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...154 POST Codes Tables 155 Sec 155 Memory 155 BDS & Specific action 156 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 157 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 157 Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80_PORT 160 Jumper and Connector Locations 161 Top View 161 Bottom...164 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 165 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 4540/4240 Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Module 168 Base 169 Aspire 4540/4240 FRU List 170 Screw List 178 Model Definition and Configuration 180 Aspire 4540/4240 Series 180 Test Compatible Components 199 Microsoft® Windows® 7 ...
...154 POST Codes Tables 155 Sec 155 Memory 155 BDS & Specific action 156 Each PEIM entry point used in 80_PORT 157 Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT 157 Each SmmDriver entry point used in 80_PORT 160 Jumper and Connector Locations 161 Top View 161 Bottom...164 BIOS Recovery by Crisis Disk 165 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 167 Aspire 4540/4240 Exploded Diagrams 168 Main Module 168 Base 169 Aspire 4540/4240 FRU List 170 Screw List 178 Model Definition and Configuration 180 Aspire 4540/4240 Series 180 Test Compatible Components 199 Microsoft® Windows® 7 ...
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NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash. 1. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS ...
NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you run the Phlash. 1. Copy the flash utilities to update the system BIOS ...
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Place the CPU into the CPU socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator. Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU IMPORTANT: The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positioned corresponding to secure the CPU in place. 102 Chapter 3 Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. CPU Pin1 Locator 2.
Place the CPU into the CPU socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator. Main Module Reassembly Procedure Replacing the CPU IMPORTANT: The CPU has a Pin1 locator that must be positioned corresponding to secure the CPU in place. 102 Chapter 3 Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. CPU Pin1 Locator 2.
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See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. See the User Manual for instructions on page 42. 3. d. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the screen), the LCD is more than one year...exclamation marks. • There are still lost, replace the cables. 4. Check the display resolution is virus free. 3. Roll back the video driver to determine that the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. If ...
See "Disassembly Process" on adjusting settings. See the User Manual for instructions on page 42. 3. d. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. If the Issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the screen), the LCD is more than one year...exclamation marks. • There are still lost, replace the cables. 4. Check the display resolution is virus free. 3. Roll back the video driver to determine that the computer is experiencing HDD or ODD BIOS information loss, disconnect and reconnect the power and data cables between devices. If ...
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...; Sound. Remove and recently installed hardware or software. 9. Navigate to the previous version, if updated recently. 4. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Ensure that Speakers are set mid range: a. If the issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the Playback tab..., right-click on page 211. b. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. Roll back the audio driver to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. Chapter 4 143 Sound Problems If sound problems are...
...; Sound. Remove and recently installed hardware or software. 9. Navigate to the previous version, if updated recently. 4. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Ensure that Speakers are set mid range: a. If the issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on the Playback tab..., right-click on page 211. b. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. Roll back the audio driver to Start´ Control Panel´ System and Maintenance´ System´ Device Manager. Chapter 4 143 Sound Problems If sound problems are...
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d. e. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. 6. i. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Ensure all ...
d. e. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on the Boot menu. 6. i. For more information see Windows Help and Support. 10. Ensure all ...
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...recently installed software and retrying the operation. c. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. Check that there are not running low: a. Navigate to DMA: a. a. Right-click DVD drive and click Properties, then click the DVD ...the region suitable for all media and devices. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. c. b. b. Navigate to Start´ Computer and right-click the writable ODD icon. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System ...
...recently installed software and retrying the operation. c. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. Check that there are not running low: a. Navigate to DMA: a. a. Right-click DVD drive and click Properties, then click the DVD ...the region suitable for all media and devices. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. c. b. b. Navigate to Start´ Computer and right-click the writable ODD icon. Navigate to Start´ Control Panel´ System ...
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...at a time to correct the problem. 1. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. Roll back the mouse driver to check the events log for errors. Check Test Fixture is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. ...resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. Try an alternative mouse. 2. Remove any recently added software and reboot. 8. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Swap M/B to verify mouse operation. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is a good connection. ...
...at a time to correct the problem. 1. If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port. 4. Roll back the mouse driver to check the events log for errors. Check Test Fixture is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. ...resolved, see Windows Help and Support. 10. Try an alternative mouse. 2. Remove any recently added software and reboot. 8. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Swap M/B to verify mouse operation. If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is a good connection. ...
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... Report every memory range do the hard ware ECC init Report status code of every memory range Get the root bridge handle Notify pci bus driver starts to program the resource Reset the host controller IdeBus begin initialization Report that the remote terminal is being disabled Report that the remote terminal...) Peripheral removable media disable Peripheral removable media enable Report Status Code here for DXE_ENTRY_POINT once it is available Report that ExitBootServices() has been called Runtime driver set virtual address map 156 Chapter 4
... Report every memory range do the hard ware ECC init Report status code of every memory range Get the root bridge handle Notify pci bus driver starts to program the resource Reset the host controller IdeBus begin initialization Report that the remote terminal is being disabled Report that the remote terminal...) Peripheral removable media disable Peripheral removable media enable Report Status Code here for DXE_ENTRY_POINT once it is available Report that ExitBootServices() has been called Runtime driver set virtual address map 156 Chapter 4
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... PEI_OEM_SERVICE PEI_SIO_INIT PEI_MONO_STATUS_CODE PEI_CPU_IO_PCI_CFG PEI_CPU_IO PEI_PCI_CFG PEI_CPU_PEIM PEI_PLATFORM_STAGE1 PEI_VARIABLE PEI_SB_INIT PEI_CAPSULE PEI_PLATFORM_STAGE2 PEI_SB_SMBUS_ARP_DISABLED PEI_HOST_TO_SYSTEM PEI_MEMORY_INIT PEI_S3_RESUME PEI_CLOCK_GEN PEI_OP_PRESENCE PEI_FIND_FV PEI_H2O_DEBUG_IO PEI_H2O_DEBUG_COMM PEI_RESERVED PEI_OEM_DEFINED PEI_DXE_IPL Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT Code 0x30 0xB6 0xB8 0xB9 0xBA 0xBB 0xBC 0xBE 0xBF 0xC0 0xC1 0xC2 0xC3 Description RESERVED DXE_CRC32_SECTION_EXTRACT SCRIPT_SAVE ACPI_S3_SAVE SMART_TIMER...
... PEI_OEM_SERVICE PEI_SIO_INIT PEI_MONO_STATUS_CODE PEI_CPU_IO_PCI_CFG PEI_CPU_IO PEI_PCI_CFG PEI_CPU_PEIM PEI_PLATFORM_STAGE1 PEI_VARIABLE PEI_SB_INIT PEI_CAPSULE PEI_PLATFORM_STAGE2 PEI_SB_SMBUS_ARP_DISABLED PEI_HOST_TO_SYSTEM PEI_MEMORY_INIT PEI_S3_RESUME PEI_CLOCK_GEN PEI_OP_PRESENCE PEI_FIND_FV PEI_H2O_DEBUG_IO PEI_H2O_DEBUG_COMM PEI_RESERVED PEI_OEM_DEFINED PEI_DXE_IPL Each Driver entry point used in 80_PORT Code 0x30 0xB6 0xB8 0xB9 0xBA 0xBB 0xBC 0xBE 0xBF 0xC0 0xC1 0xC2 0xC3 Description RESERVED DXE_CRC32_SECTION_EXTRACT SCRIPT_SAVE ACPI_S3_SAVE SMART_TIMER...