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... no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Incorporated. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide iii No part of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from...
... no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of Acer Incorporated. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide iii No part of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from...
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this service guide. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you 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. iv Aspire AX1470 Service Guide Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this service guide. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you 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. iv Aspire AX1470 Service Guide Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
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... 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 ...
... 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 ...
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... 86 Connector pin definition 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...
... 86 Connector pin definition 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...
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...• Supports the following memory cards are for reference only. xD-Picture Card (xD) - Chapter 1 Features and Specifications This chapter lists the features and specifications of models supported by each hardware component. NOTE: The items listed in -1 card reader • The following AMD processors...FRU list chapter on the model purchased. Memory Stick (MS) - Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) AVerMedia H751 PCIe Hybrid Analog/ATSC Card Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 1 Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) - AMD Llano A6-3650 100W with Auto...
...• Supports the following memory cards are for reference only. xD-Picture Card (xD) - Chapter 1 Features and Specifications This chapter lists the features and specifications of models supported by each hardware component. NOTE: The items listed in -1 card reader • The following AMD processors...FRU list chapter on the model purchased. Memory Stick (MS) - Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) AVerMedia H751 PCIe Hybrid Analog/ATSC Card Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 1 Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) - AMD Llano A6-3650 100W with Auto...
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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 AX1470 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 268.5 mm (H) 5.808 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 AX1470 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 268.5 mm (H) 5.808 kg.
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... reading FAT table and analyze FAT to the current configuration of the flash part. Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. L1 cache is tested. Disable ATAPI hardware. Copying Main BIOS into register. Check the validity of the recovery file configuration... the Uncompressed pointer for more information. Jump back to execute serial flash. Program the flash part. Determine whether to checkpoint EB. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 63 Jump back to checkpoint E9. Verify that may occur during the boot block recovery portion of recovery media. ...
... reading FAT table and analyze FAT to the current configuration of the flash part. Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. L1 cache is tested. Disable ATAPI hardware. Copying Main BIOS into register. Check the validity of the recovery file configuration... the Uncompressed pointer for more information. Jump back to execute serial flash. Program the flash part. Determine whether to checkpoint EB. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 63 Jump back to checkpoint E9. Verify that may occur during the boot block recovery portion of recovery media. ...
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...POST entry and GPNV area. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC for ADM. Testing and initialization of PS/2 mouse. Uncompress and initialize any OEM specific information. Initializes different devices through DIM. Initialize language and font modules for system timer interrupt. Set the window for DEL or ESC ...2C 2E 31 33 37 38 39 3A 3B Description Disable NMI, Parity, video for total memory installed in the system. 64 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide Initialize CH-0 as mentioned in the system Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt vector table. Traps...
...POST entry and GPNV area. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC for ADM. Testing and initialization of PS/2 mouse. Uncompress and initialize any OEM specific information. Initializes different devices through DIM. Initialize language and font modules for system timer interrupt. Set the window for DEL or ESC ...2C 2E 31 33 37 38 39 3A 3B Description Disable NMI, Parity, video for total memory installed in the system. 64 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide Initialize CH-0 as mentioned in the system Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt vector table. Traps...
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... DDR3 speed support Thermal design power Specification AMD A6 A6-3650 4 2.6 GHz 4.0 MB Yes 100W AMD A8 A8-3850 4 2.90 GHz 4.0 MB Yes 100W Chipsets Item Chipset BIOS Item BIOS chip Setup utility Specification • AMD A75 FCH, or • AMD A55 FCH Specification AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 107
... DDR3 speed support Thermal design power Specification AMD A6 A6-3650 4 2.6 GHz 4.0 MB Yes 100W AMD A8 A8-3850 4 2.90 GHz 4.0 MB Yes 100W Chipsets Item Chipset BIOS Item BIOS chip Setup utility Specification • AMD A75 FCH, or • AMD A55 FCH Specification AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 107
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...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 4 GB ... Interface Supported capacities 320 GB 500 GB 1000 GB 1500 GB Specification Integrated in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. WD15EARS-22MVWB0 Optical Disc Drive Item Controller Type Form factor Interface... Write/read speed Supported models Specification Integrated in the AMD A75 / A55 FCH Chipset Supports DVD-R/...
...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 4 GB ... Interface Supported capacities 320 GB 500 GB 1000 GB 1500 GB Specification Integrated in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. WD15EARS-22MVWB0 Optical Disc Drive Item Controller Type Form factor Interface... Write/read speed Supported models Specification Integrated in the AMD A75 / A55 FCH Chipset Supports DVD-R/...
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...-240V ~/3.15A 50-60 Hz 220 W • 1 x 20/24-pin ATX connector • 1 x 4-pin ATX connector • 2 x SATA connectors 109 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide supports up to 32 GB • Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) - supports up to 2 TB • CompactFlash, Type I/II (CF, Type ...; MultiMedia Card (MMC) - PS-5221-9AB (FR) • CP - CPB09-D220A (PFC) • CP - Card Reader (optional) Item Controller Card compatibility Specification Multi-in1 • Memory Stick (MS) - PS-5221-06A2 (non-PFC) • Lite-On - supports up to 32 GB • xD-Picture Card (...
...-240V ~/3.15A 50-60 Hz 220 W • 1 x 20/24-pin ATX connector • 1 x 4-pin ATX connector • 2 x SATA connectors 109 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide supports up to 32 GB • Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) - supports up to 2 TB • CompactFlash, Type I/II (CF, Type ...; MultiMedia Card (MMC) - PS-5221-9AB (FR) • CP - CPB09-D220A (PFC) • CP - Card Reader (optional) Item Controller Card compatibility Specification Multi-in1 • Memory Stick (MS) - PS-5221-06A2 (non-PFC) • Lite-On - supports up to 32 GB • xD-Picture Card (...
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... BIOS 7 beep codes 76 BIOS checkpoints 62 clear CMOS 82 CMOS RAM 7 configure 8 crisis recovery disk 77 overview 7 recovery 77 specifications 107 update, DOS mode 78 update, Windows mode 79 BIOS menus Advanced 11 Advanced Chipset Configuration 13 Boot Options 18 Exit 19 Integrated ... reader install 42 remove 35 Index checkpoints boot block 62 DIM 66 overview 62 POST 64 Chipset 2 CMOS clear 82 CMOS RAM 7 connectivity options 1 specifications 109 connector LAN 5 power 5 PS/2 keyboard 5 PS/2 mouse 5 cover optical drive 4 D DIM checkpoints 66 disassembly procedures card reader assembly 35 ...
... BIOS 7 beep codes 76 BIOS checkpoints 62 clear CMOS 82 CMOS RAM 7 configure 8 crisis recovery disk 77 overview 7 recovery 77 specifications 107 update, DOS mode 78 update, Windows mode 79 BIOS menus Advanced 11 Advanced Chipset Configuration 13 Boot Options 18 Exit 19 Integrated ... reader install 42 remove 35 Index checkpoints boot block 62 DIM 66 overview 62 POST 64 Chipset 2 CMOS clear 82 CMOS RAM 7 connectivity options 1 specifications 109 connector LAN 5 power 5 PS/2 keyboard 5 PS/2 mouse 5 cover optical drive 4 D DIM checkpoints 66 disassembly procedures card reader assembly 35 ...
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...FRU list components list 95 exploded view 94 part number updates 93 H hard disk drive reinstall 51 remove 27 specifications 108 hardware exploded view 94 FRU list 93 specifications 107 troubleshooting 61 HDD, see hard disk drive 1 HDD-ODD bracket reinstall 55 remove 26 headphone jack 4 ... see Power-On Self-Test 64 power ACPI compliance 2 button/indicator 4 specifications 2 power connector ATX 12V 92 CPU cooling fan 91 power management ACPI mode table 110 specifications 2 power supply unit remove 33 specifications 109 troubleshooting 75 Power-On Self-Test beep codes 76 checkpoints 64 error ...
...FRU list components list 95 exploded view 94 part number updates 93 H hard disk drive reinstall 51 remove 27 specifications 108 hardware exploded view 94 FRU list 93 specifications 107 troubleshooting 61 HDD, see hard disk drive 1 HDD-ODD bracket reinstall 55 remove 26 headphone jack 4 ... see Power-On Self-Test 64 power ACPI compliance 2 button/indicator 4 specifications 2 power connector ATX 12V 92 CPU cooling fan 91 power management ACPI mode table 110 specifications 2 power supply unit remove 33 specifications 109 troubleshooting 75 Power-On Self-Test beep codes 76 checkpoints 64 error ...
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... Return Merchandise Authorization 93 RMA, see Return Merchandise Authorization 93 RTC clock troubleshooting 74 S side panel reinstall 59 remove 22 slots expansion 5 software specifications antivirus 2 operating system 1 specifications audio 109 Ethernet 109 hard disk drive 108 memory 108 optical disc drive 108 power management 110 power supply unit 109 processor 107 system...
... Return Merchandise Authorization 93 RMA, see Return Merchandise Authorization 93 RTC clock troubleshooting 74 S side panel reinstall 59 remove 22 slots expansion 5 software specifications antivirus 2 operating system 1 specifications audio 109 Ethernet 109 hard disk drive 108 memory 108 optical disc drive 108 power management 110 power supply unit 109 processor 107 system...