Acer Aspire 3690 Service Guide
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Chapter 483 46h 2-1-2-3 Check ROM copyright notice 48h Check video configuration against CMOS 49h Initialize PCI bus and devices 4Ah Initialize all video adapters in system 4Bh QuietBoot start (optional) 4Ch Shadow video BIOS ROM 4Eh Display BIOS copyright notice 50h Display CPU type and speed 51h Initialize EISA board 52h Test keyboard 54h Set key click if enabled 58h 2-2-3-1 Test for unexpected interrupts 59h Initialize POST display service 5Ah Display prompt “Press F2 to enter SETUP” 5Bh Disable CPU...
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84Chapter 4 8Ch Initialize floppy controller 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...
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Chapter 485 D2h Unknown interrupt CodeBeeps E0h Initialize the chipset E1h Initialize the bridge E2h Initialize the CPU E3h Initialize the system timer E4h Initialize system I/O E5h Check force recovery boot E6h Checksum BIOS ROM E7h Go to BIOS E8h Set Huge Segment E9h Initialize Multi Processor EAh Initialize OEM special code EBh Initialize PIC and DMA ECh Initialize Memory type EDh Initialize Memory size EEh Shadow Boot Block EFh System memory test F0h Initialize interrupt vectors F1h Initialize Run...
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86Chapter 4 Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Message LCD-Related Symptoms Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence LCD backlight doesnt work LCD is too dark LCD brightness cannot be adjusted LCD contrast cannot be adjustedEnter BIOS Utility to execute “Load Setup Default Settings”, then reboot system. Reconnect the LCD connectors. Keyboard (if contrast and brightness function key doesnt work). LCD inverter ID LCD cable LCD inverter LCD System board Unreadable LCD screen Missing pels in characters Abnormal screen...
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Chapter 487 Battery can’t be charged See “Check the Battery Pack” on page 71. Battery pack System board PCMCIA-Related Symptoms Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence System cannot detect the PC Card (PCMCIA) PCMCIA slot assembly System board PCMCIA slot pin is damaged. PCMCIA slot assembly Memory-Related Symptoms Symptom / ErrorAction in Sequence Memory count (size) appears different from actual size.Enter BIOS Setup Utility to execute “Load Default Settings, then reboot system. DIMM System board...
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88Chapter 4 NOTE: If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see “Undetermined Problems” on page 84. Battery fuel gauge in Windows doesn’t go higher than 90%. Remove battery pack and let it cool for 2 hours. Refresh battery (continue use battery until power off, then charge battery). Battery pack System board System hangs intermittently. Reconnect hard disk/CD-ROM drives. Hard disk connection board System board Peripheral-Related Symptoms Symptom / ErrorAction in...
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Chapter 489 Intermittent Problems Intermittent system hang problems can be caused by a variety of reasons that have nothing to do with a hardware defect, such as: cosmic radiation, electrostatic discharge, or software errors. FRU replacement should be considered only when a recurring problem exists. When analyzing an intermittent problem, do the following: 1.Run the advanced diagnostic test for the system board in loop mode at least 10 times. 2.If no error is detected, do not replace any FRU. 3.If any...
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90Chapter 4 Undetermined Problems The diagnostic problems does not identify which adapter or device failed, which installed devices are incorrect, whether a short circuit is suspected, or whether the system is inoperative. Follow these procedures to isolate the failing FRU (do not isolate non-defective FRU). NOTE: Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer. NOTE: Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See “Power System Check” on...
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Chapter 591 Board Layout Top View 1 JP1 LCD Connector 10 SW7 Touchpad Down Button 2 SW1 Lid Switch 11 SW2 Touchpad Up Button 3 JP3 MDC Connector 12 SW5 Touchpad Left Button 4 JP2 Power Button Connector 13 SW3 Touchapd Left Button 5 JP6 Media Board Connector 14 JP13 Internal Microphone Connector 6 JP7 Touchpad Board Connector 15 JP12 Internal Speaker Connector 7 JP43 SIM Card Connector 16 JP9 PCMCIA Socket 8 SW4 Touchpad Right Button 17 IR1 FIR Module 9 SW6 Touchpad Left Button 18 JP8 Internal Keyboard...
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92Chapter 5 Bottom View NOTE: This is engineering sample. The image above may not be exactly the same as the real main board you get. 1 JP19 FAN Connector 17 JP40 Headphone/SPDIF Jack 2 U42 VGA Chipset 18 JP41 Line-In Jack 3 JP18 CPU Socket 19 JP42 Microphone-in Jack 4 JP16 DVI Connector 20 IR2 CIR Module 5 JP15 CRT Connector 21 SW8 Wireless LAN Switch 6 JP14 TV-Out Connector 22 SW9 Bluetooth and 3G Switch 7 PCN1 DC-IN Jack 23 U48 South Bridge Chipset 8 JP17 Mini Card Connector 24 JP30 Mini Card...