Aspire Digital AX1400 manual System Features, Component Description

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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.

System Features

Component

Description

 

 

Operating system support

• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (X64/X86)

 

• Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium (X64/X86)

 

• Microsoft Windows Starter X86

 

• Microsoft Windows XP Home X86

 

• Ubuntu X-windows version

 

FreeDos

 

 

Processor

• Sockets AM2+/AM3, 941 pin contacts

 

Supports the following AMD processors:

 

 

– Phenom II 705e and 700e

 

 

Athlon II x3 405e and 400e

 

 

Athlon II x2 255, 250, 245, 240

 

 

Athlon II x2 215, 240e and 235e

 

 

Athlon II x2 B24 and B22

 

 

Athlon II x2 260u, 250u, 160u and 150u

 

 

– Sempron 140

 

 

Chipset

• NVIDIA® nForce® 430 MCP (MCP61), or

 

• NVIDIA® nForce® 730a/720a MCP (MCP78)

Graphics controller

Integrated in the NVIDIA® nForce® Chipset

Memory

• Two DIMM slots supporting 240-pin unbuffered DDR3 SDRAM modules

 

• Data rate supported: 800/1066/1333 MT/s

 

• Maximum memory: 4 GB (using two 2 GB modules)

 

 

Expansion options

• One PCI Express x16 slot (reserved for GPU card installation)

 

• One PCI Express x1 slot

 

 

Connectivity

• Wired LAN: Realtek RTL8201EL (Single-Chip/Port 10/100 Fast Ethernet

 

 

PHYceiver with Auto MDIX)

 

• WLAN option: 802.11 b/g/n wireless network adapter

 

 

Hard disk drive (HDD)

• One HDD bay suppporting 3.5-inch 25.4 mm SATA HDDs

 

• Support 7200 rpm SATA HDD in 320 - 1000 GB capacities

 

 

Optical disc drive (ODD)

• One ODD bay supporting 5.25-inch standard SATA ODD

 

• Supports DVD-R/RW drive or DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive

 

 

 

 

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 Component Description System FeaturesAudio Ports and LED IndicatorsPhysical Specifications Environmental RequirementsAspect Description Front View System TourComponent Rear ViewAspire AX1400 Service Guide System Utilities Cmos Setup UtilityAccessing the Setup Utility Navigating through the Setup Utility Setup Utility MenusKey Function 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 Post Error Indicators Post Error MessagesDIM Code Checkpoints 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/FRUPrinter-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Keyboard-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRUPower Supply-related Symptoms Symptom/Error Action/FRU Beep Status Possible Causes Beep CodesBios Recovery Creating the Bios Crisis Recovery DiskPerforming a Bios Recovery 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 ComponentsPWR2 ATX 24-pin Power Connector PWR1 ATX 12V Power ConnectorFront Panel Header 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 MemoryOptical Disc Drive Card Reader optionalGigabit Ethernet Power Management Power Supply UnitAspire AX1400 Service Guide Index BiosBeep codes 60 checkpoints 48 error messages