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... 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...
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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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... 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/X86) • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (X64/X86) • Microsoft Windows 7 Starter (×86) • Microsoft Windows 7 (X64/X86) • Linpus X-Windows • FreeDos AMD E350 AMD Hudson D1 AMD Zacate GPU Graphics Support • Two dual-channel DIMM slots supporting 240-pin unbuffered...
... 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/X86) • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (X64/X86) • Microsoft Windows 7 Starter (×86) • Microsoft Windows 7 (X64/X86) • Linpus X-Windows • FreeDos AMD E350 AMD Hudson D1 AMD Zacate GPU Graphics Support • Two dual-channel DIMM slots supporting 240-pin unbuffered...
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... access the Network Device Priority submenu and specify the boot sequence from available removable drives. All, but keyboard No Errors All Errors Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 19 Disabled When enabled, the BIOS splash screen displays during startup. Press Enter to boot the computer by shortening Enabled or skipping certain standard booting process. Enabled Disabled Determines whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. Boot Options Parameter 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Boot Device EFI Device Priority Hard Disk Drive Priority Optical Disk Drive...
... access the Network Device Priority submenu and specify the boot sequence from available removable drives. All, but keyboard No Errors All Errors Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 19 Disabled When enabled, the BIOS splash screen displays during startup. Press Enter to boot the computer by shortening Enabled or skipping certain standard booting process. Enabled Disabled Determines whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. Boot Options Parameter 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Boot Device EFI Device Priority Hard Disk Drive Priority Optical Disk Drive...
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... reassemble the computer for the different components vary in size. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 21 Make sure that the optical disc drive and the optional card reader slots are empty. 2. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 5. Unplug the network cable and all peripherals. 3. Turn off the power to the computer and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 4. Place the computer on how to avoid mismatches when...
... reassemble the computer for the different components vary in size. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 21 Make sure that the optical disc drive and the optional card reader slots are empty. 2. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 5. Unplug the network cable and all peripherals. 3. Turn off the power to the computer and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 4. Place the computer on how to avoid mismatches when...
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... flat mode is done including RTC and keyboard controller. Perform keyboard controller BAT test. These are ISA or PCI add-in debugging problems that the processor, memory module(s), and expansion board(s) are firmly and properly attached to their appropriate mainboard connectors. 9. Checkpoints may appear on the system. Early super I /O port 80h on system configuration. System Internal Inspection 1. Turn off the power to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs from...
... flat mode is done including RTC and keyboard controller. Perform keyboard controller BAT test. These are ISA or PCI add-in debugging problems that the processor, memory module(s), and expansion board(s) are firmly and properly attached to their appropriate mainboard connectors. 9. Checkpoints may appear on the system. Early super I /O port 80h on system configuration. System Internal Inspection 1. Turn off the power to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs from...
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..., CPU information, setup key message, and any platform specific BIOS modules. Check CMOS diagnostic byte to limit memory test. Testing and initialization of chipset registers. Traps the INT09h vector, so that have optional ROMs. Initializes all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules. Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Initializes different devices. Also, Check for IRQ1. Program the keyboard controller command byte is OK. Initializes the silent boot...
..., CPU information, setup key message, and any platform specific BIOS modules. Check CMOS diagnostic byte to limit memory test. Testing and initialization of chipset registers. Traps the INT09h vector, so that have optional ROMs. Initializes all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules. Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Initializes different devices. Also, Check for IRQ1. Program the keyboard controller command byte is OK. Initializes the silent boot...
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... vector. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 63 Check boot password if installed. Prepares the runtime language module. Check boot password if installed. Deinitializes the ADM module. Updates CMOS memory size from base memory. Fill the free area in the system and update the BDA, EBDA...etc. Execute BIOS setup if needed . Display boot option popup menu. Allocates memory for ACPI. Enable/Disable NMI as selected. End of POST initialization of system management interrupt. Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and...
... vector. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 63 Check boot password if installed. Prepares the runtime language module. Check boot password if installed. Deinitializes the ADM module. Updates CMOS memory size from base memory. Fill the free area in the system and update the BDA, EBDA...etc. Execute BIOS setup if needed . Display boot option popup menu. Allocates memory for ACPI. Enable/Disable NMI as selected. End of POST initialization of system management interrupt. Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and...
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... perform the following functions: Boot Input Device Initialization (function 3); Function 0 disables all PnP and PCI boot devices. Function 1 initializes 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 diagnostic mode and will switch to correct the error. 64 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Function 5 configures all static devices that are also reserved. Some error messages could be related...
... perform the following functions: Boot Input Device Initialization (function 3); Function 0 disables all PnP and PCI boot devices. Function 1 initializes 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 diagnostic mode and will switch to correct the error. 64 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Function 5 configures all static devices that are also reserved. Some error messages could be related...
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... indicate a problem with system hardware. 68 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Virus-related Message BootSector Write!! This message will only be updated to the CPU. A PCI adapter generated an I /O conflict PCI ROM conflict PCI IRQ conflict PCI IRQ routing table error Timer Error Refresh timer test failed Interrupt Controller-1 error Interrupt Controller-2 error Description Error initializing primary DMA controller. System Configuration Message DMA-1 Error DMA-2 Error DMA Controller Error Checking NVRAM... Usually this case, the BIOS must be displayed if Virus...
... indicate a problem with system hardware. 68 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Virus-related Message BootSector Write!! This message will only be updated to the CPU. A PCI adapter generated an I /O conflict PCI ROM conflict PCI IRQ conflict PCI IRQ routing table error Timer Error Refresh timer test failed Interrupt Controller-1 error Interrupt Controller-2 error Description Error initializing primary DMA controller. System Configuration Message DMA-1 Error DMA-2 Error DMA Controller Error Checking NVRAM... Usually this case, the BIOS must be displayed if Virus...
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... using AMIBIOS Setup. Error code = 004Ah Unknown BIOS error. PS/2 keyboard support is enabled in AMIBIOS Setup. Error in the setup. This may occur for both Supervisor and User password verification. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 69 This error can be replaced. CMOS contents failed the Checksum check. This message is displayed when ADM module is locked. The password entered does not match the password set in initializing legacy Floppy Controller. User needs to unlock the keyboard to reboot the machine. This error...
... using AMIBIOS Setup. Error code = 004Ah Unknown BIOS error. PS/2 keyboard support is enabled in AMIBIOS Setup. Error in the setup. This may occur for both Supervisor and User password verification. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 69 This error can be replaced. CMOS contents failed the Checksum check. This message is displayed when ADM module is locked. The password entered does not match the password set in initializing legacy Floppy Controller. User needs to unlock the keyboard to reboot the machine. This error...
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... cause. In Windows saving mode when the Power Management systems, check settings in Power Management Property of the processor fan connector. system does not work , then replace the heat sink fan. • Mainboard • Processor • Mainboard NOTE Normally, the processor fan should be operative, and the processor clock setting should be exactly set to enter power • Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. then reboot the system. • Memory module • Mainboard System works but power supply fan runs. If no...
... cause. In Windows saving mode when the Power Management systems, check settings in Power Management Property of the processor fan connector. system does not work , then replace the heat sink fan. • Mainboard • Processor • Mainboard NOTE Normally, the processor fan should be operative, and the processor clock setting should be exactly set to enter power • Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. then reboot the system. • Memory module • Mainboard System works but power supply fan runs. If no...
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...; Speaker power/connection/cable. • CD/DVD-ROM drive. CD/DVD-ROM drive cannot load or eject when the system is turned 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 Hard disk drive has write error. Check with a known good disc. • CD/DVD-ROM is...
...; Speaker power/connection/cable. • CD/DVD-ROM drive. CD/DVD-ROM drive cannot load or eject when the system is turned 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 Hard disk drive has write error. Check with a known good disc. • CD/DVD-ROM is...
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...; Monitor signal connection/cable • Monitor • Video adapter card • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Video adapter card • Mainboard 72 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Action/FRU • Remove all non-factory-installed cards. • Load default settings (if screen is inaccurate. Action/FRU • Speaker power/connection/cable Modem-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Modem ring cannot wake up by PCI card is set to Enabled. • If a PCI modem card is used, reinsert the modem card to the PCI slot firmly or replace the modem card. •...
...; Monitor signal connection/cable • Monitor • Video adapter card • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Video adapter card • Mainboard 72 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Action/FRU • Remove all non-factory-installed cards. • Load default settings (if screen is inaccurate. Action/FRU • Speaker power/connection/cable Modem-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Modem ring cannot wake up by PCI card is set to Enabled. • If a PCI modem card is used, reinsert the modem card to the PCI slot firmly or replace the modem card. •...
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.... 2. If any problems are supported by the computer. • Verify that the power supply being used at a time). If the problem persists, replace the mainboard, and then LCD assembly (one at the time of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive • Expansion boards 4. Beep Codes When no error message is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check...
.... 2. If any problems are supported by the computer. • Verify that the power supply being used at a time). If the problem persists, replace the mainboard, and then LCD assembly (one at the time of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive • Expansion boards 4. Beep Codes When no error message is operating correctly. (See "Power System Check...
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... 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. Mainboard Layout This section shows the major mainboard components. 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
... 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. Mainboard Layout This section shows the major mainboard components. 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
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.../GH60N • PLDS DH-16D5SH/DH-16ABSH Card Reader (optional) Item Controller Card compatibility Specification 4-in1 • Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) and Memory Stick (MS) - supports up to 32 GB • xD-Picture Card (xD) - supports up to 2 GB • Secure Digital (SD) - 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 jacks Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 112
.../GH60N • PLDS DH-16D5SH/DH-16ABSH Card Reader (optional) Item Controller Card compatibility Specification 4-in1 • Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) and Memory Stick (MS) - supports up to 32 GB • xD-Picture Card (xD) - supports up to 2 GB • Secure Digital (SD) - 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 jacks Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 112
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... 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...
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... 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...
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... 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...
