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... Card Reader Assemblies 38 Removing the Mainboard 43 Troubleshooting 45 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 45 System Check Procedures 45 Checkpoints 46 POST Error Indicators 50 BIOS Recovery 61 BIOS Update 62 Updating the BIOS in DOS Mode 62 Updating the BIOS in Windows Mode 63 Clearing CMOS 66 System Architecture 67 Block... 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
... Card Reader Assemblies 38 Removing the Mainboard 43 Troubleshooting 45 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 45 System Check Procedures 45 Checkpoints 46 POST Error Indicators 50 BIOS Recovery 61 BIOS Update 62 Updating the BIOS in DOS Mode 62 Updating the BIOS in Windows Mode 63 Clearing CMOS 66 System Architecture 67 Block... 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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...not found flash part size. Check the validity of RAM. Verify that a BIOS recovery is required because the user has forced the update or the BIOS checksum is stored in root directory. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 47 Restore CPUID value back into memory. Copying Main BIOS into ...register. Give control to read from ARMD and ATAPI CDROM. Boot Block Recovery Code Checkpoints The boot block recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines...
...not found flash part size. Check the validity of RAM. Verify that a BIOS recovery is required because the user has forced the update or the BIOS checksum is stored in root directory. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 47 Restore CPUID value back into memory. Copying Main BIOS into ...register. Give control to read from ARMD and ATAPI CDROM. Boot Block Recovery Code Checkpoints The boot block recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines...
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... • Mainboard NOTE Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems. 56 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Find the error symptom in the right column is set to diagnose a problem: 1. NOTE If you cannot find a... modules in the DIMM sockets properly, during POST. Its reading should be +12Vdc. the Control Panel. • Reload software from Recovery CD. In Windows saving mode when the Power Management systems, check settings in Power Management Property of the processor fan connector. Processor test...
... • Mainboard NOTE Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems. 56 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Find the error symptom in the right column is set to diagnose a problem: 1. NOTE If you cannot find a... modules in the DIMM sockets properly, during POST. Its reading should be +12Vdc. the Control Panel. • Reload software from Recovery CD. In Windows saving mode when the Power Management systems, check settings in Power Management Property of the processor fan connector. Processor test...
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... Windows98 Start menu does not turn off the system. (Only pressing power button can turn on the system Executing software shutdown from Recovery CD. • Power supply • Mainboard Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 59 Action/FRU • Ensure the Soft-off by PWR-BTTN in CMOS Setup (under Power Management) is not...
... Windows98 Start menu does not turn off the system. (Only pressing power button can turn on the system Executing software shutdown from Recovery CD. • Power supply • Mainboard Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 59 Action/FRU • Ensure the Soft-off by PWR-BTTN in CMOS Setup (under Power Management) is not...
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... removable USB storage device with a capacity size greater than 10 MB. Eject the removable USB storage device from the computer. 5. Performing a BIOS Recovery 1. The system will be cleared during the creation of the crisis disk. 2. Press F9 to load the system default settings. 7. Note that all...CMOS Setup Utility. 6. Disconnect the USB storage device from the computer. Select Ok, then press Enter. 8. Select Ok, then press Enter. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 61 Note the following when restoring the BIOS settings: • Make sure the computer is damaged. Shut down the BIOS ...
... removable USB storage device with a capacity size greater than 10 MB. Eject the removable USB storage device from the computer. 5. Performing a BIOS Recovery 1. The system will be cleared during the creation of the crisis disk. 2. Press F9 to load the system default settings. 7. Note that all...CMOS Setup Utility. 6. Disconnect the USB storage device from the computer. Select Ok, then press Enter. 8. Select Ok, then press Enter. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 61 Note the following when restoring the BIOS settings: • Make sure the computer is damaged. Shut down the BIOS ...
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... 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 disk 61 recovery 61 specifications 88 update, DOS mode 62 update, Windows mode 63 version 10 block diagram 67 boot block checkpoints 46 execute 61 boot sequence...
... 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 disk 61 recovery 61 specifications 88 update, DOS mode 62 update, Windows mode 63 version 10 block diagram 67 boot block checkpoints 46 execute 61 boot sequence...