Acer 8100 manual

Acer T ravelMate 8100 Series Service Guide PRINTED IN T AIW AN Service guide files and updates are availab le on the ACER/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer .com.tw[...]

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the up dates ma de on T ravelMate 3200 service guide . Date Chapter Up dates 2005/1/7 First Released V ersion 2005/1/28 Update S/PDIF out on Page7 2005/10/21 Modify the speaker part number on Page 94[...]

III 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 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's "glo bal" product offering. T o better fit local market require ments and enhance product co[...]

Chapter 1 1 Chapter 1 System Specificat ions............. .............. .............. ............ ..........1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [...]

Chapter 1 1 Features Below is a brief summary of Kingfisher ’s features: Performance ! Intel Dothan pro cessor 730,740,750,760,7 70 ! Intel ® 915PM Express chipset ! 25 6 / 5 12 MB of DDRII 5 3 3 s t an d ard, u pgra d eab l e to 2 G B * with dual s o Dimm mo d ules ! 60/80 GB and above high-capacity , Enhanced -IDE hard disk Display ! The 15.4?[...]

2 Chapter 1 Exp ansion ! One T ype II CardBu s PC Card slot ! Upgradeable memory modules ! Acer EasyPort I/O Ports ! One T ype II PC Card slot ! Modem (RJ-1 1) port ! One RJ-45 jack for LAN (Et hernet 10/100/1000 Base-T) ! O n e ext e rnal d i s p lay (VGA) port, one DVI port ! One Microphone/lin e-in port ! One Headphone/speaker/line-out port ! On[...]

Chapter 1 3 System Block Diagram (478 Micro-FCPGA) PG 4,5 Alviso 915PM PG 6,7,8,9 ICH6-M 609 BGA PG 17,18,19 4X133MHZ DMI interface Azalia CLOCKS PG 3 CPU VR DC/DC AC/BATT CONNECTOR BATT CHARGER Dothan/Yonah PG 31 DDR-SODIMM1 DDR-SODIMM2 Multi-Bay DVI CRT PG 32 Parallel-HDD LCD Connector LVDS S-Video 708 PCBGA 400/533 MHZ DDR II 400/533 MHZ DDR II [...]

4 Chapter 1 Board Layout T op View ˄ˁʳ ˧̂̃ʳ˦˼˷˸ʳ ʳ[...]

Chapter 1 5 Bottom View ʳ ˅ˁʳ ˕ˢ˧ʳ˦˼˷˸ ʳ ʳ[...]

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 Open V iew # Icon Item Description 1 Display screen Also called LCD (liquid-crystal display), displays computer output. 2 Power button T urns the computer on and off 3 S tatus indicators Light-Emitting Diodes (LED[...]

Chapter 1 7 Front Closed View NOTE: The Bluetooth and Wireless buttons an d indicators only work on models with Blueto oth and Wireless features, respectively . # Icon Item Description 1 N/A S peakers Left and right s peakers deliver stereo audio output. 2 5-in-1 card reader Only a ccep t s MS, MMC, MS PRO, xD and SD ca r d s. Note: Only one card c[...]

8 Chapter 1 Lef t Vi ew # Icon Item Description 1 N/A External display port Connects to a display device(e.g. external monitor , LCD pr ojector) 2 N/A V entila tion Slots Enable th e TravelMate to st ay cool. 3 Network LAN Jack Connects to an Ethernet 10/100/1000 based network. 4 RJ-1 1 Modem jack Connects to a phone line. 5 USB port Connect to Uni[...]

Chapter 1 9 Right Panel # Icon Item Description 1 USB 2.0 port Connects to Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 2 N/A Optical drive Internal optical drive;accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type. 3 N/A LED indicator Lights up when the optical drive is active. 4 N/A Optical drive eject button Ejects t[...]

10 Chapter 1 Rear Panel # Icon Item Description 1 N/A DVI-D port Supports digital video connections 2 S-video port Connects to a television or display device with S-video input. 3 124-pin port replicator connector Connects to I/O port replicator or EasyPort expansion devices. # Item Description[...]

Chapter 1 11 Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 N/A Battery lock latches Lock the battery in place. 2 N/A AcerMedia bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMEdia drive for removal of drive(optional) 3 N/A cooling fan Helps keep th ecomputer cool. Note: Do not cover or obstruct the opening of the fan. 4 N/A AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive mo[...]

12 Chapter 1 Indicators The computer has three easy-to-read st atus icons on th e upper-left above the keyboard, and four located on the front of the computer. Icon Function Descriptio n Caps lock 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 indi[...]

Chapter 1 13 Launch Keys Located at the upper-right above the keyboard are four buttons. These butt ons are called launch keys. They are designated as the mail, Web browse r , Emp owering and programmable keys. Press the Acer Empowering Key to run the Acer EMa nager . The mail and Web browser are default for Email and Internet programs, but can be [...]

14 Chapter 1 Description Default appl ication 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 15 Using the Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedd ed keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. 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[...]

16 Chapter 1 Embedded Numeric Keyp ad The embedded numeri c keypad functions like a desktop nume ric keypad. It is indicated by small characters located on the upper right corne r of the keycaps. T o si mplify the keyboard leg end, cursor-control key symbols are not printed on the keys. Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on embedde[...]

Chapter 1 17 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Wi ndows-specific functions. Key Icon Description Windows logo key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows St art button; it launches the S tart menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of function: + T ab (Activates next taskbar bu[...]

18 Chapter 1 Hot Keys The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer ’s controls like sreen brightness, volume out put and the BIOS utility . T o activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key comb ination. Hot Key Icon Function Description Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays he[...]

Chapter 1 19 Fn- y V olu me down Decr eases the speaker volume. Fn- x Brightness up Increases the screen brightness. Fn- z Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness Hot Key Icon Function Description[...]

20 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 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 cen tral location on the palmrest provides optimal co mfort and support. NOTE: If you are using an e xternal USB mo use, you can press Fn-F7 to disable the[...]

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 BIOS System Memory Item Specification CPU type Intel Pentium M proc essor at 1.6~2.13GHz (Dothan) Core logic Intel 915PM CPU package LGA775 CPU core vol t age 0.8~ 1.5V Item Specification BIOS vendor Phneoix BIOS V ersion S 3C11 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS packag[...]

24 Chapter 1 NOTE: Above t a ble li s t s s o me system m e m o ry configu r ations. Y o u may combine DIMMs with va r i ous capacities to form other combinations. On above tabl e, the configura tion of sl ot 1 and slot 2 could be reversed. Please note that the 1GB is still under testing. Slot 1 Slot 2 T otal Memory 0MB 128MB 128MB 0MB 256MB 256MB [...]

Chapter 1 25 . Modem connector type RJ1 1 Modem connector location Left panel Mini-Bluetooth Item S pecification Controller ICH6-M Interface USB bus MiniPCI Item S pecification Controller ICH6-M Data throughput 1 1M/54M bps Pro t ocol 80 2 . 1 1 a/b/g , 802.11b/g Interface Mini-PCI type 3A Hard Disk Drive Interface Item V endor & Model Name HGS[...]

26 Chapter 1 V oltage tolerance 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5% 5V +/- 5% Combo Drive Interfac e Item S pecification V endor & mo del name UJDA-760QT1-A HLDS GCC-4243N Performance S pecification T ransfer rate (KB/sec) (1) Read DVD-ROM DVD-R CD-ROM (2) Write CD-R CD-RW HS-RW US-RW (3) A T API Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode MAX 8X CA V[...]

Chapter 1 27 T ransfer rate (KB/sec) (1) Read DVD-ROM 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 (2) Write CD-R CD-RW HS-RW US-RW DVD-R DVD-RW DVD+R DVD+R DL DVD+RW DVD-RAM (3) A T API Interface PIO mode DMA mode Ultra DMA mode 8X CA V( MAX 10800 kB/s) 24X CA V(MAX 3600 kB/s) 4[...]

28 Chapter 1 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 Y es / 2 Vid eo I n t er fa c e Item S pecification Chipset A TI M2 6 with 128MB VRAM p acka g e 708 PCBGA interface PCIE x16 Compatibility DirectX ?[...]

Chapter 1 29 System Board Major Chips Item Controller System core logic Intel 915PM Express Chipset Super I/O contr o ller NSC 87383 , 3.3V LPC interf a c e Audio controller Realtek ALC880 Co dec V i deo contr o ller A T I M26P Hard disk drive controller ICH6-M Key b oard contr o ller NS PC875 91 USB 2.0 ICH6-M MO D E M V .92, Ambit MDC 1.5 Wireles[...]

30 Chapter 1 Active Area (mm) 331 .38(H)x207.1 125(V) 331.38(H)207.1 1(V) Display resolution (pixels) Wide SXGA(1680x1050) Wide SXGA(1680x1050) Pixel Pitch 0.19725(H)x0.19725(v) 0.19725(H)x0.19725(v) Pixel Arrangement RGB vertical stripe RGB vertical stripe Display Mode Normally whit e Transmissive&Normally White T ypical White Luminance (cd/m [...]

Chapter 1 31 Inrush current 220A@240V AC/50Hz(hot start) 220A@100V AC/60Hz(cold start) Efficiency 85% (Min), 88%(T ypical) w ith the AC input set at the normal voltage. System Power Manag ement ACPI mode Power Management Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely . Soft Of f (G2/S5) O S initiated shutdown. All devices in the[...]

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 already properly configu red 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 o choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys ( zx ). ! T o choose a p arameter , use the cursor up/down keys ( wy ). ! T o change the value of a parameter , press p or q . ! A plus sign (+)[...]

Chapter 2 34 Information Parameter Description HDD Model Name This field displays the model name of HDD installed on Primary IDE mast er . The system can automatically detect the hard disc model name. If there is no hard disc dr ive or unknown type, this field would display “ None”. HDD Serial Number This field shows the serial number of HDD in[...]

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 . The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in [...]

Chapter 2 36 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. Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, [...]

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 Serial port A Co nfigure serial port A usi[...]

Chapter 2 38 Security The Security screen co ntains parameters that help sa feguard and protect your co mputer from unauthori zed use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Boot Item Specific Help Supervisor Password Is: Clear User Password Is: Clear HDD Master ID: [Enter] Set Supervisor Password Password on Boot: [Disabled] Supervisor Pass[...]

39 Chapter 2 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[...]

Chapter 2 40 After sett ing the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”. 4. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter . 5. When you are done, press u to save the change s and exit the BIOS Setup Utility . Removing a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Sup ervi[...]

41 Chapter 2 If the verification is OK, the screen will displa y 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 sho w you the Setup W arning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will displa[...]

Chapter 2 42 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 an d the CD-ROM in module bay . PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. M a i n A d v a n c e d S e c u r i t y E x i t Item Specific Help +Hard Drive + an[...]

43 Chapter 2 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 utility without saving setup data to CMOS. Load S[...]

Chapter 2 44 BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory upd ate is required for th e following condition s: ! New versions of system programs ! New features or options ! 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 45 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 ne ed the following tools: ! Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge ! Small Philips screw driver ! Philips screwdriver ! Plastic fl[...]

46 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: TravelMate 3200 series product uses mylar or[...]

Chapter 3 47 Disassembly Procedure 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 di sassemble the insid[...]

48 Chapter 3 Screw List Item Description Acer part No. A SCREW M2.0*2.5- I(NI)(NYLOK) 86.A03V7.012 B SCREW I2.5*4M- BKAGHY(M2.5L4) 86.T25V7.013 C SCREW M2.5*6- I(BNI)(NYLOK) 86.T25V7.012 D SCREW M2.5*3- I(NI,NYLOK) 86.T23V7.010 E SCREW M2.5*7- I(NI,NYLOK) 86.T25V7.008 F SCREW NUT IO EA1(MBEA1001,REV3 B) 86.T23V7.001 G SCREW M2.0*4- I(BNI)(NYLOK) 86[...]

Chapter 3 49 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Release the battery lock. 2. Slide the battery latch. 3. Remove the battery pack.[...]

50 Chapter 3 Removing the HDD Module and the miniPCI Removing the HDD Module 1. Remove two screws that secure the HDD cover . 2. Remove the HDD cover . 3. Remove the two screws that secure the HDD. 4. 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 . 2. Remo[...]

Chapter 3 51 3. Release the wireless antenna. 4. Press the latch on left and rig ht side to pop out the miniPCI and remove it.[...]

52 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Main Unit in to Upper Case and Lower Case 1. Remove the two screws that secure the left and right hinge cover . 2. Remove the left and right hinge cover .Detach the right and the left hinge cove r form the main unit. . 3. Remove the three screws on t he rear of the mai n unit. 4. Remove the nineteen screws that secure[...]

Chapter 3 53 14. Close the LCD and remove the upper case from th e ma in unit.[...]

54 Chapter 3 Disassembling the Lower Case 1. Remove the ODD from the lower case. 2. Disconnect the right speaker cable from USB cable and disconn ect the USB cable from the mainboard. 3. Remove the two screws that secure the USB module. 4. Remove the USB module from the lower case. 5. Disconnect the USB module from the USB module. 6. Disconnect the[...]

Chapter 3 55 10. T ear of f the mylar on the MDC cable. 11 . Disconnect the MDC cable from th e 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 the rmal [...]

56 Chapter 3 20. Disconnect the cardbus cable from the mainboard. 21. Remove the three screws th at secure the cardbus. 22. Remove the cardbus from the mainboard. 23. T ear of f the mylar on the right speaker cable. 24. Remove the right speaker from the lower case. 25. Remove the screw that secu re the left speaker . 26. Remove the left speaker fro[...]

Chapter 3 57 Disassembling the LCD Module and Upper Case 1. Disconnect the LCD cable from the power board. 2. Remove the two screws that secure the power board. 3. Remove another four screws that secure the power board. 4. Remove the power board from the upper case. 5. T ear of f the mylar on the touchpad FFC. 6. Disconnect the touchpad FFC from th[...]

58 Chapter 3 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 L VDS cable from the inverter board. 18. Remove the eight screws that secure the LCD[...]

Chapter 3 59 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 lef t LCD bracke[...]

60 Chapter 3 Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the four screw caps as shown. 2. Then remove the four screws tightening the LCD bezel. 3. Detach the LCD bezel from the LCD module. 4. Then turn the LCD bezel over and remove the micropho ne. 5. T ear off the type fastening the inverter cable then di sconnect the inverter cable then remove th e in[...]

Chapter 3 61 12. T ear of f the tape fastening the antennae set. 13. Then detach the antennae set from the LCD cover .[...]

62 Chapter 3 Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the ODD Module 1. Remove the two screws h olding the ODD br acket on one side. 2. Remove the two screws h olding the ODD bracket on the other side. 3. Remove another two screw s on the rear sid e. 4. Slide the ODD bracket out of the ODD module. 5. Remove the ODD connector from the ODD mo[...]

Chapter 4 63 Use the following procedure as a gui de for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnosti c tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prot otype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid syst em responses. 1. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. 2. Distinguish symp[...]

64 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. 2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM mo dul e. 3. Replace the main board. Externa[...]

Chapter 4 65 Power System Check T o verify the symptom of the problem, power on the co mputer using each of the following power sources: 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is suppl ied. 3. Disconnect the power ada pter and install the charged ba ttery pack; then check that power is supplied by the battery [...]

66 Chapter 4 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 , conf irm that if the parameters sh own in the scre en for Current Power Source and T ot al Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, fo r both battery an d a[...]

Chapter 4 67 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[...]

68 Chapter 4 Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence S truck Key See “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 64 System CMOS checksum bad - Default configuration used RTC battery Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system, then reboot system. Real time clock error RTC battery Run BIOS Setup U[...]

Chapter 4 69 Error Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Seq uence Power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. Power s ource (battery pack and power adapter .) See “Power System Check” on page 65 Ensure every connector is connected tig htly and correctly . Reconnect the DIMM. Main board. Power-on indicator turns on and LCD is bla[...]

70 Chapter 4 Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes 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 07h Disable shadow and execute code from the ROM. 08h Initialize chipset with i nitial POST values 09h Set IN POST flag 0Ah Initialize CPU registers 0Bh Enable CPU [...]

Chapter 4 71 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 T est keyboard 54h Set key click if [...]

72 Chapter 4 8Bh T est and initialize PS/2 mouse 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 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 b oards 95h Install CD ROM for boot 96h Clear huge ES segment register 97h[...]

Chapter 4 73 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 T echnologies Devices such as ROM, RAM, PCMCIA, and serial disk. CCh Redirect Int 10h to enable remote seria l vid eo CDh Re-map I/O and memory for PCMCIA CEh Ini[...]

74 Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to -FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn't work First, plug a monitor to CRT port. Next, enter BIOS utility to r unning “Load Default Settings” then reboot the system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if the brightness function key doesn't wo[...]

Chapter 4 75 Battery can’t be charged or discharged S ee “Check the Battery Pack” on page 66. Battery pack Main board System hang during POST ODD/HDD/FDD/RAM module Main board PCMCIA-Related Symptom s Symptom / Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly Main board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA[...]

76 Chapter 4 The system doesn't resume from hibernation/ standby mode. Connect AC adapter then check if the system resumes from S tandby/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 . LC D co ver switch Main board Batte[...]

Chapter 4 77 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undete rmined Problems” on page 79. Modem/LA N-Rela ted Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Internal modem does not wo rk correctly . Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main boa rd tightly . Main board Interna[...]

78 Chapter 4 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons th at have nothin g 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 [...]

Chapter 4 79 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[...]

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Chapter 5 80 T op View ˄ˁʳ ˧̂̃ʳ˦˼˷˸ʳ ʳ Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter 5[...]

81 Chapter 5 Bottom View ʳ ˅ˁʳ ˕ˢ˧ʳ˦˼˷˸ ʳ ʳ[...]

Chapter 5 82 Main Board Layout[...]

83 Chapter 5 Number Item 1 DC JACK 2D V I 3 S-VEDIO 4D O C K I N G 5C R T 6 RJ1 1RJ45 7U S B 8 IEEE1394 9 PCMCIA 10 4 IN 1 1 1 SPDIF 12 PHONE-JACK 13 USB[...]

Chapter 6 84 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of TravelMate 8100 series products. Refer to this chapter whenever orderi ng for p arts 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 avai labl[...]

85 Chapter 6 Exploded Diagram[...]

Chapter 6 86 Item List Item Description 1 IVC MODULE PM2 (8-20V , V=700V , REV : A1A) 2 HINGE COVER-L 3 ZF1 15.4 LCD COVER ASSY 4 LCD L TN154P1-L02(15.4”, WSXGA)STN B/S 5H I N G E - L 6H I N G E - R 7 ZF1 15.4 LCD BEZEL ASSY 8 LCD-RUBER-UP 9 K/B MODULE(UI) ZF1(AEZF1 TNR,REV3A) 10 TOP SUB ASS Y 1 1 ZF1 CHARGER/B ASSY 12 ZF1 M/B ASSY(M26-128MB/HDD-[...]

87 Chapter 6 FRU List T ravelMate 8100 FRU List Picture No. Partname And Description Part Number Adapter ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN DEL T A SADP-65KB AP .06501.005 ADAPTER 65W 3 PIN LITE-ON P A-1650- 02Q2 19V AP .06503.006 Battery BA TTERY SANYO LI-ION 4S2P 4.8A 4UR18650F-2-QC-ZF1 BT .00803.0 06 BA TTERY SIMPLO LI-ION 4S2P 4.8A 916- 3270 BT .00807.002 Board[...]

Chapter 6 88 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 IT A[...]

89 Chapter 6 RAM DOOR W/SCREW 42.T72V7.001 MINIPCI DOOR W/SCREW 42.T72V7.002 TOUCHP AD 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 Communication Module WIRELESS LAN ANTENNA 50.T72V7.006 CPU/PROCESSOR INTEL PENTIUM M 1[...]

Chapter 6 90 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 HDD/ Hard Disk Drive HGST MORAGA 60GB 4200RPM, IC25N060A TMR04-0 08K0634 KH.06007.006 TOSHIBA PLUT O 60GB 4200RPM, MK6025G[...]

91 Chapter 6 TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON IT ALIAN KB.T5007.009 TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON FRENCH KB.T5007.010 TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON SWISS/G KB.T5007.01 1 TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON PORTUGUESE KB.T5007.012 TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON ARABIC KB.T5007.014 TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON BELGIUM[...]

Chapter 6 92 LCD INVERTER BOARD W/ TYPE 19.T72V7.001 LCD CABLE - 15.4 IN. WXGA 50.T72V7.007 LCD P ANEL W/LOGO ANTENNA 15.4 IN. 60.T72V7.003 LCD BEZEL W/RUBBER P AD 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 Main Board MAINBOARD 915PM M26-128MB W/PCMCIA SLOT , SMART CARD, 5 IN 1 [...]

93 Chapter 6 SMART READER 55.T72V7.005 PCMCIA SLOT 22.T72V7.001 Memory 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, HYS64T6[...]

Chapter 6 94 Pointing Device TOUCHP AD 55 .T72V7.006 S peaker SPEAKER R 2 3 .T72V7.002 SPEAKER L 2 3 .T72V7.001 Heatsink THERMAL MODULE 60.T72V7.005 Miscellaneous NAME PLA TE - TM8100 40 .T72V7.001 LCD BEZEL RUBBER P AD UP 47.T72V7.001 LCD BEZEL RUBBER P AD MIDDLE 47.T72V7.002 RUBBER FOOT 47.T72V7.003 Screws SCREW M2.0*2.5-I(N I)(NYLOK) 86.A03V7.01[...]

Appendix A 95 T ravelMate 8100 Series Model Number CPU LCD Memory HDD (GB) ODD BT Wireless LAN 8105WLMi PM770 15.4" WSXGA+ SOII512MB *2 80GB (5400rp m) 8x DVD- SMulti (DL) FoxcoMo +WNCUS BT Intel2915A BG(SKU1) 8104WLMi PM760 15.4" WSXGA+ SOII512MB *2/ SOII256MB *2 80GB/ 100GB (5400rp m) 8x DVD- SMulti (DL) FoxcoMo +WNCUS BT Intel2915A BG([...]

Appendix B 96 This computer ’s compat ibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of it s system functions are tested under Windows ® XP Home environme nt. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter ca rds, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test pro c[...]

97 Appendix B Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Pro Environment T est Item Specifications CPU Dothan CPU 2.13 Dothan CPU 2.0A Dothan CPU 1.86 Dothan CPU 1.73 Dothan CPU 1.6B LCD SAMSUNG , L TN154P1-L02, 185nits, 185nits/25ms/CR300 HIT ACHI, TX39D99VC1F AA, 185nits, 185/50/200 LG , LP154W02-B1K1, 185 nits Memory DDR333 Micron 256MB/ 533MHz, MT8HTF3264HDY -[...]

Appendix B 98 Keyboard TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON US International TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON Chinese TM4500/TM4000/TM2300 KEYBOARD DARFON S panish 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 [...]

Appendix C 99 This section describe s online techni cal support services availa ble to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor , deal er, ASP or TPM, please re fer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Un its may access our website. However some information sources wil[...]

100 Appendix C[...]