Acer 3400 Series manual Code Beeps Post Routine Description

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Code

Beeps

POST Routine Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D2h

 

Unknown interrupt

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Chapter 4

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Contents Acer Ferrari 3400 Series Date Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright DisclaimerConventions Screen MessagesPreface Page Table of Contents Appendix a Model Definition and Configuration TroubleshootingJumper and Connector Locations FRU Field Replaceable Unit ListFeatures ChapterExpansion System Block Diagram CRT Board LayoutTop View FIRBottom View Outlook View Front Open ViewIcon Description Front Panel Left Panel Right Panel Rear Panel Bottom Panel Indicators Icon Function DescriptionUsing the Keyboard Lock KeysLock Key Description Desired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Embedded Numeric KeypadWindows Keys Key Icon DescriptionHot Keys Hot Key Icon Function DescriptionChapter Euro Symbol Click on the Language tab and click on DetailsLaunch Key Default application Launch KeysTouchpad Touchpad BasicsFunction Left Button Right Button Scroll Button Tap Chapter Processor Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Second Level CacheLAN Interface Bluetooth-MODEM InterfaceDimm Combinations Modem InterfaceWireless Module 802.11g optional device Four-in-One Card ReaderHard Disc Drive Interface Speakers DVD InterfaceAudio Interface Video InterfaceIeee 1394 Port Parallel PortUSB Port VIA VT8235CEBattery Pcmcia PortKeyboard CMO IDT N150P3 System Power ManagementAC Adaptor QDI QD15FL02Power Management Environmental RequirementsMechanical Specification Bios Setup Utility System UtilitiesNavigating the Bios Utility Infomation Parameter DescriptionAdvanced Security Boot Exit MainParameter Description Format/Option PostIRQ7/IRQ5 AdvancedParameter Description Options DMA3/DMA1Boot Exit SecurityClear or Set Parameter Description OptionRemoving a Password Chapter Boot +Hard DriveInfo Main Advanced Security Boot ExitBios Flash Utility Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart ODDScrew List Screw M2X3-I-BNI-NYLOK Screw M2.5X0.45+7I-NYLOKScrew M1.7X3.5-I-BZN Screw M2.0X5.0-I-BNI-NYLOKRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Optical Module Removing the LCD Module Disassembling the Main Unit Remove the function key board and the keyboardDisassembling the logic upper assembly Disassembling the logic lower assembly Chapter Disassembling the LCD Module Chapter Disassembling the External Modules Disassembling the HDD ModuleChapter Troubleshooting Symptoms Verified Go ToExternal CD-ROM Drive Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device CheckPower System Check Memory checkCheck the Battery Pack Touchpad checkPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Index of Error Messages Error Message ListError Messages FRU/Action in Sequence No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Post Codes Code Beeps Post Routine DescriptionChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps For Boot Block in Flash ROM Indicator-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Power-Related SymptomsSpeaker-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Power Management-Related SymptomsPeripheral-Related Symptoms Keyboard/Touchpad-Related SymptomsModem/LAN-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Undetermined Problems DimmHow to Build Napp Master Hard Disc Drive CD to Disk RecoveryPage Chapter Disk to Disk Recovery Chapter Page Chapter Top View Bottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram Modem /BLUETOOTH Combo Board Ambit Battery Sanyo LI-ION 8CELL 4UR18650FBattery Simplo LI-ION 8CELL LI-ION Adapter LITE- on PA-1900-05QA 3PIN WPower Cord Italian 3 PIN Cover Switch CablePower Cord UK 3 PIN Power Cord Danish 3 PINBracket W/MICROPHONE Wireless Board CoverBluetooth Antenna Touchpad Board ButtonKeyboard Darfon Italian Keyboard Darfon UKKeyboard Darfon German Keyboard Darfon FrenchMainboard 128MB VGA K8T800 W/SMART LCD Panel with LOGO-15LCD Bezel Card READER,PCMCI SLOT,W/O CPU Memory Pcmcia SlotDVD Super Multi Bezel for MKE DVD Super Multi Module 4X MKE-825CQB DVD Super Multi 4X MKE-825-CQB Optical Device BracketLCD Screw Rubber Upper 1 ReaderLCD Latch W/O Spring LCD Screw Rubber LowerModel Appendix aFerrari 3400 Series MemoryTest Compatible Components Appendix BSpecifications Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment TestLCD SXGA+ TFT USB LAN Jmtek USB Drive 128MBSilitek GMUS-03Pcmcia Scsi AOC Stereo Dynamic Headphones AHP-850Pcmcia LAN Pcmcia ATAOnline Support Information Appendix C102 Index Bios 105