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...of Contents Chapter 1 System 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 ... 103 Intermittent 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 Microsoft Windows XP...
...of Contents Chapter 1 System 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 ... 103 Intermittent 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 Microsoft Windows XP...
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... wireless LAN option T Bluetooth option Multimedia T T T T All-in-one design (CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive) Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with the user in mind. Chapter 1 System Introduction Features This computer was designed with Internet scroll key Expansion T T Two type...
... wireless LAN option T Bluetooth option Multimedia T T T T All-in-one design (CD-ROM, floppy disk drive, hard disk drive) Sleek, smooth and stylish design Full-sized keyboard Ergonomically centered touchpad pointing device with the user in mind. Chapter 1 System Introduction Features This computer was designed with Internet scroll key Expansion T T Two type...
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... 16 14 20 15 1 CPU Socket 14 2 Fan Connector 15 3 SW1 (Please see Chapter 5 for detailed settings) 16 4 Touchpad Cable Connector 17 5 HDD Connector 18 6 Keyboard Connector 19 7 Speaker Cable Connector 20 8 Optical Drive Connector 21 9 South Bridge 22 10 FDD Connector 23 11 Launch Cable Connector 24 12 PCMCIA Slot... Four USB Ports VGA Port LCD Coaxial Cable Connector Mini PCI Connector RTC Battery Connector North Bridge Parallel Port DC-in Port LCD Lid Switch 4 TravelMate 240/ 250
... 16 14 20 15 1 CPU Socket 14 2 Fan Connector 15 3 SW1 (Please see Chapter 5 for detailed settings) 16 4 Touchpad Cable Connector 17 5 HDD Connector 18 6 Keyboard Connector 19 7 Speaker Cable Connector 20 8 Optical Drive Connector 21 9 South Bridge 22 10 FDD Connector 23 11 Launch Cable Connector 24 12 PCMCIA Slot... Four USB Ports VGA Port LCD Coaxial Cable Connector Mini PCI Connector RTC Battery Connector North Bridge Parallel Port DC-in Port LCD Lid Switch 4 TravelMate 240/ 250
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... frequently used programs. See "Launch keys" on page 17 for your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left , center and right) Touchpad Keyboard Ventilation Slot Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on the optical drive type. Lights up...
... frequently used programs. See "Launch keys" on page 17 for your computer. Touch-sensitive pointing device which functions like the left , center and right) Touchpad Keyboard Ventilation Slot Description Also called LCD (Liquid Crystal Display), displays computer output. LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) that turn on the optical drive type. Lights up...
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Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up... do a lot of the keycaps. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. When [ is in uppercase. Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. It is on ,...press the up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. When ] is indicated by small characters located on the keys....
Special keys Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on , the screen moves one line up... do a lot of the keycaps. The keys function as a calculator (complete with some applications. When [ is in uppercase. Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys and an embedded keypad, separate cursor keys, two Windows keys and twelve function keys. It is on ,...press the up or down when you need to connect an external keypad. To simplify the keyboard legend, cursor-control key symbols are in numeric mode. When ] is indicated by small characters located on the keys....
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...Run... Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while typing letters on Type numbers in a normal manner. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 15 Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad ...Main keyboard keys Num lock on embedded keypad. NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad. Num lock off Hold Fn...
...Run... Hold Shift while using cursor-control keys. Hold Fn while typing letters on Type numbers in a normal manner. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions. Chapter 1 15 Desired access Number keys on embedded keypad Cursor-control keys on embedded keypad ...Main keyboard keys Num lock on embedded keypad. NOTE: If an external keyboard or keypad is connected to the computer, the Num Lock feature automatically shifts from the internal keyboard to the external keyboard or keypad. Num lock off Hold Fn...
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...Icon Function Brightness down Description Decreases the screen brightness. The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set up Windows. To verify the keyboard type: 1. Verify that the keyboard layout used for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you can type the Euro symbol on Start, Control Panel...tab and click on OK. 5. Hold aGr and press the Euro symbol. To type the Euro symbol: 1. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Home Functions as the d key. If not, select and click on ADD, then select United States-International and click on Details. 4. Open...
...Icon Function Brightness down Description Decreases the screen brightness. The Euro symbol If your keyboard layout is set up Windows. To verify the keyboard type: 1. Verify that the keyboard layout used for US keyboard users: The keyboard layout is set when you can type the Euro symbol on Start, Control Panel...tab and click on OK. 5. Hold aGr and press the Euro symbol. To type the Euro symbol: 1. Locate the Euro symbol on your keyboard. Home Functions as the d key. If not, select and click on ADD, then select United States-International and click on Details. 4. Open...
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...button is enabled. By default, P1 and P2 are designated as wireless LAN/Bluetooth, Web Browser button, mail button, P1 andP2. They are users programmable. TravelMate 240/ 250 Opens (optional) wireless connectivity and indicates status of the mail button will flash when the user has received an incoming email. # 1 2 3 4 5... functionality and indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is used to launch the e-mail application. Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are called launch keys. These buttons are five buttons. The LED of (optional) wireless communication.
...button is enabled. By default, P1 and P2 are designated as wireless LAN/Bluetooth, Web Browser button, mail button, P1 andP2. They are users programmable. TravelMate 240/ 250 Opens (optional) wireless connectivity and indicates status of the mail button will flash when the user has received an incoming email. # 1 2 3 4 5... functionality and indicates that (optional) Bluetooth is used to launch the e-mail application. Launch Keys Located at the top of the keyboard are called launch keys. These buttons are five buttons. The LED of (optional) wireless communication.
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...: 1.525V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V High speed: 1.525V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V Processor (for TravelMate 250) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I /O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller CardBus Controller RTC Controller Intel ICH4-M NS PC87392 Cirrus logic CS4299-XQ Intel 852GME (Montara...
...: 1.525V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V High speed: 1.525V or 1.55V Low speed: 1.2V Processor (for TravelMate 250) Item CPU type CPU package CPU core voltage CPU I /O controller Audio controller Video controller Hard disk drive controller Keyboard controller CardBus Controller RTC Controller Intel ICH4-M NS PC87392 Cirrus logic CS4299-XQ Intel 852GME (Montara...
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... DC-DC/Charger Converter Item Vendor & Model Name 26 Specification MAX IM1645/MAXIM1715/MAX1 999/MAXI 545 TravelMate 240/ 250 key Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of keypads Windows 95 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857 API 84-/85-
... DC-DC/Charger Converter Item Vendor & Model Name 26 Specification MAX IM1645/MAXIM1715/MAX1 999/MAXI 545 TravelMate 240/ 250 key Yes Yes Battery Item Vendor & model name Battery Type Pack capacity Cell voltage Number of keypads Windows 95 keys Internal & external keyboard work simultaneously Specification Mitsubishi LPC keyboard controller M38857 API 84-/85-
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...) Display technology Resolution Support colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control 14.1" AU B141XN04 V2 14.1 TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K Keyboard hotkey None Specification 15" Hitachi TX38D85VC1CAB 15 TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K Keyboard hotkey None Chapter 1 27 If you replace a new inverter or replace the LCD with a different brand, use Inverter ID...
...) Display technology Resolution Support colors Optical Specification Brightness control Contrast control 14.1" AU B141XN04 V2 14.1 TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K Keyboard hotkey None Specification 15" Hitachi TX38D85VC1CAB 15 TFT XGA (1024x768) 262K Keyboard hotkey None Chapter 1 27 If you replace a new inverter or replace the LCD with a different brand, use Inverter ID...
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... pressed and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode 2.System Hibernation timer expires and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off) Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked...
... pressed and system is ready to enter Hibernation mode 2.System Hibernation timer expires and system is not ready to enter Hibernation mode. Display Standby Mode Keyboard, built-in standby mode. (spindle turned-off) Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Package storage Humidity Operating Non-operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked...
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... (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 11 (PCI) 11 (PCI) 11 (PCI) 11 (PCI) 11 Function System timer Keyboard Keyboard Standard floppy disk controller System CMOS/real time clock Synaptics PS/2 Port Pointing Device Numeric data processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Agere Systems... Controller-24C7 Intel (R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC NOTE: IRQ settings may be changed by OS 32 TravelMate 240/ 250
... (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 10 (PCI) 11 (PCI) 11 (PCI) 11 (PCI) 11 (PCI) 11 Function System timer Keyboard Keyboard Standard floppy disk controller System CMOS/real time clock Synaptics PS/2 Port Pointing Device Numeric data processor Primary IDE Channel Secondary IDE Channel Agere Systems... Controller-24C7 Intel (R) 82852/82855 GM/GME Graphics Controller Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC NOTE: IRQ settings may be changed by OS 32 TravelMate 240/ 250
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... example, if you want to remove the main board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Start Battery HDD Module *2 HDD HDD Holder ...*2 Dimm Cover Memory *1 Modem Cover *2 Modem Board Hinge Caps *2 Middle Cover Keyboard *6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Lower Case Assembly *2 FDD Module *3 *3 *11 *4 RTC Battery *3 Mini PCI Card Plate Upper Case Assembly Disconnect ...
... example, if you want to remove the main board, you on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you must first remove the keyboard, then disassemble the inside assembly frame in that need to be removed during servicing. Start Battery HDD Module *2 HDD HDD Holder ...*2 Dimm Cover Memory *1 Modem Cover *2 Modem Board Hinge Caps *2 Middle Cover Keyboard *6 LCD Module *2 Launch Board Lower Case Assembly *2 FDD Module *3 *3 *11 *4 RTC Battery *3 Mini PCI Card Plate Upper Case Assembly Disconnect ...
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...52. 2. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 52. 2. To remove the keyboard, first pull out and upward to disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then remove the keyboard from the main board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 63. 5. Removing the... RTC Battery 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate 1. Remove the three screws holding the mini PCI card plate and remove the mini PCI card plate. 63 TravelMate 240/ 250...
...52. 2. See "Removing the RTC Battery" on page 52. 2. To remove the keyboard, first pull out and upward to disconnect the keyboard cable from the main board carefully, then remove the keyboard from the main board. See "Removing the Battery" on page 63. 5. Removing the... RTC Battery 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 56. 3. Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate 1. Remove the three screws holding the mini PCI card plate and remove the mini PCI card plate. 63 TravelMate 240/ 250...
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..." on page 63. 5. Lift up the CPU socket lever. Then remove the CPU. See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 6. See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 52. 2. Remember to press down the lever as the video shows after you remove...
..." on page 63. 5. Lift up the CPU socket lever. Then remove the CPU. See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 6. See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 52. 2. Remember to press down the lever as the video shows after you remove...
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.... 7. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 52. 2. Lift up the CPU lever, then place the CPU back to the lower case. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56. 3. Installing the Processor 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 63. 2. See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 63. 5. ...Battery" on page 63. 6. Then turn over the main unit and remove the 15 screws holding the lower case to the socket. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 4. Disconnect the touchpad cable. 3. Please remember to press the CPU lever after you put the CPU back to the upper case....
.... 7. See "Removing the Thermal Module" on page 52. 2. Lift up the CPU lever, then place the CPU back to the lower case. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56. 3. Installing the Processor 1. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 63. 2. See "Removing the MimiPCI Card Plate" on page 63. 5. ...Battery" on page 63. 6. Then turn over the main unit and remove the 15 screws holding the lower case to the socket. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 4. Disconnect the touchpad cable. 3. Please remember to press the CPU lever after you put the CPU back to the upper case....
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.... 5. Removing the Touchpad Board 1. To detach the touch pad board, first disconnect the touch pad cable from the upper case. Chapter 3 66 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on the back as the picture shows. 6. Removing the Touchpad Cable 1. Remove the touchpad cover, the remove the touchpad button pad. Finally remove the touchpad...
.... 5. Removing the Touchpad Board 1. To detach the touch pad board, first disconnect the touch pad cable from the upper case. Chapter 3 66 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on the back as the picture shows. 6. Removing the Touchpad Cable 1. Remove the touchpad cover, the remove the touchpad button pad. Finally remove the touchpad...
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3. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 65. 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 63. 5. Disconnect the FDD cable from the lower case. Disconnect the FDD cable. 2.... hastening the FDD module. Remove the touchpad scroll key then remove the touchpad cable. See "Removing the Touchpad Board" on one side. 67 TravelMate 240/ 250 Dissembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the two screws that fasten the FDD bracket on page 66. 7. Detach the FDD module from ...
3. See "Removing the Upper Case Assemly" on page 57. 3. See "Removing the LCD Module" on page 65. 6. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 56. 2. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 63. 5. Disconnect the FDD cable from the lower case. Disconnect the FDD cable. 2.... hastening the FDD module. Remove the touchpad scroll key then remove the touchpad cable. See "Removing the Touchpad Board" on one side. 67 TravelMate 240/ 250 Dissembling the Floppy Disk Drive Module 1. Remove the two screws that fasten the FDD bracket on page 66. 7. Detach the FDD module from ...
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... page 63. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. Remove the screw that secure the VGA ...
... page 63. 4. See "Removing the Keyboard" on page 63. 4. See "Removing the Middle Cover" on page 52. 2. See "Removing the Battery" on page 56. 3. Remove the screw that secure the VGA ...