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... Memory Modules 36 Removing the Power Supply Unit 36 Removing the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assemblies 39 Removing the Mainboard 42 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 45 System Check Procedures 45 Checkpoints 46 POST Error Indicators 50 BIOS Recovery 62 BIOS Update 63 Clearning CMOS 67 System Architecture 69 Block Diagram 69 Mainboard Layout 70 Jumper Setting 71 Setting Jumper 72 Connecting Optional Devices 73 Connecting Case Components 75 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 77 Exploded Diagram 78 AX1920 FRU List 79 Processor 92 Technical Specifications...
... Memory Modules 36 Removing the Power Supply Unit 36 Removing the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assemblies 39 Removing the Mainboard 42 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 45 System Check Procedures 45 Checkpoints 46 POST Error Indicators 50 BIOS Recovery 62 BIOS Update 63 Clearning CMOS 67 System Architecture 69 Block Diagram 69 Mainboard Layout 70 Jumper Setting 71 Setting Jumper 72 Connecting Optional Devices 73 Connecting Case Components 75 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 77 Exploded Diagram 78 AX1920 FRU List 79 Processor 92 Technical Specifications...
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...; One PCI Express x16 slot • One PCI Express x1 slot • Wired LAN: Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet Controller • WLAN option: 802.11 b/g/n wireless network adapter (USB or PCI Express x1 Low profile) • One HDD bay suppporting 3.5-inch 25.4 mm SATA HDDs • Support SATA HDD in this section are for a detailed list of the Aspire AX1920 computer. System Features Component Operating system support Processor Core logic Graphics controller Memory Expansion options Connectivity Hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive (ODD) Description • Microsoft Windows 7 Home...
...; One PCI Express x16 slot • One PCI Express x1 slot • Wired LAN: Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet Controller • WLAN option: 802.11 b/g/n wireless network adapter (USB or PCI Express x1 Low profile) • One HDD bay suppporting 3.5-inch 25.4 mm SATA HDDs • Support SATA HDD in this section are for a detailed list of the Aspire AX1920 computer. System Features Component Operating system support Processor Core logic Graphics controller Memory Expansion options Connectivity Hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive (ODD) Description • Microsoft Windows 7 Home...
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... system RAM, which allows configuration data to change the hardware settings from the default or current configuration. This memory area is not part of reading, CMOS Setup Utility will need to run this utility under the following conditions: • When changing the system configuration including: • Setting the system time and date • Configuring the system drives and peripherals • Specifying the boot device sequence • Configuring the power management modes • Setting up system passwords or making other changes...
... system RAM, which allows configuration data to change the hardware settings from the default or current configuration. This memory area is not part of reading, CMOS Setup Utility will need to run this utility under the following conditions: • When changing the system configuration including: • Setting the system time and date • Configuring the system drives and peripherals • Specifying the boot device sequence • Configuring the power management modes • Setting up system passwords or making other changes...
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... error beeps or display error messages during USB device enumeration. If set this order. Press Enter to On, the keyboard Num Lock key will show a full screen logo when booting; If you set to Disabled, when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table, there will show the diagnostic POST screen when booting. The Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system in the following order: • Hard disk • Optical drive (CD/DVD) • Removable device • Network boot (LAN) Press Enter...
... error beeps or display error messages during USB device enumeration. If set this order. Press Enter to On, the keyboard Num Lock key will show a full screen logo when booting; If you set to Disabled, when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table, there will show the diagnostic POST screen when booting. The Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system in the following order: • Hard disk • Optical drive (CD/DVD) • Removable device • Network boot (LAN) Press Enter...
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... the steps listed below: 1. Make sure that the optical disc drive and the optional card reader slots are empty. 2. Turn off the power to the computer and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 5. Aspire AX1920 Service Guide 23 Place the computer on how to avoid mismatches when putting back the components. Unplug the network cable and all peripherals. 3. Disassembly Requirements In performing...
... the steps listed below: 1. Make sure that the optical disc drive and the optional card reader slots are empty. 2. Turn off the power to the computer and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 5. Aspire AX1920 Service Guide 23 Place the computer on how to avoid mismatches when putting back the components. Unplug the network cable and all peripherals. 3. Disassembly Requirements In performing...
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... BIOS beep codes, as possible about the symptoms of the system failure. 2. Refer to the correct voltage setting. Turn off the power to the System Internal Inspectionprocedure. Verify that all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 3. Verify that the processor, memory module(s), and expansion board(s) are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Verify the symptoms by running the diagnostic tests or repeating the same operation. 3. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options...
... BIOS beep codes, as possible about the symptoms of the system failure. 2. Refer to the correct voltage setting. Turn off the power to the System Internal Inspectionprocedure. Verify that all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 3. Verify that the processor, memory module(s), and expansion board(s) are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Verify the symptoms by running the diagnostic tests or repeating the same operation. 3. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options...
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... chipset or option ROMs from add-in cards that checkpoints may differ between different platforms based on system configuration.Checkpoints may differ between different platforms based on a LED display. Go to execute serial flash. Verify the bootblock checksum. Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Disable CACHE before system memory is available. If BIOS recovery is necessary,control flows to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs from addin PCI devices. The Runtime...
... chipset or option ROMs from add-in cards that checkpoints may differ between different platforms based on system configuration.Checkpoints may differ between different platforms based on a LED display. Go to execute serial flash. Verify the bootblock checksum. Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Disable CACHE before system memory is available. If BIOS recovery is necessary,control flows to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs from addin PCI devices. The Runtime...
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.... Aspire AX1920 Service Guide 47 Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints The Bootblock recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines that are based on CMOS setup questions. Set up floppy controller and data. Start reading the recovery file cluster by cluster. Jump back to BIOS POST (ExecutePOSTKernel). Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. Initializes data variables that a BIOS recovery needs to find the clusters occupied by reading storage area. Disable ATAPI hardware...
.... Aspire AX1920 Service Guide 47 Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints The Bootblock recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines that are based on CMOS setup questions. Set up floppy controller and data. Start reading the recovery file cluster by cluster. Jump back to BIOS POST (ExecutePOSTKernel). Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. Initializes data variables that a BIOS recovery needs to find the clusters occupied by reading storage area. Disable ATAPI hardware...
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... processor for POST Enumerate and set up application processors Re-enable cache for displaying text information. See DIM Code Checkpoints section for IRQ1. Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in system RAM size if needed. 48 Aspire AX1920 Service Guide Mid POST initialization of implementation that needs an adjustment in the system that the POST INT09h handler gets control for more information. Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports...
... processor for POST Enumerate and set up application processors Re-enable cache for displaying text information. See DIM Code Checkpoints section for IRQ1. Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in system RAM size if needed. 48 Aspire AX1920 Service Guide Mid POST initialization of implementation that needs an adjustment in the system that the POST INT09h handler gets control for more information. Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports...
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...). Enable/Disable NMI as selected. Prepares the runtime language module. Initialize runtime language module. OEM POST Error. Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Initializes remaining option ROMs. Generate and write contents of runtime image preparation for chipset vendors and system manufacturers. The following functions: Reset, Detect, and Disable (function 0); Check boot password if installed. Takes care of ESCD in memory test. Disables the system configuration display if needed / requested...
...). Enable/Disable NMI as selected. Prepares the runtime language module. Initialize runtime language module. OEM POST Error. Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Initializes remaining option ROMs. Generate and write contents of runtime image preparation for chipset vendors and system manufacturers. The following functions: Reset, Detect, and Disable (function 0); Check boot password if installed. Takes care of ESCD in memory test. Disables the system configuration display if needed / requested...
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... configures all remaining PnP and PCI devices. Indicates the system is running in APIC mode Entering sleep state S1, S2, S3, S4, or S5. Follow the instructions on the screen. Function 3 searches for troubleshooting or require that are set to display recommendations. System is running in ACPI mode. IMPORTANT If your system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, reboot the computer, enter Setup again and load Setup defaults to a hardware device...
... configures all remaining PnP and PCI devices. Indicates the system is running in APIC mode Entering sleep state S1, S2, S3, S4, or S5. Follow the instructions on the screen. Function 3 searches for troubleshooting or require that are set to display recommendations. System is running in ACPI mode. IMPORTANT If your system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, reboot the computer, enter Setup again and load Setup defaults to a hardware device...
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... this error is a fatal error, often indication a problem with system hardware. A PCI adapter generated an I /O resource conflict when configured by BIOS POST. BIOS POST found a PCI device in the system but was not used to use the same non-shareable resources (Memory or 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. This is enabled in AMIBIOS setup...
... this error is a fatal error, often indication a problem with system hardware. A PCI adapter generated an I /O resource conflict when configured by BIOS POST. BIOS POST found a PCI device in the system but was not used to use the same non-shareable resources (Memory or 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. This is enabled in AMIBIOS setup...
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... CMOS battery. Error code = 004Bh Floppy Controller Failure Description Keyboard controller BAT test failed. PS/2 mouse support is enabled in the BIOS setup but the device is not present in the BIOS setup but the device is pressed during the BIOS POST. Keyboard controller failure. The system has been halted. A reset or power cycle is not retaining its data due to be resolved by using AMIBIOS Setup. Aspire AX1920 Service Guide 55 This error can typically be replaced. This may indicate a problem...
... CMOS battery. Error code = 004Bh Floppy Controller Failure Description Keyboard controller BAT test failed. PS/2 mouse support is enabled in the BIOS setup but the device is not present in the BIOS setup but the device is pressed during the BIOS POST. Keyboard controller failure. The system has been halted. A reset or power cycle is not retaining its data due to be resolved by using AMIBIOS Setup. Aspire AX1920 Service Guide 55 This error can typically be replaced. This may indicate a problem...
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... Windows saving mode when the Power Management systems, check settings in Power Management Property of Symptom-to-FRU Error Messages To use the information in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on , measure the voltage of the processor fan connector. If the reading shows normal, but the fan still does not work . • IDE drive connection/cables • IDE disk drives • See "Undetermined Problems". • Mainboard NOTE Ensure the memory...
... Windows saving mode when the Power Management systems, check settings in Power Management Property of Symptom-to-FRU Error Messages To use the information in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on , measure the voltage of the processor fan connector. If the reading shows normal, but the fan still does not work . • IDE drive connection/cables • IDE disk drives • See "Undetermined Problems". • Mainboard NOTE Ensure the memory...
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... eject button is clean before diagnosing any optical drive problems. Aspire AX1920 Service Guide 57 NOTE Make sure the optical disc drive is configured correctly in CMOS Setup and that cable/jumper are set correctly before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems. (If only one drive is installed, please make sure the drive is connected to master connector or the drive is set correctly and the drive's optical lens is pressed and held. Hard disk drive LED fails to master.) Optical Disc Drive-related Symptoms Symptom/Error CD/DVD-ROM drive LED doesn...
... eject button is clean before diagnosing any optical drive problems. Aspire AX1920 Service Guide 57 NOTE Make sure the optical disc drive is configured correctly in CMOS Setup and that cable/jumper are set correctly before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems. (If only one drive is installed, please make sure the drive is connected to master connector or the drive is set correctly and the drive's optical lens is pressed and held. Hard disk drive LED fails to master.) Optical Disc Drive-related Symptoms Symptom/Error CD/DVD-ROM drive LED doesn...
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... information in BIOS Setup or Power Management is set correctly. • RTC battery • Mainboard Audio-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Audio software program invoked but has no sound comes from suspend mode. Real-Time Clock-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Real-time clock is readable). • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Monitor • Video adapter card • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Video adapter card • Mainboard 58 Aspire AX1920 Service Guide Action/FRU • Speaker power/connection/cable Modem...
... information in BIOS Setup or Power Management is set correctly. • RTC battery • Mainboard Audio-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Audio software program invoked but has no sound comes from suspend mode. Real-Time Clock-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Real-time clock is readable). • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Monitor • Video adapter card • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Video adapter card • Mainboard 58 Aspire AX1920 Service Guide Action/FRU • Speaker power/connection/cable Modem...
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... - Hard Disk Drive Item Controller Number of HDD bays Form factor Interface Supported capacities 160 GB 320 GB 500 GB 1000 GB 1500 GB Specification Integrated in the Intel® ICH7 Supports DVD-R/RW drive or DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 5.25-inch standard SATA 16x • HLDS DH40N/GH60N • PLDS DH-16D5SH/DH-16ABSH Card Reader (optional) Item Controller Card compatibility Specification Multi-in1 • Memory Stick (MS) - supports...
... - Hard Disk Drive Item Controller Number of HDD bays Form factor Interface Supported capacities 160 GB 320 GB 500 GB 1000 GB 1500 GB Specification Integrated in the Intel® ICH7 Supports DVD-R/RW drive or DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 5.25-inch standard SATA 16x • HLDS DH40N/GH60N • PLDS DH-16D5SH/DH-16ABSH Card Reader (optional) Item Controller Card compatibility Specification Multi-in1 • Memory Stick (MS) - supports...
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..., rear 5 specifications 95 troubleshooting 58 B beep codes 60 BIOS checkpoints 46 clear CMOS 67 crisis recovery disk 62 recovery 62 specifications 93 update, DOS mode 63 update, Windows mode 64 BIOS version system 10 block diagram 69 boot block beep codes 60 execute 62 boot sequence 12 C card reader remove 39 specifications 94 checkpoints ACPI runtime 50 DIM 49 overview 46 POST 47 Chipset Features Advanced 13 CMOS clear 67 CMOS Features Standard 11 CMOS Setup Utility 7 access 8 navigation keys 9 connectivity Index options 1 specifications 95 connector LAN 5 power 5 PS/2 keyboard 5 PS/2 mouse...
..., rear 5 specifications 95 troubleshooting 58 B beep codes 60 BIOS checkpoints 46 clear CMOS 67 crisis recovery disk 62 recovery 62 specifications 93 update, DOS mode 63 update, Windows mode 64 BIOS version system 10 block diagram 69 boot block beep codes 60 execute 62 boot sequence 12 C card reader remove 39 specifications 94 checkpoints ACPI runtime 50 DIM 49 overview 46 POST 47 Chipset Features Advanced 13 CMOS clear 67 CMOS Features Standard 11 CMOS Setup Utility 7 access 8 navigation keys 9 connectivity Index options 1 specifications 95 connector LAN 5 power 5 PS/2 keyboard 5 PS/2 mouse...
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... Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 45 HDD, see hard disk drive 1 HDD-ODD bracket remove 28 heat sink fan cable connector 70 humidity 3 I I/O remove 39 I/O ports 2 Integrated Peripherals 14 J jack line-in 5 line-out 5 L LAN port specifications 95 lock Kensington 5 Key 5 M mainboard remove 42 specifications 3 troubleshooting 56 memory remove 36 specifications 93 system 10 troubleshooting 56 Menu Product Information 10 microphone jack rear 5 modem board troubleshooting 58 monitor port 5 N name product 10 98 O ODD, see optical disc drive 1 operating system 1 optical disc drive configuration 11 remove...
... Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 45 HDD, see hard disk drive 1 HDD-ODD bracket remove 28 heat sink fan cable connector 70 humidity 3 I I/O remove 39 I/O ports 2 Integrated Peripherals 14 J jack line-in 5 line-out 5 L LAN port specifications 95 lock Kensington 5 Key 5 M mainboard remove 42 specifications 3 troubleshooting 56 memory remove 36 specifications 93 system 10 troubleshooting 56 Menu Product Information 10 microphone jack rear 5 modem board troubleshooting 58 monitor port 5 N name product 10 98 O ODD, see optical disc drive 1 operating system 1 optical disc drive configuration 11 remove...
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... card reader 94 Ethernet 95 hard disk drive 94 memory 93 optical disc drive 94 power management 95 power supply unit 95 processor 92 system BIOS 93 system chipsets 93 speed processor 10 supervisor password 18 setting 18 system architecture 69 system chipsets 93 system date 11 system dimensions 3 system passwords change 19 remove 19 set 19 system time 11 system views front view 4 system weight 3 T temperature monitoring 16 operating 3 troubleshooting BIOS checkpoints 46 BIOS recovery 62 BIOS update 63 clearing CMOS 67 component failure...
... card reader 94 Ethernet 95 hard disk drive 94 memory 93 optical disc drive 94 power management 95 power supply unit 95 processor 92 system BIOS 93 system chipsets 93 speed processor 10 supervisor password 18 setting 18 system architecture 69 system chipsets 93 system date 11 system dimensions 3 system passwords change 19 remove 19 set 19 system time 11 system views front view 4 system weight 3 T temperature monitoring 16 operating 3 troubleshooting BIOS checkpoints 46 BIOS recovery 62 BIOS update 63 clearing CMOS 67 component failure...