Acer Travelmate 610 Service Guide

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IDE Primary Master
The IDE Primary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the primary hard disk.
CAUTION: 
The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only.  Typically, you do not need to change 
the values in this screen.  The default setting of Auto
 optimizes all the settings for your hard disk.
IDE Secondary Master
The IDE Secondary Master sub-menu contains parameters related to the AcerMedia bay drive.
CAUTION: 
The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only.  Typically, you do not need to change 
the values in this screen.  The default setting of Auto optimizes all the settings for your AcerMedia bay 
drive. 
						

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Onboard Devices Configuration
The Onboard Devices Configuration sub-menu contains parameters that are related to computer hardware.
CAUTION: 
The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only.  Typically, you do not need to change 
the values in this screen because these values are already optimized.
The following table describes the parameters in this screen.  Settings in boldface
 are the default and 
suggested parameter settings
.
ParameterDescriptionOptions
Serial Port Enables or disables the serial port.
When enabled, you can set the base I/O address and 
interrupt request (IRQ) of the serial port.Enable
 or Disable
3F8/ IRQ 4
,
2F8/ IRQ 3,
3E8/ IRQ 4 or
2E8/ IRQ 3
IrDA FIR Enables or disables the infrared port.
When enabled, you can set the base I/O address, 
interrupt request (IRQ) and direct memory access 
(DMA) channel of the infrared port.Enable
 or Disable
2F8/ IRQ 3
,
3E8/ IRQ 4,
2E8/ IRQ 3 or
3F8/ IRQ 4
DMA 3
 or DMA 1
Parallel Port Enables or disables the parallel port.
When enabled, you can set the base I/O address, 
interrupt request (IRQ) and operating mode of the 
parallel port.  When the operating mode is set to ECP, 
you can set the DMA channel of the parallel port.Enable
 or Disable
Bi-directional
, EPP, ECP or 
Output only
378
, 278 or 3BC
IRQ 7
 or IRQ 5
DMA 1 or DMA 3 
						

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PCI IRQ Routing
The PCI IRQ Routing sub-menu allows you to set IRQs for PCI devices.
CAUTION: 
The parameters in this screen are for advanced users only.  Typically, you do not need to change 
the values in this screen because these values are already optimized. 
						

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System Security
The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from 
unauthorized use.
The following table describes the parameters in this screen.  Settings in boldface
 are the default and 
suggested parameter settings
.
Setting a Password
Follow these steps:
1.
Use the cursor up/ down keys to highlight a password parameter (Setup, Power-on or Hard Disk) and 
press the Enter
 key.  The password box appears.
2.
Type a password.  The password may consist of up to seven characters (A-Z, a-z, 0-9).
3.
Press Enter
.  Re-type the password to verify your first entry and press Enter
.
4.
After setting the password, the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Present.
Removing a Password
Should you want to remove a password, do the following:
ParameterDescriptionOptions
Set Supervisor Password When set, this password protects the BIOS Utility and 
Notebook Manager from unauthorized use.
Press Enter
 to set this password.
Set User Password When set, this password protects the computer from 
unauthorized use.
Press Enter
 to set this password (requires the Supervisor 
Password to be set first).
Password on boot When enabled, a password is requested when the syste
boots up.Enable
 or Disable
Set Primary Hard Disk 
PasswordWhen set, this password protects your hard disk fro
unauthorized access.
Press Enter
 to set this password.
Processor Serial Numbe The Pentium III processor includes a unique serial numbe
which allows individual CPUs to be identified.  You can turn off 
this feature by setting this parameter to Disabled.Disable
 or Enable 
						

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1.
Use the cursor up/ down keys to highlight a password parameter (Setup, Power-on or Hard Disk) and 
press the Enter
 key.  The password box appears.
2.
Enter the current password and press Enter
.
3.
Press Enter twice without entering anything in the new field and confirm password fields to remove the 
existing password.
NOTE: 
When you want to remove the Hard Disk (or 2nd Hard Disk) password, you are prompted for the current 
Hard Disk password before it is removed.
Changing a Password
To change a password, follow these steps:
!Remove the current password. See “Removing a Password” on page 36.
!Set a new password.  See “Setting a Password” on page 36.
Boot Options
The Boot menu contains parameter values that determine in what order the bootable devices in your computer 
start-up.
Setting the Boot Drive Sequence
Use the cursor up/ down keys to select a boot device, then press F5
 or F6
 to change its order.  Items with a + 
sign can be further expanded. 
						

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Exit Setup
This menu contains exit options.
The following table describes the parameters in this screen.  Settings in boldface
 are the default and 
suggested parameter settings
.
ParameterDescription
Exit Saving Changes Saves your changes and exits the BIOS Utility.
Exit Discarding Changes Discards your changes and exits the BIOS Utility.
Load Setup Defaults Loads default settings for all setup parameters.
Discard Changes Discards your changes.
Save Changes Saves your changes. 
						

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BIOS Flash Utility
The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions:
!New versions of system programs
!New features or options
Use the AFlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
NOTE: 
Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use AFlash.
NOTE: 
This program contains a readme.txt file.  This readme.txt file will introduce on how to use AFlash utility.
Executing Flash Program
IMPORTANT:
If this diskette is not bootable, do the following actions before you use it:
1.
Create a bootable disk.
2.
Copy all AFlash files into this bootable diskette.
3.
Put the bootable disk into TravelMate 610 series module, then reboot.
IMPORTANT:
Never turn off the system power while Flash BIOS is programming.  This will damage your 
system.
4.
After Flash BIOS is done, reboot the system.
NOTE: 
If there are any problems occurred during BIOS update, see  for troubleshooting. 
						

							40Chapter 2
System Utility Diskette
This utility diskette is for the Acer TravelMate 610 notebook machine.  It provides the following functions:
1.
Read Panel ID Setting
2.
Write Panel ID Utility
3.
Thermal and Fan Utility
4.
Main Board Data Utility
  
To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a “Microsoft Windows 98 Startup Menu” prompt you to 
choose the testing item.  Follow the instructions on screen to proceed.
NOTE: 
This program contains a readme.txt file.  This readme.txt file will introduce each test utility and its 
functions.
IMPORTANT:
If this diskette is not bootable, do the following actions before you use it:
1.
Do system transfers.
2.
Copy the following files to A:\.
HIMEM.SYS
RAMDRIVE.SYS
Read Panel ID Setting
This function will display registered information on the panel ID of Acer TravelMate 610 series. Then, Panel ID 
is set to EEPROM.
Write Panel ID Setting
This function will write a default LCD panel ID into EEPROM. 
Thermal and Fan Utility
1.
Set Thermal Setting
This function will write the default value into EEPROM.
2.
Read Thermal 
This function will display current system temperature and CPU temperature.
First, the default of thermal range is displayed. For the system temperature, it ranges from 35 to 87 and for the 
CPU temperature, it is limited to 110. A CPU temperature below 110 is considered as normal temperature.
3.
Te s t  F a n
The test item includes fan off test then it will proceed testing the fan for three different ranges of rpm. That is, 
over 4000 rpm, below 6000 rpm and finally, over 6000 rpm. If these tests succeed, the PASS message 
appears on the screen.Otherwise, an error message is displayed.
Main Board Data Utility
1.
Default Setting
The utility provides a strong function which can set all default settings to our EEPROM; such as Panel ID, 
Thermal Setting, Product Name and Product Manufacture.  
NOTE: 
  Product Name should be written as default TravelMate 610 because remote control of 
scrollbar(option item) will only identify the Product Name as TravelMate 610.
2.
Read Mother board Data
This provides the detailed information of mother board data.  That includes Product Name, Manufacture 
Name, UUID, and serial number.  
3.
Write Manufacture name 
						

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It is allowed to input 4 bytes on the manufacture name and will revise the record into EEPROM automatically. 
4.
Write MBD UUID
The MBD includes 32 bytes stored in EEPROM. There are two sub-functions:
a.
Create and write a new UUID
This function is used when the original UUID is lost or damaged.
b.
Write UUID by user keyin
This function is used when the original UUID is kept. The user can use Read Main Board Data 
function before to get it and have stored it.
5.
Write MBD serial number
This function allows to write 19 bytes MBD serial number by user keyin.  The serial number can be found on 
the backside of the machine.
a.
Create and write a new UUID 
This function is used when the original UUID is lost or damaged.
b.
Write UUID by user keyin - 
This function is used when the original UUID is kept.  User may use “Read Main Board Data” function 
first to keep the UUID. 
						

							42Chapter 2
System Diagnostic Diskette
IMPORTANT:
 1The diagnostics program here that we used is called PQA (Product Quality Assurance) and is 
provided by Acer Headquarters.  You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool.  To get this program, 
either download it from http://csd.acer.com.tw or find it in the TravelMate 610 service CD kit. 
To better fit local service requirements, your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program.  
Please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further 
technical details. 
NOTE: 
This program contains a readme.txt file.  This readme.txt file will introduce each test and its functions.
This diagnostic program is designed to perform the following diagnostic tools for Acer TravelMate 610 
notebook machine.  It provides the following functions.
1.
PQA Test
2.
Audio Test
3.
USB Test
4.
Smart Card Test
5.
IR Test
6.
Exit
To use this diskette, first boot from this diskette, then a “System Diagnostic Disk Menu” prompts you to choose 
the testing item.  Follow the instructions on screen to proceed.
IMPORTANT:
If this diskette is not bootable, do the following actions before you use it:
1.
Do system transfers.
2.
Copy the following files to A:\
HIMEM.SYS
RAMDRIVE.SYS
CHOICE.COM
MSCDEX.EXE
PQA System Diagnostics
NOTE: 
This PQA diagnostics program will test Acer TravelMate 610 notebook series’ hardware peripherals.
1.
When you select One Test, Test command (F2 key) will only work in the first-level menu (Item Test), if you 
are in sub-level menu, please press ESC to return to upper-level (Item Test) menu.
2.
Use Space Bar to select/ deselect a testing item.
3.
When testing is done, there will be a testing report, where you could find out whether the testing is 
successful or not.
Audio Test
The item consists of 3 tests:
1.
Config & CD_Play Test
Insert Audio CD (with Root_directory) into CD-ROM.  Press a once to stop the CD from playing and then 
press any key to exit this test. 
2.
Loopback Test:
You have to attach loop_line into line-in and line-out port on the rear panel of TravelMate 610 for this test. 
You will see a PASS message if test is successful.
3.
Built_in Micro_phone test:
Make any sound after pressing enter. Then the machine will start to record the sound you made for about five 
second, and play it. Please take out loop_line before executing the test.
1New added description. Please pay attention to it.