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  • Page 1 Gateway EC54/EC58 SERVICEGUIDE ®...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Updates Copyright Copyright © 2009 by Gateway Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retral system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Gateway Incorporated.

  • Page 3: System Specifications

    CHAPTER System Specifications • Preface • Features • System Block Diagram • Board Layout • Notebook Product Tour • Hardware Specifications and Configurations...

  • Page 4: Preface

    SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Gateway office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Gateway office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

  • Page 5: Features

    Dual-Channel DDR3 SDRAM support • Up to 4 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz memory, upgradeable to 8 GB using two SO-DIMM modules Display • 15.6"HD 1366 x 768 pixel resolution, high-brightness (200-nit) Gateway Ultrabright™ LED-backlit TFT LCD • 16:9 aspect ratio...
  • Page 6 CHAPTER 1: System Specifications Graphics • ATI Mobility Radeon™ HD 4330 with up to 2304 MB of HyperMemory™ (512 MB of dedicated DDR3 VRAM, up to 1792 MB of shared system memory), supporting Unified Video Decoder (UVD), OpenEXR High Dynamic-Range (HDR) technology, Shader Model 4.1, ®...

  • Page 7: Dimensions And Weight

    12 function keys, four cursor keys, Windows key, international language support, independent US dollar and Euro symbol keys • two-finger scroll, pinch, Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting • rotate, flip • Capacitive-touch launch keys: Gateway PowerSave and MyBackup, ® Communication , touchpad lock...
  • Page 8 Wild Tangent Optional Items • 1 GB / 2 GB DDR3 1066MHz soDIMM module • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • Gateway PowerSave 3-pin 65W AC adapter • External USB floppy disk drive • External USB 56K modem ® ™ Windows Vista Life without Walls Gateway recommends Windows 7.
  • Page 9 (LCDs) commonly exhibit a small number of discoloration dots, as so-called "non-conforming pixels." This phenomenon is a limitation of TFT LCD technology, not a product defect, and as such is not covered by Gateway's warranty. © 2009 All rights reserved.

  • Page 10: System Memory

    CHAPTER 1: System Specifications EC54 Specifications Operating system ® • Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit CPU/chipset ® ® processor SU4100 (2 MB L2 cache, 1.30 GHz, 800 • Intel Pentium MHz FSB, 10 W), supporting Intel ® 64 architecture ®...
  • Page 11 Communication • Video Conference1, featuring: • Integrated webcam, featuring 640 x 480 resolution image capture • WLAN1, 11: Integrated Gateway 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi CERTIFIED™ network connection • WLAN1, 11: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 1000 802.11b/g/Draft-N Wi-Fi ™ CERTIFIED network connection, supporting MIMO technology •...
  • Page 12 • 12 function keys, four cursor keys, Windows key,international language support, independent US dollar and Euro symbol keys Multi-gesture touchpad, supporting two-finger scroll, pinch, rotate, flip Capacitive-touch launch keys: Gateway PowerSave and MyBackup, ® Communication , touchpad lock I/O ports •...
  • Page 13 • Optional items • 1 GB / 2 GB DDR3 1066 MHz soDIMM module • 6-cell Li-ion battery pack • Gateway PowerSave 3-pin 65 W AC adapter • External USB floppy disk drive • External USB 56K modem ® ™...
  • Page 14 Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. About Gateway Since its founding in 1985, Irvine, Calif.-based Gateway has been a technology pioneer, offering award-winning products and world-class service to customers worldwide. Gateway is a wholly owned subsidiary of Acer Inc., the world's third-largest PC company.

  • Page 15: System Block Diagram

    System Block Diagram...

  • Page 16: Board Layout

    CHAPTER 1: System Specifications Board Layout Top View Gateway EC58 M/B layout and connector location Top view Name Description CCD cable CNTR MMB cable CNTR LVDS cable CNTR Keyboard CNTR Touch Pad FFC CNTR SSD cable CNTR Card reader CNTR...

  • Page 17: Bottom View

    Bottom View Gateway EC58 M/B layout and connector location Bottom view Name Description Battery CNTR CN10 PCI-E socket CN11 SIM card socket CN12 PCI-E socket CN13 Power cable CNTR CN14 LVDS cable CNTR CN16 DIMM socket CN17 DIMM socket...

  • Page 18: Notebook Product Tour

    CHAPTER 1: System Specifications Notebook Product Tour Front Component Icon Description Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on you lap. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots.

  • Page 19: Left

    Left Component Icon Description Ethernet jack Plug an Ethernet network cable into this jack. Plug the other end of the cable into a cable modem, DSL modem, or an Ethernet network jack. Ventilation fan Helps cool internal components. Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on you lap.

  • Page 20: Right

    CHAPTER 1: System Specifications Right Component Icon Description USB port Plug a USB device (such as a diskette drive, flash drive, printer, scanner, camera, keyboard, or mouse) into this port. Opical drive Power connector Plug the AC adapter cable into this connector. Kensington™...

  • Page 21: Back

    Back Component Icon Description Battery Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power. Bottom Component Icon Description Battery Provides power when the notebook is not plugged into AC power. Battery lock Slide to unlock the battery.
  • Page 22 CHAPTER 1: System Specifications Component Icon Description Ventilation slots Helps cool internal components. and cooling fan Warning: Do not work with the notebook resting on your lap. If the air vents are blocked, the notebook may become hot enough to harm your skin. Caution: Do not block or insert objects into these slots.

  • Page 23: Keyboard Area

    Keyboard Area Component Icon Description Power button Press to turn the power on or off. You can also configure the power button for Sleep/Resume mode. Speakers Left and right speakers deliver stereo audio output. Keyboard Provides all the features of a full-sized, computer keyboard.

  • Page 24: Lcd Panel

    CHAPTER 1: System Specifications LCD Panel Component Icon Description Webcam Use to let others see who they are communicating with when making VoIP calls. Microphone Use to talk through when making Voice over Internet Proto- col (VoIP) calls.

  • Page 25: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Processor packing uFCPGA Support Processor @ ULV Centrino,PDC, ICPM, 10W CPU Launch On-die L2 Cache Up to 6 MB 1067 MHz TDP (Thermal) Socket type Second Level Cache Item Specification North Bridge...

  • Page 26: Wireless Lan

    CHAPTER 1: System Specifications Wireless LAN Item Specification Module Intel SP, 3rd 1 x 2 BGN/Y Interface Mini card (1) Antenna Pointing Device Item Specification Glide Multi-touch touch PAD Bluetooth Interface Item Specification Module FOX_BRM_2.0 F/W T60H928.11 Antenna on board controller Bluetooth module Internal USB 2.0 Dongle...
  • Page 27 Item Specification Disks 1 or 2 Spindle speed (RPM) 5400 Performance Specification Buffer size Interface SATA 1.0, Serial ATA Revision 2.6 Max. media transfer 3.0 G/S rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data Transfer Rate (host-buffer, Mbytes/s) Ultra DMA mode-5 Ultra DMA modes 0 - 6...
  • Page 28 CHAPTER 1: System Specifications Item Specification Performance Specification Buffer size Interface SATA 1.0, Serial ATA Revision 2.6 Max. media transfer 3.0 G/S rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data Transfer Rate (host-buffer, Mbytes/s) Ultra DMA mode-5 Ultra DMA modes 0 - 6 DC Power Requirement Voltage tolerance +5V ±...
  • Page 29 Item Specification Max. media transfer 3.0 G/S rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s) Data Transfer Rate (host-buffer, Mbytes/s) Ultra DMA mode-5 Ultra DMA modes 0 - 6 DC Power Requirement Voltage tolerance +5V ± 5% Item Specification WD WD1600BEVT-22ZCTO Vendor & model name...

  • Page 30: Audio Interface

    CHAPTER 1: System Specifications Item Specification Data Transfer Rate (host-buffer, Mbytes/s) Ultra DMA mode-5 Ultra DMA modes 0 - 6 DC Power Requirement Voltage tolerance +5V ± 5% Audio Interface Item Specification Sound Codec (AVAP) Realtek ALC269 Internal Speaker 2 (1.5 Watt/) Internal Microphone Array MIC x 1 Sound Volume...

  • Page 31: Card Slot

    Item Specification Nominal input +3.3 typ. voltage VDD Typical power consumption (watt) Weight (g) 315 max. Physical Size (mm) 306.8 193.83 Electronical interface 1 channel LVDs Support color 262K colors (RGB 6-bit) Viewing Angle Min. Typ. Max. (degree) Horizontal: Right/Left...

  • Page 32: I/O

    CHAPTER 1: System Specifications Item Specification Monitor (VGA) HDMI Stereo Mic-in SPDIF RJ45 (Shielding) SIM Slot mini card socket (Full Full mini card (3G) x 1 & Half mini card (SP WLAN) x 1 size) Button Item Specification Power on / off (with 1 (mechanical, White) Visiable LED) WLAN...

  • Page 33: Power Management

    Power Management Item Specification Controller ITE ITE8512F Interface AC adapter (AVAP) 1st Battery (AVAP) 6 cell 2.2 / 2.6 / 2.8 / 2.9 Battery Item Specification Vendor & model Battery SANYO AS-2009D 6cell AS09D34 (5200mAH) name Battery type Li-ion...
  • Page 34 CHAPTER 1: System Specifications Item Specification Normal voltage 11.1V Charge voltage 12.9V Item Specification Vendor & model Battery PANASONIC AS-2009D 6 cell AS09D56 (5800mAH) name Battery type Li-ion Pack capacity 5800mAH Number of battery 6 cell cell Normal voltage 11.1V Charge voltage Item Specification...
  • Page 35 Item Specification Vendor & model Battery PANASONIC AS-2009D 6 cell AS09D51(4400mAH) name Battery type Li-ion Pack capacity 4400mAH Number of battery 6 cell cell Normal voltage 11.1V Charge voltage 12.6V Item Specification Vendor & model Battery SIMPLO AS-2009D 6 cell AS09D71(4400mAH)

  • Page 36: Led Status Indicator

    CHAPTER 1: System Specifications Item Specification Number of battery 6 cell cell Normal voltage 11.1V Charge voltage 12.6V LED Status Indicator Item Specification Power Status 1 (Blue / Orange flash) 1st Battery Status 1 (Blue / Orange) 1 (Blue) Caps Lock 1 (Blue) Num Lock 1 (Blue)
  • Page 37 Item Specification Thickness (maximum) 23.3 ~ 28.9mm Weight (incl 1st 1.8kg (3.96 lbs.) with 6-cell battery pack Battery & super multi ODD)
  • Page 38 CHAPTER 1: System Specifications...

  • Page 39: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: System Specifications ..........1 Preface .
  • Page 40 Contents Before You Begin ......... .vi Disassembly Procedure Flowchart .
  • Page 41 Gateway EC58 FRU List ........
  • Page 42 Contents...

  • Page 43: Replacing Notebook Components

    CHAPTER Replacing Notebook Components • General Information • Disassembly Procedure Flowchart • Disassembling the External Module...

  • Page 44: General Information

    General Information Tools Required This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer Gateway EC58 for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge •...

  • Page 45: Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

    Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart gives you a graphic representation on the entire diassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if you want to remove the system board, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order.

  • Page 46: Removing The Battery Pack

    CHAPTER 3: Replacing Notebook Components Removing the Battery Pack To remove the battery pack: Release the battery lock. Slide the battery latch then remove the battery. Note Battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Please detach the battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Removing the HDD and RAM Remove 3 screws on the HDD cover and remove HDD.

  • Page 47: Removing The Battery

    Removing the screw on RAM cover and remove Both of RAM. Removing the Battery Removing the Battery Remove the RTC battery Note RTC battery has been highlighted with yellow circle as above image shows. Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal.

  • Page 48: Removing The Keyboard

    CHAPTER 3: Replacing Notebook Components Removing the Keyboard Disconnect 5 latches on the keyboard. Remove the FFC behind the keyboard. Remove Touch Pad FFC and lamp FFC. Removing FFC of Main Board Use Tweezers to remove the rubber foot on the back of the notebook. There are 5 rubber foots.
  • Page 49 Remove all of the screws on the back of the notebook. Remove screws on the upper case.
  • Page 50 CHAPTER 3: Replacing Notebook Components Remove the dummy card. Remove upper case and disconnect the connection between the audio board and upper case. Disconnect all of the FFC on the main board.
  • Page 51 Remove the FFC of the panel and audio board. Remove the FFC of Bluetooth and SSD board. Remove the connector of camera and the FFC of card reader board. xiii...

  • Page 52: Removing Wireless Card And Thermal Module

    CHAPTER 3: Replacing Notebook Components Removing Wireless Card and Thermal Module Release wireless screw and line and remove wireless card. Release the screws of fan and take it off.

  • Page 53: Removing The Main Board

    Loose 4 screws and remove it. Removing the Main Board Remove connection CRT board and USB board.
  • Page 54 CHAPTER 3: Replacing Notebook Components Remove the main board after loosing these 2 screws. Remove DC in connector and remove the whole main board. Remove 4 screws on the thermal pipe and remove it.

  • Page 55: Removing I/O Board And Panel

    Removing I/O Board and Panel Remove 7 screws on the bezel. Release connection of audio board and panel and remove the panel. xvii...
  • Page 56 CHAPTER 3: Replacing Notebook Components Loose 2 screws on SSD board and remove it. Loose 2 screws on the Card Reader board and remove it. xviii...
  • Page 57 Loose 2 screws on audio board and remove it. Remove 3 screws on VGA board and remove it. Remove 3 screws on USB board and remove it. Note Replace the USB Board need to flash new UUID.

  • Page 58: Disassembling The Lcm Module

    CHAPTER 3: Replacing Notebook Components Disassembling the LCM Module Remove 4 bezel mylar. Release 4 LCM screws under the mylar. Remove the bezel. Remove 4 steal parts to take off panel. Remove LCM cable on the back of panel.

  • Page 59: Disassembling The External Module

    Disassembling the External Module Disassembling the HDD Module Remove the 4 screws from both sides of HDD and divide them.
  • Page 60 CHAPTER 3: Replacing Notebook Components xxii...

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    CHAPTER Troubleshooting • Diagnosing Problems • System Check Procedures • Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message • Index of Error Messages • InsydeH2O BIOS Beep Codes • Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message • Intermittent Problems • Undetermined Problems xxiii...

  • Page 62: Diagnosing Problems

    Diagnosing Problems Use the following procedure as a guide for computer problems. Important The diagnostic tests are intended to test only Gateway products. Non-Gateway products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as possible.

  • Page 63: External Cd-Rom Drive Check

    Follow the instructions in the message window. If an error occurs with the internal diskette drive, reconnect the diskette on the system board. If the error still remains: Reconnect the external diskette drive/DVD-ROM module. Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module.

  • Page 64: Memory Check

    CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Memory Check Memory errors might stop system operations, show error messages on the screen, or hang the system. To test the memory: Boot from the diagnostics diskette and start the diagnostics program. (please refer to main board) Go to the diagnostic memory in the test items.

  • Page 65: Touchpad Check

    • If the operational charge does not work, see “Check the Battery Pack” on page xxvii. Important An audible noise from the power adapter does not always indicate a defect. Check the Battery Pack To check the battery pack using software: Check out the Power Management in control panel.

  • Page 66: Power-On Self-Test (Post) Error Message

    CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting After you use the touchpad, the pointer drifts on the screen for a short time. This self-acting pointer movement can occur when a slight, steady pressure is applied to the touchpad pointer. This symptom is not a hardware problem. No service actions are necessary if the pointer movement stops in a short period of time.

  • Page 67: Error Message List

    Error Codes Error Messages System disabled. Incorrect password is specified. <No error code> Battery critical LOW. In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps, then shuts the system down. No message will show. <No error code> Thermal critical HIGH. In this situation BIOS shuts the system down. No message will show.
  • Page 68 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Error Messages FRU/Action Sequence Previous boot Run “Load Default Settings” using the BIOS Setup Utility, then reboot the ■ incomplete - Default notebook. configuration used Test or replace the RTC battery. ■ Test or replace the system board. ■...

  • Page 69: No-Beep Error Message List

    No-beep Error Message List No-beep Error FRU/Action in Sequence Messages No beep, power-on Test the power source (battery pack and power adapter). See “Power System ■ indicator turns off and Check” on page xxvi. LCD is blank. Make sure that every connector is connected tightly and correctly.

  • Page 70: Insydeh2O Bios Beep Codes

    CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting InsydeH2O BIOS Beep Codes Code Beeps POST Routine Description Verify Real Mode Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) Get CPU type Initialize system hardware Initialize chipset with initial POST values Set IN POST flag Initialize CPU registers Enable CPU cache Initialize caches to initial POST values Initialize I/O component Initialize the local bus IDE...
  • Page 71 Code Beeps POST Routine Description 1-3-4-3 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow 1-4-1-1 RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency...
  • Page 72 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Code Beeps POST Routine Description Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU caches Setup System Management Mode (SMM) area Display external L2 cache size Load custom defaults (optional) Display shadow-area message Display possible high address for UMB recovery Display error messages Check for configuration errors Check for keyboard errors...
  • Page 73 Code Beeps POST Routine Description Install CD ROM for boot Clear huge ES segment register Fixup Multi Processor table Search for option ROMs. One long, two short beeps on checksum failure. Check for SMART drive (optional) Shadow option ROMs...
  • Page 74 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Code Beeps POST Routine Description Initialize error logging Initialize error display function Initialize system error handler PnPnd dual CMOS (optional) Initialize notebook docking (optional) Initialize notebook docking late Force check (optional) Extended checksum (optional) Unknown interrupt Code Beeps POST Routine Description Initialize the chipset...

  • Page 75: Index Of Symptom-To-Fru Error Message

    Code Beeps POST Routine Description Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment Boot to Full DOS Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence The LCD backlight doesn't work.

  • Page 76: Indicator-Related Symptoms

    CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Indicator-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence Indicator incorrectly remains off or on, Reconnect the inverter board. ■ but system runs correctly. Test or replace the inverter board. ■ Test or replace the system board. ■ Power-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence...

  • Page 77: Speaker-Related Symptoms

    Speaker-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error Action in Sequence In Windows, multimedia programs, no Reinstall the audio driver. ■ sound comes from the computer. Test or replace the speakers. ■ Test or replace the system board. ■ The internal speakers make noise or Test or replace the speakers.

  • Page 78: Keyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms

    CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting Symptom / Error Action in Sequence USB does not work correctly. Test or replace the system board. ■ Printer problems. Ensure the “Parallel Port” in the “Onboard Devices ■ Configuration” of BIOS Setup Utility is set to Enabled. Onboard Devices Configuration.

  • Page 79: Intermittent Problems

    To isolate a failing FRU: Power-off the computer. Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU. Remove or disconnect all of the following devices: • Non-Gateway devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Battery pack •...
  • Page 80 CHAPTER 4: Troubleshooting • If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failing FRU. • If the problem remains, replace the following FRUs one at a time: • System board •...

  • Page 81: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    CHAPTER FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List • Introduction • Exploded Diagram • Gateway EC58 FRU List xliii...

  • Page 82: Introduction

    Gateway office may have a DIFFERENT part number code from those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Gateway office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

  • Page 83: Exploded Diagram

    Exploded Diagram...
  • Page 84 CHAPTER 6: FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List xlvi...
  • Page 85 xlvii...
  • Page 86 CHAPTER 6: FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List xlvii...
  • Page 87 xlix...

  • Page 88: Gateway Ec58 Fru List

    CHAPTER 6: FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Gateway EC58 FRU List Category Part Name and Description Gateway Part ACCESORY WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT 50.WEK0N.007 WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT 50.WEK0N.006 50.WEK0N.010 WIRELESS ANTENNA RIGHT NON 3G WIRELESS ANTENNA LEFT NON 3G 50.WEK0N.011 ADAPTER AP.06501.026...
  • Page 89 Category Part Name and Description Gateway Part BATTERY BT.00605.038 BATTERY PANASONIC LI-ION 3S2P PANASONIC 6 CELL 5800MAH MAIN COMMON W/ HALOGEN FREE BT.00603.080 BATTERY SANYO AS-2009D LI-ION 3S2P SANYO 6 CELL 5600MAH MAIN COMMON W/ HALOGEN FREE BT.00607.082 BATTERY SIMPLO AS-2009D LI-ION 3S2P...
  • Page 90 CHAPTER 6: FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Category Part Name and Description Gateway Part BOARD LAN INTEL WLAN 512AN_HMWG SHIRLEY PEAK 5100 MM#895373 KI.SPH01.003 LAN INTEL WLAN 512AG_HMWG SHIRLEY PEAK 5100 MM#897072 KI.SPH01.005 NI.23600.051 Liteon Wireless LAN Atheris HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) WN6602AH NI.23600.046...
  • Page 91 Category Part Name and Description Gateway Part TOUCHPAD BUTTON BOARD 55.WEK0N.004 LED BOARD 55.PCR0N.001 SSD TRANSFER BOARD 55.PCR0N.005 CABLE POWER CORD 3PIN USA 27.AAMVN.001 POWER CORD 3PIN EUR 27.AAMVN.002 POWER CORD 3PIN SOUTH AFRICA 27.AAMVN.008 POWER CORD 3PIN DENMARK 27.AAMVN.010...
  • Page 92 CHAPTER 6: FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Category Part Name and Description Gateway Part D-SUB SIGNAL CABLE 50.WEK0N.003 AUDIO BOARD CABLE 50.WEK0N.004 AUDIO BOARD CABLE 50.WEK0N.005 CARD READER BOARD CABLE 50.PCR0N.003 SSD TRANSFER BOARD CABLE 50.PCR0N.005 LED BOARD CABLE 50.PCR0N.001 TOUCHPAD BUTTON BOARD CABLE 50.PCR0N.002...
  • Page 93 Category Part Name and Description Gateway Part CCD CABLE 50.WEK0N.009 CAMERA CCD 1.0M SUYIN CN1014-S36D-OV05-R LAVENDER_G 57.PCR0N.001 CASE / COVER / BRACKET ASSEMBLY MINI PCI CARD BRACKET 33.WEK0N.001 TOUCHPAD BUTTON BOARD BRACKET 33.WEK0N.002 LED LENS 42.WEK0N.001 HDD COVER 60.WEK0N.001...
  • Page 94 CHAPTER 6: FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Category Part Name and Description Gateway Part DIMM COVER 60.WEK0N.002 DUMMY CARD 42.PCR0N.003 UPPER CASE GW 60.WEK0N.003 LOWER CASE 60.WEK0N.005 HDD CONNECTOR 20.PCR0N.001 HDD BRACKET 33.WEK0N.003...
  • Page 95 Category Part Name and Description Gateway Part LCD COVER 13.3" GW 60.WEK0N.007 LCD BEZEL 13.3" W/CCD HOLE 60.WEK0N.008 LCD HINGE COVER RIGHT 60.WEK0N.009 LCD HINGE COVER LEFT 60.WEK0N.010 LCD HINGE CAP 60.WEK0N.011 LCD HINGE LEFT 33.WEK0N.004 lvii...
  • Page 96 CHAPTER 6: FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Category Part Name and Description Gateway Part LCD HINGE RIGHT 33.WEK0N.005 HDD / SSD HDD SEAGATE 2.5" 5400RPM 160GB ST9160310AS CROCKETT SATA KH.16001.034 LF F/W:0303 HDD TOSHIBA 2.5" 5400RPM 160GB MK1655GSX LIBRA SATA LF F/W: KH.16004.006...
  • Page 97 FLASH DISK SAMSUNG SSD NAND 32GB MMCRE32GSMPP-MVA LF KF.0320B.001 HEATSINK THERMAL MODULE WITH FAN 60.WEK0N.006 KEYBOARD Keyboard GATEWAY GP-4T Black SJV40 Internal 14 Standard 86KS KB.I140G.083 Black US International Keyboard GATEWAY GP-4T Black SJV40 Internal 14 Standard 86KS KB.I140G.085 Black US w/ Canadian French Keyboard GATEWAY GP-4T Black SJV40 Internal 14 Standard 86KS KB.I140G.081...
  • Page 98 CHAPTER 6: FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Category Part Name and Description Gateway Part Keyboard GATEWAY GP-4T Black SJV40 Internal 14 Standard 86KS KB.I140G.084 Black US International w/ Hebrew Keyboard GATEWAY GP-4T Black SJV40 Internal 14 Standard 86KS KB.I140G.082 Black UK Keyboard GATEWAY GP-4T Black SJV40 Internal 14 Standard 86KS KB.I140G.080...
  • Page 99 Category Part Name and Description Gateway Part MAIN BOARD Mainboard SJM31_MS EC58/34_EBBFS LF SU9400 GS45 + ICH9M MB.WEK0B.001 Mainboard SJM31_MS EC58/34_ENBFS LF SU3500 GS45 + ICH9M MB.WEK0B.002 MEMORY MEMORY MICRON SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1 GB KN.1GB04.003 MT8JSF12864HY-1G1D1 LF 64*16 0.07UM MEMORY ELPIDA SO-DIMM DDRIII 1066 1 GB EBJ11UE6BAU0-AE-E KN.1GB09.009...
  • Page 100 CHAPTER 6: FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Category Part Name and Description Gateway Part AL FOIL 47.WEK0N.002 SCREW SCREW M2.5*4.5 NI PATCH 86.WEK0N.001 SCREW M2.0*3 NI PATCH 86.WEK0N.002 SCREW-I30035M HARDEN 86.PCR0N.003 SCREW M2.0 5.0MM CROSS BNI PATCH 86.PCR0N.004 SCREW M2*3 PATCH 86.PCR0N.005...

  • Page 101: Connector Locations

    CHAPTER Connector Locations • Top View • Bottom View lxiii...

  • Page 102: Top View

    CHAPTER 5: Connector Locations Top View Gateway EC58 M/B layout and connector location Top view Name Description CCD cable CNTR MMB cable CNTR LVDS cable CNTR Keyboard CNTR Touch Pad FFC CNTR SSD cable CNTR Card reader CNTR BT cable CNTR...

  • Page 103: Bottom View

    Bottom View Gateway EC58 M/B layout and connector location Bottom view Name Description Battery CNTR CN10 PCI-E socket CN11 SIM card socket CN12 PCI-E socket CN13 Power cable CNTR CN14 LVDS cable CNTR CN16 DIMM socket CN17 DIMM socket...
  • Page 104 CHAPTER 5: Connector Locations lxvi...

  • Page 105: Model Definition And Configuration

    APPENDIX Model Definition and Configuration lxvii...
  • Page 106 APPENDIX A: Model Definition and Configuration Model ENBFS-354G50n ENBFS-354G32n ENBFS-354G32n EMEA Country Spain Gateway Part LX.BAQ0X.001 LX.BAN0X.002 LX.BAN0X.001 Description ENBFS-354G50n VHP32BTES1 M92LP512Ckk_V38 2*2G/500_L/BT/6L2.8/5R/CB_n2_1.0D_HG_ES54 BUTTERFLY_S-FC-160SP ENBFS-354G32n VHP32BTES1 UMACkk8 2*2G/320/BT/6L2.8/5R/CB_n2_1.0D_HG_ES54 BUTTERFLY_S-EV-151SP ENBFS-354G32n VHP32BTES1 UMACkk8 2*2G/320/BT/6L2.8/5R/CB_n2_1.0D_HG_ES54 BUTTERFLY_S-EV-150SP C2SSU3500B NLED13.3WXGAGS SO-DIMM 1 SO2 GBIII10...

  • Page 107: Online Support Information

    APPENDIX Online Support Information lxix...
  • Page 108 Gateway branch office. Gateway branch offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user id and password. These can be obtained directly from Gateway CSD Taiwan. Gateway's website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them.
  • Page 109 Index battery keyboard undetermined problems locating USB port USB port BIOS Utility keyboard or auxiliary input lxxx utility boot device check lxxxix BIOS lxxx exit flash utility navigating lxxxi LCD panel video security lxxxv HDMI out jack Board Layout bottom view memory check xxvi top view...
  • Page 110 Index lxxii...

  • Page 111: Test Compatible Components

    APPENDIX Test Compatible Components • Introduction • Microsoft® Windows® Vista Environment Test lxxiii...
  • Page 112 Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests. Regarding configuration, combination and test procedures, please refer to the Gateway EC58 series Compatibility Test Report released by the Gateway Mobile System Testing Department.
  • Page 113 Category Model Battery Battery SANYO AS-2009D Li-Ion 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 5200mAh Main COMMON ID:AS09D34 Battery SANYO AS-2009D Li-Ion 3S2P SANYO 6 cell 5600mAh Main COMMON ID:AS09D36 Battery SIMPLO AS-2009D Li-Ion 3S2P SAMSUNG 6 cell 5600mAh Main COMMON ID : AS09D70...
  • Page 114 Lan Intel WLAN 512AN_HMWG Shirley Peak 5100 MM#895373 Foxconn Wireless LAN Atheros HB93 1x2 BGN (HM) 3G Module Option 3G GTM382E Qualcomm GOBI2000 EM770 Keyboard Keyboard Gateway GP001 (White) Camera Suyin 1.0Mega NB Module Model No.CN1014-S36D-OV02 HFS032G25MNM UM410 Touchpad TM-00450-008...
  • Page 116 MAN GATEWAY SVC GDE R1 09...

  • Page 117: System Utilities

    CHAPTER System Utilities • BIOS Setup Utility • BIOS Flash Utility lxxix...

  • Page 118: Bios Setup Utility

    CHAPTER 2: System Utilities BIOS Setup Utility The BIOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into your notebook’s BIOS (Basic Input/Output System). Your computer is already properly configured and optimized, and you do not need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems, you may need to run Setup.

  • Page 119: Invoking Bios Setup Utility

    Invoking BIOS Setup Utility The setup function can only be invoked by pressing F2 when “Press <F2> to enter Setup” message is prompted on the bottom of screen during POST. The setup uses a menu driven interface to allow the user to configure their system.
  • Page 120 CHAPTER 2: System Utilities Parameter Description CPU Type This field shows the CPU type of the system. CPU Speed This field shows the CPU speed of the system. HDD0 Model Name This field shows the model name of HDD installed on primary master.
  • Page 121 Main The Main screen displays a summary of your computer hardware information, and also includes basic setup parameter. It allows the user to specify standard IBM PC AT system parameters. Important The system information is subject to different models.
  • Page 122 CHAPTER 2: System Utilities Parameter Description Format/Option Quiet Boot Determines if Customer Option: Enabled or Logo will be displayed or Disabled not; shows Summary Screen is disabled or enabled. Enabled: Customer Logo is displayed, and Summary Screen is disabled. Disabled: Customer Logo is not displayed, and Summary Screen is enable.
  • Page 123 Security The Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested parameter settings. Parameter Description Option Supervisor Password Is...
  • Page 124 CHAPTER 2: System Utilities Parameter Description Option Set User Password Press Enter to set the user password. When a user password is set, this password protects the BIOS Setup Utility from unauthorized access. The user can enter the Setup menu only and does not have right to change the value of parameters.
  • Page 125 If desired, you can opt to enable the Password on boot parameter. When you are done, press u to save the changes and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. Removing a Password Follow these steps: Use the w and y keys to highlight the Set Supervisor Password parameter and press the e key.
  • Page 126 CHAPTER 2: System Utilities If the verification is OK, the screen will display as following: The password setting is complete after the user presses u. If the current password entered does not match the actual current password, the screen will show you the Setup Warning. If the new password and confirm new password strings do not match, the screen will display the following message.
  • Page 127 Boot This menu allows the user to decide the order of boot devices to load the operating system. Bootable devices includes diskette drive in module bay, the onboard hard disk drive and the CD-ROM in module bay. lxxx...
  • Page 128 CHAPTER 2: System Utilities Exit The Exit screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from unauthorized use. The table below describes the parameters in this screen. Parameter Description Exit Saving Changes Exit System Setup and save your changes Exit Discarding Exit utility without saving setup data to CMOS.

  • Page 129: Bios Flash Utility

    BIOS Flash Utility The BIOS flash memory update is required for the following conditions: • New versions of system programs. • New features or options. • Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted. Use the Phlash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM.
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