Error Symptoms List - Acer Aspire 7100 System Service Manual

BIOS Messages
PS/2 Pointing Device Interface Error
PS/2 Pointing Device Error
PS/2 Pointing Device Error or Not
Connected
Onboard Pointing IRQ Device Conflict(s)

Error Symptoms List

NOTE To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If
directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check
procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/FRU listed
in right column is the most likely cause.
Error Symptoms
Processor / Processor Fan
NOTE
Normally, the processor fan should be operative, and the processor clock
setting should be exactly set to match its speed requirement before
diagnosing any processor problems.
Processor fan does not run but
power supply fan runs.
Processor test failed.
System Board and Memory
NOTE
Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads
are clean before diagnosing any system problems.
Memory test failed.
Incorrect memory size shown or
repeated during POST.
Chapter 4
Re-connect PS/2 keyboard and mouse.
Enter BIOS Setup and load the default
settings.
PS/2 mouse
PS/2 keyboard
System board
Enter BIOS Setup and load the default
settings.
Remove all adapter cards that are NOT
factory-installed, then reboot the system.
Action/FRU
Ensure the system is not in power saving mode.
See "Power Management" in chapter 2.
With the system power on, measure the voltage of
processor fan connector. Its reading should be
+12Vdc.
System board.
Processor.
System board.
See "Memory"
System board
Insert the memory modules in the DIMM sockets
properly, then reboot the system.
Memory module.
System board.
Action/FRU
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