Acer Travelmate 3250 Service Guide
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Chapter 143
Applicable disc formatFor HLDS GMA-4082N:
Support disc formats
1. Reads data in each DVD-ROM, DVD-R (Ver. 1.0, Ver.2.0 for Authoring) and
DVD-RAM (Ver1.0).
2. Reads and writes in each DVD-R (Ver. 2.1 for General), DVD-R DL (Dual
Layer), DVD-RW, DVD-RAM (Ver.2.2), DVD+R, DVD+R DL (Double Layer), and
+RW
3. Reads data in each CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Video CD, CD-Extra and
CD-Text
4. Reads data in Photo CD (Single and Multi session)
5. Reads standard CD-DA
6. Support to read Super Audio CD (Compatible layer in Hybrid type)
7. Reads and writes CD-R discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 2”
8. Reads and writes CD-RW discs conforming to “Orange Book Part 3”
9. CPRM (DVD-R/RW/RAM) supported
For Pioneer DVR-K16RA
KODAK Photo CD Single and Multi-session, CD extra (CD PLUS), Video CD,
CD text data (Read/Write), CD-R discs (Read/Write), CD-RW discs (Read/
Write), DVD-ROM, DVD-R Ver.2.00 for general (Read/Write), DVD-R DL Ver 3.0
(Read/Write), DVD-RW Ver.1.0, 1.1 and 1.2 (Read/Write), DVD+R Ver.1.0, 1.11
and 1.2 (Read/Write). DVD+R DL Ver. 1.0 (Read/Write), DVD+RW Ver. 1.1 and
1.2(Read/Write), DVD+RW high speed Ver.1.0 (Read/Write), DVD-RAM Ver.
2.0&2.1&2.2 (Read/Write)
Loading mechanism Load: Manual
Release: (a) Electrical Release (Release Button)
(b) Release by ATAPI command
(c) Emergency Release
Power Requirement
Input Voltage 5 V +/- 5 % (Operating)
Audio Interface
ItemSpecification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC833 (Audio amplifier Maxim MAX4411 for line-out
port, G1432Q for speaker)
Audio onboard or optional Built-in
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution 18 bit stereo full duplex
Compatibility HD audio Interface; S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content
Sampling rate 1Hz resolution VSR (Variable Sampling Rate)
Internal microphone Yes
Internal speaker / Quantity Yes/2 (1W speakers)
Video Interface
ItemSpecification
Chipset ATI Radeon X1300 (for TravelMate 3250 discrete models)
Built-in Intel
® 945GM (for TravelMate 3250 UMA models)
Built-in Intel
® 910GML (for TravelMate 2470)
Package Socket 775 and Socket 478 processors supported
Interface internal PCIE
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port Yes
DVD-Super Multi Interface
ItemSpecification
44Chapter 1 Video Memory ItemSpecification Chipset ATI Radeon X1300 (for TravelMate 3250 discrete models) Built-in Intel ® 945GM (for TravelMate 3250 UMA models) Built-in Intel ® 910GML (for TravelMate 2470) Memory size 128MB dedicated memory->ATI Radeon X1300 (for TravelMate 3250 discrete models) 224 shared system memory->Built-in Intel ® 945GM (for TravelMate 3250 UMA models) 224MB shared system memory->Built-in Intel ® 910GML (for TravelMate 2470) Interface DDR2 USB Port ItemSpecification Chipset Built-in Intel ® ICH7M USB Compliancy Level 2.0 OHCI USB 1.1 and USB 2.0 Host controller Number of USB port 3 Location One on the front side/two on the right side Serial port function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port ItemSpecification PCMCIA controller ENE CB1410 Supports card type Type-II Number of slots One type-II Access location Right panel Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port No ZV support Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes System Board Major Chips Item Controller Core logic Intel ® 945GM/PM+ICH7M Intel ® 940GML+ICH7M VGA ATI Radeon X1300 (for TravelMate 3250 discrete models) Built-in Intel ® 945GM (for TravelMate 3250 UMA models) Built-in Intel ® 910GML (for TravelMate 2470) LAN RealTek 8100 or 8110CL USB 2.0 Built-in Intel ® ICH7M Super I/O controller NS87381 MODEM Realtek ALC833 Bluetooth Built-in Intel ® ICH7M Wireless 802.11 b+g Built-in Intel ® ICH7M
Chapter 145 PCMCIA ENE CB1410 Audio Codec Realtek ALC833 Card Reader (for Aspire 5500 only)/IEEE1394 RICOH R5C382 Keyboard ItemSpecification Keyboard controller Renesas RE144B Total number of keypads 88-/89-key Windows logo key Yes Internal & external keyboard work simultaneouslyPlug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes Battery ItemSpecification Vendor & model name Sanyo (6cell) 2.0 Sony (6cell) 2.0 Panasonic (6cell) 2.0 SMP (6cell) 2.0 Snayo (6cell) 2.4 Sony (6cell) 2.4 Panasonic (6cell)2.4 Sanyo (9cell) 2.4 Battery Type Li-ion Pack capacity 4000 mAH forSanyo (6cell) 2.0 4000 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.0 4000 mAH Panasonic (6cell) 2.0 4800 mAH Snayo (6cell) 2.4 4800 mAH Sony (6cell) 2.4 4800 mAH Panasonic (6cell)2.4 Sanyo (9cell) 2.4 Number of battery cell 6/9 Package configuration 3 cells in series, 2 series in parallel 3 cells in series, 3 series in parallel Normal voltage 14.8V Charge voltage 16.8+-0.2v LCD 14.1” inch ItemSpecification Vendor & model name QDI QD14TL01-02 QDI QD14TL01-03CMO N141I1-L02 SAMSUNG LTN141W1-L03 Screen Diagonal (mm) 14.1 inches 14.1 inches 14.1 inches Active Area (mm) 303.7x189.8 303.36x189.6 303.36x189.6 Display resolution (pixels) 1280x800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA Pixel Pitch 0.237x0.237 0.237x0.237 0.237x0.237 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 System Board Major Chips Item Controller
46Chapter 1 Typical White Luminance (cd/m2) also called Brightness185 185 200 Luminance Uniformity N/A N/A N/A Contrast Ratio 300 500 300 Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec25 (rising+falling) 5/11 25 (rising+falling) Nominal Input Voltage VDD +2.5V Typ. +3.3V 3.3V Typical Power Consumption (watt) N/A 4.02 (for backlight unit only)N/A Weight 420 (440max) 425 425 Physical Size(mm) 320x206x5.5 319.5x205.5x5.2 319.5x205.5x5.3 Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS Support Color 262,144 262,144 262,144 Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower40/40 15/3045/45 20/4545/45 15/30 Temperature Range( C) Operating Storage (shipping)0 to +50 -20 to +600 to +50 -25 to +600 to +50 -20 to +60 LCD 14.1” inch ItemSpecification Vendor & model name LG LP141WX1-TL02 AUO B141EW01 V1 Screen Diagonal (mm) 14.1 inches 14.1 inches Active Area (mm) 305.8x183.2 303.36x189.6 Display resolution (pixels) 1280x800 WXGA 1280x800 WXGA Pixel Pitch 0.237x0.237 0.237x0.237 Pixel Arrangement R.G.B. Vertical Stripe R.G.B. Vertical Stripe Display Mode Normally White Normally White Typical White Luminance (cd/m 2) also called Brightness185 200 Luminance Uniformity N/A N/A Contrast Ratio 300 350 Response Time (Optical Rise Time/Fall Time)msec25 (rising+falling) 25 Nominal Input Voltage VDD +3.3V Typ. +3.3V Typical Power Consumption (watt) N/A 5.6watt @ LCM circuit 1.6 Watt (max), backlight input 4.2Watt (typ) Weight 420 (440max) 425 Physical Size(mm) 320.0x317.3x242.0x6.0 320x206x5.5 Electrical Interface 1 channel LVDS 1 channel LVDS Support Color 262,144 262,144 Viewing Angle (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left Vertial: Upper/Lower40/40 10/3045/45 20/35 LCD 14.1” inch ItemSpecification °
Chapter 147 Temperature Range( C) Operating Storage (shipping)0 to +50 -20 to +600 to +50 -25 to +60 LCD Inverter ItemSpecification Vendor & model name Darfon/V189-301GP Brightness conditions N/A Input voltage (V) 9~21 Input current (mA) 2.56 (max) Output voltage (V, rms) 780V (2000V for kick off) Output current (mA, rms) 6.5 (max) Output voltage frequency (k Hz) 65K Hz (max) AC Adaptor ItemSpecification Input rating 90V AC to 264V AC, 47Hz to 63Hz Maximum input AC current 1.7A Inrush current 220A@115VAC 220A@230VAC Efficiency 82% min. @115VAC input full load System Power Management ACPI modePower Management Mech. Off (G3) All devices in the system are turned off completely. Soft Off (G2/S5) OS initiated shutdown. All devices in the system are turned off completely. Working (G0/S0) Individual devices such as the CPU and hard disc may be power managed in this state. Suspend to RAM (S3) CPU set power down VGA Suspend PCMCIA Suspend Audio Power Down Hard Disk Power Down CD-ROM Power Down Super I/O Low Power mode Save to Disk (S4) Also called Hibernation Mode. System saves all system states and data onto the disc prior to power off the whole system. LCD 14.1” inch ItemSpecification °
Chapter 249 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. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility CPU Type : Intel (R) Pentium (R) M processor 1.60GHz CPU Speed : System BIOS Ver: V0.05 VGA BIOS Ver 1227 KBC Ver 01.00 Serial Numberxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number N/A Produce Name Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ST96812A - (PM) PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K16RA 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte 1600MHz ATAPI Serial Number :None ATAPI Model Name :None Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Information System Utilities Chapter 2
50Chapter 2 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. Please note that system information is subject to different models.
Chapter 251 Information NOTE: The system information is subject to different models. ParameterDescription CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system. IDE1 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary IDE master. IDE1 Serial Number This field displays the serial number of HDD installed on primary IDE master. IDE2I 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. IDE2 Serial Number This field shows the serial number of devices installed on secondary IDE master. System BIOS ver Displays system BIOS version. VGA BIOS Ver This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system. KBC Ver This field shows the keyboard Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit. Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system. Product Name This field shows product name of the system. Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system. UUID Number This will be visible only when an internal LAN device is presenting. UUID=32bytes PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility CPU Type : Intel (R) Pentium (R) M processor 1.60GHz CPU Speed : System BIOS Ver: V0.05 VGA BIOS Ver 1227 KBC Ver 01.00 Serial Numberxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Asset Tag Number N/A Produce Name Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 Manufacturer Name: Acer UUID: xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub-Menu F10 Save and Exit HDD Model Name : HDD Serial Number : ST96812A - (PM) PIONEER DVD-RW DVR-K16RA 22 Byte 32 Byte 16 Byte 16 Byte 32 Byte 1600MHz ATAPI Serial Number :None ATAPI Model Name :None Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Information
52Chapter 2 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 your reference only. Actual values may differ. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Information Main Advanced Security Boot Exit Item Specific Help System Time: [20:03:49] System Date: [06/05/2006] System Memory: 640 KB Extended Memory: XXX Video Memory [128MB] Quiet Boot: [Enabled] Power on display: [Auto ] Network boot [Enabled] F12 Boot Menu [Disabled] , , or selects field. F1 Help ↑↓ Select Item F5/F6 Change Values F9 Setup Defaults Esc Exit ← → Select Menu Enter Select 4Sub -Menu F10 Save and Exit Shows system base memory size Shows extended memory size VGA memory size D2D Recovery [Enabled]