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...Image B-4 Calling Convention B-6 Parameter Structure B-6 Calling Convention Pseudo Code B-10 Return Codes B-11 Function Description B-12 System Information Service B-12 System Configuration Service B-22 iv System Resources A-1 Appendix B. Subsystems 3-1 Video Subsystem 3-2 Video Modes 3-3 Modem Subsystem 3-5 ThinkPad Modem 3-5 MIDI Port Function 3-5 Sound Blaster Support Function 3-5 ... Port B (Hex 0061 Power-On Password Other Passwords Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence Hardware Compatibility Error Codes 2-18 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-34 Section 3.
...Image B-4 Calling Convention B-6 Parameter Structure B-6 Calling Convention Pseudo Code B-10 Return Codes B-11 Function Description B-12 System Information Service B-12 System Configuration Service B-22 iv System Resources A-1 Appendix B. Subsystems 3-1 Video Subsystem 3-2 Video Modes 3-3 Modem Subsystem 3-5 ThinkPad Modem 3-5 MIDI Port Function 3-5 Sound Blaster Support Function 3-5 ... Port B (Hex 0061 Power-On Password Other Passwords Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence Hardware Compatibility Error Codes 2-18 2-28 2-28 2-29 2-30 2-31 2-31 2-32 2-33 2-34 Section 3.
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System Board Description 2-2 Microprocessor 2-2 Cache Memory Operation 2-2 Cacheable Address Space 2-3 Bus Adapter 2-3 Keyboard/Mouse Connector 2-4 Signals 2-4 Connector 2-4 Scan Codes 2-4 Keyboard ID 2-6 Displayable Characters and Symbols 2-7 Hard Disk Drive Connector 2-8 External Bus Connector 2-8 UltraSlim Bay Connector 2-11 Diskette Drive and Controller 2-... 2-29 System Control Port B (Hex 0061 2-30 Power-On Password 2-31 Other Passwords 2-31 Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence 2-32 Hardware Compatibility 2-33 Error Codes 2-34 Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 2-1 Section 2.
System Board Description 2-2 Microprocessor 2-2 Cache Memory Operation 2-2 Cacheable Address Space 2-3 Bus Adapter 2-3 Keyboard/Mouse Connector 2-4 Signals 2-4 Connector 2-4 Scan Codes 2-4 Keyboard ID 2-6 Displayable Characters and Symbols 2-7 Hard Disk Drive Connector 2-8 External Bus Connector 2-8 UltraSlim Bay Connector 2-11 Diskette Drive and Controller 2-... 2-29 System Control Port B (Hex 0061 2-30 Power-On Password 2-31 Other Passwords 2-31 Selectable Drive-Startup Sequence 2-32 Hardware Compatibility 2-33 Error Codes 2-34 Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 2-1 Section 2.
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... failure. Planar parity. Inconsistency between EEPROM and security lock latch 2. Configuration mismatch error found during hibernation wake-up . Error Codes 2-34 System Board Error Codes POST returns a three or more character code message to RAM remap error. Timer bus test failure. Planar parity error logged. Cache error. A supervisor password is set ; The hard disk password is needed. CMOS CRC...
... failure. Planar parity. Inconsistency between EEPROM and security lock latch 2. Configuration mismatch error found during hibernation wake-up . Error Codes 2-34 System Board Error Codes POST returns a three or more character code message to RAM remap error. Timer bus test failure. Planar parity error logged. Cache error. A supervisor password is set ; The hard disk password is needed. CMOS CRC...
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... also checked). No bootable device. Serial-B test failure. External mouse error. System bus error (I/F between 8042 and IPDC). Error Codes System Board 2-35 No valid boot record on diskette. TrackPoint error. System board or TrackPoint error. Hard disk error. System board video error. Bank-2 flash ROM checksum error. Error Code 601 602 604 1101 1201 1701 1780, 1790 1781, 1791 2401...
... also checked). No bootable device. Serial-B test failure. External mouse error. System bus error (I/F between 8042 and IPDC). Error Codes System Board 2-35 No valid boot record on diskette. TrackPoint error. System board or TrackPoint error. Hard disk error. System board video error. Bank-2 flash ROM checksum error. Error Code 601 602 604 1101 1201 1701 1780, 1790 1781, 1791 2401...
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... display operating mode 2-26 displayable characters 2-7 DMA controller 1-3, 1-7 E EEPROM subsystem 1-3 electrical specifications 1-8 electromagnetic compatibility, specifications 1-8 enable NMI 2-19 equipment byte, RT/CMOS RAM configuration 2-26 error codes 2-34 expansion bus adapter 1-4 external bus connector 2-8 F fault, overvoltage 1-11 Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 X-1
... display operating mode 2-26 displayable characters 2-7 DMA controller 1-3, 1-7 E EEPROM subsystem 1-3 electrical specifications 1-8 electromagnetic compatibility, specifications 1-8 enable NMI 2-19 equipment byte, RT/CMOS RAM configuration 2-26 error codes 2-34 expansion bus adapter 1-4 external bus connector 2-8 F fault, overvoltage 1-11 Copyright IBM Corp. 1998 X-1
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... 1-4 passwords hard disk 2-31 power-on 2-31 supervisor 2-31 PC Card subsystem 3-9 PCI error check enable 2-31 PCMCIA 3-9 interface 1-6 slots 1-4 Pentium 90/120 MHz 1-3 performance, system 1-7 POST cache test 2-2 error codes 2-34 memory errors 2-16 password 2-29, 2-31 reset 2-29 ROM test 2-15 power supply 1-10 power-on... password 2-29, 2-31 power-on self-test (POST) cache test 2-2 error codes 2-34 memory errors 2-16 password 2-29, 2-31 reset 2-29 ROM test 2-15 protected mode switch 2-29 R RAM (random access memory) 2-15 RAM I/O operations,...
... 1-4 passwords hard disk 2-31 power-on 2-31 supervisor 2-31 PC Card subsystem 3-9 PCI error check enable 2-31 PCMCIA 3-9 interface 1-6 slots 1-4 Pentium 90/120 MHz 1-3 performance, system 1-7 POST cache test 2-2 error codes 2-34 memory errors 2-16 password 2-29, 2-31 reset 2-29 ROM test 2-15 power supply 1-10 power-on... password 2-29, 2-31 power-on self-test (POST) cache test 2-2 error codes 2-34 memory errors 2-16 password 2-29, 2-31 reset 2-29 ROM test 2-15 protected mode switch 2-29 R RAM (random access memory) 2-15 RAM I/O operations,...
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... 113 Using a Second CardBus Card 114 Using an External Condenser Microphone 114 Using the NetMeeting Software 115 Troubleshooting Guide 116 Troubleshooting Charts 117 Error Codes or Messages 118 No Error Codes or Messages 122 Input Problems 123 Suspend or Hibernation Problems 124 LCD Problems 128 An Indicator Problem 129 Battery Problems 129 CD-ROM...
... 113 Using a Second CardBus Card 114 Using an External Condenser Microphone 114 Using the NetMeeting Software 115 Troubleshooting Guide 116 Troubleshooting Charts 117 Error Codes or Messages 118 No Error Codes or Messages 122 Input Problems 123 Suspend or Hibernation Problems 124 LCD Problems 128 An Indicator Problem 129 Battery Problems 129 CD-ROM...
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...computer memory capacity can increase the amount of DIMM are available. You can be purchased through your computer by your computer, a 225 error code might appear when the system starts. Chapter 2. The appropriate memory option can install a DIMM directly in your IBM reseller or IBM ...MB base memory and two 64 MB DIMM options). To install the DIMM, do the following: 1 Power off the computer; Attention The ThinkPad 600 computer supports the static dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) card only. Different capacities of memory in the memory slot on the bottom ...
...computer memory capacity can increase the amount of DIMM are available. You can be purchased through your computer by your computer, a 225 error code might appear when the system starts. Chapter 2. The appropriate memory option can install a DIMM directly in your IBM reseller or IBM ...MB base memory and two 64 MB DIMM options). To install the DIMM, do the following: 1 Power off the computer; Attention The ThinkPad 600 computer supports the static dynamic random access memory (SDRAM) card only. Different capacities of memory in the memory slot on the bottom ...
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Notes: 1. To create the hibernation file online book. If the 225 error code appears, the memory you calculated. Reconnect all cables. If a 2 1 error code appears under the memory count. 48576 KB OK 21 If the total memory size is not the same as the value you are installing is... Memory 6 Replace the battery pack. 7 Turn the computer over again, power on page 144). If you changed the memory installed in the 52 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference then confirm that the new memory size appears at the upper left corner of the screen. "Basic" in the computer, you should...
Notes: 1. To create the hibernation file online book. If the 225 error code appears, the memory you calculated. Reconnect all cables. If a 2 1 error code appears under the memory count. 48576 KB OK 21 If the total memory size is not the same as the value you are installing is... Memory 6 Replace the battery pack. 7 Turn the computer over again, power on page 144). If you changed the memory installed in the 52 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference then confirm that the new memory size appears at the upper left corner of the screen. "Basic" in the computer, you should...
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... 114 Using a Second CardBus Card 114 Using an External Condenser Microphone 114 Using the NetMeeting Software 115 Troubleshooting Guide 116 Troubleshooting Charts 117 Error Codes or Messages 118 No Error Codes or Messages 122 Input Problems 123 Suspend or Hibernation Problems 124 LCD Problems 128 An Indicator Problem 129 Battery Problems 129 CD-ROM... Problems 142 Testing Your Computer 144 Test the SelectaDock I and II 146 Recovering Lost or Damaged Software 147 Using the Diskette Factory 148 Using the ThinkPad Customization CD 149 Using the Recovery CD 150 103
... 114 Using a Second CardBus Card 114 Using an External Condenser Microphone 114 Using the NetMeeting Software 115 Troubleshooting Guide 116 Troubleshooting Charts 117 Error Codes or Messages 118 No Error Codes or Messages 122 Input Problems 123 Suspend or Hibernation Problems 124 LCD Problems 128 An Indicator Problem 129 Battery Problems 129 CD-ROM... Problems 142 Testing Your Computer 144 Test the SelectaDock I and II 146 Recovering Lost or Damaged Software 147 Using the Diskette Factory 148 Using the ThinkPad Customization CD 149 Using the Recovery CD 150 103
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..." on page 144 Chapter 5, "Getting Service" on page 147 116 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide The following chart shows how to find or solve a problem. Note the error code and have the computer serviced. "Recovering Lost or Damaged Software" on... Charts and try solving the problem. 2. If a beep sounds, a message appears, or a function-related problem occurs: 1. Find your computer: Recover it by using either the ThinkPad Customization CD, the Recovery CD, or the Diskette Factory.
..." on page 144 Chapter 5, "Getting Service" on page 147 116 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Guide Troubleshooting Guide The following chart shows how to find or solve a problem. Note the error code and have the computer serviced. "Recovering Lost or Damaged Software" on... Charts and try solving the problem. 2. If a beep sounds, a message appears, or a function-related problem occurs: 1. Find your computer: Recover it by using either the ThinkPad Customization CD, the Recovery CD, or the Diskette Factory.
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Troubleshooting Chart Error codes or screen messages No error codes or screen messages Input problems Suspend or hibernation problems LCD problems An indicator problem Battery problems CD-ROM drive problems Infrared communication problems Audio or ... 142 Chapter 4. Solving Computer Problems 117 If you power it on. Go through the charts and look for your computer has an error, it often displays a message or an error code, or a beep sounds when you find the problem, go to the page indicated and do the specified action. Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02...
Troubleshooting Chart Error codes or screen messages No error codes or screen messages Input problems Suspend or hibernation problems LCD problems An indicator problem Battery problems CD-ROM drive problems Infrared communication problems Audio or ... 142 Chapter 4. Solving Computer Problems 117 If you power it on. Go through the charts and look for your computer has an error, it often displays a message or an error code, or a beep sounds when you find the problem, go to the page indicated and do the specified action. Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02...
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...on the screen. then reconnect it ; Follow the instructions on the computer. Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Error Codes or Messages Note: In the charts, x can 't find the startup drive. Is the default drive listed in your port replicator or docking... the computer serviced. Hold F1 until the Easy-Setup menu appears. 3. If the same message appears, have the computer serviced. 118 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Do the following: 1. Check the devices in the startup sequence box. After you still have the computer serviced. 5. ...
...on the screen. then reconnect it ; Follow the instructions on the computer. Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Error Codes or Messages Note: In the charts, x can 't find the startup drive. Is the default drive listed in your port replicator or docking... the computer serviced. Hold F1 until the Easy-Setup menu appears. 3. If the same message appears, have the computer serviced. 118 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference Do the following: 1. Check the devices in the startup sequence box. After you still have the computer serviced. 5. ...
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... press Enter to set . Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Message 30x (keyboard error) Diskette and F1 prompts F1 F2 F10 A 163 error appears and then the Date and Time window appears. 1996 .12.31 Year Month Day 23:59:59 Hour Month... the test, have the computer serviced. then press Enter. If you still have the computer serviced. 120 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference The password prompt appears after the error code. 2. An error window appears. 3. When both prompts remain, have the computer serviced. Set the date and time by selecting the...
... press Enter to set . Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Troubleshooting Charts Message 30x (keyboard error) Diskette and F1 prompts F1 F2 F10 A 163 error appears and then the Date and Time window appears. 1996 .12.31 Year Month Day 23:59:59 Hour Month... the test, have the computer serviced. then press Enter. If you still have the computer serviced. 120 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference The password prompt appears after the error code. 2. An error window appears. 3. When both prompts remain, have the computer serviced. Set the date and time by selecting the...
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...instead, and ignore the error. If you cannot start the ThinkPad Configuration program and click on LCD ( ); If you cannot complete the test, have the computer serviced. If you still have a problem, have the computer serviced. If the test ends in an error, note the error code and have the computer ...computer (see page 88). Chapter 4. then select Start from the "Test" submenu and run the test. If the test ends in an error, note the error code and have the computer serviced. This is set. then select Test to test the computer. The DOS full-screen looks smaller. 640 x ...
...instead, and ignore the error. If you cannot start the ThinkPad Configuration program and click on LCD ( ); If you cannot complete the test, have the computer serviced. If you still have a problem, have the computer serviced. If the test ends in an error, note the error code and have the computer ...computer (see page 88). Chapter 4. then select Start from the "Test" submenu and run the test. If the test ends in an error, note the error code and have the computer serviced. This is set. then select Test to test the computer. The DOS full-screen looks smaller. 640 x ...
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No Error Codes or Messages Problem The screen is blank and you heard any beeps, turn the computer off; Note: If you are using an external monitor, go ... any beeps. The screen is set to "External Monitor Problems" on page 139. If the screen still remains blank, have the computer serviced. 122 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference If you hear a continuous beep, or two or more beeps. The computer power is on. (Turn on the power switch again for...
No Error Codes or Messages Problem The screen is blank and you heard any beeps, turn the computer off; Note: If you are using an external monitor, go ... any beeps. The screen is set to "External Monitor Problems" on page 139. If the screen still remains blank, have the computer serviced. 122 IBM ThinkPad 600 User's Reference If you hear a continuous beep, or two or more beeps. The computer power is on. (Turn on the power switch again for...
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If you cannot go to the left of a device with an error code below it, make a note of the error code and have the computer serviced. If an X appears to the next menu, have the computer serviced. Chapter 4. Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Testing Your Computer 2 Select the Test icon; Note: Do not touch the keyboard or the pointing device during the test. Solving Computer Problems 145 then select the Start icon or press Enter.
If you cannot go to the left of a device with an error code below it, make a note of the error code and have the computer serviced. If an X appears to the next menu, have the computer serviced. Chapter 4. Title: C79EGMST CreationDate: 02/10/98 09:24:42 Testing Your Computer 2 Select the Test icon; Note: Do not touch the keyboard or the pointing device during the test. Solving Computer Problems 145 then select the Start icon or press Enter.
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... Computer Problem Recording Sheet Computer information: Machine type:_________ Serial number:_________ Date of purchase:___/___/___ Type of problem: Continuous problem Intermittent problem Error code: The operating system and its version number, if available: OS/2 Version______ Windows 95 Version______ DOS Version______ Windows 3.1 Windows NT Version______ Application programs running at the...
... Computer Problem Recording Sheet Computer information: Machine type:_________ Serial number:_________ Date of purchase:___/___/___ Type of problem: Continuous problem Intermittent problem Error code: The operating system and its version number, if available: OS/2 Version______ Windows 95 Version______ DOS Version______ Windows 3.1 Windows NT Version______ Application programs running at the...
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... 76 E Easy-Setup 16 testing 144 EasyServ 157 electronic support 158 emergency hole, location 2 enclosure, using 62 enhanced PC support line 160 ergonomics information 40 error codes 118 error massages 118 external monitor attaching 67 connector, location 5 plug-and-play 109 problem 139 setting 108 external-diskette-drive connector, location 2 external-input-device...
... 76 E Easy-Setup 16 testing 144 EasyServ 157 electronic support 158 emergency hole, location 2 enclosure, using 62 enhanced PC support line 160 ergonomics information 40 error codes 118 error massages 118 external monitor attaching 67 connector, location 5 plug-and-play 109 problem 139 setting 108 external-diskette-drive connector, location 2 external-input-device...
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...ThinkPad RTC installer 149 ThinkPad utilities 16 Easy-Setup 16 ThinkPad Configuration program 24 TrackPoint 8 changing the cap 10 disable 66 location 2 magnifying glass 47 press-to-select 44 scrolling 47 sensitivity 46 setting 107 troubleshooting audio problem 132 battery problem 129 CD-ROM problem 130 charts 117 docking station problem 137 error codes 118 error...124 indicator problem 129 infrared problem 131 input problem 123 LCD problem 128 modem problem 133 no error code 122 no error message 122 option problem 141 other problem 142 troubleshooting (continued) PC Card problem 134 port ...
...ThinkPad RTC installer 149 ThinkPad utilities 16 Easy-Setup 16 ThinkPad Configuration program 24 TrackPoint 8 changing the cap 10 disable 66 location 2 magnifying glass 47 press-to-select 44 scrolling 47 sensitivity 46 setting 107 troubleshooting audio problem 132 battery problem 129 CD-ROM problem 130 charts 117 docking station problem 137 error codes 118 error...124 indicator problem 129 infrared problem 131 input problem 123 LCD problem 128 modem problem 133 no error code 122 no error message 122 option problem 141 other problem 142 troubleshooting (continued) PC Card problem 134 port ...