Acer Travelmate 5000 Maintenance Manual

1.2.6.2 EZ-Dock Port Replicator
The EZ-Dock Port Replicator includes the multi-port adapter features of
EZ-Dock Plus (serial, parallel, external keyboard, external mouse, external
VGA monitor connectors) but does not include the additional features
(PCMCIA, SCSI and multi-media support features).  The two port replicators
have the same footprint and basic connectivity features.
1.2.6.3 Notebook External Connectors
External connectors on the notebook support (as shown in Figure 1-7)
connection to a...

As shown in Figure 1-2, the Pentium version of the TM5000 Notebook also
contains a higher performance hard disk subsystem. The IDE hard disk
drive is interfaced to the VL local bus and achieves I/O operations in the 11
million to 14 million operations per second. 
1.3.2 ROM Memory
All versions of the TM5000 notebook family use a Flash ROM which is a
40-pin TSOP device with Boot Block logic that allows for reprogramming of
ROM without destroying its boot capability. The Flash ROM device contains
both the...

1.3.3 Hard Disk Subsystem
The TM5000 Notebook family features a user -replaceable, 2.5 inch, (initially
either 810 million byte or 524 million byte capacity) enhanced IDE interface
Hard Disk Drive. Both drives have a 128KB buffer and can transfer data in
or out of the buffer at a 4.5 MB/second rate across the ISA Interface using
the 2 of 7 RLL code recording method.
The hard drive also features built-in power conservation features configured
from the standard CMOS Setup Routine. An Automatic Power Down...

·Special Keys for the following:
·Setup Menu (Fn-ESC)
·Standby Mode (Fn-F4)
·Scroll Lock Mode (Fn-F6)
·Num Lock Mode (Fn-F7)
·Real-Time Sound Volume Adjustment (CTRL-ALT-U or
CTRL-ALT-D)
·Real-Time CPU Speed Adjustment (CTRL-ALT-UP/DOWN
Arrow)
·Separate keys for Page Up, Page Down, F11 and F12 plus inverted
T.
Functionally, the Keyboard Subsystem comprises the following major
circuits: 
·Keyboard Assembly
·Keyboard Controller (implemented on the Key Scan Board)
·Bus Interface Logic on the Main Board...

1.3.6 Video Display Subsystem
The initial offering of the TM5000 Series Notebook Family contains a
built-in TSTN (Triple Super Twist Nematic) active matrix color LCD with
CCFT (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Tube). The LCD has a VGA compatible
resolution of 640 by 480 pixels. All members of the TM5000 family support
simultaneous LCD and external VGA display at 640 x 480 resolution.
At the heart of the notebook’s video subsystem is a powerful video engine,
the Cirrus Logic CL-GD7542 GUI-accelerated Super VGA...

1.3.8 External Ports 
The TM5000 Notebook contains external connectors on the left, right and
rear of the notebook as shown in Figure 1-11. Sound, power and external
keyboard connectors are located on the left side of the notebook; the back of
the unit contains connectors for a parallel printer, external VGA monitor,
serial com, and expansion device such as the EZ-Dock Port Replicator.  The
right side of the notebook contains the infrared interface as shown in Figure
1-11. 
160-pin Expansion Bus...

1.3.8.1 Bi-Directional Parallel Port
The TM5000 notebooks include a 25-pin Parallel Printer Port with EPP/ECP
bi-directional modes. The parallel port is implemented using a standard
25-pin, female, D-subminiature connector.
1.3.8.2 External VGA Port
The external VGA port is implemented with a high density, 15-pin female,
D-subminiature connector. 
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Note:  See Appendix E for additional information regarding supported moni-
tor types.
1.3.8.3 PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse/Numeric Keypad Port
The Notebook is...

1.3.8.6 PCI Expansion Bus Interface
The TM5000 Notebook is equipped with a 160-pin PCI expansion bus that
includes the PCI bus, VESA Video Feature interface, MIDI interface, Power
Control and Plug N Play interfaces. 
1.4 Notebook Expansion Capabilities
The notebook computer can be equipped with the following field-installable
options: 
·8 MB RAM Expansion Option, P/N 9798816-0001 
·16 MB RAM Expansion Option, P/N 9798816-0002
·8 MB Shuttle Memory Expansion, P/N 9798816-0003
·Headset and Microphone Option...

·8 MB Shuttle Memory Option Kit (TI Part No. 9798816-0003) - This
Kit installs on one of the other RAM Module options (expands RAM to
32MB if installed on 16MB RAM Option boards)
These RAM expansion kits are user -installed as detailed in Section 2. 
1.4.2 Headset and Microphone Option Kit
The Headset and Microphone Option Kit, Part No. 9793399-0001, contains
an external microphone and set of headphones for use with the multi-media
notebook.  When the external devices are installed, the internal...

1.4.6 Notebook Carrying Case Options
The following carrying cases are available for the TM5000 Notebook
Computer:
·Leather Portfolio (TI P/N 2567028-0001) - carries only the notebook
·Deluxe Carrying Case (TI P/N 2568069-0001) - carries the notebook
and smaller accessories.
·Executive Briefcase (TI P/N 9793372-0001) - a larger carrying case
for the notebook, docking system and accessories.
1.4.7 PCMCIA Card Options
The Notebook contains an onboard PCMCIA Controller (Cirrus CL-GD6720)
and two 64-pin...