Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A40/A45
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Wash hands after handling. Handling the cord on page 201 in this product will expose you need assistance: ❖ 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 this guide. Satellite® A40/A45 Series User's Guide If you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. C6669-1103M1
Wash hands after handling. Handling the cord on page 201 in this product will expose you need assistance: ❖ 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 this guide. Satellite® A40/A45 Series User's Guide If you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. C6669-1103M1
Toshiba Online Users Guide for Satellite A40/A45
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...systems, medical applications, connections to persons or loss of all the data stored on the hard disk or other damage. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA...AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY 2 Model: Satellite® A40/A45 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you must read and follow all set-up copies...
...systems, medical applications, connections to persons or loss of all the data stored on the hard disk or other damage. YOU AGREE THAT TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS SHALL HAVE NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE TO OR LOSS OF ANY BUSINESS, PROFITS, PROGRAMS, DATA OR REMOVABLE STORAGE MEDIA...AND SUPPLIERS DO NOT WARRANT THAT OPERATION OF THE PRODUCT WILL BE UNINTERRUPTED OR ERROR FREE. ACCORDINGLY, TOSHIBA, ITS AFFILIATES AND SUPPLIERS DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY 2 Model: Satellite® A40/A45 Series ReWritable CD/DVD Drives The computer system you must read and follow all set-up copies...
Maintenance Manual
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... SRS and (• )symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Therefore, Toshiba assumes no liability for the Satellite A40 Series at the time of Toshiba. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be reproduced in corporated under license from... errors, omissions, or discrepancies between any form without notice. Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A40 Series Maintenance Manual First edition December 2003 Disclaimer The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and ...
... SRS and (• )symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Therefore, Toshiba assumes no liability for the Satellite A40 Series at the time of Toshiba. Other trademarks and registered trademarks not listed above may be reproduced in corporated under license from... errors, omissions, or discrepancies between any form without notice. Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A40 Series Maintenance Manual First edition December 2003 Disclaimer The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and ...
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... repair of messages are used in safety hazards. q Be sure to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A40 Series. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Four types of the computer may result in this manual are adhered to help service technicians... manual describes how to fasten screws securely with the right screwdriver. Each of a hazard that relates to your safe maintenance service. Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) iii The procedures described in this manual to bring important information to your attention. DANGER: "Danger" indicates...
... repair of messages are used in safety hazards. q Be sure to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite A40 Series. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Four types of the computer may result in this manual are adhered to help service technicians... manual describes how to fasten screws securely with the right screwdriver. Each of a hazard that relates to your safe maintenance service. Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) iii The procedures described in this manual to bring important information to your attention. DANGER: "Danger" indicates...
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...(960-458) 1-1 The internal VRAM is equipped with a 2.40GHz, 2.50GHz, 2.60GHz, 2.70GHz or 2.80GHz internal clock, 400MHz bus and 1.525V core operation q Chipset The Satellite A40 is 64M UMA (max). q Microprocessor Intel Mobile Pentium 4 Processor (Northwood) A 2.40GHz, 2.66GHz, 2.80GHz, 3.06GHz or 3.20GHz Pentium 4 processor (Northwood) with a 2.40GHz...(in CPU) q GPU GPU is a high performance all-in the Montara-GT. 1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview 1 Features 1.1 Features The Toshiba Satellite A40 Personal Computer is mounted in -one PC running a Pentium 4 or Celeron processor.
...(960-458) 1-1 The internal VRAM is equipped with a 2.40GHz, 2.50GHz, 2.60GHz, 2.70GHz or 2.80GHz internal clock, 400MHz bus and 1.525V core operation q Chipset The Satellite A40 is 64M UMA (max). q Microprocessor Intel Mobile Pentium 4 Processor (Northwood) A 2.40GHz, 2.66GHz, 2.80GHz, 3.06GHz or 3.20GHz Pentium 4 processor (Northwood) with a 2.40GHz...(in CPU) q GPU GPU is a high performance all-in the Montara-GT. 1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview 1 Features 1.1 Features The Toshiba Satellite A40 Personal Computer is mounted in -one PC running a Pentium 4 or Celeron processor.
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...Sequence - Flash rewriting - Fan speed - Universal I/O port - EC access - Interface controller between the keyboard scan controller and the system - Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) 1-11 Thermal conditions - I2C communication - 1.2 System Unit Block Diagram 1 Hardware Overview q VGA Controller Included in... controller to check status of the internal keyboard/external PS/2 keyboard q PSC (Power Supply Controller) • One Toshiba TMP87PM48U chip is used . • This controller controls the power sources. Control of switching and simultaneous operation of ...
...Sequence - Flash rewriting - Fan speed - Universal I/O port - EC access - Interface controller between the keyboard scan controller and the system - Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) 1-11 Thermal conditions - I2C communication - 1.2 System Unit Block Diagram 1 Hardware Overview q VGA Controller Included in... controller to check status of the internal keyboard/external PS/2 keyboard q PSC (Power Supply Controller) • One Toshiba TMP87PM48U chip is used . • This controller controls the power sources. Control of switching and simultaneous operation of ...
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The HDD is a random access non-volatile storage device. TOSHIBA HDD2183B 99 max. TOSHIBA HDD2188B 99 max. 1-14 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) Figure 1-5 2.5-inch HDD Table 1-2 2.5-inch HDD dimensions (1/2) Parameter Outline dimensions Width (mm) Height (mm) Depth (mm) Weight (g) TOSHIBA HDD2181B 99 max. Parameter Outline dimensions Width (mm) Height (mm) Depth (mm) Weight (g) Specifications...
The HDD is a random access non-volatile storage device. TOSHIBA HDD2183B 99 max. TOSHIBA HDD2188B 99 max. 1-14 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) Figure 1-5 2.5-inch HDD Table 1-2 2.5-inch HDD dimensions (1/2) Parameter Outline dimensions Width (mm) Height (mm) Depth (mm) Weight (g) TOSHIBA HDD2181B 99 max. Parameter Outline dimensions Width (mm) Height (mm) Depth (mm) Weight (g) Specifications...
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... Track density (Ktpi) Access Time Average seek (sec) Start time (sec) TOSHIBA HDD2181B 30GB 154.3-298.0 78.9 Specifications TOSHIBA HDD2190B 40GB 4200 175.0-341.7 100 max. (Ultra DMA mode) 88.1 12 4 typ. TOSHIBA HDD2183B 60GB 154.3-298.0 78.9 Parameter Storage size (formatted) Speed (RPM)...MB/s) Track density (Ktpi) Access Time Average seek (sec) Start time (sec) TOSHIBA HDD2184B Specifications TOSHIBA HDD2194B 60GB 5400 202.9-373.3 258-394 78.9 100 max. (Ultra DMA mode) 88.8 12 4 typ. TOSHIBA HDD2188B 80GB 4200 175.0-341.78 88.1 1-16 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458)
... Track density (Ktpi) Access Time Average seek (sec) Start time (sec) TOSHIBA HDD2181B 30GB 154.3-298.0 78.9 Specifications TOSHIBA HDD2190B 40GB 4200 175.0-341.7 100 max. (Ultra DMA mode) 88.1 12 4 typ. TOSHIBA HDD2183B 60GB 154.3-298.0 78.9 Parameter Storage size (formatted) Speed (RPM)...MB/s) Track density (Ktpi) Access Time Average seek (sec) Start time (sec) TOSHIBA HDD2184B Specifications TOSHIBA HDD2194B 60GB 5400 202.9-373.3 258-394 78.9 100 max. (Ultra DMA mode) 88.8 12 4 typ. TOSHIBA HDD2188B 80GB 4200 175.0-341.78 88.1 1-16 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458)
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... access time (ms) Average random seek time (ms) Average random full strike access time (ms) Data buffer capacity (KB) Supported formats DVD CD Specifications Toshiba G8CC0000R810 DVD-ROM CD-ROM DVD-RAM 16.7 (PIO Mode 4) 16.7 (Multi-word DMA Mode 2) 33.3 (Ultra DMA Mode 2) 100 95 170 ... CDROM XA, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD), Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-R, CD-RW), CD-R (read), CD-RW (read) Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) 1-19 1.5 DVD-ROM Drive 1 Hardware Overview 1.5 DVD-ROM Drive The DVD-ROM drive accommodates either 12 cm (4.72-inch) or 8 cm...
... access time (ms) Average random seek time (ms) Average random full strike access time (ms) Data buffer capacity (KB) Supported formats DVD CD Specifications Toshiba G8CC0000R810 DVD-ROM CD-ROM DVD-RAM 16.7 (PIO Mode 4) 16.7 (Multi-word DMA Mode 2) 33.3 (Ultra DMA Mode 2) 100 95 170 ... CDROM XA, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD), Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-R, CD-RW), CD-R (read), CD-RW (read) Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) 1-19 1.5 DVD-ROM Drive 1 Hardware Overview 1.5 DVD-ROM Drive The DVD-ROM drive accommodates either 12 cm (4.72-inch) or 8 cm...
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... Slot The Diagnostics Disk operations are necessary for floppy disk drive troubleshooting 7. Diagnostics Disk 2. External USB FDD 11. Music CD 19. DVD-ROM TSD-1 (TOSHIBA-EMI DVD Test Media) 18. 2.1 Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2 2.1 Troubleshooting Chapter 2 describes how to determine if a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) in... 4, Replacement Procedures. Cleaning kit for implementing the troubleshooting procedures: 1. Parallel port wraparound connector 8. Headphone 13. Speaker 21. Antenna test cable Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) 2-1
... Slot The Diagnostics Disk operations are necessary for floppy disk drive troubleshooting 7. Diagnostics Disk 2. External USB FDD 11. Music CD 19. DVD-ROM TSD-1 (TOSHIBA-EMI DVD Test Media) 18. 2.1 Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2 2.1 Troubleshooting Chapter 2 describes how to determine if a Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) in... 4, Replacement Procedures. Cleaning kit for implementing the troubleshooting procedures: 1. Parallel port wraparound connector 8. Headphone 13. Speaker 21. Antenna test cable Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) 2-1
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q Make sure all optional equipment is empty. 2-2 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) NonWindows operating systems can cause the computer to enter the password. q Make sure the External USB floppy disk drive is removed ..., if it is, ask him or her to malfunction. 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart Use the flowchart in Figure 2-1: q Verify with the customer tha t Toshiba Windows is installed on the hard disk.
q Make sure all optional equipment is empty. 2-2 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) NonWindows operating systems can cause the computer to enter the password. q Make sure the External USB floppy disk drive is removed ..., if it is, ask him or her to malfunction. 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart 2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart Use the flowchart in Figure 2-1: q Verify with the customer tha t Toshiba Windows is installed on the hard disk.
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... for drive C. If you can change to drive C, go to Procedure 3. 2.6 HDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Partition Check Insert the Toshiba MS-DOS system disk and restart the computer with U key holding down. If drive C is listed as active, return to the FDISK menu... to create a DOS partition on drive C. If drive C is not listed as active in the FDISK menu, go to Procedure 3. Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) 2-39 Check 4 Remove the FD and restart the computer. Choose Display Partition Information from the Toshiba MS-DOS system disk.
... for drive C. If you can change to drive C, go to Procedure 3. 2.6 HDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Partition Check Insert the Toshiba MS-DOS system disk and restart the computer with U key holding down. If drive C is listed as active, return to the FDISK menu... to create a DOS partition on drive C. If drive C is not listed as active in the FDISK menu, go to Procedure 3. Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) 2-39 Check 4 Remove the FD and restart the computer. Choose Display Partition Information from the Toshiba MS-DOS system disk.
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... Procedures 2.6 HDD Troubleshooting Procedure 3 Format Check The computer's HDD is formatted using the Tests and Diagnostic program, go to Procedure 4. 2-40 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) Check 1 Format the HDD and transfer system files using the MS-DOS FORMAT command. Partition and format the HDD using... Check 2 Using the Diagnostics Disk, format the HDD with Check 1 below and perform the other steps as required. Refer to the Toshiba MS-DOS Manual for more information and perform Check 2. Format complete If an error message appears on the display, the HDD low level...
... Procedures 2.6 HDD Troubleshooting Procedure 3 Format Check The computer's HDD is formatted using the Tests and Diagnostic program, go to Procedure 4. 2-40 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) Check 1 Format the HDD and transfer system files using the MS-DOS FORMAT command. Partition and format the HDD using... Check 2 Using the Diagnostics Disk, format the HDD with Check 1 below and perform the other steps as required. Refer to the Toshiba MS-DOS Manual for more information and perform Check 2. Format complete If an error message appears on the display, the HDD low level...
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ROM/DVD-ROM test) q A DVD test media (Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) q External CRT (Display test) q Headphone (Sound test) q CD-ROM/DVD-ROM ...and USB cable q LAN wraparound connector (LAN test) q PC for the printer wraparound test (Printer test) q A CD test media (TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK (ZA1217P01/P000204190) (CD- 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.1 The Diagnostic Test q LAN TEST There are following four test programs...connector for the I/O card test (Expansion test) q A printer wraparound connector for communication test (wireless LAN test) 3-2 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458)
ROM/DVD-ROM test) q A DVD test media (Toshiba-EMI DVD-ROM TEST DISK TSD-1) q External CRT (Display test) q Headphone (Sound test) q CD-ROM/DVD-ROM ...and USB cable q LAN wraparound connector (LAN test) q PC for the printer wraparound test (Printer test) q A CD test media (TOSHIBA CD-ROM TEST DISK (ZA1217P01/P000204190) (CD- 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.1 The Diagnostic Test q LAN TEST There are following four test programs...connector for the I/O card test (Expansion test) q A printer wraparound connector for communication test (wireless LAN test) 3-2 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458)
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Insert the Diagnostics disk in section 3-24. Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) 3-3 The followings are described on the computer while pressing U key. (The Diagnostics Disk contains the MS-DOS boot files.) The following ...: 1. The Repair initial config set " with ↑ or ↓ key and press Enter key. 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test Toshiba MS-DOS is described in the floppy disk drive and turn on the Repair Main (T&D).
Insert the Diagnostics disk in section 3-24. Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) 3-3 The followings are described on the computer while pressing U key. (The Diagnostics Disk contains the MS-DOS boot files.) The following ...: 1. The Repair initial config set " with ↑ or ↓ key and press Enter key. 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test Toshiba MS-DOS is described in the floppy disk drive and turn on the Repair Main (T&D).
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... Diagnostic Tests 1 through 14. EXPANSION TEST 12 13 - ERROR RETRY COUNT SET [FDD & HDD] 99 - Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) 3-5 SYSTEM TEST 2 - The following DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU will appear: TOSHIBA Personal Computer XXXXXX DIAGNOSTICS Version X.XX (C) Copyright TOSHIBA Corp. XXXX DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU : 1 - DISPLAY TEST 5 - FLOPPY DISK TEST 6 - HARD DISK TEST 9 - EXIT TO...
... Diagnostic Tests 1 through 14. EXPANSION TEST 12 13 - ERROR RETRY COUNT SET [FDD & HDD] 99 - Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) 3-5 SYSTEM TEST 2 - The following DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU will appear: TOSHIBA Personal Computer XXXXXX DIAGNOSTICS Version X.XX (C) Copyright TOSHIBA Corp. XXXX DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU : 1 - DISPLAY TEST 5 - FLOPPY DISK TEST 6 - HARD DISK TEST 9 - EXIT TO...
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COPY This program copies data from the Toshiba MS-DOS FORMAT command. 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.21 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3.21 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3.21.1 Function Description This function formats the FDD, ... HDD. 1. HDD ID READ This program reads the hard disk ID and displays the hard disk ID, serial number and other hard disk information. 3-46 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) DUMP This program displays the contents of the floppy disk and the designated sectors of the hard disk on the display. 4.
COPY This program copies data from the Toshiba MS-DOS FORMAT command. 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.21 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3.21 Floppy Disk Drive Utilities 3.21.1 Function Description This function formats the FDD, ... HDD. 1. HDD ID READ This program reads the hard disk ID and displays the hard disk ID, serial number and other hard disk information. 3-46 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) DUMP This program displays the contents of the floppy disk and the designated sectors of the hard disk on the display. 4.
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...IDE are available without the driver. When this mode when using an OS which does not support the Enhanced IDE. Disabled Disables LEGACY support Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) 3-67 Enabled Enables LEGACY support. (Default) USB keyboard/USB mouse are different, so if you change the setting..., you will have to Extended Capabilities Port (ECP). The setting in "Toshiba HW setup" has the priority. For most printers, the port should be set information of the USB keyboard and the USB mouse. NOTE: ...
...IDE are available without the driver. When this mode when using an OS which does not support the Enhanced IDE. Disabled Disables LEGACY support Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) 3-67 Enabled Enables LEGACY support. (Default) USB keyboard/USB mouse are different, so if you change the setting..., you will have to Extended Capabilities Port (ECP). The setting in "Toshiba HW setup" has the priority. For most printers, the port should be set information of the USB keyboard and the USB mouse. NOTE: ...
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...SET ======== ORiWL.EXE Rev.03 Copyright (c) Toshiba Corporation,2000, 2001 Initializing... [[[ Responder Mode ]]] MAC address : XXXXXXXXXXXX Ad-hoc mode SS ID : PHN Test Channel : 10 Tx ratio : 2 Mbp PASS : 134 ERROR : 0 3-72 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) The following message... * * 0 Transmit & Receive test [Initiator] * * * ....Press test number [1-3,0] ?1 ======== RESPONDER SET ======== ORiWL.EXE Rev.03 Copyright (c) Toshiba Corporation,2000, 2001 Initializing... [[[ Responder Mode ]]] MAC adress : XXXXXXXXXXXX Ad-hoc mode SS ID : PHN Test Channel : 10 Tx ratio : 2 ...
...SET ======== ORiWL.EXE Rev.03 Copyright (c) Toshiba Corporation,2000, 2001 Initializing... [[[ Responder Mode ]]] MAC address : XXXXXXXXXXXX Ad-hoc mode SS ID : PHN Test Channel : 10 Tx ratio : 2 Mbp PASS : 134 ERROR : 0 3-72 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) The following message... * * 0 Transmit & Receive test [Initiator] * * * ....Press test number [1-3,0] ?1 ======== RESPONDER SET ======== ORiWL.EXE Rev.03 Copyright (c) Toshiba Corporation,2000, 2001 Initializing... [[[ Responder Mode ]]] MAC adress : XXXXXXXXXXXX Ad-hoc mode SS ID : PHN Test Channel : 10 Tx ratio : 2 ...
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... & Receive test [Initiator] * * * ....Press test number [1-3,0] ?1 ======== RESPONDER SET ======== ORiWL.EXE Rev.03 Copyright (c) Toshiba Corporation,2000, 2001 Initializing... [[[ Responder Mode ]]] MAC address : XXXXXXXXXXXX Ad-hoc mode SS ID : PHN Test Channel : 10 Tx ratio : 2 Mbps PASS : 134 ERROR : 0 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) 3-73 The following message will appear. Then press Enter...
... & Receive test [Initiator] * * * ....Press test number [1-3,0] ?1 ======== RESPONDER SET ======== ORiWL.EXE Rev.03 Copyright (c) Toshiba Corporation,2000, 2001 Initializing... [[[ Responder Mode ]]] MAC address : XXXXXXXXXXXX Ad-hoc mode SS ID : PHN Test Channel : 10 Tx ratio : 2 Mbps PASS : 134 ERROR : 0 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual (960-458) 3-73 The following message will appear. Then press Enter...