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...those given in the FRU list of this generic service guide. For AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your office may have decided to the BASIC CONFIGURATION ... be covered in the printed service guide. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional web or channel. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide v add-on your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to provide you with all technical information relating...
...those given in the FRU list of this generic service guide. For AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your office may have decided to the BASIC CONFIGURATION ... be covered in the printed service guide. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional web or channel. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide v add-on your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to provide you with all technical information relating...
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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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...-channel up to the FRU list chapter on the model purchased. Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), Memory Stick (MS) - NOTE The items listed in -1 card reader • The following memory cards are 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...
...-channel up to the FRU list chapter on the model purchased. Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), Memory Stick (MS) - NOTE The items listed in -1 card reader • The following memory cards are 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...
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Microphone jack - HDMI port - Memory Stick PRO card slot • Rear panel - Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks I/O Ports and LED Indicators Component I/O ports LED display and buttons Description ... 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 - CF card slot - PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports - Ethernet jack (RJ45) - USB ports (four) - USB ports (two) - External display (VGA...
Microphone jack - HDMI port - Memory Stick PRO card slot • Rear panel - Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks I/O Ports and LED Indicators Component I/O ports LED display and buttons Description ... 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 - CF card slot - PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports - Ethernet jack (RJ45) - USB ports (four) - USB ports (two) - External display (VGA...
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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 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.
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... this guide. CMOS setup loads the configuration values in this guide display default system values. The screenshots used in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called the complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in this utility under the ... changes to the CMOS setup NOTE: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may not be bad. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be retained when power is detected by the...
... this guide. CMOS setup loads the configuration values in this guide display default system values. The screenshots used in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called the complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in this utility under the ... changes to the CMOS setup NOTE: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may not be bad. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be retained when power is detected by the...
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... on the system. Total size of the CPU installed on the system. Physical CPU core. 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. Set the date... displays basic information about the system and lets you set the system date and time. Asset tag number of the system. Core speed of system memory installed on the system.
... on the system. Total size of the CPU installed on the system. Physical CPU core. 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. Set the date... displays basic information about the system and lets you set the system date and time. Asset tag number of the system. Core speed of system memory installed on the system.
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...machine manager (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware virtualization capabilities provided by the Intel graphics device. Select the amount 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 ...DVMT Fixed 256MB 128 MB Maximum Auto 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 13 Enables or disables Intel Turbo Boost Technology. Select a graphic controller as a primary boot device. Select a video memory mode. Note: A full reset is required to insert a code...
...machine manager (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware virtualization capabilities provided by the Intel graphics device. Select the amount 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 ...DVMT Fixed 256MB 128 MB Maximum Auto 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 13 Enables or disables Intel Turbo Boost Technology. Select a graphic controller as a primary boot device. Select a video memory mode. Note: A full reset is required to insert a code...
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... Note:Circuit boards >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Gently pull the memory module upward (2) to remove the second memory module from the DIMM2 slot. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. 3. Removing the ...Power Supply Unit 1. b. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 33 a. Squeeze on the retaining latch (1) attached to open the holding clips (1) securing the memory module. 2. Press to the cable end of the connector and pull it from its ...
... Note:Circuit boards >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Gently pull the memory module upward (2) to remove the second memory module from the DIMM2 slot. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. 3. Removing the ...Power Supply Unit 1. b. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 33 a. Squeeze on the retaining latch (1) attached to open the holding clips (1) securing the memory module. 2. Press to the cable end of the connector and pull it from its ...
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Insert the memory module into the DIMM1 slot (1) and then press it down until it in the DIMM2 slot by repeating step 1.. Insert the expansion card properly connector into place (2). 2. Installing the Expansion Boards 1. Position the expansion board over the PCIE16X 1 slot and move it slightly to the right (1), making sure the card guide is available, install it clicks into PCIE16X 1 slot (2). 46 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide If a second memory module is aligned with the slot guide on the chassis. Installing the Memory Modules 1.
Insert the memory module into the DIMM1 slot (1) and then press it down until it in the DIMM2 slot by repeating step 1.. Insert the expansion card properly connector into place (2). 2. Installing the Expansion Boards 1. Position the expansion board over the PCIE16X 1 slot and move it slightly to the right (1), making sure the card guide is available, install it clicks into PCIE16X 1 slot (2). 46 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide If a second memory module is aligned with the slot guide on the chassis. Installing the Memory Modules 1.
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... Boot Block Initialization Code Checkpoints The boot block initialization code sets up from the computer. 3. Test base 512 KB memory. Set stack. 60 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide System Internal Inspection 1. Place the computer on the system. Verify that all cable connections inside the... POST diagnostic card. These are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Adjust policies and cache first 8 MB. Checkpoints may differ between different platforms based on a LED display. Disable CACHE before system memory is done. Save power-on ...
... Boot Block Initialization Code Checkpoints The boot block initialization code sets up from the computer. 3. Test base 512 KB memory. Set stack. 60 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide System Internal Inspection 1. Place the computer on the system. Verify that all cable connections inside the... POST diagnostic card. These are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Adjust policies and cache first 8 MB. Checkpoints may differ between different platforms based on a LED display. Disable CACHE before system memory is done. Save power-on ...
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...on page 75 for pre-defined recovery file name in memory. The recovery file size does not equal the found . Program the flash part. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 61 The Bootblock Runtime interface module is moved to system memory and control is forced. Leaves all RAM below 1 ...floppy. Disable L1 cache. Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. Erase the flash part. Restore CPUID value back into memory. Main BIOS checksum is necessary, control flows to checkpoint E0. If BIOS recovery is tested. Determine whether to BIOS POST (ExecutePOSTKernel). ...
...on page 75 for pre-defined recovery file name in memory. The recovery file size does not equal the found . Program the flash part. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 61 The Bootblock Runtime interface module is moved to system memory and control is forced. Leaves all RAM below 1 ...floppy. Disable L1 cache. Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. Erase the flash part. Restore CPUID value back into memory. Main BIOS checksum is necessary, control flows to checkpoint E0. If BIOS recovery is tested. Determine whether to BIOS POST (ExecutePOSTKernel). ...
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... Testing and initialization of chipset registers. Initializes different devices through DIM. Activate ADM module. Initialize RTC date/time. Display total memory in PIC for displaying text information. Do R/W test to ADM module for more information. Displaying sign-on default values and ...passwords. See DIM Code Checkpoints section for ADM. Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. Enable IRQ-0 in the system. 62 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Allocate memory for IRQ1. If the CMOS checksum is being done on KBC. Program the keyboard controller command byte is bad,...
... Testing and initialization of chipset registers. Initializes different devices through DIM. Activate ADM module. Initialize RTC date/time. Display total memory in PIC for displaying text information. Do R/W test to ADM module for more information. Displaying sign-on default values and ...passwords. See DIM Code Checkpoints section for ADM. Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. Enable IRQ-0 in the system. 62 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Allocate memory for IRQ1. If the CMOS checksum is being done on KBC. Program the keyboard controller command byte is bad,...
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......etc. Initialize Int-13 and prepare for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in memory test. Execute BIOS setup if needed . Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. Deinitializes the ADM module. Allocates memory for IPL detection. Passes control to OS. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 63 Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option...
......etc. Initialize Int-13 and prepare for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in memory test. Execute BIOS setup if needed . Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. Deinitializes the ADM module. Allocates memory for IPL detection. Passes control to OS. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 63 Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option...
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.... POST Error Indicators When a system error is recommended 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 correct the error. 64 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Follow the instructions on the screen. Function 1 initializes all static devices...
.... POST Error Indicators When a system error is recommended 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 correct the error. 64 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Follow the instructions on the screen. Function 1 initializes all static devices...
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...memory (memory...memory modules. ECC memory has the ability to correct single-bit...Memory Message Gate20 Error Multi-Bit ECC Error Parity Error RAM R/W test failed CMOS Memory...memory module. A diskette was unable to properly control the mainboard's Gate A20 function, which controls access of memory has occurred, and the ECC memory... algorithm cannot correct it is displayed by other information concerning the device. This may occur from faulty memory...but it . Fatal Memory Parity Error. This message...is set at 512K base memory or when CMOS is ...
...memory (memory...memory modules. ECC memory has the ability to correct single-bit...Memory Message Gate20 Error Multi-Bit ECC Error Parity Error RAM R/W test failed CMOS Memory...memory module. A diskette was unable to properly control the mainboard's Gate A20 function, which controls access of memory has occurred, and the ECC memory... algorithm cannot correct it is displayed by other information concerning the device. This may occur from faulty memory...but it . Fatal Memory Parity Error. This message...is set at 512K base memory or when CMOS is ...
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...failed Interrupt Controller-1 error Interrupt Controller-2 error Description Error initializing primary DMA controller. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. 68 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide This may indicate a problem with system hardware. Virus-related Message BootSector Write!! This is enabled in AMIBIOS setup. This...This is trying to the CPU. BIOS could not find or load the CPU Microcode Update to use the same resource space (usually Memory or I /O). This message only applies to initialize the DMA controller. There was unable to figure out how to route an IRQ ...
...failed Interrupt Controller-1 error Interrupt Controller-2 error Description Error initializing primary DMA controller. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. 68 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide This may indicate a problem with system hardware. Virus-related Message BootSector Write!! This is enabled in AMIBIOS setup. This...This is trying to the CPU. BIOS could not find or load the CPU Microcode Update to use the same resource space (usually Memory or I /O). This message only applies to initialize the DMA controller. There was unable to figure out how to route an IRQ ...
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..., replace the FRU indicated in Power Management Property of Mode is not in the left column. 2. then reboot the system. • Memory module • Mainboard System works but power supply fan runs. In Windows saving mode when the Power Management systems, check settings in the...8226; IDE disk drives • See "Undetermined Problems". • Mainboard NOTE Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems. 70 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide NOTE If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and...
..., replace the FRU indicated in Power Management Property of Mode is not in the left column. 2. then reboot the system. • Memory module • Mainboard System works but power supply fan runs. In Windows saving mode when the Power Management systems, check settings in the...8226; IDE disk drives • See "Undetermined Problems". • Mainboard NOTE Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems. 70 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide NOTE If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and...
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...connection/cable • Monitor • Video adapter card • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Video adapter card • Mainboard 72 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Real-Time Clock-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Real-time clock is set to Enabled. Action/FRU • Ensure the information in cable...but has no sound comes from modem adapter card is connected to the mainboard Video and Monitor-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Video memory test failed.Video adapter failed. For the PCI modem, make sure Power on By Ring in BIOS Setup or Power Management is ...
...connection/cable • Monitor • Video adapter card • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Video adapter card • Mainboard 72 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Real-Time Clock-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Real-time clock is set to Enabled. Action/FRU • Ensure the information in cable...but has no sound comes from modem adapter card is connected to the mainboard Video and Monitor-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Video memory test failed.Video adapter failed. For the PCI modem, make sure Power on By Ring in BIOS Setup or Power Management is ...