1 Hardware Overview 1.1 Features
1-4 Satellite A80 Series Maintenance Manual
? Card bus card
? ACPI 1.0 Compliant
? Full ACPI 1.0B supported
? LCD Auto-DIM mode by time out
? Multiple Digital Media Card
? Supports SD/MMC/SM/MS/MS Pro/xD card
? SD memory capacity support from 8MB to 512MB
? MMC memory capacity support from 8MB to 256MB
? SM memory capacity support from 4MB to 128MB
? MS memory capacity support from 8MB to 256MB
? MS Pro memory capacity support from 256MB to 1GB
? xD memory capacity support from 4MB to 512MB
? Universal Serial Bus (USB)
The computer comes with three USB ports that comply with Universal Host Controller
Interface (UHCI). The USB enables daisy-chain connection of up to 127 USB-equipped
devices. It is designed for easy configuration by a Plug-and-Play operating system and
provides hot insertion/ejection capability.
? Parallel port
A 25-pins parallel port enables connection of a printer or other parallel device. The port
supports Extended Capabilities Port (ECP) conforming to IEEE-1284 and is Enhanced
Parallel Port (IEEE 1284) compliant. It features ChiProtect circuitry for protection against
damage due to printer power-on.
? External monitor port
A 15-pins CRT port supporting DDC 2B enables connection of an external monitor,
which is recognized automatically by Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA)
Display Data Channel (DDC) compatible functions.
? Sound system
A Realtek ALC250VD for AC97 codec audio subsystem offers industry leading mixed
signal technology to enhance the computer’s multimedia capability. The sound system is
equipped with stereo speakers and jacks for headphone and external microphone.
? S-video port
Plug a 4-pins S-video cable into this connector for output of NTSC or PAL signal.
? LAN port
The computer comes with an RJ-45 Local Area Network (LAN) port. The LAN port
provides connectivity for LAN.
? Switch buttons