M275 Notebook Specifications
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Feature Description
Processor and Core Logic
Processor options One Intel® Pentium® M CPU
Processor packaging Intel uFCBGA
Level 2 cache 1 MB
Core logic Core logic Intel 85822GME + ICH4-M
Processor side bus speed 400 MT/s (400 MHz)
BIOS
  • Phoenix BIOS
  • KB Flash ROM
  • SMBIOS 2.3 support
  • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 1.0b (ACPI 1.0b) support
  • Wired for Management 2.0 (WfM 2.0)
System memory
Memory type 333 MHz DDR SDRAM
Memory expansion options
  • Two 200-pin industry standard DDR-SODIMM sockets
  • Accepts two PC2700 DDR SDRAM memory modules
  • 2048 MB maximum system memory
  • No on-board memory
Video
Graphics controller
  • Intel 85822GME (chipset integrated)
  • 2D hardware acceleration
  • 3D rendering acceleration
Video memory UMA (shared memory) architecture with Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT)
LCD display panel 14.1-inch active matrix (TFT) LCD color display, tablet version

  • Maximum panel resolution: 1024 × 768 (XGA)
  • Maximum color depth: 32-bit (16.7 million colors)
LCD supported video modes XGA
LCD maximum refresh rate 60 Hz
Controls
  • Brightness level selectable through FN keys (up, down)
  • Auto dim on battery
  • Auto bright on AC power
External video
  • Supports dual display and extended desktop
  • Integrated TV encoder
External CRT resolutions Supports standard IBM VGA compatible modes

  • Maximum resolution: 1920 × 1200
  • Maximum color depth: 32-bit (16.7 million colors)
External CRT maximum refresh rate 75 Hz
TV out (S-Video) jack Supports NTSC/PAL connection to standard TV monitors with S-Video jack on port replicator
IEEE 1394
  • One 4-pin connector
  • 100/200/400mbps
  • Supports video and audio capture
  • Software included for motion and still-frame capture
Audio
Audio chipset Sigmatel® Soft Audio AC97 rev 2.3 codec (STAC9752)
Sound support
  • PCI interface audio
  • Multi-stream Direct Sound and Direct Sound 3D acceleration
  • SoundBlaster Pro, MIDI, Windows Sound System compatible, MP3, WMA
  • S/PDIF output for PCM or AC-3 content via Toslink jack on port replicator
  • PCI Power Management Interface (PPMI) 1.1 compliant
Digital DVD audio Provides full 5.1 channel Dolby Digital output (AC-3) from DVD decoder through Toslink optical S/PDIF jack on port replicator.
Volume controls
  • Volume control keys on keyboard
  • Software control provided through Windows
Internal speakers
  • Stereo speakers built into sides of notebook
  • 1.5 W maximum output
Internal microphone Omni-directional, low impedance
Audio jacks
  • Stereo headphone output
  • Monophonic microphone input
Communications
Modem features
  • Integrated Agere AC 97 Soft V.92/56K data/fax modem
  • Uses the RJ-11 jack on the side of the notebook
10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface features
  • Integrated Intel 85822GME IEEE 802.3 (10/100 BASE-TX) Ethernet interface
  • Uses the RJ-45 jack on the back of the notebook
  • Supports Wake on LAN from S3 power mode
Wireless Ethernet interface features (Factory installed option)
  • Broadcom BCM94306 IEEE802.11g/b network card -OR-
  • Broadcom BCM94300 IEEE802.11a/b/g network card -OR-
  • Intel® PRO/Wireless IEEE 802.11b network card

  • Antenna: Uses factory-installed internal antenna assembly
  • Operating channels: 11 selectable channels
  • Security: 128 and 64 bit WEP encryption
  • Operating frequency

    • 2.4 GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (IEEE 802.11b and IEEE 802.11g)
    • 5.0 GHz (IEEE 802.11a)

  • Maximum data rate

    • 54 Mbps (IEEE802.11g and IEEE 802.11a)
    • 11 Mbps (IEEE802.11b)
Input/Output (I/O)
Keyboard
  • U.S. English keyboard
  • Full-sized 86-key keyboard
  • 19 mm × 19 mm key pitch
  • 3.0 mm keystroke
Pointing device
  • Gateway EZ-Pad™ touchpad
  • 2-buttons plus rocker switch
Multifunction buttons Four "hot keys" that launch e-mail, Web browser, help application, and My Computer
LCD panel buttons Four buttons that are used to control the convertible tablet PC when in tablet mode.

  • Screen rotation
  • Tablet input panel
  • Brightness boost/dim
  • Windows security
Status indicators
  • Battery status
  • Power/Suspend
  • Hard drive access
  • Memory card access
  • DVD or DVD/CD-RW drive access
  • Caps lock
  • Scroll lock
  • PAD lock
Input/Output (I/O) ports
  • Two USB 2.0 (4-pin)
  • IEEE 1394 (4-pin)
  • V.92, 56K Modem (RJ-11)
  • 10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • External monitor (VGA)
  • Stereo headphone output
  • Monophonic microphone input
  • PC Card socket (one Type II)
  • Docking port
  • DC input
PCMCIA
  • Accepts one Type II device
  • Ricoh R5C593 controller

Note: This notebook does not support Zoomed Video.

Docking Solution
Type Port replicator
Docking supported
  • Hot dock
  • Warm dock
  • Cold dock
Input/Output (I/O ports)
  • Two PS/2
  • Three USB 2.0 (4-pin)
  • S-Video TV out
  • External monitor (VGA)
  • Parallel
  • High-speed serial
  • Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • S/PDIF digital audio out
  • Monophonic microphone input
  • Stereo headphone output
  • Analog audio line input (stereo)
  • Docking port
  • DC input
Storage
Hard drive controller Supports up to Ultra DMA 100 and up to PIO mode 4
Hard drive
  • User removable
  • 2.5-inch diameter
  • 9.5 mm height
Super I/O controller
  • NS PC87391 LPC super I/O controller
  • IEEE 1284 compliant parallel port
Memory card reader Supports the following card types:

  • Memory Stick®
  • MultiMediaCard™
  • Secure Digital™
  • SmartMedia™
Modular bay One modular bay is available on the notebook.
Available modules include:

  • DVD
  • Combination DVD/CD-RW
Power
Intelligent charger Supports dynamic charge current to achieve the best charge performance
AC adapter
  • 19 VDC, 3.16A, 60 W output
  • Automatically adjusts for 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz power sources
  • Three-wire design
Battery type
  • Removable Lithium Ion battery pack
  • Embedded controller inside to support smart battery
Main battery 8-cell Li-Ion

  • 3.6 Ah
  • 14.8 V nominal
  • 53.28 Wh

Battery life varies depending on configuration, programs, power management settings, and features used. Recharge time varies, depending on usage.
Power management
  • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 1.0b or later (ACPI 1.0b or later) support
  • SMBIOS 2.3
  • PC 2001 compliant
Controls
  • Keyboard-activated pop-up display gives battery charge as a percentage remaining
  • Icon on taskbar shows battery charge as a percentage remaining
Power switch Power On/Off, Suspend/Resume, or Hibernate
Reset hole Resets whole system if notebook can not recover by power switch
Lid switch LCD On/Off, Suspend/Resume, or Hibernate
Security
Passwords
  • Power-on password (2-level password support)
  • Hard drive password
Physical
  • System memory compartment screws
  • Hard drive kit screw
  • Kensington® security slot on notebook side
System software
Operating system Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Tablet PC Edition
System management
  • SMBIOS 2.3 BIOS support
  • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 1.0b (ACPI 1.0b) support
  • Support for Wake on LAN from S3 power mode
  • Support for Intel® LANDesk® Client manager 6.0
  • Wired for Management 2.0 (WfM 2.0) enabled
System compatibility
  • PC2001 specification
  • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 1.0b (ACPI 1.0b) or later
  • SMBIOS 2.3
  • Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certified
Quick boot Supported
Physical specifications
Dimensions Dimensions 1.3 × 12.6 × 11.1 in. (H × W × D)
System weight 5.7 pounds (2.6 kilograms (kg))
Includes DVD drive and 8-cell battery
AC adapter weight 0.9 pounds (0.41 kg)
Includes cord
Environmental
Operating temperature 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Storage temperature -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C)
Operating humidity 20% to 80% relative humidity; no condensation
Storage humidity 10% to 90% relative humidity; no condensation
Operating altitude, maximum 8,000 feet at 59°F (2,438 meters at 15°C)
Storage altitude, maximum 12,000 feet (3,658 m)

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