Aspire Digital AX1400 manual System Tour, Front View

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System Tour

The pictures and tables in this section illustrate the physical outlook of the computer.

Front View

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 2.0 port

11	Acer logo

4	Aspire AX1400 Service Guide

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Contents Aspire AX1400 Desktop Computer Service Guide Revision History Copyright Conventions Service Guide Coverage Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Table of Contents Index System Features Component DescriptionPorts and LED Indicators AudioPhysical Specifications Environmental RequirementsAspect Description System Tour Front ViewRear View ComponentAspire AX1400 Service Guide Cmos Setup Utility System UtilitiesAccessing the Setup Utility Navigating through the Setup Utility Setup Utility MenusKey Function Product Information Field DescriptionStandard Cmos Features Field Description ValueAdvanced Bios Features EnabledAdvanced Chipset Features AutoIntegrated Peripherals Power Management Setup S3 STRPC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Bios Security Features Setting a system passwordTo set a system password Load Default Settings Save & Exit SetupExit Without Saving Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Disassembly Tools Pre-disassembly ProcedureDisassembly Procedures Removing the Side PanelRemoving the Front Bezel Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly Removing the Processor Removing the HDD-ODD Bracket Removing the Optical Drive and the Hard Disk Drive Page Page Page Removing the Front Bezel Removing the Expansion Boards Page Removing the Memory Modules Page Removing the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assemblies Page Page Page Page Removing the Mainboard Page Hardware Diagnostic Procedure System Check ProceduresPower System Check System External InspectionViewing Bios Checkpoints Boot Block Initialization Code CheckpointsCheckpoints System Internal InspectionBoot Block Recovery Code Checkpoints Post Code Checkpoints Mid Post initialization of chipset registers Post Error Indicators Post Error MessagesDIM Code Checkpoints Memory Message DescriptionStorage Device Message Description Virus-related Cmos Message Displayed DescriptionIndex of Symptom-to-FRU Error Messages Hard Disk Drive-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Optical Disc Drive-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRUReal-Time Clock-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Audio-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRUModem-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Video and Monitor-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRUPrinter-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Keyboard-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRUPower Supply-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Beep Codes Beep Status Possible CausesBios Recovery Creating the Bios Crisis Recovery DiskPerforming a Bios Recovery Bios Update Updating the Bios in DOS ModeUpdating the Bios in Windows Mode Click Start Command Prompt Run as administratorPress Enter to flash the system Bios Page Clearing Cmos To clear the Cmos dataBlock Diagram System ArchitectureMainboard Layout This section shows the major mainboard componentsJumper Setting Jumper Type Description Setting defaultInternal header pin definition Header Name Function DefinitionConnector pin definition Connecting Optional Devices Pin Signal NamePin Signal Name Function AUDIOF1 Front Panel Audio headerConnecting Case Components CPUFAN1 CPU Cooling Fan Power ConnectorPWR2 ATX 24-pin Power Connector PWR1 ATX 12V Power ConnectorFront Panel Header Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Exploded Diagram Field Replaceable Unit FRU ListAspire AX1400 FRU List Category Part Name Description Acer Part NoCASE/COVER/BRACKET Front IO Bracket Brkt F-IO Boxer CPU/PROCESSOR CPU AMD Phenomii X 3 700E IC CPU Phenomii X WD10EADS-22M4B0 8MB GP Keyboard Keyboard PS/2 105 KEY KB Chicony KB-0759 Keyboard Keyboard PS/2 104 KEY KB Chicony KB-0759 Keyboard Keyboard PS2 105 KEY Keyboard PS2 SK-9620 Keyboard Keyboard PS/2 104 KEY Pointing Device Logitech 0810PS2 Mouse PS2 OPT Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Processor ChipsetsMemory Hard Disk DriveOptical Disc Drive Card Reader optionalGigabit Ethernet Power Supply Unit Power ManagementAspire AX1400 Service Guide Bios IndexBeep codes 60 checkpoints 48 error messages