Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 7
... the Power Supply Unit 43 Installing the Memory Modules 46 Installing the Expansion Boards 46 Reinstalling the Front Bezel Power Button/LED Cable 48 Reinstalling the HDD-ODD Bracket 53 Reinstalling the Front Bezel 56 Reinstalling the Side Panel 57 Troubleshooting 59 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 59 System Check Procedures 59 Checkpoints 60 POST Error Indicators 64 BIOS Recovery 75 BIOS Update 76 Updating the BIOS in DOS Mode 76 Updating the BIOS in Windows Mode 77 Clearing CMOS 80...
... the Power Supply Unit 43 Installing the Memory Modules 46 Installing the Expansion Boards 46 Reinstalling the Front Bezel Power Button/LED Cable 48 Reinstalling the HDD-ODD Bracket 53 Reinstalling the Front Bezel 56 Reinstalling the Side Panel 57 Troubleshooting 59 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 59 System Check Procedures 59 Checkpoints 60 POST Error Indicators 64 BIOS Recovery 75 BIOS Update 76 Updating the BIOS in DOS Mode 76 Updating the BIOS in Windows Mode 77 Clearing CMOS 80...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 8
Table of Contents System Architecture 81 Block Diagram 81 Mainboard Layout 82 Jumper Setting 83 Internal header pin definition 84 Connecting Optional Devices 86 Connecting Case Components 88 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 91 Exploded Diagram 92 Aspire AX1430 FRU List 93 Technical Specifications 110 Processor 110 Chipsets 110 BIOS 110 Memory 111 Hard Disk Drive 111 Optical Disc Drive 112 Card Reader (optional 112 Gigabit Ethernet 112 Audio 112 Power Supply Unit 113 Power Management 113 Index ...115 viii
Table of Contents System Architecture 81 Block Diagram 81 Mainboard Layout 82 Jumper Setting 83 Internal header pin definition 84 Connecting Optional Devices 86 Connecting Case Components 88 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 91 Exploded Diagram 92 Aspire AX1430 FRU List 93 Technical Specifications 110 Processor 110 Chipsets 110 BIOS 110 Memory 111 Hard Disk Drive 111 Optical Disc Drive 112 Card Reader (optional 112 Gigabit Ethernet 112 Audio 112 Power Supply Unit 113 Power Management 113 Index ...115 viii
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 9
... this section are supported: - The exact configuration of the Aspire AX1430 computer. NOTE The items listed in -1 card reader • The following memory cards are for a detailed list of models supported by each hardware component. Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), Memory Stick (MS) - System Features Component Operating system support Processor Chipset Graphics controller Memory Expansion options Connectivity Hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive (ODD) Card reader (optional) TV tuner (optional) Power supply Antivirus software Description • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (X64...
... this section are supported: - The exact configuration of the Aspire AX1430 computer. NOTE The items listed in -1 card reader • The following memory cards are for a detailed list of models supported by each hardware component. Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), Memory Stick (MS) - System Features Component Operating system support Processor Chipset Graphics controller Memory Expansion options Connectivity Hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive (ODD) Card reader (optional) TV tuner (optional) Power supply Antivirus software Description • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (X64...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 27
... removable drives. When disabled, the diagnostic screen displays during startup. Hard Disk CD/DVD Removable Device LAN Press Enter to access the Hard Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available CD/DVD drives. Press Enter to access the Optical Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available hard drives. Boot Options Parameter 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Boot Device EFI Device Priority Hard Disk Drive Priority Optical Disk Drive Priority Removable Device Priority Network Device Priority Fast Boot Quiet Boot...
... removable drives. When disabled, the diagnostic screen displays during startup. Hard Disk CD/DVD Removable Device LAN Press Enter to access the Hard Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available CD/DVD drives. Press Enter to access the Optical Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available hard drives. Boot Options Parameter 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Boot Device EFI Device Priority Hard Disk Drive Priority Optical Disk Drive Priority Removable Device Priority Network Device Priority Fast Boot Quiet Boot...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 29
... for the different components vary in size. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 5. System Disassembly and Reassembly Chapter 3 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on a flat, steady surface. Place the computer on how 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. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 21
... for the different components vary in size. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 5. System Disassembly and Reassembly Chapter 3 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on a flat, steady surface. Place the computer on how 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. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 21
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 68
... Internal Inspection 1. Verify that flat mode is limited, since it only displays checkpoints that all checkpoints generated by the BIOS requires a checkpoint card, also referred to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs from the computer. 4. Checkpoints may change due to as described in scratch CMOS. Set stack. 60 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Unplug the power cord from power management suspend state. Disable CACHE before system memory is enabled...
... Internal Inspection 1. Verify that flat mode is limited, since it only displays checkpoints that all checkpoints generated by the BIOS requires a checkpoint card, also referred to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs from the computer. 4. Checkpoints may change due to as described in scratch CMOS. Set stack. 60 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Unplug the power cord from power management suspend state. Disable CACHE before system memory is enabled...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 70
... BIOS modules on KBC. Initialized CMOS as system timer.Install the POSTINT1Ch handler. If the CMOS checksum is OK. Program the keyboard controller command byte is initialized at this checkpoint. Give control to ADM module for DEL or ESC keys to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on CMOS setup questions. USB controllers are based on default values and clear passwords. Display total memory...
... BIOS modules on KBC. Initialized CMOS as system timer.Install the POSTINT1Ch handler. If the CMOS checksum is OK. Program the keyboard controller command byte is initialized at this checkpoint. Give control to ADM module for DEL or ESC keys to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on CMOS setup questions. USB controllers are based on default values and clear passwords. Display total memory...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 71
Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Initializes remaining option ROMs. Generate and write contents of the MTRR's. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. Display boot option popup menu. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 63 Programming the memory hole or any kind of chipset registers. Updates CMOS memory size from base memory. Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in system RAM size if needed . Late POST initialization of system management interrupt...
Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Initializes remaining option ROMs. Generate and write contents of the MTRR's. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. Display boot option popup menu. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 63 Programming the memory hole or any kind of chipset registers. Updates CMOS memory size from base memory. Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in system RAM size if needed . Late POST initialization of system management interrupt...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 72
... 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 the system has detected. Function 1 initializes all PnP and PCI boot devices. Initialize different buses and perform the following functions: Reset, Detect, and Disable...
... 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 the system has detected. Function 1 initializes all PnP and PCI boot devices. Initialize different buses and perform the following functions: Reset, Detect, and Disable...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 76
... Memory or I /O resource conflict when configured by BIOS POST. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. Error initializing secondary DMA controller. This may indicate a problem with an outdated BIOS. This message will only be updated to pass the Refresh Retrace Test. In this error is enabled in a mainboard with system hardware. More than one system device is no FLASH part (System uses a PROM or EPROM). A PCI adapter generated an I /O). BIOS POST...
... Memory or I /O resource conflict when configured by BIOS POST. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. Error initializing secondary DMA controller. This may indicate a problem with an outdated BIOS. This message will only be updated to pass the Refresh Retrace Test. In this error is enabled in a mainboard with system hardware. More than one system device is no FLASH part (System uses a PROM or EPROM). A PCI adapter generated an I /O). BIOS POST...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 77
... use default CMOS settings. This message is displayed when language module is required to be resolved by a program other than the BIOS or that the CMOS battery needs to reboot the machine. This error can be replaced. Error code = 004Ah Unknown BIOS error. PS/2 keyboard support is enabled in the AMIBIOS8 ROM. Indicates that key is not detected. This condition may indicate a problem with keyboard controller initialization. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 69 CMOS settings are invalid. Error code = 004Bh Floppy Controller Failure Description Keyboard controller BAT test...
... use default CMOS settings. This message is displayed when language module is required to be resolved by a program other than the BIOS or that the CMOS battery needs to reboot the machine. This error can be replaced. Error code = 004Ah Unknown BIOS error. PS/2 keyboard support is enabled in the AMIBIOS8 ROM. Indicates that key is not detected. This condition may indicate a problem with keyboard controller initialization. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 69 CMOS settings are invalid. Error code = 004Bh Floppy Controller Failure Description Keyboard controller BAT test...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 78
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. the Control Panel. • Reload software from Recovery CD. If directed to Enabled. Action/FRU • Ensure the system is not in Power Management Property of Mode is set to diagnose a problem: 1. Find the error symptom in the right column is indicated, the first Action/FRU item listed in the left...
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. the Control Panel. • Reload software from Recovery CD. If directed to Enabled. Action/FRU • Ensure the system is not in Power Management Property of Mode is set to diagnose a problem: 1. Find the error symptom in the right column is indicated, the first Action/FRU item listed in the left...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 79
...CMOS Setup and that cable/jumper are set to master.) Optical Disc Drive-related Symptoms Symptom/Error CD/DVD-ROM drive LED doesn't come on and its eject button 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 before diagnosing any optical drive problems. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 71 Action/FRU • Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. • Hard disk drive cable • Hard...
...CMOS Setup and that cable/jumper are set to master.) Optical Disc Drive-related Symptoms Symptom/Error CD/DVD-ROM drive LED doesn't come on and its eject button 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 before diagnosing any optical drive problems. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 71 Action/FRU • Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. • Hard disk drive cable • Hard...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 80
... in the Standard CMOS Feature of BIOS Setup is connected to Enabled. For the PCI modem, make sure Power on By Ring in cable from modem adapter card is set to the mainboard Video and Monitor-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Video memory test failed.Video adapter failed. voice from modem cannot be produced, but system sound feature works normally.) Action/FRU • For an external modem, make sure Wake up system from speakers. Display problem • Incorrect colors...
... in the Standard CMOS Feature of BIOS Setup is connected to Enabled. For the PCI modem, make sure Power on By Ring in cable from modem adapter card is set to the mainboard Video and Monitor-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Video memory test failed.Video adapter failed. voice from modem cannot be produced, but system sound feature works normally.) Action/FRU • For an external modem, make sure Wake up system from speakers. Display problem • Incorrect colors...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 82
... following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive • Expansion boards 4. Either the video card is not working, its memory is not accessible, or its BIOS may be corrupt. • Something is wrong with the memory installed • There is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the computer. 5. CMOS checksum error Undetermined Problems NOTE • Verify that the power supply being used...
... following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive • Expansion boards 4. Either the video card is not working, its memory is not accessible, or its BIOS may be corrupt. • Something is wrong with the memory installed • There is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check" on the computer. 5. CMOS checksum error Undetermined Problems NOTE • Verify that the power supply being used...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 90
... 8 CPU_FAN1 9 SYSFAN9 Description Front panel audio jack header RJ45+USB connectors USB connectors HDMI connector VGA connector Keyboard and mouse connectors Processor socket CPU cooling fan connector System fan connector No. Label 10 DIMM1 11 DIMM 12 ATX_POWER1 13 SATA1 14 SATA2 15 BAT1 16 PCIEX16 17 PCIEX1 Description DDR3 240-pin slot 1 DDR3 240-pin slot 2 Standard 24-pin power connector Serial ATA connector 1 Serial ATA connector 2 Battery holder PCIEX16 Slot PCIEX1 36-pin slot 82 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Mainboard Layout This section shows the major...
... 8 CPU_FAN1 9 SYSFAN9 Description Front panel audio jack header RJ45+USB connectors USB connectors HDMI connector VGA connector Keyboard and mouse connectors Processor socket CPU cooling fan connector System fan connector No. Label 10 DIMM1 11 DIMM 12 ATX_POWER1 13 SATA1 14 SATA2 15 BAT1 16 PCIEX16 17 PCIEX1 Description DDR3 240-pin slot 1 DDR3 240-pin slot 2 Standard 24-pin power connector Serial ATA connector 1 Serial ATA connector 2 Battery holder PCIEX16 Slot PCIEX1 36-pin slot 82 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Mainboard Layout This section shows the major...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 120
... (SD) - Optical Disc Drive Item Controller Type Form factor Interface Write/read speed Supported models Specification Integrated in jacks Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 112 supports up to 32 GB • xD-Picture Card (xD) - supports up to 32 GB Gigabit Ethernet Item Controller LAN protocol LAN connector type Specification • Realtek RTL8111E-VL (Single-Chip/Port 10/100 Fast Ethernet PHYceiver with Auto MDIX) 10/100/1000 Mbit RJ-45 Audio Item Controller Audio jacks Specification • Realtek...
... (SD) - Optical Disc Drive Item Controller Type Form factor Interface Write/read speed Supported models Specification Integrated in jacks Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 112 supports up to 32 GB • xD-Picture Card (xD) - supports up to 32 GB Gigabit Ethernet Item Controller LAN protocol LAN connector type Specification • Realtek RTL8111E-VL (Single-Chip/Port 10/100 Fast Ethernet PHYceiver with Auto MDIX) 10/100/1000 Mbit RJ-45 Audio Item Controller Audio jacks Specification • Realtek...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 123
... Management Setup 17 BIOS Setup enter Setup 8 block diagram 81 boot block checkpoints 60 execute 75 button optical drive eject 4 C card reader 4-in-1 4 install 41 remove 36 Index specifications 112 checkpoints boot block 60 DIM 64 overview 60 POST 62 Chipset 2 CMOS clear 80 CMOS RAM 7 connectivity options 1 specifications 112 connector front panel power button and LED 89 HDMI 5 LAN 5 power 5 PS/2 keyboard 5 PS/2 mouse 5 cover optical drive 4 D DIM checkpoints 64 disassembly procedures card reader assembly 36 expansion board 31 front bezel 23, 30 front I/O assembly 36 hard disk drive 26 HDD...
... Management Setup 17 BIOS Setup enter Setup 8 block diagram 81 boot block checkpoints 60 execute 75 button optical drive eject 4 C card reader 4-in-1 4 install 41 remove 36 Index specifications 112 checkpoints boot block 60 DIM 64 overview 60 POST 62 Chipset 2 CMOS clear 80 CMOS RAM 7 connectivity options 1 specifications 112 connector front panel power button and LED 89 HDMI 5 LAN 5 power 5 PS/2 keyboard 5 PS/2 mouse 5 cover optical drive 4 D DIM checkpoints 64 disassembly procedures card reader assembly 36 expansion board 31 front bezel 23, 30 front I/O assembly 36 hard disk drive 26 HDD...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 124
... jack rear 5 modem board troubleshooting 72 monitor port 5 O ODD, see optical disc drive 1 operating system 1 optical disc drive reinstall 49 remove 26 specifications 112 troubleshooting 71 OS support 1 P PCB 2 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, see BIOS Setup 8 ports USB front 4 POST, see Power-On Self-Test 62 power ACPI compliance 2 button/indicator 4 specifications 1 power connector CPU cooling fan 88 standard 24-pin 89 power management ACPI mode table 113 specifications 2 power supply unit remove 33 replace 43 specifications 113 troubleshooting 73 Power-On Self-Test beep codes 74 checkpoints...
... jack rear 5 modem board troubleshooting 72 monitor port 5 O ODD, see optical disc drive 1 operating system 1 optical disc drive reinstall 49 remove 26 specifications 112 troubleshooting 71 OS support 1 P PCB 2 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, see BIOS Setup 8 ports USB front 4 POST, see Power-On Self-Test 62 power ACPI compliance 2 button/indicator 4 specifications 1 power connector CPU cooling fan 88 standard 24-pin 89 power management ACPI mode table 113 specifications 2 power supply unit remove 33 replace 43 specifications 113 troubleshooting 73 Power-On Self-Test beep codes 74 checkpoints...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide
Page 125
... 1 operating system 1 specifications audio 112 card reader 112 Ethernet 112 hard disk drive 111 memory 111 optical disc drive 112 power management 113 power supply unit 113 processor 110 system BIOS 110 system chipsets 110 system architecture 81 system chipsets 110 system dimensions 3 system utilities 7 system views rear view 5 system weight 3 T temperature operating 3 troubleshooting BIOS checkpoints 60 BIOS recovery 75 BIOS update 76 clearing CMOS 80 component failure 70 hardware diagnostic procedure 59 POST error indicators 64 U undetermined problems 74 USB ports rear 5 V VGA port 5 video...
... 1 operating system 1 specifications audio 112 card reader 112 Ethernet 112 hard disk drive 111 memory 111 optical disc drive 112 power management 113 power supply unit 113 processor 110 system BIOS 110 system chipsets 110 system architecture 81 system chipsets 110 system dimensions 3 system utilities 7 system views rear view 5 system weight 3 T temperature operating 3 troubleshooting BIOS checkpoints 60 BIOS recovery 75 BIOS update 76 clearing CMOS 80 component failure 70 hardware diagnostic procedure 59 POST error indicators 64 U undetermined problems 74 USB ports rear 5 V VGA port 5 video...
