Toshiba t2150 series personal computer (195 pages)
Summary of Contents for Toshiba 500 Series
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TOSHIBA 500 Series PN: 500-9400 CAVM-7960284-B00...
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Features The Toshiba 500 Series Personal Computer uses extensive Large Scale Integration (LSI), and Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology to provide minimum size and weight, low power usage, and high reliability. The computer incorporates the following features and benefits: Microprocessor This computer uses an Intel ®...
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PC card slots (Type III). The Desk Station V Plus expands addi- tional features to the Enhanced Port Replicator II as follows: two PCI/ISA bus slots and one PCI bus expansion slot, a 5.25-inch drive bay, a Selectable Bay, and an on- board SCSI-2 (Small Computer System Interface) controller. 500 Series...
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Internal Modem (optional in some markets) Supports V.34 data communication (28.8Kbps), V.17 class-1 facsimile (14.4Kbps), and voice functions (speaker phone and TAM: Telephone Answering Machine). This computer is equipped with an RJ11 modem jack to connect a telephone line directly. 500 Series...
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The 500 series Personal Computer is shown in figure 1-1. Figure 1-1 500 series personal computer The 500 series system configuration is shown in figure 1-2. Figure 1-2 500 series system unit configuration 500 Series...
System Unit Block Diagram Figure 1-3 is a block diagram of the system unit. Figure 1-3 System board block diagram 500 Series...
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8, 16, 32, and 48 MB memory modules consist of some 1M x 16-bit chips. 128 MB memory modules consist of some 4M x 16-bit chips. EDO DRAM is used 3.3 volt operation No parity bit Access time 60 ns Data transfer is 64-bit width 500 Series...
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LCD Interface Gate Array (TFT only) Controls data transfer between a VGA controller and LVDS PC Card Controller Gate Array This gate array has the following functions: PC card control CardBus control ZV-port support (multiplex gate array control) 500 Series...
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Real Time Clock (RTC) One T9934 chip is used The T9934 has 128 of bytes memory. Fourteen bytes of memory are used for the calendar and clock. The remaining 114 bytes are used for the system configuration data. 500 Series...
Unformatted 2,000 1,000 Formatted 1,440 Number of heads Number of cylinders Access time (ms) Track to track Average Head settling time Recording track density (tpi) Data transfer rate (Kbps) Rotation speed (rpm) Recording method Modified Frequency Modulation (MFM) 500 Series...
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The removable HDD is a random access non-volatile storage device. It has a non-removable 2.5-inch magnetic disk and mini-winchester type magnetic heads. The 500 series supports two 1.3 billon byte (1.26 GB) HDDs. The 500 series HDD is shown in Figure 1-5.
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2,633 Sectors Bytes per sector Access time (MS) Average Track to track Maximum stroke Rotation speed (rpm) 4,200 Data transfer rate (Mbps) 31.8 to 54.8 Buffer size (Kbytes) Power requirement Power (W) Seek Read/Write Idle Standby Sleep 500 Series 1-11...
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25-pin flat cable. The 500 series AccuPoint, located in the center of the keyboard, provides convenient control of the cursor without requiring desk space for a mouse. The keyboard is shown in Figure 1-6.
Mode 1 Mode 2 1,026 ATAPI Burst (Mbytes/s) 8.33 (PIO mode 2) Access time (ms) Average Random Access Average Random Seek Average Full Stroke Access Rotation speed (rpm) 200 to 530 1,200 to 3,180 Data Buffer Capacity (Kbytes) 500 Series 1-13...
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*NOTE: The FL currents at power on are: Bright Semi-bright AC cable connected 6 mA 3.6 mA AC cable not connected 4 mA 2.4 mA (The settings at power on do not change even if the AC cable connection changes.) 1-14 500 Series...
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The FL inverter board supplies high frequency current to light the LCD’s Fluorescent Lamp. The specifications for the FL inverter are listed in Table 1-6. Table 1-6 FL inverter board specifications for STN color LCD Item Specifications Input Voltage 4 to 5.5 Power Output Voltage (Vrms) 1,100 Current (mA) 6.0/4.0/3.6/2.4 500 Series 1-15...
*NOTE: The FL currents at power on are: Bright Semi-bright AC cable connected 6 mA 3.6 mA AC cable not connected 4.6 mA 2.8 mA (The settings at power on do not change even if the AC cable connection changes.) 1-16 500 Series...
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The specifications for the FL inverter board are listed in Table 1-8. Table 1-8 FL inverter board specifications for TFT color LCD Item Specifications Input Voltage 4 to 5.5 Power Output Voltage (Vrms) 1,100 Current (mA) 6.0/4.6/3.6/2.8 500 Series 1-17...
2 when the system is powered on. Table 1-11 Time required for quick charges Charging time Quick charge 1 2 to 3.5 hours (power off) Quick charge 2 5 to 8 hours (power on) 500 Series 1-19...
The backup battery is charged by the AC cable. Table 1-12 shows the charging time and data preservation period of the backup battery. Table 1-12 Backup battery charging/data preservation time Time Charging Time 10 H Data preservation period (full charge) 1.5 H 1-20 500 Series...
Table 1-13 shows the charging time and data preservation period of the RTC battery. Table 1-13 RTC battery charging/data preservation time Time Charging Time (Power On) 48 H Data preservation period (full charge) 1 month 500 Series 1-21...
PS/2 or compatible keyboard PS/2 or compatible mouse Multimedia sound system with line-in and line-out ports Headphone Microphone Speakers with amplifier External FDD attachment Lens cleaner for CD-ROM laser pickup lens Toshiba-EMI Test Disk TDY-03 for CD-ROM drive. 500 Series...
® Verify with the customer that Toshiba MS-DOS or Toshiba Windows 95 is installed on the hard disk. Non-Toshiba operating systems can cause the computer to malfunc- tion. Make sure all optional equipment is removed from the computer. Make sure the floppy disk drive is empty.
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Section 2.5. If an error is detected on the hard disk test, perform the hard disk drive troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.6. If an error is detected on the keyboard test, perform the keyboard troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.7. 500 Series...
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Section 2.8. If an error is detected on the CD-ROM test, perform the CD-ROM drive trouble- shooting procedures in Section 2.9. If an error is detected on the modem test, perform the modem troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.10. 500 Series...
Procedure 1 and continue with the other Procedures as instructed. The procedures described in this section are: Procedure 1: Power Status Check Procedure 2: Error Code Check Procedure 3: Connection Check Procedure 4: Quick Charge Check Procedure 5: Replacement Check 500 Series...
If the AC IN icon flashes yellow, go to Procedure 2. Check 2 If the AC IN icon does not light, go to Procedure 3. Check 3 If the Battery icon does not light yellow or green, go to Procedure 4. 500 Series...
Battery charge current is over the maximum allowed limit. B5V, VCC power supply output Error code Meaning B5V voltage is over the maximum allowed limit. B5V voltage is below the minimum allowed limit. During suspend, B5V voltage is below the minimum allowed limit. 500 Series...
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Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the connector is not physically damaged, go to the following step: Check the Desk Station V Plus for malfunctions. Refer to the Desk Station V Plus maintenance manual for details. If the error still exists, go to Procedure 5. 500 Series...
Any of the connectors may be disconnected. Perform Check 1. Check 1 Make sure the AC power cord is firmly plugged into the AC inlet and wall outlet. If this cable is connected correctly, go to Check 2. 2-10 500 Series...
AC IN socket and wall outlet. If these cables are connected correctly, replace the AC power cord and AC PS unit. Check 2 Make sure the battery is properly installed. If it is properly installed, replace it with a new battery. 500 Series 2-11...
The system board may be disconnected or damaged. Disassemble the computer following the steps described in Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures, and check the connection between power supply board and system board. After checking the connection, perform the following check: Check 1 Replace the system board with a new one. 2-12 500 Series...
BIOS ROM. The IRT tests each IC on the system board and initializes it. If an error message is shown on the display, perform Check 1. If there is no error message, go to Procedure 2. If Toshiba MS-DOS or Toshiba Windows 95 is properly loaded, go to Procedure 3. Check 1 If one of the following error messages is displayed on the screen, press the F1 key as the message instructs.
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IRT test ends. For example, when the printer port LED dis- plays 1F and halts, the IRT test has already completed the Display initialization. In this instance, the IRT indicates an error has been detected during the system memory test. 500 Series 2-15...
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If error code 50h is displayed, go to the Keyboard Troubleshooting procedures in Section 2.7. Check 3 If error code 5Ah is displayed, go to the HDD Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.6. Check 4 If error code 65h is displayed, go to the FDD Troubleshooting Procedures in Section 2.5. 500 Series 2-17...
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System BIOS RAM checksum error External display card is connected HDD was installed SMRAM checksum error or memory error during suspend Conventional memory checksum error Video RAM checksum error Extended memory checksum error PnP RAM checksum error 2-18 500 Series...
Diagnostics, for more information on how to perform these tests. System test Memory test Printer test ASYNC test Real Timer test Expansion test Sound test Modem test If an error is detected during any of these tests, go to Procedure 5. 500 Series 2-19...
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Replace the DAA board with a new one. If the problem still exists, go to Check 5. Check 5 Replace the modem board with a new one. If the problem still exists, go to Check Check 6 Replace the PCI (Upper System) board with a new one. 2-20 500 Series...
Clean the FDD heads using the cleaning kit. If the FDD still does not function properly after cleaning, go to Procedure 3. If the test program cannot be executed on the computer, go to Procedure 3. 500 Series 2-21...
If the following message is displayed, disable the write protect tab on the floppy disk. If any other message appears, perform Check 2. Write protected Check 2 Make sure the floppy disk is formatted correctly. If it is, go to Procedure 3. 2-22 500 Series...
Chapter 4, Replacement Procedures. If the FDD is still not func- tioning properly, perform Check 6. Check 6 Replace the system board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4, Re- placement Procedures. 500 Series 2-23...
Refer to the appropriate instructions for each operating system. Procedure 1 Partition Check Insert the Toshiba MS-DOS system disk and turn on the computer, then perform the follow- ing checks: Check 1 Type C: and press Enter. If you cannot change to drive C, go to Check 2. If you can change to drive C, go to Procedure 2.
Check 1. If it is not set to "Not used," go to Check 4. Check 4 Using the Toshiba MS-DOS system disk, install a system program on the hard disk using the SYS command. If the following message appears on the display, the system program has been transferred to the HDD.
HDD. If the following message appears on the display, the HDD is formatted. Format complete If any other error message appears on the display, refer to the Toshiba MS-DOS Manual for more information and perform Check 2. Check 2 Using the Diagnostic Disk, format the HDD with a low level format option.
Replacement Procedures. If the HDD is still not functioning properly, perform Check 2. Check 2 Replace the flexible cable with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. Check 3 Replace the system board with a new one following the instructions in Chapter 4. 500 Series 2-27...
The sound board may be damaged. Replace the sound board with a new one. Refer to Chapter 4 for more information. Check 3 The system board may be damaged. Replace the system board with a new one. Refer to Chapter 4 for more information. 2-28 500 Series...
Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for details. If an error is detected, go to Procedure 3. If an error is not detected, the display is function- ing properly. 500 Series 2-29...
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PJ503. Refer to Chapter 4. Replacement Procedures, for more information about how to disassemble the computer. Figure 2-3 Display connection If any of these cables is not connected, firmly reconnect it and repeat Procedures 1 and 2. If the problem still exists, perform Procedure 4. 2-30 500 Series...
Replace the display cable with a new one and test the display again. If the problem still exists, perform Check 6. Check 6 The PCI board may be damaged. Replace the PCI board with a new one. 500 Series 2-31...
The CD-ROM drive Diagnostic test program is stored on the Diagnostics Disk. Insert a test CD (Toshiba-EMI Test Disc TDY-03) into the CD-ROM drive. Then insert the Diagnostics disk into the floppy disk drive, turn on the computer, and run the test. Refer to Chapter 3, Tests and Diagnostics, for more information about the diagnostics test procedures.
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Check 5. Check 5 Replace the sound board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. If the CD-ROM drive is still not functioning properly, perform Check 6. Check 6 Replace the system board. 500 Series 2-33...
PJ601 is firmly connected to PCI board PJ6. DAA board PJ1 PJ602 Modem board PJ601 PCI board If a connector is disconnected, connect it and repeat Procedure 1. If the DAA board is still not functioning properly, perform Check 2. 2-34 500 Series...
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Replace the modem board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. If the DAA board is still not functioning properly, perform Check 4. Check 4 Replace the PCI board with a new one following the steps in Chapter 4. 500 Series 2-35...
Exit any application you may be using and close Windows. The DIAGNOSTICS MENU consists of the following nine functions. DIAGNOSTIC TEST HARD DISK FORMAT HEAD CLEANING LOG UTILITIES RUNNING TEST FDD UTILITIES SYSTEM CONFIGURATION EXIT TO MS-DOS SETUP 3 - 1 500 Series...
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A printer wraparound connector for the printer wraparound test (Printer test) An RS-232-C wraparound connector for the RS-232-C port wraparound test (ASYNC test) A CD test media (Toshiba-EMI test disk TDY-03 and music CD) (CD-ROM test) External CRT (All tests) PS/2 or compatible keyboard (All tests)
Executing the Diagnostic Test Toshiba MS-DOS is required to run the DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM. To start the DIAG- NOSTIC PROGRAM follow these steps: Insert the Diagnostics disk into the floppy disk drive and turn on the computer. (The diagnostics disk contains the MS-DOS boot files.)
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To select the DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU from the DIAGNOSTICS MENU, set the highlight bar to 1, and press Enter. The following screen will appear: TOSHIBA personal computer xxx DIAGNOSTICS version X.XX (c) copyright TOSHIBA Corp. 19XX DIAGNOSTIC TEST MENU : 1 - SYSTEM TEST...
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Use the arrow keys to move the cursor to the desired option and press Enter. Table 3-1 in section 3.3 describes the function of each test on the subtest menu. Table 3-2 in section 3.18 describes the error codes and error status for each error. 3 - 5 500 Series...
This subtest reads the thermistor connect check status of the power supply microprocessor, then compares it with the original data. If the data indicates the connector is open or shorted, it displays an error message. Subtest 06 Quick charge Displays quick-charge status. 3 - 8 500 Series...
This subtest writes constant data and address data to extended memory (maxi- mum address 100000h) then reads new data and compares the result with the original data. The constant data is FFh, AAh, 55h, and 00h. 3 - 9 500 Series...
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(‘7000’:’Program’ size to ‘7000’:’7FFF’ (32 KB)) to check the hit-miss ratio (on/off status) for L2 cache memory. One test takes 3 seconds. Number of misses < Number of hits → OK Number of misses ≥ Number of hits → Fail 3-10 500 Series...
When any key is pressed, the corresponding key on the screen changes to an “*” character. Holding a key down enables the auto-repeat function which causes the key’s display character to blink. Press Key Display If test OK, Press [Del] [Enter] Key 3-11 500 Series...
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If this test does not detect an error, it returns to the subtest menu. If this test detects an error, the following message appears: KBD - MOUSE INTERFACE ERROR [[ HALT OPERATION ]] 1: Test end 2: Continue 3: Retry 3-12 500 Series...
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If two IPS switches are pressed at the same time, the subtest menu is displayed. ***** IPS TEST PROGRAM (V1.00) ***** << PRESS BUTTON1 + BUTTON2 THEN END >> When a button is pressed, the display alternates as shown below. 3-13 500 Series...
To exit this subtest and return to the DISPLAY TEST menu, press Ctrl + Break. Subtest 03 Gradation for LCD This subtest displays eight colors: red, semi-red, green, semi-green, blue, semi-blue, white, and semi-white. Each color is displayed full screen for three seconds. 3-14 500 Series...
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The display below appears on the screen when this subtest is executed. [ Mode 12 ] Pressing Enter changes the size of the displayed image. [ Mode 13 ] Pressing Enter changes the size of the displayed image. 3-15 500 Series...
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This subtest displays an all-white screen (all dot on) for three seconds then an all-black screen (all dot off) for three seconds. To exit this subtest and return to the DISPLAY TEST menu, press Ctrl + Break. 3-16 500 Series...
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This subtest displays a full screen of “H” patterns. HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH To exit this subtest and return to the DISPLAY TEST menu, press Ctrl + Break. 3-17 500 Series...
Select the number of the subtest you want to execute and press Enter. The following message will appear during the floppy disk test. FLOPPY DISK XXXXXXX xxxx DIAGNOSTIC TEST VX.XX [Ctrl]+[Break] ; test end [Ctrl]+[C] ; key stop 3-18 500 Series...
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01. The data is then read and compared to the original data. Subtest 04 Write Specified Address This subtest writes specified data to a specified track, head, and address. Subtest 05 Read Specified Address This subtest reads data from a specified track, head, and address. 3-19 500 Series...
Select the printer channel number, and press Enter to execute the selected subtest. Subtest 01 Ripple Pattern This subtest prints characters for codes 20h through 7Eh line-by-line while shifting one character to the left at the beginning of each new line. 3-20 500 Series...
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The printer wraparound con- nector (34M741986G01) wiring diagram is described in Appendix F. This subtest checks the output and bidirectional modes of the data control and status lines through the printer wraparound connector. 3-21 500 Series...
“receive” (subtest 03). The wiring diagram for the RS-232-C direct cable is described in Appendix F. This subtest sends 20h through 7Eh data to the receive side, then receives the sent data and compares it to the original data. 3-22 500 Series...
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SIR port. Subtest 07 FIR/SIR point to point (Receive) This subtest is used with subtest 06 described above. This subtest receives the data from the send side, then sends the received data through the SIR port. 3-23 500 Series...
(i.e., floppy disks). 1. If MS-DOS 6.22/Windows for Workgroups is selected, use the Master Diskette Creator (MDC) utility in the Toshiba Utility folder to back up the preinstalled software. After backing up the preinstalled software, use the BACKUP command in the Toshiba Companion Utility to back up the entire disk, including the user’s files.
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• Forward sequential • Reverse sequential • Random Subtest 03 Random Address/Data This subtest writes random data to random addresses on the HDD cylinder, head, and sector. This data is then read and compared to the original data. 3-25 500 Series...
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This subtest writes specified 2-byte data to all of the cylinders on the HDD. Subtest 10 W-R-C specified address This subtest writes data to a specified cylinder and head on the HDD, then reads the data and compares it to the original data. 3-26 500 Series...
Writes 1-bit of “off” data to address 0Eh through 80h Writes the data pattern AAh and 55h to the RTC 114-byte memory (address 0Eh to 7Fh) The subtest reads and compares this data with the original data. To exit, press Ctrl + Break. 3-27 500 Series...
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Current date : 12-31-1995 Current time : 23:59:58 Pressing Enter displays the following : Current date : 01-01-1996 Current time : 00:00:00 PRESS [Enter] KEY TO EXIT TEST Press Ctrl + Break to exit. 3-28 500 Series...
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The NDP test contains one subtest that tests the NDP functions. Subtest 01 This test checks the following functions of NDP: Control word Status word Addition Multiplication Press Ctrl + Break to exit. 3-29 500 Series...
Wait line (40<xx<80) 00005 Other lines (BSY#, BVD1) nn=21, 00 NOTE: Subtests 02 through 05 are for the Desk Station V Plus. For procedures on those subtests, refer to the Desk Station V Plus Mainte- nance Manual. 3-30 500 Series...
After making the connections, a dialogue box will be displayed. Press Enter to play a recorded sound. About three seconds after the recorded sound is played, the dialogue box will be displayed again. 3-31 500 Series...
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200 times. Subtest 04 Playback Music NOTE: The Toshiba-EMI Test Disk TDY-03 cannot be used for Subtest 04. For this test, use an ordinary music CD. This subtest reads track data from a specified track and plays the sound. 3-32...
When you set the COM port to the same one selected in the Hardware Setup program, the screen below will be displayed. [XXXXX-X] [ XXXXXXXXXX] —————————————————[EXECUTION AREA]—————————————————— Select the COM(1:COM1/3F8h,2:COM2/2F8h)? Baud rate(2:300,,4:1200,5:2400,6:9600,7:14400,8:19200,9:38400)? Enter the Baud rate and press Enter. 3-33 500 Series...
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Subtest 05 TERMINAL NOTE: Before you conduct test 05, connect the DAA module to a tele- phone. When you have connected the DAA module to a telephone, test the connection by calling the line from another phone. 3-34 500 Series...
FDC Error Seek Error FDD Error Time Out Error Write Buffer Error Printer Time Out Fault Select Line Out Of Paper Power Off Busy Line ASYNC DSR On Time Out CTS On Time Out RX-READY Time Out 3-35 500 Series...
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Control Word Error Status Word Error Bus Error Addition Error Multiply Error PCMCIA Address Line Error REG# Line Error CE#1 Line Error CE#2 Line Error DATA Line Error WAIT Line Error BSY# Line Error BVD1 Line Error No PCMCIA 3-36 500 Series...
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Device name Error code Error status name CD-ROM Bad Command Illegal Length Unit Attention Media Change Request Media Detected Additional Sense Boundary Error Corrected Data Error Drive Not Ready Seek Error Time Out Reset Error Address Error 3-37 500 Series...
“0” --- Not used (Corrected data) “1” --- Correctable data error is corrected. “0” --- Not used (Index) “1” --- Index is sensed. “0” --- Normal (Error) “1” --- The previous command was terminated with some error. 3-38 500 Series...
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“1” Illegal command error or a drive status error occurs. TK00 “0” The hard disk has found track 0 during a recalibrate command. (Track 0) “1” The hard disk could not find track 0 during a recalibrate command. —— Not used 3-39 500 Series...
(i.e., floppy disks). 1. If MS-DOS 6.22/Windows for Workgroups is selected, use the Master Diskette Creator (MDC) utility in the Toshiba Utility folder to back up the preinstalled software. After backing up the preinstalled software, use the BACKUP command in the Toshiba Companion Utility to back up the entire disk, including the user’s files.
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This option searches the hard disk for bad tracks by reading data to all the tracks on the hard disk. A list of bad tracks is displayed when the program is complete. If an error other than a bad track is detected, the program is automatically termi- nated. 3-41 500 Series...
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NOTE: After the HDD has been formatted, execute the Toshiba MS-DOS FDISK command to partition the HDD. Next, execute the Toshiba MS-DOS FORMAT com- mand. Refer to the Toshiba MS-DOS manual for more information about using these commands. Selecting 2 and pressing Enter on the DIAGNOSTIC MENU displays the following mes- sages: DIAGNOSTICS - HARD DISK FORMAT : VX.XX...
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Drive number select (1:#1, 2:#2) ? Interleave number (1 / 1 - 8) ? Press [Cylinder number (dddd)] ? Press [Head number (dd)] ? Press Enter to return to the Hard Disk Format menu. 3-43 500 Series...
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Drive number select (1:#1, 2:#2) ? Bad tracks will be displayed in the format shown below. [[cylinder, head = 0123 03]] Press Enter to return to the Hard Disk Format menu. 3-44 500 Series...
Remove the Diagnostics Disk from the FDD. Insert the cleaning disk and press Enter. When the "cleaning start" message appears, the FDD head cleaning has begun. The display automatically returns to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU when the program is completed. 3-45 500 Series...
001 FDD 01 0000 180 00001 00 00 FDD - TIME OUT ERROR Address Error status Pass count HDC status Subtest number Read data Test name Write data Error count Error status name [[1:Next,2:Prev,3:Exit,4:Clear,5:Print,6:FD Log Read,7:FD Log Write]] 3-46 500 Series...
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The 7 key writes the log information to a floppy disk. In the case of “error retry OK,” a capital “R” will be placed at the beginning of the error status. However, it is not added to the error count. 3-47 500 Series...
Selecting Y or N and pressing Enter displays the following message: Serial #A wrap around test (Y/N) ? Selecting Y (yes) executes the ASYNC wraparound test. An RS-232-C wrap- around connector must be connected to the serial port of the computer to properly execute this test. 3-48 500 Series...
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Select Yes or No and press Enter. The following message will appear: Mount the work disk(s) on the drive(s), then press [Enter] key. [Warning : The contents of the disk(s), will be destroyed.] This program is executed continuously. To terminate the program, press Ctrl + Break. 3-49 500 Series...
FDD and HDD. FORMAT NOTE: This program is only for testing a floppy disk drive. The option is different from the Toshiba MS-DOS FORMAT command. This program can format a 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch floppy disk in the following formats: 2D: Double-sided, double-density, 48/67.5 TPI, MFM mode, 512 bytes, 9 sectors/track.
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Insert source disk into drive A: Press any key when ready. Remove the Diagnostics Disk from the FDD, insert the source disk, and press any key. The following message will appear, indicating the program has started. 3-51 500 Series...
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—— Max. address —— [Track ] = 0079 [ Head ] = 01 [Sector] = 09 Track number ?? Set the track number you want to dump. The system will access the disk and dump a list. 3-52 500 Series...
* - 1 ASYNC ADAPTER * - 1 HARD DISK DRIVE(S) * - 1 PRINTER ADAPTER * - XXXMB + XXXXKB EXTENDED MEMORY * - 1 MATH CO-PROCESSOR Press [Enter] Key Press Enter to return to the DIAGNOSTIC MENU. 3-53 500 Series...
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Alarm Volume System Beep Panel Power On/Off Keyboard Boot Priority Pointing Devices PC Card Controller Mode Display I/O Ports Serial Port Infrared Port Built-in Modem Port Parallel Port Sound System PCI Bus Drives I/O Floppy Disk I/O 3-54 500 Series...
2. The 500CS LCD Display colors options are 222K Colors and 4096 Colors. 3. The Built-in Modem item appears only when an internal modem is installed in the computer. The modem is an option in some marketing regions. 3-55 500 Series...
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To show the factory preset configuration, press Home. To accept the default settings, press End and then press Y. NOTE: When you execute the default setting, the following settings are not changed: HDD Mode Password Sound System Write Policy 3-56 500 Series...
Selects the display when booting up the computer. Internal/External Selects an external CRT if one is connected, other- wise it selects the internal LCD. (Default) Simultaneous Selects both the internal LCD and the external CRT for simultaneous display. 3-57 500 Series...
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Enabled The eject password has been registered. Disabled The eject password has not been registered. For details on setting the user and eject password refer to your 500 Series User’s Guide. Hard Disk Selects the internal hard disk mode. ®...
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Low Power) is disabled and the user-preferred param- eters become effective. The default setting in the subwindows depends on the Battery Save Mode: Low Power (Long Life) or Full Power (Normal Life). For details, see Battery Save Options below. 3-59 500 Series...
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1, 3, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, or 45 minutes. System Auto Off Use this option to enable or disable the system automatic off function in Resume mode when you are working in DOS. In Boot mode, it is disabled and not displayed. 3-60 500 Series...
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Boot Turns on boot mode. (Default) Resume Turns on the AutoResume feature. CPU Cache Use this feature to enable or disable the CPU cache. Enabled Enables the CPU cache. (Default) Disabled Disables the CPU cache. 3-61 500 Series...
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2. If you have set a password and the computer boots by the Auto Power On function and Resume is on, the computer will start with the instant security function enabled. The password = message is not displayed; however, you must enter the password to use the computer. 3-62 500 Series...
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Disables the feature. (Default) NOTE: Do not remove the AC cable and battery pack at the same time when you use this feature. If you do so, data saved by AutoResume will be lost. You must also reset this option. 3-63 500 Series...
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The computer looks for bootable files first on the HDD and next on the FDD. You can reverse the order by holding down the F10 key while the computer is booting. This procedure alternates the setup setting. 3-64 500 Series...
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This option controls settings for serial and parallel ports and for the sound system. It also controls the setting for the joystick on the optional Desk Station V Plus. NOTE: Do not assign the same interrupt request level and I/O address to the serial port and PC card. 3-65 500 Series...
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COM level is shown below. COM level Interrupt level I/O address COM1 3F8H COM2 2F8H COM3 3E8H COM3 3E8H COM3 3E8H COM4 2E8H COM4 2E8H COM4 2E8H Not used (Disables port)(Infrared port default) Others (Made automatically by plug-and-play operating systems) 3-66 500 Series...
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(Disables port) Others (Made automatically by plug-and-play operating systems) NOTE: If the setting for the modem port is the same as that for the serial or infrared port, the serial or infrared port is automatically set to disabled. 3-67 500 Series...
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For most printers, the port should be set to ECP. With some other parallel devices, the setting should be Standard Bi-Directional. Sound system Allows you to enable or disable the sound system. Enabled Enables the sound system. (Default) Disabled Disables the sound sysem. 3-68 500 Series...
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(3) Synthesizer I/O address You cannot change this value. (4) WSS & SBPro IRQ level This option sets the WSS & SBPro IRQ level for the sound system. The available settings are: IRQ5 (default), IRQ7, IRQ9, IRQ11, IRQ15 3-69 500 Series...
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NOTE: In this case, the system will sound a warning beep when you connect the Desk Station V Plus and turn on the compuer. Also, the following cannot be used on the Desk Station V Plus: PCI bus slots, ISA bus slots, PC card slots, and SCSI port. 3-70 500 Series...
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Selectable Bays, the Desk Station V Plus Selectable Bay is set to Not used by default. Floppy Disk I/O Displays the address, internal level, and channel settings for the diskette drive. It appears only in TSETUP. (3F2H/IRQ6/CH2) The FDD is ready for use. 3-71 500 Series...
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Hard Disk Drive Second Hard Disk Drive DAA Module Upper Cover and Keyboard Modem Module RTC Battery and Sub-battery Membrane Switch Module CardBus Board Display Assembly Microphone Sound Board Flat Cable AC PS Unit PCI Board System Board 500 Series...
1. Always use the lithium ion battery pack or back-up battery that is authorized by Toshiba or compatible with the unit. Since other battery packs have different specifications, they may be incompatible with the unit, and may burst or explode.
The computer contains many sharp edges and corners, so be careful not to injure yourself. After you have replaced an FRU, make sure the computer is functioning properly by performing the appropriate test on the FRU you have fixed or replaced. 500 Series...
Make sure all the correct screws are used to secure all FRUs. Using the wrong screw can damage either the threads or the head of the screw and may prevent proper seating of an FRU. After installing an FRU in the computer confirm that the FRU and the computer are function- ing properly. 500 Series...
When you fasten screws, be sure to follow the torque list below. Overtightening can damage components and screws; undertightening can result in electrical shorts or other damage if screws or components come loose. 0.22 N•m (2.2 kgf•cm) M2.5 0.36 N•m (3.5 kgf•cm) 0.22 N•m (2.2 kgf•cm) 0.3 N•m (3.1 kgf•cm) or less 500 Series...
Push the battery lock and the battery will pop up slightly. Grasp the end of the battery and remove it. Figure 4-2 Removing the battery pack NOTE: For environmental reasons, do not throw away a spent battery pack. Please return spent battery packs to Toshiba. 500 Series...
To install the battery pack, follow the steps below and refer to Figures 4-3 and 4-4. WARNING: The battery is a lithium ion battery and can explode if not properly replaced, used, handled, or disposed of. Use only batteries recommended by Toshiba as replacements.
Remove the battery pack as described in Section 4.2. Make sure the computer is upside down. Remove two M2x4 silver screws securing the memory slot cover and lift off the cover. Figure 4-5 Removing the memory slot cover 500 Series...
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Grasp the edges of the module and remove it. Figure 4-6 Removing the optional memory module CAUTION: Do not touch the connectors or circuits on the memory module or on the computer. Debris on the connectors may cause memory access problems. 500 Series...
Figure 4-7 Installing the optional memory module Put the memory slot cover in place and secure it with two M2x4 silver screws. Figure 4-8 Installing the memory slot cover Install the battery pack as described in Section 4.2. 4-10 500 Series...
Remove the battery pack and optional memory module as described in Sections 4.2 and 4.3. Open the PC card slot cover. Pull out the eject button for the upper or lower card. Grasp the optional PC card and remove it. Figure 4-9 Removing the optional PC card 4-11 500 Series...
Press the eject button down to lock the card into the slot. Figure 4-10 Installing the optional PC card Close the PC card slot cover. Figure 4-11 Installing the PC card slot cover Install the optional memory module and battery pack as described in Sections 4.3 and 4.2. 4-12 500 Series...
Slide the lock switch in the direction of the arrow so that the red mark appears. Push the release handle so that it comes out of its hole. Turn the release handle down to pop the FDD out slightly. Grasp the drive and pull it out. Figure 4-12 Removing the FDD 4-13 500 Series...
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Remove six M2x6 screws and take off the upper plastic cover by releasing four latches. Figure 4-13 Removing the screws Lift off the plate and remove the lower plastic cover. Figure 4-14 Removing the plate 4-14 500 Series...
Slide the lock switch to the opposite direction of the arrow so that the red mark is covered. Install the optional PC card, optional memory module, and battery pack as de- scribed in Sections 4.4, 4.3, and 4.2. 4-15 500 Series...
Push the release handle so that it comes out of its hole. Turn the release handle down to pop the CD-ROM drive out slightly. Grasp the drive and pull it out. Figure 4-16 Removing the CD-ROM drive 4-16 500 Series...
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Remove four M2x3 screws and two M2.5x6 screws securing the frame to the CD-ROM drive. Figure 4-17 Removing the screws Slide the CD-ROM drive partially out of the frame. Disconnect the flexible cable. Remove the inner and outer covers. Figure 4-18 Removing the covers and frame 4-17 500 Series...
Slide the lock switch to the opposite direction of the arrow so that the red mark is covered. Install the optional PC card, optional memory module, and battery pack as de- scribed in Sections 4.4, 4.3, and 4.2. 4-18 500 Series...
Make sure the computer is upside down. While sliding the HDD lock fully in the direction of the arrow, slide the HDD cover out until it stops (about 0.5 cm). Grasp the cover and remove it. Figure 4-19 Removing the HDD cover 4-19 500 Series...
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Remove two M2.5x6 silver screws securing the plastic front frame and remove Remove four flat screws securing the metal side frame and remove it. Carefully pull off the HDD connector and remove the HDD from the metal case. Figure 4-21 Removing the HDD connector 4-20 500 Series...
4 of “Removing the Hard Disk Drive,” and slide the cover in until it clicks. Install the CD-ROM drive or FDD, optional PC card, optional memory module, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.6 back through 4.2. 4-21 500 Series...
Push the release handle so that it comes out of its hole. Turn the release handle down to pop the second HDD out slightly. Grasp the drive and pull it out. Figure 4-22 Removing the second HDD 4-22 500 Series...
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Remove six M2x6 screws and take off the upper plastic cover by releasing four latches. Figure 4-23 Removing the screws Lift the plate off and remove the lower plastic cover. Figure 4-24 Removing the plate 4-23 500 Series...
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Slide the lock switch to the opposite direction of the arrow so that the red mark is covered. Install the HDD, optional PC card, optional memory module, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.7, 4.4, 4.3, and 4.2. 4-24 500 Series...
Slide a thin object under the edge of the DAA module near the screw holes and gently work the DAA module loose. Grasp both sides of the DAA module and pull it out of the connector. Figure 4-26 Removing the DAA module 4-25 500 Series...
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Fasten two M2.5x4 silver screws and replace the DAA slot cover. Install the HDD, CD-ROM drive or FDD or second HDD, optional PC card, optional memory module, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.8 back through 4.2. 4-26 500 Series...
4.2 through 4.9. Make sure the computer is upside down. Remove five M2.5x8 silver screws (four inside the battery pack slot at the bottom and one on the bottom of the computer). Figure 4-28 Removing the screws 4-27 500 Series...
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Release the connector lock by pulling out slightly in the direction of the arrow, then disconnect the cable from PJ9. Remove the keyboard, being careful that the projections at the back of the keyboard are not caught under the speaker cover. Figure 4-30 Removing the keyboard 4-28 500 Series...
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Turn the computer upside down and fasten five M2.5x8 silver screws. Install the DAA module, HDD, CD-ROM drive or FDD or second HDD, optional PC card, optional memory module, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.9 back through 4.2. 4-29 500 Series...
Sections 4.2 through 4.10. Remove four M2.5x6 screws and take off the metal cover. Disconnect PJ601 on the modem module from PJ6 and take the module out. Figure 4-31 Removing the modem module 4-30 500 Series...
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Seat the metal cover and secure it with four M2.5x6 screws. Install the upper cover and keyboard, DAA module, HDD, CD-ROM drive or FDD or second HDD, optional PC card, optional memory module, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.10 back through 4.2. 4-31 500 Series...
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4.12 RTC Battery and Sub-battery WARNING: If you replace the RTC battery and/or sub-battery, be sure to use only batteries recommended by Toshiba. Installation of the wrong battery can cause the battery to explode or otherwise cause damage. Removing the RTC Battery and Sub-battery To remove the RTC battery and sub-battery, follow the steps below and refer to Figure 4-32.
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Secure the batteries with tape. Install the modem module, upper cover and keyboard, DAA module, HDD, CD- ROM drive or FDD or second HDD, optional PC card, optional memory module, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.11 back through 4.2. 4-33 500 Series...
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RTC battery and sub-battery as described in Sections 4.2 through 4.12. Pull the connector lock out slightly and remove the membrane switch cable from PJ302. Remove two M2.5x4 screws. Take out the membrane switch module. Figure 4-33 Removing the membrane switch module 4-34 500 Series...
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Install the RTC battery and sub-battery, modem module, upper cover and key- board, DAA module, HDD, CD-ROM drive or FDD or second HDD, optional PC card, optional memory module, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.12 back through 4.2. 4-35 500 Series...
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RTC battery and sub-battery, and membrane switch module as described in Sections 4.2 through 4.13. Remove four M2.5x4 screws. Disconnect PJ301 on the cardbus board from PJ1 and remove the board. Figure 4-34 Removing the cardbus board 4-36 500 Series...
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Install the membrane switch module, RTC battery and sub-battery, modem mod- ule, upper cover and keyboard, DAA module, HDD, CD-ROM drive or FDD or second HDD, optional PC card, optional memory module, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.13 back through 4.2. 4-37 500 Series...
Turn the computer upside down and remove one M2.5x4 silver screw (at the rear of the computer), two M2.5x6 silver screws (inside the HDD slot at the bottom), and two M2.5x8 silver screws (on the bottom of the computer). Figure 4-35 Removing the screws 4-38 500 Series...
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Remove the display frame as described in Section 4.22. Release eight latches and remove the speaker cover. Start with releasing the latch at the front-left side by pushing on the cover near the latch. Figure 4-36 Removing the speaker cover 4-39 500 Series...
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Figure 4-37 Removing the cables and screws Release the latch located just below the PS/2 port at the rear by pushing and pulling near the latch with your finger. Lift off the display assembly. Figure 4-38 Removing the display assembly 4-40 500 Series...
Install the cardbus board, membrane switch module, RTC battery and sub-battery, modem module, upper cover and keyboard, DAA module, HDD, CD-ROM drive or FDD or second HDD, optional PC card, optional memory module, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.14 back through 4.2. 4-41 500 Series...
RTC battery and sub-battery, membrane switch module, cardbus board, and display assembly as described in Sections 4.2 through 4.15. Remove the metal cover and frame. Remove the tape and disconnect the microphone cable from PJ12. Take out the microphone. Figure 4-39 Removing the microphone 4-42 500 Series...
Install the display assembly, cardbus board, membrane switch module, RTC bat- tery and sub-battery, modem module, upper cover and keyboard, DAA module, HDD, CD-ROM drive or FDD or second HDD, optional PC card, optional memory module, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.15 back through 4.2. 4-43 500 Series...
Remove the sound board and disconnect PJ11 on the board from PJ8. When removing the board be careful that the projecting parts on the board, such as the control dial, are not caught in between the computer frame. Figure 4-40 Removing the sound board 4-44 500 Series...
RTC battery and sub-battery, modem module, upper cover and keyboard, DAA module, HDD, CD-ROM drive or FDD or second HDD, optional PC card, optional memory module, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.16 back through 4.2. 4-45 500 Series...
RTC battery and sub-battery, membrane switch module, cardbus board, display assembly, microphone, and sound board as described in Sections 4.2 through 4.17. Push the connector lock up and disconnect the flat cable from PJ7. Figure 4-41 Removing the flat cable 4-46 500 Series...
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RTC battery and sub-battery, modem module, upper cover and keyboard, DAA module, HDD, CD-ROM drive or FDD or second HDD, optional PC card, optional memory module, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.17 back through 4.2. 4-47 500 Series...
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Remove the AC PS cable from the connector. Remove the tape and lift up the AC inlet. Remove one M2.5x8 screw. Pull the computer metal frame out slightly and take the AC PS unit out. Figure 4-42 Removing the AC PS unit 4-48 500 Series...
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RTC battery and sub-battery, modem module, upper cover and keyboard, DAA module, HDD, CD-ROM drive or FDD or second HDD, optional PC card, optional memory module, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.18 back through 4.2. 4-49 500 Series...
Remove one M2.5x6 screw (on the board) and one M2.5x4 silver screw (at the rear of the computer). Lift off the PCI board while holding it by the metal frame and edge, then discon- nect PJ10 on the board from PJ7. Figure 4-43 Removing the PCI board 4-50 500 Series...
RTC battery and sub-battery, modem module, upper cover and keyboard, DAA module, HDD, CD-ROM drive or FDD or second HDD, optional PC card, optional memory module, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.19 back through 4.2. 4-51 500 Series...
Tilt the system board up slightly while holding it by the metal frame. Remove the system board by releasing five latches. When lifting the board off, be careful that it does not catch on the FDD/CD-ROM drive lock bar. Figure 4-44 Removing the system board 4-52 500 Series...
RTC battery and sub-battery, modem module, upper cover and keyboard, DAA module, HDD, CD-ROM drive or FDD or second HDD, optional PC card, optional memory module, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.20 back through 4.2. 4-53 500 Series...
(four at the left side, three at the right side, five at the lower side, and seven at the upper side). Start with the latches at the left and right sides. Figure 4-45 Removing the display frame (STN display screen) 4-54 500 Series...
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Install the battery pack as described in Section 4.2. NOTE: The speaker cover must be in place before you install the display frame. See Section 4.15, Display Assembly. 4-55 500 Series...
Lift up the plastic protector and raise the FL inverter board slightly, then discon- nect the FL inverter cable from CN1 and the FL cable from CN2 (in that order). Figure 4-46 Removing the FL inverter board (STN display screen) 4-56 500 Series...
Put the FL inverter board in place and secure it with two M2.5x6 screws. When fastening the screws, support the display panel by the back so it will not be dam- aged. Install the display frame and battery pack as described in Sections 4.22 and 4.2. 4-57 500 Series...
Disconnect the LCD cable from the connector (the connector position of the TFT display screen is not exactly the same as illustrated, but the location is the same), and lift off the LCD module. Figure 4-47 Removing the LCD module (STN display screen) 4-58 500 Series...
Seat the LCD module and secure it with four M2.5x6 screws. When fastening the screws, support the display panel by the back so it will not be damaged. Install the FL inverter board, display frame, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.23, 4.22, and 4.2. 4-59 500 Series...
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Sections 4.2, 4.22, 4.23, and 4.24. Remove three PET tapes (one at the rear of the LCD panel and two along the upper and lower edges of the LCD panel). Release twelve latches and remove the frame. Figure 4-48 Removing the frame 4-60 500 Series...
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Remove the cable from the connector and lift the cable up by releasing it from the cable guides. Rotate the SEG board out so that it lies flat. Figure 4-49 Removing the SEG board Release five latches and three projections, then remove the BL holder. Figure 4-50 Removing the BL holder 4-61 500 Series...
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Secure the SEG board with two M2x1 screws. Set the frame in place and secure the latches. Replace the three PET tapes. Install the LCD module, FL inverter board, display frame, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.24, 4.23, 4.22, and 4.2. 4-62 500 Series...
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Slide the metal cover to the left to remove it. Take out the white flat FL cable that is set between the metal frame and the FL cover. Tilt the FL cover and remove the FL. Figure 4-52 Removing the TFT FL (DTI) 4-63 500 Series...
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Slide the metal cover into the frame, making sure that it is engaged with the metal frame. Secure the metal cover with one gold flat screw and one black flat screw. Install the LCD module, FL inverter board, display frame, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.24, 4.23, 4.22, and 4.2. 4-64 500 Series...
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Remove the white FL cable from the groove on the front side of the LCD panel. Tilt the FL cover and remove the FL along with the pink FL cable. NOTE: Be sure to observe how the FL cables are threaded. 4-65 500 Series...
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Seat the metal frame and press to secure the latches. Start with the latches at the bottom. Fasten four silver flat screws. Install the LCD module, FL inverter board, display frame, and battery pack as described in Sections 4.24, 4.23, 4.22, and 4.2. 4-66 500 Series...
LCD cover before securing the module with screws. Do not force the module into place because stress can affect its performance. Also, the panel’s polarized surface is easily scarred, so be careful when handling it. 500 Series...
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Be sure to quickly wipe off any liquid. Glass is used in the panel, so be careful not to drop it or let it strike a hard object, which could cause breakage or cracks. 500 Series...
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Do not expose the module to direct sunlight or strong ultraviolet rays for long periods. Do not store the module at temperatures below specifications. Cold can cause the liquid crystals to freeze, lose their elasticity or otherwise suffer damage. 500 Series...
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Do not disassemble the LCD module. Disassembly can cause malfunctions. If you transport the module, do not use packing material that contains epoxy resin (amine) or silicon glue (alcohol or oxime). These materials can release gas that can damage the panel's polarization. 500 Series...
Appendix B Board Layouts PCI Board Front View (TFT) Figure B-1 Board layout (front) 500 Series B - 1...
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PCI Board Back View (TFT) Figure B-2 Board layout (back) B - 2 500 Series...
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FIR module PJ501 DC IN Connector PJ502 Sub-battery I/F Connector PJ503 Panel switch Connector Table B-2 PCI board ICs and connectors (back) Mark Number Name IC15 LVDS driver PJ10 System board I/F Connector PJ504 Battery Connector 500 Series B - 3...
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PCI Board Front View (STN) Figure B-3 Board layout (front) B - 4 500 Series...
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PCI Board Back View (STN) Figure B-4 Board layout (back) 500 Series B - 5...
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Internal MIC Connector PJ21 FIR module PJ501 DC IN Connector PJ502 Sub-battery I/F Connector PJ503 Panel switch Connector Table B-4 PCI board ICs and connectors (back) Mark Number Name PJ10 System board I/F Connector PJ504 Battery Connector B - 6 500 Series...
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System Board and CardBus Board Front View Figure B-5 Board layout (front) 500 Series B - 7...
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System Board and CardBus Board Back View Figure B-6 Board layout (back) B - 8 500 Series...
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Table B-7 CardBus Board ICs and connectors (front) Mark Number Name PJ302 PCI Board I/F Connector PJ303 Card Slot I/F Connector Table B-8 CardBus Board ICs and connectors (back) Mark Number Name PJ301 PCI Board I/F Board Connector 500 Series B - 9...
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Pin No. Signal Name PNLOFF;000 C.24 PJ504 Battery I/F Connector (10-pin) on the PCI Board Table C-24 PJ504 Battery I/F connector pin assignments (10-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name BATOV1 SDA;100 SCL;100 DCG1 ATBAT1 BATT1 500 Series C-21...
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Signal Name BATOV2 SDA;100 SCL;100 DCG2 ATBAT2 C.26 PJ506 Battery I/F Connector (4-pin) on the PCI Board Table C-26 PJ506 Battery I/F connector pin assignments (4-p in) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name BATT2 BATT2 C-22 500 Series...
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ACAD31;100 ACCD2;000 C.30 PJ1 LINE IN I/F Connector (6-pin) on the Sound Board Table C-30 PJ1 LINE IN I/F connector pin assignments (6-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name AGND0 LININL LINEINR AGND0 AGND0 AGND0 500 Series C-27...
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Signal Name AGND0 HDPHNL HDPHNR HPON AGND0 C.35 PJ8 PS2 I/F Connector (6-pin) on the Sound Board Table C-35 PJ8 PS2 I/F connector pin assignments (6-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name MOUSDT EXKBDT MOUSCK EXKBCK C-28 500 Series...
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PJ10 Multibox I/F Connector (80-pin) on the Sound Board Table C-37 PJ10 Multibox I/F connector pin assignments (80-pin) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name ISARST;011 IFHMED;000 IFWPRO;000 IFLD2A;000 AGND0 MBSTS1;100 INCDR CDRLED AGND0 MBSTS0;100 INCDL DSKCHG;000 500 Series C-29...
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4* Fn key does not generate a code by itself. 5* This key corresponds to key No. 42 in 102-key model. 6* Refer to table D-6, scan codes with Ctrl key. 7* Refer to table D-7, scan codes with Alt key. 500 Series...
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E0 7C E0 F0 7C Alt* F0 B4 Table D-7 Scan codes with Alt key Code set 1 Code set 2 Shift Make Make Pause Common SD C5 F0 77 Ctrl* *: This key generates only make codes. 500 Series...
When the message is displayed, insert the diagnostics disk into the FDD. Press Enter to start the BIOS rewrite. When the BIOS rewrite is finished, eject the diagnostics disk and press the reset switch to restart the system. 500 Series...
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