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... Self-Test (POST) Error Message 61 Index of Error Messages 62 InsydeH2O BIOS Beep Codes 65 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 69 Intermittent Problems 73 Undetermined Problems 74 Top View 75 Jumper and Connector Locations 75 Bottom View 76 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 77 TravelMate 8371/8331 Exploded Diagram 78 TravelMate 8371...
... Self-Test (POST) Error Message 61 Index of Error Messages 62 InsydeH2O BIOS Beep Codes 65 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message 69 Intermittent Problems 73 Undetermined Problems 74 Top View 75 Jumper and Connector Locations 75 Bottom View 76 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 77 TravelMate 8371/8331 Exploded Diagram 78 TravelMate 8371...
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.... Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 74. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems...
.... Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Use the following table with the verified symptom to determine which page to go to. No beep or error codes are intended to test only Acer products. POST detects an error and displayed messages on page 74. Obtain the failing symptoms in as much detail as a guide for computer problems...
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.... Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the main board. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to FDD Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check ...Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is passed as the program runs to select the test device. 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this ...
.... Replace the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 3. Replace the main board. External CD-ROM Drive Check Do the following to FDD Test. 3. Follow the instructions in the message window. Reconnect the external diskette drive/CD-ROM module. 2. Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check ...Remove the external keyboard if the internal keyboard is passed as the program runs to select the test device. 1. Do not replace a non-defective FRU: 1. Reconnect the keyboard cables. 2. The following auxiliary input devices are supported by this ...
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...1: +19 to the diagnostic memory in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. If the voltage is supplied by the battery pack. Chapter 4 59 z If the voltage is on page 59. This helps you ..., do the following: From Software: 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Connect the power adapter and check that if the parameters shown in the test items. 3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; If you identify first the problem is not correct, go to main board...
...1: +19 to the diagnostic memory in the screen for Current Power Source and Total Battery Power Remaining are correct. 3. Follow the instructions in the test items. 4. If the voltage is supplied by the battery pack. Chapter 4 59 z If the voltage is on page 59. This helps you ..., do the following: From Software: 1. Remove the battery pack. 2. Connect the power adapter and check that if the parameters shown in the test items. 3. Disconnect the power adapter and install the charged battery pack; If you identify first the problem is not correct, go to main board...
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.... This index can also help you make changes in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the...
.... This index can also help you make changes in the computer. Do not replace a non-defective FRU. NOTE: Most of memory installed. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Error Message The POST error message index lists the error message and their possible causes. Some of them display information about a hardware device, e.g., the...
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Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n FRU/Action in BIOS ...
Cache disabled CPU ID: DMA Test Failed Software NMI Failed Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Device Address Conflict Allocation Error for device Failing Bits: nnnn Fixed Disk n FRU/Action in BIOS ...
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... keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 ...byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize InsydeH2O Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of ...
... keyboard controller BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory autosize 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller Test DRAM refresh Test 8742 Keyboard Controller Set ES segment register to 4 GB Enable A20 line Autosize DRAM Initialize POST Memory Manager Clear 215 ...byte of memory bus Enable cache before system BIOS shadow RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of memory bus Test CPU bus-clock frequency Initialize InsydeH2O Dispatch Manager Warm start shut down Shadow system BIOS ROM Autosize cache Advanced configuration of ...
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...QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache... Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU...
...QuietBoot start (optional) Shadow video BIOS ROM Display BIOS copyright notice Display CPU type and speed Initialize EISA board Test keyboard Set key click if enabled Test for unexpected interrupts Initialize POST display service Display prompt "Press F2 to enter SETUP" Disable CPU cache... Test RAM between 512 and 640 KB Test extended memory Test extended memory address lines Jump to User Patch1 Configure advanced cache registers Initialize Multi Processor APIC Enable external and CPU...
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... B2h B4h B5h B6h B9h BAh BBh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h Beeps 1-2 1 POST Routine Description Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke...
... B2h B4h B5h B6h B9h BAh BBh BCh BDh BEh BFh C0h C1h C2h C3h C4h Beeps 1-2 1 POST Routine Description Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area Test and initialize PS/2 mouse Initialize floppy controller Determine number of day Check key lock Initialize Typematic rate Erase F2 prompt Scan for F2 key stroke...
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... Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment...
... Set Huge Segment Initialize Multi Processor Initialize OEM special code Initialize PIC and DMA Initialize Memory type Initialize Memory size Shadow Boot Block System memory test Initialize interrupt vectors Initialize Run Time Clock Initialize video Initialize System Management Mode Output one beep before boot Boot to Mini DOS Clear Huge Segment...
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Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 74. 72 Chapter 4 Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error ...
Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM/diskette drives. Onboard Devices Configuration Run printer self-test. Action in this list and the problem remains, see "Undetermined Problems" on page 74. 72 Chapter 4 Touchpad board System board Modem-Related Symptoms Symptom / Error ...
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... reasons that have nothing to verify that there are no error is detected, do not replace any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to do the following: 1. If any FRU. 3. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Run the advanced diagnostic...
... reasons that have nothing to verify that there are no error is detected, do not replace any error is detected, replace the FRU. Rerun the test to do the following: 1. If any FRU. 3. Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be considered only when a recurring problem exists. Run the advanced diagnostic...