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To enable TPM: 1 Power on your system while holding down the Esc key. 2 Press F1 when directed. 3 Press the PgDn key. 4 Press the down arrow key until TPM is a security encryption device for your system's BIOS. TPM is already included on your system, but needs to be installed and ...the Infineon TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Installation Guide. Your system will need to accept the changes. For further information on your screen. 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 ...
To enable TPM: 1 Power on your system while holding down the Esc key. 2 Press F1 when directed. 3 Press the PgDn key. 4 Press the down arrow key until TPM is a security encryption device for your system's BIOS. TPM is already included on your system, but needs to be installed and ...the Infineon TPM (Trusted Platform Module) Installation Guide. Your system will need to accept the changes. For further information on your screen. 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 ...
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Index A AC adaptor 47 AC power connecting adaptor 49 accessories docking solutions 155 memory 55 adding memory 55 adjusting recording quality 149 Alt keys 98 audio .wav files 148 audio features 147 B backing up files 96 battery changing 128 charge indicator light 50, 121 charge not lasting 218 charging ... power 125 disposal 133 300 low charge 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...
Index A AC adaptor 47 AC power connecting adaptor 49 accessories docking solutions 155 memory 55 adding memory 55 adjusting recording quality 149 Alt keys 98 audio .wav files 148 audio features 147 B backing up files 96 battery changing 128 charge indicator light 50, 121 charge not lasting 218 charging ... power 125 disposal 133 300 low charge 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...
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... and diagnostic operations for maintenance service. 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. The manual is divided into the following : ...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) Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures describes ...
... and diagnostic operations for maintenance service. 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. The manual is divided into the following : ...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) Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures describes ...
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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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... is low or CMOS checksum is turned on, the system performs the Initial Reliability Test (IRT) installed in the BIOS ROM. Then press [F1] key ...... The IRT tests each IC on the system board and initializes it. If an error message is ... displays, perform Check 2. (a) *** Bad HDD type *** Check system. Then press [F1] key ...... (e) *** Bad time function *** Check system. The following error message is lost . PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE. If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)
... is low or CMOS checksum is turned on, the system performs the Initial Reliability Test (IRT) installed in the BIOS ROM. Then press [F1] key ...... The IRT tests each IC on the system board and initializes it. If an error message is ... displays, perform Check 2. (a) *** Bad HDD type *** Check system. Then press [F1] key ...... (e) *** Bad time function *** Check system. The following error message is lost . PRESS ANY KEY TO CONTINUE. If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)
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...printer port) (only for models supporting Super IO) (only for models supporting Super IO or not) EC/KBC rewrite check Initialization of SC Key input (skip when returned to S3) Enables CPU cache Only PIT CH0 initialization (for HOLD_ON) CHECK SUM CHECK Transition to protect mode Boot... go to "BIOS rewrite process" When a key pressed ,check the key (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 ...
...printer port) (only for models supporting Super IO) (only for models supporting Super IO or not) EC/KBC rewrite check Initialization of SC Key input (skip when returned to S3) Enables CPU cache Only PIT CH0 initialization (for HOLD_ON) CHECK SUM CHECK Transition to protect mode Boot... go to "BIOS rewrite process" When a key pressed ,check the key (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 ...
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...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 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...
...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 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...
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... 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...(model supporting I/O LOCK) Initialization of ATA priority in Boot 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
... 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...(model supporting I/O LOCK) Initialization of ATA priority in Boot 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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...for SIO saving/restoring) Setting of font address for resume password Setting of repeat parameter for USB KB Final check of key input during IRT Storing of T_SHADOW_RAM_SIZE Update of system resource just before booting Rewriting of memory map data of INT15h E820h ...Runtime 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 (960...
...for SIO saving/restoring) Setting of font address for resume password Setting of repeat parameter for USB KB Final check of key input during IRT Storing of T_SHADOW_RAM_SIZE Update of system resource just before booting Rewriting of memory map data of INT15h E820h ...Runtime 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 (960...
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...and copy of SC When error, holts. DPORT=F003H or F004H Key input (skip when returned to S3) When a key pressed ,check the key (skip when returned to S3) Enables CPU cache Security check BIOS rewrite request check If Checksum check error occurred on except Boot Block... or rewrite is requested, go to "BIOS rewrite process". Transits to System BIOS IRT BIOS rewrite process Initialization of South Bridge Configuration of DRAM Permission of cache (L1 cache only) Memory clear Transition to RAM 2-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)...
...and copy of SC When error, holts. DPORT=F003H or F004H Key input (skip when returned to S3) When a key pressed ,check the key (skip when returned to S3) Enables CPU cache Security check BIOS rewrite request check If Checksum check error occurred on except Boot Block... or rewrite is requested, go to "BIOS rewrite process". Transits to System BIOS IRT BIOS rewrite process Initialization of South Bridge Configuration of DRAM Permission of cache (L1 cache only) Memory clear Transition to RAM 2-34 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)...
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...mode) 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 ...Waiting for key input FDC reset Setting parameters for 2DD (720KB) Retrieval of "CHGBIOSA.EXE" /"CHGFIRMA.EXE" from the root directory. Setting of parameters for 2HD(1.44MB) Reading of first sector, If it is the data of "CHGBIOSA.EXE" and "CHGFIRMA.EXE" TECRA A8 /Satellite...
...mode) 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 ...Waiting for key input FDC reset Setting parameters for 2DD (720KB) Retrieval of "CHGBIOSA.EXE" /"CHGFIRMA.EXE" from the root directory. Setting of parameters for 2HD(1.44MB) Reading of first sector, If it is the data of "CHGBIOSA.EXE" and "CHGFIRMA.EXE" TECRA A8 /Satellite...
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... 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...supporting I/O LOCK) Initialization of ATA priority in Boot 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) 2-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)
... 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...supporting I/O LOCK) Initialization of ATA priority in Boot 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) 2-40 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)
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... (for SIO saving/restoring) Setting of font address for resume password Setting of repeat parameter for USB KB Final check of key input during IRT Storing of T_SHADOW_RAM_SIZE Update of system resource just before booting Rewriting of memory map data of INT15h E820h function...sum of Runtime 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 TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [...
... (for SIO saving/restoring) Setting of font address for resume password Setting of repeat parameter for USB KB Final check of key input during IRT Storing of T_SHADOW_RAM_SIZE Update of system resource just before booting Rewriting of memory map data of INT15h E820h function...sum of Runtime 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 TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [...
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... ready ..... Insert HDD(s) to Procedure 3. If it is in drive Press any key when ready Check 3 Using the SYS command of system board may be defective (Refer to the steps described in the BIOS ROM. 2.6 HDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Message Check When the power is ....). If the following messages do not appear, perform Check 2. Turn on the computer and check the message on the display, perform Check 5. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-49 When the test detects an error, an error message is displayed on ,...
... ready ..... Insert HDD(s) to Procedure 3. If it is in drive Press any key when ready Check 3 Using the SYS command of system board may be defective (Refer to the steps described in the BIOS ROM. 2.6 HDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Message Check When the power is ....). If the following messages do not appear, perform Check 2. Turn on the computer and check the message on the display, perform Check 5. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-49 When the test detects an error, an error message is displayed on ,...
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...= XX L2 Cache = XXXXXKB * - BOOT ROM Version = VX.XX * - HWSC = XXXXXXX * - X Printer Adapter LPT1 = XXXX LPT2 = XXXX LPT3 = XXXX * - TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-57 X Math CO-Processor * - X USB Floppy Disk Drive(s) Track = XX Head = XX, Sector = XX * - ... Memory = XXXKB) * - X ASYNC Adapter COM1 = XXXX COM2 = XXXX COM3 = XXXX * - BIOS ROM Version = VX.XX 1st ID = XXH, 2nd ID = XXH * - T&D Total Version = VX.XX Press [Enter] Key [Date = XXXX-YY-ZZ, XX:YY:ZZ] Press Enter to return to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU.
...= XX L2 Cache = XXXXXKB * - BOOT ROM Version = VX.XX * - HWSC = XXXXXXX * - X Printer Adapter LPT1 = XXXX LPT2 = XXXX LPT3 = XXXX * - TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-57 X Math CO-Processor * - X USB Floppy Disk Drive(s) Track = XX Head = XX, Sector = XX * - ... Memory = XXXKB) * - X ASYNC Adapter COM1 = XXXX COM2 = XXXX COM3 = XXXX * - BIOS ROM Version = VX.XX 1st ID = XXH, 2nd ID = XXH * - T&D Total Version = VX.XX Press [Enter] Key [Date = XXXX-YY-ZZ, XX:YY:ZZ] Press Enter to return to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU.
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...: Block address = XXXXXXXXX Select the track number you want to the selection menu of the BIOS SETUP. CD/DVD TEST IN PROGRESS XXXXXXXX xxxxxxx DIAGNOSTIC TEST VX.XX [Ctrl]+[Break] ; test end [Ctrl]+[C] ; TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-89 Play start CD sound ... (Legacy) test, select 4 and press Enter. CAUTION: Sound (Legacy) test is not supported in the "Device Config.=" of the track number. key stop SUB-TEST : XX PASS COUNT : XXXXX WRITE DATA : XX ADDRESS : XXXXXX ERROR COUNT: XXXXX READ DATA : XX STATUS : XXX CD...
...: Block address = XXXXXXXXX Select the track number you want to the selection menu of the BIOS SETUP. CD/DVD TEST IN PROGRESS XXXXXXXX xxxxxxx DIAGNOSTIC TEST VX.XX [Ctrl]+[Break] ; test end [Ctrl]+[C] ; TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-89 Play start CD sound ... (Legacy) test, select 4 and press Enter. CAUTION: Sound (Legacy) test is not supported in the "Device Config.=" of the track number. key stop SUB-TEST : XX PASS COUNT : XXXXX WRITE DATA : XX ADDRESS : XXXXXX ERROR COUNT: XXXXX READ DATA : XX STATUS : XXX CD...
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... E Key Layout...E-1 E.1 United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard E-1 E.2 United States (US) Keyboard E-1 Appendix F Wiring Diagrams F-1 F.1 RGB Monitor Loopback Connector F-1 F.2 RS-232C Loopback Connector F-1 F.3 RS-232C direct connection cable (9-pin to 9-pin F-2 F.4 RS-232C direct connection cable (9-pin to 25-pin F-2 F.5 LAN Loopback Connector F-3 Appendix G BIOS rewrite Procedures G-1 Appendix H EC/KBC rewrite Procedures H-1 Appendix I Reliability ...I-1 TECRA A8...
... E Key Layout...E-1 E.1 United Kingdom (UK) Keyboard E-1 E.2 United States (US) Keyboard E-1 Appendix F Wiring Diagrams F-1 F.1 RGB Monitor Loopback Connector F-1 F.2 RS-232C Loopback Connector F-1 F.3 RS-232C direct connection cable (9-pin to 9-pin F-2 F.4 RS-232C direct connection cable (9-pin to 25-pin F-2 F.5 LAN Loopback Connector F-3 Appendix G BIOS rewrite Procedures G-1 Appendix H EC/KBC rewrite Procedures H-1 Appendix I Reliability ...I-1 TECRA A8...
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..., a message may be rewritten. When the process is the key at the left side of the BIOS have been erased. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] G-1 Appendix G BIOS rewrite procedures Appendices Appendix G Appendix G BIOS rewrite procedures This Appendix explains how to rewrite the system BIOS program when you need the following tool: ...
..., a message may be rewritten. When the process is the key at the left side of the BIOS have been erased. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] G-1 Appendix G BIOS rewrite procedures Appendices Appendix G Appendix G BIOS rewrite procedures This Appendix explains how to rewrite the system BIOS program when you need the following tool: ...
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...key until a beep sounds.) The EC/KBC rewriting starts. 6. If the rewrite fails, it takes about 30 seconds to rewrite the EC/KBC. If you fail to start up . The computer is not hung up the computer. 4. In this case, insert the BIOS...EC/KBC have been erased. Do not turn off . Connect an USB FDD and insert the BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk into the USB FDD. 5. Tools To rewrite the EC/KBC, you...or turn off the power to boot mode. 2. It may be rewritten. 5. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] H-1 Rewrite the EC/KBC only when instructed by ...
...key until a beep sounds.) The EC/KBC rewriting starts. 6. If the rewrite fails, it takes about 30 seconds to rewrite the EC/KBC. If you fail to start up . The computer is not hung up the computer. 4. In this case, insert the BIOS...EC/KBC have been erased. Do not turn off . Connect an USB FDD and insert the BIOS/EC/KBC rewriting disk into the USB FDD. 5. Tools To rewrite the EC/KBC, you...or turn off the power to boot mode. 2. It may be rewritten. 5. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] H-1 Rewrite the EC/KBC only when instructed by ...