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... Unit Disassembly 29 Removing the Side Panel 31 Removing the Front Bezel 32 Removing the Heatsink Fan Assembly 34 Removing the Processor 35 Removing the Optical Drive 36 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 38 Removing the Power Supply 39 Removing the Memory Modules 41 Removing an Expansion Card 42 Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards 44 Removing the Mainboard 47 Removing the Top Bezel 49 System Troubleshooting 51 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 51 System Check Procedures 52 Power System Check 52 System External...
... Unit Disassembly 29 Removing the Side Panel 31 Removing the Front Bezel 32 Removing the Heatsink Fan Assembly 34 Removing the Processor 35 Removing the Optical Drive 36 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 38 Removing the Power Supply 39 Removing the Memory Modules 41 Removing an Expansion Card 42 Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards 44 Removing the Mainboard 47 Removing the Top Bezel 49 System Troubleshooting 51 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 51 System Check Procedures 52 Power System Check 52 System External...
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... supported Media storage Super-Multi DVD drive BD Combo, BD-ROM, BD-RW drive SATA hard disk drive Serial ATA controller Embedded SATA controllers Two SATA ports eSATA port Audio HD audio codec ALC888S Five audio jacks Networking Marvell 88E1116 Intel WG82567V Gigabit NIC One Gigabit Ethernet LAN port (RJ-45) PCI I/O PCI Express x16 bus slot PCI Express x1 bus slot Chapter 1 1 NOTE: The features listed in...
... supported Media storage Super-Multi DVD drive BD Combo, BD-ROM, BD-RW drive SATA hard disk drive Serial ATA controller Embedded SATA controllers Two SATA ports eSATA port Audio HD audio codec ALC888S Five audio jacks Networking Marvell 88E1116 Intel WG82567V Gigabit NIC One Gigabit Ethernet LAN port (RJ-45) PCI I/O PCI Express x16 bus slot PCI Express x1 bus slot Chapter 1 1 NOTE: The features listed in...
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...-Picture Card™, Memory Stick™, Memory Stick PRO™ Rear PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Five audio jacks HDMI port eSATA port Four USB 2.0 ports Gigabit LAN port VGA/monitor port Operating system and software Operating system Windows 7 Home Premium x64 Windows 7 Home Premium X86 Windows 7 Home Basic X86, FreeDOS Linux LL95 Applications Acer eRecovery Management Acrobat Reader...
...-Picture Card™, Memory Stick™, Memory Stick PRO™ Rear PS/2 keyboard port PS/2 mouse port Five audio jacks HDMI port eSATA port Four USB 2.0 ports Gigabit LAN port VGA/monitor port Operating system and software Operating system Windows 7 Home Premium x64 Windows 7 Home Premium X86 Windows 7 Home Basic X86, FreeDOS Linux LL95 Applications Acer eRecovery Management Acrobat Reader...
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Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Component Audio in or side speaker jack Center speaker/subwoofer jack Gigabit LAN port (10/100/1000 Mbps) USB 2.0 ports Key hole Lock slot Power connector Power supply (Photo shows PFC power supply) PS2 mouse port PS2 keyboard port HDMI port VGA monitor port eSATA port Rear speaker/surround out jack Microphone/speaker-out/line-in jack Line-out jack Expansion slot (Photo shows graphics card and TV tuner card) 6 Chapter 1 Rear Panel X3400 No.
Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Component Audio in or side speaker jack Center speaker/subwoofer jack Gigabit LAN port (10/100/1000 Mbps) USB 2.0 ports Key hole Lock slot Power connector Power supply (Photo shows PFC power supply) PS2 mouse port PS2 keyboard port HDMI port VGA monitor port eSATA port Rear speaker/surround out jack Microphone/speaker-out/line-in jack Line-out jack Expansion slot (Photo shows graphics card and TV tuner card) 6 Chapter 1 Rear Panel X3400 No.
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Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Component Audio in or side speaker jack Center speaker/subwoofer jack Gigabit LAN port (10/100/1000 Mbps) USB 2.0 ports Key hole Lock slot Power connector Power supply (Photo shows PFC power supply) PS2 mouse port PS2 keyboard port HDMI port VGA monitor port eSATA port Rear speaker/surround out jack Microphone/speaker-out/line-in jack Line-out jack Expansion slot (Photo shows graphics card and TV tuner card) Chapter 1 7 X5400 No.
Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Component Audio in or side speaker jack Center speaker/subwoofer jack Gigabit LAN port (10/100/1000 Mbps) USB 2.0 ports Key hole Lock slot Power connector Power supply (Photo shows PFC power supply) PS2 mouse port PS2 keyboard port HDMI port VGA monitor port eSATA port Rear speaker/surround out jack Microphone/speaker-out/line-in jack Line-out jack Expansion slot (Photo shows graphics card and TV tuner card) Chapter 1 7 X5400 No.
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... system reboots immediately after you have saved all open files. NOTE: CMOS Setup Utility will need to the CMOS setup NOTE: If you run the CMOS Setup Utility, make changes to run this utility under the following conditions. When changing the system configuration settings When redefining the communication ports to prevent any conflicts When modifying the power management configuration When changing the password or making other changes to the security setup When a configuration error is turned...
... system reboots immediately after you have saved all open files. NOTE: CMOS Setup Utility will need to the CMOS setup NOTE: If you run the CMOS Setup Utility, make changes to run this utility under the following conditions. When changing the system configuration settings When redefining the communication ports to prevent any conflicts When modifying the power management configuration When changing the password or making other changes to the security setup When a configuration error is turned...
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... Asset Tag Number :Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ESC:Exit F10:Save Description Type of system memory installed on the system. Date when the BIOS setup utility was released Asset tag number of the system. CMOS Setup Utility - Serial number of this system. 14 Chapter 2 These entries are for your reference only and are not user-configurable. Product name of the processor installed on...
... Asset Tag Number :Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ESC:Exit F10:Save Description Type of system memory installed on the system. Date when the BIOS setup utility was released Asset tag number of the system. CMOS Setup Utility - Serial number of this system. 14 Chapter 2 These entries are for your reference only and are not user-configurable. Product name of the processor installed on...
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.../4th Boot Device Hard Disk Drive Priority Optical Disk Drive Priority Removable Device Priority Network Device Priority Bootup Num-Lock USB Beep Message Description Option Allows you to decrease the time it takes to access the Optical Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available CD/DVD drives. When disabled, the diagnostic screen displays during startup. Disabled Enabled 16 Chapter 2 Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Enabled Disabled Specifies the boot order from available network devices. Press Enter to...
.../4th Boot Device Hard Disk Drive Priority Optical Disk Drive Priority Removable Device Priority Network Device Priority Bootup Num-Lock USB Beep Message Description Option Allows you to decrease the time it takes to access the Optical Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available CD/DVD drives. When disabled, the diagnostic screen displays during startup. Disabled Enabled 16 Chapter 2 Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Enabled Disabled Specifies the boot order from available network devices. Press Enter to...
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... new password and close the Setup Utility. Type the original password then press Enter. 3. Type a password then press Enter. Setting a system password 1. Use the up to the BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Security Features Supervisor Password :Not Installed User Password :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Help Item Install or Change the password. :Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ESC:Exit F10:Save Parameter Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password...
... new password and close the Setup Utility. Type the original password then press Enter. 3. Type a password then press Enter. Setting a system password 1. Use the up to the BIOS Setup Utility. BIOS Security Features Supervisor Password :Not Installed User Password :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password [Press Enter] [Press Enter] Help Item Install or Change the password. :Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ESC:Exit F10:Save Parameter Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Change User Password...
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Main Unit Disassembly X3400 MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax2 SIDE PANEL FRONT BEZEL HEATSINK FAN ASSEMBLY PROCESSOR Cx2 HDD-ODD BRACKET Ax3, Bx1 POWER SUPPLY MEMORY MODULES PCI CARD Bx1 FRONT I/O AND CARD READER BOARD BRACKET Bx6 MAINBOARD Bx2 OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Dx4 HDD MODULE HDD Ax1 TV TUNER CARD or NETWORK CARD or GRAPHICS CARD Bx2 FRONT I/O BOARD Bx2 CARD READER BOARD Chapter 3 29
Main Unit Disassembly X3400 MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax2 SIDE PANEL FRONT BEZEL HEATSINK FAN ASSEMBLY PROCESSOR Cx2 HDD-ODD BRACKET Ax3, Bx1 POWER SUPPLY MEMORY MODULES PCI CARD Bx1 FRONT I/O AND CARD READER BOARD BRACKET Bx6 MAINBOARD Bx2 OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Dx4 HDD MODULE HDD Ax1 TV TUNER CARD or NETWORK CARD or GRAPHICS CARD Bx2 FRONT I/O BOARD Bx2 CARD READER BOARD Chapter 3 29
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X5400 MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax2 SIDE PANEL FRONT BEZEL HEATSINK FAN ASSEMBLY PROCESSOR Cx2 HDD-ODD BRACKET Ax3, Bx1 POWER SUPPLY MEMORY MODULES PCI CARD Bx1 FRONT I/O AND CARD READER BOARD BRACKET Bx6 MAINBOARD Screw List Code A B C D TOP BEZEL Screw #6-32 L5 BZN M3xL5 BZN #6-32*3/16 NI #6-32 L6 NI 30 Bx2 OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Dx4 HDD MODULE HDD Ax1 TV TUNER CARD or NETWORK CARD or GRAPHICS CARD Bx2 FRONT I/O BOARD Bx2 CARD READER BOARD Part No. 86.00J07.B60 86.1A324.5R0 86.5A5B6.012 86.00J44.C60 Chapter 3
X5400 MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax2 SIDE PANEL FRONT BEZEL HEATSINK FAN ASSEMBLY PROCESSOR Cx2 HDD-ODD BRACKET Ax3, Bx1 POWER SUPPLY MEMORY MODULES PCI CARD Bx1 FRONT I/O AND CARD READER BOARD BRACKET Bx6 MAINBOARD Screw List Code A B C D TOP BEZEL Screw #6-32 L5 BZN M3xL5 BZN #6-32*3/16 NI #6-32 L6 NI 30 Bx2 OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Dx4 HDD MODULE HDD Ax1 TV TUNER CARD or NETWORK CARD or GRAPHICS CARD Bx2 FRONT I/O BOARD Bx2 CARD READER BOARD Part No. 86.00J07.B60 86.1A324.5R0 86.5A5B6.012 86.00J44.C60 Chapter 3
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... done including RTC and keyboard controller. Save power-on system configuration. Execute full memory sizing module. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in scratch CMOS. Set stack. Leaves all checkpoints generated by the BIOS requires a checkpoint card, also referred to execute serial flash. Chapter 4 53 These are very useful in aiding software developers or technicians in cards that show the value...
... done including RTC and keyboard controller. Save power-on system configuration. Execute full memory sizing module. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in scratch CMOS. Set stack. Leaves all checkpoints generated by the BIOS requires a checkpoint card, also referred to execute serial flash. Chapter 4 53 These are very useful in aiding software developers or technicians in cards that show the value...
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... platforms based on default values and clear passwords. If the CMOS checksum is OK. Initializes data variables that may change due to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs from add-in KBC port. Do R/W test to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on system configuration. Enable IRQ-0 in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." Initializes the CPU. Program the keyboard controller command byte...
... platforms based on default values and clear passwords. If the CMOS checksum is OK. Initializes data variables that may change due to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs from add-in KBC port. Do R/W test to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on system configuration. Enable IRQ-0 in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." Initializes the CPU. Program the keyboard controller command byte...
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... RAM size if needed . Updates CMOS memory size from base memory. Log errors encountered during POST. Disables the system configuration display if needed / requested. Test for Int 19 boot. Programming the memory hole or any kind of ESCD in the system. Check boot password if installed. Late POST initialization of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules. Takes care of system management interrupt. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. Display boot option popup menu...
... RAM size if needed . Updates CMOS memory size from base memory. Log errors encountered during POST. Disables the system configuration display if needed / requested. Test for Int 19 boot. Programming the memory hole or any kind of ESCD in the system. Check boot password if installed. Late POST initialization of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules. Takes care of system management interrupt. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. Display boot option popup menu...
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..., BIOS POST jumps to Boot Block to as the PC speaker. Insert diskette in floppy drive A: 'AMIBOOT.ROM' file not found in root directory of Beeps 1 3 6 7 8 Description Memory refresh timer error. Beep codes are used for viewing AMIBIOS checkpoints. In most cases, a checkpoint card is the best tool for recovery Flash Programming successful Floppy read /write test error Keyboard controller BAT command field General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) Display memory error (system video adapter) 58...
..., BIOS POST jumps to Boot Block to as the PC speaker. Insert diskette in floppy drive A: 'AMIBOOT.ROM' file not found in root directory of Beeps 1 3 6 7 8 Description Memory refresh timer error. Beep codes are used for viewing AMIBIOS checkpoints. In most cases, a checkpoint card is the best tool for recovery Flash Programming successful Floppy read /write test error Keyboard controller BAT command field General exception error (processor exception interrupt error) Display memory error (system video adapter) 58...
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... by a malfunctioning add-in card, replace or reseat the video adapter. Consult your system manufacturer's technical support. If beep codes are not generated when all hope, eliminate the possibility of the add-in cards is an add-in card. Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of the system board, the board may be faulty. Chapter 4 59 If the video adapter is an integrated part of Beeps Description 1,3 Reseat the memory, or replace with known good...
... by a malfunctioning add-in card, replace or reseat the video adapter. Consult your system manufacturer's technical support. If beep codes are not generated when all hope, eliminate the possibility of the add-in cards is an add-in card. Troubleshooting POST BIOS Beep Codes Number of the system board, the board may be faulty. Chapter 4 59 If the video adapter is an integrated part of Beeps Description 1,3 Reseat the memory, or replace with known good...
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... a fatal error, often indication a problem with system hardware. This causes POST to INTEL CPUs. More than one system device is causing by BIOS POST. A PCI adapter generated an I /O). Usually this case, the BIOS must be updated to use the same non-shareable resources (Memory or I /O conflict PCI ROM conflict PCI IRQ conflict PCI IRQ routing table error Timer Error Refresh timer test failed Interrupt Controller-1 error Description Error initializing primary DMA controller. This...
... a fatal error, often indication a problem with system hardware. This causes POST to INTEL CPUs. More than one system device is causing by BIOS POST. A PCI adapter generated an I /O). Usually this case, the BIOS must be updated to use the same non-shareable resources (Memory or I /O conflict PCI ROM conflict PCI IRQ conflict PCI IRQ routing table error Timer Error Refresh timer test failed Interrupt Controller-1 error Description Error initializing primary DMA controller. This...
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... AMIBIOS Setup. PS2 Keyboard support is enabled in initializing legacy Floppy Controller. 64 Chapter 4 PS2 Mouse support is enabled in the AMIBIOS8 ROM. User needs to unlock the keyboard to reboot the machine. Error in the BIOS setup but the device is not detected. CMOS contents failed the Checksum check. Error code = 004Ah Unknown BIOS error. PS2 keyboard is low. A reset or power cycle is not detected. The password entered does not match the password set in the AMIBIOS8 ROM. This...
... AMIBIOS Setup. PS2 Keyboard support is enabled in initializing legacy Floppy Controller. 64 Chapter 4 PS2 Mouse support is enabled in the AMIBIOS8 ROM. User needs to unlock the keyboard to reboot the machine. Error in the BIOS setup but the device is not detected. CMOS contents failed the Checksum check. Error code = 004Ah Unknown BIOS error. PS2 keyboard is low. A reset or power cycle is not detected. The password entered does not match the password set in the AMIBIOS8 ROM. This...
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... 3.5-inch 3 7200 HGST HDT721032SLA380 HDS721032CLA362 HDS721050CLA362 HDT721064SLA360 HDS721064CLA332 HDS721010CLA332 HDT721010SLA360 SATA II 3.5-inch 3 7200 Item VGA controller Connector 84 Specification nVIDIA GeForce 8200 (MCP78PV) VGA/monitor port Appendix A P01-B0 Item Vendor Model no. System Memory Item Memory type Module name Organization DIMM sockets DIMM size Minimum memory Maximum memory DIMM size (GB) Pin System BIOS Specification DDR3-667/800/1066/1333 unbuffered DIMM PC3-8500/10600...
... 3.5-inch 3 7200 HGST HDT721032SLA380 HDS721032CLA362 HDS721050CLA362 HDT721064SLA360 HDS721064CLA332 HDS721010CLA332 HDT721010SLA360 SATA II 3.5-inch 3 7200 Item VGA controller Connector 84 Specification nVIDIA GeForce 8200 (MCP78PV) VGA/monitor port Appendix A P01-B0 Item Vendor Model no. System Memory Item Memory type Module name Organization DIMM sockets DIMM size Minimum memory Maximum memory DIMM size (GB) Pin System BIOS Specification DDR3-667/800/1066/1333 unbuffered DIMM PC3-8500/10600...
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... Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type SATA Interface Specification nVIDIA GeForce 8200 (MCP78PV) + Marvell 88E1116 Intel WG82567V Gigabit NIC 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Item SATA controller Connectors Audio Interface Specification Embedded SATA controller Two onboard SATA ports and one eSATA port Item Audio controller Connectors Specification HD audio codec ALC888S Audio 5.1 channel Keyboard and Input Devices Item Controller Connectors Specification nVIDIA GeForce 8200 (MCP78PV) + SIO ITE8720 • PS2 keyboard and mouse connector • Nine USB ports (five on front and four on rear...
... Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type SATA Interface Specification nVIDIA GeForce 8200 (MCP78PV) + Marvell 88E1116 Intel WG82567V Gigabit NIC 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Item SATA controller Connectors Audio Interface Specification Embedded SATA controller Two onboard SATA ports and one eSATA port Item Audio controller Connectors Specification HD audio codec ALC888S Audio 5.1 channel Keyboard and Input Devices Item Controller Connectors Specification nVIDIA GeForce 8200 (MCP78PV) + SIO ITE8720 • PS2 keyboard and mouse connector • Nine USB ports (five on front and four on rear...