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... the functionality of a machine (e.g. You MUST use the list provided by your office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). EL1852 Service Guide v These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this printed service guide. For AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to...
... the functionality of a machine (e.g. You MUST use the list provided by your office may have decided to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). EL1852 Service Guide v These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this printed service guide. For AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to...
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... 25 Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly 26 Removing the Processor 27 Removing the HDD-ODD Bracket 28 Removing the Expansion Boards 33 Removing the Memory Modules 35 Removing the Power Supply Unit 35 Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Assembly 37 Removing the Mainboard 40 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 41 System...
... 25 Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly 26 Removing the Processor 27 Removing the HDD-ODD Bracket 28 Removing the Expansion Boards 33 Removing the Memory Modules 35 Removing the Power Supply Unit 35 Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Assembly 37 Removing the Mainboard 40 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 41 System...
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...Guide 1 Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q9550s, Q9400s and Q8400s Series - 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 Premium ×64 • Microsoft...Express Chipset • Two DIMM slots supporting 240-pin unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM modules • Data rate supported: 1066/1333 MT/s • Maximum memory: 4 GB (using two 2 GB modules) • One PCI Express x16 slot • One PCI Express x1 slot • Wired LAN...
...Guide 1 Intel® Core™ 2 Quad Q9550s, Q9400s and Q8400s Series - 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 Premium ×64 • Microsoft...Express Chipset • Two DIMM slots supporting 240-pin unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM modules • Data rate supported: 1066/1333 MT/s • Maximum memory: 4 GB (using two 2 GB modules) • One PCI Express x16 slot • One PCI Express x1 slot • Wired LAN...
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... and mouse ports - External display (VGA) port - Card reader • Rear panel - USB ports (two) - Ethernet jack (RJ45) - Kensington lock - Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) 220 W power supply unit (non-PFC 110V and 220V with 8 MB SPI ROM • Supports ACPI revision 2.0 standard • Supports...-in jacks I/O Ports and LED Indicators Component I and II - Key lock • Power LED • Power button 2 EL1852 Service Guide Memory Stick (MS) - Active PFC 220V) Symantec NTI 2009 • AMI BIOS with select switch; Component Card reader (optional) Power supply Antivirus ...
... and mouse ports - External display (VGA) port - Card reader • Rear panel - USB ports (two) - Ethernet jack (RJ45) - Kensington lock - Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) 220 W power supply unit (non-PFC 110V and 220V with 8 MB SPI ROM • Supports ACPI revision 2.0 standard • Supports...-in jacks I/O Ports and LED Indicators Component I and II - Key lock • Power LED • Power button 2 EL1852 Service Guide Memory Stick (MS) - Active PFC 220V) Symantec NTI 2009 • AMI BIOS with select switch; Component Card reader (optional) Power supply Antivirus ...
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... to configure the hardware. The values take effect when the system is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM. You will be defective. This memory area is normally no need to run this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in a battery-backed nonvolatile...
... to configure the hardware. The values take effect when the system is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM. You will be defective. This memory area is normally no need to run this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in a battery-backed nonvolatile...
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System serial number. Current system BIOS version Date when the CMOS setup utility was released. Parameter Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number Description Type of processor installed on the ...system Speed of the processor installed on the system Size of system memory detected during boot-up Official model name of the computer. System asset tag number 10 EL1358 Service Guide Product Information The Product Information...
System serial number. Current system BIOS version Date when the CMOS setup utility was released. Parameter Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number Description Type of processor installed on the ...system Speed of the processor installed on the system Size of system memory detected during boot-up Official model name of the computer. System asset tag number 10 EL1358 Service Guide Product Information The Product Information...
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... for WinXp. Note: After enabling EIST in BIOS Setup, you need to enable it on your OS documentation for the PCI hole or PCI memory hole which is a limitation of 32-bit hardware and 32-bit operating systems that causes a computer to appear to addresses above 4 GB. ...to enable the Intel Execute Disable Bit Technology. This is a workaround for related instructions. Select the amount of the memory between the 2 GB and 4 GB limits to have less memory available than is a hardware-based security feature that support the Physical Address Extension method. XD Bit is physically installed....
... for WinXp. Note: After enabling EIST in BIOS Setup, you need to enable it on your OS documentation for the PCI hole or PCI memory hole which is a limitation of 32-bit hardware and 32-bit operating systems that causes a computer to appear to addresses above 4 GB. ...to enable the Intel Execute Disable Bit Technology. This is a workaround for related instructions. Select the amount of the memory between the 2 GB and 4 GB limits to have less memory available than is a hardware-based security feature that support the Physical Address Extension method. XD Bit is physically installed....
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... before the power loss occurred. • On - Deep power off until the power button is pressed. • Last State - The computer reverts to the system memory. Power On by PCIE Devices Enables or disables the system to wake up from a power-saving mode when a PS/2 keyboard or mouse is used . Restore...
... before the power loss occurred. • On - Deep power off until the power button is pressed. • Last State - The computer reverts to the system memory. Power On by PCIE Devices Enables or disables the system to wake up from a power-saving mode when a PS/2 keyboard or mouse is used . Restore...
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... Clock to All DIMM/ PCI Spread Spectrum Description When enabled, clock signals will be sent to reduce this field to Enabled to the PCI and memory slots regardless of the pulses creates EMI (electromagnetic interference). Set this EMI level. Value Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled EL1358 Service Guide 17
... Clock to All DIMM/ PCI Spread Spectrum Description When enabled, clock signals will be sent to reduce this field to Enabled to the PCI and memory slots regardless of the pulses creates EMI (electromagnetic interference). Set this EMI level. Value Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled EL1358 Service Guide 17
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EL1852 Service Guide 35 Gently pull the DIMM upward to release the DIMM (1). 2. Removing the Power Supply Unit 1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to remove it from the mainboard. Disconnect the 4-pin and 24-pin ATX power supply cables from the chassis (2). Removing the Memory Modules 1.
EL1852 Service Guide 35 Gently pull the DIMM upward to release the DIMM (1). 2. Removing the Power Supply Unit 1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to remove it from the mainboard. Disconnect the 4-pin and 24-pin ATX power supply cables from the chassis (2). Removing the Memory Modules 1.
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.... 9. Inspect the power and LED indicators on the system. Go to the installed drives. 8. Verify that all components are not blocked. 3. Verify that the processor, memory module(s), and expansion board(s) are firmly and properly attached to take. EL1852 Service Guide 41 Obtain as much detail as possible about the symptoms of...
.... 9. Inspect the power and LED indicators on the system. Go to the installed drives. 8. Verify that all components are not blocked. 3. Verify that the processor, memory module(s), and expansion board(s) are firmly and properly attached to take. EL1852 Service Guide 41 Obtain as much detail as possible about the symptoms of...
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... display. This display method is done. Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Re-enable CACHE. The Runtime module is uncompressed into memory.Leaves all checkpoints generated by the BIOS requires a checkpoint card, also referred to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs ... checkpoints may appear on system configuration. Verifythat flat mode is available. The Bootblock-Runtime interface module is moved to system memory and control is given to checkpoint E0. Store the Uncompressed pointer for more information. If BIOS recovery is necessary,control...
... display. This display method is done. Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Re-enable CACHE. The Runtime module is uncompressed into memory.Leaves all checkpoints generated by the BIOS requires a checkpoint card, also referred to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs ... checkpoints may appear on system configuration. Verifythat flat mode is available. The Bootblock-Runtime interface module is moved to system memory and control is given to checkpoint E0. Store the Uncompressed pointer for more information. If BIOS recovery is necessary,control...
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...ROMs. Initializes all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules. Early POST initialization of PS/2 mouse. Test for IRQ1. Programming the memory hole or any platform specific BIOS modules. Enable IRQ-0 in the system. Traps INT1Ch vector to CH-2 count reg. Also, update the ...test is initialized at this checkpoint. Uncompress and initialize any kind of Keyboard in the system and update the BDA, EBDA...etc. Allocate memory for more information. Mid POST initialization of different Input Devices. Also, Check for DEL or ESC keys to ADM module for more ...
...ROMs. Initializes all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules. Early POST initialization of PS/2 mouse. Test for IRQ1. Programming the memory hole or any platform specific BIOS modules. Enable IRQ-0 in the system. Traps INT1Ch vector to CH-2 count reg. Also, update the ...test is initialized at this checkpoint. Uncompress and initialize any kind of Keyboard in the system and update the BDA, EBDA...etc. Allocate memory for more information. Mid POST initialization of different Input Devices. Also, Check for DEL or ESC keys to ADM module for more ...
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... registers. Check boot password if installed. Wait for and initializes any kind of implementation that include manual configured onboard peripherals, memory and I/O decode windows in system RAM size if needed before boot, which includes the programming of ESCD in F000h segment with... this value may be different from memory found in memory test. Static Device Initialization (function 1); Function 0 disables all static devices that needs an adjustment in PCI-PCI bridges, and...
... registers. Check boot password if installed. Wait for and initializes any kind of implementation that include manual configured onboard peripherals, memory and I/O decode windows in system RAM size if needed before boot, which includes the programming of ESCD in F000h segment with... this value may be different from memory found in memory test. Static Device Initialization (function 1); Function 0 disables all static devices that needs an adjustment in PCI-PCI bridges, and...
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... The BIOS is unable to correct single-bit errors that is displayed by the AMIBIOS8 when the RAM read/write test fails. The base memory (memory below 1MB) size that may be due to boot from a particular device. This message will only occur on some systems when no media... Boot device BIOS could not find a bootable device in the system and/or removable media drive does not contain media. This may indicate a defective memory module. This may indicate a problem with the actual size detected. This condition may be detected. A diskette was unable to a bad cable or ...
... The BIOS is unable to correct single-bit errors that is displayed by the AMIBIOS8 when the RAM read/write test fails. The base memory (memory below 1MB) size that may be due to boot from a particular device. This message will only occur on some systems when no media... Boot device BIOS could not find a bootable device in the system and/or removable media drive does not contain media. This may indicate a defective memory module. This may indicate a problem with the actual size detected. This condition may be detected. A diskette was unable to a bad cable or ...
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... CPU is trying to a data error. More than one system device is installed in POST due to use the same resource space (usually 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...write-protected or if there is enabled in while validating the NVRAM data. The NVRAM data used to use the same non-shareable resources (Memory or I /O resource conflict when configured by BIOS POST. This causes POST to INTEL CPUs. Virus-related Message BootSector Write!! This message ...
... CPU is trying to a data error. More than one system device is installed in POST due to use the same resource space (usually 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...write-protected or if there is enabled in while validating the NVRAM data. The NVRAM data used to use the same non-shareable resources (Memory or I /O resource conflict when configured by BIOS POST. This causes POST to INTEL CPUs. Virus-related Message BootSector Write!! This message ...
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... • IDE drive connection/cables • 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. 52 EL1852 Service Guide Blinking cursor only; ...processor clock setting should be exactly set to Enabled. Its reading should be +12Vdc. then reboot the system. • Memory module • Mainboard System works but power supply fan runs. Processor/Processor Fan-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Processor fan does not...
... • IDE drive connection/cables • 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. 52 EL1852 Service Guide Blinking cursor only; ...processor clock setting should be exactly set to Enabled. Its reading should be +12Vdc. then reboot the system. • Memory module • Mainboard System works but power supply fan runs. Processor/Processor Fan-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Processor fan does not...
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... Power on By Ring in the Standard CMOS Feature of BIOS Setup is set to the mainboard Video and Monitor-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Video memory test failed.Video adapter failed. Action/FRU • Remove all non-factory-installed cards. • Load default settings (if screen is connected to receive messages...
... Power on By Ring in the Standard CMOS Feature of BIOS Setup is set to the mainboard Video and Monitor-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Video memory test failed.Video adapter failed. Action/FRU • Remove all non-factory-installed cards. • Load default settings (if screen is connected to receive messages...
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... diskettes are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. Fatal error indicating a serious problem with known good modules. Base memory read error No Flash EPROM detected Flash Erase error Flash Program error 'AMIBOOT.ROM' file size error BIOS ROM image mismatch (file layout...hope, eliminate the possibility of the add-in flash device) POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps 1, 3 6, 7 8 Description Reseat the memory, or replace with the system. Beep Codes When no error message is displayed but the computer stops during POST, listen for recovery Flash Programming ...
... diskettes are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. Fatal error indicating a serious problem with known good modules. Base memory read error No Flash EPROM detected Flash Erase error Flash Program error 'AMIBOOT.ROM' file size error BIOS ROM image mismatch (file layout...hope, eliminate the possibility of the add-in flash device) POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of Beeps 1, 3 6, 7 8 Description Reseat the memory, or replace with the system. Beep Codes When no error message is displayed but the computer stops during POST, listen for recovery Flash Programming ...
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...bridge BIOS Item BIOS chip Setup utility Specification Intel® G41 Express Chipset Intel® ICH7 Specification AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Memory Item Controller Number of DIMM slot Maximum memory Data rate Supported capacities DIMM type Supported brands Population rule Specification Integrated in the Intel® G41 Express Chipset 2 4 GB... (using two 2 GB modules) 1066/1333 MT/s 1-, or 2 GB 240-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Kingston, A-Data, Unifosa You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. 87 EL1852 Service Guide
...bridge BIOS Item BIOS chip Setup utility Specification Intel® G41 Express Chipset Intel® ICH7 Specification AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Memory Item Controller Number of DIMM slot Maximum memory Data rate Supported capacities DIMM type Supported brands Population rule Specification Integrated in the Intel® G41 Express Chipset 2 4 GB... (using two 2 GB modules) 1066/1333 MT/s 1-, or 2 GB 240-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Kingston, A-Data, Unifosa You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. 87 EL1852 Service Guide
