Page 2 - Copyright
II Copyright Copyright © 1999 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical...
Page 3 - Conventions; NOTE
III 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 informa- tion related to the current topic. WARNING Aler ts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific...
Page 4 - Preface
IV Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the fol-lowing general information! 1 This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market ...
Page 6 - Chapter 1; Table of Contents
6 Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Introductions Basic Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Keyboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Special Keys . . . . . . . . ....
Page 8 - Chapter 6
8 Table of Contents Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Appendix A Model Number and Configurations Appendix B Test Compatible Components List Appendix C Online Support Information Table of Contents
Page 9 - System Introductions; Chapter 1
Chapter 1 9 This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance Intel Pentium® II Dixon 300/333/366 processor 64-bit main memory and L2 cache memory Large and vibrant Thin-Film-Transistor (TFT) SVGA Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) 64-bit PCI/AGP graph...
Page 11 - Opening and Closing the Display
Chapter 1 11 Opening and Closing the Display To open the display, slide the display cover latch to the left and lift up the cover. Then tilt it to a comfortable viewing position. The computer employs a microswitch that turns off the display (and enters Standby mode) to conserve power when you close ...
Page 12 - Basic Operation; Indicators
12 System Introductions Basic Operation Indicators The computer has six easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen. The Power and Standby 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. # Icon Funct...
Page 13 - Keyboard; Special Keys; Lock Keys
Chapter 1 13 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 Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic...
Page 14 - Embedded Numeric Keypad
14 System Introductions 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 . Note: I...
Page 15 - Windows Keys
Chapter 1 15 Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Description Windows logo key 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 Doc...
Page 16 - Hot Keys
16 System Introductions 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 combinati...
Page 18 - Keyboard Ergonomics
18 System Introductions Keyboard Ergonomics Located below the keyboard, the wide and curved palm rest is ergonomically designed to provide you with a very comfortable place to rest your hands while you type.
Page 19 - Touchpad; Note: When using an external mouse, you can press Fn-F7 to disable; Touchpad Basics
Chapter 1 19 Touchpad The built-in touchpad is a PS/2-compatible 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 palm rest provides optimum comfort and support. Note: When using an...
Page 20 - Note: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also
20 System Introductions Use the center (2) buttons (top and bottom) to scroll up or down a page. This button mimics your cursor pressing on the right scroll bar of Windows applications. Note: Keep your fingers dry and clean when using the touchpad. Also keep the touchpad dry and clean. The touchpad ...
Page 21 - Left Ports; EasyLinkTM Combo Drive
Chapter 1 21 I/O Ports Left Ports EasyLink™ Combo Drive The EasyLink™ Combo Drive is a two-in-one floppy/CD-ROM or floppy / DVD-ROM “combo” drive that connects externally to the computer. The floppy drive reads and writes standard 3.5-inch diskettes. The CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive provides the latest i...
Page 22 - Rear Ports
22 System Introductions Rear Ports # Icon Port Connects to... 1 Modem jack Phone line 2 Power jack AC adapter and power outlet 3 PS/2 port PS/2-compatible device (e.g., PS/2 keyboard/mouse/keypad) 4 Infrared port Infrared device (e.g., infrared printer, IR-aware computers) 5 USB jack Universal Seria...
Page 23 - Right Ports
Chapter 1 23 Right Ports # Icon Port Connects to... 1 PC Card slot One 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card (Zoomed Video supported) 2 Microphone-in jack Mono condenser microphone 3 Line-in jack Audio line-in device (e.g., audio CD player, stereo walkman) 4 Line-out jack Audio line-out device (e...
Page 24 - Hardware Configuration and Specification; Memory Address Map; Interrupt Channel Assignment
24 System Introductions Hardware Configuration and Specification Memory Address Map Memory Address Size Function 00000000-0009FFFF 640 KB Base memory 000A0000-000BFFFF 128 KB Video memory 000C0000-000C9FFF 40 KB Video BIOS 000CA000-000CBFFF 8 KB I/O ROM 000E0000-000FFFFF 128 KB System BIOS 00100000-...
Page 25 - DMA Channel Assignment
Chapter 1 25 DMA Channel Assignment DMA Channel Function DRQ0 Audio or FIR(optional) DRQ1 ECP or Audio or FIR(optional) DRQ2 Floppy DRQ3 ECP or FIR(optional) DRQ4 Not Used DRQ5 Not used DRQ6 Not used DRQ7 Not used I/O Address Map I/O Address Function 000-00F DMA controller-1 020-021 Interrupt contro...
Page 26 - Processor; BIOS
26 System Introductions 3BC-3BE paraller port 1 3B0-3BB 3C0-3DF Video Controller 3F0h-3F7 Standard Floppy Disk Controller 3E8-3EF COM3 or LT Win modem(optional) 3F0-3F7 Floppy disk controller 3F8-3FF COM1 480-48F, 4D6 DMA controller-1 4D0-4D1 CF8-CFF PCI configuration register Processor Item Specifi...
Page 27 - System Memory; DIMM Combinations
Chapter 1 27 Above table lists some system memory configurations. You may combine DIMMs with various capacities to form other combinations. Note: The shipping specification for DIMM combination is 32 MB in slot 1. System Memory Item Specification Memory controller ALi M1621 Onboard memory size 0MB D...
Page 28 - Video Memory
28 System Introductions Video Memory Item Specification Fixed or upgradeable Fixed, built-in video controller Video memory size 2.5MB Video Item Specification Chip vendor Trident Chip name CY9525DVD Chip voltage 3.3 Volts Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Yes Graph interface AGP (Accelerated Graphics ...
Page 29 - Parallel Port; Serial Port
Chapter 1 29 Parallel Port Item Specification Parallel port controller NS PC97338VJG Number of parallel ports 1 Location Rear side Connector type 25-pin D-type connector, in female type. Parallel port function control Enable/Diable by BIOS Setup Supports ECP Yes (set by BIOS setup) Optional ECP DMA ...
Page 30 - IrDA FIR Port
30 System Introductions IrDA FIR Port IrDA FIR port controller NS PC97338VJG Number of IrDA FIR ports 1 Location Rear side IrDA FIR port function control Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Optional IrDA FIR port (in BIOS Setup) 2F8h, 3F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h Optional IrDA FIR port IRQ (in BIOS Setup) IRQ3, IRQ4, ...
Page 31 - PCMCIA
Chapter 1 31 PCMCIA Item Specification PCMCIA controller O2 OZ6812 Supports card type Type-II Number of slots One type-II Access location Right side Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Yes Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes (IRQ9) Modem Item Specification Chipset Ambit J07.107.C.00 Fax modem data baud rate (bp...
Page 32 - Hard Disk Drive; Diskette Drive
32 System Introductions Hard Disk Drive Item Specification Vendor & Model Name IBM DBCA 206480 IBM DBCA 204860 Drive Format Capacity (MB) 6490 4860 Bytes per sector 512 512 Logical heads 15 15 Logical sectors 63 63 Drive Format Logical cylinders 13424 10068 Physical read/write heads 4 3 Disks 2 ...
Page 33 - Battery Pack
Chapter 1 33 Encoding method MFM Power Requirement Input Voltage (V) +5V +-10% CD-ROM Item Specification Vendor & Model Name TEAC CD-224E-A25 Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) 1,545KB/sec ~ 3,600KB/sec. (FULL - CAV) Access time (typ.) 130 mS Rotation speed 5136 rpm (typ.) Buffer m...
Page 34 - Note: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then
34 System Introductions Note: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to LCD CCFT backlight user, and is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness. Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter area while the system unit is turned on. Note: There is an EEPROM in the invert...
Page 35 - LCD
Chapter 1 35 LCD Item Specifications Vendor & model name 12.1" Sharp LQ121S1DH01 Torisan TM121SV-02L04 Mechanical Specifications LCD display area (diagonal, inch) 12.1 12.1 Display technology TFT TFT Resolution SVGA (800x600) SVGA (800x600) Supports colors 262,144 colors 262,144 colors Optic...
Page 36 - Power Adapter
36 System Introductions Power Adapter Item Specification Vendor & model name Lite-On PA-1460-19AC Rev. 03. Delta ADP-45GB Rev. E5 Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @90Vac, full load) [email protected]@180Vac 1.5 A Nominal frequency (Hz) 47 - 63 47 - 63 Frequency variation range (Hz) 47 ...
Page 38 - Power Management; Power Management Modes; Display Standby Mode
38 System Introductions Power Management This computer has a built-in power management unit that monitors system activity. System activity refers to any activity involving one or more of the following devices: keyboard, mouse, floppy drive, hard disk, peripherals connected to the serial and parallel...
Page 40 - Warning: Do not change any devices (such as add memory or swap
40 System Introductions There is one necessary conditions for the computer to enter Hibernation mode: The Hibernation file created by Sleep Manager must be present and valid. In this situation, there are five ways to enter Hibernation mode: Pressing the Hibernation hot key Fn-F4 If the waiting time ...
Page 41 - Advanced Power Management
Chapter 1 41 Advanced Power Management This computer supports the APM standard designed to further reduce power consumption. APM is a power-management approach defined jointly by Microsoft and Intel. An increasing number of software packages support APM to take advantage of its power-saving features...
Page 43 - BIOS Setup Utility; To enter a menu, highlight the item using the ¦Ø keys then press Enter.; System Utilities; Chapter 2
Chapter 2 43 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 problem...
Page 44 - Note: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in; System Information
44 System Utilities Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to return to the main menu. Note: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Note: Navigation keys for a particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. At the main menu, press Esc to exi...
Page 46 - Basic System Settings
46 System Utilities Basic System Settings The Basic System Settings sub-menu allows you to set the system date and time. The following table describes the parameters in this sub-menu. Parameter Description Format Date Sets the system date. DDD MM DD, YYYY (day-of-the-week month day, year) Time Sets ...
Page 47 - Startup Configuration; boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.
Chapter 2 47 Startup Configuration The Startup Configuration sub-menu contains parameter values that define how your computer behaves on system startup. The following table describes the parameters in this sub-menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Des...
Page 48 - Setting the Boot Drive Sequence
48 System Utilities Setting the Boot Drive Sequence The Boot Drive Sequence section lists boot priorities (1st, 2nd and 3rd) for bootable drives in your computer. For example, the default value (1st:Floppy Disk, 2nd:Hard Disk, and 3rd:CD- ROM) tells the computer to first search for a bootable floppy...
Page 49 - Onboard Devices Configuration
Chapter 2 49 Onboard Devices Configuration The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. You do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized. The Onboard Devices Configuration sub-menu assigns resources to basic computer communication hardware....
Page 50 - System Security
50 System Utilities System Security The System Security sub-menu allows you to safeguard your computer and data with passwords and other security measures. The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parallel Por...
Page 51 - Setting a Password; Removing a Password; Use the cursor left or cursor right key to remove the password.
Chapter 2 51 Setting a Password Follow these steps: Use the cursor up/down keys to highlight a Password parameter (Setup or Power-on) and press the Enter key. The password box appears: Type a password. The password may consist of up to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). Important: Be very careful whe...
Page 52 - Changing a Password
52 System Utilities Changing a Password To change a password, follow these steps: Remove the current password. See “Removing a Password” on page 51. Set a new password. See “Setting a Password” on page 51. Power Management The Power Management screen contains parameters that are related to power-sav...
Page 54 - Load Default Settings; menu item and press Enter. The following dialog box displays.
54 System Utilities Load Default Settings If you want to restore all parameter settings to their default values, select this menu item and press Enter. The following dialog box displays. If you would like to load default settings for all parameters, use the cursor left/right keys to select Yes; then...
Page 55 - AFlash Utility; Executing AFlash; Note: Never turn off the system power while Flash BIOS is
Chapter 2 55 AFlash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New features or options Use the AFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. Note: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use AFlash. The...
Page 56 - Quick Way to Execute AFlash
56 System Utilities Quick Way to Execute AFlash When you have already copied the AFlash files into your hard disk, you can simply type the following on the DOS prompt (subdirectory where the files are located) to quickly execute the program. aflash (file name) Enter The program automatically perform...
Page 57 - System Utility Diskette; Set LCD Panel ID; Note: When you set a new LCD Panel ID and the new LCD is not yet
Chapter 2 57 System Utility Diskette This utility diskette is for the Acer TravelMate 330 notebook machine. It provides the following functions: 1. Read/write LCD panel ID 2. Set thermal sensor threshold 3. Verify thermal sensor threshold (by testing fan function) 4. Modem Dialing test To use this d...
Page 58 - Set Thermal Sensor Threshold
58 System Utilities Set Thermal Sensor Threshold The system is equipped with sensors to protect against system overheating. By setting System and processor thermal thresholds, the system can turn on the cooling fan or shut down automatically when temperatures reach the defined threshold parameters. ...
Page 59 - System Diagnostic Diskette; Note: The Infrared Ray setting in BIOS Setup must be set to enable
Chapter 2 59 System Diagnostic Diskette This diagnostic diskette is for the Acer TravelMate 330 notebook machine. It provides the following functions: 1. PQA System Diagnostics 2. Audio Resource and Speaker Out Test 3. Scroll Button Test 4. Infrared Ray Test Note: The Infrared Ray setting in BIOS Se...
Page 60 - Running PQA Diagnostics Program.; Note: PCMCIA Diagnostic Supports Manual test only. Do not select
60 System Utilities Running PQA Diagnostics Program. Press Æ ¨ to move around the main menu. Press Enter to enable the selected option. The main options are Diag, Result, SysInfo, Option and Exit. The Diag option lets you select testing items and times. The following screen appears when you select D...
Page 61 - Specify the desired number of tests and press Enter.
Chapter 2 61 The screen below appears if you select Multi Test. Specify the desired number of tests and press Enter. After you specify the number of tests to perform, the screen shows a list of test items (see below). Move the highlight bar from one item to another. Press Space to enable or disable ...
Page 62 - Diagnostic Program Error Code and Messages
62 System Utilities Enter: Opens the available options Test Times: Indicates the number of tests to perform. Note: The F1 and F2 keys function only after you finish configuring the Test option . Diagnostic Program Error Code and Messages Error Code Message FRU/Action in Sequence 16XXX Backup battery...
Page 63 - Removal and Replacement; Chapter 3
Chapter 3 63 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: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat-bladed screwdriv...
Page 64 - General Information; Before You Begin
64 Removal and Replacement 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. 3. Remove the batt...
Page 65 - Disassembly Procedure Flowchart
Chapter 3 65 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 system board, you must first re...
Page 67 - Removing the Battery Pack
Chapter 3 67 Removing the Battery Pack 1. Push the battery release button inward. 2. Slide the battery pack out from the main unit. 3. To replace the battery pack into the main unit, be sure that the triangular point in the battery pack matches with the point in the lower case.
Page 68 - Removing the Hard Disk Drive; Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive
68 Removal and Replacement Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1. Remove the screw of the hard disk module. 2. Slide the hard disk module out from its bay. Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive 1. Gently, detach the connector from the hard disk module. 2. Remove the two screws on both sides of the hard disk mo...
Page 69 - Disassembling the Middle Cover
Chapter 3 69 4. Slide the hard disk out from the hard disk drive bezel. 5. This completes the disassembly procedure of the hard disk drive. Disassembling the Middle Cover 1. To remove the middle cover, first remove the two screws at the back of the main unit. 2. Use a flatbladed screwdriver to lift ...
Page 71 - Removing the LCD Module
Chapter 3 71 Removing the LCD Module 1. Disconnect the inverter/LED board cable from the system board. 2. Remove the two screws from the LCD coaxial cable. 3. Remove the LCD coaxial cable. 4. Remove the two screws on the base of the unit. 5. Gently, detach the LCD module from the main unit.
Page 72 - Disassembling the LCD Module
72 Removal and Replacement Disassembling the LCD Module 1. Remove the four cushions from the corners of the LCD bezel. 2. Remove the four screws from the LCD bezel. 3. Snap off the LCD bezel. 4. Remove the two screws from the hinges, then remove the hinges from the LCD bezel.
Page 75 - Disassembling the Main Unit; Removing the Keyboard; Removing the DIMM
Chapter 3 75 Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Keyboard 1. Lift the keyboard up, turn it over to expose the keyboard connector. 2. Disconnect the keyboard connector carefully. Removing the DIMM 1. Remove the two screws of the DIMM cover. 2. Remove the DIMM cover from the main unit. 3. Use a f...
Page 77 - Removing the MODEM Board
Chapter 3 77 Removing the MODEM Board 1. Remove the screw from the modem heat plate. 2. Remove the modem heat plate from the main unit. 3. Use two flat bladed screwdrivers to push out the latches on both sides of the modem socket. 4. Gently, remove the modem module. 5. Disconnect the modem connector...
Page 78 - Removing the RTC Battery
78 Removal and Replacement Removing the RTC Battery 1. Use a flat bladed screw driver to remove the RTC battery from its socket. Note: To replace the RTC battery, press the RTC battery into the socket.
Page 79 - Removing the Lower Case; Removing the System Board
Chapter 3 79 Removing the Lower Case 1. To remove the lower case, remove the thirteen screws as shown here. 2. Remove the lower case from the main unit. Removing the System Board 1. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the system board. 2. Gently, remove the touchpad cable.
Page 81 - Removing the Touchpad
Chapter 3 81 Removing the Touchpad 1. Remove the two screws from the touchpad bracket. 2. Remove the touchpad bracket from the uppercase. 3. Disconnect the touchpad cable from the touchpad board. 4. Remove the touchpad cable from the uppercase. 5. Remove the touchpad board from the uppercase.
Page 82 - Removing the Fan
82 Removal and Replacement 6. Disconnect the hard drive/battery connection board from the system board. Removing the Fan 1. Disconnect the fan cable from the system board. 2. Remove the two screws, then remove the fan from the system board.
Page 83 - Removing the PCMCIA Slot
Chapter 3 83 Removing the PCMCIA Slot 1. Remove the screw of the PCMCIA slot. 2. Remove the PCMCIA slot from the system board. 3. This completes the disassembly procedure of the main unit.
Page 85 - Troubleshooting; Chapter 4
Chapter 4 85 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...
Page 86 - System Check Procedures; External Diskette Drive Check; Note: Make sure that the diskette does not have more than one label; External CD-ROM Drive Check
86 Troubleshooting 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...
Page 88 - Power System Check; Check the Power Adapter
88 Troubleshooting 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...
Page 89 - Touchpad Check
Chapter 4 89 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 7.2 Vdc after recharging, replace the battery. To check the battery charge operation, use a discharged battery pack or a battery...
Page 91 - Error Messages List
Chapter 4 91 Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn 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...
Page 94 - Indicator-Related Symptoms; Power-Related Symptoms; PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
94 Troubleshooting Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board System board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Power shuts down during operation Pow...
Page 95 - Memory-Related Symptoms; Speaker-Related Symptoms
Chapter 4 95 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, mu...
Page 96 - Power Management-Related Symptoms
96 Troubleshooting 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 four short beeps every minute. See “Hibernation Mode” on...
Page 97 - Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Chapter 4 97 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...
Page 98 - Note: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the; Intermittent Problems; Undetermined Problems; Modem-Related Symptoms
98 Troubleshooting Note: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 56. 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: cosmi...
Page 101 - Top View; Jumper and Connector Information; Chapter 5
Chapter 5 101 Top View CN1 PS/2 Por t CN14 Touchpad Connector CN2 AC Adapter Connector CN15 HDD Board Connector CN3 Video Por t SW1 Power Switch CN4 Serial Port SW2 LCD Cover Switch Connector CN5 Parallel Por t SW4 See Next Page CN6 USB Port PH1 Microphone-in Jack CN7 FAN Connector PH2 Line-in Jack ...
Page 102 - Bottom View; SW4 Settings
102 Jumper and Connector Information Bottom View SW4 Settings SW2 Setting Switch 1, Switch 2, Switch 3 OFF, OFF, OFF: US keyboardOFF, ON, OFF: European keyboardON, OFF, OFF: Japanese keyboardOFF,OFF,ON: French Keyboard Switch 4, Switch 5 ON, OFF: OEM BIOS OFF, OFF: Acer BIOS Switch 6 ON: Bypass pass...
Page 113 - Model Number Definitions; Model Number and Configurations; Appendix A
Appendix A 113 This appendix provides the BASIC model number and the configuration to TravelMate 330 decided for Acer’s “global” product offering. Contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further extension model numbers and configurations. Trade Mark: Ac...
Page 115 - Test Compatible PCMCIA, LAN Card; Test Compatible Components List; Appendix B
Appendix B 115 This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows 95, Windows 98 and Windows NT 4.0 environments. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passe...
Page 116 - Test Compatible PCMCIA, Modem Card
116 Test Compatible Components List Test Compatible PCMCIA, Modem Card Vendor Adapter Name Win 98 Win 95 Win NT CardBus 3COM Fast EtherLink XL cardbus pass pass passw/ fix Intel EtherExpress PRO/100 Mobile Adapter pass pass passw/ fix Toshiba CardBus LAN Card 100BASE-TX pass None None Xircom Cardbus...
Page 117 - Test Compatible I/O Peripheral Test
Appendix B 117 Test Compatible I/O Peripheral Test Test Compatible I/O, Storage Adapter Vendor Adapter Name Win 98 Win 95 Win NT Display IBM G72 pass pass pass IBM 9514-B04 TFT monitor pass pass pass Acer AcerView 76i pass pass pass Compaq color Monitor V70 pass pass pass NEC 20” Color Monitor pass ...
Page 119 - Online Support Information; Appendix C
Appendix C 119 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 we...
Page 121 - Index
Index 121 A ACPI. See Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Advanced Configuration and Power Interface ,41 Advanced Power Management ,41 APM. See Advanced Power Man-agement B battery pack charging indicator ,12 BIOS ,26 BIOS Utility ,43,54 Basic System Settings sub-menu ,46 Load Default Setting...
