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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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... recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the...
... recovery diskette at hand, then you should create a Crisis Recovery Diskette before you use the Phlash. Prepare a bootable diskette. 2. NOTE: Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use the AC adaptor power supply when you may not boot the system because the BIOS is required for the...
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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. Place the CPU into the CPU socket as shown, taking note of the Pin1 locator.
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... Information" on adjusting settings. Readjust if necessary. 6. Check the Device Manager to the desired resolution. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. 5. Roll back the video driver to ensure the computer is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 211. If the Issue is virus free. 3. If the computer is... Other Devices. 9. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8.
... Information" on adjusting settings. Readjust if necessary. 6. Check the Device Manager to the desired resolution. See "Disassembly Process" on page 42. 5. Roll back the video driver to ensure the computer is still not resolved, see "Online Support Information" on page 211. If the Issue is virus free. 3. If the computer is... Other Devices. 9. Abnormal Video Display If video displays abnormally, perform the following actions one year old, replace the CMOS battery. 2. Remove and reinstall the video driver. 8.
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Roll back the audio driver to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ Sound. Ensure that all volume controls are set to 50 and not muted. 6. Navigate to ... marks. • There are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to verify that Speakers are set mid range: a. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Remove and recently installed hardware or software. 9. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore.
Roll back the audio driver to Start´ Control Panel´ Hardware and Sound´ Sound. Ensure that all volume controls are set to 50 and not muted. 6. Navigate to ... marks. • There are experienced, perform the following actions one at a time to verify that Speakers are set mid range: a. Remove and reinstall the audio driver. 5. Remove and recently installed hardware or software. 9. Restore system and file settings from a known good date using System Restore.
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.... 10. Remove any key to start to resolve the problem. 4. Chapter 4 145 b. When prompted, press any recently added hardware and associated software. 8. e. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is discovered, follow the onscreen information to the operating system DVD. When complete, click Finish...
.... 10. Remove any key to start to resolve the problem. 4. Chapter 4 145 b. When prompted, press any recently added hardware and associated software. 8. e. NOTE: Click Load Drivers if controller drives are correct and that CD/DVD drive is discovered, follow the onscreen information to the operating system DVD. When complete, click Finish...
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... Check that the media is enabled: a. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in the drive. Ensure that the Regional Code is set to correct the ...writable ODD icon. b. b. Click OK. 2. c. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. After Changes remaining reaches zero, the region cannot be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the drive is record enabled: a. Navigate to Start´ ...
... Check that the media is enabled: a. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. Check that there are no yellow exclamation marks against the items in the drive. Ensure that the Regional Code is set to correct the ...writable ODD icon. b. b. Click OK. 2. c. If a device has an exclamation mark, right-click on the device and uninstall and reinstall the driver. After Changes remaining reaches zero, the region cannot be changed even Windows is reinstalled or the drive is record enabled: a. Navigate to Start´ ...
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... Devices. 13. See the mouse user manual. 3. Try an alternative program to Try. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Roll back the mouse driver to check the events log for errors. Chapter 4 153 There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no device conflicts. •... new batteries and confirm there is a good connection. Run the Event Viewer to the previous version if updated recently. 11. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12.
... Devices. 13. See the mouse user manual. 3. Try an alternative program to Try. Remove any recently added hardware and associated software. 7. Roll back the mouse driver to check the events log for errors. Chapter 4 153 There are no red Xs or yellow exclamation marks. • There are no device conflicts. •... new batteries and confirm there is a good connection. Run the Event Viewer to the previous version if updated recently. 11. Remove and reinstall the mouse driver. 12.
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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...