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Aspire AX1430 Desktop Computer Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Aspire AX1430 Desktop Computer Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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Date Chapter Updates ii Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Revision History Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the Aspire AX1430 Desktop Computer Service Guide.
Date Chapter Updates ii Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Revision History Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the Aspire AX1430 Desktop Computer Service Guide.
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..., repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is sold or licensed "as is". Aspire AX1430 Service Guide iii Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or...
..., repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is sold or licensed "as is". Aspire AX1430 Service Guide iii Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Conventions The following conventions are used in this service guide. iv Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Gives additional information related to the current topic.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Conventions The following conventions are used in this service guide. iv Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Gives additional information related to the current topic.
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In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). Aspire AX1430 Service Guide v These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU list of this generic service guide. FRU Information Please note WHEN ORDERING ... (e.g. Service Guide Coverage This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to those given in this printed service guide. add-on your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines.
In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). Aspire AX1430 Service Guide v These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU list of this generic service guide. FRU Information Please note WHEN ORDERING ... (e.g. Service Guide Coverage This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to those given in this printed service guide. add-on your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines.
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Table of Contents Features and Specifications 1 System Features 1 Audio 2 I/O Ports and LED Indicators 2 Physical Specifications 3 Environmental Requirements 3 System Tour 4 Front View 4 Rear View 5 System Utilities 7 CMOS Setup Utility 7 Entering CMOS setup 8 Navigating Through the Setup Utility 8 Setup Utility Menus 9 System Disassembly and Reassembly 21 Disassembly Tools 21 Pre-disassembly Procedure 21 Disassembly Procedures 22 Removing the Side Panel 22 Removing the Front Bezel 23 Removing the HDD-ODD Bracket 25 Detaching the Front Bezel 30 Removing the ...
Table of Contents Features and Specifications 1 System Features 1 Audio 2 I/O Ports and LED Indicators 2 Physical Specifications 3 Environmental Requirements 3 System Tour 4 Front View 4 Rear View 5 System Utilities 7 CMOS Setup Utility 7 Entering CMOS setup 8 Navigating Through the Setup Utility 8 Setup Utility Menus 9 System Disassembly and Reassembly 21 Disassembly Tools 21 Pre-disassembly Procedure 21 Disassembly Procedures 22 Removing the Side Panel 22 Removing the Front Bezel 23 Removing the HDD-ODD Bracket 25 Detaching the Front Bezel 30 Removing the ...
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Table of Contents System Architecture 81 Block Diagram 81 Mainboard Layout 82 Jumper Setting 83 Internal header pin definition 84 Connecting Optional Devices 86 Connecting Case Components 88 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 91 Exploded Diagram 92 Aspire AX1430 FRU List 93 Technical Specifications 110 Processor 110 Chipsets 110 BIOS 110 Memory 111 Hard Disk Drive 111 Optical Disc Drive 112 Card Reader (optional 112 Gigabit Ethernet 112 Audio 112 Power Supply Unit 113 Power Management 113 Index ...115 viii
Table of Contents System Architecture 81 Block Diagram 81 Mainboard Layout 82 Jumper Setting 83 Internal header pin definition 84 Connecting Optional Devices 86 Connecting Case Components 88 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 91 Exploded Diagram 92 Aspire AX1430 FRU List 93 Technical Specifications 110 Processor 110 Chipsets 110 BIOS 110 Memory 111 Hard Disk Drive 111 Optical Disc Drive 112 Card Reader (optional 112 Gigabit Ethernet 112 Audio 112 Power Supply Unit 113 Power Management 113 Index ...115 viii
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...The exact configuration of models supported by each hardware component. Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of the Aspire AX1430 computer. MultiMediaCard (MMC) 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 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 1 NOTE The items listed in this section are for GPU card installation) • One PCI Express x1 slot •...
...The exact configuration of models supported by each hardware component. Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of the Aspire AX1430 computer. MultiMediaCard (MMC) 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 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 1 NOTE The items listed in this section are for GPU card installation) • One PCI Express x1 slot •...
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... Audio Codec • Front panel: Headphone and microphone jacks • Rear panel: Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks • Power LED • Power button 2 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide
... Audio Codec • Front panel: Headphone and microphone jacks • Rear panel: Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks • Power LED • Power button 2 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide
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Physical Specifications Aspect Chassis dimension (W × D × H) System weight Mainboard form factor Mainboard dimensions (W × H) Description 100 mm (W) X 367.8 mm (D) x 269 mm (H) 6.27 kg. microATX (µATX) 244 × 220 mm Environmental Requirements Aspect Operating temperature Operating humidity Description 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) 15% to 80% RH non-condensing Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 3
Physical Specifications Aspect Chassis dimension (W × D × H) System weight Mainboard form factor Mainboard dimensions (W × H) Description 100 mm (W) X 367.8 mm (D) x 269 mm (H) 6.27 kg. microATX (µATX) 244 × 220 mm Environmental Requirements Aspect Operating temperature Operating humidity Description 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) 15% to 80% RH non-condensing Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 3
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System Tour The pictures and tables in -1 optional card reader supporting Memory Stick (MS), xD-Picture Card (xD), Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC) and Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) 7 USB 2.0 ports 8 Acer logo 4 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Component 1 Power button/indicator 2 Optical drive cover 3 Optical drive eject button 4 Headphone jack 5 Microphone-in jack 6 4-in this section illustrate the physical outlook of the computer. Front View No.
System Tour The pictures and tables in -1 optional card reader supporting Memory Stick (MS), xD-Picture Card (xD), Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC) and Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) 7 USB 2.0 ports 8 Acer logo 4 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Component 1 Power button/indicator 2 Optical drive cover 3 Optical drive eject button 4 Headphone jack 5 Microphone-in jack 6 4-in this section illustrate the physical outlook of the computer. Front View No.
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Component 1 Expansion slots 2 Line-in jack 3 Line-out jack 4 Microphone jack 5 USB 2.0 ports 6 HDMI connector 7 External monitor port 8 PS/2 mouse connector 9 PS/2 keyboard connector 10 Fan aperture 11 Power connector 12 Kensington lock 13 Key lock 14 LAN connector Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 5 Rear View No.
Component 1 Expansion slots 2 Line-in jack 3 Line-out jack 4 Microphone jack 5 USB 2.0 ports 6 HDMI connector 7 External monitor port 8 PS/2 mouse connector 9 PS/2 keyboard connector 10 Fan aperture 11 Power connector 12 Kensington lock 13 Key lock 14 LAN connector Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 5 Rear View No.
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... you run this guide display default system values. The screenshots used in your system. The system reboots immediately after you have saved all open files. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Ask a qualified technician for assistance. These values may be retained when power is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM, called...
... you run this guide display default system values. The screenshots used in your system. The system reboots immediately after you have saved all open files. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Ask a qualified technician for assistance. These values may be retained when power is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM, called...
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During POST, press Delete. Use the left and right arrow keys to move around the Setup utility. • Left and Right arrow keys - Move between selections on , close the utility. 8 AX1430 Service Guide Select a value for the currently selected field (only if it is completed, you want. • + and - Press to choose from a pop-up without making selections from a pop-up menu, closes the pop-up menu. The Setup Main menu will need to move between selections on the computer and the monitor. NOTE: Availability of the primary menu screens, the Exit menu displays. • On ...
During POST, press Delete. Use the left and right arrow keys to move around the Setup utility. • Left and Right arrow keys - Move between selections on , close the utility. 8 AX1430 Service Guide Select a value for the currently selected field (only if it is completed, you want. • + and - Press to choose from a pop-up without making selections from a pop-up menu, closes the pop-up menu. The Setup Main menu will need to move between selections on the computer and the monitor. NOTE: Availability of the primary menu screens, the Exit menu displays. • On ...
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Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 9 Setup Utility Menus The Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories. • Main • Advanced • Power • Security • Boot Options • Exit In the descriptive table following each of the menu screenshots, settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 9 Setup Utility Menus The Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories. • Main • Advanced • Power • Security • Boot Options • Exit In the descriptive table following each of the menu screenshots, settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
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Type of the CPU installed on the system. Set the system time following the weekday-month-day-year format. Core speed of CPU installed on the system. Serial number of this system. Main The Main menu displays basic information about the system and lets you set the system date and time. Asset tag number of the system. Physical CPU core. Total size of the BIOS setup utility. Set the date following the hour-minute-second format. 10 AX1430 Service Guide Date when the BIOS setup utility was built. Parameter System BIOS Version Build Date Processor Core Frequency Count...
Type of the CPU installed on the system. Set the system time following the weekday-month-day-year format. Core speed of CPU installed on the system. Serial number of this system. Main The Main menu displays basic information about the system and lets you set the system date and time. Asset tag number of the system. Physical CPU core. Total size of the BIOS setup utility. Set the date following the hour-minute-second format. 10 AX1430 Service Guide Date when the BIOS setup utility was built. Parameter System BIOS Version Build Date Processor Core Frequency Count...
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Advanced Parameter Miscellaneous Advanced Chipset Configuration Integrated Peripherals PC Health Status Description Press Enter to access the Miscellaneous submenu Press Enter to access the Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu Press Enter to access the Integrated Peripherals submenu Press Enter to access the PC Health Status submenu Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 11
Advanced Parameter Miscellaneous Advanced Chipset Configuration Integrated Peripherals PC Health Status Description Press Enter to access the Miscellaneous submenu Press Enter to access the Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu Press Enter to access the Integrated Peripherals submenu Press Enter to access the PC Health Status submenu Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 11
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Spread Spectrum Enables or disables the reduction of the AHCI device. USB Beep Message Enables or disables BIOS to display error beeps or messages during bootup. Bootup Num-lock Selects power on state for Num Lock. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled On Off Enabled Disabled 12 AX1430 Service Guide Enables or disables the system to detect the DIMM/PCI/PCIE clock automatically during USB device enumeration. Note: Remember to lock up. A slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed causing the overclocked processor to disable the Spread Spectrum ...
Spread Spectrum Enables or disables the reduction of the AHCI device. USB Beep Message Enables or disables BIOS to display error beeps or messages during bootup. Bootup Num-lock Selects power on state for Num Lock. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled On Off Enabled Disabled 12 AX1430 Service Guide Enables or disables the system to detect the DIMM/PCI/PCIE clock automatically during USB device enumeration. Note: Remember to lock up. A slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed causing the overclocked processor to disable the Spread Spectrum ...
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... Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto PCIE Onboard VGA 32MB 64 MB 128 MB Disabled DVMT Fixed 256MB 128 MB Maximum Auto 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 13 Select the amount of system memory used by this feature allows the OS to 0. When enabled, the processor disables code execution...
... Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto PCIE Onboard VGA 32MB 64 MB 128 MB Disabled DVMT Fixed 256MB 128 MB Maximum Auto 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 13 Select the amount of system memory used by this feature allows the OS to 0. When enabled, the processor disables code execution...
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Select an operating mode for a USB mass storage device. Select emulation type for the onboard SATA. Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Enables or disables the onboard 1394 controller. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled AHCI Native IDE Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto Floppy Hard Disk Auto Onboard Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled 14 AX1430 Service Guide Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices Enables or disables support for onboard network controller. Onboard ...
Select an operating mode for a USB mass storage device. Select emulation type for the onboard SATA. Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Enables or disables the onboard 1394 controller. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled AHCI Native IDE Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto Floppy Hard Disk Auto Onboard Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled 14 AX1430 Service Guide Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices Enables or disables support for onboard network controller. Onboard ...