User Manual
Page 120
... charged, it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to store your computer on . The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is charging the computer. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that the battery...
... charged, it reaches room temperature (50 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit, 10 to store your computer on . The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to 26 degrees Celsius). ❖ The battery is charging the computer. HINT: Once the battery is fully charged, we recommend that the battery...
User Manual
Page 183
...-Sets the CPU speed to high when using either the battery or the AC adaptor. 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...
...-Sets the CPU speed to high when using either the battery or the AC adaptor. 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...
User Manual
Page 191
To install TPM: 1 Launch the Toshiba Application Installer from the desktop and install the following procedures...Installation Guide 2 Follow the directions on your screen. Once the TPM files have been installed, you will restart. Your Toshiba computer includes the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) which is highlighted, then press the space bar to change the TPM status... key until TPM is a security encryption device for your system's hard disk drive. 191 Toshiba Utilities Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) NOTE This section only applies to enable the TPM feature ...
To install TPM: 1 Launch the Toshiba Application Installer from the desktop and install the following procedures...Installation Guide 2 Follow the directions on your screen. Once the TPM files have been installed, you will restart. Your Toshiba computer includes the TPM (Trusted Platform Module) which is highlighted, then press the space bar to change the TPM status... key until TPM is a security encryption device for your system's hard disk drive. 191 Toshiba Utilities Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Trusted Platform Module (TPM) NOTE This section only applies to enable the TPM feature ...
User Manual
Page 192
... also be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. Fingerprint utility limitations Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will be completely secure or error-free. Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will... accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. NOTE It is read; The Fingerprint tutorial shows how to enroll. Toshiba is automatically logged on. Fingerprint Enrollment Use the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard to enroll new fingerprints or to update existing ...
... also be used to replace the keyboard-based user/BIOS password authentication system when booting up. Fingerprint utility limitations Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility will be completely secure or error-free. Toshiba does not guarantee that the fingerprint utility technology will... accurately screen out unauthorized users at all times. NOTE It is read; The Fingerprint tutorial shows how to enroll. Toshiba is automatically logged on. Fingerprint Enrollment Use the Enroll or Edit Fingerprints wizard to enroll new fingerprints or to update existing ...
User Manual
Page 213
... devices use the same DMA, the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the device is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/output system) and the operating system to automatically assign system resources to Plug and Play-compliant devices. In theory, if every device connected...
... devices use the same DMA, the data required by one device overwrites the data required by the device is a computer standard that helps the system BIOS (basic input/output system) and the operating system to automatically assign system resources to Plug and Play-compliant devices. In theory, if every device connected...
User Manual
Page 285
Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may appear in this user's guide. Acronyms The following acronyms may not be available on your computer. 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
Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may appear in this user's guide. Acronyms The following acronyms may not be available on your computer. 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
User Manual
Page 288
...to the baud rate. It is passed between two devices. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program. See BIOS. boot - boot disk - See system disk. A copy of signal changes per second). Baud rate is the number of a file, usually ...on a removable disk, kept in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you use to another. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs in case the original...
...to the baud rate. It is passed between two devices. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program. See BIOS. boot - boot disk - See system disk. A copy of signal changes per second). Baud rate is the number of a file, usually ...on a removable disk, kept in order to check hardware and load the operating system when you use to another. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs in case the original...
User Manual
Page 297
...an object or device. Compare ROM. A disk that can be written to as well as the number of memory is used for your computer's BIOS, which is expressed as read but not written to perform some operation on most U.S. A diskette is lost when you start it . resolution ... file's type, size, and creation date. 297 Glossary program - read -only memory) - See boot, restart. Synonymous with the intent to . See also BIOS, memory. For example, the properties of the images that can be executed by a printer or displayed on a screen. See RAM. See ROM. For a ...
...an object or device. Compare ROM. A disk that can be written to as well as the number of memory is used for your computer's BIOS, which is expressed as read but not written to perform some operation on most U.S. A diskette is lost when you start it . resolution ... file's type, size, and creation date. 297 Glossary program - read -only memory) - See boot, restart. Synonymous with the intent to . See also BIOS, memory. For example, the properties of the images that can be executed by a printer or displayed on a screen. See RAM. See ROM. For a ...
User Manual
Page 300
... 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...
Maintenance Manual
Page 4
... LCD module Board layout 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...
... LCD module Board layout 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...
Maintenance Manual
Page 9
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
Maintenance Manual
Page 23
...controller - Supports System Memory : DDR2-400/DDR2-533/DDR2-667, 4GB(max) - System Memory controller : DDR2-400/DDR2-533/DDR2-667, 2GB(max) TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-9 Internal Graphics Controller : Inter Generation 3.5 Integrated GFX Core (250MHz) - Others North ... • 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...
...controller - Supports System Memory : DDR2-400/DDR2-533/DDR2-667, 4GB(max) - System Memory controller : DDR2-400/DDR2-533/DDR2-667, 2GB(max) TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-9 Internal Graphics Controller : Inter Generation 3.5 Integrated GFX Core (250MHz) - Others North ... • 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...
Maintenance Manual
Page 70
...key ...... (b) *** RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is shown on , the system performs the Initial Reliability Test (IRT) installed in the BIOS ROM. Go to set Date/Time ...... (c) *** Bad configuration *** Check system. The IRT tests each IC on the system board and initializes ... message instructs, returns all system settings to their default values. If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) If you press F1 as the message instructs. Check 2 If the following error messages ...
...key ...... (b) *** RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is shown on , the system performs the Initial Reliability Test (IRT) installed in the BIOS ROM. Go to set Date/Time ...... (c) *** Bad configuration *** Check system. The IRT tests each IC on the system board and initializes ... message instructs, returns all system settings to their default values. If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) If you press F1 as the message instructs. Check 2 If the following error messages ...
Maintenance Manual
Page 73
D31 Configuration of DRAM Permission of cache (L1 cache only) F008 Transition to real mode and copy of BIOS to "BIOS rewrite process". BIOS rewrite process Initialization of ICHM. 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 BIOS to "BIOS rewrite process". BIOS rewrite process Initialization of ICHM. 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) [...
Maintenance Manual
Page 74
...) error status (2/9) D port status Inspection items F009 Saving key scan code Setting of TASK_1ms_TSC FAN control Initialization of sound When request BIOS, EC/KBC rewriting When BIOS renewal is prohibited When BIOS ROM is abnormal Key input Reading CHGBIOSA.EXE / CHGFIRMA.EXE F100 Prohibition of cache Permission of L1/L2 cache in Flash... is definite. Setting of parameters for 2HD(1.44MB) Reading of first sector, If it is the data of "CHGBIOSA.EXE" and "CHGFIRMA.EXE" 2-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)
...) error status (2/9) D port status Inspection items F009 Saving key scan code Setting of TASK_1ms_TSC FAN control Initialization of sound When request BIOS, EC/KBC rewriting When BIOS renewal is prohibited When BIOS ROM is abnormal Key input Reading CHGBIOSA.EXE / CHGFIRMA.EXE F100 Prohibition of cache Permission of L1/L2 cache in Flash... is definite. Setting of parameters for 2HD(1.44MB) Reading of first sector, If it is the data of "CHGBIOSA.EXE" and "CHGFIRMA.EXE" 2-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)
Maintenance Manual
Page 75
...) Battery level check of CMOS CMOS checksum check Initialization of CMOS data (1) Setting 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
...) Battery level check of CMOS CMOS checksum check Initialization of CMOS data (1) Setting 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
Maintenance Manual
Page 76
...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)
Maintenance Manual
Page 79
... 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
Maintenance Manual
Page 80
...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 (...
Maintenance Manual
Page 81
... 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