Acer 3280, 3290 manual Pcmcia Port, Express Card Interface, System Board Major Chips, Keyboard

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PCMCIA Port

Item

Specification

 

 

PCMCIA controller

TI PCI 7412

 

 

Supports card type

Type-II

 

 

Number of slots

One type-II

 

 

Access location

Left panel

 

 

Supports ZV (Zoomed Video) port

No ZV support

 

 

Supports 32 bit CardBus

Yes

 

 

Express Card Interface

Item

Specification

 

 

PCMCIA controller

Built-in ICH7M

 

 

Supports card type

75mmx34mm(W)x5mm

 

 

Number of slots

One

 

 

Access location

Left panel

 

 

Interface

PCI Express

 

 

System Board Major Chips

Item

Controller

 

 

Core logic

Intel® 945GM/PM+ICH7M

VGA

Built-in Intel® 945GM for TravelMate 3240/3280 UMA models

 

ATI X1300 for TravelMate 3240 discrete models

 

ATI X1400 for TravelMate 3280 discrete models

 

 

LAN

BCM4401-E for 10/100Mbps

 

BCM5789/5787M for Giga LAN

 

 

USB 2.0

Built in ICH7M

 

 

Super I/O controller

NS37381

 

 

MODEM

Built-in ICH7M

 

 

Bluetooth

Built-in ICH7M

 

 

Wireless 802.11 b+g

Built-in ICH7M

 

 

PCMCIA

TI PCI 7412

 

 

Audio

Realtek ALC883

 

 

Keyboard

Item

Specification

 

 

Keyboard controller

Renesas RE144B

 

 

Total number of keypads

88-/89-key

 

 

Windows logo key

Yes

 

 

Internal & external keyboard work

Plug USB keyboard to the USB port directly: Yes

simultaneously

 

 

 

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Contents TravelMate 3240/3280/3290 Series Service Guide Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright DisclaimerConventions Screen MessagesPreface Page Features System SpecificationsChapter Input devices Ieee 1394 port for TravelMateSystem Block Diagram Block DiagramBoard Layout Top ViewBottom View Jumper Settings DescriptionFront View Your Acer Notebook tourIcon Description Closed Front View Left View Right View Rear PanelIndicators Bottom PanelIcon Function Description HDDEasy-Launch Buttons Launch key Default applicationTouchpad Basics Page Using the Keyboard Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows KeysHot Keys Key Icon DescriptionSpecial Key Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionUS dollar sign Acer Empowering Technology Acer eDataSecurity ManagementChapter Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Acer ePower Management Acer ModeBattery status Acer ePresentation Management Hardware Specifications and Configurations SpecificationProcessor Second Level CacheMemory Combinations LAN InterfaceBluetooth Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g optional deviceModem Interface Hard Disk Drive InterfaceCombo Drive Interface DVD-Dual InterfaceAudio Interface Video InterfaceVideo Memory USB PortPcmcia Port Express Card InterfaceSystem Board Major Chips KeyboardBattery LCD 14.1 inchLCD Inverter System Power ManagementAC Adaptor System Utilities Bios Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Boot ExitNavigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter DescriptionAdvanced Security Boot Exit MainParameter Description Format/Option Boot Exit SecuritySetting a Password Removing a PasswordClear or Set Parameter Description OptionChanging a Password Page Boot +Hard DriveInformation Main Security Boot ExitBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Screw List Description Part NumberRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Memory and the HDD Module Removing the ODD Module Removing the LCD ModuleChapter Page Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Disassembling the Main UnitPage Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Page Disassembling the LCD Module Page Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the ODD Module Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToSystem Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory checkCheck the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad CheckPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Code ListError Message List Error Codes Error MessagesCPU ID No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Phoenix Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related SymptomsIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsPCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmJumper and Connector Locations Top ViewBottom View Jumper Settings Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List TravelMate 3240/3280/3290 FRU List Exploded DiagramCategory Part Name and Description Acer Part No Not contain the black mylar as Image shows Middle Cover TM Upper Case TM CPU DOTHAN740 1.73GMHZ Intel Assy HDD Bracket AG1 CPU Heatsink W/SCREW W/O FAN H3M1A Belgium Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSK AEK1F SV Hinge Pack LEFT/RIGHT RTC Battery Scrw M2*L3 Black 100
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