Microphone/Line-in jack

Accepts input from external microphones.

Left view

Item Modem port
Description Connects to a phone line.

Ethernet port

Connects to an Ethernet 10/100-based network.

EasyPort

Connects to Acer EasyPort or I/O port replicator.

DC-in jack

Connects the AC adapter.

IEEE 1394 port

Connects to IEEE 1394 devices.

PC Card slot

Accepts one Type II 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card.

Eject button

Eject the PC Card from the slot.

Right view

# 1 HDD
Description Houses the computers hard disk.

Infrared port

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

USB 2.0 ports

Ventilation slot Security keylock
Enable the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.

Rear view

Item Battery release latch External display port
Description Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16.7 million colors with 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution.

Bottom Panel

Item Memory compartment Battery bay Ventilation slot
Description This compartment houses the computers main memory. Houses the computers battery pack. Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use.

Indicators

The computer has seven easy-to-read status indicators on the display screen and three on the LCD panel.
The Wireless, Power and Sleep status indicators are visible even when the display is closed.
Icon Function InviLinkTM /Bluetooth Description Orange indicates that wireless LAN is enabled. Blue indicates that Bluetooth is enabled.

Power mode

Lights green when power is on and standby mode. Lights when the computer enters standby mode and blinks when it enters into or resumes from hibernation mode. Lights when the floppy drive, hard disk drive or optical drive is active. Lights when the battery is being charged.

Media activity

Battery charge

Caps lock

Lights when Caps Lock is activated.

Num lock

Lights when Num Lock is activated.

Keyboard

The keyboard features full-size keys with an embedded keypad, separate cursor control keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys.

To verify the keyboard type in Windows XP, follow the steps below: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Click on Start, Control Panel. Double-click on Regional and Language Options. Click on the Language tab and click on Details. Verify that the keyboard layout used for "En English (United States)" is set to United States-International. If not, select and click on ADD; then select United States-International and click on OK. Click on OK.
To type the Euro symbol: 1. 2. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Open a text editor or word processor.
3. Hold Alt Gr and press the Euro symbol. NOTE: Some fonts and software do not support the Euro symbol. Please refer to www.microsoft.com/ typography/faq/faq12.htm for more information.

Launch Keys

Located above the keyboard are six buttons. These buttons are special one-click buttons that perform special functions.

Launch key Wireless

Description This button permits user Enabled/Disabled Wireless LAN network and Bluetooth options.

P1 P2 P3 Web browser

User-programmable User-programmable User-programmable Launch Internet Explorer (or user-defined program).
Launch Outlook Express (or user-defined program).

Touchpad

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

Touchpad Basics

The following items teach you how to use the touchpad:
Move your finger across the touchpad to move the cursor. Press the left (1) and right (3) buttons located on the edge of the touchpad to do selection and execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. Tapping on the touchpad produces similar results. Use the 4-way scroll (2) button to scroll a page up, down, left or right. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bards of Windows applications.
Function Execute Select Drag
Left Button Click twice quickly Click once Click and hold. Then slide your finger across the touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection.

Right Button

4-way Scroll Button Tap once
Tap Tap twice quickly Tap twice quickly. On the second tap, slide your finger across the touchpad to drag the cursor over the selection.
Access context menu Scroll
Click once Click and hold the up/ down/ left/ right button
NOTE: A. Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad is sensitive to your finger movements: the lighter your touch, the better the response. Tapping harder will not increase the touchpads responsiveness. B. When using an external USB mouse, you can press Fn+r to disable the touchpad.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Item CPU type Core logic CPU package CPU core voltage Specification Intel Pentium M 715 ~ 755 (1.5/1.6/1.7/1.8/1.9/2.0 GHz, 400FSB MHz) or higher Intel Pentium M 715 ~ 755+Intel 855 GME Micro-FCBGA 0.95V ~ 1.420V
Item BIOS vendor BIOS Version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS package Supported protocols Phoenix 1.0 Flash ROM 512KB PLCC ACPI 1.0b, APM 1.2, PC Card 95, AC97 2.1, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, PCI 2.2, PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.0, USB, DDC-2B, ODD bootable, Windows keyboard Microsoft Simple Boot Flag Set by setup manual Specification

BIOS password control

Second Level Cache
Item Cache controller Cache size 1st level cache control 2st level cache control Cache scheme control Built-in CPU 2MB Always enabled Always enabled Fixed in write-back Specification

System Memory

Item Memory controller Onboard memory size DIMM socket number Supports memory size per socket Supports maximum memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Intel 855GM 0MB 2 sockets (4 banks) 128M / 256M / 512M / 1024MB(1GB) 2048MB (2GB) DDR SDRM (Double Data Rate-Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory) 266MHz 2.5V 200-pin SODIMM You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications. Specification

Memory Combinations

Slot / 256 / 512 / 1024MB 128 / 256 / 512 / 1024MB 128 / 256 / 512 / 1024MB 128 / 256 / 512 / 1024MB 128 / 256 / 512 / 1024MB 0 MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1024MB Slot 2 Total Memory 128 / 256 / 512 / 1024MB 256 / 384 / 640 / 1152MB 384 / 512 / 768 / 1280MB 640 / 768 / 1024 / 1536MB 1152 / 1280 / 1536 / 2048MB
Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. LAN Interface
Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type LAN connector location PXE version Specification Realtek RTL8100 10/100 Mbps RJ45 Left side 2.0

Wireless LAN Interface

Item Chipset Supports LAN protocol Data Throughput 802.11b/g 11M~54M bps Specification Intel PRO/Wireless 2200

Modem Interface

Item Chipset Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Agere 14.4K 56K V.90 / V.92 MDC RJ11 Left side Specification
Hard Disk Drive Interface
Item Vendor & Model Name Capacity (MB) Bytes per sector Data heads Drive Format Disks HGST 40GB (IC25N040ATMR 04) CASCADE 2 TOSHIBA 40GB(MK4021G AS) NEPTUNE 3 HGST 60G(IC25N060A TMR04), CASCADE 3 TOSHIBA 60GB(MK6021G AS) NEPTUNE 4

AC Adapter

Item Vendor & model name Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @100Vac, full load) Nominal frequency (Hz) Frequency variation range (Hz) Nominal voltages (Vrms) Inrush current Efficiency Output Ratings (CV mode) DC output voltage Noise + Ripple Output current Output Ratings (CC mode) DC output voltage Constant output Dynamic Output Characteristics Start-up time Hold up time Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements 2150Vdc 10mA for 1 second 60uA max (240Vac, 60Hz) Internal filter meets; 1. FCC class B requirements. 2. VDE 243/1991 class B requirements. 3. CISPR 22 Class B requirements. 3. VCCI class II requirements. 5 sec. (@115 Vac and 230Vac full load) 5ms min. (@115 Vac input, full load) 29V Output can be shorted without damage, and auto recovery 15kV (at air discharge) 8kV (at contact discharge) 18.05 ~ 19.95V 3.8A Offers constant voltage 19.0V output source with 65W max output power capacity. 380mvp-pmax (20MHz bandwidth) for resistor load 0A (min.) 3.42A (max.) 1.7A max@3.5A/100Vac and 240 Vac 50 / - - 240 The maximum inrush current will be less than 220A when the adapter is connected to 100Vac(60Hz) and 240Vac(50Hz) respectively. High efficiency 82% minimum, at 100~240Vac AC input, full load, warm-up condition. Specification Lite-on 65W PA 1650-02 (WPFC) 3P

Power Management

Power Saving Mode Phenomenon The Sleep indicator lights up

Standby Mode

Waiting time specified by the System Standby value or the operating system elapses without any system activity. Or When the computer is about to enter Hibernation mode (e.g. during a battery-low condition), but the Hibernation file is invalid or not present.
Power Saving Mode Phenomenon All power shuts off

Hibernation Mode

When customized functions for power management are set to Hibernation and the corresponding action is taken.

Display Standby Mode

Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external PS/2 pointing device are idle for a specified period.

The display shuts off

Hard Disk Standby Mode
Hard disk is idle within a specified period of time

Hard disk drive is in standby mode. (spindle turned-off)
Environmental Requirements
Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) 5 ~ 500Hz: 1.0Grms (random) 5 ~ 500Hz: 2.16Grms (random) 5 ~ 500Hz: 2.16Grms (random) 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing (unpacked) Non (storage package) 5 ~ +35 C -20 ~ +65 C (unpacked) Non (storage package) Specification

Mechanical Specification

Item Dimensions Weight I/O Ports Specification 274mm (W) x 234mm (D) x 35.5mm (H) (10.76 x 9.10 x 0.95 inches) 1.61Kg (3.5 lbs) with 6-cell battery Two USB port, IEEE1394 port, Ethernet (RJ45) port, modem (RJ11) port, one VGA (external monitor) port, Microphone/line-in jack, Headphone/speakers/lineout (S/PDIF) jack, built-in microphone, infrared port, PC card slot (one Type II), 100-pin port replicator connector, DC-in jack for AC adapter One Plastic, aluminum-magnesium alloy InviLinkTM/Bluetooth(R), Power, Sleep, Media Activity, Battery Charge, Caps Lock and Num Lock indicators Power
Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch

I/O Address Map

I/O Address 0000-001F 0020-0029, 002C-002D 002E-002F 0030-0031, 0034-0035, 0038-0039, 003C-003D DMA controller Programmable interrupt controller PCI bus Programmable interrupt controller Function
I/O Address 0040-0043, 0050-0053 0060, 0064 0062, 0066 0070-0077 0081-0091, 0093-009F 00A0-00A1, 00A4-00A5, 00A8-00A9, 00AC-00AD, 00B0-00B5, 00B8-00B9, 00BC-00BD 00C0-00DF 00F0-00F0 0170-0177, 0376 01F0-01F7, 03F6 0274-0277, 0279, 0A79 02F8-02FF 03B0-03BB, 03C0-03DF, 1800-1807 04D0-04D1 0D00-FFFF 1810-181F 1820-187F 1881-189F 18C0-18FF, 1C00-1CFF 2000-207F, 2400-24FF 3000-30FF FC00-FFFF System timer Keyboard controller ACPI-Compliant Embedded Controller System CMOS/real time clock DMA controller Programmable interrupt controller Function
DMA controller Numeric data processor 2nd EIDE device (optical drive) select 1st EIDE device (hard drive) select ISAPNP Read Data Port IrDA FIR Video Controller Programmable interrupt controller PCI bus Ultra ATA Storage Controller USB Universal Host Controller SMBus Controller Audio Controller Modem Controller Ethernet Controller Compatible CardBus Controller

Information

Parameter CPU Type CPU Speed HDD Model Name HDD Serial Number System BIOS Ver VGA BIOS Ver KBC Ver Serial Number Asset Tag Number Product Name Manufacturer Name UUID Number Displays the CPU type information. Displays the CPU speed.
HDD device model name information will be retrieved automatically during system boot. HDD device serial number information will be retrieved automatically during system boot. Displays the system BIOS version. Displays the VGA BIOS version. Displays the keyboard controller firmware version. Displays the system serial number. N/A Displays the product name. Displays the Acer company. Displays the UUID (Universal Unique IDentifier) string = 32 bytes.
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Info. Main Advanced Security Boot Exit
Item Specific Help System Time: System Date: System Memory: Extended Memory: Video Memory Quiet Boot: Power on Display: LCD Auto Dim: PXE Boot From LAN: F12 Boot Menu: [10:01:23] [08/17/2004] 640 KB 238 KB 16 MB [Enabled] [Auto ] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] <Tab>, <Shift-Tab>, or <Enter> selects field. Shows system base memory size Shows extended memory size VGA memory size

F1 Help Esc Exit

F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub-Menu
NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Parameter System Time System Date
Description Sets the system time. Sets the system date.
Format/Option Format: HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) System Time Format: MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/ year) System Date
This field reports the memory size of the system. The user can not change the memory setting. This is display-only field. Memory size is fixed to 640 KB This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. The user can not change the memory setting. This is displayonly field. Extended Memory size=Total memory size -1MB The total amounts of memory for VGA. The user can not change the memory setting. This is display-only field. Determines if Logo will be displayed or not; shows diagnostic screen is disabled or enabled. Enabled: Logo is displayed, and diagnostic screen is disabled. Disabled: Logo is not displayed, and diagnostic screen is enabled. Option: Enabled or Disabled

Security

The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Security Advanced
Item Specific Help User Password is : Supervisor Password is : Set User Password Set Supervisor Password Primary HardDisk Security Password on Boot Clear Clear Supervisor Password [Enter] [Enter] [Disabled] [Disabled] controls accesses of the whole setup utility. It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is enabled.
F5/F6 Change Values Enter Select 4 Sub -Menu
Parameter User Password is Supervisor Password is Set User Password
Description Shows the setting of the user password. Shows the setting of the supervisor password. Press Enter to set the user password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. Shows the setting of the primary hard disk Security. 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.

Option

Clear or Set Clear or Set

Set Supervisor Password

Primary HardDisk Security Password on Boot
Disabled or Enabled Disabled or Enabled
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Dont forget your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your dealer to reset it. Chapter 2 35

Setting a Password

Follow these steps as you set the user or the supervisor password: 1. Use the w andy keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Supervisor Password box appears:
Type a password in the Enter New Password field. The password length can not exceeds 8 alphanumeric characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9, not case sensitive). Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field.
IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. 3. 4. 5. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set. If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Removing a Password

Follow these steps: 1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:

2. 3. 4.

Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e. Press e twice without typing anything in the Enter New Password and Confirm New Password fields. The computer then sets the Supervisor Password parameter to Clear. When you have changed the settings, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.

Changing a Password

1. Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key. The Set Password box appears:
Type the current password in the Enter Current Password field and press e.

3. 4. 5. 6.

Type a password in the Enter New Password field. Retype the password in the Confirm New Password field. Press e. After setting the password, the computer sets the User Password parameter to Set. If desired, you can enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following.
The password setting is complete after the user presses u. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning.
If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes the diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM in module bay.
Item Specific Help +Hard Drive Removable Devices CD-ROM Drive Network Boot Agent Use <> or <> to select a devices, then press<F6> to move it up the list, or <F5> move it down the list. Press <ESC> to escape the menu
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Dicarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Discard Changes Save Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
Parameter Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Default Discard Changes Save Changes
Description 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.

BIOS Flash Utility

Removing the Keyboard

1. 2. Remove the two screws holding the keyboard on the bottom. Use a small Philips screwdriver and your finger to unlock four ledges as the picture shows.

3. 4. 5.

Turn over the keyboard as the picture shows. Disconnect the keyboard cable. Then remove the keyboard.
Disassembling the Main Unit
1. 2. Remove one screw that secures the LCD FPC cable as the picture shows. Then disconnect the LCD FPC cable from the main board.
Remove the two screw holding the LCD FPC cable on the bottom.

4. 5. 6.

Push the left and right hinge caps on the front side carefully. Then hold the left and right hinge caps on the rear side as the picture shows. Remove the left and right hinge caps.
Remove the two screws holding the LCD module on one side. Then remove another two screws on the other side.

Slide the LCD latch.

10. Then turn over the LCD module as the picture shows.
11. Pull out the LCD FPC cable carefully. 12. Then detach the entire LCD module.
13. Remove the seven screws on the bottom. 14. Remove the five screws holding the thermal plate. 15. Then take out the thermal plate.
16. Disconnect the touchpad cable as the picture shows.
17. Disconnect the speaker cable from the main board.
18. Disconnect the main and aux wireless LAN antennae. (main: left/black, aux: right/gray)
19. Pop out the wireless LAN card. 20. Then take out the wireless LAN card.
21. Disconnect the cover switch cable from the main board.
22. Use a flat screwdriver as the picture shows to detach the upper case assembly. 23. Then detach the upper case carefully.
24. Remove the touchpad cover from the upper case as the picture shows.
25. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad board. 26. Then take out the touchpad board carefully.
27. Tear off the tape fastening the wireless LAN antennae as picture shows. 28. Take out the wireless LAN antennae from the fastening fillisters. 29. Pull out the main and aux wireless LAN antennae carefully.
30. Remove one screw holding the main wireless LAN antenna. 31. Then take out the main wireless LAN antenna.
32. Remove one screw holding the aux wireless LAN antenna. 33. Then take out the aux wireless LAN antenna.
34. Remove one screw that secures the modem card. 35. Remove the modem card. 36. Then disconnect the modem card cable from the modem card.
37. Disconnect the fan cable from the main board.
38. Tear off the tape fastening the microphone cable as picture shows. 39. Then disconnect the microphone cable from the main board.
40. Remove one screw that secure the main board. 41. Then take out the main board from the lower case.

42. Remove the three screws that secure the fan. 43. Then remove the fan from the lower case.
Disassembling the LCD Module
1. 2. Remove the eight LCD rubber caps as the picture shows. Then remove the eight screws holding the LCD bezel.
Remove the three screws on one side. Remove another three screws on the other side. Then detach the LCD bezel carefully.

6. 7. 8.

Remove one screw holding the LCD bracket on one side. Remove another screw holding the LCD bracket on the other side. Then remove the entire LCD from the LCD panel.
Disconnect the LCD FPC cable from the inverter board.
10. Disconnect the high voltage cable from the inverter board. 11. Then take out the inverter board.
12. Tear off the tape that fastens the LCD FPC cable. 13. Disconnect the LCD FPC cable.
14. Remove the two screws holding the left LCD bracket. 15. Remove the left LCD bracket.
16. Remove the two screws holding the right LCD bracket. 17. Remove the right LCD bracket.
Disassembling the External Modules
Disassembling the HDD Module
1. 2. Remove one screws holding the HDD holder. Then remove the HDD carefully.

Chapter 4

Troubleshooting
Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. NOTE: The diagnostic tests are intended to test this model. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. 2. 3. 4. Duplicate symptom and obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible. Distinguish symptom. Verify the symptoms by attempting to re-create the failure by running the diagnostic test or by repeating the same operation. Disassemble and assemble the unit without any power sources. If any problem occurs, you can perform visual inspection before you fellow this chapters instructions. You can check the following: power cords are properly connected and secured; there are no obvious shorts or opens; there are no obviously burned or heated components; all components appear normal. 5. Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to.
Symptoms (Verified) Power failure. (The power indicator does not go on or stay on.) POST does not complete. No beep or error codes are indicated. POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen. Other symptoms (i.e. LCD display problems or others). Symptoms cannot be re-created (intermittent problems).

Go To Power System Check on page 57 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message on page 59 Undetermined Problems on page 70 Index of Error Messages on page 60 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message on page 59 Use the customer-reported symptoms and go to Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message on page 59 Intermittent Problems on page 69 Undetermined Problems on page 70

System Check Procedures

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.
If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. If the error still remains: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the main board.
External CD-ROM Drive Check
Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail. Do the following to select the test device: 1. 2. 3. 1. 2. 3. Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program (refer to System Diagnostic Diskette on page 38. See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. Replace the main board.
If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains:
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 tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. 2. 3. Reconnect the keyboard cables. Replace the keyboard. Replace the main board.
The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: Numeric keypad External keyboard If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.

POST Routine Description 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 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 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) Initialize BIOS Area Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs) Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller
Code 8Fh 90h 91h 92h 93h 95h 96h 97h 98h 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 D2h 1 1-2
POST Routine Description 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 Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. 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 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) Unknown interrupt

Modem/LAN-Related Symptoms
Symptom / Error Internal modem does not work correctly. Phone cable Driver Reconnect the Internal modem cable to the main board tightly. Main board Internal LAN does not work correctly Lan cable Driver Main board Action in Sequence
NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see Undetermined Problems on page 70.

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. 2. 3. Run the diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU. If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.

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 57): 1. 2. 3. Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: Non-Acer devices Printer, mouse, and other external devices Battery pack Hard disk drive DIMM PC Cards 4. 5. 6. 7. Power-on the computer. Determine if the problem has changed. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: System board LCD assembly
How to Build NAPP Master Hard Disc Drive

CD to Disk Recovery

1. 2. 3. Prepare NAPP CD, Recovery CD and System CD. Put NAPP CD into the optical drive. Then boot up the system. The system will ask you if you want to build NAPP Master HDD. Please press any key to continue.
NAPP CD will start to preload the system, please click [Y].
Select CD to Disk Revocery.
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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TM2434WLCi NoteBook Intel Celeron M 380(1.6GHz) 15.4" Wide XGA 256MB DDR333 40GB DVD/CD-RW Combo SiS Mirage

$799.00

Model Brand Acer Series TravelMate Model TM2434WLCi Part# LX.TC305.266 General Operating System Windows XP Home CPU Type Intel Celeron M 380(1.6GHz) Screen 15.4" WXGA Memory Size 256MB DDR Hard Disk 40GB Optical Drive DVD/CD-RW Combo Graphics Card Integrated Mirage graphics Video Memory shared memory Communication Modem, LAN and WLAN Card slot one Type II card Battery Life Up to 1.5 hours Dimensions 14.3" x 11.0" x 1.3" - 1.5" Weight 6.2 lbs. CPU CPU Type Intel Celeron M CPU Speed 380(1.6GHz) CPU FSB 400MHz CPU L2 Cache 1MB Chipset Chipset SiSM661MX Display Screen Size 15.4" Wide Screen Support Yes LCD Features Up to 16.7 million colors Display Type Wide XGA Resolution Operating Systems Operating System Windows XP Home Graphics GPU/VPU SiS Mirage Video Memory Shared system memory Graphic Type Integrated Card Hard Drive HD Capacity 40GB HD Interface PATA Memory Memory Slots 2x DIMM Memory Speed DDR333 Memory Size 256MB Max Memory Supported 2GB Memory Spec 256MB x 1 Optical Drive Optical Drive Type DVD/CD-RW Combo Optical Drive Interface Integrated Optical Drive Spec Read - 24X CD-RW, 24X CD-ROM, 24X CD-R, 8X DVD+R, 8X DVD-R, 8X DVD-ROM, 4X DVD+RW, 4X DVD-RW Write - 24X CD-RW, 24X CD-R Communications Modem V.92 56K LAN 10/100Mbps WLAN 802.11b/g Wireless LAN Ports Card Slot 1x Type I/II PC Card Slot USB 3 Video Port 1 x VGA Audio Ports Headphones/speakers/line-out Microphone-in Line-in Audio Audio Microsoft DirectSound and Sound Blaster Pro compatibility Integrated microphone Speaker Integrated two speakers Input Device Touchpad Touchpad with four-way scroll button Keyboard 88-key Acer FineTouch keyboard with five-degree curve, inverted T cursor layout, embedded numeric keypad, hotkey controls, 2.5mm minimum key travel, international language support Power AC Adapter 65-watt AC adapter Battery 4-cell lithium ion Battery Life Up to 1.5 hours life depending on configuration and usage Physical spec Dimensions 14.3" x 11.0" x 1.3" - 1.5" Weight 6.2 lbs. Features Software Included Acer Empowering Technology (eRecovery [uses 2GB-3GB of hard drive space], eSettings, ePresentation) Acer GridVista Acer Launch Manager Adobe Acrobat Reader CyberLink PowerDVD* Norton AntiVirus* NTI CD-Maker* *OEM, not full-featured, version. Warranty Manufacturer Warranty 1-Year limited warranty