Aspire Digital 7520G, 7220G manual Code Beeps Post Routine Description

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Code

Beeps

POST Routine Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8Ch

 

Initialize floppy controller

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8Fh

 

Determine number of ATA drives (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

90h

 

Initialize hard-disk controllers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

91h

 

Initialize local-bus hard-disk controllers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

92h

 

Jump to UserPatch2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

93h

 

Build MPTABLE for multi-processor boards

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

95h

 

Install CD ROM for boot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

96h

 

Clear huge ES segment register

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

97h

 

Fixup Multi Processor table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

98h

1-2

Search for option ROMs. One long, two short

 

 

 

 

beeps on checksum failure.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

99h

 

Check for SMART drive (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9Ah

 

Shadow option ROMs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9Ch

 

Set up Power Management

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9Dh

 

Initialize security engine (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9Eh

 

Enable hardware interrupts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

9Fh

 

Determine number of ATA and SCSI drives

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A0h

 

Set time of day

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A2h

 

Check key lock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A4h

 

Initialize Typematic rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A8h

 

Erase F2 prompt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AAh

 

Scan for F2 key stroke

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ACh

 

Enter SETUP

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AEh

 

Clear Boot flag

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B0h

 

Check for errors

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B2h

 

POST done- prepare to boot operating system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B4h

1

One short beep before boot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B5h

 

Terminate QuietBoot (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B6h

 

Check password (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B9h

 

Prepare Boot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BAh

 

Initialize DMI parameters

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BBh

 

Initialize PnP Option ROMs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BCh

 

Clear parity checkers

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BDh

 

Display MultiBoot menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEh

 

Clear screen (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BFh

 

Check virus and backup reminders

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C0h

 

Try to boot with INT 19

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C1h

 

Initialize POST Error Manager (PEM)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C2h

 

Initialize error logging

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C3h

 

Initialize error display function

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C4h

 

Initialize system error handler

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C5h

 

PnPnd dual CMOS (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C6h

 

Initialize notebook docking (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C7h

 

Initialize notebook docking late

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C8h

 

Force check (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C9h

 

Extended checksum (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Service Guide Aspire 7520/7520G/7220/7220GDate Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright DisclaimerConventions Screen MessagesPreface Page Features System SpecificationsChapter Storage subsystem Environment System Block Diagram Board Layout Top ViewPJP1 Bottom ViewPJP2 Front View Your Acer Notebook TourIcon Description Closed Front View Left View DVIRight View Rear viewIndicators Base viewIcon Function Description Easy-Launch ButtonsHDD Launch Button Default application Touchpad BasicsUsing the Keyboard Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Lock Key DescriptionWindows Keys Hot KeysKey Icon Description Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionEuro symbol Special KeyUS dollar sign Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering TechnologyAcer eNet Management Page Acer ePower Management AC Mode Adapter modeBattery status Acer ePresentation ManagementAcer eDataSecurity Management Chapter Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Launching the Acer OrbiCam Using the System Utilities Acer GridVista dual-display compatibleLaunch Manager Hardware Specifications and Configurations ProcessorCPU Fan True Value Table Second Level CacheSystem Memory Memory Combinations2GB 0MBBluetooth Interface Wireless Module 802.11a/b/g/nLAN Interface Modem InterfaceRPM DVD-Dual InterfaceATA/ATAPI-6 ATA-6 ATA/ATA-6 ATA-6 Audio Interface USB PortPcmcia Port System Board Major ChipsKeyboard BatteryLCD 17 inch LCD Inverter System Power ManagementAC Adapter System Power Management Chapter System Utilities Bios Setup Utility 00 GHzNavigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter DescriptionMain RevParameter Description Format/Option Security RevClear or Set Setting a PasswordParameter Description Option Removing a Password Changing a PasswordPage Acpi S1 AdvancedAcpi S3 Boot Information Main Security Advanced Boot ExitBios Flash Utility Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart HDDScrew List Description Part NumberScrew M2*3NL Screw M2*4Removing the Battery Pack Removing the HDD Module Removing the MemoryRemoving the Wireless LAN Card/Modem Card and TV Tuner Card Removing the System Fan/Thermal Modules/VGA Board and CPU Removing the Keyboard and LCD Module Detach the LCD module from the main unit Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Page Chapter Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Disassembling the LCD Module Page Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the ODD Module Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToSystem Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory checkCheck the Power Adapter Check the Battery Pack Touchpad CheckPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Code ListError Message List Error Codes Error MessagesCmos Dimm CPU IDLCD No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in SequenceCRT Phoenix Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related SymptomsIndicator-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsPCMCIA-Related Symptoms Memory-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmJumper and Connector Locations Bottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire Poyang Exploded Diagram Category Part Name and Description Acer Part NoButton Board W/CABLE Audio BoardLED Board W/CABLE USB Board for TVPAL to Ntsc Connector Power Cord US 3 PINPower Cord EU 3 PIN Power Cord AUS 3 PINThermal Door 17 DIS CPU/PROCESSOR Intel CPU Merom Dual CoreE1 Ufcpga Intel CPU Merom Dual Core E1 UFCPGA478P Intel CPU Merom Dual CoreDVD Super Multi Drive Philips DS-8A1P 0FA DVD Super Multi Drive Hlds GSADVD Super Multi Drive Sony AD ODD BEZEL-SUPER MultiHDD Door HDD BracketKeyboard Keyboard 17KB-FV2 105KS White US International Keyboard 17KB-FV2 105KS WhiteLCD Wireset SWISS/G Keyboard 17KB-FV2 105KS WhiteThailand Keyboard 17KB-FV2 106KS White Turkish Keyboard 17KB-FV2 106KS WhiteLCD Cover Assy 17 Logo W/MIC W Memory 512MB DdriiSamsung M470T6554EZ3-CE6 Memory 512MB Ddrii 667 Hynix Memory 1GB Ddrii 667 NanyaAccessory Remote Controller EU Remote Controller TSRemote Controller SC Remote Controller EN