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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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... 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/X86) • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (X64/X86) •...Digital (SD), - 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) - The exact...
... 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/X86) • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (X64/X86) •...Digital (SD), - 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) - The exact...
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... Front panel - PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports - Microphone jack - USB ports (two) - CF card slot - 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 •...device power management support • On-board device configuration support Description • Realtek ALC662 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec • Front panel: Headphone and microphone jacks • Rear panel: Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks • Power LED • Power button 2 Aspire ...
... Front panel - PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports - Microphone jack - USB ports (two) - CF card slot - 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 •...device power management support • On-board device configuration support Description • Realtek ALC662 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec • Front panel: Headphone and microphone jacks • Rear panel: Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks • Power LED • Power button 2 Aspire ...
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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. Front View No. 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
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. Front View No. 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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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. 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
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... configuration values in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called the complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. You will be retained when power is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM, called CMOS RAM. The system reboots immediately after you repeatedly receive Run... be simply referred to as "BIOS", "Setup", or "Setup utility" in this utility. Ask a qualified technician for assistance. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is detected by the system and you are prompted ("...
... configuration values in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called the complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. You will be retained when power is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM, called CMOS RAM. The system reboots immediately after you repeatedly receive Run... be simply referred to as "BIOS", "Setup", or "Setup utility" in this utility. Ask a qualified technician for assistance. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is detected by the system and you are prompted ("...
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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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Note: Remember to lock up. Bootup Num-lock Selects power on state for Num Lock. A slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed causing the overclocked processor to disable the Spread Spectrum feature if ...
Note: Remember to lock up. Bootup Num-lock Selects power on state for Num Lock. A slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed causing the overclocked processor to disable the Spread Spectrum feature if ...
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... or disables Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (AES-NI). When enabled, the processor disables code execution when a worm attempts to reduce power consumption. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled 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 Advanced Chipset Configuration Parameter Intel EIST Intel Turbo Boost Intel AES-NI Intel XD Bit Intel VT Primary ...
... or disables Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (AES-NI). When enabled, the processor disables code execution when a worm attempts to reduce power consumption. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled 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 Advanced Chipset Configuration Parameter Intel EIST Intel Turbo Boost Intel AES-NI Intel XD Bit Intel VT Primary ...
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... controller to wake up the system from a power saving mode using a PS2 keyboard or mouse. Power Parameter ACPI Aware OS ACPI Suspend Mode Description Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) function. Power On by USB KB/Mouse Enables or disables ... Enables or disables to reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. 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
... controller to wake up the system from a power saving mode using a PS2 keyboard or mouse. Power Parameter ACPI Aware OS ACPI Suspend Mode Description Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) function. Power On by USB KB/Mouse Enables or disables ... Enables or disables to reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. 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
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Place the computer on how to the computer and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 4. Turn off the power to disassemble and reassemble the computer for the different components vary in reverse. • The screws for maintenance and...screwdriver • Flat screwdriver NOTES • To reinstall the system components and assemble the unit, perform the disassembly procedures in size. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 21 Pre-disassembly Procedure Before proceeding with their corresponding components to avoid mismatches when putting back the components. Make sure ...
Place the computer on how to the computer and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 4. Turn off the power to disassemble and reassemble the computer for the different components vary in reverse. • The screws for maintenance and...screwdriver • Flat screwdriver NOTES • To reinstall the system components and assemble the unit, perform the disassembly procedures in size. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 21 Pre-disassembly Procedure Before proceeding with their corresponding components to avoid mismatches when putting back the components. Make sure ...
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Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 23 Pull the front bezel away 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. To detach the front bezel completely, you have to its connector on the mainboard. Release the front bezel retention tabs from the chassis interior. 2. Removing the Front Bezel 1.
Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 23 Pull the front bezel away 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. To detach the front bezel completely, you have to its connector on the mainboard. Release the front bezel retention tabs from the chassis interior. 2. Removing the Front Bezel 1.
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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. Removing the Optical Drive and the Hard Disk Drive 1. Lift the bracket up.
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Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 27 Disconnect the SATA (2) and power (1) cables from the mainboard. 3. Disconnect the other end of the SATA cable from the rear of the hard disk drive. 2.
Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 27 Disconnect the SATA (2) and power (1) cables from the mainboard. 3. Disconnect the other end of the SATA cable from the rear of the hard disk drive. 2.
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Disconnect the power button/LED cable from the chassis. 30 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Pull out the power button/LED cable from its mainboard connector. 2. Detaching the Front Bezel 1.
Disconnect the power button/LED cable from the chassis. 30 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Pull out the power button/LED cable from its mainboard connector. 2. Detaching the Front Bezel 1.
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Gently pull up the expansion board (1), move it slightly to the left and remove (2) from the optional USB 3.0 Host Add in Card. 2. Remove the power cable from the slot. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 31 Remove the screw from the expansion board bracket opposite the PCIE1X 1 slot. 3. Removing the Expansion Boards 1.
Gently pull up the expansion board (1), move it slightly to the left and remove (2) from the optional USB 3.0 Host Add in Card. 2. Remove the power cable from the slot. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 31 Remove the screw from the expansion board bracket opposite the PCIE1X 1 slot. 3. Removing the Expansion Boards 1.
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Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. 3. Removing the Power Supply Unit 1. a. Disconnect the ATX power supply cables from the DIMM2 slot. Grasp the cable end of the connector. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to the cable end of the connector and pull ... memory module from its mainboard connector. b. Gently pull the memory module upward (2) to open the holding clips (1) securing the memory module. 2. Removing the Memory Modules 1. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 33 Press to remove it straight up (2).
Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. 3. Removing the Power Supply Unit 1. a. Disconnect the ATX power supply cables from the DIMM2 slot. Grasp the cable end of the connector. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to the cable end of the connector and pull ... memory module from its mainboard connector. b. Gently pull the memory module upward (2) to open the holding clips (1) securing the memory module. 2. Removing the Memory Modules 1. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 33 Press to remove it straight up (2).
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Open the plastic clip (1) and release the power cables from the metal clip (2) in the direction indicated. 3. Remove the two screws that secures the power supply to the rear panel. 34 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Remove the screw that secure the power supply to the chassis. 4. 2.
Open the plastic clip (1) and release the power cables from the metal clip (2) in the direction indicated. 3. Remove the two screws that secures the power supply to the rear panel. 34 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Remove the screw that secure the power supply to the chassis. 4. 2.
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Tilt the power supply module slightly to the right and lift it out of the chassis. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 35 Push the power supply module toward the front. 6. 5.
Tilt the power supply module slightly to the right and lift it out of the chassis. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 35 Push the power supply module toward the front. 6. 5.