Acer Travelmate 3230 Service Guide

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Main
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
ParameterDescription
Product Name This field displays the prodcut name of the system.
Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer name of the system
BIOS Version This field displays the BIOS version of the system.
VGA Version This field shows the VGA firmware version of the system.
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 Mode 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.
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.
Asset Tag This field displays the asset tag of this unit.
UUID This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting.
UUID=32bytes
CPU This field shows the brand name of the system CPU.
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Main Advanced Security Boot Exit 
 
 ----Devices---------------------------------------------------  -----System------------------------- 
 
Product Name      = TravelMate 3210 Light    CPU = Intel® Pentium ® M 
 
Manufacture Name    = Acer CPU speed = 1.73 GHz 
 
BIOS Version       = V1.00 L2 Cache = 2048 KB 
 
VGA Version       = 3104  
 
  
 
HDD Model Name = HTC426040G9AT00  
 
HDD Serial Number = 4EB660 ----Memory------------------------ 
 
ATAPI Model Name = MATSHITADVD-RAM 
UJ-832S System Memory    = 640 KB 
 
 Extended Memory = 247MB 
 
Serial Number = ( 32 bytes) VGA Memory    = 8 MB 
 
Asset Tag = (32 bytes)  
 
UUID = (16 bytes)  
 
  
Setup system date, time. Enable boot logo and get system information. 
  
						

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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 your reference only. Actual values may differ.
CPU speed
L2 Cache This field displays CPU L2 cache size. It varies in CPU type.
System Memory This field reports the memory size of system base memory. The size is fixed to 640 KB.
Extended Memory This field reports the memory size of the extended memory in the system. Extended 
memory size = Total memory size - 2MB
VGA Memory VGA Memory size:
Discrete = 64 or 128MB (depends on actual VRAM size)
TurboCache = 32MB (actual TurboCache VRAM size)
Intel(R) 915 DVMT: you can select the following options:
1. 64MB (8MB pre-allocated + 56MB DVMT)
2. 128MB (8MB pre-allocated + 128MB DVMT)-Default value
3. Max DVMT (160MB on 256MB system memory, 224MB on 512 and above system 
memory).
ParameterDescription
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Main Advanced Security  Boot  Exit 
Date and Time      
Power On Display  
ˇ
 Quiet Boot  
ˇ
 LCD Auto  DIM  
ˇ
  Network Boot 
----------------Power On Display--------------- 
 
 
 
_   
F12 Boot Menu OK Cancel 
ˇ
 D2D Recovery 
 
 
 
 
 
 
       
         
         
          
        
       
 
Press  key to select a control.  button or  key accept   
entries.  button or  key reject entries. Use cursor, spacebar,   
and numeric keys to change values.  key activates accelerators. 
 
    (
˙ )  Auto 
    (  )  Both
  
						

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The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
NOTE: You can also enable Acer disc-to-disc system recovery via Alt+F10 during POST.
ParameterDescriptionFormat/Option
Date  and  Time The hours are displayed with 12 hour format. The 
values setin these two fields take effect 
immediately.
Quiet Boot Determines if the system will display customer 
logo and summary screen or not.
Enable: Customer logo is displayed, and 
summary screen is disabled.
Disabled: Custoemr logo is not displayed, and 
summary screen is enabled.Option: 
Enabled or Disabled
Power on display Auto: During power process, the system will 
detect if any display device is connected on 
external video port. If any external display device 
is connected, the power on display will be in CRT 
(or projector) only mode. Otherwise it will be in 
LCD only mode.
Both: Simultaneously enable both the integrated 
LCD screen and the system’s external video port 
(for an external CRT or projector).Option: 
Auto or Both
LCD Auto Dim Determines if the system will automatically dim 
the LCD brightness in order to save power when 
AC is not present.
The system will support an automatic dimming of 
the LCD backlight when the AC power is NOT 
available (running on battery power).Option: 
Enabled or Disabled
Network Boot Enables, disables the system boot from LAN 
(remote server).Option: 
Enabled or Disabled
F12 Boot Menu Enables, disables Boot Menu during POST.
Option: 
Disabled or Enabled
D2D Recovery Enables, disables D2D Recovery function. The 
function allows the user to create a hidden 
partition on hard disc drive to store operation 
system and restore the system to factory 
defaults.Option: 
Enabled or Disabled 
						

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Advanced
The Advanced menu screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced 
settings of the system.
The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
 .
ParameterDescriptionOptions
Infrared Port Enables or disables the infrared port.
Disabled/Enabled
Max Graphics Memory This option is only available on Intel (R) 915 UMA 
system.64MB/
128MB/DVMT
Legacy USB support This feature allows you to USB keyboard entering 
BIOS Setup. This feature also allows you to use a 
USB keyboard in DOS without additional driver. 
USB floppy boot and Crisis Recovery from USB 
floppy is also supported.
Enabled/Disabled
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Main Advanced Security Boot Exit 
 
Infrared Port (FIR)   
--------------------------Infrared Port(FIR)-----------------------
-----FIR I/O settings----Mode Setting for IRDA-  
 
Max. Graphics Memory 
(
˙) Disabled (  ) Normal (16550)  
(  ) Enabled (  ) IrDA (HPSIR)  
ˇ
Legacy USB Support 
 (  ) ASK IR 
 
 (
˙) FAST IR  
 
   
 
   DMA Setting For FIR  
   (  ) DMA1  
    (˙
) DMA2  
    (  ) DMA3  
     
       OK      Cancel     
     
   for block select.      for item select. 
< Enter> for accept.   for reject.  activates accelerators. 
 for Enable or Disable.  
						

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Security
The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized 
use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
Set Supervisor/User Password
If password on boot is required, the password must be set otherwise it cannot be enabled.
The formats of the password are as follows:
Length           10 characters
Characters    Alphanumeric keys only. The shift status i.e. Ctrl, Shift, Alt and Capital are ignored.
NOTE: When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Don’t forget 
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your notebook computer to your 
dealer to reset it.
ParameterDescriptionOption
Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When 
set, this password protects the BIOS Setup 
Utility from unauthorized access.
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the administrator password. 
When set, this password protects the BIOS 
Setup Utility from unauthorized access. 
Lock HardDisk Drive Allows the user to specify whether or not a 
password is required to access hard disk drive.
Disabled or Enabled
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Main Advanced     Security Boot Exit 
 Set User Password  
 Set Supervisor Password 
 _ Lock HardDisk Drive --------Set Supervisor password---------------- 
  Enter old Supervisor password:    . . . . . . . . . . 
  Enter new Supervisor Password:   . . . . . . . . . ..
  Verify new Supervisor Password:    . . . . . . . . . .
   [  ] Boot System  
 OK  Cancel    
     
    
Enter new password. Password will NOT be displayed  
						

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Boot
This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices 
includes the distette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay.
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Main Advanced  Security Boot Exit 
        Boot Device ` 
      
   ----- Boot Device    ----   
   Hard Drive   
   CD-ROM/DVD Drive   
   Floppy Device   
  Network Boot   
       
              
Press  key to select a control.  button or  key accept entries.  button 
or  key reject entries. Use spacebar and number keys to change value  key activates 
accelerators.   
						

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Exit
The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen.
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS.
Exit Discarding Changes Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.
Load Setup Default Load default values for all SETUP item.
Discard Changes Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items.
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Main Advanced  Security  Boot Exit 
      Exit Saving Changes  
 --------------Exit Saving Changes------------------ Exit Discarding Changes
   Press    to  save  the current  Load Setup Defaults 
     Setup parameters to CMOS RAM. Discard Changes 
The system will reboot!!! 
 
 
OK Cancel 
 
     
     
   for block select.      for item select. 
< Enter> for accept.   for reject.  activates accelerators. 
 for Enable or Disable. 
  
						

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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
TNew versions of system programs
TNew features or options
TRestore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. 
Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: If you do not have a crisis recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery 
Diskette before you use the Phlash utility.
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the Phlash.
NOTE: Please use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash utility. If the battery pack does not 
contain enough power to finish BIOS flash, you may not boot the system because the BIOS is not 
completely loaded. 
Fellow the steps below to run the Phlash.
1.Prepare a bootable diskette.
2.Copy the Phlash utilities to the bootable diskette.
3.Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The Phlash utility has auto-execution function. 
						

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Remove BIOS Password
Please find J3 jumper on the main board. Then short the jumper to remove BIOS supervisor password. J3 
locates under the memory module. Please see the image below. 
						

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This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for 
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
TWrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
TSmall Philips screw driver
TPhilips screwdriver
TPlastic flat head screw driver
TTw e e z e r s
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the 
screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components. 
When you remove the stripe cover, please be careful not to scrape the cover.
Chapter 3
Machine Disassembly and Replacement