compaq notebook 100 series User Manual
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Product Description1-19 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/28/00 9:32 AM Part Number: 177485-001 File name: CH01.doc 1.7 Diagnostics Using Compaq Diagnostics Access Compaq Diagnostics for Windows by selecting StartSettingsControl PanelCompaq Diagnostics. To select a category, choose one of two methods: Select the Categories menu, then select a category from the drop- down list. Select a category icon on the...
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1-20Product Description COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/28/00 9:32 AM Part Number: 177485-001 File name: CH01.doc 1.8 Computer External Components The external components on the display and right side of the computer are shown in Figure 1-2 and described in Table 1-2. Figure 1-2. Display and Right Side Components Table 1-2 Display and Right Side Components Item Component Function 1 TouchPad and touch...
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Product Description1-21 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/28/00 9:32 AM Part Number: 177485-001 File name: CH01.doc The external components on the left side of the computer are shown in Figure 1-3 and are described in Table 1-4. Figure 1-3. Left Side Components Table 1-3 Left Side Components Item Component Function 1 Security cable slot Accepts an optional security cable to secure the computer to a fixed...
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1-22Product Description COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/28/00 9:32 AM Part Number: 177485-001 File name: CH01.doc The external components on the rear of the computer are shown in Figure 1-4 and described in Table 1-5. Figure 1-4. Rear Components Table 1-4 Rear Components Item Component Function 1 Mono microphone jack Connects a mono microphone, disabling the built-in microphone. 2 Stereo speaker/...
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Product Description1-23 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/28/00 9:32 AM Part Number: 177485-001 File name: CH01.doc Table 1-4 continued Item Component Function 3 Universal Serial Bus (USB) connector Connects USB devices, such as cameras for video conferencing, or hubs which connect multiple USB devices. The USB connector is a powered hub. When running Windows 98, any combination of up to five powered or unpowered...
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1-24Product Description COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/28/00 9:32 AM Part Number: 177485-001 File name: CH01.doc 1.9 Design Overview This section presents a design overview of key parts and features of the computer. Refer to Chapter 3 for the illustrated parts catalog and Chapter 5 for removal and replacement procedures. The system board provides the following device connections: Memory expansion board Hard...
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Troubleshooting2-1 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/29/00 7:07 AM Pages: 8 Words: 1325 Template: c:\msoffice emplates ef ef.dot Part Number: 177845-001 File name: CH02.doc chapter 2 TROUBLESHOOTING 2.1 Service Considerations When troubleshooting the Compaq Notebook 100, it is important to obtain all facts about the situation. Obtain details of the problem and any circumstances surrounding the problem. Obtain all...
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2-2Troubleshooting COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/29/00 7:07 AM Part Number: 177845-001 File name: CH02.doc 2.2 Power-On Self Test (Post) When the computer starts, the system BIOS runs a series of internal checks on the hardware. This allows the computer to detect problems as early as the power-on stage. The POST alerts you to problems by displaying error messages. If POST detects an error, the system displays an error...
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Troubleshooting2-3 COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/29/00 7:07 AM Part Number: 177845-001 File name: CH02.doc Table 2-1 continued Code Description 12h Signal power on reset on COMS. 13h Initialize the chipset (DRAM). 14h Search for ISA bus VGA adapter. 15h Reset counter/timer 1, excite the RAM. 16h User register config through CMOS. 18h Dispatch to 1st 64K RAM test. 19h Checksum the ROM. 1Ah Reset PIC’s (8259s). 1Bh...
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2-4Troubleshooting COMPAQ CONFIDENTIAL - NEED TO KNOW REQUIRED Writer: David Calvert Saved by: David Calvert Saved date: 03/29/00 7:07 AM Part Number: 177845-001 File name: CH02.doc Table 2-1 continued Code Description 2Fh Signon messages displayed. 30h Special init of keyboard ctlr. 31h Test if keyboard present. 32h Test keyboard interrupt. 33h Test keyboard command Byte. 34h Test, blank and count all RAM. 35h Protected mode entered safely (2). 36h RAM test complete. 37h Protected mode exit...