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Aspire AX1430 Desktop Computer Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Aspire AX1430 Desktop Computer Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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Revision History Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the Aspire AX1430 Desktop Computer Service Guide. Date Chapter Updates ii Aspire AX1430 Service Guide
Revision History Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the Aspire AX1430 Desktop Computer Service Guide. Date Chapter Updates ii Aspire AX1430 Service Guide
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... is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any defect in the software. Acer is ". Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Copyright Copyright © 2011 by any means, electronic, ... magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. All rights reserved. Disclaimer The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide iii No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or ...
... is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any defect in the software. Acer is ". Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Copyright Copyright © 2011 by any means, electronic, ... magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. All rights reserved. Disclaimer The information in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide iii No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or ...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. iv Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this service guide. SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. iv Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this service guide. SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of a machine (e.g. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide v If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will NOT be noted in the FRU list of this generic service ...
You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of a machine (e.g. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide v If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will NOT be noted in the FRU list of this generic service ...
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Table of Contents Features and Specifications 1 System Features 1 Audio 2 I/O Ports and LED Indicators 2 Physical Specifications 3 Environmental Requirements 3 System Tour 4 Front View 4 Rear View 5 System Utilities 7 CMOS Setup Utility 7 Entering CMOS setup 8 Navigating Through the Setup Utility 8 Setup Utility Menus 9 System Disassembly and Reassembly 21 Disassembly Tools 21 Pre-disassembly Procedure 21 Disassembly Procedures 22 Removing the Side Panel 22 Removing the Front Bezel 23 Removing the HDD-ODD Bracket 25 Detaching the Front Bezel 30 Removing the ...
Table of Contents Features and Specifications 1 System Features 1 Audio 2 I/O Ports and LED Indicators 2 Physical Specifications 3 Environmental Requirements 3 System Tour 4 Front View 4 Rear View 5 System Utilities 7 CMOS Setup Utility 7 Entering CMOS setup 8 Navigating Through the Setup Utility 8 Setup Utility Menus 9 System Disassembly and Reassembly 21 Disassembly Tools 21 Pre-disassembly Procedure 21 Disassembly Procedures 22 Removing the Side Panel 22 Removing the Front Bezel 23 Removing the HDD-ODD Bracket 25 Detaching the Front Bezel 30 Removing the ...
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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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... 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 Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of models supported by each hardware component. System Features Component Operating... on page 93 for reference only. NOTE The items listed in -1 card reader • The following memory cards are for a detailed list of the Aspire AX1430 computer. Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), Memory Stick (MS) -
... 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 Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of models supported by each hardware component. System Features Component Operating... on page 93 for reference only. NOTE The items listed in -1 card reader • The following memory cards are for a detailed list of the Aspire AX1430 computer. Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), Memory Stick (MS) -
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... 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 Ethernet jack (RJ45) - Microphone jack - HDMI port - Memory Stick PRO card slot • Rear panel - PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports - CF card...
... 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 Ethernet jack (RJ45) - Microphone jack - HDMI port - Memory Stick PRO card slot • Rear panel - PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports - CF card...
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microATX (µATX) 244 × 220 mm Environmental Requirements Aspect Operating temperature Operating humidity Description 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) 15% to 80% RH non-condensing Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 3 Physical Specifications Aspect Chassis dimension (W × D × H) System weight Mainboard form factor Mainboard dimensions (W × H) Description 100 mm (W) X 367.8 mm (D) x 269 mm (H) 6.27 kg.
microATX (µATX) 244 × 220 mm Environmental Requirements Aspect Operating temperature Operating humidity Description 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) 15% to 80% RH non-condensing Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 3 Physical Specifications Aspect Chassis dimension (W × D × H) System weight Mainboard form factor Mainboard dimensions (W × H) Description 100 mm (W) X 367.8 mm (D) x 269 mm (H) 6.27 kg.
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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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... program built into the system ROM, called CMOS RAM. Ask a qualified technician for assistance. The system reboots immediately after you have saved all open files. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide NOTE: CMOS Setup Utility will need to run this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in your system. The screenshots used...
... program built into the system ROM, called CMOS RAM. Ask a qualified technician for assistance. The system reboots immediately after you have saved all open files. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide NOTE: CMOS Setup Utility will need to run this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in your system. The screenshots used...
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If the computer is completed, you will be displayed showing the Setup's menu bar. During POST, press Delete. If you fail to press Delete before POST is already turned on the menu bar. • Up and Down arrow keys - Move between selections on the computer and the monitor. keys - Display the General Help panel. • F7 - Press to restart the computer. Save changes made the Setup and close all open applications, then restart the computer. 2. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between selections on , close the utility. 8 AX1430 Service Guide Press ...
If the computer is completed, you will be displayed showing the Setup's menu bar. During POST, press Delete. If you fail to press Delete before POST is already turned on the menu bar. • Up and Down arrow keys - Move between selections on the computer and the monitor. keys - Display the General Help panel. • F7 - Press to restart the computer. Save changes made the Setup and close all open applications, then restart the computer. 2. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between selections on , close the utility. 8 AX1430 Service Guide Press ...
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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. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 9
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Main The Main menu displays basic information about the system and lets you set the system date and time. Core speed of the system. Product name of the CPU installed on the system. Date when the BIOS setup utility was built. Physical CPU core. Asset tag number of the system. Serial number of this system. Set the date following the hour-minute-second format. 10 AX1430 Service Guide Type of system memory installed on the system. Set the system time following the weekday-month-day-year format. Total size of CPU installed on the system. Parameter System BIOS ...
Main The Main menu displays basic information about the system and lets you set the system date and time. Core speed of the system. Product name of the CPU installed on the system. Date when the BIOS setup utility was built. Physical CPU core. Asset tag number of the system. Serial number of this system. Set the date following the hour-minute-second format. 10 AX1430 Service Guide Type of system memory installed on the system. Set the system time following the weekday-month-day-year format. Total size of CPU installed on the system. Parameter System BIOS ...
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Advanced Parameter Miscellaneous Advanced Chipset Configuration Integrated Peripherals PC Health Status Description Press Enter to access the Miscellaneous submenu Press Enter to access the Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu Press Enter to access the Integrated Peripherals submenu Press Enter to access the PC Health Status submenu Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 11
Advanced Parameter Miscellaneous Advanced Chipset Configuration Integrated Peripherals PC Health Status Description Press Enter to access the Miscellaneous submenu Press Enter to access the Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu Press Enter to access the Integrated Peripherals submenu Press Enter to access the PC Health Status submenu Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 11
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A slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed causing the overclocked processor to disable the Spread Spectrum feature if you are overclocking. Spread Spectrum Enables or disables the reduction of the AHCI device. Note: Remember to lock up. 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 DIMM/PCI/PCIE Description Displays the status of auto detection of the mainboard's EMI. Enables or disables the ...
A slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed causing the overclocked processor to disable the Spread Spectrum feature if you are overclocking. Spread Spectrum Enables or disables the reduction of the AHCI device. Note: Remember to lock up. 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 DIMM/PCI/PCIE Description Displays the status of auto detection of the mainboard's EMI. Enables or disables the ...
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... 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 Select a graphic controller as a primary boot device. Select a video memory size. Select the amout of system memory used by the Intel...
... 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 Select a graphic controller as a primary boot device. Select a video memory size. Select the amout of system memory used by the Intel...
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Onboard Graphics Controller Onboard Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard graphics controller. Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Select emulation type for the onboard SATA. Integrated Peripherals Parameter Onboard IDE Controller Onboard SATA Controller Onboard SATA Mode Onboard USB Controller Legacy USB Support USB Storage Emulation Description Enables or disables the onboard IDE controller. Select an operating mode for a USB mass storage device. Enables or disables the onboard 1394 controller. Option Enabled Disabled...
Onboard Graphics Controller Onboard Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard graphics controller. Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Select emulation type for the onboard SATA. Integrated Peripherals Parameter Onboard IDE Controller Onboard SATA Controller Onboard SATA Mode Onboard USB Controller Legacy USB Support USB Storage Emulation Description Enables or disables the onboard IDE controller. Select an operating mode for a USB mass storage device. Enables or disables the onboard 1394 controller. Option Enabled Disabled...