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...26 Screw List 27 Removing the Side Panel 28 Removing the Front Bezel 29 Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly 30 Removing the Processor 32 Removing the Optical Drive 34 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 37 Removing the Power Supply 40 Removing the Memory Modules 42 Removing the VGA Card (X1700 model) 43 Removing the TV Tuner Card (X1700 model) 44 Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards 45 Removing the Mainboard 49 Removing the Power Switch and LED Cables 51 Removing the LAN Activity and HDD LED Cables (X270 model) 54 System Troubleshooting 55 Hardware Diagnostic...
...26 Screw List 27 Removing the Side Panel 28 Removing the Front Bezel 29 Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly 30 Removing the Processor 32 Removing the Optical Drive 34 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 37 Removing the Power Supply 40 Removing the Memory Modules 42 Removing the VGA Card (X1700 model) 43 Removing the TV Tuner Card (X1700 model) 44 Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards 45 Removing the Mainboard 49 Removing the Power Switch and LED Cables 51 Removing the LAN Activity and HDD LED Cables (X270 model) 54 System Troubleshooting 55 Hardware Diagnostic...
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... sockets Supports memory size up to 4GB Media storage DVD-ROM SATA drive Super-Multi SATA DVD drive 160 or 320 GB SATA hard disk drive Serial ATA controller Embedded SATA controllers Two SATA ports eSATA port Audio Realtek ALC888S 8-channel audio CODEC Networking One Gigabit Ethernet LAN port (RJ-45) PCI I/O One PCI Express x16 bus slot One PCI Express x1 bus slot Chapter 1 1 The exact configuration of the Aspire X1700 and Veriton...
... sockets Supports memory size up to 4GB Media storage DVD-ROM SATA drive Super-Multi SATA DVD drive 160 or 320 GB SATA hard disk drive Serial ATA controller Embedded SATA controllers Two SATA ports eSATA port Audio Realtek ALC888S 8-channel audio CODEC Networking One Gigabit Ethernet LAN port (RJ-45) PCI I/O One PCI Express x16 bus slot One PCI Express x1 bus slot Chapter 1 1 The exact configuration of the Aspire X1700 and Veriton...
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...; Center speaker/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio inside speaker jack or side speaker jack S/PDIF port HDMI port eSATA port Four USB 2.0 ports Gigabit LAN port VGA/monitor port Serial port Operating system and software Operating system options: Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate (32/64-bit) Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64-bit) Applications Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eRecovery Management) Acer Arcade Live McAfee Internet...
...; Center speaker/subwoofer jack Surround L/R speaker jack Audio inside speaker jack or side speaker jack S/PDIF port HDMI port eSATA port Four USB 2.0 ports Gigabit LAN port VGA/monitor port Serial port Operating system and software Operating system options: Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate (32/64-bit) Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64-bit) Applications Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eRecovery Management) Acer Arcade Live McAfee Internet...
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Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Component Expansion slot (Photo shows graphics card and TV tuner card) Line-out jack Microphone/speaker-out/line-in jack S/PDIF port USB 2.0 ports eSATA port VGA monitor port HDMI port PS2 keyboard port Voltage selector switch Power connector PS2 mouse port Serial port Gigabit LAN port (10/100/1000 Mbps) Rear speaker/surround out jack Keyhole Center speaker/subwoofer jack Kensington lock slot Audio in or side speaker jack 4 Chapter 1 Rear Panel X1700 model X270 model No.
Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Component Expansion slot (Photo shows graphics card and TV tuner card) Line-out jack Microphone/speaker-out/line-in jack S/PDIF port USB 2.0 ports eSATA port VGA monitor port HDMI port PS2 keyboard port Voltage selector switch Power connector PS2 mouse port Serial port Gigabit LAN port (10/100/1000 Mbps) Rear speaker/surround out jack Keyhole Center speaker/subwoofer jack Kensington lock slot Audio in or side speaker jack 4 Chapter 1 Rear Panel X1700 model X270 model No.
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... data. Ongoing HDD activity. HDD is not powered on . Green On Blinking Flashing On On Off Blinking On On Off On Blinking Off HDD is in standby mode. The system is installed and functioning correctly. HDD failure Network link is powered on . LED indicator Power Color Green Green - System LED Indicators This section describes the different system LED indicators. Green Amber Green - HDD activity LAN activity (X270 model) LAN port network speed LED (left) LAN port network connection LED (right) Green...
... data. Ongoing HDD activity. HDD is not powered on . Green On Blinking Flashing On On Off Blinking On On Off On Blinking Off HDD is in standby mode. The system is installed and functioning correctly. HDD failure Network link is powered on . LED indicator Power Color Green Green - System LED Indicators This section describes the different system LED indicators. Green Amber Green - HDD activity LAN activity (X270 model) LAN port network speed LED (left) LAN port network connection LED (right) Green...
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... changing the system configuration settings When redefining the communication ports to prevent any conflicts When modifying the power management configuration When changing the password or making other changes to the CMOS setup NOTE: If you close the Setup. In this guide display default system values. Before you run the CMOS Setup Utility, make changes to the security setup When a configuration error is turned off. The system reboots immediately after you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery...
... changing the system configuration settings When redefining the communication ports to prevent any conflicts When modifying the power management configuration When changing the password or making other changes to the CMOS setup NOTE: If you close the Setup. In this guide display default system values. Before you run the CMOS Setup Utility, make changes to the security setup When a configuration error is turned off. The system reboots immediately after you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery...
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... BIOS setup utility. Serial number of system memory installed on the system. Total size of the system. Product name of CPU installed on the system. These entries are for your reference only and are not user-configurable. Product Information The Product Information menu displays basic information about the system. Parameter Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory System Manufacturer Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number Description Type...
... BIOS setup utility. Serial number of system memory installed on the system. Total size of the system. Product name of CPU installed on the system. These entries are for your reference only and are not user-configurable. Product Information The Product Information menu displays basic information about the system. Parameter Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory System Manufacturer Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number Description Type...
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... access the Optical Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available hard drives. Disabled Enabled USB Beep Message Enables or disables BIOS to write data into this area. Advanced BIOS Features Parameter Description Option Reset Configuration Data Allows you to decrease the time it lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. Bootup Num-Lock Selects power on the screen or an alarm beep when someone attempts to display error beeps...
... access the Optical Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available hard drives. Disabled Enabled USB Beep Message Enables or disables BIOS to write data into this area. Advanced BIOS Features Parameter Description Option Reset Configuration Data Allows you to decrease the time it lets the BIOS configure all the devices in the system. Bootup Num-Lock Selects power on the screen or an alarm beep when someone attempts to display error beeps...
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... disabled, the system operates at maximum CPU speed. Note: A full reset is required to 0. Enables or disables the Virtualization Technology (VT) availability. Select a graphic controller as a primary boot device. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Auto PCIE Onboard VGA Chapter 2 13 When disabled, the processor forces the Execute Disable (XD) Bit feature flag to always return to change the setting. Enables or disabled dual display support. If enabled, a virtual machine manager (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware...
... disabled, the system operates at maximum CPU speed. Note: A full reset is required to 0. Enables or disables the Virtualization Technology (VT) availability. Select a graphic controller as a primary boot device. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Auto PCIE Onboard VGA Chapter 2 13 When disabled, the processor forces the Execute Disable (XD) Bit feature flag to always return to change the setting. Enables or disabled dual display support. If enabled, a virtual machine manager (VMM) can utilize the additional hardware...
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... 1394 controller. Serial Port1 Address Select the I/O address and IRQ for the onboard SATA. Onboard SATA Mode Select an operating mode for the first serial port. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard 1394 Controller Enables or disables the load of embedded option ROM for legacy USB devices. Integrated Peripherals Parameter Onboard SATA Controller Description Enables or disables the onboard SATA controller. Legacy USB Support Enables or disables support for onboard network controller. Onboard Graphics Controller Onboard Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard graphics controller.
... 1394 controller. Serial Port1 Address Select the I/O address and IRQ for the onboard SATA. Onboard SATA Mode Select an operating mode for the first serial port. Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard 1394 Controller Enables or disables the load of embedded option ROM for legacy USB devices. Integrated Peripherals Parameter Onboard SATA Controller Description Enables or disables the onboard SATA controller. Legacy USB Support Enables or disables support for onboard network controller. Onboard Graphics Controller Onboard Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard graphics controller.
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Main Unit Disassembly X1700 model MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax2 SIDE PANEL FRONT BEZEL HEAT SINK FAN ASSEMBLY CPU Bx1 OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Cx1 HDD-ODD BRACKET Ax3, Cx1 POWER SUPPLY MEMORY MODULES Ex1 VGA CARD Ex1 TV TUNER CARD Dx2 FRONT I/O AND CARD READER BOARD BRACKET Bx1, Cx6 MAINBOARD Cx1 POWER SWITCH AND LED CABLE BRACKET Dx4 HDD MODULE HDD Cx2 FRONT I/O BOARD Cx2 CARD READER BOARD POWER SWITCH AND LED CABLES Chapter 3 25
Main Unit Disassembly X1700 model MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax2 SIDE PANEL FRONT BEZEL HEAT SINK FAN ASSEMBLY CPU Bx1 OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Cx1 HDD-ODD BRACKET Ax3, Cx1 POWER SUPPLY MEMORY MODULES Ex1 VGA CARD Ex1 TV TUNER CARD Dx2 FRONT I/O AND CARD READER BOARD BRACKET Bx1, Cx6 MAINBOARD Cx1 POWER SWITCH AND LED CABLE BRACKET Dx4 HDD MODULE HDD Cx2 FRONT I/O BOARD Cx2 CARD READER BOARD POWER SWITCH AND LED CABLES Chapter 3 25
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X270 model MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax2 SIDE PANEL FRONT BEZEL HEAT SINK FAN ASSEMBLY CPU Bx1 OPTICAL DISK DRIVE HDD-ODD BRACKET Ax3, Cx1 POWER SUPPLY MEMORY MODULES Dx2 FRONT I/O AND CARD READER BOARD BRACKET Bx1, Cx6 MAINBOARD Cx1 POWER SWITCH AND LED CABLE BRACKET LAN ACTIVITY AND HDD LED CABLE BRACKET Dx4 HDD MODULE HDD Cx2 FRONT I/O BOARD Cx2 CARD READER BOARD POWER SWITCH AND LED CABLES LAN ACTIVITY AND HDD LED CABLES 26 Chapter 3
X270 model MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax2 SIDE PANEL FRONT BEZEL HEAT SINK FAN ASSEMBLY CPU Bx1 OPTICAL DISK DRIVE HDD-ODD BRACKET Ax3, Cx1 POWER SUPPLY MEMORY MODULES Dx2 FRONT I/O AND CARD READER BOARD BRACKET Bx1, Cx6 MAINBOARD Cx1 POWER SWITCH AND LED CABLE BRACKET LAN ACTIVITY AND HDD LED CABLE BRACKET Dx4 HDD MODULE HDD Cx2 FRONT I/O BOARD Cx2 CARD READER BOARD POWER SWITCH AND LED CABLES LAN ACTIVITY AND HDD LED CABLES 26 Chapter 3
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See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 34. 6. Lift the bracket up and turn it over. Remove the screw (C) that secures the HDD bracket to 6.5 kgf-cm X270 model Part No. 86.00J44.C60 X1700 model Chapter 3 X270 model 37 See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 29. 3. a. Torque 5.5 to the chassis. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 28. 2. Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1. X1700 model Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L6 BZN (1) Color Silver b. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 30. 4. See "Removing the Processor" on page 32. 5. Remove the HDD-ODD bracket.
See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 34. 6. Lift the bracket up and turn it over. Remove the screw (C) that secures the HDD bracket to 6.5 kgf-cm X270 model Part No. 86.00J44.C60 X1700 model Chapter 3 X270 model 37 See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 29. 3. a. Torque 5.5 to the chassis. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 28. 2. Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1. X1700 model Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L6 BZN (1) Color Silver b. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 30. 4. See "Removing the Processor" on page 32. 5. Remove the HDD-ODD bracket.
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Remove the HDD module. a. Slide the HDD out of the bracket. Remove the four screws (D) that secure the HDD module to 6.5 kgf-cm X270 model Part No. 86.5A5B6.012 X1700 model X270 model Chapter 3 39 10. X1700 model Screw (Quantity) #6-32*3/16 NI (4) Color Silver b. Torque 5.5 to the HDD bracket.
Remove the HDD module. a. Slide the HDD out of the bracket. Remove the four screws (D) that secure the HDD module to 6.5 kgf-cm X270 model Part No. 86.5A5B6.012 X1700 model X270 model Chapter 3 39 10. X1700 model Screw (Quantity) #6-32*3/16 NI (4) Color Silver b. Torque 5.5 to the HDD bracket.
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a. 10. Remove the two screws (D) that secure the bracket to 6.5 kgf-cm X270 model Part No. 86.5A5B6.012 46 Chapter 3 Disconnect the other end of the USB, 1394, and audio cables from the mainboard. 11. X1700 model Screw (Quantity) #6-32*3/16 NI (2) Color Silver Torque 5.5 to the chassis. Remove the front I/O and card reader board bracket.
a. 10. Remove the two screws (D) that secure the bracket to 6.5 kgf-cm X270 model Part No. 86.5A5B6.012 46 Chapter 3 Disconnect the other end of the USB, 1394, and audio cables from the mainboard. 11. X1700 model Screw (Quantity) #6-32*3/16 NI (2) Color Silver Torque 5.5 to the chassis. Remove the front I/O and card reader board bracket.
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Lift the board from the chassis. X1700 model Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L5 BZN (6) Color Silver 14. Torque 5.7 to the chassis. Remove the six screws (C) that secure the mainboard to 6.3 kgf-cm X270 model Part No. 86.00J44.C60 X1700 model X270 model 50 Chapter 3 13.
Lift the board from the chassis. X1700 model Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L5 BZN (6) Color Silver 14. Torque 5.7 to the chassis. Remove the six screws (C) that secure the mainboard to 6.3 kgf-cm X270 model Part No. 86.00J44.C60 X1700 model X270 model 50 Chapter 3 13.
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... LAN BOARD 802.11BGN LITEON WN7600R 1 PRO-NETS WU61RL USB RALINK CHIPSET 802.11 B/G VGA card 1 VGA CARD 9300GE 256MB HDMI BOARD(ACTIVE+LP BRACKET) 1 VGA CARD 3450GE 256MB HDMI BOARD(ACTIVE+LP BRACKET) Cable Card reader cable 1 CARD READER CABLE 1 CARD READER CABLE USB board cable 1 USB BOARD CABLE USB BOARD CABLE Audio board cable 1 AUDIO BOARD CABLE 1 AUDIO BOARD CABLE SATA ODD cable 1 SATA ODD CABLE (SHORT) SATA HDD cable 1 SATA HDD CABLE (LONG) 1 SATA HDD CABLE Power cord 1 POWER CORD 1800MM 250V EURO Power and LED 1 cable POWER&LED CABLE Case/Cover...
... LAN BOARD 802.11BGN LITEON WN7600R 1 PRO-NETS WU61RL USB RALINK CHIPSET 802.11 B/G VGA card 1 VGA CARD 9300GE 256MB HDMI BOARD(ACTIVE+LP BRACKET) 1 VGA CARD 3450GE 256MB HDMI BOARD(ACTIVE+LP BRACKET) Cable Card reader cable 1 CARD READER CABLE 1 CARD READER CABLE USB board cable 1 USB BOARD CABLE USB BOARD CABLE Audio board cable 1 AUDIO BOARD CABLE 1 AUDIO BOARD CABLE SATA ODD cable 1 SATA ODD CABLE (SHORT) SATA HDD cable 1 SATA HDD CABLE (LONG) 1 SATA HDD CABLE Power cord 1 POWER CORD 1800MM 250V EURO Power and LED 1 cable POWER&LED CABLE Case/Cover...
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... WITH TESTED TAG 1 POWER CORD 250V 3PIN 1800MM UK Card reader cable 1 CARD READER CABLE 1 CARD READER CABLE USB board cable 1 USB BOARD CABLE 1 USB BOARD CABLE Audio board cable 1 AUDIO BOARD CABLE 1 AUDIO BOARD CABLE SATA HDD cable 1 SATA HDD CABLE (LONG) 1 SATA HDD CABLE SATA ODD cable 1 SATA ODD CABLE (SHORT) Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly 1 IO DUMMY COVER BRACKET Description WL USB DONGLE 802.11G WU61RL WLAN 802.11BGN RALINK MC 1*2 TV TUNER CARD PE585QA PCI-E HY HAUPPAGUE WIN-TV HVR-1200 PCIE VGA CARD 3450 256MB HDMI BOARD VGA CARD 9300GE 256MB DDRII LP VGA CARD...
... WITH TESTED TAG 1 POWER CORD 250V 3PIN 1800MM UK Card reader cable 1 CARD READER CABLE 1 CARD READER CABLE USB board cable 1 USB BOARD CABLE 1 USB BOARD CABLE Audio board cable 1 AUDIO BOARD CABLE 1 AUDIO BOARD CABLE SATA HDD cable 1 SATA HDD CABLE (LONG) 1 SATA HDD CABLE SATA ODD cable 1 SATA ODD CABLE (SHORT) Case/Cover/Bracket Assembly 1 IO DUMMY COVER BRACKET Description WL USB DONGLE 802.11G WU61RL WLAN 802.11BGN RALINK MC 1*2 TV TUNER CARD PE585QA PCI-E HY HAUPPAGUE WIN-TV HVR-1200 PCIE VGA CARD 3450 256MB HDMI BOARD VGA CARD 9300GE 256MB DDRII LP VGA CARD...
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... Board Major Chips Item System core logic Memory controller Storage controller Video controller PCI controller LAN controller Audio controller Super I/O controller Specification NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGA NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGA NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGA NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGA NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGA NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGA + Realtek RTL8211C Realtek ALC888S ITE IT8718 GX System Memory Item Memory controller Memory type Module name Organization Pin...
... Board Major Chips Item System core logic Memory controller Storage controller Video controller PCI controller LAN controller Audio controller Super I/O controller Specification NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGA NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGA NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGA NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGA NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGA NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGA + Realtek RTL8211C Realtek ALC888S ITE IT8718 GX System Memory Item Memory controller Memory type Module name Organization Pin...
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... 160, 320, 500 160 GB: 8 320/500 GB: 16 Item LAN controller Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type SATA Interface Specification NVIDIA NForce MCP61 692 BGA + Marvell 88E1116 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Item SATA controller Connectors Specification Embedded SATA controller Four SATA ports Keyboard and Input Devices Item Controller Connectors Specification NVIDIA NForce MCP61 692 BGA + SIO ITE8718F • PS2 keyboard and mouse connector • COM port • Parallel port 90 Appendix A Hard Disk Drive Item Storage controller Vendor Model no.
... 160, 320, 500 160 GB: 8 320/500 GB: 16 Item LAN controller Supports LAN protocol LAN connector type SATA Interface Specification NVIDIA NForce MCP61 692 BGA + Marvell 88E1116 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 Item SATA controller Connectors Specification Embedded SATA controller Four SATA ports Keyboard and Input Devices Item Controller Connectors Specification NVIDIA NForce MCP61 692 BGA + SIO ITE8718F • PS2 keyboard and mouse connector • COM port • Parallel port 90 Appendix A Hard Disk Drive Item Storage controller Vendor Model no.