Acer 4520G, 4220G manual Phoenix Bios Beep Codes, Code Beeps Post Routine Description

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Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes

Code

Beeps

POST Routine Description

 

 

 

02h

 

Verify Real Mode

 

 

 

03h

 

Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI)

 

 

 

04h

 

Get CPU type

 

 

 

06h

 

Initialize system hardware

 

 

 

08h

 

Initialize chipset with initial POST values

 

 

 

09h

 

Set IN POST flag

 

 

 

0Ah

 

Initialize CPU registers

 

 

 

0Bh

 

Enable CPU cache

 

 

 

0Ch

 

Initialize caches to initial POST values

 

 

 

0Eh

 

Initialize I/O component

 

 

 

0Fh

 

Initialize the local bus IDE

 

 

 

10h

 

Initialize Power Management

 

 

 

11h

 

Load alternate registers with initial POST

 

 

values

 

 

 

12h

 

Restore CPU control word during warm boot

 

 

 

13h

 

Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices

 

 

 

14h

 

Initialize keyboard controller

 

 

 

16h

1-2-2-3

BIOS ROM checksum

 

 

 

17h

 

Initialize cache before memory autosize

 

 

 

18h

 

8254 timer initialization

 

 

 

1Ah

 

8237 DMA controller initialization

 

 

 

1Ch

 

Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller

 

 

 

20h

1-3-1-1

Test DRAM refresh

 

 

 

22h

1-3-1-3

Test 8742 Keyboard Controller

 

 

 

24h

 

Set ES segment register to 4 GB

 

 

 

26h

 

Enable A20 line

 

 

 

28h

 

Autosize DRAM

 

 

 

29h

 

Initialize POST Memory Manager

 

 

 

2Ah

 

Clear 215 KB base RAM

 

 

 

2Ch

1-3-4-1

RAM failure on address line xxxx

 

 

 

2Eh

1-3-4-3

RAM failure on data bits xxxx of low byte of

 

 

memory bus

 

 

 

2Fh

 

Enable cache before system BIOS shadow

 

 

 

30h

1-4-1-1

RAM failure on data bits xxxx of high byte of

 

 

memory bus

 

 

 

32h

 

Test CPU bus-clock frequency

 

 

 

33h

 

Initialize Phoenix Dispatch Manager

 

 

 

36h

 

Warm start shut down

 

 

 

38h

 

Shadow system BIOS ROM

 

 

 

3Ah

 

Autosize cache

 

 

 

3Ch

 

Advanced configuration of chipset registers

 

 

 

3Dh

 

Load alternate registers with CMOS values

 

 

 

42h

 

Initialize interrupt vectors

 

 

 

45h

 

POST device initialization

 

 

 

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Contents Aspire 4520/4220/4520G/4220G Series Service Guide Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright Conventions Preface Page System Specifications FeaturesChapter Audio Storage subsystemInput devices CommunicationPage Environment System Block Diagram Mono System Block DiagramBoard Layout Top ViewBottom View Your Acer Notebook tour Front ViewIcon Description Closed Front View Left View Right View Rear viewIndicators Base viewEasy-Launch Buttons Icon Function DescriptionHDD Launch key Default application Touchpad BasicsChapter Using the Keyboard Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock OffLock Keys and embedded numeric keypad Windows KeysHot Keys Key Icon DescriptionHot Key Icon Function Description Technology onEuro symbol Special KeyUS dollar sign Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology passwordAcer eNet Management Chapter Acer ePower Management AC Mode Adapter modeDC Mode Battery mode To create new power planBattery status Acer ePresentation ManagementAcer eDataSecurity Management Chapter Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Getting to know your Acer OrbiCamChanging the Acer OrbiCam resolution Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcamLaunching 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 InterfaceDVD-Dual Interface Audio InterfaceUSB Port Pcmcia PortSystem Board Major Chips KeyboardBattery LCD 14.1 inchSystem Power Management LCD InverterAC Adaptor Chapter System Utilities Bios Setup Utility 2000 MHzNavigating the Bios Utility Information Parameter DescriptionBoot Power Exit MainParameter Description Format/Option Set Supervisor Password SecuritySetting a Password Clear or SetParameter Description Option Removing a Password Changing a PasswordPage Boot Power ExitPower DipmHipm Parameter Description Format/Option Information Main Security Boot Power ExitBios Flash Utility 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 ODD ModuleChapter Removing the Wireless LAN Card Removing the MemoryRemoving the Keyboard and LCD Module Detach the LCD module from the main unit Disassembling the Lower Case Assembly Disassembling the Main UnitRemoving the Main Board Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Removing the Bluetooth ModuleRemoving the Audio Board Removing the SpeakersDisassembling the Main Board Removing the Touchpad CableRemoving the USB Board Removing the MDC Card ModuleRemoving the Thermal Module and System Fan Removing the CPUDisassembling the LCD Module Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleDisassembling 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 IDNo beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence LCDCRT 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 SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmJumper and Connector Locations Bottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire Mono Exploded Diagram Category Part Name and Description Acer Part NoPower CORDSWI1.8M 3PBLACK Power Cordit 1.8M 3PBLACKPower CORDS.A 1.8M 3BLACK Power Cord US 3PIN RohsUpper Case for FP W/TP, TP Cable Lower Case W/ SPEAKER, ModemCable Base ODD CAP Base Duck RubberDVD/CDRW Combo Module DVD/CDRW Combo Drive 24X SonyCRX880A LF W/O Bezel DVD/CDRW Combo Drive 24X Hlds GCC-T10N Pata LF W/O Bezel ODD BracketWD1200BEVS-22RST0 ML80 Sata LF Sata LF F/W3.ALDHTS541616J9SA00 SURUGA-B LF F WD1600BEVS-22RST0 ML80 Sata LFCategory Part Name and Description Acer Part No Antenna 3 Wire W/0.3M CCD LCD 12.1 IN. TFT Wxga NON-GLARE Wire W/0.3M CCD Bison LCD Cover Assy W/ANTENNAWire W/0.3M CCD Suyin LCD Bezel Assy W/LOGO W/CCD LCD LCD Module 12.1 Wxga WAntenna 2 Wire W/CCD LCD 12.1 IN. TFT Wxga NON-GLARE LCD Bracket W/HINGE LLCD Bracket W/HINGE R LCD Module 12.1 Wxga W/OAntenna 3 Wire W/ CCD LCD 12.1 IN. TFT Wxgag Glare AU Antenna 2 Wire W/CCD LCD 12.1 IN. TFT Wxgag Glare AULCD Module 12.1 Wxgag W LCD Module 12.1 Wxgag W/OMainboard Mainboard 965GM Sata UMA W Card Reader W/O CPU Memory 512MB Hynix Ddrii 667 512MBHYMP564S64CP6-Y5 LF 512MB Nanya Ddrii 667 512MB NT512T64UH8B0FN-3C LFScrew M2.0*6-I-BNINYLOK Screw M2.0*1.5-INIANTI-LOOSEScrew M2*5-IBZNNYLOK
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