Specifications for the Gateway Solo 1450 Notebook

    Specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.

    Processor and core logic

    Processor options

    • One Intel ® Celeron-T CPU

    -OR-

    • One Intel ® Pentium III Processor-M CPU

    To determine your notebook's processor:

    • In Windows XP, click Start, My Computer, then click View System Information. The processor is listed.

    -OR-

    • In Windows 2000, click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click System Information. The processor is listed.

    Processor packaging

    Intel micro-FCPGA

    Level 2 cache

    • 256 K integrated SRAM L2 cache (Celeron)
    • 512 K integrated SRAM L2 cache (Pentium III)

    Core logic

    • Intel 830-MG chipset
    • Intel 82830MG (GMCH-M),
      Intel 82801 (ICH3-M)
    • PCI Bus Version 2.2

    Processor side bus

    133 MHz processor side bus

    BIOS

    • Phoenix BIOS
    • 512 KB Flash ROM
    • SMBIOS (DMI) 2.3 support
    • ACPI 1.0b support
    System memory

    Memory type

    Synchronous DRAM system memory

    Memory expansion options

    • Two 144-pin industrial standard
      SO-DIMM sockets
    • Accepts two PC-133 memory modules
    • No on-board memory
    • 1024 MB maximum system memory

    To determine your notebook's memory:

    • In Windows XP, click Start, My Computer, then click View System Information. The memory is listed.

    -OR-

    • In Windows 2000, click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, then click System Information. The memory is listed.
    Video

    Graphics controller

    • Intel 4x AGP graphics core (chipset integrated)
    • 2D hardware acceleration
    • 3D rendering acceleration

    Video memory

    Uses Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT)

    • 8 MB frame buffer allocated by BIOS at POST
    • If the system has at least 128 MB memory, DVMT allows 32 MB in the OS.
    • If the system has at least 256 MB memory, DVMT allows 48 MB in the OS.

    LCD display panel

    • 14.1-inch active matrix (TFT) XGA (LVDS)
    • 15.0-inch active matrix (TFT) XGA (LVDS)
    • Variable backlight brightness
      (three level)
    • Maximum panel resolution: 1024 × 768
    • Maximum color depth: 24-bit
      (16.7 million colors)
    • Maximum refresh rate: 60 Hz
    • Panning is supported at higher resolutions

    External video

    Supports exclusive or simultaneous LCD/external monitor modes.

    External CRT resolutions and
    color depth

    640 × 480 × 8/16/32-bit colors
    800 × 600 × 8/16/32-bit colors
    1024 × 768 × 8/16/32-bit colors
    1280 × 1024 × 8/16/32-bit colors
    1600 × 1200 × 8/16/32-bit colors
    1920 × 1440 × 8/16-bit colors

    External CRT maximum
    refresh rate

    85 Hz

    Audio

    Audio chipset

    ESS 1988 Allegro PCI audio

    Sound support

    • Multi-stream DirectSound and DirectSound 3D Acceleration
    • Sensaura CRL Positional 3D

    NOTE: This notebook does not have an internal microphone.

    Volume controls

    • Volume and mute functions are keyboard controlled
    • Software control provided through Windows

    Internal speakers

    • Stereo speakers built into front of chassis.
    • 1.0 watt maximum output.

    Audio jacks

    • Stereo headphone output
    • Monophonic microphone input
    Communications

    Modem

    Silicon Labs Si3038 chipset (BCM4124 codec; Si3014-KS global line side device)

    Modem features

    • V.92/K56 data; V.17 fax soft modem
    • Wake On Ring/Caller ID support
    • AC'97 2.1 compliant internal design
    • Broadcom/Askey Mobile Daughter Card (MDC) design
    • Uses the RJ-11 jack on the left side of the notebook

    10/100Mbps Ethernet interface

    • Integrated IEEE 802.3u (10/100 BASE-TX) Ethernet interface
    • Incorporates Intel ICH3-M integrated LAN Controller and i82562ET Platform LAN Connect (PLC) device
    • Uses the RJ-45 jack on the left side of the notebook

    Wireless Ethernet interface
    (Factory installed option)

    Actiontec IEEE 802.11b network module

    Wireless Ethernet features

    • Uses factory installed internal diversity antenna assembly (two antennas with omni-directional radiation pattern)
    • 2400 MHz - 2483.5 MHz Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum
    • 40 bit (minimum) WEP and 128 bit RC4 security
    Input/Output (I/O)

    Keyboard controller

    National PC87570 Keyboard and Power Management Controller

    Keyboard

    • U.S. English keyboard
    • 19 mm × 19 mm key pitch
    • 3.0 mm keystroke
    • Liquid-resistant design

    Pointing device

    • Gateway EZ-Pad touchpad; 1000 points/inch minimum resolution
    • Alps Electric 4-button design (left/right mouse; up/down scroll)

    Programmable keys

    Four programmable "hot keys" (default functions: launch e-mail, launch Web browser, launch help application, user definable)

    Status indicators

    • Caps lock
    • PAD lock
    • Scroll lock
    • Hard Drive access
    • Diskette drive access
    • CD/DVD drive access
    • Power/Suspend
    • Battery status

    Input/Output (I/O) ports

    • 2 USB 1.1 (4-pin)
    • IEEE 1284 parallel port (D-25)
    • V.92 56K Modem (RJ-11)
    • 10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45)
    • External monitor (high density D-15)
    • Stereo headphone output (stereo pin-jack)
    • Monophonic microphone input
      (monaural pin-jack)
    • PC Card sockets (one Type II or Type III)
    • DC input

    PCMCIA

    Accepts one Type II or Type III card

    • 16-bit PC Card support
    • 32-bit CardBus support
    • O 2 Micro OZ6912 ACPI Card Bus Controller

    NOTE: This notebook does not support Zoom Video.

    Mini PCI

    One Type 3A socket accessible through bottom of the chassis

    Storage

    Hard drive controller

    • Integrated in Intel 82801CAM I/O Controller Hub 3 (ICH3-M)
    • Bus Master capability and synchronous DMA mode
    • 100 MB/s maximum data transfer rate
    • PIO mode IDE transfer rates up to 16 MB/s

    Hard drive

    • User removable
    • 2.5-inch diameter
    • 9.5 mm height

    To find the hard drive capacity:

    • In Windows XP, click Start, then click My Computer. Right-click the drive letter, then click Properties. The drive's capacity and available space appears. If the drive has multiple partitions (for example, C: and D:), add the capacities of each partition to determine the drive's total capacity.

    -OR-

    • In Windows 2000, double-click the My Computer icon on your Windows desktop. Right-click the drive letter, then click Properties. The drive's capacity and available space appears. If the drive has multiple partitions (for example, C: and D:), add the capacities of each partition to determine the drive's total capacity.

    Optical drive

    Available drives include:

    • DVD
    • CD-RW
    • Combination DVD/CD-RW

    To determine the type of optical drive is in your system, examine the drive tray's plastic cover. A DVD logo indicates a DVD drive, a CD-R/RW logo indicates a recordable/rewritable CD drive, and a DVD logo in combination with a CD-R/RW logo indicates a DVD drive that also is a recordable/rewritable CD drive.

    Super I/O controller

    • National PC87393 Super I/O device
    • LPC bus interface
    • X-Bus extension

    Diskette drive

    • Supports 3.5-inch, 1.44 MB capacity diskettes
    • Data transfer rates up to 500 Kbps
    • Non-removable design
    Power

    Intelligent charger

    Maintains dynamically adjusted current flow for optimum charge

    AC adapter

    • 19 VDC, 3.16 A, 60 W output
    • Automatically adjusts for 100 to 230 VAC, 47 to 63 Hz power source
    • 3-wire design; includes power LED

    Battery type

    • Removable eight-cell NiMH with embedded smart battery controller

    -OR-

    • Removable six or eight-cell Li-ION with embedded smart battery controller

    Battery capacity

    • 8-cell NiMH:
      3800 mAH @ 9.6 volts (36.5 W)
    • 8-cell Li-ION:
      3800 mAH @ 14.8 volts (56.2 W)
    • 6-cell Li-ION:
      3800 mAH @ 11.1 volts (42.2 W)

    Battery life varies depending on configuration, programs, power management settings, and features used. Recharge time varies, depending on usage.

    Power management

    • ACPI v1.0b support
    • Pentium III CPU supports Intel® Speedstep technology

    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 or Suspend/Resume
    (selectable in setup)

    Reset hole

    Resets whole system if notebook can not recover by power switch. Hole is located on the bottom of the chassis.

    Lid switch

    LCD On/Off or Suspend/Resume

    Security

    Passwords

    • Power-on password
      (2-level password support)
    • Hard drive access password

    Physical

    • Main system memory compartment screw
    • Hard drive bay screws
    • Kensington® security slot
    System software

    Operating system

    • Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional
    • Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition
    • Microsoft® Windows® 2000

    System management

    SMBIOS 2.3 BIOS support

    Quick boot

    Supported

    Physical specifications

    Dimensions

    ~12.6 × 10.4 × 1.6 inches (W×D×H)
    ~320 × 264 × 41 mm (W×D×H)

    System weight

    ~6.16 lbs (2.79 kg) with 128 MB RAM and
    8-cell battery

    AC adapter weight

    13 ounces (370 g)

    Environment

    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 (2,438 m)

    Storage altitude, maximum

    12,000 feet (3,658 m)