Acer L310 Error Symptoms List, Error Symptom Action/FRU Processor / Processor Fan, Diskette Drive

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Error Symptoms List

NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/ FRU listed in right column is the most likely cause.

Error Symptom

 

Action/FRU

 

 

 

Processor / Processor Fan

NOTE: Normally, the processor fan should be operative, and the processor clock setting should be exactly set to match its speed requirement before diagnosing any processor problems.

Processor fan does not run but power

1.

Ensure the system is not in power saving mode. See

supply fan runs.

 

“Power Management” in chapter 2.

 

2.

With the system power on, measure the voltage of

 

 

processor fan connector. Its reading should be +12Vdc.

 

 

Its reading should be +12Vdc. If the reading shows

 

 

normal, but the fan still does not work, then replace a

 

 

good fan.

 

3.

Main board.

 

 

 

Processor test failed.

1.

Processor.

 

2.

Main board.

 

 

 

Main board and Memory

NOTE: Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems.

Memory test failed.

1.

See "Memory"

 

2.

Main board

 

 

Incorrect memory size shown or

1. Insert the memory modules in the DIMM sockets

repeated during POST.

 

properly, then reboot the system.

 

2.

Memory module.

 

3.

Main board.

 

 

 

System works but fails to enter power

1.

Enter BIOS Setup and load default settings.

saving mode when the Power

 

In Windows Systems, check settings in Power

Management Mode is set to Enabled.

 

Management Property of Control Panel.

 

2.

Reload software from Recovery CD.

Blinking cursor only; system does not

1.

Diskette/IDE drive connection/cables

work.

2.

Diskette/IDE disk drives

 

3.

See “Undetermined Problems”.

 

4.

Main board

 

 

 

Diskette Drive

NOTE: Ensure the diskette drive is auto-setting in BIOS Setup and its read/write head is clean before diagnosing any diskette drive problems.(If only one drive is installed, please make sure the drive is connected to master connector or the drive is set to master.)

Media and drive are mismatched.

1.

Ensure the diskette drive is configured correctly in the

 

 

Disk Drives of BIOS Setup.

 

2.

Ensure the diskette drive is correctly formatted.

 

3.

Diskette drive connection/cable

 

4.

Diskette drive

 

5.

Main board

 

 

 

Diskette drive does not work.

1.

Ensure the diskette drive is not set to None in the Disk

 

 

Drives of BIOS Setup.

 

2.

Diskette drive power

 

3.

Diskette drive connection/cable

 

4.

Diskette drive

 

5.

Main board

 

 

 

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Chapter 4

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Contents AcerPower 2000/Aspire L310 Service Guide Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright Disclaimer Conventions Preface Table of Contents Troubleshooting PartsChapter OverviewFeatures CPULAN For AcerPower For Aspire L310Page System Block Diagram Block DiagramMain Board Layout Minipcie Component Your Acer Desktop tourFront and back panel Aspire L310 Keyboard PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option System PeripheralsMouse PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option SpeakersChapter Acer eSettings Management Acer Empowering TechnologyEmpowering Technology password Acer eLock Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Chapter Acer ePerformance Management Acer eAcoustics ManagementAcer eRecovery Management Acer eAcoustics Management MainPage Processor Specification Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSystem Board Major Chip Specification Cache Memory Specification Bios Hotkey List Function DescriptionSystem Memory Specification LAN Interface SpecificationWake-up Event Specifications IDE Interface SpecificationUSB Port Specification DevicePCI INTx# and Idsel Assignment Map Thermal DesignMemory Address Map Size Function DescriptionAddress Map IRQ Assignment Map IRQx System Devices Add-On-Card DevicesDrop Test Environmental Requirements SpecificationsDRQ Assignment Map DRQx System Devices Add-On-Card Devices Drop TestPower Management Function Acpi support function Device Standby ModeMemory Number Description Dual ChannelDual Channel Technology DS Double Side, SS Single Side Chapter System Utilities Control Keys Description WxyzEntering Setup Parameter DescriptionProduct Informatoin ParameterStandard Cmos Features Parameter Description OptionsAccess Mode allows you to select the access Total Memory Base + Upper + Extended = Total Memory Chapter Enabled Advanced Bios FeaturesDisabled Fast CPU FeatureSetup Enable Advanced Chipset Features DvmtUMA Integrated Peripherals Chapter OnChip IDE Device RAIDUdma Onboard Device Chapter Super IO Device SPPPower Management Setup Instant-offPower on by Ring PnP/PCI Configuration Auto Escd , ManualPC Health Status Parameter DescriptionFrequency Control Load Default Settings Set Supervisor/User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginAcerPower 2000 Disassembly Procedure Opening the SystemChapter Removing the ODD and HDD Module Removing Cables and Memorys Page Removing the CPU Removing the HDD/ODD from the Module Chapter Removing the System Fan Removing the Main Board and USB/Audio Module Page Aspire L310 Disassembly Procedure Page Removing the ODD and HDD Module Removing Cables and Memorys Chapter Removing the CPU Remove the four screws holding the HDD to the HDD bracket Page Removing the System Fan Removing the Main Board and USB/Audio Module Chapter Troubleshooting Power-On Self-Test Post Checkpoint DescriptionF000 for Escd & DMI support Checkpoint Description Checkpoint Description Auto Checkpoint Description Post Error Messages List Bios Messages Action/FRUBios Messages Action/FRU Main board and Memory Error Symptoms ListError Symptom Action/FRU Processor / Processor Fan Diskette DriveCD/DVD-ROM Drive Error Symptom Action/FRUHard Disk Drive Modem Real-Time ClockAudio Video and MonitorError Symptom Action/FRU Other Problems Error Symptom Action/FRU Parallel/Serial PortsPower Supply KeyboardUndetermined Problems DimmChapter Jumper and Connector Information Cmos Jumper CLRCMOS1 Settings Description Function Cmos Jumper Clrcmos Pin Assignment PIN DescriptionFRU Field Replaceable Unit List AcerPower 2000/Aspire L310 Exploded Diagram Parts Processor DVD-RW DriveCombo Module MemoryChapter 103 KeyboardMain Board SpeakerAccessory Aspire L310MCE Remote Kit Chapter 107 USB KEYBOARD,KU-0355,DUTCH KU-0355SILVER+BLACK Chapter 109

L310 specifications

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