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M505 Specifications
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Feature Description
Processor and core logic
Processor options Mobile Intel® Pentium™ Processor-M CPU
Processor packaging Intel uFCPGA
Level 2 cache 1 MB
Core logic Intel® 855PM, ICH4M
Processor side bus speed 400 MHz Processor System Bus
BIOS
  • Phoenix Note BIOS Release 6
  • 512 KB Flash ROM
  • SMBIOS 2.3 support
  • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 1.0b and 2.0 (ACPI 1.0b and 2.0) support
System memory
Memory type 266/333 MHz DDR SDRAM
Memory expansion options
  • Two 200-pin industry standard DDR-SODIMM sockets
  • Accepts two PC-266/333 DDR SDRAM memory modules
  • On-board memory upgradeable to 1,024 MB
  • No on-board memory
Video
Graphics controller ATI® Mobility™ Radeon™ 9600 high-performance graphics chipset
Video memory 64 MB frame buffer
LCD display panel 15.4-inch 16:10 WXGA (Wide eXtended Graphic Array) widescreen TFT LCD panel

  • Maximum panel resolution: 1280 × 800 (WXGA)
  • Maximum color depth: 32-bit (16.7 million colors)
LCD supported video modes WXGA
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
External CRT resolutions
  • Supports standard IBM VGA compatible modes
  • Maximum resolution: 2048 × 1536
  • 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
IEEE 1394
  • One 6-pin connector and one 4-pin connector
  • 100/200/400mbps
  • Supports video and audio capture
  • Software included for motion and still-frame capture
Audio
Audio chipset Realtek ALC655 AC97 rev 2.3 audio codec
Sound support SoundBlaster Pro, MIDI, Windows Sound System compatible, MP3, WMA
Volume controls
  • Volume control buttons on palm rest
  • Software control provided through Windows
Internal speakers
  • Stereo speakers built into palm rest
  • Subwoofer built into bottom of notebook
Internal microphone Omni-directional, low impedance
Audio jacks
  • Combination stereo headphone output and S/PDIF line output
  • Stereo line input
  • Monophonic microphone input
Communications
Modem features
  • Agere integrated V.90/56K data/fax modem
  • Uses the RJ-11 jack on the back of the notebook
  • Supports Wake on Ring from S3 power mode
10/100 Mbps Ethernet interface features
  • Realtek RTL8139 Integrated IEEE 802.3 (10/100) 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
  • Intel IEEE 802.11b network card embedded in the notebook
  • Antenna: Uses factory-installed internal antenna assembly
  • Operating channels: 11 selectable channels
  • Security: 128 and 64 bit WEP encryption
  • Operating Frequency: 2.4GHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
  • Maximum Data Rate: 11 Mbps
Input/Output (I/O)
Keyboard
  • U.S. English keyboard
  • Full-sized 84-keys
  • 19 mm × 19 mm key pitch
  • 2.7 mm keystroke
Pointing device
  • Gateway EZ-Pad™ touchpad
  • Synaptics driver
  • 2-button design
Multifunction buttons Five "hot keys" that turn on and off wireless Ethernet emitter, and launch e-mail, Web browser, and two programs selected by the user
Status indicators Above keyboard

  • Wireless Ethernet
  • Power
  • Standby
  • Hard disk/Optical disc access
  • Battery status
  • Caps lock
  • PAD lock

On LCD panel

  • Wireless Ethernet
  • Power
  • Standby
Input/Output (I/O) ports
  • Three USB 2.0 (4-pin)
  • Parallel (bi-directional, EPP, ECP)
  • IEEE 1394 (4-pin)
  • IEEE 1394 (6-pin)
  • V.90, 56K Modem (RJ-11)
  • 10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • External monitor (VGA)
  • S-Video TV out
  • Combination stereo headphone output and S/PDIF line output
  • Stereo line input
  • Monophonic microphone input
  • PC Card socket (one Type II)
  • DC input
PCMCIA/CardBus
  • Texas Instruments PCI4510 controller
  • Accepts one Type II device

Note: This notebook does not support Zoom Video.

Storage
Hard drive controller Intel 82801 DBM Ultra ATA
Hard drive
  • User removable
  • 2.5-inch diameter
  • 9.5 mm height
Super I/O controller SMSC™ LPC47N227
Memory card reader Supports Secure Digital™
Combination DVD-RW/CD-RW or DVD/CD-RW Slot-loading
Power
Intelligent charger Supports dynamic charge current to achieve the best charge performance
AC adapter ¡
  • 19 VDC, 3.42 A, 65 W output
  • Automatically adjusts for 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz power sources
Battery type
  • Removable Lithium Ion battery pack
  • Embedded controller inside to support smart battery
Battery capacity 8-cell Li-Ion

  • 4400 mAh
  • 14.8 V nominal
  • 65.12 Wh
Battery life varies depending on configuration, programs, power management settings, and features used. Recharge time varies, depending on usage.
Power management
Controls Icon on taskbar shows battery charge as a percentage remaining
Power switch Power On/Off, Suspend/Resume, or Hibernate
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
System software Microsoft® Windows® XP
System compatibility
  • PC2001 specification
  • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 2.0 (ACPI 2.0) or later
  • SMBIOS 2.3
  • Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certified
Quick boot Supported
Physical specifications
Dimensions
  • 1.38 × 13.93 × 10.04 in. (H × W × D)
  • 35 × 354 × 255 mm (H × W × D)
System weight
  • 7.1 pounds
  • 3.2 kilograms
Includes battery
AC adapter weight
  • 1 pound
  • 0.45 kilogram
Includes cord
Environment
Operating temperature 41°F to 95°F (5°C to 35°C)
Storage temperature 14°F to 149°F (-10°C to 65°C)
Operating humidity 20% to 80% relative humidity; no condensation
Storage humidity 20% to 80% relative humidity; no condensation

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