Aspire E360 User Guide EN
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... CD drive with your Aspire computer. English 8 Installing new components Make sure you open the case, turn your computer off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Opening The Case Before you only use components that comes with your dealer about the suitability of the unit. Possible upgrade options include the following: • Replace the HDD with a higher capacity model, or add a second HDD. • Install additional memory. • Install a graphics card...
... CD drive with your Aspire computer. English 8 Installing new components Make sure you open the case, turn your computer off and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Opening The Case Before you only use components that comes with your dealer about the suitability of the unit. Possible upgrade options include the following: • Replace the HDD with a higher capacity model, or add a second HDD. • Install additional memory. • Install a graphics card...
Aspire E360 User Guide EN
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... on . Q: The printer does not work , contact your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. A: Check the LED located above the power switch. If yes, remove or replace it is being applied to restart your computer. English 9 Frequently asked questions The following questions are using a power strip or AVR, make necessary fixes. Do any key to its original default factory settings. Note: For more information about...
... on . Q: The printer does not work , contact your dealer or the technical support center for assistance. A: Check the LED located above the power switch. If yes, remove or replace it is being applied to restart your computer. English 9 Frequently asked questions The following questions are using a power strip or AVR, make necessary fixes. Do any key to its original default factory settings. Note: For more information about...
Aspire E360 User Guide EN
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... is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on the taskbar. If your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the printer. • For additional information concerning the printer, refer to the printer's documentation. Contact your drive cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information...
... is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on the taskbar. If your dealer or technical support center for the Volume icon on the printer. • For additional information concerning the printer, refer to the printer's documentation. Contact your drive cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information...
Aspire E360 User Guide EN
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... your problem is not listed in your screen clean. To clean an optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refer to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to the documentation that came with your local dealer or distributor. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index...
... your problem is not listed in your screen clean. To clean an optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refer to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components Asking for maintenance instructions. To clean your monitor Make sure that you want to the documentation that came with your local dealer or distributor. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index...
Aspire E700 Service Guide
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Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates of Desktop Aspire E700 service guide. Date September 8, 2006 Chapter first release Updates II
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates of Desktop Aspire E700 service guide. Date September 8, 2006 Chapter first release Updates II
Aspire E700 Service Guide
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... 11 Acer eRecovery Management 12 Acer eDataSecurity Management 13 Acer ePerformance Management 15 Acer eRecovery 16 Create Backup 16 Restore from Backup 16 Create Factory Default Image CD 16 Re-install Bundled Software without CD . . 17 Change Password 17 Acer Disc-to-Disc Recovery 18 Restore without a Recovery CD 18 Multilingual Operating System Installation 18 Hardware Specification and Configuration 19 Power Management Function 25 Device Standby Mode 25 Global Standby Mode 25 Suspend Mode 25 ACPI 25 Chapter 2 Setup Utility 26 About the Setup Utility 26 Control Keys...
... 11 Acer eRecovery Management 12 Acer eDataSecurity Management 13 Acer ePerformance Management 15 Acer eRecovery 16 Create Backup 16 Restore from Backup 16 Create Factory Default Image CD 16 Re-install Bundled Software without CD . . 17 Change Password 17 Acer Disc-to-Disc Recovery 18 Restore without a Recovery CD 18 Multilingual Operating System Installation 18 Hardware Specification and Configuration 19 Power Management Function 25 Device Standby Mode 25 Global Standby Mode 25 Suspend Mode 25 ACPI 25 Chapter 2 Setup Utility 26 About the Setup Utility 26 Control Keys...
Aspire E700 Service Guide
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... Advanced BIOS Features 30 Advanced Chipset Features 34 Integrated Peripherals 35 Power Management Setup 40 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 PC Health Status 43 Frequency Control 44 Load Default Settings 45 Set Supervisor/User Password 45 Save and Exit Setup 45 Exit without Saving 45 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46 General Information 46 Before You Begin 46 Aspire E700 Disassembly Procedure . . . . . 47 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 53 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Location 54 Main Board Placement...
... Advanced BIOS Features 30 Advanced Chipset Features 34 Integrated Peripherals 35 Power Management Setup 40 PnP/PCI Configurations 42 PC Health Status 43 Frequency Control 44 Load Default Settings 45 Set Supervisor/User Password 45 Save and Exit Setup 45 Exit without Saving 45 Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 46 General Information 46 Before You Begin 46 Aspire E700 Disassembly Procedure . . . . . 47 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 53 Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Location 54 Main Board Placement...
Aspire E700 Service Guide
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... • DVMT 4.0 technology support • Enhanced 3D and clear video technology support • Dual view function supported by Intel ADD2/ADD2+ • One D-sub VGA port on the rear side • One PCI Express x16 slot • One PCI Express x1 slot • Two PCI 2.3 slots • One slot for FDD • 1.44MB / 3 mode 3.5" devices support • Six SATA slots • Storage type support: • HDD / CD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW / DVD+RW / DVD Dual / DVD SuperMultiPlus / Blue-Ray...
... • DVMT 4.0 technology support • Enhanced 3D and clear video technology support • Dual view function supported by Intel ADD2/ADD2+ • One D-sub VGA port on the rear side • One PCI Express x16 slot • One PCI Express x1 slot • Two PCI 2.3 slots • One slot for FDD • 1.44MB / 3 mode 3.5" devices support • Six SATA slots • Storage type support: • HDD / CD-ROM / CD-RW / DVD-ROM / DVD-RW / DVD+RW / DVD Dual / DVD SuperMultiPlus / Blue-Ray...
Aspire E700 Service Guide
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The factory default is disabled (for XP MCE). • Rear I/O connectors: • One PS/2 keyboard port • One PS/2 mouse port • One parallel port • One serial port • One D-sub VGA port • One RJ-45 LAN port • Four USB ports (six audio jacks with MIC in and Line in definition) • One six-pin 1394 port • Onboard connectors: • One LGA 775 CPU socket • Four DDR2 memory sockets •...
The factory default is disabled (for XP MCE). • Rear I/O connectors: • One PS/2 keyboard port • One PS/2 mouse port • One parallel port • One serial port • One D-sub VGA port • One RJ-45 LAN port • Four USB ports (six audio jacks with MIC in and Line in definition) • One six-pin 1394 port • Onboard connectors: • One LGA 775 CPU socket • Four DDR2 memory sockets •...
Aspire E700 Service Guide
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... fan header 1_1 (three-pin) Clear CMOS One button recovery Chassis intruder Front panel switch/LED Trusted platform module interface SATA data transfer connector 5 SATA data transfer connector 6 SATA data transfer connector 3 SATA data transfer connector 4 SATA data transfer connector 1 SATA data transfer connector 2 Front panel USB header 3 Front panel USB header 2 Front panel USB header 1 Audio Aux Input SPI & FWH BIOS select Four-pin power connector Keyboard & mouse PS2 port COM port Printer port VGA port 1394 and USB*2 port LAN and USB*2 port Audio port PCI-Express x16 connector Battery...
... fan header 1_1 (three-pin) Clear CMOS One button recovery Chassis intruder Front panel switch/LED Trusted platform module interface SATA data transfer connector 5 SATA data transfer connector 6 SATA data transfer connector 3 SATA data transfer connector 4 SATA data transfer connector 1 SATA data transfer connector 2 Front panel USB header 3 Front panel USB header 2 Front panel USB header 1 Audio Aux Input SPI & FWH BIOS select Four-pin power connector Keyboard & mouse PS2 port COM port Printer port VGA port 1394 and USB*2 port LAN and USB*2 port Audio port PCI-Express x16 connector Battery...
Aspire E700 Service Guide
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... the restore process. Restore from hard drive, CD, or DVD. In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5. This option is six zeros. 4. Restore from backup. 1. Please follow the instructions on the screen to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3. Press + to complete the process. Select the backup method: • Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disc image on drive D:\ • Backup to optical device to restore from Backup Users can...
... the restore process. Restore from hard drive, CD, or DVD. In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next. 5. This option is six zeros. 4. Restore from backup. 1. Please follow the instructions on the screen to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3. Press + to complete the process. Select the backup method: • Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disc image on drive D:\ • Backup to optical device to restore from Backup Users can...
Aspire E700 Service Guide
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... I /O controller LAN controller Memory controller 1394 controller Serial ATA Audio subsystem controller VGA controller Specification Intel G965 + Intel ICH8DH ITE IT8718DX with hardware monitor Intel 82566 Intel 965G TI TSB43AB23PDTG4 Six pendent SATA2 controller embedded in dual channel interleaved mode by using 1GB technology • DMI 1.0 support • PCI Express x16 graphics interface • One 16-lane PCI Express port intended for use with a LGA 775 (Land Grid Array) socket T processor. Hardware Specification and Configuration Processor Item Type Feature Specification Intel...
... I /O controller LAN controller Memory controller 1394 controller Serial ATA Audio subsystem controller VGA controller Specification Intel G965 + Intel ICH8DH ITE IT8718DX with hardware monitor Intel 82566 Intel 965G TI TSB43AB23PDTG4 Six pendent SATA2 controller embedded in dual channel interleaved mode by using 1GB technology • DMI 1.0 support • PCI Express x16 graphics interface • One 16-lane PCI Express port intended for use with a LGA 775 (Land Grid Array) socket T processor. Hardware Specification and Configuration Processor Item Type Feature Specification Intel...
Aspire E700 Service Guide
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... with access to the rest of the platform. • 609-pin BGA package • Direct Media Interface (DMI) to the GMCH • PCI Express specification, revision1.0 compliant • Four PCI Express Root ports support • PCI local bus specification, revision 2.3 compliant with support for 33MHz PCI operations (seven PCI Request/Grant pairs support) • ACPI power management logic support • Enhanced DMA controller, interrupt controller, and timer functions • Integrated Serial...
... with access to the rest of the platform. • 609-pin BGA package • Direct Media Interface (DMI) to the GMCH • PCI Express specification, revision1.0 compliant • Four PCI Express Root ports support • PCI local bus specification, revision 2.3 compliant with support for 33MHz PCI operations (seven PCI Request/Grant pairs support) • ACPI power management logic support • Enhanced DMA controller, interrupt controller, and timer functions • Integrated Serial...
Aspire E700 Service Guide
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... Setup Utility options. The BIOS Setup Utility displays the system's configuration status and provides you with the values you have stored in CMOS.The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure: • Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals • Video display type and display options • Password protection from unauthorized use • Power management features The settings made in Battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that you want or enter the sub-menu Retreat from the current page Increase the numeric value or make changes...
... Setup Utility options. The BIOS Setup Utility displays the system's configuration status and provides you with the values you have stored in CMOS.The BIOS Setup Utility enables you to configure: • Hard drives, diskette drives and peripherals • Video display type and display options • Password protection from unauthorized use • Power management features The settings made in Battery-backed-up CMOS RAM that you want or enter the sub-menu Retreat from the current page Increase the numeric value or make changes...
Aspire E700 Service Guide
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Security Option If you to enter the Setup Utility. Set this main board will use. APIC Mode This item allows you have installed password protection, this item for the default value. Configuration Table This item enables or disables the Configuration Table in BIOS setting. 33 Chapter 2 Silent Boot This item enables or disables the Silent Boot function. Gate A20 Option This item defines how the system handles legacy software that was written for an...
Security Option If you to enter the Setup Utility. Set this main board will use. APIC Mode This item allows you have installed password protection, this item for the default value. Configuration Table This item enables or disables the Configuration Table in BIOS setting. 33 Chapter 2 Silent Boot This item enables or disables the Silent Boot function. Gate A20 Option This item defines how the system handles legacy software that was written for an...
Aspire E700 Service Guide
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... USB devices not to keep the default value. may have to install the UltraDMA driver supplied with this main board in order to enable or disable the onboard 1394 function. 37 Chapter 2 USB Controller You can enable this item if you want to enter the sub-menu shown as DOS) that does not support Plug and Play. USB Mouse Support You can enable this item and press Enter to use an UltraDMA device...
... USB devices not to keep the default value. may have to install the UltraDMA driver supplied with this main board in order to enable or disable the onboard 1394 function. 37 Chapter 2 USB Controller You can enable this item if you want to enter the sub-menu shown as DOS) that does not support Plug and Play. USB Mouse Support You can enable this item and press Enter to use an UltraDMA device...
Aspire E700 Service Guide
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... you install an add-in FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this item and press ENTER to enable or disable the onboard LAN Boot ROM function. Onboard Serial Port 1 This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for onboard serial port 1 (COM1). Onboard Serial Port 2 This option is used to assign the I /O Device Scroll to enable or disable the onboard LAN Controller function. Chapter 2 38 Onboard LAN Boot ROM...
... you install an add-in FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this item and press ENTER to enable or disable the onboard LAN Boot ROM function. Onboard Serial Port 1 This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for onboard serial port 1 (COM1). Onboard Serial Port 2 This option is used to assign the I /O Device Scroll to enable or disable the onboard LAN Controller function. Chapter 2 38 Onboard LAN Boot ROM...
Aspire E700 Service Guide
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.... Frequency Control It enables you to make a precise and ideal adjustment. Auto Detect PCI Clk When it can key in your system. Spread Spectrum If you to adjust the CPU clock to 200MHz. Chapter 2 44 CPU Clock Ratio This item allow you enable spread spectrum, it is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM and PCI slots. The clock speed and system...
.... Frequency Control It enables you to make a precise and ideal adjustment. Auto Detect PCI Clk When it can key in your system. Spread Spectrum If you to adjust the CPU clock to 200MHz. Chapter 2 44 CPU Clock Ratio This item allow you enable spread spectrum, it is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM and PCI slots. The clock speed and system...
Aspire E700 Service Guide
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... panel USB header 1 Audio Aux Input Item BIOS_SEL1 PWR2 KB/MS1 COM1 PRT VGA 1394_USB1 NIC_USB Audio PCI-E1 BAT1 PCI-E2 F_1394 PCI1, PCI2 U25 U19 U13 U10 DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, DIMM4 IR FLOPPY1 BUZ1 Description SPI & FWH BIOS select Four-pin power connector Keyboard & mouse PS2 port COM port Printer port VGA port 1394 and USB*2 port LAN and USB*2 port Audio port PCI-Express x16 connector Battery connector PCI-Express x1 connector Front 1394 header PCI connector FWH BIOS socket ICH8 series...
... panel USB header 1 Audio Aux Input Item BIOS_SEL1 PWR2 KB/MS1 COM1 PRT VGA 1394_USB1 NIC_USB Audio PCI-E1 BAT1 PCI-E2 F_1394 PCI1, PCI2 U25 U19 U13 U10 DIMM1, DIMM2, DIMM3, DIMM4 IR FLOPPY1 BUZ1 Description SPI & FWH BIOS select Four-pin power connector Keyboard & mouse PS2 port COM port Printer port VGA port 1394 and USB*2 port LAN and USB*2 port Audio port PCI-Express x16 connector Battery connector PCI-Express x1 connector Front 1394 header PCI connector FWH BIOS socket ICH8 series...
Aspire E700 Service Guide
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... 1394, CPU RM, I/O SHIELDING (4 USB PORTS)" CARD READER "KYE CARD READER+1394+IR, CR503U2, W/I HOUSING, W/I 1394 CABLE+USB CABLE" "KYE CARD READER+1394+IR, CR503U2, W/I HOUSING, W/I 1394 CABLE+USB CABLE" RF RECEIVER LOGITECH WIRELESS BOARD LOGITECH WIRELESS RECEIVER CABLE POWER SWITCH/ HDD /LAN LED CABLE HDD CABLE SATA_1 SERIAL ATA DATA CABLE FOR ODD SERIAL ATA POWER CABLE FOR ODD USB CABLE AUDIO CABLE IDE FDD CABLE 34PIN SPDIF BOARD W/ CABLE LED CABLE FOR THE LOGO IR CABLE CASE/ COVER/ BRACKET ASSEMBLY "FRONT BEZEL W/ POWER BUTTON, 5.25"" 3.5"" EMPTY COVER" POWER BUTTON ODD COVER 1 W/ HOLDER...
... 1394, CPU RM, I/O SHIELDING (4 USB PORTS)" CARD READER "KYE CARD READER+1394+IR, CR503U2, W/I HOUSING, W/I 1394 CABLE+USB CABLE" "KYE CARD READER+1394+IR, CR503U2, W/I HOUSING, W/I 1394 CABLE+USB CABLE" RF RECEIVER LOGITECH WIRELESS BOARD LOGITECH WIRELESS RECEIVER CABLE POWER SWITCH/ HDD /LAN LED CABLE HDD CABLE SATA_1 SERIAL ATA DATA CABLE FOR ODD SERIAL ATA POWER CABLE FOR ODD USB CABLE AUDIO CABLE IDE FDD CABLE 34PIN SPDIF BOARD W/ CABLE LED CABLE FOR THE LOGO IR CABLE CASE/ COVER/ BRACKET ASSEMBLY "FRONT BEZEL W/ POWER BUTTON, 5.25"" 3.5"" EMPTY COVER" POWER BUTTON ODD COVER 1 W/ HOLDER...
