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...the printed service guide. add-on your office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you should check the most... all technical information relating to order FRU parts for our "global" product offering. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide v To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of a machine (e.g. Service...
...the printed service guide. add-on your office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you should check the most... all technical information relating to order FRU parts for our "global" product offering. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide v To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of a machine (e.g. Service...
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...Removing the Front Bezel 23 Removing 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 ...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...
...Removing the Front Bezel 23 Removing 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 ...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...
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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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...of models supported by each hardware component. The exact configuration of your PC depends on page 93 for a detailed list of the Aspire AX1430 computer. 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 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...
...of models supported by each hardware component. The exact configuration of your PC depends on page 93 for a detailed list of the Aspire AX1430 computer. 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 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...
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USB ports (two) - Memory Stick PRO card slot • Rear panel - External display (VGA) port - Component System BIOS Power management Audio Item Audio codec Audio jacks Description • AMI ... Audio Codec • Front panel: Headphone and microphone jacks • Rear panel: Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks • Power LED • Power button 2 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Headphone jack - Microphone jack - USB ports (four) - Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks I/O Ports and LED Indicators Component I/O ports LED display...
USB ports (two) - Memory Stick PRO card slot • Rear panel - External display (VGA) port - Component System BIOS Power management Audio Item Audio codec Audio jacks Description • AMI ... Audio Codec • Front panel: Headphone and microphone jacks • Rear panel: Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks • Power LED • Power button 2 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Headphone jack - Microphone jack - USB ports (four) - Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks I/O Ports and LED Indicators Component I/O ports LED display...
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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. 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 Front View No.
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...loads the configuration values in your system. NOTE: CMOS Setup Utility will need to make sure that you close the Setup. This memory area is no need to run this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in this utility under the following conditions. •..."BIOS", "Setup", or "Setup utility" in this guide. In this utility. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide The screenshots used in CMOS. You will be the same those found in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called the complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. Chapter 2 System Utilities CMOS Setup...
...loads the configuration values in your system. NOTE: CMOS Setup Utility will need to make sure that you close the Setup. This memory area is no need to run this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in this utility under the following conditions. •..."BIOS", "Setup", or "Setup utility" in this guide. In this utility. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide The screenshots used in CMOS. You will be the same those found in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called the complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. Chapter 2 System Utilities CMOS Setup...
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...Product name of this system. Physical CPU core. Asset tag number of the system. Parameter System BIOS Version Build Date Processor Core Frequency Count Memory Size Product Name System Serial Number Asset Tag Number System Date System Time (hh:mm:ss) Description Version number of the system. Serial number.... Main The Main menu displays basic information about the system and lets you set the system date and time. Core speed of system memory installed on the system. Total size of the CPU installed on the system. Set the system time following the weekday-month-day-year format....
...Product name of this system. Physical CPU core. Asset tag number of the system. Parameter System BIOS Version Build Date Processor Core Frequency Count Memory Size Product Name System Serial Number Asset Tag Number System Date System Time (hh:mm:ss) Description Version number of the system. Serial number.... Main The Main menu displays basic information about the system and lets you set the system date and time. Core speed of system memory installed on the system. Total size of the CPU installed on the system. Set the system time following the weekday-month-day-year format....
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... amout of system memory used by this feature allows the OS to 0. 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 Video Video Memory Size DVMT Mode DVMT/Fixed Memory Size UMA Free Buffer Size Current UMA Size ...
... amout of system memory used by this feature allows the OS to 0. 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 Video Video Memory Size DVMT Mode DVMT/Fixed Memory Size UMA Free Buffer Size Current UMA Size ...
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Squeeze on the retaining latch (1) attached to remove it straight up (2). Gently pull the memory module upward (2) to the cable end of the connector and pull it from its mainboard connector. Disconnect the ATX power supply cables from the DIMM1 ...; Note:Circuit boards >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Grasp the cable end of the connector. Removing the Memory Modules 1. a. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 33 Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. 3. b. Press to remove the second...
Squeeze on the retaining latch (1) attached to remove it straight up (2). Gently pull the memory module upward (2) to the cable end of the connector and pull it from its mainboard connector. Disconnect the ATX power supply cables from the DIMM1 ...; Note:Circuit boards >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Grasp the cable end of the connector. Removing the Memory Modules 1. a. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 33 Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. 3. b. Press to remove the second...
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Installing the Memory Modules 1. Installing the Expansion Boards 1. Position the expansion board over the PCIE16X 1 slot and move it clicks into place (2). 2. Insert the memory module into PCIE16X 1 slot (2). 46 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Insert the expansion card properly connector into the DIMM1 slot (1) and then press it down until it slightly to the right (1), making sure the card guide is available, install it in the DIMM2 slot by repeating step 1.. If a second memory module is aligned with the slot guide on the chassis.
Installing the Memory Modules 1. Installing the Expansion Boards 1. Position the expansion board over the PCIE16X 1 slot and move it clicks into place (2). 2. Insert the memory module into PCIE16X 1 slot (2). 46 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Insert the expansion card properly connector into the DIMM1 slot (1) and then press it down until it slightly to the right (1), making sure the card guide is available, install it in the DIMM2 slot by repeating step 1.. If a second memory module is aligned with the slot guide on the chassis.
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...Adjust policies and cache first 8 MB. Unplug the network cable and all power and data cables are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Verify that the processor, memory module(s), and expansion board(s) are very useful in aiding software developers or technicians in cards that all checkpoints... the task the system is disabled. The BIOS outputs checkpoints during POST. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in scratch CMOS. Set stack. 60 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Reinstall the side panel. 11. NMI is currently executing. Checkpoints...
...Adjust policies and cache first 8 MB. Unplug the network cable and all power and data cables are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Verify that the processor, memory module(s), and expansion board(s) are very useful in aiding software developers or technicians in cards that all checkpoints... the task the system is disabled. The BIOS outputs checkpoints during POST. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in scratch CMOS. Set stack. 60 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Reinstall the side panel. 11. NMI is currently executing. Checkpoints...
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... information about root directory of RAM. If BIOS recovery is initialized. The Runtime module is uncompressed into memory. Refer to "BIOS Recovery" section on media. Disable L1 cache. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 61 Checkpoint D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA Description Bootblock code is copied from ROM to... lower system memory and control is given to it . Attempt to read from ARMD and ATAPI CDROM. Read ...
... information about root directory of RAM. If BIOS recovery is initialized. The Runtime module is uncompressed into memory. Refer to "BIOS Recovery" section on media. Disable L1 cache. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 61 Checkpoint D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA Description Bootblock code is copied from ROM to... lower system memory and control is given to it . Attempt to read from ARMD and ATAPI CDROM. Read ...
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...Enable IRQ-0 in the system. Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Detects the presence of Keyboard in the system. 62 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide GPNV is initialized at this checkpoint. See DIM Code Checkpoints section for system timer interrupt. Initializes different devices. Initialize.... Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on CMOS setup questions. Check CMOS diagnostic byte to limit memory test. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area. If the CMOS checksum is being done after Auto detection of KB/MS...
...Enable IRQ-0 in the system. Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Detects the presence of Keyboard in the system. 62 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide GPNV is initialized at this checkpoint. See DIM Code Checkpoints section for system timer interrupt. Initializes different devices. Initialize.... Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on CMOS setup questions. Check CMOS diagnostic byte to limit memory test. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area. If the CMOS checksum is being done after Auto detection of KB/MS...
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...as selected. Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Save system context for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initialize Int-13 and prepare for different BIOS modules. Late POST initialization...menu. Prepare CPU for Int 19 boot. End of POST initialization of ESCD in NVRam. Programming the memory hole or any kind of the MTRR's. Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Initializes remaining... installed in CPU, ... Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 63
...as selected. Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Save system context for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initialize Int-13 and prepare for different BIOS modules. Late POST initialization...menu. Prepare CPU for Int 19 boot. End of POST initialization of ESCD in NVRam. Programming the memory hole or any kind of the MTRR's. Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Initializes remaining... installed in CPU, ... Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 63
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...gets control at various times during POST (Power On Self Text), the Setup utility will switch to correct the error. 64 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide It is recommended that you press the Enter key to an automatic configuration and configures all remaining PnP and ...also reserved. POST Error Indicators When a system error is accessed. 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 either...
...gets control at various times during POST (Power On Self Text), the Setup utility will switch to correct the error. 64 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide It is recommended that you press the Enter key to an automatic configuration and configures all remaining PnP and ...also reserved. POST Error Indicators When a system error is accessed. 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 either...
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... device in the drive, but was found in the system and/or removable media drive does not contain media. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 65 ECC memory has the ability to correct single-bit errors that is reported in the CMOS (offset 15h) mismatches with the ...is not configured as a bootable diskette. The BIOS attempted to boot from faulty memory modules. This message is corrupted. The base memory (memory below 1MB) size that may indicate a defective memory module. A multiple bit corruption of memory over 1 MB. The BIOS attempted to configure the A: drive during POST,...
... device in the drive, but was found in the system and/or removable media drive does not contain media. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 65 ECC memory has the ability to correct single-bit errors that is reported in the CMOS (offset 15h) mismatches with the ...is not configured as a bootable diskette. The BIOS attempted to boot from faulty memory modules. This message is corrupted. The base memory (memory below 1MB) size that may indicate a defective memory module. A multiple bit corruption of memory over 1 MB. The BIOS attempted to configure the A: drive during POST,...
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...error. A PCI adapter generated an I /O). BIOS could not find or load the CPU Microcode Update to use the same resource space (usually Memory or I /O resource conflict when configured by BIOS POST. A PCI adapter generated an I /O). BIOS POST could not initialize the Slave Interrupt Controller... the DMA controller. This is causing by BIOS POST. VIRUS: Continue (Y/N)? This may indicate a problem with system hardware. 68 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide This is no FLASH part (System uses a PROM or EPROM). In this error is a fatal error, often indication a...
...error. A PCI adapter generated an I /O). BIOS could not find or load the CPU Microcode Update to use the same resource space (usually Memory or I /O resource conflict when configured by BIOS POST. A PCI adapter generated an I /O). BIOS POST could not initialize the Slave Interrupt Controller... the DMA controller. This is causing by BIOS POST. VIRUS: Continue (Y/N)? This may indicate a problem with system hardware. 68 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide This is no FLASH part (System uses a PROM or EPROM). In this error is a fatal error, often indication a...
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... system powered on page 65. Processor test failed. then reboot the system. • Memory module • Mainboard System works but power supply fan runs. Processor/Processor Fan-related ...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 left ...Problems". • Mainboard NOTE Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems. 70...
... system powered on page 65. Processor test failed. then reboot the system. • Memory module • Mainboard System works but power supply fan runs. Processor/Processor Fan-related ...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 left ...Problems". • Mainboard NOTE Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems. 70...
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... set to Enabled. • If a PCI modem card is used, reinsert the modem card to the mainboard Video and Monitor-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Video memory test failed.Video adapter failed. For the PCI modem, make sure Wake up system from modem adapter card is set to receive messages and/or... • Monitor signal connection/cable • Monitor • Video adapter card • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Video adapter card • Mainboard 72 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide
... set to Enabled. • If a PCI modem card is used, reinsert the modem card to the mainboard Video and Monitor-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Video memory test failed.Video adapter failed. For the PCI modem, make sure Wake up system from modem adapter card is set to receive messages and/or... • Monitor signal connection/cable • Monitor • Video adapter card • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Video adapter card • Mainboard 72 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide