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 
finger movement; hence, the lighter the touch, the better the response. Tapping too hard will not 
increase the TouchPad’s responsiveness.
FunctionLeft Button (2)Right Button (3)Main TouchPad (1)
Execute Quickly click twice. Tap twice (at the same speed 
as double-clicking a mouse 
button).
Select Click once. Tap once.
Drag Click and hold, then use 
finger on the TouchPad to 
drag the cursor.Tap twice (at the same speed 
as double-clicking a mouse 
button); rest your finger on 
the TouchPad on the second 
tap and drag the cursor.
Access 
context menuClick once. 
						

							12Chapter 1
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 the keys.
Lock keyDescription
Caps Lock When Caps Lock is on, all alphabetic characters typed are in uppercase.
Num Lock 
 + When Num Lock is on, the embedded keypad is in numeric mode. The keys 
function as a calculator (complete with the arithmetic operators +, -, *, and /). Use 
this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry. A better solution 
would be to connect an external keypad.
Scroll Lock  + 
When Scroll Lock is on, the screen moves one line up or down when you press 
the up or down arrow keys respectively. Scroll Lock does not work with some 
applications.
Desired accessNum Lock onNum Lock off
Number keys on 
embedded keypadType numbers in a normal manner.
Main keyboard keys Hold  while typing letters on 
embedded keypad.Type the letters in a normal 
manner. 
						

							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 network domain), or 
switch users (if youre not connected to a network domain)
 + : Minimizes all windows
 + : Open the Run dialog box
 + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar
 + : Open Ease of Access Center
 + : Open Windows Mobility Center
 + : Display the System Properties dialog box
 + : Restore minimized windows to the desktop
 + : Cycle through programs on the taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
 + : Bring all gadgets to the front and select Windows Sidebar
 + 
 + : Search for computers (if you are on a network)
 + 
 + : Use the arrow keys to cycle through programs on the 
taskbar by using Windows Flip 3-D
Note: Depending on your edition of Windows 7, some shortcuts may not function as 
described.
Application 
keyThis key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the 
applications context menu. 
						

							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
 + < > Brightness down
 + < >Vo l u m e  u p
 + < >Volume down 
						

							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 
SpeedCoresMfg. 
Techcache 
SizePackagePowerAcer P/N
Pentium SU4100 1.3 2 2MB 100C 
22x22mm10W KC.41B01.DSU
Celeron SU2300 1.2 1 1MB 100C 
22x22mm10W KC.23B01.CSU
Celeron 743 1.3 1 1MB 100C 
22x22mm10W KC.NB001.743
Fan On Temp (°C)Fan Speed (rpm)SPL Spec (dBA)
45 3900 28
55 4300 31
65 4700 34
80 5300 37
87 5300 37
ItemSpecification
BIOS vendor InsydeH20
BIOS Version 3.0
ItemSpecification
Memory controller Intel GS45 Express chipset Graphics Memory Controller Hub/ 
ICH9M-SFF
Memory size 0MB (onboard)
DIMM socket number 2
Supports memory size per socket 2048MB
Supports maximum memory size 4096MB
Supports DIMM type 204-pin DDRII SO-DIMM
Supports DIMM Speed TBD
Supports DIMM voltage 1.5v    
						

							16Chapter 1
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 / refresh rate:
•VGA port up to 2048 x 1536: 60 Hz
•HDMI™ port up to 1728 x 1080: 60 Hz
•MPEG-2/DVD decoding
•WMV9 (VC-1) and H.264 (AVC) decoding
•HDMI™ (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) with HDCP (High-
bandwidth Digital Content Protection) support
Resolution
•1366 x 768
ItemSpecification
LAN Chipset Atheros AR8131L LAN Controller for 10/100/1000LAN
LAN connector type RJ-45
LAN connector location Right side
Features Support for 10/100
ItemSpecification
Vendor Seagate
Model Name ST9160310AS ST9320320AS
Capacity (MB) 160 250, 320
Bytes per sector 512
Data heads 2 4
Drive Format
Disks 1 2
Spindle speed (RPM)  5,400
Performance Specifications
Buffer size  8 MB
Interface SATA
Internal transfer rate (Mbits/
sec max) 830
I/O data transfer rate 
(Mbytes/sec max) 300
DC Power Requirements
Voltage tolerance 5V(DC) +/- 5% 
						

							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 support 44.1/48/96kHz sample rate
•SPDIF-OUT support 16/20/24-bit format and 32/44.1/48/88.2/96/192kHz 
rate
•Supports MONO line level output
•Supports external PCBEEP input and built-in digital BEEP generator
•Software selectable 2.5V/3.2V/4.2V VREFOUT as bias voltage for analog 
microphone input
•Two jack detection pins each designed to detect up to 4 jacks
•1dB resolution of input and output volume control
•Programmable +10/+20/+30dB boost gain for analog microphone input
•Built-in headphone amplifiers for port-A and port-C.
•2 GPIOs are supported for customized applications (pin shared with digital 
microphone interface)
•EAPD (External Amplifier Power Down) is supported (pin shared with 
secondary SPDIF-OUT)
•Supports Anti-pop mode when analog power AVDD is on and digital power 
is off
•Power support: 3.3V digital core power; 1.5V~3.3V digital IO power for 
HDA link; 3.3V~5.0V analog power; 3.3V~5.0V power stage voltage
•Enhanced power management features
•Secondary SPDIF-OUT supports 16/20/24-bit format and 32k/44.1k/48k/
88.2k/96k/192kHz rate
•Supports stereo digital microphone input
•Programmable boost gain and volume control for digital microphone input
•Headphone amplifier for port-A does not require DC blocking capacitors
•Stereo Bridge-Tied Load Class-D amplifier at port-D has 2Watt (rms)/4? 
per channel output
•Short circuit and thermal overload protection for Class D amplifier
•Supports digital PWM output at port-D which system integrator can easily 
connect the output to external power amplifier receives digital audio 
stream
•Five band hardware equalizer designed for BTL output (port-D) to 
compensate for frequency response while driving the mini-speaker
•Intel low power ECR compliant: supports power status control, jack 
detection, and wake-up event in D3 mode
•48-pin QFN ‘Green’ package  
						

							18Chapter 1
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 11.1V 11.1
Charge Voltage 12.6V 12.6V 12.6
Fast Charge Current 2.94~3.5A 2.94~3.5A 2.94~3.5A
Package configuration 3S2P 3S2P 3S2P
ItemSpecification
Vendor/model name AUO
B101AW03CMO 
N101L6-L02Innolux
BT101IW01LPL/Samsung
LP101WSA-
TLA1
Screen Diagonal (mm) 255.481
Display Area (mm)222.7 x 125.2
Display resolution (pixels) 1024x600
Pixel Pitch 0.218 x 0.209
Typical White Luminance (cd/
m
2) (also called Brightness)200
Contrast Ratio 400:1 500:1 500:1
Response Time (Optical Rise 
Time/Fall Time) msec16 10
Typical Power Consumption 
(watt)2.8 2.2 2.55
Weight (g) 190 170 190
Physical Size (mm) 235 x 143 x 5.2  
						

							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 prompted 
on the bottom of screen).
Press F2 to enter setup. The default parameter of F12 Boot Menu is set to “disabled”. If you want to change 
boot device without entering BIOS Setup Utility, please set the parameter to “enabled”. 
Press  during POST to enter multi-boot menu. In this menu, user can change boot device without 
entering BIOS SETUP Utility.
Navigating the BIOS Utility
There are six menu options: Information, Main, Advanced, Security, Power, Boot, and Exit.
Follow these instructions:
• To choose a menu, use the left and right arrow keys.
• To choose an item, use the up and down arrow keys.
• To change the value of a parameter, press F5 or F6.
• A plus sign (+) indicates the item has sub-items. Press Enter to expand this item.
• Press Esc while you are in any of the menu options to go to the Exit menu.
• In any menu, you can load default settings by pressing F9. You can also press F10 to save any 
changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility.
NOTE: You can change the value of a parameter if it is enclosed in square brackets. Navigation keys for a 
particular menu are shown on the bottom of the screen. Help for parameters are found in the Item 
Specific Help part of the screen. Read this carefully when making changes to parameter values. Please 
note that system information is subject to different models.
Chapter 2 
						

							20Chapter 2
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 field displays the ATAPI Model Name.
System BIOS Version This field displays the system BIOS version.
VGA BIOS Version This field displays the VGA firmware version of the system.
Serial Number This field displays the serial number of this unit.
Asset Tag Number This field displays the asset tag number of the system.
Product Name This field shows product name of the system.
Manufacturer Name This field displays the manufacturer of this system.
UUID Universally Unique Identifier (UUID) is an identifier standard used in software 
construction, standardized by the Open Software Foundation (OSF) as part of 
the Distributed Computing Environment (DCE).
InsydeH20 Setup Utility                                  Rev. 3.0
F1
ESCHelp
ExitSelect Item
Select Menu
Change Va lues
Select SubMenu
EnterF9
F10Setup Default
Save and Exit
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HDD Model Name:
HDD Serial Number:
ATAPI Model Name:
System BIOS Version:
VGA BIOS Version:
Serial Number:
Asset Tag Number :
Product Name:
Manufacturer Name:
UUID: CPU Type
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HDD Model Name:
HDD Serial Number:
ATAPI Model Name:
System BIOS Version:
VGA BIOS Version:
Serial Number:
Asset Tag Number :
Product Name:
Manufacturer Name:
UUID:
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