Acer Travelmate 260 Service Guide

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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.
If the symptom is not listed, see “ Undetermined Problems” on page 91.
The following lists the error messages that the BIOS displays on the screen and the error symptoms classified 
by function. 
NOTE: 
Most of the error messages occur during POST. Some of them display information about a hardware 
device, e.g., the amount of memory installed. Others may indicate a problem with a device, such as the 
way it has been configured. 
NOTE: 
If the system fails after you make changes in the BIOS Setup Utility menus, reset the computer, enter 
Setup and install Setup defaults or correct the error.  
						

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Index of Error Messages
Error Code List
Error CodesError Messages
006 Equipment Configuration Error
Causes:
1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch
2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error
3. IDE Secondary Channel Master Drive Error
(THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration 
Error”)
010 Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh) 
070 Real Time Clock Erro
071 CMOS Battery Bad
072 CMOS Checksum Erro
110 Incorrect password specified, system disabled. (Text mode only)
 Battery critical LOW
In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down 
system, no message will show.
 Thermal critical High
In this situation BIOS will issue 3 long beeps then shut down 
system.
Error Message List
Error MessagesFRU/Action in Sequence
Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector.
“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Hard disk drive
System board
Stuck Key see  Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 80. 
Keyboard error see  Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 80. 
Keyboard Controller Failed see  Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 80. 
Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard
Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn BIOS ROM
System board
System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn DIMM
System board
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 usedRTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot 
system.
System timer error RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot 
system.
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Real time clock error RTC battery
Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot 
system.
System board
Previous boot incomplete - Default configuration 
usedRun “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board
Memory size found by POST differed from 
CMOSRun “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
DIMM
System 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 79. 
Incorrect Drive A type - run SETUP Check the drive is defined with the proper diskette type in BIOS 
Setup Utility
See “External Diskette Drive Check ” on page 79. 
System cache error - Cache disable System board
CPU ID: System board
DMA Test Failed DIMM
System board
Software NMI Failed DIMM
System board
Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed DIMM
System board
Device Address Conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board
Allocation Error for device Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board
Failing Bits: nnn DIMM
BIOS ROM
System board
Fixed Disk n None
Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM
System board
I/O device IRQ conflict Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.
RTC battery
System board
Operating system not found Enter Setup and see if fixed disk and drive A: are properly identified.
Diskette drive
Hard disk drive
System board
Error Message List
Error MessagesFRU/Action in Sequence 
						

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Error Message List
No beep Error MessagesFRU/Action in Sequence
No beep, power-on indicator turns off and LCD is 
blank.Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “ Power 
System Check” on page 80. 
E n s u r e  e v e r y  c o n n e c t o r  i s  c o n n e c t e d  t i g h tly and correctly. 
Reconnect the DIMM.
LED board.
System 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 80. 
Reconnect the LCD connector
Hard disk drive
LCD inverter I
LCD cabl
LCD Inverter
LCD
System board
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and LCD is 
blank. But you can see POST on an external 
CRT. Reconnect the LCD connectors.
LCD inverter I
LCD cabl
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
No beep, power-on indicator turns on and a 
blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST.E n s u r e  e v e r y  c o n n e c t o r  i s  c o n n e c t e d  t i g h tly and correctly.
System board
No beep during POST but system runs correctly. Speake
System board
Error Beep List
CodeBeepsDescription
00h Two long beeps, one short beep, then one long beep. Success
F1h One long and one short beeps. BIOS file size mismatch
F2h One long and two short beeps BIOS reading error
D1h Two short beeps. Floppy drive not installed 
						

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message
LCD-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequenc
LCD backlight doesnt work
LCD is too dark
LCD brightness cannot be adjusted
LCD contrast cannot be adjustedEnter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then 
reboot system.
Reconnect the LCD connectors.
Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesnt work).
LCD inverter I
LCD cabl
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
Unreadable LCD screen 
Missing pels in characters
Abnormal screen 
Wrong color displayedReconnect the LCD connector
LCD inverter I
LCD cabl
LCD inverter
LCD
System board
LCD has extra horizontal or vertical lines 
displayed.LCD inverter I
LCD inverter
LCD cabl
LCD
System board
Indicator-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequenc
Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, but system 
runs correctlyReconnect the inverter board
Inverter board
System board
Power-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequenc
Power shuts down during operation Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “ Power 
System Check” on page 80. 
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board
The system doesn’t power-on. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “ Power 
System Check” on page 80. 
Battery pack
Power adapter
Hard drive & battery connection board
System board
The system doesn’t power-off. Power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “ Power 
System Check” on page 80. 
Hold and press the power switch for more than 4 seconds.  
System board
Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 82. 
Battery pack
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PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequenc
System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA)  PCMCIA slot assembly
System board
PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly
Memory-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequenc
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 / ErrorAction in Sequenc
In Windows, multimedia programs, no sound 
comes from the computer. Audio driver
Speake
System board
Internal speakers make noise or emit no sound. Speake
System board
Power Management-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequenc
The system will not enter hibernation Keyboard (if control is from the keyboard
Hard disk drive
System board
The system doesnt enter hibernation mode and 
four short beeps every minute.See “Hibernation Mode” on page 26.
Press Fn+
o
oo oand see if the computer enters hibernation mode.
Touchpad
Keyboard
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board
The system doesn’t enter standby mode after 
closing the LCDSee “Hibernation Mode” on page 26.
LCD cover switch
System board
The system doesnt resume from hibernation 
mode.See “Hibernation Mode” on page 26.
Hard disk connection board
Hard disk drive
System board
The system doesnt resume from standby mode 
after opening the LCD.See “Display Standby Mode ” on page 26.
LCD cover switch
System board
Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher 
than 90%. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours.
Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge 
battery).
Battery pack
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NOTE: 
If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined 
Problems” on page 91.
System hangs intermittently. See “Thermal & Fan Utility” on page 39. 
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. 
Hard disk connection board
System board
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequenc
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. Press Fn+F5, LCD/CRT/Both display switching
See “System Diagnostic Diskette ” on page 39. 
System board
USB does not work correctly See “System Diagnostic Diskette ” on page 39
System board
Print problems. Ensure the “Parallel Port” in the “Onboard Devices Configuration” of 
BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled.
Onboard Devices Configuration
Run printer self-test.
Printer driver
Printer cabl
Printer
System Board
Serial or parallel port device problems. Ensure the “Serial Port” in the Devices Configuration” of BIOS Setup 
Utility is set to Enabled.
Device driver
Device cable
Device
System board
Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequenc
Keyboard (one or more keys) does not work. Reconnect the keyboard cable.
Keyboard
System board
Touchpad does not work. Reconnect touchpad cable.
Touchpad board
System board
Modem-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequenc
Internal modem does not work correctly. See “System Diagnostic Diskette ” on page 39.
Modem phone port
modem combo board
System board
Power Management-Related Symptoms
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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 system board in loop mode at least 10 times.
2.
If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU.
3.
If any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to verify that there are no more errors.  
						

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Undetermined Problems
The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, 
whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative.  
Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU).
NOTE: 
Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.
NOTE: 
Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power 
System Check” on page 80):
1.
Power-off the computer.
2.
Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.
3.
Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:
!Non-Acer devices
!Printer, mouse, and other external devices
!Battery pack
!Hard disk drive
!DIMM 
!CD-ROM/Diskette drive Module
!PC Cards
4.
Power-on the computer.
5.
Determine if the problem has changed.
6.
If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU.
7.
If the problem remains, replace the following FRU one at a time. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:
!System board
!LCD assembly 
						

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Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message
Error MessageAction in Sequence
Hardware Error  See “System Diagnostic Diskette ” on page 39
VPD Checksum Error Reboot the system and then retest with this diskette.
BIOS Update Program Erro Turn off the power and restart the system.
System Error Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this model.
Without AC adapter make sure to connect AC adapter
Battery Low make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot 
system.