Acer Travelmate 7300

TM7300 Series
Notebook Computer
Service Guide
PART NO.: 49.42A01.001

DOC. NO.: SG238-9712A
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Copyright
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About this Manual
Purpose
This service guide aims to furnish technical information to the service engineers and advanced
users when upgrading, configuring, or repairing the TM7300 series notebook computer.
Manual Structure
This service guide contains technical information about the TM7300 series notebook computer. It
consists of three chapters and five appendices.
Chapter 1
System Introduction
This chapter describes the system features and major components. It contains the TM7300
series notebook computer board layout, block diagrams, cache and memory configurations,
power management and mechanical specifications.
Chapter 2
Major Chips Description
This chapter describes the features and functions of the major chipsets used in the system
board. It also includes chipset block diagrams, pin diagrams, and pin descriptions.
Chapter 3
BIOS Setup Utility
This chapter describes the parameters in the BIOS Utility screens.
Chapter 4
Disassembly and Unit Replacement
This chapter describes how to disassemble the TM7300 series notebook computer to make
replacements or upgrades.
Appendix A
Model Number Definition
This appendix shows the different configuration options for the TM7300 series notebook
computer.
Appendix B
Exploded View Diagram
This appendix illustrates the system board and CPU silk screens.
Appendix C
Spare Parts List
This appendix lists the spare parts for the TM7300 series notebook computer with their part
numbers and other information.
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Appendix D
Schematics
This appendix contains the schematic diagrams for the system board.
Appendix E
BIOS POST Checkpoints
This appendix lists and describes the BIOS POST checkpoints.
Conventions
The following are the conventions used in this manual:
Text entered by user
Represents text input by the user.
Screen messages
Denotes actual messages that appear onscreen.
, etc.
Represent the actual keys that you have to press on the

keyboard.
NOTE
Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the
current topic.
WARNING
Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not
doing specific actions.
CAUTION
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or
software problems.
IMPORTANT
Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the
accomplishment of procedures.
TIP
Tells how to accomplish a procedure with minimum steps
through little shortcuts.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1
1.1
Features .............................................................................................................. 1-1

1.1.2
1.2
System Introduction
FlashStart Automatic Power-On ............................................................ 1-2
Ports .................................................................................................................... 1-3

1.2.1
Rear Panel Ports................................................................................... 1-3
1.2.2
Left Panel Ports .................................................................................... 1-4
1.2.3
Indicator Lights...................................................................................... 1-5
1.2.4
Hot Keys ............................................................................................... 1-6
1.2.5
Automatic Tilt........................................................................................ 1-8
1.3
System Specification Overview............................................................................ 1-9
1.4
Board Layout ......................................................................................................1-11

1.4.1
1.4.2
System Board (Bottom Side)................................................................1-13
1.4.3
Media Board (Top Side) .......................................................................1-14
1.4.4
1.5
System Board (Top Side) .....................................................................1-12
Media Board (Bottom Side) ..................................................................1-15
Jumpers and Connectors ....................................................................................1-16

1.5.1
1.5.2
1.6
Mainboard............................................................................................1-16
Media Board.........................................................................................1-18
System Configurations and Specifications ..........................................................1-19

1.6.1
System Memory Map ...........................................................................1-19
1.6.2
Interrupt Channel Map..........................................................................1-19
1.6.3
I/O Address Map ..................................................................................1-19
1.6.4
DMA Channel Map...............................................................................1-20
1.6.5
GPIO Port Definition Map.....................................................................1-21
1.6.6
PCI Devices Assignment......................................................................1-25
1.6.7
Power Management .............................................................................1-25
1.6.8
CPU Module.........................................................................................1-31
1.6.9
BIOS....................................................................................................1-32
1.6.10
System Memory ...................................................................................1-32
1.6.11
Video Memory......................................................................................1-33
1.6.12
Video Display Modes............................................................................1-34
1.6.13
Audio ...................................................................................................1-35
1.6.14
1.6.15
Parallel Port .........................................................................................1-36
1.6.16
Serial Port............................................................................................1-36
1.6.17
Touchpad.............................................................................................1-36
1.6.18
SIR/FIR................................................................................................1-37
1.6.19
LCD .....................................................................................................1-37
1.6.20
CD-ROM..............................................................................................1-38
1.6.21
Diskette Drive ......................................................................................1-38
1.6.22
Hard Disk Drive....................................................................................1-39
1.6.23
Keyboard .............................................................................................1-39
1.6.24
Battery .................................................................................................1-40
1.6.25
DC-DC Converter.................................................................................1-40
1.6.26
DC-AC Inverter ....................................................................................1-41
1.6.27
1.7
PCMCIA...............................................................................................1-35
AC Adapter ..........................................................................................1-41
System Block Diagrams......................................................................................1-42

1.7.1
System Functional Block Diagram........................................................1-42
1.7.2
System Bus Block Diagram..................................................................1-43
1.8
Environmental Requirements..............................................................................1-44
1.9
Mechanical Specifications...................................................................................1-45
Chapter 2
2.1
Major Component List...........................................................................................2-1
2.2
Intel PIIX4.............................................................................................................2-2
2.2.1
2.2.2
Architecture Block Diagram....................................................................2-6
2.2.3
Block Diagram .......................................................................................2-7
2.2.4
2.3
Features.................................................................................................2-4
Pin Descriptions .....................................................................................2-8
NM2160..............................................................................................................2-28
2.3.1
2.3.2
Pin Diagram.........................................................................................2-30
2.3.3
2.4
Features...............................................................................................2-28
Pin Descriptions ...................................................................................2-31
NMA1 .................................................................................................................2-38
2.4.1
2.4.2
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Features...............................................................................................2-38
Block Diagram .....................................................................................2-39
2.4.3
2.4.4
2.5
Pin Diagram .........................................................................................2-40

Philips 87C552 System Management Controller .................................................2-43

2.5.1
2.5.2
Block Diagram .....................................................................................2-44
2.5.3
Pin Diagram .........................................................................................2-45
2.5.4
2.6
Features...............................................................................................2-43
NS87338VJG Super I/O Controller......................................................................2-48

2.6.1
2.6.2
Block Diagram .....................................................................................2-50
2.6.3
Pin Diagram .........................................................................................2-51
2.6.4
2.7
Features...............................................................................................2-48
Pin Description.....................................................................................2-52
CL-PD6832: PCI-to-CardBus Host Adapter .........................................................2-59

2.7.1
2.7.2
Pin Diagram .........................................................................................2-60
2.7.3
2.8
Features...............................................................................................2-59
Ambit T62.036.C DC-DC Converter ....................................................................2-72

2.8.1
2.8.2
2.9
Pin Diagram .........................................................................................2-72

Ambit DC-AC Inverter .........................................................................................2-74

2.9.1
T62.055C .............................................................................................2-74
2.9.2
T62.088C .............................................................................................2-75
Chapter 3
BIOS Setup Utility
3.1
About My Computer ............................................................................................. 3-2
3.2
System Configuration........................................................................................... 3-3

3.2.1
Date and Time ...................................................................................... 3-3
3.2.2
Floppy Drives........................................................................................ 3-3
3.2.3
Hard Disks ............................................................................................ 3-3
3.2.4
Num Lock After Boot............................................................................. 3-3
3.2.5
LCD Expansion Mode ........................................................................... 3-3
3.2.6
Internal Speaker.................................................................................... 3-4
3.2.7
Silent Boot ............................................................................................ 3-4
3.2.8
Fast Boot ................................................................................................ 3-
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3.3
Advanced System Configuration...........................................................................3-5

3.3.1
3.3.2
External Cache ......................................................................................3-5
3.3.3
Enhanced IDE Features .........................................................................3-5
3.3.4
Onboard Communication Ports ..............................................................3-6
3.3.5
Onboard USB.........................................................................................3-6
3.3.6
3.4
Internal Cache........................................................................................3-5
Reset PnP Resources ............................................................................3-7
Power Saving Options ..........................................................................................3-8

3.4.1
3.4.2
Suspend to Disk on Critical Battery ........................................................3-8
3.4.3
Display Always On .................................................................................3-8
3.4.4
Resume On Modem Rings .....................................................................3-8
3.4.5
3.5
When Lid is Closed ................................................................................3-8
Resume On Schedule ............................................................................3-9
System Security..................................................................................................3-10
3.5.1
3.5.2
Diskette Drive Access Control ..............................................................3-11
3.5.3
Hard Disk Drive Access Control ...........................................................3-11
3.5.4
Start Up Sequences .............................................................................3-11
3.5.5
3.6
Supervisor and User Passwords...........................................................3-10
Refresh New BIOS...............................................................................3-11
Reset To Default Settings ...................................................................................3-12
Chapter 4
4.1
General Information..............................................................................................4-1
4.1.1
Before You Begin...................................................................................4-1
4.1.2
Connector Types....................................................................................4-3
4.1.3
Disassembly Sequence ..........................................................................4-4
4.2
4.3
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive ..............................................................................4-7
4.4
Replacing Memory................................................................................................4-8
4.5
Removing the Keyboard .....................................................................................4-10
4.6
Replacing the CPU .............................................................................................4-12
4.7
Removing the Display.........................................................................................4-13
4.8
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Removing the Module...........................................................................................4-6
Disassembling the Housing.................................................................................4-14
4.8.1
4.8.2
Detaching the Upper Housing from the Inside Assembly ......................4-15
4.8.3
Removing the Touchpad ......................................................................4-16
4.8.4
4.9
Detaching the Lower Housing from the Inside Assembly ......................4-14
Removing the Main Board....................................................................4-16
Disassembling the Display ..................................................................................4-19
Appendices
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Spare Parts List
Appendix D
Schematics
Appendix E
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List of Figures
1-1
1-2
Rear Port Location................................................................................................1-3
1-3
Left Port Location .................................................................................................1-4
1-4
Indicator Lights .....................................................................................................1-5
1-5
System Board (Top Side)....................................................................................1-12
1-6
System Board (Bottom Side)...............................................................................1-13
1-7
Media Board (Top Side)......................................................................................1-14
1-8
Media Board (Bottom Side).................................................................................1-15
1-9
Mainboard Jumpers and Connectors (Top Side) .................................................1-16
1-10
Mainboard Jumpers and Connectors (Bottom Side) ............................................1-17
1-11
Media Board Jumpers and Connectors (Top Side) ..............................................1-18
1-12
Media Board Jumpers and Connectors (Bottom Side) .........................................1-18
1-13
System Functional Block Diagram ......................................................................1-42
1-14
System Bus Block Diagram.................................................................................1-43
2-1
PIIX4 Architecture Block Diagram .........................................................................2-6
2-2
PIIX4 Simplified Block Diagram ............................................................................2-7
2-3
NM2160 Pin Diagram..........................................................................................2-30
2-4
NMA1 Block Diagram .........................................................................................2-39
2-5
NMA1 Pin Diagram .............................................................................................2-40
2-6
87C552 Block Diagram .......................................................................................2-44
2-7
87C552 Pin Diagram...........................................................................................2-45
2-8
NS87338VJG Block Diagram..............................................................................2-50
2-9
NS87338VJG Pin Diagram .................................................................................2-51
2-10
CL-PD6832 Pin Diagram.....................................................................................2-60
2-11
T62.036.C Pin Diagram ......................................................................................2-72
2-12
T62.055.C Pin Diagram ......................................................................................2-74
2-13
T62.088.C Pin Diagram ......................................................................................2-75
4-1
Removing the Battery Pack ..................................................................................4-2
4-2
Using Plastic Stick on Connector With Locks ........................................................4-3
4-3
Disassembly Flow .................................................................................................4-5
4-4
Removing the Module...........................................................................................4-6
4-5
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Bay Cover ............................................................4-7
4-6
Removing the Hard Disk Drive..............................................................................4-7
4-7
Lid Switch .............................................................................................................1-2
Installing a Memory Module ..................................................................................4-8
4-8
Installing and Removing Memory......................................................................... 4-8
4-9
Removing the Display Hinge Covers...................................................................4-10
4-10
Removing the Center Hinge Cover .....................................................................4-10
4-11
Lifting Out the Keyboard .....................................................................................4-11
4-12
Unplugging the Keyboard Connectors and Removing the Keyboard....................4-11
4-13
Removing the CPU Heat Sink.............................................................................4-12
4-14
Removing the CPU Module.................................................................................4-12
4-15
Unplugging the Display Cable .............................................................................4-13
4-16
Removing the Display Hinge Screws and Removing the Display.........................4-13
4-17
Removing the Lower Housing .............................................................................4-14
4-18
Removing the Battery Bay Screws ......................................................................4-15
4-19
Detaching the Upper Housing from the Inside Frame Assembly ..........................4-15
4-20
Removing the Touchpad.....................................................................................4-16
4-21
Unplugging the Speaker Connectors and Battery Pack Connector ......................4-16
4-22
Removing the Main Board ..................................................................................4-17
4-23
Removing the Charger Board and Multimedia Board ..........................................4-17
4-24
Removing the PC Card Slots ..............................................................................4-18
4-25
Removing the LCD Bumpers ..............................................................................4-19
4-26
Removing the Display Bezel Screws...................................................................4-19
4-27
Removing the Display Bezel ...............................................................................4-20
4-28
Removing the Display Panel Screws and the Display Connectors .......................4-20
4-29
Removing the Display Cable Assembly...............................................................4-21
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List of Tables
1-1
1-2
Left Port Descriptions............................................................................................1-5
1-3
Indicator Light Descriptions...................................................................................1-5
1-4
Hot Key Descriptions ............................................................................................1-6
1-5
Eject Menu Item Descriptions ...............................................................................1-7
1-6
System Specifications...........................................................................................1-9
1-7
Mainboard Jumpers Pads Settings (Bottom Side) ...............................................1-17
1-8
System Memory Map..........................................................................................1-19
1-9
Interrupt Channel Map ........................................................................................1-19
1-10
I/O Address Map.................................................................................................1-19
1-11
DMA Channel Map..............................................................................................1-20
1-12
GPIO Port Definition Map I .................................................................................1-21
1-13
GPIO Port Definition Map II ................................................................................1-22
1-14
PCI Devices Assignment ....................................................................................1-25
1-15
PMU Timers List .................................................................................................1-26
1-16
CPU Module Specifications.................................................................................1-31
1-17
BIOS Specifications............................................................................................1-32
1-18
System Memory Specifications ...........................................................................1-32
1-19
SIMM Memory Combination List .........................................................................1-33
1-20
Video Memory Specification ...............................................................................1-33
1-21
Video Display Specification.................................................................................1-34
1-22
External CRT Resolution Modes .........................................................................1-34
1-23
LCD Resolution Modes .......................................................................................1-34
1-24
Audio Specifications ...........................................................................................1-35
1-25
PCMCIA Specifications.......................................................................................1-35
1-26
Parallel Port Specifications .................................................................................1-36
1-27
Serial Port Specifications....................................................................................1-36
1-28
Touchpad Specifications.....................................................................................1-36
1-29
SIR/FIR Specifications........................................................................................1-37
1-30
LCD Specifications .............................................................................................1-37
1-31
CD-ROM Specifications ......................................................................................1-38
1-32
Diskette Drive Specifications ..............................................................................1-38
1-33
Hard Disk Drive Specifications............................................................................1-39
1-34
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Rear Port Descriptions ..........................................................................................1-3
Keyboard Specifications .....................................................................................1-39
1-35
Battery Specifications .........................................................................................1-40
1-36
DC-DC Converter Specifications.........................................................................1-40
1-37
DC-AC Inverter Specifications ............................................................................1-41
1-38
AC Adapter Specifications ..................................................................................1-41
1-39
Environmental Requirements..............................................................................1-44
1-40
Mechanical Specifications...................................................................................1-45
2-1
Major Chips List ................................................................................................... 2-1
2-2
82371AB Pin Descriptions.................................................................................... 2-9
2-3
NM2160 Pin Descriptions....................................................................................2-31
2-4
NMA1 Pin Descriptions .......................................................................................2-41
2-5
87C552 Pin Descriptions.....................................................................................2-46
2-6
NS87338VJG Pin Descriptions............................................................................2-52
2-7
CL-PD6832 Pin Descriptions...............................................................................2-62
2-8
T62.036.C Pin Descriptions.................................................................................2-72
2-9
2-10
3-1
About My Computer Parameters .......................................................................... 3-2
3-2
Start Up Sequences ............................................................................................3-11
4-1
Guide to Disassembly Sequence.......................................................................... 4-4
B-1
Exploded View Diagram List ................................................................................ B-1
C-1
Spare Parts List ................................................................................................... C-1
D-1
Schematics Diagram List ..................................................................................... D-1
E-1
POST Checkpoint List.......................................................................................... E-1
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System Introduction
The computer is packed with features that make it as easy to work with as it is to look at. Here are
some of the computers features:
1.1
Features
PERFORMANCE
Intel Pentium II 266 MHz processor
64-bit main memory and 512KB external (L2) cache memory
Large display in active-matrix TFT
PCI local bus video with 128-bit graphics accelerator
Flexible module bay (3.5-inch floppy drive or CD-ROM drive or DVD-ROM drive or LS120 or
second hard disk drive option)
High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk
An advanced power management system with two power-saving modes
Lithium-Ion smart battery pack
High-speed connectivity
MULTIMEDIA AND COMMUNICATIONS
16-bit stereo audio with built-in FM synthesizer and 3D sound effect
Built-in microphone and dual angled stereo speakers
Support for simultaneous display on the built-in screen and an external monitor for
presentations
Full-screen, 30 frames per second, true-color MPEG video playback
Infrared wireless communication
ERGONOMICS
Intuitive FlashStart automatic power-on
Sleek, smooth and stylish design
Automatic tilt-up (12.1-inch models only), full-sized, full-function keyboard
Wide and comfortable palm rest
System Introduction
1-1
Ergonomically-positioned touchpad pointing device
EXPANDABILITY
CardBus PC Card (PCMCIA) slots (two type II/I or one type III) with Zoomed Video port function
Mini-dock option with two CardBus PC Card slots (two type II/I or one type III)
USB port onboard
Upgradeable memory and hard disk
1.1.2
FlashStart Automatic Power-On
The computer has no on/off switch. Instead it uses a lid switch, located near the center of the display
hinge, that turns the computer on and off automatically.
Lid Switch
Figure 1-1
Lid Switch
When you close the display lid, the computer saves all data either to the hard disk or to memory,
depending on the When Lid Is Closed setting (see section 3.4.1). When all data is saved, the
computer turns itself off. When you reopen the lid, the computer retrieves your data and resumes
where you left off.
1-2
Service Guide
1.2
Ports
The computers ports allow you to connect peripheral devices to your computer just as you would to
a desktop PC. The main ports are found on the computers rear panel. The computers left panel
contains the computers multimedia ports and PC card slots.
1.2.1
Rear Panel Ports
The computers rear panel contains the computers main ports and connectors as shown in the
illustration below.
1 2
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
7 8
DC-in Port
PS/2 Port
Serial Port
Parallel Port
Mini Dock Connector
External CRT Port
USB Port
Infrared Port
Figure 1-2
Rear Port Location
Table 1-1
Rear Port Descriptions

Port
Icon
Connects to...
DC-in port
AC adapter and power outlet
PS/2 port
PS/2-compatible device
(PS/2 keyboard, keypad, mouse)
Serial port
(UART16650-compatible)
Serial device (serial mouse)
Parallel port (EPP/ECPcompliant)
Parallel device (parallel printer, external floppy drive)
Mini dock connector
Mini dock
External CRT port
External monitor (up to 1024x768x256 colors)
USB port
USB device (USB mouse, keyboard)
Infrared port
Infrared-aware device (computer with IR port, desktop with IR

adapter, IR-capable printer)
System Introduction
1-3
UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS (USB) PORT
The computers USB (Universal Serial Bus) port located on the rear panel allows you to connect
peripherals without occupying too many resources. Common USB devices include the mouse and
keyboard.
FAST INFRARED (FIR) PORT
The computers FIR (fast infrared) port located on the rear panel allows you to transfer data to IRaware machines without cables. For example, you can transfer data between two IR-capable
computers, or send data to an IR-aware printer without using a cable.
The infrared port is IrDA-compliant, and can transfer data at speeds of up to 4 megabits per second
(Mbps) at a distance of up to one meter.
To use the infrared port, position two IR-aware devices
such that their IR ports are no more than one meter
apart and offset no more than 15 degrees.
When the two computers are in position, simply begin the data transfer as you normally would. See
your file transfer software for details.
1.2.2
Left Panel Ports
The computers left side panel contains the computers multimedia ports and PC card slots, as
shown in the illustration on the next page.
1 23
1
2
3
PC Card Slots
Microphone-in/Line-in Port
Speaker-out/Line-out Port
Figure 1-3
1-4
Left Port Location
Service Guide
Table 1-2
Left Port Descriptions

Port
Icon
Connects to...
PC Card slots
Two type I/II PC Cards or one type III Card
Microphone-in/ Line-in
External microphone or line input device
Speaker-out/ Line-out
Amplified speakers or headphones
PC CARD SLOTS
The computer contains two PC card slots on the left panel that accommodate two type I/II or one
type III PC card(s). Consult your dealer for available PC card options.
MULTIMEDIA PORTS
The computer provides a Mic-In/Line-in port and a Speaker-out/Line-out port on the left panel to
accommodate multimedia audio devices, such as a microphone, speakers, or headphones.
1.2.3
Indicator Lights
The display panel contains a power indicator light and a battery indicator light as shown in the
illustration below.
Power
Indicator
Battery
Indicator
Figure 1-4
Indicator Lights
Table 1-3
Indicator Light Descriptions
Indicator Light
Icon
Description
Power Indicator
Lights when power is on.

Flashes when the computer is in suspend-to-memory mode.
Battery Indicator
Lights when the battery pack is charging.

Flashes when battery power is low.
System Introduction
1-5
1.2.4
Hot Keys
The computers special Fn key, used in combination with other keys, provides hot-key
combinations that access system control functions, such as screen contrast, brightness, volume
output, and the BIOS setup utility.
Table 1-4
Hot Key
Hot Key Descriptions

Icon
Fn+Esc
Function
Description
Suspend-to-memory
Enters suspend-to-memory mode
Help
Displays the hot-key list
Setup
Enters the BIOS setup utility
Plug and Play

Configuration
Performs system configuration for Plug and Play operating

systems like Windows 95
Fn+F4
Screen Blackout
Blanks the screen to save power; to wake up the screen,

press any key
Fn+F5
Display Toggle
Switches display from the built-in display, to an external

monitor, to both built-in and external if one is connected
Fn+F6
Fuel Gauge On/Off
Toggles battery gauge display on and off. The gauge shows

the percentage of charge left in the battery.
Fn+F1
Fn+F2
Fn+F3
PnP
Shows a plug icon if a powered AC adapter is connected to

the computer; shows a speaker icon if speaker output is on
(Fn+F7); shows a T icon if turbo mode is on (Fn+2)
Fn+F7
Speaker On/Off
Toggles speaker output on and off
Fn+F8
Lock System
Resources
(Password Lock)
Locks the computer and requires a password to unlock it
Fn+F9
Eject
Accesses the eject menu described on page 7
Fn+Ctrl+
Volume Up
Increases speaker volume
Fn+Ctrl+
Volume Down
Decreases speaker volume
Fn+Ctrl+
Balance Right
Shifts speaker balance to the right
Fn+Ctrl+
Balance Left
Shifts speaker balance to the left
1-6
Service Guide
Table 1-4
Hot Key
+
Fn++
Fn++
Fn++
Hot Key Descriptions

Icon
Function
Description
Brightness Up
Increases screen brightness
Brightness Down
Decreases screen brightness
Contrast Up
Increases screen contrast (not available for TFT displays)
Contrast Down
Decreases screen contrast (not available for TFT displays)
Fn+
Fuel Gauge Up
With the fuel gauge displayed, moves the fuel gauge up
Fn+
Fuel Gauge Down
With the fuel gauge displayed, moves the fuel gauge down
Fn+
Fuel Gauge Right
With the fuel gauge displayed, moves the fuel gauge right
Fn+
Fuel Gauge Left
With the fuel gauge displayed, moves the fuel gauge left
Fn+1
CD Eject
Ejects the CD-ROM drive
Fn+2
Turbo Mode On/Off
Toggles turbo mode on and off
Fn+
EJECT MENU
The Fn+F9 hot-key combination brings up a special eject menu that allows you to perform several
system configuration functions.
Eject Options:
Battery (Suspend-to-disk) ................. Change
CD-ROM Disk (Also Fn-1) .................... Eject
Mini Dock (Suspend) ........................ Change
Power Off .................................. Change
= Move Highlight Bar, = Select, ESC = Exit
Table 1-5
Eject Menu Item Descriptions
Select
To
Battery
(Suspend to Disk)
Store all current data and system information to the hard disk.
CD-ROM Disk
(Also Fn-1)
Open the CD-ROM drive (eject a CD).
Mini Dock
(Suspend)
Undock the computer. Press the dock lock and pull the dock handle toward you to
undock the computer. (See the mini dock manual for details.) Once the computer is
successfully undocked, press any key to resume.
Power Off
Turn the computer off. If you are using Windows 95, use the Shutdown command to
turn off your computer.
System Introduction
1-7
1.3
System Specification Overview
Table 1-6
System Specifications
Item
Microprocessor
Memory
System / Main
External cache
Standard
Optional
Intel Pentium II 266 MHz processor

64MB
Dual 64-bit memory banks
Expandable to 128MB using

8/16/32/64MB soDIMMs
512KB L2 cache (synchronous SRAM)
Flash BIOS
256KB
Storage system
One 2.5-inch, high-capacity Enhanced-IDE

hard disk
One high-speed IDE CD-ROM drive module
Higher-capacity E-IDE hard disk

Second optional hard disk drive module
(3-inch)
One 3.5-inch, 1.44MB floppy drive module

(internal/external use)
Display
Active-matrix TFT LCD

13.3-inch, 1024x768, 64K colors (XGA)
Video system
PCI local bus video with 128-bit graphics

accelerator
Audio system
Up to 1024x768, 256-color ultra-VGA

monitor
16-bit stereo audio with built-in FM

synthesizer
LCD projection panel
Built-in microphone and dual angled

speakers
Communications
system
PC card modem
Operating
system
Windows 95, 98
Keyboard and
pointing device
84-/85-key with Win95 keys;

auto-tilt feature
101-/102-key, PS/2-compatible
keyboard or 17-key numeric keypad
Touchpad (centrally-located on palm rest)
External serial or PS/2 mouse or similar

pointing device
One 9-pin RS-232 serial port

(UART16550-compatible)
Serial mouse, printer or other serial

devices
One 25-pin parallel port

(EPP/ECP-compliant)
Parallel printer or other parallel devices;

floppy drive module (when used
externally)
One 15-pin CRT port
Up to a 1024x768 ultra-VGA monitor
One 6-pin PS/2 connector
17-key numeric keypad, PS/2

keyboard, mouse or trackball
One 240-pin mini dock connector
Mini dock
One type III or two type II PC Card slot(s)
LAN card or other PC cards
I/O ports
I/O Ports
(continued)
1-8
Service Guide
Table 1-6
System Specifications
Item
Standard
Optional
One fast infrared port (IrDA-compliant)
External IR adapter
One 3.5mm minijack microphone-in/line-in

jack
Microphone or line-in device
One 3.5mm minijack speaker-out/line-out

jack
Speakers or headphones
One USB port
USB device
Weight
with FDD
with CD-ROM
(includes battery)
3.5 kg. (7.5 lbs.)
3.8 kg. (7.8 lbs.)
Dimensions
Round contour
Main footprint
LxWxH
309x245x56mm
12.2 x 9.6 x 2.2
Temperature
Operating
Non-operating
10C ~ 35C(50F ~ 95F)

-10C ~ 60C(14F ~ 140F)
Humidity
Operating
Non-operating
(non-condensing)
20% ~ 80% RH
20% ~ 80% RH
AC adapter
100~240Vac, 50~60Hz autosensing AC

adapter
Battery pack
Type
Charge time
Carrying bag
Extra AC adapter
Extra battery pack
57WH Lithium-Ion battery with intelligent

charging and built-in battery gauge
2.0-hour rapid-charge
4.0-hour in-use charge
System Introduction
1-9
1.4
1-10
Board Layout
Service Guide
1.4.1
System Board (Top Side)
Figure 1-5
System Board (Top Side)
System Introduction
1-11
1.4.2
System Board (Bottom Side)
Figure 1-6
1-12
System Board (Bottom Side)

Service Guide
1.4.3
Media Board (Top Side)
Figure 1-7
Media Board (Top Side)
System Introduction
1-13
1.4.4
Media Board (Bottom Side)
Figure 1-8
1-14
Media Board (Bottom Side)
Service Guide
1.5
Jumpers and Connectors
1.5.1
Mainboard
CN1
CN2
CN3
CN4
CN5
CN6
CN7
U1
CN8
CN9
CN10
CN11
CN12
CN13
CN14, CN15
CN1
CN2
CN3
CN4
CN5
CN6
CN7
USB
VGA port
Mini dock port
Parallel port
Serial Port
PS2 mouse/keyboard port
AC adapter plug-in port
Figure 1-9
Mainboard Jumpers and Connectors (Top Side)
System Introduction
CN8, CN9
CN10
CN14, CN15
CN13
CN12
CN11
U1
Multimedia board connector

FDD/CD-ROM connector
CPU board connector
Hard disk drive connector
Speaker-out/Line-out Jack
Microphone-in/Line-in Jack
SIR/FIR infrared LED
1-15
CN19, CN18
CN16
SW1
CN17
CN20
SW2
ON
OFF
1
SI2
CN22
SI1
CN20, CN19
CN17
CN20
DC-DC converter connector

Left speaker connector
Debug port
Figure 1-10
Mainboard Jumpers and Connectors (Bottom Side)
CN22
CN16
SW1
SW2
Battery connector
Right speaker connector
Reset Switch
Jumper Setting
The following table shows the settings of the mainboards bottom side jumper pads.
Table 1-7
Jumper Pad
Mainboard Jumpers Pads Settings (Bottom Side)

Descriptions
Settings
SW2(1)
Keyboard type selection
OFF: Other keyboard

ON: Japan keyboard
SW2(2)
Password settings
OFF: Enable password

ON: Bypass password
SW2(3)
BIOS type selection
OFF: Acer BIOS

ON: OEM BIOS
SW2(4)
Reserved
1-16
Service Guide
1.5.2
Media Board
CN2
CN1
CN4 CN5 CN6
CN2
CN1
Lid switch
LCD connector
Figure 1-11
Media Board Jumpers and Connectors (Top Side)
CN7
CN6
CN4, CN5
Touchpad connector
Keyboard connector
CN8
CN9
CN7, CN8
Mainboard connector
Figure 1-12
Media Board Jumpers and Connectors (Bottom Side)
System Introduction
CN9
PCMCIA socket connector
1-17
1.6
System Configurations and Specifications
1.6.1
System Memory Map
Table 1-8
System Memory Map
Address Range
Definition
Function
000000 -09FFFF
640 KB memory
Base memory
0A0000 -0BFFFF
128 KB video RAM
Reserved for graphics display buffer
0C0000 -0CBFFF
Video BIOS
Video BIOS
0CC000 -0CDFFF
0CE000 -0CFFFF
System CardBus
Mini dock CardBus
0F0000 -0FFFFF
64 KB system BIOS
System BIOS
010000 -07FFFF
080000 -027FFF
Extended memory
Onboard memory
SIMM memory
FE0000 -FFFFFF
256 KB system ROM
Duplicate of code assignment at 0E0000-0FFFFF
1.6.2
Interrupt Channel Map
Table 1-9
Interrupt Channel Map
Interrupt Number
System Timer
Keyboard
Cascade
IrDA / 2F8h
Serial Port 1 / 3F8h
Audio
Floppy Disk Controller (FDC)
Parallel Port
Real Time Clock (RTC)
USB/System CardBus
Reserved for PCMCIA card
Reserved for PCMCIA card/Mini dock CardBus
PS/2 Mouse
Co-processor
Hard disk
CD-ROM
IRQ 0
IRQ 1
IRQ 2
IRQ 3
IRQ 4
IRQ 5
IRQ 6
IRQ 7
IRQ 8
IRQ 9
IRQ 10
IRQ 11
IRQ 12
IRQ 13
IRQ 14
IRQ 15
1.6.3
Interrupt Source (Device Name)
I/O Address Map
Table 1-10
I/O Address Map
Address Range
000 -00F
020 -021
02E -02F
040 -043
048 -04B
060 -06E
1-18
Device
DMA controller-1
Interrupt controller-1
NS97338 peripheral controller
Timer 1
Timer 2
Keyboard controller chip select
Service Guide
Table 1-10
I/O Address Map
Address Range
Device
Real-time clock and NMI mask
DMA page register
Interrupt controller-2
DMA controller-2
Hard disk select
Hard disk select
CD-ROM select
CD-ROM select
Audio
Audio -default
Audio
Audio
Parallel port 3
COM 4
COM 2 -IrDA
MPU-401 port -default
MPU-401 port
MPU-401 port
MPU-401 port
Parallel port 2
FM synthesizer
Parallel port 1
Video subsystem
070 -071
080 -08F
0A0 -0A1
0C0 -0DF
1F0 -1F7
3F6 -3F7
170 -177
376 -377
220 -22F
240 -24F
260 -26F
280 -28F
278 -27F
2E8 -2EF
2F8 -2FF
300 -301
310 -311
320 -321
330 -321
378 -37F
388 -38B
3BC -3BE
3B4, 3B5, 3BA
3C0 -3C5
3C6 -3C9
3C0 -3CF
3D0 -3DF
3E8 -3EF
3F0 -3F7
3F8 -3FF
CF8 -CFF
1.6.4
Video DAC
Enhanced graphics display
Color graphics adapter
COM3
Floppy disk controller
COM 1 -Serial 1
PCI configuration register
DMA Channel Map
Table 1-11
DMA Channel Map
Controller
Channel
Address
Function
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
0087
0083
0081
0082
Cascade
008B
0089
008A
Audio(default) / IrDA(option)
Audio(default) / ECP(option) / IrDA(option)
Diskette
Audio (option) / FIR IrDA(option) / ECP(option)
Cascade
System Introduction
Spare
1-19
1.6.5
GPIO Port Definition Map
Table 1-12
GPIO Port Definition Map I

GPIO/Signal
Pin #
I/O
Description
SUSA# (PX3_SUSA#)
W20
0: Power down clock generator
GPO0 (PX3_DOCKRST#)
G4
0 : Enable docking reset
GPO1 (PX3_HDPON)
Y15
1: Turn on HDD power
GPO2 (PX3_ CD/FDPON)
T14
1: Turn on CD/FDD power
GPO3 (PX3_ HDRST#)
W14
0: Reset HDD interface
GPO4 (PX3_CDRST#)
U13
0: Reset CD interface
GPO5 (PX3_3MODE)
V13
0: 3 mode drive
GPO6 (PX3_SMBSEL0)
Y13
Select one of three SM buses
GPO7 (PX3_SMBSEL1)
T12
GPIO Pin Assignment: PIIX4
SMBSEL1 SMBSEL0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
DRAM bank 0 SMB

DRAM bank 1 SMB
MMO LM75 & clock gen. SMB
PCMCIA LM75
GPO8 (PX3_DOCKGNT#)
T19
0: Granted docking
GPO9/GNTA# (PX3_VDPD)
N1
1: Power down VGA
GPO10/GNTB# (PX3_VGADIS)
P2
1: Disable VGA from PCI
GPO11/GNTC# (PX3_AUDPON)
P4
1: Power on analog audio power
GPO12/APICACK#
J17
NC
GPO13/APICCS#
H18
NC
GPO14/IRQ0 (PX3_ROM#)
H20
0: Enable ROMCS#
GPO15/SUSB#
V19
NC
GPO16/SUSC#
U18
NC
GPO17/CPU_STP#(PX3_CPUSTP#)
R1
0: Enable CPU clock stop
GPO18/PCI_STP# (PX3_PCISTP#)
R2
0: Enable PCI clock stop
GPO19/ZZ (PXI_L2ZZ)
K16
1: Power down L2 cache
GPO20/SUS_STAT1#(PX3_SUSTAT#)
T17
0: Enable MTXC power down
GPO21/SUS_STAT2#
(PM3_A_ACT/PD#)
T18
0: Power down PD6832 Cardbus controller
GPO22/XDIR# (PX3_FDDBEN)
M3
1: FDD buffer enable
GPO23/XOE# (PX3_SPPD)
M4
1: Power down serial interface
GPO27 (PX3_SPKOFF)
G5
1: Turn off speaker
GPO28 (PX3_FLASHVPP)
F2
1: Enable Flash Vpp control
GPO29 (PX3_FPAGE1)
F3
Force BIOS to high page 1F segment and 3 E

segments
GPO30 (PX3_FPAGE2)
F4
EXTSMI#(PX3_KRSMIREQ#)
1-20
V20
FPAGE2
FPAGE1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
F, E0
F, E1
F, E2
reserved
0: Enable by KBD SMI or RTC wake
Service Guide
Table 1-12
GPIO Port Definition Map I

GPIO/Signal
Pin #
I/O
Description
GPI1 (DK3_DOCKIRQ#)
P19
0: Detect Docking IRQ
GPI2/REQA# (PX3_OEM0)
M1
OEM detection
GPI3/REQB# (SM5_BAYSW)
N2
Detect FDD/CD bay 1: installed, 0: not installed
GPI4/REQC# (CF5_FDD/CD#)
P3
Detect FDD or CD installed 1: FDD, 0: CD
GPI5/APICREQ#
K18
NC
GPI6/IRQ8# (RT3_IRQ8#)
Y20
0: RTC wake
GPI7/SERIRQ (PM3_IRQSER)
J19
Serial IRQ
GPI8/THRM# (SM5_OVTMP#)
H19
0: Enable over temperature of CPU or system
GPI9/BATLOW# (PX3_OEM1)
U19
OEM detection
GPI10/LID
P16
NC
GPI11/SMBALER#
N17
NC
GPI12/RI# (PX3_RI#)
P18
0: Enable by Ring indicator input
GPI13 (PT3_MID0)
L2
Detect MMO module revision
GPI14 (PT3_MID1)
J3
GPI15 (PT3_MID2)
L5
GPI16 (PT3_MID3)
K3
GPI17 (SM5_FLOATREQ#)
K4
Detect float request from SMC
GPI18 (PX3_FLASHRCY#)
H1
0: Enable flash BIOS recovery
GPI19 (PX3_VGACT)
H4
1: Detect VGA activity
GPI20 (PM3_A_ACT/PD#)
H5
Detect PCMCIA socket A activity for OZ6832
GPI21 (PM3_B_ACT)
G3
Detect PCMCIA socket B activity
Table 1-13
GPIO Port Definition Map II
GPIO
I/O
Description
GPIO Pin Assignment: 80C51SL

LED 0 (KB5_MIREQ#)
ANI3 (KB5_PANID3)
LED 1 (KB5_NUMLED#)
PAD LED control
LED 2 (KB5_CAPLED#)
CAP LED control
LED 3 (KB5_KEYLICK)
Keyclick output
P1.0
NC
P1.1
NC
P1.2
NC
P1.3
NC
P1.4
NC
P1.5
NC
P1.6
NC
System Introduction
1-21
Table 1-13
GPIO
I/O
Description
P1.7 (IS5_IRQ12)
IRQ12
P2.0 (KB5_MEMB0A0)
Address 0 of memory bank 0
P2.1 (KB5_MEMB0A1)
P2.2 (KB5_MODE)
Detect KBD mode (1:US/EC 0:Japan)
P2.3
NC
P2.4 (KB5_MEMB1A0)
P2.5 (KB5_PSWD)
Enable Password
P2.6 (KB5_MEMB1A1)
P2.7 (PX3_OEM0)
P3.0 (SM5_TXD)
Receiving data from SMC to KBC
P3.1 (SM5_RXD)
Transmitting data from KBC to SMC
P3.2 (KB5_KBDCLK)
External KB clock
P3.3 (KB5_PTRCLK)
External PS/2 clock
P3.4 (KB5_KBDDAT)
External KB data
P3.5 (KB5_PTRDAT)
External PS/2 data
P3.6 (KB5_TOUCHWR*)
Write enable touch pad data
P3.7 (KB5_TOUCHRD*)
Read enable touch pad data
ANI0 (KB5_PANID0)
Panel ID
ANI1 (KB5_PANID1)
Panel ID
ANI2 (KB5_PANID2)
Panel ID
ANI3 (KB5_PANID3)
Panel ID: 3 2 1 0
Charge control enable
0 0 0 0
12.1 TFT
GPIO Pin Assignment: 83C552

P0.0(SM5_CHARGEON#)
P0.1
NC
P0.2 (SM5_BMCPWREN#)
BMC VCC power enable
P0.3 (SM5_P3/5VRON#)
3V and 5V power on
P0.4 (SM5_SUSPEND)
Suspend control enable
P0.5 (SM5_PWRLED#)
Power LED
P0.5 (SM5_PWRLED#)
Battery LED
P0.7 (SM5_SMIREQ#)
SMC SMI request
P1.0 (SI5_PNF)
Detect Printer or external FDD
P1.1 (SM5_1WIRE)
IO
Dallas protocol
P1.2 (SM5_UNDOCK_REQ#)
Undocked request
P1.3 (PX3_CPUSTP#)
Detect CPU clock stop
P1.4 (SM5_ATN#)
IO
I2C inturrupt
P1.5 (SM5_RST#)
IO
I2C reset
P1.6 (SM5_CLK#)
IO
I2C clock
P1.7 (SM5_DAT#)
IO
I2C data
P2.0
NC
1-22
0: FDD 1: Printer
Service Guide
Table 1-13
GPIO
I/O
Description
P2.1
NC
P2.2 (SM5_BAYSW)
Detect FDD/CD bay installed or not
P2.3
NC
P2.4
NC
P2.5
NC
P2.6
NC
P2.7
NC
P3.0 (SM5_RXD)
Receiving data from KBC to SMC
P3.1 (SM5_TXD)
Transmitting data from SMC to KBC
P3.2 (SM5_DOCKSW)
Dock switch sense
P3.3 (CF5_DOCKED)
Detect completely docked or not
P3.4 (SM5_LIDSW)
Lid switch sense
P3.5 (SM5_OVTMP#)
CPU or system over temperature
P3.6
NC
P3.7 (SM5_ON_RES_SW)
ON/RESUME switch for Japan version
P4.0 (SM5_FANON)
Fan control
P4.1
NC
P4.2 (SM5_FLOATREQ#)
Docking float request
P4.3 (SM5_UNDOCK_GNT#)
Undock grant
P4.4 (SM5_ICONT)
Charge current control
P4.5 (SM5_FLAOTGNT#)
Docking float grant
P4.6 (SM5_PWRRDYB)
Power ready, delay about 4ms after power good
P4.7 (SM5_SYSRDY)
NC
P5.0 (CHARGSP)
Charging set point
P5.1 (SM5_VBAT_MAIN)
Main battery detection
P5.2 (SM5_ACPWRGD)
AC source power good
P5.3 (SM5_NBPWRGD)
3V, 5V, processor module power good
P5.4 (SM5_ATFINT)
CPU thermal interrupt (panic)
P5.5 (SM5_THERM_SYS)
System thermal input (analog)
P5.6 (SM5_ACIN_AUX)
Aux AC adapter in
P5.7 (SM5_ACIN_MAIN)
Main AC adapter in
PWM1# (SM5_CONT)
LCD contrast
PWM0# (SM5_BRIT)
LCD brightness
1.6.6
PCI Devices Assignment
Table 1-14
PCI Devices Assignment
System Introduction
1-23
Device
Device ID
Assignment
MTXC North Bridge
AD11
PIIX4 ISA Bridge
AD18 (Function 0)
PIIX4 IDE controller
AD18 (Function 1)
PIIX4 USB controller
AD18 (Function 2)
PIIX4 PM/SMBUS controller
AD18 (Function 3)
PCI VGA(NM2160)
AD13
PCI Cardbus controller
AD21
PCI Ethernet (Am79C970A) (ACER Dock III)
AD23
PCI CardBus (TI 1131) (ACER Dock V)
AD23
1.6.7
Power Management
Power Management in this design is aimed toward the conservation of power on the device and
system level when the devices or system is not in use. This implies that if any device is detected as
not active for a sustained period of time, the device will be brought to some lower power state as
soon as practicable.
With the exception of thermal management, if a device has a demand upon it, full performance and
bandwidth will be given to that device for as long as the user demands it. Power management
should not cause the user to sacrifice performance or functionality in order to get longer battery life.
The longer battery life should be obtained through managing resources not in use.
Pathological cases of measuring CPU speed or trying to periodically check for reaction time of
specific peripherals can detect the presence of power management. However, in general, since the
device I/O is trapped and the device managed in SMI, the power management of devices should be
invisible to the user and the application.
Thermal management is the only overriding concern to the power management architecture. By
definition, thermal management only comes into play when the resources of the computer are used
in such a way as to accumulate heat and operate many devices at maximum bandwidth to create a
thermal problem inside the unit. This thermal problem indicates a danger of damaging components
due to excessively high operating temperatures. Hence, in order to maintain a safe operating
environment, there may be occasions where we have to sacrifice performance in order to achieve
operational safety.
Heuristic power management is designed to operate and adapt to the user while the user is using it.
It is the plug and play equivalent for power management. There are no entries in BIOS Setup which
are required to be set by the user in order to optimize the computers battery life or operation. The
only BIOS Setup entries are for condition information for suspend/resume operations. Normal
operations and power management are done automatically. (see chapter 3 for details).
Since the power management is implemented by linking with APM

interface closely, the APM function in Win95 or Win3.1 must be
enabled and set to advanced level for optimum power management
and the driver that installed in system must be Acer authorized and
approved.
1-24
Service Guide
1.6.7.1
PMU Timers
There are several devices related timers available on the V1-LS chip. Each timer may have zero or
more devices assigned to the timer for the purpose of retriggering the timer.
Table 1-15
PMU Timers List
Item
Descriptions
Video timer
Timer value
30sec, 1min, 1.5min, 2min, 2.5min, 3min, 3.5min, 4min, 4.5min, 5min, 6min, 7min,
8min, 9min, 10min, 15min, 20min, 30min(if AC plugged-in)
System activities
and timer retriggers
System activities
The video display (CRT and LCD) is in power saving mode.

Timer retriggers
KBC, PS/2 mouse will retrigger the timer..

Detective hardware
change
Parallel/serial timer
Timer value
Parallel port/COM1/COM2/FIR: 30sec
System activities
System activities
Parallel/serial port pins are in standby mode, serial port clock is stopped and
parallel port and UART1 decode in the 87338 chip is disabled.
Timer retriggers
Parallel port/COM1/COM2/FIR activities

Detective hardware
change
COM1: The pin-25 of U4 MAX3243 (PX3-SPPD#) is from H to L.
Hard disk timer

Timer value
First phase heuristic time-out table for entering HDD standby mode: 10sec, 20sec,
30sec, 40sec, 50sec, 60sec, 70sec, 80sec, 90sec, 2min, 3min, 4min, 5min, 30min(if
AC plugged-in)
Second phase fixed timer for entering HDD suspend mode: 10sec
System activities
System activities
First phase time-out (heuristic) results in hard disk spin down and IDE interface
disable. The second time-out (10sec) results in hard disk power off and IDE
controller clock is stopped and its internal HDD buffer disabled.
Timer retriggers
The I/O access to 1F0-7, 3F6 will retrigger the timer.

Detective hardware
change
1.
The U20 pin Y15(PX3_HDPON) is from H to L, HDD is powered off.
FDD/CD-ROM timer
Timer value
The system with internal floppy: 30sec

The system with internal CD-ROM1: 1min, 2min, 3min, 4min, 5min, 6min, 7min, 8min,
9min, 10min, 15min, 30min(AC)
This parameter is for both internal CD-ROM and external floppy.
System Introduction
1-25
Table 1-15
PMU Timers List
Item
System activities
Descriptions
System activities
Power off either or both FDD and CD-ROM. Tri-state FDD and CD-ROM
interfaces and stop IDE controller clock.
Timer retriggers
The I/O access to 3F2, 3F4, 3F5(FDD), 3F7, 376(CD ROM) will retrigger the
timer.
Detective hardware
change
The PX3_FDDBEN signal on pin-M3 of U21(PIIX4) is from L to H. CD-ROM

buffer is disabled.
2.
1.6.7.2
1.
The pin-T14(PX3_CD/FDPON) of U21(PIIX4) is from H to L, the FDD/CD-ROM is

powered off.
Component activities in power saving mode
Hard disk
The hard disk is fully power managed. This means that when the hard disk is not in use, the
hard disk is powered off. The following pins are dedicated toward the management of power
on the hard disk.
1. HDD power enable pinY15(PX3_HDPON). This pin turns the power on/off for the hard disk
only.
2. HDD reset [pinW14(PX3_HDRST#) of PIIX4]. This pin provides the reset to the drive when
the drive is newly powered up. The reset pin is asserted when the drive is first powered up,
then the reset is removed after the drive is powered up and before the interface is enabled.
CD-ROM
The CD-ROM and the hard disk are both IDE devices. They share the same controller. The
following pins are dedicated toward the management of power on the CD-ROM.
1. CD-ROM buffer enable [pin-M3 of U21 PX3-FDDBEN of PIIX4]. The CD buffer enable
separates the CD-ROM from the IDE controller. This buffer must be disabled before the
CD-ROM is turned off. The buffer is re-enabled after the CD-ROM is turned on and
brought out of reset.
2. CD-ROM power control [pin-T14 of U21(PX3_CD/FDPON) of PIIX4]. The power control pin
is used to turn the CD-ROM unit off or on. This pin is shared as a power on/off pin for the
floppy disk as well.
If either the internal or external floppy or the CD-ROM is active, then

this control pin must be asserted on.
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Service Guide
3. CD-ROM Reset [pin-U13 of U21(PX3_CDRST#) of PIIX4]. The reset pin is used to assert
the hard reset needed for the CD-ROM during power up. The reset pin is asserted before
CD-ROM power up and is deasserted after CD-ROM power up and before the buffer is
enabled.
Floppy
The floppy has two components involved in the process. The floppy drive and the controller
imbedded in the 87338 super I/O chip. The FDC enable/disabled function is controlled by
87338 chip. In power saving mode, there are following condition happened to floppy drive:
1. External pin tri-state. Enabled whenever the floppy is turned off. This control signal is same
to CD-ROM buffer enable pin[pin-M3 of U21(PX3_FDDBEN) of PIIX4], please see CDROM portion for details.
2. PLL disabled.
disabled.
Disabled whenever the floppy and both serial channels are inactive or
3. FDC power disable. Disables the active decode of the floppy unit. This control signal is
same to CD-ROM power control[pin-T14 of U21(PX3_CD/FDPON) of PIIX4], please see
CD-ROM portion for details.
Video
The video controller has two interfaces for controlling power consumption. The sleep mode is
controlled by software and is performed by BIOS calls. The suspend operation is controlled by
a PX3_VDPD signal (pin-N1 of PIIX4). The video timer is not controlled or retriggered by video
activity. Instead, the timer is retriggered by PS/2 mouse and keyboard activity.
Serial port
The serial port is a UART1 and is contained within the 87368 super I/O chip. The UART1
operates off of a 14 MHz clock. The serial port also has a transceiver, a MAX211. Therefore,
there are several steps to the power conservation of the serial port as below:
1. Disable the UART1 decode in the 87338 chip.
2. Tri-state the UART1 output pins.
3. Assert the Power Down pin[pin M4(PX3_SPPD#) of PIIX4] on the MAX3243 chip.
The MAX3243 pin25-PX3-SPPD# of MAX3243 chip will still pass

through the Ring Indicate signal even while in the power down
mode(if the Resume On Modem Ring in BIOS Setup is set to
enabled). .
4. Disable the 14MHz clock (If the floppy and the SIR are also disabled).
If the 14MHz is disabled through the 87336 power down mode, then
all serial and floppy functions will fail.
System Introduction
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Recovery from power down is the opposite procedure.
SIR (UART)
The FIR port is basically UART2. The UART operates off of a 14MHz clock. The IR port has a
DA converter. The UART2 disable control circuit is within the 87338 chip.
1. Tri-state the UART2 output pins.
2. Disable the 14MHz clock (If the floppy and the serial port are also disabled).
If the 14MHz is disabled through the National power down mode,

then all serial and floppy functions will fail.
Recovery from power down is the opposite procedure.
Parallel port
Since there are no clock operations on the parallel port, the requirement to power down this
area of the 87338 chip are less critical. Also, if the floppy is operated through the parallel port,
the parallel port must be enabled to allow operation to continue.
1. Disable the parallel port decode.
PCMCIA Thermal
MD3_ATFINT# of U3(LM75 in media Board)
Modem
Modem power enable. This pin[pin-43(SM5_MODPON#) of SMC] will control the power to all of
the modem chips. Once powered down, the modem chip set has no means of recovery except
through full software initialization.
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Service Guide
CPU
The CPU clock. The clock to the CPU can be physically stopped. The chip is static, so the
current state is retained. During a clock stop state, the CPU is stopped and the internal cache
and external bus signals are inoperative. Therefore, any bus master or DMA activity is halted
as well.
CPU thermal alarm. Thermal alarm is signaled by the assertion of the one control pin [pin4 of
U7(PT3_ATFZNT#) from MMO module], will trigger a lower speed operation through clock
throttling while the CPU temperature is higher than 80C, shut down the system while higher
than 95C. The system returned to normal condition while the CPU temperature is lower to
75C.
System
The system can also be put into a low power state. However, this state can only be performed
after the individually power managed components have achieved their low power state. The
state where the system is put into lower power mode is termed static suspend (suspend-tomemory).
System thermal alarm. System thermal rating is obtained by the a thermal sensor aside
charger and signaled by the pin-64(SM5_THERM_SYS) of SMC. Full charge to battery is only
available when the system temperature is less than 56C while trickle charge higher than 58C.
System shutdown will be automatically executed while temperature is higher than 85C.
1.6.7.3
Suspend
There are two forms of suspend and resume on the notebook, static suspend(suspend-to-memory)
and zero-volt suspend(suspend-to-disk). Zero-volt suspend is, as the name implies, an OFF
condition. The entire computer state is saved to a disk file and the computer is turned off. In static
suspend, all components are placed into an idle state and the clocks are stopped to the entire
machine, except for the 32 kHz clock for memory refresh.
In either case, all separate components in the system are put into their lowest power state at the
start of either suspend process.
1. Devices turned off. The HDD(except for suspend-to-disk since the file goes there), CD-ROM,
floppy are turned off at the start of any suspend.
2. Devices brought to a low power state. The audio, serial port transceiver (MAX213), FIR,
keyboard controller, PCMCIA controller chip will be put into a low power state instantly through a
pin asserting or prematurely expiring the device timer.
3. Devices zero-clocked. Since the remainder of the devices (video, CPU, IDE controller, ISA bus,
87338s devices (serial and floppy)) are, by design, static devices, their lowest power states are
achieved by removing the clock to the device.
The very act of going into a suspend-to-memory means that the enable pin to the clock generator
chip is deasserted, removing all but the 32 kHz signal from the board. This excludes, however, the
clocks dedicated to the internal modem. They will remained powered and oscillating.
System Introduction
1-29
For suspend-to-disk, all devices are read, saved to local memory and the local memory, video
memory are saved to a disk file which is created by SLEEP MANAGER utility. The machine is then
commanded to an off state.
Resume events for zero-volt suspend(suspend-to-disk)

The only resume event for zero-volt suspend is the raising of the lid of the computer. This
electronically enables the power to the rest of the machine.
Resume events for static suspend (suspend-to-memory)

1.
Resume on schedule. In BIOS Setup, this time field can be enabled then set to any
value. It is possible to set it for a date and time in the past. In this case, the unit will
resume at the next occurrence of the specified time, date ignorant. If a proper future
date is specified, then the resume will only happen long enough to evaluate the date and
the machine will re-suspend. After a successful resume has taken place, the resume on
schedule field will automatically disable. . Enabling of this field will disable the suspendto-disk function, except for battery very low. The auto-disable of resume on schedule still
allows the unit to suspend to disk at the next occurrence of a suspend condition with the
lid closed.
2.
Lid switch. If the suspend-to-disk option is used, then the lid switch will turn the unit on,
reboot and then resume to the application at the end of POST. If the suspend-tomemory option is in place, or a suspend-to-disk block is present, then the lid switch
opening will resume the machine.
3.
Keystroke. Any key use on the internal keyboard will wake up the system from static
suspend. In addition, a keystroke from an external keyboard on the primary PS/2 port
will also wake the system up. Mouse motion from any source will not wake the system
up.
4.
Battery very low. The SMC will wake the SMI if the battery reaches a very low condition
during static suspend.
1.6.8
CPU Module
Table 1-16
CPU Module Specifications

Item
Specification
CPU Type
Pentium II 266 MHz
Package
TCP
Module replaceable
Yes
Working speed
66MHz
CPU voltage
2.5V I/O and 1.6V core interface
Cache SRAM size
512KB
Remark: include North bridge(MTXC), voltage regulator and thermal sensor
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Service Guide
1.6.9
BIOS
Table 1-17
BIOS Specifications
Item
Specification
BIOS programming vendor
Acer
BIOS version
V3.0
BIOS ROM type
Intel 28F002, Flash ROM with boot block protection
BIOS ROM size
256KB
BIOS ROM package type
40-pin TSOP
Same BIOS for TFT LCD type
Yes
Boot from CD-ROM feature
Yes
Support protocol
PCI V2.1, APM V1.1, E-IDE and PnP(ESCD format) V1.0a
BIOS flash security protection
Provide boot-block protection1 feature.
Unlock BIOS feature
If user changes the BIOS Setup setting and causes the system
cannot boot, press k before system turns-on till POST
completed, then system will load BIOS Setup the default settings.
1.6.10
System Memory
Table 1-18
System Memory Specifications

Item
Specification
SIMM data bus width
64-bit
SIMM package
144-pin, Small Outline Dual-In-line-Memory-Module (soDIMM)
SIMM size
8MB, 16MB, 32MB, 64MB
SIMM speed
3.3V
SDRAM
60ns
SIMM voltage
Yes
Boot-block is an area inside of BIOS with the program for system boot. Avoid this area to be modified while BIOS flash,
then system still can boot even the BIOS flash process is not successful.
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1.6.10.1
SIMM Memory Combination List
Table 1-19
SIMM Memory Combination List
RAM Size
Bank A
Bank B
8MB
8MB
0MB
8MB
0MB
8MB
16MB
8MB
8MB
16MB
16MB
0MB
16MB
0MB
16MB
24MB
8MB
16MB
24MB
16MB
8MB
32MB
16MB
16MB
32MB
32MB
0MB
32MB
0MB
32MB
40MB
8MB
32MB
40MB
32MB
8MB
48MB
16MB
32MB
48MB
32MB
16MB
64MB
32MB
32MB
64MB
64MB
0MB
64MB
0MB
64MB
72MB
8MB
64MB
72MB
64MB
8MB
82MB
16MB
64MB
82MB
64MB
16MB
96MB
32MB
64MB
96MB
64MB
32MB
128MB
64MB
64MB
1.6.11
Video Memory
Table 1-20
Video Memory Specification

Item
Specification
Memory size
1.984MB
Memory location
Inside of graphic controller NMG2160
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Service Guide
1.6.12
Video Display Modes
Table 1-21
Video Display Specification

Item
Specification
Chip vendor
NeoMagic
Chip name
NMG2160
Chip voltage
3.3 Volts
ZV port support (Y/N)
Yes
Graph interface (ISA/VESA/PCI)
PCI bus
Max. resolution (LCD)
800x600 (16M colors) True Color
Max. resolution (Ext. CRT)
1024x768 (64K colors) High Color
1.6.12.1
External CRT Resolution Modes
Table 1-22
External CRT Resolution Modes
Resolution x Color
on Ext. CRT
CRT Refresh Rate

CRT only
Simultaneous on
TFT LCD
Simultaneous
SVGA
640x480x256
60,75,85
60
640x480x64K
60,75,85
60
640x480x16M
60,75,85
60
800x600x256
60,75,85
60
800x600x64K
60,75,85
60
800x600x16M
60,75,85
60
1024x768x256
60
60
1024x768x16M
60,75,85
60
1.6.12.2
LCD Resolution Modes
Table 1-23
LCD Resolution Modes
Resolution x color on LCD only
SVGA TFT LCD
640x480x256
640x480x64K
640x480x16M
800x600x256
800x600x64K
800x600x16M
1024x768x256
1024x768x64K
System Introduction
1-33
1.6.13
Audio
Table 1-24
Audio Specifications
Item
Specification
Chipset
Neomagic-3097
Audio onboard or optional
Built-in
Mono or stereo
stereo
Resolution
16-bit
Compatibility
Sound Blaster Game, Windows Sound System, Plug&Play

ISA 1.0a
Music synthesizer
20-voice, 72 operator, FM music synthesizer
Mixed sound sources
Voice, Synthesizer, Line-in, Microphone, CD
Voice channel
8-/16-bit, mono/stereo
MPU1-401 UART support
Yes
Internal microphone
Yes
Internal speaker
Yes
Internal speaker enabled/disabled function
By BIOS Setup
Microphone jack
Yes, left side
Headphone jack
Yes, left side
Sound Blaster PRO V3.01
Compatibility
Base address (by BIOS Setup)
220h / 230h / 240h / 250h
MPU address (by BIOS Setup)
300h / 310h / 320h / 330h
IRQ setting (auto-allocation)
IRQ10/ 9/ 7/ 5
DMA channel (auto-allocation)
DRQ0/ 1/ 3
1.6.14
PCMCIA
Table 1-25
PCMCIA Specifications
Item
Chipset
Specification
Cirrus Logic CL-PD6832
Supported card type
Two Type-II or one Type-III
Access location
Left side
ZV port support
Type-II / Type-III (include CardBus Card)
Number of slots
Yes
MPU-401 is a Roland MIDI standard that most game software use for audio.
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Service Guide
1.6.15
Parallel Port
Table 1-26
Parallel Port Specifications

Item
Specification
Number of parallel ports
ECP/EPP support
Yes (by BIOS Setup)
ECP DMA channel (by BIOS Setup)
DRQ1 or
DRQ3
Connector type
25-pin D-type
Connector location
Rear side
Selectable parallel port (by BIOS Setup)
Parallel 1 (378h, IRQ7) or

Parallel 2 (3BCh, IRQ7) or
Parallel 3 (278h, IRQ5) or
Disabled
1.6.16
Serial Port
Table 1-27
Serial Port Specifications

Item
Specification
Number of serial ports
16550 UART support
Yes
Connector type
9-pin D-type
Connector location
Rear side
Selectable serial port (by BIOS Setup)
Serial 1 (3F8h, IRQ4) or

Serial 2 (2F8h, IRQ3) or
Serial 3 (3E8h, IRQ4) or
Serial 4 (2E8h, IRQ3) or
Disabled
1.6.17
Table 1-28
Touchpad
Touchpad Specifications
Item
Specification
Vendor & model name
Synaptics TM1202SC
Power supply voltage
5V
Location
Palm-rest center
Internal & external pointing device work simultaneously
No
External pointing device (serial or PS/2 mouse) hot plug
Yes, (if it is enabled in BIOS Setup already)
X/Y position resolution
500 points/inch
Interface
PS/2 (compatible with Microsoft mouse driver)
System Introduction
1-35
1.6.18
SIR/FIR
Table 1-29
SIR/FIR Specifications
Item
Vendor & model name
Specification
IBM(31T1100A)
Input power supply voltage
5V
Transfer data rate
115.2 Kbit/s(Max)(SIR)~4 Mbit/s(FIR)(Max)
Transfer distance
100cm
Compatible standard
IrDA (Infrared Data Association)
Output data signal voltage level

Active
Non-active
0.5
Vcc-0.5
Angle of operation
15
Number of IrDA ports
16550 UART support
Yes
SIR location
Rear side
Selectable serial port (by BIOS Setup)
2F8h, IRQ3 or
Disabled
1.6.19
LCD
Table 1-30
LCD Specifications
Item
Vendor & Model Name
Specification
LG-LP133X1
Mechanical Specifications
Diagonal LCD display area
13.3
Display technology
TFT
Resolution
XGA (1024x768)
Supported colors
262,144 colors
Optical Specification
Contrast ratio
150 (typ.)
2
Brightness (cd/m )
70 (typ.)
Brightness control
keyboard hotkey
Contrast control
none
Electrical Specification
Supply voltage for LCD display
3.3 (typ.)
Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms)
700 (typ.)
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Service Guide
1.6.20
CD-ROM
Table 1-31
CD-ROM Specifications
Item
Specification
Vendor & model name
KYUSHU MATSHITA: UJDA110
Internal CD-ROM/FDD hot-swappable
No
BIOS auto-detect CD-ROM existence
Yes
BIOS support boot from CD drive feature
Yes
Performance specification
Speed
2100KB/sec(14X speed)
Access time
150ms
Buffer memory
128kbyte
Interface
Enhanced IDE (ATAPI) compatible (communicate with system

via system E-IDE channel 2)
Applicable disc format
Red-Book, Yellow-Book, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, Bridge (PhotoCD, Video CD), CD-I, CD-I Ready, CD-G and Multi-session
(Photo-CD, CD EXTRA)
Loading mechanism
Drawer type, manual load/release
Power Requirement
Power supply voltage (V)
1.6.21
Diskette Drive
Table 1-32
Diskette Drive Specifications

Item
Vendor & model name
Specification
Mitsumi D353F2
Internal FDD/CD-ROM hot-swappable
No
BIOS auto-detect external FDD existence
Yes
External FDD hot-swappable
Yes
Floppy Disk Specifications

Media recognition
2DD (720K)
2HD (1.2M, 3-mode)
2HD (1.44M)
Sectors / track
15
18
Tracks
80
80
80
Data transfer rate (Kbits/s)
250
300
500
500
Rotational speed (RPM)
300
360
360
300
Read/write heads
Encoding method
MFM
Power Requirement
Input Voltage
System Introduction
+5V 10%
1-37
1.6.22
Hard Disk Drive
Table 1-33
Hard Disk Drive Specifications

Item
Specification
Vendor & Model Name
IBM DTCA-23240
IBM DTCA-24090
Drive Format
Capacity (GB)
4.09
3.24
Bytes per sector
512
512
Logical heads
16
16
Logical sectors
63
63
Logical cylinders
6304
7944
Physical read/write heads
Disks
Rotational speed (RPM)
4000
4000
Performance Specifications
Buffer size (KB)
512
512
Interface
ATA-2
ATA-2
Data transfer rate (disk-buffer, Mbytes/s)
6.47 ~ 10.45
6.47 ~ 10.45
Data transfer rate (host-buffer, Mbytes/s)
33.3 (Ultra DMA Mode-2)
33.3 (Ultra DMA Mode-2)
DC Power Requirements
5 5%
Voltage tolerance (V)
1.6.23
Table 1-34
Keyboard
Keyboard Specifications
Item
Specification
Vendor & Model Name
SMK KAS19020211R (English)
SMK KAS19020232R (Germany)
SMK KAS1902-0251R
(Japanese)
Total number of keypads
84 keys
85 keys
88 keys
Windows95 keys
Yes, (Logo key /

Application key)
Yes, (Logo key /

Application key)
Yes, (Logo key /

Application key)
External PS/2 keyboard hot plug
Yes
Internal & external keyboard

work simultaneously
Yes
Keyboard automatic tilt feature
Yes
The keyboard has the option of automatically tilting to a six-degree
angle whenever you open the lid. This feature is set by an keyboard
automatic tilt latch on the rear side of the system unit.
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Service Guide
1.6.24
Battery
Table 1-35
Battery Specifications
Item
Specification
Vendor & Model Name
Sony BTP-S31
Battery Gauge
Yes
Battery type
Li-Ion
Cell capacity
2700mAH
Cell voltage
3.6V
Number of battery cell
6-Cell
Package configuration
3 serial, 2 parallel
Package voltage
10.8V
Package capacity
58.3WH
Second battery
No
1.6.25
DC-DC Converter
DC-DC converter generates multiple DC voltage level for whole system unit use, and offer charge
current to battery.
Table 1-36
DC-DC Converter Specifications
Item
Specification
Vendor & Model Name
Ambit T62.036.C.00
Input voltage (Vdc)
7 -19
Short circuit protection
The DC/DC converter shall be capable of withstanding a continuous short-circuit

to any output without damage or over stress to the component, traces and cover
material under the DC input 7~19 V from AC adapter or 18V from battery. It
shall operate in shut down mode for the shorting of any de output pins.
Output rating
Load range (w/load, A)
BMCVCC
(5V)
P5VR
(3.3V)
P3VR
(3.3V)
P12VR
(+12V)
CHRGOUT
(0 ~ 3.5A)
0 ~ 0.5
0 ~ 2.5
0~3
0 ~ 0.5
0~4
Load range (w/load, V)
0 ~ 13.5
Voltage ripple + noise

(max., mV)
100
100
100
100
400
System Introduction
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1.6.26
DC-AC Inverter
DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then supply to LCD CCFT backlight use.
The DC-AC inverter area should be void to touch while the system unit is turned on.
Table 1-37
DC-AC Inverter Specifications

Item
Specification
Vendor & Model Name
Ambit T62-055.C.00
Ambit T62-088.C.00
Used LCD type
IBM ITSV50D (12.1 TFT)
LG LP133X1 (13.3 TFT)
Input voltage (V)
7 ~ 19
7 ~ 19
Output voltage (Vrms, with load)
650 (typ.)
650 (typ.)
Output current (mArms, with load)
2~5
2.5 ~ 5
1.6.27
AC Adapter
Table 1-38
AC Adapter Specifications
Item
Vendor & Model Name
Specification
ADP-45GB-C1
Input Requirements
Nominal voltages (V)
90 - 264 Vac, single phase
Nominal frequency (Hz)
47 -63
Inrush current (A) (cold start)
50 (@115Vac), 100 (@230Vac)
Efficiency
84% (min., 115Vac) full load
Output Ratings
Output voltage (V)
+18
Noise + Ripple (mV)
300 mVp-p
Load (A)
0 (min.), 2.5 (max.)
Dynamic Output Characteristics

Turn-on delay time
2 sec (max., @ 115 Vac)
Hold up time
5 ms (min., @ 115 Vac input) full load
Short circuit protection
Output can be shorted without damage (auto recovery)
Dielectric Withstand Voltage

Primary to secondary
3000 Vac (10mA for 1 second or 4242Vdc 10mA for 1 second)
Leakage current
.25mA (max. @254Vac 60Hz)
Regulatory Requirements
1.
CISPR 55022 and CISPR55014, class B (@230Vac and 115Vac) requirements. [Scandinavia]
2.
FCC 47 CFR Part15, class B (115Vac) with 6db of margin. [USA]
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Service Guide
Figure 1-13
System Introduction
Charger
DC-DC
Converter
.
.
.
.
.
.
25-pin
Parallel
Port
.
.
.
.
.
.
DC-AC
Inverter
9-pin
Serial
Port
68-pin
Two CardBus
Slots
240-pin
Docking
Swappable FDD,
CD-ROM, removable
3 HDD module
DMI 2.0 with Intel LDCM
IBM IrDA/FIR
6832 CardBus chip
256KB PMU/System/Video BIOS
NS87338 Super I/O controller
PCI IDE
15-pin
CRT
Port
12.1 SVGA TFT,

13.3 XGA TFT
2.5 12.7mm HDD

3.0GB+
2MB video memory
NeoMagic NMG4 VGA chip
32~128MB EDO/SDRAM memory
512KB L2 cache memory
Intel 430TX Core Logic chipset
Intel Tillamook/Deschutes MMO
MAIN BOARD
6-pin
Ext. Keyboard
or PS/2 Mouse
Touchpad
84/85-key
auto-tilt-up
Keyboard
soDIMM x 2
32~128MB
System Block Diagrams
1.7.1
100V ~ 240V
Auto-Switching
45w
AC Adapter
Pri-Battery
10.8V 5500mAh Li-Ion

3P3S (10w/cell) 3.6V/cell
Line-out jack
Line-in jack
7100 System Block Diagram
1.7
System Functional Block Diagram
System Functional Block Diagram
1-41
1-42
Figure 1-14
SMC
83C552
16 MHz
14.318MHz
IDE
KeyBoard, Mouse
Touch Pad
RTC
KBC
80C51SL
Flash
BIOS
SIO
AUDIO
NMA1
USB
PIO
FDD FIR
CRT
LCD
CARDBUS
CTRL
PD6832
ZV
L2 CACHE
32KX32
HOST BUS
MMO MODULE
VIDEO CTRL
NM2160
440BX
SYSTEM
CONTROLLER
SUPER I/O
NS97338
24 MHz
14.318MHz
PIIX4
PCI TO EIO BRG
IDE,USB, RTC
32.768KHz
USB(48MHz)
PCICLK(30/33MHz)
HCLK(60/66MHz)
CD
EIO BUS
CLOCK
GEN.
IMICS651
MD[0..63]
SDRAM
MA[0..13]
2, 4, 8MX64
2 BANKS
DIMCLK(60/66MHz) PCI BUS
INTEL
CPU
970T SYSTEM BLOCK DIAGRAM
Ethernet
10 Mbps
DOCKING
1.7.2
System Bus Block Diagram
System Bus Block Diagram
Service Guide
1.8
Environmental Requirements
Table 1-39
Environmental Requirements
Item
Specification
Temperature
Operating (C)
+5 ~ +35
Non-operating(C)(unpacked)
-10 ~ +60
Non-operating(C)(storage package)
-20 ~ +60
Humidity
Operating (non-condensing)
20% ~ 80%
Non-operating (non-condensing)
(unpacked)
20% ~ 80%
Non-operating (non-condensing) (storage

package)
20% ~ 90%
Operating Vibration (sine mode)

Operating
5 -25.6Hz, 0.38mm; 25.6 -250Hz, 0.5G
Sweep rate
> 1 minute / octave
Number of test cycles
2 / axis (X,Y,Z)
Non-operating Vibration (unpacked/sine mode)

Non-operating
5 -27.1Hz, 0.6G; 27.1 -50Hz, 0.016; 50 -500Hz, 2.0G
Sweep rate
> 0.5 minutes / octave
Number of text cycles
4 / axis (X,Y,Z)
Non-operating Vibration (packed/sine mode)

Non-operating
5 -62.6Hz, 0.51mm; 62.6 -500Hz, 4G
Sweep rate
> 0.5 minutes / octave
Number of text cycles
4 / axis (X,Y,Z)
Shock
Non-operating (unpacked)
40G peak, 112ms, half-sine
Non-operating (packed)
50G peak, 112ms, half-sine
Altitude
Operating
10,000 feet
Non-operating
40,000 feet
ESD
Air discharge
8kV (no error)

12.5kV (no restart error)
15kV (no damage)
Contact discharge
4kV (no error)

6kV (no restart error)
8kV (no damage)
System Introduction
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Table 1-40
Item
Specification
Weight (includes battery and FDD)

12.1 TFT SVGA LCD and 12.5mm HDD
Adapter
3.3 kgs (7.2 lbs)

230 g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions
round contour
main footprint
297~313mm x 233~240mm x 50~53mm

11.7 x 9.1 x 2
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&KDSWHU

This chapter discusses the major components.
2.1
Major Component List
Table 2-1
Major Chips List
Component
Vendor
Description
PIIX4(82371AB)
Intel
South Bridge
NM2160
NeoMagic
Flat Panel Video Accelerator
NMA1
NeoMagic
Audio chip
87C552
Philips
Single-chip 8-bit controller for SMC

(System Management Controller)
NS97338
NS (National Semiconductor)
Super I/O controller
CL-PD6832
Cirrus Logic
PCI-to-CardBus Host Adapter
T62.036.C.00
Ambit
DC-DC Converter
T62.088.C.00
T62.055.C.00
Ambit
DC-AC Inverter
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2.2
Intel PIIX4
PIIX4 is a multi-function PCI device that integrates many system-level functions.

PCI to ISA/EIO Bridge
PIIX4 is compatible with the PCI Rev 2.1 specification, as well as the IEEE 996 specification for the
ISA (AT) bus. On PCI, PIIX4 operates as a master for various internal modules, such as the USB
controller, DMA controller, IDE bus master controller, distributed DMA masters, and on behalf of ISA
masters. PIIX4 operates as a slave for its internal registers or for cycles that are passed to the ISA
or EIO buses. All internal registers are positively decoded.
PIIX4 can be configured for a full ISA bus or a subset of the ISA bus called the Extended IO (EIO)
bus. The use of the EIO bus allows unused signals to be configured as general purpose inputs and
outputs. PIIX4 can directly drive up to five ISA slots without external data or address buffering. It
also provides byte-swap logic, I/O recovery support, wait-state generation, and SYSCLK generation.
X-Bus chip selects are provided for Keyboard Controller, BIOS, Real Time Clock, a second
microcontroller, as well as two programmable chip selects.
PIIX4 can be configured as either a subtractive decode PCI to ISA bridge or as a positive decode
bridge. This gives a system designer the option of placing another subtractive decode bridge in the
system (e.g., an Intel 380FB Dock Set).
IDE Interface (Bus Master capability and synchronous DMA Mode)
The fast IDE interface supports up to four IDE devices providing an interface for IDE hard disks and
CD ROMs.
Each IDE device can have independent timings. The IDE interface supports PIO IDE transfers up to
14 Mbytes/sec and Bus Master IDE transfers up to 33 Mbytes/sec. It does not consume any ISA
DMA resources. The IDE interface integrates 16x32-bit buffers for optimal transfers.
PIIX4s IDE system contains two independent IDE signal channels. They can be electrically isolated
independently, allowing for the implementation of a glueless Swap Bay. They can be configured to
the standard primary and secondary channels (four devices) or primary drive 0 and primary drive 1
channels (two devices). This allows flexibility in system design and device power management.
Compatibility Modules (DMA Controller, Timer/Counters, Interrupt Controller)
The DMA controller incorporates the logic of two 82C37 DMA controllers, with seven independently
programmable channels. Channels [0:3] are hardwired to 8-bit, count-by-byte transfers, and
channels [5:7] are hardwired to 16-bit, count-by-word transfers. Any two of the seven DMA channels
can be programmed to support fast Type-F transfers. The DMA controller also generates the ISA
refresh cycles.
The DMA controller supports two separate methods for handling legacy DMA via the PCI bus. The
PC/PCI protocol allows PCI-based peripherals to initiate DMA cycles by encoding requests and
grants via three PC/PCI REQ#/GNT# pairs. The second method, Distributed DMA, allows reads and
writes to 82C37 registers to be distributed to other PCI devices. The two methods can be enabled
concurrently. The serial interrupt scheme typically associated with Distributed DMA is also
supported.
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The timer/counter block contains three counters that are equivalent in function to those found in one
82C54 programmable interval timer. These three counters are combined to provide the system timer
function, refresh request, and speaker tone. The 14.31818-MHz oscillator input provides the clock
source for these three counters.
PIIX4 provides an ISA-Compatible interrupt controller that incorporates the functionality of two
82C59 interrupt controllers. The two interrupt controllers are cascaded so that 14 external and two
internal interrupts are possible. In addition, PIIX4 supports a serial interrupt scheme. PIIX4 provides
full support for the use of an external IO APIC.
All of the registers in these modules can be read and restored. This is required to save and restore
system state after power has been removed and restored to the circuit.
Enhanced Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller
The PIIX4 USB controller provides enhanced support for the Universal Host Controller Interface
(UHCI). This includes support that allows legacy software to use a USB-based keyboard and
mouse.
RTC
PIIX4 contains a Motorola* MC146818A-compatible real-time clock with 256 bytes of battery-backed
RAM. The real-time clock performs two key functions: keeping track of the time of day and storing
system data, even when the system is powered down. The RTC operates on a 32.768-kHz crystal
and a separate 3V lithium battery that provides up to 7 years of protection.
The RTC also supports two lockable memory ranges. By setting bits in the configuration space, two
8-byte ranges can be locked to read and write accesses. This prevents unauthorized reading of
passwords or other system security information.
The RTC also supports a date alarm, that allows for scheduling a wake up event up to 30 days in
advance, rather than just 24 hours in advance.
GPIO and Chip Selects
Various general purpose inputs and outputs are provided for custom system design. The number of
inputs and outputs varies depending on PIIX4 configuration. Two programmable chip selects are
provided which allows the designer to place devices on the X-Bus without the need for external
decode logic.
Pentium and Pentium II Processor Interface
The PIIX4 CPU interface allows connection to all Pentium and Pentium II processors. The Sleep
mode for the Pentium II processors is also supported.
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Enhanced Power Management

PIIX4s power management functions include enhanced clock control, local and global monitoring
support for 14 individual devices, and various low-power (suspend) states, such as Power-On
Suspend, Suspend-to-DRAM, and Suspend-to-Disk. A hardware-based thermal management circuit
permits software-independent entrance to low-power states. PIIX4 has dedicated pins to monitor
various external events (e.g., interfaces to a notebook lid, suspend/resume button, battery low
indicators, etc.). PIIX4 contains full support for the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface
(ACPI) Specification.
System Management Bus (SMBus)
PIIX4 contains an SMBus Host interface that allows the CPU to communicate with SMBus slaves
and an SMBus Slave interface that allows external masters to activate power management events.
Configurability
PIIX4 provides a wide range of system configuration options. This includes full 16-bit I/O decode on
internal modules, dynamic disable on all the internal modules, various peripheral decode options,
and many options on system configuration.
2.2.1
Features
Supported Kits for Pentium II Microprocessors

82440BX ISA/DP Kit
Multifunction PCI to ISA Bridge

Supports PCI at 30 MHz and 33 MHz
Supports PCI Rev 2.1 Specification
Supports Full ISA or Extended I/O (EIO) Bus
Supports Full Positive Decode or Subtractive Decode of PCI
Supports ISA and EIO at 1/4 of PCI Frequency
Supports both Mobile and Desktop Deep Green Environments

3.3V Operation with 5V Tolerant Buffers
Ultra-low Power for Mobile Environments Support
Power-On Suspend, Suspend to RAM, Suspend to Disk, and Soft-OFF System States
All Registers Readable and Restorable for Proper Resume from 0.V Suspend
Power Management Logic

Global and Local Device Management
Suspend and Resume Logic
Supports Thermal Alarm
Support for External Microcontroller
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Full Support for Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) Revision 1.0
Specification and OS Directed Power Management
Integrated IDE Controller

Independent Timing of up to 4 Drives
PIO Mode 4 and Bus Master IDE Transfers up to 14 Mbytes/sec
Supports Ultra DMA/33 Synchronous DMA Mode Transfers up to 33 Mbytes/sec
Integrated 16 x 32-bit Buffer for IDE PCI Burst Transfers
Supports Glue-less Swap-Bay Option with Full Electrical Isolation
Enhanced DMA Controller

Two 82C37 DMA Controllers
Supports PCI DMA with 3 PC/PCI Channels and Distributed DMA Protocols
(Simultaneously)
Fast Type-F DMA for Reduced PCI Bus Usage
Interrupt Controller Based on Two 82C59

15 Interrupt Support
Independently Programmable for Edge/Level Sensitivity
Supports Optional I/O APIC
Serial Interrupt Input
Timers Based on 82C54

System Timer, Refresh Request, Speaker Tone Output
USB
Two USB 1.0 Ports for Serial Transfers at 12 or 1.5 Mbit/sec
Supports Legacy Keyboard and Mouse Software with USB-based Keyboard and Mouse
Supports UHCI Design Guide
SMBus
Host Interface Allows CPU to Communicate Via SMBus
Slave Interface Allows External SMBus Master to Control Resume Events
Real-Time Clock
256-byte Battery-Back CMOS SRAM
Includes Date Alarm
Two 8-byte Lockout Ranges
Microsoft Win95* Compliant
324 mBGA Package
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The 82371AB PCI ISA IDE Xcelerator (PIIX4) is a multi-function PCI device implementing a PCI-toISA bridge function, a PCI IDE function, a Universal Serial Bus host/hub function, and an Enhanced
Power Management function. As a PCI-to-ISA bridge, PIIX4 integrates many common I/O functions
found in ISA-based PC systemstwo 82C37 DMA Controllers, two 82C59 Interrupt Controllers, an
82C54 Timer/Counter, and a Real Time Clock. In addition to compatible transfers, each DMA
channel supports Type F transfers. PIIX4 also contains full support for both PC/PCI and Distributed
DMA protocols implementing PCI-based DMA. The Interrupt Controller has Edge or Level sensitive
programmable inputs and fully supports the use of an external I/O Advanced Programmable
Interrupt Controller (APIC) and Serial Interrupts. Chip select decoding is provided for BIOS, Real
Time Clock, Keyboard Controller, second external microcontroller, as well as two Programmable
Chip Selects. PIIX4 provides full Plug and Play compatibility. PIIX4 can be configured as a
Subtractive Decode bridge or as a Positive Decode bridge. This allows the use of a subtractive
decode PCI-to-PCI bridge such as the Intel 380FB PCIset which implements a PCI/ISA docking
station environment.
PIIX4 supports two IDE connectors for up to four IDE devices providing an interface for IDE hard
disks and CD ROMs. Up to four IDE devices can be supported in Bus Master mode. PIIX4 contains
support for Ultra DMA/33 synchronous DMA compatible devices.
PIIX4 contains a Universal Serial Bus (USB) Host Controller that is Universal Host Controller
Interface (UHCI) compatible. The Host Controllers root hub has two programmable USB ports.
PIIX4 supports Enhanced Power Management, including full Clock Control, Device Management for
up to 14 devices, and Suspend and Resume logic with Power On Suspend, Suspend to RAM or
Suspend to Disk. It fully supports Operating System Directed Power Management via the Advanced
Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification. PIIX4 integrates both a System
Management Bus (SMBus) Host and Slave interface for serial communication with other devices.
2.2.2
Architecture Block Diagram
The following is the architectural block diagram of the PIIX4 with respect to its implementation in this
notebook computer.
Figure 2-1
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PIIX4 Architecture Block Diagram

Service Guide
2.2.3
Block Diagram
Figure 2-2
PIIX4 Simplified Block Diagram
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2.2.4
Pin Descriptions
This section provides a detailed description of each signal. The signals are arranged in functional
groups according to their associated interface.
The # symbol at the end of a signal name indicates that the active, or asserted state occurs when
the signal is at a low voltage level. When # is not present after the signal name, the signal is
asserted when at the high voltage level.
The terms assertion and negation are used exclusively. This is done to avoid confusion when
working with a mixture of active low and active high signal. The term assert, or assertion
indicates that a signal is active, independent of whether that level is represented by a high or low
voltage. The term negate, or negation indicates that a signal is inactive.
Certain signals have different functions, depending on the configuration programmed in the PCI
configuration space. The signal whose function is being described is in bold font. Some of the
signals are multiplexed with General Purpose Inputs and Outputs. The default configuration and
control bits for each are described in Table 1 and Table 2.
Each output signal description includes the value of the signal During Reset, After Reset, and
During POS.
During Reset refers to when the PCIRST# signal is asserted. After Reset is immediately after
negation of PCIRST# and the signal may change value anytime thereafter. The term High-Z means
tri-stated. The term Undefined means the signal could be high, low, tri-stated, or in some inbetween level. Some of the power management signals are reset with the RSMRST# input signal.
The functionality of these signals during RSMRST# assertion is described in the Suspend/Resume
and Power Plane Control section.
The I/O buffer types are shown below:
BUFFER TYPE DESCRIPTION
input only signal
totem pole output
I/O
bi-direction, tri-state input/output pin
s/t/s
sustained tri-state
OD
open drain
I/OD
input/open drain output is a standard input buffer with an open drain output
This is not a standard signal. It is a power supply pin.
3.3V/2.5V
Indicates the buffer is 3.3V or 2.5V only, depending on the voltage (3.3V or 2.5V)
connected to VCCX pins.
3.3V/5V
Indicates that the output is 3.3V and input is 3.3V receiver with 5V tolerance.
5V
Indicates 3.3V receiver with 5V tolerance.
All 3V output signals can drive 5V TTL inputs. Most of the 3V input signals are 5V tolerant. The 3V
input signals which are powered via the RTC or Suspend power planes should not exceed their
power supply voltage (see Power Planes chapter for additional information). The open drain (OD)
CPU interface signals should be pulled up to the CPU interface signal voltage.
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Service Guide
Table 2-2
82371AB Pin Descriptions
Name
Type
Description
PCI BUS INTERFACE
AD[31:0]
I/O
PCI ADDRESS/DATA. AD[31:0] is a multiplexed address and data bus. During

the first clock of a transaction, AD[31:0] contain a physical byte address (32 bits).
During subsequent clocks, AD[31:0] contain data. A PIIX4 Bus transaction
consists of an address phase followed by one or more data phases. Little-endian
byte ordering is used. AD[7:0] define the least significant byte (LSB) and
AD[31:24] the most significant byte (MSB). When PIIX4 is a Target, AD[31:0] are
inputs during the address phase of a transaction. During the following data
phase(s), PIIX4 may be asked to supply data on AD[31:0] for a PCI read, or
accept data for a PCI write. As an Initiator, PIIX4 drives a valid address on
AD[31:2] and 0 on AD[1:0] during the address phase, and drives write or latches
read data on AD[31:0] during the data phase.
During Reset: High-Z After Reset: High-Z During POS: High-Z
C/BE#[3:0]
I/O
CLKRUN#
I/O
BUS COMMAND AND BYTE ENABLES. The command and byte enable signals
are multiplexed on the same PCI pins. During the address phase of a transaction,
C/BE[3:0]# define the bus command. During the data phase C/BE[3:0]# are used
as Byte Enables. The Byte Enables determine which byte lanes carry meaningful
data. C/BE0# applies to byte 0, C/BE1# to byte 1, etc. PIIX4 drives C/BE[3:0]#
as an Initiator and monitors C/BE[3:0]# as a Target.
CLOCK RUN#. This signal is used to communicate to PCI peripherals that the
PCI clock will be stopped. Peripherals can assert CLKRUN# to request that the
PCI clock be restarted or to keep it from stopping. This function follows the
protocol described in the PCI Mobile Design Guide, Revision 1.0.
During Reset: Low After Reset: Low During POS: High
DEVSEL#
I/O
DEVICE SELECT. PIIX4 asserts DEVSEL# to claim a PCI transaction through

positive decoding or subtractive decoding (if enabled). As an output, PIIX4
asserts DEVSEL# when it samples IDSEL active in configuration cycles to PIIX4
configuration registers. PIIX4 also asserts DEVSEL# when an internal PIIX4
address is decoded or when PIIX4 subtractively or positively decodes a cycle for
the ISA/EIO bus or IDE device. As an input, DEVSEL# indicates the response to
a PIIX4 initiated transaction and is also sampled when deciding whether to
subtractively decode the cycle. DEVSEL# is tri-stated from the leading edge of
PCIRST#. DEVSEL# remains tri-stated until driven by PIIX4 as a target.
FRAME#
I/O
CYCLE FRAME. FRAME# is driven by the current Initiator to indicate the

beginning and duration of an access. While FRAME# is asserted data transfers
continue. When FRAME# is negated the transaction is in the final data phase.
FRAME# is an input to PIIX4 when it is the Target. FRAME# is an output when
PIIX4 is the initiator. FRAME# remains tri-stated until driven by PIIX4 as an
Initiator.
IDSEL
INITIALIZATION DEVICE SELECT. IDSEL is used as a chip select during PCI

configuration read and write cycles. PIIX4 samples IDSEL during the address
phase of a transaction. If IDSEL is sampled active, and the bus command is a
configuration read or write, PIIX4 responds by asserting DEVSEL# on the next
cycle.
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Table 2-2
Name
IRDY#

Type
I/O
Description
INITIATOR READY. IRDY# indicates PIIX4s ability, as an Initiator, to complete
the current data phase of the transaction. It is used in conjunction with TRDY#. A
data phase is completed on any clock both IRDY# and TRDY# are sampled
asserted. During a write, IRDY# indicates PIIX4 has valid data present on
AD[31:0]. During a read, it indicates PIIX4 is prepared to latch data. IRDY# is an
input to PIIX4 when PIIX4 is the Target and an output when PIIX4 is an Initiator.
IRDY# remains tri-stated until driven by PIIX4 as a master.
PAR
CALCULATED PARITY SIGNAL. PAR is even parity and is calculated on 36

bits; AD[31:0] plus C/BE[3:0]#. Even parity means that the number of 1s within
the 36 bits plus PAR are counted and the sum is always even. PAR is always
calculated on 36 bits regardless of the valid byte enables. PAR is generated for
address and data phases and is only guaranteed to be valid one PCI clock after
the corresponding address or data phase. PAR is driven and tri-stated identically
to the AD[31:0] lines except that PAR is delayed by exactly one PCI clock. PAR is
an output during the address phase (delayed one clock) for all PIIX4 initiated
transactions. It is also an output during the data phase (delayed one clock) when
PIIX4 is the Initiator of a PCI write transaction, and when it is the Target of a read
transaction.
PCIRST#
PCI RESET. PIIX4 asserts PCIRST# to reset devices that reside on the PCI bus.
PIIX4 asserts PCIRST# during power-up and when a hard reset sequence is
initiated through the RC register. PCIRST# is driven inactive a minimum of 1 ms
after PWROK is driven active. PCIRST# is driven for a minimum of 1 ms when
initiated through the RC register. PCIRST# is driven asynchronously relative to
PCICLK.
During Reset: Low After Reset: High During POS: High
PHOLD#
PCI HOLD. An active low assertion indicates that PIIX4 desires use of the PCI
Bus. Once the PCI arbiter has asserted PHLDA# to PIIX4, it may not negate it
until PHOLD# is negated by PIIX4. PIIX4 implements the passive release
mechanism by toggling PHOLD# inactive for one PCICLK.
During Reset: High-Z After Reset: High During POS: High
PHLDA#
PCI HOLD ACKNOWLEDGE. An active low assertion indicates that PIIX4 has
been granted use of the PCI Bus. Once PHLDA# is asserted, it cannot be
negated unless PHOLD# is negated first.
SERR#
I/O
SYSTEM ERROR. SERR# can be pulsed active by any PCI device that detects a
system error condition. Upon sampling SERR# active, PIIX4 can be programmed
to generate a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) to the CPU.
STOP#
I/O
STOP. STOP# indicates that PIIX4, as a Target, is requesting an initiator to stop

the current transaction. As an Initiator, STOP# causes PIIX4 to stop the current
transaction. STOP# is an output when PIIX4 is a Target and an input when PIIX4
is an Initiator. STOP# is tri-stated from the leading edge of PCIRST#. STOP#
remains tri-stated until driven by PIIX4 as a slave.
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Table 2-2
Name
TRDY#
Type
I/O
Description
TARGET READY. TRDY# indicates PIIX4s ability to complete the current data
phase of the transaction. TRDY# is used in conjunction with IRDY#. A data phase
is completed when both TRDY# and IRDY# are sampled asserted. During a read,
TRDY# indicates that PIIX4, as a Target, has place valid data on AD[31:0].
During a write, it indicates PIIX4, as a Target is prepared to latch data. TRDY# is
an input to PIIX4 when PIIX4 is the Initiator and an output when PIIX4 is a Target.
TRDY# is tri-stated from the leading edge of PCIRST#. TRDY# remains tri-stated
until driven by PIIX4 as a slave.
Note: All of the signals in the host interface are described in the Pentium Processor data sheet. The
preceding table highlights PIIX4 specific uses of these signals.
ISA BUS INTERFACE
AEN
ADDRESS ENABLE. AEN is asserted during DMA cycles to prevent I/O slaves
from misinterpreting DMA cycles as valid I/O cycles. When negated, AEN
indicates that an I/O slave may respond to address and I/O commands. When
asserted, AEN informs I/O resources on the ISA bus that a DMA transfer is
occurring. This signal is also driven high during PIIX4 initiated refresh cycles.
During Reset: High-Z After Reset: Low During POS: Low
BALE
BUS ADDRESS LATCH ENABLE. BALE is asserted by PIIX4 to indicate that the
address (SA[19:0], LA[23:17]) and SBHE# signal lines are valid. The LA[23:17]
address lines are latched on the trailing edge of BALE. BALE remains asserted
throughout DMA and ISA master cycles.
During Reset: High-Z After Reset: Low During POS: Low
IOCHK#/
I/O CHANNEL CHECK. IOCHK# can be driven by any resource on the ISA bus.
When asserted, it indicates that a parity or an uncorrectable error has occurred
for a device or memory on the ISA bus. A NMI will be generated to the CPU if the
NMI generation is enabled. If the EIO bus is used, this signal becomes a general
purpose input.
I/O
I/O CHANNEL READY. Resources on the ISA Bus negate IOCHRDY to indicate
that wait states are required to complete the cycle. This signal is normally high.
IOCHRDY is an input when PIIX4 owns the ISA Bus and the CPU or a PCI agent
is accessing an ISA slave, or during DMA transfers. IOCHRDY is output when an
external ISA Bus Master owns the ISA Bus and is accessing DRAM or a PIIX4
register. As a PIIX4 output, IOCHRDY is driven inactive (low) from the falling
edge of the ISA commands. After data is available for an ISA master read or
PIIX4 latches the data for a write cycle, IOCHRDY is asserted for 70 ns. After 70
ns, PIIX4 floats IOCHRDY. The 70 ns includes both the drive time and the time it
takes PIIX4 to float IOCHRDY. PIIX4 does not drive this signal when an ISA Bus
master is accessing an ISA Bus slave.
GPI0
IOCHRDY

IOCS16#
16-BIT I/O CHIP SELECT. This signal is driven by I/O devices on the ISA Bus to
indicate support for 16-bit I/O bus cycles.
IOR#
I/O
I/O READ. IOR# is the command to an ISA I/O slave device that the slave may
drive data on to the ISA data bus (SD[15:0]). The I/O slave device must hold the
data valid until after IOR# is negated. IOR# is an output when PIIX4 owns the ISA
Bus. IOR# is an input when an external ISA master owns the ISA Bus.
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Table 2-2
Name
IOW#

Type
I/O
Description
I/O WRITE. IOW# is the command to an ISA I/O slave device that the slave may
latch data from the ISA data bus (SD[15:0]). IOW# is an output when PIIX4 owns
the ISA Bus. IOW# is an input when an external ISA master owns the ISA Bus.
LA[23:17]/
I/O
GPO[7:1]
ISA LA[23:17]. LA[23:17] address lines allow accesses to physical memory on

the ISA Bus up to 16 Mbytes. LA[23:17] are outputs when PIIX4 owns the ISA
Bus. The LA[23:17] lines become inputs whenever an ISA master owns the ISA
Bus. If the EIO bus is used, these signals become a general purpose output.
During Reset: High-Z After Reset: Undefined During POS: Last LA/GPO
MEMCS16#
I/O
MEMORY CHIP SELECT 16. MEMCS16# is a decode of LA[23:17] without any

qualification of the command signal lines. ISA slaves that are 16-bit memory
devices drive this signal low. PIIX4 ignores MEMCS16# during I/O access cycles
and refresh cycles. MEMCS16# is an input when PIIX4 owns the ISA Bus. PIIX4
drives this signal low during ISA master to PCI memory cycles.
MEMR#
I/O
MEMORY READ. MEMR# is the command to a memory slave that it may drive
data onto the ISA data bus. MEMR# is an output when PIIX4 is a master on the
ISA Bus. MEMR# is an input when an ISA master, other than PIIX4, owns the
ISA Bus. This signal is also driven by PIIX4 during refresh cycles. For DMA
cycles, PIIX4, as a master, asserts MEMR#.
MEMW#
I/O
MEMORY WRITE. MEMW# is the command to a memory slave that it may latch
data from the ISA data bus. MEMW# is an output when PIIX4 owns the ISA Bus.
MEMW# is an input when an ISA master, other than PIIX4, owns the ISA Bus.
For DMA cycles, PIIX4, as a master, asserts MEMW#.
REFRESH#
I/O
REFRESH. As an output, REFRESH# is used by PIIX4 to indicate when a refresh

cycle is in progress. It should be used to enable the SA[7:0] address to the row
address inputs of all banks of dynamic memory on the ISA Bus. Thus, when
MEMR# is asserted, the entire expansion bus dynamic memory is refreshed.
Memory slaves must not drive any data onto the bus during refresh. As an output,
this signal is driven directly onto the ISA Bus. This signal is an output only when
PIIX4 DMA refresh controller is a master on the bus responding to an internally
generated request for refresh. As an input, REFRESH# is driven by 16-bit ISA
Bus masters to initiate refresh cycles.
RSTDRV
RESET DRIVE. PIIX4 asserts RSTDRV to reset devices that reside on the
ISA/EIO Bus. PIIX4 asserts this signal during a hard reset and during power-up.
RSTDRV is asserted during power-up and negated after PWROK is driven active.
RSTDRV is also driven active for a minimum of 1 ms if a hard reset has been
programmed in the RC register.
During Reset: High After Reset: Low During POS: Low
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Name
SA[19:0]

Type
I/O
Description
SYSTEM ADDRESS[19:0]. These bi-directional address lines define the
selection with the granularity of 1 byte within the 1-Megabyte section of memory
defined by the LA[23:17] address lines. The address lines SA[19:17] that are
coincident with LA[19:17] are defined to have the same values as LA[19:17] for
all memory cycles. For I/O accesses, only SA[15:0] are used, and SA[19:16] are
undefined. SA[19:0] are outputs when PIIX4 owns the ISA Bus. SA[19:0] are
inputs when an external ISA Master owns the ISA Bus.
During Reset: High-Z After Reset: Undefined During POS: Last SA
SBHE#
I/O
SD[15:0]
I/O
SYSTEM BYTE HIGH ENABLE. SBHE# indicates, when asserted, that a byte is
being transferred on the upper byte (SD[15:8]) of the data bus. SBHE# is negated
during refresh cycles. SBHE# is an output when PIIX4 owns the ISA Bus. SBHE#
is an input when an external ISA master owns the ISA Bus.
During Reset: High-Z After Reset: Undefined During POS: High
SYSTEM DATA. SD[15:0] provide the 16-bit data path for devices residing on the
ISA Bus. SD[15:8] correspond to the high order byte and SD[7:0] correspond to
the low order byte. SD[15:0] are undefined during refresh.
During Reset: High-Z After Reset: Undefined During POS: High-Z
SMEMR#
STANDARD MEMORY READ. PIIX4 asserts SMEMR# to request an ISA

memory slave to drive data onto the data lines. If the access is below the 1-Mbyte
range (00000000h000FFFFFh) during DMA compatible, PIIX4 master, or ISA
master cycles, PIIX4 asserts SMEMR#. SMEMR# is a delayed version of
MEMR#.
SMEMW#
STANDARD MEMORY WRITE. PIIX4 asserts SMEMW# to request an ISA

memory slave to accept data from the data lines. If the access is below the 1Mbyte range (00000000h000FFFFFh) during DMA compatible, PIIX4 master, or
ISA master cycles, PIIX4 asserts SMEMW#. SMEMW# is a delayed version of
MEMW#.
ZEROWS#
ZERO WAIT STATES. An ISA slave asserts ZEROWS# after its address and
command signals have been decoded to indicate that the current cycle can be
shortened. A 16-bit ISA memory cycle can be reduced to two SYSCLKs. An 8-bit
memory or I/O cycle can be reduced to three SYSCLKs. ZEROWS# has no effect
during 16-bit I/O cycles. If IOCHRDY is negated and ZEROWS# is asserted
during the same clock, then ZEROWS# is ignored and wait states are added as a
function of IOCHRDY.
A20GATE
ADDRESS 20 GATE. This input from the keyboard controller is logically

combined with bit 1 (FAST_A20) of the Port 92 Register, which is then output via
the A20M# signal.
BIOSCS#
BIOS CHIP SELECT. This chip select is driven active during read or write
accesses to enabled BIOS memory ranges. BIOSCS# is driven combinatorially
from the ISA addresses SA[16:0] and LA[23:17], except during DMA cycles.
During DMA cycles, BIOSCS# is not generated.
X-BUS INTERFACE
During Reset: High After Reset: High During POS: High
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Name
KBCCS#/

Type
O
GPO26
Description
KEYBOARD CONTROLLER CHIP SELECT. KBCCS# is asserted during I/O
read or write accesses to KBC locations 60h and 64h. It is driven combinatorially
from the ISA addresses SA[19:0] and LA[23:17]. If the keyboard controller does
not require a separate chip select, this signal can be programmed to a general
purpose output.
During Reset: High After Reset: High During POS: High/GPO
MCCS#
MICROCONTROLLER CHIP SELECT. MCCS# is asserted during I/O read or

write accesses to IO locations 62h and 66h. It is driven combinatorially from the
ISA addresses SA[19:0] and LA[23:17].
PCS0#
PCS1#
PROGRAMMABLE CHIP SELECTS. These active low chip selects are asserted
for ISA I/O cycles which are generated by PCI masters and which hit the
programmable I/O ranges defined in the Power Management section. The X-Bus
buffer signals (XOE# and XDIR#) are enabled while the chip select is active. (i.e.,
it is assumed that the peripheral which is selected via this pin resides on the XBus.)
RCIN#
RESET CPU. This signal from the keyboard controller is used to generate an
INIT signal to the CPU.
RTCALE/
REAL TIME CLOCK ADDRESS LATCH ENABLE. RTCALE is used to latch the
appropriate memory address into the RTC. A write to port 70h with the
appropriate RTC memory address that will be written to or read from causes
RTCALE to be asserted. RTCALE is asserted on falling IOW# and remains
asserted for two SYSCLKs. If the internal Real Time Clock is used, this signal
can be programmed as a general purpose output.
GPO25
During Reset: Low After Reset: Low During POS: Low/GPO

RTCCS#/
GPO24
REAL TIME CLOCK CHIP SELECT. RTCCS# is asserted during read or write
I/O accesses to RTC location 71h. RTCCS# can be tied to a pair of external OR
gates to generate the real time clock read and write command signals. If the
internal Real Time Clock is used, this signal can be programmed as a general
purpose output.
XDIR#/
GPO22
X-BUS TRANSCEIVER DIRECTION. XDIR# is tied directly to the direction

control of a 74245 that buffers the X-Bus data, XD[7:0]. XDIR# is asserted
(driven low) for all I/O read cycles regardless if the accesses is to a PIIX4
supported device. XDIR# is asserted for memory cycles only if BIOS or APIC
space has been decoded. For PCI master initiated read cycles, XDIR# is
asserted from the falling edge of either IOR# or MEMR# (from MEMR# only if
BIOS or APIC space has been decoded), depending on the cycle type. For ISA
master-initiated read cycles, XDIR# is asserted from the falling edge of either
IOR# or MEMR# (from MEMR# only if BIOS space has been decoded),
depending on the cycle type. When the rising edge of IOR# or MEMR# occurs,
PIIX4 negates XDIR#. For DMA read cycles from the X-Bus, XDIR# is driven low
from DACKx# falling and negated from DACKx# rising. At all other times, XDIR#
is negated high. If the X-Bus not used, then this signal can be programmed to be
a general purpose output.
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Name
XOE#/

Type
O
GPO23
Description
X-BUS TRANSCEIVER OUTPUT ENABLE. XOE# is tied directly to the output
enable of a 74245 that buffers the X-Bus data, XD[7:0], from the system data
bus, SD[7:0]. XOE# is asserted anytime a PIIX4 supported X-Bus device is
decoded, and the devices decode is enabled in the X-Bus Chip Select Enable
Register (BIOSCS#, KBCCS#, RTCCS#, MCCS#) or the Device Resource B
(PCCS0#) and Device Resource C (PCCS1#). XOE# is asserted from the falling
edge of the ISA commands (IOR#, IOW#, MEMR#, or MEMW#) for PCI Master
and ISA master-initiated cycles. XOE# is negated from the rising edge of the ISA
command signals for PCI Master initiated cycles and the SA[16:0] and LA[23:17]
address for ISA master-initiated cycles. XOE# is not generated during any access
to an X-Bus peripheral in which its decode space has been disabled. If an X-Bus
not used, then this signal can be programmed to be a general purpose output.
DMA SIGNALS
DACK[0,1,2,3]
#
DACK[5,6,7]#
DMA ACKNOWLEDGE. The DACK# output lines indicate that a request for DMA
service has been granted by PIIX4 or that a 16-bit master has been granted the
bus. The active level (high or low) is programmed via the DMA Command
Register. These lines should be used to decode the DMA slave device with the
IOR# or IOW# line to indicate selection. If used to signal acceptance of a bus
master request, this signal indicates when it is legal to assert MASTER#. If the
DREQ goes inactive prior to DACK# being asserted, the DACK# signal will not be
asserted.
DREQ[0,1,2,3]
DMA REQUEST. The DREQ lines are used to request DMA service from PIIX4s
DMA controller or for a 16-bit master to gain control of the ISA expansion bus.
The active level (high or low) is programmed via the DMA Command Register. All
inactive to active edges of DREQ are assumed to be asynchronous. The request
must remain active until the appropriate DACKx# signal is asserted.
PC/PCI DMA REQUEST. These signals are the DMA requests for PC/PCI
protocol. They are used by a PCI agent to request DMA services and follow the
PCI Expansion Channel Passing protocol as defined in the PCI DMA section. If
the PC/PCI request is not needed, these pins can be used as general-purpose
inputs.
PC/PCI DMA ACKNOWLEDGE. These signals are the DMA grants for PC/PCI
protocol. They are used by a PIIX4 to acknowledge DMA services and follow the
PCI Expansion Channel Passing protocol as defined in the PCI DMA section. If
the PC/PCI request is not needed, these pins can be used as general-purpose
outputs.
DREQ[5,6,7]
REQ[A:C]#/
GPI[2:4]
GNT[A:C]#/
GPO[9:11]

TC
TERMINAL COUNT. PIIX4 asserts TC to DMA slaves as a terminal count

indicator. PIIX4 asserts TC after a new address has been output, if the byte count
expires with that transfer. TC remains asserted until AEN is negated, unless AEN
is negated during an autoinitialization. TC is negated before AEN is negated
during an autoinitialization.
During Reset: Low After Reset: Low During POS: Low
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Name

Type
Description
INTERRUPT CONTROLLER/APIC SIGNALS
APICACK#/
GPO12
APIC ACKNOWLEDGE. This active low output signal is asserted by PIIX4 after
its internal buffers are flushed in response to the APICREQ# signal. When the I/O
APIC samples this signal asserted it knows that PIIX4s buffers are flushed and
that it can proceed to send the APIC interrupt. The APICACK# output is
synchronous to PCICLK. If the external APIC is not used, then this is a generalpurpose output.
APICCS#/
GPO13
APIC CHIP SELECT. This active low output signal is asserted when the APIC
Chip Select is enabled and a PCI originated cycle is positively decoded within the
programmed I/O APIC address space. If the external APIC is not used, this pin is
a general-purpose output.
APICREQ#/
APIC REQUEST. This active low input signal is asserted by an external APIC
device prior to sending an interrupt over the APIC serial bus. When PIIX4
samples this pin active it will flush its F-type DMA buffers pointing towards PCI.
Once the buffers are flushed, PIIX4 asserts APICACK# which indicates to the
external APIC that it can proceed to send the APIC interrupt. The APICREQ#
input must be synchronous to PCICLK. If the external APIC is not used, this pin
is a general-purpose input.
INTR
OD
INTERRUPT. See CPU Interface Signals.
IRQ0/
INTERRUPT REQUEST 0. This output reflects the state of the internal IRQ0
signal from the system timer. If the external APIC is not used, this pin is a
general-purpose output.
GPI5
GPO14
During Reset: Low After Reset: Low During POS: IRQ0/GPO

IRQ1
INTERRUPT REQUEST 1. IRQ1 is always edge triggered and can not be

modified by software to level sensitive. A low to high transition on IRQ1 is latched
by PIIX4. IRQ1 must remain asserted until after the interrupt is acknowledged. If
the input goes inactive before this time, a default IRQ7 is reported in response to
the interrupt acknowledge cycle.
IRQ 3:7, 9:11,

14:15
INTERRUPT REQUESTS 3:7, 9:11, 14:15. The IRQ signals provide both system
board components and ISA Bus I/O devices with a mechanism for
asynchronously interrupting the CPU. These interrupts may be programmed for
either an edge sensitive or a high level sensitive assertion mode. Edge sensitive
is the default configuration. An active IRQ input must remain asserted until after
the interrupt is acknowledged. If the input goes inactive before this time, a default
IRQ7 is reported in response to the interrupt acknowledge cycle.
IRQ8#/
I/O
IRQ 8#. IRQ8# is always an active low edge triggered interrupt and can not be
modified by software. IRQ8# must remain asserted until after the interrupt is
acknowledged. If the input goes inactive before this time, a default IRQ7 is
reported in response to the interrupt acknowledge cycle. If using the internal
RTC, then this can be programmed as a general-purpose input. enabling an
APIC, this signal becomes an output and must not be programmed as a general
purpose input.
IRQ9OUT#. IRQ9OUT# is used to route the internally generated SCI and SMBus
interrupts out of the PIIX4 for connection to an external IO APIC. If APIC is
disabled, this signal pin is a General Purpose Output.
GPI6
IRQ9OUT#/
GPO29
During Reset: High After Reset: High During POS: IRQ9OUT#/GPO
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Name

Type
Description
IRQ 12/M
INTERRUPT REQUEST 12. In addition to providing the standard interrupt

function as described in the pin description for IRQ[3:7,9:11,14:15], this pin can
also be programmed to provide the mouse interrupt function. When the mouse
interrupt function is selected, a low to high transition on this signal is latched by
PIIX4 and an INTR is generated to the CPU as IRQ12. An internal IRQ12
interrupt continues to be generated until a Reset or an I/O read access to
address 60h (falling edge of IOR#) is detected.
PIRQ[A:D]#
I/OD
PROGRAMMABLE INTERRUPT REQUEST. The PIRQx# signals are active low,

level sensitive, shareable interrupt inputs. They can be individually steered to ISA
interrupts IRQ [3:7,9:12,14:15]. The USB controller uses PIRQD# as its output
signal.
PCI
SERIRQ/
I/O
GPI7
SERIAL INTERRUPT REQUEST. Serial interrupt input decoder, typically used in

conjunction with the Distributed DMA protocol. If not using serial interrupts, this
pin can be used as a general-purpose input.
CPU INTERFACE SIGNALS
A20M#
OD
ADDRESS 20 MASK. PIIX4 asserts A20M# to the CPU based on combination of

Port 92 Register, bit 1 (FAST_A20), and A20GATE input signal.
CPURST
OD
CPU RESET. PIIX4 asserts CPURST to reset the CPU. PIIX4 asserts CPURST
during power-up and when a hard reset sequence is initiated through the RC
register. CPURST is driven inactive a minimum of 2 ms after PWROK is driven
active. CPURST is driven active for a minimum of 2 ms when initiated through the
RC register. The inactive edge of CPURST is driven synchronously to the rising
edge of PCICLK. If a hard reset is initiated through the RC register, PIIX4 resets
its internal registers (in both core and suspend wells) to their default state. This
signal is active high for Pentium processor and active-low for Pentium II
processor as determined by CONFIG1 signal. For values During Reset, After
Reset, and During POS, see the Suspend/Resume and Resume Control
Signaling section.
FERR#
NUMERIC COPROCESSOR ERROR. This pin functions as a FERR# signal

supporting coprocessor errors. This signal is tied to the coprocessor error signal
on the CPU. If FERR# is asserted, PIIX4 generates an internal IRQ13 to its
interrupt controller unit. PIIX4 then asserts the INT output to the CPU. FERR# is
also used to gate the IGNNE# signal to ensure that IGNNE# is not asserted to
the CPU unless FERR# is active.
IGNNE#
OD
IGNORE NUMERIC EXCEPTION. This signal is connected to the ignore numeric

exception pin on the CPU. IGNNE# is only used if the PIIX4 coprocessor error
reporting function is enabled. If FERR# is active, indicating a coprocessor error, a
write to the Coprocessor Error Register (F0h) causes the IGNNE# to be asserted.
IGNNE# remains asserted until FERR# is negated. If FERR# is not asserted
when the Coprocessor Error Register is written, the IGNNE# signal is not
asserted.
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Name
INIT

Type
OD
Description
INITIALIZATION. INIT is asserted in response to any one of the following
conditions. When the System Reset bit in the Reset Control Register is reset to
0 and the Reset CPU bit toggles from 0 to 1, PIIX4 initiates a soft reset by
asserting INIT. PIIX4 also asserts INIT if a Shut Down Special cycle is decoded
on the PCI Bus, if the RCIN# signal is asserted, or if a write occurs to Port 92h,
bit 0. When asserted, INIT remains asserted for approximately 64 PCI clocks
before being negated. This signal is active high for Pentium processor and
active-low for Pentium II processor as determined by CONFIG1 signal.
Pentium Processor:
Pentium II Processor:
INTR
OD
CPU INTERRUPT. INTR is driven by PIIX4 to signal the CPU that an interrupt
request is pending and needs to be serviced. It is asynchronous with respect to
SYSCLK or PCICLK and is always an output. The interrupt controller must be
programmed following PCIRST# to ensure that INTR is at a known state.
NMI
OD
NON-MASKABLE INTERRUPT. NMI is used to force a nonmaskable interrupt to

the CPU. PIIX4 generates an NMI when either SERR# or IOCHK# is asserted,
depending on how the NMI Status and Control Register is programmed. The CPU
detects an NMI when it detects a rising edge on NMI. After the NMI interrupt
routine processes the interrupt, the NMI status bits in the NMI Status and Control
Register are cleared by software. The NMI interrupt routine must read this
register to determine the source of the interrupt. The NMI is reset by setting the
corresponding NMI source enable/disable bit in the NMI Status and Control
Register. To enable NMI interrupts, the two NMI enable/disable bits in the register
must be set to 0, and the NMI mask bit in the NMI Enable/Disable and Real Time
Clock Address Register must be set to 0. Upon PCIRST#, this signal is driven
low.
SLP#
OD
SLEEP. This signal is output to the Pentium II processor in order to put it into
Sleep state. For Pentium processor it is a No Connect.
SMI#
OD
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT INTERRUPT. SMI# is an active low synchronous

output that is asserted by PIIX4 in response to one of many enabled hardware or
software events. The CPU recognizes the falling edge of SMI# as the highest
priority interrupt in the system, with the exception of INIT, CPURST, and FLUSH.
STPCLK#
OD
STOP CLOCK. STPCLK# is an active low synchronous output that is asserted by

PIIX4 in response to one of many hardware or software events. STPCLK#
connects directly to the CPU and is synchronous to PCICLK.
CLOCKING SIGNALS
CLK48
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48-MHZ CLOCK. 48-MHz clock used by the internal USB host controller. This
signal may be stopped during suspend modes.
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Table 2-2
Name

Type
Description
PCICLK
FREE-RUNNING PCI CLOCK. A clock signal running at 30 or 33 MHz, PCICLK

provides timing for all transactions on the PCI Bus. All other PCI signals are
sampled on the rising edge of PCICLK, and all timing parameters are defined
with respect to this edge. Because many of the circuits in PIIX4 run off the PCI
clock, this signal MUST be kept active, even if the PCI bus clock is not active.
OSC
14.31818-MHZ CLOCK. Clock signal used by the internal 8254 timer. This clock
signal may be stopped during suspend modes.
RTCX1,
I/O
RTC CRYSTAL INPUTS: These connected directly to a 32.768-kHz crystal.

External capacitors are required. These clock inputs are required even if the
internal RTC is not being used.
SUSCLK
SUSPEND CLOCK. 32.768-kHz output clock provided to the Host-to-PCI bridge

used for maintenance of DRAM refresh. This signal is stopped during Suspendto-Disk and Soft Off modes. For values During Reset, After Reset, and During
POS, see the Suspend/Resume and Resume Control Signaling section.
SYSCLK
ISA SYSTEM CLOCK. SYSCLK is the reference clock for the ISA bus. It drives
the ISA bus directly. The SYSCLK is generated by dividing PCICLK by 4. The
SYSCLK frequencies supported are 7.5 MHz and 8.33 MHz. For PCI accesses to
the ISA bus, SYSCLK may be stretched low to synchronize BALE falling to the
rising edge of SYSCLK.
RTCX2
During Reset: Running After Reset: Running During POS: Low

IDE SIGNALS
PDA[2:0]
PRIMARY DISK ADDRESS[2:0]. These signals indicate which byte in either the
ATA command block or control block is being addressed. If the IDE signals are
configured for Primary and Secondary, these signals are connected to the
corresponding signals on the Primary IDE connector. If the IDE signals are
configured for Primary 0 and Primary 1, these signals are used for the Primary 0
connector.
During Reset: High-Z After Reset: Undefined During POS: PDA
PDCS1#
PRIMARY DISK CHIP SELECT FOR 1F0H-1F7H RANGE. For ATA command
register block. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this
output signal is connected to the corresponding signal on the Primary IDE
connector. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary Master and Primary
Slave, this signal is used for the Primary Master connector.
PDCS3#
PRIMARY DISK CHIP SELECT FOR 3F0-3F7 RANGE. For ATA control register
block. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this output
signal is connected to the corresponding signal on the Primary IDE connector. If
the IDE signals are configured for Primary Master and Primary Slave, this signal
is used for the Primary Master connector.
PDD[15:0]
I/O
PRIMARY DISK DATA[15:0]. These signals are used to transfer data to or from
the IDE device. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary,
these signals are connected to the corresponding signals on the Primary IDE
Slave, this signal is used for the Primary Master connector.
During Reset: High-Z After Reset: Undefined During POS: PDD
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Name
PDDACK#

Type
O
Description
PRIMARY DMA ACKNOWLEDGE. This signal directly drives the IDE device
DMACK# signal. It is asserted by PIIX4 to indicate to IDE DMA slave devices that
a given data transfer cycle (assertion of PDIOR# or PDIOW#) is a DMA data
transfer cycle. This signal is used in conjunction with the PCI bus master IDE
function. It is not associated with any AT compatible DMA channel. If the IDE
signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this signal is connected to the
corresponding signal on the Primary IDE connector. If the IDE signals are
configured for Primary Master and Primary Slave, this signal is used for the
Primary Master connector.
PDDREQ
PRIMARY DISK DMA REQUEST. This input signal is directly driven from the IDE
device DMARQ signal. It is asserted by the IDE device to request a data transfer,
and used in conjunction with the PCI bus master IDE function. It is not associated
with any AT compatible DMA channel. If the IDE signals are configured for
Primary and Secondary, this signal is connected to the corresponding signal on
the Primary IDE connector. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary Master
and Primary Slave, this signal is used for the Primary Master connector.
PDIOR#
PRIMARY DISK IO READ. In normal IDE this is the command to the IDE device
that it may drive data onto the PDD[15:0] lines. Data is latched by PIIX4 on the
negation edge of PDIOR#. The IDE device is selected either by the ATA register
file chip selects (PDCS1#, PDCS3#) and the PDA[2:0] lines, or the IDE DMA
slave arbitration signals (PDDACK#). In an Ultra DMA/33 read cycle, this signal
is used as DMARDY# which is negated by the PIIX4 to pause Ultra DMA/33
transfers. In an Ultra DMA/33 write cycle, this signal is used as the STROBE
signal, with the drive latching data on rising and falling edges of STROBE. If the
IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this signal is connected to
the corresponding signal on the Primary IDE connector. If the IDE signals are
configured for Primary Master and Primary Slave, this signal is used for the
Primary Master connector.
PDIOW#
PRIMARY DISK IO WRITE. In normal IDE mode, this is the command to the IDE
device that it may latch data from the PDD[15:0] lines. Data is latched by the IDE
device on the negation edge of PDIOW#. The IDE device is selected either by
the ATA register file chip selects (PDCS1#, PDCS3#) and the PDA[2:0] lines, or
the IDE DMA slave arbitration signals (PDDACK#). For Ultra DMA/33 mode, this
signal is used as the STOP signal, which is used to terminate an Ultra DMA/33
transaction. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this
signal is connected to the corresponding signal on the Primary IDE connector. If
the IDE signals are configured for Primary Master and Primary Slave, this signal
is used for the Primary Master connector.
During Reset: High After Reset: High During POS: High-Z
PIORDY
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PRIMARY IO CHANNEL READY. In normal IDE mode, this input signal is

directly driven by the corresponding IDE device IORDY signal. In an Ultra
DMA/33 read cycle, this signal is used as STROBE, with the PIIX4 latching data
on rising and falling edges of STROBE. In an Ultra DMA/33 write cycle, this signal
is used as the DMARDY# signal which is negated by the drive to pause Ultra
DMA/33 transfers. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary,
this signal is connected to the corresponding signal on the Primary IDE
Slave, this signal is used for the Primary Master connector. This is a Schmitt
triggered input.
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Table 2-2
Name
SDA[2:0]

Type
O
Description
SECONDARY DISK ADDRESS[2:0]. These signals indicate which byte in either
the ATA command block or control block is being addressed. If the IDE signals
are configured for Primary and Secondary, these signals are connected to the
corresponding signals on the Secondary IDE connector. If the IDE signals are
configured for Primary Master and Primary Slave, these signals are used for the
Primary Slave connector.
During Reset: High-Z After Reset: Undefined During POS: SDA
SDCS1#
SDCS3#
SECONDARY CHIP SELECT FOR 170H-177H RANGE. For ATA command

register block. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this
output signal is connected to the corresponding signal on the Secondary IDE
Slave, these signals are used for the Primary Slave connector.
SECONDARY CHIP SELECT FOR 370H-377H RANGE. For ATA control register
block. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this output
signal is connected to the corresponding signal on the Secondary IDE connector.
If the IDE signals are configured for Primary Master and Primary Slave, these
signals are used for the Primary Slave connector.
During Reset: High After Reset: High During POS: High-Z
SDD[15:0]
I/O
SECONDARY DISK DATA[15:0]. These signals are used to transfer data to or

from the IDE device. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary,
these signals are connected to the corresponding signals on the Secondary IDE
Slave, these signals are used for the Primary Slave connector.
During Reset: High-Z After Reset: Undefined During POS: SDD
SDDACK#
SECONDARY DMA ACKNOWLEDGE. This signal directly drives the IDE device
DMACK# signal. It is asserted by PIIX4 to indicate to IDE DMA slave devices that
a given data transfer cycle (assertion of SDIOR# or SDIOW#) is a DMA data
transfer cycle. This signal is used in conjunction with the PCI bus master IDE
function. It is not associated with any AT compatible DMA channel. If the IDE
signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this signal is connected to the
corresponding signal on the Secondary IDE connector. If the IDE signals are
SDDREQ
SECONDARY DISK DMA REQUEST. This input signal is directly driven from the
IDE device DMARQ signal. It is asserted by the IDE device to request a data
transfer, and used in conjunction with the PCI bus master IDE function. It is not
associated with any AT compatible DMA channel. If the IDE signals are
configured for Primary and Secondary, this signal is connected to the
corresponding signal on the Secondary IDE connector. If the IDE signals are
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Name
SDIOR#

Type
O
Description
SECONDARY DISK IO READ. In normal IDE mode, this is the command to the
IDE device that it may drive data onto the SDD[15:0] lines. Data is latched by the
PIIX4 on the negation edge of SDIOR#. The IDE device is selected either by the
ATA register file chip selects (SDCS1#, SDCS3#) and the SDA[2:0] lines, or the
IDE DMA slave arbitration signals (SDDACK#). In an Ultra DMA/33 read cycle,
this signal is used as DMARDY# which is negated by the PIIX4 to pause Ultra
DMA/33 transfers. In an Ultra DMA/33 write cycle, this signal is used as the
STROBE signal, with the drive latching data on rising and falling edges of
STROBE. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary, this
signal is connected to the corresponding signal on the Secondary IDE connector.
If the IDE signals are configured for Primary Master and Primary Slave, these
signals are used for the Primary Slave connector.
SDIOW#
SIORDY
SECONDARY DISK IO WRITE. In normal IDE mode, this is the command to the
IDE device that it may latch data from the SDD[15:0] lines. Data is latched by the
IDE device on the negation edge of SDIOW#. The IDE device is selected either
by the ATA register file chip selects (SDCS1#, SDCS3#) and the SDA[2:0] lines,
or the IDE DMA slave arbitration signals (SDDACK#). In read and write cycles
this signal is used as the STOP signal, which is used to terminate an Ultra
DMA/33 transaction. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and
Secondary, this signal is connected to the corresponding signal on the
Secondary IDE connector. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary Master
and Primary Slave, these signals are used for the Primary Slave connector.
SECONDARY IO CHANNEL READY. In normal IDE mode, this input signal is
directly driven by the corresponding IDE device IORDY signal. In an Ultra
DMA/33 read cycle, this signal is used as STROBE, with the PIIX4 latching data
on rising and falling edges of STROBE. In an Ultra DMA write cycle, this signal is
used as the DMARDY# signal which is negated by the drive to pause Ultra
DMA/33 transfers. If the IDE signals are configured for Primary and Secondary,
this signal is connected to the corresponding signal on the Secondary IDE
Slave, these signals are used for the Primary Slave connector. This is a Schmitt
triggered input.
Note: After reset, all undefined signals on the primary channel will default to the same values as the
undefined signals on the secondary channel.
UNIVERSAL SERIAL BUS SIGNALS
OC[1:0]#
OVER CURRENT DETECT. These signals are used to monitor the status of the
USB power supply lines. The corresponding USB port is disabled when its over
current signal is asserted.
USBP0+,
I/O
SERIAL BUS PORT 0. This signal pair comprises the differential data signal for
USB port 0.
USBP0

USBP1+,
USBP1
I/O
SERIAL BUS PORT 1. This signal pair comprises the differential data signal for
USB port 1.
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Table 2-2
Name

Type
Description
POWER MANAGEMENT SIGNALS
BATLOW#/
BATTERY LOW. Indicates that battery power is low. PIIX4 can be programmed
to prevent a resume operation when the BATLOW# signal is asserted. If the
Battery Low function is not needed, this pin can be used as a general-purpose
input.
CPU CLOCK STOP. Active low control signal to the clock generator used to
disable the CPU clock outputs. If this function is not needed, then this signal can
be used as a general-purpose output. For values During Reset, After Reset, and
During POS, see the Suspend/Resume and Resume Control Signaling section.
EXTSMI#
I/OD
EXTERNAL SYSTEM MANAGEMENT INTERRUPT. EXTSMI# is a falling edge

triggered input to PIIX4 indicating that an external device is requesting the
system to enter SMM mode. When enabled, a falling edge on EXTSMI# results in
the assertion of the SMI# signal to the CPU. EXTSMI# is an asynchronous input
to PIIX4. However, when the setup and hold times are met, it is only required to
be asserted for one PCICLK. Once negated EXTSMI# must remain negated for at
least four PCICLKs to allow the edge detect logic to reset. EXTSMI# is asserted
by PIIX4 in response to SMI# being activated within the Serial IRQ function. An
external pull-up should be placed on this signal.
LID/
LID INPUT. This signal can be used to monitor the opening and closing of the
display lid of a notebook computer. It can be used to detect both low to high
transition or a high to low transition and these transitions will generate an SMI# if
enabled. This input contains logic to perform a 16-ms debounce of the input
signal. If the LID function is not needed, this pin can be used as a generalpurpose input.
PCIREQ[A:D]#
PCI REQUEST. Power Management input signals used to monitor PCI Master
Requests for use of the PCI bus. They are connected to the corresponding
REQ[0:3]# signals on the Host Bridge.
PCI_STP#/
PCI CLOCK STOP. Active low control signal to the clock generator used to
disable the PCI clock outputs. The PIIX4 free running PCICLK input must remain
on. If this function is not needed, this pin can be used as a general-purpose
output. For values During Reset, After Reset, and During POS, see the
Suspend/Resume and Resume Control Signaling section.
PWRBTN#
POWER BUTTON. Input used by power management logic to monitor external

system events, most typically a system on/off button or switch. This input
contains logic to perform a 16-ms debounce of the input signal.
RI#
RING INDICATE. Input used by power management logic to monitor external

system events, most typically used for wake up from a modem. If this function is
not needed, then this signal can be individually used as a general-purpose input.
RSMRST#
RESUME RESET. This signal resets the internal Suspend Well power plane logic
and portions of the RTC well logic.
SMBALERT#/
SM BUS ALERT. Input used by System Management Bus logic to generate an

interrupt (IRQ or SMI) or power management resume event when enabled. If this
function is not needed, this pin can be used as a general-purpose input.
I/O
SM BUS CLOCK. System Management Bus Clock used to synchronize transfer

of data on SMBus.
GPI9
CPU_STP#/
GPO17
GPI10
GPO18
GPI12
GPI11
SMBCLK

SMBDATA
I/O
SM BUS DATA. Serial data line used to transfer data on SMBus.

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Table 2-2
Name
SUSA#

Type
O
Description
SUSPEND PLANE A CONTROL. Control signal asserted during power
management suspend states. SUSA# is primarily used to control the primary
power plane. This signal is asserted during POS, STR, and STD suspend states.
During Reset: Low After Reset: High During POS: Low
SUSB#/
GPO15
SUSPEND PLANE B CONTROL. Control signal asserted during power

management suspend states. SUSB# is primarily used to control the secondary
power plane. This signal is asserted during STR and STD suspend states. If the
power plane control is not needed, this pin can be used as a general-purpose
output.
During Reset: Low After Reset: High During POS: High/GPO
SUSC#/
GPO16
SUSPEND PLANE C CONTROL. Control signal asserted during power

management suspend states, primarily used to control the tertiary power plane.
It is asserted only during STD suspend state. If the power plane control is not
needed, this pin can be used as a general-purpose output.
During Reset: Low After Reset: High During POS: High/GPO
SUS_STAT1#/
GPO20
SUSPEND STATUS 1. This signal is typically connected to the Host-to-PCI

bridge and is used to provide information on host clock status. SUS_STAST1# is
asserted when the system may stop the host clock, such as Stop Clock or during
POS, STR, and STD suspend states. If this function is not needed, this pin can
be used as a general-purpose output.
During Reset: Low After Reset: High During POS: Low/GPO
SUS_STAT2#/
GPO21
SUSPEND STATUS 2. This signal will typically connect to other system

peripherals and is used to provide information on system suspend state. It is
asserted during POS, STR, and STD suspend states. If this function is not
needed, this pin can be used as a general-purpose output.
During Reset: Low After Reset: High During POS: Low/GPO
THRM#/
THERMAL DETECT. Active low signal generated by external hardware to start

the Hardware Clock Throttling mode. If enabled, the external hardware can force
the system to enter into Hardware Clock Throttle mode by asserting THRM#. This
causes PIIX4 to cycle STPCLK# at a preset programmable rate. If this function is
not needed, this pin can be used as a general-purpose input.
LOW-POWER MODE FOR L2 CACHE SRAM. This signal is used to power down
a caches data SRAMs when the clock logic places the CPU into the Stop Clock.
If this function is not needed, this pin can be used as a general-purpose output.
GPI8
ZZ/
GPO19

GENERAL PURPOSE INPUT AND OUTPUT SIGNALS
Some of the General Purpose Input and Output signals are multiplexed with other PIIX4 signals. The usage
is determined by the system configuration. The default pin usage is shown in Table 1 and Table 2. The
configuration can be selected via the General Configuration register and X-Bus Chip Select register.
GPI[21:0]
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GENERAL PURPOSE INPUTS. These input signals can be monitored via the
GPIREG register located in Function 3 (Power Management) System IO Space at
address PMBase+30h. See Table 1 for details.
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Table 2-2
Name
Type
GPO[30:0]
Description
GENERAL PURPOSE OUTPUTS. These output signals can be controlled via the
GPIREG register located in Function 3 (Power Management) System IO Space at
address PMBase+34h.
If a GPO pin is not multiplexed with another signal or defaults to GPO, then its
state after reset is the reset condition of the GPOREG register. If the GPO
defaults to another signal, then it defaults to that signals state after reset. The
GPO pins that default to GPO remain stable after reset. The others may toggle
due to system boot or power control sequencing after reset prior to their being
programmed as GPOs. The GPO8 signal is driven low upon removal of power
from the PIIX4 core power plane. All other GPO signals are invalid (buffers
powered off).
GPI SIGNALS
Signal
Name
GPI0
Multiplexed
With
IOCHK#
GPI1#
Default
GPI
Control Register
and Bit (PCI
Function 1)
GENCFG
Bit 0
GPI
Notes
Available as GPI only if in EIO bus mode.

Non-multiplexed GPI which is always available.
This signal when used by power management
logic is active low.
GPI[2:4]
REQ[A:C]#
GPI
GENCFG
Bits 810
Not available as GPI if used for PC/PCI. Can be

individually enabled, so for instance, GPI[4] is
available if REQ[C]# is not used.
GPI5
APICREQ#
GPI
XBCS
Bit 8
Not available as GPI if using an external APIC.
GPI6
IRQ8#
GPI
GENCFG
Bit 14
Not available as GPI if using external RTC or

external APIC.
GPI7
SERIRQ
GPI
GENCFG
Bit 16
Not available as GPI if using Serial IRQ protocol.
GPI8
THRM#
THRM#
GENCFG
Bit 23
Not available as GPI if using thermal monitoring.
GPI9
BATLOW#
BATLOW#
GENCFG
Bit 24
Not available as GPI if using battery low feature.
GPI10
LID#
LID
GENCFG
Bit 25
Not available as GPI if using LID feature.
GPI11
SMBALERT#
SMBALERT#
GENCFG
Bit 15
Not available as GPI if using SMBALERT feature
GPI12
RI#
RI#
GENCFG
Bit 27
Not available if using ring indicator feature
GPI[13:21]
GPI
Non-multiplexed GPIs which are always available.
GPO0
GPO
Non-multiplexed GPO which is always available.
GPO[1:7]
LA[17:23]
GPO8
GPO
GPO
GENCFG
Bit 0
Available as GPO only if EIO mode.

The GPO[8] signal will be driven low upon
removal of power from the PIIX4 core power
plane.
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Signal
Name
Multiplexed
With
Default
Control Register
and Bit (PCI
Function 1)
Notes
GPO[9:11]
GNT[A:C]#
GPO
GENCFG
Bits [8:10]
Not available as GPO if using for PC/PCI. Can be

individually enabled, so GPO[11] is available if
REQ[C]# not used.
GPO12
APICACK#
GPO
XBCS
Bit 8
Not available as GPO if using external APIC.
GPO13
APICCS#
GPO
XBCS
Bit 8
GPO14
IRQ0
GPO
XBCS
Bit 8
GPO15
SUSB#
SUSB#
GENCFG
Bit 17
Not available as GPO if using for power

management.
GPO16
SUSC#
SUSC#
GENCFG
Bit 17

management.
GPO17
CPU_STP#
CPU_STP#
GENCFG
Bit 18
Not available as GPO if using for clock control.
GPO18
PCI_STP#
PCI_STP#
GENCFG
Bit 19
Not available as GPO if using for clock control.
GPO19
ZZ
ZZ
GENCFG
Bit 20

management.
GPO20
SUS_STAT1#
SUS_STAT1#
GENCFG
Bit 21

management.
GPO21
SUS_STAT2#
SUS_STAT2#
GENCFG
Bit 22

management.
GPO22
XDIR#
XDIR#
GENCFG
Bit 28
Not available as GPO if using X-bus transceiver.
GPO23
XOE#
XOE#
GENCFG
Bit 28
Not available as GPO if using X-bus transceiver.
GPO24
RTCCS#
RTCCS#
GENCFG
Bit 29
Not available as GPO if using external RTC that

doesnt do self decode.
GPO25
RTCALE
RTCALE
GENCFG
Bit 30
Not available as GPO if using external RTC that

GPO26
KBCCS#
KBCCS#
GENCFG
Bit 31
Not available as GPO if using external KBC that

GPO[27:28]
GPO29
GPO
IRQ9OUT#
GPO30
Table 2-2
Name
GPO
Non-multiplexed GPOs which are always

available.
XBCS
Bit 8
GPO
Not available as GPO if using external APIC. This

signal is used for IRQ9 output in APIC mode,
where it is level triggered, active low.
82371AB Pin Descriptions (continued)

Type
Description
OTHER SYSTEM AND TEST SIGNALS
CONFIG1
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CONFIGURATION SELECT 1. This input signal is used to select the type of

microprocessor being used in the system. If CONFIG1=0, the system contains
a Pentium microprocessor. If CONFIG1=1, the system contains a Pentium II
microprocessor. It is used to control the polarity of INIT and CPURST signals.
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Table 2-2
Name
82371AB Pin Descriptions (continued)

Type
Description
CONFIG2
CONFIGURATION SELECT 2. This input signal is used to select the positive or

subtractive decode of FFFF0000hFFFFFFFFh memory address range (top
64 Kbytes). If CONFIG[2]=0, the PIIX4 will positively decode this range. If
CONFIG[2]=1, the PIIX4 will decode this range with subtractive decode timings
only. The input value of this pin must be static and may not dynamically
change during system operations.
PWROK
POWER OK. When asserted, PWROK is an indication to PIIX4 that power and
PCICLK have been stable for at least 1 ms. PWROK can be driven
asynchronously. When PWROK is negated, PIIX4 asserts CPURST, PCIRST#
and RSTDRV. When PWROK driven active (high), PIIX4 negates CPURST,
PCIRST#, and RSTDRV.
SPKR
SPEAKER. The SPKR signal is the output of counter timer 2 and is internally
ANDed with Port 061h bit 1 to provide the Speaker Data Enable. This signal
drives an external speaker driver device, which in turn drives the ISA system
speaker.
During Reset: Low After Reset: Low During POS: Last State
TEST#
TEST MODE SELECT. The test signal is used to select various test modes of
PIIX4. This signal must be pulled up to V CC(SUS) for normal operation.
POWER AND GROUND PINS
VCC
CORE VOLTAGE SUPPLY. These pins are the primary voltage supply for the
PIIX4 core and IO periphery and must be tied to 3.3V.
VCC (RTC)
RTC WELL VOLTAGE SUPPLY. This pin is the supply voltage for the RTC
logic and must be tied to 3.3V.
VCC (SUS)
SUSPEND WELL VOLTAGE SUPPLY. These pins are the primary voltage
supply for the PIIX4 suspend logic and IO signals and must be tied to 3.3V.
VCC (USB)
USB VOLTAGE SUPPLY. This pin is the supply voltage for the USB
input/output buffers and must be tied to 3.3V.
VREF
VOLTAGE REFERENCE. This pin is used to provide a 5V reference voltage

for 5V safe input buffers. VREF must be tied to 5V in a system requiring 5V
tolerance. In a 5V tolerant system, this signal must power up before or
simultaneous to VCC. It must power down after or simultaneous to VCC. In a
non-5V tolerant system (3.3V only), this signal can be tied directly to VCC.
There are then no sequencing requirements.
VSS
CORE GROUND. These pins are the primary ground for PIIX4.
VSS (USB)
USB GROUND. This pin is the ground for the USB input/output buffers.
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2.3
NM2160
The NM2160 is a high performance Flat Panel Video Accelerator that integrates in one single chip, 2
Mbytes of High Speed DRAM, 24-bit true-color RAMDAC, Graphics/Video Accelerator, Dual clock
synthesizer, TV Out support, ZV(Zoomed Video) port, Z-Buffer Data Stripping, PCI Bus Mastering and a
high speed glueless 32-bit PCI 2.1 compliance interface.
By integrating the display buffer DRAM and 128-bit graphics/video accelerator, the NM2160 achieves the
leading performance in the smallest footprint available. The NM2160 has sufficient bandwidth to perform
full-screen, 30fps video acceleration of MPEG, Indeo, Cinepak, and other video playback CODECs. The
bandwidth headroom also allows the NM2160 to deliver the highest quality video playback of any
notebook graphics solution, without compromising simultaneous graphics performance.
The unique integration of the NM2160 also allows the NM2160 to consume 70% less power than
equivalent video solutions, with fewer chips and less board space.
2.3.1
Features
128 Bit Graphics Acceleration

High speed BitBLT Engine
Color Expansion
Accelerated Text Hardware
Clipping
X-Y Coordinates Addressing
Memory Mapped I/O
Bus Mastering
Z-Buffer data stripping
VGA I/O relocatable to MMIO Space
Video Acceleration
Integrated frame buffer for Video and Graphics
16M Color video in all modes
Color space Conversion(YUV to RGB)
Arbitrary video scaling up to 8X ratio
Bilinear interpolation and Filtering
Video Overlay capability from on/off screen memory
Color Key Support
Independent Brightness Control for Video Window
Supports different color depths between video and graphics
Supports RGB graphics and video in YUV format in one Integrated frame buffer
Continuous down scaling independent of X&Y direction
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Memory Support
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High Speed 2Mbytes of integrated DRAM

128 bit Memory Interface
Bus Support
PCI 2.1 compliance Local Bus(Zero wait states)
3.3Volts or 5Volts operation
EMI Reduction
Spread Spectrum Clocking technology for reduced panel EMI
Hardware Cursor and Icon

Relocatable Hardware Cursor and Icon
64X64 Hardware Cursor
64X64 or 128X128 Hardware Icon
Green PC Support
VESA Display Power management(DPMS)
DAC Power Down modes
Suspend/Standby/Clock management
VGA disable support
PCI Mobile Computing clockrun support
Resolution and Color Support

VGA: TFT, DSTN, CRT@85Hz(640X480 256, 64k, 16M)
SVGA: TFT, DSTN, CRT@85Hz(800X600 256, 64k, 16M)
XGA: TFT, DSTN, CRT@75Hz(1024X768 256, 64k, Colors)
Simultaneous CRT/Flat Panel operation
Simultaneous TV/Flat Panel operation
Display Enhancements
TV Out Support
ZV(Zoomed Video) Port
24 Bit Integrated RAMDAC with Gamma Correction
36 bit panel support
Hardware expansion for low-resolution display mode compensation to panels
Virtual Screen Panning Support
Integrated Dual Clock Synthesizer
VESA DDC1 and DDC2b
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2.3.2
Pin Diagram
Figure 2-3
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NM2160 Pin Diagram
Service Guide
2.3.3
Pin Descriptions
Conventions used in the pin description types:

I
Input into NM2160
Output from NM2160
I/O
Input and Output to/from NM2160
T/S
Tri-state during un-driven state
S/T/S
Before becoming tri-state the pin will be driven inactive
O/D
Open-drain type output
Table 2-3
Number
NM2160 Pin Descriptions

Pin name
I/O
Description
PCI Interface
61
60
58
56
55
54
53
52
50
49
48
47
46
45
43
41
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
30
28
26
24
22
21
20
19
AD31
AD30
AD29
AD28
AD27
AD26
AD25
AD24
AD23
AD22
AD21
AD20
AD19
AD18
AD17
AD16
AD15
AD14
AD13
AD12
AD11
AD10
AD9
AD8
AD7
AD6
AD5
AD4
AD3
AD2
AD1
AD0
I/O
T/S
Multiplexed Address and Data 31:0 These multiplexed and bidirectional pins are used to transfer address and data on the PCI
bus. The bus master will drive the 32-bit physical address during
address phase and data during data phase for write cycles.
NM2160 will drive the data bus during data phase for read cycles
63
51
40
31
C/BE3#
C/BE2#
C/BE1#
C/BE0#
I/O
Multiplexed Command and Byte Enable These multiplexed pins

provide the command during address phase and byte enable(s)
during data phase to the NM2160. NM2160 drives this pin in the
Bus Master mode
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Table 2-3
Number
Pin name
I/O
Description
72
FRAME#
I/O
Frame This active-low signal is driven by the bus master to

indicate the beginning and duration of an access. NM2160 drives
this pin in the Bus Master mode
65
PAR
I/O
Parity Even parity across AD31:0&C/BE3:0# is driven by the bus

master during address and write data phases and driven by
NM2160 during read data phases
67
TRDY#
I/O
S/T/S
Target ready This active low signal indicates NM2160s ability to

complete the current data phase of the transaction. During a read
cycle TRDY# indicates that valid data is present on AD 31:00.
During a write, it indicates NM2160 is prepared to accept data.
Wait states will be inserted until both TRDY#&IRDY# are asserted
together. Input when NM2160 is in Bus Master
68
STOP#
I/O
S/T/S
Stop This active low signal indicates that NM2160 is requesting

the master to terminate at the end of current transaction. Input
when NM2160 is in Bus Master
69
DEVSEL#
I/O
S/T/S
Device Select This active low signal indicates that NM2160 has
decoded its address as the target of the current access. Input
when NM2160 is in Bus Master
81
IDSEL
Initialization Device Select This input signal is used as a chip

select during configuration read and write transactions
71
BCLK
Bus Clock This input provides the timing for all transactions on
PCI bus
66
BREQ#
O
T/S
Bus Request This active-low output is used to indicate the arbiter

that NM2160 desires use of the bus
88
BGNT#
Bus Grant This active-low input indicates NM2160 that access to

the bus has been granted
84
RESET#
Reset This active-low input is used to initialize NM2160
70
INTA#
O
O/D
Interrupt request A This active low level sensitive output

indicates an interrupt request
145
CLKRUN#
I/O
O/D
Clockrun The master device will control this signal to the NM2160,
according to the Mobile Computing PCI design guide. If this signal
is sampled high by the NM2160 and the PCI clock related
functions are not completed then it will drive this signal Low to
request the Central Clock Resource for the continuation of the PCI
clock. This function can be Enabled/Disabled through register
GR12 bit 5
Clock Interface
93
XTAL1/
14MHZ
Oscillator Input This pin is used to feed in a reference clock of

14.31818Mhz from an external oscillator OR a Clock Source to the
internal PLL. NM2160 CR70[5] can be programmed to provide a
1Xfsc or 4xfsc NTSC sub-carrier frequency for an external analog
Encoder
92
XTAL2/
17MHZ
Oscillator Input This pin is used to feed in a reference clock of

17.734480Mhz from an external oscillator OR a Clock Source to
the internal PLL. NM2160 CR70[5] can be programmed to provide
a 1Xfsc or 4xfsc PAL/SECAM sub-carrier frequency for an external
Analog Encoder
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Table 2-3
Number
Pin name
I/O
Description
83
XCKEN
External Clock Enable This pin is used to select between

internally synthesized clocks or externally supplied clocks. A low
level on the pin selects internal mode and a high level selects
external mode. In the external clock mode, the internal clock
synthesizers will be disabled completely. Both PVCLK and PMCLK
pins should be driven with the desired clock rates in external
mode. This pin should be driven all the time during normal
operation
86
PMCLKI/
SRATUS4/
PNLCKI
I/O
T/S
Memory Clock This pin is used for feeding external memory clock
or observing internal memory clock. When in internal clock
mode(XCKEN=0), the internal memory clock can be brought out
using this pin. When in external clock mode (XCKEN=1), PMCLKI
should be driven from an external memory clock source. General
purpose Status bit 4 can be read from register CR27 bit 1(GR17
bit 0 defines the function of this pin). GR17 bit 7 enables the
Modulated Clock Input function(PNLCKI) from the Spread
Spectrum Clock Generator
85
PVCLKI/
STATUS3/
PNLCKO
I/O
T/S
Video Clock This pin is used for feeding external video clock or
observing internal video clock. When in internal clock mode
(XCKEN=0), the internal video clock can be brought out using this
pin. When in external clock mode(XCKEN=1). PVCLKI should be
driven from an external video clock source. General purpose
Status bit 3 can be read from register CR27 bit 2. (GR17 bit 1
defines the function of this pin). GR17 bit 7 enables the Reference
clock output function(PNCLKO) to the Spread Spectrum Clock
Generator
Panel Interface
112
FLM
First Line Marker This signal indicates start of a frame. For STN
panels this pin is connected to FLM pin. For TFT panels this pin is
connected to the VSYNC pin
113
LP
Line Pulse This signal indicates start of a line. For STN panels
this pin is connected to the CP1 pin. For TFT panels this pin is
connected to the HSYNC pin
141
SCLK
Shift Clock This signal is used to drive the panel shift clock. Some
panel manufactures call this CP2
115
SCLKI
Shift Clocki This signal is used to drive the panel shift clock or as
a General Purpose Output Pin. This clock is used for panels which
use two clocks, one for the upper panel and the other for the lower
panel. This pin is also configured as a General Purpose Output Pin
as defined in register CR2F bits 1&0, to control the IMI chip for
reduced EMI
111
FPHDE/
MOD
Panel horizontal Display Enable/MOD This signal indicates the

horizontal display time to the panels. For some panels it is used to
drive the shift clock enable pin. This pin can also be configured to
drive FPHDE for certain types of TFT panels which require
separate horizontal display time indicator. Modulation This signal
is used to drive the panel MOD or AC input
142
FPVCC
Flat Panel VCC This is used to control the logic power to the
panels
143
FPVEE
Flat Panel VEE This is used to control the bias power to the
panels
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Table 2-3
Number

Pin name
I/O
Description
108
FPBACK
Flat Panel Backlight This is used to control the backlight power to

the panels or as a General Purpose Output Pin as defined by
register CR2F bits 3&2
7
6
5
4
3
2
176
174
172
171
170
169
18
17
16
15
14
13
117
PDATA35
PDATA34
PDATA33
PDATA32
PDATA31
PDATA30
PDATA29
PDATA28
PDATA27
PDATA26
PDATA25
PDATA24
PDATA23
PDATA22
PDATA21
PDATA20
PDATA19
PDATA18
PDATA17/
LCD_ID0
PDATA16/
LCD_ID1
PDATA15/
LCD_ID2
PDATA14/
LCD_ID3
PDATA13
PDATA12
PDATA11
PDATA10
PDATA9
PDATA8
PDATA7
PDATA6
PDATA5
PDATA4
PDATA3
PDATA2
PDATA1
PDATA0
Panel data These pins are used to provide the data interface to
different kinds of panels. The following table shows the functions
of these pins based on the selected panel type
I/O
LCD_ID[3..0] pins are general purpose read only bits which can be
used for panel identification. During RESET# these LCD_ID pins
are inputs. The state of these bits are reflected in register CR2Eh
bits 3:0. The state of these bit can also be sampled anytime onthe-fly through register GR17 bit-3. Internally these pins are pulledup, recommended external pull down resistor value is 22k ohm
90
VSYNC
O
T/S
CRT Vertical Sync This output is the vertical synchronization

pulse for the CRT monitor
89
HSYNC
O
T/S
CRT Horizontal sync This output is the horizontal synchronization

pulse for the CRT monitor
98
O
(Analog)
RED This DAC analog output drives the CRT interface
97
O
(Analog)
GREEN This DAC analog output drives the CRT interface
118
119
120
121
122
123
124
126
127
128
129
130
131
135
137
139
140
I/O
I/O
I/O
CRT Interface
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Table 2-3
Number

Pin name
I/O
Description
96
O
(Analog)
BLUE This DAC analog output drives the CRT interface
101
REXT
I
(Analog)
DAC Current reference This pin is used as a current reference by

the internal DAC. Please refer to the NM2160 system schematics
for the external circuit
79
CSYNC
O
T/S
Composite Sync This output is the composite synchronization

signal for RGB-to-NTSC or PAL/SECAM External Analog Encoders
74
NTSC_PAL
O
T/S
NTSC/PAL/SECAM Encoding Selection This pin is used to select

the mode NTSC or PAL/SECAM in which the external analog
encoder need to be driven
147
FSC
Sub-Carrier Frequency Selection This pin provides an

appropriate Sub-carrier frequency 1xfsc or 4xfsc to an external
NTSC or PAL/SECAM analog encoder
98
O
(Analog)
RED This DAC analog video red component output is to drive the
external RGB-to-NTSC or PAL/SECAM analog encoders
97
O
(Analog)
GREEN This DAC analog video green component output is to

drive the external RGB-to-NTSC or PAL/SECAM analog encoders
96
O
(Analog)
BLUE This DAC analog video blue component is to drive the

external RGB-to-NTSC or PAL/SECAM analog encoders external
TV interface
Power Management
76
Standby/
Status1
I/O
Standby/Status1 The direction of the pin is controlled by GR18 bit

3. In output mode, this pin indicates the state of standby mode.
The state of this pin is reflected in register CR25 bit 5 and can be
used as a status pin
77
Suspend
I/O
Suspend This pin can be configured as control Suspend input or

status Suspend output. The active high input mode is used for
controlling hardware Suspend. When asserted NM2160 is forced
into suspend mode where all the inputs are disabled and chip goes
into the low power mode NM2160 will come out of suspend only by
de-asserting this pin
77
Suspend
I/O
During output mode, this pin will indicate the software suspend
status
75
Activity
I/O
Activity This pin when in input mode and asserted indicates the
system activity. A high on this pin can be used to reset internal
timers. This pin when in output mode is a General Purpose Output
pin as defined by CR2F bits 5&4, which can be used to control the
IMI chip for reduced EMI
82
RTC32K/
Status2
I/O
Real Time Clock 32Khz/Status2 This pin is used to feed 32 kHz

from an external source. It is used to generate the refresh timing
for the internal display memory during Standby and software
Suspend modes. 14 MHz can be used to generate the memory
refresh timing in above modes. / General purpose Status bit 3, can
be read from register CR27 bit 0
ZV Interface
2-35
Table 2-3
Number

Pin name
I/O
Description
167
166
165
164
163
162
161
160
UV7
UV6
UV5
UV4
UV3
UV2
UV1
UV0
Chrominance Data 7:0 These are the 8-bits of chrominance data

that are input to the ZV port of NM2160
159
158
155
152
151
150
149
148
Y7
Y6
Y5
Y4
Y3
Y2
Y1
Y0
Luminance Data 7:0 These are the 8-bits of luminance data that
are input to the ZV port of NM2160
144
HREF
Horizontal Synchronization Pulse: This input signal provides the

horizontal synchronization pulse to the ZV port
168
PCLK
Video Clock This signal is used to clock the valid video data and
the HREF signal into the ZV Port. The maximum rate is 16 MHz.
During display time, rising edge of PCLK is used to clock the 16-bit
pixel data into the ZV Port
146
VS
Vertical SYNC This signal supplies the Vertical synchronization

pulse to the ZV Port of NM2160
Miscellaneous Pins
87
MTEST#
Memory test This active low signal is used for internal memory
testing. This should be tied high for normal system operation
145
CLKRUN#
I/O
O/D
Clockrun The master device will control this signal to the NM2160,
according to the Mobile computing PCI design guide. If this signal
is sampled high by the NM2160 and the PCI clock related
functions are not completed then it will drive this signal Low to
request the Central Clock Resource for the continuation of the PCI
clock. This function can be Enabled/Disabled through reg. GR12
bit 5
110
VGADIS
VGA Disable This pin when active disables all the accesses to the
NM2160 controller, but maintains all the screen refreshes. GR12
bit-4 enables/disables this feature.
NOTE: When driven by an external source, the swing on this pin
should not be above LVDD
11
DDC2BD
I/O
O/D
DDC Data pin
12
DDC2BC
I/O
O/D
DDC Clock pin
Power pins
10, 29, 44,
59, 80, 114,
125, 138,
153
VSSP
Host bus interface ground, ZV interface ground and Panel

Interface ground
23, 64, 109,

88
GND
Logic ground
2-36
Service Guide
Table 2-3
Number

Pin name
I/O
Description
136, 154,
173
DVSS
105
AVSSM
Analog ground for MCLK synthesizer
104
AVSSV
Analog ground for VCLK synthesizer
99
AVSSR1
Analog ground for DAC
100
AVSSR2
Analog ground for DAC current reference
91
AVSSX1
Analog ground for crystal oscillator
25, 42, 57,

78
HVDD
Host bus interface VDD.(+5v or +3v) Includes the PCI, VL, CRT,
Power management, External clock pins(PMCLKI and PVCLKI)
and Miscellaneous pins
27,62,107
VDD
Logic VDD(+3V only)
134, 156,
175
DVDD
DRAM VDD(+3V only)
116, 132, 1,
8
LVDD
Panel VDD(+5v or +3v)
157
MMVDD
ZV Port VDD(+5V /+3V)
106
AVDDM
Analog VDD for MCLK synthesizer(+3V only)
103
AVDDV
Analog VDD for VCLK synthesizer(+3V only)
95
AVDDR1
Analog VDD for DAC(+3V only)
102
AVDDR2
Analog VDD for DAC current reference(+3V only)
94
AVDDX1
Analog VDD for crystal oscillator. If external 14 MHz source is

used AVDDX1 can be +5V or +3V based on the XTAL1 clock
source levels
133
VBB
A capacitor across ground to this pin is required. Please refer to

NM2160 system schematics for more details
DRAM ground
2-37
2.4
NMA1
NMA1 is a single audio chip that integrates OPL3 FM and its DAC, 16bit Sigma-delta CODEC, MPU401
MIDI interface, and a 3D enhanced controller including all the analog components which is suitable for
multi-media application. This LSI is fully compliant with Plug and Play ISA 1.0a, and supports all the
necessary features, i.e. 16bit address decode, more IRQs and DMAs in compliance with PC96. This LSI
also supports the expandability, i.e. Zoomed Video and Modem interface in a Plug and Play manner, and
power management(power down, power save, partial power down, and suspend/resume) that is
indispensable with power-conscious application.
2.4.1
Features
Built-in OPL3 FM Synthesizer
Supports Sound Blaster Game compatibility
Supports Windows Sound System compatibility
Supports Plug&Play ISA 1.0a compatibility
Full Duplex operation
Built-in MPU401 Compatible MIDI I/O port
Built-in the 3D enhanced controller including all the analog components, Supports 16-bit
addresss decode, Port for external Wavetable synthesizer
Hardware and software master volume control
Supports monaural input
24 mA TTL bus drive capability
Supports Power Management(power down, power save, partial power down, and
suspend/resume)
+5V/+3.3V power supply for digital, 5V power supply for analog
100 pin SQFP package
2-38
Service Guide
2.4.2
Block Diagram
Figure 2-4
NMA1 Block Diagram
2-39
2.4.3
Pin Diagram
Figure 2-5
2-40
NMA1 Pin Diagram
Service Guide
2.4.4
Pin Descriptions
Conventions used in the pin description types:

I+:
Input Pin with Pull up Resistor
T:
TTL-tri-state output pin
Schmitt:
TTL-Schmitt input pin
O+:
Output Pin with Pull up Resistor
Table 2-4
NMA1 Pin Descriptions
Pin name
Number
I/O
Description
ISA bus interface: 36 pins

D7-0
I/O
Data Bus
A15-0
12
Address Bus
AEN
Address Bus Enable
/IOW
Write Enable
/IOR
Read Enable
RESET
Reset
IRQ3,5,7,9,10,11
Interrupt request
DRQ0,1,3
DMA Request
/DACK0,1,3
DMA Acknowledge
Analog Input&Output: 24 pins

OUTL
Left mixed analog output
OUTR
Right mixed analog output
VREFI
Voltage reference input
VREFO
Voltage reference output
AUX1L
Left AUX1 input
AUX1R
Right AUX1 input
AUX2L
Left AUX2 input
AUX2R
Right AUX2 input
LINEL
Left LINE input
LINER
Right LINE input
MIC
MIC input
MIN
Monaural input
TRECL
Left Treble capacitor
TRECR
Right Treble capacitor
SBFLTL
Left SBDAC filter
SBFLTR
Right SBDAC filter
SYNSHL
Left SYNDAC sample/ hold capacitor
SYNSHR
Right SYNDAC sample/ hold capacitor
ADFLTL
Left input filter
2-41
Table 2-4
NMA1 Pin Descriptions
Pin name
Number
ADFLTR
VOCOL
I/O
Description
Right input filter
Left voice output
VOCOR
Right voice output
VOCIL
Left voice input
VOCIR
Right voice input
Miscellaneous pins: 14 pins

SYEN
External synthesizer enable input
SYCS
External synthesizer chip select output
SYCLK
External synthesizer clock input or ZV clock input
SYLR
External synthesizer L/R clock input or ZV L/R clock input
SYIN
External synthesizer data input or ZV data input
SYCLKO
RSVD
External synthesizer master clock output

Reserved for future use
Others: 27 pins
RXD
I+
MIDI Data Receive
TXD
MIDI Data Transfer
/VOLUP
I+
Hardware Volume(Up)
/VOLDW
I+
Hardware Volume(Down)
X33I
33.8688MHZ
X33O
33.8688MHZ
X24I
24.576MHZ
X24O
24.576MHZ
AVDD
Analog Power Supply(put on +5.0V)
DVDD
Digital Power Supply(put on +5.0V or +3.3V)
AVSS
Analog GND
DVSS
Digital GND
2-42
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2.5
Philips 87C552 System Management Controller
The 87C552 Single-Chip 8-Bit Microcontroller is manufactured in an advanced CMOS process and
is a derivative of the 80C51 microcontroller family. The 87C552 has the same instruction set as the
80C51.
The 87C552 contains a 8kx8 a volatile 256x8 read/write data memory, five 8-bit I/O ports, one 8-bit
input port, two 16-bit timer/event counters (identical to the timers of the 80C51), an additional 16-bit
timer coupled to capture and compare latches, a 15-source, two-priority-level, nested interrupt
structure, an 8-input ADC, a dual DAC pulse width modulated interface, two serial interfaces (UART
2
and I C-bus), a watchdog timer and on-chip oscillator and timing circuits. For systems that require
extra capability, the 87C552 can be expanded using standard TTL compatible memories and logic.
In addition, the 87C552 has two software selectable modes of power reductionidle mode and
power-down mode. The idle mode freezes the CPU while allowing the RAM, timers, serial ports, and
interrupt system to continue functioning. The power-down mode saves the RAM contents but
freezes the oscillator, causing all other chip functions to be inoperative.
The device also functions as an arithmetic processor having facilities for both binary and BCD
arithmetic plus bit-handling capabilities. The instruction set consists of over 100 instructions: 49 onebyte, 45 two-byte, and 17 three-byte. With a 16MHz (24MHz) crystal, 58% of the instructions are
executed in 0.75ms (0.5ms) and 40% in 1.5ms (1ms). Multiply and divide instructions require 3ms
(2ms).
2.5.1
Features
80C51 central processing unit
8kx8 EPROM expandable externally to 64k bytes
An additional 16-bit timer/counter coupled to four capture registers and three compare registers
Two standard 16-bit timer/counters
256x8 RAM, expandable externally to 64k bytes
Capable of producing eight synchronized, timed outputs
A 10-bit ADC with eight multiplexed analog inputs
Two 8-bit resolution, pulse width modulation outputs
Five 8-bit I/O ports plus one 8-bit input port shared with analog inputs
I C-bus serial I/O port with byte oriented master and slave functions
Full-duplex UART compatible with the standard 80C51
On-chip watchdog timer
Speed ranges: 16MHz
Extended temperature ranges
OTP package available
2-43
2.5.2
Block Diagram
Figure 2-6
2-44
87C552 Block Diagram
Service Guide
Pin Diagram
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
68
67
66
65
64
63
62
61
P4.2/CMSR2
P4.1/CMSR1
P4.0/CMSR0
EW#
PWM1#
PWM0#
STADC
VDD
P5.0/ADC0
P5.1/ADC1
P5.2/ADC2
P5.3/ADC3
P5.4/ADC4
P5.5/ADC5
P5.6/ADC6
P5.7/ADC7
AVDD
2.5.3
P4.3/CMSR3
P4.4/CMSR4
P4.5/CMSR5
P4.6/CMT0
P4.7/CMT1
RST
P1.0/CT0I
P1.1/CT1I
P1.2/CT2I
P1.3/CT3I
P1.4/T2
P1.5/RT2
P1.6/SCL
P1.7/SDA
P3.0/RxD
P3.1/TxD
P3.2/INT0
60
59
58
57
56
55
54
53
52
51
50
49
48
47
46
45
44
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
AVSS
AVref+
AVref
P0.0/AD0
P0.1/AD1
P0.2/AD2
P0.3/AD3
P0.4/AD4
P0.5/AD5
P0.6/AD6
P0.7/AD7
EA#/VPP
ALE/PROG#
PSEN#
P2.7/A15
P2.6/A14
P2.5/A13
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
34
33
32
31
30
29
28
27
P2.4/A12
P2.3/A11
P2.2/A10
P2.1/A09
P2.0/A08
NC
VSS
VSS
XTAL1
XTAL2
NC
NC
P3.7/RD
P3.6/WR
P3.5/T1
P3.4/T0
P3.3/INT1
Figure 2-7
87C552 Pin Diagram
2-45
2.5.4
Pin Descriptions
Table 2-5
Mnemonic
87C552 Pin Descriptions

Pin No.
Type
Name And Function
VDD
Digital Power Supply: +5V power supply pin during normal operation,
idle and power-down mode.
STADC
Start ADC Operation: Input starting analog to digital conversion (ADC

operation can also be started by software).
PWM0#
Pulse Width Modulation: Output 0.
PWM1#
Pulse Width Modulation: Output 1
EW#
Enable Watchdog Timer: Enable for T3 watchdog timer and disable

power-down mode.
P0.0-P0.7
57-50
I/O
Port 0: Port 0 is an 8-bit open-drain bidirectional I/O port. Port 0 pins

that have 1s written to them float and can be used as high-impedance
inputs. Port 0 is also the multiplexed low-order address and data bus
during accesses to external program and data memory. In this
application it uses strong internal pull-ups when emitting 1s. Port 0 is
also used to input the code byte during programming and to output the
code byte during verification.
P1.0-P1.7
16-23
I/O
Port 1: 8-bit I/O port. Alternate functions include:
16-21
I/O
(P1.0-P1.5): Quasi-bidirectional port pins.
22-23
I/O
(P1.6, P1.7): Open drain port pins.
16-19
CT0I-CT3I (P1.0-P1.3): Capture timer input signals for timer T2.
20
T2 (P1.4): T2 event input.
21
RT2 (P1.5): T2 timer reset signal. Rising edge triggered.
22
I/O
SCL (P1.6): Serial port clock line I 2 C-bus.
23
I/O
SDA (P1.7): Serial port data line I 2 C-bus. Port 1 is also used to input
the lower order address byte during EPROM programming and
verification. A0 is on P1.0, etc.
P2.0-P2.7
39-46
I/O
Port 2: 8-bit quasi-bidirectional I/O port. Alternate function: High-order

address byte for external memory (A08-A15). Port 2 is also used to
input the upper order address during EPROM programming and
verification. A8 is on P2.0, A9 on P2.1, through A12 on P2.4.
P3.0-P3.7
24-31
I/O
Port 3: 8-bit quasi-bidirectional I/O port. Alternate functions include:
24
25
TxD (P3.1): Serial output port.
26
INT0 (P3.2): External interrupt.
27
INT1 (P3.3): External interrupt.
28
T0 (P3.4): Timer 0 external input.
29
T1 (P3.5): Timer 1 external input.
30
WR (P3.6): External data memory write strobe.
31
2-46
RxD(P3.0): Serial input port.
RD (P3.7): External data memory read strobe.
Service Guide
Table 2-5
Mnemonic
87C552 Pin Descriptions
7-14
I/O
Port 4: 8-bit quasi-bidirectional I/O port. Alternate functions include:
CMSR0-CMSR5 (P4.0-P4.5): Timer T2 compare and set/reset outputs

on a match with timer T2. 13, 14
13, 14
P5.0-P5.7
Type
7-12
P4.0-P4.7
Pin No.
CMT0, CMT1 (P4.6, P4.7): Timer T2 compare and toggle outputs on a

match with timer T2.
68-62,
Port 5: 8-bit input port.
Name And Function
ADC0-ADC7 (P5.0-P5.7): Alternate function: Eight input channels to

ADC.
RST
15
I/O
Reset: Input to reset the 87C552. It also provides a reset pulse as

output when timer T3 overflows.
XTAL1
35
Crystal Input 1: Input to the inverting amplifier that forms the oscillator,
and input to the internal clock generator. Receives the external clock
signal when an external oscillator is used.
XTAL2
34
Crystal Input 2: Output of the inverting amplifier that forms the

oscillator. Left open-circuit when an external clock is used.
VSS
36, 37
Digital ground.
PSEN#
47
Program Store Enable: Active-low read strobe to external program

memory.
ALE/PROG#
48
Address Latch Enable: Latches the low byte of the address during
accesses to external memory. It is activated every six oscillator
periods. During an external data memory access, one ALE pulse is
skipped. ALE can drive up to eight LS TTL inputs and handles CMOS
inputs without an external pull-up. This pin is also the program pulse
input (PROG#) during EPROM programming.
EA#/V PP
49
External Access: When EA# is held at TTL level high, the CPU
executes out of the internal program ROM provided the program
counter is less than 8192. When EA# is held at TTL low level, the CPU
executes out of external program memory. EA# is not allowed to float.
This pin also receives the 12.75V programming supply voltage (VPP )
during EPROM programming.
AVREF
58
Analog to Digital Conversion Reference Resistor: Low-end.
AVREF+
59
Analog to Digital Conversion Reference Resistor: High-end.
AVSS
60
Analog Ground
AVDD
61
Analog Power Supply
2-47
2.6
NS97338VJG Super I/O Controller
The PC97338VJG is a single chip solution for most commonly used I/O peripherals in ISA, and EISA
based computers. It incorporates a Floppy Disk Controller(FDC), two full featured UARTs, and an
IEEE 1284 compatible parallel port Standard PC-AT address decoding for all the peripherals and a
set of configuration registers are also implemented in this highly integrated member of the Super l/O
family. Advanced power management features, mixed voltage operation and integrated Seriallnfrared(both IrDA and Sharp) support makes the PC97338 an ideal choice for low-power and/or
portable personal computer applications.
The PC97338 FDC uses a high performance digital data separator eliminating the need for any
external filter components. It is fully compatible with the PC8477 and incorporates a superset of
DP8473, NEC PD765 and N82077 floppy disk controller functions. All popular 5.25 and 3.5 floppy
drives, including the 2.88 MB 3.5 floppy drive, are supported. In addition, automatic media sense
and 2 Mbps tape drive support are provided by the FDC.
The two UARTs are fully NS16450 and NS16550 compatible. Both ports support MIDI baud rates
and one port also supports IrDA 1.0 SIR(with data rate of 115.2Kbps), IrDA 1.1 MIR and FIR(with
data rate of 1.152Mbps and 4.0Mbps respectively) , and Sharp SIR(with data rate of 38.4Kbps
respectively) compliant signaling protocol.
The parallel port is fully IEEE 1284 level 2 compatible. The SPP(Standard Parallel Port) is fully
compatible wit ISA and EISA parallel ports. In addition to the SPP, EPP(Enhanced Parallel Port) and
ECP(Extended Capabilities Port) modes are supported by the parallel port.
A set of configuration registers are provided to control the Plug and Play and other various functions
of the PC97338. These registers are accessed using two 8-bit wide index and data registers. The
ISA I/O address of the register pair can be relocated using a power-up strapping option and the
software configuration after power-up.
When idle, advanced power management features allows the PC97338 to enter extremely low
power modes under software control. The PC97338 operates at a 3.3/5V power supply.
2.6.1
Features
100% compatible with ISA, and EISA architectures
The Floppy Disk Controller:

Software compatible with the DP8473, the 765A and the N82077
16-byte FlFO(disabled by default)
Burst and Non-Burst modes
Perpendicular Recording drive support
New high-performance internal digital data separator(no external filter components required)
Low-power CMOS with enhanced power-down mode
Automatic media-sense support, with full IBM TDR(Tape Drive Register) implementation
Supports fast 2 Mbps and standard 1 Mbps/500 kbps/250 kbps tape drives
2-48
Service Guide
The Bidirectional Parallel Port:

Enhanced Parallel Port(EPP) compatible
Extended Capabilities Port(ECP) compatible, including level 2 support
Bidirectional under either software or hardware control
Compatible with ISA, and EISA, architectures
Ability to multiplex FDC signals on parallel port pins allows use of an external Floppy Disk
Drive(FDD)
Includes protection circuit to prevent damage to the parallel port when a connected printer is
powered up or is operated at a higher voltage
The UARTs:
Software compatible with the PC16550A and PC16450
MIDI baud rate support
Infrared support on UART2 (IrDA 1.0 SIR, IrDA 1.1 MIR and FIR, and Sharp SIR)
The Address Decoder

6 bit or 10 bit decoding
External Chip Select capability when 10 bit decoding
Full relocation capability(No limitation)
Enhanced Power Management

Special configuration registers for power-down
Enhanced programmable power-down FDC command
Auto power-down and wake-up modes
2 special pins for power management
Typical current consumption during power-down is less than 10 uA
Reduced pin leakage current
Voltage support
3.3/5V operation
The General Purpose Pins:

1 pin, for 2 separate programmable chip select decoders, can be programmed for game port
control
Plug and Play Compatible:

16 bit addressing(full programmable)
10 selectable IRQs
4 selectable DMA Channels
3 SIRQ Inputs allows external devices to mapping IRQs
100-Pin TQFP package - PC97338VJG
2-49
2.6.2
Block Diagram
Config.
Inputs
Configuration
Registers
Serial
Interface
Interrupt
Power
Down Logic
I/O Ports
2-50
UART
+ IrDA/HP & Sharp IR
(16550 or 16450)
UART
(16550 or 16450)
General
Purpose
Registers
Control
Figure 2-8
Serial Interrupt
IR
Interface
Interface
IEEEE1284
Parallel Port
Floppy
Drive
Interface
Floppy Disk
Controller with
Digital Data
Separator
Floppy
Drive
Interface
(Enhabced 8477)
Hifh Current Driver

OSC
Interrupt
Data
Handshake
Interrupt
and
DMA
NS97338VJG Block Diagram
Service Guide
2.6.3
Pin Diagram
Figure 2-9
NS97338VJG Pin Diagram
2-51
2.6.4
Pin Description
Table 2-6
Pin
NS97338VJG Pin Descriptions

No.
I/O
Description
A15-A0
67, 64,
62-60,
29, 1928
Address. These address lines from the microprocessor determine

which internal register is accessed. A0-A15 are don't cares during
DMA transfer.
/ACK
83
Parallel Port Acknowledge. This input is pulsed low by the printer to

indicate that it has received the data from the parallel port. This pin
has a nominal 25 K pull-up resistor attached to it.
ADRATE0,
ADRATE1
96,
46
FDD Additional Data Rate 0,1. These outputs are similar to DRATE0,
1. They are provided in addition to DRATE0, 1. They reflect the
currently selected FDC data rate, (bits 0 and 1 in the Configuration
Control Register (CCR) or the Data Rate Select Register (DSR),
whichever was written to last). ADRATE0 is configured when bit 0 of
ASC is 1. ADRATE1 is configured when bit 4 of ASC is 1. (See IRQ5
and DENSEL for further information).
/AFD
76
I/O
Parallel Port
automatically
condition 10
Register bit.
resistor.
AEN
18
Address Enable. When this input is high, it disables function selection

via A15-A0. Access during DMA transfer is not affected by this pin.
/ASTRB
79
EPP Address Strobe. This signal is used in EPP mode as address

strobe. It is an active low signal.
BADDR0,
BADDR1
72,
71
Base Address. These bits determine one of the four base addresses
from which the Index and Data Registers are offset. An internal pulldown resistor of 30 K is on this pin. Use a 10 K resistor to pull this
pin to VCC.
BOUT1,
BOUT2
71,
63
UARTs Baud Output. This multi-function pin supports the associated

serial channel Baud Rate generator output signal if the test mode is
selected in the Power and Test Configuration Register and the DLAB
bit (LCR7) is set. After the Master Reset, this pin offers the SOUT
function.
BUSY
82
Parallel Port Busy. This pin is set high by the printer when it cannot
accept another character. It has a nominal 25 K pull-down resistor
attached to it.
CFG0
63
SIO Configuration Strap. These CMOS inputs select 1 of 4 default

configurations in which the PC97338 powers up. An internal pull-down
resistor of 30 K is on this. Use a 10 K resistor to pull these pins to
VCC. CFG0 is multiplexed with SOUT2, BOUT2 and IRTX.
/CS0,
/CS1
51, 3
Programmable Chip Select. /CS0, 1 are programmable chip select

and/or latch enable and/or output enable signals that can be used as
game port, I/O expand, etc. The decoded address and the assertion
conditions are configured via the 97338VJGs configuration registers.
2-52
Automatic Feed XT. When this signal is low, the printer

line feed after printing each line. This pin is in a tristate
ns after a 0 is loaded into the corresponding Control
The system should pull this pin high using a 4.7 K
Service Guide
Table 2-6
Pin
/CTS1,
/CTS2

No.
72, 64
I/O
I
Description
UARTs Clear to Send. When low, this indicates that the modem or
data set is ready to exchange data. The /CTS signal is a modem
status input. The CPU tests the condition of this /CTS signal by
reading bit 4 (CTS) of the Modem Status Register (MSR) for the
appropriate serial channel. Bit 4 is the complement of the CTS signal.
Bit 0 (DCTS) has no effect on the transmitter.
/CTS2 is multiplexed with A13. When it is not selected, it is masked to
0.
NOTE: Whenever the MSR DCTS bit is set, an interrupt is generated if
Modem Status interrupts are enabled.
D7-D0
10-17
I/O
Data. These are bidirectional data lines to the microprocessor. D0 is

the LSB and D7 is the MSB. These signals have a 24 mA (sink)
buffered outputs.
/DACK0
/DACK1
/DACK2
/DACK3
53,
52,
3
49
DMA Acknowledge 0, 1, 2, 3. These active low inputs acknowledge

the DMA request and enable the /RD and /WR inputs during a DMA
transfer. It can be used by one of the following: FDC or Parallel Port. If
none of them uses this input pin, it is ignored. If the device which uses
on of this pins is disabled or configured with no DMA, this pin is also
ignored.
DACK3 is multiplexed with DRATE1, MSEN1, /CS0 and SIRQI2.
/DCD1, /DCD2
75, 67
UARTs Data Carrier Detect. When low, this indicates that the modem
or data set has detected the data carrier. The /DCD signal is a modem
status input. The CPU tests the condition of this /DCD signal by
reading bit 7 (DCD) of the Modem Status Register (MSR) for the
appropriate serial channel. Bit 7 is the complement of the DCD signal.
Bit 3 (DDCD) of the MSR indicates whether DCD input has changed
state since the previous reading of the MSR.
NOTE: Whenever the MSR DDCD bit is set, an interrupt is generated if
Modem Status interrupts are enabled.
DENSEL
(Normal Mode)
46
FDC Density Select. DENSEL indicates that a high FDC density data
rate (500 Kbs, 1 Mbs or 2 Mbs) or a low density data rate (250 or 300
Kbs) is selected. DENSEL is active high for high density (5.25-inch
drives) when IDENT is high, and active low for high density (3.5-inch
drives) when IDENT is low. DENSEL is also programmable via the
Mode command.
DENSEL
(PPM Mode)
76
FDC Density Select. This pin offers an additional Density Select

signal in PPM Mode when PNF=0.
/DIR
(Normal Mode)
39
FDC Direction. This output determines the direction of the floppy disk
drive (FDD) head movement (active = step-in; inactive = step-out)
during a seek operation. During reads or writes, DIR is inactive.
/DIR
(PPM Mode)
78
FDC Direction. This pin offers an additional Direction signal in PPM

Mode when PNF = 0.
/DR0,
/DR1
(Normal Mode)
42, 43
FDC Drive Select 0, 1. These are the decoded drive select outputs
that are controlled by Digital Output Register bits D0, D1. The Drive
Select outputs are gated with DOR bits 4-7. These are active low
outputs. They are encoded with information to control four FDDs when
bit 4 of the Function Enable Register (FER) is set. DR0 exchanges
logical drive values with DR1 when bit 4 of Function Control Register is
set.
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Table 2-6
Pin

No.
I/O
Description
/DR1
(PPM Mode)
83
FDC Drive Select 1. This pin offers an additional Drive Select signal in
PPM Mode when PNF = 0. It is drive select 1 when bit 4 of FCR is 0. It
is drive select 0 when bit 4 of FCR is 1. This signal is active low.
/DR23
47
FDC Drive 2 or 3. /DR23 is asserted when either Drive 2 or Drive 3 is

assessed(except during logical drive exchange).
/DRATE0
/DRATE1
(Normal Mode)
50, 49
FDC Data Rate 0, 1. These outputs reflect the currently selected FDC
data rate (bits 0 and 1 in the Configuration Control Register (CCR) or
the Data Rate Select Register (DSR), whichever was written to last).
The pins are totem-pole buffered outputs (6 mA sink, 6 mA source).
/DRATE0
(PPM Mode)
85
FDC Data Rate 0. This pin provides an additional Data Rate signal, in
PPM mode, When PNF=0.
DRQ0
DRQ1
DRQ2
DRQ3
54
31
2
58
DMA Request 0, 1, 2. \An active high output that signals the DMA
controller that a data transfer is required. This DMA request can be
sourced by one of the following: FDC or Parallel Port.
/DRV2
47
FDD Drive2. This input indicates whether a second disk drive has
been installed. The state of this pin is available from Status Register A
in PS/2 mode. (See PNF for further information).
/DSKCHG
(Normal Mode)
30
Disk Change. The input indicates if the drive door has been opened.
The state of this pin is available from the Digital Input Register. This
pin can also be configured as the RGATE data separator diagnostic
input via the Mode command.
/DSKCHG
(PPM Mode)
87
Disk Change. This pin offers an additional Disk Change signal in PPM
Mode when PNF = 0.
/DSR1
/DSR2
74,
66
UARTs Data Set Ready. When low, this indicates that the data set or
modem is ready to establish a communications link. The DSR signal is
a modem status input. The CPU tests the /DSR signal by reading bit 5
(DSR) of the Modem Status Register (MSR) for the appropriate
channel. Bit 5 is the complement of the DSR signal. Bit 1 (DDSR) of
the MSR indicates whether the DSR input has changed state since the
previous reading of the MSR.
When it is not sourced by and of them, it is in TRI-STATE. When the

sourced device is disabled or when the sourced device is configured
with no DMA, it is also in TRI-STATE. Upon reset, DRQ2 is used by
the FDC; DRQ0, 1, 3 are in TRI-STATE. DRQ3 is multiplexed with
IRQ15 and SIRQI1.
NOTE: Whenever the DDSR bit of the NSR is set, an interrupt is

generated if Modem Status interrupts are enabled.
/DSTRB
76
EPP Data Strobe. This signal is used in EPP mode as data strobe. It
is an active low signal.
/DTR1
/DTR2
69,
61
UARTs Data Terminal Ready. When low, this output indicates to the
modem or data set that the UART is ready to establish a
communications link. The DTR signal can be set to an active low by
programming bit 0 (DTR) of the Modem Control Register to a high
level. A Master Reset operation sets this signal to its inactive (high)
state. Loop mode operation holds this signal to its inactive state.
/ERR
77
Parallel Port Error. This input is set low by the printer when an error
is detected. This pin has a nominal 25 KOHM pull-up resistor attached
to it.
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Service Guide
Table 2-6
Pin

No.
I/O
Description
/HDSEL
(Normal Mode)
32
FDC Head Select. This output determines which side of the FDD is
accessed. Active selects side 1, inactive selects side 0.
/HDSEL
(PPM Mode)
77
FDC Head Select. This pin offers an additional Head Select signal in
PPM Mode when PNF = 0.
IDLE
41
FDD IDLE. IDLE indicates that the FDC is in the IDLE state and can
be powered down. Whenever the FDC is in IDLE state, or in powerdown state, the pin is active high.
/INDEX
45
Index. This input signals the beginning of a FDD track.
/INDEX
(Normal Mode)
92
Index. This pin gives an additional Index signal in PPM mode when
PNF = 0.
/INIT
(PPM Mode)
78
I/O
Initialize. When this signal is low, it causes the printer to be initialized.

This pin is in a tristate condition 10 ns after a 1 is loaded into the
corresponding Control Register bit. The system should pull this pin
high using a 4.7 K resistor.
IORCHDY
51
I/O Channel Ready. When IORCHDY is driven low, the EPP extends
the host cycle.
IRQ3, 4
IRQ5-7
IRQ9-11
IRQ12, 15
(PnP Mode)
99, 98
96-94,
55-57,
66, 58
I/O
Interrupt 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 15. This pin can be a totempole output or an open-drain output. The interrupt can be sourced by
one of the following: UART1 and/or UART2, parallel port, FDC, SIRQI1
pin, SIRQI2 pin or SIRQI3 pin.
IRQ5 is multiplexed with ADRATE0.
IRQ12 is multiplexed with /DSR2 and IRRX2.
IRQ15 is multiplexed with SIRQI1.
IRQ3, 4
(Legacy Mode)
99, 98
Interrupt 3 and 4. These are active high interrupts associated with the
serial ports. IRQ3 presents the signal if the serial channel has been
designated as COM2 or COM4. IRQ4 presents the signal if the serial
port is designated as COM1 or COM3. The interrupt is reset low
(inactive ) after the appropriate interrupt service routine is executed.
IRQ5
(Legacy Mode)
96
I/O
Interrupt 5. Active high output that indicates a parallel port interrupt.

When enabled, this pin follows the /ACK signal input. When it is not
enabled, this signal is tri-state. This pin is I/O only when ECP is
enabled, and IRQ5 is configured.
IRQ6
(Legacy Mode)
95
Interrupt 6. Active high output to signal the completion of the

execution phase for certain FDC commands. Also used to signal when
a data transfer is ready during a non-DMA operation.
IRQ7
(Legacy Mode)
94
I/O
Interrupt 7. Active high output that indicates a parallel port interrupt.

When enabled, this signal follows the /ACK signal input. When it is not
enabled, this signal is tri-state. This pin is I/O only when ECP is
enabled, and IRQ7 is configured.
IRRX1
IRRX2
65,
66
Infrared Receive 1 and 2. Infrared serial data input signals. IRRX1 is

multiplexed with SIN2.IRRX2 is multiplexed with /DSR2 and IRQ12,
and IRSL0.
IRSL0,
IRSL1
66
6
Infrared Control 0, 1. These signals control the infrared Analog Front

End(AFE). IRSEL0 is multiplexed with DSR2, IRQ12, and IRRX2.
IRSL2
41 or
47
Infrared Control 2. These signals control the infrared Analog Front

End(AFE). IRSL2 is multiplexed with either /DRV2, PNF, /DR23 and
/SIRQI13, or with /MTR1 and IDLE.
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Table 2-6
Pin

No.
I/O
Description
IRTX
63
MR
100
Master Reset. Active high output that resets the controller to the idle
state and resets all disk interface outputs to their inactive states. The
DOR, DSR, CCR, Mode command, Configure command, and Lock
command parameters are cleared to their default values. The Specify
command parameters are not affected
/MSEN0
/MSEN1
(Normal Mode)
50, 49
Media Sense. These pins are Media Sense input pins when bit 0 of
FCR is 0. Each pin has a 10 K internal pull-up resistor. When bit 0
of FCR is 1, these pins are Data Rate output pins and the pull-up
resistors are disabled.
/MSEN0
/MSEN1
(PPM Mode)
86, 84
Media Sense. These pins gives additional Media Sense signals for
PPM Mode and PNF = 0.
/MTR0
/MTR1
(Normal Mode)
44, 41
FDC Motor Select 0, 1. These are the motor enable lines for drives 0
and 1, and are controlled by bits D7-D4 of the Digital Output register.
They are active low outputs. They are encoded with information to
control four FDDs when bit 4 of the Function Enable Register (FER) is
set. MTR0 exchanges logical motor values with MTR1 when bit 4 of
FCR is set.
/MTR1
(PMM Mode)
82
FDC Motor Select 1. This pin offers an additional Motor Select 1

signal in PPM mode when PNF = 0. This pin is the motor enable line
for drive 1 when bit 4 of FCR is 0. It is the motor enable line for drive 0
when bit 4 of FCR 1. This signal is active low
PD
43
FDC Power Down. This pin is PD output when bit 4 of PMC is 1. It is

/DR1 when bit 4 of PMC is 0. PD is active high whenever the FDC is in
power-down state, either via bit 6 of the DSR (or bit 3 of FER, or bit 0 of
PTR), or via the mode command.
PD0-7
92-89,
87-84
I/O
Parallel Port Data. These bidirectional pins transfer data to and from
the peripheral data bus and the parallel port Data Register. These pins
have high current drive capability.
PE
81
Parallel Port Paper End. This input is set high by the printer when it is
out of paper. This pin has a nominal 25 K pull-down resistor attached
to it.
PNF
47
Printer Not Floppy. PNF is the Printer Not Floppy pin when bit 2 of
FCR is 1. It selects the device which is connected to the PPM pins. A
parallel printer is connected when PNF = 1 and a floppy disk drive is
connected when PNF = 0. This pin is the DRV2 input pin when bit 2 of
FCR is 0.
/RD
17
Read. Active low input to signal a data read by the microprocessor.
/RDATA
(Normal Mode)
33
FDD Read Data. This input is the raw serial data read from the floppy
disk drive.
/RDATA
(PPM Mode)
89
FDD Read Data. This pin supports an additional Read Data signal in
PPM Mode when PNF = 0.
Infrared Transmit. Infrared serial data output. Software configuration

selects either IrDA or Sharp-IR protocol.
This pin is multiplexed with SOUT2/BOUT/CFG0.
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Service Guide
Table 2-6
Pin
/RI1
/RI2
No.
68, 60
I/O
I
Description
UARTs Ring Indicator. When low, this indicates that a telephone ring
signal has been received by the modem. The /RI signal is a modem
status input whose condition is tested by the CPU by reading bit 6 (RI)
of the Modem Status Register (MSR) for the appropriate serial channel.
Bit 6 is the complement of the RI signal. Bit 2 ( TERI) of the MSR
indicates whether the RI input has changed from low to high since the
previous reading of the MSR.
NOTE: When the TERI bit of the MSR is set and Modem Status
interrupts are enabled, an interrupt is generated.
/RTS1
/RTS2
72, 64
UARTs Request to Send. When low, this output indicates to the

modem or data set that the UART is ready to exchange data. The RTS
signal can be set to an active low by programming bit 1 (RTS) of the
Modem Control Register to a high level. A Master Reset operation sets
this signal to its inactive (high) state. Loop mode operation holds this
signal to its inactive state.
SIN1
SIN2
73, 65
UARTs Serial Input. This input receives composite serial data from
the communications link (peripheral device, modem, or data set).
SIRQ1
SIRQ2
SIRQ4
58,
49,
47
System interrupt 1, 2, and 3. This input can be routed to one of the

following output pins: IRQ3-IRQ7, IRQ9-IRQ12. SIRQ12 and SIRQ13
can be also routed to IRQ15. Software configuration determines to
which output pin the input pin is routed to.
SIRQ1 is multiplexed with IRQ15, SRIQ12 is multiplexed with
DRATE1/MSEN1/CS0,
and
SIRQ3
is
multiplexed
with
DRV2/PNF/DR23.
SLCT
80
Parallel Port Select. This input is set high by the printer when it is
selected. This pin has a nominal 25 K pull-down resistor attached to
it.
/SLIN
79
I/O
Parallel Port Select Input. When this signal is low, it selects the
printer. This pin is in a tristate condition 10 ns after a 0 is loaded into
the corresponding Control Register bit. The system should pull this pin
high using a 4.7 K resistor.
SOUT1
SOUT2
71,
63
UARTs Serial Output. This output sends composite serial data to the
communications link (peripheral device, modem, or data set). The
SOUT signal is set to a marking state (logic 1) after a Master Reset
operation.
/STB
93
I/O
Parallel Port Data Strobe. This output indicates to the printer that a
valid data is available at the printer port. This pin is in a tristate
condition 10 ns after a 0 is loaded into the corresponding Control
Register bit. The system should pull high using a 4.7 K.
/STEP
(Normal Mode)
38
FDC Step. This output signal issues pulses to the disk drive at a
software programmable rate to move the head during a seek operation.
/STEP
(PPM Mode)
79
FDC Step. This pin gives an additional step signal in PPM Mode when
PNF = 0.
TC
Terminal Count. Control signal from the DMA controller to indicate the
termination of a DMA transfer. TC is accepted only when FDACK is
active. TC is active high in PC-AT and Model 30 modes, and active
low in PS/2 mode.
/TRK0
(Normal Mode)
35
FDC Track 0. This input indicates the controller that the head of the
selected floppy disk drive is at track zero.
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Table 2-6
Pin
No.
I/O
/TRK0
(PPM Mode)
91
VDDB, C
48, 97
Power Supply.
This is the 3.3V/5V supply voltage for the
PC87332VJG circuitry.
VSSB-E
40, 7,
88, 59
Ground. This is the ground for the PC87332VJG circuitry.
/WAIT
82
EPP Wait. This signal is used in EPP mode by the parallel port device
to extend its access cycle. It is an active low signal.
/WDATA
(Normal Mode)
37
FDC Write Data. This output is the write precompensated serial data
that is written to the selected floppy disk drive. Precompensation is
software selectable.
/WDATA
(PPM Mode)
81
FDC Write Data. This pin provides an additional Write Data signal in
PPM Mode when PNF=0. (See PE.)
/WGATE
(Normal Mode)
36
FDC Write Gate. This output signal enables the write circuitry of the
selected disk drive. WGATE has been designated to prevent glitches
during power-up and power-down. This prevents writing to the disk
when power is cycled.
/WGATE
(PPM Mode)
80
FDC Write Gate. This pin gives an additional Write Gate signal in
PPM mode when PNF = 0.
/WP
(Normal Mode)
34
FDC Write Protect. This input indicates that the disk in the selected
drive is write protected.
/WP
(PPM Mode)
90
FDC Write Protect. This pin gives an additional Write Gate signal in
PPM mode when PNF = 0.
/WR
16
Write. An active low input to signal a write from the microprocessor to

the controller.
/WRITE
93
EPP Write Strobe. This signal is used in EPP mode as write strobe. It
is active low.
X1
Clock. Active clock input signal of 14.318 MHz, 24MHz or 48MHz.
/ZWS
Zero Wait State. This pin is the Zero Wait State open drain output pin
when bit 6 of FCR is 0. ZWS is driven low when the EPP or ECP is
written, and the access can be shortened.
2-58
Description
FDC Track 0. This pin gives an additional Track 0 signal in PPM Mode
when PNF = 0.
Service Guide
2.7
CL-PD6832: PCI-to-CardBus Host Adapter
The CL-PD6832 is a single-chip PC Card host adapter solution capable of controlling two fully
independent CardBus sockets. The chip is compliant with PC Card Standard, PCMCIA 2.1, and
JEDIA 4.1 and is optimized for use in notebook and handheld computers where reduced form factor
and low power consumption are critical design objectives.
The CL-PD6832 chip employs energy-efficient, mixed-voltage technology that can reduce system
power consumption. The chip also provides both Hardware and Software Suspend modes, which
stop the internal clock, and an automatic Low-Power Dynamic mode, which stops the clocks on PC
Card sockets and stops internal clock distribution, thus turning off much of the system power.
The CL-PD6832 allows easy translation of incoming memory commands to PC Card-16 I/O
commands for processors with memory commands only. The CL-PD6832 enables such processors
to use PC Card I/O devices with fully programmable windows. PC applications typically access PC
Cards through the socket/card-services software interface. To assure full compatibility with existing
socket/card-services software and PC-card applications, the register set in the CL-PD6832 is a
superset of the CL-PD6729 register set. The CL-PD6729 register set is accessible through either
the memory or the I/O space.
The chip provides fully buffered PC Card interfaces, meaning that no external logic is required for
buffering signals to/from the interface, and power consumption can be controlled by limiting signal
transitions on the PC Card bus.
2.7.1
Features
Single-chip CardBus host adapter
Direct connection to PCI bus and two Card sockets

Compliant with PCI 2.1, PC Card Standard, and JEDIA 4.1
CL-PD672X-compatible register set, ExCA(TM)-compatible
Programmable interrupt protocol: PCI, PC/PCI, External-Hardware, or PCI/Way interrupt
signalling modes
Serial interface to power control devices
Automatic Low-Power Dynamic mode for lowest power consumption

Programmable Suspend mode and hardware Suspend capability
Seven fully programmable memory or I/O windows per socket
Programmable CardBus timing up to 33 MHz
ATA disk interface support
Mixed-voltage operation (3.3/5.0V)
Supports low-voltage PC Card specification

Socket-to-socket transfer (bus master) capability
Programmable per-socket activity indication bits
Pin compatible with CL-PD6730
2-59
208-pin PQFP
2.7.2
Pin Diagram
Figure 2-10
2.7.3
CL-PD6832 Pin Diagram
Pin Descriptions
The following conventions apply to the pin description tables:
A pound sign (#) at the end of a pin name indicates an active-low signal for the PCI bus.
A dash (-) at the beginning of a pin name indicates an active-low signal for the PCMCIA bus.
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Service Guide
An asterisk (*) at the end of a pin name indicates an active-low signal that is a general-interface
for the CL-PD6832.
A double-dagger superscript () at the end of the pin name indicates signals that are used for
power-on configuration switches.
The l/O-type code (I/O) column indicates the input and output configurations of the pins on the
CL-PD6832.The possible types are defined below.
I/O Type
Description
I
I-PU
Input pin with internal pull-up resistor
Constant-driven output pin
I/O
Input/output pin
O-OD
Open-drain output pin
O-TS
Tristate output pin
GND
Ground pin
PWR
Input pin
Power pin
The power-type code (Pwr.) column indicates the output drive power source for an output pin or the pullup power source for an input pin on the CL-PD6832. The possible types are defined below.
Power Type
Output or Pull-up Power Source
+5v: powered from a 5-volt power supply
A_SOCKET_VCC: powered from the Socket A Vcc supply connecting to PC Card

pins 17 and 51 of Socket A
B_SOCKET_VCC: powered from the Socket B Vcc supply connecting to PC Card

pins 17 and 51 of Socket B
PCI_VCC: powered from the PCI bus power supply
CORE_VDD: powered from a 3.3-volt power supply
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The following table lists the pin descriptions
Table 2-7
CL-PD6832 Pin Descriptions
Pin Name
Description
Pin Number
I/O
Power
PCI Bus Interface Pins

AD[31:0]
PCI Bus Address Input / Data Input/Outputs:

These pins connect to PCI bus signals
AD[31:0].
4-5, 7-12, 16-20,

22-24, 38-43, 4546, 48 49, 51-56
I/O
C/BE[3:0]#
PCI Bus Command / Byte Enables: The

command signaling and byte enables are
multiplexed on the same pins. During the
address phase of a transaction, C/BE[3:0]# are
interpreted as the bus commands. During the
data phase, C/BE[3:0]# are interpreted as byte
enables. The byte enables are to be valid for
the entirety of each data phase, and they
indicate which bytes in the 32-bit data path are
to carry meaningful data for the current data
phase.
13, 25, 36, 47
I/O
FRAME#
Cycle Frame: This signal driven by current

master indicates that a bus transaction is
beginning. While FRAME# is asserted, data
transfers continue. When FRAME# is
deasserted, the transaction is in its final phase.
27
I/O
IRDY#
Initiator Ready: This input indicates the

initiating agent's ability to complete the current
data phase of the transaction. IRDY# is used in
conjunction with TRDY#.
29
I/O
TRDY#
Target Ready: This output indicates the target

agents ability to complete the current data
phase of the transaction. TRDY# is used in
conjunction with IRDY#.
30
I/O
STOP#
Stop: This output indicates the current target is

requesting the master to stop the current
transaction.
32
I/O
LOCK#
Lock Transaction: This signal is used by a

PCI master to perform a locked transaction to a
target memory. LOCK# is used to prevent more
than one master from using a particular system
resource.
58
I/O
IDSEL
Initialization Device Select: This input is used

as a chip select during configuration read and
write transactions. This is a point-to-point
signal. The CL-PD6832 must be connected to
its own unique IDSEL line (from the PCI bus
arbiter or one of the high-order AD bus pins).
15
DEVSEL#
Device Select: when actively driven, indicates

that CL-PD6832 has decoded its own PCI
address as the target of the current access. As
an input, indicates whether any device on the
bus has been selected.
31
I/O
PERR#
Parity Error: The CL-PD6832 drives this output

active (low) if it detects a data parity error
during a write phase.
33
I/O
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Service Guide
Table 2-7
Pin Name
Description
Pin Number
I/O
Power
SERR#
System Error: This output is pulsed by the CLPD6832 to indicate an address parity error.
34
OOD
PAR
Parity: This pin is sampled the clock cycle after

completion of each corresponding address or
write data phase. For read operations this pin is
driven from the cycle after TRDY# is asserted
until the cycle after completion of each data
phase. It ensures even parity across AD[31:0]
and C/BE[3:0]#.
35
I/O
PCI_CLK
PCI Clock: This input provides timing for all

transactions on the PCI bus to and from the
CL-PD6832. All PCI bus interface signals
described in this table, except RST#, INTA#,
INTB#, INTC#, and INTD#, are sampled on the
rising edge of PCI_CLK; and all CL-PD6832
PCI bus interface timing parameters are
defined with respect to this edge. This input can
be operated at frequencies from 0 to 33 MHz.
RST#
Device Reset: This input is used to initialize all

registers and internal logic to their reset states
and place most CL-PD6832 pins in a highimpedance state.
207
INTA#/
IRQ9
PCI Bus Interrupt A / ISA Interrupt Request

9: This output indicates a programmable
interrupt request generated from any of a
number of card actions. Although there is no
specific mapping requirement for connecting
interrupt lines from the CL-PD6832 to the
system, a common use is to connect this pin to
the PCI bus INTA# interrupt line and using PCI
Interrupt Signaling mode. In External-Hardware
Interrupt Signaling mode, this pin indicates
interrupt request IRQ9.
203
O-TS
Rl_OUT*/
INTB#/
IRQ10
Ring Indicate Output / PCI Bus Interrupt B /

ISA Interrupt Request 10: In PCI Interrupt
Signaling mode, this output can be used as an
interrupt output connected to the PCI bus
INTB# interrupt line. If Misc Control 2 register
bit 7 is 1, as a ring indicate output from a
sockets BVD1/-STSCHG/-RI input. In ExternalHardware Interrupt Signaling mode, this pin
indicates interrupt request IRQ10.
204
O-TS
SOUT#/
INTC#/
ISLD
Serial Interrupt Output / PCI Bus Interrupt C

/ Serial IRQ Load: In PCI Interrupt Signaling
mode, this output can be used as an interrupt
output connected to the PCI bus INTC#
interrupt line. In PC/PCI Serial Interrupt
Signaling mode, this pin is the serial interrupt
output, SOUT#. In External-Hardware Interrupt
Signaling mode, this pin is the load signal,
ISLD, used to load the serially transmitted
interrupt data into the external serial-to-parallel
shifters.
205
I/O
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Table 2-7
Pin Name

Description
Pin Number
I/O
Power
SIN#
/INTD#
/ISDAT
Serial Interrupt Input / PCI Bus Interrupt D /

Serial IRQ Data: In PCI Interrupt Signaling
mode, this output can be used as an interrupt
output connected to the PCI bus INTD#
interrupt line. In PC/PCI Serial Interrupt
Signaling mode, this pin is the serial interrupt
input, SIN#. In External-Hardware Interrupt
Signaling mode, this pin is the IRQ vector data,
ISDAT, that is serially transmitted to the
external serial-to-parallel shifters.
206
I/O
CLKRUN#
Clock Run: This pin is an input to indicate the

status of PCI_CLK and an open-drain output to
request the starting or speeding up of
PCI_CLK. This pin complies with the Mobile
PC/PCI Extended Interrupt Specification.
208
I/O
GNT#
Grant: This signal indicates that access to the

bus has been granted.
REQ#
Request: This signal indicates to the arbiter

that the CL-PD6832 requests use of the bus.
PCI_VCC
PCI Bus Vcc: These pins can be connected to

either a 3.3- or 5-volt power supply. The PCI
bus interface pin outputs listed in this table will
operate at the voltage applied to these pins,
independent of the voltage applied to other CLPD6832 pin groups.
6, 21, 37, 50
PWR
2-64
Service Guide
Table 2-7
Pin Name
Description
Pin No.
(socket
A)
Pin No.
(socket
B)
I/O
Power
Socket Interface Pins

-REG/
CC/BE3#
Register Access: In Memory Card Interface

mode, this output chooses between attribute
and common memory. In l/O Card Interface
mode, this signal is active (low) for non
DMA transfers and high for DMA transfers.
In ATA mode this signal is always high. In
CardBus mode, this pin is the command
and byte enables.
112
188
I/O
2 or 3
A[25:24]/
CAD[19,17]
PCMCIA socket address 25:24 outputs.

In CardBus mode, these pins are the
CardBus address/data bits 19 and 17,
respectively.
102, 99
176,
174
I/O
2 or 3
A23/
CFRAME#
PCMCIA socket address 23 output. In

CardBus mode, this pin is the Cardbus
FRAME# signal.
96
172
I/O
2 or 3
A22/
CTRDY#

TRDY# signal.
94
170
I/O
2 or 3
A21/
CDEVSEL#

DEVSEL# signal.
92
168
I/O
2 or 3
A20/
CSTOP#

STOP# signal.
90
166
I/O
2 or 3
A19/
CBLOCK#

CardBus mode, this signal is the CardBus
LOCK# signal used for locked transactions.
88
164
I/O
2 or 3
A18/
RFU

CardBus mode, this pin is reserved for
future use.
85
161
2 or 3
A17/
CAD16

address/data bit 16.
83
158
I/O
2 or 3
A16/
CCLK

CardBus mode, this pin supplies the clock
to the inserted card.
93
169
2 or 3
A15/
CIRDY#

IRDY# signal.
95
171
I/O
2 or 3
A14/
CPERR#

PERR# signal.
86
162
I/O
2 or 3
A13/
CPAR

CardBus mode, this pin is the Cardbus PAR
signal.
84
159
I/O
2 or 3
2-65
Table 2-7
Pin Name
Description
Pin No.
(socket
A)
Pin No.
(socket
B)
I/O
Power
A12/
CC/BE2#

C/BE2# signal.
97
173
I/O
2 or 3
A[11:9]/
CAD[12,9,14]
PCMCIA socket address 11:9 outputs. In

CardBus mode, these pins are the Cardbus
address/data bits 12, 9, and 14,
respectively.
77, 73,
80
153,
149,
155
I/O
2 or 3
A8/
CC/BE1#

C/BE1# signal.
82
157
I/O
2 or 3
A[7:0]/
CAD[18, 20-26]
PCMCIA socket address 7:0 outputs. In

address/data bits 18 and 20-26,
respectively.
100,
103,
105,
107,
109,
111,
113,
116
175,
178,
181,
183,
185,
187,
189,
191
I/O
2 or 3
D15/
CAD8
PCMCIA socket data I/O bit 15. In

address/data bit 8.
71
148
I/O
2 or 3
D14/
RFU
PCMCIA socket data I/O bit 14. In

CardBus mode, this pin is reserved for
future use.
69
145
I/O
2 or 3
D[13:3]/
CAD[6,4,2,31, 30,
28, 7, 5, 3, 1, 0]
PCMCIA socket data I/O bits 13:3. In

address/data bit 6 4,2,31,30,28,7,5,3,1, and
0, respectively.
67, 65,
63,
124,
122,
120,
68, 66,
64, 62,
59
142,
140,
138,
199,
197,
195,
144,
141,
139,
137,
135
I/O
2 or 3
D2/RFU
PCMCIA socket data I/O bit 2. In CardBus

mode, this pin is reserved for future use.
123
198
I/O
2 or 3
D[1:0]/
CAD[29,27]
PCMCIA socket data I/O bit 1:0. In

address/data bits 29 and 27, respectively.
121,
119
196,
194
I/O
2 or 3
-OE/
CAD11
Output Enable: This output goes

active(low) to indicate a memory read from
the PCMCIA socket to the CL-PD6832. In
address/data bit 11.
75
151
I/O
2 or 3
-WE/
CGNT#
Write Enable: This output goes active(low)

to indicate a memory write from the CLPD6832 to the PCMCIA socket. In CardBus
mode, this pin is the CardBus GNT# signal.
89
165
I/O
2 or 3
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Service Guide
Table 2-7
Pin Name
Description
Pin No.
(socket
A)
Pin No.
(socket
B)
I/O
Power
-IORD/
CAD13
I/O Read: This output goes active (low) for

l/O reads from the socket to the CLPD6832. In CardBus mode, this pin is the
CardBus address/data bit 13.
78
154
I/O
2 or 3
-IOWR/
CAD15
I/O Write: This output goes active (low) for

l/O writes from the CL-PD6832 to the
socket. In CardBus mode, this pin is the
CardBus address/data bit 15.
81
156
I/O
2 or 3
WP/
-IOIS16/
CCLKRUN#
Write Protect / I/O Is 16-Bit: In Memory

Card Interface mode, this input is
interpreted as the status of the write protect
switch on the PCMCIA card. In l/O Card
Interface mode, this input indicates the size
of the l/O data at the current address on the
PCMCIA card. In CardBus mode, this pin is
the CardBus CLKRUN# signal, which starts
and stops the CardBus clock CCLK.
125
201
I/OPU
2 or 3
-INPACK/
CREQ#
Input Acknowledge: The -INPACK function

is not applicable in PCI bus environments.
However, for compatibility with other Cirrus
Logic products, this pin should be
connected to the PCMCIA socket's INPACK pin. In CardBus mode, this pin is
the CardBus REQ# signal.
110
186
I-PU
2 or 3
RDY/
-IREQ/
CINT#
Ready / Interrupt Request: In Memory

Card Interface mode, this input indicates to
the CL-PD6832 that the card is either ready
or busy. In l/O Card Interface mode, this
input indicates a card interrupt request. In
CardBus mode, this pin is the CardBus
Interrupt Request signal. This signal is
active-low and level-sensitive.
91
167
I-PU
2 or 3
-WAIT/
CSERR#
Wait: This input indicates a request by the

card to the CL-PD6832 to halt the cycle in
progress until this signal is deactivated. In
SERR# signal.
108
184
I-PU
2 or 3
-CD[2:1]/
CCD[2:1]#
Card Detect: These inputs indicate to the

CL-PD6832 that a card is in the socket.
They are internally pulled high to the voltage
of the +5V power pin. In CardBus mode,
these inputs are used in conjunction with
CVS[2:1] to detect the presence and type of
card.
126, 61
202,
136
I-PU
2-67
Table 2-7
Pin Name

Description
Pin No.
(socket
A)
Pin No.
(socket
B)
I/O
Power
-CE2/
CAD10
Card Enable pin is driven low by the CLPD6832 during card access cycles to
control byte/word card access. -CE1
enables even-numbered address bytes, and
-CE2 enables odd-numbered address bytes.
When configured for 8-bit cards, only -CE1
is active and A0 is used to indicate access
of odd- or even-numbered bytes. In
address/data bit 10
74
150
I/O
2 or 3
-CE1/
CC/BE0#
Card Enable pin is driven low by the CLPD6832 during card access cycles to
control byte/word card access. -CE1
enables even-numbered address bytes, and
-CE2 enables odd-numbered address bytes.
When configured for 8-bit cards, only -CE1
is active and A0 is used to indicate access
of odd- or even-numbered bytes. In
C/BE0# signal.
70
147
I/O
2 or 3
RESET/
CRST#
Card Reset: This output is low for normal

operation and goes high to reset the card.
To prevent reset glitches to a card, this
signal is high-impedance unless a card is
seated in the socket, card power is applied,
and the card's interface signals are enabled.
In CardBus mode, this pin is the RST# input
to the card, which is active-low.
106
182
OTS
2 or 3
BVD2/-SPKR/
-LED/CAUDIO
Battery Voltage Detect 2 / Speaker / LED:

In Memory Card Interface mode, this input
serves as the BVD2 (battery warning status)
input. In l/O Card Interface mode, this input
can be configured as a card's -SPKR binary
audio input. For ATA or non-ATA (SFF-68)
disk-drive support, this input can also be
configured as a drive-status LED input. In
CardBus mode, this pin is the AUDIO input
from the card.
114
190
I-PU
2 or 3
2-68
Service Guide
Table 2-7
Pin Name
Description
Pin No.
(socket
A)
Pin No.
(socket
B)
I/O
Power
BVD1/
-STSCHG/
-RI/
-CSTSCHG
Battery Voltage Detect 1 / Status Change

/ Ring Indicate: In Memory Card Interface
mode, this input serves as the BVD1
(battery-dead status) input. In I/O Card
Interface mode, this input is the -STSCHG
input, which indicates to the CL-PD6832
that the card's internal status has changed.
If bit 7 of the Interrupt and General Control
register is set to 1, this pin serves as the
ring indicate input for wakeup-on-ring
system power management support. In
Status change used by the card to alert the
system to changes in READY, WP, and
BVD[2:1].
118
192
I-PU
2 or 3
VS2/
CVS2
Voltage Sense 2: This pin is used in

conjunction with VS1 to determine the
operating voltage of the card. This pin is
internally pulled high to the voltage of the
+5V power pin under the combined control
of the external data write bits and the CD
pull up control bits. This pin connects to
PCMCIA socket pin 57.
104
179
I/O
VS1/
CVS1
Voltage Sense 1: This pin is used in

conjunction with VS2 to determine the
operating voltage of the card. This pin is
internally pulled high to the voltage of the
+5V power pin under the combined control
of the external data write bits and the CD
pull up control bits. This pin connects to
PCMCIA socket pin 43.
76
152
I/O
SOCKET
_VCC
Connect these pins to the Vcc supply of the

socket (pins 17 and 51 of the respective
PCMCIA socket). These pins can be 0, 3.3,
or 5 V, depending on card presence, card
type, and system configuration. The socket
interface out puts (listed in this table, Table
2-2) will operate at the voltage applied to
these pins, independent of the voltage
applied to other CL-PD6832 pin groups.
117,
98, 79,
60
200,180
, 160,
143
PW
R
2-69
Table 2-7
Pin Name

Description
Pin Number
I/O
Power
Power Control and General Interface Pins

SPKR_OUTt
Speaker Output: This output can be used as a

digital output to a speaker to allow a system to
support PCMCIA card fax/modem/voice and
audio sound output. This output is enabled by
setting the sockets Misc Control 1 register bit 4
to 1(for the socket whose speaker signal is to
be directed from BVD2/-SPKR/-LED to this pin).
This pin is used for configuration information
during hardware reset. Refer to Misc Control 3
register bit 0.
128
I/OPU
LED_OUT/
HW_SUSPEND
#t
LED Output: This output can be used as an

LED driver to indicate disk activity when a
socket's BVD2/-SPKR/-LED pin has been
programmed for LED support. The Extension
Control 1 register bit 2 must be set to 1 to
enable this output(to reflect any activity on
BVD2/-SPKR/-LED), and a sockets ATA
Control register bit 1 must be set to 1 to allow
the level of the BVD2/-SPKR/-LED pin to
reflect disk activity.
133
I/OPU
Serves as a HW_SUSPEND# input pin, when

Misc Control 3 register bit 4 is set to 1.
register bit 1.
SCLK
Serial Clock: This input is used as a reference

clock (10-100 kHz, usually 32 kHz) to control
the serial interface of the socket power control
chips. CAUTION: This pin must be driven at all
times.
132
SDATA/
SMBDATAt
Serial Data / System Management Bus Data:

This pin serves as output pin SDATA when
used with the serial interface of Texas
Instruments' TPS2202AIDF socket power
control chip, and serves as a bidirectional pin
SMBDATA when used with Intel's System
Management Bus used by Maxim's socket
power control chip. This pin is open drain for
the SMB mode of operation and requires an
external pull up.
131
I/OPU
2 or 3

register bit 3.
2-70
Service Guide
Table 2-7
Pin Name
SLATCH/
SMBLCKt
Description
Serial Latch / System Management Bus
Clock: This pin serves as output pin SLATCH
when used with the serial interface of Texas
Instruments' TPS2202AIDF socket power
control chip, and serves as a bidirectional pin
SMBCLK when used with Intel's System
Management Bus used by Maxim's socket
power control chip. This pin is open drain in the
SMB mode of operation. In this mode an
external pull up is required.
Pin Number
130
I/O
I/OPU
Power
2 or3

during hardware reset. Refer to misc Control 3
register bit 2.
Power and Ground Pins
+5V
This pin is connected to the system's 5-volt

power supply. In systems where 5 volts is not
available, this pin can be connected to the
system's 3.3-volt supply (but no 5volt
connections to the CL-PD8632 will be allowed).
127
PWR
CORE_VDD
This pin provides power to the core circuitry of

the CL-PD6832. This pin must be connected to
the 3.3-volt supply.
134
PWR
CORE_GND
All CL-PD6832 ground lines should be

connected to system ground.
26
GND
RING_GND
All CL-PD6832 ground lines should be

connected to system ground.
14, 28, 44, 57, 72, 87, 101,

115, 129, 146, 163, 177,
193
GND
2-71
2.8
Ambit T62.036.C DC-DC Converter
This T62.036.C DC-DC converter supplies multiple DC(5V, 3,3V, 12V) output to system, and also
supplies the battery charge current (0~3.5A). The total inputs from the notebook would be limited
by the total output of 65 watts maximum.
2.8.1
Pin Diagram
T62.036.C
CN1
VDCF - 1
VDCF - 3
GND - 5
DCIN - 7
DCIN - 9
CHARGCL - 11
CHARGFB - 13
GND - 15
CHARGOUT - 17
CHARGOUT - 19
Figure 2-11
2.8.2
CN2
2 - VDCF
4 - VDCF
6 - GND
8 - DCIN
10 - DCIN
12 - CHARGON
14 - CHARGSP
16 - GND
18 - CHARGOUT
20 - CHARGOUT
P12VR - 1
GND - 3
P3VR - 5
P3VR - 7
GND - 9
BMCVCC - 11
BMCVCC - 13
GND - 15
P5VRON - 17
P5VRON - 19
2 - P12VR
4 - GND
6 - P3VR
8 - P3VR
10 - GND
12 - P3VRON
14 - P12VRON
16 - GND
18 - P5VRON
20 - P5VRON
T62.036.C Pin Diagram
Pin Descriptions
Table 2-8
T62.036.C Pin Descriptions
Pin Name
Pin Type
Pin No.
Description
CN1 signals
VDCF
1, 2, 3, 4
18VDC input from battery.
DCIN
7, 8, 9,
10
7~19VDC input from AC adapter.
CHARGCL
11
Enables Charger output. This input is driven by an open drain

signal to set the charging current limit to a high (3 .5A max.) or
low (2A). The lower limit is set when the signal is low (switch on).
The system will generally set this signal low when the battery has
been discharged to a low level. The battery current sensor is built
into the charger circuitry. The resistance of the drain switch is
less than 1K.
Note, this signal sets the limit value of the charging current. The
CHARGFB and CHARGSP signals may restrict the charging
current to a lower level.
CHARGON
12
This is a logic level signal, active high to enable the adapter

current output. This signal allows the system board to turn off the
charger output whenever the battery pack reports unsafe
conditions such as over temperature, error or no communication.
It may be used in response to any other detectable unsafe
system conditions 1uA maximum loading.
CHARGFB
13
This signal is provided by a current sensor in the system to

indicate the current drawn from the AC adapter or other power
2-72
Service Guide
Table 2-8
Pin Name
Pin Type
Pin No.
Description
source such as docking station power supply. This level is 2
Amps per volt nominal. The source impedance is less than 1K.
CHARGSP
14
Analog input from the system board to limit the total current
consumed by the system from the AC adapter. This signal shall
be compared by the module with the CHARGFB from the system
mother board and the battery charger output current adjusted
until CHARGFB does not exceed CHARGSP. The system board
generates CHARGESP in conjunction with a ID resistor
embedded in the LCD cable. The scale is 2 amps per volt. The
source impedance is less than 2K.
Note: The battery charger output may be reduced below the level
of CHARGESP by the battery charger current limit signal
CHARGECL.
GND
GND
15, 16
Ground
CHRGOUT
17, 18,
19, 20
Battery charger current source output at 3.5A max. The output

current is controlled by two control signals which limit the battery
charging current and AC adapter output current. The output
voltage is limited to 13.2V~13.5V.
CN2 signals
P12VR
1, 2
+12V output, 0~0.5A.
GND
GND
3, 4, 15,
16
Ground
P3VR
5, 6, 7, 8
+3.3V output, 0~3A.
BMCVCC
11, 13
+5V output, 0~0.5A. Used for resuming from suspend-to-memory

mode.
P3VRON
12
Enables P3VR. Logic level, Active high, +/-luA max loading
P5VRON
14
Enables PSVR. Logic level, Active high, +/-luA max loading
P5VR
17, 18,
19, 20
+5V output, 0~2.5A.
2-73
2.9
Ambit DC-AC Inverter
This notebook uses two kinds of DC-AC inverters: One (T62.088.C) is designed for the 13.3-inch
TFT (LG LP133X1) LCD, the other (T62.055.C) for the 12.1-inch TFT (IBM ITSV50D) LCD.
2.9.1
T62.055C
2.9.1.1
Pin Diagram
T62.055.C
CN1
Figure 2-12
2.9.1.2
21
20
1
2
CN3
CN2
3
2
1
Pin Descriptions
Table 2-9
Pin Name
Pin Type
Pin No.
Descriptions
CN1 connector signals

Vhi
Vlo
1
2
This is the High voltage side of the Lamp. (The shorter wire to
lamp connects to this output.
Max lamp start voltage(Vrms):
Typical lamp run voltage @25C(Vrms):
Min open circuit voltage (Vrms):
Max open circuit voltage(Vrms):
1300
650
1100
1500

GND
GND
1, 6
This the return signal for the input power and control signals and
is an extension of the system ground.
CNTADJ
2, 9
Contrast adjustment (reserved)
DCIN
3, 4, 5
This is the input DC voltage to supply the operating power.

Max value: 19VDC
Min value: 7 VDC
BRTADJ
This is an analog signal in the range of 0 to 3 volts to control the

lamp current.
Vbrite = 1 volt, Lamp current = 50%10% of Max.
Vbrite = 3volts, Lamp current = Max = 4.5mA
PANEL_ON
A control pin to control on/off lamp. This input enable the inverter
operation (Lamp On) when high and disables the inverter when
low. This signal is output from a 3.3V CMOS device.
Max loading = 100uA
Logic Low = 0.8 volts Max.
Logic High =1.8 volts Min.
PWRLED
2-74
12
This signal is an open collector sink signal to drive LED1. The

LED current is limited by a series resistor of 1K.
Service Guide
Table 2-9
Pin Name
Pin Type
Pin No.
Descriptions
BATTLED
13
This signal is an open collector sink signal to drive LED2. The

LED current is limited by a series resistor of 1K.
BMCVCC
14
This a 5 volt supply for powering the LEDs. It should not be used
for any other purpose.
ADVDD
18
This is a 5 volt power line for the analog circuits and display LEDs
on the inverter board.
AUDGND
GND
19, 20
This is the return ground for the microphone circuit. It should not
be connected to VGND or other circuit on the inverter board.
MIC_OUT
21
This is the output of the microphone preamplifier circuit.
N.C.
10, 11,
15, 16,
17
Non-connected.

MIC-CON
Microphone input
N.C.
Non-connected.
AUDGND
GND
This is the return ground for the microphone circuit. It should not
be connected to VGND or other circuit on the inverter board.
2.9.2
T62.088C
2.9.2.1
Pin Diagram
Figure 2-13
2.9.2.2
Pin Descriptions
Table 2-10
Pin Name

Pin Type
Pin No.
Descriptions

VOUT1
NC
VOUT2
Lamp, HV
2
O
Lamp, LV
2-75
Table 2-10
Pin Name
ADVDD
Pin Type
I
Pin No.
1
Descriptions
This is a 5-volt power line for the analog circuits and display
LEDs on the inverter board.
MIC_OUT
Microphone preamplifier circuit output
AUDGND
I/O
Microphone circuit return ground
GND
I/O
4, 5
System ground
SGND
I/O
Signal ground
CNTADJ
NC
BRTADJ
Lamp current control pin (0~3V)
PANEL_ON
On/Off (On:1.8V(min), Off:0.8V(max))
BMCVCC
10
This is a 5-volt for powering the LEDs.
PWRLED
I/O
11
Connect to D5 LED
BATTLED
I/O
12
Connect to D6 LED
DCIN
13, 14, 15
DC (7~19V)
Microphone circuit input

MIC_IN
NC
AUDGND
2-76
2
I/O
Microphone circuit ground
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BIOS Setup Information

The computer BIOS setup utility allows you to configure the computer and its hardware settings. The
computer comes correctly configured, and you do not need to run the BIOS setup utility to use the
computer. However, you might need to use the BIOS utility if you want to customize the way your
computer works, or if you receive an error message after making hardware or software changes.
With the BIOS setup utility, you can:
Check the system configuration
Change the system date, time, or speed
Add or change the location of the external mouse
Change the system startup sequence
Set the power-saving suspend mode
Set or change resume options
Set, change, or remove a system password
Press Fn+F2 to access the BIOS setup utility. You will see the BIOS Utility main screen shown
below.
BIOS Utility
About My Computer
System Configuration
Power Saving Options
System Security
Reset to Default Settings
= Move Highlight Bar, = Select, Esc = Exit
Press or to highlight the menu item you want. Then press Enter to access the highlighted item.
Press Esc to exit.
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3.1
About My Computer
Selecting About My Computer presents you with two screens of details about the computer and its
peripherals. These screens are for information only; you cannot change the settings on these
screens. The following table tells you what each of the items on the About My Computer screens
are.
Table 1-1
About My Computer Parameters
Item
Description
System Architecture
System architecture information
System BIOS
BIOS version
System ID
ID information on major components
Processor
Processor type and speed
Coprocessor
Coprocessor type
Internal Cache (L1)
Internal cache size and whether it is enabled or not
External Cache (L2)
External cache size and whether it is enabled or not
Total Memory
Total memory size
Bank A
Bank A memory module size, type and speed
Bank B
Bank B memory module size, type and speed
System Peripherals
Graphics Controller
Graphics controller type and video memory size
Display Output
Display type and resolution
Hard Drive 0
IDE 0 drive type and size (hard disk)
Hard Drive 1
IDE 1 drive type (CD-ROM or other IDE drives)
Floppy Drive A
Floppy drive A type
Floppy Drive B
Floppy drive B type
Expansion Peripherals
PCMCIA Slot 0
Card presence in slot 0 (detected by the socket service)
PCMCIA Slot 1
Card presence in slot 1 (detected by the socket service)
Parallel Port
Parallel port base address and IRQ
Serial Port
Serial port base address and IRQ
IrDA (FIR)
Infrared port base address and IRQ
Onboard USB
USB port if enabled or not
AC Adapter
Connected AC adapter information
Main Battery
Installed battery type information
Onboard Audio
Base Address
Audio base address
MPU Base Address
Audio MPU-401 base address
IRQ Setting
Audio IRQ settings
DMA Channel
Audio DMA channels
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3.2
System Configuration
Selecting System Configuration presents a Basic System Configuration screen, where you can
change several items in your computers configuration.
Press or to move from one item to another, and or to change settings. Press F1 to get help
on a selected item. Press Esc to exit the Basic System Configuration screen and return to the main
BIOS Utility screen.
3.2.1
Date and Time
The current date is in Day-of-the-week Month Day, Year formatfor example, [Mon Aug 11, 1997].
The current time is in Hour:Minutes:Seconds format. The system uses a 24-hour clockfor
example, 6:25:50 PM appears as 18:25:50.
3.2.2
Floppy Drives
The default setting for Floppy Drive A is 1.44 MB 3.5-inch. Floppy Drive B is set to None, and it is
only enabled if you connect an additional external floppy drive.
3.2.3
Hard Disks
The Hard Disk 0 entry refers to the computers internal hard disk. With this entry set to Auto, the
BIOS automatically detects the hard disk and displays its capacity, cylinders, heads, and sectors.
Other hard disk settings are configured automatically for optimum drive performance.
You can change the Hard Disk 0 entry to User if you want to enter drive settings manually. To
determine your drive settings, check the data found on your hard disk or supplied in the hard disk
vendor documentation.
Caution: We suggest that you leave this parameter set to

Auto to allow the BIOS to auto-detect the drive settings at
each boot-up.
The Hard Disk 1 entry is used when a CD-ROM drive module or second IDE drive option is installed
in the module bay.
3.2.4
Num Lock After Boot
When set to Enabled, Num Lock After Boot tells the computer to turn on Num Lock automatically on
startup, activating the keyboards embedded numeric keypad. The default setting is Enabled.
3.2.5
LCD Expansion Mode
When set to Enabled, LCD Expansion Mode allows full-screen views in DOS mode. The default
setting is Disabled.
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3.2.6
Internal Speaker
This parameter lets you enable or disable the internal speaker. The default setting is Enabled.
Tip: You can also toggle the speaker on and off by pressing
the speaker hot key combination Fn+F7.
3.2.7
Silent Boot
When set to Enabled, the computer shows the computer logo onscreen and hides the POST routine
messages. The default setting is Enabled.
3.2.8
Fast Boot
When set to Enabled, the computer bypasses the memory tests to speed up the boot-up process.
The default setting is Disabled.
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3.3
Advanced System Configuration
For advanced users, the System Configuration menu item contains two hidden pages that allow you
to view and configure more technical aspects of the computer.
Caution:
The computer is already tuned for optimum
performance and you should not need to access these
advanced screens. If you do not fully understand the items in
these special screens, do not change their values.
To access the Advanced System Configuration screens, press F8 at the BIOS Utility main screen
before selecting the System Configuration menu item. When you now select System Configuration
and the Basic System Configuration screen appears, you will see Page 1/3 in its upper right
corner. Press PgDn to access page 2, the first Advanced System Configuration screen, and PgDn
again to access page3, the second Advanced System Configuration screen.
Note: F8 acts as a toggle on the BIOS Utility main screen.

Each time you press F8 at the main screen, you toggle
between accessing the single-screen Basic System
Configuration and the three-screen Advanced System
Configuration.
3.3.1
Internal Cache
Internal cache refers to cache built into the CPU. When enabled, this setting boosts system
performance. It is also called CPU cache or L1 (level one) cache. The default setting is Enabled.
3.3.2
External Cache
External cache greatly increases system performance by lessening the load on main memory. It is
also called L2 (level 2) cache. The default setting is Enabled.
3.3.3
Enhanced IDE Features
The Enhanced IDE Features section includes four parameters for optimizing hard disk performance.
These performance features depend on drive support. Newer drives support most or all of these
features.
Hard Disk Size > 504MB. If your hard disk size is greater than 504MB and you use DOS or
Windows, set this parameter to DOS/Windows3.x/Win95. If you use NetWare, UNIX, or
Windows NT, set this parameter to Others. The default setting is DOS/Windows3.x/Win95.
Multiple Sectors Read/Write. This parameter enhances hard disk performance by
reading/writing more data at once. The available values are: Auto or Disabled. The default
Auto setting allows the system to adjust itself to the optimum read/write setting.
Advanced PIO Mode. Advanced PIO (Programmed Input/Output) Mode enhances drive
performance by optimizing the hard disk timing. The available values are: Auto and Mode 0.
The default setting is Auto.
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Hard Disk 32 Bit Access. This parameter allows your hard disk to use 32-bit access. The
available values are: Auto and Disabled. The default setting is Auto.
Tip: We suggest you set all of these parameters to Auto

whenever that choice is available. This allows the computer to
use the hard drive at the highest possible performance level.
3.3.4
Onboard Communication Ports
The Onboard Communication Ports section allows you to set addresses and interrupts for the
computers serial and parallel ports.
Serial Port. The Serial Port parameter can be set to Enabled or Disabled. The Base Address
parameter accepts the following values: 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h or 2E8h. The IRQ parameter
accepts 4 or 3.
The default values are Enabled, 3F8h and 4.
IrDA (FIR). The IrDA (FIR) parameter can be set to Enabled or Disabled. The Base Address
parameter accepts the following values: 3F8h, 2F8h, 3E8h or 2E8h. The IRQ parameter
accepts 4 or 3. The DMA Channel parameter accepts 3, 0 or 1.
The default values are Enabled, 2F8h, 3 and 3.
Parallel Port. The Parallel Port parameter can be set to Enabled or Disabled. The Base
Address parameter accepts 378h or 278h. The IRQ parameter accepts 7 or 5. The Operation
Mode parameter accepts the following values: EPP, ECP, Bi-directional or Standard. The ECP
DMA Channel parameter lets you set the DMA channel used in ECP mode. You must choose
DMA channel 1 or 3 with this parameter if you select ECP as your parallel port operation mode.
The default values are Enabled, 378h, 7 and EPP.
Caution: In order to prevent resource conflicts, the BIOS

Utility does not allow you to set the same IRQ and address
values for different devices.
3.3.5
Onboard USB
When enabled, you can connect USB devices to the onboard USB port on the rear of the computer.
The default setting is Enabled.
3.3.6
Reset PnP Resources
The system resources are already properly configured. If resource conflicts arise, you can set this
parameter to Yes to reset and reallocate PnP resources, after which the BIOS automatically resets
this parameter to No, which is the default setting.
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3.4
Power Saving Options
Selecting Power Saving Options on the BIOS Utility main screen presents a screen that allows you
to adjust several power-saving settings.
3.4.1
When Lid is Closed
The computers lid switch acts as its power switch: opening the display wakes up the computer,
closing the display puts it to sleep. The When Lid is Closed setting determines which suspend mode
the computer enters when the display is closed: Suspend to Disk or Suspend to Memory. The
default is Suspend to Disk.
Suspend to Disk. With this setting, the computer saves all data to the hard disk when you
close the display. The computer wakes up when you reopen the display.
Suspend to Memory. With this setting, the computer saves all data to memory when you close
the display or press the suspend hot key Fn+Esc ( ). The computer wakes up when you
reopen the display or press any key.
Note: If an external monitor is connected to the computer, the

computer will not enter suspend mode if you close the display.
To enter suspend mode, disconnect the external monitor, open
and reclose the display.
Important! Sleep Manager automatically creates a suspendto-disk file when it is run. If the file becomes invalid, suspendto-disk mode becomes unavailable, and the computer
automatically switches to suspend-to-memory mode.
3.4.2
Suspend to Disk on Critical Battery
With this parameter is set to Enabled, the computer enters suspend-to-disk mode when the battery
becomes critically low. The default setting is Enabled.
3.4.3
Display Always On
This parameter lets you specify whether the display is always on or not. When enabled, the screen
will not blank. To save power, the default setting is Disabled.
3.4.4
Resume On Modem Rings
You can set the computer to resume from suspend-to-memory mode upon detection of a specific
number of modem rings, ranging from 1 to 7. Enabling this option overrides the suspend-to-disk
function.
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3.4.5
Resume On Schedule
When this parameter is set to Enabled, the computer resumes from suspend-to-memory mode at
the specified date and time. Enabling this option overrides the suspend-to-disk function.
The Resume Date and Resume Time parameters let you set the date and time for the resume
operation. The date and time fields take the same format as the System Date and Time parameters
in the System Configuration screen.
If you set a date and time prior to when the computer enters suspend mode, this field is
automatically disabled. A successful resume occurring from a date and time match also
automatically disables this field.
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3.5
System Security
When you select System Security from the BIOS Utility main screen, a screen appears that allows
you to set security options.
Important! If a password is currently present, the system

prompts you to input the password before entering the
System Security screen.
3.5.1
Supervisor and User Passwords
The supervisor and user passwords both prevent unauthorized access to the computer. When these
passwords are present, the computer prompts for the user or supervisor password during system
boot-up and resume from suspend. The supervisor password also gives full access to the BIOS
setup utility. The user password give limited access.
Important! The supervisor password must be set prior to

setting the user password. If you enter the setup utility with
the user password, you cannot modify the supervisor
password or certain BIOS settings.
To set a password, follow these steps:

1.
Select the desired password (Supervisor or User) to set or edit, and press or . A special
password prompt resembling a key appears:
2.
Enter a password of up to eight characters. (The characters do not appear on the screen as
you type them.) After typing your password, press Enter. The same password prompt
reappears:
3.
Retype your password and press Enter to verify your first entry.
After you set a password, the computer sets the Supervisor Password (or User Password)
parameter to Present. The next time you boot up, resume from suspend mode, run the BIOS setup
utility, or unlock system resources, the password prompt appears and you must type the supervisor
or user password to continue.
Important! The system continues to ask for your password

until you enter the correct password. If you forget your
password, you must reset the configuration values stored,
which requires opening the system unit. Contact your dealer
for assistance.
To remove a password, select the password you want to remove and press or .
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3.5.2
Diskette Drive Access Control
This parameter allows you to control the read and write functions of the floppy drive. The available
options. are: Normal, Write Protect, and Disabled. The default is Normal.
With this parameter set to Normal, the floppy drive functions normally. When the parameter is set to
Write Protect, all write functions to the floppy drive are disabled, but you can still read from a disk in
the floppy drive. When the parameter is set to Disabled, the floppy drive is disabled.
3.5.3
Hard Disk Drive Access Control
This parameter allows you to control the read and write functions of the hard drive. The available
options. are: Normal, Write Protect, and Disabled. The default is Normal.
With this parameter set to Normal, the hard drive functions normally. When the parameter is set to
Write Protect, all write functions to the hard drive are disabled. When the parameter is set to
Disabled, the hard drive is disabled.
3.5.4
Start Up Sequences
This parameter determines which drive the system boots from when you turn on the system. The
following table describes the available settings.
Table 1-2
Start Up Sequences
Setting
Description
A: then C:
(default)
System boots from the diskette in floppy drive A. If the diskette is missing or a non-system
diskette, the system boots from hard disk C.
C: then A:
System boots from hard disk C. If the hard disk is a non-system disk, the system boots
from floppy drive A.
A:
System boots from the diskette in floppy drive A. If the diskette is missing or a non-system
disk,ette an error message appears.
C:
System boots from hard disk C. If the hard disk is a non-system disk, an error message
appears.
CD-ROM then
C: then A:
System boots from a CD if one is installed in the CD-ROM drive. If no CD is present, the
system boots from the hard disk C. If the hard disk is a non-system disk, then the system
boots from floppy drive A.
3.5.5
Refresh New BIOS

Warning! Contact your dealer to upgrade your BIOS.
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3.6
Reset To Default Settings
When you select the Reset To Default Settings from the BIOS Utility main screen, a dialog box
appears asking you to confirm that you want to reset all settings to their factory defaults.
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This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the notebook computer for
maintenance and troubleshooting.
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
Flat-bladed screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Hexagonal screwdriver
Tweezers
Plastic stick
The screws for the different components vary in size. During the
disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding
components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
4.1
General Information
4.1.1
Before You Begin
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:
1.
Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
2.
Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
3.
Remove the battery pack from the notebook by (1) press the battery compartment cover latch
and slide it toward the front of the computer, and (2) pull out the battery pack.
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Figure 4-1
Removing the Battery Pack
Removing all power sources from the system prevents accidental

short circuit during the disassembly process.
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4.1.2
Connector Types
There are two kinds of connectors on the main board:
Connectors with no locks

Unplug the cable by simply pulling out the cable from the connector.
Connectors with locks

You can use a plastic stick to lock and unlock connectors with locks.
The cables used here are special FPC (flexible printed-circuit)

cables, which are more delicate than normal plastic-enclosed
cables. Therefore, to prevent damage, make sure that you unlock
the connectors before pulling out the cables. Do not force cables
out of the connectors.
CONNECTORS WITH LOCKS
Unplugging the Cable

To unplug the cable, first unlock the connector by pulling up the two clasps on both sides of the
connector with a plastic stick. Then carefully pull out the cable from the connector.
Plugging the Cable

To plug the cable back, first make sure that the connector is unlocked, then plug the cable into
the connector. With a plastic stick, press the two clasps on both sides of the connector to
secure the cables in place.
Unplugging
the Cable
Plugging
the Cable
Unplugging
the Cable
Plugging
the Cable
Figure 4-2
Using Plastic Stick on Connector With Locks
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Connectors mentioned in the following procedures are assumed to

be no-lock connectors unless specified otherwise.
4.1.3
Disassembly Sequence
The disassembly procedure described in this manual is divided into eight major sections:
Section 4.2:
Removing the module
Section 4.3:
Replacing the hard disk drive
Section 4.4:
Replacing memory
Section 4.5:
Removing the keyboard
Section 4.6:
Replacing the CPU
Section 4.7:
Removing the display
Section 4.8:
Disassembling the inside assembly frame
Section 4.9:
Disassembling the display
The following table lists the components that need to be removed during servicing. For example, if
you want to remove the motherboard, you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the
inside assembly frame in that order.
Table 4-1
Guide to Disassembly Sequence

Service Item
Prerequisite
Install CPU
Remove the keyboard.
Remove the keyboard
Remove two speaker covers on both sides and one center hinge
cover.
Remove or replace the hard disk drive
Remove the hard disk drive bay cover.
Install additional memory
Remove the SIMM door.
Remove the touchpad
1. Remove the keyboard.

2. Remove the LCD display module.
3. Remove the upper unit of lower case.
Replace the LCD
Remove the LCD display module.
Remove the motherboard for service

or replacement
1. Remove the keyboard.

2. Remove the LCD display module.
3. Remove the lower unit of lower case.
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The following diagram details the disassembly flow.
Figure 4-3
Disassembly Flow
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4.2
Removing the Module
If you are going to disassemble the unit, it is advisable to remove the module first before proceeding.
Follow these steps to remove the module:
1.
Slide out and hold the module release button.
2.
Press the module release latch and slide out the module.
Module Release Button
Module
Release
L t h
Figure 4-4
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4.3
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive
Follow these steps:

1.
Turn the computer over to access the base.
2.
Remove the two screws from the hard disk drive bay cover and remove the cover.
Figure 4-5
3.
Removing the Hard Disk Drive Bay Cover
Lift up (1), then pull out the hard disk drive; then flip the hard disk drive over and unplug the
hard disk drive connector.
Figure 4-6
Removing the Hard Disk Drive
If you want to install a new hard disk drive, reverse the steps described above.
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4.4
Replacing Memory
The memory slots (SIMM1 and SIMM2) are accessible via the memory door at the base of the unit.
Follow these steps to install memory module(s):
1.
Turn the computer over to access the base.
2.
Remove the screws from the memory door and remove the door.
Figure 4-7
Installing a Memory Module
3.
Remove the memory module(s) from its shipping container.
4.
Align the connector edge of the memory module with the key in the connector. Insert the edge
of the memory module board into the connector. Use a rocking motion to fully insert the
module. Push downward on each side of the memory module until it snaps in place.
To remove the memory module, release the slot locks found on both ends of the memory slot
to release the DIMM. Then pull out the memory module.

Figure 4-8
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Installing and Removing Memory
Service Guide
You must run the Sleep Manager utility after installing additional
memory in order for the 0V Suspend function to operate in your
system. If Sleep Manager is active, it will auto-adjust the
partition/file on your notebook for 0V Suspend to function properly.
If you are using an operating system other than Windows 95 or

DOS, you may need to re-partition your hard disk drive to allow for
the additional memory. Check with your system administrator.
5.
When you are done, replace and screw back the memory upgrade door.
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4.5
Removing the Keyboard
Follow these steps to remove the keyboard:

1.
Slide out the two display hinge covers on both sides of the notebook.
Figure 4-9
2.
Pull out (first from the edges) and remove the center hinge cover.
Figure 4-10
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Removing the Display Hinge Covers
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3.
Lifting out the keyboard takes three steps (a) lifting up the keyboard, (b) rotating the
keyboard to one side, and (c) pulling out the keyboard in the opposite direction.
Figure 4-11
4.
Lifting Out the Keyboard
Flip the keyboard over and unplug the keyboard connectors (CN4, CN5) to remove the
keyboard. At this point, you can also remove the touchpad cable from its connector (CN6).
Figure 4-12
Unplugging the Keyboard Connectors and Removing the Keyboard
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4.6
Replacing the CPU
Follow these steps to remove the CPU module.

1.
Remove six screws that secure the CPU heat sink to the chassis.
Figure 4-13
2.
Removing the CPU Heat Sink
Remove one screw and pull up the CPU module. (CN8, CN12)
When inserting a CPU module, take note of the female and male
connectors on the CPU module. These should match the
corresponding male and female connectors on the main board.
Figure 4-14
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Removing the CPU Module
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4.7
Removing the Display
Follow these steps to remove the display module.

1.
Remove the two screws that secure the display cable to the motherboard. Then unplug the
display cable (CN6).
CN6
Figure 4-15
2.
Unplugging the Display Cable
Remove the four display hinge screws. Detach the display from the main unit and set aside.
Figure 4-16
Removing the Display Hinge Screws and Removing the Display
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4.8
Disassembling the Housing
This section discusses how to disassemble the housing, and during its course, includes removing
and replacing of certain major components like the hard disk drive, memory and the main board.
4.8.1
Detaching the Lower Housing from the Inside Assembly
To detach the lower housing from the inside assembly, turn the unit over and remove seven (7) base
screws. Then snap out the lower part of the housing.
Figure 4-17
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Removing the Lower Housing
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4.8.2
Detaching the Upper Housing from the Inside Assembly
Follow these steps:

1.
Remove three screws in the battery bay.
Figure 4-18
2.
Removing the Battery Bay Screws
Turn the unit back over and remove two screws close to the back part of the unit. Then snap
out the upper part of the housing (1) first from the rear of the unit, then (2) the front end of
the unit.
Figure 4-19
Detaching the Upper Housing from the Inside Frame Assembly
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4.8.3
Removing the Touchpad
Follow these steps to remove the touchpad:

1.
Unplug the touchpad connector (CN5).
2.
Pull up and remove the touchpad.
Figure 4-20
4.8.4
Removing the Touchpad
Removing the Main Board
Follow these steps to remove the main board from the inside assembly.
1.
Unplug the speaker connectors (CN17 and CN23), and the battery pack connector (CN21).
Figure 4-21
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Unplugging the Speaker Connectors and Battery Pack Connector
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2.
Remove four screws to remove the main board from the inside assembly.
Figure 4-22
3.
Removing the Main Board
Remove the charger board (CN19 and CN20) and the multimedia board (CN10 and CN7) from
the main board.
Figure 4-23
Removing the Charger Board and Multimedia Board
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4.
The PC card slot module is usually part of the main board spare part. This removal procedure
is for reference only. To remove the PC card slot module, remove two screws.
Figure 4-24
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Removing the PC Card Slots
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4.9
Disassembling the Display
Follow these steps to disassemble the display:

1.
Remove the teardrop-shaped LCD bumpers at the top of the display and the long bumper on
the LCD hinge.
Figure 4-25
2.
Removing the LCD Bumpers
Remove four screws on the display bezel.
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oor r
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r
s
Screw list:
M2L6 x2 (for 11.3 or 11.8 LCD)
M2.5L6 x2 (for 12.1 LCD)
M2.5L6(bind head) x2
Figure 4-26
Removing the Display Bezel Screws
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3.
Pull out and remove the display bezel by pulling on the inside of the bezel sides.

Figure 4-27
4.
Removing the Display Bezel
Remove the four display panel screws, and unplug the inverter and display panel connectors.
Then tilt up and remove the display panel.
s
s

Screw list:
sM2.5L6 (bind head) x4
Figure 4-28
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5.
Remove the two display assembly screws and unplug the display cable connector from the
display cable assembly. Then remove the LCD inverter and ID boards.
Screw list:
sM2.5L6 (bind head) x2

LCD Inverter
DC-AC inverter
Figure 4-29
Removing the Display Cable Assembly
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This appendix shows the model number definition of the notebook.
TravelMate 7300 VU - W X Y Z
Z: Acer or TI logo
T:
Blank:
TI logo
Acer logo
Y: Keyboard language version

0:
1:
2:
3:
4:
5:
6:
7:
8:
9:
A:
B:
C:
D:
E:
F:
G:
H:
I:
J:
K:
L:
M:
N:
P:
Q:
R:
S:
T:
U:
V:
W:
X:
Y:
Z:
Swiss for ANW with US power cord

US for standard model with US power cord
US for standard model with European power cord
US for ACI w/o power cord
US for ACLA with US power cord
US for AAC with US power cord
US for PRC with CCIB power cord
Spanish for ACLA with US power cord
Turkish for ACI w/o power cord
Chinese for ACI w/o power cord
Arabic for ACI w/o power cord
Belgian for ANW with European power cord
Chinese for STK with US power cord
Danish for ANW with European power cord
US for ACI w/o power cord (Hebrew)
French for AWE with European power cord
German for ACE with European power cord
US for AWE with European power cord (Dutch)
Italian for AWE with European power cord
Japanese for OEM with Japanese power cord
Korean for ACI with European power cord
US for ACE with European power cord (Eastern European)
US for ACE with European power cord (Pan-European)
Norwegian for AWE with European power cord
Portuguese for AWE with European power cord
US for ACLA with US power cord (Brazilian Portuguese)
Russian for ACI with US power cord
Spanish for AWE with European power cord
Thai for ACI with US power cord
UK for AWE with UK power cord
Swedish for AWE with European power cord (Finnish)
Swedish for AWE with European power cord (Swedish)
Swiss for ACE with European power cord (Swiss/German)
Swiss for ACE with European power cord (Swiss/French)
w/o keyboard, power cord
X: Memory & CPU

0:
B:
D:
F:
H:
K:
M:
P:
w/o memory, w/o CPU

48MB + P55C-200 CPU
48MB + P55C-233 CPU
48MB + P55C-266 CPU
64MB + P55C-233 CPU
32MB + PII-266 CPU
64MB + PII-266 CPU
48MB + PII-300 CPU
A:
C:
E:
G:
I:
L:
N:
Q:
32MB + P55C-200 CPU

32MB + P55C-233 CPU
32MB + P55C-266 CPU
64MB + P55C-200 CPU
64MB + P55C-266 CPU
48MB + PII-266 CPU
32MB + PII-300 CPU
64MB + PII-300 CPU
W: HDD & FDD & CD-ROM
A-1
0:
3:
w/o HDD, FDD, CD-ROM

3.0GB HDD + FDD + CD-ROM
2:
4:

VU: LCD size

T:
A-2
12.1 TFT LCD
TE: 13.3 TFT LCD
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This appendix includes exploded view diagrams of the notebook.
Table B-1
Exploded View Diagram List
No.
Description
B-1
System assembly
B-2
13.3-inch LCD Module assembly
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Spare Parts List

This appendix lists the spare parts of the notebook computer.
Table C-1
Spare Parts List
Level
Description
Acer part no.
Comment/location
Min. Qty
LCD Module
1
ASSY LCD (13.3") 3700
6M.44B05.001
1-2
INVERTER T62.088.C.00 970TE
19.21030.151
65.42A01.011
1-2
PLT LOGO 7100TE(7300 ACER)
40.46805.151
FOR ACER
50
1-2
7300 HINGE
6M.44B04.001
34.42A13.001+34.42A14.001
50
1-2
ASSY PANEL LCD 13.3 970T
60.42A13.001
50
1-2
ASSY BEZEL LCD 13.3 970T
60.42A14.001
50
1-2
ASSY WIRE FOR LCD (13.3") 970T
60.42A15.001
50
50
Upper Case
1
ASSY UPP CASE 13.3 LCD 970T
60.42A21.011
50
1-2
CASE U 13.3" LCD PC+GF 050 970T
39.42A04.001
50
ASSY LOWER CASE 970T
60.42A03.002
50
ASSY CHASSIS 13.3 LCD 970T
6M.44B07.001
1-2
SPK T02303T0013 D23 W/CAB65MM
23.40015.031
1-2
CABLE ASSY 8P #24 BTY 970
50.46807.001
50
1-2
TOUCHPAD SYNAPTICS/TM1202SC
56.1742A.001
50
CONVER DC-DC T62.036.C S5 970
19.20084.012
20
SYSTEM BOARD TM7300
55.44B01.001
10
MEDIA BOARD FOR TM7300
55.44B02.001
10
SDRAM MDL 253309-A10 16MB
72.25330.00N
16MB
20
DIMM KMM466S424AT-F0 100NS
72.46424.04E
32MB
10
SO-DIMM M5M4V64S40ATP-10L 64M
72.54644.A0N
64MB
10
KB 84KEY KAS1902-02AAR(US)
90.42A07.001
50
ADT 90-264V ADP-45GB-C1 970T
25.10046.141
50
COVER BATTERY PC+10%GF 050 970
42.46801.002
50
ASSY BATTERY 3700
60.46818.011
Lower Case
1
Chassis
60.42A23.001+50.42A01.002+56.17
42A.001
20
50
Boards
Memory
Keyboard
1
Adapter
1
Battery
Spare Parts List
60.46818.021
20
C-1
Table C-1
Level
Spare Parts List

Description
Acer part no.
Comment/location
Min. Qty
CD-ROM
1
ASSY CD-ROM MODULE (14X) 7300
6M.44B01.001
1-2
C.A FPC CD-ROM 14X 970T
50.42A03.001
10
50
1-2
ASSY CD-ROM 14X BZL 970T
60.42A05.001
50
65.42A01.001
FDD
1
ASSY FDD MODELE 7300
6M.44B02.001
1-2
CABLE ASSY FDD 52P 970
50.46802.001
20
1-2
C.A 25/52P 300MM EXT FDD 970
50.46810.002
50
1-2
ASSY FDD L-CASE 050 970
60.46822.003
50
ASSY HDD MODULE (IBM) 4GB
6M.44B03.001
56.02834.071+60.42A01.001+60.42
A02.002
1-2
CABLE ASSY FPC 44P 43MM
50.42003.002
+50.42003.002
1-2
ASSY HDD COVER 970T
60.42A01.001
50
1-2
ASSY HDD DOOR 970T
60.42A02.002
50
ADS-231(TM7100) MINI DOCKING
91.42A27.001
20
65.46802.001
50
HDD
20
50
Docking
1
Others
1
COVER MIDDLE PC+10%GF 050 970
42.46822.001
50
IC CPU INT MOBILE PII-266 IMM
01.I0MP2.Q60
DOOR DIMM AL T=1.0 970T
34.42A02.001
50
ASSY HINGE CVR L LCD(13.3")970T
60.42A16.001
50
ASSY HINGE CVR R LCD(13.3")970T
60.42A16.011
50
HEATSINK MMO TM7300
34.44B01.001
50
CVR MMO MOBILE DESCHUI TM7300
34.44B02.001
50
PLATE NAME(LOGO) PC AN390
40.43A02.001
50
3700 SCREW PACK
6M.44B06.001
50
NOTE :
1.
Prices subject to change without notice.
2. Level 1-1: Stands for field replaceable Units (FRU) and customer replaceable Units (CRU) for
system level 1 service repair use.
3. Level 1-2: Stands for subassemblies of FRUs and CRUs which are for component level service
repair use.
4.
C-2
Level 2: Stands for consumed parts which are easily damaged while replacement action taken.
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Schematics
This appendix includes the schematic diagrams of the notebook.
Table D-1
Schematics Diagram List
Page
Description
System Board
D-3
Index Page
D-4
Revision History
D-5
Clock Generator
D-6
MMO Module Connector
D-7
PIIX4 A
D-8
PIIX4 B
D-9
Pull-Up&Down Resistors
D-10
DRAM Data Terminator
D-11
SDDIMM Sockets
D-12
Super IO Controller
D-13
RTC Circuit Battery&RI#
D-14
Keyboard Controller
D-15
System Management Controller
D-16
CD, FDD and HDD Interface
D-17
Parallel Port Interface
D-18
Serial&USB Port Interface
D-19
Flash BIOS and Debug Connector
D-20
Multi-Media Board Connector
D-21
Quick Switch for Docking
D-22
Docking Connector
D-23
Ext KBD/MOUSE and Video Connector
D-24
Power Monitor
D-25
DC-DC CONN&CPUCORE PWR CKTS
D-26
PWR Routing, Main/Bridge Bait
D-27
Fan&Isolation Circuits
D-28
MIC Input Circuit
D-29
Audio Codec
D-30
Speaker Output Circuit
D-31
Spare Parts
Media Board
D-32
Index Page
D-33
Revision History
Schematics
D-1
Table D-1
Schematics Diagram List
Page
Description
D-34
PCMCIA Controller
D-35
PCMCIA Sockets
D-36
PCMCIA Socket Power and Interrupt Control
D-37
System / Media Board Connector
D-38
Internal Keyboard and Touchpad Connector
D-39
CRT & LCD Controller
D-40
LCD Interface Logics
D-41
Isolation Logic and Spare Parts
D-2
Service Guide
Schematics
D-3
D-4
Service Guide
Schematics
D-5
D-6
Service Guide
Schematics
D-7
D-8
Service Guide
Schematics
D-9
D-10
Service Guide
Schematics
D-11
D-12
Service Guide
Schematics
D-13
D-14
Service Guide
Schematics
D-15
D-16
Service Guide
Schematics
D-17
D-18
Service Guide
Schematics
D-19
D-20
Service Guide
Schematics
D-21
D-22
Service Guide
Schematics
D-23
D-24
Service Guide
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D-25
D-26
Service Guide
Schematics
D-27
D-28
Service Guide
Schematics
D-29
D-30
Service Guide
Schematics
D-31
D-32
Service Guide
Schematics
D-33
D-34
Service Guide
Schematics
D-35
D-36
Service Guide
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D-37
D-38
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D-39
D-40
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This appendix lists the POST checkpoints of the notebook BIOS.
Table E-1
POST Checkpoint List
Checkpoint
Description
04h
Determines if the current booting procedure is from cold boot (press reset button or
turn the system on), from warm boot (press Ctrl +Alt +Del).
Note: At the beginning of POST, port 64 bit 2 (8042 system flag) is read to determine
whether this POST is caused by a cold or warm boot. If it is a cold boot, a
complete POST is performed. If it is a warm boot, the chip initialization and
memory test is eliminated from the POST routine.
08h
Disables Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI), Alarm Interrupt Enable (AIE), Periodical

Interrupt Enable (PIE), and Update-ended Interrupt Enable (UIE).
Note: These interrupts are disabled in order to avoid any mis-action happened during
the POST routine.
09h
Initializes Intel ChipSet, V3-LS and DRAM type determination(SDRAM or EDO type)
0Ah
Intel drip GPIO pin initialization and base address assignment
10h
DMA(8237) testing & initialization
14h
System timer (8254) testing & initialization
18h
Memory refresh test; refresh occurrence verification (IRQ0)
1Ch
Verifies CMOS shutdown byte, battery and check sum

Note: Several parts of the POST routine require the system to be in protected mode.
When returning to real mode from protected mode, the processor is reset,
therefore POST is re-entered. In order to prevent re-initialization of the system,
POST reads the shutdown code stored in location 0Fh in CMOS RAM. Then it
jumps around the initialization procedure to the appropriate entry point.
The CMOS shutdown byte verification assures that CMOS 0Fh area is fine to execute
POST properly.
Initializes CMOS default setting
Initializes RTC time base
Note: The RTC has an embedded oscillator that generates 32.768 KHz frequency. To
initial RTC time base, turn on this oscillator and set a divisor to 32768 so that
RTC can count time correctly.
1Eh
DRAM sizing
2Ch
Tests 128K base memory

Note: The 128K base memory area is tested for POST execution. The remaining
memory area is tested later.
20h
Tests keyboard controller (8041/8042)

Determines keyboard type (AT, XT, PS/2) then write default command byte upon KB
type
23h
Detects whether keyboard X is depressed from system powered-on till POST or not.
If yes, set BIOS Setup parameter too default settings; or keep the original settings.
E-1
Table E-1
Checkpoint
24h
Description
Tests programmable interrupt controller (8259)
Initializes system interrupt
30h
Enables system shadow RAM
34h
Memory sizing
5Ah
Changes SMBASE, copy SMI Handler.
56h
Issues 1st software SMI to communicate with PMU.

Initializes the SMI environment.
3Fh
Enable/Disable USB function
3Ch
Initializes interrupt vectors
3Eh
Set fixed CMOS setting
4Ch
CPU clock checking

Sets the DRAM timing in correspondent to the system speed
35h
Scans PCI Devices to Initialize the PCI buffer that used by BIOS.
4Eh
Isolations for PnP ISA Card
4Fh
Configurations for PnP ISA Card

Initializes the PCI device according to ESCD data (if ESCD data is valid).
Initialize the PCI Devices by BIOS
Initialize the PCI VGA card
50h
Initializes video display

Note: If system has any display card, here it should be initialized via its I/O ROM or
corresponding initialization program.
Exh
VGA BIOS POST.
54h
Enables video shadow RAM
58h
Displays Acer (or OEM) logo (if necessary)

Displays Acer copyright message (if necessary)
Displays BIOS serial number
5Ch
Memory testing
5Eh
Assign PCMCIA resource, enable serial IRQ
60h
External Cache sizing

Enables/disables L1/L2 cache according to the BIOS SETUP
64h
Tests keyboard interface

Note: The keyboard LEDs should flash once.
68h
Enables UIE, then checks RTC update cycle

Note: The RTC executes an update cycle per second. When the UIE is set, an
interrupt (IRQ8) occurs after every update cycle and indicates that over 999ms
are available to read valid time and date information.
70h
Parallel port testing
E-2
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Checkpoint
Description
74h
Serial port testing
78h
Math coprocessor testing
7Ch
Reset pointing device
80h
Set security status
84h
KB device initialization
Set KB led upon setup requests
Enable KB device
86h
Issue 2nd software SMI to communicate with PMU

Enable the use of BIOS Setup, system information. and fuel gauge
6Ch
Tests and initializes FDD

Note: The FDD LED should flash once and its head should be positioned.
6Dh
password checking
88h
HDD, CD testing & parameter table setup

Initializes HDD, CD enhanced features
90h
Displays POST status if necessary

Changes POST mode to default text mode
94h
Initializes I/O ROM

Note: I/O ROM is an optional extension of the BIOS located on an installed add-on
card as a part of the I/O subsystem. POST detects I/O ROMs and gives them
opportunity to initialize themselves and their hardware environment.
Shadows I/O ROM if setup requests
Builds up free expansion ROM table
96h
Initializes PCI Card ROM

Writes ESCD data into NVRAM
97h
Writes ESCD data into NVRAM
A0h
Initializes timer counter for DOS use
A4h
Initializes security feature
ACh
Enables NMI
Enables parity checking
Sets video mode
AEh
Issues 3rd software SMI to communicate with PMU

Starts all power management timers
Checks whether system is resumed from 0V suspend or not.
B0h
Clear memory buffer used for POST

Select boot device
BDh
Shutdown 5
BEh
Shutdown A
BFh
Shutdown B
E-3
E-4
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PART NO.: 49.42A01.001

Intel is a registered trademark and Pentium is a trademark of Intel Corporation.

About this Manual

Major Chips Description

BIOS Setup Utility

This chapter describes the parameters in the BIOS Utility screens.

Disassembly and Unit Replacement

Model Number Definition

Exploded View Diagram

Spare Parts List

BIOS POST Checkpoints

This appendix lists and describes the BIOS POST checkpoints.

Text entered by user

Represents text input by the user.

Denotes actual messages that appear onscreen.

Represent the actual keys that you have to press on the

Features .............................................................................................................. 1-1

FlashStart Automatic Power-On ............................................................ 1-2

Ports .................................................................................................................... 1-3

Rear Panel Ports................................................................................... 1-3

Left Panel Ports .................................................................................... 1-4

Indicator Lights...................................................................................... 1-5

Hot Keys ............................................................................................... 1-6

Automatic Tilt........................................................................................ 1-8

System Specification Overview............................................................................ 1-9

Board Layout ......................................................................................................1-11

System Board (Bottom Side)................................................................1-13

Media Board (Top Side) .......................................................................1-14

System Board (Top Side) .....................................................................1-12

Media Board (Bottom Side) ..................................................................1-15

Jumpers and Connectors ....................................................................................1-16

System Configurations and Specifications ..........................................................1-19

System Memory Map ...........................................................................1-19

Interrupt Channel Map..........................................................................1-19

I/O Address Map ..................................................................................1-19

DMA Channel Map...............................................................................1-20

GPIO Port Definition Map.....................................................................1-21

PCI Devices Assignment......................................................................1-25

Power Management .............................................................................1-25

System Memory ...................................................................................1-32

Video Display Modes............................................................................1-34

Parallel Port .........................................................................................1-36

Diskette Drive ......................................................................................1-38

Hard Disk Drive....................................................................................1-39

DC-AC Inverter ....................................................................................1-41

System Block Diagrams......................................................................................1-42

System Functional Block Diagram........................................................1-42

System Bus Block Diagram..................................................................1-43

Major Chips Description

Major Component List...........................................................................................2-1

Architecture Block Diagram....................................................................2-6

Block Diagram .......................................................................................2-7

Pin Descriptions .....................................................................................2-8

Pin Descriptions ...................................................................................2-31

Pin Diagram .........................................................................................2-40

Philips 87C552 System Management Controller .................................................2-43

Block Diagram .....................................................................................2-44

Pin Diagram .........................................................................................2-45

Pin Descriptions ...................................................................................2-46