Acer 270 manual System Devices, Parameter, Options

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System Devices

The System Devices screen contains parameters involving your hardware devices. It also provides advanced settings of the system.

 

 

 

 

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The table below describes the parameters in the screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings.

Parameter

 

Description

 

Options

 

 

 

PS/2 Pointing Device

Determines whether or not to disable the internal

Both or Auto-Selected

 

touchpad of a PS/2 pointing device is connected.

 

 

 

 

Serial Port

Enables, disables or auto detects the serial port.

Enabled/Disabled/Auto

 

 

 

Base I/O address

Sets the I/O address of the serial port.

3F8h/2F8h/3E8h/2E8h

 

 

 

Interrupt

Sets the interrupt request of the serial port.

IRQ4/ IRQ3

 

 

 

Parallel Port

Enables, disables or auto detects the parallel port.

Enabled/Disabled/Auto

 

 

 

Mode

Sets the operation mode of the parallel port.

ECP, EPP, Normal or Bi-directional

 

 

 

Base I/O address

Sets the I/O address of the parallel port. This

378h, 278h or 3BCh

 

parameter is enabled only if Mode is set to ECP or

 

 

Bi-directional.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interrupt

Sets the interrupt request of the parallel port.

IRQ 7 or IRQ5

 

 

 

4

 

Mode

Sets the operation mode of the parallel port.

ECP, EPP or Bi-directional

 

 

 

ECP DMA Channel

Sets a DMA channel for the printer to operate in

DMA3 or DMA1

 

ECP mode. This parameter is enabled only if Mode

 

 

is set to ECP.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents ServiceGuide Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright DisclaimerConventions Screen MessagesPreface Table of Contents Appendix a Model Definition and Configuration 108 Chapter TroubleshootingChapter Jumper and Connector Locations Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit ListFeatures ChapterExpansion System Block Diagram Board Layout Top ViewBottom View Front View Outlook ViewIcon Description Chapter Left Panel Right Panel Rear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Icon Function DescriptionLock Keys Lock Key DescriptionDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded Numeric KeypadWindows Keys Key Icon DescriptionHot Keys Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionHot Key Icon Function Euro Symbol Click on Start, Settings, Control PanelLaunch Key Default application Launch KeysMail Detection Touchpad Basics TouchpadFunction Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap Function Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap Processor Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Second Level CacheModem Interface Memory CombinationsLAN Interface Floppy Disk Drive InterfaceATA-5 DVD-ROM InterfaceRPM DMAVideo Interface Video Resolutions Mode for both LCD and CRTAudio Interface Parallel PortSystem Board Major Chips USB PortPcmcia Port KeyboardCPT CLAA150PA01 BatteryCPT CLAA14/XF01 IBM ITSX95CBrig NvpwrDAC PWM InvpwElectrical specification ThermalAdapter ADP-65DB BG65W 3 Pins AC AdapterMechanical Specification Environmental RequirementsAddress Map Memory Address MapIRQ Assignment Map DMA Channel Assignment Bios Setup Utility System UtilitiesChanges made and exit the Bios Setup Utility Main NtscScreen Expansion Option Enabled or Disabled Parameter Description Format/OptionParameter System DevicesOptions Security XitClear or Set Parameter Description OptionChanging a Password Page Boot Info Parameter DescriptionExit Bios Flash Utility System Diagnostic DisketteRunning Diagnostics Program Then Y key to next test Chapter Page Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginScrew List Disassembly Procedure FlowchartCPU Frame NUT Screw, M2.0X0.4P+3FP-ZKNL Removing the Battery Pack Removing the HDD Module/Memory/FDD Module/Optical Module CPURemoving the CPU Chapter Removing the LCD Module and Switch Board Removing the LCD ModuleRemoving the Switch Board Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the logic upperChapter Disassembling the logic lower Disassembling the LCD Module Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleChapter Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check Memory Check Power System Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Display CheckSound Check Power-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Index of Error MessagesError Message List Setup02F0 CPU ID 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 SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms LCD FPCIntermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmIndex of AFlash Bios Error Message Error Message Action in SequenceChapter Jumper and Connector Locations Top ViewPower Button Onsystem on OFF System OFF SettingNone Stand by Hibernate ON/OFF Button Bottom View Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Logic Upper Assy LCD LCD DVD Assy FDD Assy Switch Board Battery LI-ION 8 CELL-PANASONICBattery LI-ION 8 CELL-SAMSUNG Wireless LAN CombocardCABLE-MODEM FFC-TOUCHPADFFC-PHONE Jack Antenna LINE-LLower Case W/O SPEAKER-INCLUDING Dimm CoverHeatsink Cover Batter LATCH, NOB, SpringCPU Support Bracket Touchpad BracketTouchpad Cover Hinge SADDLE-RFDD MODULE, Mitsumi HDD ConnectorFDD Assy FDD MODULE, Panasonic FDD Drive PanasonicAS1400 Keyboard Chicony US HDD Bracket CoverAS1400 Keyboard Chicony UK Assy LCD Module 14.1 XGA AULCD Bracket L15 XGA LG LCD InverterLCD Bracket L15 XGA AU LCD Bracket L15 XGA HitachiWire SET 15.0 XGA AU Wire SET 14.1 XGA AUWire SET 14.1 XGA CPT Wire SET 15.0 XGA LGDVD-ROM Drive 8X Toshiba SD-2612 CD-ROM Drive 24X QSI SCR-242-SAssy CD-ROM Drive 24X Samsung SN-124P DVD-ROM Drive 8X Hlds GDR-8081NThermal Screw with Spring Thermal Screw with White SpringModel Appendix aTravelMate 270 Series MemoMain Features Appendix a 110 Test Compatible Components Appendix BSpecifications Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment TestPcmcia Microsoft Windows XP Pro Environment Test Appendix B 115 Microsoft Windows Environment Test Appendix B 117 118 Online Support Information Appendix C120 Bios IndexPcmcia
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