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... Bezel 25 Removing the HDD-ODD Bracket 28 Removing the Front Bezel 33 Removing the Expansion Boards 34 Removing the Memory Modules 36 Removing the Power Supply Unit 36 Removing the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assemblies 38 Removing the Mainboard 43 Troubleshooting 45 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 45 System Check Procedures 45... Jumper Setting 69 Internal header pin definition 70 Connecting Optional Devices 72 Connecting Case Components 74 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 77 Exploded Diagram 77 Aspire AX1400 FRU List 78 vii
... Bezel 25 Removing the HDD-ODD Bracket 28 Removing the Front Bezel 33 Removing the Expansion Boards 34 Removing the Memory Modules 36 Removing the Power Supply Unit 36 Removing the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assemblies 38 Removing the Mainboard 43 Troubleshooting 45 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 45 System Check Procedures 45... Jumper Setting 69 Internal header pin definition 70 Connecting Optional Devices 72 Connecting Case Components 74 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 77 Exploded Diagram 77 Aspire AX1400 FRU List 78 vii
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Table of Contents Technical Specifications 88 Processor 88 Chipsets 88 BIOS 88 Memory 89 Hard Disk Drive 89 Optical Disc Drive 90 Card Reader (optional 90 Gigabit Ethernet 90 Audio 90 Power Supply Unit 91 Power Management 91 Index ...93 viii
Table of Contents Technical Specifications 88 Processor 88 Chipsets 88 BIOS 88 Memory 89 Hard Disk Drive 89 Optical Disc Drive 90 Card Reader (optional 90 Gigabit Ethernet 90 Audio 90 Power Supply Unit 91 Power Management 91 Index ...93 viii
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...USB ports (four) - Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) AVerMedia H751 PCI-E Hybrid Analog/ATSC Card 220 W power supply unit (non-PFC, non-power factor correction) 220 W power supply unit (PFC) Norton Internet Security • AMI BIOS with 8 MB SPI ROM • Supports ACPI revision ...: - Component Card reader (optional) TV tuner (optional) Power supply Antivirus software System BIOS Power management Audio Item Audio codec Audio jacks Description • 9-in jacks • Hard drive activity • Power status 2 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports - Secure Digital...
...USB ports (four) - Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) AVerMedia H751 PCI-E Hybrid Analog/ATSC Card 220 W power supply unit (non-PFC, non-power factor correction) 220 W power supply unit (PFC) Norton Internet Security • AMI BIOS with 8 MB SPI ROM • Supports ACPI revision ...: - Component Card reader (optional) TV tuner (optional) Power supply Antivirus software System BIOS Power management Audio Item Audio codec Audio jacks Description • 9-in jacks • Hard drive activity • Power status 2 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports - Secure Digital...
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Gently pull the DIMM upward to the cable end of the connector and pull it away from its mainboard connector. Removing the Power Supply Unit 1. b. Grasp the cable end of the connector. Open the holding clips (a) securing the memory modules. 2. Squeeze on the retaining latch (a) attached to pull it straight up (b). 36 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Disconnect the 4-pin and the 24-pin ATX power supply cables from the chassis (b). a. Removing the Memory Modules 1.
Gently pull the DIMM upward to the cable end of the connector and pull it away from its mainboard connector. Removing the Power Supply Unit 1. b. Grasp the cable end of the connector. Open the holding clips (a) securing the memory modules. 2. Squeeze on the retaining latch (a) attached to pull it straight up (b). 36 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Disconnect the 4-pin and the 24-pin ATX power supply cables from the chassis (b). a. Removing the Memory Modules 1.
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Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 37 Remove the three screws that secures the power supply to the rear panel. 2. Remove the screw that secure the power supply to the chassis. 3.
Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 37 Remove the three screws that secures the power supply to the rear panel. 2. Remove the screw that secure the power supply to the chassis. 3.
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4. Disconnect the front I /O and Optional Card Reader Assemblies 1. Removing the Front I /O and optional card reader cables from their mainboard connectors. 38 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Lift the power supply module out of the chassis.
4. Disconnect the front I /O and Optional Card Reader Assemblies 1. Removing the Front I /O and optional card reader cables from their mainboard connectors. 38 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Lift the power supply module out of the chassis.
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...most likely cause. then reboot the system. • Memory module • Mainboard System works but power supply fan runs. In Windows saving mode when the Power Management systems, check settings in Power Management Property of the processor fan connector. NOTE If you cannot find a symptom or an error...properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems. 56 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Action/FRU • Ensure the system is not in power saving mode. • With the system powered on page 65. Processor test failed. Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error ...
...most likely cause. then reboot the system. • Memory module • Mainboard System works but power supply fan runs. In Windows saving mode when the Power Management systems, check settings in Power Management Property of the processor fan connector. NOTE If you cannot find a symptom or an error...properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems. 56 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Action/FRU • Ensure the system is not in power saving mode. • With the system powered on page 65. Processor test failed. Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error ...
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...failed. Action/FRU • Ensure the Soft-off by PWR-BTTN in CMOS Setup (under Power Management) is not set to Instant-off the system). No system power, or power supply fan is properly installed. Printer problems. Action/FRU • Ensure the printer driver is not... running. Keyboard-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Some or all keys on the system Executing software shutdown from Recovery CD. • Power supply • Mainboard Aspire AX1400 ...
...failed. Action/FRU • Ensure the Soft-off by PWR-BTTN in CMOS Setup (under Power Management) is not set to Instant-off the system). No system power, or power supply fan is properly installed. Printer problems. Action/FRU • Ensure the printer driver is not... running. Keyboard-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Some or all keys on the system Executing software shutdown from Recovery CD. • Power supply • Mainboard Aspire AX1400 ...
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...the computer. • Verify that the power supply being used at a time until you find the failed FRU. Beep One short beep. Processor jump to boot block to isolate the failing FRU. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 60 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Remove or disconnect all attached... devices one at the time of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive • Expansion boards 4. Power on page 45) Follow the procedures below to execute the default procedure....
...the computer. • Verify that the power supply being used at a time until you find the failed FRU. Beep One short beep. Processor jump to boot block to isolate the failing FRU. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 60 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Remove or disconnect all attached... devices one at the time of the following devices: • Non-Acer devices • Printer, mouse, and other external devices • Hard disk drive • DIMM • CD/DVD-ROM drive • Expansion boards 4. Power on page 45) Follow the procedures below to execute the default procedure....
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CPUFAN1: CPU Cooling Fan Power Connector Pin Signal Name 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 PWM Function System ground Power +12V Sensor PWM 74 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Connect the standard power supply connector to CPUFAN1. 2. Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting themotherboard components. Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to PWR2. 3. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to PWR1. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to the LEDH1. 4. Refer to the following: 1.
CPUFAN1: CPU Cooling Fan Power Connector Pin Signal Name 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 PWM Function System ground Power +12V Sensor PWM 74 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Connect the standard power supply connector to CPUFAN1. 2. Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting themotherboard components. Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to PWR2. 3. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to PWR1. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to the LEDH1. 4. Refer to the following: 1.
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... Devices Power Button USB Keyboard/Mouse PME RCT WOR S1 V V Disabled Disabled Disabled S3 V V Disabled Disabled Disabled S4 V N/A Disabled Disabled Disabled S5 V N/A Disabled Disabled Disabled 91 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide DPS-220UB-2 B (FR) • Lite-On - PS-5221-9AE-RoHS (FR) • CP - PE-5221-08AP-...RoHS (PFC) • Lite-On - PS-5221-06A1-RoHS (non-PFC) • Lite-On - CPB09-D220A (PFC) • CP - DPS-220UB-1 A (PFC) • Delta - Power Supply...
... Devices Power Button USB Keyboard/Mouse PME RCT WOR S1 V V Disabled Disabled Disabled S3 V V Disabled Disabled Disabled S4 V N/A Disabled Disabled Disabled S5 V N/A Disabled Disabled Disabled 91 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide DPS-220UB-2 B (FR) • Lite-On - PS-5221-9AE-RoHS (FR) • CP - PE-5221-08AP-...RoHS (PFC) • Lite-On - PS-5221-06A1-RoHS (non-PFC) • Lite-On - CPB09-D220A (PFC) • CP - DPS-220UB-1 A (PFC) • Delta - Power Supply...
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... 2 Advanced BIOS Features menu 12 Advanced Configuration Power Interface specifications 2 antivirus software 2 audio headphone jack 4 microphone jack, front 5 specifications 90 troubleshooting 58 B beep codes 60 BIOS checkpoints 46 clear CMOS 66 crisis recovery ... board 34 front bezel 25, 33 front I/O assembly 38 hard disk drive 29 HDD-ODD bracket 28 mainboard 43 memory 36 optical disc drive 29 power supply unit 36 side panel 24 tools 23 E environmental requirements 3 Ethernet port specifications 90 expansion slots expansion board, remove 34 specifications 1 exploded view 77 F Field Replaceable...
... 2 Advanced BIOS Features menu 12 Advanced Configuration Power Interface specifications 2 antivirus software 2 audio headphone jack 4 microphone jack, front 5 specifications 90 troubleshooting 58 B beep codes 60 BIOS checkpoints 46 clear CMOS 66 crisis recovery ... board 34 front bezel 25, 33 front I/O assembly 38 hard disk drive 29 HDD-ODD bracket 28 mainboard 43 memory 36 optical disc drive 29 power supply unit 36 side panel 24 tools 23 E environmental requirements 3 Ethernet port specifications 90 expansion slots expansion board, remove 34 specifications 1 exploded view 77 F Field Replaceable...
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... Self-Test beep codes 60 checkpoints 48 error messages 50 processor check type/speed 10 specifications 88 troubleshooting 56 PSU, see power supply unit 36 R Return Merchandise Authorization 77 RMA, see Return Merchandise Authorization 77 RTC battery BIOS error 7 RTC clock troubleshooting 58 S Save... 2 operating system 1 specifications audio 90 card reader 90 Ethernet 90 hard disk drive 89 memory 89 optical disc drive 90 power management 91 power supply unit 91 processor 88 system BIOS 88 system chipsets 88 Standard CMOS Features menu 11 supervisor password 18 system architecture 67 system ...
... Self-Test beep codes 60 checkpoints 48 error messages 50 processor check type/speed 10 specifications 88 troubleshooting 56 PSU, see power supply unit 36 R Return Merchandise Authorization 77 RMA, see Return Merchandise Authorization 77 RTC battery BIOS error 7 RTC clock troubleshooting 58 S Save... 2 operating system 1 specifications audio 90 card reader 90 Ethernet 90 hard disk drive 89 memory 89 optical disc drive 90 power management 91 power supply unit 91 processor 88 system BIOS 88 system chipsets 88 Standard CMOS Features menu 11 supervisor password 18 system architecture 67 system ...