Acer Travelmate 4530 Service Guide

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Combo Drive Module
Audio InterfaceDrive Format
Disks
Spind le 
speed 
(RPM)
Performance Specifications
Buffer size 
Interface
Max. media 
transfer 
rate (disk-
buffer, 
Mbytes/s)
Data 
transfer 
rate 
(host~buffe
r, Mbytes/s)
DC Power Requirements
Voltage 
tolerance
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name
Performance SpecificationWith CD Diskette With DVD Diskette
Transfer rate (KB/sec)Sustained: Sustained:
Buffer Memory
Interface
Applicable disc format
Loading mechanism
Power Requirement
Input Voltage
ItemSpecification
Audio Controller Realtek ALC268 for High Definition Audio Codec
Audio onboard or optional Onboard
Mono or Stereo Stereo
Resolution Wide range (-80dB ~ +42dB) volume control with 1.5dB 
resolution of analog to analog mixer gain
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Video Memory
USB Interface
PCMCIA Port 
System Board Major ChipsCompatibility
•Two GPIOs (General Purpose Input and Output) for 
customized applications
•Supports Anti-pop mode when analog power AVDD is 
on and digital power is off
•Support stereo digital microphone interface to improve 
voice quality
•Integrates high pass filter to cancel DC offset 
generated from digital microphone
•48-pin LQFP Green package
•Support low voltage IO for HDA Link (1.5V~3.3V)
•Support legacy analog mixer architecture
Sampling rate
•All DACs supports 16/20/24-bit, 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz 
sample rate
•All ADCs supports 16/20/24-btt, 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz 
sample rate
•Two independent S/PDIF-OUT converters support 16/
20/24-bit,44.1k/48k/88.2k/96k/192kHz sample rate
Internal microphone AC-coupled input,100mVP-P maximum
Internal speaker / Quantity Speaker capacity (1.5Watt/10cc chamber) x 2
ItemSpecification
Chipset Built in
Memory size 128MB
ItemSpecification
Chipset built in
USB Compliancy Level 2.0
Number of USB port 3
Location  2 left side, 1 right side
ItemSpecification
PCMCIA controller
Supports card type
Number of slots
Access location
Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port
Supports 32 bit CardBus 
Item Controller
Core logic
VGA
LAN
USB 2.0
Super I/O controller
MODEM
ItemSpecification 
						

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Keyboard
Battery 
LCD 15.4” Bluetooth
Wireless 802.11 b+g
PCMCIA/ 5 in 1 Card Reader
Audio Codec
ItemSpecification
Keyboard controller
Total number of keypads
Windows logo key
Internal & external keyboard work 
simultaneously
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name
Battery Type
Pack capacity 
Number of battery cell
Package configuration
Normal voltage
Charge voltage
ItemSpecification
Vendor/model name
Screen Diagonal (mm)
Active Area (mm)
Display resolution (pixels)
Pixel Pitch
Pixel Arrangement
Display Mode
Typical White Luminance (cd/m
2) 
also called Brightness
Luminance Uniformity
Contrast Ratio
Response Time (Optical Rise 
Time/Fall Time) msec
Nominal Input Voltage VDD
Typical Power Consumption (watt)
Weight (without inverter)
Physical Size (mm)
Electrical Interface
Support Color
Item Controller 
						

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LCD Inverter
AC Adapter
System Power ManagementViewing Angle (degree)
Horizontal: Right/Left
Vertical: Upper/Lower
Temperature Range (°C)
Operating
Storage (shipping)
ItemSpecification
Vendor & model name
Brightness conditions
Input voltage (V)
Input current (mA)
Output voltage (V, rms)
Output current (mA, rms)
Output voltage frequency (k Hz)
ItemSpecification
Input rating
Maximum input AC current
Inrush current 
Efficiency
ACPI modePower Management
Mech. Off (G3)
Soft Off (G2/S5)
Working (G0/S0)
Suspend to RAM (S3)
Save to Disk (S4)
ItemSpecification 
						

							Chapter 225
System Utilities
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 F2 during POST (when “Press  to enter Setup” message is prompted 
on the bottom of screen).
Press F2 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.
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Boot, and Exit.
Follow these instructions:
•To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys.
•To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys.
•To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.
•A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item.
•Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
•In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 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.
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Information
The Information screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information.
NOTE: The system information is subject to different models.
ParameterDescription
CPU Type This field shows the CPU type and speed of the system.
CPU Speed This field shows the speed of the CPU.
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 shows the model name of the Optical device installed in the system.
System BIOS Version Displays system BIOS version.
VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system.
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 Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software 
construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of 
the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE).
             Phoenix BIOS Setup Ut ilit y
Informat ion     Main     Advanc ed Sec urit y Power Boot AMD Ex it
CPU Type: AMD Sempron (tm) SI-40
CPU Speed: 2000 MHz
HDD Model Name: Tos hiba MK1246GSX                     -(PM)
HDD Serial Number: 180VF7N7S
ATAPI Model Name: TSSTc orp CDW DVD TS-L463A       -(PS)
Sy s tem BIOS Vers ion:      V0.20T1
VGA BIOS Vers ion: V010. 087. 000.001. 028536
Serial Number:
Asset Tag Number:
Produc t Name: TravelMate 4530
Manufac t urer Name: Ac er
UUID: 61383437343530356662001B38E1830B
F1 Help           
↑↓ Select Item           F5/F6 Change Values            F9 Set up Default s
ESC Exit         
←→ Select Menu       Enter Select
XSub-Menu    F10 Save and Ex it 
						

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Main
The Main screen allows the user to set the system time and date as well as enable and disable boot option 
and recovery.
NOTE: The screen above is for your reference only. Actual values may differ.
The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested 
parameter settings.
ParameterDescriptionFormat/Option
System Time Sets the system time. The hours are displayed with 24-
hour format.Format: HH:MM:SS 
(hour:minute:second) 
System Date Sets the system date. Format MM/DD/YYYY 
(month/day/year)
System Memory This field reports the memory size of the system. 
Memory size is fixed to 633 KB.N/A
Extended Memory This field reports the Extended Memory size. 
Memory size is fixed to 4094 MB.N/A
Video Memory
Shows the video memory size. 
VGA Memory size =256 MBN/A
Quiet Boot Displays the logo screen while booting.  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: Enabled or 
Disabled
             PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Informat i on     Main    Advanced Security Power Boot AMD Exit
It em Specific  Help
System Time[ 13: 04: 04] ,  ,  or
System Date[ 04/ 30/ 2008]  s elec t s  field.
Sy s t em Memory 633 KB
Ex t ended Memory 766 MB
Video Memory[ 256MB]
Quiet  Boot[ Enabled]
Net work  Boot[ Enabled]
F12 Boot Menu[ Enabled]
F1 Help           
↑↓ Select Item           F5/F6 Change Values           F9 Set up Default s
ESC Exit         
←→ Select Menu       Enter Select
XSub-Menu    F10 Save and Exit 
						

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Advanced
The Advanced screen allows the user to configure the various advanced BIOS options.
IMPORTANT:Making incorrect settings to items on these pages may cause the system to malfunction. Unless 
you have experience adjusting these items, we recommend that you leave these settings at the 
default values. If making settings to items on these pages causes your system to malfunction or 
prevents the system from booting, open BIOS and choose Load Optimal Defaults in the Exit menu to 
boot up normally.
The table below describes the items, menus, and submenus in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default 
and suggested parameter settings. 
ParameterDescriptionSubmenu Items
Advanced 
Chipset ControlEnter the Advanced Chipset Control menu.  • Advanced NB Options
• Advanced SB Options
ASF 
ConfigurationEnter the ASF Configuration menu.  • ASF OS Device Availability
• Minimum Watchdog Timeout
• BIOS Boot Timeout
• OS Boot Timeout
• Power-on wait time
PS/2 Mouse Enable or Disable PS/2 Mouse port IRQ12. Option: Auto Detect, Enabled, or 
Disabled
IDE Controller Configure the Integrated Local Bus IDE 
Controller.Option: Disabled, Both, or Primary
SB Power 
Saving FeatureEnable SB Power Saving Feature. Option: Enabled or Disabled
             PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Information      Main     Advanc edSecurity Power Boot AMD Exit
It em Spec ific  Help
XAdvanc ed Chips et  Cont rolSelec t  opt ions  for
XASF ConfigurationAdvanced Chipset
features.
   PS/2 Mouse[Auto Detec]
   IDE Controller:[Disabled]
   SB Power Saving Feature:[Enabled]
   On chip SATA[Enabled]
   SATA Class ID[ IDE -A CHI C]
   SATA IDE Combined mode[Disabled]
   PATA Channel Config[SATA as pr]
   A CHI ROM P OS T delay[Disabled]
   US B  Hos t  Cont roller:[Enabled]
   Legacy USB Support:[Enabled]
   Opt ion ROM Plac ement[Disabled]
   Large Disk Access Mode:[DOS]
   Installed O/S:[Other]
   Res et  Configurat ion Dat a[No]
   Process or As sisted Virtualiz ation:[Enabled]
F1 Help           
↑↓ Select Item           F5/F6 Change Values           F9 Setup Defaults
ESC Exit         
←→ Select Menu       Enter Select
XSub-Menu    F10 Save and Ex it 
						

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On chip SATA Enable On chip SATA. Option: Enabled or Disabled
SATA Class ID Select the SATA Class ID. Option: IDE-ACHI Class,  
HyperFlash Class, IDE-HyperFlash 
Class, IDE Native Mode, Raid Class, 
ACHI Class, or IDE Legacy Mode
SATA IDE 
Combined modeSet SATA IDE Combined mode. Option: Disabled or Enabled
PATA Channel 
ConfigSet the SATA channel as Primary or 
Secondary channel.Option: SATA as primary or SATA 
as secondary
ACHI ROM 
POST delaySelect SATA option ROM POST delay. Option: Disabled, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, or 
1 second(s) delay
USB Host 
ControllerEnable or disable USB hardware. Option: Enabled or Disabled
Legacy USB 
SupportEnable support for Legacy Universal Serial 
Bus.Option: Enabled or Disabled
Option ROM 
PlacementDetermines which peripheral devices can 
be booted. 
NOTE: Changes to this setting can cause 
the system to halt during boot.Option: Disabled, Temporary, or 
E000 Extend
Large Disk 
Access ModeSet the Large Disk Access mode. Different 
O/S require different drive geometry 
representations. Select Other for UNIX, 
Novell NetWare, or other O/S.Option: DOS or Other
Installed O/S Set the most commonly used O/S on the 
system.Option: Other, Win2000, WinMe, 
Win98, or Win95
Reset 
Configuration 
DataClear Extended System Configuration Data 
(ESCD) area.Option: No or Yes
Processor 
Assisted 
VirtualizationEnable the hardware visualization support. Option: Enabled or Disabled.
ParameterDescriptionSubmenu Items 
						

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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.
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
Supervisor Password Is Shows the setting of the Supervisor passwordClear or Set
User Password Is Shows the setting of the user password.Clear or Set
HDD 0 Password Is Shows the setting of the hard disk password.Clear or Set
Set Supervisor Password Press Enter to set the supervisor password. When 
set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility 
from unauthorized access. The user can not either 
enter the Setup menu nor change the value of 
parameters.
Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When user 
password is set, this password protects the BIOS 
Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can 
enter Setup menu only and does not have right to 
change the value of parameters.
Set HDD 0 Password Press Enter to set the HDD 0 password. When the 
HDD password is set, this password protects HDD 0 
from unauthorized access. 
Password on Boot Defines whether a password is required or not while 
the events defined in this group happened. The 
following sub-options are all requires the Supervisor 
password for changes and should be grayed out if the 
user password was used to enter setup.Disabled or 
Enabled
             PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility
Informat ion     Main     Advanc edSecurityPower Boot AMD Exit
Item Specific Help
Supervis or Pas sword Is ClearSupervisor Password
User Pas s word Is Clearcontrols acces to the 
HDD 0 P as s word Is Cl earsetup utility. It can
be us ed t o boot  up when
Set Supervisor Password[ Ent er] Pas s word on boot  is
Set User Password[Enter]enabled.
S et  HDD 0 P as s word[Enter]
Power on Boot[Disabled]
F1 Help           
↑↓ Select Item           F5/F6 Change Values           F9 Setup Defaults
ESC Exit         
←→ Select Menu       Enter Select
XSub-Menu    F10 Save and Exit