Aspire Digital Laptop 1620 User Manual
Aspire 1620 Series  
Service Guide  
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Conventions  
The following conventions are used in this manual:  
Screen messages  
Denotes actual messages that appear  
on screen.  
NOTE  
Gives bits and pieces of additional  
information related to the current  
topic.  
WARNING  
CAUTION  
Alerts you to any damage that might  
result from doing or not doing specific  
actions.  
Gives precautionary measures to  
avoid possible hardware or software  
problems.  
IMPORTANT  
Reminds you to do specific actions  
relevant to the accomplishment of  
procedures.  
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Preface  
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.  
1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION  
decided for Acer "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product  
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g.  
add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered  
in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible  
personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.  
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information  
available on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will  
not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer  
office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service  
Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and  
service of customer machines.  
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Table of Contents  
Chapter 1 System Introduction  
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Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1  
System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3  
Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4  
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5  
Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6  
Left view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
Right View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9  
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10  
Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11  
Understanding the icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Special keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13  
Hot Keys . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
Hardware Specifications and Configurations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19  
Chapter 2 System Utilities  
34  
BIOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34  
Navigating the BIOS Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36  
Main . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
Advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
Boot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45  
Exit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .46  
BIOS Flash Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47  
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement  
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General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49  
Disassembly Procedure Flowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
Removing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
Removing the Memory Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53  
Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54  
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55  
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
Removing the Middle Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
Removing the Launch Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
Removing the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57  
Disassembling the LCD Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
Removing the LCD Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
Removing the 15” TFT LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
Removing the LCD Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
Removing the LCD Hinges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
Disassembling the Main Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
Removing the Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
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Removing the RTC Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
Removing the Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63  
Removing the Thermal Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
Removing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
Installing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
Removing the Upper Case Assemly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65  
Removing the Touchpad Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66  
Removing the Touchpad Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66  
Removing the VGA Thermal Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67  
Removing the Second Fan Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68  
Removing the ODD Module(1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68  
Removing the ODD Module(2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .68  
Removing the HDD Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
Removing the Main Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69  
Removing the DC Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70  
Removing the I/O Port Bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .70  
Removing the PCMCIA Slot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71  
Removing the Speaker Set . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72  
System Upgrade Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
Base Unit to Wireless Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73  
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting  
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System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75  
External Diskette Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75  
External CD-ROM Drive Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75  
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75  
Memory check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76  
Power System Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76  
Touchpad Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .78  
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79  
Index of Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .80  
POST Code . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83  
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87  
Intermittent Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .90  
Undetermined Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91  
How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92  
CD to Disk Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .92  
Disk to Disk Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95  
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations  
100  
Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100  
Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101  
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List  
102  
Aspire 1620 Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103  
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration  
114  
Model Name Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .114  
Appendix B Test Compatible Components  
116  
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117  
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Appendix C Online Support Information  
Index  
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Chapter 1  
System Introduction  
Features  
This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features:  
Performance  
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Intel Pentium 4 Processor 2.80 Ghz and above  
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Intel Hyper-Threading Technology  
256/512MB of DDR333 SDRAM, upgradeable to 2048 MB with dual soDIMM modules  
30GB and above high-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk  
Display  
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The 15.0” XGA (1024x768 resolution), or SXGA+ (1400x1050 resolution) TFT LCD panel  
providing a large viewing area for maximum efficiency and ease-of-use  
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ATI MobilityTM Radeon 9700 with external 64/128 MB DDR memory buffer  
3D graphics support  
Support simultanesous display between LCD and CRT  
S-video for output to a television or display device that supports S-video input  
“Automatic LCD dim” feature, automatically selecting the best setting for the display in order to  
conserve power  
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DualViewTM support  
Multimedia  
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High-speed built-in optical drive:  
DVD/CD-RW Combo, or DVD-Dual or DVD Super-Multi  
MS DirectSound compatible  
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Built-in dual speakers  
Connectivity  
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Integrated 10/100 Mbps Fast Ethernet connection  
Built-in 56Kbps fax/data modem  
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Four Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports  
One IEEE 1394 port  
IEEE 802.11b or IEEE 802.11g Wireless LAN (manufacturing option)  
Bluetooth (manufacturing option)  
Expansion  
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One Type III or two Type II CardBus PC Card slots  
Upgradeable hard disk and memory modules  
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Human-centric design  
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Rugged, yet extremely portable, construction  
Stylish appearance  
Full-size keyboard with four programmable launch keys  
Comfortable palm rest area with well-positioned touchpad  
I/O Ports  
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Two Type II or one Type III PC CardBus (PCMCIA) slot  
One IEEE 1394 port  
One FIR port  
One RJ-11 modem jack (V.92, 56K)  
One RJ-45 network jack(Ethernet 10/100 Base-T)  
One DC-in jack  
One parallel port (ECP/EPP)  
One S-video port  
One external monitor port  
One microphone-in jack (3.5mm mini jack)  
One headphone jack (3.5mm mini jack)  
Four USB 2.0 ports  
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System Block Diagram  
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03245-SC  
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code:  
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Version  
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PCB  
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M1  
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Board Layout  
Top View  
1
Line-in Port  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
CPU Socket  
2
Line-out Port  
RJ45+RJ11  
North Bridge  
3
Fan Connector  
4
LCD Inverter Cable Connector  
USB Port  
Second Fan Connector  
Touchpad Cable Connector  
HDD Connector  
5
6
USB Port  
7
USB Port  
Keyboard Connector  
Speaker Cable Connector  
Optical Drive Connector  
South Bridge  
8
USB Port  
9
VGA Port  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
S-Video Port  
LCD Coaxial Cable Connector  
Parallel Port  
RTC Battery Connector  
Launch Board Cable Connector  
SW5 (Please see Chapter 5 for its settings)  
PCMCIA Slot  
DC-in Port  
LCD Lid Switch  
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Bottom View  
1
2
3
4
Wireless LAN Card Connector  
5
6
7
8
FIR Port  
Modem Board Connector  
Modem Cable Connector  
IEEE 1394 Port  
DIMM Socket 1  
DIMM Socket 2  
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Panel  
Ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer as you would with a desktop PC.  
Front View  
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Item  
Description  
1
Display screen  
Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer  
output.  
2
Status indicators  
LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on and off to show  
the status of the computer and its functions and  
components.  
3
4
5
Power button  
Launch Keys  
Palmrest  
Turns the computer on and off.  
Buttons for launching frequently used programs.  
Comfortable support area for your hands when you use the  
computer.  
6
7
Click buttons (left, center and right)  
Touchpad  
The left and right buttons function like the left and right  
mouse buttons, the center button serves as a scroll up/  
down button.  
Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a  
computer mouse.  
8
9
Keyboard  
Inputs data into your computer.  
Ventilation Slot  
Enables the computer to stay cool, even after the  
prolonged use.  
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Left view  
#
Icon  
Item/ Port  
Description  
1
PC Card slots  
Supports two Type II or one Type III CardBus PC  
Card(s).  
2
3
Eject button  
Optical drive  
Eject PC cards from the card slots.  
Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs  
depending on the optical drive type.  
4
5
IEEE 1394 port  
Infrared port  
Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.  
Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g., infrared  
printer, IR-aware computer).  
6
7
LED indicator  
Lights up when the optical drive is active.  
Emergency eject slot  
Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is  
turned off. There is a mechancial eject button on  
the CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Simply insert  
the tip of a pen or paperclip and push to eject the  
tray.  
8
9
Eject button  
Speaker  
Ejects the optical drive tray from the drive.  
Delivers stereo audio output.  
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Right View  
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Item/ Port  
Description  
1
2
Speaker  
Delivers stereo audio output.  
Ventilation slots  
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after  
prolonged use.  
3
Security keylock  
Connects to a Kensington-compatible  
computer security lock.  
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Rear Panel  
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Icon  
Port  
Power Jack  
Description  
1
Connects to an AC adapter  
2
Parallel port  
Connects to a parallel device (e.g., parallel  
printer)  
3
4
5
Ventilation slots  
S-video port  
Enable the computer to stay cool, even  
after prolonged use.  
Connects to a television or display device  
with S-video input.  
External display port  
Connects to a display device (e.g., external  
monitor, LCD projector).  
6
7
8
9
Four USB 2.0 ports  
Network jack  
Connects to any Universal Serial Bus  
devices(e.g., USB mouse, USB camera).  
Connects to an Ethernet LAN network  
Connects to the phone line  
Modem jack  
Speaker/line-out/  
headphone jack  
Connects to audio line-out devices (e.g.,  
speakers and headphones).  
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Line-in/mic-in jack  
Accepts audio line-in devices (e.g., audio  
CD player and stereo walkman).  
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Item  
Description  
1
2
3
Battery bay  
Houses the computer’s battery pack.  
Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack.  
Houses the computer’s main memory.  
Battery release latch  
Memory compartment  
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Indicators  
The computer provides an array of seven indicators located below the display screen, showing the status of  
the computer and its components.  
The Power and Sleep status icons are visible even when you close the display cover so you can see the status  
of the computer while the cover is closed.  
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Icon  
Function  
InviLink  
Description  
Indicates status of wireless or Bluetooth  
(optional) communications.  
Orange--WLAN; Blue--Bluetooth  
1
Power  
Lights when the computer is on.  
2
3
4
Sleep  
Lights when the computer enters Standby  
mode and blinks when it enters into or  
resumes from hibernation mode.  
Media Activity  
Battery Charge  
Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk or  
optical drive is active.  
Lights when the battery is being charged.  
5
6
Caps Lock  
Num Lock  
Lights when Caps Lock is activated.  
Lights when Numeric Lock is activated.  
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Understanding the icons  
When the cover of your computer is closed, 2 easy-to-read icons are shown, indicating which state or feature  
is enabled or disabled.  
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Icon  
Function  
Description  
1
Power  
Sleep  
Lights up when the computer is on.  
2
Lights when the computer enters Standby  
mode and blinks when it enters into or  
resumes from hibernation mode.  
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Keyboard  
The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and  
twelve function keys.  
Special keys  
Lock keys  
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.  
Lock key  
Description  
Caps Lock  
When @is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.  
@
Num Lock (Fn-F11)  
When ]is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function  
as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). Use this mode  
when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution would be to  
connect an external keypad.  
]
Scroll Lock (Fn-F12)  
When [is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up  
or down arrow keys respectively. [does not work with some applications.  
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Embedded numeric keypad  
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters  
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols  
are not printed on the keys.  
Desired access  
Num lock on  
Num lock off  
Number keys on embedded  
keypad  
Type numbers using embedded keypad in a  
normal manner.  
Cursor-control keys on embedded Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys.  
keypad  
Hold Fn while using cursor-control  
keys.  
Main keyboard keys  
Hold Fn while typing letters on embedded  
keypad.  
Type the letters in a normal manner.  
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Windows keys  
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.  
Keys  
Windows logo key  
Description  
Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below  
are a few examples:  
+ Tab (Activates next taskbar button)  
+ E (Explores My Computer)  
+ F (Finds Document)  
+ M (Minimizes All)  
j+  
+ M (Undoes Minimize All)  
+ R (Displays the Run... dialog box)  
Application key  
Opens a context menu (same as a right-click).  
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Hot Keys  
The computer employs hot keys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen  
contrast and brightness, volume output and the BIOS Utility.  
To activate hot keys, press and hold the Fn key before pressing the other key in the hot key combination.  
Hot Key  
Icon  
Function  
Hotkey help  
Description  
Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions.  
Fn-  
l
Setup  
Accesses the notebook configuration utility.  
Fn-  
m
Power Management  
Scheme Toggle  
Switches the power management scheme used by the  
computer (function available if supported by operating  
system).  
Fn-  
n
Sleep  
Puts the computer in Sleep mode.  
Fn-  
o
Display toggle  
Switches display output between the display screen,  
external monitor (if connected) and both the display  
screen and external monitor.  
Fn-  
p
Screen blank  
Turns the display screen backlight off to save power.  
Press any key to return.  
Fn-  
q
Touchpad toggle  
Speaker toggle  
Turns the internal touchpad on and off.  
Fn-  
r
Turns the speakers on and off; mutes the sound.  
Fn-  
s
Volume up  
Increases the sound volume.  
Decreases the sound volume.  
Increases the screen brightness.  
Fn-  
w
Volume down  
Brightness up  
Fn-  
y
Fn-  
x
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Fn-  
Icon  
Function  
Description  
Brightness down  
Decreases the screen brightness.  
¨
z
Home  
End  
Fn-{  
Fn-}  
Functions as the gkey.  
Functions as the dkey.  
Euro  
Types the Euro symbol.  
aGr-Euro  
The Euro symbol  
If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a  
European layout, you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard.  
NOTE: for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you first set up Windows. For the Euro  
symbol to work, the keyboard layout has to be set to United States-international.  
To verify the keyboard type:  
1. Click on Start, Control Panel.  
2. Double-click on Regional and Language Options.  
3. Click on the Language tab and click on Details.  
4. Verify that the keyboard layout used for “En English (United States) is set to United States-International.  
If not, select and click on ADD; then select United States-International and click on OK.  
5. Click on OK.  
To type the Euro symbol:  
1. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard.  
2. Open a text editor or word processor.  
3. Hold aGr and press the Euro symbol.  
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Launch Keys  
Located at the top of the keyboard are six buttons. These buttons are called lauch keys. They are designated  
as mail button, Web browser button, P1, P2, Bluetooth and Wireless buttons. The Wireless and Bluetooth  
buttons cannot be set by the user. To set the other four launch keys, run the Acer Launch Manager.  
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Icon  
Function  
Description  
1
2
Mail  
Launches email application  
Web browser  
Launches Internet browser application  
3
4
5
P1  
User-programmable  
P2  
User-programmable  
Bluetooth  
Enables your Bluetooth (manufacturing option).  
6
InviLink  
Enables your 802.11b or 802.11g Wireless LAN.  
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations  
System Board Major Chips  
Item  
Controller  
System core logic  
Super I/O controller  
Audio controller  
Video controller  
Hard disk drive controller  
Keyboard controller  
CardBus Controller  
RTC  
ATI RC300M+ATI IXP150  
NS PC87392  
Realtek ALC655  
ATI Radeon 9700  
Embedded in ATI IXP 150  
Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857  
TI 1520  
ATI IXP 150  
Processor  
Item  
Specification  
Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor 2.80 Ghz and above  
CPU type  
CPU package  
FC-PGA2  
1.2V  
CPU core voltage  
CPU I/O voltage  
High speed: 1.525V or 1.55V  
Low speed: 1.2V  
BIOS  
Item  
BIOS vendor  
Specification  
Phoenix BIOS  
BIOS Version  
BIOS ROM type  
BIOS ROM size  
BIOS package  
Flash ROM  
512KB  
32 Pin PLCC  
Supported protocols  
ACPI 1.0b, SMBIOS 2.3, PCI 2.2, Boot Block, PXE 2.0, Mobile PC2001,  
Hard Disk Password, INT 13h Extensions, PCI Bus Power Management  
interface Specification, EI Torito-Bootable CD-ROM Format Specification  
V1.0, Simple Boot Flag 1.0  
BIOS password control  
Set by switch, see SW5 settings on chapter 5  
Second Level Cache  
Item  
Cache controller  
Cache size  
Specification  
Built-in CPU  
512KB for Intel Northwood CPU and Mobile Pentium 4; 1MB for Intel Prescott  
CPU  
1st level cache control  
2nd level cache control  
Cache scheme control  
Always Enabled  
Always Enabled  
Fixed-in write back  
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System Memory  
Item  
Specification  
Memory controller  
ATI RC300M  
0MB  
Onboard memory size  
DIMM socket number  
2 Sockets  
Supports memory size per socket  
Supports maximum memory size  
Supports DIMM type  
128/256/512/1024MB (if available)  
2048MB (Please confirm if 1024MB has passed the test or not)  
DDR-DRAM  
333 MHz  
Supports DIMM Speed  
Supports DIMM voltage  
Supports DIMM package  
Memory module combinations  
2.5 V  
200-pin so-DIMM  
You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they  
match the above specifications.  
Memory Combinations  
Slot 1  
Slot 2  
Total Memory  
0MB  
128MB  
0MB  
128 MB  
128 MB  
256 MB  
256MB  
256MB  
384MB  
384MB  
512MB  
512MB  
640MB  
768MB  
640MB  
768MB  
384MB  
1024MB  
128MB  
128MB  
256MB  
0MB  
128MB  
0MB  
256MB  
128MB  
256MB  
256MB  
512MB  
128MB  
512MB  
512MB  
256MB  
128MB  
512MB  
256MB  
128MB  
256MB  
0MB  
512MB  
256MB  
128MB  
512MB  
256MB  
512MB  
Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to  
form other combinations.  
LAN Interface  
Item  
Specification  
Chipset  
RealTek RTL8100C  
10/100Mbps  
RJ45  
Supports LAN protocol  
LAN connector type  
LAN connector location  
Rear side  
Modem Interface  
Item  
Specification  
Chipset  
Built-in ATI IXP150  
Fax modem data baud rate (bps)  
Data modem data baud rate (bps)  
14.4K  
56K  
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Item  
Specification  
Supports modem protocol  
Modem connector type  
Modem connector location  
V.90/V.92MDC  
RJ11  
Rear side  
.
Hard Disk Drive Interface  
Item  
Vendor & Model  
Name  
HGST Moraga  
IC25N030ATMR04  
HGST Moraga  
IC25N040ATMR04-  
HGST Moraga  
IC25N060ATMR04-0  
Fujitsu V-40 MHT2030AT  
Seagate N1 ST93015A  
TOSHIBA Pluto 40G  
MK4025GAS  
TOSHIBA Neptune  
MK6021GAS  
Fujitsu V40+ MHT2040AT  
Seagate N1 ST94019A  
Capacity (MB)  
Bytes per sector  
Logical heads  
Logical sectors  
Drive Format  
30000  
512  
16  
40000  
512  
16  
60000  
512  
16  
63  
63  
63  
Logical cylinders  
16383  
16383  
16383  
3/4  
Physical read/write  
heads  
2/Not show/2  
2/Not show/2/2  
Disks  
1/Not show/1  
1/Not show/1/1  
4200RPM  
2
Spindle speed (RPM) 4200RPM  
Performance Specifications  
4200RPM  
Buffer size  
Interface  
2MB  
2MB/8MB for Toshiba  
2MB/8MB for HGST  
ATA-5 for other vendors /ATA- ATA-5 for other vendors /ATA- ATA-5/ATA-6 for HGST  
6 for HGST and Toshiba  
6 for HGST  
Data transfer rate  
(disk-buffer, Mbytes/  
s)  
350  
350  
350  
Data transfer, rate  
(host~buffer, Mbytes/  
s)  
100 MB/Sec  
5 +/- 5%  
100 MB/Sec  
5 +/- 5%  
100MB/Sec  
DC Power Requirements  
Voltage tolerance  
5 +/- 5%  
CD-ROM Interface  
Items  
Specification  
Vendor & Model Name  
QSI SCR242  
Mitsumi SR244W1  
Performance Specification  
Brust Data Transfer rate  
PIO mode 4:  
16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~4)  
Multi-word DMA mode 2:  
16.7 MB/sec Max. (Mode 0~2)  
Ultra DMA mode 2:  
33.3MB/sec Max.  
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Items  
Specification  
Access time (typ.)  
QSI-  
Random: 90 ms  
Full Stroke: 180 ms  
Mitsumi-  
Random: 100 ms  
Full Stroke: 240 ms  
Rotation speed  
5100 rpm for QSI  
5400 rpm for Mitsumi 24X CAV mode  
128 KB (built-in)  
Data Buffer Capacity  
Interface  
Compliant to ATA/ATAPI-6  
QSI:  
Applicable disc format  
CD-DA, CD-ROM Mode-1, CD-ROM/XA Mode-2, Form-1 and Mode-2 Form-2, CD-i  
Ready, Video-CD (MPEG-1), Karaoke CD, Photo-CD, Enhanced CD, CD Plus, CD  
Extra, i-trax CD, CD-Text, 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 Bridge (Photo CD, CD EXTRA), Enhanced  
CD, CD-RW, CD-R, CD-TEXT  
Loading mechanism  
Power Requirement  
Input Voltage  
Drawer with soft eject and emergency eject hole  
+5V[DC]+/-5%  
DVD-ROM Interface  
Item  
Vendor & model name  
Performance Specification  
Transfer rate (KB/sec)  
Specification  
MKE SR-8177  
With CD Diskette  
With DVD Diskette  
Average Sustained:  
DVD-5:  
CAV mode  
Normal Speed (1X) 11.08 Mbits/sec  
CAV mode 36.67~88.64 Mbits/sec  
DVD-9/DVD-R:  
775~1800 blocks/sec  
(10.3X to 24X)  
1550~3600kBytes/sec (Mode 1)  
1768~4106 kBytes/sec (Mode 2)  
Normal Speed (1X) 11.08 Mbits/sec  
CAV mode 36.67~88.64 Mbits/sec  
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Item  
Specification  
Average Full Access time (typ.)  
Random  
DVD-5:  
CAV mode 110 msec typical 150  
msec average max  
Random  
120 msec typical  
160 msec average max  
Full Stroke  
Full Stroke  
270 msec typical  
350 msec average max  
CAV mode 200 msec typical 260  
msec average max  
DVD-9:  
Random  
150 msec typical  
200 msec average max  
Full Stroke  
340 msec typical  
450 msec average max  
DVD-RAM (2.6G)  
Random  
200 msec typical  
300 msec average max  
Full Stroke  
300 msec typical  
600 msec average max  
DVD-RAM (4.7G)  
Random  
180 msec typical  
300 msec average max  
Full Stroke  
320 msec typical  
700 msec average max  
Data Buffer Capacity  
Interface  
512 kBytes  
IDE  
Applicable disc format  
DVD: DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-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 and form 2), CD-I Ready, CD-I Bridge,  
CD-WO, CD-RW, Photo CD, Video CD, Enhanced Music CD, CD-TEXT  
Loading mechanism  
Power Requirement  
Input Voltage  
Soft eject (with emergency eject hole)  
+5V[DC]+/-5%  
Combo Drive Interface  
Item  
Vendor & model name  
Performance Specification  
Specification  
KME UJDA750  
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Combo Drive Interface  
Item  
Specification  
Transfer rate (KB/sec)  
Read Sustained:  
DVD-ROM MAX 8X CAV (MAX 10800 KB/sec)  
CD-ROM MAX 24X CAV (MAX 3600 KB/sec)  
Write:  
CD-R  
4X, 8X (CLV), Max 16X, MAX 24X (ZCLV)  
4X (CLV)  
CD-RW  
HS-RW  
4X,8X, 10X (CLV)  
ATAPI Interface:  
PIO mode 16.6 MB/sec :PIO Mode 4  
DMA mode 16.6 MB/sec:Multi word mode 2  
Ultra DMA mode 33.3MB/sec: Ultra DMA mode 2  
Buffer rate  
2MB  
Access time  
DVD-ROM 180 ms typ. (1/3 stroke)  
CD-ROM 130 ms typ. (1/3 stroke)  
Start up time  
Stop time  
less than 15s  
less than 6s  
Acoustic noise  
Interface  
less than 50 dBA  
Enhanced IDE (ATAPI) compatible  
Set by Cable Select (By host)  
PC2001 compatible  
CD:  
Master/Slave  
PC compatible  
Applicable disc format  
CD-DA, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-R, CD-RW, PhotoCD (multiSession),  
Video CD, CD-Extra(CD+), CD-text  
DVD: DVD-ROM, DVD-R, DVD-RW (Ver.1.1), DVD-VIDEO, DVD-RAM  
(2.6GB, 4.7GB)  
Slope  
15 degree (Any direction)  
Dimensions, Weight  
128X129X12.7mm (WXDXH)  
(except protrusion)  
200g+- 10g  
Eject  
Soft Eject (with emergency eject hole)  
DVD Dual Interface  
Item  
Specification  
Vendor & model name  
Disc type for read/write application  
Applicable Formats  
Liteon DVD-Dual SDW-431S  
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 Media Type  
CD-ROM, CD-R and CD-RW  
DVD-ROM (4.7G/8.54G) single layer on single/double side (read only),  
DVD-ROM dual layer (PTP/OTP) on single/double side (read only)  
DVD-R (3.9G, 4.7G for General and Authoring),  
DVD-RW, DVD+RW (4.7G)  
DVD+R  
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DVD Dual Interface  
Item  
Disc Diameter  
Capacity  
Specification  
12cm and 8cm  
2048 bytes/sector (DVD)  
2048 bytes/block (CD Mode-1 and Mode-2 Form-1)  
2336 bytes/block (Mode-2)  
2328 bytes/block (Mode-2 Form-2)  
Operation environment for “write/rewrite” application  
Host Machine  
OS  
IBM compatible PC (Pentium 166 MHz or above)  
MS-Windows 90/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0  
Min. 128MB required  
Memory  
Hard Disk  
Empty Storage Capacity:100 MB or more  
Average access time: 20ms or less  
Disc Diameter  
12cm and 8cm  
Recommended Media  
CD-R:  
AMT, CMC, Csita, Delphi, EverMedia, Imation, LeadData(Silver-Sil),  
Maxell, MCC (Bagdad), Mirage, Mitsui, MoserBaer(India), MPO, NanYa,  
Plasmon, Prodisc, RAMedia, Ricoh, Ritek(JS, S, Richodye), SAST (ultra  
green), SKC(Korea), TDK, TY (DX dye)  
Low Speed CD-RW:  
CMC, Daxon, Fornet, Gigastorage, Imation, Infodisc, LeadData, MCC,  
Nanya, Princo, Prodisc, Ricoh, Ritek  
High Speed CD-RW:  
AMT, CMC, Infodisc, Nanya, Postech, Prodisc, Ritek, Ricoh, MCC,  
SKC(Korea)  
Ultra Speed CD-RW:  
Daxon, Imation, Infodisc, MCC, Prodisc, Ritek  
DVD+R:  
BEALL, CMC, Daxon, Fuji, HP, Maxell, MCC, Memorex, OPTODISC,  
PRODISC, Ricoh, RICOH, Ritek, SONY, TDK, TYUDE  
DVD+RW:  
CMMC, Daxon, Imation, MCC, Philips, Ricoh, Ritek, Sony  
DVD-R:  
BeAll, CMMC, DAXON, DVSN Fornex, GSC, Imation, LeadData, Maxell,  
Mitsubishi, Nanya, Pioneer, Princo, Prodisc, Ritec, Ritek, SKC, Sony,  
That’s  
DVD-RW:  
CMC, Mitsubishi, Princo Ritek  
Mechanism  
Pick-up  
NA:  
CD: 0.51  
DVD: 0.65  
Focusing:  
Tracking:  
Astigmatism  
CD: DPP  
DVD-ROM: DPD  
DVD+R/RW: DPP  
Wave 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  
Traverse mechanism  
Spindle motor  
DC Stepping motor driven  
DC burshless motor  
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DVD Dual Interface  
Item  
Specification  
Loading mechanism  
Manual load/DC brushless mortor system  
Audio Interface  
Item  
Audio Controller  
Specification  
RTL ALC655  
Built-in  
Audio onboard or optional  
Mono or Stereo  
Stereo  
Resolution  
20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter  
18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter  
Compatibility  
Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1  
Mixed sound source  
Voice channel  
Line-in, CD, Video, AUX  
8/16 bit, mono/stereo  
Sampling rate  
44.1 KHz  
Yes  
Internal microphone  
Internal speaker / Quantity  
Supports PnP DMA channel  
Yes/2  
DMA channel 0  
DMA channel 1  
Supports PnP IRQ  
IRQ10, IRQ11  
Video Interface  
Item  
Vendor & Model Name  
Chip voltage  
Specification  
ATI Radeon 9700(M11-P)  
N/A  
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port  
Graph interface  
NO  
8X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus  
1024 x768 (32bit colors)  
1600x1200 (32 bit colors)  
Maximum resolution (LCD)  
Maximum resolution (CRT)  
VGA Display Resolution  
Source image in the frame buffer  
Display device  
640x480  
800x600  
True image  
Expanded  
Expanded  
Expanded  
Expanded  
Partial image  
True image  
True image  
True image  
True image  
1024x768  
Partial image  
True image  
Expanded  
1280x1024  
Partial image  
Partial image  
True image  
Expanded  
1400x1050  
Partial image  
Partial image  
Partial image  
True image  
1600x1200  
Partial image  
Partial image  
Partial image  
Partial image  
True image  
Expanded  
Expanded  
Expanded  
Expanded  
Expanded  
True image  
True image  
True image  
True image  
True image  
800x600 LCD  
1024x768 LCD  
1280x1024 LCD  
1400x1050 LCD  
1600x1200 LCD  
640x480 CRT  
Expanded  
Expanded  
Expanded  
Centered  
Partial image  
Partial image  
True image  
True image  
True image  
Partial image  
Partial image  
Partial image  
True image  
True image  
Partial image  
Partial image  
Partial image  
Partial image  
True image  
Partial image  
Partial image  
Partial image  
Partial image  
True image  
800x600 CRT  
1024x768 CRT  
1280x1024 CRT  
1600x1200 CRT  
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Item  
Specification  
Fixed or upgradeable  
Video memory size  
Fixed (on daughter board)  
64B(128MB optional)  
LCD Display Resolution  
Resolution  
8 bit  
(256colors)  
16 bits  
(Hi color)  
24 bits  
(True color)  
32 bits  
(True color)  
640x480  
720x480  
800x600  
848x480  
1024x768  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
CRT Display Resolutions  
Resolution  
8 bit  
(256colors)  
16 bits  
(Hi color)  
24 bits  
(True color)  
32 bits  
(True color)  
640x480  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
720x480  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
Yes  
800x600  
848x480  
1024x768  
1152x864  
1280x1024  
1400x1050  
1600x1200  
Parallel Port  
Item  
Parallel port controller  
Number of parallel port  
Location  
Specification  
NS PC87392  
1
Rear side  
25-pin D-type  
Connector type  
Parallel port function control  
Supports ECP/EPP  
Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup  
Yes (set by BIOS setup)  
DMA channel 1 and 3  
Optional ECP DMA channel  
(in BIOS Setup)  
Optional parallel port I/O address  
(in BIOS Setup)  
378, 278  
Optional parallel port IRQ  
(in BIOS Setup)  
IRQ5, IRQ7  
USB Port  
Item  
Specification  
USB Compliancy Level  
1.1/2.0 support  
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USB Port  
Item  
Specification  
OHCI  
USB 2.0  
Number of USB port  
4
5V/500 mA per slot  
Location  
Rear side  
Other Remarks  
3 independent OHCI USB1.1 Host Controller and 1 EHCI USN2.0  
Host Controller.  
PCMCIA Port  
Item  
Specification  
PCMCIA controller  
Supports card type  
Number of slots  
Access location  
TZ 1520  
Type II, Tpye III  
Two type II, one type III  
Left side  
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port  
Supports 32 bit CardBus  
Yes  
Yes (IRQ17)  
Keyboard  
Item  
Keyboard controller  
Specification  
Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857  
Keyboard vendor & model name  
Total number of keypads  
Darfon/Sunrex  
84-/85-/88-key  
Yes  
Windows keys  
Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously  
Yes  
Battery  
Item  
Vendor & model name  
Battery Type  
Specification  
Sanyo/Simplo  
Li-ION  
Pack capacity  
4000mAH  
8
Number of battery cell  
Package configuration  
Output voltage  
4 serial 2 parallel  
14.4Vdc (nominal)  
LCD  
Item  
Vendor & model name  
AU:  
CMO:  
LG:  
B150XG01  
B150PG01  
N150X3-L05  
LP150X08-A5  
Screen Diagonal (mm)  
Active Area (mm)  
381  
15.0 inches, 381  
304.1x228.1  
15.0 inches, 381  
304.1x228.1  
304.1x228.1  
304.5x228.375  
Display resolution (pixels)  
Pixel Pitch  
1024x768 XGA  
1024x768 XGA  
0.297x0.297  
1024x768 XGA  
0.297x0.297  
1400x1050 SXGA+  
0.297x0.297  
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LCD  
Item  
Pixel Arrangement  
Display Mode  
R.G.B. Vertical Stripe  
Normally White  
R.G.B. Vertical Stripe  
Normally White  
R.G.B. Vertical Stripe  
Transmissive mode,  
Normally White  
Typical White Luminance (cd/m2)  
also called Brightness  
180 (5 point average) 170  
150 (5 point average)  
150 (5 point average)  
Luminance Uniformity  
Contrast Ratio  
N/A  
N/A  
250  
6/17  
N/A  
300/250  
250  
Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall  
Time)  
24/11  
15/35  
10/20  
Nominal Input Voltage VDD  
Typical Power Consumption (watt)  
Weight  
+3.3V Typ.  
5.6/5.7  
+3.3V Typ.  
+3.3V Typ.  
4.4  
4.66  
550  
505  
540  
Physical Size(mm)  
317.3x242.0x6.0  
317.3x242.0x5.7  
N/A  
317.3x241.5x5.7  
N/A  
Electrical Interface  
1 channel LVDS  
2 channel LVDS  
Support Color  
262K colors (RGB 6-  
bit data driver)  
262,144 colors  
262,144 colors  
Viewing Angle (degree)  
Horizontal: Right/Left  
Vertial: Upper/Lower  
40/40  
10/30  
45/45  
15/35  
45/45  
15/35  
Temperature Range(° C)  
0 to +50  
0 to +50  
N/A  
Operating  
-20 to +60  
-20 to +60  
+5 to +35  
Storage (shipping)  
LCD  
Item  
Vendor & model name  
Hitachi  
QDI  
Samsung:  
TX38D81VC1CAB  
QD15XL06-01  
LTN150P4-L03  
Screen Diagonal (mm or inch)  
Active Area (mm)  
15.0 inches, 381  
304.1x228.1  
15.0 inches  
15.0 inches  
304.1x228.1  
304.5x228.375  
1400x1050 SXGA+  
0.2175x0.2175  
R.G.B. Vertical Stripe  
Normally White  
Display resolution (pixels)  
Pixel Pitch  
1024x768 XGA  
0.297x0.297  
1024x768 XGA  
0.099x0.297  
Pixel Arrangement  
Display Mode  
R.G.B. Vertical Stripe  
R.G.B. Vertical Stripe  
Normally White  
Transmissive &  
normally White  
Typical White Luminance (cd/m2)  
also called Brightness  
170  
160  
150  
Luminance Uniformity  
Contrast Ratio  
40  
N/A  
300  
8/17  
N/A  
200  
30/30  
200  
Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall  
Time)  
10/30  
Nominal Input Voltage VDD  
Typical Power Consumption (watt)  
Weight  
+3.3V  
+3.3V  
+3.3V  
N/A  
3.96  
4.0  
580  
570  
600  
Physical Size(mm)  
Electrical Interface  
Support Color  
317.3x242.1x6.0  
1 channel LVDS  
262K  
317.3x242.0x5.9  
1 channel LVDS  
262,144  
317.3x242.0x6.5  
2 channel LVDS  
262,144  
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LCD  
Item  
Viewing Angle (degree)  
Horizontal: Right/Left  
Vertial: Upper/Lower  
40/40  
20/40  
45/45  
15/35  
45/45  
20/40  
Temperature Range(° C)  
0 to +40  
0 to +50  
0 to +50  
Operating  
-20 to +60  
-25 to +60  
-25 to +60  
Storage (shipping)  
LCD  
Item  
Vendor & model name  
Hannstar  
AU  
CMO N141XB-  
L01(SPWG-B type)  
HSD150PX14  
HSD150PK14  
B141XN04  
Hydis HT14X19-100  
(SPWG-B type)  
Screen Diagonal (mm)  
Active Area (mm)  
15.0 inches  
14.1 inches  
285.7x214.3  
14.1 inches  
285.7x214.3  
304.1x228.1  
304.5x228.375  
Display resolution (pixels)  
Pixel Pitch  
1024x768 XGA  
1024x768 XGA  
0.279x0.279  
1024x768 XGA  
0.279x0.279  
1400x1050 SXGA+  
0.297x0.297  
0.2175x0.2175  
Pixel Arrangement  
Display Mode  
R.G.B. Vertical Stripe  
Normally White  
R.G.B. Vertical Stripe  
Normally White  
150  
R.G.B. Vertical Stripe  
Normally White  
160/150  
Typical White Luminance (cd/m2)  
150  
180  
Luminance Uniformity  
Contrast Ratio  
70/65  
250  
N/A  
N/A  
250  
450/200  
Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall  
Time)  
10/25  
7/15  
20/30  
6/17  
23/30  
Nominal Input Voltage VDD  
3.3V  
N/A  
3.3V  
3.96  
3.3V  
Typical Power Consumption (watt)  
4.03  
N/A  
Weight  
600/590  
445  
420/485  
Physical Size(mm)  
317.3x242.0x6.5  
317.3x242.0x6.3  
298.5x226.7x5.2  
299x228x5.2  
299x228x5.7  
Electrical Interface  
Support Color  
1 channel LVDS  
2 channel LVDS  
1 channel LVDS  
262,144  
1 channel LVDS  
262,144  
262,144  
Viewing Angle (degree)  
Horizontal: Right/Left  
Vertial: Upper/Lower  
40/40  
20/40  
40/40  
10/30  
45/45  
15/35  
Temperature Range(° C)  
0 to +50  
0 to +50  
0 to +50  
Operating  
-20 to +60  
-20 to +60  
-20 to +60  
Storage (shipping)  
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AC Adapter  
Item  
Specification  
Vendor & model name  
Input Voltage  
Liton, 135W power supply  
Low Range  
90(min.)/137(max.)/100-127(nominal)  
High Range  
180(min.)/265(max.)200-240(nominal)  
Input current  
2.2A(max)  
50-60  
Nominal frequency (Hz)  
Frequency variation range (Hz)  
Efficiency  
47-63  
It should provide an efficiency of 85% minimum, when measured at maximum  
load under 115Vac.  
Output Requirements  
DC output voltage  
19V  
Noise + Ripple  
380mV as output voltage is 19V  
18.5V-19.71V  
Peak Load  
Dynamic Output Characteristics  
Turn-on delay time  
5 sec (@ 115Vac)  
5ms (@115Vac, Full load)  
29V  
Hold up time  
Over Voltage Protection (OVP)  
Short circuit protection  
Electrostatic discharge (ESD)  
9.5A @19V output voltage  
15KV (at air discharge)  
8KV (at contact discharge)  
Dielectric Withstand Voltage  
Primary to secondary  
2150VDC for 1 sec.  
less than 250uA  
Ground leakage current  
Power Management  
Power Saving Mode  
Phenomenon  
Standby Mode  
T
T
The buzzer beeps  
The Sleep indicator lights up  
Enter Standby Mode when  
1.Standby/Hibernation hot-key is pressed  
and system is not ready to enter Hibernation  
mode.  
2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires  
and system is not ready to enter Hibernation  
mode.  
Hibernation Mode  
T
All power shuts off  
Enter Hibernation Mode (suspend to HDD)  
when  
1.Hibernation hot-key is pressed and  
system is ready to enter Hibernation mode  
2.System Hibernation timer expires and  
system is ready to enter Hibernation mode.  
Display Standby Mode  
T
T
The display shuts off  
Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external  
PS/2 pointing device are idle for a specified  
period.  
Hard Disk Standby Mode  
Hard disk drive is in standby mode.  
(spindle turned-off)  
Hard disk is idle within a specified period of  
time.  
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Environmental Requirements  
Item  
Temperature  
Specification  
Operating  
+5~+35 °C  
-20~+60 °C  
Non-operating  
Humidity  
Operating  
10% to 95% RH, non-condensing without disktte  
10% to 80% RH, non-condensing with disktte  
Non-operating  
20% to 80% RH, non-condensing (Unpacked)  
Non-operating  
20% to 90% RH, non-condensing (Storage package)  
Vibration  
Operating  
5~250Hz 0.5Grms, 15mins per axis  
1.04 Grms, 2-200Hz 15 mins per axis  
1.04 Grms, 2-200Hz 15 mins per axis  
Non-operating (unpacked)  
Non-operating (packed)  
Mechanical Specification  
Item  
Dimensions  
Weight  
Specification  
322(W) x 294(D) x 39.4~39.9(H)mm  
7.2 Ibs for 14.1” TFT LCD model with battery/7.4 Ibs for 15”LCD model with battery  
I/O Ports  
Two Type II or one Type III PC CardBus (PCMCIA) slot  
One IEEE 1394 port  
One FIR port  
One RJ-11 modem jack (V.92, 56K)  
One RJ-45 network jack  
One DC-in jack  
One parallel port (ECP/EPP)  
One S-video port  
One external monitor port  
One microphone-in jack (3.5mm mini jack)  
One headphone jack (3.5mm mini jack)  
Four USB ports  
Drive Bays  
Material  
One  
Plastic  
Indicators  
Switch  
Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock  
Power  
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Chapter 2  
System Utilities  
BIOS Setup Utility  
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/  
Output System).  
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if  
you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup. Please also refer to Chapter 4  
Troubleshooting when problem arises.  
To activate the BIOS Utility, press mduring POST (when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted  
on the bottom of screen).  
Press mto enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change  
boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”.  
Press <F12> during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without  
entering BIOS SETUP Utility.  
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Navigating the BIOS Utility  
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.  
Follow these instructions:  
T
T
T
T
T
T
To choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).  
To choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).  
To change the value of a parameter, press por q.  
A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press eto expand this item.  
Press ^while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.  
In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press uto save any  
changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.  
NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a  
particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item  
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values.  
This menu provides you the information of the system.  
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Information  
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.  
Parameter  
Description  
Floppy Disk Drive  
Shows floppy drive type informaiton.  
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 Model Name  
HDD Serial Number  
ATAPI Model Name  
This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.  
This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.  
This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard  
disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system.  
ATAPI Serial Number  
Serial Number  
This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master.  
This field displays the serial number of this unit.  
UUID Number  
This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting.  
UUID=32bytes  
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Main  
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup  
parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.  
NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.  
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested  
parameter settings.  
Parameter  
System Time  
Description  
Format/Option  
Format: HH:MM:SS  
Sets the system time. The hours are displayed  
with 24-hour format.  
(hour:minute:second) System Time  
System Date  
Sets the system date.  
Format MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/  
year)  
System Date  
System Memory  
This field reports the memory size of the system.  
Memory size is fixed to 640MB  
Extended Memory  
This field reports the memory size of the  
extended memory in the system.  
Extended Memory size=Total memory size-1MB  
VGA Memory  
Fast Boot  
Shows the VGA memory size. VGA Memory  
size=64/128MB  
Determines if Customer Logo will be displayed or  
not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or  
enabled.  
Option: Enabled or Disabled  
Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and  
Summary Screen is disabled.  
Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and  
Summary Screen is enabled.  
Power on display  
Auto: During power process, the system will  
detect if any display device is connected on  
external video port. If any external display device  
is connected, the power on display will be in CRT  
(or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in  
LCD only mode.  
Option: Auto or Both  
Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated  
LCD screen and the system’s external video port  
(for an external CRT or projector).  
LCD Auto Dim  
Determines if the system will automatically dim  
the LCD brightness in order to save power when  
AC is not present.  
Option: Enabled or Disabled  
The system will support an automatic dimming of  
the LCD backlight when the AC power is NOT  
available (running on battery power).  
Network Boot  
Enables, disables the system boot from LAN  
(remote server).  
Option: Enabled or Disabled  
Option: Disabled or Enabled  
F12 Boot Menu  
Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.  
NOTE: The sub-items under each device will not be shown if the device control is set to disable or auto. This is  
because the user is not allowed to control the settings in these cases.  
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Advanced  
The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving 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.  
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Parameter  
Description  
Options  
Enabled/Disabled  
Hyper-Threading  
Technology  
The function is supported only when the CPU  
installed is 3.06G or above. The system will  
automatically hide this selection when detecting the  
CPU frequency is below 3.06G or the CPU does not  
support Hyper-Threading Technoloty.  
Infrared Port  
Parallel Port  
Mode  
Enables, disables or auto detects the infrared port.  
Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port.  
Sets the operation mode of the parallel port.  
Disabled/Disabled/Auto  
Enabled/Disabled/Auto  
ECP, EPP, Output only or Bi-  
directional  
Base I/O address  
Interrupt  
Sets the I/O address of the parallel port.  
378/278  
Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port.  
IRQ7/IRQ5  
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DMA channel  
Description  
Options  
DMA3/DMA1  
Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in  
ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode  
is set to ECP.  
Legacy USB Support  
Hard Disk Recovery  
Enables, disables USB interface devices support.  
(Enable for use with a non-USB aware Operating  
System such as DOS or UNIX).  
Option: Disabled or Enabled  
Option: Disabled or Enabled  
Enables or disables Hard Disk to Hard Disk system  
Recovery by pressing Fn+F10 key during POST.  
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Security  
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized  
use.  
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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested  
parameter settings.  
Parameter  
User Password is  
Description  
Option  
Clear or Set  
Shows the setting of the user password.  
Shows the setting of the Supervisor password  
Supervisor Password is  
Set User Password  
Clear or Set  
Press Enter to set the user password. When  
set, this password protects the BIOS Setup  
Utility from unauthorized access.  
Set Supervisor Password  
Primary Harddisk Security  
Press Enter to set the supervisor password.  
When set, this password protects the BIOS  
Setup Utility from unauthorized access.  
This feature is available to user when  
Supervisor password is set. Password can be  
written on HDD only when Supervisor  
password or user password is set and  
password on HDD is set to enabled.  
Supervisor Password is written to HDD only  
when Supervisor password is being set. User  
password is written to HDD when both  
passwords are set. When both Supervisor and  
user password are present, both passwords  
can unlock the HDD.  
Disabled or Enabled  
Password on Boot  
Defines whether a password is required or not  
while the events defined in this group  
happened. The following sub-options are all  
requires the Supervisor password for changes  
and should be grayed out if the user password  
was used to enter setup.  
Disabled or Enabled  
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget  
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your  
dealer to reset it.  
Setting a Password  
Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password:  
1. Use the wandykeys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the ekey. The  
Set Supervisor Password box appears:  
2. Type a password in the “Enter New Password” field. The password length can not exceeds 8  
alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the “Confirm New  
Password” field.  
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen.  
3. Press e.  
After setting 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 uto save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.  
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Removing a Password  
Follow these steps:  
1. Use the wand ykeys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the ekey. The  
Set Password box appears:  
2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.  
3. Press etwice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields.  
The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to “Clear”.  
4. When you have changed the settings, press uto save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.  
Changing a Password  
1. Use the wand ykeys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the ekey. The  
Set Password box appears:  
2. Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.  
3. Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password  
field.  
4. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to “Set”.  
5. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter.  
6. When you are done, press uto save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.  
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.  
The password setting is complete after the user presses u.  
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If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the  
Setup Warning.  
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following  
message.  
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Boot  
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices  
includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.  
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Exit  
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.  
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.  
Parameter  
Description  
Exit Saving Changes  
Exit Discarding Changes  
Load Setup Default  
Discard Changes  
Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.  
Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.  
Load default values for all SETUP item.  
Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.  
Save Setup Data to CMOS.  
Save Changes  
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BIOS Flash Utility  
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:  
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New versions of system programs  
New features or options  
Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted.  
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.  
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery  
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.  
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.  
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not  
contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not  
completely loaded.  
Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.  
1. Prepare a bootable diskette.  
2. Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette.  
3. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function.  
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Machine Disassembly and Replacement  
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for  
maintenance and troubleshooting.  
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:  
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Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge  
Flat-bladed screw driver  
Phillips screw driver  
Tweezers  
Plastic Flat-bladed screw driver  
Hexed Screw Driver  
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the  
screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.  
NOTE: This chapter has been revised from previous model (TravelMate 240/250). Please refer to the  
disassembling procedures instead of the images. Some of the images below contain the parts used in  
TravelMate 240/250, but not in Aspire 1620.  
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General Information  
Before You Begin  
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:  
1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.  
2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.  
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Disassembly Procedure Flowchart  
The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence  
and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to  
remove the main board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in  
that order.  
Start  
Battery  
*2  
*2  
HDD Module  
G*2  
DIMM Cover  
Modem Cover  
Hinge Caps  
D*2  
J*2  
Wireless LAN  
Board  
HDD  
HDD Holder  
Memory  
Modem Board  
Middle Cover  
F*6  
*2  
RTC Battery  
Keyboard  
LCD Module  
Launch Board  
J*3  
J*5  
F*10  
D*4  
Second Fan  
*4  
Lower Case  
Assembly  
Upper Case  
Assembly  
Thermal  
Module  
J*3  
Second Fan  
Bracket  
J*2  
D*4  
Wireless LAN  
Antenna  
Touchpad  
Cover  
FDD Module  
CPU  
F*1  
J*4  
HDD Bracket  
*1  
J*7  
ODD Support  
Bracket  
CPU Heatsink  
Plate  
VGA Thermal  
Plate  
Touchpad  
Button Pad  
ODD Module  
D*2  
*4  
Touchpad  
Scroll Key  
ODD Bracket  
ODD  
Main Board  
Touchpad  
D*4  
D*2  
Touchpad  
Cable  
DC Board  
PCMCIA Slot  
Upper Case  
*2  
Speaker Set  
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LCD Module  
4 LCD  
Cushions  
E*4  
LCD Bezel  
L*1  
Inverter  
L*4  
LCD  
LCD Panel  
H*8 for 14.1"  
H*6 for 15.0"  
LCD Coaxial  
Cable  
LCD Brackets  
Screw List  
Item  
Description  
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SCREW MAC FLAT M2.5*L4 NI NYLOK  
(86.00123.630)  
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SCREW M2.0*L10 NYLOK(86.9A352.100)  
SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC-  
420325(86.9A352.3R0)  
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SCREW M2.5X6(86.9A353.6R0)  
SCREW M3x4 (86.9A524.4R0)  
SCREW M2X2.0 (86.9A552.2R0)  
SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3 (86.9A552.3R0)  
SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI (86.9A552.4R0)  
SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI (86.9A553.3R0)  
SCREW M2.5*4L NI (86.9A553.4R0)  
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Removing the Battery  
1. To remove the battery, push the battery release latch.  
2. Then slide the battery out from the machine.  
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Removing the Memory Module  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. To 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.  
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Removing the Wireless LAN Board and the Modem Board  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. To 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. To remove the modem board, first remove the two screws fastening the modem board.  
7. Detach the modem board and disconnect the modem cable carefully, then remove the modem board.  
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. To 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 52.  
2. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 55.  
3. Remove the two screws that fasten the HDD holder.  
4. Detach the hard disk drive from the HDD holder.  
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Removing the LCD Module  
Removing the Middle Cover  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. To remove the middle cover, first use a plastic flat screwdriver to remove the right hinge cap.  
3. Remove the screw that secures the middle cover.  
4. Remove the left hinge cap.  
5. Then remove the screw holding the middle cover on the other side.  
6. Detach the middle cover from the machine.  
7. Disconnect the launch board cable then remove the middle cover off the main unit.  
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Removing the Launch Board  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
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2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
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 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 56.  
4. Remove the screw that fastens the LCD coaxial cable and disconnect the cable. Then disconnect the  
LCD inverter cable.  
5. Remove the four screws holding the LCD hinge; two on the right and two on the left.Remove the four  
screws holding the LCD hinge; two on the right and two on the left.  
6. Remove the two screws on the bottom; one on the right and the other on the left.  
7. Then you can remove the entire LCD module from the main unit.  
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Disassembling the LCD Module  
Removing the LCD Bezel  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 56.  
4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 57.  
5. Use plastic tweezers to remove the four screw pads, and then remove the four screws that fasten the LCD  
bezel.  
6. Snap off the bezel carefully, and then remove the LCD bezel from the LCD module.  
Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 56.  
4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 57.  
5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 59.  
6. To remove the inverter board, first remove one screw from the inverter board.  
7. Disconnect the LCD power cable then disconnect the inverter cable from the inverter board.  
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NOTE: Please arrange the LCD inverter 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 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 56.  
4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 57.  
5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 59.  
6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 59.  
7. To remove the LCD, first remove the four screws that secure the LCD hinges.  
8. Then take the LCD out of the LCD panel.  
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Removing the LCD Brackets  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 56.  
4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 57.  
5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 59.  
6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 59.  
7. See “Removing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 60.  
8. Remove the four screws holding the right LCD bracket.Then remove the right bracket.  
9. Remove the four screws holding the left LCD bracket. Then remove the left bracket..  
Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 56.  
4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 57.  
5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 59.  
6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 59.  
7. See “Removing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 60.  
8. Tear off the mylar fastening the LCD coaxial cable, then disconnect the coaxial cable.  
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Removing the LCD Hinges  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Launch Board” on page 56.  
4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 57.  
5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 59.  
6. See “Removing the Inverter Board (15” LCD)” on page 59.  
7. See “Removing the 15” TFT LCD” on page 60.  
8. Remove the screw holding the right hinge, then remove the right hinge.  
9. Remove the screw holding the left hinge, then remove the left hinge.  
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Disassembling the Main Unit  
Removing the Keyboard  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. To remove the keyboard, carefully pull the keyboard out and upwards as the pticute shows.  
4. Use a plastic tweezers or a plastic flat screwdriver to disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board  
carefully, then remove the keyboard.  
Removing the RTC Battery  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.  
4. Disconnect the RTC battery cable then remove it.  
Removing the Fan  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.  
4. Disconnect the fan cable and remove the three screws fastening the fan. Then remove the fan.  
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Removing the Thermal Module  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.  
4. See “Removing the Fan” on page 63.  
5. Disconnect the fan cable then remove the four screws fastening the thermal module.  
6. Then remove the thermal module.  
Removing the Processor  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.  
4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 63.  
5. See “Removing the Fan” on page 63.  
6. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 64.  
7. Lift up the CPU socket lever. Then remove the CPU. Remember to press down the lever as the video  
shows after you remove the CPU.  
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Installing the Processor  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.  
4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 63.  
5. See “Removing the Fan” on page 63.  
6. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 64.  
7. Lift up the CPU lever, then place the CPU back to the CPU socket. Please remember to press the CPU  
lever after you put the CPU back to the socket.  
Removing the Upper Case Assemly  
1. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.  
2. Disconnect the touchpad cable.  
3. Remove the 5 screws that secure the upper case to the lower case. Then turn over the main unit and  
remove the 15 screws holding the lower case to the upper case.  
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4. Then take the upper case assembly off the main unit.  
Removing the Touchpad Board  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.  
4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 65.  
5. To detach the touch pad board, first disconnect the touch pad cable from the touch pad board with a  
plastic tweezers.Then release the touchpad cover lock on the back as the picture shows.  
6. Remove the touchpad cover, the remove the touchpad button pad. Finally remove the touchpad board  
from the upper case.  
Removing the Touchpad Cable  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
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2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 57.  
4. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.  
5. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 65.  
6. See “Removing the Touchpad Board” on page 66.  
7. Remove the touchpad scroll key then remove the touchpad cable.  
Removing the VGA Thermal Plate  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.  
4. See “Removing the Fan” on page 63.  
5. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 64.  
6. Remove the seven screws holding the VGA thermal plate then remove it.  
Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.  
4. See “Removing the Fan” on page 63.  
5. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 64.  
6. Remove the screw that fastens the CPU heatsink plate then remove it.  
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Removing the Second Fan Bracket  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 57.  
4. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 63.  
5. See “Removing the Fan” on page 63.  
6. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 64.  
7. Remove the three screws that fasten the second fan bracket then remove the bracket.  
Removing the ODD Module(1)  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. Remove the screw that fastens the ODD bracket on the bottom. Push the ODD module at the point the  
red arrow indicates hard.Then remove the ODD module from the lower case.  
NOTE: If you need to replace the ODD module only, you can remove the ODD module as the steps above.  
Removing the ODD Module(2)  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.  
4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 65.  
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5. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 64.  
6. See “Removing the VGA Thermal Plate” on page 67.  
7. 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 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.  
4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 65.  
5. Remove the four screws holding the HDD bracket, then remove the HDD bracket.  
Removing the Main Board  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.  
4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 65.  
5. See “Removing the Fan” on page 63.  
6. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 64.  
7. See “Removing the VGA Thermal Plate” on page 67.  
8. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 67.  
9. See “Removing the Second Fan Bracket” on page 68.  
10. See “Removing the ODD Module(2)” on page 68.  
11. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 69.  
12. Disconnect the launch board cable. Tear off the tape that fastens the speaker set cable. Then disconnect  
the speaker set cable.  
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13. Remove the two screws holding the main board as the 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 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.  
4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 65.  
5. See “Removing the Fan” on page 63.  
6. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 64.  
7. See “Removing the VGA Thermal Plate” on page 67.  
8. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 67.  
9. See “Removing the Second Fan Bracket” on page 68.  
10. See “Removing the ODD Module(2)” on page 68.  
11. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 69.  
12. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 69.  
13. Remove the two screws that fasten the DC board. Then detach the DC board from the lower case.  
Removing the I/O Port Bracket  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
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3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.  
4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 65.  
5. See “Removing the Fan” on page 63.  
6. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 64.  
7. See “Removing the VGA Thermal Plate” on page 67.  
8. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 67.  
9. See “Removing the Second Fan Bracket” on page 68.  
10. See “Removing the ODD Module(2)” on page 68.  
11. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 69.  
12. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 69.  
13. Remove the four hex screws to detach the I/O port bracket from the main board.  
Removing the PCMCIA Slot  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.  
4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 65.  
5. See “Removing the Fan” on page 63.  
6. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 64.  
7. See “Removing the VGA Thermal Plate” on page 67.  
8. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 67.  
9. See “Removing the Second Fan Bracket” on page 68.  
10. See “Removing the ODD Module(2)” on page 68.  
11. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 69.  
12. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 69.  
13. Remove the four screws that secure the PCMCIA slot, then remove the PCMCIA slot from the lower case.  
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Removing the Speaker Set  
1. See “Removing the Battery” on page 52.  
2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 56.  
3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 63.  
4. See “Removing the Upper Case Assemly” on page 65.  
5. See “Removing the Fan” on page 63.  
6. See “Removing the Thermal Module” on page 64.  
7. See “Removing the VGA Thermal Plate” on page 67.  
8. See “Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate” on page 67.  
9. See “Removing the Second Fan Bracket” on page 68.  
10. See “Removing the ODD Module(2)” on page 68.  
11. See “Removing the HDD Bracket” on page 69.  
12. See “Removing the Main Board” on page 69.  
13. See “Removing the DC Board” on page 70.  
14. Tear off the tape fastening the speaker set cable. Then remove the four screws that secure the speaker  
set. Remove the speaker set from the lower case.  
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System Upgrade Procedure  
Base Unit to Wireless Unit  
1. Turn out the two screws fastening the modem cover then open the cover.  
2. Connect the wirless antennae.  
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 screws.  
NOTE: You must connect the wireless antennae before you insert the wireless LAN board to the socket. If you  
insert the wireless LAN card first, the pressure you press to fasten the wireless antennae may damage  
the main board.  
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Troubleshooting  
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems.  
NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or  
modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.  
1. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.  
2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating  
the same operation.  
3. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.  
Symptoms (Verified)  
Go To  
Power failure. (The power indicator does not go  
on or stay on.)  
“Power System Check” on page 76.  
POST does not complete. No beep or error  
codes are indicated.  
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on  
page 79  
“Undetermined Problems” on page 91  
POST detects an error and displayed messages “Error Message List” on page 80  
on screen.  
Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or  
others).  
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on  
page 79  
Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent  
problems).  
Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to  
“Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message” on  
page 79  
“Intermittent Problems” on page 90  
“Undetermined Problems” on page 91  
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External Diskette Drive Check  
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, driver, or diskette. A write-enabled, diagnostic diskette is  
required.  
NOTE: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label attached to it. Multiple labels can cause  
damage to the drive or cause the drive to fail.  
Do the following to select the test device.  
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.  
2. See if FDD Test is passed as the program runs to FDD Test.  
3. Follow the instructions in the message window.  
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board.  
If the error still remains:  
1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module.  
2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.  
3. Replace the main board.  
External CD-ROM Drive Check  
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does  
not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.  
Do the following to select the test device:  
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.  
2. See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test.  
3. Follow the instructions in the message window.  
If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains:  
1. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.  
2. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.  
3. Replace the main board.  
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check  
Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.  
If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable  
extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board.  
If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.  
If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a  
non-defective FRU:  
1. Reconnect the keyboard cables.  
2. Replace the keyboard.  
3. Replace the main board.  
The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer:  
T
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Numeric keypad  
External keyboard  
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If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.  
Memory check  
Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system.  
1. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board.  
2. Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.  
3. Press F2 in the test items.  
4. Follow the instructions in the message window.  
NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.  
Power System Check  
To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources:  
1. Remove the battery pack.  
2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied.  
3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; then check that power is supplied by  
the battery pack.  
If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list:  
T
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“Check the Power Adapter” on page 77  
“Check the Battery Pack” on page 78  
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Check the Power Adapter  
Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power  
adapter cable. See the following figure  
Pin 1: +19 to +20.5V  
Pin 2: 0V, Ground  
1. If the voltage is not correct, replace the power adapter.  
2. If the voltage is within the range, do the following:  
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T
T
Replace the System board.  
If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 91.  
If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.  
NOTE: An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect.  
3. If the power-on indicator does not light up, check the power cord of the power adapter for correct  
continuity and installation.  
4. If the operational charge does not work, see “Check the Battery Pack” on page 78.  
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Check the Battery Pack  
To check the battery pack, do the following:  
From Software:  
1. Check out the Power Management in control Panel  
2. In Power Meter, confirm that if the parameters shown in the screen for Current Power Source and Total  
Battery Power Remaining are correct.  
3. Repeat the steps 1 and 2, for both battery and adapter.  
4. This helps you identify first the problem is on recharging or discharging.  
From Hardware:  
1. Power off the computer.  
2. Remove the battery pack and measure the voltage between battery terminals 1(+) and 6(ground). See the  
following figure  
3. If the voltage is still less than 7.5 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery.  
To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery pack that has less than 50%  
of the total power remaining when installed in the computer.  
If the battery status indicator does not light up, remove the battery pack and let it return to room temperature.  
Re-install the battery pack.  
If the charge indicator still does not light up, replace the battery pack. If the charge indicator still does not light  
up, replace the DC/DC charger board.  
Touchpad Check  
If the touchpad doesn’t work, do the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a  
non-defective FRU:  
1. Reconnect the touchpad cables.  
2. Replace the touchpad.  
3. Replace the system board.  
After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement  
can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware  
problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.  
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Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message  
The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. The most likely cause is  
listed first.  
NOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU  
replacement does not solve the problem, put the original part back in the computer. Do not replace a  
non-defective FRU.  
This index can also help you determine the next possible FRU to be replaced when servicing a computer.  
If the symptom is not listed, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 91.  
The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified  
by function.  
NOTE: Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware  
device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the  
way it has been configured.  
NOTE: If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter  
Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.  
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Index of Error Messages  
Error Code List  
Error Codes  
Error Messages  
Equipment Configuration Error  
006  
Causes:  
1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch  
2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error  
(THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration  
Error”)  
010  
070  
071  
072  
110  
Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh)  
Real Time Clock Error  
CMOS Battery Bad  
CMOS Checksum Error  
System disabled.  
Incorrect password is specified.  
<No error code>  
<No error code>  
Battery critical LOW  
In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down  
system, no message will show.  
Thermal critical High  
In this situation BIOS will shut down system, not show message.  
Error Message List  
Error Messages  
FRU/Action in Sequence  
Failure Fixed Disk  
Reconnect hard disk drive connector.  
“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.  
Hard disk drive  
System board  
Stuck Key  
see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 75.  
see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 75.  
see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 75.  
Unlock external keyboard  
Keyboard error  
Keyboard Controller Failed  
Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch  
Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.  
Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn  
System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn  
Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn  
BIOS ROM  
System board  
DIMM  
System board  
DIMM  
System board  
System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure  
system time, then reboot system.  
System CMOS checksum bad - Default  
configuration used  
RTC battery  
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot  
system.  
System timer error  
RTC battery  
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot  
system.  
System board  
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Error Message List  
Error Messages  
Real time clock error  
FRU/Action in Sequence  
RTC battery  
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot  
system.  
System board  
Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.  
used  
RTC battery  
System board  
Memory size found by POST differed from  
CMOS  
Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.  
DIMM  
System board  
Diskette drive A error  
Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS  
Setup Utility  
See “External Diskette Drive Check” on page 75.  
Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP  
Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS  
Setup Utility  
System cache error - Cache disabled  
CPU ID:  
System board  
System board  
DMA Test Failed  
DIMM  
System board  
Software NMI Failed  
DIMM  
System board  
Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed  
Device Address Conflict  
DIMM  
System board  
Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.  
RTC battery  
System board  
Allocation Error for device  
Failing Bits: nnnn  
Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.  
RTC battery  
System board  
DIMM  
BIOS ROM  
System board  
Fixed Disk n  
None  
Invalid System Configuration Data  
BIOS ROM  
System board  
I/O device IRQ conflict  
Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.  
RTC battery  
System board  
Operating system not found  
Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified.  
Diskette drive  
Hard disk drive  
System board  
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No beep Error Messages  
FRU/Action in Sequence  
No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power  
blank.  
System Check” on page 76.  
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.  
Reconnect the DIMM.  
LED board.  
System board.  
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power  
blank.  
System Check” on page 76.  
Reconnect the LCD connector  
Hard disk drive  
LCD inverter ID  
LCD cable  
LCD Inverter  
LCD  
System board  
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is Reconnect the LCD connectors.  
blank. But you can see POST on an external  
CRT.  
LCD inverter ID  
LCD cable  
LCD inverter  
LCD  
System board  
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a  
blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST.  
Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly.  
System board  
No beep during POST but system runs correctly. Speaker  
System board  
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POST Code  
Code  
Beeps  
POST Routine Description  
Verify Real Mode  
02h  
03h  
04h  
06h  
08h  
09h  
0Ah  
0Bh  
0Ch  
0Eh  
0Fh  
10h  
11h  
Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)  
Get CPU type  
Initialize system hardware  
Initialize chipset with initial POST values  
Set IN POST flag  
Initialize CPU registers  
Enable CPU cache  
Initialize caches to initial POST values  
Initialize I/O component  
Initialize the local bus IDE  
Initialize Power Management  
Load alternate registers with initial POST  
values  
12h  
13h  
14h  
16h  
17h  
18h  
1Ah  
1Ch  
20h  
22h  
24h  
26h  
28h  
29h  
2Ah  
2Ch  
2Eh  
Restore CPU control word during warm boot  
Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices  
Initialize keyboard controller  
BIOS ROM checksum  
1-2-2-3  
Initialize cache before memory autosize  
8254 timer initialization  
8237 DMA controller initialization  
Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller  
Test DRAM refresh  
1-3-1-1  
1-3-1-3  
Test 8742 Keyboard Controller  
Set ES segment register to 4 GB  
Enable A20 line  
Autosize DRAM  
Initialize POST Memory Manager  
Clear 215 KB base RAM  
1-3-4-1  
1-3-4-3  
RAM failure on address line xxxx  
RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of  
memory bus  
2Fh  
30h  
Enable cache before system BIOS shadow  
1-4-1-1  
RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of  
memory bus  
32h  
33h  
36h  
38h  
3Ah  
3Ch  
3Dh  
42h  
45h  
Test CPU bus-clock frequency  
Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager  
Warm start shut down  
Shadow system BIOS ROM  
Autosize cache  
Advanced configuration of chipset registers  
Load alternate registers with CMOS values  
Initialize interrupt vectors  
POST device initialization  
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Beeps  
POST Routine Description  
Check ROM copyright notice  
46h  
48h  
49h  
4Ah  
4Bh  
4Ch  
4Eh  
50h  
51h  
52h  
54h  
58h  
59h  
5Ah  
5Bh  
5Ch  
60h  
62h  
64h  
66h  
67h  
68h  
69h  
6Ah  
6Bh  
6Ch  
6Eh  
2-1-2-3  
Check video configuration against CMOS  
Initialize PCI bus and devices  
Initialize all video adapters in system  
QuietBoot start (optional)  
Shadow video BIOS ROM  
Display BIOS copyright notice  
Display CPU type and speed  
Initialize EISA board  
Test keyboard  
Set key click if enabled  
2-2-3-1  
Test for unexpected interrupts  
Initialize POST display service  
Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”  
Disable CPU cache  
Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB  
Test extended memory  
Test extended memory address lines  
Jump to User Patch1  
Configure advanced cache registers  
Initialize Multi Processor APIC  
Enable external and CPU caches  
Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area  
Display external L2 cache size  
Load custom defaults (optional)  
Display shadow-area message  
Display possible high address for UMB  
recovery  
70h  
72h  
76h  
7Ch  
7Eh  
80h  
81h  
82h  
83h  
84h  
85h  
86h  
87h  
Display error messages  
Check for configuration errors  
Check for keyboard errors  
Set up hardware interrupt vectors  
Initialize coprocessor if present  
Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs  
Late POST device initialization  
Detect and install external RS232 ports  
Configure non-MCD IDE controllers  
Detect and install external parallel ports  
Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices  
Re-initialize onboard I/O ports  
Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices  
(optional)  
88h  
89h  
8Ah  
8Bh  
Initialize BIOS Area  
Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)  
Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area  
Test and initialize PS/2 mouse  
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Beeps  
POST Routine Description  
Initialize floppy controller  
8Ch  
8Fh  
90h  
91h  
92h  
93h  
95h  
96h  
97h  
98h  
Determine number of ATA drives (optional)  
Initialize hard-disk controllers  
Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers  
Jump to UserPatch2  
Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards  
Install CD ROM for boot  
Clear huge ES segment register  
Fixup Multi Processor table  
1-2  
Search for option ROMs. One long, two short  
beeps on checksum failure.  
99h  
9Ah  
9Ch  
9Dh  
9Eh  
9Fh  
A0h  
A2h  
A4h  
A8h  
AAh  
ACh  
AEh  
B0h  
B2h  
B4h  
B5h  
B6h  
B9h  
BAh  
BBh  
BCh  
BDh  
BEh  
BFh  
C0h  
C1h  
C2h  
C3h  
C4h  
C5h  
C6h  
C7h  
C8h  
C9h  
Check for SMART drive (optional)  
Shadow option ROMs  
Set up Power Management  
Initialize security engine (optional)  
Enable hardware interrupts  
Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives  
Set time of day  
Check key lock  
Initialize Typematic rate  
Erase F2 prompt  
Scan for F2 key stroke  
Enter SETUP  
Clear Boot flag  
Check for errors  
POST done- prepare to boot operating system  
One short beep before boot  
Terminate QuietBoot (optional)  
Check password (optional)  
Prepare Boot  
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Initialize DMI parameters  
Initialize PnP Option ROMs  
Clear parity checkers  
Display MultiBoot menu  
Clear screen (optional)  
Check virus and backup reminders  
Try to boot with INT 19  
Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)  
Initialize error logging  
Initialize error display function  
Initialize system error handler  
PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)  
Initialize notebook docking (optional)  
Initialize notebook docking late  
Force check (optional)  
Extended checksum (optional)  
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Code  
Beeps  
Beeps  
POST Routine Description  
Unknown interrupt  
D2h  
For Boot Block in Flash ROM  
Initialize the chipset  
E0h  
E1h  
E2h  
E3h  
E4h  
E5h  
E6h  
E7h  
E8h  
E9h  
EAh  
EBh  
ECh  
EDh  
EEh  
EFh  
F0h  
F1h  
F2h  
F3h  
F4h  
F5h  
F6h  
F7h  
Initialize the bridge  
Initialize the CPU  
Initialize the system timer  
Initialize system I/O  
Check force recovery boot  
Checksum BIOS ROM  
Go to BIOS  
Set Huge Segment  
Initialize Multi Processor  
Initialize OEM special code  
Initialize PIC and DMA  
Initialize Memory type  
Initialize Memory size  
Shadow Boot Block  
System memory test  
Initialize interrupt vectors  
Initialize Run Time Clock  
Initialize video  
Initialize System Management Mode  
Output one beep before boot  
Boot to Mini DOS  
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Clear Huge Segment  
Boot to Full DOS  
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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message  
LCD-Related Symptoms  
Symptom / Error  
Action in Sequence  
LCD backlight doesn't work  
LCD is too dark  
Enter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then  
reboot system.  
Reconnect the LCD connectors.  
LCD brightness cannot be adjusted  
LCD contrast cannot be adjusted  
Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesn't work).  
LCD inverter ID  
LCD cable  
LCD inverter  
LCD  
System board  
Unreadable LCD screen  
Missing pels in characters  
Abnormal screen  
Reconnect the LCD connector  
LCD inverter ID  
LCD cable  
Wrong color displayed  
LCD inverter  
LCD  
System board  
LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines  
displayed.  
LCD inverter ID  
LCD inverter  
LCD cable  
LCD  
System board  
Indicator-Related Symptoms  
Symptom / Error  
Action in Sequence  
Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system Reconnect the inverter board  
runs correctly  
Inverter board  
System board  
Power-Related Symptoms  
Symptom / Error  
Action in Sequence  
Power shuts down during operation  
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power  
System Check” on page 76.  
Battery pack  
Power adapter  
Hard drive & battery connection board  
System board  
The system doesn’t power-on.  
The system doesn’t power-off.  
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power  
System Check” on page 76.  
Battery pack  
Power adapter  
Hard drive & battery connection board  
System board  
Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power  
System Check” on page 76.  
Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.  
System board  
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Symptom / Error  
Action in Sequence  
Battery can’t be charged  
See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 78.  
Battery pack  
System board  
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms  
Symptom / Error  
Action in Sequence  
System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA)  
PCMCIA slot assembly  
System board  
PCMCIA slot pin is damaged.  
PCMCIA slot assembly  
Memory-Related Symptoms  
Symptom / Error  
Action in Sequence  
Memory count (size) appears different from  
actual size.  
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings, then  
reboot system.  
DIMM  
System board  
Speaker-Related Symptoms  
Symptom / Error  
Action in Sequence  
In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound  
comes from the computer.  
Audio driver  
Speaker  
System board  
Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Speaker  
System board  
Power Management-Related Symptoms  
Symptom / Error  
Action in Sequence  
The system will not enter hibernation  
Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard)  
Hard disk drive  
System board  
The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and See “Hibernation Mode” on page 31.  
four short beeps every minute.  
Press Fn+oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode.  
Touchpad  
Keyboard  
Hard disk connection board  
Hard disk drive  
System board  
The system doesn’t enter standby mode after  
closing the LCD  
See “Hibernation Mode” on page 31.  
LCD cover switch  
System board  
The system doesn't resume from hibernation  
mode.  
See “Hibernation Mode” on page 31.  
Hard disk connection board  
Hard disk drive  
System board  
The system doesn't resume from standby mode See “Hibernation Mode” on page 31.  
after opening the LCD.  
LCD cover switch  
System board  
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Power Management-Related Symptoms  
Symptom / Error  
Action in Sequence  
Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.  
than 90%.  
Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge  
battery).  
Battery pack  
System board  
System hangs intermittently.  
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives.  
Hard disk connection board  
System board  
Peripheral-Related Symptoms  
Symptom / Error  
Action in Sequence  
System configuration does not match the  
installed devices.  
Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings”, then  
reboot system.  
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives.  
External display does not work correctly.  
Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching  
System board  
USB does not work correctly  
Print problems.  
System board  
Ensure the “Parallel Port” in the “Onboard Devices Configuration” of  
BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.  
Onboard Devices Configuration  
Run printer self-test.  
Printer driver  
Printer cable  
Printer  
System Board  
Serial or parallel port device problems.  
Ensure the “Serial Port” in the Devices Configuration” of BIOS Setup  
Utility is set to Enabled.  
Device driver  
Device cable  
Device  
System board  
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms  
Symptom / Error  
Action in Sequence  
Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work.  
Reconnect the keyboard cable.  
Keyboard  
System board  
Touchpad does not work.  
Reconnect touchpad cable.  
Touchpad board  
System board  
Modem-Related Symptoms  
Symptom / Error  
Action in Sequence  
Internal modem does not work correctly.  
Modem phone port  
modem combo board  
System board  
NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined  
Problems” on page 91.  
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Intermittent Problems  
Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a  
hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement  
should be considered only when a recurring problem exists.  
When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following:  
1. Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times.  
2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.  
3. If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.  
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Undetermined Problems  
The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect,  
whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.  
Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).  
NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.  
NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power  
System Check” on page 76):  
1. Power-off the computer.  
2. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.  
3. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:  
T
T
T
T
T
T
T
Non-Acer devices  
Printer, mouse, and other external devices  
Battery pack  
Hard disk drive  
DIMM  
CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module  
PC Cards  
4. Power-on the computer.  
5. Determine if the problem has changed.  
6. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.  
7. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:  
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System board  
LCD assembly  
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How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc Drive  
CD to Disk Recovery  
1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD.  
2. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system.  
3. The system will ask you if you want to build NAPP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue.  
4. NAPP CD will start to preload the system, please click [Y].  
5. Select CD to Disk Revocery.  
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6. Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have  
to put the Recovery 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.  
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7. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive.  
8. You will see the screen displaying “PASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive.  
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Disk to Disk Recovery  
1. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD.  
2. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system.  
3. The system will ask you if you want to build NAPP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue.  
4. NAPP CD will start to preload the system, please click [Y].  
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5. Select Disk to Disk Recovery. Then choose Single Language or Multi-Languages Recovery.  
NOTE: For Multi-Languages Recovery, not more than five languages could be loaded to the system.  
6. Put the Recovery CD to the optical drive. This step is to create image files to the system, you do not have  
to put the Recovery CD to the optical drive in order. Place one Recovery CD to the drive at one time till  
you finish all Recovery CDs.  
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After you place the Recovery CD to the optical drive, you will see the display below.  
7. Then insert the System CD to the optical drive.  
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8. You will see the screen displaying “PASS” when the system has buit NAPP Master hard disc drive.  
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Chapter 5  
Jumper and Connector Locations  
Top View  
1
Line-in Port  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
28  
CPU Socket  
2
Line-out Port  
RJ45+RJ11  
North Bridge  
3
Fan Connector  
4
LCD Inverter Cable Connector  
USB Port  
Second Fan Connector  
Touchpad Cable Connector  
HDD Connector  
5
6
USB Port  
7
USB Port  
Keyboard Connector  
Speaker Cable Connector  
Optical Drive Connector  
South Bridge  
8
USB Port  
9
VGA Port  
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
S-Video Port  
LCD Coaxial Cable Connector  
Parallel Port  
RTC Battery Connector  
Launch Board Cable Connector  
SW5 (Please see Chapter 5 for its settings)  
PCMCIA Slot  
DC-in Port  
LCD Lid Switch  
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2
3
4
Wireless LAN Card Connector  
5
6
7
8
FIR Port  
Modem Board Connector  
Modem Cable Connector  
IEEE 1394 Port  
DIMM Socket 1  
DIMM Socket 2  
SW Settings  
SW1-8  
SW2-7  
SW3-6  
Chkpw  
ON  
X
X
Enable  
Bootblock  
Enable  
ON  
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Chapter 6  
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List  
This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire 1620. Refer  
to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).  
Please note that WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, you should check the most up-to-date information available  
on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted on  
the printed Service Guide. For ACER AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a  
DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use  
the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer  
machines.  
NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or  
regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to  
return it.  
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No.  
Partname And Description  
Part Number  
Adapter  
ADAPTER 135W 19V 3PIN LITEON  
PA-1131-08AC  
AP.13503.001  
ADAPTER 135W 19V 3PIN LSE  
0317A19135  
TBD  
TBD  
ADAPTER 135W 19V 3PIN HIPRO  
OW135F13  
Battery  
RTC BATTERY LONGTRUM  
23.T30V1.001  
6M.A20V1.001  
18  
BATTERY MODULE LI-ON 8CELL  
SIMPLO  
BATTERY LI-ON 8CELL 2.0MAH  
SIMPLO BTP-58A1  
BT.T3007.003  
BT.T3003.001  
BATTERY LI-ON 8CELL 2.0MAH  
SANYO BTP-60A1  
CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY  
BATTERY COVER  
42.T30V1.001  
Boards  
VGA DAUGHTER BOARD  
55.A20V1.001  
55.T30V1.001  
DC BOARD  
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Partname And Description  
Part Number  
54.03096.022  
WIRELESS LAN BOARD AMBIT  
802.11B T60H656.02 REV.03  
WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11G  
WNC RM8  
54.A16V1.001  
MODEM BOARD AMBIT  
T60M283.10(01)  
54.09011.544  
54.09061.001  
MODEM/BLUETOOTH BOARD  
AMBIT T60M665.00  
PCMCIA MULTI CARD 4 IN 1  
ADAPTER (SDMCA)  
LC.T2807.001  
55.A20V1.002  
LAUNCH BOARD  
Cables  
TOUCHPAD CABLE  
50.T30V1.001  
COVER SWITCH CABLE 2PIN  
50MM 2CONNECTOR  
TBD  
LAUNCH BOARD CABLE  
50.T30V1.011  
MODEM CABLE 2PIN  
2CONNECTOR 55MM  
50.41T11.002  
27.01618.051  
POWER CORD 3 PIN 125V  
Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly  
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Partname And Description  
Part Number  
60.T30V1.003  
3
MINI PCI CARD PLATE W/RTC  
HOLDER  
6
8
HINGE CAP RIGHT  
42.T30V1.002  
HINGE CAP LEFT  
42.T30V1.003  
33.T30V1.001  
10  
15  
OPTICAL DRIVE SUPPORT  
BRACKET  
HDD BRACKET  
33.A20V1.001  
TOUCHPAD COVER  
2ND FAN BRACKET  
42.T30V1.006  
33.A20V1.002  
VGA THERMAL PLATE  
33.A20V1.003  
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Partname And Description  
Part Number  
60.A20V1.002  
UPPER CASE W/COVERSWITCH  
CABLE & TOUCHPAD CABLE &  
SCROLL KEY  
LOWER CASE W/DIMM COVER&  
SPEAKER W/O MDC COVER  
60.A20V1.002  
DIMM COVER  
42.A20V1.002  
MIDDLE COVER W/LAUNCH  
BOARD & NAME PLATE  
60.A19V1.003  
42.A20V1.001  
MODEM COVER W/SCREW  
Communication Module  
WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT  
(BLACK)  
50.A20V1.001  
WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT (GRAY) 50.A20V1.002  
CPU  
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Partname And Description  
CPU 3.0GMHZ 800FSB INTEL  
CPU 2.8GMHZ 800FSB INTEL  
CPU 2.6GMHZ 400FSB INTEL  
CPU 2.8GMHZ 800FSB INTEL  
CPU 2.8GMHZ 800FSB INTEL  
CPU 2.8GMHZ 800FSB INTEL  
CPU 2.8GMHZ 800FSB INTEL  
CPU 2.8GMHZ 800FSB INTEL  
CPU 2.8GMHZ 800FSB INTEL  
Part Number  
KC.DPP01.30C  
KC.DPP01.28C  
KC.DPD01.26A  
KC.DPD01.28B  
KC.DPD01.306  
KC.DP001.30C  
KC.DP001.32C  
KC.DPP01.32C  
KC.DPP01.34C  
HDD/ Hard Disk Drive  
HDD MODULE 20G HITACHI  
IC25N020ATMR04  
TBD  
HDD MODULE 30GB HITACHI  
IC25N030ATMR04  
TBD  
HDD MODULE 30G TOSHIBA  
MK3021GAS  
TBD  
HDD MODULE 40G HITACHI  
IC25N040ATMR04-0 F/W:AD4A  
TBD  
HDD MODULE 60GB HITACHI  
IC25N060ATMR04  
TBD  
HDD MODULE 80G HITACHI  
IC25N080ATMR04  
TBD  
HDD 20G HITACHI  
IC25N020ATMR04  
KH.02007.006  
KH.03007.005  
HDD 30GB HITACHI  
IC25N030ATMR04  
HDD 30G TOSHIBA MK3021GAS  
KH.33004.001  
KH.04007.009  
HDD 40G HITACHI  
IC25N040ATMR04-0 F/W:AD4A  
HDD 40G TOSHIBA MK4025GAS  
KH.04004.002  
KH.06007.006  
HDD 60GB HITACHI  
IC25N060ATMR04  
HDD 60G HGST DK23FA-60 A0A0  
HDD 60G TOSHIBA MK6021GAS  
KH.06007.005  
KH.36004.001  
KH.08007.002  
HDD 80G HITACHI  
IC25N080ATMR04  
16  
HDD HOLDER  
33.T30V1.003  
Heatsink  
FAN 2ND  
23.A20V1.001  
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No.  
Partname And Description  
CPU THERMAL PLATE  
Part Number  
34.A20V1.001  
4
CPU HEATSINK  
34.A20V1.002  
KB.A2007.001  
Keyboard  
2
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY1D  
USI  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY0U  
UK  
KB.A2007.002  
KB.A2007.003  
KB.A2007.004  
KB.A2007.005  
KB.A2007.006  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY0J  
JPN  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY06  
PORTUGUE  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY0A  
ARABIC  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY1A  
BELGIAN  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY0W KB.A2007.007  
SWEDISH  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY0C  
CZECH  
KB.A2007.008  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY0Q KB.A2007.009  
HUNGARIAN  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY0N  
NORWAY  
KB.A2007.010  
KB.A2007.011  
KB.A2007.012  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY0D  
DANISH  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY0T  
TURKISH  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY0M KB.A2007.013  
FRE/CAN  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY0L  
GREEK  
KB.A2007.014  
KB.A2007.015  
KB.A2007.016  
KB.A2007.017  
KB.A2007.018  
KB.A2007.019  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY0R  
RUSSIAN  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY02  
TAIWAN  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY0S  
SPANISH  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY03  
THAILAND  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY1B  
BRAZILIAN  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY0G KB.A2007.020  
GERMANY  
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Partname And Description  
Part Number  
KB.A2007.021  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY0E  
ITALY  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY0F  
FRENCH  
KB.A2007.022  
KB.A2007.023  
KB.A2007.024  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY0K  
KOREAN  
KEYBOARD DARFON NSK-ACY00  
SWISS  
LCD  
7
LCD MODULE 14.1" XGA AU  
B141XN04  
TBD  
TBD  
TBD  
TBD  
LCD MODULE 15" TFT XGA AUO  
B150XG01  
LCD MODULE 15" SXGA+ AU  
B150PG01 V0  
LCD MODULE 15" XGA LG  
LP150X08-A5  
LCD 14.1" XGA AU B141XN04  
LCD 15" TFT XGA AUO B150XG01  
LCD 15" SXGA+ AU B150PG01 V0  
LCD 15" XGA LG LP150X08-A5  
LK.14105.005  
LK.15005.001  
LK.15005.006  
LK.15008.012  
INVERTER BOARD 15" SUMIDA  
TWS-458-031  
19.T30V1.201  
INVERTER BOARD 14"/15" AMBIT  
T62I194.12  
19.21030.I71  
LCD BRACKET RIGHT FOR 14.1"  
LCD BRACKET RIGHT FOR 15"  
33.T30V1.006  
33.A16V1.002  
NS  
LCD BRACKET LEFT FOR 14.1"  
LCD BRACKET LEFT FOR 15"  
33.T30V1.007  
33.A16V1.003  
INVERTER CABLE  
50.T30V1.007  
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Partname And Description  
LCD COAXIAL CABLE 14”  
Part Number  
50.A20V1.003  
LCD COAXIAL CABLE 15”  
50.49V06.002  
50.A16V1.005  
60.A20V1.004  
NS  
LCD PANEL W/HINGE & LOGO  
NS  
LCD BEZEL 14.1" W/ICON LABEL  
LCD BEZEL 15" W/ICON LABEL  
60.A20V1.003  
6K.A20V1.005  
HINGE PACK  
6K.A20V1.001  
Main Board  
MAINBAORD YUHINA 4 W/LAUNCH TBD  
BOARD CABLE & MODEM CABLE &  
RTC BATTERY (Discreet VGA-M11P)  
MAINBAORD YUHINA 4 W/LAUNCH TBD  
BOARD CABLE & MODEM CABLE &  
RTC BATTERY (UMA VGA)  
Miscellaneous  
LOGO  
31.42S08.001  
ICON LABEL  
40.T30V1.001  
42.T30V1.007  
TOUCHPAD SCROLL KEY  
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Partname And Description  
TOUCHPAD KNOB  
Part Number  
42.T30V1.008  
LCD SCREW CAP LOWER  
LCD SCREW RUBBER UPPER  
ICON PLATE  
47.A16V1.001  
47.A16V1.002  
40.A16V1.001  
40.T30V1.001  
ICON LABEL  
Memory  
NS  
SODIMM 128M INFINEON  
HY64D16000GDL-6-B  
KN.12802.006  
KN.25602.009  
KN.25603.014  
KN.25604.009  
KN.51202.007  
KN.51203.005  
SODIMM 256M INFINEON  
HY64D32000GDL-6-B  
SODIMM256M NANYA  
NT256D64SH8BAGN-6KE  
SODIMM256M MICRON  
MT8VDDT3264HDG-35C3  
SODIMM 512M INFINEON  
HYS64D64020GBDL-6-B  
SODIMM 512M NANYA  
NT512D64S8HBAFM-6K  
Optical Drive  
CD-ROM MODULE 24X MITSUMI  
SR244W1  
6M.A20V1.002  
DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X 6M.A20V1.003  
PANASONIC UJDA750WS4-A  
DVD/CDRW COMBO MODULE 24X 6M.A20V1.003  
QSI SBW-242B  
DVD-RW MODULE MULTI 2X  
PANASONIC UJ-820B-A  
6M.A20V1.004  
6M.A20V1.005  
KD.24X04.002  
56.10291.021  
DVD-RW MODULE 2X PIONEER  
DVR-K12D  
CD-ROM DRIVE 24X MITSUMI  
SR244W1  
CD-ROM DRIVE 24X QSI SCR-242  
CDRW/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X KO.02403.002  
PANASONIC UJDA750WS4-A  
CDRW/DVD COMBO MODULE 24X KO.02407.011  
QSI SBW-242B  
DVD-RW DRIVE MULTI 2X  
PANASONIC UJ-820B-A  
TBD  
DVD-RW DRIVE 2X PIONEER DVR- KU.00405.004  
K12D  
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Partname And Description  
OPTICAL BRACKET  
Part Number  
33.T30V1.004  
PCMCIA slot/PC card slot  
PCMCIA SLOT  
22.T30V1.001  
56.17001.001  
Pointing Device  
NS  
TOUCHPAD BOARD  
Speaker  
SPEAKER SET  
23.A20V1.002  
Screws  
NS  
NS  
NS  
NS  
SCREW, SCRW HEX NYL I#R-40/  
O#4-40 L5.5  
34.00015.081  
SCREW, SCRW MACH PAN NYLOK 86.1A522.100  
M2.0*10 NI  
SCREW, SCRW CPU SCREW  
FORCE 5KGS  
86.T30V1.001  
86.9A352.3R0  
86.9A353.6R0  
SCREW, SCREW M2*3 NYLON  
1JMCPC-420325  
NS  
NS  
SCREW, SCREW M2.5X6  
SCREW, SRW M2.5*8L B/ZN NYLOK 86.9A353.8R0  
700  
NS  
NS  
NS  
SCREW, SCREW M3x4  
SCREW, SCREW M2X2.0  
86.9A524.4R0  
86.9A552.2R0  
SCREW, SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 86.9A552.3R0  
2ML3  
NS  
NS  
NS  
SCREW, SCRW M2*4 WAFER NI  
SCREW, SCRW M2.5*3 WAFER NI  
SCREW, SCREW M2.5*4L NI  
86.9A552.4R0  
86.9A553.3R0  
86.9A553.4R0  
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Appendix A  
Model Definition and Configuration  
Model Name Definition  
Model  
Number  
Wireless  
LAN  
LCD  
CPU  
DTP4-  
Memory  
HDD  
ODD  
1621LC  
15.0"X  
GA  
256MB  
40GB  
24x  
N
2.8GHz  
CDRW+DVD  
2*256MB  
1621LM  
1622LC  
15.0"X  
GA  
DTP4-  
2.8GHz  
2*256MB  
40GB  
60GB  
4x DVD-Dual  
N
N
15.0"X  
GA  
DTP4-  
3.0GHz(1M  
)
2*256MB  
24x  
CDRW+DVD  
1622LM  
1623LMi  
1624LMi  
15.0"X  
GA  
DTP4-  
3.0GHz(1M  
)
2*256MB  
2*256MB  
2*512MB  
60GB  
60GB  
80GB  
4x DVD-Dual  
4x DVD-Dual  
4x DVD-Dual/  
N
15.0"X  
GA  
DTP4-  
3.2GHz(1M  
)
11g  
11g  
15.0"X  
GA  
DTP4-  
3.4GHz(1M  
)
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Test Compatible Components  
This computer’s compatibility is a test plan released by Acer Internal Testing Department. Once the final report  
is available, this chapter will be revised accordingly.  
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Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test  
Item  
Specifications  
Processor  
Northwood 2.60GHz/.13m/512K L2/400Mhz FSB  
Northwood 2.80GHz/.13m/512K L2/533Mhz FSB/HT  
Northwood 3.06GHz/.13m/512K L2/533Mhz FSB/HT  
Northwood 3.0GHz/.13m/512K L2/800Mhz FSB/HT  
Northwood 3.20GHz/.13m/512K L2/800Mhz FSB/HT  
Northwood 3.4Ghz/.13m/512K/800FSB/HT  
Precott 3 GHz/1MB L2/800 FSB/HT  
Precott 3.2GHz/1MB L2/800 FSB/HT  
Precott 3.4GHz/1MB L2/800 FSB/HT  
Precott 3.6GHz/1MB L2/800 FSB/HT  
Precott 3.8GHz/1MB L2/800 FSB/HT  
Mobile Pentium 4 3.06GHz/512K/533 Mhz/HT  
Mobile Pentium 4 3.20 GHz/512K/533 Mhz/HT  
Memory  
128MB Infineon SO-DIMM HY64D16000GDL-6-B  
256MB Infineon SO-DIMM HY64D32000GDL-6-B  
256MB Nanya SO-DIMM NT256D64SH8BAGN-6KE  
256MB Micron SO-DIMM MT8VDDT3264HDG-35C3  
512MB Infineon SO-DIMM HYS64D64020GBDL-6-B  
512MB Nanya SO-DIMM NT512D64S8HBAFM-6K  
LCD  
15” XGA TFT  
AUO B150XG01  
AUO B150XG02  
LG LP150X08-A5  
Hitachi TX38D81VC1CAB Rev. B  
SAMSUNG LTN150XB-L03/6XXX  
15” SXGA+ TFT  
AUO B150PG01 V0  
Hard Disk Drive  
20G HGST Moraga IC25N020ATMR04 f/w:AD4A  
20GB Toshiba Neptune MK2023GAP  
30GB HGST Moraga IC25N030ATMR04  
30GB Toshiba Neptune MK3021GAS  
30G Fujitsu V-40 MHT2030AT  
30G Seagate N1 ST93015A  
40GB IBM HGST Moraga IC25N040ATMR04-0  
40GB TOSHIBA Pluto 40G MK4025GAS  
40G Fujitsu V40+ MHT2040AT  
40G Seagate N1 ST94019A  
60G HGST Moraga IC25N060ATMR04-0  
60G HGST Fresno DK23FA-60 HT  
60G TOSHIBA Neptune MK6021GAS  
80G HGST Moraga IC25N080ATMR04  
80G Pluto MK8025GAS  
DVD-ROM Drive 8X  
CD-ROM Drive 24X  
MKE SR-8177  
Mitsumi SR-224W1  
QSI SCR242  
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Specifications  
DVD/CD-RW Combo  
KME UJDA750  
QSI SBW-242B  
DVD-dual  
DVD-Dual SDW-042  
DVD-Dual SDW-431S  
DVD-Dual GWA-4040N  
DVD-Dual DVR K13RA  
DVD-RW  
DVD-RW SD-R6112  
UJ820 DVD super multi  
Liteon Adapter 135W  
DVD-Super Multi  
AC Adapter (3 pin)  
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 Ethernet/10baseT/100base  
3Com Etherlink III 3C589D  
IBM EtherJet CardBus Adapter 10/100  
Intel Ether Express Pro/100 Mobile Adapter MBLA3200  
Xircom CardBus Ethernet 10/100 32 Bit CBE-10/100BTX  
Multifunction Card (Combo)  
3Com Megahertz 10/100 LAN + 56K Modem PC Card  
Xircom RealPort CardBus Ethenet 10/100 + Modem 56  
LAN Token Ring  
IBM Token Ring 16/4 Adapter II  
Wireless LAN Card  
IBM Wireless LAN Cardbus Adapter  
Intel Pro-Wireless LAN PC Card  
Proxim Skyline 802.11a Cardbus PC Card  
Cisco Aironet 350 series Wireless Lan Card  
NeWeb Wireless Lan Card 802.11b  
Modem Adapters  
Modem (up to 56K)  
3Com Megahertz 56K Modem PC Card  
Xircom Credit Card Modem 56  
IBM 56K Double Jack Modem  
ISDN  
US Robotics Megahertz 128K ISDN Card 405R17T7117M  
IBM OBI International ISDN PC Card  
I/O Peripheral  
I/O - Display  
Acer 211c 21”  
Viewsonic PF790 19”  
Acer FP751 17” TFT LCD  
IBM Color TFT LCD 14”  
Compaq Color Monitor  
NET Color Monitor 20”  
Mozo 17” TFT LCD (DVI)  
I/O - Projector  
NEC MultiSync MT-1040  
I/O - Legacy (Parallel) Printer/  
Scanner  
Canon BJC-600J  
Epson Stylus Color 740 Parallel Interface  
HP DeskJet 890C  
HP DeskJet 880C Parallel Interface  
HP LaserJet 6MP  
HP LaserJet 2200  
I/O - IR Printer  
HP LaserJet 6MP use IR  
HP LaserJet 2200 use IR  
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Item  
Specifications  
Chicony USB Keyboard KU-8933  
I/O - USB Keyboard/Mouse  
Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro  
Acer Aspire USB mouse  
Logicool US Mouse  
Logitech Cordless Mouseman Wheel USB Interface  
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  
Acer PS2 keyboard  
Acer KB-101A  
IBM Numeric Keypad III  
IBM Numeric Keypad  
Acer Mouse  
IBM PS2 Mini Mouse  
IBM PS2 Mouse  
Logitech Cordless MouseMan Wheel PS2 interface  
Logitech Serial Mouse M-M35  
Microsoft InteliMouse PS2 interface  
Microsoft InteliMouse Optical PS2 interface  
Logitech First Mouse Three Button Serial Mouse  
I/O - USB (Printer/Scanner)  
I/O - USB (Speaker/Joystick))  
Epson Stylus Color 740 USB interface  
HP DeskJet 880C USB interface  
Canon CanonScan D1250 (USB 2.0, JP OS only)  
HP ScanJet 3300C Color Scanner  
JS USB Digital Speaker  
Panasonic USB Speaker EAB-MPC57USB  
AIWA Multimedia Digital Speaker  
Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro Joystick  
Logitech WingMan RumblePad  
I/O - USB Camera  
Intel Easy PC Camera  
Logitech QuickCam Express Internet  
Logitech QuickCam Home PC Video Camera  
Orange Micro USB 2.0 Web Cam  
I/O - USB Storage Drive  
I/O-USB Flash Drive  
Logitech CDRW +DVDROM combo USB interface  
Iomega USB Zip 250MB  
IBM 32MB USB Memory key  
Apacer USB Handy Drive 32MB  
Apacer USB Handy Drive 256MB  
I/O - USB Hub  
Belkin 4 Port USB Hub  
Eizo I Station USB Hub  
Elecom USB Hub 4 Port  
Sanwa USB Hub 4 Port  
4 Port Hub USB 2.0  
I/O - Access Point (802.11b)  
Hitachi DC-CN3300  
Lucent RG-1000  
Lucent WavePoint-II  
Cisco Aironet 350  
Orinoco AP-500  
I/O Acess Point (802.11a/b)  
I/O Acess Point (802.11a)  
Intel Dual Pro/Wireless 5000  
Intel Pro/Wireless 5000  
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Item  
Specifications  
PCMCIA  
PCMCIA - ATA  
IBM Microdrive 340MB  
IBM Microdrive 1G  
Iomega Click! 40MB  
Sony Memory Stick 64MB  
Sandisk Flash Card 20MB  
Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB  
Apacer SD Flash Card 256MB  
Transcend SD Card 32MB  
Transcend SD Card 256MB  
Hagiwara sys-com SD Card 256MBT  
PCMCIA - USB 2.0  
PCMCIA - 1394  
Apricorn EZ-USB2.0 Cardbus PC Card  
DTK USB 2.0 2Port CardBus Host Controller  
Adaptec USB2CONNECT  
Buffalo 1394 Interface Cardbus IFC-ILCB/DV  
I-O Data 1394 Interface Cardbus CB1394/DVC  
Pixela 1394 Cardbus PC Card PIX-PCMC/FW1  
PCMCIA-SCSI  
Adaptec 1408 or B SCSI CB  
NewMedia Bus Toaster SCSI II  
PCMCIA - Bluetooth  
IBM Community Bluetooth PC Card  
Toshiba Bluetooth PC Card  
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Appendix C  
Online Support Information  
This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.  
If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch  
office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information  
sources will require a user i.d. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan.  
Acer's Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them.  
In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and  
Server models including:  
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Service guides  
User's manuals  
Training materials  
Main manuals  
Bios updates  
Software utilities  
Spare parts lists  
Chips  
TABs (Technical Announcement Bulletin)  
For these purposes, we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem-free downloading of our  
technical material.  
Also contained on this website are:  
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Detailed information on Acer's International Traveller’s Warranty (ITW)  
Returned material authorization procedures  
An overview of all the support services we offer, accompanied by a list of telephone, fax and email  
contacts for all your technical queries.  
We are always looking for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you have any suggestions or  
comments, please do not hesitate to communicate these to us.  
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Index  
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AFLASH Utility 47  
Audio 19  
Environmental Requirements 32  
Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 79  
External CD-ROM Drive Check 75  
Battery 28  
BIOS 19  
Features 1  
package 19  
ROM size 19  
ROM type 19  
vendor 19  
Flash Utility 47  
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 98  
Version 19  
Hard disk 19, 21  
BIOS Setup Utility 34  
BIOS Supports protocol 19  
BIOS Utility 34  
Hard Disk Drive Module  
Disassembly 55  
Hard Disk Standby Mode 31  
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19  
HDD 19, 21  
Basic System Settings 39  
Navigating 35  
Onboard Device Configuration 42  
Startup Configuration 41  
System Information 35  
System Security 46  
Hibernation Mode 31  
Hibernation mode  
hotkey 16  
Board Layout  
Hot Keys 16  
Bottom View 5, 97  
Top View 4, 96  
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brightness  
hotkeys 16  
Intermittent Problems 86  
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CardBus 28  
CD-ROM Interface 21  
Chipsets 19  
contrast  
Jumper and Connector Locations  
SW2 Settings 97  
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hotkeys 16  
Keyboard 19, 28  
Controllers 19  
Core logic 19  
CPU  
Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check 75  
L
core voltage 19  
I/O voltage 19  
package 19  
type 19  
L2 cache 19  
M
Mechanical Specification 32  
Memory Check 76  
Modem 20  
D
Disassembly Flowchart 50  
display  
N
hotkeys 16  
Notebook Manager  
hotkey 16  
Display Standby Mode 31  
DVD-ROM Interface 22  
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Windows XP Environment Test 113  
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Online Support Information 118  
Panel 5, 97  
Bottom 10  
Parallel Port 27  
PC Card 28  
PCMCIA 28  
Power Management 31  
Power System Check 76  
Battery Pack 78  
Power Adapter 77  
R
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Removing the Battery Pack 52  
RTC 19  
Second Level Cache 19  
speakers  
hotkey 16  
Standby Mode 31  
Super I/O 19  
System Check Procedures 75  
System Diagnostic Diskette 47  
System Memory 20  
System Utility Diskette 47  
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Temperature 32  
Touchpad 19  
touchpad  
hotkey 16  
Touchpad Check 78  
U
V
Undetermined Problems 87  
USB 27  
utility  
BIOS 34  
Video 27  
Resolutions 27  
Video controller 19  
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