Acer Travelmate 2100 Service Guide

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Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm
Capacity 2048 bytes/sector (DVD)
2048 bytes/block (CD Mode-1 and Mode-2 Form-1)
2336 bytes/block (Mode-2)
2328 bytes/block (Mode-2 Form-2)
Operation environment for “write/rewrite” application
Host Machine IBM compatible PC (Pentium 166 MHz or above)
OS MS-Windows 90/ME/2000/XP/NT 4.0
Memory Min. 128MB required
Hard Disk Empty Storage Capacity:100 MB or more
Average access time: 20ms or less
Disc Diameter 12cm and 8cm
Recommended MediaCD-R:
AMT, CMC, Csita, Delphi, EverMedia, Imation, LeadData(Silver-Sil), 
Maxell, MCC (Bagdad), Mirage, Mitsui, MoserBaer(India), MPO, NanYa, 
Plasmon, Prodisc, RAMedia, Ricoh, Ritek(JS, S,  Richodye), SAST (ultra 
green), SKC(Korea), TDK, TY (DX dye)
Low Speed CD-RW:
CMC, Daxon, Fornet, Gigastorage, Imation, Infodisc, LeadData, MCC, 
Nanya, Princo, Prodisc, Ricoh, Ritek
High Speed CD-RW:
AMT, CMC, Infodisc, Nanya, Postech, Prodisc, Ritek, Ricoh, MCC, 
SKC(Korea)
Ultra Speed CD-RW:
Daxon, Imation, Infodisc, MCC, Prodisc, Ritek
DVD+R:
BEALL, CMC, Daxon, Fuji, HP, Maxell, MCC, Memorex, OPTODISC, 
PRODISC, Ricoh, RICOH, Ritek, SONY, TDK, TYUDE
DVD+RW:
CMMC, Daxon, Imation, MCC, Philips, Ricoh, Ritek, Sony
DVD-R:
BeAll, CMMC, DAXON, DVSN Fornex, GSC, Imation, LeadData, Maxell, 
Mitsubishi, Nanya, Pioneer, Princo, Prodisc, Ritec, Ritek, SKC, Sony, 
That’s
DVD-RW:
CMC, Mitsubishi, Princo Ritek
Mechanism
Pick-up NA:                    CD: 0.51
                           DVD: 0.65
Focusing:          Astigmatism
Tracking:           CD: DPP
                           DVD-ROM: DPD
                           DVD+R/RW: DPP
Wave length:     CD: 785+/- 5 nm
                           DVD: 650+/- 15 nm
Output power:
Read CD:     1.5 mw max@objective lens
           DVD:  1.0 mw max
Write CD:      65 mw max2@objective lens
           DVD:  20 mw max
Traverse mechanism DC Stepping motor driven
Spindle motor DC burshless motor
DVD Dual Interface
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Loading mechanism Manual load/DC brushless mortor system
Audio Interface
ItemSpecification
Audio Controller RTL ALC655
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter
18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter
Compatibility Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1
Mixed sound source Line-in, CD, Video, AUX 
Voice channel 8/16 bit, mono/stereo
Sampling rate 44.1 KHz
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker / Quantity Yes
Supports PnP DMA channel DMA channel 0
DMA channel 1
Supports PnP IRQ IRQ10, IRQ11
Video Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset Vendor & Model Name ATI Mobility Radeon 9000IGP
Chip voltage Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, 
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port NO
Video Memory
ItemSpecification
Fixed or upgradeable Fixed, share the system memory
Video memory size 64MB
Parallel Port
ItemSpecification
Parallel port controller NS PC87392
Number of parallel port 1
Location Rear side
Connector type 25-pin D-type
Parallel port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup
Supports ECP/EPP  Yes (set by BIOS setup) 
Optional ECP DMA channel 
(in BIOS Setup)DMA channel 1 and 3
Optional parallel port I/O address 
(in BIOS Setup)378, 278, 3BC
Optional parallel port IRQ 
(in BIOS Setup)IRQ7, IRQ5
DVD Dual Interface
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  USB Port
ItemSpecification
USB Compliancy Level 1.1/2.0 support
OHCI USB 2.0
Number of USB port 4
5V/500 mA per slot
Location Rear side
Other Remarks 3 independent OHCI USB1.1 Host Controller and 1 EHCI USN2.0 
Host Controller. 
PCMCIA Port
ItemSpecification
PCMCIA controller TZ 1520
Supports card type Type II, Tpye III
Number of slots Two type II, one type III
Access location Left side
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Yes
Supports 32 bit CardBus  Yes (IRQ17)
Keyboard
ItemSpecification
Keyboard controller Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857
Keyboard vendor & model name API
Total number of keypads 84-/85-/88- key
Windows 95 keys Yes
Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Yes
Battery 
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name SIMPLO
Battery Type Li-ION 
Pack capacity  4000mAH
Cell voltage  3.8V / 1.2V
Number of battery cell 8
Package configuration 4S2P
Package voltage  41.8V / 9.6V
LCD
Item
Vendor & model name LCD 15.4 WXGA QDI LCD 15.4 WXGA AU 
B154EW01LCD 15.4 WXGA 
HITACHI 
Screen Diagonal (mm) 390.1 391 391
Active Area (mm) 331.2x207.0 331.2x207.0 331.2x207.0 
						

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Display resolution (pixels) 1280x800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA
Pixel Pitch 0.2588x0.2588 0.2588x0.2588 0.25875x0.25875
Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe R.G.B. Vertical Stripe R.G.B. Vertical Stripe
Display Mode Normally White Normally White Normally White
Typical White Luminance (cd/m
2)
also called Brightness185 195 min (5 point 
average)
220 Typ. (5 point 
average)185
Luminance Uniformity 1.4 (5pts) 1.25 max. (5pts)
1.50 max. (13pts)N/A
Contrast Ratio 400 400 200
Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall 
Time)5/20 18/7 30/20
Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Typ. +3.3V Typ. +3.3V Typ.
Typical Power Consumption (watt) 4.38 6.5 N/A
Weight 585 580 620
Physical Size(mm) 344x222.0x6.35 max344x222.0x6.5 max 344.5x222.5x6.5 max
Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS
Support Color 262K colors (RGB 6-
bit data driver)262K colors (RGB 6-
bit data driver)262K colors (RGB 6-
bit data driver)
Viewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertial: Upper/Lower15/35
45/4570/70
60/6060/60
35/65
Temperature Range( C)
Operating
Storage (shipping)0 to +50
-25 to +600 to +50
-20 to +600 to +50
-20 to +60
AC Adapter
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name Liton, 135W power supply
Input Voltage
Low Range 90(min.)/137(max.)/100-127(nominal)
High Range 180(min.)/265(max.)200-240(nominal)
Input current 2.2A(max)
Nominal frequency (Hz) 50-60
Frequency variation range (Hz) 47-63
Efficiency  It should provide an efficiency of 85% minimum, when measured at maximum 
load under 115Vac.
Output Requirements
DC output voltage 19V
Noise + Ripple  380mV as output voltage is 19V
Peak Load 18.5V-19.71V
Dynamic Output Characteristics
Turn-on delay time 5 sec (@ 115Vac)
Hold up time 5ms (@115Vac, Full load)
Over Voltage Protection (OVP) 29V
Short circuit protection 9.5A @19V output voltage
LCD
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Electrostatic discharge (ESD) 15KV (at air discharge)
8KV (at contact discharge)
Dielectric Withstand Voltage
Primary to secondary 2150VDC for 1 sec.
Ground leakage current  less than 250uA
Power Management 
Power Saving ModePhenomenon
Standby Mode
Enter Standby Mode when
1.Standby/Hibernation hot-key is pressed 
and system is not ready to enter Hibernation 
mode.
2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires 
and system is not ready to enter Hibernation 
mode.
TThe buzzer beepsTThe Sleep indicator lights up
Hibernation Mode
Enter Hibernation Mode (suspend to HDD) 
when
1.Hibernation hot-key is pressed and 
system is ready to enter Hibernation mode
2.System Hibernation timer expires and 
system is ready to enter Hibernation mode.
TAll power shuts off
Display Standby Mode
Keyboard, built-in touchpad, and an external 
PS/2 pointing device are idle for a specified 
period.
TThe display shuts off
Hard Disk Standby Mode
Hard disk is idle within a specified period of 
time.
THard disk drive is in standby mode.
(spindle turned-off)
Environmental Requirements
ItemSpecification
Temperature
Operating
+5~+35
°C
Non-operating
-20~+65
°C
Package storage
-20~+65
°C
Humidity
Operating 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing
Non-operating 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing (Unpacked)
Non-operating 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing (Storage package)
Vibration
Operating (unpacked) 5~25.6Hz: 0.38mm (peak to peak)
25.6~250Hz: 0.5G
Non-operating (unpacked) 5~27.1Hz: 0.6G
27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak)
50~500Hz: 2.0G
AC Adapter
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Non-operating (packed) 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak)
62.6~500Hz: 4.0G
Mechanical Specification
ItemSpecification
Dimensions 361(W) x 292.5(D) x 47.3(max. H)mm
Weight 8Ibs (3.6kg) for 15.4” TFT LCD model with battery
I/O Ports one Type III or two Type II PC Card slot, one RJ-11 phone jack (V.92, 56K), one 
RJ-45 network jack (Ethernet 10/100 Base-T), one DC-in jack (AC Adapter), one 
parallel port (ECP/EPP compliant), one external monitor port, one line-out jack 
(3.5mm mini jack), one line-out jack (3.5mm mini jack), one Infrared (FIR)port, four 
USB 2.0 ports
Drive Bays One
Material Plastic
Indicators Power-on, Standby, Battery Status, Media Access, CapsLock and NumLock
Switch Power
Environmental Requirements
ItemSpecification 
						

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BIOS Setup Utility
The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer’s BIOS (Basic Input/
Output System).
Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if 
you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.  Please also refer to Chapter 4 
Troubleshooting when problem arises.
To activate the BIOS Utility, press 
m during POST (when “Press  to enter Setup” message is prompted 
on the bottom of screen).
Press m to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change 
boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”. 
Press  during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without 
entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
System Utilities
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Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Info., Main, System Devices, Security, Boot, and Exit.
Follow these instructions:
TTo choose a menu, use the cursor left/right keys (zx).
TTo choose a parameter, use the cursor up/down keys ( wy).
TTo change the value of a parameter, press por q.
TA plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press e to expand this item.
TPress ^ while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
TIn any menu, you can load default settings by pressing t. You can also press u to save any 
changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a 
particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item 
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values.
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Information
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
ParameterDescription
Floppy Disk Drive Shows floppy drive type informaiton.
Note: Aspre 1620, Extensa 2700, TravelMate 2500 and Extnesa 2500 series products do 
not have floppy disk drive; Extensa 2000 and TravelMate 2000 series have floppy disk 
drive.
HDD Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
HDD Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master.
ATAPI Model Name This field displays the mofel name of devices installed on secondary IDE master. The hard 
disk drive or optical drive model name is automatically detected by the system.
ATAPI Serial Number This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master.
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.
UUID Number This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting.
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Main
The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup 
parameters. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters.
NOTE: The screen above is for reference only. Actual values may differ.