1 Hardware Overview
1.1 Features
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Memory
Two DDR SO-DIMM slots are available for installation of PC2700 compatible 256, 512MB
and 1GB memory modules. The memory is expandable up to 2GB.
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Built-in HDD
The computer has a 30GB, 40GB, 60GB or 80GB internal drive of 2.5 inch x 9.5mm height.
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USB FDD
An external two-mode 3.5-inch FDD, which connects with a USB port, supports 720KB and
1.44MB formats and enables booting from system FD.
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DVD-ROM Drive
This drive accommodates either 12 cm (4.72-inch) or 8 cm (3.15-inch) CD, CD-R/RW and
DVD. It is a high-performance drive that reads DVD at maximum 8-speed, and reads CD at
maximum 24-speed (3,600 KB per second).
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CD-RW/DVD-ROM Drive
This drive is a combination of DVD-ROM and CD-R/RW Drive. It is full-size and runs either
12cm (4.72-inch) or 8cm (3.15-inch) DVD/CDs without an adaptor. This drive reads CD-
ROM at maximum 24-speed, reads DVD-ROM at maximum 8-speed.
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DVD-R/-RW Drive
A full-size DVD-R/-RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVD as well as
run either 12 cm (4.72-inch) or 8 cm (3.15-inch) CD/DVD without using an adaptor. It is a
high-performance drive that reads DVD at maximum 8-speed, writes DVD-R/-RW at 1-speed,
and reads CD at maximum 24-speed (3,600 KB per second).
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DVD±RW Drive
This full size DVD±RW drive module lets you record data to rewritable CD/DVDs as well as
run either 12 cm (4.72-inch) or 8 cm (3.15-inch) CD/DVD without using an adaptor. It is a
high-performance drive that reads DVD at maximum 8-speed, writes DVD-R/-RW at 2-speed,
DVD+R/+RW at 2.4-speed and reads CD at maximum 24-speed (3,600 KB per second).
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DVD Multi Drive
This drive is a combination of CD-R/RW, DVD-R/-RW and DVD-RAM Drive. It is full-size
and runs either 12cm (4.72-inch) or 8cm (3.15-inch) DVD/CD without an adaptor. It is a high-
performance drive that reads DVD at maximum 8-speed, writes DVD-R/-RW at 1-speed, and
reads CD at maximum 24-speed (3,600 KB per second).
Summary of Contents for Satellite A40
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Page 12: ...Chapter 1 Hardware Overview ...
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Page 54: ...Chapter 2 Troubleshooting Procedures ...
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Page 121: ...Chapter 3 Tests and Diagnostics ...
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Page 213: ...Chapter 4 Replacement Procedures ...
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Page 384: ...Appendices ...
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Page 388: ...Appendices Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual 960 458 App v Appendix I Reliability I 1 ...
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Page 398: ...Appendices Appendix A Handling the LCD Module A 6 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual 960 458 ...
Page 438: ...Appendices Appendix E Key Layout E 4 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual 960 458 ...
Page 440: ...Appendices Appendix F Wiring Diagrams F 2 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual 960 458 ...
Page 442: ...Appendices Appendix G BIOS Rewrite Procedures G 2 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual 960 458 ...
Page 444: ...Appendices Appendix H EC KBC Rewrite Procedures H 2 Satellite A40 Maintenance Manual 960 458 ...
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