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... you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your regional web or channel. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide v add-on your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines. If, for repair and service of a machine...
... you with all technical information relating to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your regional web or channel. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide v add-on your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of customer machines. If, for repair and service of a machine...
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...Removing the Optical Drive and the Hard Disk Drive 27 Detaching the Front Bezel 30 Removing the Optional Expansion Boards 31 Removing the Memory Modules 32 Removing the Power Supply Unit 33 Removing the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assemblies 35 Removing the Mainboard 38 ...40 Reinstalling the Mainboard 40 Reinstalling the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assembly 42 Reinstalling the Power Supply Unit 45 Installing the Memory Modules 47 Installing the Optional Expansion Boards 48 Reinstalling the Front Bezel Power Button/LED Cable 50 Reinstalling the Optical Drive and the...
...Removing the Optical Drive and the Hard Disk Drive 27 Detaching the Front Bezel 30 Removing the Optional Expansion Boards 31 Removing the Memory Modules 32 Removing the Power Supply Unit 33 Removing the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assemblies 35 Removing the Mainboard 38 ...40 Reinstalling the Mainboard 40 Reinstalling the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assembly 42 Reinstalling the Power Supply Unit 45 Installing the Memory Modules 47 Installing the Optional Expansion Boards 48 Reinstalling the Front Bezel Power Button/LED Cable 50 Reinstalling the Optical Drive and the...
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... 87 Connecting Optional Devices 89 Connecting Case Components 91 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 93 Exploded Diagram 94 Aspire AX1470 FRU List 95 Technical Specifications 107 Processor 107 Chipsets 107 BIOS 107 Memory 108 Hard Disk Drive 108 Optical Disc Drive 108 Card Reader (optional 109 Gigabit Ethernet 109 Audio 109 Power...
... 87 Connecting Optional Devices 89 Connecting Case Components 91 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 93 Exploded Diagram 94 Aspire AX1470 FRU List 95 Technical Specifications 107 Processor 107 Chipsets 107 BIOS 107 Memory 108 Hard Disk Drive 108 Optical Disc Drive 108 Card Reader (optional 109 Gigabit Ethernet 109 Audio 109 Power...
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... lists the features and specifications of models supported by each hardware component. System Features Component Operating system support Processor Chipset Graphics controller Memory Expansion options Connectivity Hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive (ODD) Card reader (optional) TV tuner (optional) Description ... GB modules) • One PCI Express x16 slot (reserved for a detailed list of the Aspire AX1470 computer. Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) AVerMedia H751 PCIe Hybrid Analog/ATSC Card Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 1 AMD Llano A6-3650 100W with Auto MDIX) • WLAN option: 802...
... lists the features and specifications of models supported by each hardware component. System Features Component Operating system support Processor Chipset Graphics controller Memory Expansion options Connectivity Hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive (ODD) Card reader (optional) TV tuner (optional) Description ... GB modules) • One PCI Express x16 slot (reserved for a detailed list of the Aspire AX1470 computer. Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) AVerMedia H751 PCIe Hybrid Analog/ATSC Card Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 1 AMD Llano A6-3650 100W with Auto MDIX) • WLAN option: 802...
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Ask a qualified technician for assistance. This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be the same as "BIOS", "Setup", or "Setup utility" in CMOS. Before ... immediately after you have saved all open files. Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to as those found in a battery-backed non-volatile memory called the complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility.
Ask a qualified technician for assistance. This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be the same as "BIOS", "Setup", or "Setup utility" in CMOS. Before ... immediately after you have saved all open files. Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to as those found in a battery-backed non-volatile memory called the complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility.
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Parameter Description System BIOS Version Version number of the system. Build Date Date when the BIOS setup utility was built. Memory Size Total size of system memory installed on the system. System Date Set the date following the hour-minute-second format. 10 AX1470 Service Guide Processor Type of this system. Product ...
Parameter Description System BIOS Version Version number of the system. Build Date Date when the BIOS setup utility was built. Memory Size Total size of system memory installed on the system. System Date Set the date following the hour-minute-second format. 10 AX1470 Service Guide Processor Type of this system. Product ...
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Select the amount of system memory used by the CPU. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 13 Advanced Chipset Configuration Parameter AMD Turbo Core AMD Cool'n'Quiet AMD-V UMA Frame Buffer Size...feature reduces the heat and noise emitted by the Intel graphics device. Enables or disables the Virtualization Technology (VT) availability. Displays the current unified memory architecture (UMA) size. Note: A full reset is required to change the setting. If enabled, a virtual machine manager (VMM) can ...
Select the amount of system memory used by the CPU. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 13 Advanced Chipset Configuration Parameter AMD Turbo Core AMD Cool'n'Quiet AMD-V UMA Frame Buffer Size...feature reduces the heat and noise emitted by the Intel graphics device. Enables or disables the Virtualization Technology (VT) availability. Displays the current unified memory architecture (UMA) size. Note: A full reset is required to change the setting. If enabled, a virtual machine manager (VMM) can ...
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Please detach the circuit board and follow local regulations for disposal. 3. Gently pull the DIMM upward (2) to remove additional memory modules. 32 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide Open the holding clips (1) that secure the memory modules. 2. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to pull it away from the chassis. NOTE: Circuit board has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Removing the Memory Modules 1.
Please detach the circuit board and follow local regulations for disposal. 3. Gently pull the DIMM upward (2) to remove additional memory modules. 32 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide Open the holding clips (1) that secure the memory modules. 2. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to pull it away from the chassis. NOTE: Circuit board has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Removing the Memory Modules 1.
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Installing the Memory Modules 1. Insert the memory module into the DIMM1 slot (1) and then press it down until it in the other DIMM slots by repeating step 1. If additional memory modules are available, install it clicks into place (2). 2. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 47
Installing the Memory Modules 1. Insert the memory module into the DIMM1 slot (1) and then press it down until it in the other DIMM slots by repeating step 1. If additional memory modules are available, install it clicks into place (2). 2. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 47
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...to their appropriate mainboard connectors. 9. These are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Check if waking up the chipset, memory, and other components before memory detection. Verify that show the value of RAM. 62 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide Unplug the network cable and ...boot block initialization portion of the failure is limited, since it . Save power-on a flat, steady surface. 5. Execute full memory sizing module. System Internal Inspection 1. Checkpoints A checkpoint is done including RTC and keyboard controller. Checkpoints may differ between different platforms based...
...to their appropriate mainboard connectors. 9. These are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Check if waking up the chipset, memory, and other components before memory detection. Verify that show the value of RAM. 62 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide Unplug the network cable and ...boot block initialization portion of the failure is limited, since it . Save power-on a flat, steady surface. 5. Execute full memory sizing module. System Internal Inspection 1. Checkpoints A checkpoint is done including RTC and keyboard controller. Checkpoints may differ between different platforms based...
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...is corrupt. Restore CPUID value back into memory. CPUID information is stored in the super...F3 F5 FA FB F4 FC FD FF Description Initialize the floppy controller in memory. Enable ATAPI hardware. Determine information about root directory of the BIOS. Start ... F000 ROM at F000:FFF0h. The Bootblock Runtime interface module is moved to system memory and control is enabled. Disable L1 cache. Disable ATAPI hardware. Attempt to read ...to determine if BIOS recovery is uncompressed into memory. Read error occurred on page 77 for more information. Recovery file not found....
...is corrupt. Restore CPUID value back into memory. CPUID information is stored in the super...F3 F5 FA FB F4 FC FD FF Description Initialize the floppy controller in memory. Enable ATAPI hardware. Determine information about root directory of the BIOS. Start ... F000 ROM at F000:FFF0h. The Bootblock Runtime interface module is moved to system memory and control is enabled. Disable L1 cache. Disable ATAPI hardware. Attempt to read ...to determine if BIOS recovery is uncompressed into memory. Read error occurred on page 77 for more information. Recovery file not found....
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... Runtime data area. Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in KBC port. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC for total memory installed in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." The BAT test is bad, update CMOS with power-on CMOS setup ...initialization. Initialize System Management Interrupt. See DIM Code Checkpoints section for displaying text information. Give control to limit memory test. Set the window for more information. USB controllers are based on default values and clear passwords. ...mouse. Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in the system. 64 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide
... Runtime data area. Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in KBC port. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC for total memory installed in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." The BAT test is bad, update CMOS with power-on CMOS setup ...initialization. Initialize System Management Interrupt. See DIM Code Checkpoints section for displaying text information. Give control to limit memory test. Set the window for more information. USB controllers are based on default values and clear passwords. ...mouse. Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in the system. 64 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide
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...BIOS modules. Programming the memory hole or any kind of the MTRR's. Execute BIOS setup if needed . Program the peripheral parameters. Takes care of ESCD in system RAM size if needed . Prepare BBS for OS boot including final MTRR values. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 65 ... Passes control to the user and gets the user response for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in F000h segment with 0FFh. Allocates memory for error. Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed before...
...BIOS modules. Programming the memory hole or any kind of the MTRR's. Execute BIOS setup if needed . Program the peripheral parameters. Takes care of ESCD in system RAM size if needed . Prepare BBS for OS boot including final MTRR values. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 65 ... Passes control to the user and gets the user response for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in F000h segment with 0FFh. Allocates memory for error. Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed before...
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...has standard keyboard controller. POST Error Indicators When a system error is detected during BIOS POST to correct the error. 66 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide It is accessed. It also assigns PCI bus numbers. Function 5 configures all onboard peripherals that you ...following functions: Reset, Detect, and Disable (function 0); Function 4 searches for troubleshooting or require that include manual configured onboard peripherals, memory and I/O decode windows in the Setup menus, reboot the computer, enter Setup again and load Setup defaults to initialize different system busses...
...has standard keyboard controller. POST Error Indicators When a system error is detected during BIOS POST to correct the error. 66 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide It is accessed. It also assigns PCI bus numbers. Function 5 configures all onboard peripherals that you ...following functions: Reset, Detect, and Disable (function 0); Function 4 searches for troubleshooting or require that include manual configured onboard peripherals, memory and I/O decode windows in the Setup menus, reboot the computer, enter Setup again and load Setup defaults to initialize different system busses...
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...memory (memory...bit corruption of memory over 1 MB. Fatal Memory Parity Error. This...unable to boot from faulty memory modules. The BIOS attempted to...memory or when CMOS is not configured as a bootable diskette. This may indicate a defective memory... module. This may indicate a problem with the actual size detected. BIOS could not find a bootable device in the drive, but could not find a proper boot diskette. Memory... Message Gate20 Error Multi-Bit ECC Error Parity Error RAM R/W test failed CMOS Memory...access of memory has occurred, and the ECC memory algorithm cannot ...
...memory (memory...bit corruption of memory over 1 MB. Fatal Memory Parity Error. This...unable to boot from faulty memory modules. The BIOS attempted to...memory or when CMOS is not configured as a bootable diskette. This may indicate a defective memory... module. This may indicate a problem with the actual size detected. BIOS could not find a bootable device in the drive, but could not find a proper boot diskette. Memory... Message Gate20 Error Multi-Bit ECC Error Parity Error RAM R/W test failed CMOS Memory...access of memory has occurred, and the ECC memory algorithm cannot ...
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...boot sector. More than one system device is trying to use the same non-shareable resources (Memory or I /O). Two or more Static Devices are trying to use the same resource space (usually Memory or I /O). A PCI adapter generated an I /O resource conflict when configured by BIOS POST.... Usually this case, the BIOS must be displayed if Virus Detection is a fatal error, often indication a problem with system hardware. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. 70 Aspire AX1470...
...boot sector. More than one system device is trying to use the same non-shareable resources (Memory or I /O). Two or more Static Devices are trying to use the same resource space (usually Memory or I /O). A PCI adapter generated an I /O resource conflict when configured by BIOS POST.... Usually this case, the BIOS must be displayed if Virus Detection is a fatal error, often indication a problem with system hardware. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. 70 Aspire AX1470...
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... 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 the right column is the most likely...Undetermined Problems". • Mainboard NOTE: Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems. 72 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide then reboot the system. • Memory module • Mainboard System works but power ...
... 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 the right column is the most likely...Undetermined Problems". • Mainboard NOTE: Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems. 72 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide then reboot the system. • Memory module • Mainboard System works but power ...
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Action/FRU • 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. voice from modem cannot be produced, but system sound feature works normally.) Action/FRU • For an external modem, make ...-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Real-time clock is readable). • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Monitor • Video adapter card • Mainboard 74 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide
Action/FRU • 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. voice from modem cannot be produced, but system sound feature works normally.) Action/FRU • For an external modem, make ...-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Real-time clock is readable). • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Monitor • Video adapter card • Mainboard 74 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide
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.... Power off the computer. 2. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed 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... all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 76 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide Continuous one long beep Status System ready Memory not installed or memory error One long beep, then VGA not installed or two short beeps and VGA error repeat One long ...
.... Power off the computer. 2. If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed 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... all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 76 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide Continuous one long beep Status System ready Memory not installed or memory error One long beep, then VGA not installed or two short beeps and VGA error repeat One long ...
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... - WD5000AAKX-221CA0 • Seagate Pharaoh - WD3200AAKX-221CA0 • Seagate Pharaoh - Hard Disk Drive Item Controller Number of DIMM slot Maximum memory Data rate Supported capacities DIMM type Supported brands Population rule Specification Integrated in the AMD A75 / A55 FCH Chipset 4 16 GB (using four...drive 5.25-inch standard SATA 16x • HLDS DH40N/GH60N • PLDS DH-16D5SH/DH-16ABSH • QSI DVR-219RS Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 108 ST31500341AS • WD - WD10EADX-22TDHB0 • Seagate Brinks - WD15EARS-22MVWB0 Optical Disc Drive Item Controller Type...
... - WD5000AAKX-221CA0 • Seagate Pharaoh - WD3200AAKX-221CA0 • Seagate Pharaoh - Hard Disk Drive Item Controller Number of DIMM slot Maximum memory Data rate Supported capacities DIMM type Supported brands Population rule Specification Integrated in the AMD A75 / A55 FCH Chipset 4 16 GB (using four...drive 5.25-inch standard SATA 16x • HLDS DH40N/GH60N • PLDS DH-16D5SH/DH-16ABSH • QSI DVR-219RS Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 108 ST31500341AS • WD - WD10EADX-22TDHB0 • Seagate Brinks - WD15EARS-22MVWB0 Optical Disc Drive Item Controller Type...