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The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
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... this service guide.
SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.
Gives additional information related to the current topic.
Alerts you to any physical risk or system damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems...
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... the Expansion Boards 31 Removing the Memory Modules 32 Removing the Power Supply Unit 32 Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Assembly 35 Removing the Mainboard 39
Troubleshooting 41
Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 41 System Check Procedures 41 Checkpoints 42 POST Error Indicators 46
BIOS Recovery 57 BIOS Update 58
Updating the BIOS in DOS Mode 58 Updating the BIOS in Windows Mode...
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System Features
Component Operating system support
Processor
Chipset Graphics controller Memory Expansion options Connectivity
Hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive (ODD)
Description
• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (X64/X86) • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (X64/X86) • Microsoft Windows Starter X86 • Ubuntu X-windows version • FreeDos
• Sockets AM2...
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Component Card reader
Power supply Antivirus software System BIOS
Power management
Audio
Item Audio codec Audio jacks
Description • Multi-in-1 card reader • The following memory cards are supported:
- Memory Stick (MS) - xD-Picture Card (xD) - Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Reduced-Size
MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC) - CompactFlash (CF) Types I and II - Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) ...
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• PC Health Status
• Standard CMOS Features
• Frequency/Voltage Control
• Advanced BIOS Features
• BIOS Security Features
• Advanced Chipset Features
• Load Default Settings
• Integrated Peripherals
• Save & Exit Setup
• Power Management Setup
• Exit Without Saving
NOTES • The screenshots used in this section...
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...Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number
Description Type of processor installed on the system Speed of the processor installed on the system Size of system memory detected during boot-up Official model name of the computer. System serial number. Current system BIOS version Date when the CMOS setup utility was released. System asset tag number
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...SATA Port 1-2
Halt On
Description
Value
Sets the system date.
MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year)
Sets the system time.
HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second)
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).
Determines whether the system will stop for an error...
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Displays the device assigned to the specified boot sequence. The Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system in this order. By default, the computer searches for boot devices in the following order: • Hard disk • Optical drive (CD/DVD) • Removable device • Network boot (LAN)
Press Enter to specify the boot device priority sequence for the installed hard drive...
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...the network cable and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 4. Place the computer on a flat, steady surface. 5. Remove the side panel as described in page 22. 6. Verify that the processor, memory module(s), and expansion board(s) are properly seated. 7. Verify that all power and data cables are firmly and properly attached to the installed drives. 8. Verify that all cable connections...
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 52
... video adapter installed in the system that have optional ROMs.
Initializes all the output devices.
Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to ADM module for initialization. Initialize language and font modules for ADM. Activate ADM module.
Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text information.
Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup...
eMachines EL1358 Service Guide - Page 53
... detection. Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Initializes remaining option ROMs. Generate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam. Log errors encountered during POST. Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error. Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested. Check boot password if installed. Late POST initialization of chipset registers. Program the peripheral...
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...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.
System Configuration
Message DMA-1 Error
DMA-2 Error
DMA Controller Error
Checking NVRAM... Update Failed
Microcode Error
NVRAM Checksum Bad, NVRAM Cleared Resource Conflict
NVRAM Ignored
NVRAM Bad
Static Resource Conflict PCI I/O conflict PCI ROM...
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...works but fails to enter power
• Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. In Windows
saving mode when the Power Management systems, check settings in Power Management Property of
Mode is set to Enabled.
the Control Panel.
• Reload software from Recovery CD.
Blinking cursor only; system does not work. • IDE drive connection/cables
• IDE disk drives
• See...
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... disk drive is configured correctly in CMOS Setup and that cable/jumper are set correctly before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems. (If only one drive is installed, please make sure the drive is connected to master connector or the drive is set to master.)
Optical Disc Drive-related Symptoms
Symptom/Error CD/DVD-ROM drive LED doesn't come on but works normally.
CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes...
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...BIOS Setup is set correctly.
• RTC battery • Mainboard
Audio-related Symptoms
Symptom/Error Audio software program invoked but no sound comes from speakers.
Action/FRU • Speaker power/connection/cable
Modem-related Symptoms
Symptom/Error Modem ring cannot wake up system from suspend mode.
Data/fax modem software program invoked but cannot receive/send data/fax Fax/voice modem...
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... not set to Instant-off. • Power switch cable assembly
• Ensure the power override switch (located at the back of the computer, just above the connector for the power cable) is not set to OFF.
• Power switch cable assembly. • Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. • Reload software from Recovery CD.
• Power supply • Mainboard
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... 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'.
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... recovery disk 57 recovery 57 specifications 82 update, DOS mode 58 update, Windows mode 59 version 10 block diagram 63 boot block checkpoints 42 execute 57 boot sequence 12 button optical drive eject 4
C
card reader multi-in-1 4 remove 35 specifications 84
checkpoints boot block 42 DIM 46 overview 42 POST 44
Chipset 2 CMOS clear 62 CMOS Setup Utility
access 8 Advanced BIOS Features menu 12 Load...