BIOS and modem problems

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  1. nickniceman

    nickniceman Geek Trainee

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    Hi i have toshiba notebook Satellite P25-S487 with internal Agere modem.
    I cannot use it because of some hardware conflict - but when i diagnose modem it shows cannot open modem port.
    What should i do?
     
  2. kenji san

    kenji san Geek Trainee

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    Did the modem work before or has it always been busted?

    Post some more info like OS and hardware details.
     
  3. donkey42

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    does it give a reason why it cannot open port
    OS & specs would be helpful
     
  4. nickniceman

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    Yes sure here is full specifications.
    My OS is Windows XP home SP1.
    TOSHIBA
    Satellite® P25 Series
    Ultimate digital convergence desktop replacement notebook
    Feature Model(s): Part Number
    Satellite P25-S487
    P4 3000/17.0”Wide XGA/512MB/60GB/DVD-CDRW/Mdm/LAN/Wi-Fi/WinXP Home PSP20U-06413V
    Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. ("TAIS") shall not be liable for damages of any kind for use of this information, which is subject to change without
    notice. Copyright 2003 TAIS satellite_P25-S487.doc Created on 8/7/2003 3:45 PM Rev. 1.0 Page 1 of 3
    Product Highlights
    Performance
    • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor with HT Technology
    • 512MB of Main Memory
    • 60GB* hard disk drive
    Great Features
    • 17.0” Wide XGA active matrix display
    • NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX Go5200, 32MB DDR video memory
    • DVD-ROM/CDRW multi-function drive
    Get On-Line
    • Integrated V.92/56K modem
    • Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN
    • Integrated 802.11b Wireless LAN
    System Characteristics
    CPU (See CPU Performance Disclaimer)**
    • Intel® Pentium® 4 processor at 3.00GHz**
    L2 Cache
    • 512KB Level 2 Cache integrated on die
    • 800MHz Processor System Bus Clock Speed (PSB) / Hyper-
    Threading Technology support
    Memory
    • 512MB DDR SDRAM (Expandable to 2GB) (Both slots may be
    occupied)
    • Expansion memory: 128/256/512/1024MB, 2.5V, SODIMM,
    PC2100 DDR SDRAM
    • Data/Address Bus Width; 64-bit/32-bit
    • Intel® 865PE + ICH5 Chipset
    Mass Storage
    • Primary Hard Disk Drive: 60GB* hard disk drive, 4200rpm,
    Enhanced IDE (ATA-5) Interface, 9.5mm height, 0.2lbs,, Service
    removable
    • Module Bay - DVD-ROM/CDRW: ATAPI Interface; Maximum
    speed (READ): CD-R(24x), CD-RW(12x), CD-ROM(24x), DVDROM(
    8x), DVD-R(4x), DVD-RW(4x), DVD-RAM(1x); Maximum
    speed (WRITE): CD-R(24x), CD-RW(4x), HS (High Speed) CDRW(
    10x)
    Compatibility: CD-ROM, CD-R (read/write), CD-RW (read/rewrite),
    DVD-ROM. DVD-R (read), DVD-RW (read), DVD-RAM
    (read); 12.7mm height, user removable
    Optional Accessories: DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW, DVD-R/RW, DVD
    Multi, FDD, 2nd HDD)
    • 2nd Module Bay: Main Battery; (Optional Accessories: DVDROM,
    DVD/CDRW, DVD Multi, DVD-R/RW, weight saver)
    • Software Decoder: InterVideo® (WinDVD™)
    Graphics/Video
    • 17.0” Wide XGA active-matrix display****; internal display
    supports up to 16M colors at 1440 x 900
    • NVIDIA® GeForce™ FX Go5200 graphics controller; 32MB DDR
    external video memory
    • DirectX 9.0 support, OpenGL support
    • External Color Support/Refresh Rate: (Depending on CRT)
    800 x 600; 60/70/72/75/85/100/120Hz
    1024 x 768; 60/70/72/75/85/100/120Hz
    1280 x 1024; 57/60/70/72/75/85/100/120Hz
    1440 x 900; 60/70/72/75/85/100Hz
    1600 x 1200; 60/70/72/75/85/100Hz
    1680 x 1050; 60/70/72/75/85/100Hz
    1920 x 1200; 60Hz
    1920 x 1440; 60Hz
    2048 x 1536; 60Hz
    Input Devices
    • Keyboard: Full sized 85 keys with 12 function keys, 2.7mm key
    stroke, 6mm height; Dedicated Windows® & Application keys
    support; HotKey function; TouchPad pointing device
    • CD Control Function: Play/Pause, Stop/Eject, Previous,
    Skip/Next, Mode Control switch (CD/DVD/Digital Audio)
    • Toshiba Console button & Instant Access Internet button
    • One Touch TV-out button
    Expandability
    • 2 memory slots (Both slots may be occupied)
    • 2 PC Card slot supports 2 Type II and 1 Type III
    Communications
    • Integrated V.92/56K modem; Data and fax support
    • Integrated 10/100 Ethernet LAN
    • Integrated 802.11b Wireless LAN – (Agere)
    Due to FCC limitations, speeds of 53kbps are the maximum permissible
    transmission rates during Download. Actual data transmission speeds will
    vary depending on line conditions.
    Ports
    • RGB (monitor) port
    • Parallel port
    • 4 Universal Serial Bus ports (USB 2.0)
    • 2 Infrared port (1 Consumer IR port; 1 FIR port)
    • TV-Out (S-Video)
    • RJ-45 LAN port
    • RJ-11 modem port
    • I.Link (IEEE 1394) port
    • Secure Digital® (SD) card slot
    Physical Description
    • Dimensions (LxWxH): 16.4” x 11.5” x 1.8”
    • Weight: 9.9lbs
    • LED Indicators: Power, HDD, 2nd HDD (common with Module
    Bay device), DVD/CDRW, DC-IN, Caps Lock, Arrow, Numeric,
    Main Battery Charging Status, System Sleep/Suspend Status, SD
    Card, Wireless Communication (right side)
    Sound
    • Realtek ALC202 Codec Chip, Software Sound
    • 16-bit stereo, Windows Sound System Ver. 2.0; SoundBlaster®
    Pro compatible (in DOS box only)
    • Built-in harman/kardon Stereo Speakers
    • Direct 3D Sound (supported by sound driver); Hardware
    acceleration for DirectSound and DirectMusic; Full Duplex and
    MIDI (play back) support
    • Sound Volume (by Dial)
    • Ports: External Microphone port, headphone port (stereo), Linein
    port
    Power Supply
    • AC Adapter: 120W AC Adapter, 100-240V / 50-60Hz frequency
    (Universal) input voltage, 19V x 6.3A Output.
    Dimensions (LxWxH): 5.9” x 2.5” x 1.4”
    Weight: 1.38lbs
    • Battery Pack: 12-cell, rechargeable, removable Lithium Ion
    (Graphite) battery; 14.8V x 6450mAh
    Dimension (LxWxH): 5.9” x 5.1” x 0.9”
    Weight: 1.41lbs
    • Battery Saver (in WindowsXP): Stand by, HDD Auto Off, Display
    Auto Off, Hibernation
    • Battery Life: 2.0H***
    Recharge Time (Off/On): Main Battery– Up to 4Hrs/ Up to 12Hrs
    Battery life may vary depending on applications, power
    management settings and features utilized. Recharge time varies
    depending on usage. Battery may not charge while computer is
    consuming full power. After a period of time, the battery will lose
    its ability to perform at maximum capacity and will need to be
    replaced. This is normal for all batteries. To purchase a new
    battery pack or see information on accessories shipping with your
    computer, visit the Toshiba website at
    Accessories, Peripherals, Electronics & Software - Toshiba.
    TOSHIBA
    Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. ("TAIS") shall not be liable for damages of any kind for use of this information, which is subject to change without
    notice. Copyright 2003 TAIS satellite_P25-S487.doc Created on 8/7/2003 3:45 PM Rev. 1.0 Page 2 of 3
    Security
    • Slot for computer lock, HDD and memory (2 screws), Built-in
    Modem (2 screws), Wireless LAN module (2 screws), Main
    Module Bay and 2nd Module Bay (both by sliding lock and sliding
    latch), User Power-on password, Setup Security, Keyboard Lock
    (by HotKey), Screen Blank (by Hotkey), Screen Saver (by
    software)
    Bios
    • ACPI, PnP, VESA, DPMS, DDC, SM BIOS, PCI BIOS support
    Operating System
    • Microsoft® Windows XP Home pre-installed
    • Microsoft® Windows 2000 component drivers on the web
    Additional Software
    • Microsoft® Works
    • Notebook Maximizer
    • Intuit® Quicken® New Users Edition 2003
    • Norton® AntiVirus™ 2003 w/ 3 Month Subscription
    • AOL® (3-month offer)
    AOL OFFER DETAILS: Availability may be limited, especially during
    peak times. TO AVOID BEING CHARGED A MONTHLY
    MEMBERSHIP FEE, SIMPLY CANCEL BEFORE THE THREEMONTH
    PROMOTIONAL PERIOD ENDS. Premium services carry
    surcharges and communication surcharges may apply, including AK,
    even during promotional period. Members may incur telephone
    charges on their phone bill, depending on their location and calling
    plan, even during promotional period. Available to new AOL
    members in the United States, age 18 or older; a major credit card or
    checking account is required.
    • Adobe® Acrobat Reader
    • AT&T® Worldnet® Service – 1 Month Free
    Telephone access and other charges and other terms and
    conditions may apply. Offer available to new customers only.
    Offer expires 4/30/04.
    • Microsoft Internet Explorer
    • Toshiba Custom Utilities
    • Satellite Series Online Documentation
    • Toshiba Great Software Offer: Receive your choice of two
    software titles. The software selection includes titles from the
    follow categories; productivity, education/reference, creativity and
    entertainment
    Warranty
    • 1 year parts, labor and battery
    SelectServ® Warranty Programs
    SWP-PEQQ3V Warranty Extension to 3 Years
    SWP-PEGQ3V 3 Year SystemGuard
    SWP-PEQX3V 3 Year Depot Express
    SWP-PEGX3V 3 Year SystemGuard + Depot Express
    SWP-PEQN3V 3 Year Business On-Site Repair;
    Next Day Business Day Response
    SWP-PEGN3V 3 Year SystemGuard + Business On Site Repair,
    Next Business Day Response
    Environmental Specifications
    • Temperature: Operating: 5° to 35°C (41° to 95°F); Nonoperating:
    -20° to 65°C (-4° to 149°F)
    • Thermal gradient: Operating: 15°C per hour maximum; Nonoperating:
    20°C per hour maximum
    • Relative Humidity: Operating: 20% to 80% non-condensing;
    Non-operating: 10% to 95% ono-condensing
    • Altitude (relative to sea level): Operating: -60 to 3000 meters;
    Non-operating:-60 to 10,000 meters
    • Shock: Operating: 10G; Non-operating: 60G
    • Vibration: Operating: 0.5G; Non-operating: 1.0G
    Product/Part Numbers
    Satellite P25-S487 PSP20U-06413V
    Accessories
    Selected Toshiba Accessories
    PA3290U-1ACA Global AC Adapter (120W)
    PA3291U-1BRS Primary Battery Pack (12 cell)
    PA3109U-1FDD USB Floppy Disk Drive
    PA3133U-1H40 2nd HDD 40GB
    PA3204U-1H60 2nd HDD 60GB
    PA3230U-1H80 2nd HDD 80GB
    PA3292U-1ETC Modular Bay HDD Adapter
    PA3294U-1DV1 Modular Bay DVD Multi
    PA3273U-2MPC Wireless LAN Mini-PCI (802.11a/b – Atheros)
    PA3271U-1BTM Bluetooth SD Card II
    SD (Secure Digital) Memory
    SD-M3203B3 32MB SD Card
    SD-M6403B3 64MB SD Card
    SD-M1283B3 128MB SD Card
    SD-M2564B3 256MB SD Card
    Kingston Memory
    KTT3614/128 Kingston 128MB Memory
    KTT3614/256 Kingston 256MB Memory
    KTT3614/512 Kingston 512MB Memory
    KTT3614/1G Kingston 1GB Memory Module
    Cases (Targus)
    PA1323U-1NCS Toshiba Roller/BackPack
    (case only suitable for this notebook)
    * Go to Accessories, Peripherals, Electronics & Software - Toshiba for additional, available accessories
    * GB = 1 Billion Bytes
    ** Central Processing Unit (“CPU”) Performance Disclaimer:
    CPU performance in your computer product may vary from specifications
    under the following conditions:
    • use of certain external peripheral products
    • use of battery power instead of AC power
    • use of certain multimedia games or videos with special effects
    • use of standard telephone lines or low speed network connections
    • use of complex modeling software, such as high end computer
    aided design applications
    • use of computer in areas with low air pressure (high altitude >1,000
    meters or >3,280 feet above sea level)
    • use of computer at temperatures outside the range of 5°C to 35°C
    (41°F to 95° F) or >25°C (77°F) at high altitude (all temperature
    references are approximate).
    CPU performance may also vary from specifications due to design
    configuration.
    Under some conditions, your computer product may automatically shutdown.
    This is a normal protective feature designed to reduce the risk of
    lost data or damage to the product when used outside recommended
    conditions. To
    avoid risk of lost data, always make back-up copies of data by
    periodically storing it on an external storage medium. For optimum
    performance, use your computer product only under recommended
    conditions. Read additional restrictions under “Environmental Conditions”
    in your product Resource Guide. Contact Toshiba Technical Service and
    Support for more information.
    **** Small bright dots may appear on your TFT display when you turn on
    your PC. Your display contains an extremely large number of thinfilmtransistors
    (TFT) and is manufactured using high-precision
    technology. Any small bright dots that may appear on your display are an
    intrinsic characteristic of the TFT manufacturing technology.
    Return Policy
    TAIS does not accept the return of component parts, or bundled software,
    which have been removed from the PC system. Pro-rata refunds on
    individual PC components or bundled software, including the operating
    system, will not be granted. If you wish to return a complete PC system,
    contact the TAIS dealer where you purchased the product, and comply
    with the dealer’s standard return policies and procedures.
    TOSHIBA
    Toshiba America Information Systems Inc. ("TAIS") shall not be liable for damages of any kind for use of this information, which is subject to change without
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    *** Business Winstone® 2002 BatteryMark™ Version 1.0
    These models achieved the battery life times shown using Ziff Davis Media Inc.’s Business Winstone® 2002 BatteryMark™ Version 1.0. These tests were
    performed without independent verification by the VeriTest testing division of Lionbridge Technologies, Inc. (“VeriTest”). Neither Ziff Davis Media Inc. nor
    VeriTest makes any representations or warranties as to the results of the tests. Winstone® is a registered trademark and BatteryMark™ is a trademark of Ziff
    Davis Publishing Holdings Inc. in the U.S. and other countries. Copyright 2002 Ziff Davis Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. All products used in the tests were
    shipping versions available to the general public. The battery life results were achieved running the Business Winstone® 2002 BatteryMark™ Version 1.0 on
    the following system parameters. System parameters were set according to Ziff Davis Media Inc.’s recommendations.
    "Business Winstone 2002 BatteryMark Version 1.0" Score
    P42.8G(800MHz) w/HT,17"WXGA,256MB+256MB,60GB(4200rpm),DVD-R/-RW,1394/FIR,802.11b(Agere), No BT Antenna, NVIDIA(32MB),
    12cell, harman/kardon, WinXP
    Catalog Spec (1st) 2.0H
    (1st+2nd) -
    Number of Conditioning Phase 1
    Battery Life
    Life Test Run 2
    CPU Name Intel® Pentium®4 Processer
    speed 2.8GHz
    Processor info
    number of processors 1
    amount of RAM 512MB
    A
    Amount of secondary RAM cache 512KB
    Li-Ion
    type(1st)
    14.8Vx6450mAh(12cell)
    model number(1st) PA3291U-1BAS/1BRS
    -
    type(2nd)
    -
    model number(2nd) -
    B Battery
    number of batteries 1st=1 , 2nd=0
    Graphics nVIDIA GeForce FX Go420
    32MB
    amount and type of RAM
    DDR
    graphics driver name and version nVIDIA Display Driver
    C
    graphics resolution and color depth, refresh rate 17"Wide 1440x900/32bit/60Hz
    hard disk capacity 60GB (4200rpm)
    hard disk file system & transfer mode+C15 Enhanced IDE(ATA-5)
    hard disk controller model Intel® 82801EBM
    D
    size of hardware cache if any -
    operating system version, service pack Windows XP Professional
    Service Pack 1
    E
    other special conditions N/A
     
  5. donkey42

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    this info both is and isn´t useful, by saying
    i meant XPh SP2
    CPU, RAM & stuff like that

    [ot]not the manual for the laptop (as things can be upgraded)[/ot]

    anyway

    and has modem got an exclamation mark over it in device manager
     

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