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This chapter provides troubleshooting information for AcerPower Sx model:
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Power-On Self-Test (POST)
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Index of Error Messages
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Index of Error Codes and Error Beeps
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Index of Error Symptoms
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Undetermined Problems
Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
Contents
Main
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Please refer to the table below for the updates made on AcerPower SX service guide.
Copyright
Disclaimer
Conventions
Preface
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 System Specifications 1
Chapter 2 System Utilities 23
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 51
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 63
Table of Contents
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AcerPower Sx Features
Performance
Multimedia
Connectivity
Human-centric design and ergonomics
AcerPower Sc Features
Performance
Multimedia
Connectivity
Human-centric design and ergonomics
Front Panel
The computers front panel consists of the following:
Chapter 1 5
Rear Panel
The computers rear panel consists of the following:
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AcerPower Sc Main Board Layout
Keyboard
Cursor keys
Lock keys
10 Chapter 1
Windows keys
The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
Chapter 1 11
Hardware Specifications and Configuratio ns
NOTE: The BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded using the AFLASH utility (AFLASH.EXE).
Processor
BIOS
BIOS Hotkey List
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Chapter 1 13
Memory Combinations
14 Chapter 1
This section has two table lists, the video interface specification and its supported display modes.
Cache Memory
Video Memory
Video Interface
Chapter 1 15
Audio Interface
IDE Interface
16 Chapter 1
NOTE: AcerPower Sc support V.90 56K with Universal DAA Fax/Modem.
Floppy disk drive Interface
Parallel Port
Serial Port
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18 Chapter 1
NOTE: N - Not be used
I/O Address Map
IRQ Assignment Map
Chapter 1 19
NOTE: N - Not be used
DRQ Assignment Map
Main Board Major Chips
Environmental Requirements
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Power Management Function (ACPI support function)
Device Standby Mode
Global Standby Mode
Suspend Mode
ACPI
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System Utilities
Chapter 2
Entering Setup
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System Information
Chapter 2 27
Product Information
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Disk Drives
IDE Primary/Secondary Channel Master/Slave
32 Chapter 2
Onboard Peripherals
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Chapter 2 35
Power Management
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Boot Options
Date and Time
System Security
Setting a Password
Changing or Removing the Password
Bypassing the Password
Advanced Options
Memory/Cache Options
44 Chapter 2
PnP/PCI Options
Chipset Settings
Load Default Settings
Abort Settings Change
Exiting Setup
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Machine Disassembly and Replacement
Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
Power-On Self-Test (POST)
POST Check Points
66 Chapter 4
NOTE:
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POST Error Messages List
Chapter 4 69
70 Chapter 4
Error Symptoms List
Chapter 4 71
72 Chapter 4
Chapter 4 73
74 Chapter 4
Error Beep Definition
NOTE: "2" means long beep, "1" means short beep
Boot Block Update Function Error Beep Definition
Undetermined Problems
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Connector Description
NOTE: *: Default setting
NOTE: Theres only 66/100 MHz allowable speed limit for 66/133 MHz SDRAM.
NOTE:
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Connector Description
NOTE: *: Default setting
NOTE:
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
Chapter 6
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Chapter 6 83
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Chapter 6 85
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Chapter 6 87
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Chapter 6 89
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Model Definition and Configuration
Appendix A
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94 Appendix B
Microsoft DOS V6.22 Enviro nment Test
Appendix B 95
Microsoft Windows 98 SE (En/TC/SC) Environment Test
96 Appendix B
Appendix B 97
Microsoft Windows 2000 Env ironment Test
98 Appendix B
Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 E nvironment Test
Appendix B 99
IBM OS/2 Warp 4.0 Environment Test
100 Appendix B
Novell Netware 3.12, 4.11 & 5.0 Environment Test
Appendix B 101
SCO UNIX/Linux Environment Test
NOTE: There's no certification available because SiS630 chipset can't support RedHat Linux.
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Online Support Information
Appendix C
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