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...of Contents Chapter 1 System Introduction 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Panel 6 Indicators 12 Keyboard 14 Hot Keys 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chapter 2 System Utilities 34 BIOS Setup Utility 34 BIOS ... 103 Intermittent Problems 106 Undetermined Problems 107 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 108 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 112 TravelMate 240/250 Exploded Diagram 113 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 126 Model Name Definition 126 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 128 Microsoft Windows XP...
...of Contents Chapter 1 System Introduction 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Panel 6 Indicators 12 Keyboard 14 Hot Keys 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chapter 2 System Utilities 34 BIOS Setup Utility 34 BIOS ... 103 Intermittent Problems 106 Undetermined Problems 107 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 108 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 112 TravelMate 240/250 Exploded Diagram 113 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 126 Model Name Definition 126 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 128 Microsoft Windows XP...
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... wireless LAN option T Bluetooth option Multimedia T T T T All-in-one design (CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive) Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with Internet scroll key Expansion T T Two type II CardBus PC Card slots/ One Type III CardBus PC card slot Upgrageable...
... wireless LAN option T Bluetooth option Multimedia T T T T All-in-one design (CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive) Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with Internet scroll key Expansion T T Two type II CardBus PC Card slots/ One Type III CardBus PC card slot Upgrageable...
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... 16 14 20 15 1 CPU Socket 14 2 Fan Connector 15 3 SW1 (Please see Chapter 5 for detailed settings) 16 4 Touchpad Cable Connector 17 5 HDD Connector 18 6 Keyboard Connector 19 7 Speaker Cable Connector 20 8 Optical Drive Connector 21 9 South Bridge 22 10 FDD Connector 23 11 Launch Cable Connector 24 12 PCMCIA Slot... Four USB Ports VGA Port LCD Coaxial Cable Connector Mini PCI Connector RTC Battery Connector North Bridge Parallel Port DC-in Port LCD Lid Switch 4 TravelMate 240/ 250
... 16 14 20 15 1 CPU Socket 14 2 Fan Connector 15 3 SW1 (Please see Chapter 5 for detailed settings) 16 4 Touchpad Cable Connector 17 5 HDD Connector 18 6 Keyboard Connector 19 7 Speaker Cable Connector 20 8 Optical Drive Connector 21 9 South Bridge 22 10 FDD Connector 23 11 Launch Cable Connector 24 12 PCMCIA Slot... Four USB Ports VGA Port LCD Coaxial Cable Connector Mini PCI Connector RTC Battery Connector North Bridge Parallel Port DC-in Port LCD Lid Switch 4 TravelMate 240/ 250
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.... Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Launch keys" on and off . Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left , center and right) Touchpad Keyboard Ventilation Slot Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off to show...
.... Buttons for launching frequently used programs. See "Launch keys" on and off . Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left , center and right) Touchpad Keyboard Ventilation Slot Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. Ejects the optical drive tray when the computer is turned off to show...
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.... [ does not work with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Embedded numeric keypad The embedded ...When [ is indicated by small characters located on the keys. 14 TravelMate 240/ 250 Lock key Caps Lock @ Num Lock (Fn-F11) ] Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) [ Description When @is in uppercase. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Use this...
.... [ does not work with the arithmetic operators ), -, *, and /). The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. Embedded numeric keypad The embedded ...When [ is indicated by small characters located on the keys. 14 TravelMate 240/ 250 Lock key Caps Lock @ Num Lock (Fn-F11) ] Scroll Lock (Fn-F12) [ Description When @is in uppercase. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. Use this...
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... key Application key Description Start button. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document)...this key perform shortcut functions. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num lock on embedded keypad. Num lock off Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Chapter 1 15 NOTE: If...
... key Application key Description Start button. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Below are a few examples: + Tab (Activates next taskbar button) + E (Explores My Computer) + F (Finds Document)...this key perform shortcut functions. Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad Main keyboard keys Num lock on embedded keypad. Num lock off Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Chapter 1 15 NOTE: If...
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...: for "EN English (United States) is set when you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. 2. To type the Euro symbol: 1. Chapter 1 17 The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International. Fn-} End Functions as the g key. For the Euro...to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you first set to United States-international. To verify the keyboard type: 1. Verify that the keyboard layout used for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set up Windows. Hold aGr and press the Euro...
...: for "EN English (United States) is set when you can type the Euro symbol on your keyboard. 2. To type the Euro symbol: 1. Chapter 1 17 The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set to United States-International. Fn-} End Functions as the g key. For the Euro...to United States-International or United Kingdom or if you have a keyboard with a European layout, you first set to United States-international. To verify the keyboard type: 1. Verify that the keyboard layout used for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set up Windows. Hold aGr and press the Euro...
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By default, P1 and P2 are called launch keys. Opens (optional) wireless connectivity and indicates status of the keyboard are designated as wireless LAN/Bluetooth, Web Browser button, mail button, P1 andP2. The Web Browser button, by default, is used to launch the e-mail ... Starts (optional) Bluetooth functionality and indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is used to launch the internet browser The mail button is enabled. They are five buttons. TravelMate 240/ 250
By default, P1 and P2 are called launch keys. Opens (optional) wireless connectivity and indicates status of the keyboard are designated as wireless LAN/Bluetooth, Web Browser button, mail button, P1 andP2. The Web Browser button, by default, is used to launch the e-mail ... Starts (optional) Bluetooth functionality and indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is used to launch the internet browser The mail button is enabled. They are five buttons. TravelMate 240/ 250
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...Set by switch, see SW1 settings Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Built-in Intel ICH4 Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857 TI 1520 Intel ICH4 Processor (for TravelMate 240) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel Cerelon processor To 2.... protocols BIOS password control Specification Phoenix BIOS TM240 V1.00 for TravelMate 250) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I /O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller CardBus Controller RTC Controller Intel ICH4-M NS PC87392 Cirrus logic...
...Set by switch, see SW1 settings Second Level Cache Item Cache controller Built-in Intel ICH4 Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857 TI 1520 Intel ICH4 Processor (for TravelMate 240) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel Cerelon processor To 2.... protocols BIOS password control Specification Phoenix BIOS TM240 V1.00 for TravelMate 250) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I /O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller CardBus Controller RTC Controller Intel ICH4-M NS PC87392 Cirrus logic...
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... Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of keypads Windows 95 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857 API 84-/85- Parallel Port Item Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port... 32 bit CardBus TZ 1520 Type II, Tpye III Two type II, one type III Left side Yes Yes (IRQ17) Specification Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage SIMPLO Li-ION 2000mAH 3.8V / 1.2V 8 4529 ...
... Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of keypads Windows 95 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857 API 84-/85- Parallel Port Item Optional parallel port I/O address (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port... 32 bit CardBus TZ 1520 Type II, Tpye III Two type II, one type III Left side Yes Yes (IRQ17) Specification Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage SIMPLO Li-ION 2000mAH 3.8V / 1.2V 8 4529 ...
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...) Display technology Resolution Support colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control 14.1" AU B141XN04 V2 14.1 TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K Keyboard hotkey None Specification 15" Hitachi TX38D85VC1CAB 15 TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K Keyboard hotkey None Chapter 1 27 NOTE: There is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness. If you replace a new...
...) Display technology Resolution Support colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control 14.1" AU B141XN04 V2 14.1 TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K Keyboard hotkey None Specification 15" Hitachi TX38D85VC1CAB 15 TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K Keyboard hotkey None Chapter 1 27 NOTE: There is also responsible for the control of LCD brightness. If you replace a new...
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... system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. 2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is idle within a specified period of time. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off T Hard disk drive is ready to enter Hibernation mode. Phenomenon T The buzzer beeps T The Sleep indicator lights up...
... system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. 2.System standby/ Hibernation timer expires and system is idle within a specified period of time. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off T Hard disk drive is ready to enter Hibernation mode. Phenomenon T The buzzer beeps T The Sleep indicator lights up...
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... (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 11 (PCI) 11 (PCI) 11 (PCI) 11 (PCI) 11 Function System timer Keyboard Keyboard Standard floppy disk controller System CMOS/real time clock Synaptics PS/2 Port Pointing Device Numeric data processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Agere Systems... Controller-24C7 Intel (R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC NOTE: IRQ settings may be changed by OS 32 TravelMate 240/ 250
... (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 11 (PCI) 11 (PCI) 11 (PCI) 11 (PCI) 11 Function System timer Keyboard Keyboard Standard floppy disk controller System CMOS/real time clock Synaptics PS/2 Port Pointing Device Numeric data processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Agere Systems... Controller-24C7 Intel (R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC NOTE: IRQ settings may be changed by OS 32 TravelMate 240/ 250
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...want to be removed during servicing. Start Battery HDD Module *2 HDD HDD Holder *2 Dimm Cover Memory *1 Modem Cover *2 Modem Board Hinge Caps *2 Middle Cover Keyboard *6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Lower Case Assembly *2 FDD Module *3 *3 *11 *4 RTC Battery *3 Mini PCI Card Plate Upper Case Assembly Disconnect Wireless ... the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you on the components that order.
...want to be removed during servicing. Start Battery HDD Module *2 HDD HDD Holder *2 Dimm Cover Memory *1 Modem Cover *2 Modem Board Hinge Caps *2 Middle Cover Keyboard *6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Lower Case Assembly *2 FDD Module *3 *3 *11 *4 RTC Battery *3 Mini PCI Card Plate Upper Case Assembly Disconnect Wireless ... the succeeding page gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to remove the main board, you on the components that order.
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... page 57. 4. Use a plastic tweezers or a plastic flat screwdriver to expose the keyboard. 4. Remove the three screws holding the mini PCI card plate and remove the mini PCI card plate. 63 TravelMate 240/ 250 See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate 1. To... remove the keyboard, first pull out and upward to disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then remove the keyboard from the main board. Disassembling...
... page 57. 4. Use a plastic tweezers or a plastic flat screwdriver to expose the keyboard. 4. Remove the three screws holding the mini PCI card plate and remove the mini PCI card plate. 63 TravelMate 240/ 250 See "Removing the Battery" on page 52. 2. Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate 1. To... remove the keyboard, first pull out and upward to disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then remove the keyboard from the main board. Disassembling...
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.... 6. See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 63. 5. Then remove the thermal module. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64. 7. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page...
.... 6. See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 63. 5. Then remove the thermal module. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 57. 4. See "Removing the Battery" on page 64. 7. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page...
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See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 6. Lift up the CPU lever, then place the CPU back to the lower case. Disconnect the touchpad cable. 3. Remove the 6 screws that ... to press the CPU lever after you put the CPU back to the upper case. 65 TravelMate 240/ 250 See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 63. 4. Removing the Upper Case Assemly 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 52. 2. Installing the Processor 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 63. 2. See "Removing the...
See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 6. Lift up the CPU lever, then place the CPU back to the lower case. Disconnect the touchpad cable. 3. Remove the 6 screws that ... to press the CPU lever after you put the CPU back to the upper case. 65 TravelMate 240/ 250 See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 63. 4. Removing the Upper Case Assemly 1. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 52. 2. Installing the Processor 1. See "Removing the Battery" on page 63. 2. See "Removing the...
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... page 56. Remove the touchpad cover, the remove the touchpad button pad. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. Chapter 3 66 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 65. 5. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page 63. 4. Removing the Touchpad Cable 1. 4. Then take the upper case assembly off the main...
... page 56. Remove the touchpad cover, the remove the touchpad button pad. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. Chapter 3 66 See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 65. 5. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page 63. 4. Removing the Touchpad Cable 1. 4. Then take the upper case assembly off the main...
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... the Floppy Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 65. 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 65. 5. Detach the FDD module from the main board. 6. Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page... lower case. Remove the touchpad scroll key then remove the touchpad cable. Remove the two screws that fasten the FDD bracket on one side. 67 TravelMate 240/ 250 3.
... the Floppy Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 65. 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 65. 5. Detach the FDD module from the main board. 6. Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module 1. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page... lower case. Remove the touchpad scroll key then remove the touchpad cable. Remove the two screws that fasten the FDD bracket on one side. 67 TravelMate 240/ 250 3.
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Then take the FDD off the FDD bracket. See "Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 67. 5. Remove the three screws that fastens the CPU heatsink plate then remove it. Remove the screw that secure the VGA heatsink.... See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 67. 5. See "Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module" on page 63. 4. Chapter 3 68 See "Removing the Battery" on the other side. Remove ...
Then take the FDD off the FDD bracket. See "Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 67. 5. Remove the three screws that fastens the CPU heatsink plate then remove it. Remove the screw that secure the VGA heatsink.... See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. Removing the CPU Heatsink Plate 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 67. 5. See "Removing the Floppy Disk Drive Module" on page 63. 4. Chapter 3 68 See "Removing the Battery" on the other side. Remove ...