Table 1-8. Functional Structure Description

Bootup

CPU module

Main processor (MMO)

 

Motherboard

Primary system circuitry, system BIOS

 

Hard disk drive

First source of disk-based startup code

 

Floppy drive

Second source of disk-based startup cod.

Processor

CPU module

Main processor, numeric data processor, L1 and L2 cache

 

Motherboard

Primary system circuitry

Memory

Motherboard

Video RAM (XE4500)

 

SDRAM module

Changeable SDRAM (2 slots), video RAM (XE4100)

Power

Battery

Power storage

 

Motherboard

AC adapter socket, reset button, lid switch, power supply, power control circuitry

 

 

Power button

 

Switchboard PCA

AC-to-DC converter

 

AC adapter

 

Display

Motherboard

Graphics controller, video RAM

 

SDRAM module

Display output, backlight, power converter for backlight

 

Display assembly

 

Hard disk

Motherboard

Hard disk controller

 

Hard disk drive

Hard disk mechanism

Floppy drive

Motherboard

I/O controller, floppy connector

 

Floppy drive

Floppy drive mechanism

Keyboard

Motherboard

Keyboard BIOS, keyboard controller

 

Switchboard PCA

Power switch, one-touch buttons

 

Keyboard

Key switches

PS/2

Motherboard

Keyboard circuitry, keyboard controller, keyboard BIOS

TouchPad

Top case

Touch pad sensor, Select buttons, controller (PS/2 output)

Audio

Motherboard

Audio controller, audio decoder, speaker amplifier, microphone, external audio

 

Speaker assembly

jacks, headphone amplifier, audio-off switch

 

Speakers

Status

Motherboard

LED circuitry, keyboard controller

 

Switchboard PCA

Keyboard LEDs

 

Top case

Main status LEDs

Serial

Motherboard

I/O controller, serial connector

Parallel

Motherboard

I/O controller, parallel connector

Infrared

Motherboard

I/O controller

 

IR PCA

Infrared transmitter/receiver

PS/2 port

Motherboard

PS/2 connector, keyboard controller

USB

Motherboard

Bus controller (South Bridge), USB connector

S-Video

Motherboard

I/O controller, S-video connector (certain models)

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