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IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
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...Introduction 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Panel 6 Indicators 12 Keyboard 14 Hot Keys 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chapter 2 System Utilities 34 BIOS Setup Utility 34 BIOS Flash Utility 46 System Diagnostic Diskette 46 Chapter... Problems 106 Undetermined Problems 107 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 108 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 112 TravelMate 240/250 Exploded Diagram 113 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 126 Model Name Definition 126 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 128 ...
...Introduction 1 Features 1 System Block Diagram 3 Board Layout 4 Panel 6 Indicators 12 Keyboard 14 Hot Keys 16 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 19 Chapter 2 System Utilities 34 BIOS Setup Utility 34 BIOS Flash Utility 46 System Diagnostic Diskette 46 Chapter... Problems 106 Undetermined Problems 107 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 108 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 112 TravelMate 240/250 Exploded Diagram 113 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 126 Model Name Definition 126 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 128 ...
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Num lock off Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Chapter 1 15 Hold Shift while using cursor-control ...
Num lock off Hold Fn while using cursor-control keys. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. dialog box) Opens a context menu (same as a right-click). Combinations with this key perform shortcut functions. Chapter 1 15 Hold Shift while using cursor-control ...
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... Level Cache Item Cache controller Built-in Intel ICH4 Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857 TI 1520 Intel ICH4 Processor (for TravelMate 240) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel Cerelon processor To 2.0GHz uFCBGA High speed: 1.525V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V High speed: 1.525V or 1.55V Low...
... Level Cache Item Cache controller Built-in Intel ICH4 Mitsubish LPC keyboard controller M38857 TI 1520 Intel ICH4 Processor (for TravelMate 240) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I/O voltage Specification Intel Cerelon processor To 2.0GHz uFCBGA High speed: 1.525V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V High speed: 1.525V or 1.55V Low...
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...MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB 640MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 20 TravelMate 240/ 250 Second Level Cache Item Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory...memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification 128KB for TM240/512KB for TM250 Always Enabled Always Enabled Fixed-in write back Specification Intel 852GME (Montara-GT) 0MB 2 Sockets 128MB 2048MB DDR-DRAM 266 MHz/333 MHz ...
...MB 256MB 256MB 384MB 384MB 512MB 512MB 640MB 768MB 640MB 768MB 384MB 1024MB 512MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 1536MB 1024MB 1152MB 1280MB 20 TravelMate 240/ 250 Second Level Cache Item Cache size 1st level cache control 2nd level cache control Cache scheme control System Memory Item Memory...memory size Supports DIMM type Supports DIMM Speed Supports DIMM voltage Supports DIMM package Memory module combinations Specification 128KB for TM240/512KB for TM250 Always Enabled Always Enabled Fixed-in write back Specification Intel 852GME (Montara-GT) 0MB 2 Sockets 128MB 2048MB DDR-DRAM 266 MHz/333 MHz ...
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... Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Specification Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B) 14.4K 56K V.90/V.92MDC RJ11 Rear side Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name... Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Data transfer rate (Kbit/s) Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads Encoding method Power Requirement Input Voltage (V)...
... Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Supports modem protocol Modem connector type Modem connector location Specification Internal Agere Scorpio chipset (Scorpio+CSP1037B) 14.4K 56K V.90/V.92MDC RJ11 Rear side Floppy Disk Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name... Floppy Disk Specifications Media recognition Sectors/track Tracks Data transfer rate (Kbit/s) Rotational speed (RPM) Read/write heads Encoding method Power Requirement Input Voltage (V)...
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....1 for Hitachi/ 350 for HGST 4/3/4 2/2/2 2MB 22.1-42.8 for Hitachi/ 350 for HGST CD-ROM Interface Items Vendor & Model Name Performance Specification Transfer rate Access time (typ.) Rotation speed Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Mitsumi SR-244W1... eject and emergency eject hole +5V[DC]+/-5% DVD-ROM Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification MKE SR-8177-BAA6 With CD Diskette Specification With DVD Diskette 22 TravelMate 240/ 250 Random: 115 ms Full Stroke: 250 ms 5136 rpm 128 KB IDE CD/CD-ROM...
....1 for Hitachi/ 350 for HGST 4/3/4 2/2/2 2MB 22.1-42.8 for Hitachi/ 350 for HGST CD-ROM Interface Items Vendor & Model Name Performance Specification Transfer rate Access time (typ.) Rotation speed Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Mitsumi SR-244W1... eject and emergency eject hole +5V[DC]+/-5% DVD-ROM Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification MKE SR-8177-BAA6 With CD Diskette Specification With DVD Diskette 22 TravelMate 240/ 250 Random: 115 ms Full Stroke: 250 ms 5136 rpm 128 KB IDE CD/CD-ROM...
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...-ROM Interface Item Transfer rate (KB/sec) Average Full Access time (typ.) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Average Sustained: CAV mode 775~1800 blocks/sec (10.3X to 24X) 1550~3600kBytes/sec (Mode 1) 1768~4106 kBytes/sec (Mode 2) DVD-5: Normal Speed (1X...
...-ROM Interface Item Transfer rate (KB/sec) Average Full Access time (typ.) Data Buffer Capacity Interface Applicable disc format Loading mechanism Power Requirement Input Voltage Specification Average Sustained: CAV mode 775~1800 blocks/sec (10.3X to 24X) 1550~3600kBytes/sec (Mode 1) 1768~4106 kBytes/sec (Mode 2) DVD-5: Normal Speed (1X...
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...(LBA:3FA0DF) including latency and layered error correction time. (*9) Disk: ODSC-PARA Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer rate Access time Start up time Stop time Acoustic noise Interface Master/Slave PC compatible Applicable disc format...onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source 24 Specification Cirrus Logic CS4299-XQ Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1 Line-in, CD, Video, AUX TravelMate 240/ 250
...(LBA:3FA0DF) including latency and layered error correction time. (*9) Disk: ODSC-PARA Combo Drive Interface Item Vendor & model name Performance Specification Transfer rate (KB/sec) Buffer rate Access time Start up time Stop time Acoustic noise Interface Master/Slave PC compatible Applicable disc format...onboard or optional Mono or Stereo Resolution Compatibility Mixed sound source 24 Specification Cirrus Logic CS4299-XQ Built-in Stereo 20 bit stereo Digital to Analog converter 18 bit stereo Analog to Digital converter Microsoft PC98/PC99, AC97 2.1 Line-in, CD, Video, AUX TravelMate 240/ 250
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...interface Maximum resolution (LCD) Maximum resolution (CRT) 8/16 bit, mono/stereo 44.1 KHz Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Specification Specification Intel 845GME (Montara-GT) Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, NO 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus 1024 x768 (32bit colors) 1024x768 (32 bit... colors) 1280x1024 (32 bit colors) 1600x1200 (32 bit colors) Video Memory Item Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size Specification Fixed, share the system memory 8MB Video Resolutions Mode Resolution 640x480x256 640x480x64K 640x480x16M 800x600x256 800x600x64K 1024x768x256 CRT Only 90 90 90 90...
...interface Maximum resolution (LCD) Maximum resolution (CRT) 8/16 bit, mono/stereo 44.1 KHz Yes Yes DMA channel 0 DMA channel 1 IRQ10, IRQ11 Specification Specification Intel 845GME (Montara-GT) Core / 2.5V, 1.5V, NO 4X AGP (Accelerated Graphic Port) Bus 1024 x768 (32bit colors) 1024x768 (32 bit... colors) 1280x1024 (32 bit colors) 1600x1200 (32 bit colors) Video Memory Item Fixed or upgradeable Video memory size Specification Fixed, share the system memory 8MB Video Resolutions Mode Resolution 640x480x256 640x480x64K 640x480x16M 800x600x256 800x600x64K 1024x768x256 CRT Only 90 90 90 90...
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... USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control 378, 278, 3BC IRQ7, IRQ5 Specification Specification 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number...Specification Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage SIMPLO Li-ION 2000mAH 3.8V / 1.2V 8 4529 / 8S 41.8V / 9.6V Specification DC-DC/Charger Converter Item Vendor & Model Name 26 Specification MAX IM1645/MAXIM1715/MAX1 999/MAXI 545 TravelMate 240...
... USB Compliancy Level OHCI Number of USB port Location Serial port function control 378, 278, 3BC IRQ7, IRQ5 Specification Specification 2.0 USB 2.0 4 Rear side Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PCMCIA Port Item PCMCIA controller Supports card type Number...Specification Keyboard Item Keyboard controller Keyboard vendor & model name Total number of battery cell Package configuration Package voltage SIMPLO Li-ION 2000mAH 3.8V / 1.2V 8 4529 / 8S 41.8V / 9.6V Specification DC-DC/Charger Converter Item Vendor & Model Name 26 Specification MAX IM1645/MAXIM1715/MAX1 999/MAXI 545 TravelMate 240...
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...operative) Background charge (charge even system is still operative) Battery-low 2 level (V) Battery-low 3 level (V) Protection Charger protection DC/DC converter protection Specification AC Adapter or Battery: 8V - 19VDC +5V 0~5A Li-ION 2.8A 3.3V 0~4A Constant power mode (2.8A~0A) 12.5V 11.5V... voltage (Vrms, no load) Output voltage frequency (kHz) Output Current/Lamp Ambit 8 ~ 21V 1A (max.) 1400Vrms 40 ~ 70KHz 5.5 mA ~ 6.5mA Specification NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to update the ID information. . Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter...
...operative) Background charge (charge even system is still operative) Battery-low 2 level (V) Battery-low 3 level (V) Protection Charger protection DC/DC converter protection Specification AC Adapter or Battery: 8V - 19VDC +5V 0~5A Li-ION 2.8A 3.3V 0~4A Constant power mode (2.8A~0A) 12.5V 11.5V... voltage (Vrms, no load) Output voltage frequency (kHz) Output Current/Lamp Ambit 8 ~ 21V 1A (max.) 1400Vrms 40 ~ 70KHz 5.5 mA ~ 6.5mA Specification NOTE: DC-AC inverter is used to generate very high AC voltage, then support to update the ID information. . Avoid touching the DC-AC inverter...
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... rated 100-120V 60Hz must meet the VCCI-2 EMI requirements. 28 TravelMate 240/ 250 LCD Item Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) 3.3 (typ.) 650 (typ.) Specification 3.3 (typ.) 650 (typ.) AC Adapter Item Vendor & model name...Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements Liton Specification 1.5 A @ 110Vac 1.0 A @ 240Vac 50-60 47-63 90-270 The maximum inrush current will be listed under 115Vac...
... rated 100-120V 60Hz must meet the VCCI-2 EMI requirements. 28 TravelMate 240/ 250 LCD Item Electrical Specification Supply voltage for LCD display (V) Supply voltage for LCD backlight (Vrms) 3.3 (typ.) 650 (typ.) Specification 3.3 (typ.) 650 (typ.) AC Adapter Item Vendor & model name...Over Voltage Protection (OVP) Short circuit protection Electrostatic discharge (ESD) Dielectric Withstand Voltage Primary to secondary Leakage current Regulatory Requirements Liton Specification 1.5 A @ 110Vac 1.0 A @ 240Vac 50-60 47-63 90-270 The maximum inrush current will be listed under 115Vac...
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...) Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) Specification +5~+35 °C -10~+60 °C -20~+60 °C 20% to 85% RH, non-condensing 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing (... 0.6G 27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Dimensions Weight Item Specification 322(W) x 294(D) x 39.4~39.9(H)mm 7.2 Ibs for 14.1" TFT LCD model with battery Chapter 1 29
...) Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) Specification +5~+35 °C -10~+60 °C -20~+60 °C 20% to 85% RH, non-condensing 20% to 80% RH, non-condensing (... 0.6G 27.1~50Hz: 0.04mm (peak to peak) 50~500Hz: 2.0G 5~62.6Hz: 0.51mm (peak to peak) 62.6~500Hz: 4.0G Mechanical Specification Dimensions Weight Item Specification 322(W) x 294(D) x 39.4~39.9(H)mm 7.2 Ibs for 14.1" TFT LCD model with battery Chapter 1 29
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... Firmware Hub Device I/O Address Map I /O Ports Item Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification Two type II PCMCIA (PC Card) port, one RJ-11 port, one RJ-...Specification I /O Address 00000000-0000000F 00000000-00000CF7 00000020-00000021 00000024-00000025 00000028-00000029 0000002C-0000002D 0000002E-0000002F 00000030-00000031 30 Function Direct Memory Access controller PCI bus Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller TravelMate 240...
... Firmware Hub Device I/O Address Map I /O Ports Item Drive Bays Material Indicators Switch Specification Two type II PCMCIA (PC Card) port, one RJ-11 port, one RJ-...Specification I /O Address 00000000-0000000F 00000000-00000CF7 00000020-00000021 00000024-00000025 00000028-00000029 0000002C-0000002D 0000002E-0000002F 00000030-00000031 30 Function Direct Memory Access controller PCI bus Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Programmable interrupt controller Motherboard resources Programmable interrupt controller TravelMate 240...
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... the cursor left/right keys (zx). T In any menu, you can also press u to save any of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter, press por q. Navigation keys for parameters are in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. This menu provides you...
... the cursor left/right keys (zx). T In any menu, you can also press u to save any of a parameter if it is enclosed in the Item Specific Help part of a parameter, press por q. Navigation keys for parameters are in any changes made and exit the BIOS Setup Utility. This menu provides you...
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Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X CD-ROM Drive 24X Specifications Mobile Pentium 4 3.06GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.8GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.66GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.4GHz 512K, Celeron (Portability) 2.6Ghz/128k/400FSB, Celeron (Portability) 2.5Ghz/128k/... IBM HGST Moraga IC25N060ATMR04-0 60GB Toshiba Neptune MK6021GAS 80GB IBM HGST Moraga IC25N080ATMR04 Mitsumi D353G MKE SR-8177 Liteon XJ-SD81D Mitsumi SR-224W1 129 TravelMate 240/250
Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X CD-ROM Drive 24X Specifications Mobile Pentium 4 3.06GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.8GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.66GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.4GHz 512K, Celeron (Portability) 2.6Ghz/128k/400FSB, Celeron (Portability) 2.5Ghz/128k/... IBM HGST Moraga IC25N060ATMR04-0 60GB Toshiba Neptune MK6021GAS 80GB IBM HGST Moraga IC25N080ATMR04 Mitsumi D353G MKE SR-8177 Liteon XJ-SD81D Mitsumi SR-224W1 129 TravelMate 240/250
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... Point (802.11a) PCMCIA PCMCIA - Access Point (802.11b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a/b) I /O - ATA 131 Specifications IBM 101 key keyboard IBM 109 key keyboard Acer PS2 keyboard Acer KB-101A IBM Numeric Keypad III IBM Numeric Keypad Acer Mouse IBM PS2 Mini Mouse IBM PS2 Mouse Logitech Cordless MouseMan Wheel PS2 interface Logitech Serial... Pro/Wireless 5000 IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Sony Memory Stick 64MB Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB Transcedn SD Card 32MB TravelMate 240/250 USB Hub I /O - PS2 (Serial) Keyboard/Mouse I /O - Item I/O -
... Point (802.11a) PCMCIA PCMCIA - Access Point (802.11b) I/O Acess Point (802.11a/b) I /O - ATA 131 Specifications IBM 101 key keyboard IBM 109 key keyboard Acer PS2 keyboard Acer KB-101A IBM Numeric Keypad III IBM Numeric Keypad Acer Mouse IBM PS2 Mini Mouse IBM PS2 Mouse Logitech Cordless MouseMan Wheel PS2 interface Logitech Serial... Pro/Wireless 5000 IBM Microdrive 340MB IBM Microdrive 1G Iomega Click! 40MB Sony Memory Stick 64MB Apacer SD Flash Card 128MB Transcedn SD Card 32MB TravelMate 240/250 USB Hub I /O - PS2 (Serial) Keyboard/Mouse I /O - Item I/O -
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Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X CD-ROM Drive 24X Specifications Mobile Pentium 4 3.06GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.8GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.66GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.4GHz 512K, Celeron (Portability) 2.6Ghz/128k/400FSB, Celeron (Portability) 2.5Ghz/128k/... IBM HGST Moraga IC25N060ATMR04-0 60GB Toshiba Neptune MK6021GAS 80GB IBM HGST Moraga IC25N080ATMR04 Mitsumi D353G MKE SR-8177 Liteon XJ-SD81D Mitsumi SR-224W1 133 TravelMate 240/250
Microsoft Windows 2000 Environment Test Processor Item Memory LCD Hard Disk Drive Floppy Disk Drive DVD-ROM Drive 8X CD-ROM Drive 24X Specifications Mobile Pentium 4 3.06GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.8GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.66GHz 512K, Mobile Pentium 4 2.4GHz 512K, Celeron (Portability) 2.6Ghz/128k/400FSB, Celeron (Portability) 2.5Ghz/128k/... IBM HGST Moraga IC25N060ATMR04-0 60GB Toshiba Neptune MK6021GAS 80GB IBM HGST Moraga IC25N080ATMR04 Mitsumi D353G MKE SR-8177 Liteon XJ-SD81D Mitsumi SR-224W1 133 TravelMate 240/250