Acer M5802(G) manual Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints, E1-E8 EC-EE

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Checkpoint

Description

 

 

 

 

DA

Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to BIOS POST

 

 

(ExecutePOSTKernel). See POST Code Checkpoints section of document for more

 

 

information.

 

 

 

 

DC

System is waking from ACPI S3 state

 

 

 

 

E1-E8 EC-EE

OEM memory detection/configuration error. This range is reserved for chipset vendors &

 

 

system manufacturers. The error associated with this value may be different from one

 

 

platform to the next.

 

 

 

Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints

 

Checkpoint

Description

 

 

 

 

E0

Initialize the floppy controller in the super I/O. Some interrupt vectors are initialized. DMA

 

 

controller is initialized. 8259 interrupt controller is initialized. L1 cache is enabled.

 

 

 

 

E9

Set up floppy controller and data. Attempt to read from floppy.

 

 

 

 

EA

Enable ATAPI hardware. Attempt to read from ARMD and ATAPI CDROM.

 

 

 

 

EB

Disable ATAPI hardware. Jump back to checkpoint E9.

 

 

 

 

EF

Read error occurred on media. Jump back to checkpoint EB.

 

 

 

 

F0

Search for pre-defined recovery file name in root directory.

 

 

 

 

F1

Recovery file not found.

 

 

 

 

F2

Start reading FAT table and analyze FAT to find the clusters occupied by the recovery file.

 

 

 

 

F3

Start reading the recovery file cluster by cluster.

 

 

 

 

F5

Disable L1 cache.

 

 

 

 

FA

Check the validity of the recovery file configuration to the current configuration of the flash

 

 

part.

 

 

 

 

FB

Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. Detect proper flash

 

 

part. Verify that the found flash part size equals the recovery file size.

 

 

 

 

F4

The recovery file size does not equal the found flash part size.

 

 

 

 

FC

Erase the flash part

 

 

 

 

FD

Program the flash part.

 

 

 

 

FF

The flash has been updated successfully. Make flash write disabled. Disable ATAPI

 

 

hardware. Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to F000 ROM at

 

 

F000:FFF0h.

 

 

 

POST Code Checkpoints

 

 

 

 

Checkpoint

Description

 

 

 

03Disable 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."

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Contents Acer Aspire M5802G Service Guide Revision History Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Service Guide Coverage Table of Contents Viii Chapter FeaturesGraphics card On-Board Graphic solutionHard disk Optical diskExtension slot System BiosPower supply USB portsBlock Diagram System Components Front PanelComponent Rear Panel Main Board Major Chips Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification IOS Hotkey ListSlot Memory Total Memory Memory CombinationsSystem Memory Audio InterfaceEnvironmental Requirements Power ManagementSata Interface USB PortSuspend Mode Power Management FunctionACPI support functionDevice Standby Mode Global Standby ModeSystem Utilities Cmos Setup UtilityNavigating Through the Setup Utility Entering Cmos setupParameter Description Setup Utility MenusProduct Information Parameter Description Option Standard Cmos FeaturesEnabled Advanced Bios FeatureAdvanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Setting a supervisor password Bios Security FeaturesLoad Default Settings Exit Without Saving Save & Exit SetupDisassembly Requirements System DisassemblyPre-disassembly Procedure Removing the Side Panel Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly Removing the Processor Removing the VGA Card Removing the TV Card Removing the Mode CardRemoving the Hard Disk Drive Page Removing the Front Bezel Removing the Optical Drive Powe-Led Cable HDD Cable ODD Cable Removing CablesRemove System FAN Removing the Power Supply Removing the Memory Modules Removing the Mainboard System Troubleshooting Checkpoint Description Power-On Self-Test PostE1-E8 EC-EE Bootblock Recovery Code CheckpointsBoth the 8259 compatible PICs in the system Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2 DIM Code Checkpoints Post Error Messages List Message Description DisplayedCmos Basic No ROMAtapi Description Displayed VirusDMA Nvram PCI ROMPCI IRQ INS MiscellaneousMessage Displayed Description USB eModule Error MessagesPost Error Symptoms ListError Symptom Action/FRU Processor / Processor Fan Main board and MemoryError Symptom Action/FRU Hard Disk DriveCD/DVD-ROM Drive Video and Monitor Real-time clockAudio ModemKeyboard Power SupplyOther Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsPlacement Jumper and Connector InformationLabel Description Jumper/Header Name Function Definition Jumper SettingSetting Jumper Internal header pin definitionPwrsw ResetSYS FAN Header Front Panel Header SATALED+ Acpiled Sataled PwrledSpdif Header USBVCC3Front USB Header USBVCC4 PORT-ELConnector Name Function Definition Connector pin definitionVdacsdat VGA ConnGreen Blue19LANLED2 20LANLED1 USB+LAN Conn4AUGND2 8AUGND2SATA3RXN SATA3RXP SATA2TXP SATA2TXNSATA2RXN SATA2RXP SATA3TXP SATA3TXN6VCC Atxpower Conn4VCC 16ATXPSONL 5GNDFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire M5802 Exploded Diagram Name Type ’TY Category Description Part Number Aspire M5802 FRU ListHDD NEW PCB W/ATX BKT Rohs Speaker Category Description Part Number Category Description Part Number Category Description Part Number Category Description Part Number Category Description Part Number Create Sata RAID IntelR Matrix Storage Manager option ROMChapter Page Create Sata RAID Create Sata RAID 0+1 Chapter IntelR Matrix Storage Console Intel RAID SOP Windows for WIN7Chapter Picture6 Select Menber Hard Drives Picture7 Chapter Chapter Page Chapter Page Chapter Page Chapter

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