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System Security

The System Security screen contains parameters that help safeguard and protect your computer from 
unauthorized use.

The following table describes the parameters in this screen. Settings in 

boldface

 are the default and 

suggested parameter settings.

Parameter

Description

Options

Set Supervisor Password

While entering SETUP, BIOS need to request user to enter 
supervisor password if set.
This password protects the BIOS SETUP menu from 
unauthorized modification.

Help

:  Supervisor Password controls accessing the whole 

setup utility.  It can be used to boot up when Password on 
boot is enabled.  

Enter

 

Set User Password

During POST, BIOS need to check user password if set.
This password protects the system from unauthorized user 
entry before OS boots up.

Help

:  User Password controls accessing part of the setup 

utility.  It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is 
enabled.

Enter

Password on boot

Enable or disable password entry on boot up.

Disabled 

Enabled 

TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL

Prestigio Signore 153

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Summary of Contents for Signore 153

Page 1: ...PRESTIGIO SIGNORE 153 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Prestigio Signore 153 service guide Date Chapter Updates ...

Page 3: ... to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any Wistron Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not Wistron Incorporated its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and ...

Page 4: ...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 ...

Page 5: ...global product offering To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine e g add on card modem or extra memory capability These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide In such cases please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel channel to provid...

Page 6: ...board Device Configuration 42 System Security 44 Boot Options 48 Exit Setup 49 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 51 General Information 52 Before You Begin 52 Disassembly Procedure Flowchart 53 Removing the Battery 55 Removing the Hard Diskette Drive Module 56 Disassembling the Hard Diskette Drive Module 56 Removing the External DIMM Module 57 Removing the Modem Board 58 Removing the O...

Page 7: ...lot 74 Disassembling the LCD Module 75 Removing the LCD Bezel 75 Removing the Inverter Board 76 Removing the LCD 76 Removing the LCD Hinges 77 Removing the LCD Coaxial Cable 78 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 79 Phoenix BIOS Error Code Messages 80 Power On Self Test POST Error Message 83 Index of Error Messages 83 Index of Symptom to FRU Error Message 85 Intermittent Problems 89 Undetermined Problems 89...

Page 8: ...ers T DVD CD RW combo drive CD ROM or DVD ROM drive T S video output port Connectivity T High speed fax data software modem T Onboard PCI 10 100 Mbps LAN Human centric design and ergonomics T Full sized keyboard T Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device T Launch keys Expansion T Upgradeable memory T USB 2 0 Universal Serial Bus ports and IEEE 1394 T Secure digital SD Memory Stick Multi Med...

Page 9: ...output port T Secure Digital SD Memory Stick Multi Media Card 3 in 1 slot T One Fast Infrared port System T Microsoft windows XP Home and Professional operating system TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 2 ...

Page 10: ...System Block Diagram TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 3 ...

Page 11: ...nch board cable connector 21 North Bridge Intel 865PE 7 PCMCIA cardbus connector 22 Parallel port 8 Inverter cable connector 23 AC adapter connector 9 Line in connector 24 Lid cover switch cable connector 10 Line out connector 25 CPU socket 11 Modem port right Network port left 26 RTC battery connector 12 USB port 27 SW1 Setting 13 USB port 28 CPU fan connector 14 USB port 29 touch pad cable conne...

Page 12: ...m View 1 Memory socket 2 6 SD MS MMC 3 in 1 slot 2 Memory socket 1 7 1394 connector 3 Modem cable connector 8 FIR 4 Golden Finer Debug Board 5 Modem connector TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 5 ...

Page 13: ...g CDs VCDs DVDs and MP3s 6 Touchpad Touch sensitive pointing device which functions like a computer mouse 7 Click buttons left right and center The left and right buttons function like the left and right mouse buttons 8 4 way scroll key This button mimics your cursor pressing on the vertical and horizontal scroll bars of Windows application 9 Palm rest Comfortable support area for your hands when ...

Page 14: ...nnects to an IEEE 1394 compatible device e g digital video camera 5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices e g infrared printer IR aware computer 6 Speaker Outputs sound 7 Optical drive Internal optical drive CD DVD or DVD CD RW combo drive 8 Emergency eject slot Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off 9 Eject button Ejects the CD DVD tray 10 Optical drive activity in...

Page 15: ...Right Panel Number Item Description 1 Speaker Outputs sound 2 Security keylock Connects to a Kensington compatible computer security lock TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 8 ...

Page 16: ...nitor port Connects to a display monitor up to 2048x1536 resolution 5 USB 2 0 ports four Connects to USB devices e g USB digital camera 6 Network jack Connects to an Ethernet 10 100 based network 7 Modem jack Connects a phone line only for models with an internal fax data modem 8 S PDIF line out jack Connects to audio line out devices e g speakers headphones supports S PDIF connection TECHNICAL SE...

Page 17: ...9 Line in jack Accepts audio line in devices e g audio CD player stereo walkman Number Item Description TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 10 ...

Page 18: ...Description 1 Memory compartment cover Houses the computer s main memory 2 Battery pack Supplies power to the computer 3 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove it TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 11 ...

Page 19: ...unication Lights when the Wireless LAN capability optional is enabled 2 Power Lights when the computer is on Blinks when a battery low condition occurs 3 Sleep Blinks when computer enters Hibernation mode Lights when computer enters Standby mode 4 Media Activity Lights when the hard disk or Media drive is active 5 Battery Charge Lights when the battery is being charged 6 Caps Lock Lights when Caps...

Page 20: ...numeric mode The keys function as a calculator complete with the arithmetic operators and Use this mode when you need to do a lot of numeric data entry A better solution would be to connect an external keypad Scroll Lock Fn F12 When Scroll Lock is on the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up or down arrow keys respectively Scroll Lock does not work with some applications TECHNICAL...

Page 21: ... connected to the computer the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Number keys on embedded keypad Type numbers in a normal manner Cursor control keys on embedded keypad Hold Shift while using cursor control keys Hold Fn while using cursor control keys Main keyboard keys Hold Fn while typing lett...

Page 22: ... shortcut functions Below are a few examples Windows Tab Activates next task bar button Windows E Explores My Computer Windows F Finds Document Windows M Minimizes All Shift Windows M Undoes Minimize All Windows R Displays the Run dialog box Application key Opens the application s context menu same as a right click TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 15 ...

Page 23: ...fined via the advanced section of the Power Management Properties in the Windows Control Panel Fn n Display toggle Switches display output between the display screen external monitor if connected and both the display screen and external monitor Fn o Screen blank Turns the display screen backlight off to save power Press any key to return Fn p Speaker on off Turns the speakers on and off mutes the ...

Page 24: ...l The mail button is used to launch the E mail application 2 Internet browser By default is used to launch your Internet browser 3 TV out Automatically switches the display to output on a television that is connected to the s video port 4 Resolution Launches the resolution setting 5 Wireless communication This button is used to enable or disable the wireless LAN optional function TECHNICAL SERVICE...

Page 25: ...VD or VCD movies let you jump to the previous chapter 4 Next track button Jumps to the previous track in the playlist When viewing DVD or VCD movies let you jump to the next chapter 5 Stop Eject Media select button Stops playback eject the CD or selects the media source Press once to stop the music being played press again to enter the media select mode Press it a third time to display the track n...

Page 26: ...cification V1 0 Simple Boot Flag BIOS password control Supervisor Password User Password Password on Boot available Second Level Cache Item Specification Cache controller Built in CPU Cache size 512KB 1MB on die 1st level cache control Always enabled 2st level cache control Always enabled Cache scheme control Fixed in write back System Memory Item Specification Memory controller Intel 865 PE Onboa...

Page 27: ...ty MB 40G 80G Bytes per sector 512 512 Data heads 2 4 Recording zone 16 16 Drive Format Disks 1 2 Spindle speed RPM 4200 RPM 4200 RPM Performance Specifications Buffer size 2048 KB Upper 308 KB is used for firmware 8192 KB Upper 308 KB is used for firmware Interface ATA ATAPI 6 E IDE ATA ATAPI 6 E IDE Max media transfer rate disk buffer Mbytes s 350 TYP 350 TYP Data transfer rate host buffer Mbyte...

Page 28: ...x Full Stroke 8 340 msec typical 450 msec average max 1 3 Stroke 9 170 msec typical 220 msec average max DVD RAM 2 6G Disc LM DB26 Random 10 200 msec typical 300 msec average max Full Stroke 11 300 msec typical 600 msec average max Full Stroke 12 220 msec typical 320 msec average max DVD RAM 4 7G Disc LM HB47J Random 13 180 msec typical 300 msec average max Full Stroke 14 320 msec typical 700 msec...

Page 29: ...Data read over the whole area from starting data recorded area LBA 0 to maximum data recorded area LBA 3FA0DF more than 2000 times including latency and layered error correction time 8 From starting data recorded area LBA 0 to maximum data recorded area LBA 3FA0DF including latency and layered error correction time 9 From starting data recorded area LBA 0 to maximum data recorded area LBA 277D8E i...

Page 30: ...phone line mic line in CD in Voice channel 5 6 bit mono stereo Sampling rate 96 KHz Internal microphone Yes Internal speaker Quantity Yes Supports PnP DMA channel Not available Supports PnP IRQ Not available Video Interface Item Specification Chip vendor and model name nVIDIA NV34 Ultra 64MB Chip voltage Core 1 45V Memory 2 5V Supports ZV Zoomed Video port No Graph interface 8X AGP Accelerated Gra...

Page 31: ...r type 25 pin D type connector in female type Parallel port function control Enable Disable by BIOS Setup Supports ECP EPP Yes set by BIOS setup Optional ECP DMA channel in BIOS Setup Not available Optional parallel port I O address in BIOS Setup 378 278 3BC Optional parallel port IRQ in BIOS Setup IRQ7 IRQ5 USB Port Item Specification USB Compliancy Level 1 1 2 0 OHCI 1 1 2 0 Number of USB port 4...

Page 32: ...location Left side Supports ZV Zoomed Video port No ZV support Supports 32 bit CardBus Yes IRQ4 IRQ5 System Board Major Chips Item Controller System core logic Intel 865PE Intel ICH5 Super I O controller NS PC87392 Audio controller Realtek ALC 203 Video controller nVIDIA NV34 Hard disk drive controller Intel ICH5 Keyboard controller Mitsubishi M38857 RTC Intel ICH5 Keyboard Item Specification Keyb...

Page 33: ...mAH Number of battery cell 12 12 Package voltage 14 8 V 14 8V DC AC LCD Inverter Item Specification Vendor model name Ambit T62I194 12 Input Characteristics Input voltage VDC 6 5 21V Input current ADC 1A Max Input power W 4 9W Max On Off control Input voltage VDC 0 3 0 8V Min Brightness_1 PWM control 3 3V Typ Brightness_2 VDC 0 3 0V Output Characteristics Output Current mA 0 1 2mA 0 6mA Typ Output...

Page 34: ...Output Current mA VADJ 1 6V 1 5 2 5 2 0 Typ VADJ 3 3V 5 0 6 0 5 5 Typ Frequency KHz VADJ 3 3V 47 57 52 Typ Kickoff voltage VACrms 1500 Min Item TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 27 ...

Page 35: ...00 220A max at cold start and 25 degree C dc output full loading and 115 230Vac input Efficiency 83 min at dc output full loading and 115 230Vac input Output Ratings DC output voltage 20V Noise Ripple Low frequency ripple 100KHz 300mVpp and Total composite Ripple and Noise Less than 380mVp p tested by dc loading side parallel with a 10uF EC and 0 1uF Ceramic Capacitors and Measured Band Width 20MH...

Page 36: ...ed states T Resume from Standby state should be instantaneous T Resume from Standby can be activated via power button Hibernation State Mode Hibernate state is defined to be System is completely off System parameters are saved to HDD File Based Save To Disk T Resume from Hibernation should be less than 1 minute for 64MB memory Environmental Requirements Item Specification Temperature Operating 5 3...

Page 37: ...emory 0xA0000 640KB Conventional memory I O Address Map I O Address Function 00000000 00000CF7 PCI bus 00000000 0000000F Direct memory access controller 00000020 00000021 Programmable interrupt controller 00000024 00000025 Motherboard resources 00000028 00000029 Motherboard resources 0000002C 0000002D Motherboard resources 00000010 0000001F Motherboard resources 00000030 00000031 Motherboard resou...

Page 38: ...rimary IDE channel 00000600 000060F Motherboard resources 000004D0 00004D1 Motherboard resources 00000A79 0000A79 ISAPNP Read Data Port 00000D00 000FFFF PCI bus 00001000 000107F Motherboard resources 00001800 000183F Realtek AC 97 Audio 00001840 000185F Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 24D2 00001860 000187F Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 24D4 00001880 000189F Intel R 82...

Page 39: ...Intel R 82801EB USB Universal Host Controller 24D4 IRQ19 Realtek RTL 8139 810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC IRQ20 Generic CardBus Controller IRQ21 Generic CardBus Controller IRQ22 TI PCIxx20 Integrated FlashMedia Controller IRQ23 Standard Enhanced PCI to USB Host Controller IRQ23 TI OHCI Compliant IEEE1394 Host Controller DMA Channel Assignment DMA Channel Function DRQ3 IrDA FIR DRQ4 DMA controller IR...

Page 40: ...ting when problem arises To activate the BIOS Utility press m during POST Navigating the BIOS Utility There are six menu options System Information Main System Settings Advanced System Security Boot Options and Exit Setup To enter a menu highlight the item using the w y keys then press e Within a menu navigate through the BIOS Utility by following these instructions T Press the w y keys to move be...

Page 41: ...re about your computer NOTE The screen above is a sample and may not reflect the actual data on your computer X may refer to a series of numbers and or characters The following table describes the information in this screen Parameter Description CPU Type Display the type of CPU CPU Speed Display the speed of CPU System Memory Display the current system memory Extended Memory Display the current ex...

Page 42: ...Name Display the Product Name 15 characters Manufacturer Name Display the manufacturer Name 15 characters UUID Number Display the universally unique identifier of your computer 16 Byte Hex digital Parameter Description Options System Time Sets the system time Format HH MM SS Hour Minute Second Help Tab Shft Tab or Enter selects field System Date Sets the system date Format MM DD YYYY Month Day Yea...

Page 43: ...se the time needed to boot the system Enabled Disabled Boot time Diagnostic Screen Enable to show the logo screen on boot up Enabled Disabled Boot on LAN When set to enabled system will boot on LAN Notice Need to restart system for enabling Boot on LAN function Disabled Enabled Hotkey Beep Enable or disable hotkey beep Enabled Disabled Auto Dim The system will support an automatic dimming of the L...

Page 44: ...rimary Master device status User can enter submenu to set some detail functions IDE Secondary Master Show IDE Secondary Master device status User can enter submenu to set some detail functions Hyper Threading Technology Enable 2nd logical processor Disabled or Enabled Onboard Device Configuration Enter submenu to set onboard device configuration Help Peripheral Configuration Resume on LAN MODEM Ac...

Page 45: ...d Disk drive installed here User You enter parameters of hard disk drive installed at this connection Other ATAPI another ATAPI device is installed here IDE Removable another IDE removable device is installed here CD ROM a CD ROM drive is installed here ATAPI Removable another ATAPI removable device is installed here None no device is installed here Auto User Other ATAPI IDE Removable CD ROM ATAPI...

Page 46: ...for moving data to from the drive Autotype the drive to select the optimum transfer mode Fast PIO 4 FPIO 4 DMA 2 Standard FPIO 3 DMA 1 Fast PIO 3 Fast PIO 2 Fast PIO 1 Ultra DMA Mode Selects the Ultra DMA mode used for moving data to from the drive Autotype the drive to select the optimum transfer mode Disabled Mode 4 Mode 5 Mode 3 Mode 2 Mode 1 Mode 0 Parameter Description Options TECHNICAL SERVI...

Page 47: ... Hard Disk drive installed here User You enter parameters of hard disk drive installed at this connection Other ATAPI another ATAPI device is installed here IDE Removable another IDE removable device is installed here CD ROM a CD ROM drive is installed here ATAPI Removable another ATAPI removable device is installed here None no device is installed here Auto User Other ATAPI IDE Removable CD ROM A...

Page 48: ...for moving data to from the drive Autotype the drive to select the optimum transfer mode Standard Fast PIO 4 FPIO 4 DMA 2 FPIO 3 DMA 1 Fast PIO 3 Fast PIO 2 Fast PIO 1 Ultra DMA Mode Selects the Ultra DMA mode used for moving data to from the drive Autotype the drive to select the optimum transfer mode Disabled Mode 2 Mode 5 Mode 4 Mode 3 Mode 1 Mode 0 Parameter Description Options TECHNICAL SERVI...

Page 49: ...s will be showed as Parameter Description Options Serial Port B Enables or disable the serial port Enabled Disabled setting won t affect the Windows Device Manager setting of the serial port Configure Serial Port using options Disabled No configuration Enabled User configuration Auto BIOS or OS chooses configuration Enabled Disabled Mode Set the mode for the parallel port using options If operatio...

Page 50: ... configuration Enabled User configuration Auto BIOS or OS chooses configuration Enabled Disabled Mode Set the mode for the parallel port using options If operation mode is set to ECP DMA channel sets the direct memory access DMA channel for the printer to operate in ECP mode This parameter is enabled only if operation mode is set to ECP Bi directional EPP ECP Output only Base I O Address Set the b...

Page 51: ...sword protects the BIOS SETUP menu from unauthorized modification Help Supervisor Password controls accessing the whole setup utility It can be used to boot up when Password on boot is enabled Enter Set User Password During POST BIOS need to check user password if set This password protects the system from unauthorized user entry before OS boots up Help User Password controls accessing part of the...

Page 52: ...nd then press e The following screen appears 4 After setting the password the computer automatically sets the chosen password parameter to Present 5 Press to return to the main menu 6 Press u The following dialogue box appears 7 Select Yes and press e to save the password and exit the BIOS utility Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Set Supervisor Password Enter New Pas...

Page 53: ...ppears 2 Enter the current password and press e 3 Type the new password The password may consist of up to eight characters A Z a z 0 9 IMPORTANT Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password Set Supervisor Password Enter New Password Confirm New Password Enter Current Password Set Supervisor Password Enter Ne...

Page 54: ...enu 6 Press u The following dialogue box appears 7 Select Yes and press e to save the password and exit the BIOS utility Setup Confirmation Save Configuration changes and exit now Yes No Setup Confirmation Save Configuration changes and exit now Yes No TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 47 ...

Page 55: ...ce sequence The priority of options from top to bottom is 1st 2nd 3rd and 4th If the Removable Device or Hard Drive option has multi devices show in front of option and show each device information If Network Boot ROM exists users can also choose it to boot Help Keys used to view or configure devices e expands or collapses devices with a or p and q moves the device up and or down TECHNICAL SERVICE...

Page 56: ...p Help Exit System Setup and save your changes to CMOS Exit Discarding Changes Discard any changes and exit BIOS setup Help Exit utility without saving Setup data to CMOS Load Setup Defaults Load Setup Defaults Help Load default values for all SETUP items Discard Changes Discard any changes Help Load previous values from CMOS for all SETUP items Save Changes Save changes Help Save Setup data to CM...

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Page 58: ... tweezers T Phillips screwdriver T Hex screwdriver T Plastic flat screwdriver T Plastic tweezers NOTE 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 NOTE The images are not yet available at this time once it will be ready this service guide will be revised acco...

Page 59: ...he 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 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 52 ...

Page 60: ...n on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing For example if you want to remove the main board you must first remove the keyboard then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that order TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 53 ...

Page 61: ...LACK G SCREW M3XL4 BLACK H SCREW M2xL4 BLACK I SCREW M2XL4 SILVER LCD Module LCD Bezel Inverter LCD LCD Brackets LCD Coaxial Cable LCD W Brackets Fx4 Fx1 Fx4 Ax8 Hinges Fx2 LCD Cushions LCD Module LCD Bezel Inverter LCD LCD Brackets LCD Coaxial Cable LCD W Brackets Fx4 Fx1 Fx4 Ax8 Hinges Fx2 LCD Cushions TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 54 ...

Page 62: ...ing the Battery 1 Push the battery release button in the arrow direction and push the battery outward from the main unit 2 Remove the battery from the system TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 55 ...

Page 63: ...o detach the HDD module as shown Disassembling the Hard Diskette Drive Module 1 See Removing the Battery on page 55 2 See Removing the Hard Diskette Drive Module on page 56 3 Remove the one screw as shown here and then detach the HDD from the HDD bracket TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 56 ...

Page 64: ... the Battery on page 55 2 Remove the two screws on the DIMM cover then remove the DIMM cover from the lower case 3 Push out the latches on both sides of the DIMM socket and then remove the DIMM module TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 57 ...

Page 65: ...ne screw and then lift up the modem cover 3 Remove the two screws and detach the modem board from the main board by using a plastic flat screwdriver 4 Disconnect the modem cable from the main board and remove the modem board away TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 58 ...

Page 66: ... the optical drive module out in the direction as shown 3 Gently detach the optical drive module out from the main unit Disassembling the Optical Drive Module 1 See Removing the Battery on page 55 2 Remove the two screws and then detach the optical drive holder from the optical drive TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 59 ...

Page 67: ...ic flat screwdrier to help detach the hinge caps and remove them from the main unit Removing the Middle Cover 1 See Removing the Battery on page 55 2 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 60 3 Remove the two screws push the middle cover and release the latches as demonstrated and then lift it up gently TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 60 ...

Page 68: ...ry on page 55 2 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 60 3 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 4 Remove the one screw and detach the small keyboard support bracket Removing the Keyboard 1 See Removing the Battery on page 55 2 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 60 3 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 4 See Removing the Keyboard Metal Bracket on page 61 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio S...

Page 69: ...tery and disconnect the RTC cable from the mainboard NOTE Please make sure that you install the RTC battery immediately soon after you uninstall it to prevent the CMOS from resetting While you install the RTC battery back route the RTC cable as shown Removing the Antennas 1 See Removing the Battery on page 55 2 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 60 3 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 4 See...

Page 70: ...o screws and detach the right antenna NOTE 1 When attaching the antennas back to the upper case make sure the two RF cables are routed as shown NOTE Please ignore this step if your notebook is not equipped with antennas TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 63 ...

Page 71: ...page 60 3 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 4 See Removing the Keyboard Metal Bracket on page 61 5 See Removing the Keyboard on page 61 6 Put the RTC battery aside 7 Remove the three screws and then detach the big keyboard support bracket from the main unit TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 64 ...

Page 72: ...ss the latches on both sides of the socket and then detach the wireless LAN board NOTE Please ignore this step if your notebook is not equipped with wireless LAN board Removing the LCD Module 1 See Removing the Battery on page 55 2 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 60 3 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 4 Remove the one screw and disconnect the coaxial cable from the main board 5 Disconne...

Page 73: ... 8 Remove the two screws from the bottom of the unit 9 Lift up and detach the LCD module NOTE When connecting the inverter cable and coaxial cable back to the unit please note that the two cables should be routed as shown TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 66 ...

Page 74: ...om the bottom of the main unit and the other 5 screws as shown 10 Detach the upper case from the main board and flip it over gently Disconnect the cover switch cable from the main board Then remove the upper case Removing the CPU Heat Sink 1 See Removing the Battery on page 55 2 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 60 3 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 4 See Removing the Keyboard Metal Brac...

Page 75: ... Hinge Caps on page 60 3 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 4 See Removing the Keyboard Metal Bracket on page 61 5 See Removing the Keyboard on page 61 6 See Removing the CPU Heat Sink on page 67 7 Lift up the CPU lever to release the CPU socket and then remove the CPU very carefully Put the CPU lever back to its original position and have it locked well NOTE To install the CPU please put it...

Page 76: ...Remove the four screws and detach the HDD guiding chassis from the main board Removing the VGA Thermal Plate 1 See Removing the Battery on page 55 2 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 60 3 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 4 See Removing the Keyboard Metal Bracket on page 61 5 See Removing the Keyboard on page 61 6 See Removing the Antennas on page 62 7 See Removing the LCD Module on page ...

Page 77: ... 67 9 Remove the one screw and detach the CPU thermal plate from the main unit Removing the CD ROM Bracket 1 See Removing the Battery on page 55 2 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 60 3 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 4 See Removing the Keyboard Metal Bracket on page 61 5 See Removing the Keyboard on page 61 6 See Removing the Antennas on page 62 7 See Removing the LCD Module on page 65...

Page 78: ...2nd fan support bracket from the main board Removing the Launch Board Cable 1 See Removing the Battery on page 55 2 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 60 3 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 4 See Removing the Keyboard Metal Bracket on page 61 5 See Removing the Keyboard on page 61 6 See Removing the Antennas on page 62 7 See Removing the LCD Module on page 65 8 See Separating the Upper Cas...

Page 79: ...e VGA Thermal Plate on page 69 12 See Removing the CPU Thermal Plate on page 70 13 See Removing the CD ROM Bracket on page 70 14 Remove the MMC dummy card from the main unit 15 Remove the four screws and detach the main board together from the lower case very carefully NOTE While installing the main board to the lower case pay attention to the IEEE 1394 port make sure it s installed well 16 Remove...

Page 80: ... case Removing the DC Charger Board 1 See Removing the Battery on page 55 2 See Disassembling the Optical Drive Module on page 59 3 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 60 4 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 5 See Removing the Keyboard Metal Bracket on page 61 6 See Removing the Keyboard on page 61 7 See Removing the Antennas on page 62 8 See Removing the LCD Module on page 65 9 See Separati...

Page 81: ...eyboard on page 61 7 See Removing the Antennas on page 62 8 See Removing the LCD Module on page 65 9 See Separating the Upper Case from the Lower Case on page 67 10 See Removing the HDD Guiding Chassis on page 69 11 See Removing the VGA Thermal Plate on page 69 12 See Removing the CPU Thermal Plate on page 70 13 See Removing the CD ROM Bracket on page 70 14 See Removing the 2nd Fan Support Bracket...

Page 82: ...e Hinge Caps on page 60 3 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 4 See Removing the LCD Module on page 65 5 Remove the four screw rubbers and then the four screws from the LCD module 6 Snap off the LCD bezel carefully and then remove it from the LCD module TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 75 ...

Page 83: ...connect the LCD power cable and the inverter cable from the inverter board Removing the LCD 1 See Removing the Battery on page 55 2 See Removing the Hinge Caps on page 60 3 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 4 See Removing the LCD Module on page 65 5 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 75 6 See Removing the Inverter Board on page 76 7 Remove the four screws on the hinges as shown 8 Detach the...

Page 84: ...g the Hinge Caps on page 60 3 See Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 4 See Removing the LCD Module on page 65 5 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 75 6 See Removing the Inverter Board on page 76 7 See Removing the LCD on page 76 8 Remove the two screws and detach the two hinges from the LCD panel TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 77 ...

Page 85: ...Removing the Middle Cover on page 60 4 See Removing the LCD Module on page 65 5 See Removing the LCD Bezel on page 75 6 See Removing the Inverter Board on page 76 7 See Removing the LCD on page 76 8 Remove the tapes disconnect and remove the coaxial cable from the LCD TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 78 ...

Page 86: ...mptom to determine which page to go to Symptoms Verified Go To POST does not complete No beep or error codes are indicated Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 83 Undetermined Problems on page 89 POST detects an error and displayed messages on screen Index of Error Messages on page 83 Other symptoms i e LCD display problems or others Power On Self Test POST Error Message on page 83 Sympto...

Page 87: ...in the 64k block at which the error was detected 0232 Extended RAM failed at offset nnnn Extended memory not working or not configured properly at offset nnnn 0250 System battery is dead Replace and run SETUP The CMOs clock battery indicator shows the battery is dead Replace the battery and run Setup to reconfigure the system 0251 System CMOS checksum bd Default configuration used System CMOS has ...

Page 88: ...0 3 identified Fixed Disk n Fixed disk n 0 3 identified Invalid System Configuration Data Problem with NVRAM CMOS data I O device IRQ Conflict I O device IRQ conflict error nnnn KB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested nnnn KB Extended RAM Passed Where nnnn is the amount of RAM in kilobytes successfully tested nnnn Cache SRAM Passed Where nnnn is the ...

Page 89: ...OS copied to shadow RAM System BIOS Shadowed System BIOS copied to shadow RAM UMB upper limit segment address nnnn Displays the address nnnn of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks Indicating released segments of the BIOS which can be reclaimed by a virtual memory manager UMB upper limit segment address nnnn Displays the address nnnn of the upper limit of Upper Memory Blocks Indicating released ...

Page 90: ...tup defaults or correct the error Index of Error Messages Error Message List Error Messages FRU Action in Sequence Failure Fixed Disk Reconnect hard disk drive connector Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Hard disk drive Main Board Keyboard locked Unlock key switch Unlock external keyboard Monitor type does not match CMOS Run Setup Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility Shadow RA...

Page 91: ...I Failed DIMM Main Board Device Address Conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery Main Board Allocation Error for device Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Utility RTC battery Main Board Failing Bits nnnn DIMM BIOS ROM Main Board Fixed Disk n None Invalid System Configuration Data BIOS ROM Main Board I O device IRQ conflict Run Load Default Settings in BIOS Setup Ut...

Page 92: ...urns on and a blinking cursor shown on LCD during POST Ensure every connector is connected tightly and correctly Main Board No beep during POST but system runs correctly Speaker Main Board LCD Related Symptoms Symptom Error Action in Sequence LCD backlight doesn t work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjusted Enter BIOS Utility to execute Load Setup Default...

Page 93: ... Board Battery can t be charged Battery pack Main Board PCMCIA Symptoms Symptom Error Action in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card PCMCIA PCMCIA slot assembly Main Board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged PCMCIA slot assembly Memory Related Symptoms Symptom Error Action in Sequence Memory count size appears different from actual size Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then re...

Page 94: ...guration does not match the installed devices Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute Load Default Settings then reboot system Reconnect hard disk CD ROM diskette drives External display does not work correctly Press Fn n LCD CRT Both display switching Main Board USB does not work correctly Main Board Print problems Ensure the Parallel Port in the Onboard Devices Configuration of BIOS Setup Utility is...

Page 95: ...ernal modem does not work correctly modem board Main Board LAN Related Symptoms Symptom Error Action in Sequence Internal LAN does not work correctly LAN board Main Board Wireless LAN Related Symptoms Symptom Error Action in Sequence Internal wireless LAN does not work correctly right or left antenna kits wireless LAN board Main Board Keyboard Touchpad Related Symptoms Symptom Error Action in Sequ...

Page 96: ... incorrect whether a short circuit is suspected or whether the system is inoperative Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU do not isolate non defective FRU NOTE Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer 1 Power off the computer 2 Visually check them for damage If any problems are found replace the FRU 3 Remove or disconnect all of the following devices T Other com...

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Page 98: ... cardbus connector 20 DCIN1 AC adapter connector 7 INV1 Inverter cable connector 21 CN1 Lid cover switch cable connector 8 LIN1 Line in connector 22 U15 CPU socket 9 LOUT1 Line out connector 23 RTC1 RTC battery connector 10 RJ1 Modem port right Network port left 24 SW SW1 Setting 11 USB1 USB port 25 FAN1 CPU fan connector 12 USB2 USB port 26 TPAD1 touch pad cable connector 13 USB4 USB port 27 FAN2...

Page 99: ...SW1 Settings Jumper Function Jumper 3 6 Bypass user power on password Jumper 4 5 Boot Block Jumper 1 2 Reserved TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 92 ...

Page 100: ...y socket 2 5 MDC1 Modem connector 2 DM1 Memory socket 1 6 CN5 SD MS MMC 3 in 1 slot 3 Ring1 Modem cable connector 7 JK1 1394 connector 4 CN2 Golden Finer Debug Board 8 IR1 FIR TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 93 ...

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Page 102: ...ORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS your office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines NOTE To scrap or to return the defective parts you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how best to dispose it...

Page 103: ...Exploded Diagram TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 96 ...

Page 104: ...50XG01 V 2 XXXXX LCD 15 XGA B150XG01 V 2 XXXXX Battery NS RTC BATTERY BATTERY RTC 100MM NS BATTERY 12CELL 2 2AH SANYO W O COVER ASY BTY PK LI 2 2MAH 12C SANYO Heat Sink NS CPU THERMAL PLATE ASSY CPU THERMAL PLATE K2P NS VGA THERMAL PLATE ASSY VGA THERMAL PLATE K2P TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 97 ...

Page 105: ...RTER NS LCD COAXIAL CABLE CABEL COAXIAL XGA FVC K3U NS LAUNCH CABLE CABLE LAUNCH 40P 2C 120MM NS COVER SWITCH CABLE C A 2P 2C 50MM SUSPEND SWITCH DVD ROM Drive NS DVD ROM 8X MATSUSHITA SR 8177 DVD 8X MKE SR 8177 K3 STD BZL Picture No Partname Description TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 98 ...

Page 106: ...AD SYNAPTICS TM41PDS357 NS MODEM BOARD ASKEY 1456VQL4A INT MODEM MDC ASKEY 1456VQL4A INT NS DC CHARGE BOARD K2P DC DC CHARGER BD 1 NS INVERTER BOARD INVERTER 14 15 T62I194 12 Case Cover Bracket Assembly NS LCD BRACKET 15 LEFT BRACKET 15 LCD L K3D Picture No Partname Description TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 99 ...

Page 107: ...INGE PACK 15 HINGE PACK 15 NS LCD BEZEL W NAME PLATE ASSEMBLY BEZEL 15 K3D NS CD ROM SUPPORT BRACKET ASSY CD ROM SUPPORT K2P NS HDD CHASSIS ASSY CHASSIS HDD GUIDE NS HDD BRACKET ASSEMBLY HDD BRACKET K3D Picture No Partname Description TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 100 ...

Page 108: ...PORT BIG ASSEMBLY KB SUPPORT K3U NS KEYBOARD SUPPORT SMALL METAL FIX KB K3D NS HINGE CAP RIGHT CAP R HINGE K3D NS HINGE CAP LEFT CAP L HINGE K3D NS LOWER CASE W DIMM COVER MODEM COVER SPEAKER ASSEMBLY L CASE 1 K3D Picture No Partname Description TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 101 ...

Page 109: ...ODEM DOOR ASSEMBLY MDC DOOR K3U NS DIMM DOOR ASSEMBLY DIMM DOOR K3U NS UPPER CASE W COVER SWITCH CABLE ASSEMBLY U CASE K3U Picture No Partname Description TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 102 ...

Page 110: ...RW HEX NYL I R 40 O 4 40 L5 5 NS SCREW SCREW NS SCREW SCREW M2 5X6 NS SCREW SCREW WAFER NYLOK NI 2ML3 NS SCREW SCREW M2 4 WAFER NI NS SCREW SCREW M2 5 3 WAFER NI NS SCREW SCREW M2 5 4L NI NS SCREW SCREW M3X4 86 9A524 4R0 NS SCREW SCRW MAC FLAT M2 5 L4 NI NYLOK Picture No Partname Description TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 103 ...

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Page 112: ... to the following lists for components adapter cards and peripherals which have passed these tests Regarding configuration combination and test procedures please refer to the Signore 153 Compatibility Test Report released by the Mobile System Testing Department Test Compatible Components Appendix A TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL Prestigio Signore 153 105 ...

Page 113: ... CARD 05 Apacer 128MB Memory Stick PMR 065 USB 2 0 Card Apricorn EZ USB 2 0 CardBus PC Card Pen 934 DTK USB 2 0 Port CardBus Host Controller PUC 102 Usb Cb 03 Usb Cb 02 Adaptec USB 2 Connect USB CB 01 IOGEAR CardBus Card USB 2 0 USB CB 05 USB CB 06 1394 Card Buffalo 1394 Interface CardBus IFC ILCB DV IEEE 01 03 I O Data 1394 Interface CardBus CB1394 DVC IEEE 06 07 Pixela 1394 CardBus PC Card PIX P...

Page 114: ...013 HP LaserJet 6MP PT 01 015 HP LaserJEt 2200 PT 02 014 I O IR Printer HP LaserJet 6MP use IR PT 01 015 HP LaserJet 2200 use IR PT 02 014 I O USB Keyboard Mouse Chicony USB Keyboard KU 8933 KB 04 001 002 Microsft Natural Keyboard Pro KB 04 013 Acer Aspire USB Mouse M UB48 MO 03 040 Logicool USB Mouse IOWCM USB MO 03 046 47 Logitech Coreless MouseMan Wheel USB interface MO 03 058 Logitech USB Whee...

Page 115: ... I LINK 30GB HAD 130G HD 01 005 VST Fireware HD FW1260 HD 01 003 Maxtor External Storage 80GB 1394 HDD HD 01 009 Smartdick Firelite hard Devies for 1394 HD 01 010 11 I O 1394 Camera Sony DV DCR TRV10 CM 01 005 Orange Micro 1394 Web Cam 1 CM 02 02 03 I O 1394 Hub ADS PYRO 1394 HUB HUB 009 I O Access Point 802 11b Hitachi DC CN3300 RW 12 Lucent RG 1000 ZIP 01 002 Lucent WavePoint II PX S88TU CW 03 C...

Page 116: ...cs T Spare parts lists T Chips T TABs Technical Announcement Bulletin The service repair section provides you with downloadable information on T Troubleshooting guides T Tooling box information T Repair instructions for specific models T Basic repair guidelines T Debug cards for Prestigio latest models For these purposes we have included an Acrobat File to facilitate the problem free downloading o...

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Page 118: ... indicator 12 Core logic 25 CPU core voltage 19 I O voltage 19 package 19 Removing 68 type 19 D DIMM 19 external 57 package 19 removing 57 Speed 19 voltage 19 Disassembly Battery Pack 55 LCD Module 65 Machine 51 Procedure Flowchart 53 Display 3 display hotkeys 16 DMA Channel Assignment 32 DVD ROM Interface 20 E Environmental Requirements 29 Error Symptoms Indicator 86 LCD 85 Memory 86 PCMCIA 86 Po...

Page 119: ...6 Rear 8 right 8 Parallel Port 24 parallel port setting in BIOS Utility 42 43 PC Card 12 25 PCMCIA 25 PCMCIA Socket Removing 74 Phoenix BIOS Error Code Messages 80 POST 83 Power Management 29 Power On Self Test POST Error Message 83 Processor 19 R Removing the Keyboard Metal Bracket 61 RMA 95 RTC 25 Removing 62 S Screw List 54 Second Level Cache 19 speakers hotkey 16 Standby Mode 29 Super I O 25 S...

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