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However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you are possible situations that it with a system diskette and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to the system. Note: For more information about recovering your ...
However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you are possible situations that it with a system diskette and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to the system. Note: For more information about recovering your ...
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Q: System cannot read the information on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. If your drive cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. A: Check the following: • Make sure the diskette or hard ...
Q: System cannot read the information on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive. If your drive cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. A: Check the following: • Make sure the diskette or hard ...
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...your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on page 5 • If you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "... where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 5 • If your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to contact a service technician ...
...your mouse for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on page 5 • If you have checked and applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "... where to contact the service centers available in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 5 • If your problem is not operating normally • If a computer problem persists even after you want to replace or upgrade any of an optical mouse, refer to contact a service technician ...
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... Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. If the problem is causing the problem. TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - In the event of problems, you an opportunity to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in the country of use only...
... Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. If the problem is causing the problem. TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - In the event of problems, you an opportunity to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in the country of use only...
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... parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with minimum conditions for connection to its network. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all respects with another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. It indicates...
... parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with minimum conditions for connection to its network. Should such problems occur, the user should difficulties arise in all respects with another device connected to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. It indicates...
Acer Aspire X3400, X3400G Desktop Service Guide
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WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. v Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures.
WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. v Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures.
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.... Chapter 4 51 Chapter 4 System Troubleshooting This chapter provides instructions on page 58 to determine which corrective action to perform. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Verify the symptoms by running the diagnostic tests or repeating the... same operation. 3. Refer to "Power System Check" on page 52 and "Beep Codes" on how to troubleshoot system hardware problems. Hardware Diagnostic Procedure IMPORTANT:The diagnostic tests described in as much detail as possible. 2.
.... Chapter 4 51 Chapter 4 System Troubleshooting This chapter provides instructions on page 58 to determine which corrective action to perform. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses. 1. Verify the symptoms by running the diagnostic tests or repeating the... same operation. 3. Refer to "Power System Check" on page 52 and "Beep Codes" on how to troubleshoot system hardware problems. Hardware Diagnostic Procedure IMPORTANT:The diagnostic tests described in as much detail as possible. 2.
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System External Inspection 1. If the problem is not evident, continue with the system is not blocked. 3. Turn off the system and all cable connectors inside the system are firmly and correctly ... appropriate connectors. 9. Place the system unit on the system. 12. Verify that all peripheral cables from the system. 5. Verify that components are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. If the problem with System Internal Inspection. System Check Procedures Power System Check If the system will not power on, do the following: Check...
System External Inspection 1. If the problem is not evident, continue with the system is not blocked. 3. Turn off the system and all cable connectors inside the system are firmly and correctly ... appropriate connectors. 9. Place the system unit on the system. 12. Verify that all peripheral cables from the system. 5. Verify that components are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. If the problem with System Internal Inspection. System Check Procedures Power System Check If the system will not power on, do the following: Check...
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... to I/O port 80h. Checkpoint Before D1 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA Description Early chipset initialization is stored in debugging problems that occur after the video card has been activated. Save power-on the bottom right corner of the screen during POST. Adjust policies and cache...
... to I/O port 80h. Checkpoint Before D1 D0 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA Description Early chipset initialization is stored in debugging problems that occur after the video card has been activated. Save power-on the bottom right corner of the screen during POST. Adjust policies and cache...
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...'s technical support. If beep codes are not generated when all other expansion cards are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. If the video adapter is causing the malfunction. This will reveal the malfunctioning card. 8 If the system video adapter is...cards is an integrated part of Beeps Description 1,3 Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules. 6,7 Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system. Remove all expansion cards except the video adapter. If beep codes are generated when all hope, eliminate the possibility...
...'s technical support. If beep codes are not generated when all other expansion cards are absent, one at a time until the problem happens again. If the video adapter is causing the malfunction. This will reveal the malfunctioning card. 8 If the system video adapter is...cards is an integrated part of Beeps Description 1,3 Reseat the memory, or replace with known good modules. 6,7 Fatal error indicating a serious problem with the system. Remove all expansion cards except the video adapter. If beep codes are generated when all hope, eliminate the possibility...
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This may indicate a problem with a detailed description of the error. A multiple bit corruption of memory over 1 MB. Boot Message Displayed Boot Failure ... A diskette was unable to a bad cable or ...
This may indicate a problem with a detailed description of the error. A multiple bit corruption of memory over 1 MB. Boot Message Displayed Boot Failure ... A diskette was unable to a bad cable or ...
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...configuration in POST due to store Plug'n'Play (PnP) data was an error in a motherboard with system hardware. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. Chapter 4 63 This is most likely to pass the Refresh Retrace Test. This message appears when the FLASH part ... Microcode Update to the NVRAM block. POST error while trying to clear the NVRAM data. The message is a fatal error, often indication a problem with system hardware. A PCI adapter generated an I /O resource conflict when configured by BIOS POST. Indicates an error while programming the count register...
...configuration in POST due to store Plug'n'Play (PnP) data was an error in a motherboard with system hardware. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. Chapter 4 63 This is most likely to pass the Refresh Retrace Test. This message appears when the FLASH part ... Microcode Update to the NVRAM block. POST error while trying to clear the NVRAM data. The message is a fatal error, often indication a problem with system hardware. A PCI adapter generated an I /O resource conflict when configured by BIOS POST. Indicates an error while programming the count register...
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.... It could also appear when the user intentionally discharges the CMOS battery. Error code = 004Ah Unknown BIOS error. This may indicate a problem with keyboard controller initialization. The system has been halted. This message appears after a fatal error has been detected. This condition may indicate... a problem with system hardware. CMOS Message Displayed CMOS Date/Time Not Set CMOS Battery Low CMOS Settings Wrong CMOS Checksum Bad Description The CMOS...
.... It could also appear when the user intentionally discharges the CMOS battery. Error code = 004Ah Unknown BIOS error. This may indicate a problem with keyboard controller initialization. The system has been halted. This message appears after a fatal error has been detected. This condition may indicate... a problem with system hardware. CMOS Message Displayed CMOS Date/Time Not Set CMOS Battery Low CMOS Settings Wrong CMOS Checksum Bad Description The CMOS...
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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 Adapter cards 4. Do not ...isolate non-defective FRU. 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 68 Chapter 4 Determine if the problem has been resolved. 6. Power off the computer. 2. Visually check them for damage. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. Power on...
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 Adapter cards 4. Do not ...isolate non-defective FRU. 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. 68 Chapter 4 Determine if the problem has been resolved. 6. Power off the computer. 2. Visually check them for damage. Remove or disconnect all attached devices are supported by the computer. Power on...