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Outline of the A440 Series

FIC A440 Series Service Manual 1-1

Chapter

1.1

1.11.1

1.1

Introduction

IntroductionIntroduction

Introduction

This chapter provides the outline features and operation of the A440 Series including the

BIOS Setup program and other system options.

The A440 series all-in-one notebook offers the latest in advanced portable computing and

multimedia technology that even outperforms most desktop computers. It incorporates the

latest Intel Pentium-III Mobile Processor or Intel Celeron Mobile processor running at

100MHz Front Side Bus. It comes with a built-in Windows 95/98 keyboard, glide pad

pointing device, sound system, PCMCIA slots, and advanced power management. It also

includes most of the I/O ports found in today’s desktop PC including USB (Universal Serial

Bus) port, Infrared (FIR), and a docking port.

1.2

1.21.2

1.2

Feature Highlights

Feature HighlightsFeature Highlights

Feature Highlights

The A440 Series includes a variety of innovative features:

Table 1-1 Feature Highlights

Features Description

CPU

• Pentium-III Mobile Processors using Socket 370 FCPGA

packaging at 650 / 700 / 750 / 800 / 850 MHz

• Celeron Mobile processor using Socket 370 FCPGA packaging at

500 / 533 / 566 / 600 / 633 / 667 MHz

Cache Memory

• On-die secondary level cache (256-Kbyte) for Pentium-III Mobile

• On-die secondary level cache (128-Kbyte) for Celeron Mobile

Bus Architecture

32-bit PCI/PCI-to-ISA Bus Architecture

Bus Speed

100 MHz Front Side Bus

System Memory

• Two memory slots for 144-pin SODIMM SDRAM (3.3V)

• Uses PC-100 SDRAM (32 / 64 / 128 MB)

• Upgradeable to 256MB

Display

• 12.1” SVGA DSTN or TFT Color LCD at 800x600 pixel

resolution

• 13.3" XGA TFT Color LCD at 1024x768 pixels resolution

• 14.1” XGA TFT Color LCD at 1024x768 pixels resolution

• Maximum 32-bit True Color display at 1024x768 pixel resolution

• Brightness controls via hot-key function

VGA

• High Performance ProMedia CyberBladei1 2D / 3D Graphics

Accelerator With AGP support (integrated in North Bridge chip)

• 4 or 8 MB RAM using Shared Memory Architecture (SMA)

• Up to 1024x768 resolution for external CRT monitor at 16M

colors (24-bit True Color)

Summary of content (28 pages)

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Chapter Outline of the A440 Series 1.1 Introduction This chapter provides the outline features and operation of the A440 Series including the BIOS Setup program and other system options. The A440 series all-in-one notebook offers the latest in advanced portable computing and multimedia technology that even outperforms most desktop computers. It incorporates the latest Intel Pentium-III Mobile Processor or Intel Celeron Mobile processor running at 100MHz Front Side Bus.
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Outline of the A440 Series Features HDD Description • Built-in (internal) 2.5-inch Enhanced IDE hard drive • 4.8 / 6.4 / 10 / 12 GB or above disk drive options • Supports Bus Mastering Ultra-DMA feature FDD Built-in 3.5-inch 1.
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Outline of the A440 Series Features Power System Description • Universal Auto-switching 60W AC Adapter (100V – 240V) / Autocharging capability • Rechargeable NiMH (3800mAh/9.6V) or Li-Ion (3200mAh/14.4V) Battery Pack • NiMH Battery Life: 1.5 hours (Power Management Off) • Li-Ion Battery Life: 2 hours (Power Management Off) • Charging Time: 2.5 ~ 3 hours quick charge (computer off) Power Management • Windows APM 1.2 Compliant • ACPI and DMI 2.
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Outline of the A440 Series 1.
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Outline of the A440 Series 1.4 Quick Tour of the Notebook Please take a moment to become familiar with the location and purpose of every control, the LED status panel, connectors and ports, which are illustrated in this section. It is recommended to first go through the User Guide of the notebook, which is shipped together with the notebook for information on how to operate its features. 1.4.
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Outline of the A440 Series You adjust the brightness and contrast level of the LCD by pressing the display control hotkeys.
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Outline of the A440 Series Status LED Panel The Status LED Panel keeps you informed of the notebook’s current operating status. Each LED is marked with an icon to designate a system status. Figure 1-3 Status LED Panel Icons Table 1-2 Icon Status LED Panel Represents IDE Drive Access Indicates This LED will turn on when the system is accessing the hard disk drive (HDD). Diskette Drive Access This LED will turn on when the system is accessing the floppy disk drive (FDD).
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Outline of the A440 Series The notebook keyboard is a little bit different from a standard desktop keyboard. Aside from the normal alphanumeric characters and the standard keyboard function keys, the notebook keyboard includes an embedded numeric keypad, and special function keys that activates by pressing the key together with another key.
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Outline of the A440 Series Figure 1-5 Embedded Numeric Keypad Glidepad Built in just below the keyboard panel is the Glidepad pointing device. The left and right select buttons of the glidepad is found below the glidepad surface. The left select button is configured (by default) as the left button you normally click on the mouse while the select key to the right is configured as the right button. To move cursor, place your finger lightly on the sensor pad and move in the desired direction.
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Outline of the A440 Series 1.4.2 Front Side of the Notebook Left Speaker Internal Microphone Volume Knob Figure 1-6 Optional IR Port Line-In Port Right Speaker Microphone Port Earphone Port Right Side of the Notebook Left and Right Audio Speakers At the front left and right sides of the base unit are two built-in stereo mini speakers. The speakers are controlled by the audio controller of the notebook and activated by installing the audio driver.
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Outline of the A440 Series Earphone/Headphone Jack This jack (1/8-inch mini-jack) allows you to connect an external headphone, earphone, or amplified speakers for personal listening. Turn the volume level down first before placing the earphone or headphone set into your ear. Then adjust the volume according to your listening level.
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Outline of the A440 Series 1.4.3 The Right Side of the Notebook Battery Pack Internal Modem or LAN Kensington Lock Figure 1-7 PCMCIA Slots Air Vent Exhaust Right Side of the Notebook Battery Compartment The battery compartment stores the Nickel Metal-Hydride (NiMH) or Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion) battery pack for off-the-cord operation. The battery pack is instantly charge whenever you connect the AC adapter to the notebook.
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Outline of the A440 Series Modem /LAN Port The modem/LAN port provides a reserve jack for installing an internal modem with RJ-11 jack or internal LAN module with RJ-45 jack. The internal modem is a 56Kbps-fax/data PCI modem and supports the latest V.90 standard. The internal LAN module is a 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet PCI module. Only one module can be fitted in and is not user-upgradable. The internal module uses mini-PCI technology. It is sort of a PCI add-in card reduced into a smaller compact form.
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Outline of the A440 Series Built-in Floppy Disk Drive (FDD) The built-in FDD allows you to use any standard double-sided high-density (DSHD) diskette for copying and transferring data files. The notebook also comes with a 3-mode driver for 1.2MB diskette normally used in Japan. In the BIOS Setup program of the notebook, you also have the option to disable the FDD or set a password option when accessing the drive. 1.4.
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Outline of the A440 Series Expansion Port (Optional) Use this port to connect the PortBar. The PortBar is an accessory that duplicates the ports found on the back of the notebook. Keep the PortBar in your office connected to peripherals while you take the notebook on the road. Printer Port (LPT1) The printer port lets you connect a 25-pin parallel device such as printer, pocket LAN adapter, ZIP drive, or remote data transfer cable. Many operating systems and software applications refer to this port as LPT1.
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Outline of the A440 Series 1.4.6 The Under Side of the Notebook / / / Tilt Foot Battery Compartment / Latch Figure 1-10 Internal Module Compartment Memory Compartment The Under Side of the Notebook Tilt Foot (Left and Right) Allow you to tilt the rear of the notebook upward for more comfortable typing. Modem/LAN Module (Mini-PCI Socket Compartment) This compartment houses the mini-PCI socket for inserting the internal modem or LAN module.
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Outline of the A440 Series 1.5 System BIOS SETUP Program The notebook uses the Phoenix BIOS Setup program that allows you to set several system configurations in changing the way the system performs. This includes your system time and date, disk drive configuration, I/O device controls, boot drive sequence, and power management settings. The information is then stored in the CMOS RAM chip and will remain permanent unless you change it again.
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Outline of the A440 Series 1.5.1 Using the Main Menu The BIOS Setup Main Menu contains the settings for system time and date, and disk drives as well as CPU and system memory information. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Saving Boot Exit Item Specific Help 4 F1 System Time: [12:00:00] , , or System Date: [07/01/2000] selects field. Language: [English (US)] Diskette A: [1.44/1.
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Outline of the A440 Series System Time – To set the time, enter the current hour, minute, and second on hr/min/sec, 24-hour format. System Date – This field lets you set the calendar month, day, and year. The calendar clock is year 2000-compliant and remains in memory even after you turn off the system. Language – This field lets you set the type of language for the BIOS display. Diskette Drive A – This field allows you to enable or disable the built-in 1.44/1.25MB 3½ ” Diskette.
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Outline of the A440 Series Table 1-6 Internal HDD / Internal CD-ROM Sub-Menu Options Type: [None] / [CD-ROM] / [User] / [Auto] Select the drive type corresponding to the fixed disk installed in your system. If type USER is selected, Cylinders, Heads & Sectors edited directly.
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Outline of the A440 Series 1.5.2 Using the Advanced Menu The Advanced Menu allows you to configure the OS and I/O device settings.
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Outline of the A440 Series Submenu 4I/O Device Peripheral Configuration Configuration BootUp Num-Lock – Allows you to set the power-on state for the key. Set this to [LockOn] if you want to enable during power on. PS/2 Mouse – [Disabled] prevents any installed PS/2 mouse from functioning, but frees up IRQ12. [Both] allows both internal and external PS/2 mouse to be active. [Auto] will only allow the external PS/2 mouse to be active if it is detected.
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Outline of the A440 Series Table 1-9 Serial port A I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu Options [Disabled] / [Auto] / [Enabled] Configure serial port A using options: Disabled - No configuration, Enabled - User configuration, Auto - BIOS or OS configuration. Base I/O address Parallel port [3F8 IRQ4] / [2F8 IRQ3] / [3E8 IRQ4] / [2E8 IRQ3] Set the base I/O address for serial port A.
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Outline of the A440 Series 1.5.3 Using the Security Menu The Security menu allows you to set the system password as well as disk-protection security. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Saving Boot Exit Item Specific Help Set Supervisor Password Set User Password [Enter] [Enter] Supervisor Password controls access to the setup utility.
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Outline of the A440 Series 1.5.4 Using the Power Menu The Power setup menu lets you balance high performance and energy conservation using parameters including the following. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Saving Boot Exit Item Specific Help Power Switch Resume On Modem Ring: [On/Off] [Off] Resume On Time: [Off] Behavior of the power switch.
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Outline of the A440 Series 1.5.5 Using the Boot Menu The Boot menu lets you decide the boot order of booting devices including: PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Saving Boot Exit Item Specific Help + + Removable Devices Hard Drive Use or < > to select a ATAPI CD-ROM device, then press <+> or <-> to move the device up or down. expands or collapses device. expands all.
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Outline of the A440 Series 1.5.6 How to Exit the Setup Program There are three choices to escape from the Setup program. PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility Main Advanced Security Power Saving Boot Exit Item Specific Help Exit Saving Changes Exit Discarding Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes to Load Setup Defaults CMOS.
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Outline of the A440 Series 1.6 Notebook Accessories and System Options It is also important to understand the accessories that come along with the notebook and the options for fully utilizing the capabilities of the computer. This section describes briefly what these accessories and options are. 1.6.1 AC Adapter and Power Cord The AC Adapter supplies external power to your computer and at the same time charges the internal battery pack.