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... power until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is extremely hot or cold. To ensure that you operate your computer was shipped, resulting in the following...
... power until it maintains this extends battery life and helps ensure accurate monitoring of battery capacity. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to a month when the computer is extremely hot or cold. To ensure that you operate your computer was shipped, resulting in the following...
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... to change various default settings for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power-If your battery. 183 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup The Toshiba Hardware Setup screen has the following tabs: ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Device Config-Shows the Device...
... to change various default settings for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power-If your battery. 183 Toshiba Utilities Toshiba Hardware Setup The Toshiba Hardware Setup screen has the following tabs: ❖ General-Allows you to view the current BIOS version or change certain settings back to their default values ❖ Device Config-Shows the Device...
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...TPM) NOTE This section only applies to set up and use this utility, see the Infineon TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Installation Guide. Your Toshiba computer includes the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) which is highlighted, then press the space bar to change the TPM status to Enabled. 5 .... 3 Press the PgDn key. 4 Press the down arrow key until TPM is a security encryption device for your system's BIOS. To install TPM: 1 Launch the Toshiba Application Installer from the desktop and install the following procedures. Your system will need to accept the changes. TPM is already included...
...TPM) NOTE This section only applies to set up and use this utility, see the Infineon TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Installation Guide. Your Toshiba computer includes the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) which is highlighted, then press the space bar to change the TPM status to Enabled. 5 .... 3 Press the PgDn key. 4 Press the down arrow key until TPM is a security encryption device for your system's BIOS. To install TPM: 1 Launch the Toshiba Application Installer from the desktop and install the following procedures. Your system will need to accept the changes. TPM is already included...
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...guarantee that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint software or utility. Toshiba is automatically logged on. Click the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard. 3 Enter ... user is not liable for user logon. The Fingerprint tutorial shows how to update existing fingerprint samples. 192 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility The fingerprint authentication utility can also be used to enroll. To enroll... utility can be completely secure or error-free. Toshiba does not guarantee that you want to replace the keyboard-based user...
...guarantee that might arise out of the use of the fingerprint software or utility. Toshiba is automatically logged on. Click the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard. 3 Enter ... user is not liable for user logon. The Fingerprint tutorial shows how to update existing fingerprint samples. 192 Toshiba Utilities Fingerprint Authentication Utility Fingerprint Authentication Utility The fingerprint authentication utility can also be used to enroll. To enroll... utility can be completely secure or error-free. Toshiba does not guarantee that you want to replace the keyboard-based user...
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.... It also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory to store information as it interrupts what the processor is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/output system) and the operating system to automatically assign system resources to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. Plug in memory called...
.... It also needs a direct channel to the computer's memory to store information as it interrupts what the processor is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/output system) and the operating system to automatically assign system resources to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. Plug in memory called...
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Acronyms The following acronyms may not be available on your computer. Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module 285
Acronyms The following acronyms may not be available on your computer. Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may appear in this user's guide. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module 285
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...disk - It is the pathway through which data flows from bootstrap program (as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. B backup - See BIOS. boot - See also bits per second (bps) - bus - An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with the other... parts of the computer. bus speed - BIOS (basic input/output system) - Under the default startup sequence, the computer looks for the startup files in order to check hardware and load...
...disk - It is the pathway through which data flows from bootstrap program (as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. B backup - See BIOS. boot - See also bits per second (bps) - bus - An electrical circuit that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with the other... parts of the computer. bus speed - BIOS (basic input/output system) - Under the default startup sequence, the computer looks for the startup files in order to check hardware and load...
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... RAM. See RAM. See ROM. Non-volatile memory that information in RAM is essential instructions the computer reads when you turn off . See also BIOS, memory. properties - See also boot. By volatile, we mean that can be read . removable disk - For a screen, it . A modular... connector used on it is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is lost when you start it up. R RAM (random access memory) - See also memory. Synonymous with the intent to . 297 Glossary ...
... RAM. See RAM. See ROM. Non-volatile memory that information in RAM is essential instructions the computer reads when you turn off . See also BIOS, memory. properties - See also boot. By volatile, we mean that can be read . removable disk - For a screen, it . A modular... connector used on it is used to store your computer's BIOS, which is lost when you start it up. R RAM (random access memory) - See also memory. Synonymous with the intent to . 297 Glossary ...
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... 123 monitoring power 50, 121 not charging 218 power usage hot key 127 power usage mode 253 real-time clock (RTC) 118 removing 128 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 54, 64 start 137 C CD creating 113 playing an audio 111 channels DMA 213 IRQ 213 character keys 97 charging...
... 123 monitoring power 50, 121 not charging 218 power usage hot key 127 power usage mode 253 real-time clock (RTC) 118 removing 128 BIOS Setup see Toshiba Hardware Setup button power 54, 64 start 137 C CD creating 113 playing an audio 111 channels DMA 213 IRQ 213 character keys 97 charging...
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... Pin assignments Keyboard scan/character codes Key layout Wiring diagrams BIOS rewrite procedures EC/KBC rewrite procedures Reliability iv [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) Appendices The appendices describe the following parts: Chapter 1 ...Hardware Overview describes the TECRA A8 series / Satellite Pro A120 series system unit and each FRU. Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures describes the removal and...
... Pin assignments Keyboard scan/character codes Key layout Wiring diagrams BIOS rewrite procedures EC/KBC rewrite procedures Reliability iv [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) Appendices The appendices describe the following parts: Chapter 1 ...Hardware Overview describes the TECRA A8 series / Satellite Pro A120 series system unit and each FRU. Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures describes the removal and...
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Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module A-1 Appendix B Board Layout B-1 Appendix C Pin Assignments C-1 Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-1 Appendix E Key Layout...E-1 Appendix F Wiring Diagrams F-1 Appendix G BIOS rewrite Procedures G-1 Appendix H EC/KBC rewrite Procedures H-1 Appendix I Reliability...I-1 TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] ix
Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module A-1 Appendix B Board Layout B-1 Appendix C Pin Assignments C-1 Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes D-1 Appendix E Key Layout...E-1 Appendix F Wiring Diagrams F-1 Appendix G BIOS rewrite Procedures G-1 Appendix H EC/KBC rewrite Procedures H-1 Appendix I Reliability...I-1 TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] ix
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...56mm FC-BGA package • ATI RC420MD: - DMI(Direct Media Interface) - System Memory controller : DDR2-400/DDR2-533/DDR2-667, 2GB(max) TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-9 Graphic controller - 1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Memory Two memory slots capable of... • PC2-4200(DDR2-533)/PC2-5300(DDR2-667) support BIOS ROM • 8Mbits of flash memory are used. - 320KB for System BIOS - 64KB for VGA BIOS - 64KB for Fingerprint sensor - 64KB for LAN BIOS - 24KB for Boot - 16KB for Parameter Block - 32KB for Option Log...
...56mm FC-BGA package • ATI RC420MD: - DMI(Direct Media Interface) - System Memory controller : DDR2-400/DDR2-533/DDR2-667, 2GB(max) TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-9 Graphic controller - 1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Memory Two memory slots capable of... • PC2-4200(DDR2-533)/PC2-5300(DDR2-667) support BIOS ROM • 8Mbits of flash memory are used. - 320KB for System BIOS - 64KB for VGA BIOS - 64KB for Fingerprint sensor - 64KB for LAN BIOS - 24KB for Boot - 16KB for Parameter Block - 32KB for Option Log...
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...when the power is turned on the screen, press F1 as the message instructs. If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) Then press [F1] key ...... (d) *** Bad memory size *** Check system. Go to Procedure 3. PRESS ...system configuration preserved in RAM under the resume function is displayed on , the system performs the Initial Reliability Test (IRT) installed in the BIOS ROM. Then press [F1] key ...... (b) *** RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is properly loaded, go to Procedure 3. The ...
...when the power is turned on the screen, press F1 as the message instructs. If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) Then press [F1] key ...... (d) *** Bad memory size *** Check system. Go to Procedure 3. PRESS ...system configuration preserved in RAM under the resume function is displayed on , the system performs the Initial Reliability Test (IRT) installed in the BIOS ROM. Then press [F1] key ...... (b) *** RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is properly loaded, go to Procedure 3. The ...
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D31 Configuration of DRAM Permission of cache (L1 cache only) F008 Transition to real mode and copy of ICHM. BIOS rewrite process Initialization of BIOS to "BIOS rewrite process". 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures [Intel chipset model] Table 2-4-1 Debug port (Boot mode) ...skip when returned to S3) F006 Security check BIOS rewrite request check F007 Transits to System BIOS IRT If Checksum check error occurred on except Boot Block or rewrite is required by user, go to RAM Memory clear TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)...
D31 Configuration of DRAM Permission of cache (L1 cache only) F008 Transition to real mode and copy of ICHM. BIOS rewrite process Initialization of BIOS to "BIOS rewrite process". 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures [Intel chipset model] Table 2-4-1 Debug port (Boot mode) ...skip when returned to S3) F006 Security check BIOS rewrite request check F007 Transits to System BIOS IRT If Checksum check error occurred on except Boot Block or rewrite is required by user, go to RAM Memory clear TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)...
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... read. Reading of EXE header of "CHGBIOSA.EXE" and "CHGFIRMA.EXE" Key input when error occurred Execution of "CHGBIOSA.EXE" and "CHGFIRMA.EXE" 2-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting Table 2-4-1 Debug port (Boot mode) error status (2/9) D port status Inspection items F009 Saving...
... read. Reading of EXE header of "CHGBIOSA.EXE" and "CHGFIRMA.EXE" Key input when error occurred Execution of "CHGBIOSA.EXE" and "CHGFIRMA.EXE" 2-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting Table 2-4-1 Debug port (Boot mode) error status (2/9) D port status Inspection items F009 Saving...
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....D30.Func0 Initialization of ICH.D31.Func0 Initialization of ICH.D31.Func1 Initialization of IRT status Storing DRAM size in system BIOS Resume error F179H SM_RAMBIOS_ERR Expansion memory checksum check Resume error F176H RSM_EXTMEM_ERR PnP RAM checksum check Resume error F177H RSM_PNPRAM_ERR TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-27
....D30.Func0 Initialization of ICH.D31.Func0 Initialization of ICH.D31.Func1 Initialization of IRT status Storing DRAM size in system BIOS Resume error F179H SM_RAMBIOS_ERR Expansion memory checksum check Resume error F176H RSM_EXTMEM_ERR PnP RAM checksum check Resume error F177H RSM_PNPRAM_ERR TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-27
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...EFFFFh to PCI (Prohibition of DRAM) Setting of resume error request Copying ROM/RAM of system BIOS (HLT, when error occurs) F104 Security check F105 SMRAM initialization APIC initialization WakeUp factor check SMRAM ...base rewriting and CPU state map saving for BIOS Permission of SMI based on ASMI F106 Initialization of devices which need initialization before PCI bus initialization...function Judgment of destination (country) from DMI data 2-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)
...EFFFFh to PCI (Prohibition of DRAM) Setting of resume error request Copying ROM/RAM of system BIOS (HLT, when error occurs) F104 Security check F105 SMRAM initialization APIC initialization WakeUp factor check SMRAM ...base rewriting and CPU state map saving for BIOS Permission of SMI based on ASMI F106 Initialization of devices which need initialization before PCI bus initialization...function Judgment of destination (country) from DMI data 2-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)
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... CD POWER SW (model supporting CD Play) Timer initialization start EC initialization & Reading of battery information F110 Waiting for VGA chip initialization completion, VGA BIOS initialization Update of system BIOS (Update of EDID information for LCD) Waiting VGA power on Waiting completion of display access F111 Call VGA... mode Key input check during IRT (waiting here completion of KBC initialization) Input password (Waiting completion of HDD initialization) I/O LOCK process (model supporting I/O LOCK) TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-31
... CD POWER SW (model supporting CD Play) Timer initialization start EC initialization & Reading of battery information F110 Waiting for VGA chip initialization completion, VGA BIOS initialization Update of system BIOS (Update of EDID information for LCD) Waiting VGA power on Waiting completion of display access F111 Call VGA... mode Key input check during IRT (waiting here completion of KBC initialization) Input password (Waiting completion of HDD initialization) I/O LOCK process (model supporting I/O LOCK) TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-31
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...of table for DMI Copying ACPI table to uppermost of extension memory Waiting for completion of writing the PSC version to BIOS Waiting for completion of setting clock generator When error occurred, halt at F121 IRT_CLOCK_GENERATOR_ERR Waiting for completion of initialization of ...side Hibernation branch (for models supporting BIOS Hibernation) Initialization of Bluetooth (for models supporting Bluetooth) Check for existence of target maintenance card Prohibition of unused PC card not used Setting Wakeup status data for ACPI 2-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (...
...of table for DMI Copying ACPI table to uppermost of extension memory Waiting for completion of writing the PSC version to BIOS Waiting for completion of setting clock generator When error occurred, halt at F121 IRT_CLOCK_GENERATOR_ERR Waiting for completion of initialization of ...side Hibernation branch (for models supporting BIOS Hibernation) Initialization of Bluetooth (for models supporting Bluetooth) Check for existence of target maintenance card Prohibition of unused PC card not used Setting Wakeup status data for ACPI 2-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (...
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... DVI) Setting of battery save mode Setting of date Waiting for Bluetooth initialization completion (models supporting Bluetooth) Update of DMI Wakeup factor, Update of SM-BIOS structure table PCI device configuration space close Cache control Process for CPU Make the CPU clock to be set by SETUP Waiting of motor-off...) error status (9/9) D port status Inspection items Details (F120) F122 F124 FFFF Initialization of SC Clears IRT status Renewal of checksum of PWRBTN_STS Enabling POWER Button TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-33
... DVI) Setting of battery save mode Setting of date Waiting for Bluetooth initialization completion (models supporting Bluetooth) Update of DMI Wakeup factor, Update of SM-BIOS structure table PCI device configuration space close Cache control Process for CPU Make the CPU clock to be set by SETUP Waiting of motor-off...) error status (9/9) D port status Inspection items Details (F120) F122 F124 FFFF Initialization of SC Clears IRT status Renewal of checksum of PWRBTN_STS Enabling POWER Button TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-33