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Chapter 4103
PCMCIA-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence
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 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 / ErrorAction in Sequence
In Windows, multimedia programs, no...

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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 106.
System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. 
Hard disk connection board
System board
Peripheral-Related Symptoms
Symptom / ErrorAction 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....

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Chapter 4105
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...

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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...

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Chapter 4107
Index of Phlash16 Error Message
Error CodesError Message
-1 or // FF Memory allocation for Backup file buffer failed.
-2 or // FE BIOS.BAK already exists (rename or delete it)
-3 or // FD File Create failed on BIOS.BAK
-4 or // FC File Write failed on BIOS.BAK
-5 or // FB File Close failed on BIOS.BAK
-6 or // FA BIOS backup not supported in BIOS ROM file.
-7 or // F9 File Open failed on BIOS ROM file.
-8 or // F8 File Read failed on BIOS ROM file.
-9 or // F7 File Close failed on BIOS ROM...

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-44 or // D4 Cannot flash if Memory Managers (e.g.HIMEM) is present.
-45 or // D3 BIOS ROM file maybe corrupt (checksum not zero). 
-46 or // D2 BIOS ROM file size doesn’t match flash part size.
-47 or // D1 DMI system and chassis strings require BCP DMI 2.1+.
-48 or // D0 BIOS ROM file is older than (or same as) BIOS ROM image.
-49 or // CF Platform signature not found in the interface.
-50 or // CE Device descriptor signature not found in the interface.
-51 or // CD Part table...

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Chapter 4109
Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code, Message
Error CodeMessageAction in Sequence
01XXX CPU or main board error Reload BIOS default setting.
System board
02XXX Memory error DIMM
System board
03XXX Keyboard error Reset Keyboard
Keyboard
System board
04XXX Video error System board
05XXX Parallel Port error System board
06XXX Serial port error System board
07XXX Diskette drive error Diskette drive
System board
08XXX Hard disk error Reload BIOS default setting
Hard disk
System board
09XXX CD-ROM...

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Chapter 5111
To p  Vi e w
PCB No. 02217-SB
CN1 CRT Port CN14 CardBus Connector
CN3 USB Port 0 CN15 Mini-PCI Connector
CN4 USB Port 1 CN16 CD-ROM Connector
CN6 Parallel Port CN17 Touch Pad Cable Connector
CN7 DC-in Port CN18 Internal Keyboard Cable Connector
CN8 Inverter Connector CN19 FDD Connector
CN9 Bluetooth Connector (Dummy) CN20 HDD Connector
CN10 Launch Cable Connector JK1 RJ45 + RJ11
Jumper and Connector Locations
Chapter  5 

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CN11 LCD Coaxial Cable Connector SW1 SW1 Setting (Please see below)
CN12 Fan Connector U18 CPU Socket
CN13 RTC Battery Connector U34 Golden Finger (or Debug Board)
Keyboard Switch Settings
SW1-1SW1-2
English OFF OFF
Japanese ON OFF
Europe ON ON
Password Bypass Setting and BootBlock Setting
SW1-3SW1-4
Check Password Enable ON OFF
BootBlock Enable OFF ON 
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