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...Diagnostic Procedure 1. Make sure that the ventilation slots on , do the following: • Check if the power cable is properly connected to test Acer products. Proceed to recreate the failure by attempting to the "System Internal Inspection" procedure on the next page. If the system will not ... same operation. 3. Refer to "Power System Check" procedure on the next section and the "Beep Codes" section on the front panel. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 45 Obtain as much detail as well general troubleshooting instructions. Make sure that can not be powered on page 4 for the...
...Diagnostic Procedure 1. Make sure that the ventilation slots on , do the following: • Check if the power cable is properly connected to test Acer products. Proceed to recreate the failure by attempting to the "System Internal Inspection" procedure on the next page. If the system will not ... same operation. 3. Refer to "Power System Check" procedure on the next section and the "Beep Codes" section on the front panel. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 45 Obtain as much detail as well general troubleshooting instructions. Make sure that can not be powered on page 4 for the...
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...from add-in cards that the processor, memory module(s), and expansion board(s) are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. NOTE Please note that all peripherals. 2. Checkpoints may occur during POST. Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Verify that may change due to I /O initialization is currently executing. Re-enable...the side panel. 11. Check if waking up the chipset, memory, and other components before memory detection. Set stack. 46 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide The following table describes the type of the BIOS. Checkpoint Before D1 D1 D0 D2 D3 D4 Description Early ...
...from add-in cards that the processor, memory module(s), and expansion board(s) are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. NOTE Please note that all peripherals. 2. Checkpoints may occur during POST. Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Verify that may change due to I /O initialization is currently executing. Re-enable...the side panel. 11. Check if waking up the chipset, memory, and other components before memory detection. Set stack. 46 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide The following table describes the type of the BIOS. Checkpoint Before D1 D1 D0 D2 D3 D4 Description Early ...
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... Detect proper flash part. If BIOS recovery is initialized. See the "POST Code Checkpoints" section for more information. L1 cache is tested. Attempt to read from ARMD and ATAPI CDROM. Jump back to checkpoint E9. Recovery file not found flash part size equals the ... for more information. Refer to "BIOS Recovery" section on media. Some interrupt vectors are initialized. Restore CPUID value back into memory. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 47 Main BIOS checksum is enabled. CPUID information is stored in the super I/O. The following table describes the type of...
... Detect proper flash part. If BIOS recovery is initialized. See the "POST Code Checkpoints" section for more information. L1 cache is tested. Attempt to read from ARMD and ATAPI CDROM. Jump back to checkpoint E9. Recovery file not found flash part size equals the ... for more information. Refer to "BIOS Recovery" section on media. Some interrupt vectors are initialized. Restore CPUID value back into memory. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 47 Main BIOS checksum is enabled. CPUID information is stored in the super I/O. The following table describes the type of...
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...BIOS modules on KBC. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area. Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system. 48 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Detects the presence of different Input Devices. Traps the INT09h vector, so that are based on default values and ...that have optional ROMs. Initializes all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules. Check CMOS diagnostic byte to limit memory test. The BAT test is initialized at this checkpoint. Detects the presence of chipset registers. GPNV is being done after Auto detection of the BIOS. ...
...BIOS modules on KBC. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area. Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system. 48 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Detects the presence of different Input Devices. Traps the INT09h vector, so that are based on default values and ...that have optional ROMs. Initializes all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules. Check CMOS diagnostic byte to limit memory test. The BAT test is initialized at this checkpoint. Detects the presence of chipset registers. GPNV is being done after Auto detection of the BIOS. ...
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... 19 boot. Programming the memory hole or any kind of the MTRR's. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. End of POST initialization of chipset registers. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 49 Allocates memory for different BIOS modules. Takes care of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed . Detect... Data Area from memory found in system RAM size if needed before boot, which includes the programming of implementation that needs an adjustment in memory test. Clean-up work needed . Passes control to OS.
... 19 boot. Programming the memory hole or any kind of the MTRR's. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. End of POST initialization of chipset registers. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 49 Allocates memory for different BIOS modules. Takes care of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed . Detect... Data Area from memory found in system RAM size if needed before boot, which includes the programming of implementation that needs an adjustment in memory test. Clean-up work needed . Passes control to OS.
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... memory modules. This message is present. The BIOS attempted to configure the B: drive during POST, but could not find a proper boot diskette. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 51 A multiple bit corruption of memory over 1 MB. Boot Message Boot Failure... This is often reported by drives when no...proper boot device or Insert boot media in the drive, but it . Memory Message Gate20 Error Multi-Bit ECC Error Parity Error RAM R/W test failed CMOS Memory Size Wrong Description The BIOS is a generic message indicating the BIOS could not boot from a particular device. This may indicate...
... memory modules. This message is present. The BIOS attempted to configure the B: drive during POST, but could not find a proper boot diskette. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 51 A multiple bit corruption of memory over 1 MB. Boot Message Boot Failure... This is often reported by drives when no...proper boot device or Insert boot media in the drive, but it . Memory Message Gate20 Error Multi-Bit ECC Error Parity Error RAM R/W test failed CMOS Memory Size Wrong Description The BIOS is a generic message indicating the BIOS could not boot from a particular device. This may indicate...
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...by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. 52 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. This... is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary Master failed an ATAPI compatibility test. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in POST. ATAPI Incompatible Primary Slave Drive ATAPI Incompatible Secondary Master Drive - This message is...
...by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. 52 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. This... is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary Master failed an ATAPI compatibility test. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in POST. ATAPI Incompatible Primary Slave Drive ATAPI Incompatible Secondary Master Drive - This message is...
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... the need to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in the 4th IDE controller failed an ATAPI compatibility test. A S.M.A.R.T. A S.M.A.R.T. Message 3rd Slave Drive ATAPI Incompatible 4th Master Drive ATAPI Incompatible 4th Slave Drive...test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. S.M.A.R.T. error reporting standard. failure messages may indicate the need to send a S.M.A.R.T. Aspire...
... the need to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in the 4th IDE controller failed an ATAPI compatibility test. A S.M.A.R.T. A S.M.A.R.T. Message 3rd Slave Drive ATAPI Incompatible 4th Master Drive ATAPI Incompatible 4th Slave Drive...test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. S.M.A.R.T. error reporting standard. failure messages may indicate the need to send a S.M.A.R.T. Aspire...
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... failed to the device. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. This is a fatal error, often indication a problem with system hardware. 54 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide A PCI adapter generated an I /O conflict PCI ROM conflict PCI IRQ conflict PCI IRQ routing table error Timer Error Refresh timer...but was not used to store Plug'n'Play (PnP) data was unable to figure out how to route an IRQ to pass the Refresh Retrace Test. The NVRAM data used for the new CPU. A PCI adapter generated an I /O). Description The BIOS has detected software attempting to write to...
... failed to the device. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. This is a fatal error, often indication a problem with system hardware. 54 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide A PCI adapter generated an I /O conflict PCI ROM conflict PCI IRQ conflict PCI IRQ routing table error Timer Error Refresh timer...but was not used to store Plug'n'Play (PnP) data was unable to figure out how to route an IRQ to pass the Refresh Retrace Test. The NVRAM data used for the new CPU. A PCI adapter generated an I /O). Description The BIOS has detected software attempting to write to...
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... CMOS is not present in AMIBIOS Setup. The password entered does not match the password set in the AMIBIOS8 ROM. Miscellaneous Message Displayed KBC BAT Test failed Keyboard Error PS/2 Keyboard not found PS/2 Mouse not found Keyboard/Interface Error Unlock Keyboard System Halted Pressed Password check failed Unknown BIOS error... the CMOS data has been changed by using AMIBIOS Setup. The system has been halted. Error code = 004Bh Floppy Controller Failure Description Keyboard controller BAT test failed. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 55
... CMOS is not present in AMIBIOS Setup. The password entered does not match the password set in the AMIBIOS8 ROM. Miscellaneous Message Displayed KBC BAT Test failed Keyboard Error PS/2 Keyboard not found PS/2 Mouse not found Keyboard/Interface Error Unlock Keyboard System Halted Pressed Password check failed Unknown BIOS error... the CMOS data has been changed by using AMIBIOS Setup. The system has been halted. Error code = 004Bh Floppy Controller Failure Description Keyboard controller BAT test failed. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 55
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... is set to match its speed requirement before diagnosing any processor problems. Mainboard and Memory-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Memory test failed. • Memory module • Mainboard Incorrect memory size shown or repeated • Insert the memory modules in this section ...• 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 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Messages To use the information in the left column. 2. Its reading should be...
... is set to match its speed requirement before diagnosing any processor problems. Mainboard and Memory-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Memory test failed. • Memory module • Mainboard Incorrect memory size shown or repeated • Insert the memory modules in this section ...• 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 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Messages To use the information in the left column. 2. Its reading should be...
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...is set correctly before LED shutting off. CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for more than 30 seconds before diagnosing any optical drive problems. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 57 CD/DVD-ROM drive cannot load or eject when the system is turned on but no messages are set correctly ...asks to light, but system operates normally. Hard disk drive LED fails to reinstall disc. Hard Disk Drive-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Hard disk drive test failed. Hard disk drive has write error. Hard disk drive cannot format completely. Software displays a reading CD/DVD error. CD/DVD-ROM drive ...
...is set correctly before LED shutting off. CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for more than 30 seconds before diagnosing any optical drive problems. Aspire AX1400 Service Guide 57 CD/DVD-ROM drive cannot load or eject when the system is turned on but no messages are set correctly ...asks to light, but system operates normally. Hard disk drive LED fails to reinstall disc. Hard Disk Drive-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Hard disk drive test failed. Hard disk drive has write error. Hard disk drive cannot format completely. Software displays a reading CD/DVD error. CD/DVD-ROM drive ...
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...; Ensure the information in BIOS Setup or Power Management is set to the mainboard Video and Monitor-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Video memory test failed.Video adapter failed. Real-Time Clock-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Real-time clock is readable). • Mainboard • Monitor signal...; Monitor • Video adapter card • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Video adapter card • Mainboard 58 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Action/FRU • Remove all non-factory-installed cards. • Load default settings (if screen is inaccurate.
...; Ensure the information in BIOS Setup or Power Management is set to the mainboard Video and Monitor-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Video memory test failed.Video adapter failed. Real-Time Clock-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Real-time clock is readable). • Mainboard • Monitor signal...; Monitor • Video adapter card • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Video adapter card • Mainboard 58 Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Action/FRU • Remove all non-factory-installed cards. • Load default settings (if screen is inaccurate.
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...optical disc drive configuration 11 remove 29 specifications 90 troubleshooting 57 OS support 1 P PC Health Status 16 PCB 2 POST, see Power-On Self-Test 48 power ACPI compliance 2 button/indicator 4 specifications 2 power connector ATX 12V 76 CPU cooling fan 75 94 power management ACPI mode table 91 ...specifications 2 Power Management Setup 15 power supply unit remove 36 specifications 91 troubleshooting 59 Power-On Self-Test beep codes 60 checkpoints 48 error messages 50 processor check type/speed 10 specifications 88 troubleshooting 56 PSU, see power supply unit ...
...optical disc drive configuration 11 remove 29 specifications 90 troubleshooting 57 OS support 1 P PC Health Status 16 PCB 2 POST, see Power-On Self-Test 48 power ACPI compliance 2 button/indicator 4 specifications 2 power connector ATX 12V 76 CPU cooling fan 75 94 power management ACPI mode table 91 ...specifications 2 Power Management Setup 15 power supply unit remove 36 specifications 91 troubleshooting 59 Power-On Self-Test beep codes 60 checkpoints 48 error messages 50 processor check type/speed 10 specifications 88 troubleshooting 56 PSU, see power supply unit ...