Acer 3660 manual Code Beeps Post Routine Description

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Code

Beeps

POST Routine Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8Bh

 

Test and initialize PS/2 mouse

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B1h

 

Inform RomPilot about the end of POST.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B2h

 

POST done- prepare to boot operating system

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B4h

1

One short beep before boot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B5h

 

Terminate QuietBoot (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B6h

 

Check password (optional)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B7h

 

Initialize ACPI BIOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B9h

 

Prepare Boot

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BAh

 

Initialize SMBIOS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Service Guide TravelMate2460&Aspire3660Revision History Copyright DisclaimerConventions Screen messagesPreface System Utilities Features ChapterBattery StorageCommunication PortsBlock Diagram Yonah/Yonah Celeron-MTM 2460 Outlook View Open ViewDescription Front View Icon DescriptionLeft View Right ViewRear View Bottom View Aspire 3660 Outlook View Front View Press to enable/disable Wireless function. Lights to Rear View Bottom View Indicators HDDIcon Description Default Application Easy-Launch ButtonsAspire Touchpad Touchpad BasicsUsing the Keyboard Lock keys and Embedded Numeric KeypadWindows Keys HotkeysTravelMate Aspire Hot Key Icon Description Special Keys Hot Key Icon DescriptionEuro Symbol US Dollar SignUsing the System Utilities Acer GridVistadual-display compatibleLaunch Manager Norton AntiVirusHow do I check for viruses? Scan for Viruses panel, click Scan My Computer Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology PasswordAcer eNet Management Page Acer ePower Management AC Mode Adapter modeDC Mode Battery mode To create new power profileBattery status Acer ePresentation Management Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eLock Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer OrbiCam Getting to know your Acer OrbiCam Rotating the Acer OrbiCamLaunching the Acer OrbiCam Changing the Acer OrbiCam settings Camera Settings Using the Acer OrbiCam as webcam To enable the Acer VisageONCapturing photos or videos Enabling the Acer VisageONUsing the face tracking feature Using video effects selected models only Hardware Specifications and Configurations SpecificationController System Memory DiscreteUSB Port Package configuration Mechanical SpecificationsLCD 15 Wxga LCD AC Adapter Input RequirementsOutput Ratings CV mode Dynamic Output CharacteristicsDielectric Withstand Voltage Hard Disk Drive Interface8X Super Multi Interface APA7&SATA1.0&SATDVD-Dual Interface Combo Drive InterfaceDimensions and Weight Environmental Requirements Bios Setup Utility FunctionInformation Parameter DescriptionAdvanced Security Boot Exit MainF12 Boot Menu Security Parameter Description OptionSet Supervisor/User Password DisabledEnter Setup Notice Changes have been saved Continue Boot USB HDD USB Cdrom USB FDC USB KEYInfo Main Advanced Security Boot ExitMachine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Removing the Adapter and Battery Pack Removing the Heatsink Module, CPU, and HDD Modue Remove the Heatsink CoverRemove the Heatsink Module Removing the HDD ModuleRemoving the CPU Removing the Memory and Wireless Card Remove the MemoryRemoving the Bluetooth Module Disassembling the Main Unit into Upper Case and Lower Case Chapter Page Disassembling the LCD Module Chapter Remove the CCD module Reassembling the LCD Module Page HDD disassembly & Reassembly ODD disassembly & Reassembly Troubleshooting System Check Procedures External Diskette Drive CheckExternal CD-ROM Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Check the Battery Pack Touchpad checkPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Message ListNo beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Phoenix Bios Beep Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Following are for boot block in Flash ROM 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/LAN-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmJumper and Connector Locations Top ViewBottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Chapter 102 Part Name Part List CASE/COVER/BRACKET Assembly Chapter 106 HDD/HARD Disk Drive Chapter 108 LCD Chapter 110 Memory Chapter 112
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