Acer 3290, 3280 manual Chapter

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Code

Beeps

POST Routine Description

 

 

 

46h

2-1-2-3

Check ROM copyright notice

 

 

 

48h

 

Check video configuration against CMOS

 

 

 

49h

 

Initialize PCI bus and devices

 

 

 

4Ah

 

Initialize all video adapters in system

 

 

 

4Bh

 

QuietBoot start (optional)

 

 

 

4Ch

 

Shadow video BIOS ROM

 

 

 

4Eh

 

Display BIOS copyright notice

 

 

 

50h

 

Display CPU type and speed

 

 

 

51h

 

Initialize EISA board

 

 

 

52h

 

Test keyboard

 

 

 

54h

 

Set key click if enabled

 

 

 

58h

2-2-3-1

Test for unexpected interrupts

 

 

 

59h

 

Initialize POST display service

 

 

 

5Ah

 

Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP”

 

 

 

5Bh

 

Disable CPU cache

 

 

 

5Ch

 

Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB

 

 

 

60h

 

Test extended memory

 

 

 

62h

 

Test extended memory address lines

 

 

 

64h

 

Jump to User Patch1

 

 

 

66h

 

Configure advanced cache registers

 

 

 

67h

 

Initialize Multi Processor APIC

 

 

 

68h

 

Enable external and CPU caches

 

 

 

69h

 

Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area

 

 

 

6Ah

 

Display external L2 cache size

 

 

 

6Bh

 

Load custom defaults (optional)

 

 

 

6Ch

 

Display shadow-area message

 

 

 

6Eh

 

Display possible high address for UMB

 

 

recovery

 

 

 

70h

 

Display error messages

 

 

 

72h

 

Check for configuration errors

 

 

 

76h

 

Check for keyboard errors

 

 

 

7Ch

 

Set up hardware interrupt vectors

 

 

 

7Eh

 

Initialize coprocessor if present

 

 

 

80h

 

Disable onboard Super I/O ports and IRQs

 

 

 

81h

 

Late POST device initialization

 

 

 

82h

 

Detect and install external RS232 ports

 

 

 

83h

 

Configure non-MCD IDE controllers

 

 

 

84h

 

Detect and install external parallel ports

 

 

 

85h

 

Initialize PC-compatible PnP ISA devices

 

 

 

86h

 

Re-initialize onboard I/O ports

 

 

 

87h

 

Configure Motherboard Configurable Devices

 

 

(optional)

 

 

 

88h

 

Initialize BIOS Area

 

 

 

89h

 

Enable Non-Maskable Interrupts (NMIs)

 

 

 

8Ah

 

Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area

 

 

 

8Bh

 

Test and initialize PS/2 mouse

 

 

 

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Contents TravelMate 3240/3280/3290 Series Service Guide Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Page System Specifications FeaturesChapter Ieee 1394 port for TravelMate Input devicesBlock Diagram System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutBottom View Description Jumper SettingsYour Acer Notebook tour Front ViewIcon Description Closed Front View Left View Rear Panel Right ViewBottom Panel IndicatorsHDD Icon Function DescriptionLaunch key Default application Easy-Launch ButtonsTouchpad Basics Page Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Using the KeyboardLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows KeysKey Icon Description Hot KeysHot Key Icon Function Description Special KeyUS dollar sign Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer Empowering TechnologyChapter Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer eNet Management Acer Mode Acer ePower ManagementBattery status Acer ePresentation Management Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsProcessor Second Level CacheLAN Interface Memory CombinationsWireless Module 802.11b/g optional device Bluetooth InterfaceModem Interface Hard Disk Drive InterfaceDVD-Dual Interface Combo Drive InterfaceVideo Interface Audio InterfaceVideo Memory USB PortExpress Card Interface Pcmcia PortSystem Board Major Chips KeyboardLCD 14.1 inch BatterySystem Power Management LCD InverterAC Adaptor Main Advanced Security Boot Exit System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationMain Advanced Security Boot ExitParameter Description Format/Option Security Boot ExitRemoving a Password Setting a PasswordClear or Set Parameter Description OptionChanging a Password Page +Hard Drive BootExit Information Main Security BootBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Description Part Number Screw ListRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Memory and the HDD Module Removing the LCD Module Removing the ODD ModuleChapter Page Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Lower Case AssemblyPage Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Page Disassembling the LCD Module Page Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleDisassembling the ODD Module Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckMemory check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Code List Index of Error MessagesError Message List Error Codes Error MessagesCPU ID No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Code Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep CodesChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps LCD-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsTop View Jumper and Connector LocationsBottom View Jumper Settings Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram TravelMate 3240/3280/3290 FRU ListCategory 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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3280, 3290 specifications

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