Toshiba satellite a70 Service Manual v2

Toshiba Personal Computer

Satellite A70

Maintenance Manual

TOSHIBA CORPORATION

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© 2004 by Toshiba Corporation. All rights reserved. Under the copyright laws, this manual cannot be reproduced in any form without the prior written permission of Toshiba. No patent liability is assumed with respect to the use of the information contained herein.

Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite SATELLITE A70 Maintenance Manual

First edition September 2004

Disclaimer

The information presented in this manual has been reviewed and validated for accuracy. The included set of instructions and descriptions are accurate for the A70 Series at the time of this manual's production. However, succeeding computers and manuals are subject to change without notice. Therefore, Toshiba assumes no liability for damages incurred directly or indirectly from errors, omissions, or discrepancies between any succeeding product and this manual.

Trademarks

IBM is a registered trademark, and OS/2 and PS/2 are trademarks of IBM Corporation. Microsoft, MS-DOS, Windows, DirectSound and DirectMusic are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks, and SpeedStep is a trademark of Intel Corporation. Sound Blaster is a registered trademark of Creative Technology Ltd. Centronics is a registered trademark of Centronics Data Computer Corporation. Photo CD is a trademark of Eastman Kodak. All other properties are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Preface

This maintenance manual describes how to perform hardware service maintenance for the Toshiba Personal Computer Satellite SATELLITE A70/A75, referred to as the A70 Series in this manual.

The procedures described in this manual are intended to help service technicians isolate faulty Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) and replace them in the field.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Four types of messages are used in this manual to bring important information to your attention. Each of these messages will be italicized and identified as shown below.

DANGER: “Danger” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in death or serious bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed.

WARNING: “Warning” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in bodily injury if the safety instruction is not observed.

CAUTION: “Caution” indicates the existence of a hazard that could result in property damage if the safety instruction is not observed.

NOTE: “Note” contains general information that relates to your safe maintenance service.

Improper repair of the computer may result in safety hazards. Toshiba requires service technicians and authorized dealers or service providers to ensure the following safety precautions are adhered to strictly.

 Be sure to fasten screws securely with the right screwdriver. If a screw is not fully

fastened, it could come loose, creating a danger of a short circuit, which could cause overheating, smoke or fire.

 If you replace the battery pack or RTC battery, be sure to use only the same model battery

or an equivalent battery recommended by Toshiba. Installation of the wrong battery can cause the battery to explode.

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The manual is divided into the following parts:

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview describes the A70 Series system unit and each FRU.

Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures explains how to diagnose and resolve FRU

problems.

Chapter 3 Test and Diagnostics describes how to perform test and diagnostic

operations for maintenance service.

Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures describes the removal and replacement of the

FRUs.

Appendices The appendices describe the following:

 Handling the LCD module  Board layout  Pin assignments  Keyboard scan/character codes  Key layout  Screw torque list  Reliability

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Conventions

This manual uses the following formats to describe, identify, and highlight terms and operating procedures.

Acronyms

On the first appearance and whenever necessary for clarification acronyms are enclosed in parentheses following their definition. For example:

Read Only Memory (ROM)

Keys

Keys are used in the text to describe many operations. The key top symbol as it appears on the keyboard is printed in boldface type.

Key operation

Some operations require you to simultaneously use two or more keys. We identify such

operations by the key top symbols separated by a plus (+) sign. For example, Ctrl + Pause (Break) means you must hold down Ctrl and at the same time press Pause (Break). If three

keys are used, hold down the first two and at the same time press the third.

User input

Text that you are instructed to type in is shown in the boldface type below:

DISKCOPY A: B:

The display

Text generated by the computer that appears on its display is presented in the type face below:

Format complete System transferred

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Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Hardware Overview

1.1 Features............................................................................................................................ 1-1

1.2 System Unit...................................................................................................................... 1-5

1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive................................................................................................. 1-9

1.4 Removable Drives.......................................................................................................... 1-10

1.5 Power Supply ................................................................................................................. 1-16

1.6 Batteries ......................................................................................................................... 1-18

Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures

2.1 Troubleshooting Introduction .......................................................................................... 2-1

2.2 Troubleshooting Flowchart.............................................................................................. 2-2

2.3 Power Supply Troubleshooting ....................................................................................... 2-7

2.4 Display Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 2-12

2.5 Keyboard Troubleshooting ............................................................................................ 2-15

2.6 External USB Devices Troubleshooting........................................................................ 2-17

2.7 TV-Out Failure Troubleshooting ................................................................................... 2-19

2.8 Printer Port Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 2-21

2.9 TouchPad Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 2-23

2.10 Speaker Troubleshooting ............................................................................................... 2-25

2.11 Optical Drive Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 2-27

2.12 Modem Troubleshooting................................................................................................ 2-30

2.13 PCMCIA Troubleshooting............................................................................................. 2-32

2.14 IEEE 1394 Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 2-34

2.15 Wireless LAN Troubleshooting..................................................................................... 2-36

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Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics

3.1 The Diagnostic Test .........................................................................................................3-1

3.2 Executing the Diagnostic Test..........................................................................................3-2

3.3 Config Check Test............................................................................................................3-6

3.4 DMI Check Test ...............................................................................................................3-7

3.5 PIO Loopback Test...........................................................................................................3-8

3.6 IEEE 1394 Test ................................................................................................................3-9

3.7 Speaker Audio Test ........................................................................................................3-10

3.8 Fan ON/OFF Test...........................................................................................................3-11

3.9 Main Battery Charge Test ..............................................................................................3-12

3.10 FDD Test ........................................................................................................................3-13

3.11 CD-ROM Test ................................................................................................................3-14

3.12 Keyboard Test ................................................................................................................3-15

3.13 Mouse (Pad) Test ...........................................................................................................3-17

3.14 LCD Pixels Mode Test...................................................................................................3-19

3.15 Lid Switch Test ..............................................................................................................3-20

3.16 HDD R/W Test...............................................................................................................3-21

3.17 LAN Test........................................................................................................................3-23

3.18 RTC Test ........................................................................................................................3-25

3.19 CD Control Button Test .................................................................................................3-26

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Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures

4.1 General............................................................................................................................. 4-1

4.2 Battery.............................................................................................................................. 4-7

4.3 PC Card............................................................................................................................ 4-9

4.4 HDD............................................................................................................................... 4-11

4.5 Optical Drive Module .................................................................................................... 4-13

4.6 Optical Drive.................................................................................................................. 4-15

4.7 Wireless LAN Unit ........................................................................................................ 4-17

4.8 Expansion Memory........................................................................................................ 4-20

4.9 Keyboard........................................................................................................................4-23

4.10 Modem ........................................................................................................................... 4-26

4.11 Display Assembly .......................................................................................................... 4-28

4.12 Touch Cover................................................................................................................... 4-31

4.13 Touch Pad ...................................................................................................................... 4-34

4.14 Speakers ......................................................................................................................... 4-36

4.15 System Board................................................................................................................. 4-37

4.16 Fan, Heat Sink, & CPU.................................................................................................. 4-39

4.17 Display Mask ................................................................................................................. 4-42

4.18 LCD Module .................................................................................................................. 4-44

4.19 FL Inverter Board .......................................................................................................... 4-47

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Appendices

Appendix A Handling the LCD Module..................................................................................A-1

Appendix B Board Layout ....................................................................................................... B-1

Appendix C Pin Assignments ..................................................................................................C-1

Appendix D Keyboard Scan/Character Codes......................................................................... D-1

Appendix E Key Layout .......................................................................................................... E-1

Appendix F Series Screw Torque List .................................................................................... F-1

Appendix G Reliability ............................................................................................................G-1

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Chapter 1 Contents

1.1 Features...................................................................................................................... 1-1

1.2 System Unit................................................................................................................ 1-5

1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive........................................................................................... 1-9

1.4 Removable Drives.................................................................................................... 1-10

1.4.1 DVD-R/-RW Drive ................................................................................... 1-10

1.4.2 DVD-ROM Drive...................................................................................... 1-12

1.4.3 DVD+-R/DVD+-RW Drive ...................................................................... 1-14

1.4.4 DVD Super Multi Drive............................................................................ 1-15

1.5 Power Supply ........................................................................................................... 1-16

1.6 Batteries ................................................................................................................... 1-18

1.6.1 Main Battery.............................................................................................. 1-18

1.6.2 RTC battery ............................................................................................... 1-19

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1.1 Features

The Satellite A70 Series Personal Computer uses extensive Large Scale Integration (LSI), and Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor (CMOS) technology extensively to provide compact size, minimum weight and high reliability. This computer incorporates the following features and benefits:

 CPU

• Intel

• Mobile Intel

• Micro FC-PGA package CPU

 Chipset

• ATI Mobility Radeon

Celeron® Processor up to 2.8 GHz

Pentium® 4 Processor up to 3.06GHz

Pentium® 4 Processor up to 3.2GHz supporting HT Technology

Pentium® 4 Processor up to 538 or higher supporting HT Technology

9000IGP

• ATI IXP150

• ENE KB910 for Keyboard Controller, Battery management Unit, and RTC.

• ENE CB1410 for Card Bus PCMCIA controller or CB714 for Card Bus PCMCIA

• ALC250 for AC97 CODEC.

• TI TSB43AB21A for IEEE 1394 controller.

• Realtek RTL8100CL on board LAN.

 Memory

• On board memory with 256MB or 512 MB supporting.

• Maximum system memory up to 1.5GB (one 1GB SO-DIMM module and 512MB

• 128KB L2 Cache (Intel

• 512KB L2 Cache (Mobile Intel

• 1MB L2 Cache (Mobile Intel

• 16, 32, 64 or 128 MB of system memory is provided for video display

controller with Multiple Digital Media Card Slot

on board RAM).

Celeron® Processor up to 2.8GHz)

Pentium® 4 Processor up to 3.2GHz)

Pentium® 4 Processor up to 538 or higher)

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 BIOS

• 512KB Flash ROM for system BIOS.

• Suspend to RAM/Disk.

• Password protection (System).

• Various hot key for system control.

• Refreshable

• Complete ACPI 1.0b Function

 Power

• 12-cell Li-Ion smart battery pack with 14.8V*6450mAh capacity or 8-cell Li-Ion smart battery pack with 14.8V*4300mAh capacity (depending on the models)

• Approximately 12 hours or longer charging time to 100% battery capacity (system on).

• Approximately 4 hours charge time to 100% battery capacity (system off)

• Approximately 2.6 days discharge time in standby mode for 12-cell battery and 1.7

days for 8-cell battery.

• Discharge time in shutdown mode is approximately 1 month.

 HDD

• One 2.5", 9.5mm hard disk with capacity 30GB/40GB/60GB/80GB

• Bus Master IDE

• 9.5mm, 2.5”HDD Support

• Support Ultra 100 synchronous DMA

 ODD Devices

One of the following:

• 5.25” 12.7mm height DVD-ROM drive

• 5.25” 12.7mm height CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

• 5.25” 12.7mm height DVD-R/-RW drive

• 5.25” 12.7mm height DVD±R/±RW drive

• 5.25” 12.7mm height DVD Super Multi drive

 Optional Devices

• PC2700 256MB/512MB/1GB SO-DIMM modules

• MINI PCI module(802.11g,802.11a+g wireless LAN module)

 Keyboard

An easy-to-use 87-key keyboard provides a numeric keypad overlay for fast numeric data entry or for cursor and page control. It supports software that uses a 101- or 102-key enhanced keyboard. Includes one Windows® key and one Application key.

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 TouchPad

This pointing control device, located in the center of the keyboard palm-rest, provides convenient control of the cursor without requiring desk space for a mouse. The TouchPad incorporates two mouse buttons.

 Display

• 15.4-inch WXGA TFT screen, 1280×800 pixels, Response time 50ms (typ.); For Normal LCD-Contrast ratio 300:1 (typ.); Brightness 168 Nit (typ.)

• 15.4-inch WXGA TFT screen, 1280×800 pixels, Response time 50ms (typ.); For Hight brightness CSV-Contrast ratio 600:1 (typ.); Brigntness 220 Nit(typ.)

 I/O Ports

• One 25 pins Parallel port, EPP/ECP Capability

• One 15 pins CRT port, Support DDC 2B

• One TV-out connector

• One MIC In port

• One headphone-out

• One 2pins AC Adapter Jack

• One type II PCMCIA Card Bus slots

• Three 4 pins USB ports

• One RJ11/RJ45 Port

• VR for volume control

• IrDA Port

• 1394 Port

• Multiple Digital Media Card Slot (SD/MMC/SM/MS/MS Pro/xD)

• One 10/100T Ethernet Port

 PCMCIA Card Organization

• One type II card socket only

• SRAM, OTPROM, FLASH ROM

• Mask ROM memory card

• MODEM/LAN card

• Card bus card

• PC Card 8.0 Compliant, supports 3V and 5V cards

 Multiple Digital Media Card

• Supports SD/MMC/SM/MS/MS Pro/xD card

• SD memory capacity support from 8MB to 512MB

• MMC memory capacity support from 8MB to 256MB

• SM memory capacity support from 4MB to 128MB

• MS memory capacity support from 8MB to 256MB

• MS Pro memory capacity support from 256MB to 1GB

• xD memory capacity support from 4MB to 512MB

 Universal Serial Bus (USB)

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The computer comes with three USB ports that comply with Universal Host Controller Interface (UHCI). The USB enables daisy-chain connection of up to 127 USB-equipped devices. It is designed for easy configuration by a Plug-and-Play operating system and provides hot insertion/ejection capability.

 Parallel port

A 25-pin parallel port enables connection of a printer or other parallel device. The port supports Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) conforming to IEEE-1284 and is Enhanced Parallel Port (IEEE 1284) compliant. It features ChiProtect circuitry for protection against damage due to printer power-on.

 External monitor port

A 15-pin CRT port supporting DDC 2B enables connection of an external monitor, which is recognized automatically by Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) Display Data Channel (DDC) compatible functions.

 Sound system

A Cirrus logic ALC250 for AC97 codec audio subsystem offers industry leading mixed signal technology to enhance the computer’s multimedia capability. The sound system is equipped with stereo speakers and jacks for headphone and external microphone.

 TV-out port

This video-out mini-jack enables transfer of NTSC or PAL data (video and right/left audio) to external devices such as a TV.

 LAN port

The computer comes with an RJ-45 Local Area Network (LAN) port. The LAN port provides connectivity for LAN.

 Programmable button

When system is off, pressing this button will turn on CD Playback mode. Pressing this button again will turn off CD Playback mode. When system is turned on, pressing this button will launch the program which you defined with Programmable Button utility.(The default setting is Windows Media Player)

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1.2 System Unit

The system unit is composed of the following major components:

 Processor

• Intel® Celeron® Processor up to 2.8 GHz

• Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor up to 3.06GHz

• Mobile Intel

• Mobile Intel® Pentium® 4 Processor up to 538 or higher supporting HT Technology

• Micro FC-PGA package CPU

 System Logic

• ATI Mobility RADEON™ 9000IGP/216CLS3BGA21H

• Integrated DRAM controller

• Hub Interface to ATI IXP150/218S2EBNA43

• Power Management Functions

Pentium® 4 Processor up to 3.2GHz supporting HT Technology

 Keyboard Controller

• KB910 is use as keyboard controller and battery management unit

 Memory

• System DRAM

• One JEDEC standard 200-pins DDR SO-DIMM memory support +2.5V

PC2700 128/256/512MB/1024MB.

• System & KB Combine ROM BIOS

• 512KB Flash ROM

 Video Subsystem (ATI Mobility RADEON™)

• UMA VGA Memory up to 128MB

• Display Core Frequency of 200/250/266/333MHZ

• 3D Graphics Engine

• Analog Display support

• Digital Video out port(DVOB and DVOC)support

• DVOB With 165-MHZ clot clock support for 12 bit interface.

• Dedicated 2FP(local flat panel) interface

• Single or dual channel LVDS panel support up to WXGA panel, resolution with

frequency range from 25MHZ to 112MHZ per channel.

 SMsC LPC 47N217 Super I/O with LPC Interface

• PC99a, PC2001

• ACPI 2.0 Compliant

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• Serial Ports

• One Full Function Serial Port

• High Speed NS 16C550A Compatible UARTs with Send/Receive 16-Byte FIFO

• Supports 230k and 460k Baud

• Programmable Baud Rate Generator

• Modem Control Circuitry

• Infrared Communications Controller

• IrDA v1.2 (4Mbps), HPSIR, ASKIR, Consumer IR Support

• 1 IR Ports

• 96 Base I/O Address, 15 IRQ Options and 3 DMA Options

• Multi-Mode Parallel Port with ChiProtect

• Standard Mode IBM PC/XT , PC/AT, and PS/2 Compatible Bidirectional Parallel

Port

• Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) Compatible – EPP 1.7 and EPP 1.9 (IEEE 1284 Compliant)

• IEEE 1284 Compliant Enhanced Capabilities Port (ECP)

• ChiProtect Circuitry for Protection Against Damage Due to Printer Power-On

• 192 Base I/O Address, 15 IRQ and 3 DMA Options

• LPC Bus Host Interface

• Multiplexed Command, Address and Data Bus

• 8-Bit I/O Transfers

• 8-Bit DMA Transfers

• 16-Bit Address Qualifiation

• Serial IRQ Interface Compatible with Serialized Serial IRQ Interface Compatible

with Serialized IRQ Support for PCI Systems

• PCI CLKRUN# Support

• Power Management Event (IO_PME#) Interface Pin

 Audio subsystem

• Realtek ALC250 for AC97 codec

− AC 97 2.2 Compatible.

− Industry Leading Mixed Signal Technology.

− 20-bit Stereo Digital-to-Analog Converters.

− 18-bit Stereo Analog-to- Digital Converters.

− Sample Rate Converters.

− Four Analog Line-level Stereo Inputs for LIN_IN, CD, VIDEO, and AUX.

− Two Analog Line-level Mono Inputs for Modem and Internal PC Beep.

− Dual Stereo Line-level Outputs for LINE_OUT and ALT_LINE _OUT.

− Dual Microphone Inputs.

− High Quality Differential CD Input.

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− Extensive Power Management Support.

− Meets or Exceeds the Microsoft® PC 99 Audio & WLP2.0 audio

Requirements.

− S/PDIF Digital Audio Output.

− 3D Stereo Enhancement.

− Support double sampling rate (96KHz) of DVD audio playback.

 ENE CB714 Card Bus Host Adapter

• 3.3V Operation with I/O 5V Tolerance

• LFBGA 169-ball Package

• Pinout Compatible with CB1410.

• PCI Interface

• Compliant with PCI Local Bus Specification Revision 2.3

• Compliant with PCI Bus Power Management Interface Specification Revision 1.1

• Compliant with PCI Mobile Design Guide Version 1.1

• Compliant with Advanced Configuration and Power Interface Specification

Revision 1.0

• CardBus Interface

• Compliant with PC Card Standard 8.0

• Support Standardized Zoomed Video Register Model

• Support SPKROUT CAUDIO and RIOUT#

• Secure Digital Interface

• Compliant with SD Host Controller Standard Specification Version 1.0

• Support SD Suspend/Resume Functionality

• Support DMA Mode to Minimize CPU Overhead

• Support High Speed with the SD Clock Frequency Up to 50Mhz

• Contain two 512-byte buffer to maximize the transfer speed

• Support Traffic LED Light

• Support Over Current Protection

• Secure Digital Interface

• Compliant with SD Host Controller Standard Specification Version 1.0

• Support SD Suspend/Resume Functionality

• Support DMA Mode to Minimize CPU Overhead

• Support High Speed with the SD Clock Frequency Up to 50Mhz

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• – Contain two 512-byte buffer to maximize the transfer speed

• – Support Traffic LED Light

• – Support Over Current Protection

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1.3 2.5-inch Hard Disk Drive

The internal HDD is a random access non-volatile storage device. It has a non-removable 2.5inch magnetic disk and mini-Winchester type magnetic heads. The computer supports a 30 / 40 / 60 / 80GB HDD.

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1.4 Removable Drives

The module compartments can accommodate the following removable modules:

• DVD-R/-RW drive

• DVD-ROM drive

• CD-RW/DVD-ROM drive

• DVD+-R/+-RW drive

• DVD Super Multi ddrive

1.4.1 DVD-R/-RW Drive

The DVD-R/-RW drive (Toshiba SD-R6112) accommodates either 12cm (4.72-inch) or 8cm (3.15-inch) CDs or DVDs.

Read speeds

DVD-ROM Maximum 8 times faster rotational speed DVD-RAM Standard rotational speed CD-ROM Maximum 24 times faster rotational speed

Write speeds

CD-R 4,16 times faster rotational speed CD-RW 4 times faster rotational speed High-Speed CD-RW 4,10 times faster rotational speed DVD-R 1, 2 times rotational speed DVD-RW disc 1 times rotational speed

Access Speed

Average Random Access Time DVD-ROM: 115 ms (3.3-8X)

CD-ROM: 105 ms (10.3-24X) DVD-RAM: 170 ms (4.7GB 1X)

Average Random Seek Time DVD-ROM: 105 ms (3.3-8X)

CD-ROM: 100 ms (10.3-24X) DVD-RAM: 120 ms (4.7GB 1X)

Average Full Stroke Access Time DVD-ROM: 195 ms (3.3-8X)

CD-ROM: 180 ms (10.3-24X) DVD-RAM: 350 ms (4.7GB 1X)

Buffer capacity 2 Mbytes (Max)

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Supported formats

Applicable Write Formats:

Applicable

DVD

Write Disc:

DVD

Applicable

Read Disc:

DVD

CD-R/RW

DVD-R DVD-RW

CD-R/RW [CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA,

MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD),

Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portfolio)] DVD-RW DVD-R

CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD) Multisession CD (Phto-CD, CD-EXTRA, CD-R, CD-RW, Portfolio), CD-R, CD-RW DVD-ROM [DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18] DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM

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1.4.2 DVD-ROM Drive

The DVD-ROM drive (Toshiba SD-C2612 or Matsushita SR-8177) accommodates either 12cm (4.72-inch) or 8cm (3.15-inch) CDs or DVDs.

Transfer rates

Matsushita SR-8177: The DVD-ROM drive is able to read CD-ROM, CD-R data at 10.3X to

24X CAV mode speed and CD-RW data at 5.1X to 12X CAV mode speed. The drive has a transfer rate of max. 3 600 kbyte/s for CD-ROM data, CDR and max. 1 800 kbyte/s for CD-RW data. The drive is able to read DVD disc at CAV mode speed. The drive has a transfer rate of max. 11.08 Mbyte/s for DVD data.

Toshiba SD-C2612: Max.8X (DVD-ROM) / Max. 24X (CD-ROM)/2X (DVD-RAM

Ver.1.0)/1X (DVD-RAM Ver.2.1) Max. 10,820 KByte/s (DVD-ROM)/Max. 3,600KByte/s (CD-ROM) Sustained Transfer Rate

Buffer capacity

Matsushita SR-8177: 256 Kbytes (Max) Toshiba SD-C2612 192 Kbytes (Max)

Supported formats

CD:

CD-Audio CD-ROM (mode 1 and mode 2) CD-ROM XA (mode 2, form 1 and form 2)

DVD:

CD-I Bridge CD-I (mode 2, form 1 and form 2) CD-TEXT

Video CD CD-RW Photo CD

CD-WO** Enhanced Music CD (CD Plus)** CD-I Ready**

CD+(E)G* CD-MIDI* CD-R*

DVD-5 DVD-9 DVD-10

DVD-18* DVD-RAM (2.6G/4.7G) DVD-R (3.95G/4.7G)

DVD-RW

* Toshiba SD-C2612 only ** Matsushita SR-8177only

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CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive

The CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive (Toshiba SD-R2412 or TEAC DW-224E-85) is capable of driving either 12cm (4.72-inch) or 8cm (3.15-inch) DVDs and CDs without using an adaptor.

Read speeds

DVD-ROM Maximum 8 times faster rotational speed DVD-RAM Standard rotational speed CD-ROM Maximum 24 times faster rotational speed

Write speeds

CD-R 4,8,16,24 times faster rotational speed CD-RW 4 times faster rotational speed High-Speed CD-RW 4,10 times faster rotational speed

Access Speed

Average Random Access Time DVD: 100 ms typ (Toshiba SD-R2412)

110 ms typ (TEAC DW-224E-85)

CD: 90 ms typ (10.3-24X) DVD-RAM: 170 ms*

Average Random Seek Time DVD: 85 ms typ*

CD: 80 ms typ (10.3-24X)* DVD-RAM: 130 ms typ*

Average Full Stroke Access Time DVD: 170 ms typ*

CD: 160 ms typ (10.3-24X)* DVD-RAM: 300 ms*

* Toshiba SD-R2412

Buffer capacity 2 Mbytes (Max)

Supported formats

Applicable

CD Write Formats: Applicable

CD Write Disc:

Applicable

CD Read Disc:

DVD

CD-R CD-RW

CD-R CD-RW [CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA,

MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD),

Multisession CD (Photo-CD, CD-EXTRA, Portfolio)] CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA, MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD), Multisession CD (PhotoCD, CD-EXTRA, Portfolio, CD-R, CD-RW), CD-R, CD-RW DVD-ROM [DVD-5, DVD-9, DVD-10, DVD-18] DVD-R DVD-RW DVD-RAM

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1.4.3 DVD+-R/DVD+-RW Drive

The CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive (Toshiba SD-R2412 or TEAC DW-224E-85) is capable of driving either 12cm (4.72-inch) or 8cm (3.15-inch) DVDs and CDs without using an adaptor.

Read speeds

DVD-ROM Maximum 8 times faster rotational speed DVD-RAM Standard rotational speed CD-ROM Maximum 24 times faster rotational speed

Write speeds

CD-R 4,8,16,24 times faster rotational speed CD-RW 4 times faster rotational speed High-Speed CD-RW 4,10 times faster rotational speed

Access Speed

Average Random Access Time DVD: 100 ms typ (Toshiba SD-R2412)

110 ms typ (TEAC DW-224E-85)

CD: 90 ms typ (10.3-24X) DVD-RAM: 170 ms*

Average Random Seek Time DVD: 85 ms typ*

CD: 80 ms typ (10.3-24X)* DVD-RAM: 130 ms typ*

Average Full Stroke Access Time DVD: 170 ms typ*

CD: 160 ms typ (10.3-24X)* DVD-RAM: 300 ms*

* Toshiba SD-R2412

Buffer capacity 2 Mbytes (Max)

Supported formats

Applicable

CD Write Formats: Applicable

CD Write Disc:

Applicable

CD Read Disc:

DVD

CD-R CD-RW

CD-R CD-RW [CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA,

MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD),

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1.5 Power Supply 1 Hardware Overview

1.4.4 DVD Super Multi Drive

The CD-RW/DVD-ROM combo drive (Toshiba SD-R2412 or TEAC DW-224E-85) is capable of driving either 12cm (4.72-inch) or 8cm (3.15-inch) DVDs and CDs without using an adaptor.

Read speeds

DVD-ROM Maximum 8 times faster rotational speed DVD-RAM Standard rotational speed CD-ROM Maximum 24 times faster rotational speed

Write speeds

CD-R 4,8,16,24 times faster rotational speed CD-RW 4 times faster rotational speed High-Speed CD-RW 4,10 times faster rotational speed

Access Speed

Average Random Access Time DVD: 100 ms typ (Toshiba SD-R2412)

110 ms typ (TEAC DW-224E-85)

CD: 90 ms typ (10.3-24X) DVD-RAM: 170 ms*

Average Random Seek Time DVD: 85 ms typ*

CD: 80 ms typ (10.3-24X)* DVD-RAM: 130 ms typ*

Average Full Stroke Access Time DVD: 170 ms typ*

CD: 160 ms typ (10.3-24X)* DVD-RAM: 300 ms*

* Toshiba SD-R2412

Buffer capacity 2 Mbytes (Max)

Supported formats

Applicable

CD Write Formats: Applicable

CD Write Disc:

Applicable

CD Read Disc:

DVD

CD-R CD-RW

CD-R CD-RW [CD-DA, CD+(E)G, CD-MIDI, CD-TEXT, CD-ROM, CD-ROM XA,

MIXED MODE CD, CD-I, CD-I Bridge (Photo-CD, Video-CD),

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1 Hardware Overview 1.5 Power Supply

1.5 Power Supply

The power supply supplies seven different voltages to the system board and performs the following functions:

1. A/D conversion

The EC uses 10-bit sampling for A/D conversion to determine the following values:

• AC adaptor current

• Battery and temperature

2. AC adaptor and battery check

The EC checks the following by A/D converted values:

• Battery installed

The EC checks the following by GPIO values:

• AC adaptor connected

3. Abnormal check

The EC determines whether the condition is abnormal, and if so, stores an error code into the error register.

4. Input port management

The EC monitors the following input signal status:

• System power ON/OFF status

• Direct CD power ON/OFF status

5. Beep and LED control

Beep is caused by the low battery status.

The EC controls the following two kinds of LED

DC IN LED (one color: green)

• Green = indicates AC adaptor is connected

Battery LED (two colors: orange and green)

• Green solid = The battery is fully charged.

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