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... the HDD-ODD Bracket 25 Detaching the Front Bezel 30 Removing the Expansion Boards 31 Removing the Memory Modules 33 Removing the Power Supply Unit 33 Removing the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assembly 36 Removing the Mainboard 38 Reassembly Procedures 40 Reinstalling the ...Mainboard 40 Reinstalling the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assembly 41 Reinstalling 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...
... the HDD-ODD Bracket 25 Detaching the Front Bezel 30 Removing the Expansion Boards 31 Removing the Memory Modules 33 Removing the Power Supply Unit 33 Removing the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assembly 36 Removing the Mainboard 38 Reassembly Procedures 40 Reinstalling the ...Mainboard 40 Reinstalling the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assembly 41 Reinstalling 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...
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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
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... 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/X86) • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (X64/X86) ... are supported: - MultiMediaCard (MMC) AVerMedia H751 PCI-E Hybrid Analog/ATSC Card 220 W power supply unit (non-PFC, non-power factor correction) 220 W power supply unit (PFC) Norton Internet Security Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 1 Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), Memory Stick (MS) - Secure ...
... 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/X86) • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (X64/X86) ... are supported: - MultiMediaCard (MMC) AVerMedia H751 PCI-E Hybrid Analog/ATSC Card 220 W power supply unit (non-PFC, non-power factor correction) 220 W power supply unit (PFC) Norton Internet Security Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 1 Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), Memory Stick (MS) - Secure ...
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..., and line-in jacks I/O Ports and LED Indicators Component I/O ports LED display and buttons Description • Front panel - Component System BIOS Power management Audio Item Audio codec Audio jacks Description • AMI BIOS with 8 MB SPI ROM • Supports ACPI revision 2.0 standard •...• Front panel: Headphone and microphone jacks • Rear panel: Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks • Power LED • Power button 2 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide External display (VGA) port - CF card slot - USB ports (four) - Headphone jack - USB ports (two) -
..., and line-in jacks I/O Ports and LED Indicators Component I/O ports LED display and buttons Description • Front panel - Component System BIOS Power management Audio Item Audio codec Audio jacks Description • AMI BIOS with 8 MB SPI ROM • Supports ACPI revision 2.0 standard •...• Front panel: Headphone and microphone jacks • Rear panel: Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks • Power LED • Power button 2 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide External display (VGA) port - CF card slot - USB ports (four) - Headphone jack - USB ports (two) -
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Front View No. Component 1 Power button/indicator 2 Optical drive cover 3 Optical drive eject button 4 Headphone jack 5 Microphone-in jack 6 4-in this section illustrate the physical outlook of the computer. System Tour The pictures and tables in -1 optional card reader supporting Memory Stick (MS), xD-Picture Card (xD), Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC) and Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) 7 USB 2.0 ports 8 Acer logo 4 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide
Front View No. Component 1 Power button/indicator 2 Optical drive cover 3 Optical drive eject button 4 Headphone jack 5 Microphone-in jack 6 4-in this section illustrate the physical outlook of the computer. System Tour The pictures and tables in -1 optional card reader supporting Memory Stick (MS), xD-Picture Card (xD), Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC) and Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) 7 USB 2.0 ports 8 Acer logo 4 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide
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Component 1 Expansion slots 2 Line-in jack 3 Line-out jack 4 Microphone jack 5 USB 2.0 ports 6 HDMI connector 7 External monitor port 8 PS/2 mouse connector 9 PS/2 keyboard connector 10 Fan aperture 11 Power connector 12 Kensington lock 13 Key lock 14 LAN connector Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 5 Rear View No.
Component 1 Expansion slots 2 Line-in jack 3 Line-out jack 4 Microphone jack 5 USB 2.0 ports 6 HDMI connector 7 External monitor port 8 PS/2 mouse connector 9 PS/2 keyboard connector 10 Fan aperture 11 Power connector 12 Kensington lock 13 Key lock 14 LAN connector Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 5 Rear View No.
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...8226; When changing the system configuration settings • When redefining the communication ports to prevent any conflicts • When modifying the power management configuration • When changing the password or making other changes to the security setup • When a configuration error is ... close the Setup. The system reboots immediately after you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may not be bad. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide In this guide display default system values. CMOS setup loads the configuration values in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory...
...8226; When changing the system configuration settings • When redefining the communication ports to prevent any conflicts • When modifying the power management configuration • When changing the password or making other changes to the security setup • When a configuration error is ... close the Setup. The system reboots immediately after you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may not be bad. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide In this guide display default system values. CMOS setup loads the configuration values in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory...
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Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 9 Setup Utility Menus The Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories. • Main • Advanced • Power • Security • Boot Options • Exit In the descriptive table following each of the menu screenshots, settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 9 Setup Utility Menus The Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories. • Main • Advanced • Power • Security • Boot Options • Exit In the descriptive table following each of the menu screenshots, settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
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...: Remember to lock up. Enables or disables the system to detect the DIMM/PCI/PCIE clock automatically during USB device enumeration. Bootup Num-lock Selects power on state for Num Lock. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled On Off Enabled Disabled 12 AX1430 Service Guide Miscellaneous Parameter AHCI Port1/2/3/4/5/6 Clock to All...
...: Remember to lock up. Enables or disables the system to detect the DIMM/PCI/PCIE clock automatically during USB device enumeration. Bootup Num-lock Selects power on state for Num Lock. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled On Off Enabled Disabled 12 AX1430 Service Guide Miscellaneous Parameter AHCI Port1/2/3/4/5/6 Clock to All...
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...disabled, the system operates at maximum CPU speed. Enables or disables Intel Turbo Boost Technology. Note: A full reset is required to reduce power consumption. Select a graphic controller as a primary boot device. Enables or disables Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (AES-NI). Select a video... Auto PCIE Onboard VGA 32MB 64 MB 128 MB Disabled DVMT Fixed 256MB 128 MB Maximum Auto 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 13 Enables or disables the Virtualization Technology (VT) availability. When enabled, the processor disables code execution when ...
...disabled, the system operates at maximum CPU speed. Enables or disables Intel Turbo Boost Technology. Note: A full reset is required to reduce power consumption. Select a graphic controller as a primary boot device. Enables or disables Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (AES-NI). Select a video... Auto PCIE Onboard VGA 32MB 64 MB 128 MB Disabled DVMT Fixed 256MB 128 MB Maximum Auto 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 13 Enables or disables the Virtualization Technology (VT) availability. When enabled, the processor disables code execution when ...
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... a wake event. Option Yes No S3 (STR) S1 (POS) Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Power Off Power On Last State Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 17 Power On by Onboard LAN Enables or disables an onboard LAN controller to wake up the system from...
... a wake event. Option Yes No S3 (STR) S1 (POS) Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Power Off Power On Last State Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 17 Power On by Onboard LAN Enables or disables an onboard LAN controller to wake up the system from...
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...flat, steady surface. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below: 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 5. Disassembly Tools In performing the disassembly process, you will need the following tools: • Wrist-grounding strap...and troubleshooting purposes. Place the computer on how to disassemble and reassemble the computer for the different components vary in size. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 21 Unplug the network cable and all peripherals. 3. Make sure that the optical disc drive and the ...
...flat, steady surface. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below: 1. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 5. Disassembly Tools In performing the disassembly process, you will need the following tools: • Wrist-grounding strap...and troubleshooting purposes. Place the computer on how to disassemble and reassemble the computer for the different components vary in size. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 21 Unplug the network cable and all peripherals. 3. Make sure that the optical disc drive and the ...
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Release the front bezel retention tabs from the front bezel is still connected to remove the hard disk and optical drive. NOTE: The power button and LED cable from the chassis interior. 2. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 23 Pull the front bezel away from the chassis. To detach the front bezel completely, you have to its connector on the mainboard. Removing the Front Bezel 1.
Release the front bezel retention tabs from the front bezel is still connected to remove the hard disk and optical drive. NOTE: The power button and LED cable from the chassis interior. 2. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 23 Pull the front bezel away from the chassis. To detach the front bezel completely, you have to its connector on the mainboard. Removing the Front Bezel 1.
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Removing the Optical Drive and the Hard Disk Drive 1. Lift the bracket up. Disconnect the SATA (1) and power (2) cables from the rear of the optical drive. 26 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 2.
Removing the Optical Drive and the Hard Disk Drive 1. Lift the bracket up. Disconnect the SATA (1) and power (2) cables from the rear of the optical drive. 26 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 2.
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Disconnect the SATA (2) and power (1) cables from the rear of the SATA cable from the mainboard. 3. 2. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 27 Disconnect the other end of the hard disk drive.
Disconnect the SATA (2) and power (1) cables from the rear of the SATA cable from the mainboard. 3. 2. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 27 Disconnect the other end of the hard disk drive.
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Pull out the power button/LED cable from its mainboard connector. 2. Disconnect the power button/LED cable from the chassis. 30 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Detaching the Front Bezel 1.
Pull out the power button/LED cable from its mainboard connector. 2. Disconnect the power button/LED cable from the chassis. 30 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Detaching the Front Bezel 1.
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Removing the Expansion Boards 1. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Remove the screw from the slot. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 31 Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. Gently pull up the expansion board (1), move it slightly to the left and remove (2) from the expansion board bracket opposite the PCIE1X 1 slot. 3. Remove the power cable from the optional USB 3.0 Host Add in Card. 2.
Removing the Expansion Boards 1. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Remove the screw from the slot. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 31 Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. Gently pull up the expansion board (1), move it slightly to the left and remove (2) from the expansion board bracket opposite the PCIE1X 1 slot. 3. Remove the power cable from the optional USB 3.0 Host Add in Card. 2.
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...it from the DIMM1 slot. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 33 Removing the Memory Modules 1. a. Squeeze on the retaining latch (1) attached to remove the second memory module from ...its mainboard connector. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. 3. Disconnect the ATX power supply cables from the DIMM2 slot. b. Removing the Power Supply Unit 1. Grasp the cable end of the connector. Gently pull the memory module upward (2) to open the...
...it from the DIMM1 slot. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 33 Removing the Memory Modules 1. a. Squeeze on the retaining latch (1) attached to remove the second memory module from ...its mainboard connector. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. 3. Disconnect the ATX power supply cables from the DIMM2 slot. b. Removing the Power Supply Unit 1. Grasp the cable end of the connector. Gently pull the memory module upward (2) to open the...
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Remove the screw that secure the power supply to the chassis. 4. Remove the two screws that secures the power supply to the rear panel. 34 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 2. Open the plastic clip (1) and release the power cables from the metal clip (2) in the direction indicated. 3.
Remove the screw that secure the power supply to the chassis. 4. Remove the two screws that secures the power supply to the rear panel. 34 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 2. Open the plastic clip (1) and release the power cables from the metal clip (2) in the direction indicated. 3.
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Push the power supply module toward the front. 6. Tilt the power supply module slightly to the right and lift it out of the chassis. 5. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 35
Push the power supply module toward the front. 6. Tilt the power supply module slightly to the right and lift it out of the chassis. 5. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 35