Acer 5910 manual Code Beeps Post Routine Description

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Code

Beeps

POST Routine Description

 

 

 

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)

 

 

 

D2h

 

Unknown interrupt

 

 

 

E0h

 

Initialize the chipset

 

 

 

E1h

 

Initialize the bridge

 

 

 

E2h

 

Initialize the CPU

 

 

 

E3h

 

Initialize the system timer

 

 

 

E4h

 

Initialize system I/O

 

 

 

E5h

 

Check force recovery boot

 

 

 

E6h

 

Checksum BIOS ROM

 

 

 

E7h

 

Go to BIOS

 

 

 

E8h

 

Set Huge Segment

 

 

 

E9h

 

Initialize Multi Processor

 

 

 

EAh

 

Initialize OEM special code

 

 

 

EBh

 

Initialize PIC and DMA

 

 

 

ECh

 

Initialize Memory type

 

 

 

EDh

 

Initialize Memory size

 

 

 

EEh

 

Shadow Boot Block

 

 

 

EFh

 

System memory test

 

 

 

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Contents Acer Aspire 5910 Notebook Computer Service Guide Revision History III CopyrightConventions Service Guide Coverage Page Table of Contents Viii System TroubleshootingChapter FeaturesConnectivity AudioKeyboard and special keys InterfaceStatus indicators Power subsystemPhysical Accessories SoftwareEnvironment Open Front View Aspire TourClose Front View Left View Right ViewODD Base View Rear ViewStatus Indicators Easy-launch Keys System Utilities Phoenix TrustedCore Setup UtilityAccessing the Setup Utility Navigating Through the Setup Utility Setup Utility Menus InformationUuid Disabled EnabledMain 128 MBSecurity To set a system password Setting a system passwordTo change a system password To remove a system passwordTo clear a lost password To set the boot drive sequence BootExit Bios Flash Utility Bios Flash PrecautionsBios Recovery Select Start All Programs Launch Manager Launch ManagerStages of the Disassembly Process Disassembly ToolsEquivalent Torque Values TorqueSystem Screw List Pre-disassembly ProcedureExternal Modules Disassembly Flowchart External Modules DisassemblyRemoving the ExpressCard/54 Dummy Card Removing the SD Dummy CardRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Lower Case Cover Removing the Wlan Board Removing the Memory ModulesStep Type Quantity Color Torque Removing and Dismantling the HDD Assembly Removing and Dismantling the ODD Assembly Removing the Cooling Fan Removing the Heat Sink Removing the Processor Removing the VGA Board Main Unit Disassembly Flowchart Main Unit DisassemblyRemoving the Keyboard Removing the LCD Module Removing the Middle CoverM2.5 x L12 BZN+NYLOK Silver Kgf-cm +/-15% Removing the Power Board Removing the Upper Case Chapter Step Type Quantity Color Torque Removing the Speaker Removing the Power FPC CableRemoving the E-key Board Removing the Touchpad Board Removing the Launch BoardChapter Removing the Modem Board Removing the Bluetooth Board Removing the USB Board Removing the SubwooferStep Type Quantity Color Torque Removing the System Board Removing the DC-in Jack Removing the Card Reader BoardLCD Module Disassembly Flowchart LCD Module DisassemblyRemoving the LCD Bezel Removing the LCD Panel Removing the LCD-CCD Cable Removing the Inverter BoardRemoving the LCD Module Hinges Removing the LCD Panel BracketsRemoving the Microphones Removing the CCD BoardRemoving the Wlan Antennas Chapter Hardware Diagnostic Procedure System TroubleshootingExternal Diskette Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory CheckCheck the AC Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPost Error Message Post Error IndicatorsDimm Bios ROMCmos CPU IDSystem Error No Beep Post Post Beep CodesSetup Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Post Routine Description LCD-related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageMemory-related Symptom Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems Online Support Information System Block Diagram System Block Diagram and Board LayoutTop View System Board LayoutBottom View System Switch Model a Appendix aModel B AUOHlds YEC Model CCord EUR 220V 3P BK Model DHardware Compatibility Tests Appendix BBluetooth Access Point Test Hardware Compatibility Tests Games and Software Compatibility Tests Appendix C ProcessorSystem Controllers HYMP564S64C HYMP512S64C MemoryAudio Interface Video InterfacePdif USB InterfaceLAN Controller Wlan ControllerCKIP, Tkip USB Battery PackAC Adapter SADP-65KB DBE ADP-90SB Bbea LFMK1237GSX Hard Disk DriveDVR-K17RS GSA-T20NDVD-RW 5V DCLCD Inverter System BiosPower Management 102 Chapter Index Index Post 106 Index 107