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... Expansion Boards 31 Removing the Memory Modules 32 Removing the Power Supply Unit 32 Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Assembly 35 Removing the Mainboard 39 Troubleshooting 41 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 41 System Check Procedures 41 Checkpoints 42 POST Error Indicators 46 BIOS Recovery 57 BIOS Update 58 Updating the BIOS in DOS Mode 58 Updating the BIOS in Windows Mode 59 Clearing CMOS 62 System Architecture 63 Block Diagram 63 Mainboard Layout 64 Jumper Setting 65 Internal header pin definition 66 Connecting Optional Devices 68 Connecting Case...
... Expansion Boards 31 Removing the Memory Modules 32 Removing the Power Supply Unit 32 Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Assembly 35 Removing the Mainboard 39 Troubleshooting 41 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 41 System Check Procedures 41 Checkpoints 42 POST Error Indicators 46 BIOS Recovery 57 BIOS Update 58 Updating the BIOS in DOS Mode 58 Updating the BIOS in Windows Mode 59 Clearing CMOS 62 System Architecture 63 Block Diagram 63 Mainboard Layout 64 Jumper Setting 65 Internal header pin definition 66 Connecting Optional Devices 68 Connecting Case...
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... b/g/n wireless network adapter and Wireless 802.11b/g/n USB Adapter • Modem option: 56K Low Profile Dial-Up PCI-E Modem • One HDD bay suppporting 3.5-inch 25.4 mm SATA/SATA II HDDs • Support 7200 rpm SATA HDD in 160 - 1500 GB capacities • One ODD bay supporting 5.25-inch standard SATA ODD • Supports DVD-R/RW drive or DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive EL1358 Service Guide 1 System Features Component Operating system support Processor Chipset Graphics controller Memory Expansion options Connectivity Hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive (ODD...
... b/g/n wireless network adapter and Wireless 802.11b/g/n USB Adapter • Modem option: 56K Low Profile Dial-Up PCI-E Modem • One HDD bay suppporting 3.5-inch 25.4 mm SATA/SATA II HDDs • Support 7200 rpm SATA HDD in 160 - 1500 GB capacities • One ODD bay supporting 5.25-inch standard SATA ODD • Supports DVD-R/RW drive or DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive EL1358 Service Guide 1 System Features Component Operating system support Processor Chipset Graphics controller Memory Expansion options Connectivity Hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive (ODD...
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...; Specifying the boot device sequence • Configuring the power management modes • Setting up system passwords or making other changes to the security setup • When trying to change the hardware settings from the default or current configuration. Replace the RTC battery with a new one. The values take effect when the system is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM. You must run this Service Guide. EL1358 Service Guide 7 POST uses these values to run this case, the system...
...; Specifying the boot device sequence • Configuring the power management modes • Setting up system passwords or making other changes to the security setup • When trying to change the hardware settings from the default or current configuration. Replace the RTC battery with a new one. The values take effect when the system is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM. You must run this Service Guide. EL1358 Service Guide 7 POST uses these values to run this case, the system...
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... booting; if disabled, BIOS will show the diagnostic POST screen when booting. Press Enter to emit error beeps or display error messages during USB device enumeration. If set this order. If you set to Disabled, when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table, there will be no warning message. Select whether to allow the BIOS to specify the boot device priority sequence foe available network drives. On Off Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled 12 EL1358 Service Guide Press Enter...
... booting; if disabled, BIOS will show the diagnostic POST screen when booting. Press Enter to emit error beeps or display error messages during USB device enumeration. If set this order. If you set to Disabled, when anything attempts to access the boot sector or hard disk partition table, there will be no warning message. Select whether to allow the BIOS to specify the boot device priority sequence foe available network drives. On Off Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled 12 EL1358 Service Guide Press Enter...
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..., steady surface. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below: 1. Unplug the network cable and all peripherals. 3. Make sure that the optical disc drive and the optional card reader slots are empty. 2. Pre-disassembly Procedure Before proceeding with their corresponding components to the computer and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 5.
..., steady surface. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below: 1. Unplug the network cable and all peripherals. 3. Make sure that the optical disc drive and the optional card reader slots are empty. 2. Pre-disassembly Procedure Before proceeding with their corresponding components to the computer and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 4. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 5.
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..., start memory refresh and do memory sizing in page 22. 6. Set stack. 42 EL1358 Service Guide Unplug the power cord from power management suspend state. Early super I /O port 80h. Verify that all peripherals. 2. Check if waking up the chipset, memory, and other components before memory detection. Go to the computer and all cable connections inside the system are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Turn off the power to flat mode...
..., start memory refresh and do memory sizing in page 22. 6. Set stack. 42 EL1358 Service Guide Unplug the power cord from power management suspend state. Early super I /O port 80h. Verify that all peripherals. 2. Check if waking up the chipset, memory, and other components before memory detection. Go to the computer and all cable connections inside the system are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Turn off the power to flat mode...
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... battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is OK. Detects the presence of checkpoints during the POST portion of the BIOS. Also, update the Kernel Variables. Uncompress all the output devices. GPNV is being done after Auto detection of different Input Devices. Initialize System Management Interrupt. Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." Give control to limit memory test...
... battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is OK. Detects the presence of checkpoints during the POST portion of the BIOS. Also, update the Kernel Variables. Uncompress all the output devices. GPNV is being done after Auto detection of different Input Devices. Initialize System Management Interrupt. Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." Give control to limit memory test...
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... display if needed . Display boot option popup menu. Save system context for IPL detection. EL1358 Service Guide 45 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in memory test. Check boot password if installed. Takes care of system management interrupt. Prepare CPU for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in CPU, ... etc.) successfully installed in system RAM size if needed / requested. Program the peripheral parameters. Initialize runtime language module. Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Execute BIOS setup...
... display if needed . Display boot option popup menu. Save system context for IPL detection. EL1358 Service Guide 45 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in memory test. Check boot password if installed. Takes care of system management interrupt. Prepare CPU for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in CPU, ... etc.) successfully installed in system RAM size if needed / requested. Program the peripheral parameters. Initialize runtime language module. Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Execute BIOS setup...
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...: Reset, Detect, and Disable (function 0); General Device Initialization (function 5). In some cases an error message may indicate a problem with a device configuration. IMPORTANT If your system fails after you make changes in PCI-PCI bridges, and noncompliant PCI devices. DIM Code Checkpoints The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at various times during POST (Power On Self Text), the Setup utility will either: • Displays a POST error message, or • Emits a series of beep codes POST Error Messages...
...: Reset, Detect, and Disable (function 0); General Device Initialization (function 5). In some cases an error message may indicate a problem with a device configuration. IMPORTANT If your system fails after you make changes in PCI-PCI bridges, and noncompliant PCI devices. DIM Code Checkpoints The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at various times during POST (Power On Self Text), the Setup utility will either: • Displays a POST error message, or • Emits a series of beep codes POST Error Messages...
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... Retrace Test. This 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. Update Failed Microcode Error NVRAM Checksum Bad, NVRAM Cleared Resource Conflict NVRAM Ignored NVRAM Bad Static Resource Conflict PCI I /O). This message only applies to initialize the DMA controller. In this error is no FLASH part (System uses a PROM or EPROM). Two or more Static Devices...
... Retrace Test. This 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. Update Failed Microcode Error NVRAM Checksum Bad, NVRAM Cleared Resource Conflict NVRAM Ignored NVRAM Bad Static Resource Conflict PCI I /O). This message only applies to initialize the DMA controller. In this error is no FLASH part (System uses a PROM or EPROM). Two or more Static Devices...
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... Setup. Keyboard controller failure. The system has been halted. This error can typically be resolved by using AMIBIOS Setup. PS/2 mouse support is pressed during the BIOS POST. EL1358 Service Guide 51 A reset or power cycle is locked. This condition may indicate a problem with keyboard controller initialization. It could also appear when the user intentionally discharges the CMOS battery. Error code = 004Ah Unknown BIOS error. PS/2 keyboard is required to malfunction. CMOS Message Displayed CMOS Date/Time Not Set CMOS Battery...
... Setup. Keyboard controller failure. The system has been halted. This error can typically be resolved by using AMIBIOS Setup. PS/2 mouse support is pressed during the BIOS POST. EL1358 Service Guide 51 A reset or power cycle is locked. This condition may indicate a problem with keyboard controller initialization. It could also appear when the user intentionally discharges the CMOS battery. Error code = 004Ah Unknown BIOS error. PS/2 keyboard is required to malfunction. CMOS Message Displayed CMOS Date/Time Not Set CMOS Battery...
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...; Ensure the system is set to enter power • Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. In Windows saving mode when the Power Management systems, check settings in power saving mode. • With the system powered on page 65. Processor/Processor Fan-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Processor fan does not run but fails to match its speed requirement before diagnosing any processor problems. Mainboard and Memory-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Memory test failed. • Memory module • Mainboard...
...; Ensure the system is set to enter power • Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. In Windows saving mode when the Power Management systems, check settings in power saving mode. • With the system powered on page 65. Processor/Processor Fan-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Processor fan does not run but fails to match its speed requirement before diagnosing any processor problems. Mainboard and Memory-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Memory test failed. • Memory module • Mainboard...
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... the drive's optical lens is clean 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 configured correctly in CMOS Setup, the cable/jumper are set to unload the disc. • CD/DVD-ROM drive power cable • CD/DVD-ROM drive • CD may have dirt or foreign material on but no messages are no sound output. Hard Disk Drive-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Hard disk drive test failed. Software...
... the drive's optical lens is clean 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 configured correctly in CMOS Setup, the cable/jumper are set to unload the disc. • CD/DVD-ROM drive power cable • CD/DVD-ROM drive • CD may have dirt or foreign material on but no messages are no sound output. Hard Disk Drive-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Hard disk drive test failed. Software...
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...; Monitor signal connection/cable • Video adapter card • Mainboard 54 EL1358 Service Guide Action/FRU • Ensure the information in BIOS Setup or Power Management is set 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 the Standard CMOS Feature of BIOS Setup is set correctly. • RTC battery • Mainboard Audio-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Audio software program invoked but has no sound...
...; Monitor signal connection/cable • Video adapter card • Mainboard 54 EL1358 Service Guide Action/FRU • Ensure the information in BIOS Setup or Power Management is set 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 the Standard CMOS Feature of BIOS Setup is set correctly. • RTC battery • Mainboard Audio-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Audio software program invoked but has no sound...
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... external devices • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive • Expansion boards 4. Continuous one long beep Status System ready Memory not installed or memory error One long beep, then VGA not installed or two short beeps and VGA error repeat One long beep, then BIOS failure one short beep Two short beeps. Processor jump to boot block to isolate the failing FRU. Visually check them for beep codes. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 56 EL1358 Service Guide Power...
... external devices • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive • Expansion boards 4. Continuous one long beep Status System ready Memory not installed or memory error One long beep, then VGA not installed or two short beeps and VGA error repeat One long beep, then BIOS failure one short beep Two short beeps. Processor jump to boot block to isolate the failing FRU. Visually check them for beep codes. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 56 EL1358 Service Guide Power...
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...-pin power connector Serial ATA connectors 12-pin DEBUG port 12-pin power cable header Front panel USB header Front panel card reader header Front panel audio jack header No. Label 12 PCIEX16 13 PCIEX1 14 U2 15 AUDJACK2 16 USBLAN1 17 USBR1 18 VGA1 19 PWR1 20 KBMSCONN1 21 JBIOS1 Description PCIEX16 Slot PCIEX1 36-pin slot ALC662 Line in/Line Out/MIC RJ45+USB connector USB-A 8P connector VGA connector ATX 4-pin connector Keyboard and mouse connectors Clear CMOS jumper 64 EL1358 Service Guide...
...-pin power connector Serial ATA connectors 12-pin DEBUG port 12-pin power cable header Front panel USB header Front panel card reader header Front panel audio jack header No. Label 12 PCIEX16 13 PCIEX1 14 U2 15 AUDJACK2 16 USBLAN1 17 USBR1 18 VGA1 19 PWR1 20 KBMSCONN1 21 JBIOS1 Description PCIEX16 Slot PCIEX1 36-pin slot ALC662 Line in/Line Out/MIC RJ45+USB connector USB-A 8P connector VGA connector ATX 4-pin connector Keyboard and mouse connectors Clear CMOS jumper 64 EL1358 Service Guide...
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... Controller LAN protocol LAN connector type Specification Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet Controller 10/100/1000 Mbit RJ-45 Audio Item Controller Audio jacks Specification • Realtek ALC662 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec • Front panel: Headphone and microphone jacks • Rear panel: Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks EL1358 Service Guide 84 supports up to 32 GB • Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) - GH60N • PLDS - DH-16ABSH Card Reader...
... Controller LAN protocol LAN connector type Specification Realtek RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet Controller 10/100/1000 Mbit RJ-45 Audio Item Controller Audio jacks Specification • Realtek ALC662 5.1 Channel High Definition Audio Codec • Front panel: Headphone and microphone jacks • Rear panel: Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks EL1358 Service Guide 84 supports up to 32 GB • Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) - GH60N • PLDS - DH-16ABSH Card Reader...
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... troubleshooting 54 B beep codes 56 BIOS checkpoints 42 clear CMOS 62 crisis recovery disk 57 recovery 57 specifications 82 update, DOS mode 58 update, Windows mode 59 version 10 block diagram 63 boot block checkpoints 42 execute 57 boot sequence 12 button optical drive eject 4 C card reader multi-in-1 4 remove 35 specifications 84 checkpoints boot block 42 DIM 46 overview 42 POST 44 Chipset 2 CMOS clear 62 CMOS Setup Utility access 8 Advanced BIOS Features menu 12 Load Default Settings 19 navigation keys 9 overview 7 Index Standard CMOS Features menu 11 connectivity options 1 specifications...
... troubleshooting 54 B beep codes 56 BIOS checkpoints 42 clear CMOS 62 crisis recovery disk 57 recovery 57 specifications 82 update, DOS mode 58 update, Windows mode 59 version 10 block diagram 63 boot block checkpoints 42 execute 57 boot sequence 12 button optical drive eject 4 C card reader multi-in-1 4 remove 35 specifications 84 checkpoints boot block 42 DIM 46 overview 42 POST 44 Chipset 2 CMOS clear 62 CMOS Setup Utility access 8 Advanced BIOS Features menu 12 Load Default Settings 19 navigation keys 9 overview 7 Index Standard CMOS Features menu 11 connectivity options 1 specifications...
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...rear 5 modem board troubleshooting 54 monitor port 5 O ODD, see optical disc drive 1 operating system 1 optical disc drive 88 configuration 11 remove 27 specifications 84 troubleshooting 53 OS support 1 P PC Health Status 16 PCB 2 POST, see Power-On Self-Test 44 power ACPI compliance 2 button/indicator 4 specifications 2 power connector ATX 12V 71 CPU cooling fan 70 power management ACPI mode table 85 specifications 2 Power Management Setup 15 power supply unit remove 32 specifications 85 troubleshooting 55 Power-On Self-Test beep codes 56 checkpoints 44 error messages 46 processor check type...
...rear 5 modem board troubleshooting 54 monitor port 5 O ODD, see optical disc drive 1 operating system 1 optical disc drive 88 configuration 11 remove 27 specifications 84 troubleshooting 53 OS support 1 P PC Health Status 16 PCB 2 POST, see Power-On Self-Test 44 power ACPI compliance 2 button/indicator 4 specifications 2 power connector ATX 12V 71 CPU cooling fan 70 power management ACPI mode table 85 specifications 2 Power Management Setup 15 power supply unit remove 32 specifications 85 troubleshooting 55 Power-On Self-Test beep codes 56 checkpoints 44 error messages 46 processor check type...
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... menu 11 supervisor password 18 system architecture 63 system chipsets 82 system date 11 system dimensions 3 system passwords change 19 reminders 18 remove 19 set 18 system time 11 system views rear view 5 system weight 3 T temperature monitoring 16 operating 3 troubleshooting BIOS checkpoints 42 BIOS recovery 57 BIOS update 58 clearing CMOS 62 component failure 52 hardware diagnostic procedure 41 POST error indicators 46 U undetermined problems 56 USB ports bootable device 14 front 4, 5 legacy device 14 user password 18 V VGA port 5 video controller 1 troubleshooting...
... menu 11 supervisor password 18 system architecture 63 system chipsets 82 system date 11 system dimensions 3 system passwords change 19 reminders 18 remove 19 set 18 system time 11 system views rear view 5 system weight 3 T temperature monitoring 16 operating 3 troubleshooting BIOS checkpoints 42 BIOS recovery 57 BIOS update 58 clearing CMOS 62 component failure 52 hardware diagnostic procedure 41 POST error indicators 46 U undetermined problems 56 USB ports bootable device 14 front 4, 5 legacy device 14 user password 18 V VGA port 5 video controller 1 troubleshooting...