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Outline of the M785

FIC M785 Service Manual 1-1

Chapter

1.1 Introduction

This chapter provides the outline features and operation of the M785 including the BIOS

Setup program and other system options.

The M785 all-in-one notebook offers the latest in advanced portable computing and

multimedia technology that even outperforms most desktop computers. It incorporates the

latest Intel Pentium 4 Processor running at 400 /533MHz Front Side Bus. It combines support

for the new high-bandwidth Double Data Rate (DDR) 266 SDRAM, Integrated VGA and the

AC 97 audio codec. Built-in Windows 98 / Me / 2000 / XP keyboard, glide pad pointing

device, sound system, PCMCIA slots, USB (Universal Serial Bus) port, advanced power

management and more new multimedia features.

The Intel® Pentium® 4 processor is the evolutionary step for desktop processor technology.

Based on Intel® Net Burst™ micro architecture, the Pentium 4 processor offers higher-

performance processing than ever before. Built with Intel's 0.13-micron technology, the

Pentium 4 processor delivers significant performance gains for use in home computing,

business solutions and all your processing needs.

1.2 Feature Highlights

The M785 includes a variety of innovative features:

Features Description

CPU

• Desktop Intel ® Pentium 4 Northwood Processors using uFCPGA

packaging at 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.26 / 2.4 / 2.53 GHz

• Support FSB 400/533 MHz.

Cache Memory

• L1 Cache (Pentium Processor internal):

12KB code and 8KB data

8-way cache associatively provides

• L2 Cache (Pentium Processor internal):

512KB code and 8KB data

8-way set associative, 32-byte line size, 1 line per sector

Bus Architecture 32-bit PCI/PCI-to-ISA Bus Architecture

Bus Speed 400/533 MHz Front Side Bus

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Chapter Outline of the M785 1.1 Introduction This chapter provides the outline features and operation of the M785 including the BIOS Setup program and other system options. The M785 all-in-one notebook offers the latest in advanced portable computing and multimedia technology that even outperforms most desktop computers. It incorporates the latest Intel Pentium 4 Processor running at 400 /533MHz Front Side Bus.
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Outline of the M785 Features System Memory Description • Base Memory: 1 SO-DIMM Slot (1.25”) Size: 128 / 256 / 512MB Type: DDR SDRAM, 2.5V Data Path: 64Bit Frequency: 266MHz Refresh: CBR Refresh • Expansion Memory: 1 SO-DIMM Slot (1.25”) Size: 128 / 256 / 512MB Type: DDR SDRAM, 2.5V Data Path: 64Bit Frequency: 266MHz Refresh: CBR Refresh • Maximum 32-bit True Color display at 1024x768 pixel resolution for 14" TFT LCD • Brightness controls via hot-key function • 15” XGA and SXGA+ TFT support, 14.
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Outline of the M785 Features Pointing Device PCMCIA Slot I/O Port Description • Integrated Touch pad (Glide pad) with 2 select click buttons and 1 scroll button • PS/2 mouse interface • Single-deck PCMCIA 2.1 card slots that support one Type II PC cards • ENE CB1410 (PCI Card Bus controller) • PC/Card Bus Type II x1 • 32-bit CardBus PCI local bus technology / Supports mixed voltage PC cards (5V and 3.
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Outline of the M785 Features Audio System Description • 16-bit full-duplex sound controller with software wavetable function and FM stereo synthesizer • AC97 Audio Codec / Compatible with Sound Blaster Pro. AC’97 Revision 2.
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Outline of the M785 1.3 System Configuration Diagram Figure 1-1 System Configuration Diagram FIC M785 Service Manual PDF created with FinePrint pdfFactory Pro trial version http://www.pdffactory.
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Outline of the M785 1.4 Quick Tour of the Notebook Please take a moment to become familiar with the location and purpose of every control, the LED status panel, connectors and ports, which are illustrated in this section. It is recommended to first go through the User Guide of the notebook, which is shipped together with the notebook for information on how to operate its features. 1.4.
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Outline of the M785 • LVDS display control hot-keys allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD. • Simultaneous display capability for LCD and external desktop computer monitor. • LCD display can be 14.1” or 15" TFT. The notebook uses SiS®650 Host/Memory controller with AGP4X North Bridge Single Chipset & Built-in High Quality 3D Accelerator VGA graphics controller that owns 8~64MB shared video memory. All LCD models can support 16M colors or maximum 32-bit true color at 1024x768 resolution.
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Outline of the M785 notebook keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, and special function keys that activates by pressing the key together with another key. These special function keys or “hot-keys” allow you to control and adjust some of the functions of the notebook like display controls, power saving features, and others. (1) Function Keys — These function keys, out of through , are available on the notebook keyboard.
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Outline of the M785 attached them to documents and presentation using the notebook integrated audio system and application software. Since the notebook also supports full-duplex audio capabilities, you can talk to the microphone and at the same time listen to others talk when connected to a speakerphone modem, Internet live chat, or video conferencing. Power Status LED Indicator Located just on TFT LED panel assembly, you will find three LEDs for the power and battery charge status.
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Outline of the M785 Icon Represents Indicates Œ IDE Drive Access This LED will turn on when the system is accessing the hard disk drive (HDD) or CD-ROM / DVD-ROM / CD-RW /Combo. • Caps Lock This LED will turn on when the Caps Lock key is activated. When activated, all alphabet keys typed in will be in upper case or in capital letters. Ž Scroll Lock This LED will turn on when the Scroll Lock key is activated. • Num Lock This LED will turn on when the Num Lock key is activated.
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Outline of the M785 Power Button Press the Power button either to power on or power off the system. The Power button is also a “Smart” switch, meaning that it recognizes when the system is in Suspend mode. If in Suspend mode, pressing the Power button will bring it out of Suspend mode and resume to the system’s last state. You can set the function of power button from the power management setting in Windows Control Panel.
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Outline of the M785 1.4.2 Front Side of the Notebook Œ CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, CD-RW/DVD Combo Figure 1-8 • Cover Switch Front Side of the Notebook Cover Switch The Cover Switch is found inside the notebook assembly just underneath the latch opening where you insert the LCD cover hook. Whenever the LCD cover is closed, it activates the Suspend mode or shut down the computer. The action can be set on Power Option of Windows Control Panel.
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Outline of the M785 1.4.4 The Left Side of the Notebook Œ • IR Port • Microphone Jack Volume Control ➎ PC Card Slots Figure 1-10 Ž Headphone Jack Left Side of the Notebook IR Port Wireless data transfer of files between your notebook computer and an IR-equipped device or notebook computer. You can also print to an IR-equipped printer without using cables. The SIR mode provides up to 115.
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Outline of the M785 AC Power Port Lets you attach the notebook to the AC power source using the AC adapter that comes with your system. Keep the system connected to AC power whenever possible to keep the battery pack and internal CMOS battery charged. The Battery Charge LED will activate whenever the battery is being recharged. Parallel Port Use this port to connect a parallel printer or other parallel device. The parallel port supports Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP) standard.
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Outline of the M785 USB (Universal Serial Bus) Ports The USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port is a port with the symbol . This 4-pin slim port allows you to connect multiple USB devices through daisy chaining or through a USB hub and use them all simultaneously. The USB specification states it can support up to 127 USB devices running at up to 12Mbps based on USB specification v1.1. This notebook provides four USB ports. o When you resume the system from suspend mode, the USB port may not initialize properly.
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Outline of the M785 1.5 System BIOS SETUP Program The notebook uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system configurations in changing the way the system performs. This includes your system time and date, disk drive configuration, I/O device controls, boot drive sequence, and power management settings. The information is then stored in the CMOS RAM chip and will remain permanent unless you change it again.
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Outline of the M785 1.5.1 Using the Main Menu The BIOS Setup Main Menu contains the settings for system time and date, and disk drives as well as CPU and system memory information.
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Outline of the M785 n System Time – To set the time, enter the current hour, minute, and second on hr/min/sec, 24-hour format. n System Date – This field lets you set the calendar month, day, and year. The calendar clock remains in memory even after you turn off the system. n Language – Language for each country. Default setting as US language. n Boot Display Device – This field allows you to set the output boot display to the LCD, CRT, or Both.
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Outline of the M785 Type: [None] / [ATAPI Removable] / [CD-ROM] / [User] / [Auto] Select the drive type corresponding to the fixed disk installed in your system. If type USER is selected, Cylinders, Heads & Sectors edited directly.
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Outline of the M785 Summary screen: [Disable] / [Enabled] Display system configuration on boot 4I/O Device Submenu Peripheral Configuration Configuration n Num-Lock on Boot – Allows you to set the power-on state for the key. Set this to [LockOn] if you want to enable during power on. n Embedded Share Memory – [8MB] [16MB] [32MB] [64MB] – Embedded Share Memory AGP VGA Memory Size.
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Outline of the M785 controlled by OS Serial port B [Disabled] / [Enabled] / [Auto] Configure serial port A using options: Disabled - No configuration, Enabled - User configuration, Auto - BIOS or OS configuration. Mode: Base I/O address/IRQ Interrupt Parallel port [IrDA] [FIR] [3F8] / [2F8] / [3E8] / [2E8] [IRQ 3] / [IRQ4] [Disabled] / [Auto] / [Enabled] (OS Controlled) – Displayed when controlled by OS Enabled the IrDA transmission Set the base I/O address and IRQ for serial port B.
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Outline of the M785 1.5.3 Using the Security Menu The Security menu allows you to set the system password as well as disk-protection security.
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Outline of the M785 n Set User Password – Specifies if the system prompts you to enter a password when accessing the system. The Set User Password function will be enabled once a Supervisor password is set. Enter a new password with up to eight alphanumeric characters, and then enter this same new password again for confirmation. n Diskette access – Controls access to diskette drive. n Password on boot – Enables password check when booting. 1.5.
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Outline of the M785 1.5.5 How to Exit the Setup Program There are two choices to escape from the Setup program. P h o e n i x B IO S S et u p U t i l i ty Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to Load Setup Defaults CMOS.
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Outline of the M785 1.6 Notebook Accessories and System Options It is also important to understand the accessories that come along with the notebook and the options for fully utilizing the capabilities of the computer. This section describes briefly what these accessories and options are. 1.6.1 AC Adapter and Power Cord The AC Adapter supplies external power to your computer and at the same time charges the internal battery pack.