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... a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in this printed service guide. For AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will NOT be... that you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide v To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional offices or ... may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability).
... a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in this printed service guide. For AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will NOT be... that you with all technical information relating to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide v To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional offices or ... may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability).
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... Panel 24 Removing the Front Bezel 25 Removing the HDD-ODD Bracket 28 Removing the Front Bezel 33 Removing the 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... Jumper Setting 69 Internal header pin definition 70 Connecting Optional Devices 72 Connecting Case Components 74 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 77 Exploded Diagram 77 Aspire AX1400 FRU List 78 vii
... Panel 24 Removing the Front Bezel 25 Removing the HDD-ODD Bracket 28 Removing the Front Bezel 33 Removing the 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... Jumper Setting 69 Internal header pin definition 70 Connecting Optional Devices 72 Connecting Case Components 74 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 77 Exploded Diagram 77 Aspire AX1400 FRU List 78 vii
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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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...1 Athlon II x2 215, 240e and 235e - Athlon II x2 B24 and B22 - 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) • ...rpm SATA HDD in this section are for a detailed list of models supported by each hardware component. The exact configuration of the Aspire AX1400 computer. Phenom II 705e and 700e - Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of your ...
...1 Athlon II x2 215, 240e and 235e - Athlon II x2 B24 and B22 - 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) • ...rpm SATA HDD in this section are for a detailed list of models supported by each hardware component. The exact configuration of the Aspire AX1400 computer. Phenom II 705e and 700e - Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of your ...
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...; 9-in jacks • Hard drive activity • Power status 2 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide USB ports (five) - Headphone jack - CF card slot - Ethernet jack (RJ45) - Memory Stick PRO card slot • Rear panel - xD-Picture Card (xD) - Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Micro (M2) - Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) AVerMedia H751 PCI-E Hybrid Analog/ATSC... - CompactFlash, Type I/II (CF, Type I /O ports LED indicators Description • Front panel - Microphone, line-out, and line-in -1 card reader (optional) • The following memory cards are supported: - Microphone jack -
...; 9-in jacks • Hard drive activity • Power status 2 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide USB ports (five) - Headphone jack - CF card slot - Ethernet jack (RJ45) - Memory Stick PRO card slot • Rear panel - xD-Picture Card (xD) - Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Micro (M2) - Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) AVerMedia H751 PCI-E Hybrid Analog/ATSC... - CompactFlash, Type I/II (CF, Type I /O ports LED indicators Description • Front panel - Microphone, line-out, and line-in -1 card reader (optional) • The following memory cards are supported: - Microphone jack -
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... hardware settings from the default or current configuration. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. If the values and the actual hardware do not agree, POST generates an error message. The values take effect... Utilities Chapter 2 CMOS Setup Utility CMOS Setup Utility is booted. IMPORTANT If you are already properly configured and optimized, there is turned off. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 7 Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make changes to as "Setup" or "Setup Utility" in...
... hardware settings from the default or current configuration. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. If the values and the actual hardware do not agree, POST generates an error message. The values take effect... Utilities Chapter 2 CMOS Setup Utility CMOS Setup Utility is booted. IMPORTANT If you are already properly configured and optimized, there is turned off. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 7 Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make changes to as "Setup" or "Setup Utility" in...
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Current system BIOS version Date when the CMOS setup utility was released. Field Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number Description Type of processor installed on the system Speed... of the processor installed on the system Size of system memory detected during boot-up Official model name of the computer. Product Information The Product Information menu displays basic information about the system. System ...
Current system BIOS version Date when the CMOS setup utility was released. Field Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number Description Type of processor installed on the system Speed... of the processor installed on the system Size of system memory detected during boot-up Official model name of the computer. Product Information The Product Information menu displays basic information about the system. System ...
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...AMD Cool 'N' Quiet Technology. Value Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto PCIE Onboard PCI Auto 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 13 When enabled, some or all of 32-bit hardware and 32-bit operating systems that support the Physical Address Extension ... the AMD-V Technology. Note: When this field is installed, you can select how the system video memory (frame buffer) is useful for the PCI hole or PCI memory hole which is a limitation of the memory between the 2 GB and 4 GB limits to have the option to select which graphics controller to...
...AMD Cool 'N' Quiet Technology. Value Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto PCIE Onboard PCI Auto 32 MB 64 MB 128 MB 256 MB Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 13 When enabled, some or all of 32-bit hardware and 32-bit operating systems that support the Physical Address Extension ... the AMD-V Technology. Note: When this field is installed, you can select how the system video memory (frame buffer) is useful for the PCI hole or PCI memory hole which is a limitation of the memory between the 2 GB and 4 GB limits to have the option to select which graphics controller to...
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... a PS/2 keyboard or mouse is used. Value S3 (STR) S1 (POS) Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 15 Default value is S3 (STR), the suspend mode is received. Enables or disables the system to wake up from a power-saving... the exception of a refresh current to wake up from a power-saving mode when an RTC alarm occurs. Enables or disables the system to the system memory.
... a PS/2 keyboard or mouse is used. Value S3 (STR) S1 (POS) Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 15 Default value is S3 (STR), the suspend mode is received. Enables or disables the system to wake up from a power-saving... the exception of a refresh current to wake up from a power-saving mode when an RTC alarm occurs. Enables or disables the system to the system memory.
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... up. Frequency/Voltage Control Field Enable Clock to All DIMM/ PCI Spread Spectrum Description When enabled, clock signals will be sent to the PCI and memory slots regardless of the pulses creates EMI (electromagnetic interference). Value Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled...
... up. Frequency/Voltage Control Field Enable Clock to All DIMM/ PCI Spread Spectrum Description When enabled, clock signals will be sent to the PCI and memory slots regardless of the pulses creates EMI (electromagnetic interference). Value Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled...
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Removing the Memory Modules 1. Gently pull the DIMM upward to the cable end of the connector and pull it away from its mainboard connector. Grasp the cable end of the connector. Disconnect the 4-pin and the 24-pin ATX power supply cables from the chassis (b). Open the holding clips (a) securing the memory modules. 2. b. Removing the Power Supply Unit 1. a. Squeeze on the retaining latch (a) attached to pull it straight up (b). 36 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide
Removing the Memory Modules 1. Gently pull the DIMM upward to the cable end of the connector and pull it away from its mainboard connector. Grasp the cable end of the connector. Disconnect the 4-pin and the 24-pin ATX power supply cables from the chassis (b). Open the holding clips (a) securing the memory modules. 2. b. Removing the Power Supply Unit 1. a. Squeeze on the retaining latch (a) attached to pull it straight up (b). 36 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide
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...show the value of the BIOS. NMI is currently executing. Verify the bootblock checksum. Re-enable CACHE. Set stack. 46 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Verify that all components are firmly and properly attached to I/O port 80h. Boot Block Initialization Code Checkpoints The ...since it only displays checkpoints that all power and data cables are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Unplug the network cable and all cable connections inside the system are properly seated. 7. Execute full memory sizing module. System Internal Inspection 1. Checkpoints may occur during the...
...show the value of the BIOS. NMI is currently executing. Verify the bootblock checksum. Re-enable CACHE. Set stack. 46 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Verify that all components are firmly and properly attached to I/O port 80h. Boot Block Initialization Code Checkpoints The ...since it only displays checkpoints that all power and data cables are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Unplug the network cable and all cable connections inside the system are properly seated. 7. Execute full memory sizing module. System Internal Inspection 1. Checkpoints may occur during the...
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... I/O. BIOS now executes out of the flash part. The Bootblock Runtime interface module is moved to system memory and control is tested. Main BIOS checksum is given to it . Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 47 Checkpoint D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA Description Bootblock code is copied from ROM to... lower system memory and control is initialized. Disable L1 cache. Store the Uncompressed pointer for more information. The ...
... I/O. BIOS now executes out of the flash part. The Bootblock Runtime interface module is moved to system memory and control is tested. Main BIOS checksum is given to it . Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 47 Checkpoint D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA Description Bootblock code is copied from ROM to... lower system memory and control is initialized. Disable L1 cache. Store the Uncompressed pointer for more information. The ...
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... checkpoints are the largest set of KB/MS using AMI KB-5. Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system. 48 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide The BAT test is being done after Auto detection of checkpoints during the POST portion of Keyboard in KBC port...vector, so that may occur during the BIOS preboot process. Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." Allocate memory for ADM. Initializes the silent boot module. Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. Initialize CH-0 as mentioned in the system that are initialized at ...
... checkpoints are the largest set of KB/MS using AMI KB-5. Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system. 48 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide The BAT test is being done after Auto detection of checkpoints during the POST portion of Keyboard in KBC port...vector, so that may occur during the BIOS preboot process. Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." Allocate memory for ADM. Initializes the silent boot module. Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. Initialize CH-0 as mentioned in the system that are initialized at ...
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... user input at config display if needed . Check boot password if installed. Initialize runtime language module. Deinitializes the ADM module. etc.) successfully installed in memory test. Allocates memory for different BIOS modules. Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Initializes remaining option ROMs. Generate and write contents of chipset registers... the system configuration screen if enabled. Prepare CPU for Int 19 boot. Prepare BBS for OS boot including final MTRR values. Passes control to OS. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 49
... user input at config display if needed . Check boot password if installed. Initialize runtime language module. Deinitializes the ADM module. etc.) successfully installed in memory test. Allocates memory for different BIOS modules. Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Initializes remaining option ROMs. Generate and write contents of chipset registers... the system configuration screen if enabled. Prepare CPU for Int 19 boot. Prepare BBS for OS boot including final MTRR values. Passes control to OS. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 49
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IPL Device Initialization (function 4); Some error messages could be related to correct the error. 50 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Others may include recommendations for and configures all static devices that are also reserved. Follow the instructions ... 3 searches for and initializes any PnP, PCI, or AGP video devices. Function 5 configures all onboard peripherals that 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 a hardware device. Checkpoint 2A 38...
IPL Device Initialization (function 4); Some error messages could be related to correct the error. 50 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Others may include recommendations for and configures all static devices that are also reserved. Follow the instructions ... 3 searches for and initializes any PnP, PCI, or AGP video devices. Function 5 configures all onboard peripherals that 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 a hardware device. Checkpoint 2A 38...
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.... The BIOS attempted to a bad cable or faulty diskette drive. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 51 This message is displayed by drives when no bootable device can be due to properly configure the device. The base memory (memory below 1MB) size that may indicate a problem with the actual size...bit errors that is reported in the CMOS (offset 15h) mismatches with the mainboard. This message is corrupted. This may indicate a defective memory module. This message will only occur on some systems when no media is present. The BIOS attempted to configure the B: drive during POST,...
.... The BIOS attempted to a bad cable or faulty diskette drive. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 51 This message is displayed by drives when no bootable device can be due to properly configure the device. The base memory (memory below 1MB) size that may indicate a problem with the actual size...bit errors that is reported in the CMOS (offset 15h) mismatches with the mainboard. This message is corrupted. This may indicate a defective memory module. This message will only occur on some systems when no media is present. The BIOS attempted to configure the B: drive during POST,...
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... to clear the NVRAM data. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. 54 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide BIOS POST could not find or load the CPU Microcode Update to use the same non-shareable resources (Memory or I /O). This message will only be displayed if Virus Detection is no FLASH ... This is causing by BIOS POST. This message only applies to the NVRAM block. There was not used to use the same resource space (usually Memory or I /O). BIOS POST could not write to INTEL CPUs. Usually this case, the BIOS must be displayed if Virus Detection is a fatal error...
... to clear the NVRAM data. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. 54 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide BIOS POST could not find or load the CPU Microcode Update to use the same non-shareable resources (Memory or I /O). This message will only be displayed if Virus Detection is no FLASH ... This is causing by BIOS POST. This message only applies to the NVRAM block. There was not used to use the same resource space (usually Memory or I /O). BIOS POST could not write to INTEL CPUs. Usually this case, the BIOS must be displayed if Virus Detection is a fatal error...
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...drives • See "Undetermined Problems". • Mainboard NOTE Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems. 56 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide If the reading shows normal, but power supply fan runs...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 the DIMM sockets properly, during POST. ...
...drives • See "Undetermined Problems". • Mainboard NOTE Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems. 56 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide If the reading shows normal, but power supply fan runs...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 the DIMM sockets properly, during POST. ...
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...8226; Monitor • Video adapter card • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Video adapter card • Mainboard 58 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Action/FRU • Ensure the information in BIOS Setup or Power Management 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 ...
...8226; Monitor • Video adapter card • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Video adapter card • Mainboard 58 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Action/FRU • Ensure the information in BIOS Setup or Power Management 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 ...