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PMAD00084011 06/06 Tecra® A8 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 205 in this guide.
PMAD00084011 06/06 Tecra® A8 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 205 in this guide.
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...as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Model: Tecra® A8 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer ... DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. YOU AGREE THAT...
...as a precaution against possible failures, alteration, or loss of the data. TOSHIBA AMERICA INFORMATION SYSTEMS, INC. ("TOSHIBA"), ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. Model: Tecra® A8 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer ... DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. YOU AGREE THAT...
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...has been reviewed and validated for the TECRA A8 series / Satellite Pro A120 series at the time of International Business Machines Corporation. The included set of instructions and descriptions are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba. Windows and Microsoft are subject to ...without the prior written permission of Intel Corporation or its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license. i.LINK is a trademark of the information contained herein. Toshiba Personal Computer TECRA A8 series / Satellite Pro A120 series Maintenance Manual First edition June 2006 Disclaimer The...
...has been reviewed and validated for the TECRA A8 series / Satellite Pro A120 series at the time of International Business Machines Corporation. The included set of instructions and descriptions are trademarks or registered trademarks of Toshiba. Windows and Microsoft are subject to ...without the prior written permission of Intel Corporation or its proprietor and used by TOSHIBA under license. i.LINK is a trademark of the information contained herein. Toshiba Personal Computer TECRA A8 series / Satellite Pro A120 series Maintenance Manual First edition June 2006 Disclaimer The...
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... loose, creating a danger of messages are used in this manual are adhered to strictly. Be sure to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer TECRA A8 series / Satellite Pro A120 series. Installation of a hazard that could result in the field. CAUTION: "Caution" indicates the existence of these messages will be...
... loose, creating a danger of messages are used in this manual are adhered to strictly. Be sure to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer TECRA A8 series / Satellite Pro A120 series. Installation of a hazard that could result in the field. CAUTION: "Caution" indicates the existence of these messages will be...
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...size, minimum weight, low power usage and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following processors. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-1 1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview 1 Features 1.1 Features The Toshiba TECRA A8 series / Satellite Pro A120 series Personal Computer uses advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), and Complementary...Controller An internal Graphics Controller in North Bridge is equipped with one of each model and options. Microprocessor The TECRA A8 series / Satellite Pro A120 series computer is used.
...size, minimum weight, low power usage and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following processors. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-1 1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview 1 Features 1.1 Features The Toshiba TECRA A8 series / Satellite Pro A120 series Personal Computer uses advanced Large Scale Integration (LSI), and Complementary...Controller An internal Graphics Controller in North Bridge is equipped with one of each model and options. Microprocessor The TECRA A8 series / Satellite Pro A120 series computer is used.
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The computer contains a MDC, enabling data and fax communication. Bluetooth The computer is turned on and connected to "Toshiba Assist". 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Internal LAN/ Internal modem The computer has built-in the PCI Express Mini ...between electronic devices such as computers and printers. It supports wireless communication switch. Wireless LAN The computer is connected to "Toshiba Assist". 1-4 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) This function can be switched on and off , the computer is equipped with ...
The computer contains a MDC, enabling data and fax communication. Bluetooth The computer is turned on and connected to "Toshiba Assist". 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features Internal LAN/ Internal modem The computer has built-in the PCI Express Mini ...between electronic devices such as computers and printers. It supports wireless communication switch. Wireless LAN The computer is connected to "Toshiba Assist". 1-4 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) This function can be switched on and off , the computer is equipped with ...
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... (ICS-made 954321AGLFT) • EC/KBC (Renesas-made M306KAFCLRP) • PSC (Toshiba-made TMP86FS49UG) • Super I/O (LPC-made 47N217) • Temperature sensor (ADM-made 1032ARMZ ×2) • Acceleration sensor (ST Micro-made LIS3L02AQ) • TPM (Infineon-made SLB9635 TT 1.2) TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-13 One RJ45 port...
... (ICS-made 954321AGLFT) • EC/KBC (Renesas-made M306KAFCLRP) • PSC (Toshiba-made TMP86FS49UG) • Super I/O (LPC-made 47N217) • Temperature sensor (ADM-made 1032ARMZ ×2) • Acceleration sensor (ST Micro-made LIS3L02AQ) • TPM (Infineon-made SLB9635 TT 1.2) TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-13 One RJ45 port...
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... for the Diagnostics procedures is causing the computer to malfunction. The implement for displaying debug port test result TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-1 Implements for debugging port check • Toshiba DOS system FD • RS-232C cross cable • Test board with the latest EC/KBC as described...
... for the Diagnostics procedures is causing the computer to malfunction. The implement for displaying debug port test result TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-1 Implements for debugging port check • Toshiba DOS system FD • RS-232C cross cable • Test board with the latest EC/KBC as described...
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...the user if a password is registered and, if it is installed on the hard disk. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-3 Operating systems not preinstalled by Toshiba can cause the computer malfunction. Make sure all optional equipment is removed from the... Make sure the USB FDD (When connected to enter the password. Make sure that Windows® XP preinstalled by Toshiba is , ask him or her to the computer) and optical drive are empty. 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart Use...
...the user if a password is registered and, if it is installed on the hard disk. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-3 Operating systems not preinstalled by Toshiba can cause the computer malfunction. Make sure all optional equipment is removed from the... Make sure the USB FDD (When connected to enter the password. Make sure that Windows® XP preinstalled by Toshiba is , ask him or her to the computer) and optical drive are empty. 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart Use...
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... to drive C, go to Procedure 2. If drive C is functioning properly. Choose Display Partition Information from the Toshiba DOS system disk. If the problem still exists, go to create a DOS partition on drive C. If the...problem still exists, go to floppy disks or other procedures as required. Procedure 1 Partition Check Insert the Toshiba DOS system disk and restart the computer with the other storage media. Check 4 Remove the FD and ...FDISK menu and choose the option to Procedure 2. 2-48 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)
... to drive C, go to Procedure 2. If drive C is functioning properly. Choose Display Partition Information from the Toshiba DOS system disk. If the problem still exists, go to create a DOS partition on drive C. If the...problem still exists, go to floppy disks or other procedures as required. Procedure 1 Partition Check Insert the Toshiba DOS system disk and restart the computer with the other storage media. Check 4 Remove the FD and ...FDISK menu and choose the option to Procedure 2. 2-48 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)
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... (for all tests) A USB test module (USB test ) A USB cable (USB test) An external CRT monitor (Expansion test) A CD test media TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK or ABEX TEST CD-ROM (Sound test) A DVD test media (DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) (Sound test) A music CD... with monitor ID function (Expansion test) RS232C wraparound connector (Async test) A PC for wraparound test (Wireless LAN test/Bluetooth test/IEEE1394 test) 3-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)
... (for all tests) A USB test module (USB test ) A USB cable (USB test) An external CRT monitor (Expansion test) A CD test media TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK or ABEX TEST CD-ROM (Sound test) A DVD test media (DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) (Sound test) A music CD... with monitor ID function (Expansion test) RS232C wraparound connector (Async test) A PC for wraparound test (Wireless LAN test/Bluetooth test/IEEE1394 test) 3-2 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)
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... XXXXXX DIAGNOSTICS version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTICS MENU : 1 - RUNNING TEST 7 - POWER OFF NOTE: To exit the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press the Esc key. If a test program is in progress, press Ctrl + C to exit the test program. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-5 DIAGNOSTIC TEST 2 - FDD UTILITIES 8 - 3.2 Executing...
... XXXXXX DIAGNOSTICS version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTICS MENU : 1 - RUNNING TEST 7 - POWER OFF NOTE: To exit the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press the Esc key. If a test program is in progress, press Ctrl + C to exit the test program. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-5 DIAGNOSTIC TEST 2 - FDD UTILITIES 8 - 3.2 Executing...
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... - HARD DISK TEST 9 - NDP TEST 11 - REAL TIMER TEST 10 - The following DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU will appear: TOSHIBA personal computer XXXXXX DIAGNOSTICS version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU : 1 - MEMORY TEST 3 - Function 88 sets the floppy disk drive and hard disk drive...99 - 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test Set the highlight bar to function 99 and press Enter. 3-6 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) To exit the submenu of the Diagnostic Test and returns to the Diagnostics Menu, set...
... - HARD DISK TEST 9 - NDP TEST 11 - REAL TIMER TEST 10 - The following DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU will appear: TOSHIBA personal computer XXXXXX DIAGNOSTICS version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU : 1 - MEMORY TEST 3 - Function 88 sets the floppy disk drive and hard disk drive...99 - 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test Set the highlight bar to function 99 and press Enter. 3-6 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) To exit the submenu of the Diagnostic Test and returns to the Diagnostics Menu, set...
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... reading of one point on a CD/RW media. 3-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) Read specified address This subtest reads one -block data and multi-block data from a specified address. For the subtest 04, use the TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK TDY-01 or ABEX TEST CD-ROM...
... reading of one point on a CD/RW media. 3-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) Read specified address This subtest reads one -block data and multi-block data from a specified address. For the subtest 04, use the TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK TDY-01 or ABEX TEST CD-ROM...
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...Green Check if the color of the front operation panel button. Press Enter and return to the ONLY ONE TEST menu. 3-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) Press [ Presentation ] button If the test ends successfully, the display returns to the ONLY...menu. Press Enter and following message appears in the display in the display. Press the Toshiba Presentation button after the following message appears. Press [ Assist ] button Press the Toshiba Assist button after the following message appears in the display to green alternately. Follow the ...
...Green Check if the color of the front operation panel button. Press Enter and return to the ONLY ONE TEST menu. 3-44 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) Press [ Presentation ] button If the test ends successfully, the display returns to the ONLY...menu. Press Enter and following message appears in the display in the display. Press the Toshiba Presentation button after the following message appears. Press [ Assist ] button Press the Toshiba Assist button after the following message appears in the display to green alternately. Follow the ...
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COPY This program copies data from the Toshiba DOS FORMAT command. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-51 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.24.1 Function Description ...
COPY This program copies data from the Toshiba DOS FORMAT command. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-51 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3.24 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.24.1 Function Description ...
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... appear: Bluetooth Subsystem T&D for PCSE(BD_ADDR) VerX.XX Copyright (C) by TOSHIBA Co Initializing ... Bluetooth Subsystem T&D for PCSE(BD_ADDR) VerX.XX Copyright (C) by TOSHIBA Co My BD_ADDR = XXXXXXXXXXXX [h] PPPPPP A SSSSS P P AA S S P PA AS PPPPPP A A SSSSS P AAAAAAA S P A A S S P A A SSSSS SSSSS S S S SSSSS S S S SSSSS 3-74 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) The following message is...
... appear: Bluetooth Subsystem T&D for PCSE(BD_ADDR) VerX.XX Copyright (C) by TOSHIBA Co Initializing ... Bluetooth Subsystem T&D for PCSE(BD_ADDR) VerX.XX Copyright (C) by TOSHIBA Co My BD_ADDR = XXXXXXXXXXXX [h] PPPPPP A SSSSS P P AA S S P PA AS PPPPPP A A SSSSS P AAAAAAA S P A A S S P A A SSSSS SSSSS S S S SSSSS S S S SSSSS 3-74 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) The following message is...
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....XX Copyright (C) by TOSHIBA Co My BD_ADDR = XXXXXXXXXXXX [h] FFFFFF A III L F A A I L F A A I L FFFFFF A A I L F AAAAAAA I L F A A I L F A A III LLLLLLL Table 3-5 Error message Message Invalid BD_ADDR (all 00) Invalid BD_ADDR (all FF) Invalid BD_ADDR (bit0=1) Invalid BD_ADDR (bit1=1) Invalid BD_ADDR (define in the file) Contents 0x000000000000 0xFFFFFFFFFFFF bit40=1b bit41=1b Defined BD_ADDR TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance...
....XX Copyright (C) by TOSHIBA Co My BD_ADDR = XXXXXXXXXXXX [h] FFFFFF A III L F A A I L F A A I L FFFFFF A A I L F AAAAAAA I L F A A I L F A A III LLLLLLL Table 3-5 Error message Message Invalid BD_ADDR (all 00) Invalid BD_ADDR (all FF) Invalid BD_ADDR (bit0=1) Invalid BD_ADDR (bit1=1) Invalid BD_ADDR (define in the file) Contents 0x000000000000 0xFFFFFFFFFFFF bit40=1b bit41=1b Defined BD_ADDR TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance...
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The following message is completed. The progress bar stops when the test is displayed. Bluetooth Subsystem T&D for PCSE(CS-Air) VerX.XX Copyright (C) by TOSHIBA Co. | DUT | BD_ADDR of the Bluetooth System in the target machine. The Bluetooth test menu will appear: When the test begins, the machine displays BD_ADDR ...
The following message is completed. The progress bar stops when the test is displayed. Bluetooth Subsystem T&D for PCSE(CS-Air) VerX.XX Copyright (C) by TOSHIBA Co. | DUT | BD_ADDR of the Bluetooth System in the target machine. The Bluetooth test menu will appear: When the test begins, the machine displays BD_ADDR ...
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...LLLLLLL EEEEEE T EEEEEEE DDDDD Testing is finished A>_ 3-78 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) If the connection with the tester is shown. Bluetooth Subsystem T&D for PCSE(CS-Air) VerX.XX Copyright (C) by TOSHIBA Co. | DUT | BD_ADDR of the DUT. The following message ... the progress bar stops. The following message will appear: Bluetooth Subsystem T&D for PCSE(CS-Air) VerX.XX Copyright (C) by TOSHIBA Co. | | | Tester | | | [ESC]:Finish Tester [SPACE]:Start Is DUT ready? Then press Space to select...
...LLLLLLL EEEEEE T EEEEEEE DDDDD Testing is finished A>_ 3-78 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) If the connection with the tester is shown. Bluetooth Subsystem T&D for PCSE(CS-Air) VerX.XX Copyright (C) by TOSHIBA Co. | DUT | BD_ADDR of the DUT. The following message ... the progress bar stops. The following message will appear: Bluetooth Subsystem T&D for PCSE(CS-Air) VerX.XX Copyright (C) by TOSHIBA Co. | | | Tester | | | [ESC]:Finish Tester [SPACE]:Start Is DUT ready? Then press Space to select...