Acer Travelmate 730 Service Guide

Appendix B95
This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department.  All of its system 
functions are tested under Windows 95, Windows 98, Windows 2000 and Windows NT environment. 
Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.  
Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the TravelMate 730  Compatibility 
Test Report released by the Acer Mobile System Testing Department.
Test...

96Appendix B
Windows 95 Environment Test
ItemSpecifications
Processor Intel Pentium III 450
Intel Pentium III 500
Memory 64MB SDRAM
128MB SDRAM
LCD 13.3 TFT LCD
14.1 TFT LCD
15 TFT LCD
Hard Disk IBM 6GB
IBM 9GB
IBM 12GB
IBM 15GB
IBM 18GB
CD-ROM 24x CD-ROM 
FDD Mitsumi 3.5” FDD (support 3 mode)
Battery Sony Li-Ion battery
Adapter Delta adapter 60XBD
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Appendix B97
Windows 98 Environment Test 
ItemSpecifications
Processor Intel Pentium III 450
Intel Pentium III 500
Memory 32MB SDRAM
64MB SDRAM
128MB SDRAM
LCD 13.3 TFT LCD
14.1 TFT LCD
15 TFT LCD
Hard Disk IBM 6GB
IBM 9GB
IBM 12GB
IBM 15GB
IBM 18GB
CD-ROM 24x CD-ROM
FDD Mitsumi 3.5” FDD (support 3 mode)
Battery Sony Li-Ion battery
Adapter Delta adapter 60XBD
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98Appendix B
Windows 2000 Environment Test
ItemSpecifications
Processor Intel Pentium III 450
Intel Pentium III 500
Memory 32MB SDRAM
64MB SDRAM
128MB SDRAM
LCD 13.3 TFT LCD
14.1 TFT LCD
15 TFT LCD
Hard Disk IBM 6GB
IBM 9GB
IBM 12GB
IBM 15GB
IBM 18GB
CD/DVD ROM 24x CD-ROM
6x DVD ROM
FDD Mitsumi 3.5” FDD (support 3 mode)
Battery Sony Li-Ion battery
Adapter Delta adapter 60XBD
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Appendix B99
Windows NT Environment Test
ItemSpecifications
Processor Intel Pentium III 450
Intel Pentium III 500
Memory 64MB SDRAM
128MB SDRAM
LCD 13.3 TFT LCD
14.1 TFT LCD
15 TFT LCD
Hard Disk IBM 6GB
IBM 9GB
IBM 12GB
IBM 15GB
IBM 18GB
CD-ROM 24x CD-ROM
FDD Mitsumi 3.5” FDD (support 3 mode)
Battery Sony Li-Ion battery
Adapter Delta adapter 60XBD
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Appendix C101
This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.
If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch 
office.  Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information 
sources will require a user i.d. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan.
Acers Website offers you convenient and valuable support resources...

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Index103
A
AC Adapter 19
ACPI 1.0a 12
Ambit 13
APM 1.2 12
Audio 12, 15
Audio Jack Cover
Removing 52
B
Battery 18
Battery Pack 41
battery pack
charging indicator 10
BIOS 12
package 12
password control 12
ROM size 12
ROM type 12
vendor 12
Version 12
BIOS Supports protocol 12
BIOS Utility 23–30
Basic System Settings 25
Load Default Settings 30
navigating 23
Onboard Devices Configuration sub-menu 27
Startup Configuration 26
System Information 24
System Security 28
Board Layout 4
Bottom View 5
Top View 4...

104Index
DMA Channel Assignment 22
DVD-ROM Interface 15
E
Environmental Requirements 20
Error Symptom-to-Spare Part Index 61
External CD-ROM Drive Check 58
External Diskette Drive Check 58
F
Fan
Removing 51
Fan Utility 32
Features 1
FIR 17
Floppy Disk
removing the 46
Floppy Disk Drive Interface 14
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 75
H
Hard disk 12, 14
removing the 45
Hard Disk Standby Mode 20
Hardware Specifications and Configurations 12
HDD 12, 14
Hibernation Mode 20
Hibernation mode
hotkey 11
Hinge...