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... 33 Removing the Expansion Boards 34 Removing the Memory Modules 36 Removing the Power Supply 37 Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Board 39 Removing the Mainboard 42 Troubleshooting 45 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 45 System Check Procedures 45 Checkpoints 46 POST Error Indicators 50 Configuring the ME Firmware 61 Clearing CMOS 62 BIOS Recovery 63 BIOS Update 64 Updating the BIOS in DOS Mode 64 Updating the BIOS in Windows Mode 65 System Architecture 69 Block Diagram 69 Mainboard Layout 70 Jumper Setting 71 Field Replaceable...
... 33 Removing the Expansion Boards 34 Removing the Memory Modules 36 Removing the Power Supply 37 Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Board 39 Removing the Mainboard 42 Troubleshooting 45 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 45 System Check Procedures 45 Checkpoints 46 POST Error Indicators 50 Configuring the ME Firmware 61 Clearing CMOS 62 BIOS Recovery 63 BIOS Update 64 Updating the BIOS in DOS Mode 64 Updating the BIOS in Windows Mode 65 System Architecture 69 Block Diagram 69 Mainboard Layout 70 Jumper Setting 71 Field Replaceable...
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... b/g/n wireless network adapter and Wireless 802.11b/g/n USB Adapter • Modem option: 56K Low Profile Dial-Up PCI-E Modem • One HDD bay suppporting 3.5-inch 25.4 mm SATA HDDs • Support SATA HDD in 160 - 1500 GB capacities • One ODD bay supporting 5.25-inch standard SATA ODD • Supports DVD-R/RW drive or DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 1 System Features Component Operating system support Processor Chipset Memory Expansion options Connectivity Hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive (ODD) Description • Microsoft Windows...
... b/g/n wireless network adapter and Wireless 802.11b/g/n USB Adapter • Modem option: 56K Low Profile Dial-Up PCI-E Modem • One HDD bay suppporting 3.5-inch 25.4 mm SATA HDDs • Support SATA HDD in 160 - 1500 GB capacities • One ODD bay supporting 5.25-inch standard SATA ODD • Supports DVD-R/RW drive or DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 1 System Features Component Operating system support Processor Chipset Memory Expansion options Connectivity Hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive (ODD) Description • Microsoft Windows...
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...-out, and line-in -1 card reader • The following memory cards are supported: - Microphone jack - Headphone jack - Multi-in jacks • Power LED • Power button 2 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide Microphone, line-out, and line-in -1 card reader slots • Rear panel - HDMI port - USB 3.0 ports (two) - xD-Picture Card (xD) - CompactFlash (CF) Types I /O ports LED display and buttons Description • Front panel - Component Card reader Power supply Antivirus software System BIOS Power management Audio Item Audio codec Audio jacks Description • Multi...
...-out, and line-in -1 card reader • The following memory cards are supported: - Microphone jack - Headphone jack - Multi-in jacks • Power LED • Power button 2 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide Microphone, line-out, and line-in -1 card reader slots • Rear panel - HDMI port - USB 3.0 ports (two) - xD-Picture Card (xD) - CompactFlash (CF) Types I /O ports LED display and buttons Description • Front panel - Component Card reader Power supply Antivirus software System BIOS Power management Audio Item Audio codec Audio jacks Description • Multi...
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... the boot sequence from available EFI devices. Press Enter to access the EFI Device Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available network devices. Boot Options Parameter 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Boot Device EFI Device Priority Hard Disk Drive Priority Optical Disk Drive Priority Removable Device Priority Network Device Priority Fast Boot Quiet Boot Halt On Description Option Specifies the boot order from available hard drives. When disabled, the diagnostic screen displays during startup. Press Enter to boot the computer by shortening Enabled or...
... the boot sequence from available EFI devices. Press Enter to access the EFI Device Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available network devices. Boot Options Parameter 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Boot Device EFI Device Priority Hard Disk Drive Priority Optical Disk Drive Priority Removable Device Priority Network Device Priority Fast Boot Quiet Boot Halt On Description Option Specifies the boot order from available hard drives. When disabled, the diagnostic screen displays during startup. Press Enter to boot the computer by shortening Enabled or...
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... keyboard controller. Verify that all checkpoints generated by the BIOS requires a checkpoint card, also referred to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs from power management suspend state. Set stack. 46 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide Unplug the power cord from the computer. 4. Verify that flat mode is done. Power on CPUID value in page 22. 6. Viewing BIOS Checkpoints Viewing all cable connections inside the system are ISA or PCI add-in PCI devices...
... keyboard controller. Verify that all checkpoints generated by the BIOS requires a checkpoint card, also referred to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs from power management suspend state. Set stack. 46 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide Unplug the power cord from the computer. 4. Verify that flat mode is done. Power on CPUID value in page 22. 6. Viewing BIOS Checkpoints Viewing all cable connections inside the system are ISA or PCI add-in PCI devices...
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.... Initializes different devices through DIM. Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any platform specific BIOS modules. Display total memory in the system Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt vector table. Also initialize BIOS modules on default values and clear passwords. If the CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on POST entry and GPNV area. Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Uncompress all...
.... Initializes different devices through DIM. Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any platform specific BIOS modules. Display total memory in the system Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt vector table. Also initialize BIOS modules on default values and clear passwords. If the CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on POST entry and GPNV area. Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller. Uncompress all...
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... initialization of chipset registers. Check boot password if installed. Wait for error. End of POST initialization of chipset registers. Enable/Disable NMI as selected. Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. etc.) successfully installed in memory test. Fill the free area in CPU, ... Disables the system configuration display if needed . Initialize Int-13 and prepare for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in the system and update the BDA, EBDA...etc...
... initialization of chipset registers. Check boot password if installed. Wait for error. End of POST initialization of chipset registers. Enable/Disable NMI as selected. Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. etc.) successfully installed in memory test. Fill the free area in CPU, ... Disables the system configuration display if needed . Initialize Int-13 and prepare for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in the system and update the BDA, EBDA...etc...
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... the computer appears to correct the error. 50 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide In some cases an error message may indicate a problem with a device configuration. DIM Code Checkpoints The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at various times during POST (Power On Self Text), the Setup utility will either: • Displays a POST error message, or • Emits a series of beep codes POST Error Messages POST error messages tell users what failure the system has detected. Static...
... the computer appears to correct the error. 50 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide In some cases an error message may indicate a problem with a device configuration. DIM Code Checkpoints The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at various times during POST (Power On Self Text), the Setup utility will either: • Displays a POST error message, or • Emits a series of beep codes POST Error Messages POST error messages tell users what failure the system has detected. Static...
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... new CPU is no FLASH part (System uses a PROM or EPROM). A PCI adapter generated an I /O). This may indicate a problem with system hardware. 54 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide This may indicate a problem with system hardware. System Configuration Message DMA-1 Error DMA-2 Error DMA Controller Error Checking NVRAM... This message appears when the FLASH part is write-protected or if there is installed in AMIBIOS setup. BIOS POST (DIM code) found that the refresh timer hardware failed to use...
... new CPU is no FLASH part (System uses a PROM or EPROM). A PCI adapter generated an I /O). This may indicate a problem with system hardware. 54 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide This may indicate a problem with system hardware. System Configuration Message DMA-1 Error DMA-2 Error DMA Controller Error Checking NVRAM... This message appears when the FLASH part is write-protected or if there is installed in AMIBIOS setup. BIOS POST (DIM code) found that the refresh timer hardware failed to use...
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... the BIOS POST. Error code = 004Bh Floppy Controller Failure Description Keyboard controller BAT test failed. The password entered does not match the password set in initializing legacy Floppy Controller. This error can typically be resolved by using AMIBIOS Setup. This error can be replaced. Indicates that the CMOS data has been changed by using AMIBIOS Setup. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. This message usually indicates that key is not present in the AMIBIOS8 ROM. CMOS settings...
... the BIOS POST. Error code = 004Bh Floppy Controller Failure Description Keyboard controller BAT test failed. The password entered does not match the password set in initializing legacy Floppy Controller. This error can typically be resolved by using AMIBIOS Setup. This error can be replaced. Indicates that the CMOS data has been changed by using AMIBIOS Setup. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. This message usually indicates that key is not present in the AMIBIOS8 ROM. CMOS settings...
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... the Power Management systems, check settings in Power Management Property of Mode is set to Enabled. the Control Panel. • Reload software from Recovery CD. system does not work , then replace the heat sink fan. • Mainboard • Processor • Mainboard NOTE Normally, the processor fan should be operative, and the processor clock setting should be exactly set to match its speed requirement before diagnosing any processor problems. Mainboard and Memory-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Memory test...
... the Power Management systems, check settings in Power Management Property of Mode is set to Enabled. the Control Panel. • Reload software from Recovery CD. system does not work , then replace the heat sink fan. • Mainboard • Processor • Mainboard NOTE Normally, the processor fan should be operative, and the processor clock setting should be exactly set to match its speed requirement before diagnosing any processor problems. Mainboard and Memory-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Memory test...
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... sound volume. • Speaker power/connection/cable. • CD/DVD-ROM drive. CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for more than 30 seconds before diagnosing any optical drive problems. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 57 Software displays a reading CD/DVD error. CD/DVD-ROM drive can play audio CD but no messages are set correctly and the drive's optical lens is clean before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems. (If only one drive is installed, please make sure the drive is connected to master connector or the drive is configured correctly in CMOS Setup, the cable/jumper...
... sound volume. • Speaker power/connection/cable. • CD/DVD-ROM drive. CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for more than 30 seconds before diagnosing any optical drive problems. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 57 Software displays a reading CD/DVD error. CD/DVD-ROM drive can play audio CD but no messages are set correctly and the drive's optical lens is clean before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems. (If only one drive is installed, please make sure the drive is connected to master connector or the drive is configured correctly in CMOS Setup, the cable/jumper...
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... external modem, make sure Wake up system from speakers. For the PCI modem, make sure Power on By Ring in the Standard CMOS Feature of BIOS Setup is set to the mainboard Video and Monitor-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Video memory test failed.Video adapter failed. voice from modem adapter card is set correctly. • RTC battery • Mainboard Audio-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Audio software program invoked but has no sound comes from suspend mode. Data/fax modem software...
... external modem, make sure Wake up system from speakers. For the PCI modem, make sure Power on By Ring in the Standard CMOS Feature of BIOS Setup is set to the mainboard Video and Monitor-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Video memory test failed.Video adapter failed. voice from modem adapter card is set correctly. • RTC battery • Mainboard Audio-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Audio software program invoked but has no sound comes from suspend mode. Data/fax modem software...
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BIOS damaged. CMOS checksum error Undetermined Problems NOTE • Verify that the power supply being used 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 4. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. If the problem persists, replace the mainboard, and then LCD assembly (one at a time). CMOS failure Possible Causes System...
BIOS damaged. CMOS checksum error Undetermined Problems NOTE • Verify that the power supply being used 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 4. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are found, replace the FRU. 3. If the problem persists, replace the mainboard, and then LCD assembly (one at a time). CMOS failure Possible Causes System...
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...; 2-3 position: ME disable To disable the ME firmware: 1. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 61 Use the ME_DISABLE jumper to the ME_DISABLE jumper. 8. If necessary, remove any other assemblies or cables that have previously been removed. 13. Configuring the ME Firmware You need to load the system default values. 18. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 4. Reinstall the computer cover. 14. Press F9 to disable the Manageability Engine (ME) firmware before updating the BIOS.
...; 2-3 position: ME disable To disable the ME firmware: 1. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 61 Use the ME_DISABLE jumper to the ME_DISABLE jumper. 8. If necessary, remove any other assemblies or cables that have previously been removed. 13. Configuring the ME Firmware You need to load the system default values. 18. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 4. Reinstall the computer cover. 14. Press F9 to disable the Manageability Engine (ME) firmware before updating the BIOS.
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Clearing CMOS You may need to clear the Setup configuration values (CMOS) if the configuration has been corrupted, or if incorrect settings made and close the Setup Utility. 62 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide Turn off the power to the CLR_CMOS jumper. 8. Reinstall the computer cover. 14. Place the computer on the mainboard. 9. Locate the CLR_CMOS jumper on a flat, steady surface with the rear cover facing upward. 5. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 4. Reinstall...
Clearing CMOS You may need to clear the Setup configuration values (CMOS) if the configuration has been corrupted, or if incorrect settings made and close the Setup Utility. 62 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide Turn off the power to the CLR_CMOS jumper. 8. Reinstall the computer cover. 14. Place the computer on the mainboard. 9. Locate the CLR_CMOS jumper on a flat, steady surface with the rear cover facing upward. 5. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 4. Reinstall...
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... Windows Vista operating system and connect the BIOS recovery media. 2. Eject the BIOS recovery media from the computer. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 63 Creating the BIOS Crisis Recovery Disk 1. Select Ok, then press Enter. BIOS Recovery When you hear one long beep, followed by an interruption during the BIOS recovery process. • The BIOS crisis recovery disk should be used. Shut down the BIOS failed-computer. 2. Press Delete to save the default settings and close the Setup utility. 9. a power outage) or a corrupted BIOS code...
... Windows Vista operating system and connect the BIOS recovery media. 2. Eject the BIOS recovery media from the computer. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 63 Creating the BIOS Crisis Recovery Disk 1. Select Ok, then press Enter. BIOS Recovery When you hear one long beep, followed by an interruption during the BIOS recovery process. • The BIOS crisis recovery disk should be used. Shut down the BIOS failed-computer. 2. Press Delete to save the default settings and close the Setup utility. 9. a power outage) or a corrupted BIOS code...
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... Connector VGA/monitor port Specification Network Interface Item LAN Controller Supports LAN Protocol LAN Connector Type Specification Intel 82579V Gbe LAN controller PHY 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 SATA Interface Item SATA Controller Connectors Embedded SATA controller Two SATA 2.0 ports Two SATA 3.0 ports Specification Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Connectors Specification Realtek ALC662-VC0-GR Audio Codec Three audio jacks Keyboard and Input Devices Item Specification Controller Super I/O ITE 8728F-CX Connectors • PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors • Eight USB...
... Connector VGA/monitor port Specification Network Interface Item LAN Controller Supports LAN Protocol LAN Connector Type Specification Intel 82579V Gbe LAN controller PHY 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 SATA Interface Item SATA Controller Connectors Embedded SATA controller Two SATA 2.0 ports Two SATA 3.0 ports Specification Audio Interface Item Audio Controller Connectors Specification Realtek ALC662-VC0-GR Audio Codec Three audio jacks Keyboard and Input Devices Item Specification Controller Super I/O ITE 8728F-CX Connectors • PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors • Eight USB...
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...CMOS clear 62 CMOS RAM 7 connectivity options 1 connector LAN 5 power 5 PS/2 keyboard 5 PS/2 mouse 5 cover optical drive 4 D DIM checkpoints 50 disassembly procedures expansion board 34 front bezel 33 hard disk drive 29 HDD-ODD bracket 28 memory 36 optical disc drive 29 side panel 22 E environmental requirements 3 expansion slots expansion board, remove 34 specifications 1 exploded view 74 external modules disassembly font bezel 23 F Field Replaceable Unit, see FRU list 73 front bezel detach 33 installing 23 removing 23 FRU list components list 75 exploded view 74 part number updates 73 H hard...
...CMOS clear 62 CMOS RAM 7 connectivity options 1 connector LAN 5 power 5 PS/2 keyboard 5 PS/2 mouse 5 cover optical drive 4 D DIM checkpoints 50 disassembly procedures expansion board 34 front bezel 33 hard disk drive 29 HDD-ODD bracket 28 memory 36 optical disc drive 29 side panel 22 E environmental requirements 3 expansion slots expansion board, remove 34 specifications 1 exploded view 74 external modules disassembly font bezel 23 F Field Replaceable Unit, see FRU list 73 front bezel detach 33 installing 23 removing 23 FRU list components list 75 exploded view 74 part number updates 73 H hard...
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... 104 troubleshooting 57 OS support 1 P PC Card 98 PCMCIA 98 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, see BIOS Setup 8 port HDMI 5 POST, see Power-On Self-Test 48 power ACPI compliance 2 button/indicator 4 specifications 2 power management specifications 2 power supply unit troubleshooting 59 Power-On Self-Test beep codes 60 checkpoints 48 error messages 50 processor 96 troubleshooting 56 R Return Merchandise Authorization 73 RMA, see Return Merchandise Authorization 73 RTC clock troubleshooting 58 S side panel remove 22 slots expansion 5 software specifications antivirus 2 operating system 1 switch voltage...
... 104 troubleshooting 57 OS support 1 P PC Card 98 PCMCIA 98 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, see BIOS Setup 8 port HDMI 5 POST, see Power-On Self-Test 48 power ACPI compliance 2 button/indicator 4 specifications 2 power management specifications 2 power supply unit troubleshooting 59 Power-On Self-Test beep codes 60 checkpoints 48 error messages 50 processor 96 troubleshooting 56 R Return Merchandise Authorization 73 RMA, see Return Merchandise Authorization 73 RTC clock troubleshooting 58 S side panel remove 22 slots expansion 5 software specifications antivirus 2 operating system 1 switch voltage...