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Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may appear in this user's guide. Acronyms The following 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 CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module 285
Glossary TECHNICAL NOTE: Some features defined in this glossary may appear in this user's guide. Acronyms The following 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 CPU central processing unit DC direct current DMA direct memory access DIMM dual inline memory module 285
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...to check hardware and load the operating system when you use to the baud rate. See also bus speed, frontside bus. See BIOS. boot disk - Under the default startup sequence, the computer looks for the startup files in modem communications, bps is similar, ... system (BIOS) - See also reboot. boot priority (startup sequence) - The order in which data flows from bootstrap program (as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. bus - bus speed - 288 Glossary application - A copy of a specific type. Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the...
...to check hardware and load the operating system when you use to the baud rate. See also bus speed, frontside bus. See BIOS. boot disk - Under the default startup sequence, the computer looks for the startup files in modem communications, bps is similar, ... system (BIOS) - See also reboot. boot priority (startup sequence) - The order in which data flows from bootstrap program (as the video adapter, disk drives, and ports. bus - bus speed - 288 Glossary application - A copy of a specific type. Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the...
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...and vertically. See also boot. A modular connector used on it up. ROM (read -only memory - See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM. properties - R RAM (random access memory) - This type of a removable disk. Compare ROM. See ROM. A diskette is one example of memory is lost when you start it ...- A measure of the sharpness of instructions that can be executed by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off your computer's BIOS, which is receiving power. A set of the images that information in dots per inch (dpi). removable disk - To reset the ...
...and vertically. See also boot. A modular connector used on it up. ROM (read -only memory - See also BIOS, memory. Compare RAM. properties - R RAM (random access memory) - This type of a removable disk. Compare ROM. See ROM. A diskette is one example of memory is lost when you start it ...- A measure of the sharpness of instructions that can be executed by reloading the operating system without turning the computer off your computer's BIOS, which is receiving power. A set of the images that information in dots per inch (dpi). removable disk - To reset the ...
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...FC-BGA package • ATI RC420MD: - Supports Yonah Processor System Bus - System Memory controller : DDR2-400/DDR2-533/DDR2-667, 2GB(max) TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-9 1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Memory Two memory slots capable of accepting DDR2-...8V operation • PC2-4200(DDR2-533)/PC2-5300(DDR2-667) support BIOS ROM • 8Mbits of flash memory are used. - 320KB for System BIOS - 64KB for VGA BIOS - 64KB for Fingerprint sensor - 64KB for LAN BIOS - 24KB for Boot - 16KB for Parameter Block - 32KB for Option Log -...
...FC-BGA package • ATI RC420MD: - Supports Yonah Processor System Bus - System Memory controller : DDR2-400/DDR2-533/DDR2-667, 2GB(max) TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-9 1.1 Features 1 Hardware Overview Memory Two memory slots capable of accepting DDR2-...8V operation • PC2-4200(DDR2-533)/PC2-5300(DDR2-667) support BIOS ROM • 8Mbits of flash memory are used. - 320KB for System BIOS - 64KB for VGA BIOS - 64KB for Fingerprint sensor - 64KB for LAN BIOS - 24KB for Boot - 16KB for Parameter Block - 32KB for Option Log -...
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... it. If an error message is shown on , the system performs the Initial Reliability Test (IRT) installed in the BIOS ROM. Check 1 If one of the following error message appears when data stored in the RTC memory (CMOS type memory) is not ...Procedure 2. If Windows XP is properly loaded, go to their default values. If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) Go to set Date/Time ...... (c) *** Bad configuration *** Check system. Then press [F1] key ...... WARNING...
... it. If an error message is shown on , the system performs the Initial Reliability Test (IRT) installed in the BIOS ROM. Check 1 If one of the following error message appears when data stored in the RTC memory (CMOS type memory) is not ...Procedure 2. If Windows XP is properly loaded, go to their default values. If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) Go to set Date/Time ...... (c) *** Bad configuration *** Check system. Then press [F1] key ...... WARNING...
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... mode) error status (2/9) D port status Inspection items F009 Saving key scan code Setting of TASK_1ms_TSC FAN control Initialization of sound When request BIOS, EC/KBC rewriting When BIOS renewal is prohibited When BIOS ROM is abnormal Key input Reading CHGBIOSA.EXE / CHGFIRMA.EXE F100 Prohibition of cache Permission of L1/L2 cache in Flash... definite. Directory start header and calculates the sector Read 1 sector of the root directory Retrieval of entry of "CHGBIOSA.EXE" and "CHGFIRMA.EXE" 2-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)
... mode) error status (2/9) D port status Inspection items F009 Saving key scan code Setting of TASK_1ms_TSC FAN control Initialization of sound When request BIOS, EC/KBC rewriting When BIOS renewal is prohibited When BIOS ROM is abnormal Key input Reading CHGBIOSA.EXE / CHGFIRMA.EXE F100 Prohibition of cache Permission of L1/L2 cache in Flash... definite. Directory start header and calculates the sector Read 1 sector of the root directory Retrieval of entry of "CHGBIOSA.EXE" and "CHGFIRMA.EXE" 2-26 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)
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... of CPU clock to low Prohibition of all SMI Clearance of resume status Return to ROM Turning area of C0000h to EFFFFh to PCI (Prohibition of DRAM) Setting of resume error request Copying ROM/RAM of system BIOS (HLT, when error occurs) F104 Security check F105 SMRAM initialization APIC initialization WakeUp factor check... works normally) CPU clock measurement Check of parameter block A Permission of SMI except auto-off function Judgment of destination (country) from DMI data 2-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)
... of CPU clock to low Prohibition of all SMI Clearance of resume status Return to ROM Turning area of C0000h to EFFFFh to PCI (Prohibition of DRAM) Setting of resume error request Copying ROM/RAM of system BIOS (HLT, when error occurs) F104 Security check F105 SMRAM initialization APIC initialization WakeUp factor check... works normally) CPU clock measurement Check of parameter block A Permission of SMI except auto-off function Judgment of destination (country) from DMI data 2-28 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573)
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...status (8/9) D port status Inspection items (F11E) F11F EX_IO_ROM_CHECK F120 PRE_BOOT_SETUP Details Initialization of TPM (model supporting TPM) (Option I/O ROM check) Saving of value in 40:00h (for SIO saving/restoring) Setting of font address for resume password Setting of repeat parameter... branch (for models supporting BIOS Hibernation) Initialization of Bluetooth (for models supporting Bluetooth) Check for existence of target maintenance card Prohibition of unused PC card not used Setting Wakeup status data for ACPI 2-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance ...
...status (8/9) D port status Inspection items (F11E) F11F EX_IO_ROM_CHECK F120 PRE_BOOT_SETUP Details Initialization of TPM (model supporting TPM) (Option I/O ROM check) Saving of value in 40:00h (for SIO saving/restoring) Setting of font address for resume password Setting of repeat parameter... branch (for models supporting BIOS Hibernation) Initialization of Bluetooth (for models supporting Bluetooth) Check for existence of target maintenance card Prohibition of unused PC card not used Setting Wakeup status data for ACPI 2-32 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance ...
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...) error status (2/9) D port status Inspection items F009 Saving key scan code Setting of TASK_1ms_TSC FAN control Initialization of sound When request BIOS, EC/KBC rewriting When BIOS renewal is prohibited When BIOS ROM is definite. Setting of parameters for 2HD(1.44MB) Reading of first sector, If it is the data of 1.44MB (2HD), the...:1s,Off:1s)) Prohibition of USB Beep Waiting for key input FDC reset Setting parameters for 2DD (720KB) Retrieval of "CHGBIOSA.EXE" and "CHGFIRMA.EXE" TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-35
...) error status (2/9) D port status Inspection items F009 Saving key scan code Setting of TASK_1ms_TSC FAN control Initialization of sound When request BIOS, EC/KBC rewriting When BIOS renewal is prohibited When BIOS ROM is definite. Setting of parameters for 2HD(1.44MB) Reading of first sector, If it is the data of 1.44MB (2HD), the...:1s,Off:1s)) Prohibition of USB Beep Waiting for key input FDC reset Setting parameters for 2DD (720KB) Retrieval of "CHGBIOSA.EXE" and "CHGFIRMA.EXE" TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-35
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... of CPU clock to low Prohibition of all SMI Clearance of resume status Return to ROM Turning area of C0000h to EFFFFh to PCI (Prohibition of DRAM) Setting of resume error request Copying ROM/RAM of system BIOS (HLT, when error occurs) F104 Security check F105 SMRAM initialization APIC initialization WakeUp factor check... speaker gate works normally) CPU clock measurement Check of parameter block A Permission of SMI except auto-off function Judgment of destination (country) from DMI data TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-37
... of CPU clock to low Prohibition of all SMI Clearance of resume status Return to ROM Turning area of C0000h to EFFFFh to PCI (Prohibition of DRAM) Setting of resume error request Copying ROM/RAM of system BIOS (HLT, when error occurs) F104 Security check F105 SMRAM initialization APIC initialization WakeUp factor check... speaker gate works normally) CPU clock measurement Check of parameter block A Permission of SMI except auto-off function Judgment of destination (country) from DMI data TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-37
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...status (8/9) D port status Inspection items (F11E) F11F EX_IO_ROM_CHECK F120 PRE_BOOT_SETUP Details Initialization of TPM (model supporting TPM) (Option I/O ROM check) Saving of value in 40:00h (for SIO saving/restoring) Setting of font address for resume password Setting of repeat ...side Hibernation branch (for models supporting BIOS Hibernation) Initialization of Bluetooth (for models supporting Bluetooth) Check for existence of target maintenance card Prohibition of unused PC card not used Setting Wakeup status data for ACPI TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960...
...status (8/9) D port status Inspection items (F11E) F11F EX_IO_ROM_CHECK F120 PRE_BOOT_SETUP Details Initialization of TPM (model supporting TPM) (Option I/O ROM check) Saving of value in 40:00h (for SIO saving/restoring) Setting of font address for resume password Setting of repeat ...side Hibernation branch (for models supporting BIOS Hibernation) Initialization of Bluetooth (for models supporting Bluetooth) Check for existence of target maintenance card Prohibition of unused PC card not used Setting Wakeup status data for ACPI TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960...
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...not transferred, go to Procedure 3. Insert HDD(s) to Check 3. Built-in HDD ERROR (After 5 seconds this message will disappear.) or CD-ROM ERROR (After 5 seconds this message will disappear.) Check 2 If either of the DOS, transfer the system to Procedure 3. or Non-System ... the test detects an error, an error message is in the BIOS ROM. Check 4 2.5" HDD(s) and the connector(s) of the following message appears on the screen. System Transferred If an error message appears on the screen. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-49...
...not transferred, go to Procedure 3. Insert HDD(s) to Check 3. Built-in HDD ERROR (After 5 seconds this message will disappear.) or CD-ROM ERROR (After 5 seconds this message will disappear.) Check 2 If either of the DOS, transfer the system to Procedure 3. or Non-System ... the test detects an error, an error message is in the BIOS ROM. Check 4 2.5" HDD(s) and the connector(s) of the following message appears on the screen. System Transferred If an error message appears on the screen. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-49...
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...select 1 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the System Board. Subtest 01 ROM checksum Subtest 02 This subtest executes a checksum test of the BIOS ROM (range: F0000h to execute and press Enter. To check both CPU fan and GPU fan, press 0 and... will stop. *1 2;FAN#2(GPU)is not supported in this subtest checks that the CPU operating clock speed can be changed. 3-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) FAN#1)? Fan number select (1;FAN#1(CPU), 2;FAN#2(GPU)*1, 0; Move the highlight bar to the subtest...
...select 1 from the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU, press Enter and follow the directions on the System Board. Subtest 01 ROM checksum Subtest 02 This subtest executes a checksum test of the BIOS ROM (range: F0000h to execute and press Enter. To check both CPU fan and GPU fan, press 0 and... will stop. *1 2;FAN#2(GPU)is not supported in this subtest checks that the CPU operating clock speed can be changed. 3-14 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) FAN#1)? Fan number select (1;FAN#1(CPU), 2;FAN#2(GPU)*1, 0; Move the highlight bar to the subtest...
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...Sector] 15. Hard Disk Drive [Sector/Drive size/Manufacture code] 16. Chip set [VRAM] 3. Boot ROM version 5. Date/Time 3-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) Otherwise the correct information cannot be OFF position. EC total ...version 6. Total Memory Size [Conventional memory] 8. The number of printer ports 12. FSB [Voltage] 11. Processor Type [Code/L2 cache] 2. BIOS ROM version [1st...
...Sector] 15. Hard Disk Drive [Sector/Drive size/Manufacture code] 16. Chip set [VRAM] 3. Boot ROM version 5. Date/Time 3-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) Otherwise the correct information cannot be OFF position. EC total ...version 6. Total Memory Size [Conventional memory] 8. The number of printer ports 12. FSB [Voltage] 11. Processor Type [Code/L2 cache] 2. BIOS ROM version [1st...
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X ASYNC Adapter COM1 = XXXX COM2 = XXXX COM3 = XXXX * - TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-57 System Configuration Display : Ver X.XX [Machine Name ???] * - FSB = XXXXXMHz (Voltage = XEh) ...Disk Drive(s) #1 Sectors = XXXXX, (XXXXX GB) [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX] #2 Sectors = XXXXX, (XXXXX GB) [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX] * - Then, the following system configuration appears in the display. BIOS ROM Version = VX.XX 1st ID = XXH, 2nd ID = XXH * - Total Memory Size = XXXXXXMB (Conventional Memory = XXXKB) * - EC Total Version = VX.XX * - BOOT...
X ASYNC Adapter COM1 = XXXX COM2 = XXXX COM3 = XXXX * - TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-57 System Configuration Display : Ver X.XX [Machine Name ???] * - FSB = XXXXXMHz (Voltage = XEh) ...Disk Drive(s) #1 Sectors = XXXXX, (XXXXX GB) [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX] #2 Sectors = XXXXX, (XXXXX GB) [XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX] * - Then, the following system configuration appears in the display. BIOS ROM Version = VX.XX 1st ID = XXH, 2nd ID = XXH * - Total Memory Size = XXXXXXMB (Conventional Memory = XXXKB) * - EC Total Version = VX.XX * - BOOT...
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... ? The following menu appears in the display. NOTE: When the CD-ROM test is executed, [ALL DEVICE] must be played. 3.29.4 CD Sound (Legacy) test To execute the CD Sound (Legacy) test, select 4 and press Enter. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-89 If the...address = XXXXXXXX]] [[Block length = XXXXXXXX]] Final : Block address = XXXXXXXXX Select the track number you want to the selection menu of the BIOS SETUP. Press any key After pressing any key, the music stops and the display returns to test and press Enter twice. 3.29 Sound Test program...
... ? The following menu appears in the display. NOTE: When the CD-ROM test is executed, [ALL DEVICE] must be played. 3.29.4 CD Sound (Legacy) test To execute the CD Sound (Legacy) test, select 4 and press Enter. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-89 If the...address = XXXXXXXX]] [[Block length = XXXXXXXX]] Final : Block address = XXXXXXXXX Select the track number you want to the selection menu of the BIOS SETUP. Press any key After pressing any key, the music stops and the display returns to test and press Enter twice. 3.29 Sound Test program...
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... (a) PCI Bus 12. PCI LAN (a) Built-in HDD (d) CD-ROM 11. Configuration (a) Device Config. 9. I /O (c) Built-in LAN 3 Tests and Diagnostics TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-91 Legacy Emulation (a) USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation (b) USB-FDD Legacy Emulation (c) USB Memory BIOS Support Type 16. Display (a) Power On Display (b) LCD Display...
... (a) PCI Bus 12. PCI LAN (a) Built-in HDD (d) CD-ROM 11. Configuration (a) Device Config. 9. I /O (c) Built-in LAN 3 Tests and Diagnostics TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-91 Legacy Emulation (a) USB KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation (b) USB-FDD Legacy Emulation (c) USB Memory BIOS Support Type 16. Display (a) Power On Display (b) LCD Display...