2 Troubleshooting Procedures

2.4 System Board Troubleshooting

Table 2-5 Printer port LED boot mode status (5/7)

LED Status

Test item

Message

 

 

 

(07h)

Setting default when a CMOS

 

 

default (Bad Battery, Bad

 

 

Checksum (ROM, CMOS)) check

 

 

 

 

 

Initialization of ACPI table (for

 

 

executing an option ROM)

 

 

 

 

 

Initialization of a device that needs

AC’97 control

 

initialization before PCI bus

 

 

initialization

 

 

 

 

 

 

Initialization of temperature control information

 

 

 

 

 

Initialization of HC sequence start, Recognition of device

 

 

 

 

 

VGA display off and reset control

 

 

 

 

 

KBC initialization

 

 

 

 

 

Sound initialization

 

 

 

 

 

Acquisition of multi box status

 

 

 

 

 

Control of interval LAN enable/disable

 

 

 

 

 

Check whether self test is necessary or not (at Cold

 

 

Boot) (Check of space key and printer wraparound

 

 

connector)

 

 

 

 

PIC initialization

 

 

 

 

 

PIC test

 

 

 

 

 

Password initialization

 

 

 

 

08h

PCI Bus initialization

 

 

 

 

 

Initialization of LAN information

 

 

 

 

 

Check of Wakeup factor

 

 

 

 

09h

Running a task waiting for the end

 

 

of INIT PCI

 

 

CMOS data initialization (2)

 

 

 

 

 

PnP initialization

 

 

 

 

 

Setting of setup item

Setting of power on enable

 

 

 

 

 

Clearance of Wake Up condition

 

 

 

 

 

Controling CPU speed

 

 

 

 

 

Controling panel open/close

 

 

 

 

Initialization of PC card slot

 

 

 

 

0Ah

Running a task waiting for the end

 

 

of PnP resource

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Serial interrupt control

 

 

 

 

 

Initialization of H/W related to PnP

 

 

 

 

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tecra m2 specifications

The Toshiba Tecra M2 is a versatile and robust laptop that was designed for business professionals and mobile users. Released in the early 2000s, this model earned a reputation for its reliability, performance, and build quality. It combines essential features that provide a seamless computing experience, making it an appealing choice for those seeking a portable yet capable device.

One of the defining characteristics of the Tecra M2 is its lightweight design. Weighing in at approximately 4.5 pounds, the laptop is easy to carry, making it suitable for frequent travel. The sleek profile and durable chassis ensure that it withstands the rigors of daily use.

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Powering the Tecra M2 is an Intel Pentium M processor, which helps to optimize battery life while providing sufficient performance for most business applications. This processor, combined with the laptop's up to 2GB of RAM, allows users to run multiple applications simultaneously without experiencing lag.

In terms of storage, the Tecra M2 supports a variety of configurations, including hard drives that range from 40GB to 80GB. This flexibility allows users to choose a setup that best fits their storage needs and usage patterns. Additionally, the laptop offers an optical drive for reading and writing CDs and DVDs, which was essential for data transfer and multimedia consumption during its time.

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