Acer M5802(G) manual DIM Code Checkpoints

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Checkpoint

Description

 

 

 

 

AC

End of POST initialization of chipset registers.

 

 

 

 

B1

Save system context for ACPI.

 

 

 

 

00

Passes control to OS Loader (typically INT19h).

 

 

 

 

61-70

OEM POST 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.

 

 

 

DIM Code Checkpoints

 

Checkpoint

Description

 

 

 

 

2A

Initialize different buses and perform the following functions: Reset, Detect, and Disable

 

 

(function 0); Static Device Initialization (function 1); Boot Output Device Initialization

 

 

(function 2). Function 0 disables all device nodes, PCI devices, and PnP ISA cards. It also

 

 

assigns PCI bus numbers. Function 1 initializes all static devices that include manual

 

 

configured onboard peripherals, memory and I/O decode windows in PCI-PCI bridges, and

 

 

noncompliant PCI devices. Static resources are also reserved. Function 2 searches for

 

 

and initializes any PnP, PCI, or AGP video devices.

 

 

 

 

38

Initialize different buses and perform the following functions: Boot Input Device Initialization

 

 

(function 3); IPL Device Initialization (function 4); General Device Initialization (function 5).

 

 

Function 3 searches for and configures PCI input devices and detects if system has

 

 

standard keyboard controller. Function 4 searches for and configures all PnP and PCI boot

 

 

devices. Function 5 configures all onboard peripherals that are set to an automatic

 

 

configuration and configures all remaining PnP and PCI devices.

 

 

 

ACPI Runtime Checkpoints

Checkpoint

Description

 

 

AC

First ASL check point. Indicates the system is running in ACPI mode.

 

 

AA

System is running in APIC mode

 

 

01, 02, 03, 04,

Entering sleep state S1, S2, S3, S4, or S5.

05

 

 

 

10, 20, 30, 40,

Waking from sleep state S1, S2, S3, S4, or S5

50

 

 

 

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Contents Acer Aspire M5802G Service Guide Revision History Copyright Disclaimer Conventions Service Guide Coverage Table of Contents Viii Features ChapterOptical disk On-Board Graphic solutionHard disk Graphics cardUSB ports System BiosPower supply Extension slotBlock Diagram System Components Front PanelComponent Rear Panel IOS Hotkey List Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Main Board Major ChipsAudio Interface Memory CombinationsSystem Memory Slot Memory Total MemoryUSB Port Power ManagementSata Interface Environmental RequirementsGlobal Standby Mode Power Management FunctionACPI support functionDevice Standby Mode Suspend ModeCmos Setup Utility System UtilitiesEntering Cmos setup Navigating Through the Setup UtilitySetup Utility Menus Parameter DescriptionProduct Information Standard Cmos Features Parameter Description OptionAdvanced Bios Feature EnabledAdvanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control Bios Security Features Setting a supervisor passwordLoad Default Settings Save & Exit Setup Exit Without SavingSystem Disassembly Disassembly RequirementsPre-disassembly Procedure Removing the Side Panel Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly Removing the Processor Removing the VGA Card Removing the Mode Card Removing the TV CardRemoving the Hard Disk Drive Page Removing the Front Bezel Removing the Optical Drive Removing Cables Powe-Led Cable HDD Cable ODD CableRemove System FAN Removing the Power Supply Removing the Memory Modules Removing the Mainboard System Troubleshooting Power-On Self-Test Post Checkpoint DescriptionBootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints E1-E8 EC-EEBoth the 8259 compatible PICs in the system Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2 DIM Code Checkpoints Post Error Messages List Message Description DisplayedCmos No ROM BasicAtapi Description Displayed VirusDMA Nvram PCI ROMPCI IRQ Miscellaneous INSUSB eModule Error Messages Message Displayed DescriptionMain board and Memory Error Symptoms ListError Symptom Action/FRU Processor / Processor Fan PostError Symptom Action/FRU Hard Disk DriveCD/DVD-ROM Drive Modem Real-time clockAudio Video and MonitorPower Supply KeyboardOther Problems Undetermined Problems DimmJumper and Connector Information PlacementLabel Description Internal header pin definition Jumper SettingSetting Jumper Jumper/Header Name Function DefinitionFront Panel Header SATALED+ Acpiled Sataled Pwrled ResetSYS FAN Header PwrswPORT-EL USBVCC3Front USB Header USBVCC4 Spdif HeaderConnector pin definition Connector Name Function DefinitionBlue VGA ConnGreen Vdacsdat8AUGND2 USB+LAN Conn4AUGND2 19LANLED2 20LANLED1SATA3TXP SATA3TXN SATA2TXP SATA2TXNSATA2RXN SATA2RXP SATA3RXN SATA3RXP5GND Atxpower Conn4VCC 16ATXPSONL 6VCCFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire M5802 Exploded Diagram Name Type ’TY Aspire M5802 FRU List Category Description Part NumberHDD 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 IntelR Matrix Storage Manager option ROM Create Sata RAIDChapter Page Create Sata RAID Create Sata RAID 0+1 Chapter Intel RAID SOP Windows for WIN7 IntelR Matrix Storage ConsoleChapter Picture6 Select Menber Hard Drives Picture7 Chapter Chapter Page Chapter Page Chapter Page Chapter

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