Hi all, I recently acquired an Asus EEE Top PC (ET2203T). An all-in-one PC which was going to be used for admin and basic music software bits - nothing too intensive. I got it home from my friend dropping it off and it worked fine for the first day before eventually overheating and cutting out. I managed to open it up and a thick layer of dust had accumulated on the heatsink where the fan blows on it, so I cleaned it up and put it back together. Turned it on and the screen was blank for about 8-10 mins, then the EEETop logo came up, and another 10 mins or so later it tried to boot but 'Keyboard/Interface Error - Press F2 to continue' came up. The wireless keyboard was useless, as was a USB one and there is no PS/2 slot on there so it was a bit of a problem. After a while of trying to get into it by just rebooting it, I opened it up again, and relaid the thermal paste on the CPU and the graphics card (ATI Radeon 4570 HD), put it back together and lo and behold, it started running again!
Speedfan was giving ok (not great but ok) temps of around 35-40 for the HD and 60-65 for the CPU. The cooling system in there is pretty crap but keeping that in mind it's ok. This worked using Cubase with limited plugins, browsing the internet, using torrents etc - all good - until eventually I played a video on YouTube and it died again - the screen froze and sound stuttered and looped the millisecond it crashed until I turned it off again. Turned it back on - back to square one with the issue. Once again, redid the thermal paste and it worked again for another day or so, before I tested YouTube again and it died again (please note that I have used XBMC and Windows Media Player for videos with no issues - the crash leads me to believe it's the video card). This time however, I've cleaned the thermal paste and it is still taking forever to load the BIOS and refuses to recognise the interface. I've redone the paste a few times now as well as testing other things, including: - Removing the RAM to see if it's a dodgy stick or slot - the RAM is ok - Removing the graphics card and switching on - still the same issue I don't believe it is a hard drive issue either or just simple overheating.
Just to re-iterate: - Computer crashed when playing YouTube video (flash issue?) - Now takes about 10 minutes to attempt to load the EEETop flash screen - Then takes another 10 mins or so to then tell me 'Keyboard/Interface Error' - Cleaning and replacing thermal paste has worked a few times but has stopped making a difference now Thanks for taking the time to read this, any help would be greatly appreciated! I agree that it's not the hard drive as the bios/post screen takes a long time as well as the OS. I also agree it isn't 'simple overheating' but more of a complicated, damage due to constant/often overheating (your friend may have been experiencing the same thing which is why you were able to acquire it from him/her) This sounds less like a GPU overheating issue and more like a PSU, motherboard overheating issue. Something (a capacitor or resistor, both are sensitive to heat) may have been damaged by the previous overheating(s) which lead to shut down(s) and is now only partially functional. When enough current and heat are applied to this damaged piece it causes another shut down.
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So in my opinion it sounds like the power supply (I'm not sure if they are referred to as a PSU in these types of units) or the motherboard. To test the motherboard I would have no idea. From what I've been told, testing the motherboard requires specialized equipment in a high-end shop (the local shop on the corner or the decent shop in town won't be able to do this sort of test) I would NOT replace that type of power supply. The exterior component will not have suffered from overheating damage. It is the internal components ( I assume that are part of the motherboard) that need to be replaced.
Since this type of computer is essentially a laptop, you may want to ask in the laptop forums about this issue and how/ if you can resolve it. If this were a regular PC I would tell you to replace the PSU and if that didn't correct the problem (which because of the type of unit this is, it won't) I would recommend replacing the motherboard. On a unit like this I'd say that option is not worth it.
The 1400 x 900 display uses an optical touchscreen technology that supports pinch-zooming, and the whole unit measures 1-inch thick. Connectivity includes gigabit ethernet, WiFi b/g/n, a multiformat memory card slot, multiple USB 2.0 ports, HDMI input and audio in/out. The ET2010PNT-BN024E and ET2010AGT-B015E each have two 2W speakers, while the ET2010PNT-B038E and ET2010AGT-B027E have three 2W speakers (we’re guessing they add in a subwoofer) together with being wall-mountable. Pricing is £619.99 ($942) for the ET2010PNT and £629.99 ($957) for the ET2010AGT. Full specs for all four of the models – together with some more images – in the gallery below.
Press Release: A Touching Choice in Home Entertainment – ASUS Launch Next Generation Eee Top PC ET2010 ASUS have today announced the UK launch of the Eee Top PC ET2010 series – a superior all-in-one PC which brings everyday computing and outstanding multimedia performance together inside a minimalist and stylish package. With a super-slim 1” profile, multi-touch 20” screen and impressive multimedia capabilities thanks to the latest processor and graphics technology, the ET2010 is the ideal solution for home users seeking the best of the computer and home entertainment worlds. The ET2010 is available now from a range of retailers and e-tailers at a price of £619.99 SRP (inc VAT). Next generation technology for a dazzling multimedia experience: With the latest processors and graphics card technology, coupled with DirectX 11 for outstanding video playback, the new ET2010 series delivers flawless visuals to users. “The ASUS Eee Top ET2010 delivers a rich multimedia and entertainment experience thanks to NVIDIA ION graphics. Whether you’re watching HD videos online, tagging and sharing family photos or playing your favourite PC games, this system will do it all in style” said David Ragones, Director of ION and GeForce Product Marketing at NVIDIA. The ET2010’s 20” wide-screen high definition plus (1200 x 600) display, HDMI compatibility and SRS virtual 5.1 surround sound allows users to enjoy mind-blowing multimedia either on the Eee Top or via a larger external television.
Gone are the days where the model movie set-up required three or four separate devices – the ET2010 really is an all-in-one solution making it the perfect yet affordable contender as a home entertainment system. Instant switch between PC and Monitor mode for optimum viewing: Users can easily switch between PC mode or monitor mode with the ability to multi-task between the two environments – so you can be watching the latest movie in full screen HD quality whilst searching for files in the background – no more fuss trying to manage multiple windows at once. Multi-touch offers users an easier way to navigate their computer: The ET2010PNT and ET2010AGT models feature an optical 20” multi-touch screen – far more sensitive than alternative screens available today (such as resistive and capacitive). The result is easier and more accurate input when working with the fingertips. With the multi-touch screen, users can easily pinch, zoom or rotate images with just two fingers – or, scroll effortlessly through web-pages or text. Such an intuitive style of navigating data means the whole family – even younger children – can take part and enjoy the fun. 1” Slim design blends seamlessly into any home – big or small: With a curvy 1” profile, the ET2010 is incredibly slim and lightweight compared with traditional desktop PCs.
With the ability to wall-mount., users with even the smallest living room can still enjoy computing in style without negating on precious space. Designed to be tough – a scratch and damage-resistant option: The ET2010 series is incredibly hardwearing to give users full peace of mind. The U-Bar can withstand a 30Kg pull, whilst the stand can handle up to 4Kg in push pressure without falling down. The 9H screen is reassuringly hard and scratch-resistant – so no matter how frantic things get in the household, you won’t need to worry about the Eee Top.
Tiny carbon footprint for an eco-friendly home: Accredited by Energy Star 5.0, the ET2010 bears testament that superior multimedia performance does not have to mean a compromise on being green. With a power consumption almost as low as an energy-saving light bulb (19.96Wh) it helps save the environment as well as the pennies. The packaging is made from 100% recycled materials, and there are no more paper-heavy manuals included – a simple DVD is provided instead. Eee Docking platform delivers content straight from the desktop: The Eee Top PC comes with the exclusive ASUS Eee Docking platform – a one-stop solution offering users a range of useful services and content to enrich their day to day computing life.
The Eee Docking platform includes Eee Amuse, Eee Sharing, Eee Xperience and Eee Tools. What’s more, the ET2010 allows users to connect to ASUS cloud computing services such as:. ASUS @Vibe – a portal to a variety of content including music, games, magazines, e-books, e-learning materials and live TV. ASUS WebStorage – users can access their files anytime, from anywhere. A simple drag and drop interface facilitates sharing with friends and family and backing-up data for safekeeping.
Users have a 1-year free trial – visit www.asuswebstorage.com for more details.