Troubleshooting | Acer M5150 instruction

Chapter4

Troubleshooting

This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the ixtreme M5150 Service Guide

•Power-On Self-Test (POST)

•POST Error Messages List

•Error Symptoms List

•Undetermined Problems

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Acer M5150 manual Troubleshooting

Contents

Ixtreme M5150 Service Guide Revision History Date Chapter Updated Copyright Conventions Preface Page Introduction Introducing the Motherboard Features Dimensions and weight Bios Firmware Label Component Mainboard Components Block Diagram Icon Component Description Ixtreme M5150 Rear view 1CH Audio Jack Function TableColor/Use Headphone Component Description Port Introduction Speakers System PeripheralsMouse PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option Keyboard PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option Card Reader Option Main Board Major Chips Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsBios Hotkey List Specification Audio Interface System MemoryCache Memory Video Interface Suspend to Devices Idle Shut Down Power ManagementIDE Interface USB Port Suspend Mode Power Management Function Acpi support functionDevice Standby Mode Global Standby Mode Entering the Setup Utility Using BiosAbout the Setup Utility Standard Configuration Setup Utility Menus Updating the Bios Product Information Cmos Setup Utility Product Information Item Help Halt On All, But Keyboard Standard Cmos FeaturesDate and Time Quiet Boot Enabled Advanced Bios FeaturesQuick Boot Enabled UHard Disk Drive Priority Press Enter Removable Device Priority Press Enter Primary Video Auto Advanced Chipset FeaturesAMD Cool ‘n’ Quiet Enabled AMD-V Enabled Integrated Peripherals Power On by PCIE/PCI Devices Disabled Power Management SetupDeep Power Off Mode Enabled Power On by RTC Alarm Disabled Restore On AC Power Loss Last State Wake Up by PS/2 KB/Mouse EnabledWake Up by USB KB/Mouse Enabled PC Health Status Smart Fan Enabled Frequency/Voltage Control Spread Spectrum Enabled Change Supervisor Password Press Enter Bios Security FeaturesSupervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Save & Exit Setup Load Default Settings Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General Information Removing front bezel and HDD Cage Standard Assembly ProcessOpening the chassis Page Setting the Motherboard Install the PSUPage DIMM4 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM1 Assembly motherboard Page Insert the ODD/HDD ODD Installed on SATA4Page HDD Carrier Installed on SATA3 Close the Front Bezel Master HDD Installed on SATA1 Slave HDD Installed on SATA2 Insert Add-on card Page Page Install system fan Overview Removing the Front Bezel Standard Disassembly ProcessOpening the computer Removing the Add-on Card Page Removing the HDD Removing the ODD Removing the System Fan Removing the Main Board Page Page Removing the HDD in HDD Carrier Removing the power-supplyPage Removing Front IO/POWER Swtich PCB/TOP USB/CARD Reader Page Remove Power Swtich PCB Page Troubleshooting Power-On Self-Test Post KB-5 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2 Needed Bios Messages Action/FRU Post Error Messages List Specifics about the type and location of the memory error Hard Disk Drive Error Symptoms ListError Symptom Action/FRU Processor / Processor Fan Main board and Memory Audio Error Symptom Action/FRU CD/DVD-ROM Drive Keyboard Error Symptom Action/FRU Video and MonitorPower Supply Parallel/Serial Ports Other Problems Error Symptom Action/FRU Undetermined Problems Choosing a Computer Case Jumper and Connector InformationSafety Precautions Installing the Motherboard in a Case Setting Jumpers Checking Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting Default IIIustration Checking Jumper SettingsJumper Settings Connecting 24-pin power cable Connecting Case Components ATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector Pin Signal Name Sysfan Cooling Fan Power Connector Pin Signal Name FunctionPwrfan Cooling Fan Power Connector Pin Signal Name Function Pin Signal Name Power Switch Pin Signal Name FunctionPower/Sleep/Message waiting LED Reset Switch Before installing the Processor Installing HardwareInstalling the Processor CPU Installation Procedure Memory Memory Bus Installing Memory ModulesInstallation Procedure Sata cable optional Sata power cable optional Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives PCIE16X Slot Installing Add-on Cards Onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit Scsi cards FAUDIO1 Front Panel Audio header Connecting Optional Devices SPDIFOUT1 Spdif out headerOption Sata 1~6 Serial ATA connectors ChassisPB 30L w/ HDD carrier ME BOM FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded Diagram RAYLED51 HDD-CARRIER- SPRING-PIN Lightbase Page ChassisPB 30L w/o HDD carrier ME BOM Oddbuttontop Oddbuttonbottom Page FRU List