CF-07 Specs

Long time since I've posted, had a couple of pretty disatrous years with my Wife's health however things are on the up again.

I've just got myself a new toy to add to the collection, a CF-07 brick and Docking station. Now here comes the question.

I thought that all CF-07s were 300mhz P3 with just the maximum memory and HDD size changing with the later ones. However I have seen someone advertising a System main board with a 600mhz processor and I'm not sure if this ever was an option - plus if it was whether it's a straight replacement for the 300mhz one. I've got the Brick now running XP SP3 and it works alright but any extra power and speed would be welcome (will be adding some memory too as it is not maxed out to 256 at the moment but does have the later 20Gig HDD.

Anyone know much about these machines. I have got my VDW07 screen now working with other laptops using the latest MEIWDS and after upgrading the display firmware so I'll have to be upgrading the MEIWDS on the 07 brick.

I'm thinking of using this in the car as it takes so little space compared to my CF-28 and docking station. Either that or I may use my Itronix Duo Touch tablet in there but I still have most of my Loyalty in the Toughbook range - especially as the parts for the Itronix are hideously expensive.

Cheers
Andy

 

Andy; with New Toys comes the need for Information; here's what I found:

Title: North America: Operating Manual
Model: CF-07 (mk1) Windows XP
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Title: North America: Operating Instractions (Revision)
Model: CF-07 (mk1) Windows XP Part# : DFQX5417ZAU
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Title: North America: Reference Manual
Model: CF-07 (mk1) Windows XP
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Title: North America: Important Tips
Model: CF-07 (mk1) Windows XP
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BRICK- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CF-07LZ5ZWEM)

Processor:
Intel® Mobile Pentium®III 300MHz Ultra-Low Voltage

Memory:
128MB SDRAM (standard), 256MB (max)

Hard Disk Drive:
5GB

Wireless LAN:
Wireless LAN 802.11b

Internal Slots & Interface:
Type III x 1 PC Card Slot, 1 x Digital Interface, 1 x Serial Dsub 9-pin, 1 x DC in jack

Dimensions (WxHxD):
7.87" x 3.61" x 2.05"

Weight:
2.11 lbs.

Power Supply:
Autosensing / Autoswitching AC 100-240V, 50/60Hz, DC 15.6V 3.85A

Battery:
Li-Ion 11.1V (5.4 Ah), 3 to 5 hours life

Included Software:
Win 2000 Pro -Installed with license.

Warranty: Panasonic

LCD- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CF-VDW07C)

LCD: 8.4" Type Non-glare Active Matrix (TFT) Color with FL Backlight, 800x600 Dot Pixels, 256 Colors

Indicators:
2 LED (Power, Battery)

Interface:
Serial: Dsub 9-pin; DC in: Jack

Pointing Device:
Touchscreen

Battery:
Li-Ion 1700 mA/7.4V

Dimensions:
8.74" x 6.38" x 0.49-1.16"

Weight:
1.57 lbs.

DOCKING STATION- TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CF-VEB071)

CD-ROM:
24x Internal

Audio Output:
On-board Speakers

Interfaces:
1 x serial - RS-232 - 9 pin D-Sub (DB-9)
1 x parallel - IEEE 1284 (EPP/ECP) - 25 pin D-Sub (DB-25)
1 x display / video - VGA - 15 pin D-Sub (DB-15)
1 x keyboard - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
1 x mouse - generic - 6 pin mini-DIN (PS/2 style)
1 x USB - 4 pin USB Type A
1 x audio - line-in - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x microphone - input - mini-phone mono 3.5 mm
1 x headphones - output - mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm
1 x network - Ethernet 10Base-T/100Base-TX - RJ-45
1 x network - TNC

Power Device:
AC 110/220 V External

Dimensions:
6" x 2.9" x 9.7"

Weight:
2.4 lbs.

Sales Brochure:
Panasonic CF-07 Mobile Data Wireless Display and Mini PC


I also found these:

Notebook-pcs » Panasonic » Panasonic Toughbook 07

Model Panasonic Toughbook 07
Processor Intel Pentium III
Processor frequency 1000 MHz
L2 cache 512 KB L2

Panasonic Toughbook Wireless Display - LCD display - TFT - 10.4"


Hope this helps.

 

Thanks for that, very helpfull so it seems a 600mhz processor could possibly have been a later version. I hadn't ever managed to find some of that information so it is really helpful.

Thanks a lot
Andy

 

I did a lot of reading up on the CF-07's when I got the 4 I have now. I never seen anything listed other than 300mhz. Not saying that there isn't any. It would be very nice if it was. What source had it listed? I still haven't gotten around to syncing the wireless screen to the unit, but I have been working on one to go in truck. It has aftermarket mount and remote panasonic wired touchscreen and keyboard. Looking at what GPS software I want to run on it with a compact flash GPS and I just haven't decided yet. Probably be playing music on it too.

 

Hi.

It was a place on ebay that I haven't used before, I'm waiting for a confirmation back from them that it really is 600mhz.

I haven't got my CF-VDW07 screen working with mine yet but I think that is because I updated the firmware but haven't updated the MEIWDS on the brick yet - the screen works fine with my CF-51 and my Cf-28.

Will let you know what I hear back.

 

Wireless Display Server Application
CF-07 (Mk1) Windows XP Pro - CF-07LZ[A/5]ZYKM
English(North America)
Jul 05, 2004 [Download]

 

I blew up the picture of the CPU in the listing. Trying to see if I can find those numbers now. I would open up one of my CF-07's to see what part number is on it but I am not at home and won't be home for about three more weeks. It would be cool if they did make some in 600 mhz.




It doesn't look like a 300 on it, a 400 or 600.

 

Looking in the picture it looks like KC 400/256 or maybe 600/256 which could be processor speed and L2 cache. I might get it anyway and have a look - can always put it back on eBay if I can't do anything with it.

Cheers
Andy

 

Well I bought it, will be interesting to see what turns up - if it isn't a 600 it will be going straight back to the seller.

 

If it turns out to be a 600 be sure to find all the numbers on it maybe we can figure out what ones to look for that have 600 mhz processer.

 

Will do, I did have a search on the numbers I could see and it seems possible that a KC 600/256 would have the other part numbers so I'm hoping.

 

Well the part number on the card is DL3U17106DAA and the processor is 7124A568 SL5V4, KC 600/256 so yes it is a 600 mhz Intel Pentium 3 M. Now I have got the CF-07 all set up and working with the wireless screen I'll give it a go swapping over and see what the system identifies it as

It's also got an Intel Copyright date of '01 whereas the earlier ones were on a 99 copyright date.

Motherboard number is DFUP7106ZD and it's definately a CF-07 main board because it has CF-07 Main-Up on the top left of the board.

Cheers
Andy

 

Sweet, thanks for the info, I am going to have to keep an eye out for one of them with the 600 mhz cpu. I was thinking of using a CF-28, but the CF-07 would work better where I want to mount it.

Would you mind going into device manager and seeing what GPU and other stuff is listed, I would like to compare it to the 300mhz CF-07, thanks.

 

Yep my thoughts exactly, even though I have a Gamber Johnson mount and Docking station for my 28, the 07 would fit in much nicer plus it doesn't really need all the power (laughing as he says it) of the 28, I'm not going to be doing email on the move, it's just for GPS mapping really and maybe a bit of internet access over mobile broadband when I've parked up for our 4x4 Response team's dispatch system. Mind you I can use my Itronix Tablet for that or even the 28, or even my 51 if I wanted to. ARRRRRGGGHHHHH too much choice!. The same place I got mine from on eBay has another one up for sale I think - will have a look and check.

Cheers
Andy

 

Just about forgot, what is the full model number in the Bios too when you get back to playing with it. I plan on testing out the compact flash gps in it when I get home, it worked fine in my CF-18.

 

Here's a question.

What type of cable do you need for the Digital Interface port - presume it is some kind of micro USB cable. I didn't get this cable with the brick and as I want to use the port (which I understand is a USB port) it would be good to get a cable. The socket doesn't look like any of the Mini or Micro USB ports I have seen and in fact looks more like a 1394 port.

Cheers
Andy

 

Forget that, standard 4 pin Mini B plug required, I've ordered a cable.

 

Well that's just typical. Swapped over the MoBos and it wouldn't fire up, then checked the one I took out and it already was a 600mhz processor (Pentium 3 M). Should have checked the bios before I started.

Not sure what the problem is with the new MoBo, probably not got the HDD ribbon inserted enough - power came on, wouldn't start up the HDD.

Will have another look at it later but may well have a 600mhz MoBo spare.

Cheers
Andy

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/panasonic/545558-cf-07-usb-alt-adapter.html

That is the link to the thread where I found out another cable you could use. Basicly I used a nikon coolpix camera cable and a female to female usb adapter to change the end of the cable.

Another 600 mhz processer? Maybe the 600 mhz processer was a UK thing? What is the full model number of the one that you have that will boot. CF-07??????

 

Sounds like ADOR might be interested, and I know I'd be interested if you decide to sell it or swap for parts ...

 

The cable mentioned above:

Nikon UC-E3 USB Cable

 

I have a feeling that maybe they are all 600mhz processors as mine reports 300mhz in Windows. I bet they are underclocking it for running cool and low power - sort of like a speed step without the ability to switch. Both Mother Boards definately have a 600mhz processor on them, I've checked the part numbers and they correspond (as I would expect with the KC 600/256) to a Pentium 3 Mobile 600mhz with 32K L1 Cache and 256 L2 Cache - 133 FSB. Oh well, was hoping that would speed it up a bit, maybe the extra 256MB memory that I have coming my way will do the job. It runs OK although I'm having a few problems switching to a Class C IP address on the Wireless display - connects perfectly well using Class A default but when I switch the Wireless Display to Class C address and set the Wireless settings on the Brick to the required Class C address then it won't connect. Oh well I'll just keep on plugging. I'm aslo going to give up on running Microsoft Security Essentials on it and go back to AVG, MSE just eats up slightly too many resources.

Cheers
Andy

 

I bet you're right. These things can run in 130 (F) degree heat all day long without a fan.

I have some that came with 256M, 128 on the mobo and a tiny 128 stick near the wifi. I tried a 256M stick that was supposed to be compatible but it only showed as 256M total when installed. Maybe the BIOS is limited to 256? Let us know if your 256 stick gets it up to a usable 384M total.

 

I got one of those cables TopCop, thanks for the steer, that plus a gender changer worked well.

Unfortunately the memory I got wouldn't work at all so I have ordered a 128MB factory authorised one. The machine is working quite nice now though, got Memory Map working on it, a small bluetooth dongle off the cable, a Sierra Aircard 881 for Mobile Broadband and the Wireless screen with a new battery. All in all it's a pretty neat piece of kit and actually for a 300mhz processor (well a 600mhz one running half speed) it runs reasonably fast which is quite amazing. Not as quick as mt Itronix Tablet but a much smaller and neater solution for in the truck. I'm looking forward to using it for real in the vehicle.

Cheers
Andy

 

Wow, I havent been following up this for a while, I have one of these and I allways had problem with the prism wifi and the wdv7, it kept disconnecting all the time. Dou you think it can be related to the c class address? Now I got a belkin pcmcia wifi card, that works brilliant with the wdv7 but occupies the one slot...

 

You don't say whether you are using a calss c address on the belkin PCMCIA card. I would expect the disconnecting to be more a hardware issue on the WIFI board in the Brick rather than the IP address. Mine just wouldn't connect at all with a class C address - still haven't got to the bottom of this as to why - I'm sure I have done something really stupid. On the inbuilt Prism WiFi it may be a simple thing of taking the brick apart and diconnecting and reconnecting the board - maybe just oxidation on the contacts.

 

Some times a connection issue is caused by the Windows firewall. Make sure you have an exception for TCP port 1100, as per the instructions

http://forum.notebookreview.com/panasonic/428080-cf-vdw07-wireless-display-how.html#post5438033

 

Yep done that, as I am using Zone Alarm had to set it via the program control as you don't have that specific port flexibility. Works fine though with the Class A address, just not with a Class C address. I'm pretty sure I missed another stage and will have another go later.