M255-G Notebook Specifications
Part Number: 1008803Gateway M255-G Notebook

Feature Description
Processor Options Intel® Core™ Processor Duo
  • 2 Execution Cores
  • Integrated 2 MB Level 2 Cache
  • 667 MHz FSB

Intel® Core® Solo Processor

  • 1 Execution Core
  • Integrated 2 MB Level 2 Cache
  • 667 MHz FSB
System Architecture Intel® 945GM Chipset
  • Integrated Graphics - Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator (GMA) 950
  • Dual Channel DDR2 Memory
BIOS
  • Phoenix TrustedCore
  • 1 MB Flash ROM
  • SMBIOS (DMI) 2.3 Support
  • Full ACPI Support
  • Supports Gateway Battery Recalibrate / Battery Learning
  • Support Boot from USB Storage Devices / Flash Memory
LCD display panel options 14.1-inch WSXGA+ TFT Active Matrix Color Display
  • Maximum resolution: 1280 × 800
  • Maximum color depth: 32-bit (16.7 million colors)
  • Brightness control

14.1-inch WXGA Ultrabright™ TFT Active Matrix Color

  • Maximum resolution: 1280 × 800
  • Maximum color depth: 32-bit (16.7 million colors)
  • Brightness control
Memory
  • 533 and 667 MHz DDR2 SDRAM
  • Dual Channel
  • Two 200-pin SODIMM sockets on motherboard
  • Both sockets end-user accessible
  • Expandable to 4 GB DDR2
Hard Drive
  • Supports 2.5-inch SATA hard drives
  • User accessible hard drive
Video Controller Integrated Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 950
  • Up to 128 MB shared memory (when 512 MB or more system memory present)
  • Maximum external resolution: 2048 × 1536
  • Microsoft® DirectX 9 support
  • WDDM support
External Video Support
  • Simultaneous LCD, and external monitor
  • Independent LCD, and external monitor
7-in-1 Digital Card Reader
  • Memory Stick®
  • Memory Stick Pro®
  • Multimedia Card™
  • Secure Digital™
  • xD-Picture Card
  • MiniSD (when used with adapter that is supplied with card)
  • RS-MMC (when used with adapter that is supplied with card)
Modular Drive Bay Options (Hot-swappable)
  • CD-ROM
  • DVD/CD-RW combo drive
  • Double Layer Super-Multi Format DVD Writer
  • 3.5-inch 1.44 MB floppy drive
  • 2nd hard drive
  • 2nd battery (6-cell Prismatic)
  • Weightsaver
High Definition Audio Audio Chipset SigmaTel 9250
Audio Features:
  • SoundBlaster® Pro, MIDI and Windows® Sound System compatible
  • 3D Sound Support
  • AC'97 2.3 Compliant integrated speakers
  • Headphone and Mic in audio jacks
  • Keyboard volume and mute controls
Modem Integrated V.92 56K
Networking Integrated Intel 10/100/1000 Gigabit Ethernet
  • Supports Wake from on LAN from S3, S4, S5 and Boot from LAN. (S4 and S5 while on AC Only)
Wireless Networking Options Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 ABG 802.11a/b/g Mini PCI Express Card
  • Factory Installed Diversified Antenna
  • Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) and WPA2 Support
  • Wi-Fi Certified
  • Cisco Compatible Extension (version 3) Certified

Integrated Bluetooth v2.0

  • Factory installed diversified antenna
I/O Ports
  • One type II PC Card Bus slot
  • VGA port
  • S-video (TV-out)
  • IEEE 1394 (4-pin)
  • Four USB 2.0 ports
  • RJ-45 port
  • RJ-11 port
  • 7-in-1 digital card reader
  • Microphone jack
  • Headphone jack
  • Power input
  • Advanced port replicator docking connector
Optional Port Replicator
  • Four USB 2.0 ports
  • VGA port
  • Parallel port
  • Serial port
  • IEEE 1394 (4-pin)
  • Microphone jack
  • Headphone jack
  • RJ-45 port
  • RJ-11 port
  • S-video (TV-out)
  • Security latch
  • Power input
Keyboard/Touchpad/Pointing Device Keyboard
  • Full-size 86-key keyboard
  • 2.5 mm key travel
  • 19 mm key pitch

Touchpad

  • Gateway EZ Pad® touchpad with vertical scroll
  • 2-button design (left/right mouse programmable)

Gateway EZ Point® Pointing Device

Battery Options Removable, High-Capacity 12-cell Lithium Ion Battery
  • Capacity: 97 WHr
  • Weight: 1.39 pounds

Removable, Extended 8-cell Lithium Ion Battery

  • Capacity: 79.96 WHr
  • Weight: 0.93 pounds

Removable, Standard 6-cell Lithium Ion Battery

  • Capacity: 57.72 WHr
  • Weight: 0.77 pounds

Removable, 6-cell Modular Bay Battery (Prismatic)

  • Capacity: 38 WHr
  • Weight: 0.60 pounds

ACPI V2.0 Power Management support

Power Supply Options 65 W Output AC Adapter (Intel Graphics only)
  • Input voltage: 100-240 V
  • Frequency: 50/60 Hz
  • Weight: 0.82 pounds (with power cord)

90 W Output AC Adapter

  • Input voltage:100-240 V
  • Frequency: 50/60 Hz
  • Weight: 1.25 pounds (with power cord)

120 W Output AC Adapter

  • Input voltage: 100-240 V
  • Frequency: 50/60 Hz
  • Weight: 1.64 pounds (with power cord)
System Managment
  • SM BIOS 2.3 support
  • ACPI V2.0 Power Management support
  • Wake-On-LAN

Note: Power management features may reduce processor speed when in battery mode.

Security
  • Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 hardware)
  • Computrace Anti-theft (BIOS version)
  • Integrated Smart Card Reader

  • Software Security
    • Power-on Password
    • User Password
    • HDD Password

  • Hardware Security
    • Kensington Lock
    • Modular bay, HDD and memory screws
Operating System Microsoft® Windows® XP (SP2)
Environmental Specifications
  • Operating temperature: 0° to 35° C (32° to 90° F)
  • Storage temperature: -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
  • Operating humidity: 10% to 90% RH, non-condensing
  • Storage humidity: 5% to 95% RH, non-condensing
  • Operating altitude: maximum 10,000 feet (3,048 meters)
Dimensions 13.38-inches (W) × 9.76-inches (D) × 1.39-inches (H)
Weight 5.21 to 6.08 pounds

Note: Weight will vary due to component options.

Note: This table provides minimum specifications. Actual specifications may vary according to the component options you selected. Specifications are subject to change regularly without notice or obligation. Components in the computer may have more than one supplier and may be custom engineered to Gateway® specifications, which can vary from retail.