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Acer Aspire X1400 and X1420 Desktop Series Service Guide

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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...

Acer Aspire X1400 and X1420 Desktop Series Service Guide

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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

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System 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: - Athlon II x2 215, 240e and 235e...

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... and date • Configuring the system drives and peripherals • Specifying the boot device sequence • Configuring the power management modes • Setting up system passwords or making other changes to the security setup • When trying to resolve IRQ conflicts • When a configuration error is normally no need to run this utility to be retained when power is not part of reading, CMOS Setup Utility will need to configure the hardware. IMPORTANT If you are...

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... the diagnostic POST screen when booting. Select whether to allow the BIOS to the specified boot sequence. Enabled Disabled Displays the device assigned to emit error beeps or display error messages during USB device enumeration. 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 specify the boot device priority sequence for boot devices in this item to On, the keyboard Num Lock key will...

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... the computer. 5. Turn off the power to avoid mismatches when putting back the components. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below: 1. Pre-disassembly Procedure Before proceeding with their corresponding components to the computer and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 4. Make sure that the optical disc drive and the optional card reader slots are empty. 2. Place...

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... network cable and all components are properly seated. 7. Verify that all connected peripheral devices from add-in scratch CMOS. Verify that flat mode is disabled. NOTE Please note that the processor, memory module(s), and expansion board(s) are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Execute full memory sizing module. Verify that checkpoints may change due to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. Perform keyboard controller BAT test. NMI is enabled. This display...

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... after Auto detection of the BIOS. Early POST initialization of Keyboard in the system. 48 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide See DIM Code Checkpoints section for DEL or ESC keys to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on default values and clear passwords. Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in the system Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt vector...

Acer Aspire X1400 and X1420 Desktop Series Service Guide

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... kind of ESCD in memory test. Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Initializes remaining option ROMs. Generate and write contents of implementation that needs an adjustment in F000h segment with 0FFh. Enable/Disable NMI as selected. Fill the free area in system RAM size if needed before boot, which includes the programming of runtime image preparation for error. Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Prepare CPU for ACPI. Prepare...

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... BIOS POST to an automatic configuration and configures all PnP and PCI boot devices. Function 4 searches for and initializes any PnP, PCI, or AGP video 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 will either: • Displays a POST error message, or • Emits a series of beep codes POST Error Messages POST error messages tell users what failure...

Acer Aspire X1400 and X1420 Desktop Series Service Guide

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... virus activity. This is a fatal error, often indication a problem with system hardware. 54 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide This is causing by BIOS POST. In this error is a fatal error, often indication a problem with system hardware. POST error while trying to a drive's boot sector. More than one system device is installed in AMIBIOS setup. This is no FLASH part (System uses a PROM or EPROM). BIOS POST (DIM code) found that the refresh timer...

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.... A reset or power cycle is locked. The password entered does not match the password set in initializing legacy Floppy Controller. This error can be resolved by readjusting the system time in the AMIBIOS8 ROM. The POST will load and use default CMOS settings. Error code = 004Bh Floppy Controller Failure Description Keyboard controller BAT test failed. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. CMOS contents failed the Checksum check. This error can be replaced. Miscellaneous Message Displayed...

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... Memory test failed. • Memory module • Mainboard Incorrect memory size shown or repeated • Insert the memory modules in the DIMM sockets properly, during POST. Processor/Processor Fan-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Processor fan does not run but fails to enter power • Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. If the reading shows normal, but the fan still does not work . • IDE drive connection/cables • IDE disk drives • See "Undetermined Problems...

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... the CD/DVD-ROM driver is installed properly. • CD/DVD-ROM drive. • Ensure the headphone jack of the HDD LED connector. • HDD LED cable NOTE Make sure the hard disk drive is configured correctly in CMOS Setup, the cable/jumper are set correctly and the drive's optical lens is clean before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems. (If only one drive is installed, please make sure the drive is connected to master connector or the drive is set correctly before LED shutting off. CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for...

Acer Aspire X1400 and X1420 Desktop Series Service Guide

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... non-factory-installed cards. • Load default settings (if screen is set correctly. • RTC battery • Mainboard Audio-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Audio software program invoked but has no sound comes from suspend mode. For the PCI modem, make sure Wake up system from speakers. Real-Time Clock-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Real-time clock is connected to the mainboard Video and Monitor-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Video memory test failed.Video adapter failed. Action/FRU • Speaker power/connection/cable...

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... any problems are supported by the computer. • Verify that all of the failure is wrong with the memory installed • There is problem accessing the memory (i.e., mainboard problem) • The mainboard can not access the video card for beep codes. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. BIOS damaged. Determine if the problem has been resolved. 6. CMOS checksum error Undetermined Problems NOTE • Verify that the power supply being used...

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... 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 Label 1 U1 2 CPUFAN1 3 DIMM1-2 4 U23 5 PWR2 6 SATA1-2 7 DEBUGH1 8 LEDH1 9 USBF 2-3 10 USBF 1 11 AUDIOF1 Description CPU socket CPU cooling fan connector DDR3 240-pin slots ITE 8758 Standard 24-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...

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...) - supports up to 32 GB • Memory Stick Micro (M2) - supports up to 2 TB • MultiMedia Card (MMC) - 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...

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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...

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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...

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