Acer 3200 Series manual System Check Procedures, External Diskette Drive Check, Memory check

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System Check Procedures

External Diskette Drive Check

If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette connector on the system board. If the error still remains:

1.Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module.

2.Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

3.Replace the main board.

External CD-ROM Drive Check

Do the following to isolate the problem to a controller, drive, or CD-ROM. Make sure that the CD-ROM does not have any label attached to it. The label can cause damage to the drive or can cause the drive to fail.

Do the following to select the test device:

1.Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program.

2.See if CD-ROM Test is passed when the program runs to CD-ROM Test.

3.Follow the instructions in the message window.

If an error occurs, reconnect the connector on the System board. If the error still remains:

1.Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

2.Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

3.Replace the main board.

Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check

Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is to be tested.

If the internal keyboard does not work or an unexpected character appears, make sure that the flexible cable extending from the keyboard is correctly seated in the connector on the system board.

If the keyboard cable connection is correct, run the Keyboard Test.

If the tests detect a keyboard problem, do the following one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-defective FRU:

1.Reconnect the keyboard cables.

2.Replace the keyboard.

3.Replace the main board.

The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this computer: Numeric keypad

External keyboard

If any of these devices do not work, reconnect the cable connector and repeat the failing operation.

Memory check

Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system.

1.Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the doagmpstotics program (please refer to main board.

2.Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.

3.Press F2 in the test items.

4.Follow the instructions in the message window.

NOTE: Make sure that the DIMM is fully installed into the connector. A loose connection can cause an error.

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Contents Acer TravelMate 3200 Series Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright DisclaimerConventions Screen MessagesPreface Page Table of Contents Appendix a Model Definition and Configuration TroubleshootingJumper and Connector Locations FRU Field Replaceable Unit ListSystem Specifications FeaturesExpansion System Block Diagram Voltage RailsBoard Layout Top ViewDDR SO-DIMM TOP Bottom View DDR SO-DIMM BOT Icon Description Outlook ViewFront Open View Microphone Internal microphone for sound recording Front Closed View Left View Right Panel Rear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Icon Function DescriptionIcon Function Description Power ModeLock Key Description Using the KeyboardLock Keys Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded Numeric KeypadWindows Keys Key Icon DescriptionHot Keys Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionIcon Function Euro Symbol Click on the Language tab and click on DetailsLaunch Key Default application Launch KeysDescription Default application Function Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap TouchpadTouchpad Basics Function Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap Processor Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Second Level CacheIR Interface Memory CombinationsLAN Interface Modem InterfaceWireless Module 802.11b/g optional device Bluetooth InterfaceWireless Module 802.11b optional device In-1 card readerCombo Drive Interface Audio InterfaceVideo Memory Audio JackVideo Interface USB PortSystem Board Major Chips BatteryPcmcia Port KeyboardLCD LCD InverterSystem Power Management AC AdaptorBios Setup Utility System UtilitiesNavigating the Bios Utility Information Esc Exit EnterAdvanced Security Boot Exit MainParameter Description Format/Option Advanced Parameter Description OptionsBoot Exit SecurityClear or Set Parameter Description OptionRemoving a Password Chapter Boot Floppy DevicesExit Parameter DescriptionBios Flash Utility Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Disassembly Procedure Flowchart Screw List Description Acer part NoRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Wireless LAN Card Removing the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the External Modules Chapter Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToExternal CD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Check the Battery Pack Touchpad checkPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Index of Error MessagesError Message List No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Phoenix Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Chapter Indicator-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem/LAN-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmChapter Jumper and Connector Locations CN8 Bottom View DDR SO-DIMM BOT FRU Field Replaceable Unit List TravelMate 3200 FRU List FFC Cable TP/B to MB Lower Case Assy W/SPEAKER HDD Keyboard US International LCD Cable 14 IN. XGA Memory DDR333 256MB Nanya 1 Card Reader Chapter Memory WirelessModel NumberTest Compatible Components LCD Monitor SpecificationsCRT Monitor ProjectorUSB Hub USB SpeakerUSB Printer USB Handy DriveATA Card Wireless LAN CardLAN+Modem card Compact Flash CardOnline Support Information 102 Index Index
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