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... 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...
... 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...
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... register. Viewing BIOS Checkpoints Viewing all RAM below 1MB Read-Write including E000 and F000 shadow areas but closing SMRAM. 46 Aspire AX1920 Service Guide Checkpoint Before D1 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 Description Early chipset initialization is enabled.... during POST. Main BIOS checksum is done including RTC and keyboard controller. Store the Uncompressed pointer for more information. See Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints section for future use in memory. Checkpoints may appear on system configuration. Execute full memory sizing module.Verify that occur...
... register. Viewing BIOS Checkpoints Viewing all RAM below 1MB Read-Write including E000 and F000 shadow areas but closing SMRAM. 46 Aspire AX1920 Service Guide Checkpoint Before D1 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 Description Early chipset initialization is enabled.... during POST. Main BIOS checksum is done including RTC and keyboard controller. Store the Uncompressed pointer for more information. See Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints section for future use in memory. Checkpoints may appear on system configuration. Execute full memory sizing module.Verify that occur...
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... name in the super I/O. Verify that a BIOS recovery needs to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs from ARMD and ATAPI CDROM. Make flash write disabled. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Aspire AX1920 Service Guide 47 See POST Code Checkpoints section of the BIOS.... NOTE: Checkpoints may occur during the POST portion of document for EGA, and DMA controllers. Recovery file not found. POST Code Checkpoints The POST code...
... name in the super I/O. Verify that a BIOS recovery needs to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs from ARMD and ATAPI CDROM. Make flash write disabled. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Aspire AX1920 Service Guide 47 See POST Code Checkpoints section of the BIOS.... NOTE: Checkpoints may occur during the POST portion of document for EGA, and DMA controllers. Recovery file not found. POST Code Checkpoints The POST code...
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... • Mainboard NOTE Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems. 56 Aspire AX1920 Service Guide In Windows saving mode when the Power Management systems, check settings in Power Management Property of Mode is set to ...the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on , measure the voltage of the processor fan connector. the Control Panel. • Reload software from Recovery CD. NOTE If you cannot find a symptom or an error in the check procedure. Blinking cursor only; Action/FRU • Ensure the ...
... • Mainboard NOTE Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems. 56 Aspire AX1920 Service Guide In Windows saving mode when the Power Management systems, check settings in Power Management Property of Mode is set to ...the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on , measure the voltage of the processor fan connector. the Control Panel. • Reload software from Recovery CD. NOTE If you cannot find a symptom or an error in the check procedure. Blinking cursor only; Action/FRU • Ensure the ...
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... turn off the system). Keyboard-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Some or all keys on the system Executing software shutdown from Recovery CD. • Power supply • Mainboard Aspire AX1920 Service Guide 59 Refer to the printer service manual. • Printer • Printer cable • Mainboard. • Refer to the service...
... turn off the system). Keyboard-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Some or all keys on the system Executing software shutdown from Recovery CD. • Power supply • Mainboard Aspire AX1920 Service Guide 59 Refer to the printer service manual. • Printer • Printer cable • Mainboard. • Refer to the service...
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... other expansion boards are absent, consult your system manufacturer. Beep Codes When no error message is displayed but the computer stops during POST, listen for recovery Flash Programming successful File read /write test error Keyboard controller BAT command failed General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) Display memory error (system video... Description No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 'AMIBOOT.ROM' file not found in root directory of diskette in board, replace or reseat 60 Aspire AX1920 Service Guide
... other expansion boards are absent, consult your system manufacturer. Beep Codes When no error message is displayed but the computer stops during POST, listen for recovery Flash Programming successful File read /write test error Keyboard controller BAT command failed General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) Display memory error (system video... Description No media present. (Insert diskette in floppy drive A:) 'AMIBOOT.ROM' file not found in root directory of diskette in board, replace or reseat 60 Aspire AX1920 Service Guide
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... port. 3. Press Delete to load the system default settings. 7. Press F9 to run the CMOS Setup Utility. 6. Creating the BIOS Crisis Recovery Disk 1. Note that all data on the computer. Eject the removable USB storage device from the computer. 5. Unplug the USB storage device. ... can corrupt the BIOS code, which will now execute the BIOS recovery process. Performing a BIOS Recovery 1. Shut down the BIOS failed-computer. 2. Disconnect the USB storage device from the computer. Select Ok, then press Enter. 62 Aspire AX1920 Service Guide Select Ok, then press Enter. 8. You need...
... port. 3. Press Delete to load the system default settings. 7. Press F9 to run the CMOS Setup Utility. 6. Creating the BIOS Crisis Recovery Disk 1. Note that all data on the computer. Eject the removable USB storage device from the computer. 5. Unplug the USB storage device. ... can corrupt the BIOS code, which will now execute the BIOS recovery process. Performing a BIOS Recovery 1. Shut down the BIOS failed-computer. 2. Disconnect the USB storage device from the computer. Select Ok, then press Enter. 62 Aspire AX1920 Service Guide Select Ok, then press Enter. 8. You need...
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... 2 antivirus software 2 asset tag number 10 audio microphone jack, 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...
... 2 antivirus software 2 asset tag number 10 audio microphone jack, 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...
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... 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 56 POST error indicators 50 type processor 10 U undetermined problems 61 USB ports front 5 user password...
... 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 56 POST error indicators 50 type processor 10 U undetermined problems 61 USB ports front 5 user password...