Acer 3300S manual Chapter

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Checkpoint

Description

 

 

43h

Test 8259 functionality

 

 

44h

Reserved

 

 

45h

Reserved

 

 

46h

Reserved

 

 

47h

Initialize EISA slot

 

 

48h

Reserved

 

 

49h

1. Calculate total memory by testing the last double word of each 64K page.

 

2. Program writes allocation for AMD K5 CPU.

 

 

4Ah

Reserved

 

 

4Bh

Reserved

 

 

4Ch

Reserved

 

 

4Dh

Reserved

 

 

4Eh

1. Program MTRR of M1 CPU.

 

2. Initialize L2 cache for P6 class CPU & program CPU with proper cacheable range.

 

3. Initialize the APIC for P6 class CPU.

 

4. On MP platform, adjust the cacheable range to smaller one in case the cacheable

 

ranges between each CPU are not identical.

 

 

4Fh

Reserved

 

 

50h

Initialize USB

 

 

51h

Reserved

 

 

52h

Test all memory (clear all extended memory to 0)

 

 

53h

Reserved

 

 

54h

Reserved

 

 

55h

Display number of processors (multi-processor platform)

 

 

56h

Reserved

 

 

57h

1. Display PnP logo

 

2. Early ISA PnP initialization

 

-Assign CSN to every ISA PnP device.

 

 

58h

Reserved

 

 

59h

Initialize the combined Trend Anti-Virus code.

 

 

5Ah

Reserved

 

 

5Bh

(Optional Feature)

 

Show message for entering AWDFLASH.EXE from FDD (optional)

 

 

5Ch

Reserved

 

 

5Dh

1. Initialize Init_Onboard_Super_IO switch.

 

2. Initialize Init_Onboard_AUDIO switch.

 

 

5Eh

Reserved

 

 

5Fh

Reserved

 

 

60h

Okay to enter Setup utility; i.e. not until this POST stage can users enter the CMOS setup

 

utility.

 

 

61h

Reserved

 

 

62h

Reserved

 

 

63h

Reserved

 

 

64h

Reserved

 

 

65h

Initialize PS/2 Mouse

 

 

66h

Reserved

 

 

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Contents Service Guide Aspire 3300SDate Chapter Updates Revision HistoryCopyright DisclaimerConventions Screen messagesPreface Page System Specifications OverviewFeatures PerformanceExpansion Front Panel Aspire 3300S Label Icon Color DescriptionCD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW LED Hard disk drive activity LED Rear Panel Aspire 3300S Label Icon Color Description System Block Diagram Aspire 3300S Intel P4 CPUChapter Main Board Layout Aspire 3300S Component FunctionIDE 1~IDE JCD1/JAUX1/JMD1CPUFA/SYSFA JFP1/JFP2Keyboard Component DescriptionPlay/Pause button Forward ButtonWindows + F Find Document Shift + Windows + M Undo Minimize AllHardware Specifications and Configurations Specification2MB 2GB DDR SdramSlot Memory Module Total Memory Maximum System Memory SupportedAudio Interface LPCItems Specifications IRQ5IRQ7 COM1, COMAddress Size Function DeviceRoute Reg Mask Hex Range Devices IRQx System Devices Add-On-Card DevicesTemperature & Humidity DRQx System Devices Add-On-Card DevicesController HumidityInput Frequency Frequency Variation Range Input Voltage Variation RangeInput Current Measuring Range 180 264 Vrms Output Requirements Regulation Current RatingMaxPower Management Functions Device Standby ModeChapter System Utilities Entering Setup Page Product Information Following table describes the parameters found in this menu Parameter DescriptionStandard Cmos Features Parameter Description OptionsAll Errors 44 MB, 3.5-inchNone CGA40Press Enter AutoLBA CHSAdvanced Bios Features DisabledEnabled Setup FastAdvanced Chipset Features Advanced Dram ControlNormal Mode Integrated Peripherals USBParameter Description Options Power Management Setup Power Off Susp, Stby -- OffSYNC+Blank PnP/PCI Configuration Auto EscdPC Health Status Frequency Control Load Default Settings Set Supervisor/User Password Chapter Save & Exit Setup/Exit Without Saving Chapter Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information Before You BeginDisassembly Procedure Flowchart Opening the Housing Removing the Housing CoverRemoving the Front Panel Removing the EMI Audio CoverRemoving the Modem Card Removing the AGP VGA CardRemoving the FDD and DVD Frame Page Removing the Intrusion Alarm Cable Removing the USB and Audio Board Removing the Hard Disk DriveRemoving the Dimm Removing the Power Supply Removing the RTC BatteryRemoving the Processor Removing the Main board Chapter Troubleshooting Power-On Self-Test Post Checkpoint DescriptionReset keyboard for Winbond 977 series Super I/Q chips Checkpoint Description Chapter Auto Chapter Post Error Messages List Bios Messages Action/FRURun Setup Chapter Error Symptoms List Error Symptom Action/FRU Processor / Processor FanMain board and Memory Diskette DriveError Symptom Action/FRU Hard Disk DriveCD/DVD-ROM Drive Real-Time ClockAudio Error Symptom Action/FRU Parallel/Serial Ports Power SupplyOther Problems KeyboardUndetermined Problems DimmFloppy Disk Drive Connector FDD1 Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector J8Hard Disk Connectors IDE1 & IDE2 TIPCD-In Connector JCD1 Aux Line-In Connector JAUX1Modem-In Connector JMD1 Fan Power Connectors CPUFA/SYSFA Front Panel Connectors JFP1 & JFP2 10 JFP1Intel spec Front Panel Audio Connector Jaud JaudFront USB Connector JUSB1 or JUSB2 Panel I/O Connectivity Design GuideIrDA Infrared Module Header JIR1 Jumpers Clear Cmos Jumper JBAT1AGP Accelerated Graphics Port Slot PCI SlotsCNR Communication Network Riser PCI Interrupt Request Routing Chapter FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 3300S Exploded Diagram Picture Partname Description Power SW/HDD Power LEDFDD Cable 34/34PIN Turbo LED Cable 2PINWILAM.1GV WILAM.1GWWILAM.1GK 128MB DDR266 MicronPower Supply 160W Daughter BoardVGA Card Modem Card V92 56KRotate Bracket Assembly Rotate Bracket Bracket Assembly IOFront Panel Assy Front Bezel VT3200 BRACKETS81MH34A USB EMI CoverChapter Model Definition and Configuration Appendix a Test Compatible Components Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test PC2100 DDR RAMPC2700 DDR RAM Teac FD235HF 1.44MB CdromDvdrom CD RW Yamaha CRW3200E-VK Sony CRX175A CPU Online Support Information 103 Advanced Options Idsel Post Rimm Uart

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