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... Expansion Boards 34 Removing the Memory Modules 36 Removing the Power Supply Unit 36 Removing the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assemblies 38 Removing the Mainboard 43 Troubleshooting 45 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 45 System Check Procedures 45 Checkpoints 46 POST Error Indicators 50 BIOS Recovery 61 BIOS Update 62 Updating the BIOS in DOS Mode 62 Updating the BIOS in Windows Mode 63 Clearing CMOS 66 System Architecture 67 Block Diagram 67 Mainboard Layout 68 Jumper Setting 69 Internal header pin definition 70 Connecting Optional Devices 72 Connecting Case...
... Expansion Boards 34 Removing the Memory Modules 36 Removing the Power Supply Unit 36 Removing the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assemblies 38 Removing the Mainboard 43 Troubleshooting 45 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 45 System Check Procedures 45 Checkpoints 46 POST Error Indicators 50 BIOS Recovery 61 BIOS Update 62 Updating the BIOS in DOS Mode 62 Updating the BIOS in Windows Mode 63 Clearing CMOS 66 System Architecture 67 Block Diagram 67 Mainboard Layout 68 Jumper Setting 69 Internal header pin definition 70 Connecting Optional Devices 72 Connecting Case...
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Table of Contents Technical Specifications 88 Processor 88 Chipsets 88 BIOS 88 Memory 89 Hard Disk Drive 89 Optical Disc Drive 90 Card Reader (optional 90 Gigabit Ethernet 90 Audio 90 Power Supply Unit 91 Power Management 91 Index ...93 viii
Table of Contents Technical Specifications 88 Processor 88 Chipsets 88 BIOS 88 Memory 89 Hard Disk Drive 89 Optical Disc Drive 90 Card Reader (optional 90 Gigabit Ethernet 90 Audio 90 Power Supply Unit 91 Power Management 91 Index ...93 viii
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... Features Component Operating system support Processor Chipset Graphics controller Memory Expansion options Connectivity Hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive (ODD) Description • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (X64/X86) • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (X64/X86) • Microsoft Windows Starter X86 • Microsoft Windows XP Home X86 • Ubuntu X-windows version • FreeDos • Sockets AM2+/AM3, 941 pin contacts • Supports the following AMD processors: - The exact configuration of the Aspire AX1400 computer. Athlon...
... Features Component Operating system support Processor Chipset Graphics controller Memory Expansion options Connectivity Hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive (ODD) Description • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (X64/X86) • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (X64/X86) • Microsoft Windows Starter X86 • Microsoft Windows XP Home X86 • Ubuntu X-windows version • FreeDos • Sockets AM2+/AM3, 941 pin contacts • Supports the following AMD processors: - The exact configuration of the Aspire AX1400 computer. Athlon...
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... system is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM. Replace the RTC battery with a new one. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 7 In this Service Guide. This memory area is turned off. NOTE For ease of the system RAM, which allows configuration data to be retained when power is not part of reading, CMOS Setup Utility will need to run this utility under the following conditions: • When changing the system configuration including: • Setting the system...
... system is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM. Replace the RTC battery with a new one. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 7 In this Service Guide. This memory area is turned off. NOTE For ease of the system RAM, which allows configuration data to be retained when power is not part of reading, CMOS Setup Utility will need to run this utility under the following conditions: • When changing the system configuration including: • Setting the system...
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Enabled Disabled Displays the device assigned to emit error beeps or display error messages during USB device enumeration. Select whether to allow the BIOS to the specified boot sequence. The Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system in the following order: • Hard disk • Optical drive (CD/DVD) • Removable device • Network boot (LAN) Press Enter to On, the keyboard Num Lock key will show the diagnostic POST screen when booting. if disabled, BIOS will be no warning message. By default, the computer...
Enabled Disabled Displays the device assigned to emit error beeps or display error messages during USB device enumeration. Select whether to allow the BIOS to the specified boot sequence. The Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system in the following order: • Hard disk • Optical drive (CD/DVD) • Removable device • Network boot (LAN) Press Enter to On, the keyboard Num Lock key will show the diagnostic POST screen when booting. if disabled, BIOS will be no warning message. By default, the computer...
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... • Flat screwdriver NOTES • To reinstall the system components and assemble the unit, perform the disassembly procedures in reverse. • The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting purposes. Make sure that the optical disc drive and the optional card reader slots are empty. 2. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below: 1. Unplug the network cable and all peripherals. 3.
... • Flat screwdriver NOTES • To reinstall the system components and assemble the unit, perform the disassembly procedures in reverse. • The screws for maintenance and troubleshooting purposes. Make sure that the optical disc drive and the optional card reader slots are empty. 2. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below: 1. Unplug the network cable and all peripherals. 3.
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... chipset or option ROMs from power management suspend state. These are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Test base 512 KB memory. Unplug the network cable and all power and data cables are firmly and properly attached to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. Reinstall the side panel. 11. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in PCI devices. Verify that all connected peripheral devices from...
... chipset or option ROMs from power management suspend state. These are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Test base 512 KB memory. Unplug the network cable and all power and data cables are firmly and properly attached to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. Reinstall the side panel. 11. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in PCI devices. Verify that all connected peripheral devices from...
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... mentioned in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Initializes different devices. Initializes the silent boot module. See DIM Code Checkpoints section for IRQ1. Also initialize BIOS modules on CMOS setup questions. Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on KBC. Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system...
... mentioned in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Initializes different devices. Initializes the silent boot module. See DIM Code Checkpoints section for IRQ1. Also initialize BIOS modules on CMOS setup questions. Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on KBC. Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system...
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... free area in the system and update the BDA, EBDA...etc. etc.) successfully installed in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Initializes remaining option ROMs. Generate and write contents of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed. Check boot password if installed. Prepare BBS for ACPI. Updates CMOS memory size from base memory. Wait for error. Execute BIOS setup if needed . Check boot password if installed...
... free area in the system and update the BDA, EBDA...etc. etc.) successfully installed in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Initializes remaining option ROMs. Generate and write contents of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed. Check boot password if installed. Prepare BBS for ACPI. Updates CMOS memory size from base memory. Wait for error. Execute BIOS setup if needed . Check boot password if installed...
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... include manual configured onboard peripherals, memory and I/O decode windows in the Setup menus, reboot the computer, enter Setup again and load Setup defaults to correct the error. 50 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide It is detected during BIOS POST to initialize different system busses. Function 0 disables all PnP and PCI boot devices. DIM Code Checkpoints The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at various times during POST (Power On Self Text), the Setup utility will switch to diagnostic mode and...
... include manual configured onboard peripherals, memory and I/O decode windows in the Setup menus, reboot the computer, enter Setup again and load Setup defaults to correct the error. 50 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide It is detected during BIOS POST to initialize different system busses. Function 0 disables all PnP and PCI boot devices. DIM Code Checkpoints The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at various times during POST (Power On Self Text), the Setup utility will switch to diagnostic mode and...
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... device is a fatal error, often indication a problem with system hardware. Usually this case, the BIOS must be displayed if Virus Detection is flagged as possible virus activity. BIOS POST could not write to the device. Error initializing secondary DMA controller. POST error while trying to clear the NVRAM data. The NVRAM data used for system configuration in POST due to the CPU. A PCI adapter generated an I /O conflict PCI ROM conflict PCI...
... device is a fatal error, often indication a problem with system hardware. Usually this case, the BIOS must be displayed if Virus Detection is flagged as possible virus activity. BIOS POST could not write to the device. Error initializing secondary DMA controller. POST error while trying to clear the NVRAM data. The NVRAM data used for system configuration in POST due to the CPU. A PCI adapter generated an I /O conflict PCI ROM conflict PCI...
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... are invalid. CMOS settings are invalid. PS/2 mouse support is enabled in the AMIBIOS8 ROM. User needs to unlock the keyboard to reboot the machine. Error in the setup. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 55 Miscellaneous Message Displayed KBC BAT Test failed Keyboard Error PS/2 Keyboard not found PS/2 Mouse not found Keyboard/Interface Error Unlock Keyboard System Halted Pressed Password check failed Unknown BIOS error. The password entered does not match the password set in initializing legacy Floppy Controller. This error can typically be...
... are invalid. CMOS settings are invalid. PS/2 mouse support is enabled in the AMIBIOS8 ROM. User needs to unlock the keyboard to reboot the machine. Error in the setup. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 55 Miscellaneous Message Displayed KBC BAT Test failed Keyboard Error PS/2 Keyboard not found PS/2 Mouse not found Keyboard/Interface Error Unlock Keyboard System Halted Pressed Password check failed Unknown BIOS error. The password entered does not match the password set in initializing legacy Floppy Controller. This error can typically be...
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... Control Panel. • Reload software from Recovery CD. then reboot the system. • Memory module • Mainboard System works but power supply fan runs. Action/FRU • Ensure the system is set to match its speed requirement before diagnosing any processor problems. Mainboard and Memory-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Memory test failed. • Memory module • Mainboard Incorrect memory size shown or repeated • Insert the memory modules in this list...
... Control Panel. • Reload software from Recovery CD. then reboot the system. • Memory module • Mainboard System works but power supply fan runs. Action/FRU • Ensure the system is set to match its speed requirement before diagnosing any processor problems. Mainboard and Memory-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Memory test failed. • Memory module • Mainboard Incorrect memory size shown or repeated • Insert the memory modules in this list...
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.../DVD-ROM drive can play audio CD but system operates normally. Hard Disk Drive-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Hard disk drive test failed. Hard disk drive LED fails to master connector or the drive is set correctly and the drive's optical lens is pressed and held. CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for more than 30 seconds before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems. (If only one drive is installed, please make sure the drive is configured correctly in CMOS Setup and that cable/jumper are displayed. NOTE Make sure the optical disc drive is connected...
.../DVD-ROM drive can play audio CD but system operates normally. Hard Disk Drive-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Hard disk drive test failed. Hard disk drive LED fails to master connector or the drive is set correctly and the drive's optical lens is pressed and held. CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for more than 30 seconds before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems. (If only one drive is installed, please make sure the drive is configured correctly in CMOS Setup and that cable/jumper are displayed. NOTE Make sure the optical disc drive is connected...
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... CMOS Feature of BIOS Setup is set to the mainboard Video and Monitor-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Video memory test failed.Video adapter failed. Data/fax modem software program invoked but cannot receive/send data/fax Fax/voice modem software program invoked but no sound output. (Data files are received normally; For the PCI modem, make sure Wake up system from speakers. voice from modem adapter card is set correctly. • RTC battery...
... CMOS Feature of BIOS Setup is set to the mainboard Video and Monitor-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Video memory test failed.Video adapter failed. Data/fax modem software program invoked but cannot receive/send data/fax Fax/voice modem software program invoked but no sound output. (Data files are received normally; For the PCI modem, make sure Wake up system from speakers. voice from modem adapter card is set correctly. • RTC battery...
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... the memory installed • There is wrong with the mainboard. BIOS damaged. CMOS checksum error Undetermined Problems NOTE • Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive • Expansion boards 4. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. Determine if the problem has been resolved. 6. Beep...
... the memory installed • There is wrong with the mainboard. BIOS damaged. CMOS checksum error Undetermined Problems NOTE • Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive • Expansion boards 4. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. Determine if the problem has been resolved. 6. Beep...
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...-pin power connector Serial ATA connectors 12-pin DEBUG port 12-pin power cable header Front panel USB header Front panel card reader header Front panel audio jack header No. Label 12 PCIEX16 13 PCIEX1 14 U2 15 AUDJACK2 16 USBLAN1 17 USBR1 18 VGA1 19 PWR1 20 KBMSCONN1 21 JBIOS1 Description PCIEX16 Slot PCIEX1 36-pin slot ALC662 Line in/Line Out/MIC RJ45+USB connector USB-A 8P connector VGA connector ATX 4-pin connector Keyboard and mouse connectors Clear CMOS jumper 68 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide...
...-pin power connector Serial ATA connectors 12-pin DEBUG port 12-pin power cable header Front panel USB header Front panel card reader header Front panel audio jack header No. Label 12 PCIEX16 13 PCIEX1 14 U2 15 AUDJACK2 16 USBLAN1 17 USBR1 18 VGA1 19 PWR1 20 KBMSCONN1 21 JBIOS1 Description PCIEX16 Slot PCIEX1 36-pin slot ALC662 Line in/Line Out/MIC RJ45+USB connector USB-A 8P connector VGA connector ATX 4-pin connector Keyboard and mouse connectors Clear CMOS jumper 68 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide...
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... to 32 GB • xD-Picture Card (xD) - Optical Disc Drive Item Controller Type Form factor Interface Write/read speed Supported models Specification Integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce® Chipset Supports DVD-R/RW drive or DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 5.25-inch standard SATA 16x • HLDS DH20N • PLDS DH-16D5SH Card Reader (optional) Item Controller Card compatibility Specification 9-in jacks Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 90 supports up to 32 GB • CompactFlash...
... to 32 GB • xD-Picture Card (xD) - Optical Disc Drive Item Controller Type Form factor Interface Write/read speed Supported models Specification Integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce® Chipset Supports DVD-R/RW drive or DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 5.25-inch standard SATA 16x • HLDS DH20N • PLDS DH-16D5SH Card Reader (optional) Item Controller Card compatibility Specification 9-in jacks Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 90 supports up to 32 GB • CompactFlash...
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... 5 specifications 90 troubleshooting 58 B beep codes 60 BIOS checkpoints 46 clear CMOS 66 crisis recovery disk 61 recovery 61 specifications 88 update, DOS mode 62 update, Windows mode 63 version 10 block diagram 67 boot block checkpoints 46 execute 61 boot sequence 12 C card reader remove 38 specifications 90 CF card slot 4 checkpoints boot block 46 DIM 50 overview 46 POST 48 Chipset 2 CMOS clear 66 CMOS Setup Utility access 8 Advanced BIOS Features menu 12 Load Default Settings 20 navigation keys 9 overview 7 Standard CMOS Features menu 11 connectivity Index options 1 specifications 90...
... 5 specifications 90 troubleshooting 58 B beep codes 60 BIOS checkpoints 46 clear CMOS 66 crisis recovery disk 61 recovery 61 specifications 88 update, DOS mode 62 update, Windows mode 63 version 10 block diagram 67 boot block checkpoints 46 execute 61 boot sequence 12 C card reader remove 38 specifications 90 CF card slot 4 checkpoints boot block 46 DIM 50 overview 46 POST 48 Chipset 2 CMOS clear 66 CMOS Setup Utility access 8 Advanced BIOS Features menu 12 Load Default Settings 20 navigation keys 9 overview 7 Standard CMOS Features menu 11 connectivity Index options 1 specifications 90...
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... modem board troubleshooting 58 monitor port 5 O ODD, see optical disc drive 1 operating system 1 optical disc drive configuration 11 remove 29 specifications 90 troubleshooting 57 OS support 1 P PC Health Status 16 PCB 2 POST, see Power-On Self-Test 48 power ACPI compliance 2 button/indicator 4 specifications 2 power connector ATX 12V 76 CPU cooling fan 75 94 power management ACPI mode table 91 specifications 2 Power Management Setup 15 power supply unit remove 36 specifications 91 troubleshooting 59 Power-On Self-Test beep codes 60 checkpoints 48 error messages 50 processor check type/speed...
... modem board troubleshooting 58 monitor port 5 O ODD, see optical disc drive 1 operating system 1 optical disc drive configuration 11 remove 29 specifications 90 troubleshooting 57 OS support 1 P PC Health Status 16 PCB 2 POST, see Power-On Self-Test 48 power ACPI compliance 2 button/indicator 4 specifications 2 power connector ATX 12V 76 CPU cooling fan 75 94 power management ACPI mode table 91 specifications 2 Power Management Setup 15 power supply unit remove 36 specifications 91 troubleshooting 59 Power-On Self-Test beep codes 60 checkpoints 48 error messages 50 processor check type/speed...