compaq armada 100s and User Manual
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1-24Product Description COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: The Integrity Group Saved date: 09/27/00 9:48 AM Part Number: 177485-002 File name: Ch01 The external components on the rear of the computer are shown in Figure 1-4 and described in Table 1-6. Figure 1-4. Rear Components Table 1-6 Rear Components Item Component Function 1 Mono microphone jack Connects a mono microphone, disabling the built-in microphone. 2 Stereo speaker/...
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Product Description1-25 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: The Integrity Group Saved date: 09/27/00 9:48 AM Part Number: 177485-002 File name: Ch01 Table 1-6 continued Item Component Function 6 External monitor connector Connects an optional external monitor, overhead projector, or TV adapter. 7 Keyboard/mouse connector Connects an optional full-sized keyboard or a mouse. Both external mouse and computer pointing device are active. An optional...
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Troubleshooting2-1 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: The Integrity Group Saved date: 09/26/00 2:34 PM Pages: 8 Words: 1301 Template: c:\program files\microsoft office emplates\compaq ef.dot Part Number: 177845-002 File name: Ch02 chapter 2 TROUBLESHOOTING 2.1 Service Considerations When troubleshooting the Compaq Armada 100S and Notebook 100, it is important to obtain all facts about the situation. Obtain details of the problem and any...
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2-2Troubleshooting COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: The Integrity Group Saved date: 09/26/00 2:34 PM Part Number: 177845-002 File name: Ch02 2.3 Power-On Self Test (POST) When the computer starts, the system BIOS runs a series of internal checks on the hardware. This allows the computer to detect problems as early as the power-on stage. The POST alerts you to problems by displaying error messages. If POST detects an error, the system displays an error...
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Troubleshooting2-3 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: The Integrity Group Saved date: 09/26/00 2:34 PM Part Number: 177845-002 File name: Ch02 Table 2-1 continued Code Description 12h Signal power on reset on COMS. 13h Initialize the chipset (DRAM). 14h Search for ISA bus VGA adapter. 15h Reset counter/timer 1, excite the RAM. 16h User register config. 18h Dispatch to 1st 64K RAM test. 19h Checksum the ROM. 1Ah Reset PIC’s (8259s). 1Bh Initialize video...
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2-4Troubleshooting COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: The Integrity Group Saved date: 09/26/00 2:34 PM Part Number: 177845-002 File name: Ch02 Table 2-1 continued Code Description 2Fh Sign-on messages displayed. 30h Special init of keyboard ctlr. 31h Test if keyboard present. 32h Test keyboard interrupt. 33h Test keyboard command Byte. 34h Test, blank, and count all RAM. 35h Protected mode entered safely (2). 36h RAM test complete. 37h Protected mode...
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Troubleshooting2-5 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: The Integrity Group Saved date: 09/26/00 2:34 PM Part Number: 177845-002 File name: Ch02 2.4 Solving Common Problems Table 2-2 Power Problem Possible Cause Solution The power button is pressed and nothing happens. The power indicator does not light up. No AC or battery power. Check to ensure the AC adapter is plugged in. Check to ensure the battery is charged. Try another working battery...
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2-6Troubleshooting COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: The Integrity Group Saved date: 09/26/00 2:34 PM Part Number: 177845-002 File name: Ch02 Table 2-5 LCD No Display Problem Possible Cause Solution The LCD shows nothing or abnormal picture. The picture is fine on an external monitor. Improper switch settings. Faulty LCD display. Cables not installed properly. LCD is not active (toggle Fn+F5). Check to see if SW4 is set properly. Try a...
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Troubleshooting2-7 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: The Integrity Group Saved date: 09/26/00 2:34 PM Part Number: 177845-002 File name: Ch02 2.5 Test Errors The following topics contain checklists to help isolate and correct errors generated during POST. Memory Test Error Check extended SDRAM modules for proper installation. Visually inspect the SDRAM socket for bent pins. Try a working SDRAM module. Keyboard Test Error Check the keyboard...
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2-8Troubleshooting COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: The Integrity Group Saved date: 09/26/00 2:34 PM Part Number: 177845-002 File name: Ch02 USB Board Test Error Ensure that the USB device is installed properly. Ensure that the USB driver is installed. Verify that the USB device conforms to the correct standard, UHCI as opposed to OHCI. Try another working UHCI device. Serial Port Test Error Ensure that the mouse or other I/O devices are...