J[...]

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Chapter 6 101 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceabl e Unit) listing in global configu rations of T ravelMate 420 series products. Refer to this chapter whenever orderi ng for p arts to rep air or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that WHEN ORDE RING FRU P ARTS, you shou ld check the most up-to-date informatio n avai[...]

102 Chapter 6 Exploded Diagram THE SYSTEM TM420.book Page 102 Monday, Septemb er 23, 2002 10:27 AM[...]

Chapter 6 103 LOGIC UP ASSY TM420.book Page 103 Monday, Septemb er 23, 2002 10:27 AM[...]

104 Chapter 6 LOGIC UP ASSY (Wireless) TM420.book Page 104 Monday, Septemb er 23, 2002 10:27 AM[...]

Chapter 6 105 LCD 14.1” LCD 15” TM420.book Page 105 Monday, Septemb er 23, 2002 10:27 AM[...]

106 Chapter 6 DVD ASSY CD-ROM ASSY TM420.book Page 106 Monday, Septemb er 23, 2002 10:27 AM[...]

Chapter 6 107 Combo ASSY TM420.book Page 107 Monday, Septemb er 23, 2002 10:27 AM[...]

108 Chapter 6 Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number Adapter NS ADAPTER-API 90W (3PIN)/4.74AMP/ AP12AD02-381 AP .T1902.001 ADAPTER - LITEON 90W (3 PIN) / 4.74AMP/P A- 1900-05CA AP .T1903.001 Battery NS BA TTERY LI-ION 9 CELLS-SANYO (2100mAH/ 69.3Wh/ 3UR18650F-3-CPL-BBL) BT .1903.00 1 BA TTERY LI-ION 9 CELLS-SONY 2100mAH (2100mAH/69.3Wh/ L[...]

Chapter 6 109 Cables 006-LOGIC UP ASSY AND LOGIC UP ASSY(WIRE LESS) FFC-MB TO T OUCHP AD BUTTON BOARD 50.T19V5.001 009-LOGIC UP ASSY AND LOGIC UP ASSY(WIRE LESS) FFC-TOUCHP AD BUTT ON BOARD T O TOUCHP AD 50.T19V5.002 005-LOGIC UP ASSY AND LOGIC UP ASSY(WIRE LESS) FFC-TOUCHP AD BUTT ON BOARD T O CD PLA YER BOARD 50.T19V5.003 003-THE SYSTEM CABLE-MDC[...]

11 0 Chapter 6 310-THE SYSTEM LOWER CASE 60.T19V5.001 305-THE SYSTEM DIMM COVER 42.T19V5.002 253-THE SYSTEM UPPER CASE (W/SPEAKERS AND HINGE SADDLE) 60.T19V5.002 302-THE SYSTEM I/O BRACKET 33.T19V5.001 001-LOGIC UP ASSY AND LOGIC UP ASSY(WIRE LESS) UPPER CASE SHIELDING 3 3.T19V5.002 NS SUPPORT BRACKET 33.T19V5.003 320-THE SYSTEM VGA SHIELDING 33.T1[...]

Chapter 6 111 01 1-LOGIC UP ASSY AND LOGIC UP ASSY(WIRE LESS) CD-PLA YER SUPPORT 42.T19V5.004 008-LOGIC UP ASSY AND LOGIC UP ASSY(WIRE LESS) TOUCHP AD COVER 42.T19V5.005 309-THE SYSTEM HINGE CAP-R 42.T19V5.006 308-THE SYSTEM HINGE CAP-L 42.T19V5.007 CPU NS NORTHWOOD 1.8GHZ/512K/400FSB 01.NORTH.18A NORTHWOOD 2.0GHZ/512K/400FSB 01.NORTH.2G0 NORTHWOOD[...]

11 2 Chapter 6 NS FDD FPC NS FDD CASE NS FDD MYLAR NS FDD BACK COVER HDD/ Hard Disk Drive NS IBM CASCADE HDD 2.5" 20G IC25N020A TCS04-0 07N8325 420 0rpm FW: A71A/H32687 KH.25202.001 IBM CASCADE HDD 2.5" 30G IC25N030A TCS04-0 07N8326 420 0rpm FW: A71A/H32687 KH.25302.001 IBM CASCADE HDD 2.5" 40G IC25N040A TCS04-0 07N8326 420 0rpm FW: [...]

Chapter 6 11 3 NS HDD COVER 42 .T19V5.008 Keyboard NS TM420 KEYBOARD DARFON ARABIC KB.T1907.010 TM420 KEYBOARD DARFON BELGIUM KB.T1907.012 TM420 KEYBOARD DARFON BRAZILIAN PROTUGESE KB.T1907.019 TM420 KEYBOARD DARFON ACANDAIAN FRENCH KB.T1907.020 TM420 KEYBOARD DARFON T raditional Chiese KB.T1907.005 TM420 KEYBOARD DARFON Czech KB.T1907.014 TM420 KE[...]

11 4 Chapter 6 001-LCD 14.1” AND LCD 15” LCD 14.1" XGA CPT (CLAA141XF01) REV .2 LK.14109.01 1 LCD 14.1" XGA AU (B141XN04) LK.14105.002 LCD 14.1" XGA AU (UB141X01) LK.A0205.003 LCD 15.0" XGA AU (B150XG01) LK.15005.001 LCD 15.0" XGA HANNST AR (HSD150PX14-A) LK.15007.001 LCD 15.0" SXGA AU (B150PG01) LK.15005.002 LCD 1[...]

Chapter 6 11 5 006-LCD 14.1” AND LCD 15” LCD COAXIAL CABLE - 14.1" CPT 50.T19V5.007 LCD COAXIAL CABLE - 14" AU (B141XN04) 50.T19V5.008 LCD COAXIAL CABLE - 14" AU (UB141X01) 50.T19V5.009 LCD COAXIAL CABLE - 15" AU 50.T19V5.010 LCD COAXIAL CABLE - 15" HANNST AR 50.T19V5.01 1 LCD COAXIAL CABLE - 15" SXGA AU 50.T19V5.0[...]

11 6 Chapter 6 001-DVD ASSY , CD- ROM ASSY AND COMBO ASSY CD-ROM DRIVE 24X TEAC (CD-224E-C85) KD.24X06.002 DVD-ROM DRIVE 8X TOSHIBA (SR-C2612) KV .08X01.001 DVD-ROM DRIVE 8X LITEON (LSD-081) KV .08X04.001 DVD-ROM DRIVE 8X HIT ACHI (GDR-8081N) KV .08X08.001 DVD/RW COMBO DRIVE 16X T OSHIBA (SD- R2212) KO.16X04.001 DVD/RW COMBO DRIVE 16X QSI (SBW161) [...]

Chapter 6 11 7 301-THE SYSTEM MAIN FRAME 6K.T19V5.001 306-THE SYSTEM THERMAL MODULE 6K.T19V5.002 Screws 315-THE SYSTEM SCREW M2.5X0.45+4A-BNI 86.T19V5.002 014-LCD 14.1” and LCD 15 313-THE SYSTEM” SAFETY SCREW M2.5X0.45+6FP-ZK(NL) 86 .T19V5.003 312-THE SYSTEM SCREW M2.5X0.45+10FP-ZK(NL) 86.T19V5.004 31 1-THE SYSTEM SCREW M2.5X0.45+16FP-ZK (NL) 8[...]

Appendix A 11 8 T ravelMate 420 Series Model Number CPU LCD ODD Memory HDD (GB) FDD WLA N 422XV P4-2000 uPGA478 14.1 XGA 8X DVD 256 30 no/ bay FDD no 422XC P4-2000 uPGA478 14.1 XGA 8/16/10/24 combo 256 20 no/ bay FDD no 422LC P4-2000 uPGA478 15.0 XGA 8/16/10/24 combo 256 30 no no 426XV P4-2000 uPGA478 14.1 XGA 8X DVD 256 20 no no 426XC P4-2000 uPGA[...]

11 9 Appendix A Main Features T Mobile Intel ® Pentium ® 4 Processor with 512KB level 2 cache T DDR 226 (O/c2100) SDRAM, memory expandable up to 1GB T Internal optica l drive T High-capacity , Enhanced-IDE hard disk T Li-Ion main battery pack T Power management system wit h ACPI (Advanced Config uration Power Interface) T Thin-Film Tr ansistor (T[...]

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Appendix B 121 This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer ’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home, Windows ® XP Pro and Windows ® 2000 environment. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding co[...]

122 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Home Environment T est Item Specifications Display ViewSonic PS775 Philips Bril liance 17” Compal Model Multiscan “G200 Ethernet D -Link DU-E10USB Ethernet Adapter (10Mbps) Headset IBM Viavoice 9.x profeesional (US/UK/G/F/I/Spa/Jap/TC/SC) S peaker Panasonic EAB-MPC57USB Philips DSS350 Modem 3Com U.S. Ro[...]

Appendix B 123 I/O - USB JAZ 2GB Iomega ZIP 100 Sony Electronics USB Floppy Drive Y/E data USB FDD I/O - USB (Mouse) Logitech M-U A34 Logitech MouseMan Wheel (M-BA47) I/O-USB (Keyboard) Dexim A2U800A Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro I/O - USB (Camera) Intel PC Camera Pro Pack Kodak Digital Camera DC-50 I/O - USB (HUB) BELKIN Express Bus HUB D-LINK HU[...]

124 Appendix B Flash Card Kingston 64MB Feiya CompactFlash Card (32MB) Feiya Smart Media Flash Memory Card T o PCMCIA (32MB) A T A Card Sundisk 2.5MB HP 10MB Kingston 64MB T oshiba 2G MK20001MPL T oshiba 5G MK5002MPL IOMEGA Click ! PC Card 40MB C-40T2 SCSI Card Adaptec SlimSCSI 16bit Adaptec SlimSCSI 1480A (Card Bus) IEEE 1394 PC Card DELL IEEE-139[...]

Appendix B 125 Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Pro Environment T est Item Specifications Display LCD 14.1” TFT (XGA)- - AU UB141X03 CPT CLAA141XF01 LCD15.0” TFT (1024x768 XGA)-- AU B150XN01 LG LP150X04 HIT ACHI TX38D85VC1CAB LCD 15.0” TFT (1024x76 8 SXGA+)-- CPT CLAA105P A01 LG LP150E01-A2M2 IBM ITSX95C Video Viewsonic 17PS Sony MultiScan G200 DEL[...]

126 Appendix B Com port & PS/2 Logitech M-M35 Logitech Trackman Marble T -CJ12 Logitech Trackman Port able Mouse T -CC3 Logitech MouseMan M-CV46 Logitech Track Man Live (W/L) M-RD37 Microsoft Intellimouse Microsoft Home Mouse I/O Adapter PCMCIA Xircom 32-bit Card bus 10/100 Com 32-bit Card bus 10/100 BASE-TX (3C575-TX) Xircom Etherent 10/100+Mo[...]

Appendix B 127 Microsoft ® Windows ® 2000 Environment T est Item Specifications Display LCD 14.1” TFT (XGA)- - AU UB141X03 CPT CLAA141XF01 LCD15.0” TFT (1024x768 XGA)-- AU B150XN01 LG LP150X04 HIT ACHI TX38D85VC1CAB LCD 15.0” TFT (1024x76 8 SXGA+)-- CPT CLAA105P A01 LG LP150E01-A2M2 IBM ITSX95C Video Viewsonic 17PS Sony MultiScan G200 DELL [...]

128 Appendix B Com port & PS/2 Logitech M-M35 Logitech Trackman Marble T -CJ12 Logitech Trackman Port able Mouse T -CC3 Logitech MouseMan M-CV46 Logitech Track Man Live (W/L) M-RD37 Microsoft Intellimouse Microsoft Home Mouse I/O Adapter PCMCIA Xircom 32-bit Card bus 10/100 Com 32-bit Card bus 10/100 BASE-TX (3C575-TX) Xircom Etherent 10/100+Mo[...]

Appendix C 129 This section describe s online techni cal support servic es available to hel p you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , deal er , ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical que ries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Of fices may a ccess our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d. a[...]

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Index 131 A AC Adapter 32 ACPI 1.0a 23 AFLASH Utility 52 Audio 27, 28 B Battery 29 Battery Pack 65 battery pack charging indicator 12 BIOS 23 package 23 password control 23 ROM size 23 ROM type 23 vendor 23 Ve r s i o n 2 3 BIOS Setup Utility 3 9 BIOS Supports protocol 23 BIOS Utility 39 Basic System Settings 45 Navigating 39 Onboard Device Config [...]

132 Index Keyboard 28 Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 79 L L2 cache 23 LAN/Modem Combo 24 M Machine Disassembly 61 media access on indicator 12 Memory Check 79 Model Definition 1 18 Modem 24 Modem Combo Card external 67 N num lock on indicator 12 O Online Support In formation 129 P Panel 6 Bottom 11 left 6 Rear 9 right 9 Parallel Port 27 P[...]