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b.Double-click IDE ATA/ATAPI controllers, then right-click ATA Device 0. 
c.Click Properties and select the Advanced Settings tab. Ensure that the Enable DMA box is 
checked and click OK. 
d.Repeat for the other ATA Devices shown if applicable.
Drive Not Detected
If Windows cannot detect the drive, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem.
1.Restart the computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Utility. 
2.Check that the drive is detected in the ATAPI Model Name field...

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Wireless Function Failure
If the WLAN fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a non-
defective FRUs:
Thermal Unit Failure
If the Thermal Unit fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. Do not replace a 
non-defective FRUs: 

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External Mouse Failure
If an external Mouse fails, perform the following actions one at a time to correct the problem. 
1.Try an alternative mouse.
2.If the mouse uses a wireless connection, insert new batteries and confirm there is a good connection. See 
the mouse user manual.
3.If the mouse uses a USB connection, try an alternate USB port.
4.Try an alternative program to verify mouse operation. Reinstall the program experiencing mouse failure.
5.Restart the computer.
6.Remove any recently...

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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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Post Codes
These tables describe the POST codes and descriptions during the POST.
Code Beeps POST Routine Description 
02h Verify Real Mode 
03h  Disable Non-Maskable Interrupt (NMI) 
04h Get CPU type 
06h Initialize system hardware 
08h  Initialize chipset with initial POST values 
09h  Set IN POST flag 
0Ah  Initialize CPU registers 
0Bh  Enable CPU cache 
0Ch  Initialize caches to initial POST values 
0Eh  Initialize I/O component 
0Fh  Initialize the local bus IDE 
10h Initialize Power...

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45h  POST device initialization 
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...

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8Ah  Initialize Extended BIOS Data Area 
8Bh  Test and initialize PS/2 mouse 
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 
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* If the BIOS detects error 2C, 2E, or 30 (base 512K RAM error), it displays an additional word-bitmap (xxxx) 
indicating the address line or bits that failed. For example, 2C 0002 means address line 1 (bit one set) has 
failed. 2E 1020 means data bits 12 and 5 (bits 12 and 5 set) have failed in the lower 16 bits. Note that error 
30 cannot occur on 386SX systems because they have a 16 rather than 32-bit bus. The BIOS also sends the 
bitmap to the port-80 LED display. It first displays the...

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Jumper and Connector Locations
Top View
ItemDescription
JLVDS1 LCD Connector
JP14 Power/B Connector
JSPK1 Speaker(Left) Connector
JSPK2 Speaker(Right) Connector
JKB1 Internal Keyboard Connector
JTP1 Touch Pad Connector
U18 South Bridge
SW2 Touch pad (Left) Button
SW3 Touch pad (Right) Button
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Bottom View
ITEMDESCRIPTION
PJP1 AC-IN Connector
JRJ1 RJ45 Connector
JCRT1 CRT Connector
JP12 Fan Connector
JUSB1 USB Connector
JUSB2 USB Connector
JMIC1 MIC-In Jack
JHP1 Head-Phone Jack
JSATA2 HDD Connector
U39 North Bridge
JCPU1 CPU Socket
JREAD1 Card Reader Socket
PJP2 Battery Connector
JDIMM2 Memory DIMM2 Connector
JDIMM1 Memory DIMM1 Connector
JSATA1 ODD Connector
JMINI2 Wireless Card Connector