How to fix Acer Aspire X3950 Desktop when it will not power on?
If your Acer Desktop system won't power on, ensure the power cable is properly connected to both the system and the AC power source. Also, verify that the voltage selector switch is set to the correct voltage.
Why am I getting a 'Keyboard Error' on my Acer Desktop?
If you encounter a 'Keyboard Error' on your Acer Desktop, it means the keyboard is either not connected or the hardware isn't responding during keyboard controller initialization.
What to do if my Acer Aspire X3950 says 'CMOS Battery Low'?
If your Acer Desktop displays 'CMOS Battery Low', this indicates that the CMOS battery is low and needs to be replaced.
How to resolve CMOS Checksum Bad error on Acer Desktop?
If you receive a 'CMOS Checksum Bad' error on your Acer Desktop, it indicates that the CMOS data has been altered or is malfunctioning. You can typically resolve this issue by using AMIBIOS Setup.
What does 'Drive Not Ready' mean on Acer Desktop?
If your Acer Desktop displays 'Drive Not Ready', this is often because there is no media present in the drive.
Why does my Acer Aspire X3950 say 'Primary/Secondary Hard Disk Error'?
If your Acer Desktop displays 'Primary Master Hard Disk Error', 'Primary Slave Hard Disk Error', 'Secondary Master Hard Disk Error', or 'Secondary Slave Hard Disk Error', this message typically appears when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices during POST.
What does 'CMOS Memory Size Wrong' mean on Acer Desktop?
If your Acer Desktop displays 'CMOS Memory Size Wrong', this may occur when the hole is set at 512K base memory or when CMOS is corrupted.
What does 'Checking NVRAM..Update Failed' mean on Acer Aspire X3950 Desktop?
If you see 'Checking NVRAM..Update Failed' on your Acer Desktop, it means the FLASH part is write-protected or there is no FLASH part (System uses a PROM or EPROM).
What does 'BootSector Write !!' mean on my Acer Aspire X3950?
If your Acer Desktop shows 'BootSector Write !!', this is flagged as possible virus activity.
Why does my Acer Aspire X3950 Desktop show 'A: Drive Error' or 'B: Drive Error'?
If your Acer Desktop displays ‘A: Drive Error’ or ‘B: Drive Error’, this may be due to a bad cable or a faulty diskette drive.
General| Tcase | 72.6 °C |
|---|---|
| Bus type | DMI |
| Stepping | C2 |
| Processor cache | 4 MB |
| Processor cores | 2 |
| Processor model | i3-530 |
| System bus rate | 2.5 GT/s |
| Processor family | Intel® Core™ i3 |
| Processor series | Intel Core i3-500 Desktop Series |
| Processor socket | LGA 1156 (Socket H) |
| Processor threads | 4 |
| Processor codename | Clarkdale |
| Processing Die size | 81 mm² |
| Processor frequency | 2.93 GHz |
| Processor cache type | Smart Cache |
| Processor lithography | 32 nm |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor front side bus | - MHz |
| PCI Express slots version | 2.0 |
| Processor operating modes | 64-bit |
| ECC supported by processor | No |
| PCI Express configurations | 1x16, 2x8 |
| Thermal Design Power (TDP) | 73 W |
| Number of processors installed | 1 |
| CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio) | 22 |
| Maximum number of PCI Express lanes | 16 |
| Memory types supported by processor | DDR3 1066/1333 |
| Number of Processing Die Transistors | 382 M |
| Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max) | 21 GB/s |
| Maximum internal memory supported by processor | 16 GB |
| Product type | PC |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel® H57 Express |
| Networking features | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Graphics card family | NVIDIA |
| Memory slots | 4x DIMM |
| Internal memory | 4 GB |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Memory clock speed | 1333 MHz |
| Internal memory type | DDR3-SDRAM |
| Maximum internal memory | 8 GB |
| Memory layout (slots x size) | - GB |
| HDD interface | SATA |
| Optical drive type | - |
| Card reader integrated | Yes |
| Total storage capacity | 320 GB |
| Discrete graphics card model | 315 |
| Maximum graphics card memory | 0.5 GB |
| On-board graphics card model | Intel® HD Graphics |
| On-board graphics card base frequency | 733 MHz |
| Operating system installed | Windows 7 Home Premium |
| Headphone outputs | 3 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 11 |
| Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports | 0 |
| Power supply | 220 W |
| Chassis type | SFF |
| Product color | Black |
| Processor ARK ID | 46472 |
| Processor package size | 37.5 x 37.5 mm |
| Graphics & IMC lithography | 45 nm |
| Supported instruction sets | SSE4.2 |
| Physical Address Extension (PAE) | 36 bit |
Weight and Dimensions| Depth | 371 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 100 mm |
| Height | 265 mm |
Accessing and using the CMOS Setup Utility for system configuration.
Step-by-step instructions on how to remove the side panel.
Guide on how to remove the CPU from the motherboard socket.
Step-by-step guide on how to remove the motherboard from the chassis.
General procedure for diagnosing hardware problems using diagnostic tests.
Describes various error messages encountered during POST.
Explains beep codes indicating serious or fatal errors before video initialization.
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