AVERATEC AV2150-EH1 User manual

General IntroductionsChapter 1
Getting Started
Chapter 2
Customizing this Notebook
Chapter 3
BIOS setup
Chapter 4
Preface

Notebook Preface
Regulations Information
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed
to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception,
which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
wReorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
wIncrease the separation between the equipment and receiver.
wConnect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
wConsult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help.
NOTE
1. The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
2. Shield interface cables and AC power cord, if any must be used in order
to comply with the emission limits.

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FCC Conditions
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference.
2. This device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
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MS6833
AVERATEC, Inc.

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Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery
(Danish) ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri --- Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig
håndtering. Udskiftning måkun ske med batteri af same fabrikat og type.
Levédet brugte batteri tilbage til leverandøren.
(Deutsch) VORSICHT: Explosionsgefahr bei unsachgemäßem Austausch der
Batterie. Ersatz nur durch denselben oder einen vom Hersteller empfohlenen
gleich-wertigen Typ. Entsorgung gebrauchter Batterien nach Angaben des
Herstellers.
(English) CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the equipment
manufacturer. Discard used batteries according to manufacturer’s instructions.
(Finnish) VAROITUS: Paristo voi räjähtää, jos se on virheellisesti asennettu.
Vaihda paristo ainoastaan valmistajan suosittelemaan tyyppiin. Hävitäkäytetty
paristo valmistajan ohjeiden mukaisesti.
(French) ATTENTION: II y a danger d’ex;losion s’il y a remplacement incorrect
de la batterie. Remplacer uniquement avec une batterie du meme type ou d’un
type équivalent recommandépar le constructeur. Mettre au rebut les batteries
usages conformément aux instructions du fabricant.
(Norwegian) ADVARSEL: Eksplosjonsfare ved feilaktig skifte av batteri. Benytt
same batteritype eller en tilsvarende type anbefalt av apparatfabrikanten.
Brukte batterier kasseres Ihenhold til fabrikantens instruksjoner.
(Swedish) VARNING: Explosionsfara vid felaktigt batteribyte. Använd samma
batterityp eller en ekvivalent typ som rekommenderas av apparattillverkaren.
Kassera använt batteri enligt fabrikantens instruction.

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Caution on Using Modem
1. Never install telephone wiring during a lightning storm.
2. Never install telephone jacks in wet locations unless the jack is specifically
designed for wet locations.
3. Never touch uninsulated telephone wires or terminals unless the telephone
line has been disconnected at the network interface.
4. Use caution when installing or modifying telephone lines.
5. Avoid using the telephone function (other than a cordless type) during an
electrical storm. There may be a remote risk of electric shock from
lightning.
6. Do not use the telephone function to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the
leak.
CD-ROM Drive Notice
CAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classified as a
“CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT.”To use this model properly, read the
instruction manual carefully and keep this manual for your future reference.
In case of any trouble with this model, please contact your nearest
“AUTHORIZED service station.”To prevent direct exposure to the laser
beam, do not try to open the enclosure.

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Safety Instructions
1. Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly.
2. Save this User Guide for possible use later.
3. Keep this equipment away from humidity and high temperature.
4. Lay this equipment on a stable surface before setting it up.
5. The openings on the enclosure are used for air convection and to prevent
the equipment from overheating. Do not cover the openings.
6. Make sure that the power voltage is within its safety range and has been
adjusted properly to the value of 100~240V before connecting the
equipment to the power inlet.
7. Place the power cord in a way that people are unlikely to step on it. Do
not place anything on the power cord.
8. Always unplug the power cord before inserting any add-on card or module.
9. All cautions and warnings on the equipment should be noted.
10. If any of the following situations arises, get the equipment checked by a
service personnel:
wThe power cord or plug is damaged.
wLiquid has penetrated into the equipment.
wThe equipment has been exposed to moisture.
wThe equipment has not worked well or you cannot get it work
according to User’s Manual.
wThe equipment was dropped and damaged.
wThe equipment has obvious signs of breakage.

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11. Never pour any liquid into the opening that could damage the equipment or
cause an electrical shock.
12. Do not leave the equipment in an unconditioned environment with a
storage temperature of 60OC (140OF) or above, which may damage the
equipment.
13. To prevent explosion caused by improper battery replacement, use the
same or equivalent type of battery recommended by the manufacturer only.

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Trademarks
All trademarks are the properties of their respective owners.
wMicrosoft is aregistered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Windows®98/ME, 2000/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
wAMI®is a registered trademark of American Megatrends Inc.
wPCMCIA and CardBus are registered trademarks of the Personal
Notebook Memory Card International Association.

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Copyright Notice
The material in this guide is the intellectual property of AVERATEC, INC. We
take every care in the preparation of this document, but no guarantee is given as
to the correctness of its contents. Our products are under continual
improvement and we reserve the right to make changes without notice.
Please note that the setting diagrams or values in this guide are FOR YOUR
REFERENCE ONLY. The model you bought may be slightly different from the
illustrations and descriptions in this guide. If you are not sure about certain
information, such as the Notebook specification and equipment, please ask your
local vendor for help.
Technical Support
Visit the Averatec website for FAQ, technical guide, driver and software updates,
and other information at http://www.averatec.com
Contact our technical staff at:
Email: [email protected]
Support phone#: [phone]
24 hours a day, 7 days a week (excluding holidays)

Notebook Preface
Preface
Regulations Information
FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement
FCC Conditions
Safety Guideline for Using Lithium Battery
Caution on Using Modem
CD-ROM Drive Notice
Safety Instructions
Trademarks
Release History
Copyright Notice
Technical Support
Chapter 1: Introductions
How to Use This Manual
Unpacking
Chapter 2: Getting Started
Specification
Table of Content

Notebook Preface
Product View
Top-open View
Front View
Right-side View
Left-side View
Rear View
Bottom View
Power Management
AC Adapter
Battery Pack
Using the Battery Pack
Basic Operations
Knowing the Keyboard
Knowing the Touchpad
About Hard Disk Drive
Using the Optical Storage
Chapter 3: Customizing this Notebook
Connecting the External Devices
Connecting the Peripheral Devices
Connecting the Communication Devices
PC Card Installation
Installing the PC card
Removing the PC card

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Safely Remove Hardware
Chapter 4: BIOS Setup
About BIOS Setup
When to Use BIOS Setup
How to Run BIOS Setup
Control Keys
BIOS Setup Menu
Main menu
Advanced menu
Security menu
Boot menu
Exit menu

General IntroductionChapter 1
Getting Started
Chapter 2
Customizing this Notebook
Chapter 3
BIOS setup
Chapter 4
Preface

Notebook General Introductions
How to Use This Manual
This User’s Manual provides instructions and illustrations on how to operate this
notebook.It is recommended to read this manual carefully before using this
notebook.
Chapter 1, General Introduction,includes the descriptions of all the
accessories of this notebook. It is recommended to check out that if you have
all the accessories included when you open the packing box. If any item is
damaged or missing, please contact the vendor where you purchased this
notebook.
Chapter 2, Getting Started,provides the specification of this notebook, and
introduces the function buttons, quick launch buttons, connectors, LEDs and
externals of this notebook. Also, this chapter instructs the correct procedure of
installing or uninstalling the battery pack, and the brief ideas on how to use this
notebook.
Chapter 3, Customizing this Notebook, gives instructions not only in
connecting the mouse, keyboard, webcam, printer, external monitor, IEEE 1394
devices, and communication devices, but also in installing and removing the PC
card.
Chapter 4, BIOS setup, provides information on BIOS Setup program and
allows you to configure the system for optimum use.

Notebook General Introductions
Unpacking
First, unpack the shipping carton and check all items carefully. If any item
contained is damaged or missing, please contact the store where you purchased
this notebook. Also, keep the box and packing materials in case you need to
ship the unit in the future.
The package should contain the following items:
wNotebook
wQuick Start Guide
wHigh-capacity Li-ion battery pack
wAC adapter and power cord
The items listed above may change without notice.

General IntroductionsChapter 1
Getting Started
Chapter 2
Customizing this Notebook
Chapter 3
BIOS setup
Chapter 4
Preface

Notebook Getting Started
Specification
Physical Characteristic
Dimension 11.9” (L) x 8.86” (D) x 1.2” (H)
Weight 4.4 lbs.
CPU
Processor Type Mobile AMD
Processor Turion 64 MT-28 or MT-30 or Mobile Sempron
3000+
L2 Cache 512KB or 1MB
Core Chips
North Bridge ATi®RS482M
South Bridge ATi®SB400
Memory
Technology DDR 333
Memory DDR SO-DIMM X 2 slots
128/256/512/1024MB DDR SDRAM
Maximum 2GB (1024MB DDR SO-DIMM X 2)
Power
AC Adapter 65W, 19 Volt
Battery Type I Standard Lithium Ion Battery Pack
Extended Lithium Ion Battery Pack (optional)
Storage
HDD form factor 9.5mm(H), 80GB

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IDE Controller Ultra DMA ATA-100
Optical Device DVD+/-RWDual Layer
I/O Port
Monitor(VGA) 15 pin Mini D-Sub x 1
USB x 3 (USB version 2.0)
Headphone Out x 1
IEEE1394 x 1
Mic-in x 1
RJ11 x 1
RJ45 x 1
Communication Port
56K Fax/MODEM
MDC (AC’97)
I/F --- AC97 S/W Modem
Controller --- AC 97 Embedded
Wake on Ring --- Support on S3
LAN Wake on LAN --- Support on S3 state
LAN Boot --- Yes
Wfm 2.0 support
Wireless LAN IEEE 802.11b/g
PCMCIA
Controller MMC/SD/MS/MS PRO 4-in-one card reader x1
Slot Type II x 1
Display
LCD Type 12.1”WXGA
Brightness Brightness controlled by K/B hot-keys

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Video
Controller RS482M
VRAM Shared System Memory
LCD 1280 x 800 WXGA
CRT Support 800x600, max, 32bit color
1024x768, max, 32bit color
1280x800, max, 32bit color
Display Detect System auto detect LCD or CRT:
1. Display to CRT -only if LCD lid is closed;
2. Display to LCD -only if no CRT detected;
3. Display can scan CRT & LCD
simultaneously if both are detected and
activate.
Audio
Sound Controller SB400
Sound Codec chip Realtek
Internal Speaker 2 Speakers with housing
SoundBlaster SoundBlaster compatible
Sound Volume Adjust by volume button, K/B hot-key
Software & BIOS
Support OS Windows XP Home and Professional
USB Flash Boot Yes
BIOS Fast Boot Support --- Yes (Windows XP)
Others
Kensington Lock Hole x 1
Compliance WHQL --- PC2001

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Product Overview
This section provides you the description of basic aspects of your Notebook. It
will help you to know more about the appearance of this Notebook before using
it.
Top-open View
Press the Cover Latch to open the top cover (LCD Panel).
1. Cover Latch (Internal View)