User manual TOSHIBA SATELLITE PRO 4310

[. . . ] Hewlett-Packard assumes no responsibility for the use or reliability of its software on equipment that is not furnished by Hewlett-Packard. This document contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright. No part of this document may be photocopied, reproduced or translated to another language without the prior written consent of Hewlett-Packard Company. TOSHIBA Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Introduction . [. . . ] At boot time, the display's signal is provided by the VGA daughter of your TOSHIBA VISUALIZE fx+ graphics card. Explanation Useful routine checks, especially if you have just moved the Personal Workstation. Chapter 1 33 TOSHIBA Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the TOSHIBA Visualize fx+ Graphics Card Solution If the LCD screen does not report any error, try another graphics card, if available. Even if it is not an TOSHIBA VISUALIZE fx+ graphics card, the boot sequence should be displayed using the VGA standard driver. Explanation If the boot sequence is displayed correctly using a replacement graphics card, your TOSHIBA VISUALIZE fx+ graphics card may be faulty. Problem: The computer boots in AGP, but the screen goes blank or is corrupted when switching to high-resolution mode. Solution Remove the TOSHIBA VISUALIZE fx+ graphics card and then re-insert it. Ensure that the graphics card is properly inserted in the AGP Pro slot. Check that your monitor supports the TOSHIBA VISUALIZE fx+ graphics card resolution and refresh rate selected. If the monitor does not support the selected resolution, boot in VGA and then change your settings. Explanation MaxiLife does not detect this error, as it only checks the VGA controller that is located on the PCI daughter. This problem may occur if you have just changed your monitor. 34 Chapter 1 TOSHIBA Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Installing the TOSHIBA Visualize fx+ Graphics Card Solution If the texture module is not installed, check that a terminator is present and firmly connected. Explanation The figure below shows the location of the terminator. To check if the terminator is firmly connected, you may need to remove the card's strengthening bar and then replace it. (You can use a TorxTM screwdriver or a flat-blade screwdriver of the correct size. ) Run the diagnostics tool. Ensure that all cables are correctly routed and out of the way so that they do not obstruct the removal of the TOSHIBA VISUALIZE fx+ Graphics Card. Carefully place the Personal Workstation on its side. 40 Chapter 1 TOSHIBA Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Adding a Texture Module to Your fx+ Graphics Card WARNING Before handling the TOSHIBA VISUALIZE fx+ Graphics Card, first wait until the card has cooled down completely before touching it. Remove the two accessory card mounting screws located on the bulkhead and the retaining screw located on the plastic mount for the speaker and fan. Carefully ease the card up and out of the Personal Workstation's chassis using the card's bulkhead and right edge. CAUTION When sliding the card up, ensure that the card does not snag or catch against the Personal Workstation's chassis or cables. 5. In case an antistatic bag is not available, place the card on a static free surface. Chapter 1 41 TOSHIBA Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Adding a Texture Module to Your fx+ Graphics Card Installing the TOSHIBA VISUALIZE Texture Module This section explains how to add the TOSHIBA VISUALIZE Texture Module to the TOSHIBA VISUALIZE fx+ Graphics Card. fx+ Graphics Card Texture Module 1. Remove the two screws from the card's strengthening bar, and then remove the strengthening bar from the TOSHIBA VISUALIZE fx+ Graphics Card. (You can use a TorxTM screwdriver or a flat-blade screwdriver of the correct size. ) Screw Strengthening Bar Screw 42 Chapter 1 TOSHIBA Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Adding a Texture Module to Your fx+ Graphics Card 2. Carefully remove the terminator from the TOSHIBA VISUALIZE fx+ graphics card. Store the terminator in a safe place (you may need it at a later date). Terminator 3. Before installing the texture module, ensure that all four corner screws on the texture module are fully retracted and that the terminator and strengthening bar are removed. Terminator Strengthening Bar and its screws Chapter 1 43 TOSHIBA Visualize fx2+, fx4+, fx6+ Graphics Cards and Texture Module Adding a Texture Module to Your fx+ Graphics Card 4. Carefully line up the connectors on the TOSHIBA VISUALIZE Texture Module and the TOSHIBA VISUALIZE fx+ graphics card. Texture Module connectors fx+ connectors 5. [. . . ] If your computer was shipped with a product recovery CD-ROM: (i) The product recovery CD-ROM and/or support utility software may only be used for restoring the hard disk of the TOSHIBA computer with which the product recovery CD-ROM was originally provided. (ii) The use of any operating system software by Microsoft contained in any such product recovery CD-ROM shall be governed by the Microsoft End User License Agreement (EULA). 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