FIC a440 Servicehandbuch

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Troubleshooting and Repair 
 
 
FIC A440 Series Service Manual 
6-1 
Chapter 
6.1
6.1
6.1
6.1    Introduction
Introduction
Introduction
Introduction    
This chapter provides the most common problem encountered with the A440 notebook 
computer and some troubleshooting means. Some of the common problems are: 
 
•  System BIOS Related Problems 
•  LCD Display Problems 
•  System Power and Boot-Up Problems 
•  External Interface Problems (Serial, Printer, CRT, IR, USB, PS/2) 
•  Audio Problems 
•  PCMCIA Problems 
•  Power Management Problems 
•  Input Device Problems (Keyboard and Glidepad) 
6.1.1 Helpful 
Starters 
Here are a few helpful starters to begin with before troubleshooting the notebook: 
•  Is there any external power source connected to the computer? 
•  Does the battery installed been fully charged? 
•  Is the computer turn on and the POWER LED activated? 
•  Are all cables connected properly and securely? 
•  Are all needed device drivers been installed properly? 
•  Have you checked your AUTOEXEC.BAT and CONFIG.SYS files for errors? 
•  Is the Power Management function enabled under BIOS Setup? Press any key to 
wake system up again.  
 
6.2
6.2
6.2
6.2     System BIOS Related Problems
System BIOS Related Problems
System BIOS Related Problems
System BIOS Related Problems    
This section provides you with information on how the BIOS handles errors encountered 
during POST (Power On Self Test) and translate them to beep codes and error messages. 
Refer to this whenever you encounter error messages or beep codes generated by the 
computer during startup. 
6.2.1 POST 
Messages 
The following is a summary of the Phoenix BIOS startup error messages that is displayed 
on the notebook’s screen. These messages help you in understanding some of the 
notebook’s problems that may be corrected by entering the BIOS SETUP program and 
checking the original values.