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    CF-19 MK4 GPS

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Toughbookfreak, Apr 20, 2015.

  1. Toughbookfreak

    Toughbookfreak Newbie

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    Good afternoon

    I just purchased a GPS module for this toughbook and it doesn't seem to be working. Is there any way to tell if its being properly recognized by the OS?

    Thanks
    Carl
     
    Toughbookfreak, Apr 20, 2015
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    BaRRmaley Notebook Deity

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    1) It has to be visible in BIOS.
    2) For OS it's just a COM port, but it depends on GPS chipset. For u-blox you will have to install drivers.
     
    BaRRmaley, Apr 20, 2015
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Is the cable in upside down? It's a common mistake.

    Full model number of CF19?
    Brand of GPS?
    Photo of GPS?
     
    Shawn, Apr 20, 2015
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    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    From another post...
    CF-19RHRAX2M
    Status: DISCONTINUED
    MSRP: $3,629
    Description: WinXP (Win7 COA), Intel Core i5-540UM 1.20GHz, vPro, 10.4" XGA Touch, 160GB, 2GB, Intel WiFi a/b/g/n, TPM, Bluetooth, Dual Pass (Upper:WWAN/Lower:WLAN), No Drive, Toughbook Preferred
     
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    Thanks Guys, I got it working.
     
    Toughbookfreak, Apr 22, 2015
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    How?
     
    Shawn, Apr 22, 2015
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    Sorry for the late reply things have been crazy, it was an ID10T error. I was trying to use the GPS in the GOBI card, once I selected the Communications Port it took off running.

    Thanks for everyone's help on everything
     
    Toughbookfreak, Apr 27, 2015
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