Windows Xp Toughbook

[Anthony Small]

Iseem to be running into a continious loop of being unsuccessful trying to image a Toughbook CF-53 using SCCM/Config Manager 2007. If I let the computer boot into Win7, I'm able to install the SCCM Client manually and then run an advertisement no problem. The laptop will go through the image process no problem to install Win7 x64.

But the minute I try to run a task sequence in the WinPE environment via PXE, I don't get any network connectivity. This particular laptop uses the Intel 82579LM network card. So basically it won't do anything except restart the laptop. I've done a bunch of research on the web and it looks like other people are having the same problem with this network card (Intel 82579LM).

People on the web said to use the older Vista drivers of the Intel 82579LM network card, but the problem is that I can't inject those into our customer boot image because it will error out. I'm able to import them into the SCCM/Config Manager Driver Store no problem.

A few days ago we were able to boot off a USB thumb drive to run the task sequence no problem, but for testing purposes that's all good, but I don't really want to stick a thumb drive into a 100 of these laptops.

What process did you use to load the toughbooks via thumb drive? Just an ISO or expanded copy of the Windows setup DVD? If so, was it tablet-specific, or can we load Windows 7 Pro 32-bit from the standard download of our Enterprise intalls? Otherwise, were you able to somehow copy a ".WIM" file onto USB and use that? Thanks for any info!

To do this you need windows vista/2008 or higher. Run the configuration manager console on that machine and on your task sequence that you have created right click on it. Now click on create bootable media (can't remember exactly), follow the wizard and it will create your task sequence offline and on bootable media.

Sorry if its a bit wrong but from memory that's how I did it. I moved jobs and no longer use sccm 2007, in my new job I am migrating from SMS 2003 to 2012! So no longer have a console for reference, however if you do get stuck let me know and I will build up a test rig and give better instruction, always fun.

Like many organizations we try to get as much life out of our mobile equipment as we can. This time around I was working on some Panasonic CF-30 toughbooks, upgrading them to windows 7 64 bit, installing SSDs and adding 8 gigs of ram to them.

The dock is in a vehicle. It is running all day while he drives around. It must sit in that dock, so it must be a compatible toughbook. It gets beat up, so yes to the harsh environment / handling. Biggest problem is waiting for the computer to be anywhere near home for me to look at it (He has it on the road at work sites and doesn't return regularly to office). They don't have the budget currently to buy another since the season recently started and money is yet to start rolling in.

No BSOD events during our 2 weeks of testing. Event logs show a USB_Audio error every time, right before BSOD. The device isn't detected when off the dock. When on the dock, a new failed USB device "Unknown USB device (Port reset Failed" appears. Uninstalling and reinstalling has no effect. If I disable the device the laptop is stable on the dock! The USB printer still works, and no other USB devices are connected. Leading me to suspect maybe the dock which predates this laptop isn't fully compatible.

Nobody knows how old the dock is. They know how old the laptop is, which is newer than the dock. The toughbook used for testing is an older model and doesn't cause any problems. The dock is a physical port (NOT USB). No other docking stations available to test with.

This is why I asked about the dock in my first post. You've pretty much diagnosed the issue which is backwards component compatibility. Depending on the dock you're using you may be able to find a stable driver which runs in the background when undocked but if it's part of the dock chipset you may be out of luck.

The Panasonic Toughbook is a line of rugged computers produced and marketed by Panasonic. The first model, the CF-25, was introduced in 1996.[1] The Toughbook brand mainly competes with other lines of rugged computers, such as Dell's Rugged Extreme.[2]

All Toughbook models have a magnesium alloy case. Many current models have liquid-crystal display (LCD) panels. Other design elements include a shock-mounted hard drive and, on many models, a moisture and dust-resistant LCD, keyboard and touchpad.

Panasonic markets the Toughbook series in several configurations ranging from "business-rugged" and "semi-rugged" to "fully rugged" in laptop, convertible tablet and tablet configurations, and in several specialty designs with numerous customizable add-on features.

The Toughbook 40 is the latest Toughbook model first released in 2022.[5] The Toughbook 40 has MIL-STD-810H, MIL-STD-461G, IP66 and optional C1D2 certification. The specifications of a Panasonic Toughbook 40 include a 14" FHD nit multi touch display, magnesium alloy chassis with handle, replaceable screen protector, user-removable xPAK's, RAM, keyboard, battery and caged SSD (with heater), reinforced locking port covers, a 5MP webcam with privacy cover & tetra-array mic infrared with Windows Hello support. The Panasonic Toughbook 40 also includes an optional Blu-ray drive with xPAK and optional DVD drive with xPAK.

The Toughbook CF-31 was first released in 2012. As part of the sixth generation of Panasonic's Toughbook line.[6] The Toughbook CF-31 has MIL-STD-810G and IP65 certification. It is designed with a touchscreen.

Specifications for the Toughbook CF-31 include a shock-mounted hard drive, removable through locking reinforced port doors. It runs on either an Intel Core i3, Core i5 or Core i7 processor with 4-16 GB of DDR3 SDRAM.[7]

Integrated options include 4G LTE multi carrier mobile broadband as well as satellite GPS. CF-31 units may also be equipped with a sealed backlit keyboard or a rubberized backlit keyboard, as well as a fingerprint scanner or smart card reader for additional security. Just like the CF-30 and below, it also supports a DVD drive, secondary battery, or if one removes a rubber "bumper" strip on the inside of the media bay door, a dummy insert.

The Toughbook CF-30 incorporates low voltage dual core processors. The MK1 version shipped with a 32-bit Intel Core Duo processor, while the MK2 and MK3 versions switched to the 64-bit Core 2 Duo processors. As with the CF-19 Mk1 to Mk3, it uses DDR2 SDRAM. It is another in the fully rugged line of their laptops. It came in many configurations, some including: Emissive backlit keyboards, touchscreens, WWAN radios, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi b/g/n. Like the other fully rugged models, the CF-30 has a hard drive heater for cold environments. On some models Panasonic disabled access to the Gobi WWAN cards GPS function; a different WWAN card or a dedicated GPS card in the WWAN slot must be used. The CF-30 supports a second battery in the media bay, as well as DVD drives and other accessories. This Toughbook was generally shipped with Windows Vista, with the Mk3 models shipping with Windows 7.

The CF-29 is another fully rugged of Panasonic's Toughbook line. It came in 5 versions, or Marks as Panasonic called them.[8] It featured an Intel Pentium M processor in speeds ranging from 1.2 to 1.6 GHz in either Ultra Low Voltage (1.2 GHz) or Low Voltage (1.3 GHz and up), depending on mark of laptop. The laptop featured Intel Centrino technology for power saving ability. The Mark 1, 2 and 3 used DDR RAM and the Mark 4 and 5 used DDR2. The Cf-29 Toughbook offered multiple configurations from the factory including backlit keyboard and touchscreen. Notably, from the CF-29 on, Panasonic changed the power supply connector previously used on the CF-25, CF-27, CF-28, etc. for a new connector. This Toughbook generally shipped with Windows XP with Windows 2000 as a downgrade option.

The CF-28 was a discontinued Pentium 3 era Toughbook model. The laptop was available with Intel Pentium 3 CPU's ranging from 600 MHz (Mk1 28), 800 MHz (Mk2 28) to 1 GHz (Mk3 28).[9] This Toughbook featured a multitude of ports which at the time were industry standard. Additionally, some models had IrDA ports or built-in 802.11b WLAN. This model generally shipped with Windows 98, Windows 2000, or Windows XP. However, the majority of these came with Windows 2000 and XP, though older models (like the 600 MHz models) came shipped directly from Panasonic with a 98 COA sticker and an install of it as well.

The CF-27 was a Pentium II era Toughbook, and was introduced in 1997. It was the first one to bear the "TOUGHBOOK" logo on its back cover. This was the first Toughbook with an XGA display and Wireless WAN built-in.

The CF-25 is the first fully rugged Panasonic Toughbook ever released. This Toughbook was released in 1996. So early on in the Toughbook life that it said "Matsushita Electric Industrial Co" when booted. Also, unlike other Toughbooks, it does not have the "Toughbook" logo on the outside (back) of the LCD case. Instead, it said Panasonic in extruded plastic which was adhered with adhesive. The CF-25 featured an Intel Pentium processor with MMX and could support a maximum of 96MB of PC100 system RAM. The Toughbook did not have any USB and because of IRQ limitations could not allow any via PCMCIA. This Toughbook was generally shipped with Windows 98.

The Toughbook CF-19, in its 8th mark/generation, is a fully rugged device that can be used as a laptop or swiveled into a tablet. It is tested to withstand a six-foot drop and IP65 certified fanless design providing water and dust resistance. The device also features a shock-mounted hard drive, full magnesium alloy case and available explosive atmosphere certification (Class 1 Div 2) for hazardous environments.[10]

Features of the Toughbook CF-19 convertible tablet include a 10.1" (pre-Mk3 models had a 10.4" screen) daylight readable screen with touchscreen designed to work with gloves, integrated wireless connectivity like GPS and 4G WWAN, and a range of integrated options like a fingerprint reader or smartcard reader.

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