User Guide
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GMAD00132010 05/07 Satellite® A210/A215 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 173 in this guide.
GMAD00132010 05/07 Satellite® A210/A215 Series User's Guide If you need assistance: ❖ Toshiba's Support Web site pcsupport.toshiba.com ❖ Toshiba Global Support Centre Calling within the United States (800) 457-7777 Calling from outside the United States (949) 859-4273 For more information, see "If Something Goes Wrong" on page 173 in this guide.
User Guide
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...OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. If you fail to do so,... THEREOF. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. Model: Satellite® A210/A215 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and ...
...OR LOST DUE TO ANY TROUBLE, FAILURE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE HARD DISK DRIVE OR OTHER STORAGE DEVICES AND THE DATA CANNOT BE RECOVERED, TOSHIBA SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR LOSS OF DATA, OR ANY OTHER DAMAGE RESULTING THEREFROM. If you fail to do so,... THEREOF. WHEN COPYING OR TRANSFERRING YOUR DATA, PLEASE BE SURE TO CONFIRM WHETHER THE DATA HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY COPIED OR TRANSFERRED. Model: Satellite® A210/A215 Series Recordable and/or ReWritable Drive(s) and Associated Software Warranty The computer system you may include Recordable and/or ReWritable optical media drive(s) and ...
Maintenance Manual
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...trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A210 Maintenance Manual First edition May 2007 Disclaimer The information presented in any succeeding product and this ...permission of this manual's production. Copyright © 2007 by Toshiba Corporation. No patent liability is a registered trademark of the information contained herein. Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual ii All rights reserved. Photo CD is a ...
...trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Trademarks IBM is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation. Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A210 Maintenance Manual First edition May 2007 Disclaimer The information presented in any succeeding product and this ...permission of this manual's production. Copyright © 2007 by Toshiba Corporation. No patent liability is a registered trademark of the information contained herein. Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual ii All rights reserved. Photo CD is a ...
Maintenance Manual
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...field. Installation of the computer may result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed. Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual iii WARNING: "Warning" indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in safety hazards. Improper ...PRECAUTIONS Four types of these messages will be sure to use only the same model battery or an equivalent battery recommended by Toshiba. CAUTION: "Caution" indicates the existence of a hazard that relates to your attention. Each of messages are used in ...
...field. Installation of the computer may result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed. Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual iii WARNING: "Warning" indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in safety hazards. Improper ...PRECAUTIONS Four types of these messages will be sure to use only the same model battery or an equivalent battery recommended by Toshiba. CAUTION: "Caution" indicates the existence of a hazard that relates to your attention. Each of messages are used in ...
Maintenance Manual
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... layout ‰ Screw torque list ‰ Reliability Conventions This manual uses the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the M100 Series system unit and each FRU. Key operation Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual iv The manual is printed in boldface type. Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures describes the removal and replacement of the...
... layout ‰ Screw torque list ‰ Reliability Conventions This manual uses the following parts: Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the M100 Series system unit and each FRU. Key operation Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual iv The manual is printed in boldface type. Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures describes the removal and replacement of the...
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... A: B: The display Text generated by a plus (+) sign. User input Text that appears on its display is presented in the typeface below: Format complete System transferred Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual v
... A: B: The display Text generated by a plus (+) sign. User input Text that appears on its display is presented in the typeface below: Format complete System transferred Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual v
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... Troubleshooting 36 2.15 Camera troubleshooting ...38 2.16 Bluetooth Troubleshooting 40 2.17 4 in 1 card Troubleshooting 42 2.18 HDD Troubleshooting 44 2.19 CRT failure Troubleshooting 46 Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual vi Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ...1-1 1.2 System Unit ...1-5 1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1-6 1.4 Optical Disc Device ...1-8 1.5 Power Supply ...1-10 1.6 Batteries...
... Troubleshooting 36 2.15 Camera troubleshooting ...38 2.16 Bluetooth Troubleshooting 40 2.17 4 in 1 card Troubleshooting 42 2.18 HDD Troubleshooting 44 2.19 CRT failure Troubleshooting 46 Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual vi Table of Contents Chapter 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features ...1-1 1.2 System Unit ...1-5 1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1-6 1.4 Optical Disc Device ...1-8 1.5 Power Supply ...1-10 1.6 Batteries...
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... Front Edge Logo check 3-31 3.20 Fingerprint DOS Test 3-33 3.21 Clear Fingerprint Test 3-37 3.22 DMI Test 3-39 3.23 RDMI Test 3-40 Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual vii 2.20 HDMI Troubleshooting 48 2.21 MIC Troubleshooting 54 2.22 Finger Troubleshooting 56 Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.1 The Diagnostic Test Error! Bookmark...
... Front Edge Logo check 3-31 3.20 Fingerprint DOS Test 3-33 3.21 Clear Fingerprint Test 3-37 3.22 DMI Test 3-39 3.23 RDMI Test 3-40 Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual vii 2.20 HDMI Troubleshooting 48 2.21 MIC Troubleshooting 54 2.22 Finger Troubleshooting 56 Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.1 The Diagnostic Test Error! Bookmark...
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...! Bookmark not defined. 4.3 PC Card Error! Bookmark not defined. 4.13 LCD Module Error! Bookmark not defined. 4.15 Camera and Microphone Error! Bookmark not defined 4-66 Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual viii
...! Bookmark not defined. 4.3 PC Card Error! Bookmark not defined. 4.13 LCD Module Error! Bookmark not defined. 4.15 Camera and Microphone Error! Bookmark not defined 4-66 Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual viii
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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 Series Screw Torque List F-1 Appendix G Reliability...G-1 Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 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 Series Screw Torque List F-1 Appendix G Reliability...G-1 Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual ix
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1 Hardware Overview Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 1-ii
1 Hardware Overview Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 1-ii
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1 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Features ...1-1 1.2 System Unit...1-5 1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1-6 1.4 Optical Disc Device 1-8 1.5 Power Supply ...1-10 1.6 Batteries ...1-12 Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 1-iii
1 Hardware Overview Chapter 1 Contents 1.1 Features ...1-1 1.2 System Unit...1-5 1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive 1-6 1.4 Optical Disc Device 1-8 1.5 Power Supply ...1-10 1.6 Batteries ...1-12 Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 1-iii
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1 Hardware Overview Figures Figure 1-1 2.5-inch HDD 1-6 Tables Table 1-1 Table 1-1 Table 1-2 Table 1-3 Table 1-3 2.5-inch HDD specifications 1-6 2.5-inch HDD specifications (Continued 1-7 DVD Super Multi Double Layer drive specifications 1-8 HD DVD-ROM drive specifications 1-9 Battery specifications 1-12 Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 1-iv
1 Hardware Overview Figures Figure 1-1 2.5-inch HDD 1-6 Tables Table 1-1 Table 1-1 Table 1-2 Table 1-3 Table 1-3 2.5-inch HDD specifications 1-6 2.5-inch HDD specifications (Continued 1-7 DVD Super Multi Double Layer drive specifications 1-8 HD DVD-ROM drive specifications 1-9 Battery specifications 1-12 Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 1-iv
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1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features The Minnesota 10A/10AG (Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series)Series Personal Computer uses extensive Large Scale Integration (LSI), and Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to 4GB. • No on password - HDD password for Minnesota 10AG Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 1-1 Supervisor password - Power on board memory ‰ BIOS...
1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features The Minnesota 10A/10AG (Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series)Series Personal Computer uses extensive Large Scale Integration (LSI), and Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to 4GB. • No on password - HDD password for Minnesota 10AG Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 1-1 Supervisor password - Power on board memory ‰ BIOS...
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... with Two Buttons • Left button • Right button ‰ I/O Ports • Four USB (V2.0) ports • One DDC2b compliant 15-pin VGA port (RGB) Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 1-2
... with Two Buttons • Left button • Right button ‰ I/O Ports • Four USB (V2.0) ports • One DDC2b compliant 15-pin VGA port (RGB) Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 1-2
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...; Low battery alarm by beep • Auto-backlight off when LCD cover closed • ACPI 2.0 Compliant supported • LCD auto-dim mode by time out Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 1-3
...; Low battery alarm by beep • Auto-backlight off when LCD cover closed • ACPI 2.0 Compliant supported • LCD auto-dim mode by time out Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 1-3
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.... ‰ OS • Windows Vista Home Basic/ Home Premium (32/64 bit support) • Windows Vista Business (32/64 support) • Vista Premium Logo Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 1-4 Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology used to create PANs (Personal Area Networks) among your devices, as well as with antenna.
.... ‰ OS • Windows Vista Home Basic/ Home Premium (32/64 bit support) • Windows Vista Business (32/64 support) • Vista Premium Logo Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 1-4 Bluetooth is a short-range wireless technology used to create PANs (Personal Area Networks) among your devices, as well as with antenna.
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... Audio Codec ALC268 − Microphone-in and headphone-out − Volume control: Digital control, rotary type, without mute function − Supports Microsoft Outlook Express audio Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 1-5
... Audio Codec ALC268 − Microphone-in and headphone-out − Volume control: Digital control, rotary type, without mute function − Supports Microsoft Outlook Express audio Satellite A210/ A215, Satellite Pro A210, EQUIUM A210, SATEGO A210 Series Maintenance Manual 1-5
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... USB20_P2 I/O 40 GND - 42 3G_LED - 44 NC - 46 NC - 48 NC - 50 GND - 52 +3VS O C.6 JP7 Table C-6 Mini-Express (WLAN) I 23 PCIE_PTX_C_IRX O 24 +3V_WLAN - _N3 Satellite A215 Series Maintenance Manual [CONFIDENTIAL] C-7
... USB20_P2 I/O 40 GND - 42 3G_LED - 44 NC - 46 NC - 48 NC - 50 GND - 52 +3VS O C.6 JP7 Table C-6 Mini-Express (WLAN) I 23 PCIE_PTX_C_IRX O 24 +3V_WLAN - _N3 Satellite A215 Series Maintenance Manual [CONFIDENTIAL] C-7
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Signal name I /O 8 GND - MDC 5 GND - 6 3.3V O 7 ICH_SYNC_M I /O Pin No. Signal Name I /O MDC Satellite A215 Series Maintenance Manual [CONFIDENTIAL] C-9 C.9 JP14 Table C-9 MDC Connector pin assignments (12-pin) Pin No. DC 9 ICH_AC_SDIN I/O 10 GND - 1 11 MDC_RESET# I/O 12 ICH_BITCLK_ I /O 1 GND - 2 NC - 3 ICH_SDOUT_ O 4 NC - ...
Signal name I /O 8 GND - MDC 5 GND - 6 3.3V O 7 ICH_SYNC_M I /O Pin No. Signal Name I /O MDC Satellite A215 Series Maintenance Manual [CONFIDENTIAL] C-9 C.9 JP14 Table C-9 MDC Connector pin assignments (12-pin) Pin No. DC 9 ICH_AC_SDIN I/O 10 GND - 1 11 MDC_RESET# I/O 12 ICH_BITCLK_ I /O 1 GND - 2 NC - 3 ICH_SDOUT_ O 4 NC - ...
