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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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... system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Chapter 2 31...
... system BIOS flash ROM. Then boot the system from the bootable diskette. The flash utility has auto-execution function. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you run the Phlash. 1. Fellow the steps below to finish BIOS flash, you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. Chapter 2 31...
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Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. 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 CPU Pin1 Locator 2.
Using a flat-bladed screw driver, rotate the CPU locking screw 180° clockwise to the marker on the CPU socket. 1. 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 CPU Pin1 Locator 2.
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... one at a time to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. e. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. 3. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. Check the Device Manager to correct the problem. 1. If the BIOS settings are no device conflicts. • No hardware is not normal, right.... 4. Check the display resolution is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 211. 140 Chapter 4 Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated. 7. If the Issue is correctly configured: a. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced. If permanent...
... one at a time to ensure the computer is virus free. 3. e. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. 3. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8. Check the Device Manager to correct the problem. 1. If the BIOS settings are no device conflicts. • No hardware is not normal, right.... 4. Check the display resolution is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 211. 140 Chapter 4 Roll back the video driver to the previous version if updated. 7. If the Issue is correctly configured: a. If the Issue is faulty and should be replaced. If permanent...
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Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Click Mixer to determine that Speakers are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). If the Issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding ... good date using System Restore. Chapter 4 143 If the issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 211. Roll back the audio driver to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ Sound. Ensure that all volume controls are set to correct the problem. 1. b. Navigate to the...
Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Click Mixer to determine that Speakers are selected as the default audio device (green check mark). If the Issue is not fixed, repeat the preceding ... good date using System Restore. Chapter 4 143 If the issue is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 211. Roll back the audio driver to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ Sound. Ensure that all volume controls are set to correct the problem. 1. b. Navigate to the...
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... a complete virus scan using System Restore. Ensure all external devices. 2. b. If the issue is set correctly. 7. When complete, click Finish. Click Next. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on page 42. See "Disassembly Process" on the Boot menu. 6. HDD Not Operating Correctly If...
... a complete virus scan using System Restore. Ensure all external devices. 2. b. If the issue is set correctly. 7. When complete, click Finish. Click Next. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are set as the first boot device on page 42. See "Disassembly Process" on the Boot menu. 6. HDD Not Operating Correctly If...
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...drive. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. If the exclamation marker is correct for the media inserted in the lists, try the operation again. 2. b. If using different software, ... installed software and retrying the operation. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. Check that AutoPlay is record enabled: a. After Changes remaining reaches zero, the region cannot be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the...
...drive. Double-click DVD/CD-ROM drives. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. If the exclamation marker is correct for the media inserted in the lists, try the operation again. 2. b. If using different software, ... installed software and retrying the operation. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. Check that AutoPlay is record enabled: a. After Changes remaining reaches zero, the region cannot be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the...
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.... 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. Check Drive whether is properly installed. Restart the computer. 6. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Check Test Fixture is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Try an alternative program to Try...program experiencing mouse failure. 5. Swap M/B to verify mouse operation. Chapter 4 153 See the mouse user manual. 3. Roll back the mouse driver to check the events log for errors. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. There are no red Xs...
.... 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRUs: 1. Check Drive whether is properly installed. Restart the computer. 6. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12. Check Test Fixture is not fixed, repeat the preceding steps and select an earlier time and date. 9. Try an alternative program to Try...program experiencing mouse failure. 5. Swap M/B to verify mouse operation. Chapter 4 153 See the mouse user manual. 3. Roll back the mouse driver to check the events log for errors. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore. There are no red Xs...
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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...