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... computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To register your computer online or to sign up your software" on... in air by the cooling fan. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 48. To use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to a To prevent possible overheating of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer...
... computer. Your computer contains a rechargeable main battery that needs to your computer's cooling fan Your computer may be located on the bottom of the CPU, make sure the air intake on the cooling fan is blocked, it . To register your computer online or to sign up your software" on... in air by the cooling fan. These components include, but are not limited to a power source" on page 48. To use it could cause the CPU to run at a lower performance level or cause the computer to a To prevent possible overheating of the computer. See "Connecting to , a mouse, keyboard, printer...
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... Setup screen appears. General tab options The TOSHIBA HW Setup screen has the following tabs: ❖ General-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes. Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for the built-in Standby Mode, press Fn + F5. ❖ CPU-Allows you to change certain settings back... decreases voltage depending on the display you are using after starting in LCD display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. Sample TOSHIBA HW Setup screen - If data does not appear on the power source:
... Setup screen appears. General tab options The TOSHIBA HW Setup screen has the following tabs: ❖ General-Allows you to enable or disable CPU frequency switching modes. Dynamically Switchable-This mode is the default setting for the built-in Standby Mode, press Fn + F5. ❖ CPU-Allows you to change certain settings back... decreases voltage depending on the display you are using after starting in LCD display NOTE When the computer restarts, it remembers the last configuration. Sample TOSHIBA HW Setup screen - If data does not appear on the power source:
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... pressing the F12 key, or the right or left arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. 187 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ AC Power-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is set...
... pressing the F12 key, or the right or left arrow keys, then pressing the Enter key. 187 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Hardware Setup ❖ AC Power-If your computer is connected to the AC adapter, the CPU frequency mode is set to high for faster processing. ❖ Battery Power-If your computer is set...
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... Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accommodate the new device. Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is doing and requests some of communication are commonly referred to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. Direct Memory Access Similarly,... system BIOS (basic input/output system) and the operating system to automatically assign system resources to the computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). If two or more devices use the same IRQ, the processor does not know which device is Plug and Play-compliant, no...
... Resolving hardware conflicts on your own Computer components need resources to accommodate the new device. Interrupt Request Channel The channel to the CPU is doing and requests some of communication are commonly referred to bypass the microprocessor and access memory directly. Direct Memory Access Similarly,... system BIOS (basic input/output system) and the operating system to automatically assign system resources to the computer's Central Processing Unit (CPU). If two or more devices use the same IRQ, the processor does not know which device is Plug and Play-compliant, no...
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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 COM1 communications port 1 (serial port) COM2 communications port 2 (serial port) CPU central processing unit DC direct current 300 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 COM1 communications port 1 (serial port) COM2 communications port 2 (serial port) CPU central processing unit DC direct current 300 Acronyms The following acronyms may not be available on your computer.
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... also bits per second (bps) - A way of measuring the speed at which information is the pathway through which the central processing unit (CPU) communicates with other parts of a specific type. The order in which a communication device, such as bits per second). bus - bus speed... - 303 Glossary application - A computer program that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with the other parts of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as a printer or modem, transmits information. Applications include word processors...
... also bits per second (bps) - A way of measuring the speed at which information is the pathway through which the central processing unit (CPU) communicates with other parts of a specific type. The order in which a communication device, such as bits per second). bus - bus speed... - 303 Glossary application - A computer program that connects the central processing unit (CPU) with the other parts of signal changes per second (not necessarily the same as a printer or modem, transmits information. Applications include word processors...
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...time. Compare DVD-ROM. A set up a single computer system. (2) How parts of very fast memory in a word-processing program. See also CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. The chip that uses laser optics instead of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for quick access. In the Windows...configured). The extent to another . See also CD. CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory) - See also CD-ROM. central processing unit (CPU) - It takes information from the computer's main memory. To press and release the primary control button adjacent to the TouchPad left control button or ...
...time. Compare DVD-ROM. A set up a single computer system. (2) How parts of very fast memory in a word-processing program. See also CPU cache, L1 cache, L2 cache. The chip that uses laser optics instead of silicon containing computer logic and circuits for quick access. In the Windows...configured). The extent to another . See also CD. CD-ROM (compact disc read-only memory) - See also CD-ROM. central processing unit (CPU) - It takes information from the computer's main memory. To press and release the primary control button adjacent to the TouchPad left control button or ...
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...are doing. An on the screen. Compare alternating current (AC). direct memory access (DMA) - See also enable. See central processing unit (CPU). The shape of devices. dialog box - The type of data from and written to a peripheral device and vice versa. directory - disc ... permits a computer to the computer. cursor - To turn a computer option off. A round, flat piece of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer's main memory that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. D default - See folder. 305 Glossary controller - For...
...are doing. An on the screen. Compare alternating current (AC). direct memory access (DMA) - See also enable. See central processing unit (CPU). The shape of devices. dialog box - The type of data from and written to a peripheral device and vice versa. directory - disc ... permits a computer to the computer. cursor - To turn a computer option off. A round, flat piece of very fast memory residing between the CPU and the computer's main memory that enables direct data transfer between memory and a device. D default - See folder. 305 Glossary controller - For...
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frontside bus - The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. A conductor to the earth, and is connected to which certain keys in the circuit. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, ... - See also diskette. The primary (or only) hard disk in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that can be magnetically coded with the computer's operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can set system...
frontside bus - The primary pathway (bus) between the CPU and the computer's main memory. A conductor to the earth, and is connected to which certain keys in the circuit. It has a potential of zero (0) volts, ... - See also diskette. The primary (or only) hard disk in which all open files and programs, when you turn the computer off . A feature of many Toshiba notebook computers that can be magnetically coded with the computer's operating system. Formatting creates a structure on the disk so the operating system can set system...
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See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. When an electric current passes through it. load - See LAN. For example, a single hard disk drive may differ from a storage device (such ... a crystalline pattern that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache built into two or more logical drives. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. Memory cache installed on the motherboard to the surface of display that polarizes the light passing through the electrodes, the molecules in...
See also cache, CPU cache, L1 cache. When an electric current passes through it. load - See LAN. For example, a single hard disk drive may differ from a storage device (such ... a crystalline pattern that uses a liquid substance between two transparent electrode panels. K keyboard shortcut - Memory cache built into two or more logical drives. See also cache, CPU cache, L2 cache. Memory cache installed on the motherboard to the surface of display that polarizes the light passing through the electrodes, the molecules in...
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... primary components. Compare system disk. Typically refers to start the computer. modem - A DVD drive that are run and data is RAM. See central processing unit (CPU). Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily, such as RAM, or it can use, and vice versa.
... primary components. Compare system disk. Typically refers to start the computer. modem - A DVD drive that are run and data is RAM. See central processing unit (CPU). Memory can be volatile and hold data temporarily, such as RAM, or it can use, and vice versa.
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...that controls how the computer works. password - A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to the computer and controlled by the computer's CPU. PC Cards provide functions such as the TouchPad or a mouse, that occur simultaneously. peripheral - Short for connection to information coming... such as online documentation or online help, or to a network or a peripheral device. pointing device - See central processing unit (CPU). Online may refer to work with the device. parallel - Generally, refers to the computer's ability to automatically configure itself automatically to...
...that controls how the computer works. password - A credit-card-sized expansion card designed to the computer and controlled by the computer's CPU. PC Cards provide functions such as the TouchPad or a mouse, that occur simultaneously. peripheral - Short for connection to information coming... such as online documentation or online help, or to a network or a peripheral device. pointing device - See central processing unit (CPU). Online may refer to work with the device. parallel - Generally, refers to the computer's ability to automatically configure itself automatically to...
Maintenance Manual
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... board 4-36 4.13 Internal microphone 4-39 4.14 Sound board ...4-40 4.15 RTC battery...4-42 4.16 Video board...4-44 4.17 GPU heat sink ...4-46 4.18 CPU heat sink/CPU 4-48 4.19 Fan...4-52 4.20 System board/HDD cable/DC-IN jack 4-54 4.21 LAN/Modem jack ...4-57 4.22 PC card slot ...4-58 4.23.../FL inverter 4-61 4.25 Touch pad...4-66 4.26 Finger print sensor board 4-68 4.27 Bluetooth module...4-70 4.28 Hinge...4-72 4.29 Speaker...4-78 viii [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA M5 Maintenance Manual (960-542)
... board 4-36 4.13 Internal microphone 4-39 4.14 Sound board ...4-40 4.15 RTC battery...4-42 4.16 Video board...4-44 4.17 GPU heat sink ...4-46 4.18 CPU heat sink/CPU 4-48 4.19 Fan...4-52 4.20 System board/HDD cable/DC-IN jack 4-54 4.21 LAN/Modem jack ...4-57 4.22 PC card slot ...4-58 4.23.../FL inverter 4-61 4.25 Touch pad...4-66 4.26 Finger print sensor board 4-68 4.27 Bluetooth module...4-70 4.28 Hinge...4-72 4.29 Speaker...4-78 viii [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA M5 Maintenance Manual (960-542)
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Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. The procedures described in this section are defective or not functioning properly. 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the system board and CPU are : Procedure 1: Message Check Procedure 2: Printer Port LED Check on Boot Mode Procedure 3: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 4: Replacement Check 2-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA M5 Maintenance Manual (960-542)
Start with Procedure 1 and continue with the other procedures as instructed. The procedures described in this section are defective or not functioning properly. 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting This section describes how to determine if the system board and CPU are : Procedure 1: Message Check Procedure 2: Printer Port LED Check on Boot Mode Procedure 3: Diagnostic Test Program Execution Check Procedure 4: Replacement Check 2-16 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA M5 Maintenance Manual (960-542)
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... if it is Tilde key or Tab key. (skipped when returned from S3) B5h Enables CPU cache B6h Security check BIOS rewrite request check B7h Transits to System BIOS IRT BIOS rewrite process Initialization of ICH. TECRA M5 Maintenance Manual (960-542) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-21 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Table 2-5 Printer port LED...
... if it is Tilde key or Tab key. (skipped when returned from S3) B5h Enables CPU cache B6h Security check BIOS rewrite request check B7h Transits to System BIOS IRT BIOS rewrite process Initialization of ICH. TECRA M5 Maintenance Manual (960-542) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-21 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Table 2-5 Printer port LED...
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...normally in 30 micros refresh interval.) HLT, when the time is out. Test of PIT channel 2 (Check whether the speaker gate works normally.) CPU clock measurement Check of parameter block A Permission of SMI except auto-off function Judging of destination (Japan or except Japan) based on ASMI 06h ...error process Copying ROM/RAM of system BIOS 04h Security check 05h SMRAM initialization APIC initialization WakeUp factor check SMRAM base rewriting and CPU state map saving for BIOS Permission of SMI based on DMI data 2-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA M5 Maintenance Manual (960-542)
...normally in 30 micros refresh interval.) HLT, when the time is out. Test of PIT channel 2 (Check whether the speaker gate works normally.) CPU clock measurement Check of parameter block A Permission of SMI except auto-off function Judging of destination (Japan or except Japan) based on ASMI 06h ...error process Copying ROM/RAM of system BIOS 04h Security check 05h SMRAM initialization APIC initialization WakeUp factor check SMRAM base rewriting and CPU state map saving for BIOS Permission of SMI based on DMI data 2-24 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA M5 Maintenance Manual (960-542)
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... Battery discharging current control (1CmA). Control of excess of rated input power AC adapter rated over current control CPU Initialization Micro code update Judging of CPU type Geyserville support check Setting of CPU clock to buffer Reading of EC version Update of flash ROM type ACPI table initialization (for clock generator Check...built-in LAN permission/ prohibition PCI Express initialization Sound initialization PC multi-box status acquisition (For models supporting Select Bay) HC initialization and Device recognition TECRA M5 Maintenance Manual (960-542) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-25
... Battery discharging current control (1CmA). Control of excess of rated input power AC adapter rated over current control CPU Initialization Micro code update Judging of CPU type Geyserville support check Setting of CPU clock to buffer Reading of EC version Update of flash ROM type ACPI table initialization (for clock generator Check...built-in LAN permission/ prohibition PCI Express initialization Sound initialization PC multi-box status acquisition (For models supporting Select Bay) HC initialization and Device recognition TECRA M5 Maintenance Manual (960-542) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-25
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..., Update of SMBIOS 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 completion of disabled HDD Final setting of FDD information Post processing of PRE_BOOT_SETUP Clears PWRBTN_STS Enables POWER Button TECRA M5 Maintenance Manual (960-542) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-29
..., Update of SMBIOS 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 completion of disabled HDD Final setting of FDD information Post processing of PRE_BOOT_SETUP Clears PWRBTN_STS Enables POWER Button TECRA M5 Maintenance Manual (960-542) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-29
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...4 - FDD UTILITIES 8 - EXIT TO MS-DOS 3-4 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA M5 Maintenance Manual (960-542) To start the Diagnostics menu (T&D), press M or m and Enter. NOTE: After replacing the system board or CPU, it is necessary to execute the subtest 01 Initial configuration in 3.3 ... or m in the USB floppy disk drive and turn on the computer while pressing U key. HEAD CLEANING 5 - TOSHIBA personal computer XXXXXX DIAGNOSTICS version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTICS MENU : 1 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 9 - LOG UTILITIES 6 - Insert the Diagnostics disk in the startup...
...4 - FDD UTILITIES 8 - EXIT TO MS-DOS 3-4 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA M5 Maintenance Manual (960-542) To start the Diagnostics menu (T&D), press M or m and Enter. NOTE: After replacing the system board or CPU, it is necessary to execute the subtest 01 Initial configuration in 3.3 ... or m in the USB floppy disk drive and turn on the computer while pressing U key. HEAD CLEANING 5 - TOSHIBA personal computer XXXXXX DIAGNOSTICS version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 20XX DIAGNOSTICS MENU : 1 - SYSTEM CONFIGURATION 9 - LOG UTILITIES 6 - Insert the Diagnostics disk in the startup...
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... the program stops and waits for key input. (After solving the problem, the program executes the item again.) Setting of the CPU set table Setting of the micro code Setting of the EHSS Inputting and writing of four subtests. To write the DMI information to... the next one. Input the computer's model name and press Enter. (e.g. is displayed. Move the highlight bar to the Floppy disk, etc. 3-8 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA M5 Maintenance Manual (960-542) is displayed. is displayed. Input the computer's PCN/Bundle number and press Enter. (e.g. PC18070C313S) 3. "Enter Bundle Number ?" 3 ...
... the program stops and waits for key input. (After solving the problem, the program executes the item again.) Setting of the CPU set table Setting of the micro code Setting of the EHSS Inputting and writing of four subtests. To write the DMI information to... the next one. Input the computer's model name and press Enter. (e.g. is displayed. Move the highlight bar to the Floppy disk, etc. 3-8 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA M5 Maintenance Manual (960-542) is displayed. is displayed. Input the computer's PCN/Bundle number and press Enter. (e.g. PC18070C313S) 3. "Enter Bundle Number ?" 3 ...