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Asus M3000N Hardware User Manual

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  • Page 1 ASUS will only be responsible for or indemnify you for loss, damages or claims based in contract, tort or infringe- ment under this Warranty Statement. This limit also applies to ASUS’ suppliers and its reseller. It is the maximum for which ASUS, its suppliers, and your reseller are collectively responsible.
  • Page 2 Notebook PC Hardware User’s Manual Draft Version (Not for End Users) Product Name: Notebook PC Hardware Manual Revision: 2 E1279 Release Date: November 2003...
  • Page 3 Safety Statements Federal Communications Commission Statement This device complies with FCC Rules Part 15. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 4 Safety Statements Nordic Cautions (for Notebook PC with Lithium-Ion Battery) CAUTION! Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer’s instructions. (English) ATTENZIONE! Rischio di esplosione della batteria se sostituita in modo errato.
  • Page 5 Safety Statements Safety Statements WARNING! The following safety precautions will increase the life of the Notebook PC. Follow all precautions and instructions. Except as described in this manual, refer all servicing to qualified personnel. Do not use damaged power cords, accessories, or other peripherals.
  • Page 6 Safety Statements Transportation Precautions To prepare the Notebook PC for transport, you should turn it OFF and disconnect all external periph- erals to prevent damage to the connectors. The hard disk drive’s head retracts when the power is turned OFF to prevent scratching of the hard disk surface during transport. Therefore, you should not transport the Notebook PC while the power is still ON.
  • Page 7 Safety Statements CTR 21 Approval (for Notebook PC with built-in Modem) Danish Dutch English Finnish French German Greek Italian Portuguese Spanish Swedish...
  • Page 8 Safety Statements UL Safety Notices Required for UL 1459 covering telecommunications (telephone) equipment intended to be electrically connected to a telecommunication network that has an operating voltage to ground that does not exceed 200V peak, 300V peak-to-peak, and 105V rms, and installed or used in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70).

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. Introducing the Notebook PC ..............11 About This User’s Manual ..................... 12 Notes For This Manual ..................... 12 2. Knowing the Parts .................. 13 Top Side ..........................14 Bottom Side ........................... 16 Left Side ..........................18 Right Side ..........................19 Rear Side ..........................
  • Page 10 Contents PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket ....................42 32-bit CardBus Support ....................42 Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) ..................43 Removing a PC Card (PCMCIA) ..................43 Modem and Network Connections ..................44 Modem Connection ......................44 Network Connection ......................45 Integrated 802.11a/b WLAN Adapter ..................
  • Page 11 Contents PortBar (Optional) ......................54 Optional Accessories......................54 PortBar ..........................54 USB Hub .......................... 54 Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB ................55 USB Flash Memory ......................55 USB Communication Cable ..................... 55 USB Floppy Disk Drive ....................56 USB Keyboard and Mouse ....................56 Optional Connections ......................

  • Page 12: Introducing The Notebook Pc

    1. Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual Notes For This Manual...

  • Page 13: About This User's Manual

    Introducing the Notebook PC About This User’s Manual You are reading the Notebook PC User’s Manual. This User’s Manual provides information on the various components in the Notebook PC and how to use them. The following are major sections of this User’s Manuals: 1.

  • Page 14: Knowing The Parts

    2. Knowing the Parts Top Side Bottom Side Left Side Right Side Rear Side...

  • Page 15: Top Side

    Knowing the Parts Top Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the top side of the Notebook PC. Display Panel Microphone Power Switch / Instant Keys LED Status LED Status Indicators Indicators Keyboard Touchpad Touchpad Buttons Display Panel Latch Display Panel Latch One spring-loaded latch on the front of the Notebook PC locks the display panel in the closed position...
  • Page 16 Knowing the Parts Display Panel The display panel functions the same as a desktop monitor. The Notebook PC uses an active matrix TFT LCD, which provides excellent viewing like that of desktop monitors. Unlike desktop monitors, the LCD panel does not produce any radiation or flickering, so it is easier on the eyes. Display Panel Care The LCD screen is very delicate and requires careful handling.

  • Page 17: Bottom Side

    Knowing the Parts Bottom Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC. Reset Button Air Vents Hard Disk Drive Compartment CPU & Memory Compartment Drive Module Eject Optical Drive Module Name Card Holder Battery Eject Left Audio Speaker...
  • Page 18 Knowing the Parts The following describes the components on the bottom side of the Notebook PC as shown by the illustration on the previous page. Hard Disk Drive Compartment The hard disk drive is secured in a compartment under a metal plate. Hard disk drive upgrades are to be done by authorized service centers or dealers only.

  • Page 19: Left Side

    Knowing the Parts Left Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the left side of the Notebook PC. Kensington ® PC Card (PCMCIA Type II) Audio Speaker (Left) IEEE1394 Fast IrDA Lock Port Slot and Eject ®...

  • Page 20: Right Side

    Knowing the Parts Right Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the right side of the Notebook PC. DC Power Optical Drive Eject Optical Drive SPDIF Mic/ Audio Speaker (Right) Input Jack Emergency Audio Audio Eject Output Input Audio Speaker (Right)

  • Page 21: Rear Side

    Knowing the Parts Rear Side Refer to the diagram below to identify the components on the rear side of the Notebook PC. Modem 2 USB Expansion 2 USB Monitor Parallel Air Vents Port Port Ports Port Ports Port Port Modem Port The RJ-11 telephone port supports an RJ-11 telephone cable.
  • Page 22 Knowing the Parts Monitor Port The 15-pin D-sub monitor port supports a standard VGA-compatible device such as a monitor or pro- jector to allow viewing on a larger external display. Parallel Port The 25-pin D-sub parallel/printer port supports parallel devices such as printers, hard drives, removable drives, or scanners.

  • Page 24: Getting Started

    3. Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Operating Systems Power Connection Powering ON The Notebook PC Power Management - Stand By and Hibernate Restarting or Rebooting Powering OFF The Notebook PC Using the Keyboard Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators...

  • Page 25: Using The Battery Pack

    Getting Started Using the Battery Pack Installing and Removing the Battery Pack Your Notebook PC may or may not have its battery pack installed. If your Notebook PC does not have its battery pack installed, use the following procedures to install the battery pack. To install the battery pack: 1.

  • Page 26: Charging The Battery Pack

    Getting Started Charging the Battery Pack Before you use your Notebook PC on the road, you will have to charge the battery pack. The battery pack begins to charge as soon as the Notebook PC is connected to external power. Fully charge the battery pack before using it for the first time.

  • Page 27: Power Connection

    Getting Started Power Connection Your Notebook PC comes with a universal AC-DC adapter. That means that you may connect the power cord to any 110V-120V as well as 220V-240V outlets without setting switches or using power converters. Different countries may require that an adapter be used to connect the provided US-stan- dard AC power cord to a different standard.

  • Page 28: Powering On The Notebook Pc

    Getting Started Powering ON The Notebook PC The Notebook PC’s power-ON message appears on the screen when you turn it ON. If necessary, you may adjust the brightness by using the hot keys. If you need to run the BIOS Setup to set or modify the system configuration, press [F2] upon bootup to enter the BIOS Setup.

  • Page 29: Power Management - "Stand By" & "Hibernate

    Getting Started Power Management - “Stand By” & “Hibernate” Power management settings can be found in the Windows control panel. The following shows the power options properties in Windows. You can define “Stand By” or “Shut down” for closing the display panel, pressing the power button, or activating sleep mode.

  • Page 30: Restarting Or Rebooting

    Getting Started Restarting or Rebooting After making changes to your operating system, you may be prompted to restart the system. Some installation processes will provide a dialog box to allow restart. To restart the system manually: Click the Start button and select Shut Down | and choose Restart.

  • Page 31: Using The Keyboard

    Getting Started Using the Keyboard Colored Hot Keys The following defines the colored hot keys on the Notebook PC’s keyboard. The colored commands can only be accessed by first pressing and holding the function key while pressing a key with a colored command. NOTE: The Hot Key locations on the function keys may vary depending on model but the functions should remain the same.

  • Page 32: Instant Launch Keys And Status Indicators

    Getting Started Instant Launch Keys and Status Indicators Instant Launch Keys Email Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Email application while Windows is running. Internet Launch Key Pressing this button will launch your Internet browser application while Windows is running. Power Gear Key The Power Gear button toggles power savings ON or OFF.

  • Page 33: Status Indicators

    Getting Started Left - Above Keyboard Right - Above Keyboard Status Indicators Power Indicator The green LED lights to indicate that the Notebook PC is turned ON and blink when the Notebook PC is in the Suspend-to-RAM (Standby) mode. This LED is OFF when the Notebook PC is OFF or in the Suspend-to-Disk (Hibernation) mode.

  • Page 34: Keyboard As A Numeric Keypad

    Getting Started Keyboard as a Numeric Keypad The numeric keypad is embedded in the keyboard and consists of 15 keys that make number intensive input more convenient. These dual-purpose keys are labeled in orange on the key caps. Numeric as- signments are located at the upper right hand corner of each key as shown in the figure.

  • Page 35: Keyboard As Cursors

    Getting Started Keyboard as Cursors The keyboard can be used as cursors while Number Lock is ON or OFF in order to increase navigation ease while entering numeric data in spreadsheets or similar applications. With Number Lock OFF, press and one of the cursor keys shown below. For example [Fn][8] for up, [Fn][K] for down, [Fn][U] for left, and [Fn][O] for right.

  • Page 36: Using The Notebook Pc

    4. Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device Optical Drive PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket Modem and Network Connections IR Wireless Communication AC Power System Battery Power System Power Management Modes System Memory Expansion Hard Disk Drive Upgrades Processor Upgrades...

  • Page 37: Pointing Device

    Using the Notebook PC Pointing Device The Notebook PC’s integrated touchpad pointing de- vice is fully compatible with all two/three-button and scrolling knob PS/2 mice. The touchpad is pressure sensitive and contains no moving parts; therefore, me- Cursor chanical failures can be avoided. A device driver is still Movement required for working with some application software.
  • Page 38 Using the Notebook PC Clicking/Tapping - With the cursor over an item, press the left button or use your fingertip to touch the touchpad lightly, keeping your finger on the touchpad until the item is selected. The selected item will change color.

  • Page 39: Caring For The Touchpad

    Using the Notebook PC Dragging - Dragging means to pick up an item and place it anywhere on the screen you wish. You can move the cursor over the item you select, and while keeping the left button depressed, moving the cursor to the desired location, then release the button.

  • Page 40: Optical Drive

    Using the Notebook PC Optical Drive Inserting an optical disc 1. While the Notebook PC’s power is ON, press 2. Gently pull on the drive’s front panel and slide the the drive’s eject button and the tray will eject tray completely out. Be careful not to touch the out partially.
  • Page 41 Using the Notebook PC Using the Optical Drive Optical discs and equipment must be handled with care because of the precise mechanics involved. Keep in mind the important safety instructions from your CD suppliers. Unlike desktop optical drives, the Notebook PC uses a hub to hold the CD in place regardless of the angle. When inserting a CD, it is important that the CD be pressed onto the center hub or else the optical drive tray will scratch the CD.
  • Page 42 Using the Notebook PC Regional Playback Information Playback of DVD movie titles involves decoding MPEG2 video, digital AC3 audio and decryption of CSS protected content. CSS (sometimes called copy guard) is the name given to the content protection scheme adopted by the motion picture industry to satisfy a need to protect against unlawful content duplication.

  • Page 43: Pc Card (Pcmcia) Socket

    Using the Notebook PC PC Card (PCMCIA) Socket The Notebook PC supports PC Cards (or sometimes referred to as PCMCIA cards) to allow expansion like PCI cards on desktop computers. This allows you to customize your Notebook PC to meet a wide range of application needs.

  • Page 44: Inserting A Pc Card (Pcmcia)

    Using the Notebook PC Inserting a PC Card (PCMCIA) 1. If there is a PC Card socket protector, remove it using the “Removing a PC Card” instructions below. 2. Insert the PC card with the connector side first and label side up. Standard PC cards will be flush with the Notebook PC when fully inserted.

  • Page 45: Modem And Network Connections

    Using the Notebook PC Modem and Network Connections The built-in modem and network model comes with both an RJ-11 and an RJ-45 port. RJ-11 telephone cables have two or four wires and are used to connect telephones to telephone outlets found in the walls of residential homes and some commercial buildings (some commercial buildings may have telephone wir- ing designed for dedicated phone systems that may not be compatible).

  • Page 46: Network Connection

    Using the Notebook PC Network Connection Connect a network cable, with RJ-45 connectors on each end, to the modem/network port on the Note- book PC and the other end to a hub or switch. For 100BASE-TX speeds, your network cable must be category 5 (not category 3) with twisted-pair wiring.

  • Page 47: Integrated 802.11A/B Wlan Adapter

    Using the Notebook PC Integrated 802.11a/b WLAN Adapter The integrated 802.11a/b wireless LAN adapter from Intel is designed to be fully compliant with both the IEEE 802.11b and IEE802.11a wireless local area network (WLAN) standards. As a result of the completion of the standard, the interoperability of WLAN products among multiple manufacturers will be guaranteed.

  • Page 48: Ir Wireless Communication

    Using the Notebook PC IR Wireless Communication The Notebook PC is equipped with a conveniently located Infrared (IR) Communication Port (see 2. Knowing the Parts for location). The IR port comes with IrDA (Infrared Data Association) Serial Infrared Data Link Version 1.1 compliance, that allows you to perform point-to-point wireless commu- nications.

  • Page 49: Ac Power System

    Using the Notebook PC CAUTION! Disable the infrared communication when you are not using the IR for long periods because the IR consumes a great deal of Windows resources which will de- crease the Notebook PC’s performance. AC Power System The Notebook PC power is comprised of two parts, the power adapter and the battery power system.

  • Page 50: Using Battery Power

    Using the Notebook PC Using Battery Power A fully-charged battery pack provides the Notebook PC a few hours of working power. But the actual figure varies depending on how you use the power saving features, your general work habits, the CPU, system memory size, and the size of the display panel.

  • Page 51: Power Management Modes

    Using the Notebook PC Power Management Modes The Notebook PC has a number of automatic or adjustable power saving features that you can use to maximize battery life and lower Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). You can control some of these fea- tures through the Power menu in the BIOS Setup.

  • Page 52: Thermal Power Control

    Using the Notebook PC Power Savings In addition to reducing the CPU clock, this mode puts devices including the LCD backlight in their lower active state. The Notebook PC enters “Stand by” mode (low priority) when the system remains idle for a specified amount of time. The timeout can be set through BIOS setup (lower priority) and Windows power management (higher priority).

  • Page 53: Hard Disk Drive

    Using the Notebook PC System Memory Expansion Additional memory is optional and not required to use the Notebook PC. Additional memory will increase application performance by de- creasing hard disk access. This is more noticeable on newer software that require more and more system resources. The BIOS automatically detects the amount of memory in the system and configures CMOS accordingly during the POST (Power-On-Self-Test) process.

  • Page 54: Appendix

    Appendix Optional Accessories Optional Connections Internal Modem Compliancy Integrated 802.11a/b WLAN Adapter Glossary Notebook PC Information...

  • Page 55: Optional Acessories

    Appendix Optional Accessories These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. PortBar If you require a simple inexpensive docking solution, just use a PortBar to connect your desktop de- vices and then quickly connect or disconnect all the devices through a single easy-to-use connector. The PortBar’s Plug &...

  • Page 56: Wireless Lan Cardbus Card Or Usb

    Appendix Optional Accessories (Cont.) These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. Wireless LAN Cardbus Card or USB The SpaceLink™ Cardbus Card is a dual band (IEEE 802.11a/b) wireless LAN adapter that fits into a Notebook PC’s PCMCIA Type II slot with Cardbus support. The USB version is single band (IEEE 802.11b) but supports any computer (Notebook or Desktop) with a USB port.

  • Page 57: Usb Floppy Disk Drive

    Appendix Optional Accessories (Cont.) These items, if desired, come as optional items to complement your Notebook PC. USB Floppy Disk Drive The Notebook PC features an optional USB-inter- face disk drive that accepts a standard 1.44MB (or 720KB) 3.5-inch floppy diskette. The eject button is on the top edge of the floppy disk drive for easy access, unlike desktop PCs with the eject button on the bottom of the floppy disk drive.

  • Page 58: Optional Connections

    Appendix Optional Connections These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. Monitor Out Connection Attaching an optional VGA/LCD monitor is just like that of a standard desktop PC (some configu- rations may require additional display driver set- tings. You can view the Notebook PC display panel while simultaneously allowing others to view the external monitor.

  • Page 59: Usb Printer Connection

    Appendix Optional Connections (Cont.) These items, if desired, may be purchased from third-parties. IEEE1394 Connection 1394 is a high speed serial bus like SCSI but has simple connections and hot-plugging capabilities like USB. Up to 63 devices such as hard disk drives, scanners, removable drives, and digital cameras/ video cameras with an 1394 port can all be con- nected (more 1394 devices can be connected us-...

  • Page 60: Second Battery Pack (Optional)

    Appendix Second Battery Pack (Optional) The optical drive module can be removed to accommodate other modules such as a second battery pack.

  • Page 61: Internal Modem Compliancy

    Appendix Internal Modem Compliancy The Notebook PC with internal modem model complies with JATE (Japan), FCC (US, Canada, Korea, Taiwan), and CTR21. The internal modem has been approved in accordance with Council Decision 98/ 482/EC for pan-European single terminal connection to the public switched telephone network (PSTN). However due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN network termination point.
  • Page 62 Appendix This table shows the countries currently under the CTR21 standard. Country Applied More Testing Austria Belgium Czech Republic Not Applicable Denmark Finland France Germany Greece Hungary Not Applicable Iceland Ireland Italy Still Pending Still Pending Israel Lichtenstein Luxemburg The Netherlands Norway Poland Not Applicable...

  • Page 63: Integrated 802.11A/B Wlan Adapter

    Appendix Integrated 802.11a/b WLAN Adapter Regulatory and Safety Notice This guide provides all country specific regulatory notices and compliance information for your note- book computer, including wireless notices. Canada Canada Radio Frequency Interference Requirements The device is certified to the requirements of the RSS-210 for LELAN devices. The use of this device in a system operating either partially or completely outdoors may require the user to obtain a license for the system according to the Canadian regulations.

  • Page 64: Declaration Of Conformity (Dual-Band Minipci Adapter)

    Appendix Declaration of Conformity (Dual-Band MiniPCI Adapter) [to be supplied] Product Descriptions: Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100A LAN 3B MiniPCI Adapter (model WM3B2100A) Intel Corporation declares that the equipment described in this document is in conformance with the essential requirements of the European Council Directives, standards, and other normative documents listed below: •...

  • Page 65: Translated Statements Of Compliance

    Appendix Translated Statements of Compliance [English] This product follows the provisions of the European Directive 1999/5/EC. [Danish] Dette produkt er i overensstemmelse med det europæiske direktiv 1999/5/EC [Dutch] Dit product is in navolging van de bepalingen van Europees Directief 1999/5/EC. [Finnish] Tämä...

  • Page 66: European Economic Area Restrictions

    Appendix European Economic Area Restrictions Note on Local Restrictions on 802.11a and 802.11b Radio Usage Caution: Due to the fact that the frequencies used by 802.11a and 802.11b wireless LAN devices may not yet be harmonized in all countries, 802.11a and 802.11b products are designed for use only in specific countries, and are not allowed to be operated in countries other than those of designated use.

  • Page 67: Transmit Power Restrictions

    Appendix Transmit Power Restrictions 802.11b Transmit Power European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100 mW equivalent isotropic radiated power (EIRP) and the frequency range 2400 – 2483.5 MHz. 802.11a Transmit Power Transmit Power Control User Instructions Modifying the transmission power level of your wireless LAN adapter allows you to expand or confine a coverage area in relation to other wireless devices that could be operating nearby.
  • Page 68 Appendix The default setting under EIRP is ON. This setting is not modifiable by the user. The default transmission power setting on the slider is 50 milliwatts (mW). These default settings allow use of the Intel adapter in countries where 802.11a is currently allowed, including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, South Africa, Switzerland, Turkey, United King-...

  • Page 69: Additional 802.11A And 802.11B Restrictions

    Appendix Additional 802.11a and 802.11b Restrictions All EU countries Use of 802.11a is indoors only. France Note: At the time of publication of this document, operation of Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100A LAN MiniPCI Adapters in 802.11b mode was restricted in France to indoor use only and was allowable in only 58 specific regional “départements”...
  • Page 70 Appendix Departments in Which the Intel Wireless LAN MiniPCI Adapter Cannot Be Used The Intel® PRO/Wireless 2100A LAN MiniPCI Adapter cannot currently be used in any departments of mainland France other than those listed above. Before operating your computer device or system in a department not listed above, see the heading in this section “How to Turn Off the Wireless LAN Radio.”...

  • Page 71: Japan

    Appendix Japan Indoor use only. Taiwan United States USA and Canada Safety Requirements and Notices The FCC with its action in ET Docket 93-62 has adopted a safety standard for human exposure to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic energy emitted by FCC certified equipment. The Intel PRO/Wireless LAN MiniPCI Adapter products meet the Human Exposure limits found in OET Bulletin 65, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992.

  • Page 72: Antenna Warning

    Appendix Use in specific environments: The use of wireless devices in hazardous locations is limited by the constraints posed by the safety directors of such environments. The use of wireless devices on airplanes is governed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The use of wireless devices in hospitals is restricted to the limits set forth by each hospital.
  • Page 73 Appendix USA Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device is restricted to indoor use when used over its full frequency bandwidth capabilities (5.15 to 5.35 GHz) due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.
  • Page 74 Appendix • Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that on which the receiver is con- nected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION: The Part 15 radio device operates on a non-interference basis with other devices operating at this frequency.

  • Page 75: Glossary

    Appendix Glossary ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power Management Interface) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. APM (Advanced Power Management) Modern standard for reducing power usage in computers. AWG (American Wire Gauge) Gauge Diam Area I@3A/mm2 Gauge Diam Area I@3A/mm2 (mm) (mm2) (ohm/km) (mA)
  • Page 76 Appendix BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) BIOS is a set of routines that affect how the computer transfers data between computer components, such as memory, disks, and the display adapter. The BIOS instructions are built into the computer’s read-only memory. BIOS parameters can be configured by the user through the BIOS Setup program. The BIOS can be updated using the provided utility to copy a new BIOS file into the EEPROM.
  • Page 77 Appendix IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) IDE devices integrate the drive control circuitry directly on the drive itself, eliminating the need for a separate adapter card (in the case for SCSI devices). UltraDMA/66 or 100 IDE devices can achieve up to 33MB/Sec transfer. IEEE1394 Also known as iLINK (Sony) or FireWire (Apple).
  • Page 78 Appendix POST (Power On Self Test) When you turn on the computer, it will first run through the POST, a series of software-controlled diagnostic tests. The POST checks system memory, the motherboard circuitry, the display, the key- board, the diskette drive, and other I/O devices. PS/2 Port PS/2 ports are based on IBM Micro Channel Architecture.

  • Page 79: Notebook Pc Information

    Appendix Notebook PC Information This page is provided for recording information concerning your Notebook PC for future reference or for technical support. Keep this User’s Manual in a secured location if passwords are filled out. Owner’s Name: __________________________ Owner’s Telephone: ________________ Manufacturer: ______________________________________ Model: ________________ Retailer: ______________________________________ Telephone: ________________ Display Size: _________ Purchase Date: _________ Serial Number: ________________...

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