Aspire AX1400 Desktop Computer Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this service guide. iv SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE Gives additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any physical risk or system damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
Service Guide Coverage This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for our "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide.
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Table of Contents Features and Specifications ................................................................... 1 System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 I/O Ports and LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Technical Specifications ....................................................................... 88 Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88 Chipsets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .88 BIOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 Features and Specifications This chapter lists the features and specifications of the Aspire AX1400 computer. NOTE The items listed in this section are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Refer to the FRU list chapter on page 69 for a detailed list of models supported by each hardware component.
Component Description Card reader (optional) • 9-in-1 card reader (optional) • The following memory cards are supported: – Memory Stick (MS), Memory Stick Micro (M2) – xD-Picture Card (xD) – Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC) – CompactFlash, Type I/II (CF, Type I and II) – Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) TV tuner (optional) AVerMedia H751 PCI-E Hybrid Analog/ATSC Card Power supply 220 W power supply unit (non-PFC, non-power factor correction) 220 W power supply unit (PFC) Antivirus software Nor
Physical Specifications Aspect Description Chassis dimension (W × D × H) 100 mm (W) X 367.8 mm (D) x 269 mm (H) System weight 5.808 kg.
System Tour The pictures and tables in this section illustrate the physical outlook of the computer. Front View 4 No. Component 1 Power button/indicator 2 Optical drive cover 3 Optical drive button 4 XD (XD-Picture) and SD/MMC (Secure Digital/MultiMedia Card) slots 5 CF card slot (Type I and II) 6 USB 2.0 ports 7 Headphone jack 8 Microphone-in jack 9 USB 2.0 ports 10 USB 2.
Rear View No. Component 1 Line-in jack 2 LAN connector 3 PS/2 mouse port 4 Power connector 5 Fan aperture 6 PS/2 keyboard port 7 Monitor port 8 USB 2.
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Chapter 2 System Utilities CMOS Setup Utility CMOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM. Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is normally no need to run this utility.
Accessing the Setup Utility 1. Turn on the computer. If the computer is already turned on, save your data and close all open applications, then restart the computer. 2. During POST, press Delete. If you fail to press Delete before POST is completed, you will need to restart the computer. 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 wish to execute that option.
Navigating through the Setup Utility Use the keys listed in the legend bar on the bottom of the Setup screen to work your way through the various menu and submenu screens of the Setup Utility. The table below lists these legend keys and their respective functions. Key Function Up/Down/Left/ Right arrow keys Move the cursor to the menu/field you want.The currently selected field will be highlighted. Enter • To open the page for the currently selected menu/submenu • To apply a field value.
Product Information The Product Information menu displays basic information about the system. These entries are for your reference only and are not user-configurable. 10 Field Description Processor Type Type of processor installed on the system Processor Speed Speed of the processor installed on the system System Memory Size of system memory detected during boot-up Product Name Official model name of the computer. System Serial Number System serial number.
Standard CMOS Features Field Description Value System Date Sets the system date. MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) System Time Sets the system time. HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) SATA Port 1–2 Your Aspire computer supports two SATA channels, each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Press Enter to display the individual configuration screen of installed SATA drive(s). Halt On Determines whether the system will stop for an error during the POST.
Advanced BIOS Features 12 Field Description Value Quick Boot When enabled, the system starts up more quickly be elimination some of the POST routines. Enabled Disabled Quiet Boot When enabled, BIOS will show a full screen logo when booting; if disabled, BIOS will show the diagnostic POST screen when booting. Enabled Disabled 1st/2nd/3rd/4th Boot Device Displays the device assigned to the specified boot sequence. The Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system in this order.
Advanced Chipset Features Field Description Value AMD Cool ’n’ Quiet Select whether to enable the AMD Cool 'N' Quiet Technology. This technology allows a compliant OS to dynamically adjust the system voltage and core frequency for reduced heat and noise emission. Enabled Disabled AMD-V Select whether to enable the AMD-V Technology. This technology allows a single platform to run multiple operating systems in independent partitions.
Integrated Peripherals 14 Field Description Value Onboard SATA Controller Enables or disables the onboard SATA controller. Enabled Disabled Onboard SATA Mode Set the operating mode for the onboard SATA controller. Native IDE Onboard USB Controller Enables or disables the onboard USB controller. Legacy USB Support Enables or disables support for a USB mouse and USB keyboard.
Power Management Setup Field Description Value ACPI Suspend Mode Use this item to define how your system suspends. Default value is S3 (STR), the suspend mode is suspend to RAM, i.e., the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory. S3 (STR) S1 (POS) Deep Power Off Mode Enables or disables compliance to the Energy-using Products Lot 6 Directives (EuP Lot 6).
PC Health Status 16 Field Description Value CPU Temperature System Temperature CPU Fan Speed System Fan Speed CPU Core +1.2V +3.30V +5.00V +12.0V 5VSB VBAT These items lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fan speeds.
Frequency/Voltage Control Field Description Value Enable Clock to All DIMM/ PCI When enabled, clock signals will be sent to the PCI and memory slots regardless of whether the slot is occupied or not. Enabled Disabled Spread Spectrum When the mainboard's clock generator pulses, the extreme values of the pulses creates EMI (electromagnetic interference). Set this field to Enabled to reduce this EMI level. This reduces interference problems with other electronics in the area.
BIOS Security Features Field Description Supervisor Password Displays the supervisor password status. When set to Installed, this password will allow the user to access and change all settings in the Setup Utility. User Password Displays the user password status. Only the following menus will be accessible when this password is set as Installed: • System Date and System Time • Exit Without Saving Change Supervisor Password Press Enter to change the supervisor password.
To set a system password: NOTE 1. You need to set a supervisor password first before setting the user password. Select Change Supervisor Password or Change User Password, then press Enter. The password box appears. 2. Type a password then press Enter. IMPORTANT 3. Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the screen. Only shaded blocks representing each typed character are visible. Retype the password to verify the first entry, then press Enter.
Load Default Settings Execute this menu to load the factory-default settings for all Setup parameters. Keyboard shortcut: F9 Perform the steps below to load the system default settings: 1. Select Load Default Settings, then press Enter. You will be prompted to load the system defaults. 2. Select OK, then press Enter. 3. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility. Save & Exit Setup Execute this menu to save the changes made and closes the Setup Utility.
Exit Without Saving Execute this menu to closes the Setup Utility without making any changes.
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Chapter 3 System Disassembly This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on how to disassemble the computer 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 discharge • Philips screwdriver • Flat screwdriver NOTES • To reinstall the system components and assemble the unit, perform the disassembly procedures in reverse.
Disassembly Procedures Removing the Side Panel 24 1. Remove the two screws located on the rear edge of the side panel. 2. Slide the panel back about 2.5 cm (1.0 in) to release it from the chassis notches, then detach the panel from the chassis. 3. Put the side panel aside for reinstallation later.
Removing the Front Bezel 1. Release the front bezel retention tabs from the chassis interior. 2. Pull the front bezel away from the chassis. NOTE: The power switch and LED cable from the front bezel is still connected to its connector on the mainboard. To detach the front bezel completely, you have to remove the hard disk and optical drive.
Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly WARNING:The heat sink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heat sink with any metal or with your hands. 26 1. Use a long-nosed screwdriver to loosen the four screws on the heat sink, in the order as shown below. 2. Lift the heat sink fan assembly away from the mainboard. 3. Lay down the heat sink fan assembly, in an upright position, on top of the optical drive, as shown below, then disconnect the fan cable from the mainboard.
Removing the Processor IMPORTANT:IBefore removing a processor from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. WARNING:The processor becomes very hot when the system is on. Allow it to cool off first before handling. 1. Release the load lever (1). 2. Pull the load lever to the fully open, upright position (2). 3. Pull out the processor from the socket.
Removing the HDD-ODD Bracket 28 1. Remove the two screws that secure the HDD-ODD bracket to the chassis. 2. Lift the bracket up and turn it over.
Removing the Optical Drive and the Hard Disk Drive 1. Disconnect the SATA and power cables from the rear of the optical drive. 2. Disconnect the other end of the SATA cable from the mainboard.
30 3. Disconnect the SATA and power cables from the rear of the hard disk drive. 4. Disconnect the other end of the SATA cable from the mainboard.
5. Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the HDD-ODD bracket. 6. Pull the optical drive out of the drive bay.
32 7. Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to the HDD bracket. 8. Slide the hard disk drive out of the bracket.
Removing the Front Bezel 1. Disconnect the power button/LED cable from its mainboard connector. 2. Pull out the power button/LED cable from the chassis. 3. Detach the front bezel.
Removing the Expansion Boards 34 1. Remove the screw from the expansion board bracket opposite the PCIEX2 slot. 2. Gently pull up the expansion board to remove it from the mainboard.
3. Remove the screw from the expansion board bracket opposite the PCI_1 slot. 4. Gently pull up the expansion board to remove it from the mainboard.
Removing the Memory Modules 1. Open the holding clips (a) securing the memory modules. 2. Gently pull the DIMM upward to pull it away from the chassis (b). Removing the Power Supply Unit 1. 36 Disconnect the 4-pin and the 24-pin ATX power supply cables from its mainboard connector. a. Squeeze on the retaining latch (a) attached to the cable end of the connector. b. Grasp the cable end of the connector and pull it straight up (b).
2. Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the chassis. 3. Remove the three screws that secure the power supply to the rear panel.
4. Lift the power supply module out of the chassis. Removing the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assemblies 1. 38 Disconnect the front I/O and optional card reader cables from their mainboard connectors.
2. Pull up the plastic clips to release the cables.
3. 4. 40 Remove the optional card reader assembly. a. Remove the two screws that secure the optional card reader assembly to the bracket. b. Pull the optional card reader assembly out of the bracket. Remove the front I/O and optional card reader board bracket.
a. Remove the screw that secures the bracket to the chassis. b. Pull the bracket out the chassis.
5. 42 Remove the front I/O assembly. a. Remove the two screws that secure the front I/O assembly to the bracket. b. Remove front I/O assembly from the bracket.
Removing the Mainboard 1. Remove the four screws that secure the mainboard to the chassis. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal.
2. Lift the board from the chassis. 3. Remove the RTC battery. Note:RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter lists the POST error indicators and BIOS beep codes, as well general troubleshooting instructions. Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 1. Obtain as much detail as possible about the symptoms of the system failure. 2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to recreate the failure by running the diagnostic tests or repeating the same operation. 3.
System Internal Inspection 1. Turn off the power to the computer and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 3. Unplug the network cable and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Place the computer on a flat, steady surface. Remove the side panel as described in page 24. Verify that the processor, memory module(s), and expansion board(s) are properly seated.
Checkpoint Description D5 Bootblock code is copied from ROM to lower system memory and control is given to it. BIOS now executes out of RAM. D6 Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to determine if BIOS recovery is forced. Main BIOS checksum is tested. If BIOS recovery is necessary, control flows to checkpoint E0. See the “Boot Block Recovery Code Checkpoints” section for more information. D7 Restore CPUID value back into register.
POST Code Checkpoints The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS preboot process. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS. 48 Checkpoint Description 03 Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry and GPNV area. Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags.
Checkpoint Description 3C Mid POST initialization of chipset registers. 40 Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in CPU, ... etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA…etc. 50 Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed. 52 Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test. Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory.
DIM Code Checkpoints The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at various times during BIOS POST to initialize different system busses. The following table describes the main checkpoints where the DIM module is accessed. Checkpoint Description 2A Initialize different buses and perform the following functions: Reset, Detect, and Disable (function 0); Static Device Initialization (function 1); Boot Output Device Initialization (function 2).
Memory Message Description Gate20 Error The BIOS is unable to properly control the mainboard’s Gate A20 function, which controls access of memory over 1 MB. This may indicate a problem with the mainboard. Multi-Bit ECC Error This message will only occur on systems using ECC enabled memory modules. ECC memory has the ability to correct single-bit errors that may occur from faulty memory modules. A multiple bit corruption of memory has occurred, and the ECC memory algorithm cannot correct it.
Storage Device 52 Message Description Primary Master Hard Disk Error The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary Master could not be properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. Primary Slave Hard Disk Error The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary Slave could not be properly initialized by the BIOS.
Message Description 3rd Slave Drive ATAPI Incompatible The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the 3rd IDE controller failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. 4th Master Drive ATAPI Incompatible The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the 4th IDE controller failed an ATAPI compatibility test.
Virus-related Message Description BootSector Write!! The BIOS has detected software attempting to write to a drive’s boot sector. This is flagged as possible virus activity. This message will only be displayed if Virus Detection is enabled in AMIBIOS setup. VIRUS: Continue (Y/N)? If the BIOS detects possible virus activity, it will prompt the user. This message will only be displayed if Virus Detection is enabled in AMIBIOS setup.
CMOS Message Displayed Description CMOS Date/Time Not Set The CMOS date and/or time are invalid. This error can be resolved by readjusting the system time in AMIBIOS Setup. CMOS Battery Low CMOS battery is low. This message usually indicates that the CMOS battery needs to be replaced. It could also appear when the user intentionally discharges the CMOS battery. CMOS Settings Wrong CMOS settings are invalid. This error can be resolved by using AMIBIOS Setup.
Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Messages To use the information in this section to diagnose a problem: 1. Find the error symptom in the left column. 2. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/FRU item listed in the right column is the most likely cause. NOTE If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 65.
Hard Disk Drive-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Hard disk drive test failed. • Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. • Hard disk drive cable • Hard disk drive • Mainboard Hard disk drive cannot format completely. • Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. • Hard disk drive cable • Hard disk drive • Mainboard Hard disk drive has write error. • Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. • Hard disk drive Hard disk drive LED fails to light, but system operates normally.
Real-Time Clock-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Real-time clock is inaccurate. • Ensure the information in the Standard CMOS Feature of BIOS Setup is set correctly. • RTC battery • Mainboard Audio-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Audio software program invoked but no sound comes from speakers. • Speaker power/connection/cable Modem-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Modem ring cannot wake up system from suspend mode.
Printer-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Printing failed. • Ensure the printer driver is properly installed. Refer to the printer service manual. • Printer • Printer cable • Mainboard. Printer problems. • Refer to the service manual for the printer. Keyboard-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Some or all keys on keyboard do not work. • Keyboard Power Supply-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Pressing the power button does not turn off the system.
Beep Codes When no error message is displayed but the computer stops during POST, listen for beep codes. Beep Status Possible Causes One short beep. System ready System is OK. Continuous one long beep Memory not installed or memory error • Something is wrong with the memory installed One long beep, then VGA not installed or two short beeps and VGA error repeat • There is problem accessing the memory (i.e., mainboard problem) • The mainboard can not access the video card for some reasons.
BIOS Recovery When you boot up the computer and you hear one long beep, followed by a shorter one, the system BIOS is damaged. This maybe cause by an interruption during a BIOS flash procedure (e.g. a power outage) or a corrupted BIOS code, which will cause the system to go into an unbootable state.You need to access and execute the boot block program to reboot the computer and recover the regular BIOS code.
BIOS Update Updating the BIOS in DOS Mode 1. Press the power button to turn on the computer and boot to DOS mode. 2. Key in 'cd dostool'. (Go to BIOS path like "A:\DOSTOOL") 3. Key in 'flash1M.bat' or 'flash1M'. 4. Press Enter to flash the system BIOS. 5. Reboot the computer. 6. Press Delete to run the CMOS Setup Utility. 7. Press F9 to load the system default settings. 8. Select Ok, then press Enter. 9. Press F9 to save the default settings and close the Setup utility. 10.
Updating the BIOS in Windows Mode This BIOS updating procedure is for a computer running a 32- or 64-bit Windows OS. 1. Press the power button to turn on the computer. 2. Click Start | Command Prompt | Run as administrator. 3. Perform the steps below if your computer is running 32-bit Windows. a. Key in 'cd wintool\32'. (Go to BIOS path like "D:\WinTool\32") b. Key in 'flash1M.bat' or 'flash1M'.
c. 4. 64 Press Enter to flash the system BIOS. Perform the steps below if your computer is running 64-bit Windows. a. Key in 'cd wintool\64'. (Go to BIOS path like "D:\WinTool\64") b. Key in 'flash1M.bat' or 'flash1M'.
c. Press Enter to flash the system BIOS. 5. Reboot the computer. 6. Press Delete to run the CMOS Setup Utility. 7. Press F9 to load the system default settings. 8. Select Ok, then press Enter. 9. Press F9 to save the default settings and close the Setup utility. 10. Select Ok, then press Enter.
Clearing CMOS You may need to clear the Setup configuration values (CMOS) if the configuration has been corrupted, or if incorrect settings made in the Setup Utility caused error messages to be unreadable. This procedure will clear the BIOS supervisor password as well. Use the JBIOS1 jumper to clear the CMOS data. • 1-2 position: Normal operation (default) • 2-3 position: Clear CMOS data To clear the CMOS data: 1. Turn off the power to the computer and all peripherals. 2.
Chapter 5 System Architecture This chapter shows the block diagram and board layout of the Aspire AX1400 computer. Block Diagram The core subsystems of the Aspire AX1400 computer are depicted in the following block diagram.
Mainboard Layout This section shows the major mainboard components. 68 No. Label Description No.
Jumper Setting This section explains how to set the jumper for correct configuration of the main board. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting a jumper, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins. The following illustration shows the location of JBIOS1. The following table shows the settings of the 3-pin Clear CMOS (JBIOS1) jumper. Place the jumper cap on pins 1 and 2 to close or short the jumper. Place the jumper cap on pins 2 and 3 to open or clear the jumper.
Internal header pin definition Header Name 70 Function Definition CPU FAN HEADER 1: GND 2: +12V 3: SENSE 4: PWM CONTROL FRONT PANEL HEADER 1: SATALED+ 2: ACPI_LED 3: SATALED4: PWR_LED 5: GND 6: PWR_SW 7: RESET 8: GND 9: NC 10: Key 11: NC 12: VCC 13: NC 14: -ACTIVE_C FRONT USB HEADER 1: USBVCC_1 2: USBVCC_1 3: USB0_XN 4: USB1_XN 5: USB0_XP 6: USB1_XP 7:GND 8: GND 9: KEY 10: GND FRONT USB HEADER 1: USBVCC_2 2: USBVCC_2 3: USB2_XN 4: USB4_XN 5: USB2_XP 6: USB4_XP 7:GND 8: GND 9: KEY 10: GND FRONT A
Connector pin definition Header Name Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Function Definition PSKBMS CONN 1: KBDATA 2: NC 3: GND 4: KBVCCSB 5: KBCLK 6: NC 7: MSDATA 8: NC 9: GND 10: KBVCCSB 11: MSCLK 12: NC 13: GND 14: GND 15: GND 16: GND 17: GND VGA CONN 1: RED 2: GREEN 3: BLUE 4,11: NC 9: HDMIVCC 12: VDAC_SDAT 13: HSYNC 14: VSYNC 15: VDAC_SCLK 5,6,7,8,10,16,17: GND SATA CONN 1: GND 2: SATA0_TX_P 3: SATA0_TX_N 4: GND 5: SATA0_RX_N 6: SATA0_RX_P 7: GND SATA CONN 1: GND 2: SATA1_TX_P 3: SATA1_TX_N 4: GND 5
Header Name Function Definition ATX12V CONN 1: GND 2: GND 3: +12V_4P 4: +12V_4P Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the main board’s optional devices: SATA1~2: Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest datatransfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It elimi-nates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface.
AUDIOF1: Front Panel Audio header This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 PORT 1L 2 AUD_GND 3 PORT 1R 4 PRESENCE# 5 PORT 2R 6 SENSE1_RETURN 7 SENSE_SEND 8 KEY 9 PORT 2L 10 SENSE2_RETURN USBF1~3: Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has two USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array.Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case.
Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting themotherboard components. Refer to the following: 1. Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPUFAN1. 2. Connect the standard power supply connector to PWR2. 3. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the LEDH1. 4. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to PWR1.
PWR2: ATX 24-pin Power Connector Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 +3.3V 13 +3.3V 2 +3.3V 14 -12V 3 Ground 15 Ground 4 +5V 16 PS_ON 5 Ground 17 Ground 6 +5V 18 Ground 7 Ground 19 Ground 8 PWRGD 20 -5V 9 +5VSB 21 +5V 10 +12V 22 +5V 11 +12V 23 +5V 12 +3.
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Chapter 6 Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing of the Aspire AX1400 computer global configurations. Refer to this list when ordering for repair parts or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). IMPORTANT NOTE When ordering FRU parts, check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number is changed, it will NOT be noted on the printed Service Guide.
Aspire AX1400 FRU List ACER_AX1400_AMANALO(NO: 91.3BU01.A01G ) Category Part Name Description Acer Part No. BOARDS CARD READER 9 IN 1 8.5L AU6476 W/USB2.0 & USB CABLE W/O 1394 CR 9-IN-1 ALCOR AU6476, 420MM USB CABLE CR.10400.102 CARD READER 9 IN 1 8.5L AU6475 W/USB2.0 & USB CABLE W/O 1394 CR 9-IN-1 RI727 ALCOR AU6475, 420MM USB CR.10400.107 FRONT IO BOARD CENTURY W/AUDIO CABLE*1&USB CABLE*2 F-IO BOARD/2AUDIO JACK+2USB CO 55.SC101.001 MODEM CARD LITE-ON D1156E#A10A LOW-PROFILE PCI-E 56K V.
Category Part Name Description Acer Part No. CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLY FRONT IO BRACKET BRKT F-IO BOXER X350 33.SE301.001 ASSY MAIN-CHASSIS MCP61 BOXER X350 ASSY MAIN-CHASSIS MCP61 BOXER X350 60.SE901.001 UPPER CASE CAS UP BOXER X350 60.SE201.002 LOWER CASE ASSY LCASE-ASM MCP61 BOXER X350 60.SE901.002 HDD&ODD COVER BRACKET ASSY ODD-HDD-ASM BOXER X3 33.SC101.002 FRONT BEZEL W/LED SWITCH CABLE ASSY MAIN-BEZEL BOXER X350 60.SE201.004 CPU AMD ATHLON II X2 240 2.
Category Part Name Description Acer Part No. CPU/PROCESSOR CPU AMD PHENOMII X 3 700E 2.4GHZ 7.5M TOTAL CACHE 65W HEKA PHNMII700E IC CPU PHENOMII X 3 700E 2.4GH KC.PE202.700 CPU AMD PHENOMII X 3 705E 2.5GHZ 7.5M TOTAL CACHE 65W HEKA PHNMII705E IC CPU PHENOMII X 3 705E 2.5GH KC.PE202.705 CPU AMD SEMPRON 140 2.7G 45W PGA IC CPU SEMPRON 140 2.7G 45W PGA KC.SMP02.140 ODD PLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE HH 16X DH-16AASH BLACK BEZEL SATA FOR HF+WINDOWS7 ODD HH SM HF+W7 PLDS DH-16AASH KU.0160F.
Category Part Name Description Acer Part No. HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD 1TB 3.5" 5400RPM SATAII WD10EADS-22M4B0 8MB GP HDD 1TB WD10EADS22M2B0 GP KH.01K08.005 HDD 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM SATA HGST SATURN HDT721010SLA360 HDD 1TB HGST HDT721010SLA360 KH.01K07.002 HDD 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM SATA II 32MB HGST HDS721010CLA332 JUPITER HDD 1TB HGST HDS721010CLA332 KH.01K07.003 HDD 1.5TB 3.5" 5400RPM SATA WD GP500 WD15EADS22P8B0 32MB GP HDD 1.5TB WD15EADS22P8B0 GP KH.15K08.001 HDD 1.5TB 3.
82 Category Part Name Description Acer Part No. KEYBOARD KEYBOARD PS/2 105 KEY CHICONY KB-07596I125522V BLACK ITALIAN W/O EKEY KB CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 105K B KB.PS203.296 KEYBOARD PS/2 105 KEY CHICONY KB-07596F125522V BLACK FRENCH W/O EKEY KB CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 105K B KB.PS203.297 KEYBOARD PS/2 105 KEY CHICONY KB-07596S025522V BLACK SWEDISH W/O EKEY KB CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 105K B KB.PS203.
Category Part Name Description Acer Part No. KEYBOARD KEYBOARD PS/2 104 KEY BLACK KAZAKH W/O EKEY KB CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 104K B KB.PS203.319 KEYBOARD PS/2 104 KEY BLACK TURKMEN W/O EKEY KB CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 104K B KB.PS203.320 KEYBOARD PS/2 105 KEY CHICONY KB-07596DN25522V BLACK NORDIC W/O EKEY KB CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 105K B KB.PS203.321 KEYBOARD PS/2 104 KEY BLACK SIMPLIFIED CHINESE W/O EKEY KB CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 104K B KB.PS203.
84 Category Part Name Description Acer Part No. KEYBOARD KEYBOARD PS2 105 KEY LITEON SG-30610-2FW BLACK FRENCH W/O EKEY KEYBOARD PS2 SK-9620 SG-30600 KB.PS20B.082 KEYBOARD PS/2 105 KEY BLACK SWEDEN W/O EKEY KEYBOARD PS2 SK-9620 SG-30600 KB.PS20B.083 KEYBOARD PS2 105 KEY LITEON SG-30610-2BW BLACK UK W/O EKEY KEYBOARD PS2 SK-9620 SG-30600 KB.PS20B.084 KEYBOARD PS/2 105 KEY BLACK DUTCH W/O EKEY KEYBOARD PS2 SK-9620 SG-30600 KB.PS20B.
Category Part Name Description Acer Part No. KEYBOARD KEYBOARD PS/2 104 KEY BLACK TURKMEN W/O EKEY KB SK-9620 104K TMNO EURO#NIW/ KB.PS20B.105 KEYBOARD PS2 105 KEY LITEON SG-30610-79W BLACK NORDIC W/O EKEY KB SK-9620 105K NR EURO#NIW/O KB.PS20B.106 KEYBOARD PS/2 105KEY LITEON SG-30610-93W BLACK ENGLISH/CANADIAN FRENCH KB PS2 SK-9620 SG30610-93W EN KB.PS20B.109 MAINBOARD MAIN BOARD DA061L/ AMANALO WNMCP61PGBEM W/RTC BATTERY W/O CPU&MEMORY MB WNMCP61PGBEM DA061L/AMANALO MB.NBT01.
Category Part Name Description Acer Part No. POINTING DEVICE LOGITECH 0810_PS2 OPTICAL MOUSE PS2 M-SBRACR2 MOUSE PS2 OPT 910000849 LOGI MS.11200.013 MOUSE PS2 OPT SM-9620 LITEON SM-30600-00W MOUSE PS2 OPT SM9620 LITEON MS.11200.017 POWER SUPPLY 220W NPFC 115V/230V LITEON PS-522106A1-ROHS EUP SPS 220W NPFC EUP 115V/230V LI PY.2200B.006 POWER SUPPLY 220W EUP 115VAC/230V NPFC DELTA DPS-220UB A EUP SPS 220W EUP 115VAC/ 230V NPFC PY.22009.
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Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix list the technical specifications of the Aspire AX1400 hardware components. Processor Common features: • Socket: Socket AM3/AM2+, 941 pin contacts • Package type: 45 nm Item Specification Series AMD Athlon™ II X3 AMD Athlon™ II X2 AMD Athlon™ II X3 AMD Phenom™ II X3 Model 405e and 400e 255, 250, 245, 240 240e and 235e 705e and 700e No. of cores 3 2 2 3 Base frequency 2.30 GHz 3.1, 3.0, 2.9, 2.8 GHz 2.8, 2.7 GHz 2.5, 2.
Memory Item Specification Controller Integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce® Chipset Number of DIMM slot 2 Maximum memory 4 GB (using two 2 GB modules) Data rate 800/1066/1333 MT/s Supported capacities 1-, or 2 GB DIMM type 240-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Supported brands A-Data, Kingston, Nanya, Samsung, Transcend, Unifosa Population rule You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications.
Optical Disc Drive Item Specification Controller Integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce® Chipset Type Supports DVD-R/RW drive or DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive Form factor 5.
Power Supply Unit Item Specification Vendor and Model • Delta - DPS-220UB A (non-PFC) • Delta - DPS-220UB-1 A (PFC) • Delta - DPS-220UB-2 B (FR) • Lite-On - PS-5221-06A1-RoHS (non-PFC) • Lite-On - PE-5221-08AP-RoHS (PFC) • Lite-On - PS-5221-9AE-RoHS (FR) • CP - CPB09-D220R (non-PFC) • CP - CPB09-D220A (PFC) • CP - CPB09-D220E (FR) Input 100-127V ~/6A - 220V-240V ~/3.15A 50-60 Hz Output (max.
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Index A options 1 specifications 90 ACPI, see Advanced Configuration Power Interface 2 Advanced BIOS Features menu 12 Advanced Configuration Power Interface specifications 2 antivirus software 2 audio headphone jack 4 microphone jack, front 5 specifications 90 troubleshooting 58 D DIM checkpoints 50 disassembly procedures card reader assembly 38 expansion board 34 front bezel 25, 33 front I/O assembly 38 hard disk drive 29 HDD-ODD bracket 28 mainboard 43 memory 36 optical disc drive 29 power supply unit 3
headphone jack 4 humidity 3 power management ACPI mode table 91 specifications 2 Power Management Setup 15 power supply unit remove 36 specifications 91 troubleshooting 59 Power-On Self-Test beep codes 60 checkpoints 48 error messages 50 processor check type/speed 10 specifications 88 troubleshooting 56 PSU, see power supply unit 36 I I/O remove 38 I/O ports 2 L LAN port specifications 90 Load Default Settings menu 20 M main board placement 68 mainboard component identification 68 remove 43 specificatio
remove 19 set 19 system time 11 system views rear view 5 system weight 3 T temperature monitoring 16 operating 3 troubleshooting BIOS checkpoints 46 BIOS recovery 61 BIOS update 62 clearing CMOS 66 component failure 56 hardware diagnostic procedure 45 POST error indicators 50 U undetermined problems 60 USB ports bootable device 14 front 4, 5 legacy device 14 user password 18 V VGA port 5 video controller 1 troubleshooting 58 95
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