MiTAC 8889 User manual

BY: Star Meng
Repair Technology Research Department /EDVD
Repair Technology Research Department /EDVD
Nov.2004
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1. Hardware Engineering Specification ………………………………………………………………………
1.1 Introduction ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
1.2 Hardware System…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
1.3 Electrical Characteristic ………………………………………………………………………………………………….
1.4 Appendix 1 : VT8235 GPI/O Definition …………………………………………………………………………………
1.5 Appendix 2 : Keyboard Controller Pin Definition ……………………………………………………………………..
1.6 Appendix 3: Audio Performance …………………………………………………………………………………………
2. System View and Disassembly ……………………………………………………………………………..
2.1 System View ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2.2 System Disassembly ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Definition & Location of Connectors / Switches …………………………………………………………..
3.1 Mother Board ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
4. Definition & Location of Major Components ……………………………………………………………..
4.1 Mother Board ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………...
5. Pin Description of Major Component …….……………………………………………………………….
5.1 AMD Mobile K8 CPU ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5.2 K8N800 North Bridge ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
5.3 VT8235CE South Bridge ….……………………………………………………………………………………………...
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6. System Block Diagram ……………………………………………………………………………………..
7. Maintenance Diagnostics …………………………………………………………………………………..
7.1 Introduction ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7.2 Error Codes ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
7.3 Debug Tool …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. Trouble Shooting ……………………………………………………………………………………………
8.1 No Power …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
8.2 Battery Can not Be Charged ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
8.3 No Display …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8.4 LCD No Display or Picture Abnormal ………………………………………………………………………………….
8.5 External Monitor No Display or Color Abnormal ………………………………………………………………………
8.6 TV Test Error …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8.7 Memory Test Error ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8.8 Keyboard (K/B) Touch-Pad (T/P) Test Error …………………………………………………………………………..
8.9 Hard Driver Test Error …………………………………………………………………………………………………..
8.10 CD-ROM Driver Test Error …………………………………………………………………………………………….
8.11 USB Port Test Error …………………………………………………………………………………………………….
8.12 PC Card Socket Test Error ……………………………………………………………………………………………..
8.13 Mini-PCI Socket Test Error …………………………………………………………………………………………..
8.14 Audio Failure …………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
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8.15 LAN Test Error ………….………………………………………………………………………………………………
9. Spare Parts List …………………………………………………………………………………………….
10. System Exploded Views …………………………………………………………………………………..
11. Circuit Diagram …………………………………………………………………………………………..
12. Reference Material ………………………………………………………………………………………..
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1.1 Introduction
1. Hardware Engineering Specification
This document describes the system hardware engineer specification for 8889 portable notebook computer system.The
8889 notebook computer is a new mainstream high performance thin and light notebook in the MiTAC notebook
family.
1.1.1 General Description
1.1.2 System Overview (1)
- Insyde - 512 KB Flash ROM
- Includes System BIOS, VGA BIOS, and Plug & Play capability
- ACPI 2.; DMI 2.3.1 compliant Boot Sequence (FDD – CDROM – HDD – LAN)
System BIOS
- Lancaster 1MB/ Odessa, Oakville 512 KB/ Dublin 256KB, on CPU die, depends on CPU
- VIA K8N800 North Bridge:with Int.Unichrome Pro VGA SouthBridge:VT8235
- AMD Mobile K8 (35W/25W) Processers
- Athlon64 35W 2700+/2800+/3000+/3200+/3400+
- Athlon64 25W 3000+/3200+
- AthlonXP-M (32bit) 25W 2500+/2700+
L2 Cache
Core logic
CPU
Table 1. Hardware Specification
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- No on Board Memory
- Two 200 pin SO DIMM socket for Memory expansion
- Support PC-2100/2700/3200
Memory
- 19mm key pitch/ 3.0mm key stroke/ 307mm length
- Windows Logo Key x 2; Application Key x 1
Keyboard
- Glide pad with 2x buttonsPointing Device
- 1 Type II slot,Card Bus port supportPCMCIA
- 3 LEDs for Power/Battery charge/WLAN status (on Inverter module)
- 5 LEDs for HDD Access,ODD Access, Num lock, Cap lock and Scroll Lock
Indictor
- Support External FDD w/z USB 1/F; 3.5 Format for 720KB/1.2MB/1.44MBFDD
- 2.5” 9.5 mm height: 30/40/60/80GB
- Support ATA100/133
HDD
- Int.Unichrome ProVideo Controller
- 14.1 XGA TFT Display; Resolution:1024x768
- 15” XGA TFT Display; Resolution:1024x768
Display
- 12.7mm Height
- 24X CD ROM Drive
- 8X DVD ROM Drive
-DVDCombo
- Combo DVD-RW
ROM Drive
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- Build-in AC-Link Audio controller
- AC97 V2.2 Codec
- Function key volume control
- Built-in Mono Microphone
- Speakers x2 ( 1 W in system side )” with speaker box.
Audio System
- Universal AC adapter 60W (P); Input: 100-240V,50/60Hz AC (support power on charge)AC adapter
- 326x277x22~36.7mmDimensions
- Standard USB2.0 x 4
- RJ-11 modem port x 1
- RJ-45 LAN port x 1
- DC input x 1
- VGA out (PC99 Spec)
- Microphone jack x 1 (PC99 Spec)
- TV-Out (4 pin) x 1 (Resolution up to 1024 x 768)
- Line out x1 (PC99 Spec)
I/O Port
-3.0kgWeight
- Built-in 56Kbps V.90 modem
- Built-in 10/100 M based-T LAN
Communication
- 6-cell (Target: 2Hrs Battery Mark for 25WCPU) 2000/2200mAH Li-Ion Battery support (reserved for 9 Cell
Longer Battery Life)
Battery
1.1.2 System Overview (3)
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The AMD Athlon™ 64 processor is the most advanced PC processor for mobile computing, providing outstanding
performance for demanding software applications. The AMD Athlon 64 processor was also designed to enhance
mobility, incorporating AMD PowerNow!™ technology to deliver performance on demand while helping to extend
system battery life. The AMD Athlon 64 processor runs on AMD64 technology, and is the first PC processor to run
32-bit applications at full speed while enabling a new generation of powerful 64-bit software applications.
The AMD Athlon 64 processor is designed with your current and future computing needs in mind. Notebook
computers with the AMD Athlon 64 processor are able to deliver desktop-class performance for the most
demanding software applications. With the AMD Athlon 64 processor, mobile users can enjoy outstanding
performance on PC software including productivity, entertainment, and gaming. As the first PC processor for
notebook computing to run on the AMD64 platform, the AMD Athlon 64 processor can provide superior
performance on today’s software with complete readiness for the coming wave of 64-bit computing.
1.2.1 CPU Mobile AMD K8 (Athlon64) Processor
Compatible with Existing 32-Bit Code Base
Including support for SSE,SSE2,MMX™,3DNow!™ technology and legacy x86 instructions.
Runs existing operating system and drivers
Local APIC on-chip
AMD64 Technology
AMD64 technology instruction set extensions
64-bit integer registers,48-bit virtual addresses,40-bit physical addresses
1.2 Hardware System
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Eight new 64-bit integer registers (16 total)
Eight new 128-bit SSE/SSE2 registers (16 total)
64-Kbyte 2-Way Associative ECC-Protected L1 Data Cache
Two 64-bit operations per cycle,3-cycle latency
64-Kbyte 2-Way Associative Parity-Protected L1 Instruction Cache
With advanced branch prediction
16-Way Associative ECC-Protected L2 Cache
Exclusive cache architecture — storage in addition to L1 caches
1 Mbyte,512-Kbyte and 256-Kbyte options
Machine Check Architecture
Includes hardware scrubbing of major ECC-protected arrays
Power Management
Multiple low-power states
System Management Mode (SMM)
ACPI compliant, including support for processor performance states
Electrical Interfaces
HyperTransport™ Technology: LVDS-like differential, unidirectional
DDR SDRAM: SSTL_2 per JEDEC specification
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Clock, reset, and test signals also use DDR SDRAM-like electrical specifications
754 Pin Package Specific Features
Packaging
– 754 pin lidded micro PGA
– 1.27-mm pin pitch
– 29x29 row pin array
– 40mm x 40mm organic substrate
Integrated Memory Controller
– Low-latency, high-bandwidth
– 64-bit DDR SDRAM at 100,133,166, and 200 MHz
– Supports up to three unbuffered DIMMs
– ECC checking with double-bit detect and signal-bit correct
HyperTransport™ Technology to I/O Devices
– One 16-bit link supporting speeds up to 800 MHz (1600 MT/s) or 3.2 Gigabytes/s in each direction
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