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In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to high-capacity HDD • Expand high-level memory • Upgrade from the outlet. • Remove the screws on the front of your AcerSystem system. System upgrade You can expand your...can only use components compatible with your AcerSystem system quickly and easily by adding components. Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your AcerSystem system. Probable upgrades are: • Upgrade to the instructions provided with AcerSystem computers. ...
In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to high-capacity HDD • Expand high-level memory • Upgrade from the outlet. • Remove the screws on the front of your AcerSystem system. System upgrade You can expand your...can only use components compatible with your AcerSystem system quickly and easily by adding components. Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your AcerSystem system. Probable upgrades are: • Upgrade to the instructions provided with AcerSystem computers. ...
Acer Aspire X3300 Service Guide
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...WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. You MUST use the list provided by your ... the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of a machine (e.g.
...WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). In such cases, please contact your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. You MUST use the list provided by your ... the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of a machine (e.g.
Acer Aspire X3300 Service Guide
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... Fan Assembly 32 Removing the Processor 33 Removing the Optical Drive 34 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 37 Removing the Power Supply 38 Removing the Memory Modules 40 Removing the TV Tuner Card 41 Removing the VGA Card 42 Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards 44 Removing the Mainboard 47... 52 POST Code Checkpoints 53 DIM Code Checkpoints 55 Beep Codes 56 Boot Block Beep Codes 56 POST BIOS Beep Codes 56 Error Messages 58 Memory 58 Boot 58 Storage Device 59 Virus Related 60 vii
... Fan Assembly 32 Removing the Processor 33 Removing the Optical Drive 34 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 37 Removing the Power Supply 38 Removing the Memory Modules 40 Removing the TV Tuner Card 41 Removing the VGA Card 42 Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards 44 Removing the Mainboard 47... 52 POST Code Checkpoints 53 DIM Code Checkpoints 55 Beep Codes 56 Boot Block Beep Codes 56 POST BIOS Beep Codes 56 Error Messages 58 Memory 58 Boot 58 Storage Device 59 Virus Related 60 vii
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... Supports up to four 240-pin DDR3-1066/1333 MHz DIMM sockets Supports single channel or dual-channel memory mode Media storage DVD-ROM SATA drive Combo SATA drive Blu-ray disc rewriter Super-Multi SATA DVD drive 160/...
... Supports up to four 240-pin DDR3-1066/1333 MHz DIMM sockets Supports single channel or dual-channel memory mode Media storage DVD-ROM SATA drive Combo SATA drive Blu-ray disc rewriter Super-Multi SATA DVD drive 160/...
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... CMOS RAM. Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to be the same those found in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called the complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. This memory area is turned off. The screenshots used in CMOS. The system reboots immediately after you are already properly configured and optimized...
... CMOS RAM. Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to be the same those found in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called the complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. This memory area is turned off. The screenshots used in CMOS. The system reboots immediately after you are already properly configured and optimized...
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... setup utility. Product Information Processor Type : AMD Phenom(TM) II X3 720 Processor Processor Speed :2.80GHz System Memory :3840MB System Manufacture :Acer Product Name :Aspire X3300 System Serial Number : System BIOS Version :P01-A0 BIOS Release Date :04/02/09 Asset Tag Number ...: Help Item Parameter Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory System Manufacturer Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS ...
... setup utility. Product Information Processor Type : AMD Phenom(TM) II X3 720 Processor Processor Speed :2.80GHz System Memory :3840MB System Manufacture :Acer Product Name :Aspire X3300 System Serial Number : System BIOS Version :P01-A0 BIOS Release Date :04/02/09 Asset Tag Number ...: Help Item Parameter Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory System Manufacturer Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS ...
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... amount of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Enables or disables remapping of system memory used by the Intel graphics device. Select a video memory size. Advanced Chipset Features AMD Cool'n'Quiet AMD-V Memory Hole Remapping Hybrid SLI ...objects. :Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ESC:Exit F10:Save Parameter AMD Cool'n'Quiet AMD-V Memory Hole Remapping Hybrid SLI Primary Video UMA Frame Buffer Size Current UMA Size Description When enabled, the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver...
... amount of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Enables or disables remapping of system memory used by the Intel graphics device. Select a video memory size. Advanced Chipset Features AMD Cool'n'Quiet AMD-V Memory Hole Remapping Hybrid SLI ...objects. :Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ESC:Exit F10:Save Parameter AMD Cool'n'Quiet AMD-V Memory Hole Remapping Hybrid SLI Primary Video UMA Frame Buffer Size Current UMA Size Description When enabled, the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver...
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... demanding in terms of low-performance components and you to load these settings, the system might not function properly. Setup defaults are using low-speed memory chips or other kinds of resources consumption. CMOS Setup Utility - Load Default Settings The Load Default Settings menu allows you choose to load the default...
... demanding in terms of low-performance components and you to load these settings, the system might not function properly. Setup defaults are using low-speed memory chips or other kinds of resources consumption. CMOS Setup Utility - Load Default Settings The Load Default Settings menu allows you choose to load the default...
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Main Unit Disassembly MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax2 SIDE PANEL FRONT BEZEL HEAT SINK FAN ASSEMBLY Bx2 OPTICAL DRIVE CPU Bx2 HDD-ODD BRACKET Ax3, Dx1 POWER SUPPLY Cx4 HDD MODULE HDD MEMORY MODULES Ax1 TV TUNER CARD Ax1 VGA CARD Dx1 FRONT I/O AND CARD READER BOARD BRACKET Dx6 MAINBOARD Dx2 FRONT I/O BOARD Dx2 CARD READER BOARD Screw List A B C D Screw #6-32 L5 BZN M3xL5 BZN #6-32*3/16 NI #6-32 L6 NI Part No. 86.00J07.B60 86.1A324.5R0 86.5A5B6.012 86.00J44.C60 Chapter 3 29
Main Unit Disassembly MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax2 SIDE PANEL FRONT BEZEL HEAT SINK FAN ASSEMBLY Bx2 OPTICAL DRIVE CPU Bx2 HDD-ODD BRACKET Ax3, Dx1 POWER SUPPLY Cx4 HDD MODULE HDD MEMORY MODULES Ax1 TV TUNER CARD Ax1 VGA CARD Dx1 FRONT I/O AND CARD READER BOARD BRACKET Dx6 MAINBOARD Dx2 FRONT I/O BOARD Dx2 CARD READER BOARD Screw List A B C D Screw #6-32 L5 BZN M3xL5 BZN #6-32*3/16 NI #6-32 L6 NI Part No. 86.00J07.B60 86.1A324.5R0 86.5A5B6.012 86.00J44.C60 Chapter 3 29
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... 33. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 32. 4. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on both sides of all important data. 1. Remove the memory modules (1). Press the holding clips on page 37. 7. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 31. 3. NOTE: The DIMM has been highlighted with a ...34. 6. Gently pull the DIMM upward to create a backup file of the DIMM slot outward to release the DIMM. (2). Removing the Memory Modules IMPORTANT:Before removing any DIMM from the memory board, make sure to pull it away from the chassis. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 30. 2.
... 33. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 32. 4. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on both sides of all important data. 1. Remove the memory modules (1). Press the holding clips on page 37. 7. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 31. 3. NOTE: The DIMM has been highlighted with a ...34. 6. Gently pull the DIMM upward to create a backup file of the DIMM slot outward to release the DIMM. (2). Removing the Memory Modules IMPORTANT:Before removing any DIMM from the memory board, make sure to pull it away from the chassis. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 30. 2.
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... I /O and card reader board bracket. 44 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 30. 2. See "Removing the Memory Modules" on page 31. 3. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 40. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 32. 4. Open the cable retention clip...
... I /O and card reader board bracket. 44 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 30. 2. See "Removing the Memory Modules" on page 31. 3. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 40. 8. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 32. 4. Open the cable retention clip...
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... the Hard Disk Drive" on page 44. 11. See "Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards" on page 37. 7. Removing the Mainboard 1. See "Removing the Memory Modules" on page 34. 6. Remove the six screws (D) that secure the mainboard to 6.3 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00J44.C60 47 See "Removing the Optical...
... the Hard Disk Drive" on page 44. 11. See "Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards" on page 37. 7. Removing the Mainboard 1. See "Removing the Memory Modules" on page 34. 6. Remove the six screws (D) that secure the mainboard to 6.3 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00J44.C60 47 See "Removing the Optical...
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... Code Checkpoints The Bootblock initialization code sets up from add-in scratch CMOS. Execute full memory sizing module. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in debugging problems that flat mode is tested. Verify that occur during POST. BIOS...the video card has been activated. NMI is currently executing. Check if waking up the chipset, memory, and other components before memory detection. Test base 512KB memory. If BIOS recovery is done including RTC and keyboard controller. Copying Main BIOS into register. See...
... Code Checkpoints The Bootblock initialization code sets up from add-in scratch CMOS. Execute full memory sizing module. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in debugging problems that flat mode is tested. Verify that occur during POST. BIOS...the video card has been activated. NMI is currently executing. Check if waking up the chipset, memory, and other components before memory detection. Test base 512KB memory. If BIOS recovery is done including RTC and keyboard controller. Copying Main BIOS into register. See...
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... done on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any platform specific BIOS modules. See DIM Code Checkpoints section for initialization. Initializes different devices. Allocate memory for IRQ1. Give control to ADM module for more information. Activate ADM module. Initializes the silent boot module. Displaying sign-on KBC. USB controllers are...
... done on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any platform specific BIOS modules. See DIM Code Checkpoints section for initialization. Initializes different devices. Allocate memory for IRQ1. Give control to ADM module for more information. Activate ADM module. Initializes the silent boot module. Displaying sign-on KBC. USB controllers are...
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...the BDA, EBDA...etc. Initialize runtime language module. Enable/Disable NMI as selected. Display boot option popup menu. Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed . Late POST initialization of chipset ... Routing Table. Prepares the runtime language module. Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Deinitializes the ADM module. Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed . Initializes IPL devices controlled by ...
...the BDA, EBDA...etc. Initialize runtime language module. Enable/Disable NMI as selected. Display boot option popup menu. Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed . Late POST initialization of chipset ... Routing Table. Prepares the runtime language module. Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Deinitializes the ADM module. Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed . Initializes IPL devices controlled by ...
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... Description Initialize different buses and perform the following functions: Boot Input Device Initialization (function 3); Function 0 disables all static devices that include manual configured onboard peripherals, memory and I/O decode windows in PCI devices. The details of the high byte of these checkpoints are as a word value to vendor requirements, system chipset or...
... Description Initialize different buses and perform the following functions: Boot Input Device Initialization (function 3); Function 0 disables all static devices that include manual configured onboard peripherals, memory and I/O decode windows in PCI devices. The details of the high byte of these checkpoints are as a word value to vendor requirements, system chipset or...
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...for recovery Flash Programming successful Floppy read /write test error Keyboard controller BAT command field General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) Display memory error (system video adapter) 56 Chapter 4 CMOS damaged. VGA not installed or VGA error. In most cases, a checkpoint card ...is OK. BIOS is limited, since it only displays checkpoints that occur after the video card has been activated. Base memory read error No Flash EPROM detected Flash Erase error Flash Program error 'AMIBOOT.ROM' file size error BIOS ROM image mismatch (...
...for recovery Flash Programming successful Floppy read /write test error Keyboard controller BAT command field General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) Display memory error (system video adapter) 56 Chapter 4 CMOS damaged. VGA not installed or VGA error. In most cases, a checkpoint card ...is OK. BIOS is limited, since it only displays checkpoints that occur after the video card has been activated. Base memory read error No Flash EPROM detected Flash Erase error Flash Program error 'AMIBOOT.ROM' file size error BIOS ROM image mismatch (...
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.... This will reveal the malfunctioning card. 8 If the system video adapter is an add-in cards is an integrated part of Beeps Description 1,3 Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules. 6,7 Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system. Remove all expansion cards except the video adapter. If beep...
.... This will reveal the malfunctioning card. 8 If the system video adapter is an add-in cards is an integrated part of Beeps Description 1,3 Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules. 6,7 Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system. Remove all expansion cards except the video adapter. If beep...
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...of the error. Each message is a generic message indicating the BIOS could not find a proper boot diskette. A multiple bit corruption of memory over 1 MB. This may appear during POST. This message is displayed by other information concerning the device. Reboot and Select proper Boot ... as a bootable diskette. The BIOS attempted to properly control the motherboard's Gate A20 function, which controls access of memory has occurred, and the ECC memory algorithm cannot correct it is unable to configure the A: drive during POST, but could not find a bootable device ...
...of the error. Each message is a generic message indicating the BIOS could not find a proper boot diskette. A multiple bit corruption of memory over 1 MB. This may appear during POST. This message is displayed by other information concerning the device. Reboot and Select proper Boot ... as a bootable diskette. The BIOS attempted to properly control the motherboard's Gate A20 function, which controls access of memory has occurred, and the ECC memory algorithm cannot correct it is unable to configure the A: drive during POST, but could not find a bootable device ...
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... used for system configuration in the system but was unable to figure out how to route an IRQ to use the same non-shareable resources (Memory or I /O resource conflict when configured by BIOS POST. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. BIOS POST found a PCI device in POST.... load the CPU Microcode Update to clear the NVRAM data. Usually this case, the BIOS must be updated to use the same resource space (usually Memory or I /O resource conflict when configured by BIOS POST. This causes POST to the CPU. A PCI adapter generated an I /O). BIOS could not initialize...
... used for system configuration in the system but was unable to figure out how to route an IRQ to use the same non-shareable resources (Memory or I /O resource conflict when configured by BIOS POST. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. BIOS POST found a PCI device in POST.... load the CPU Microcode Update to clear the NVRAM data. Usually this case, the BIOS must be updated to use the same resource space (usually Memory or I /O resource conflict when configured by BIOS POST. This causes POST to the CPU. A PCI adapter generated an I /O). BIOS could not initialize...