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Aspire AX1430 Desktop Computer Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the Aspire AX1430 Desktop Computer Service Guide. Date Chapter Updates ii Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 3
, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 4
Alerts you to any physical risk or system damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. iv Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 5
regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 6
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41 Reinstalling the Power Supply Unit 43 Installing the Memory Modules 46 Installing the Expansion Boards 46 Reinstalling the Front Bezel Power Button/LED Cable 48 Reinstalling the HDD-ODD Bracket 53 Reinstalling the Front Bezel 56 Reinstalling the Side Panel 57 Troubleshooting 59 Hardware - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 8
List 91 Exploded Diagram 92 Aspire AX1430 FRU List 93 Technical Specifications 110 Processor 110 Chipsets 110 BIOS 110 Memory 111 Hard Disk Drive 111 Optical Disc Drive 112 Card Reader (optional 112 Gigabit Ethernet 112 Audio 112 Power Supply Unit 113 Power Management 113 Index ...115 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 9
Features Component Operating system support Processor Chipset Graphics controller Memory Expansion options Connectivity Hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive (ODD) Card reader (optional) TV tuner (optional) Power supply Antivirus software Description • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic (X64/X86 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 10
jack - Microphone jack - CF card slot - Memory Stick PRO card slot • Rear panel - PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports - External display (VGA) port - HDMI port - USB ports (four) - Ethernet jack (RJ45) - Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks • Power LED • Power button 2 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 11
Physical Specifications Aspect Chassis dimension (W × D × H) System weight Mainboard form factor Mainboard dimensions (W × H) Description 100 mm (W) X 367.8 mm (D) x 269 temperature Operating humidity Description 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) 15% to 80% RH non-condensing Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 3 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 12
cover 3 Optical drive eject button 4 Headphone jack 5 Microphone-in jack 6 4-in-1 optional card reader supporting Memory Stick (MS), xD-Picture Card (xD), Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC) and Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) 7 USB 2.0 ports 8 Acer logo 4 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 13
2 Line-in jack 3 Line-out jack 4 Microphone jack 5 USB 2.0 ports 6 HDMI connector 7 External monitor port 8 PS/2 mouse connector 9 PS/2 keyboard connector 10 Fan aperture 11 Power connector 12 Kensington lock 13 Key lock 14 LAN connector Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 5 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 14
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immediately after you close the Setup. NOTE: CMOS Setup Utility will be simply referred to as "BIOS", "Setup", or "Setup utility" in this guide. The screenshots used in this guide display default system values. These values may not be the same those found in your system. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 16
Delete. If you fail to press Delete before POST is completed, you will need to restart the computer. The Setup Main menu will be displayed showing the Setup's menu bar. Use the left and default system values. • F10 - Save changes made the Setup and close the utility. 8 AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 17
Utility Menus The Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories. • Main • Advanced • Power • Security • Boot Options • Exit In the descriptive table following each of the menu screenshots, settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 9 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 18
Version Build Date Processor Core Frequency Count Memory Size Product Name System Serial Number Asset Tag Number System Date System Time (hh:mm:ss) Description Version number of the BIOS setup utility. Date when the BIOS setup utility was built. Type of CPU installed on the system. Core speed of - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 19
Peripherals PC Health Status Description Press Enter to access the Miscellaneous submenu Press Enter to access the Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu Press Enter to access the Integrated Peripherals submenu Press Enter to access the PC Health Status submenu Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 11 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 20
the overclocked processor to lock up. Bootup Num-lock Selects power on state for Num Lock. USB Beep Message Enables or disables BIOS to display error beeps or messages during USB device enumeration. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled On Off Enabled Disabled 12 AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 21
-NI Intel XD Bit Intel VT Primary Video Video Memory Size DVMT Mode DVMT/Fixed Memory Size UMA Free Buffer Size Current UMA Size Description When enabled, this feature allows the OS to reduce power consumption. When disabled, the system operates at maximum CPU speed. Enables or disables Intel Turbo - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 22
. Select an operating mode for the onboard SATA. Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices. Select emulation type for a USB mass storage device. Onboard Graphics Controller Onboard Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 23
3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Normal IrDA ASK IR Disabled 378 278 3BC Normal EPP ECP EPP+ECP IRQ5 IRQ7 DMA1 DMA3 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 15 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 24
System Shutdown Temperature CPU Shutdown Temperature Smart Fan Description Set the shutdown temperature of the system. Set the shutdown temperature of the CPU. Enables or disables the smart system fan control function. Option 0°C Disabled 0°C Disabled Enabled Disabled 16 AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 25
the system to reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Option Yes No S3 (STR) S1 (POS) Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Power Off Power On Last State Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 17 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 26
. Indicates the status of the user password. Supervisor password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter to change the Supervisor password. Press Enter to change the User . 3. Press Enter twice without entering anything in the password fields. 18 AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 27
. Disabled When enabled, the BIOS splash screen displays during startup. When disabled, the diagnostic screen displays during startup. Enabled Disabled Determines whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. All, but keyboard No Errors All Errors Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 19 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 28
this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration computer applications. Select this option and press Enter to save changes that you have made as user defaults. Select this option and press Enter to restore user defaults. 20 AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 29
card reader slots are empty. 2. Turn off the power to the computer and all peripherals. 3. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 4. Unplug the network cable and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 5. Place the computer on a flat, steady surface. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 30
2.5 cm (1.0 in) to release it from the chassis notches, then detach the panel from the chassis. 3. Put the side panel aside for reinstallation later. 22 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 31
interior. 2. Pull the front bezel away from the chassis. NOTE: The power button and LED cable from the front bezel is still connected to its connector on the mainboard. To detach the front bezel completely, you have to remove the hard disk and optical drive. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 23 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 32
with your hands. 1. Disconnect the fan cable from the mainboard. 2. Use a screwdriver to loosen the four screws on the heat sink as shown below. 24 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 33
3. Lift the heat sink fan assembly away from the heatsink. Removing the HDD-ODD Bracket 1. Remove the three screws that secure the HDD-ODD bracket to the chassis. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 25 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 34
2. Lift the bracket up. Removing the Optical Drive and the Hard Disk Drive 1. Disconnect the SATA (1) and power (2) cables from the rear of the optical drive. 26 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 35
2. Disconnect the other end of the SATA cable from the mainboard. 3. Disconnect the SATA (2) and power (1) cables from the rear of the hard disk drive. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 27 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 36
4. Disconnect the other end of the SATA cable from the mainboard. 5. Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the HDD-ODD bracket. 6. Pull the optical drive out of the drive bay. 28 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 37
7. Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to the HDD bracket. 8. Slide the hard disk drive out of the bracket. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 29 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 38
Detaching the Front Bezel 1. Disconnect the power button/LED cable from its mainboard connector. 2. Pull out the power button/LED cable from the chassis. 30 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 39
pull up the expansion board (1), move it slightly to the left and remove (2) from the slot. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 31 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 40
pull up the expansion board (1), move it slightly to the left and remove (2) from the slot. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. 32 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 41
DIMM2 slot. Removing the Power Supply Unit 1. Disconnect the ATX power supply cables from its mainboard connector. a. Squeeze on the retaining latch (1) attached to the cable end of the connector. b. Grasp the cable end of the connector and pull it straight up (2). Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 33 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 42
2. Open the plastic clip (1) and release the power cables from the metal clip (2) in the direction indicated. 3. Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the chassis. 4. Remove the two screws that secure the power supply to the rear panel. 34 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 43
5. Push the power supply module toward the front. 6. Tilt the power supply module slightly to the right and lift it out of the chassis. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 35 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 44
Card Reader Assembly 1. Disconnect the front I/O and optional card reader cables from their mainboard connectors. 2. Detach the cables from the front I/O and optional card reader. Remove the cables. 3. Remove the screw that secures the bracket to the chassis. 36 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 45
assembly to the bracket. 6. Remove the front I/O and card reader assembly from the bracket. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 37 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 46
as shown above. Please follow local regulations for disposal of used RTC batteries. 2. Remove the four screws that secure the mainboard to the chassis. 38 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 47
3. Lift the mainboard from the chassis. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 39 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 48
in place. 2. Make sure the screw holes on the main board are aligned with those on the chassis. Secure the mainboard with four screws. 40 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 49
RTC battery into the battery holder on the mainboard.. Reinstalling the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assembly 1. Insert the front I/O and card reader assembly into the bracket. 2. Secure the front I/O and card reader assembly to the bracket using two screws. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 41 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 50
3. Install the bracket into the chassis. 4. Secure the bracket to the chassis with one screw. 5. Connect the cables to the front I/O and optional card reader assembly. . 42 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 51
6. Connect the front I/O and optional card reader cables to their mainboard connectors. Reinstalling the Power Supply Unit 1. Slide the power supply module into the chassis (1) and tilt to the left (2). Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 43 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 52
2. Push the power supply module toward the rear (3), with the power connector extruding from the rear panel. 3. Secure the power supply to the rear panel using two screws. 4. Secure the power supply to the chassis using one screw. 44 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 53
5. Connect the ATX power supply cables to its mainboard connector. 6. Insert all cables into the metal clip (1) and plastic clip (2). Press to close the plastic and lay as close as possible to the chassis to facilitate the reinstallation of the HDD-ODD bracket later. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 45 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 54
the Expansion Boards 1. Position the expansion board over the PCIE16X 1 slot and move it slightly to the right (1), making sure the card guide is aligned with the slot guide on the chassis. Insert the expansion card properly connector into PCIE16X 1 slot (2). 46 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 55
1 slot using one screw. 4. Position the expansion board over the PCIE1X 1 slot and move it slightly to the right (1), making sure the card guide is aligned with the slot guide on the chassis. Insert the expansion card connector properly into PCIE1X 1 slot (2). Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 47 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 56
the power cable to the optional USB 3.0 Host Add in Card. 6. Secure the expansion board bracket opposite the PCIE1X 1 slot using one screw. Reinstalling the Front Bezel Power Button/LED Cable 1. Insert the power button/LED cable through the front of the chassis. 48 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 57
2. Connect the power button/LED cable to its mainboard connector. Reinstalling the Optical Drive and the Hard Disk Drive 1. Slide the optical drive into the drive bay. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 49 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 58
2. Secure the optical drive to the HDD-ODD bracket using two screws. 3. Slide the hard disk drive into the drive bay. 50 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 59
4. Secure the hard disk drive to the HDD-ODD bracket using four screws. 5. Connect one end of the SATA cable to the SATA2 connector on the mainboard. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 51 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 60
6. Connect the power (1) and SATA (2) cables to their connectors on the rear of the hard disk drive. 7. Connect one end of the SATA cable to the SATA1 connector on the mainboard. 52 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 61
8. Connect the SATA (1) and power (2) cables to their connectors on the rear of the optical drive. Reinstalling the HDD-ODD Bracket 1. Install the HDD-ODD bracket into the chassis. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 53 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 62
. 1. Position the heat sink fan assembly on top of the heatsink, making sure the screws are aligned with the gaps on the heat sink. 54 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 63
2. Secure the fan to the heat sink using four screws. DO NOT force the screws into the gaps as this may deform the heat sink fins. 3. Connect the fan cable to its mainboard connector. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 55 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 64
chassis and attach the front bezel (2) in the direction indicated. . 2. Make sure the front bezel retention tabs are securedly fastened to the chassis interior. 56 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 65
Reinstalling the Side Panel 1. Align the tabs on the lower edge of the side panel with the notches on the bottom side of the chassis. 2. Align the tabs on the upper edge of the side panel with the notches on the top side of the chassis. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 57 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 66
3. Push the side panel toward the front of the chassis until it is firmly closed. 4. Secure the side panel to the rear edge of the chassis using two screws. 58 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 67
POST error indicators and BIOS beep codes, as well general troubleshooting instructions. Hardware Diagnostic Procedure power short. If the cause of the failure is still can not be determined, perform the "System Internal Inspection" procedure described on the next page. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 68
Unplug the power cord from the computer. 3. Unplug the network cable and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 4. Place the computer on a flat, steady surface. 5. Remove the side panel as described in page 22. 6. Verify that the processor, memory module(s), and expansion board(s) are - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 69
memory and control is given to it. BIOS now executes out of RAM. Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to determine if BIOS recovery is forced. Main BIOS checksum is tested. If BIOS recovery into register. Give control to F000 ROM at F000:FFF0h. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 61 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 70
for more information. USB controllers are initialized at this point. Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. Initialize RTC date/time. Test for total memory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or ESC keys to limit memory test. Display total memory in the system. 62 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 71
in CPU, ... etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA...etc. Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed. Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test. Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 72
all static devices that include manual configured onboard peripherals, memory and I/O decode windows in PCI-PCI bridges, and noncompliant PCI devices. Static resources are also reserved. Function 2 searches for and initializes any PnP, PCI, or AGP video devices. Initialize different buses and - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 73
Gate20 Error Multi-Bit ECC Error Parity Error RAM R/W test failed CMOS Memory Size Wrong Description The BIOS is unable to properly control the mainboard's Gate A20 function, which controls access of memory over 1 MB. This may indicate a problem with the mainboard. This message will only occur - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 74
Slave failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. The IDE/ATAPI typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. 66 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 75
BIOS is disk. A S.M.A.R.T. capable hard disk sends this message when it detects an imminent failure. This message can be reported by an ATAPI device using the S.M.A.R.T. error reporting standard. S.M.A.R.T. failure messages may indicate the need to replace the hard disk. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 76
failed to pass the Refresh Retrace Test. BIOS POST could not initialize the Master Interrupt Controller. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. BIOS POST could not initialize the Slave Interrupt Controller. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. 68 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 77
. PS/2 mouse support is enabled in the BIOS setup but the device is not detected. Keyboard controller failure. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. PS/2 keyboard is locked. User needs to unlock the keyboard to continue the BIOS POST. The system has been halted. A reset or power cycle is - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 78
. Blinking cursor only; system does not work. • IDE drive connection/cables • IDE disk drives • See "Undetermined Problems". • Mainboard NOTE Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems. 70 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 79
sound volume. • Speaker power/connection/cable. • CD/DVD-ROM drive. NOTE Make sure the optical disc drive is configured correctly in CMOS Setup, the cable/jumper are set correctly and the drive's optical lens is clean before diagnosing any optical drive problems. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 71 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 80
colors. Action/FRU • Remove all non-factory-installed cards. • Load default settings (if screen is readable). • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Monitor • Video adapter card • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Video adapter card • Mainboard 72 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 81
power override switch (located at the back of the computer, just above the connector for the power cable) is not set to OFF. • Power switch cable assembly. • Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. • Reload software from Recovery CD. • Power supply • Mainboard Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 82
. • Something is wrong with the mainboard. BIOS damaged. Processor jump to boot block to execute the default procedure. CMOS checksum error Undetermined Problems NOTE • Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer. • Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 83
when restoring the BIOS settings: • Make sure the computer is connected to a UPS unit during the BIOS recovery process. • The BIOS crisis recovery disk should be prepared in a computer running the Windows XP or Windows Vista OS. Creating the BIOS Crisis Recovery Disk 1. Prepare a removable USB - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 84
BIOS. 5. Reboot the computer. 6. Press Delete to run the CMOS Setup Utility. 7. Press F9 to load the system default settings. 8. Select Ok, then press Enter. 9. Press F9 to save the default settings and close the Setup utility. 10. Select Ok, then press Enter. 76 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 85
power button to turn on the computer. 2. Click Start | Command Prompt | Run as administrator. 3. Perform the steps below if your computer is running 32-bit Windows. a. Key in 'cd wintool\32'. (Go to BIOS path like "D:\WinTool\32") b. Key in 'flash1M.bat' or 'flash1M'. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 86
c. Press Enter to flash the system BIOS. 4. Perform the steps below if your computer is running 64-bit Windows. a. Key in 'cd wintool\64'. (Go to BIOS path like "D:\WinTool\64") b. Key in 'flash1M.bat' or 'flash1M'. 78 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 87
system BIOS. 5. Reboot the computer. 6. Press Delete to run the CMOS Setup Utility. 7. Press F9 to load the system default settings. 8. Select Ok, then press Enter. 9. Press F9 to save the default settings and close the Setup utility. 10. Select Ok, then press Enter. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 79 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 88
the AC power cord to the system. 13. Press the power button to turn on the computer. 14. During POST, press Delete to access the Setup Utility. 15. Press F9 to load the system default values. 16. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility. 80 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 89
System Architecture Chapter 5 This chapter shows the block diagram and board layout of the Aspire AX1430 computer. Block Diagram The core subsystems of the Aspire AX1430 computer are depicted in the following block diagram. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 81 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 90
connectors HDMI connector VGA connector Keyboard and mouse connectors Processor socket CPU cooling fan connector System fan connector No. Label 24-pin power connector Serial ATA connector 1 Serial ATA connector 2 Battery holder PCIEX16 Slot PCIEX1 36-pin slot 82 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 91
the jumper. Jumper CLR_CMOS Type 3-pin Description Clear CMOS Setting (default) 1-2: Close (default) 2-3: Open Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 83 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 92
Internal header pin definition Header Name Function CPU FAN HEADER Definition 1: GND 2: +12V 3: SENSE 4: PWM CONTROL FRONT PANEL HEADER FRONT USB HEADER PORT-F_L 2: AUGND 3: PORT-F_R 4: FRONT_AUD_DET 5: PORT-E_R 6: MIC2_JD 7: AUGND 8: KEY 9: PORT-E_L 10: LINE2_JD 84 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 93
17:GND 6:VCC 18:GND 7:GND 19:GND 8:ATX_PWRGD 20:NC 9:5VSB 21VCC 10:+12V 22:VCC 11:+12V 23:VCC 12:VCC3 24:GND Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 85 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 94
PC assembly. It elimi-nates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register com-patibility and software compatibility with Parallel ATA. Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 TX+ 3 TX- 4 Ground 5 RX- 6 RX+ 7 Ground 86 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 95
USB_FP_P0+ 6 USB_FP_P1+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 Key 10 USB_FP_OC0 Function Front Panel USB Power Front Panel USB Power USB Port 0 Negative Signal USB Port 1 Negative Signal USB Port 0 Positive Signal USB Port 1 Positive Signal Ground Ground No pin Overcurrent signal Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 87 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 96
2. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX_POWER1. 3. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL. CPU_FAN: CPU Cooling Fan Power Connector Pin Signal Name 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 PWM Function System ground Power +12V Sensor PWM 88 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 97
Switch (-) 6 PWRSW 7 HWRST_L Reset Switch (+) 8 GND 9 F_PANEL_DET Reserved 10 KEY 11 NC Reserved 12 VCC 13 NC Reserved 14 F_LAN_LED Function *MSG LED (+) *MSG LED (-) Power Switch (+) Power Switch (-) No pin Reset Switch (+) Reset Switch (+) Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 89 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 98
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you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing of the Aspire AX1430 computer global configurations. Refer to this list when ordering for repair changed, it will NOT be noted on the printed Service Guide. For Acer authorized service providers, your Acer office may have a different part number code from - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 100
bracket 4 Front cover assembly 5 Lowercase support 6 Side cover 7 Front I/O and card reader board 8 Plastic cable clip 9 Screw I #6-32 L5 10 Screw Pan, M3 L5 11 Screw Flat #6-32*3/16 NI 12 Screw Pan #6-32 L6 NI Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2-4 2 4 13 92 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 101
HYNIX DVI/HDMI/ VGA VGA CARD HD6450 1GB 64BITS SDDR3 SDI DVI VG.PCPT5.304 VG.APC64.523 VGA CARD HD6450 1GB VG.APC64.525 64 BITS SDDR3 HYNIX RADEON 6450 1GB VG.ECS64.5A2 SDDR3 SDI DVI-I/HDMI LP VGA CARD HD6450 512MB SDDR3 SDI DVI-I/ HD VG.APC64.504 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 93 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 102
CORD AUSTRALIA WITH TESTED TAG POWER CORD 110V UL USA POWER CORD 1800MM 250V EURO POWER CORD 250V CCC 1800MM PRC POWER CORD 250V SWISS POWER CORD 110V TW 27.01518.0I1 27.01518.0J1 27.01518.0K1 27.01518.0L1 27.01518.0M1 POWER CORD ACA WITH 27.01518.0N1 TESTED TAG 94 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 103
.SG901.001 ASSEMBLY FRONT BEZEL W/LED SWITCH CABLE FOR CARD READER ASSEMBLY FRONT BEZEL W/LED SWITCH CABLE FOR NONE CARD READER ASSY MAIN-BEZEL BOXER X1 ASSY MAIN-BEZEL NO SD BOXER X1 60.SG901.002 60.SG901.003 FRONT IO BRACKET BRKT IO DOOR BOXER X1 33.SG901.001 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 95 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 104
Category Part Name HDD&ODD BRACKET Description BRKT HDD BOXER EM Acer Part No. 33.NCM01.002 DVD-RW DRIVE HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE 96 ODD HLDS DVD-ROM HH DL 16X DH40N LF+HF Black WD3200AAKX-221CA0 7.2K HDD 500GB 3.5" SEAGATE ST3500418AS 7.2K KH.32008.023 KH.50001.019 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 105
JA Acer Part No. KH.50007.012 KH.50008.014 KH.50001.022 KH.50008.022 KB.RF40B.042 KB.RF40B.043 KB.RF40B.044 KB.RF40B.045 KB.RF40B.046 KB.RF40B.047 KB.RF40B.048 KB.RF40B.049 KB.RF40B.050 KB.RF40B.051 KB.RF40B.052 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 97 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 106
RF LITEON A1B HE KB&MS PACK RF LITEON A1B PL KB&MS PACK RF LITEON A1B SL KB&MS PACK RF LITEON A1B SLOVAK Acer Part No. KB.RF40B.053 KB.RF40B.054 KB.RF40B.055 KB.RF40B.056 KB.RF40B.057 KB.RF40B.058 KB.RF40B.059 KB.RF40B - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 107
TURKMEM KB&MS PACK RF LITEON A1B NOR KB&MS PACK RF LITEON A1B US/CA-FR KB&MS PACK RF LITEON A1B CZ(SK) Acer Part No. KB.RF40B.067 KB.RF40B.068 KB.RF40B.069 KB.RF40B.070 KB.RF40B.071 KB.RF40B.072 KB.RF40B.073 KB.RF40B - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 108
Category 100 Part Name Description Acer Part No. KEYBOARD KIT KBRF36211 BLACK ARABIC/ENGLISH WITH MOUSE W/KB.RF40P.005 + MS.11200.078 KB&MS PACK RF PRIMAX A1B EN(AR) KB.RF40P.005 KEYBOARD KIT 104KEY RF2.4 PRIMAX KBRF36211 BLACK THAILAND WITH A1B DE KB.RF40P.012 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 109
Category Part Name Description Acer Part No. KEYBOARD KIT 105KEY RF2.4 PRIMAX KBRF36211 BLACK ITALIAN WITH MOUSE W/KB.RF40P.013 + MS.11200.078 KB&MS PACK KBRF36211 BLACK RUSSIAN WITH MOUSE W/KB.RF40P.026 + MS.11200.078 KB&MS PACK RF PRIMAX A1B RU KB.RF40P.026 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 101 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 110
Category 102 Part Name Description Acer Part No. KEYBOARD KIT 105KEY RF2.4 PRIMAX KBRF36211 BLACK HUNGARIAN WITH MOUSE W/KB.RF40P.027 + MS.11200.078 KB&MS PACK BLACK SWISS/FR WITH MOUSE W/KB.RF40P.040 + MS.11200.078 KB&MS PACK RF PRIMAX A1B SWISS/FR KB.RF40P.040 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 111
Category Part Name Description Acer Part No. KEYBOARD KIT 106KEY RF2.4 PRIMAX KBRF36211 BLACK KOREAN WITH MOUSE W/KB.RF40P.041 + MS.11200.078 KB& ICELANDIC KEYBOARD 105KEY USB LITE-ON SK- KB SK-9621B USB 105K KB.USB0B.350 9621B BLACK NORWEGIAN BLACK NORWEGIAN Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 103 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 112
KB36211 USB 104KS BLACK TRADIT KB PRIMAX KB36211 USB 104KS BLACK SIMPLI KB PRIMAX KB36211 USB 104KS BLACK ARABIC Acer Part No. KB.USB0B.351 KB.USB0B.352 KB.USB0B.353 KB.USB0B.354 KB.USB0B.355 KB.USB0B KB.USB0B.369 KB.USB0B.370 KB.USB0P.002 KB.USB0P.003 KB.USB0P.005 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 113
BLACK GREEK KEYBOARD 105KEY USB PRIMAX KB36211 BLACK DANISH KEYBOARD 104KEY USB PRIMAX KB36211 BLACK CZECH Description Acer Part No. KB PRIMAX KB36211 USB KB.USB0P.006 104KS BLACK THAILA KB PRIMAX KB36211 USB KB KB.USB0P.027 KB.USB0P.028 KB.USB0P.029 KB.USB0P.030 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 105 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 114
Category 106 Part Name Description Acer Part No. KEYBOARD 105KEY USB PRIMAX KB36211 BLACK ROMANIAN KB PRIMAX KB36211 USB KB.USB0P.031 105KS BLACK ROMANI FRENCH KEYBOARD 105KEY PS/2 LITE-ON SK- KB SK-9611 ?PS/2 ?105K? KB.PS20B.129 9611 BLACK SWEDISH BLACK ?SWEDISH Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 115
BLACK ENGLISH/CA KB SK-9611 ?PS/2 105K? BLACK ?CZECH/SLOV KB SK-9611 ?PS/2 ?105K? BLACK ?SWISS/FR Acer Part No. KB.PS20B.130 KB.PS20B.131 KB.PS20B.132 KB.PS20B.133 KB.PS20B.134 KB.PS20B.135 KB.PS20B.136 .PS20B.150 KB.PS20B.151 KB.PS20B.152 KB.PS20B.153 KB.PS20B.154 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 107 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 116
D1 AMD RADEON HD6310 REALTEK RTL8111E V.C LF DTX V1.1 W/IO SHIELDING & CPU & HEATSINK W/O DIMM Description KB SK-9611 ?PS/2 106K ?BLACK ?KOREAN HD Acer Part No. KB.PS20B.155 KB.PS20B.156 KB.USB0B.377 KB.USB0P.083 MB.SH207.001 MEMORY POINTING DEVICE 108 MEMORY NANYA Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 117
SPS PFC 220W (8.5L) PY.2200B.010 EUP PE-5221-08AF ABO POWER SUPPLY 220W CHICONYPOWER PFC CPB09-D220A AAGASSI SPS 220W PFC CPB09D220A AAGASSI PY.2200F.005 SCREW I NO6-32 L5 BZN SCRW I NO6-32 L5 BZN 86.00J07 #6-32 5MM NI SCRW MA HEX #6-32 5MM NI 86.2G5B6.013 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 109 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 118
cores Base frequency L2 cache DDR3 speed support Thermal design power Specification AMD Brazos Series E350 2 1.6 GHz 1.0 MB Yes 18W Chipsets Item Chipset Specification • AMD Hudson D1 BIOS Item BIOS chip Setup utility Specification AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 110 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 119
memory Data rate Supported capacities DIMM type Supported brands Population rule Hard Disk Drive Item Controller Number of HDD bays Form factor Interface Supported capacities 160 GB 320 GB 500 GB 1000 GB 1500 GB Specification - ST31500341AS • WD - WD15EARS-22MVWB0 111 Aspire AX1430 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 120
Item Controller Card compatibility Specification 4-in1 • Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) and Memory Stick (MS) - supports up to 32 GB • xD-Picture Card (xD) - supports up to 2 GB • Secure Digital (SD) - supports up to 2 TB • MultiMedia Card (MMC) - supports up to 32 GB Gigabit Ethernet Item Controller - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 121
Power Supply Unit Item Vendor and Model Input Output (max.) Connectors Specification • Delta - DPS-220UB 3A (non-PFC) • Delta - DPS-220UB-4A (PFC) • Delta - DPS-220UB-5A (FR) • Lite-On - PS-5221-06A2 (non-PFC) • Lite-On - - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 122
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card reader assembly 36 expansion board 31 front bezel 23, 30 front I/O assembly 36 hard disk drive 26 HDD-ODD bracket 25 mainboard 38 memory 33 optical disc drive 26 power supply unit 33 side panel 22 tools 21 E environmental requirements 3 Ethernet port specifications 112 expansion slots expansion - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 124
OS support 1 P PCB 2 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, see BIOS Setup 8 ports USB front 4 POST, see Power-On Self-Test 62 power ACPI compliance 2 button/indicator 4 specifications 1 power connector CPU cooling fan 88 standard 24-pin 89 power management ACPI mode table 113 specifications 2 power supply unit - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 125
reinstall 57 remove 22 slots expansion 5 software specifications antivirus 1 operating system 1 specifications audio 112 card reader 112 Ethernet 112 hard disk drive 111 memory 111 optical disc drive 112 power management 113 power supply unit 113 processor 110 system BIOS 110 system chipsets 110 - Acer Aspire X1430 | Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 126
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