Acer 2420 manual Index of Error Messages, Error Code List, Error Message List

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Index of Error Messages

Error Code List

Error Codes

Error Messages

 

 

006

Equipment Configuration Error

 

Causes:

 

1. CPU BIOS Update Code Mismatch

 

2. IDE Primary Channel Master Drive Error

 

(THe causes will be shown before “Equipment Configuration

 

Error”)

 

 

010

Memory Error at xxxx:xxxx:xxxxh (R:xxxxh, W:xxxxh)

 

 

070

Real Time Clock Error

 

 

071

CMOS Battery Bad

 

 

072

CMOS Checksum Error

 

 

110

System disabled.

 

Incorrect password is specified.

 

 

<No error code>

Battery critical LOW

 

In this situation BIOS will issue 4 short beeps then shut down

 

system, no message will show.

 

 

<No error code>

Thermal critical High

 

In this situation BIOS will shut down system, not show message.

 

 

Error Message List

Error Messages

FRU/Action in Sequence

 

 

Failure Fixed Disk

Reconnect hard disk drive connector.

 

“Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

 

Hard disk drive

 

System board

 

 

Stuck Key

see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 66.

 

 

Keyboard error

see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 66.

 

 

Keyboard Controller Failed

see “Keyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check” on page 66.

 

 

Keyboard locked - Unlock key switch

Unlock external keyboard

 

 

Monitor type does not match CMOS - Run Setup

Run “Load Default Settings” in BIOS Setup Utility.

 

 

Shadow RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

BIOS ROM

 

System board

 

 

System RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

DIMM

 

System board

 

 

Extended RAM Failed at offset: nnnn

DIMM

 

System board

 

 

System battery is dead - Replace and run Setup

Replace RTC battery and Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure

 

system time, then reboot system.

 

 

System CMOS checksum bad - Default

RTC battery

configuration used

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot

 

system.

 

 

System timer error

RTC battery

 

Run BIOS Setup Utility to reconfigure system time, then reboot

 

system.

 

System board

 

 

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Contents Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 Series Service Guide Revision History Date Chapter UpdatesDisclaimer CopyrightScreen Messages ConventionsPreface Page Table of Contents Jumper and Connector Locations TroubleshootingFRU Field Replaceable Unit List Features System SpecificationsChapter Human-centric design and ergonomics Intel 910GML System Block DiagramTop View Board LayoutBottom View Description Aspire 3620 front View Your Acer Notebook tourIcon Description TravelMate 2420 front viewCommunications Closed Front ViewRight View Left ViewBottom Panel Rear PanelAspire TravelMate IndicatorsIcon Function Description Easy-Launch ButtonsTouchpad Basics Launch key Default applicationChapter Lock Key Description Using the KeyboardDesired Access Num Lock On Num Lock Off Lock Keys and embedded numeric keypadHot Keys Windows KeysKey Icon Description Hot Key Icon Function Description Special Key Euro symbolAcer eDataSecurity Management Acer Empowering TechnologyPage Acer eLock Management Acer ePerformance Management Acer eRecovery Management Acer eSettings Management Acer Mode Acer ePower ManagementPage Acer ePresentation Management Second Level Cache Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification ProcessorModem Interface Bluetooth InterfaceMemory Combinations LAN InterfaceHard Disk Drive Interface Wireless Module 802.11b/g optional deviceDVD-Dual Interface Combo Drive InterfaceAudio Interface Pcmcia Port Video InterfaceVideo Memory USB PortSystem Board Major Chips BatteryKeyboard LCD Inverter LCD 14.1 inchAC Adaptor System Power Management Main Security Boot Exit System Utilities Bios Setup UtilityNavigating the Bios Utility Parameter Description InformationSystem Time MainParameter Description Format/Option Security Boot ExitParameter Description Option Setting a PasswordRemoving a Password Clear or SetChanging a Password Page +Hard Drive BootExit Information Main Security BootBios Flash Utility Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General InformationHDD Disassembly Procedure FlowchartDescription Part Number Screw ListRemoving the Battery Pack Removing the Memory and the HDD Module Removing the LCD Module Removing the ODD ModuleChapter Page Disassembling the Main Unit Disassembling the Lower Case AssemblyPage Disassembling the Upper Case Assembly Page Disassembling the LCD Module Page Disassembling the HDD Module Disassembling the External ModulesDisassembling the ODD Module Symptoms Verified Go To TroubleshootingKeyboard or Auxiliary Input Device Check System Check ProceduresExternal Diskette Drive Check External CD-ROM Drive CheckMemory check Power System CheckCheck the Power Adapter Touchpad Check Check the Battery PackPower-On Self-Test Post Error Message Error Codes Error Messages Index of Error MessagesError Code List Error Message ListCPU ID No beep Error Messages FRU/Action in Sequence Code Beeps Post Routine Description Phoenix Bios Beep CodesChapter Code Beeps Post Routine Description Code Beeps Power-Related Symptoms Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error MessageLCD-Related Symptoms Indicator-Related SymptomsPower Management-Related Symptoms PCMCIA-Related SymptomsMemory-Related Symptoms Speaker-Related SymptomsKeyboard/Touchpad-Related Symptoms Peripheral-Related SymptomsModem-Related Symptoms Intermittent Problems Dimm Undetermined ProblemsTop View Jumper and Connector LocationsBottom View FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 FRU List Aspire 3620/TravelMate 2420 Exploded DiagramCategory Part Name and Description Acer Part No Not contain the black mylar as Image shows Middle Cover TM Upper Case TM CPU DOTHAN740 1.73GMHZ Intel Assy HDD Bracket AG1 CPU Heatsink W/SCREW W/O FAN H3M1A Belgium Keyboard 89KEY Darfon NSK AEK1F SV Hinge Pack LEFT/RIGHT RTC Battery Scrw M2*L3 Black Chapter Index

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