Aspire Digital AX1400 Navigating through the Setup Utility, Setup Utility Menus, Key Function

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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/

Move the cursor to the menu/field you want.The currently selected field will be highlighted.

Right arrow keys

 

 

 

Enter

• To open the page for the currently selected menu/submenu

 

• To apply a field value.

 

 

PgUp and PgDn

Move the cursor to the previous and next page of a multipage menu.

 

 

Home

Move the cursor to the first page of a multipage menu.

 

 

End

Move the cursor to the last page of a multipage menu.

 

 

+ and -

To select a value for the currently selected field (only if it is user-configurable). Press these

 

keys repeatedly to display all possible entries. A parameter that is enclosed in square

 

brackets [ ] is user-configurable. Grayed-out parameters are not user-configurable for one

 

of the following reasons:

 

• The field value is auto-configured or auto-detected.·

 

• The field value is informational only.

 

• The field is password-protected.

 

 

Esc

If you press this key:

 

• On one of the primary menu screens, the Exit menu displays.

 

• On a submenu screen, the previous screen displays.

 

• When you are making selections from a pop-up menu, closes the pop-up without making

 

a selection.

 

 

F1

To bring up the General Help window. The General Help window describes other Setup

 

navigation keys that are not displayed on the legend bar.

 

 

F9

Press to load default system values.

 

 

F10

Press to save changes and close the Setup Utility.

 

 

Setup Utility Menus

The Setup Utility has twelve menus for configuring the various system functions. These include:

Product Information

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 are for illustration only. The values displayed may not be the same as those in your computer.

In the descriptive tables following each of the menu screen illustrations, settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.

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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 Component Description System FeaturesAudio Ports and LED IndicatorsAspect Description Physical SpecificationsEnvironmental Requirements Front View System TourComponent Rear ViewAspire AX1400 Service Guide System Utilities Cmos Setup UtilityAccessing the Setup Utility Key Function Navigating through the Setup UtilitySetup Utility Menus Field Description Product InformationField Description Value Standard Cmos FeaturesEnabled Advanced Bios FeaturesAuto Advanced Chipset FeaturesIntegrated Peripherals S3 STR Power Management SetupPC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Setting a system password Bios Security FeaturesTo set a system password Save & Exit Setup Load Default SettingsExit Without Saving Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Pre-disassembly Procedure Disassembly ToolsRemoving the Side Panel Disassembly ProceduresRemoving 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 System Check Procedures Hardware Diagnostic ProcedurePower System Check System External InspectionBoot Block Initialization Code Checkpoints Viewing Bios CheckpointsCheckpoints System Internal InspectionBoot Block Recovery Code Checkpoints Post Code Checkpoints Mid Post initialization of chipset registers DIM Code Checkpoints Post Error IndicatorsPost Error Messages Message Description MemoryStorage Device Message Description Virus-related Message Displayed Description CmosIndex of Symptom-to-FRU Error Messages Optical Disc Drive-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Hard Disk Drive-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRUAudio-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Real-Time Clock-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRUModem-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Video and Monitor-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRUPower Supply-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Printer-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRUKeyboard-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Beep Status Possible Causes Beep CodesPerforming a Bios Recovery Bios RecoveryCreating the Bios Crisis Recovery Disk Updating the Bios in DOS Mode Bios UpdateClick Start Command Prompt Run as administrator Updating the Bios in Windows ModePress Enter to flash the system Bios Page To clear the Cmos data Clearing CmosSystem Architecture Block DiagramThis section shows the major mainboard components Mainboard LayoutJumper Type Description Setting default Jumper SettingHeader Name Function Definition Internal header pin definitionConnector pin definition Pin Signal Name Connecting Optional DevicesAUDIOF1 Front Panel Audio header Pin Signal Name FunctionCPUFAN1 CPU Cooling Fan Power Connector Connecting Case ComponentsFront Panel Header PWR2 ATX 24-pin Power ConnectorPWR1 ATX 12V Power Connector Aspire AX1400 Service Guide Field Replaceable Unit FRU List Exploded DiagramCategory Part Name Description Acer Part No Aspire AX1400 FRU ListCASE/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 Chipsets ProcessorHard Disk Drive MemoryGigabit Ethernet Optical Disc DriveCard Reader optional Power Management Power Supply UnitAspire AX1400 Service Guide Index BiosBeep codes 60 checkpoints 48 error messages