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- Page 1 ® ® Versa TXi Series Notebook Computers E R S A S E R V I C E M A N U A L...
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Page 2: Preface
TXi notebook computer. The manual also provides hardware and interface information for users who need an overview of the system design. The manual is written for NEC-trained customer engineers, system analysts, service center personnel, and dealers. The manual is organized as follows: Chapter 1, System Overview, provides an overview of the hardware and interface components. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Preface................................vii Abbreviations..............................ix 1 System Overview About the Versa TXi Notebook........................ 1-2 Front Features ............................1-2 LCD Panel............................1-2 Base Unit.............................. 1-3 Power Button ............................1-5 Keyboard.............................. 1-5 Front Features ............................1-7 Back Features............................. 1-8 Left Side Features............................1-9 Right Side Features ..........................1-10 Bottom Features............................ - Page 4 3 Disassembly and Reassembly Required Tools and Equipment........................ 3-2 Disassembly............................... 3-2 Primary Battery ........................... 3-3 Memory Module..........................3-4 NEC VersaBay IV Slot Devices......................3-6 Keyboard.............................. 3-7 Front Cover and VersaGlide Assembly..................... 3-8 Hard Disk Drive ..........................3-9 CMOS Battery........................... 3-10 PC Card Assembly..........................
- Page 5 Beep Codes ............................7-5 Diagnostics..............................7-6 7 Specifications System Components..........................9-2 Memory Map ............................. 9-7 Interrupt Controllers..........................9-8 Glossary Index Contents v...
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Page 6: System Overview
System Overview About the Versa TXi Notebook Front Features Back Features Left Side Features Right Side Features Bottom Features Component Features Chipset Features... -
Page 7: About The Versa Txi Notebook
The system also includes a high-performance hard disk drive, PC card support, an external USB diskette drive, and an NEC VersaBay™ IV slot. The VersaBay IV slot might hold a CD-ROM drive, CD-read/write (RW) drive, DVD-ROM drive, or combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive. -
Page 8: Base Unit
A – Keyboard E – CD Control Buttons and Operating Status LEDs B – Stereo Speakers F – Email/Internet Shortcut Keys C – NEC Versa Logo G – Power Button D – LCD Panel H – NEC VersaGlide Touchpad Keyboard — 83 keys with the standard QWERTY-key layout. (Models purchased outside of the U.S. - Page 9 Operating status LEDS A – Hard Disk Drive C – Scroll Lock B – Caps Lock D – Num Lock — Hard disk drive – lights when the system writes data to or retrieves data from the internal hard drive. —...
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Page 10: Power Button
Standby mode. For more information about the Power button, see “Power Button,” next. NEC VersaGlide™ Touchpad — Works like a standard computer mouse. Move your fingertip over the VersaGlide Touchpad to control the position of the cursor. Use the left and right selection buttons below the VersaGlide Touchpad to select menu items. - Page 11 Function keys — Twelve function keys, through , are available on the keyboard. These keys work together with the key to activate special functions. Several keys are pre-programmed with dual functions and some are printed in blue on the key. Function keys are application-driven.
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Page 12: Front Features
— Lights green when the secondary battery is charging. Blinks green to indicate an error. The secondary (optional) battery is in the NEC VersaBay IV slot. Bluetooth Status LED — Lights when Bluetooth power is on (only in systems with Bluetooth). -
Page 13: Back Features
Dual Headphone Jack and Optical In/Out Connector — Lets you connect external headphones to the system or connect a device such as a SONY Mini-Disc player/recorder. Connecting to this port disables the built-in system speakers. Volume Control — Lets you control speaker or headphone volume. Back Features The back of the Versa TXi notebook offers the following features, which are described after the figure. -
Page 14: Left Side Features
Left Side Features The left side of the Versa TXi notebook has the following features, which are described after the figure. Left side features A – RJ-45 Jack D – Parallel/Serial Port B – RJ-11 Jack E – Fan C – AC Power Port F –... -
Page 15: Right Side Features
USB Ports — The Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports allow connection of up to 127 USB-equipped peripheral devices (printers, monitors, scanners, etc.) to the system. NEC VersaBay IV Slot — Houses a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive. Also accepts an NEC VersaBay IV battery. -
Page 16: Bottom Features
Battery Bay Release Latch — Releases the system’s primary battery for removal. NEC VersaBay IV Slot — Houses a CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive. Also accepts an NEC VersaBay IV battery. Vents — Allows the system to cool properly and maintain a safe operating temperature. -
Page 17: Component Features
Component Features Review the following sections for a description of the system’s internal components. Primary Battery The system comes with a rechargeable 3-cell or an optional rechargeable 15-cell Li-Ion battery as its transient power source. The 3-cell battery pack installs in a compartment on the bottom of the system. -
Page 18: System Configuration And Setup
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Page 19: Power Sources
Power Sources The Versa TXi notebook can be powered using three different sources: AC adapter connected to an electrical wall outlet (using AC power) battery power — primary battery (standard 3-cell or optional extended life 15-cell battery) — with or without the optional secondary 6-cell battery that installs in the VersaBay IV slot optional Auto adapter (not available in U.S. -
Page 20: Powering On The System
Connecting the AC adapter A – AC Power Port C – Power Cable B – AC Adapter Do not cover or place objects on the AC adapter. Keeping the adapter clear of objects lets the adapter cool properly during use. Only use the AC adapter that comes with the Versa TXi notebook. -
Page 21: Cmos Battery
CMOS Battery The system comes with a 3-volt lithium battery that maintains data in the system’s complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS) RAM. This memory area contains information on the system’s configuration (for example date, time, drives, and memory). The CMOS battery charges when the system is connected to AC power. The CMOS battery may discharge completely if the system remains unused for approximately two months. -
Page 22: Low Battery Status
Fn-F8 function keys to control the brightness. Fn-F9 In addition, NEC Computers recommends that the system operate on AC power when using an external device and when playing DVD movies. Battery Handling Keep the following in mind when removing or replacing a battery. -
Page 23: Replacing The Battery
Replacing the Battery The following symptoms indicate that battery life is nearing an end. Replace batteries that display these symptoms: shorter work times discoloration, warping hot to the touch strange odour. Refer to Chapter 3, “Disassembly and Reassembly,” for battery removal/replacement procedures. -
Page 24: Precautions For Recharging The Battery
Precautions for Recharging the Battery Adhere to the following precautions when recharging the primary or secondary battery. Charge the battery for the specified charge time only. During charging, keep the environmental temperature between 32°F and 104°F (0°C to 40°C). BIOS Setup The Versa TXi notebook comes with a BIOS Setup program that allows the viewing and setting of system parameters. -
Page 25: Bios Setup Main Menu
BIOS Setup Main Menu After pressing , the system displays the BIOS Setup Main Menu screen, similar to the following. Main Setup Menu How to Use Setup The Setup utility has a Main Menu window and five top-level menus with submenus. The menu bar at the top of the Main Menu window lists the following top-level menus. - Page 26 Use the keys listed in the legend bar on the bottom of the Setup Menu to make the selections or exit the current menu. The following table describes the legend keys. Setup Key Functions Function F1 or Alt-H Displays general help. Exits the menu.
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Page 27: Main Menu
Main Menu Choose the Main Menu by selecting Main in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen. Other Main Menu options are available by selecting submenus. Use the arrow keys to select one of the Main Menu options and press to select a submenu. - Page 28 Main Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Extended Memory Displays amount of extended memory detected during boot. This field is read-only and cannot be changed from BIOS Setup. Example: 63488 KB CPU Type Displays the processor type. This field is read-only and cannot be changed from BIOS Setup.
- Page 29 Internal HDD Submenu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Cylinders When Type is Auto, value in the Cylinders field is auto-detected and field is read only. Heads When Type is Auto, value in Heads field is auto-detected and field is read only. Sectors When Type is Auto, value in Sectors field is auto-detected and field is read only.
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Page 30: Advanced Menu
Advanced Menu Choose the Advanced Menu by selecting Advanced in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen. Other Advanced Menu options are available by selecting submenus. Use the arrow keys to select one of the Advanced Menu options and press to select a Enter submenu. - Page 31 Advanced Menu Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Disabled, Enabled Bluetooth Enables or Disables the Bluetooth wireless functionality. Remote Power On Disabled, Enabled Select Enabled to allow the LAN board to wake the system. ® Disabled, Battery Operation, Automatic Intel SpeedStep™...
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Page 32: Security Menu
Security Menu Choose the Security Menu by selecting Security in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen. Other Security Menu options are available by selecting submenus. Use the arrow keys to select one of the Security Menu options and press Enter to select a submenu. -
Page 33: Boot Menu
Security Menu Items Menu Item Settings (default is bold) Enabled, Disabled Internal HDD Password This field is only active if a HDD Password has been set. When Enabled, requires password entry for the hard drive to be accessed. *For information on configuring SmartCard security mode or FingerPrint security mode, see the instructions that come with the device. -
Page 34: Exit Menu
Exit Menu Choose the Exit Menu by selecting Exit in the legend bar on the Main Menu screen. Other Exit Menu options are available by selecting submenus. Use the arrow keys to select one of the Exit Menu options and press to select a submenu. -
Page 35: Microsoft Windows 2000 Power Schemes
Intel SpeedStep technology Microsoft Windows 2000 Power Schemes Use the Power Schemes options to define the appropriate Power scheme for the system, and to set timeouts for standby, LCD panel, and hard disk. Define parameters for the system when running under AC (plugged in) or DC (running on batteries) power. Power Schemes Parameter Default Setting... -
Page 36: Microsoft Windows 2000 Alarms
Microsoft Windows 2000 Alarms Use the Alarms screen to define the point at which the battery alarm activates. Define the alarm to either sound, display a warning message, or invoke Standby, Hibernate or Shutdown. Alarms Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting(s) Low battery alarm 0-100% Alarm Action Notification... -
Page 37: Microsoft Windows 2000 Hibernate
Always show icon on the taskbar — Determines whether or not the Power Meter icon displays on the taskbar. Prompt for password when computer goes off standby — Determines whether or not the system prompts for the Microsoft Windows operating system password when resuming from Standby. -
Page 38: Microsoft Windows 98/Me Power Management Properties
Microsoft Windows 98/Me Power Management Properties In Microsoft Windows 98/Me, most ACPI power management settings are controlled through Microsoft Windows Power Management Properties, not through the BIOS Setup utility, unless otherwise noted. To access the Microsoft Windows 98 Power Management Properties, go to Start, Settings, Control Panel, and double click Power Management. -
Page 39: Microsoft Windows 98/Me Alarms
Power Schemes — Defines the most appropriate power scheme for the computer. Turn off monitor — Selects the time delay before the LCD panel turns off. Turn off hard disks — Selects the time delay before the hard disk(s) power down. System standby —... -
Page 40: Microsoft Windows 98/Me Advanced
Microsoft Windows 98/Me Advanced The Advanced window allows you to select behaviours for the taskbar icon, standby password, LCD panel, when closed, and the Power button. Advanced Microsoft Windows Parameter Default Setting Alternate Setting(s) Always show icon on taskbar checked unchecked Prompt for password when unchecked... -
Page 41: Microsoft Windows 2000/98/Me Power Management States
Microsoft Windows 2000/98/Me Power Management States ACPI uses different levels or states of power management. These power management states occur automatically, based on the system’s default settings, or manually, when invoked. Settings are configurable to occur while on battery power or AC power. The Microsoft Windows 2000/98/Me ACPI power management states include: LCD timeout —... -
Page 42: Disassembly And Reassembly
Disassembly and Reassembly Required Tools and Equipment Disassembly Reassembly... -
Page 43: Required Tools And Equipment
For disassembly of a specific part, go to the section containing the part removal procedure. Versa TXi Notebook Disassembly Sequence Sequence Part Name Primary Battery Memory Module NEC VersaBay IV Slot Devices (storage devices, optional secondary battery, or weight-saving module) Keyboard Front Cover and VersaGlide Assembly Hard Disk Drive CMOS Battery... -
Page 44: Primary Battery
Do not disassemble the system into parts that are smaller than those specified in the procedure. Several different type of screws are used to fasten various parts in the system. As you disassemble the system, note the screw type, length, and position. Use care to ensure that all screws are returned to their original positions. -
Page 45: Memory Module
Removing the primary battery A – Battery Bay Connectors C – Primary Battery B – Battery Release Latch Memory Module Remove the memory module as follows. Turn off system power and close the LCD panel. Turn the system over and locate the memory module bay. Locating the memory module bay A –... - Page 46 Locate the memory module and remove it as follows: Press the locking tabs away from the sides of the module and hold while gently lifting on the edge of the module. When the edge of the module pops up and is at approximately a 60 degree angle, pull the module from the socket.
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Page 47: Nec Versabay Iv Slot Devices
The system comes with a CD-ROM drive, CD-RW drive, a DVD-ROM drive, or a combination CD-RW and DVD-ROM drive installed in the NEC VersaBay IV slot. If the system has no storage device in the slot, there might be a weight saving module or an optional secondary battery in the slot. -
Page 48: Keyboard
Keyboard Remove the keyboard assembly as follows. Power off the system, unplug any attached peripherals, and remove the primary battery. Turn the notebook over. Locate and remove the bottom screws (see the following figure). If you need to remove the keyboard, front cover and VersaGlide assembly, hard disk drive, CMOS battery, PC card assembly, Bluetooth board, or USB board, only remove the four front cover screws from the bottom of the notebook. -
Page 49: Front Cover And Versaglide Assembly
Unplug the keyboard cable from connector P19 on the main board. Remove the keyboard from the notebook. Removing the keyboard A – Keyboard C – Connector P19 B – Keyboard Cable D – Front Cover and VersaGlide Assembly Front Cover and VersaGlide Assembly Remove the front cover and VersaGlide assembly as follows. -
Page 50: Hard Disk Drive
Hard Disk Drive Remove the internal hard disk drive as follows. Remove the primary battery, keyboard, and front cover and VersaGlide assembly from the notebook. Locate the hard disk drive on the right side of the notebook. Unplug the hard disk drive cable from connector P13 on the main board. Lift the drive up and remove from the notebook. -
Page 51: Cmos Battery
CMOS Battery Remove the CMOS battery as follows. Remove the main battery, keyboard, and front cover and VersaGlide assembly from the notebook. Unplug the CMOS battery cable from connector P18 on the main board. Lift the CMOS battery up to release it from the main board. The battery is held in place on the board with elastic adhesive. -
Page 52: Pc Card Assembly
PC Card Assembly Remove the PC card assembly as follows. Remove the primary battery, keyboard, and front cover and VersaGlide assembly from the notebook. Locate the PC card assembly on the left side of the notebook. Remove the four screws securing the assembly to the notebook. Pull up on the assembly to unplug it from connector P2 on the main board. -
Page 53: Bluetooth Board Assembly
Bluetooth Board Assembly Remove the Bluetooth board and attached antenna board as follows. Remove the primary battery, keyboard, front cover and VersaGlide assembly, and PC card assembly from the notebook. Locate the Bluetooth board and attached antenna board on the left side of the notebook, under the former location of the PC card assembly. -
Page 54: Usb Board
USB Board Remove the USB board as follows. Remove the primary battery, keyboard, front cover and VersaGlide assembly, and hard disk drive from the notebook. Locate the USB board on the right side of the notebook, under the location of the hard disk drive. -
Page 55: Top Cover Assembly
Top Cover Assembly Remove the top cover assembly as follows. Turn the notebook over. Locate and remove the four front cover screws and the seven top cover and LCD panel screws from the bottom of the notebook. Also remove the LCD panel screw at the back of the notebook. - Page 56 Locate and remove the eight screws securing the top cover assembly to the top of the notebook. Note Several different types and lengths of screws are used. As you remove the screws, note the screw type, length, and position. Use care to ensure that all screws are returned to their original positions.
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Page 57: Speakers
Speakers Remove the left and right speakers from the top cover assembly as follows. Remove the primary battery, keyboard, front cover and VersaGlide assembly, and top cover assembly from the notebook. Locate the two speakers on the underside of the top cover assembly, one at each end. Remove the screw and clamp fastening each speaker to the top cover assembly. -
Page 58: Switch Board
Switch Board Remove the switch board from the top cover assembly as follows. The board contains notebook LEDS and buttons. Remove the primary battery, keyboard, front cover and VersaGlide assembly, and top cover assembly from the system. Locate and remove the three screws fastening the switch board to the underside of the top cover assembly. -
Page 59: Lcd Panel
LCD Panel Remove the LCD panel as follows. Remove the primary battery, keyboard, front cover and VersaGlide assembly, and top cover assembly from the system. Unplug the following cables from the main board: LCD panel interface cable from P5 on the main board LCD panel microswitch cable from P24 on the main board. -
Page 60: Fan/Heat Plate Assembly
Fan/Heat Plate Assembly Remove the fan/heat plate assembly as follows. Remove the primary battery, keyboard, front cover and VersaGlide assembly, and top cover assembly from the system. Unplug the CPU fan cable from connector P17 on the main board. Locate and remove the four screws securing the fan/heat plate assembly to the notebook. Remove any foam pads covering the screws. -
Page 61: Main Board
Main Board Remove the main board as follows. Remove the primary battery, CD-ROM drive (or other installed device), keyboard, front cover and VersaGlide assembly, top cover assembly, Bluetooth board and antenna board, LCD panel, and processor fan/heat plate assembly (removal optional) from the notebook. Unplug the following cables from the main board: VersaBay IV slot latch microswitch cable from P11 on the main board power cable from P4 on the main board. -
Page 62: Mini Pci Board
Mini PCI Board Remove the Mini PCI modem/network board (or modem board) as follows. Remove the primary battery, CD-ROM drive (or other installed device), keyboard, front cover and VersaGlide assembly, top cover assembly, Bluetooth board and antenna, LCD panel, and main board from the system. Turn the main board over and locate the network board. -
Page 63: Sound Board
Sound Board Remove the sound board as follows. Remove the primary battery, CD-ROM drive (or other installed device), keyboard, front cover and VersaGlide assembly, top cover assembly, Bluetooth board and antenna, LCD panel, and main board from the notebook. Locate the sound board on the right side. Locate and remove the two screws and standoffs fastening the board to the notebook. -
Page 64: System Board Layout
System Board Layout Bluetooth Board USB Board Switch Board Sound Board Main Board, Side 1 Main Board, Side 2 Mini-PCI Board... -
Page 65: Bluetooth Board
The following figures show the system boards and their connectors. Bluetooth Board The optional Bluetooth™ board (G1ACR) is located under the PC card assembly in the system. Hard wired to the board is an antenna board (G1ABN). The following figure shows the Bluetooth and antenna boards. -
Page 66: Switch Board
Switch Board The switch (LED and button) board (G1ACT 3/5) is located on the back side of the front cover assembly. The following figure shows the board and its connector. A – Main Board Cable Connector P61 B – Switch Board Sound Board The sound board (G1ACT 1/5) is located under the USB board. -
Page 67: Main Board, Side 1
Main Board, Side 1 The main board (G1ABN) is located on the bottom of the unit frame. The following figure shows the processor side of the main board and the board’s connectors. A – PC Card Assembly Connector P2 J – VersaBay IV Connector P8 B –... -
Page 68: Mini Pci Board
Main Board, Side 2 The main board (G1ABN) is located on the bottom of the unit frame. The following figure shows the back side of the main board and its connectors. A – Sound Board Connector P12 C – Bluetooth Board Connector P28 B –... -
Page 69: Preventive Maintenance
Preventive Maintenance Cleaning the Exterior Cleaning the Interior Protecting the Hard Disk Drive Maintaining the Primary Battery... -
Page 70: Cleaning The Exterior
This section contains general preventive maintenance information for cleaning the notebook case, LCD, and keyboard. Unplug the AC adapter and remove the primary battery (and secondary battery, if installed) before performing maintenance. Voltage is present inside the notebook and LCD even after it is turned off. Cleaning the Exterior Clean the exterior of the notebook as follows. -
Page 71: Maintaining The Primary Battery
Use the Microsoft Windows operating system ScanDisk program to correct any errors found in the directory and File Allocation Table (FAT). This also frees up space from any unused sectors. Never turn the notebook off when the hard drive is being accessed. Use a hard drive maintenance program like the Microsoft Windows operating system DEFRAG program to eliminate fragmentation and improve the hard drive access time. -
Page 72: Troubleshooting
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Page 73: Problem Checklist
This chapter provides information to help isolate and repair notebook computer malfunctions at the field level. The notebook computer has a built-in program that automatically checks its components when the notebook is powered on. If there is a problem, the notebook displays an error message. -
Page 74: Startup Problems
Troubleshooting Problem What to Do Use the Fn-F8 and Fn-F9 function keys to adjust the brightness Information on the LCD screen is difficult to see. control. An optional component does Make sure the component is securely installed or connected. not work. Verify that the parameter for the I/O port configuration is set correctly in Setup. - Page 75 Post Error Messages Message Resolution Address line is short Error in the address decoding circuitry on the main board. C: Drive Error Hard disk drive C: does not respond. Confirm that C: hard disk type in Setup is correct. C: Drive Failure Hard disk drive C: does not respond.
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Page 76: Beep Codes
Post Error Messages Message Resolution Off Board Parity Error Parity error in an expansion slot. Check that the memory module is installed correctly. The error format is: OFF BOARD PARITY ERROR ADDR(HEX) = (XXXX) XXXX is the hex address where the error occurred. On Board Parity Error Parity error in main board memory. -
Page 77: Diagnostics
Beep Codes Number of Beeps Error Description CMOS Shutdown The shutdown register for CMOS Register Read/Write RAM failed. Error Cache Error/External The external cache is faulty. Cache Bad Diagnostics This section summarizes problems that may develop during notebook operation and lists suggested corrective actions. - Page 78 Diagnostics Problem or Symptoms Corrective Actions Battery power does not last Make sure that the power management options under BIOS Setup are long enabled and set properly. Recharge the battery pack for at 3 least hours before using. Discharge and recharge the battery twice. Replace the battery.
- Page 79 Diagnostics Problem or Symptoms Corrective Actions Memory malfunction Check if the memory module is seated properly. Reseat the module. Replace the memory module. Replace the main board. External keyboard or PS/2 Check if the keyboard or mouse is connected properly. Power off the mouse does not work system first before plugging in the device.
- Page 80 Diagnostics Problem or Symptoms Corrective Actions Bluetooth does not work. Check if Bluetooth is enabled in the BIOS Setup Advanced menu. Check if the Bluetooth driver is installed. Check if the Bluetooth board cable is firmly plugged into its connector on the board and P28 on the main board.
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Page 81: Specifications
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Page 82: System Components
System Components The following system component specifications are standard except where noted. System Processor Depending on the model: Intel Celeron processor — 500-MHz Intel Pentium III processor — 750-MHz, 700-MHz, 650-MHz, or 600-MHz (with Intel SpeedStep) Architecture 64-bit Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) Random Access Memory Standard Main Memory —... - Page 83 Microphone — 1 port, 3-pin, Mini Pin Jack DC In — 1 port, for AC adapter cable LAN — 1 port, for 10/100 Ethernet RJ-45 jack Modem — 1 port, 4-pin, RJ-11 modular jack PC Card Slots Two 32-bit card slots for two Type II PC cards or one Type III PC card, 5 V or 3.3 V interface 32-bit CardBus support LCD Panel...
- Page 84 Hard Disk Drive Specifications vary depending upon model: Ultra DMA/66 support Capacity — Internal 10 or 20 GB Drive height — 9.5 mm Revolutions per minute — 4200 24X-speed CD-ROM Drive Type — 5-inch CD-ROM Pack Average Data Transfer Rates — 1545 KB/second to 3600 KB/second Burst Transfer Rate —...
- Page 85 8X DVD-ROM Drive Burst Transfer Rate — 16.67 MB/sec, PIO/Multiword DMA Spin Up Time, 2.5s (DVD), 2.0s (CD) Read Rate — CD, 10.3X – 24X, approximately 5,100 rpm — DVD, 4X – 7.5X, approximately 1,200 – 2,000 rpm Access Time —...
- Page 86 Spin up, 2.5s (DVD), 2.0s (CD) Data buffer, 2 MB Power Supply, +5V Dimensions (W x H x D) — 5.04 x .5 x 4.96 in. — 128 x 12.7 x 126.1 mm Weight .54 lbs. (0.246kg) Mini PCI LAN/Modem Card 10BASE-T and 100BASE-TX compatible IEEE 802.3 and IEEE 802.3u compliant 10/100 Mbps transmission rate...
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Page 87: Memory Map
Dimensions Width — 11.04 in. (283 mm) Depth — 9.3 in. (238.5 mm) Height — with standard primary battery 1.21 in. (31 mm) — with extended life battery 1.78 in. (45.6 mm) Weight 3.64 lb to 4.03 lb. (1.65 kg to 1.83 kg) with the three-cell Li-Ion battery Recommended Environment Operation Temperature —... -
Page 88: Interrupt Controllers
INT from Controller 2 IRQ08 Real-time Clock IRQ09 Reserved for ACPI SCI IRQ10 PC Cardbus/LAN/Video/USB IRQ11 Available IRQ12 PS/2 Mouse/NEC VersaGlide IRQ13 Numeric Data Processor IRQ14 Hard Disk Controller 1 IRQ15 Not Used IRQ03 or IRQ04 IRQ04 or IRQ03 Available... -
Page 89: Glossary
Glossary applications programs Software designed to perform specific functions, like solving business or mathematical problems. AC Adapter A device that connects an portable computer and an AC wall outlet to provide AC power for running the system or recharging the battery. Advanced Graphics Port is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics. - Page 90 clock Electronic timer used to synchronize computer operations. CMOS Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. A chip that contains non-volatile memory in the . CMOS is backed up by an internal lithium battery that preserves clock/calendar data and system configuration parameters stored in CMOS. cold boot Process of starting up the computer by turning on the power.
- Page 91 hard disk A rigid magnetic storage device that provides fast access to stored data. hardware The electrical and mechanical parts from which a computer is made. hertz (Hz) A unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second. hot key Combination of two or three keys (such as Ctrl-Alt-Del) that you press simultaneously for a particular function.
- Page 92 megabyte (MB) 1,048,576 bytes. memory Electronic storage area in a computer that retains information and programs. A computer has two types of memory — read-only memory (ROM) and random access memory (RAM). menu A video display of programs or options. microprocessor A semiconductor central processing unit that is the principal component of a microcomputer.
- Page 93 parameter A characteristic of a device or system. password A string of characters that the user must enter before the system allows access or system privileges. PCMCIA A credit card sized peripheral interface standard for portable devices. Types of PCMCIA cards currently offered by major vendors include fax/modems, LAN, storage cards, and wireless communications devices.
- Page 94 resolution The degree of screen image clarity. Video display resolution is determined by the number of pixels on the screen. Resolution is usually specified in pixels by scan lines, for example, 640 by 480. See pixels. RS-232C Standard interface for serial devices. scanner An optical device that reads printed material and converts it to a computer screen image.
- Page 95 warm boot Process of resetting the computer without turning off the power through keyboard input (pressing Ctrl, Alt, and Del keys simultaneously) or the reset button. The system returns to an initial or arbitrarily selected condition. write To record or store information to a storage device. Glossary 7...
- Page 96 Abbreviations ampere extended data output alternating current Enhanced Graphics Adapter Advanced Graphics Port enhanced parallel port advanced technology (IBM PC) EPROM erasable and programmable ROM Bulletin Board Service EVGA Enhanced Video Graphics Array binary-coded decimal Fahrenheit BIOS Customized Utility facsimile transmission BIOS basic input/output system Federal Communications Commission...
- Page 97 milliamps transistor/transistor logic maximum tracks per inch megabyte universal serial bus Monochrome Display Adapter volt modified frequency modulation volts, alternating current megahertz volts, direct current millimetre VESA video electronics standards association millisecond VESA-compliant feature connector most-significant bit Video Graphics Array not connected VRAM video RAM...