Gateway M280E – QS Specs

Gateway M280E – QS Specs

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Feature Description
Processor and Core Logic
Processor One Mobile Intel M CPU (750 – 1.86 GHz)M675/3501731faq73 Determine Your Processor Speed
Processor packaging Intel socketable u-FCPGA
Level 2 cache 2 MB
Processor side bus speed 533 MHz
BIOS
  • Phoenix BIOS
  • 8 Mbit CMOS Boot Block Flash Memory
  • SMBIOS 2.3 support
  • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 2.0 (ACPI 2.0) support
  • Wired for Management 2.0 (WfM 2.0)
System memory
Memory type 533 MHz DDR2 RAM
Memory expansion options
  • 512 MB system memory installed (two – 256 MHz modules)
  • Two 200-pin industry standard DDR2-SODIMM sockets, user accessible
  • 2 GB maximum system memory
Video
Graphics controller Mobile Intel 915GM/GMS, 910GML Express Chipset Family

  • 2D hardware acceleration
  • 3D rendering acceleration
  • Display core frequency at 133 MHz or 200 MHz
  • Render core frequency at 100 MHz, 133 MHz, or 200 MHz
  • High quality performance texture engine
Video memory Up to 128 MB Hyper memory (32/64 VRAM plus shared memory) for discrete (ATI M24C) architecture
Up to 64 MB UMA (shared memory) architecture with Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT)
LCD display panel
  • 14.0-inch active matrix (TFT) LCD color display
  • Maximum panel resolution: 1280 × 768
  • Maximum color depth: 32-bit (16.7 million colors) at 1280 × 768
LCD supported video mode WXGA
LCD maximum refresh rate 60 Hz
Controls
  • Brightness level selectable through FN keys (up, down)
  • Auto dim on battery and auto bright on AC power (selectable in BIOS)
External video Supports dual display and dual view
External CRT resolutions
  • Supports standard IBM VGA compatible modes
  • Maximum resolution: 2048 × 1538
  • Maximum color depth: 32-bit colors
External CRT maximum refresh rate 85 Hz at 1600 × 1200
IEEE 1394
  • One 4-pin connector
  • 100/200/400mbps
  • Supports video and audio capture
Audio
Sound support
  • Conexant SmartAMC 3 Audio Modem Codec (AMC)
  • AC ’97 Revision 2.3 Compliant
  • Full duplex variable sample rates from 7040 Hz to 48 KHz
Volume controls
  • Volume control keys on keyboard
  • Software control provided through Windows
Internal speakers
  • Stereo speakers built into the front of notebook
  • 1.0 W maximum output for each channel
Audio jacks
  • Stereo headphone output
  • Stereo microphone input
Communications
Modem features
  • 56K v.92 modem
  • Uses the RJ-11 jack on the right side of the notebook
  • Supports Wake on Ring from S3 power mode
10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet interface features
  • Integrated IEEE 802.3 (10/100/1000BASE-T) Gigabit Ethernet interface
  • Uses the RJ-45 jack on the left side of the notebook
  • Supports Wake on LAN from S3 power mode
Wireless Ethernet interface features (Factory installed option) Intel PRO/Wireless IEEE 802.11b/g network card embedded in the notebook

  • FN+F2 keyboard combination toggles wireless networking
  • 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 88-keys
  • 19 mm × 19 mm key pitch
  • 3.0 mm keystroke
Pointing device
  • Gateway EZ-Pad touchpad with vertical scroll
  • 2-button design
Status indicators
  • AC power
  • Wireless Ethernet
  • Caps lock
  • Num lock
  • Hard drive access
  • Power/Suspend
  • Battery status

FN+F1 keyboard combination turns status indicators on and off
Input/Output (I/O) ports
  • Three 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
  • Stereo microphone input
  • PC Card socket (one Type II)
  • DC input
  • Docking port
PCMCIA
  • Accepts one Type II device
  • TI PCI7411 controller

Note: This notebook does not support Zoom Video.
Docking solution
Type Cable Dock
Docking supported Cold dock
Input/Output (I/O ports)
  • 1394
  • Three USB 2.0 (4-pin)
  • Ethernet (RJ-45)
  • External monitor (VGA)
  • Parallel
  • High-speed serial
  • headphone
  • Docking port
  • DC input
Storage
Hard drive
  • 40 GB 5,400 RPM hard drive
  • User removable
  • 2.5-inch diameter
  • 9.5 mm height
Super I/O controller NS PC87381
Modular bays One modular bay is available on the notebook. This bay may be used for a secondary battery, a CD drive, DVD/CD-RW drive, recordable DVD drive, a floppy disk drive, or a second hard drive. The modules are hot-swappable.Available modulars include:

  • CD
  • Combination DVD/CD-RW
  • DVD±R/±RW DL
  • Secondary Battery
Memory card reader Supports the following card types:

  • Memory Stick
  • Memory Stick Pro
  • MultiMediaCard
  • Secure Digital
Power
AC adapter 19 VDC, 3.5A, 65 W output

  • Automatically adjusts for 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz power sources
  • Three-wire design
Battery type 8-cell Li-Ion

  • 4.8 Ah
  • 14.8 V nominal
  • 75 Whr

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 2.0 (ACPI 2.0) support
  • SMBIOS 2.3
  • PC 2001 compliant
  • Mobile Intel Pentium M 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 Supports Power On/Off, Standby/Resume, Hibernate using Windows Setting, Shutdown
Lid switch LCD On/Off, Standby, Hibernate
Security
Passwords
  • Power-on password (user/supervisor password set in BIOS)
  • Hard drive password
Physical
  • Main system memory compartment screws
  • Hard drive kit screw
  • Mini PCI bay screws
  • Kensington security slot on notebook back
System software Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition
System management
  • SMBIOS 2.3 BIOS support
  • Advanced Configuration and Power Interface 2.0 (ACPI 2.0) 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
  • SMBIOS 2.3
  • Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) certified
Quick boot Supported
Physical specifications
Dimensions
(HxWxD)
  • 34.55 × 345 × 260 millimeters
  • 1.36 × 13.58 × 10.24 inches
System weight 6.75 pounds (3.06 kilograms)
AC adapter weight 8.0 ounces (250 grams) includes cord
Environment
Operating temperature 41° F to 95° F (5° C to 35° C)
Storage temperature 41° F to 95° F (5° C to 35° 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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