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SERVICE MANUAL & TROUBLESHOOTING
G
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GUIDE
GUIDE
GUIDE
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7521 Plus/N
BY
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Richard Wang
TESTING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT /
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TSSC
TSSC
AUG. 2001
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Contents
TESTING TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT // TSSCTSSC
SERVICE MANUAL & TROUBLESHOOTINGGG GUIDEGUIDEGUIDE FORFORFOR
7521 Plus/N
BY: Richard Wang
CONTENTS
7521Plus / N N/B MAINTENANCE
CONTENTS
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11. 7521 Plus/N Schematics
1.1 Introduction
1. Hardware Engineering Specification
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1.2.1 System parts
1.2 Hardware System
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1.2.2 CPU MODULE
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1.2.3 Synthesizer
1.2.4 SiS630S Slot 1/Socket 370 2D/3D Ultra-AGP
SiS630S Features
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Integrated DRAM Controller
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Fast PCI IDE Master/Slave Controller
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Virtual PCI-to-PCI Bridge
Supports High Quality Dithering Supports Bump Mapping
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Built-In 64x64x2 Bit-Mapped Hardware Cursor
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Built-in Reference Voltage Generator and Monitor Sense Circuit
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Advanced PCI H/W Audio & Modem Advanced Power Management
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Low Pin Count Interface
Integrated DMA Controller
Integrated Interrupt Controller
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Three 8254 Compatible Programmable 16-bits counters
Integrated Keyboard Controller
NAND Tree for Ball Connectivity Testing 672-Balls BGA Package
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Universal Serial Bus Host Controller
I²C Bus/SMBus Series Interface
1.2.5 Super IO NS PC 97338VJG
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1.2.6 PC CARD interface controller TI1225
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1.2.7 DUAL-SLOT PC CARD POWER INTERFACE SWITCH TPS2206
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1.2.8 Keyboard system H8 3434F universal keyboard controller
Memory
16-bit free-running timer
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8-bit timer 2 channels
PWM timer 2 channels
Power-down modes
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Cover switch Battery charging control Smart Battery monitoring
Fan control and LED indicator serial interface 100pin TQFP
1.2.9 System BIOS
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1.2.9.1 System BIOS and Software Features Overview
1.2.9.2 BIOS Setup Feature Introduction
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1.2.10 POWER MANAGEMENT
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ACPI Power States
Summary of Global Power States
Summary of Device Power Sates
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System States 1. Working S0
2.Sleeping State S3
3.Hibernation S4
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4.Soft Off State S5
Component Level Power Management Matrix
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5.Mechanical Off
Power State 1.Full Power
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APM Concept
2. Idle
4.Suspend
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Component Level Power Management Matrix
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5. Off
1.2.11 Memory System
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1.2.12 Interface
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1.2.13 Audio System AC’97 CODEC CS4299
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1.2.14 IR MODULE HSDL-3600#007
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SiS900 Features
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Additional features
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Supports PC97, PC98, and Net PC requirements - Green PC compatible
CH7005 Features
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1.2.16 CH7005C Digital PC to TV Encoder
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1.3 Special Feature Function
1.3.1 Hot Key Function 1.3.2 Easy Start Button function
1.3.3 Flash ROM BIOS
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1.3.4 LED Indicators
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1.4 SMM and System BIOS
1.3.5 COM port assignment
HDD & Video access
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Battery Warning
Suspend to DRAM
Cover Switch
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Battery Warning State
Battery Low State
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1.5 Peripheral Components
LCD Panel
Hard Disk Drive
Keyboard
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Floppy Disk Drive
Touch Pad
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24X CD-ROM Drive
DVD-ROM drive
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CD-R/RW drive
LED Indicators
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CMOS Battery
IO port
Serial Interface
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PCMCIA Socket
Dimension 25mmx25mmx10mm±0.5mm
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Operating temperature -10 - +70 degree C Weight 7g
Rated power 0.6 W Static pressure 0.09 inch-H2O
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1.6 Appendix 1 GPIO definitions
GPI DEFINITIONS
Note 3. CPU & SDRAM Frequency setting table
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Note 1. LCD ID
2.0 Tools introduction
2 System View and Disassembly
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1.Minus screw driver with bit size 3mm for CPU assembly & disassembly
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2.1 System View
2 System View and Disassembly
2.1.1 Front View
n Battery Pack o CD-ROM/DVD-ROM Drive p IR Port
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n Power Connector o PS/2 Port
s RJ-45 Connector t VGA Port
n CPU Cover o Modem Card Cover p FDD/HDD Module q Battery Pack
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2.1.5 Bottom View
2.1.6 Top-Open View
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2.2 System Disassembly
Modular Components NOTEBOOK LCD Assembly Components
2.2.1 Battery Pack 2.2.2 CPU 2.2.3 Modem Card 2.2.4 FDD/HDD Module
2.2.1 Battery Pack Disassembly
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Reassembly
2.2.2 CPU Disassembly
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3. Replace the CPU compartment cover and secure with two screws
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2.2.3 Modem Card Disassembly
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3. Replace the compartment cover and secure with one screw
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2.2.4 FDD/HDD Module Disassembly
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3. To take the hard disk drive apart, remove two screws of the hard disk. Then lift the hard disk up and unplug the connector to remove it. figure
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2.2.5 CD-ROM Drive Disassembly
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6. Hold the CD-ROM drive and slide it outward carefully. figure
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1. Open the top cover
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1. Remove the keyboard to access the SO-DIMM sockets. See section 2.2.6 Disassembly
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2.2.8 LCD Assembly Disassembly
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2. Reconnect the LCD cable connectors to the system board
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3. Replace the two hinge covers 4. Replace the Easy Start panel
1. Remove the LCD assembly. See section 2.2.8 Disassembly
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1. Fit the inverter board back into place and secure with two screws
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2.2.11 System Board Disassembly
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7. Lift up the speaker assembly and disconnect the cable. figure
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8. Remove four screws to take the recharge board apart. figure
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6. Replace the base unit frame and secure with twelve screws
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1. Remove the system board. See section 2.2.11 Disassembly
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3.1 Mother Board-A
3. Definition & Location Of Connectors / Switches
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J1 Inverter BD CONN J2 LCD panel LVDS connector
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3.2 Mother Board Switch Table
3. Definition & Location Of Connectors / Switches
SW3. CPU & SDRAM Frequency setting table
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3.3 Mother Board-B
3. Definition & Location Of Connectors / Switches
PJ501 Power jack AC adapter
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3.4 Daughter Board
3. Definition & Location Of Connectors / Switches
J1 RJ-11 phone jack for internal modem J23 MDC jump wire connector
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3.5 Charger Board
3. Definition & Location Of Connectors / Switches
J1Charger & Touch-Pad connector to M/B. PJ4Battery pack connector
3.7 Easy Start Button Board Easy Start Button Boardside A
3.6 IQSB Board
Easy Start Button Boardside B
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4.1 Main Board Side A
4. Definition & Location Of Major Components
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U13 TPS2206 PCcard Power switch matrix
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4.2 Main Board SIDE B
4. Definition & Location Of Major Components
U502 PH163112 LAN Controller U503 Socket 370 CPU
5.1 Pentium III/Celeron FC-PGA2 CPU
5. Pin Descriptions Of Major Components
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Alphabetical Signal Reference
Alphabetical Signal Reference
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Signal Name
Signal Name
Alphabetical Signal Reference
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Signal Name
Signal Description
Alphabetical Signal Reference
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PWRGOOD Relationship at Power On
PWRGOOD Relationship at Power On
PWRGOOD Relationship at Power On
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Signal Name
Signal Description
PWRGOOD Relationship at Power On
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Signal Name
Signal Description
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5.2 SiS630S Slot 1/Socket 370 2D/3D Ultra-AGP Single Chipset
Power
Power
Power
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5. Pin Descriptions Of Major Components
5.2 SiS630S Slot 1/Socket 370 2D/3D Ultra-AGP Single Chipset
Power
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5. Pin Descriptions Of Major Components
5.2 SiS630S Slot 1/Socket 370 2D/3D Ultra-AGP Single Chipset
Power management Interface
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Power
5. Pin Descriptions Of Major Components
Power management Interface
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5. Pin Descriptions Of Major Components
5.2 SiS630S Slot 1/Socket 370 2D/3D Ultra-AGP Single Chipset
5. Pin Descriptions Of Major Components
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5.2 SiS630S Slot 1/Socket 370 2D/3D Ultra-AGP Single Chipset
RTC Interface
Power andGroundSignals
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Legacy I/o and Miscellaneous Signals
Power
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6. System Block Diagram
U2 SH5
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7. Maintenance Diagnostics
7.1 Introduction
PIO PORT
7. Maintenance Diagnostics
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SYSTEM SOFT BIOS
7. Maintenance Diagnostics
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SYSTEM SOFT BIOS
CODE
7. Maintenance Diagnostics
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PIO CONNECTOR
OR P/N411904800001
8.1 NO POWER 8.2 NO DISPLAY 8.3 VGA CONTROLLER FAILURE LCD NO DISPLAY
8. TROUBLE SHOOTING
8.4 EXTERNAL MONITOR NO DISPLAY 8.5 MEMORY TEST ERROR
8.6 KEYBOARDK/B TOUCH-PADT/P , ESB TEST ERROR
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8.1 NO POWER
1. Check AC Adaptor 2. Check OUTLET. 3.Check Charge B’D
OUTLET
8.1 NO POWER
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POWER IN
+S5V
8.1 NO POWER
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Symptom
POWER IN
8.1 NO POWER
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Symptom
No power
8.1 NO POWER
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Symptom
2. Check the power source from AC adapter. PJ501
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8.2 NO DISPLAY
1. Check if power system is O.K
Reboot and display OK?
8.2 NO DISPLAY
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System Clock Check
U505SH14 TI1225 PCMCIA
Power Good & Reset System
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7521 Power Module
8.2 NO DISPLAY
8.3 VGA CONTROLLER FAILURE LCD NO DISPLAY
SIS 630S
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There is no display or picture abnormal on LCD
8.3 VGA CONTROLLER FAILURE LCD NO DISPLAY
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There is no display or picture abnormal on LCD
VGA CONTROLLER FAILURE
8.4 EXTERNAL MONITOR NO DISPLAY
U24 SIS 630S
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There is no display or picture abnormal on CRT monitor
8.4 EXTERNAL MONITOR NO DISPLAY
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There is no display or picture abnormal on CRT monitor
VGA CONTROLLER FAILURE
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8.5 MEMORY TEST ERROR
Either on board or extend SDRAM is failure or system hangs up
Clock Synthesizer
8.5 MEMORY TEST ERROR
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Either on board or extend SDRAM is failure or system hangs up
Correct it
8.6 KEYBOARDK/B TOUCH-PADT/P , ESB TEST ERROR
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Error message of keyboard failure is shown or any key doesn’t work
SIS 630S
8.6 KEYBOARDK/B TOUCH-PADT/P , ESB TEST ERROR
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Troubleshooting
Replace M/B or
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8.7 CD-ROM DRIVE TEST ERROR
An error message is shown when reading data from CD-ROM drive
630S
8.7 CD-ROM DRIVE TEST ERROR
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An error message is shown when reading data from CD-ROM drive
Replace M/B or into board-level Troubleshooting
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8.8 HARD DRIVE TEST ERROR
630S
+5VSHDD
8.8 HARD DRIVE TEST ERROR
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Replace mother BD or into board-level Troubleshooting
Parts
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8.9 USB PORT TEST ERROR
An error occurs when a USB I/O device is installed
U24 SIS 630S
8.9 USB PORT TEST ERROR
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An error occurs when a USB I/O device is installed
Board-level Troubleshooting for USB test error
SIS 630S
8.10 AUDIO FAILURE
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No sound from speaker after audio driver is installed
No sound from speaker after audio driver is installed
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8.10 AUDIO FAILURE
AUDIO OUT
No sound from speaker after audio driver is installed
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Troubleshooting for
audio test error
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8.11 SIO PORT TEST ERROR
An error occurs when a mouse or other I/O device is installed
SUPER I/O
8.11 SIO PORT TEST ERROR
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An error occurs when a mouse or other I/O device is installed
Board-level Troubleshooting for SIO test error
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8.12 PIO PORT TEST ERROR
When a print command is issued, printer prints nothing or garbage
LO OPBACK CONNECTOR FOR PIO TEST
8.12 PIO PORT TEST ERROR
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When a print command is issued, printer prints nothing or garbage
Board-level Troubleshooting for PIO test error
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8.13 PC-CARD SOCKET FAILURE
An error occurs when a PC card device is installed
AD031 C/BE03 PAR TRDY# IRDY# RESET# SERR# PERR# STOP# DEVSEL# FRAME#
An error occurs when a PC card device is installed
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Change M/B or go into board-level Troubleshooting
Board-level Troubleshooting for PC CARD test error
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9. SPARE PARTS LIST-1
Part Number
Description
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9. SPARE PARTS LIST-2
Part Number
Description
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9. SPARE PARTS LIST-3
Part Number
Description
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9. SPARE PARTS LIST-4
Part Number
Description
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9. SPARE PARTS LIST-5
Part Number
Description
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9. SPARE PARTS LIST-6
Part Number
Description
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9. SPARE PARTS LIST-7
Part Number
Description
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9. SPARE PARTS LIST-8
Part Number
Description
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9. SPARE PARTS LIST-9
Part Number
Description
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7521 plus R02
ISSUES
DRAWN
DESIGN CHECK
CELERON PPGA 370-PIN SOCKET
C P U
630S-1
630S-5 VSS30
630S-2
Page
VSSA VSSB VSSC VSSD
630S-4
Test only
Default mount R48 if TV function required
Never
mount even
CLOCK SYNTHESIZER AND DRIVER
CLOSE TO RECEIVER
144 PIN SODIMM SOCKET
2M X 16 BITS X 4 BANK X 4 = 64M BYTES
GND2
GND1
Slave address
IDSELAD20
00110001
SECONDARY IDE CONNECTOR
PRIMARY IDE & FDD CONNECTOR
0603B
IDSEL AD19
CONTENTS -- 64H
MULTIFUNCTION PIN
SERIAL IRQ/PARALLEL PCI INTERRUPT
PCCARD SOCKET
POWER SWITCH MATRIX
AVSS1 AVSS2
DVSS1 DVSS2
RLINE IN
GND0
VCC3
GND1
GND2
RS232/SIO
SUPER I/O
HP FIR MODULE HSDL-3600#007
AVCC VCCB
VCC1 VCC2
VSS1 VSS2 VSS3 VSS4
AVSS
USB CONNECTOR
Slave Address
SYSTEM BIOS
RESET#
PREQ# PULL UP AT CPU
Charger board connector
7521 plusADINP & DISCHARGE
16.60V
ABCDE
16.65V
16.70V
7521 plus S5VS3VS12V
SENSE1+
7521 plus 1.5V/1.8V
SENSE1
SENSE2+
7521 plus+5V+3V+12VS1.8V2.5V
7521 plusCPU PWR
7521P HDD/FDD BD
ISSUES
DRAWN
DESIGN
DRAWN DESIGN CHECK ISSUES
DRAWN
ISSUES
DESIGN
CHECK
1+60
DRAWN DESIGN CHECK ISSUES
54554
9424
0-= -4$+1,511
DRAWN DESIGN CHECK ISSUES
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75217521Plulus/Ns/N
SERVICE MANUAL & TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEIDEIDEFORFORFOR
Sponsoring Editor Shoestring Tsai Author Richard.Wang
Assistant Editor Kelly Chiang Publisher MITAC INTERNATIONAL CORP