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Acronyms The following acronyms 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 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 not be available on your computer.
Acronyms The following acronyms 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 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 not be available on your computer.
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..., such as bits per second (not necessarily the same as a printer or modem, transmits information. Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs in modem communications, bps is lost or damaged. See also baud rate. See system disk. baud rate... is similar, but not identical, to another. See also reboot. bus - See also bus speed, frontside bus. basic input/output system (BIOS) - BIOS (basic input/output system) - To start up by its disk drives to perform tasks of the computer. boot priority (startup sequence) - ...
..., such as bits per second (not necessarily the same as a printer or modem, transmits information. Basic instructions, stored in readonly memory (ROM), containing the information the computer needs in modem communications, bps is lost or damaged. See also baud rate. See system disk. baud rate... is similar, but not identical, to another. See also reboot. bus - See also bus speed, frontside bus. basic input/output system (BIOS) - BIOS (basic input/output system) - To start up by its disk drives to perform tasks of the computer. boot priority (startup sequence) - ...
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...up. See also boot. telephone systems and direct-connect modems. The RJ11 connector is essential instructions the computer reads when you turn off . ROM (read -only memory - properties - To reset the computer by a printer or displayed on most U.S. This type of a removable disk. ... BIOS, which is a 6-wire connector. Compare RAM. S select - random access memory - The attributes of a file include the file's type, size, and creation date. See boot, restart. A disk that can be read . restart - Non-volatile memory that can be removed from a disk drive. See ROM....
...up. See also boot. telephone systems and direct-connect modems. The RJ11 connector is essential instructions the computer reads when you turn off . ROM (read -only memory - properties - To reset the computer by a printer or displayed on most U.S. This type of a removable disk. ... BIOS, which is a 6-wire connector. Compare RAM. S select - random access memory - The attributes of a file include the file's type, size, and creation date. See boot, restart. A disk that can be read . restart - Non-volatile memory that can be removed from a disk drive. See ROM....
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... Graphics Controller : Inter Generation 3.5 Integrated GFX Core (250MHz) - System Memory controller : DDR2-400/DDR2-533/DDR2-667, 2GB(max) TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-9 Supports Yonah Processor System Bus - Supports System Memory : DDR2-400/DDR2-533...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 - Supports...
... Graphics Controller : Inter Generation 3.5 Integrated GFX Core (250MHz) - System Memory controller : DDR2-400/DDR2-533/DDR2-667, 2GB(max) TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 1-9 Supports Yonah Processor System Bus - Supports System Memory : DDR2-400/DDR2-533...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 - Supports...
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...reboots. Then press [F1] key ...... (e) *** Bad time function *** Check system. These errors occur when the system configuration preserved in the BIOS ROM. Go to their default values. 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting Procedure 1 Message Check When the power is properly loaded, go to ...turned on the screen, press F1 as the message instructs. If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) The IRT tests each IC on the system board and initializes it. If...
...reboots. Then press [F1] key ...... (e) *** Bad time function *** Check system. These errors occur when the system configuration preserved in the BIOS ROM. Go to their default values. 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting Procedure 1 Message Check When the power is properly loaded, go to ...turned on the screen, press F1 as the message instructs. If any other error message displays, perform Check 3. 2-22 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) The IRT tests each IC on the system board and initializes it. If...
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...the media type is abnormal Key input Reading CHGBIOSA.EXE / CHGFIRMA.EXE F100 Prohibition of cache Permission of L1/L2 cache in Flash ROM area Renewal of microcode Details Clears mute Sets the volume to max. (model controlling volume) Blinks green (cycle:2s, on:1s... 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) 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting Table 2-4-1 Debug port (Boot mode) error status (2/9) D ...
...the media type is abnormal Key input Reading CHGBIOSA.EXE / CHGFIRMA.EXE F100 Prohibition of cache Permission of L1/L2 cache in Flash ROM area Renewal of microcode Details Clears mute Sets the volume to max. (model controlling volume) Blinks green (cycle:2s, on:1s... 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) 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 2.4 System Board Troubleshooting Table 2-4-1 Debug port (Boot mode) error status (2/9) D ...
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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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... the root directory. Reading of EXE header of "CHGBIOSA.EXE" and "CHGFIRMA.EXE" Key input when error occurred Execution of "CHGBIOSA.EXE" and "CHGFIRMA.EXE" TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-35 Setting of parameters for 2HD(1.44MB) Reading of first sector, If it is the data of...2-4-2 Debug port (Boot 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 definite.
... the root directory. Reading of EXE header of "CHGBIOSA.EXE" and "CHGFIRMA.EXE" Key input when error occurred Execution of "CHGBIOSA.EXE" and "CHGFIRMA.EXE" TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-35 Setting of parameters for 2HD(1.44MB) Reading of first sector, If it is the data of...2-4-2 Debug port (Boot 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 definite.
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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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...turned on, the system performs the Initial Reliability Test (IRT) installed in the USB FDD. If the following message appears on the screen. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-49 2.6 HDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Message Check When the power is... not transferred, go to Procedure 3. When the test detects an error, an error message is in the BIOS ROM. Make sure no floppy disk is displayed on the display, the system program has been transferred to the HDD. Otherwise, start with...
...turned on, the system performs the Initial Reliability Test (IRT) installed in the USB FDD. If the following message appears on the screen. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 2-49 2.6 HDD Troubleshooting 2 Troubleshooting Procedures Procedure 2 Message Check When the power is... not transferred, go to Procedure 3. When the test detects an error, an error message is in the BIOS ROM. Make sure no floppy disk is displayed on the display, the system program has been transferred to the HDD. Otherwise, start with...
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...message 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 number select (1;FAN#1(CPU), 2;FAN#2(GPU)*1, 0; Move the highlight bar to the subtest you ...CPU fan and GPU fan, press 0 and Enter. To check the GPU fan, press 2 and Enter. Subtest 01 ROM checksum Subtest 02 This subtest executes a checksum test of the BIOS ROM (range: F0000h to execute and press Enter. 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.6 System Test 3.6 System Test To execute the...
...message 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 number select (1;FAN#1(CPU), 2;FAN#2(GPU)*1, 0; Move the highlight bar to the subtest you ...CPU fan and GPU fan, press 0 and Enter. To check the GPU fan, press 2 and Enter. Subtest 01 ROM checksum Subtest 02 This subtest executes a checksum test of the BIOS ROM (range: F0000h to execute and press Enter. 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.6 System Test 3.6 System Test To execute the...
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...] 2. EC total version 6. Battery code 9. FSB [Voltage] 11. Math co-processors 14. Date/Time 3-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) BIOS ROM version [1st ID, 2nd ID] 4. Total Memory Size [Conventional memory] 8. The number of ASYNC ports 13. The number ...] 15. If the tab is ON position, move the tab to OFF position and restart the test. Chip set [VRAM] 3. Boot ROM version 5. Otherwise the correct information cannot be OFF position. PS Microprocessor version 7. 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.25 System Configuration 3 3.25 System...
...] 2. EC total version 6. Battery code 9. FSB [Voltage] 11. Math co-processors 14. Date/Time 3-56 [CONFIDENTIAL] TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) BIOS ROM version [1st ID, 2nd ID] 4. Total Memory Size [Conventional memory] 8. The number of ASYNC ports 13. The number ...] 15. If the tab is ON position, move the tab to OFF position and restart the test. Chip set [VRAM] 3. Boot ROM version 5. Otherwise the correct information cannot be OFF position. PS Microprocessor version 7. 3 Tests and Diagnostics 3.25 System Configuration 3 3.25 System...
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... [Enter] Key [Date = XXXX-YY-ZZ, XX:YY:ZZ] Press Enter to return to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-57 System Configuration Display : Ver X.XX [Machine Name ???] * - BIOS ROM Version = VX.XX 1st ID = XXH, 2nd ID = XXH * - X USB Floppy Disk Drive(s) Track = XX Head = XX...
... [Enter] Key [Date = XXXX-YY-ZZ, XX:YY:ZZ] Press Enter to return to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU. TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-57 System Configuration Display : Ver X.XX [Machine Name ???] * - BIOS ROM Version = VX.XX 1st ID = XXH, 2nd ID = XXH * - X USB Floppy Disk Drive(s) Track = XX Head = XX...
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... menu of the BIOS SETUP. If the "ALL DEVICE" is not selected, music can not be selected in this model. 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...
... menu of the BIOS SETUP. If the "ALL DEVICE" is not selected, music can not be selected in this model. 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...
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... KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation (b) USB-FDD Legacy Emulation (c) USB Memory BIOS Support Type 16. 3.30 SETUP 8. PCI LAN (a) Built-in HDD (d) CD-ROM 11. Drives I /O ports (a) Serial (b) Parallel 10. Security Controller (a) TPM (b) Clear TPM Owner 13. I /O (c) Built-in LAN 3 Tests and Diagnostics TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-91 Display...
... KB/Mouse Legacy Emulation (b) USB-FDD Legacy Emulation (c) USB Memory BIOS Support Type 16. 3.30 SETUP 8. PCI LAN (a) Built-in HDD (d) CD-ROM 11. Drives I /O ports (a) Serial (b) Parallel 10. Security Controller (a) TPM (b) Clear TPM Owner 13. I /O (c) Built-in LAN 3 Tests and Diagnostics TECRA A8 /Satellite Pro A120 Maintenance Manual (960-573) [CONFIDENTIAL] 3-91 Display...