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... battery is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer is extremely hot or cold. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. Your computer's Power Saver...
... battery is fully charged, we recommend that you operate your computer is extremely hot or cold. The RTC battery powers the System Time Clock and BIOS memory used to select a power level setting that the battery charges to its full capacity, wait until the battery discharges completely. Your computer's Power Saver...
User Guide
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167 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password-Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power-on process and for instant security. ...
167 Toshiba Utilities TOSHIBA Assist Sample TOSHIBA HWSetup window The tabs represent various dialog boxes. They are: ❖ General-Allows you to view current BIOS, hard disk drive and memory settings ❖ Password-Allows you to set or reset a user password for the power-on process and for instant security. ...
User Guide
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Acronyms These acronyms may not be available on your computer. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 (serial port) COM2 communications port 2 (serial port) CPU central processing unit 231 Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may appear in this user's guide.
Acronyms These acronyms may not be available on your computer. AC alternating current BIOS basic input/output system bps bits per second CD compact disc CD-ROM compact disc read-only memory CD-RW compact disc rewrite memory CMOS complementary metal-oxide semiconductor COM1 communications port 1 (serial port) COM2 communications port 2 (serial port) CPU central processing unit 231 Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may appear in this user's guide.
User Guide
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... computer, such as a printer or modem, transmits information. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program. BIOS (basic input/output system) - See also byte. boot - boot priority (startup sequence) - The order in order to locate the ... the computer. See also reboot. An electrical circuit that you start the computer. bus speed - B backup - boot disk - See BIOS. bits per second. bus - It is the number of the computer. baud rate - Baud rate is the pathway through which the...
... computer, such as a printer or modem, transmits information. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program. BIOS (basic input/output system) - See also byte. boot - boot priority (startup sequence) - The order in order to locate the ... the computer. See also reboot. An electrical circuit that you start the computer. bus speed - B backup - boot disk - See BIOS. bits per second. bus - It is the number of the computer. baud rate - Baud rate is the pathway through which the...
User Guide
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...ROM remains whether or not the computer is essential instructions the computer reads when you to turn off the computer without exiting your computer's BIOS, which is receiving power. Suspend - A system disk is used to store your open applications and to continue from where you left off...non-system disk. T TFT display - See keyboard shortcut. Compare hardware. Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk. See program. See also BIOS, memory. Standby - system disk - By non-volatile, we mean that occur one bit at a time. 244 Glossary ROM (read but not written to....
...ROM remains whether or not the computer is essential instructions the computer reads when you to turn off the computer without exiting your computer's BIOS, which is receiving power. Suspend - A system disk is used to store your open applications and to continue from where you left off...non-system disk. T TFT display - See keyboard shortcut. Compare hardware. Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk. See program. See also BIOS, memory. Standby - system disk - By non-volatile, we mean that occur one bit at a time. 244 Glossary ROM (read but not written to....
Maintenance Manual
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... with the system on. • Approximately 4 hours or longer charge time to RAM/Disk. 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit BIOS • 1MB Flash ROM for system control. d) Refreshable e) ACPI compliant BIOS Power • 12-cell Li-Ion smart battery pack with 10.8V*8600mAh capacity or 6-cell Li-Ion smart...11a+b+g Wireless LAN module/802.11b+g Wireless LAN module) • MDC Modem • Bluetooth modem • Dual-Band build in Antenna for Wireless LAN Communication. 1-6 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual b) Password protection (System). c) Various hot key for system...
... with the system on. • Approximately 4 hours or longer charge time to RAM/Disk. 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit BIOS • 1MB Flash ROM for system control. d) Refreshable e) ACPI compliant BIOS Power • 12-cell Li-Ion smart battery pack with 10.8V*8600mAh capacity or 6-cell Li-Ion smart...11a+b+g Wireless LAN module/802.11b+g Wireless LAN module) • MDC Modem • Bluetooth modem • Dual-Band build in Antenna for Wireless LAN Communication. 1-6 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual b) Password protection (System). c) Various hot key for system...
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...is correct (in green color) or failed (in red color). Then it will show its configuration is passed or failed after comparison. 3-6 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Tests and Diagnostics 3.3 Config Check Test 3.3 Config Check Test The config check test checks unit configuration. It includes: ...138; CPU type System memory size ODD type HDD type & capacity BIOS version This test needs input unit Part Number by manual to make comparison with known SKU data. The screen should display as "Uppercase Character". 3....
...is correct (in green color) or failed (in red color). Then it will show its configuration is passed or failed after comparison. 3-6 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual Tests and Diagnostics 3.3 Config Check Test 3.3 Config Check Test The config check test checks unit configuration. It includes: ...138; CPU type System memory size ODD type HDD type & capacity BIOS version This test needs input unit Part Number by manual to make comparison with known SKU data. The screen should display as "Uppercase Character". 3....
User Manual
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.../1GB Max. upgrade to RAM/Disk. Various hot key for system BIOS. NVIDIA and ATI Graphic model, external 32/64/128MB VGA DDR RAM for VGA chip. 1024KB Flash ROM for system control. Memory Slot L2 Cache Video Controller Video RAM BIOS TECRA A3/S2 Features Two SODIMM with 32MB, 64MB, or 128MB. Refreshable...
.../1GB Max. upgrade to RAM/Disk. Various hot key for system BIOS. NVIDIA and ATI Graphic model, external 32/64/128MB VGA DDR RAM for VGA chip. 1024KB Flash ROM for system control. Memory Slot L2 Cache Video Controller Video RAM BIOS TECRA A3/S2 Features Two SODIMM with 32MB, 64MB, or 128MB. Refreshable...
User Manual
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..., the system loses this error appears, the following message appears when you still see error message after above action, please get contact with TOSHIBA service. WARNING 0251:System CMOS checksum bad - Plug in AC over 24 hours 2. The following action is a lithium ion battery and...battery as required by a TOSHIBA service representative. Press F2 to Setup The computer's RTC battery is recommended. 1. Press to resume, to enter BIOS setup menu 3. Set correct time and date If you turn on the power: S ERROR 0271:Check date and time settings. TECRA A3/S2 6-4 It also ...
..., the system loses this error appears, the following message appears when you still see error message after above action, please get contact with TOSHIBA service. WARNING 0251:System CMOS checksum bad - Plug in AC over 24 hours 2. The following action is a lithium ion battery and...battery as required by a TOSHIBA service representative. Press F2 to Setup The computer's RTC battery is recommended. 1. Press to resume, to enter BIOS setup menu 3. Set correct time and date If you turn on the power: S ERROR 0271:Check date and time settings. TECRA A3/S2 6-4 It also ...
User Manual
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...your changes and closes the HW Setup window. User's Manual 7-1 TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for General, Display, Boot Priority, Keyboard, CPU, LAN, and USB. General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons: Default and About. About Display the ...Config, Parallel/Printer and USB. Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date. There are not equipped with Parallel/Printer tab and/or CPU tab. TECRA A3/S2 Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to the factory settings. OK Accepts your...
...your changes and closes the HW Setup window. User's Manual 7-1 TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for General, Display, Boot Priority, Keyboard, CPU, LAN, and USB. General This window displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons: Default and About. About Display the ...Config, Parallel/Printer and USB. Setup This field displays BIOS Version and date. There are not equipped with Parallel/Printer tab and/or CPU tab. TECRA A3/S2 Chapter 7 HW Setup This chapter explains how to use TOSHIBA HW Setup program to the factory settings. OK Accepts your...
User Manual
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If the self test is set in the computer's BIOS. If any of the following will be displayed: This message remains on the screen, and the system does not function normally. ■ The screen displays ... not proceed to load the operating system. Depending on how the Boot Priority is successful, the computer tries to display information or messages except the TOSHIBA logo. ■ Random characters appear on the screen for a few seconds. If the test fails again, contact your dealer. TECRA A3/S2 9-4
If the self test is set in the computer's BIOS. If any of the following will be displayed: This message remains on the screen, and the system does not function normally. ■ The screen displays ... not proceed to load the operating system. Depending on how the Boot Priority is successful, the computer tries to display information or messages except the TOSHIBA logo. ■ Random characters appear on the screen for a few seconds. If the test fails again, contact your dealer. TECRA A3/S2 9-4
User Manual
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... sure the connection between the external device and the card is configured correctly. Make sure it is supplying power by plugging in BIOS. Reseat the memory card to use). TECRA A3/S2 9-13 Make sure the outlet is firmly connected. Computer/printer do not Make sure the printer is enabled in an appliance...
... sure the connection between the external device and the card is configured correctly. Make sure it is supplying power by plugging in BIOS. Reseat the memory card to use). TECRA A3/S2 9-13 Make sure the outlet is firmly connected. Computer/printer do not Make sure the printer is enabled in an appliance...
User Manual
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.... Disconnect the AC adaptor and all periph-eral devices. 3. Remove the memory module. 5. Press [F2] key to set the time in BIOS setup with the computer. Set the date and time in [System Time]. Press [F2] to set the date in the and issues beep expansion...checksum is inconsistent. Problem Procedure The computer hangs up . 2. Turn on installing memory modules. TECRA A3/S2 9-16 Memory expansion Refer also to set Date/ Time. short beeps, and then a long beep.) 1. BIOS setup will boot up Make sure the memory module installed in [System Date]. 3. Remove ...
.... Disconnect the AC adaptor and all periph-eral devices. 3. Remove the memory module. 5. Press [F2] key to set the time in BIOS setup with the computer. Set the date and time in [System Time]. Press [F2] to set the date in the and issues beep expansion...checksum is inconsistent. Problem Procedure The computer hangs up . 2. Turn on installing memory modules. TECRA A3/S2 9-16 Memory expansion Refer also to set Date/ Time. short beeps, and then a long beep.) 1. BIOS setup will boot up Make sure the memory module installed in [System Date]. 3. Remove ...
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TECRA A3/S2 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Abbreviations AC: alternating current AGP: accelerated graphics port ASCII: American Standard Code for reference. Alternate naming is included for Information Interchange BIOS: basic input output system CD-ROM: Compact Disc-Read Only Memory CD-RW: Compact Disc-Read/Write...
TECRA A3/S2 Glossary The terms in this glossary cover topics related to this manual. Abbreviations AC: alternating current AGP: accelerated graphics port ASCII: American Standard Code for reference. Alternate naming is included for Information Interchange BIOS: basic input output system CD-ROM: Compact Disc-Read Only Memory CD-RW: Compact Disc-Read/Write...
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...: A group of flow from "binary digit," the basic unit of the computer's memory where data is a set of a modem. B BIOS: Basic Input Output System. See also byte. Buffers often compensate for use by the computer. also the smallest addressable unit within the computer. ...for a specific task such as a single unit; bit: Derived from one device to another. The firmware that starts or restarts the computer. TECRA A3/S2 Glossary-2 A program that controls data flow within the system. buffer: The portion of information used for transmission of a single character. For ...
...: A group of flow from "binary digit," the basic unit of the computer's memory where data is a set of a modem. B BIOS: Basic Input Output System. See also byte. Buffers often compensate for use by the computer. also the smallest addressable unit within the computer. ...for a specific task such as a single unit; bit: Derived from one device to another. The firmware that starts or restarts the computer. TECRA A3/S2 Glossary-2 A program that controls data flow within the system. buffer: The portion of information used for transmission of a single character. For ...