User Guide
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... recommend that you operate your computer's configuration settings. HINT: Once the battery is almost completely discharged. 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. Charging the RTC battery...
... recommend that you operate your computer's configuration settings. HINT: Once the battery is almost completely discharged. 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. Charging the RTC battery...
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. Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may appear in this user's guide. 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
Acronyms These acronyms may not be available on your computer. Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may appear in this user's guide. 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
User Guide
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... bus speed, frontside bus. bus speed - The speed at which a communication device, such as bits per second). See also reboot. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Short for the startup files in modem communications, bps is a byte. boot disk - An electrical circuit...Baud rate is lost or damaged. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program. basic input/output system (BIOS) - baud rate - A bit is the pathway through which the computer accesses its bootstraps"), a program that you start the computer. ...
... bus speed, frontside bus. bus speed - The speed at which a communication device, such as bits per second). See also reboot. BIOS (basic input/output system) - Short for the startup files in modem communications, bps is a byte. boot disk - An electrical circuit...Baud rate is lost or damaged. Applications include word processors, spreadsheets, and database management systems. See also program. basic input/output system (BIOS) - baud rate - A bit is the pathway through which the computer accesses its bootstraps"), a program that you start the computer. ...
User Guide
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... computer on it up. T TFT display - A feature of memory is receiving power. Compare non-system disk. On your computer's BIOS, which is also called a "bootable disk" or a "startup disk." See also BIOS, memory. Compare parallel. Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk. This type of some operation on again. To highlight...
... computer on it up. T TFT display - A feature of memory is receiving power. Compare non-system disk. On your computer's BIOS, which is also called a "bootable disk" or a "startup disk." See also BIOS, memory. Compare parallel. Any diskette can be formatted as a system disk. This type of some operation on again. To highlight...
Maintenance Manual
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c) Various hot key for system BIOS. 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit BIOS • 1MB Flash ROM for system control. a) Suspend to 100% battery capacity with the system off. • Approximately 2 days discharge time in shutdown mode is ... in Antenna for 6-cell battery. • Discharge time in standby mode for 12-cell battery and 1 day for Wireless LAN Communication. 1-6 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 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 battery pack...
c) Various hot key for system BIOS. 1 Hardware Overview 1.2 System Unit BIOS • 1MB Flash ROM for system control. a) Suspend to 100% battery capacity with the system off. • Approximately 2 days discharge time in shutdown mode is ... in Antenna for 6-cell battery. • Discharge time in standby mode for 12-cell battery and 1 day for Wireless LAN Communication. 1-6 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual 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 battery pack...
Maintenance Manual
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...Config Check Test 3.3 Config Check Test The config check test checks unit configuration. Then it will show its configuration is passed or failed after comparison. 3-6 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual NOTE: To execute this test, you must input unit Part Number as below, indicating whether the test is correct (in green... The screen should display as "Uppercase Character". It includes: 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.
...Config Check Test 3.3 Config Check Test The config check test checks unit configuration. Then it will show its configuration is passed or failed after comparison. 3-6 Tecra A3/S2 Series Maintenance Manual NOTE: To execute this test, you must input unit Part Number as below, indicating whether the test is correct (in green... The screen should display as "Uppercase Character". It includes: 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.
User Manual
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Memory Slot L2 Cache Video Controller Video RAM BIOS TECRA A3/S2 Features Two SODIMM with 32MB, 64MB, or 128MB. NVIDIA and ATI Graphic model, external 32/64/128MB VGA DDR RAM for VGA chip. 1024KB ... for local cache Depending on the model you purchased: Intel Graphic model, Video RAM up to128MB.integrated solution and share with main memory for system BIOS. Various hot key for system control. Refreshable Complete ACPI 1.0b Function TECRA A3/S2 1-2 upgrade to RAM/Disk.
Memory Slot L2 Cache Video Controller Video RAM BIOS TECRA A3/S2 Features Two SODIMM with 32MB, 64MB, or 128MB. NVIDIA and ATI Graphic model, external 32/64/128MB VGA DDR RAM for VGA chip. 1024KB ... for local cache Depending on the model you purchased: Intel Graphic model, Video RAM up to128MB.integrated solution and share with main memory for system BIOS. Various hot key for system control. Refreshable Complete ACPI 1.0b Function TECRA A3/S2 1-2 upgrade to RAM/Disk.
User Manual
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... recommended. 1. It also maintains the system configuration. Default configuration used , handled or disposed of the battery as required by a TOSHIBA service representative. Dispose of . When this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. Set correct time and date ...BIOS setup menu 3. The battery can explode if not properly replaced, used . If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, 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. TECRA A3...
... recommended. 1. It also maintains the system configuration. Default configuration used , handled or disposed of the battery as required by a TOSHIBA service representative. Dispose of . When this data and the real time clock and calendar stop working. Set correct time and date ...BIOS setup menu 3. The battery can explode if not properly replaced, used . If the RTC battery becomes completely discharged, 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. TECRA A3...
User Manual
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...displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons: Default and About. Accessing HW Setup To run HW Setup, click start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware and select TOSHIBA HW Setup. 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. TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for...
...displays the BIOS version and contains two buttons: Default and About. Accessing HW Setup To run HW Setup, click start, click Control Panel, click Printers and Other Hardware and select TOSHIBA HW Setup. 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. TOSHIBA HW Setup lets you configure settings for...
User Manual
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... the screen, and the system does not function normally. ■ The screen displays an error message. If the test fails again, contact your dealer. TECRA A3/S2 9-4 Turn off the computer and check all cable connections as well as PC Card and memory module connections. Troubleshooting System start-up When the... 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 self test is set in the computer...
... the screen, and the system does not function normally. ■ The screen displays an error message. If the test fails again, contact your dealer. TECRA A3/S2 9-4 Turn off the computer and check all cable connections as well as PC Card and memory module connections. Troubleshooting System start-up When the... 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 self test is set in the computer...
User Manual
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...the card's documentation. Check the card's documentation. Check to see if ECP is configured to the troubleshooting and other relevant sections in BIOS. Make sure the connection between the external device and the card is securely connected. Printer Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, ..., contact your dealer. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Reseat the PC Card to use). Problem Procedure Memory card error occurs. TECRA A3/S2 9-13 Computer/printer do not Make sure the printer is turned on . Memory cards Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Printer...
...the card's documentation. Check the card's documentation. Check to see if ECP is configured to the troubleshooting and other relevant sections in BIOS. Make sure the connection between the external device and the card is securely connected. Printer Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, ..., contact your dealer. If problems persist, contact your dealer. Reseat the PC Card to use). Problem Procedure Memory card error occurs. TECRA A3/S2 9-13 Computer/printer do not Make sure the printer is turned on . Memory cards Refer also to Chapter 8, Optional Devices. Printer...
User Manual
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...4. If problems persist, contact your dealer. short beeps, and then a long beep.) 1. Remove the memory module. 5. Press [F2] to set the time in BIOS setup with the following message is Displayed on the LCD: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is compatible with the computer. Press [F2] to... is inconsistent. Disconnect the AC adaptor and all periph-eral devices. 3. Press [F2] key to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, for RTC is wearing. BIOS setup will boot up Make sure the memory module installed in [System Date]. 3. Turn on installing memory modules. TECRA A3/S2 9-16
...4. If problems persist, contact your dealer. short beeps, and then a long beep.) 1. Remove the memory module. 5. Press [F2] to set the time in BIOS setup with the following message is Displayed on the LCD: RTC battery is low or CMOS checksum is compatible with the computer. Press [F2] to... is inconsistent. Disconnect the AC adaptor and all periph-eral devices. 3. Press [F2] key to Chapter 8, Optional Devices, for RTC is wearing. BIOS setup will boot up Make sure the memory module installed in [System Date]. 3. Turn on installing memory modules. TECRA A3/S2 9-16
User Manual
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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...
User Manual
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...specific task such as accounting, financial planning, spreadsheets, word processing and games. bus: An interface for use by the computer. TECRA A3/S2 Glossary-2 The program reads instructions from a wall outlet for transmission of flow from "binary digit," the basic unit of ...information used to describe the data transmission speed of a single character. also the smallest addressable unit within the computer. B BIOS: Basic Input Output System. boot: Short for Information Interchange. See also byte. bps: Bits per second. application: A group of...
...specific task such as accounting, financial planning, spreadsheets, word processing and games. bus: An interface for use by the computer. TECRA A3/S2 Glossary-2 The program reads instructions from a wall outlet for transmission of flow from "binary digit," the basic unit of ...information used to describe the data transmission speed of a single character. also the smallest addressable unit within the computer. B BIOS: Basic Input Output System. boot: Short for Information Interchange. See also byte. bps: Bits per second. application: A group of...