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... - System Troubleshooting 45 System Check Procedures 46 Power System Check 46 System External Inspection 46 System Internal Inspection 46 Checkpoints 47 Viewing BIOS checkpoints 47 Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints 47 Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints 48 POST Code Checkpoints 49 DIM Code Checkpoints 51 Beep Codes 52... LED Indicator 6 Chapter 2 - System Utilities 7 CMOS Setup Utility 7 Entering CMOS setup 8 Navigating Through the Setup Utility 8 Setup Utility Menus 9 Updating the BIOS 25 Disassembly Requirements 27 Chapter 3 - Table of Contents Chapter 1 -
... - System Troubleshooting 45 System Check Procedures 46 Power System Check 46 System External Inspection 46 System Internal Inspection 46 Checkpoints 47 Viewing BIOS checkpoints 47 Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints 47 Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints 48 POST Code Checkpoints 49 DIM Code Checkpoints 51 Beep Codes 52... LED Indicator 6 Chapter 2 - System Utilities 7 CMOS Setup Utility 7 Entering CMOS setup 8 Navigating Through the Setup Utility 8 Setup Utility Menus 9 Updating the BIOS 25 Disassembly Requirements 27 Chapter 3 - Table of Contents Chapter 1 -
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Technical Specifications 69 viii System Block Diagram and Board Layout 59 Mainboard Layout 60 Top view 60 Bottom view 61 Chapter 6 - Table of Contents BIOS Flashing and Recovery 53 Undetermined Problems 57 System Block Diagram 59 Chapter 5 - FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 63 Exploded Diagram 64 FRU List 66 Appendix A -
Technical Specifications 69 viii System Block Diagram and Board Layout 59 Mainboard Layout 60 Top view 60 Bottom view 61 Chapter 6 - Table of Contents BIOS Flashing and Recovery 53 Undetermined Problems 57 System Block Diagram 59 Chapter 5 - FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 63 Exploded Diagram 64 FRU List 66 Appendix A -
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... cannot retain configuration values in your system. In this utility. Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to as "BIOS", "Setup", or "Setup utility" in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called the complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. Ask a qualified technician for assistance. These values may...
... cannot retain configuration values in your system. In this utility. Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to as "BIOS", "Setup", or "Setup utility" in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called the complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. Ask a qualified technician for assistance. These values may...
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... Main menu includes the following main setup categories. Product Information Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ...61553; BIOS Security Features Load Default Settings Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving In the descriptive table ...
... Main menu includes the following main setup categories. Product Information Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control ...61553; BIOS Security Features Load Default Settings Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving In the descriptive table ...
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... American Megatrends, Inc. These entries are for your reference only and are not user-configurable. Speed of the BIOS setup utility. Date when the BIOS setup utility was released Asset tag number of processor installed on the system. Product Information Processor Type : AMD ... Neo K325 Dual-Core Processor Processor Speed :1.30GHz System Memory :4096MB Product Name :xxxxxxxx System Serial Number :xxxxxxxx System BIOS Version :P0611D04 BIOS Release Date :06/24/2010 Asset Tag Number : Help Item Parameter Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory Product Name System...
... American Megatrends, Inc. These entries are for your reference only and are not user-configurable. Speed of the BIOS setup utility. Date when the BIOS setup utility was released Asset tag number of processor installed on the system. Product Information Processor Type : AMD ... Neo K325 Dual-Core Processor Processor Speed :1.30GHz System Memory :4096MB Product Name :xxxxxxxx System Serial Number :xxxxxxxx System BIOS Version :P0611D04 BIOS Release Date :06/24/2010 Asset Tag Number : Help Item Parameter Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory Product Name System...
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...disables a virus detection program to access the Network Device Priority submenu and specify the boot sequence from the available devices. Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Quiet Boot 1st Boot device 2nd Boot device 3rd Boot device 4th Boot device ► Hard Disk Drive Priority...[CD/DVD:4M-MATSHITA] [Removable Device] [LAN] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Off] [Disabled] Help Item Allows BIOS to access the Removable Device Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available removable drives. Enabled Disabled Specifies the boot order from...
...disables a virus detection program to access the Network Device Priority submenu and specify the boot sequence from the available devices. Advanced BIOS Features Quick Boot Quiet Boot 1st Boot device 2nd Boot device 3rd Boot device 4th Boot device ► Hard Disk Drive Priority...[CD/DVD:4M-MATSHITA] [Removable Device] [LAN] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Off] [Disabled] Help Item Allows BIOS to access the Removable Device Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available removable drives. Enabled Disabled Specifies the boot order from...
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... then press Enter. 3. Type a new password then press Enter. 4. A password box will appear. 2. Retype the password to the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing the system password 1. Copyright (C) 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Indicates the status of the supervisor password. Supervisor ...access to verify the first entry then press Enter again. 4. Select Yes to change the User password. BIOS Security Features CMOS Setup Utility - BIOS Security Features Supervisor Password :Not Installed User Password :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password [Press ...
... then press Enter. 3. Type a new password then press Enter. 4. A password box will appear. 2. Retype the password to the BIOS Setup Utility. Changing the system password 1. Copyright (C) 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. Indicates the status of the supervisor password. Supervisor ...access to verify the first entry then press Enter again. 4. Select Yes to change the User password. BIOS Security Features CMOS Setup Utility - BIOS Security Features Supervisor Password :Not Installed User Password :Not Installed Change Supervisor Password Change User Password [Press ...
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...PC Health Status ► Standard CMOS Features ► Frequency/Voltage Control ► Advanced BIOS Features ► Advanced Chipset Features ► Integrated Peripherals ► Power Management Setup ► BIOS Security Features Load Default Settings Load Optimal DSeafavuelts&? v02.68 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends... 22 Chapter 2 Load Default Settings The Load Default Settings menu allows you choose to load the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Exit Setup Exit Without Saving [OK] [Cancel] :Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F1:General Help F9:Load...
...PC Health Status ► Standard CMOS Features ► Frequency/Voltage Control ► Advanced BIOS Features ► Advanced Chipset Features ► Integrated Peripherals ► Power Management Setup ► BIOS Security Features Load Default Settings Load Optimal DSeafavuelts&? v02.68 (C)Copyright 1985-2010, American Megatrends... 22 Chapter 2 Load Default Settings The Load Default Settings menu allows you choose to load the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Exit Setup Exit Without Saving [OK] [Cancel] :Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F1:General Help F9:Load...
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Copyright (C) 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ► Product Information ► PC Health Status ► Standard CMOS Features ► Frequency/Voltage Control ► Advanced BIOS Features ► BIOS Security Features ► Advanced Chipset Features Load Default Settings ► Integrated Peripherals Save configuration changeSsavaend&eExixtitseSteutpu?p ► Power Management Setup Exit Without Saving [OK] [Cancel] :...
Copyright (C) 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ► Product Information ► PC Health Status ► Standard CMOS Features ► Frequency/Voltage Control ► Advanced BIOS Features ► BIOS Security Features ► Advanced Chipset Features Load Default Settings ► Integrated Peripherals Save configuration changeSsavaend&eExixtitseSteutpu?p ► Power Management Setup Exit Without Saving [OK] [Cancel] :...
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Copyright (C) 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ► Product Information ► PC Health Status ► Standard CMOS Features ► Frequency/Voltage Control ► Advanced BIOS Features ► BIOS Security Features ► Advanced Chipset Features Load Default Settings ► Integrated Peripherals Discard changes andSaevxeit &seEtuxpit?Setup ► Power Management Setup Exit Without Saving [OK] [...
Copyright (C) 1985-2010, American Megatrends, Inc. ► Product Information ► PC Health Status ► Standard CMOS Features ► Frequency/Voltage Control ► Advanced BIOS Features ► BIOS Security Features ► Advanced Chipset Features Load Default Settings ► Integrated Peripherals Discard changes andSaevxeit &seEtuxpit?Setup ► Power Management Setup Exit Without Saving [OK] [...
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...bootable USB storage device before you should find the Flash utility on the system drive. See "DOS-based BIOS Recovery" on page 53. - Chapter 2 25 For detailed instructions, see "Windows-based BIOS recovery" on page 55 for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New... features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted NOTE: Observe the following when using the Flash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. - Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use ...
...bootable USB storage device before you should find the Flash utility on the system drive. See "DOS-based BIOS Recovery" on page 53. - Chapter 2 25 For detailed instructions, see "Windows-based BIOS recovery" on page 55 for the following conditions: New versions of system programs New... features or options Restore a BIOS when it becomes corrupted NOTE: Observe the following when using the Flash utility to update the system BIOS flash ROM. - Do not install memory-related drivers (XMS, EMS, DPMI) when you use ...
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... 1. Unplug the power cord from the system. 5. Replace the system covers. 11. Make sure nothing in the system is not blocked. 3. Verify that components are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Turn off the system and all components are properly seated. 8. Remove the system covers. System Internal Inspection 1. Power on a flat, stable... to System External Inspection. Unplug the power cord from the system. 4. For instructions on the front panel, which can try viewing the POST messages and BIOS event logs during the system startup. 46 Chapter 4
... 1. Unplug the power cord from the system. 5. Replace the system covers. 11. Make sure nothing in the system is not blocked. 3. Verify that components are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Turn off the system and all components are properly seated. 8. Remove the system covers. System Internal Inspection 1. Power on a flat, stable... to System External Inspection. Unplug the power cord from the system. 4. For instructions on the front panel, which can try viewing the POST messages and BIOS event logs during the system startup. 46 Chapter 4
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...but closing SMRAM. These are very useful in aiding software developers or technicians in debugging problems that flat mode is checked to BIOS POST (ExecutePOSTKernel). Checkpoints may change due to it . Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Do additional chipset initialization. Re-enable ...CACHE. Both key sequence and OEM specific method is enabled. Restore CPUID value back into memory. CPUID information is available. Copying Main BIOS into register. Checkpoints may appear on the bottom right corner of I/O port 80h on a LED display. Early super I /O port ...
...but closing SMRAM. These are very useful in aiding software developers or technicians in debugging problems that flat mode is checked to BIOS POST (ExecutePOSTKernel). Checkpoints may change due to it . Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Do additional chipset initialization. Re-enable ...CACHE. Both key sequence and OEM specific method is enabled. Restore CPUID value back into memory. CPUID information is available. Copying Main BIOS into register. Checkpoints may appear on the bottom right corner of I/O port 80h on a LED display. Early super I /O port ...
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...has been updated successfully. Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints The Bootblock recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines that may occur during the Bootblock recovery portion of the BIOS. Some interrupt vectors are initialized. Set up floppy controller and data. Start reading FAT table ...ATAPI hardware. Search for pre-defined recovery file name in the super I/O. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that a BIOS recovery needs to F000 ROM at F000:FFF0h. 48 Chapter 4 L1 cache is initialized. Jump back to vendor requirements, system chipset ...
...has been updated successfully. Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints The Bootblock recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines that may occur during the Bootblock recovery portion of the BIOS. Some interrupt vectors are initialized. Set up floppy controller and data. Start reading FAT table ...ATAPI hardware. Search for pre-defined recovery file name in the super I/O. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that a BIOS recovery needs to F000 ROM at F000:FFF0h. 48 Chapter 4 L1 cache is initialized. Jump back to vendor requirements, system chipset ...
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...the CPU. Detects the presence of different Input Devices. Also, update the Kernel Variables. Initializes different devices. Also initialize BIOS modules on default values and clear passwords. Testing and initialization of PS/2 mouse. Traps the INT09h vector, so that have... optional ROMs. Initializes all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules. Uncompress and initialize any OEM specific information. Initialize System Management Interrupt. Initializes the silent ...
...the CPU. Detects the presence of different Input Devices. Also, update the Kernel Variables. Initializes different devices. Also initialize BIOS modules on default values and clear passwords. Testing and initialization of PS/2 mouse. Traps the INT09h vector, so that have... optional ROMs. Initializes all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules. Uncompress and initialize any OEM specific information. Initialize System Management Interrupt. Initializes the silent ...
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... CMOS memory size from base memory. Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate. Log errors encountered during POST. Execute BIOS setup if needed . Clean-up work needed before boot, which includes the programming of ESCD in system RAM size if needed. Prepares... ... Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initialize Int-13 and prepare for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in the system. Late POST initialization of implementation that needs an adjustment in NVRam. Enable/Disable NMI as ...
... CMOS memory size from base memory. Initializes NUM-LOCK status and programs the KBD typematic rate. Log errors encountered during POST. Execute BIOS setup if needed . Clean-up work needed before boot, which includes the programming of ESCD in system RAM size if needed. Prepares... ... Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initialize Int-13 and prepare for Extended BIOS Data Area from memory found in the system. Late POST initialization of implementation that needs an adjustment in NVRam. Enable/Disable NMI as ...
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... two fields. The lower nibble 'Y' indicates the BUS on system configuration. DIM Code Checkpoints The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at various times during BIOS POST to 7. 0 = func#0, disable all devices on the BUS concerned. 1 = func#1, static devices initialization on the BUS concerned. 2 = func#2, output device initialization on the BUS...
... two fields. The lower nibble 'Y' indicates the BUS on system configuration. DIM Code Checkpoints The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at various times during BIOS POST to 7. 0 = func#0, disable all devices on the BUS concerned. 1 = func#1, static devices initialization on the BUS concerned. 2 = func#2, output device initialization on the BUS...
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.... Something is not able to the end user. Beep codes will be generated by the BIOS to indicate a serious or fatal error to access the video card for viewing AMIBIOS checkpoints. BIOS damaged. Beep codes are used when an error occurs before the system video has been initialized...limited, since it only displays checkpoints that there could also mean something wrong with the motherboard. Either the video card is not working, its BIOS may be something is wrong with just accessing the memory (ie the motherboard has a problem). This error code could also be corrupt. ...
.... Something is not able to the end user. Beep codes will be generated by the BIOS to indicate a serious or fatal error to access the video card for viewing AMIBIOS checkpoints. BIOS damaged. Beep codes are used when an error occurs before the system video has been initialized...limited, since it only displays checkpoints that there could also mean something wrong with the motherboard. Either the video card is not working, its BIOS may be something is wrong with just accessing the memory (ie the motherboard has a problem). This error code could also be corrupt. ...
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The WIN folder contains the WinFlash utility. 2. Chapter 4 53 Locate the WinFlash utility on the computer. (2). At the prompt, click Yes. 4. Double-click the WinFlash.bat file to the WIN folder. The BIOS update begins and the Firmware Update Utility screen appears. Windows-based BIOS recovery 1. Open Local Disk C on the computer's local disk. (1). Go to start BIOS flash utility. 3. BIOS Flashing and Recovery This section includes two ways to recover the BIOS, using a Windows-based Flash utility or DOS-based Flash utility.
The WIN folder contains the WinFlash utility. 2. Chapter 4 53 Locate the WinFlash utility on the computer. (2). At the prompt, click Yes. 4. Double-click the WinFlash.bat file to the WIN folder. The BIOS update begins and the Firmware Update Utility screen appears. Windows-based BIOS recovery 1. Open Local Disk C on the computer's local disk. (1). Go to start BIOS flash utility. 3. BIOS Flashing and Recovery This section includes two ways to recover the BIOS, using a Windows-based Flash utility or DOS-based Flash utility.
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After the BIOS update is completed, the "Program ended normally " message displays. 6. 5. Select Load Default Settings, then press Enter. 9. Select Ok, then press Enter. 10. As soon as the POST starts, press Delete to enter the Setup Utility. 8. Select Save & Exit Setup, then press Enter. 11. Select Ok, then press Enter. 54 Chapter 4 Restart the system. 7.
After the BIOS update is completed, the "Program ended normally " message displays. 6. 5. Select Load Default Settings, then press Enter. 9. Select Ok, then press Enter. 10. As soon as the POST starts, press Delete to enter the Setup Utility. 8. Select Save & Exit Setup, then press Enter. 11. Select Ok, then press Enter. 54 Chapter 4 Restart the system. 7.