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Acer 270 Running Diagnostics Program, BIOS Re-flash, Serial Port, Parallel Port and FDD Test

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Running Diagnostics Program

1.BIOS Re-flash

Insert CD-Disk and floppy disk then boot from floppy disk drive to BIOS re-flash.

2.Serial Port, Parallel Port and FDD Test

Insert SIO/PIO loopback to serial/parallel port. Place the diskette in the floppy diskette drive. Then run the test utility.

3.CMOS RTC and FDD Test

Insert the diskette to the floppy disk drive for test.

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Acer 270 manual Running Diagnostics Program, BIOS Re-flash, Serial Port, Parallel Port and FDD Test, CMOS RTC and FDD Test

Contents

Acer pleaseTravelMate refer to http//csd.acer.com.tw270Series ServiceGuideChapter Revision HistoryUpdates DateDisclaimer CopyrightSCREEN MESSAGES ConventionsPreface Table of Contents Disassembling the LCD Module Table of ContentsPerformance System SpecificationsFeatures ChapterKeyboard and Pointing Device USB Universal Serial Bus ports IEEE 1394 port 802.11b wireless LANKeyboard and Pointing Device ExpansionChapter System Block DiagramAudio to main board connector Board LayoutTop View Bottom View Keyboard/PS2 connectorDescription Outlook ViewFront View IconChapter Icon Left PanelDescription Icon Right PanelDescription Icon Rear PanelDescription Icon Bottom PanelDescription Indicators Lock Key Lock KeysDescription Embedded Numeric Keypad Icon Windows KeysDescription Hot Keys Description Hot KeyIcon Function2. Double-click on Regional and Language Options The Euro Symbol1. Click on Start, Settings, Control Panel 1. Click on Start, Control PanelDefault application Launch KeysLaunch Key E-Mail Detection Touchpad Basics TouchpadScroll Button FunctionLeft Button Right ButtonSpecification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsBIOS SpecificationFloppy Disk Drive Interface Memory CombinationsLAN Interface Modem Interfacec Emergency Release Performance SpecificationsHard Disk Drive Interface DVD-ROM InterfaceParallel Port Video Resolutions Mode for both LCD and CRTAudio Interface Video InterfaceSystem Board Major Chips Parallel PortUSB Port PCMCIA PortFeatures 1. Wide range 9V to 21V input voltage Irms Electrical CharacteristicsI − p I p4.The system interface signals belong to AC Adapter Electrical Specification90Vac Environmental Requirements Mechanical SpecificationIRQ Assignment Map Mechanical SpecificationMemory Address Map I/O Address MapDMA Channel Assignment IRQ Assignment MapSystem Utilities BIOS Setup UtilityChapter Chapter changes made and exit the BIOS Setup UtilityInfo BootSystem Devices SecurityScreen Expansion Option Enabled or DisabledIRQ4/ IRQ3 System DevicesInfo M a inS ystem D evices B o otClear or Set Setting a PasswordClear or Set Changing a Password Chapter Chapter BootParameter InfoDescription Parameter Saves your changes to CMOS and exits System Setup same asDescription System Diagnostic Diskette BIOS Flash UtilitySystem Utility Diskette 3. CMOS RTC and FDD Test Running Diagnostics Program1. BIOS Re-flash 2. Serial Port, Parallel Port and FDD Testthen Y key to next test 5. Config Test4. Thermal Test 6. 1394 ID Check7. Touchpad Test 8. VGA R.G.B. Mode TestChapter 11. 32bit SystemcardbTest 9. FAN Test10. Keyboard Test then press + Break to continue the next test12. Audio Test 13. Battery Charge Test Plug in AC adapter to the system for testChapter Chapter Machine Disassembly and ReplacementBefore You Begin General InformationScrew List Disassembly Procedure FlowchartDescription Chapter Removing the Battery Pack1. Press the battery lock and slide the battery latch to the right 2. Then remove the batteryRemoving the FDD Module Removing the HDD Module/Memory/FDD Module/Optical Module and CPURemoving the HDD Module Removing the Memory4. Remove the two screws that secure the fan 5. Then remove the fan Removing the CPU2. Remove the heatsink cover 3. Disconnect the fan power cable 1. Replace the screw that secure the heatsink coverChapter Removing the LCD Module Removing the LCD Module and Switch Board1. Unscrew the two screws that secure the switch board Removing the Switch Board2. Then remove the switch board from the main unit Disassembling the logic upper Disassembling the Main Unit6. Disconnect the audio board FFC from the audio board Disassembling the logic lower Disassembling the LCD Module Disassembling the Optical Drive Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the Floppy Disk Drive ModuleChapter Go To TroubleshootingSymptoms Verified ChapterExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check Power System CheckMemory Check Check the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackDisplay Check Sound Check Power-On Self-Test POST Error Message FRU/Action in Sequence Index of Error MessagesError Message List Error MessagesFRU/Action in Sequence Error Message ListError Messages ChapterPower-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related SymptomsPower Management-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related SymptomsSymptom / Error Peripheral-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Modem-Related SymptomsIntermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Action in Sequence Index of AFlash BIOS Error MessageError Message ChapterChapter Top View Jumper and Connector LocationsChapter Setting SW1 Settings Lid switchSW2 Settings SettingDDR 200P so-DIMM connector Bottom ViewChapter Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit ListTHE SYSTEM Exploded DiagramTravelMate LOGIC UPPER ASSYTravelMate270 LCD 14.1”Chapter LCD 15”TravelMate TravelMate DVD ASSYTravelMate FDD ASSYHDD W/O HDD ASSY TravelMatePartname And Description PicturePart Number Chapter 314-The Chapter FDD ASSY LK.A0206.001 ChapterLK.A0207.001 003-LCD Chapter 101-DVD Chapter Model Model Definition and ConfigurationAppendix A TravelMate 270 SeriesMain Features Appendix A Appendix B Test Compatible ComponentsXP Home Environment Test Microsoft WindowsSpecifications Com port & PS/2 SpecificationsAppendix B XP Pro Environment TestSpecifications Microsoft WindowsAppendix B SpecificationsAppendix B 2000 Environment TestSpecifications Microsoft WindowsAppendix B SpecificationsAppendix B Appendix C Online Support InformationAppendix C Index