Gateway E 4100 Service Manual

Chapter 111
Touchpad Basics
The following items show you how to use the TouchPad:
• Move your finger across the TouchPad (1) to move the cursor.
• Press the left (2) and right (3) buttons located beneath the TouchPad to perform selection and 
execution functions. These two buttons are similar to the left and right buttons on a mouse. 
Tapping on the TouchPad is the same as clicking the left button.
NOTE: When using the TouchPad, keep it - and your fingers - dry and clean. The TouchPad is sensitive to...

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Using the Keyboard
Your Gateway EC14D has a close-to-full-sized keyboard and an embedded numeric keypad, separate cursor, 
lock, function and special keys.
Lock Keys and Embedded Numeric Keypad
The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off.
The embedded numeric keypad functions like a desktop numeric keypad. It is indicated by small characters 
located on the upper right corner of the keycaps. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols 
are not printed on...

Chapter 113
Windows Keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
KeyDescription
Windows key Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; 
it launches the Start menu. It can also be used with other keys to provide a variety of 
functions:
: Open or close the Start menu
 + : Display the desktop
 + : Open Windows Explore
 + : Search for a file or folder
 + : Cycle through Sidebar gadgets
 + : Lock your computer (if you are connected to a...

14Chapter 1
Function Keys
The computer employs hotkeys or key combinations to access most of the computer’s controls like screen 
brightness, Bluetooth and WiFi.
To activate hot keys, press and hold the  key before pressing the other key in the hotkey combination.
Function KeyDescription
 +  * Change Power Options
 +  * View System Properties
 +  Turn the Bluetooth radio on or off. 
 +  Sleep
 +  Display toggle
 +  Screen blank (backlight off)
 +  TouchPad toggle
 +  Speaker toggle
 + < > Brightness up...

Chapter 115
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Processor Specifications
CPU Fan True Value Table
•Throttling 50%: On=95°C, Off=87°C
•EC Shutdown: 100°C
BIOS
System Memory 
ItemSpecification
CPU
•Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Intel® Core™2 Duo mobile processor based on 
45 nm process, supporting Intel® 64 architecture
•Ultra Low Voltage (ULV) Intel® Celeron® processor based on 45 nm 
process, supporting Intel® 64 architecture
•Micro FCBGA-956 package
Core Logic
•AMD M880G Chipset
ItemCPU...

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Graphics Controller
LAN Interface
Hard Disk Drive Interface
ItemSpecification
VGA Chip
Mobile Intel
® GS45 Express Chipset with integrated 3D graphics, 
featuring Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 4500MHD (Intel® GMA 
4500MHD) with up to 1759 MB of Intel® Dynamic Video Memory 
Technology 5.0 (64 MB of dedicated system memory, up to 1695 MB of 
shared system memory), supporting Microsoft
® DirectX® 10
Supports
•Dual independent display support
•16.7 million colors
•External resolution /...

Chapter 117
Audio Interface
ItemSpecification
Audio 
Controller
Realtek ALC269X-GR for High Definition Audio Codec
•Features•98dB Signal-to-Noise Ratio (A-weighting) for DAC/ADC output
•Meets WLP (Windows Logo Program) 3.10 and future WLP requirements 
2+2-channel DAC supports 16/20/24-bit PCM format for independent two 
stereo channel audio playback
•4-channel ADC supports 16/20/24-bit PCM format for independent two 
stereo channel audio inputs
•All DACs supports 44.1/48/96/192kHz sample rate
•All ADCs...

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Power and Keyboard Controller
Battery 
LCD
ItemSpecification
Controller
ENE KB926 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit
Total number of keypads 84/85/88
Windows logo key Yes
Internal & external keyboard 
work simultaneouslyYe s
Features • Support Application keys for Windows 7
ItemSpecification
3 Cell6 Cell 2.26 Cell 2.8
Vendor & model name SIMPLO UM09G75 SIMPLO UM09H75 SIMPLO UM09H70
Battery Type Li-ion Li-ion Li-ion
Pack capacity  2200 mAh 4400 mAh 5600 mAh
Normal Voltage 11.1V...

Chapter 219
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...

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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...