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TravelMate 630

Service Guide

PART NO.: 91

.43U01.001

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TravelMate 630 Service Guide # PART NO.: 91 .43U01.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Removing the Battery Pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 Removing the External DIMM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58 Removing the External Modem Combo Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 Removing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 107 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 109 Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .110 Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in mind.
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Expansion ! One type II CardBus PC Card slot ! One SmartCard slot ! Upgradeable memory ! Removable drives ! EasyPort port replicator Keyboard and Pointing Device ! 84-/85-key PS/2 and AT-compatible Windows keyboard ! Ergonomically-centered touchpad pointing device with a 4-way scroll key function ! One type II CardBus PC Card slot(s) ! One RJ-45 jack for Ethernet ! One RJ-11 phone jack for 56kbps fax/modem ! One DC-in jack (AC adapter) ! One parallel port (ECP/EPP compliant) ! One e
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System Block Diagram CLK GEN CPU DDR BUFFER AGTL + 100 MHz 2M * 32BIT * 4Bank *4 CRT LVDS LCD TV OUT AGP 4x 1.5 v 66 MHz VGA TV ENCODER CH7007 NVIDIA GEFORCE2GO 100 CARDBUS 711 1GB MAX ALI RJ45 RJ11 PCI BUS 33MHz PCI BUS 33MHz MiniPCi 802.11b DDR*2 DDR SDRAM 2.
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Board Layout Top View 4 1 IEEE 1394 17 SW2 Setting 2 Line-in Port 18 Touch Pad Connector 3 Line-out Port 19 External CD/DVD-ROM Module Connector 4 Parallel Port 20 Speaker Connector 5 LCD Coaxial Cable Connector 21 Daughter Board Connector (on main board, under daughter board) 6 Port Replicator 22 Speaker Connector 7 CRT Connector 23 Battery Connector 8 TV-out Port 24 Keyboard Connector 9 USB Port 25 RTC Battery Connector 10 DC-in Port 26 Cardbus/SmartCard Socket 11
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Bottom View 1 Modem Connector 5 DIMM socket 2 2 Modem Connector 6 RF Module Connector 3 DIMM Socket 1 7 FIR 4 Modem Board Socket Chapter 1 5
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Left Panel # Chapter 1 Icon Item Description 1 Hard Disk Bay Houses the computer’s removable hard disk (secured by a screw). 2 USB port Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 PC Card Eject buttons Eject the selected PC Card from the slot. 4 PC Card slot Accept one type III or 16-bit PC Card or 32-bit CardBus PC Card. 5 Smart Card Eject button Ejects the SmartCard from the slot. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
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Right Panel # Item Description 1 AcerMedia drive bay Houses a removable media drive module. 2 AcerMedia indicator Lights up when the AcerMedia drive is active. 3 Eject button Ejects the drive tray. 4 Emergency eject slot Ejects the drive tray when the computer is turned off. 5 Power switch Turns on the computer power. 6 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington-compatible computer security lock.
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Rear Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Power jack Connects to an AC adapter 2 USB ports (two) Connect to Universal Serial Bus devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). 3 S-video port Connects to a television or display device with Svideo input. 4 External display port Connects to a display device (e.g., external monitor, LCD projector) and displays up to 16.7 million colors at 1400x1050 resolution. 5 Easy Link Port/ Replicator Port I/O replicator for EasyPort expansion devices.
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Bottom Panel # Icon Item Description 1 Cooling fan 2 AcerMedia bay release latch Unlatches the AcerMedia drive for removal or swapping. Helps keep the computer cool*. 3 AcerMedia bay Houses an AcerMedia drive module. 4 Personal identification slot Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to personalize your computer. 5 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 6 Battery bay Houses the computer’s battery pack.
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Indicators The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons on the right of the display screen. 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. # Icon Function Description 1 Wireless Communication Lights when the Blue-Tooth/Wireless LAN capabilities are enabled. 2 Power Lights when the computer is on. Blinks when a battery-low condition occurs.
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Lock Keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off. Lock Key @ ] @ is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase. When ] is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys function as a calculator (Fn-F11) (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.
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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 Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num Lock On Num Lock Off Type numbers in a normal manner. Hold j while using cursor-control keys.
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Windows Keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Key Windows logo key Icon Description Start button. Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Below are a few examples: ! + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) Windows + E (Explores My Computer) ! + F (Finds Document) ! + M (Minimizes All) j + ! + M (Undoes Minimize All) ! + R (Displays the Run...dialog box) Application key 14 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 Description Fn-F1 Hot key help Displays a list of the hotkeys and their functions. Fn-F2 Setup Accesses the notebook’s configuration utility.
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Hot Key Fn-← 16 Icon Function Description Brightness down Decreases the screen brightness.
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Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are five buttons. These buttons are called launch keys. They are designated as P1, P2, P3, Mail button and Web browser button. By default, buttons P1and P2 are users programmable. The mail button is used to launch the mail application. The LED of the mail button will flash when the user has received an incoming email. The P3, by default is used to launch a multimedia application that came bundled with your system.
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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 palmrest provides optimum comfort and support. NOTE: When using an external USB or serial mouse, you can press Fn + r to disable the touchpad. If you are using an external PS/2 mouse, the touchpad is automatically disabled.
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Function Left Button Right Button Center Buttons Tap Execute Click twice quickly Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button) Select Click once Tap once Drag Click and hold, then use finger to drag the cursor on the touchpad Tap twice (at the same speed as double-clicking a mouse button) then hold finger to the touchpad on the second tap and drag the cursor Access context menu Scroll Click once Click and hold the up/down button NOTE: Keep your fingers dry and clean when us
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification CPU type Intel Pentium IV 1.5/1.6/1.7 GHz processor with 512KB L2 on-die Cache CPU package Micro-FCPGA package CPU core voltage 1.40V/1.15V CPU I/O voltage 1.25V BIOS Item Specification BIOS vendor Phoenix BIOS Version V 4.0 R6.1 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 512KB BIOS package 32-pin TSOP Supported protocols ACPI 1.0b, APM 1.2, PC Card 95, SM BIOS 2.3, EPP/IEEE 1284, ECP/ IEEE 1284 1.7 & 1.9, IrDA, PCI 2.
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Memory Combinations Slot 1 Slot 2 Total Memory 0 MB 64 MB 64 MB 64 MB 0 MB 64 MB 0 MB 128 MB 128 MB 64 MB 64 MB 128 MB 128 MB 0 MB 128 MB 64 MB 128 MB 192 MB 128 MB 64 MB 192 MB 128 MB 128 MB 256 MB 0 256 256 256 0 256 256 MB 64 MB 320 MB 64 MB 256 MB 320 MB 256 MB 128 MB 384 MB 128 MB 256 MB 384 MB 256 MB 256 MB 512 MB 512 64 576 64 512 576 128 512 640 512 128 640 512 512 1024 Above table lists some system memory configurations.
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Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Specification Mitsumi D353G Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition 2DD (720KB) 2HD (1.
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DVD-ROM Interface Item Specification Applicable disc format DVD: DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-R (3.
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Video Resolutions Mode (for both LCD and CRT) 8 bits (256 colors) Resolution 16 bits (High color) 24 bits (True color) 32 bits (True color) 640x480 Yes Yes Yes Yes 720x480 Yes Yes Yes Yes 800x600 Yes Yes Yes Yes 848x480 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1024x768 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1152x864 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1280x1024 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1400x1050 Yes Yes Yes Yes 1600x1200 Yes Yes Yes Yes Parallel Port Item Specification Parallel port controller Ali 1535+ Number of parallel port 1
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USB Port Item Specification USB Compliancy Level 1.1 OHCI USB 1.
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Keyboard Item Specification Windows 95 keys Yes Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Yes Battery Item Specification Vendor & model name Sony BTP-39D1 Battery Type Li-Ion Pack capacity 3920 mAH Cell voltage V/cell Number of battery cell 8 Package configuration 4 cells in series, 2 in parallel Package voltage 14.8 V DC-AC LCD Inverter Item Specification Vendor & model name Ambit T621194.02 Sumida IV09117/T Input voltage (V) Ambit Input current (mA) 8.5 (min.
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LCD Item Specification Contrast control No No Supply voltage for LCD display (V) 3.3 3.3 Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) 700 660 Electrical Specification AC Adapter Item Vendor & model name Specification Delta ADP-65DB BE Input Requirements Maximum input current (A, @90Vac, full load) 1.5 A 0.
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Power Management Power Saving Mode Phenomenon ! The Sleep indicator lights up Hibernation Mode When customized functions for power management are set to Hibernation and the corresponding action is taken. ! All power shuts off 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.
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Mechanical Specification Item Specification Dimensions 327.6 (W) x 270 (D) x 34.5(H) for 15.0” TFT Weight less than 5.75 lbs for 15.
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I/O Address Map I/O Address 3B0-3BB Function Video Controller 3C0-3DF 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 PCI configuration register CF8-CFF IRQ Assignment Map Interrupt Channel Function IRQ0 System timer IRQ1 Keyboard IRQ2 Cascade IRQ3 IR IRQ4 COM1 (Serial port) IRQ5 Reserved for R2 card IRQ6 Floppy IRQ7 LPT (Parallel port) IRQ8 CMOS/RTC IRQ9 SCI
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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.
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NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys are shown at the bottom of the screen. System Information The System Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit CPU Type Pentium® IV CPU Speed 1.4 GHz System Memory 640 KB Extended Memory 129535 KB HDD1 Serial Number 9ZY9ZQE6646 HDD2 Serial Number None System BIOS Version V1.
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Parameter Description Asset Tag Number Display the asset tag number of the computer. (16 characters) Product Name Display the Product Name. (15 characters) Manufacturer Name Display the manufacturer Name (15 characters) LAN Device Display the MAC address of the internal LAN. UUID Display the universally unique identifier of your computer. (16 Byte Hex digital) The items in this screen are important and vital information about your computer.
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Parameter Boot Display Description Set the display output device on boot up. Help: Set the display output device on boot up. When set to Auto, the computer automatically determines the display device. If an external display device (e.g., monitor) is connected, it becomes the boot display. When set to Both, the computer outputs to both the LCD and the external display if one is connected. Option: Both or Auto Screen Expansion Options: Enable or Disable.
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Startup Configuration The Startup Configuration screen contains parameter values that define how your computer behaves on system startup. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot CPU Speed [High] Legacy Diskette A: [1.44/1.
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Parameter USB BIOS Legacy Support Description Options Set Enabled or Disabled support for USB Keyboards and Mice. Enabled or Disabled Help: Enable for use with a non-USB aware Operating System such as DOS or UNIX. Primary Master The Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the primary hard disk. CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen.
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Secondary Master The Secondary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the Media bay drive. CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for the advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen. The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your Media bay drive.
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I/O Device 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 I/O Device Configuration screen assigns resources to basic computer communication hardware.
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The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Serial Port Description Enables or disables the serial port. Options Enabled or Disabled The serial port is a PnP device. Enabled/Disabled setting won’t affect the setting of the serial port in device manager of Windows. When enabled, you can set the base I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) of the serial port.
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PCI IRQ Routing The PCI IRQ Routing sub-menu allows you to set IRQ for PCI devices. CAUTION: The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only. Typically, you do not need to change the values in this screen because these values are already optimized.
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System Security The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Set Supervisor Password [Enter] Set User Password [Enter] Password on boot: [Disabled] Set Primary Hard Disk Password [Enter] F1 Help Esc Exit "#$Select Item %& Select Menu Exit Item Specific Help Supervisor password controls the access of the whole setup utility.
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Setting a Password Follow these steps: 1. Use the cursor w/y keys to highlight a Password parameter (Setup, Power-on or Hard Disk) and press the e key. The password box appears: 2. Type a password. The password may consist of up to eight characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9). IMPORTANT:Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. e. Retype the password to verify your first entry and press e. 3. Press 4.
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Boot Options Users can press F12 during POST to enter the Boot Options Menu. In this menu users can change boot device without entering BIOS SETUP utility. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot +Hard Drive Exit Item Specific Help +Removable Devices CD-ROM Drive Keys used to view or configure devices: expands or collapses devices with a + or – expands all. enables or disables a device. <+> and <-> moves the device up or down.
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Exit Setup This menu contains exit options. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Exit Saving Changes Item Specific Help Exit Discarding Changes Load Setup Defaults Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS. Discard Changes Save Changes F1 Help Esc Exit "#$Select Item %& Select Menu -/+ Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Enter Select > Sub Menu F10 Save and Exit The following table describes the parameters in this screen.
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BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: ! New versions of system programs ! New features or options Use the IFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use IFlash. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.txt file will introduce on how to use IFlash utility.
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System Utility Diskette This utility diskette is for the notebook machine. It provides the following functions: 1. Read Panel ID Setting 2. Write Panel ID Utility 3. Thermal and Fan Utility 4. Main Board Data Utility To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a “Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu” prompt you to choose the testing item. Follow the instructions on screen to proceed. NOTE: This program contains a readme.txt file. This readme.
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It is allowed to input 4 bytes on the manufacture name and will revise the record into EEPROM automatically. 4. Write MBD UUID The MBD includes 32 bytes stored in EEPROM. There are two sub-functions: 5. a. Create and write a new UUID This function is used when the original UUID is lost or damaged. b. Write UUID by user key in This function is used when the original UUID is kept. The user can use " Read Main Board Data" function before to get it and have stored it.
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System Diagnostic Diskette IMPORTANT: 1The diagnostics program here that we used is called PQA (Product Quality Assurance) and is provided by Headquarters. You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool. To get this program, you can find it in the service CD kit. To better fit local service requirements, your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program. Please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical details.
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4. Exit to main menu: USB Test This function will test USB Connect/Disconnect of the notebook machine. UHCI/OHCI test utility: 1. Please prepare a USB device such as USB mouse, USB keyboard, USB floppy diskette or USB modem, and leave the USB ports disconnected. NOTE: The diagnostic program will not be interrupted by disconnecting the USB diskette. 2. The program will dynamically detect the incoming device for 2 USB ports.
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Running PQA Diagnostics Program PQA Vx_x Result Diag SysInfo Press z / xto move around the main menu. Press are Diag, Result, SysInfo, Option and Exit. Option xx-xx-xx Exit e to enable the selected option. The main options The Diag option lets you select testing items and times. The following screen appears when you select Diag from the main menu.
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The screen below appears if you select Multi Test. PQA PQA Diag Diag Vx_x Vx_x Result Result Diag Diag ONE One MULTI Multi FULL QUICK SysInfo SysInfo xx-xx-xx xx-xx-xx Option Option Exit Exit TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST TEST COUNT VALUE (1...9999) 1 Specify the desired number of tests and press e. After you specify the number of tests to perform, the screen shows a list of test items (see below).
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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.
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LCD Module Bx4 LCD Bezel Ox2 LCD HInges Inverter Board LCD Latch Dx4 LCD LCD Panel Gx6 LCD Brackets Coaxial Cable Screw List Item 56 Description A Screw M2 X L4 (Black) B Screw M2.5 X L6 (Black) C Screw M2.5 X L8 ((Black) D Screw M2 X L3.5 (Silver) E Screw M2 X L5 (Black) F Screw DIMM Cover Steel Nagana-1 (Black) G Screw M2 X L3 (Silver) H Screw M3x4 (Silver) I CD-ROM SPECIAL SCREW J HEX SCREW K CPU HEAT SINK SPECIAL SCREW L Screw M2x10 (Silver) M Screw M2.
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Removing the Battery Pack 1. Push the battery release button inward. 2. Slide the battery pack out from the main unit.
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Removing the External DIMM Module 58 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. Remove the 2 screws on the DIMM cover, then remove the DIMM cover from the lower case. 3. Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket and then remove the DIMM module.
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Removing the External Modem Combo Card 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57. 2. Remove the 2 screws on the DIMM cover and remove the DIMM cover from the lower case. 3. Remove the 2 screws on the modem board and remove the modem board from the main board. Disconnect the modem power from the modem board.
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Removing the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Module 60 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. Push the CD-ROM module release button inward. 3. Slide the CD-ROM module out from the main unit.
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Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. Remove the screw on the hard disk cover, and then remove the HDD cover. 3. Pull the plastic tag to remove the HDD module and slide the HDD module out from its bay. Disassembling the Hard Disk Drive Module 1. See “Removing the Hard Disk Drive Module” on page 61 2. Remove the one screw as shown here, and then detach the HDD from the HDD bracket. .
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Disassembling the Main Unit Removing the Middle Cover 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. First, release the 2 screws on the rear of the unit. Pry up the middle cover from both sides, then remove it from the main unit. Removing the Keyboard 62 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. Remove the 2 screws from the rear of the unit as shown, then poke the 3 guide pins downward to release the keyboard. 3.
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Removing the LCD Module 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 4. Remove the one screw as shown, disconnect the LCD coaxial cable and the LED/inverter cable from the main board. 5. Release the two screws on the back side of the unit. 6. Remove the four screws as shown and then lift up the LCD module carefully.
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Removing the RTC Battery 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 3. Disconnect the RTC connector from the mainboard. 4. Remove the RTC battery. Removing the MINI PCI Plate 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 3. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64 4. Slide the mini PCI plate this way, and remove the mini PCI plate. Removing the CPU Heat Sink 64 1.
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Removing the CPU 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 3. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64 4. See “Removing the MINI PCI Plate” on page 64 5. See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink” on page 64 6. Release the screw counter clockwise by using a flat screwdriver. 7. Remove the CPU and then secure the screw clockwise to lock the socket.
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7. Release the six screws from the bottom of the main unit as shown below and then remove the upper case from the main unit gently. Removing the TouchPad Module 66 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63 5. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64 6. See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65 7.
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Removing the Speakers 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63 5. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64 6. See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65 7. Disconnect the speaker cables from the daughter board. 8. Remove the two screws of the two speakers and then detach the two speakers from the lower case.
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Removing the Main Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63 5. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64 6. See “Removing the CPU Heat Sink” on page 64 7. See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65 8. See “Removing the Daughter Board” on page 67 9.
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9. Remove the four hex screw as shown here and then the other one on the bottom side of the main board. Detach the main board from the I/O port chassis. Removing the PCMCIA Socket 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63 5. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64 6. See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65 7.
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Removing the Modem Cable 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63 5. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64 6. See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65 7. See “Removing the Daughter Board” on page 67 8. See “Removing the Modem Cable” on page 70 9.
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Disassembling the LCD Module Removing the LCD Bezel 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63 5. Remove the four screw cushions from the LCD module and then the four screws from the LCD module. 6. Remove the video capture kit covers from both sides of the LCD module and then snap off the LCD bezel carefully. Removing the LCD Hinges 1.
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Removing the LCD Latch 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63 5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71 6. Remove the LCD latch in the way as shown here. Removing the Inverter Board 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 4.
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Removing the LCD Brackets 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63 5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71 6. See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 72 7. See “Removing the LCD” on page 72 8. Release these 6 screws from both sides of the LCD panel and then remove the left and right LCD brackets from the LCD.
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Removing the Coaxial Cable 74 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63 5. See “Removing the LCD Bezel” on page 71 6. See “Removing the Inverter Board” on page 72 7. See “Removing the LCD” on page 72 8. Remove the tapes and then disconnect the coaxial cable from the LCD.
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System Upgrade Procedure Base Unit to Wireless LAN Unit 1. See “Removing the Battery Pack” on page 57 2. See “Removing the Middle Cover” on page 62 3. See “Removing the Keyboard” on page 62 4. See “Removing the LCD Module” on page 63 5. See “Removing the RTC Battery” on page 64 6. See “Separating the Lower Case from the Upper Case” on page 65 7. See “Removing the MINI PCI Plate” on page 64 8.
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11. Insert the wireless LAN board into its socket and press it down to secure well. 12. Attach the upper case back to the lower case as shown and then connect the two RF cables into the wireless LAN board.
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Chapter 4 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.
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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. Do the following to select the test device. See “Running PQA Diagnostics Program” on page 50 for details. 1.
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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 main board. If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test. See “Running PQA Diagnostics Program” on page 50 for details.
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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: ! Replace the main board. ! If the problem is not corrected, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 88. If the voltage is not correct, go to the next step.
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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 main 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.
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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.
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Error Message List Error Messages Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration used FRU/Action in Sequence Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. RTC battery Main Board Memory size found by POST differed from CMOS Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility. DIMM Main 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 78.
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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message Error Message List No beep Error Messages No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is blank. FRU/Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 79. Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly. Reconnect the DIMM. LED board. Main Board. No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is blank. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 79.
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Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system runs correctly Action in Sequence Reconnect the inverter board Inverter board Main Board Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Power shuts down during operation Action in Sequence Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System Check” on page 79. Battery pack Power adapter Hard drive & battery connection board Main Board The system doesn’t power-on.
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Power Management-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error The system will not enter hibernation Action in Sequence Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard) Hard disk drive Main Board The system doesn't enter hibernation mode and four short beeps every minute. See “Hibernation Mode” on page 28. Press Fn+F4 and see if the computer enters hibernation mode.
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Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Serial or parallel port device problems. Action in Sequence Ensure the “Serial Port” in the Devices Configuration” of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Device driver Device cable Device Main Board Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Action in Sequence Reconnect the keyboard cable. Keyboard Main Board Touchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable.
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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 main board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2. If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3.
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Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message Error Code Message Action in Sequence 16XXX Backup battery error Backup battery 01XXX CPU or main board error Reload BIOS default setting.
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Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations Top View JK4 JK3 CN1 CN4 CN8 CN5 SKT1 CN7 CN6 JK2 CN11 CN10 CN9 CN13 CN12 U8 CN14 CN15 CN16 U6 SW2 CN22 CN18 CN23 CN19 CN21 CN2 CN25 CN3 CN20 CN24 PCB 01219-SC CN1 IEEE 1394 CN22 Touch Pad Connector JK4 Line-in Port CN23 External CD/DVD-ROM Module Connector JK3 Line-out Port CN3 Speaker Connector (on daughter board) CN4 Parallel Port CN25 Daughter Board Connector (on main board, under daughter board) CN8 LCD Coaxial Cable Connector
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SW2 Settings SW4 92 Setting Switch 1 ON: Enable password check OFF: Disable password check Switch 2 ON: Enable BootBlock Erasable OFF: Disable BootBlock Erasable Chapter 5
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Bottom View CN27 CN26 DM1 CN28 DM2 CN4 U1 CN27 Modem Connector DM2 DIMM socket 2 CN26 Modem Connector CN4 RF Module Connector (on daughter board) DM1 DIMM Socket 1 U1 FIR (on daughter board) CN28 Modem Board Socket Chapter 5 93
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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 the product. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). IMPORTANT: Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that 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 in the printed Service Guide.
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Exploded Diagram 96 Chapter 6
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Picture No. Partname Description CPU/Processor NS IC CPU 1.7 GMHz 400FSB INTEL IC CPU NORTH 1.
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Picture No. Partname Description Keyboard NS KEYBOARD 84KEY ENGLISH NSKA6101 KB DARFON/NSK-A6101 US NS MODEM CABLE CABLE MDC Cables 98 NS POWER CORD 125V 3PIN CORD 125V UL 3P K01081B1183WP NS INVERTER CABLE CABLE INVERTER WIRE NS LCD COAX CABLE 15” CABLE LCD COAXIAL 15.
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Picture No. Partname Description NS MICROPHONE CABLE CABLE MICROPHONE NS POWER SWITCH CABLE CABLE POWER SWITCH NS MAINBOARD A7 W/MODEM,MODEM CABLE, I/O CHASSIS MAINBOARD W/O CPU A7 VER-0SB NS MODEM BOARD AMBIT/T60M283.00 MODEM MDC AMBIT/T60M283.00 3A NS WIRELES LAN BOARD AGERE/MPCI- LAN WIRELES AG/MPCILUC1281APS LUCI1281APS NS INVERTER 14.1” Main board Boards Chapter 6 INVERTER 14.
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Picture 102 No. Partname Description NS FRONT COVER ASSY FRONT COVER NS DIMM COVER ASSEMBLY DIMM COVER NS LCD PANEL 15” W/HINGE, LOGO ASSY LCD PANEL (CCI 15.0”) NS LCD HINGE PACK 15” HINGE PACK 15.0” NS LCD BRACKET RIGHT 15” W/ CAMERA RUBBER ASSY LCD BRACKET R LCD 15.0” AU NS LCD BRACKET LEFT 15” W/CAMERA RUBBER ASSY BRACKET L LCD 15.0” AU NS LCD BEZEL 15.0” W/LCD LATCH SPRING, CUSION ASSEMBLY LCD BEZEL (15.
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Picture No. Partname Description NS CD-ROM HOLDER ASSY CD-ROM CHASSIS 610 NS HDD BRACKET ASSY HDD BRACKET NS CARDBUS MODULE CONN CARDBUS 4P 52539-22LX-R NS ANTENNA 15” ANTENNA FOR 15” MAIN NS ANTENNA 14.1”/15” ANTENNA FOR 14.
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Picture No. Partname Description Miscellaneous NS NAME PLATE PLATE MODEL NAME NS LCD SCREW CAP LOWER LCD SCREW MYLAR (MAPI) NS LOGO PLATE ACER LOGO REDSTART NS CAMERA RUBBER RUBBER CAMERA TM340 NS SCREW CD-ROM SPECIAL SCREW NS SCREW SCREW M2*3 NYLON 1JMCPC420325 NS SCREW SCREW M3X4 (86.9A524.4R0) NS SCREW SCREW MACH FLAT M2.5*L10 NI NS SCREW SCRW DIMM COVER STEEL NAGANO-1 NS SCREW SCREW M2L3.
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Picture Chapter 6 No. Partname Description NS SCREW SCREW NS SCREW SCREW M2.5*4L (NYLOCK) BLACK ZN NS SCREW SCREW M2.5X6 NS SCREW SRW M2.5*8L B/ZN NYLOK 700 NS SCREW SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3 NS SCREW SCREW NI M2*6L NS SCREW SCREW NYLOK M2.
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Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration Model Number Definitions Model Number LCD CPU Memory HDD CD/DVD Battery 630X 14.1” TFT XGA Pentium IV 1.4G 128/256MB 20GB CD-ROM Li-ion 630XV 14.1” TFT XGA Pentium IV 1.4G 128/256MB 20GB DVD-ROM Li-ion 631XV 14.1” TFT XGA Pentium IV 1.5G 256MB 20GB DVD-ROM Li-ion 630XVi 14.1” TFT XGA Pentium IV 1.5G 256MB 20GB DVD-ROM Li-ion 631XC 14.1” TFT XGA Pentium IV 1.5G 256MB 20/30GB DVD + RW Li-ion 631XCi 14.
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Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Item Processor Specifications Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.4GHz Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.5GHz Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.6GHz Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.7GHz Memory Elpida 128MB Elpida 256MB Micron 128MB Micron 256MB Mitsubishi 128MB Mitsubishi 256MB Infineon 128MB LCD AU UB141XN04-2 14.1” XGA TFT Hitachi TX36D70VC1CAF 14.1” XGA TFT IBM 15” TFT SXGA + IBM / ITSX95 AU 15” SXGA + AU/B150PG01 SPWG Hard Disk Drive Toshiba 20GB 9.5mm MK2018GAP Toshiba 40GB 9.
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Item Multifunction Card Specifications 3Com Ethernet III LAN+33.6 Modem Global PC Card 3C563D-TP 3Com 10/100 Fast EtherLink LAN + 56K , 3CCFE56 D-Link Winconnect 33.6 LAN/FAX Modem DME-336 Megahertz PC Card 33.
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Item I/O - Parallel (Printer) Specifications IBM Network Printer 17 431200X HP LaserJet 6MP HP DeskJet 880C MY95V150B0 EPSON Stylus Color 740 (USB) Canon USB Printer BJC-430J BJC-430J Canon Color BubbleJet BJC-600 I/O - Parallel (Scanner) HP ScanJet 3300C Color Scanner (USB) MY97712194 Acer ACerScan Prisa 620s I/O - USB Sanwa USB HUB (Self Power) USB HUB 4 PORT TI-CHIP W-USB104T EIZO I.
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Item Games Specifications The Settlers III (Support DirectX6) Star Craft (For Win95 / 98/ NT) World Cup 98-EASports (Support DirectX5) Star Wars: Rogue Squadron-LucasArts Blood2: The Chosen Monolith NBA Live 2000 (Support DirectX6.1) Mindtown Madness (Support DirectX6.
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test Item Processor Specifications Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.4GHz Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.5GHz Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.6GHz Intel Pentium 4 uPGA2 1.7GHz Memory Elpida 128MB Elpida 256MB Micron 128MB Micron 256MB Mitsubishi 128MB Mitsubishi 256MB Infineon 128MB LCD AU UB141XN04-2 14.1” XGA TFT Hitachi TX36D70VC1CAF 14.1” XGA TFT IBM 15” TFT SXGA + IBM / ITSX95 AU 15” SXGA + AU/B150PG01 SPWG Hard Disk Drive Toshiba 20GB 9.5mm MK2018GAP Toshiba 40GB 9.
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Item Multifunction Card Specifications 3Com Ethernet III LAN+33.6 Modem Global PC Card 3C563D-TP 3Com 10/100 Fast EtherLink LAN + 56K , 3CCFE56 D-Link Winconnect 33.6 LAN/FAX Modem DME-336 Megahertz PC Card 33.
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Item I/O - Parallel (Printer) Specifications IBM Network Printer 17 431200X HP LaserJet 6MP HP DeskJet 880C MY95V150B0 EPSON Stylus Color 740 (USB) Canon USB Printer BJC-430J BJC-430J Canon Color BubbleJet BJC-600 I/O - Parallel (Scanner) HP ScanJet 3300C Color Scanner (USB) MY97712194 Acer ACerScan Prisa 620s I/O - USB Sanwa USB HUB (Self Power) USB HUB 4 PORT TI-CHIP W-USB104T EIZO I.