eMachines EL1358 Support Question
eMachines EL1358 Support Question
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Question posted by emschmoore on September 15th, 2011
Driver Download
Do I need to downlaod a driver before I can use my new eMachine. It's set up and working, but there no menu or user manual
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Answer #1: Posted by kcmjr on September 15th, 2011 4:53 PM
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Driver for what? "Windows" is the menu. Is Windows not loading? You "should" be able to plug in and go.
There is a generic user guide here: http://downloads.emachines.com/userguides/DesktopPC_UserGuide_en.pdf
Drivers and documentation for this model can all be downloaded from here: http://support.gateway.com/us/en/emac/product/default.aspx?modelId=3688
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Related eMachines EL1358 Manual Pages
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 1
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide
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eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 2
Date
Chapter
Updates
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EL1358 Service Guide
Revision History
Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the EL1358 Desktop Computer Service Guide.
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 3
... reserved. No part of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated.
EL1358 Service Guide
iii Disclaimer
The information in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer...
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 4
....
Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. iv
EL1358 Service Guide Conventions
The following conventions are used in this service guide.
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 5
... and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of this generic service guide. EL1358 Service Guide
v These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed service guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to the BASIC CONFIGURATION...
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 7
... BIOS in DOS Mode 58 Updating the BIOS in Windows Mode 59 Clearing CMOS 62
System Architecture 63
Block Diagram 63 Mainboard Layout 64
Jumper Setting 65 Internal header pin definition 66 Connecting Optional Devices 68 Connecting Case Components 70
Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 73
Exploded Diagram 73...
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 9
... DDR3 SDRAM modules • Data rate supported: 1333 MT/s • Maximum memory: 8 GB (using two 4 GB modules)
• One PCI Express x16 slot (reserved for GPU card installation) &#... SATA ODD • Supports DVD-R/RW drive or DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
EL1358 Service Guide
1 System Features
Component Operating system support
Processor
Chipset Graphics controller Memory Expansion ...
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 10
... and LED Indicators
Component I and II - xD-Picture Card (xD) - Microphone jack - Headphone jack - Memory Stick (MS) - Key lock
• Power LED
• Power button
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EL1358 Service Guide
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 15
... there is normally no need to run this case...Replace the RTC battery with a new one. This memory area is ...uses these values to the BIOS settings. In this utility under the following conditions:
• When changing the system configuration including: • Setting... power management modes • Setting up system passwords or making ...need to run this utility to change the hardware settings...
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 16
...the computer is completed, you wish to execute that option. Use the Up/Down/Left/Right arrow keys to move between the menu options, then press Enter to execute that option. Some ...options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you will need to scroll through the items in the submenu
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EL1358 Service Guide Use...
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 22
...Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled
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EL1358 Service Guide
Onboard LAN Controller Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller.
Onboard SATA Mode Onboard USB Controller
Set the operating mode for a USB mouse...the system even when there is no USB driver loaded onto the system. Onboard Graphics Controller
Onboard Audio Controller
Enables or disables the onboard graphics...
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 26
... the password and close the Setup Utility.
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EL1358 Service Guide
Type a password then press Enter. You will be accessible when this password will be prompted to save the new password.
4. If you forget your dealer to set a system password:
NOTE You need to reset it. To set a supervisor password first before the system halts...
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 29
...for maintenance and troubleshooting purposes. Disassembly Tools
In performing the disassembly process, you will need the following tools: • Wrist-grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic ... on a flat, steady surface. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 5. EL1358 Service Guide
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Turn off the power to avoid mismatches when putting back the components...
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 53
... NMI as selected. Clean-up work needed . Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. End of POST initialization of system management interrupt. EL1358 Service Guide
45 Checkpoint 3C 40...ESCD in NVRam. Display boot option popup menu. Log errors encountered during POST.
Save system context for user input at config display if needed . Prepares the runtime language module. etc.)...
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 57
... indicate the need to replace the hard disk.
S.M.A.R.T. capable hard disk sends this message when it detects an imminent failure.This message can be reported by an ATAPI device using the S.M.A.R.T.
The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in POST.
This message can be reported by an ATAPI device using the S.M.A.R.T. EL1358 Service Guide...
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 59
.... The POST will load and use default CMOS settings. The password entered does not match the password set in AMIBIOS Setup. EL1358 Service Guide
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CMOS settings are invalid.
A reset or ... is not present in initializing legacy Floppy Controller. User needs to unlock the keyboard to be resolved by using AMIBIOS Setup. CMOS battery is locked.
This message is...
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 61
...the default settings. • Hard disk drive • With the system power on it . CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for more than 30 seconds before diagnosing any optical drive problems.
EL1358 Service Guide
... make sure the drive is connected to light, but works normally. CD/DVD-ROM drive can play audio CD but no messages are set to reinstall disc. Hard Disk Drive-related Symptoms Symptom...
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 63
...
EL1358 Service Guide
55 Printer problems.
Action/FRU
• Ensure the printer driver is not running. Keyboard-related Symptoms
Symptom/Error
Action/FRU
Some or all keys on keyboard do not work..... Refer to the printer service manual.
• Printer • Printer cable • Mainboard.
• Refer to the service manual for the power cable) is not set to Instant-off. • ...
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 65
...Windows Vista operating system and plug in the USB storage device into an unbootable state.You need to access and execute the boot block program to turn on the USB storage device will ... computer. Unplug the USB storage device. 5. EL1358 Service Guide
57 Note the following when restoring the BIOS settings: • Make sure the computer is damaged. Set up the computer and you hear one long ...
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 70
... 11. 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.
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EL1358 Service Guide This procedure will clear.... 5. During POST, press Delete to turn on the computer. 14. Use the JBIOS1 jumper to the computer and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 3.
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