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Outline of the A440 Series
1.1
1.1
Introduction
Introduction
1.1
1.1
Introduction
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.
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1.2
1.2
1.2
Feature Highlights
Feature Highlights
Feature Highlights
Feature Highlights
The A440 Series includes a variety of innovative features:
Features
CPU
Cache Memory
Bus Architecture
Bus Speed
System Memory
Display
VGA
FIC A440 Series Service Manual
Table 1-1
• 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
• On-die secondary level cache (256-Kbyte) for Pentium-III Mobile
• On-die secondary level cache (128-Kbyte) for Celeron Mobile
32-bit PCI/PCI-to-ISA Bus Architecture
100 MHz Front Side Bus
• Two memory slots for 144-pin SODIMM SDRAM (3.3V)
• Uses PC-100 SDRAM (32 / 64 / 128 MB)
• Upgradeable to 256MB
• 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
• 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)
Feature Highlights
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  • Page 1 Introduction Introduction 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.
  • Page 2 Outline of the A440 Series Features 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 Built-in 3.5-inch 1.44MB floppy disk drive (3-mode) CD-ROM / •...
  • Page 3 Outline of the A440 Series Features Description Power System • Universal Auto-switching 60W AC Adapter (100V – 240V) / Auto- charging capability • Rechargeable NiMH (3800mAh/9.6V) or Li-Ion (3200mAh/14.4V) Battery Pack • NiMH Battery Life: 1.5 hours (Power Management Off) •...

  • Page 4: System Configuration

    Outline of the A440 Series System Configuration System Configuration System Configuration System Configuration Pentium-III / PCI 3D / AGP External VGA Celeron Graphics Engine Monitor Mobile CPU (VGA) Color LCD SVGA/XGA BIOS DSTN/TFT Flash ROM USB Interface USB Devices x 2 Ports...

  • Page 5: Quick Tour Of The Notebook

    Outline of the A440 Series Quick Tour of the Notebook Quick Tour of the Notebook Quick Tour of the Notebook 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.

  • Page 6: Power Button

    Outline of the A440 Series You adjust the brightness and contrast level of the LCD by pressing the display control hot- keys. You activate the hot-keys by pressing the <Fn> key along with another function key: • <Fn> + <F8> Key = Increases the brightness of the LCD display •...
  • Page 7 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...
  • Page 8 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 <Fn>...

  • Page 9: Cover Switch

    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.

  • Page 10: Front Side Of The Notebook

    Outline of the A440 Series 1.4.2 Front Side of the Notebook Left Speaker Optional IR Port Microphone Port Internal Microphone Line-In Port Earphone Port Volume Knob Right Speaker Figure 1-6 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.
  • Page 11 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.

  • Page 12: The Right Side Of The Notebook

    Outline of the A440 Series 1.4.3 The Right Side of the Notebook Battery Pack PCMCIA Slots Internal Modem or LAN Air Vent Exhaust Kensington Lock Figure 1-7 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.

  • Page 13: The Left Side Of The Notebook

    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.

  • Page 14: The Rear Side Of The Notebook

    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.
  • Page 15 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.

  • Page 16: The Under Side Of The Notebook

    Outline of the A440 Series 1.4.6 The Under Side of the Notebook Tilt Foot Internal Module Compartment Battery Compartment / Latch Memory Compartment Figure 1-10 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.

  • Page 17: System Bios Setup Program

    Outline of the A440 Series System BIOS System BIOS System BIOS System BIOS SETUP Program SETUP Program SETUP Program 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.

  • Page 18: Using The Main Menu

    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. P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y...
  • Page 19 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.
  • Page 20 Outline of the A440 Series Table 1-6 Internal HDD / Internal CD-ROM Sub-Menu Options Type: [None] / [CD-ROM] / [User] Select the drive type corresponding to the / [Auto] fixed disk installed in your system. If type USER is selected, Cylinders, Heads &...

  • Page 21: Using The Advanced Menu

    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. P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y...
  • Page 22 Outline of the A440 Series Submenu Peripheral Configuration 4 4 4 4 I/O Device Configuration BootUp Num-Lock – Allows you to set the power-on state for the <NumLock> key. Set this to [LockOn] if you want to enable <NumLock> during power on.
  • Page 23 Outline of the A440 Series Table 1-9 I/O Device Configuration Sub-Menu Options Serial port A [Disabled] / [Auto] / Configure serial port A using options: [Enabled] Disabled - No configuration, Enabled - User configuration, Auto - BIOS or OS configuration.

  • Page 24: Using The Security Menu

    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. P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y...

  • Page 25: Using The Power Menu

    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. P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y...

  • Page 26: Using The Boot Menu

    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: P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y...

  • Page 27: How To Exit The Setup Program

    Outline of the A440 Series 1.5.6 How to Exit the Setup Program There are three choices to escape from the Setup program. P h o e n i x B I O S S e t u p U t i l i t y...

  • Page 28: Notebook Accessories And System Options

    Outline of the A440 Series Notebook Accessories and System Options Notebook Accessories and System Options Notebook Accessories and System Options 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.

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