Index of AFlash BIOS Error Message
See System Diagnostic Diskette on page 42 Reboot the system and then restart with this diskette. Turn off the power and restart the system. Make sure this AFlash BIOS diskette for this model. make sure to install a highly charged battery, and reboot system.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Intel Coppermine 800 MHz 1 GHz processor with 256 Kbytes on-die L2 cache ACPI 1.0b, HDD Password, Int 13h Extensions, S4BIOS for Win98, PnP BIOS 1.0a, SMBIOS 2.3,Simple Boot Flag 1.0, PCI 2.1 USB specification 1.0., PCI Bus Power Management interface Specification, Boot Block, SMI 1.2, EPP IEEE 1284, ECP IEEE 1284 1.7 amp 1.9, IrDA, PS 2 keyboard and mouse, VESA VGA BIOS, DDC-2B, CD-ROM bootable You can install memory modules in any combinations as long as they match the above specifications....
Bottom Panel
Your computer's unique serial number. Unlatches to release the AcerMedia drive from its bay. Your computer's removable media storage. Insert a business card or similar-sized identification card to personalize your computer. Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. Protects your hard disk against shocks. Protects your hard disk against shocks. The computer has seven easy-to-read status icons below the display screen. The Power and Sleep status icons are visible even when you close the...
Startup Configuration
The Startup Configuration screen contains parameter values that define how your computer behaves on system startup. InfD Mtin i Hain ud van red Security gt C-nboa cd DWiCd C on i gurit i n 9 ICI IHO Routing CPU Piuer HACiiigenierit Mode speeds fce TW gt Mode Change '-' a lue 3 Eelert gt Sub-Menu F9 Setup L-efflULt FID Save and E gt it The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings Pres Enter to access the IDE...
Power System Check
To verify the symptom of the problem, power on the computer using each of the following power sources 2. Connect the power adapter and check that power is supplied. 3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack then check that power is supplied by the battery pack. If you suspect a power problem, see the appropriate power supply check in the following list Unplug the power adapter cable from the computer and measure the output voltage at the plug of the power adapter...
Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual The following conventions are used in this manual Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
Index of PQA Diagnostic Error Code Message
Reload BIOS default setting. Main Board Reload BIOS default setting Hard disk Main Board Reset CD-ROM cable CD-ROM drive Main Board OFF KBC BIOS Protected ON KBC BIOS Unprotected OFF Check password ON Bypass password
Right Panel
Accepts the video capture kit option on the right side of the computer. Houses the computer's removable media drive CD-RW, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or 2nd hard disk . Lights up when media drive is being accessed. Press to eject the media drive tray. AcerMedia drive emergency eject hole When the media drive tray cannot be ejected i.e., using the AcerMedia drive eject button , insert a paperclip to manually eject the tray. Connects to a Kensington-compatible key-based computer security lock.
Left Panel
Connects to one Type II 16-bit PC card or 32-bit cardbus PC card. Slot for smart card interface with pre-boot authentication systems. Houses the computer's removable hard disk secured by a screw . Accepts the video capture kit option on the left side of th computer.
Basic System Settings
The Basic System Settings screen allows you to set the system date and time. F1 Help ti. SiLset Esc Exit. -Select Item F Ffi Cti Jige Values Menu Enter Select gt Sub Menu F9 Setup tfrfsults F10 Save and Exit The following table describes the parameters in this screen DDD MMM DD, YYYY day-of-the-week month day, year Sets the display device when the computer starts up. QuickBoot allows your computer to skip certain tests at start-up to speed-up the boot process. When enabled, it allows your...
Main Board Data Utility
The utility provides a strong function which can set all default settings to our EEPROM such as Panel ID, Thermal Setting, Product Name and Product Manufacture. NOTE Product Name should be written as default TravelMate 610 because remote control of scrollbar option item will only identify the Product Name as TravelMate 610. This provides the detailed information of mother board data. That includes Product Name, Manufacture Name, UUID, and serial number. It is allowed to input 4 bytes on the...
Removing the Keyboard
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 51 2. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 57 3. To remove the keyboard, first remove the screw from the main unit. 4. Pull the three latches downward to lift the keyboard upward and expose it. 5. Disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board at CN20, then carefully remove the keyboard from the main unit.
Executing Flash Program
IMPORTANT If this diskette is not bootable, do the following actions before you use it 2. Copy all AFlash files into this bootable diskette. 3. Put the bootable disk into TravelMate 610 series module, then reboot. IMPORTANT Never turn off the system power while Flash BIOS is programming. This will damage your system. 4. After Flash BIOS is done, reboot the system. NOTE If there are any problems occurred during BIOS update, see for troubleshooting.
Removing the LCD Module
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 51 2. See Removing the Middle Cover on page 57 3. See Removing the Keyboard on page 58 4. Remove the two screws from the LCD FPC cable and then disconnect the LCD FPC cable from the mainboard. 5. Disconnect the inverter cable from the main board at CN10. 6. Remove the two screws from the backside of the unit as shown, and then remove the LCD module from the main unit.
Index of Error Messages
Reconnect hard disk drive connector. Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. Hard disk drive Main Board see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 76 . see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 76. see Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check on page 76. Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility. System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time,...
Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's global product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability . These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be...
Audio Test
Insert Audio CD with Root_directory into CD-ROM. Press a once to stop the CD from playing and then You have to attach loop_line into line-in and line-out port on the rear panel of TravelMate 610 for this test. You will see a PASS message if test is successful. Make any sound after pressing enter. Then the machine will start to record the sound you made for about five second, and play it. Please take out loop_line before executing the test. 1 New added description. Please pay attention to it.
FRU Field Replaceable Unit List
This chapter gives you the FRU Field Replaceable Unit listing in global configurations of TravelMate 610. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA Return Merchandise Authorization . IMPORTANT Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS,...
Boot Options
The Boot menu contains parameter values that determine in what order the bootable devices in your computer start-up. Inf or mat ion Hain Advanced Security Removable Devices Hard Drive CD-ROM Dtive F.l Help ti select Item. F5 F6 Change values Bsc Exit Select Menu Enter Select gt Sub-Menu Use the cursor up down keys to select a boot device, then press F5 or F6 to change its order. Items with a sign can be further expanded.
System Diagnostic Diskette
IMPORTANT 1The diagnostics program here that we used is called PQA Product Quality Assurance and is provided by Acer Headquarters. You can utilize it as a basic diagnostic tool. To get this program, either download it from http csd.acer.com.tw or find it in the TravelMate 610 service CD kit. To better fit local service requirements, your regional office MAY have other diagnostic program. Please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel channel to provide you with further...
PQA System Diagnostics
NOTE This PQA diagnostics program will test Acer TravelMate 610 notebook series hardware peripherals. 1. When you select One Test, Test command F2 key will only work in the first-level menu Item Test , if you are in sub-level menu, please press ESC to return to upper-level Item Test menu. 2. Use Space Bar to select deselect a testing item. 3. When testing is done, there will be a testing report, where you could find out whether the testing is successful or not.
Front Panel
Also called LCD liquid-crystal display , displays computer output. LEDs light-emitting diodes that turn on and off to show th status of the computer and its functions and components. Buttons for launching frequently used programs. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse. Click buttons left, center and right The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons the center button serves as a scroll up down button. Interfaces with infrared devices...
Thermal and Fan Utility
This function will write the default value into EEPROM. This function will display current system temperature and CPU temperature. First, the default of thermal range is displayed. For the system temperature, it ranges from 35 to 87 and for the CPU temperature, it is limited to 110. A CPU temperature below 110 is considered as normal temperature. The test item includes fan off test then it will proceed testing the fan for three different ranges of rpm. That is, over 4000 rpm, below 6000 rpm and...
Removing the Middle Cover
1. See Removing the Battery Pack on page 51 2. To remove the middle cover, first remove the two screws from the middle cover on the rear panel. 3. Push the LCD module to an angle of 135 degrees,as shown, to release the middle cover from left to right. 4. Pull the middle cover and lift it away.