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...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...
...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...
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... 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 Security Suite 2008 Trial version Adobe Reader eSobi NTI MediaMaker System BIOS SPI ROM...
... 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 Security Suite 2008 Trial version Adobe Reader eSobi NTI MediaMaker System BIOS SPI ROM...
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...: HDD activity indicator X270 model: Optical drive 2 X1700 model: Optical drive bay door X270 model: Optical drive activity indicator 3 Drive bay door eject button Press to open drive bay door and access ...5 CF I/II (CompactFlash Type I/II) slot 6 USB 2.0 ports 7 Headphone/Speaker-out/line-out jack 8 Microphone-in jack 9 IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) 10 USB 2.0 port 11 X1700 model: Power button/power indicator X270 model: LAN activity indicator 12 HDD activity indicator 13 Power button/power indicator Chapter 1 3 System Components This section includes a virtual tour of the...
...: HDD activity indicator X270 model: Optical drive 2 X1700 model: Optical drive bay door X270 model: Optical drive activity indicator 3 Drive bay door eject button Press to open drive bay door and access ...5 CF I/II (CompactFlash Type I/II) slot 6 USB 2.0 ports 7 Headphone/Speaker-out/line-out jack 8 Microphone-in jack 9 IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) 10 USB 2.0 port 11 X1700 model: Power button/power indicator X270 model: LAN activity indicator 12 HDD activity indicator 13 Power button/power indicator Chapter 1 3 System Components This section includes a virtual tour of the...
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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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Component 1 HDD drive 2 Optical drive 3 X1700 model: Expansion cards X270 model: N/A 4 Mainboard 5 Heat sink fan assembly 6 Power supply X270 model Chapter 1 5 Internal Components X1700 model No.
Component 1 HDD drive 2 Optical drive 3 X1700 model: Expansion cards X270 model: N/A 4 Mainboard 5 Heat sink fan assembly 6 Power supply X270 model Chapter 1 5 Internal Components X1700 model No.
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Green Amber Green - LED indicator Power Color Green Green - Green On Blinking Flashing On On Off Blinking On On Off On Blinking Off HDD is rebuilding data. HDD is installed and ... (right) Green Green Green/ Amber Amber Green - HDD failure Network link is in standby mode. LED status On Blinking Off Description The system has AC power and is not powered on . System LED Indicators This section describes the different system LED indicators. System is...
Green Amber Green - LED indicator Power Color Green Green - Green On Blinking Flashing On On Off Blinking On On Off On Blinking Off HDD is rebuilding data. HDD is installed and ... (right) Green Green Green/ Amber Amber Green - HDD failure Network link is in standby mode. LED status On Blinking Off Description The system has AC power and is not powered on . System LED Indicators This section describes the different system LED indicators. System is...
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...qualified technician for assistance. This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be retained when power is detected by the system and you are already properly configured and optimized, there is a hardware configuration program built into ... When 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 security setup When a configuration error is turned...
...qualified technician for assistance. This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be retained when power is detected by the system and you are already properly configured and optimized, there is a hardware configuration program built into ... When 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 security setup When a configuration error is turned...
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Chapter 2 9 Setup Utility Menus The Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories. Product Information Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control BIOS Security Features Load Default Setting Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving In the descriptive table following each of the menu screenshots, settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
Chapter 2 9 Setup Utility Menus The Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories. Product Information Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control BIOS Security Features Load Default Setting Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving In the descriptive table following each of the menu screenshots, settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
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... Device LAN Hard Disk Drive Priority Press Enter to no, 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 clear the previously saved Extended No System Configuration Data (ESCD) data and reconfigure the...
... Device LAN Hard Disk Drive Priority Press Enter to no, 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 clear the previously saved Extended No System Configuration Data (ESCD) data and reconfigure the...
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... operates at maximum CPU speed. Enables or disables the Virtualization Technology (VT) availability. When enabled, the processor disables code execution when a worm attempts to reduce power consumption. Advanced Chipset Features Parameter Intel EIST Intel XD Bit Intel Virtualization Technology Memory Hole Remapping Dual Displays Support Primary Video Description When enabled, this...
... operates at maximum CPU speed. Enables or disables the Virtualization Technology (VT) availability. When enabled, the processor disables code execution when a worm attempts to reduce power consumption. Advanced Chipset Features Parameter Intel EIST Intel XD Bit Intel Virtualization Technology Memory Hole Remapping Dual Displays Support Primary Video Description When enabled, this...
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... S3 (STR) S1 (POS) Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Power Off Power On Last State Chapter 2 15 Power Management Setup Parameter ACPI Aware O/S ACPI Suspend Mode Description Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) function. Select an ACPI state. Wake Up by ring function....wake the system by PS/2 KB/Mouse Enables or disables to wake up the system from a power saving mode through an event on PCI Express device. Power On by PCIE Devices Power On by USB KB/Mouse If enabled, press any key or click the mouse will wake ...
... S3 (STR) S1 (POS) Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Power Off Power On Last State Chapter 2 15 Power Management Setup Parameter ACPI Aware O/S ACPI Suspend Mode Description Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Management (ACPI) function. Select an ACPI state. Wake Up by ring function....wake the system by PS/2 KB/Mouse Enables or disables to wake up the system from a power saving mode through an event on PCI Express device. Power On by PCIE Devices Power On by USB KB/Mouse If enabled, press any key or click the mouse will wake ...
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Unplug the power cord from the system. 5. Unplug all the peripherals connected to it. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power outlets. 3. Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface. 24 Chapter 3 Turn off the system and all peripheral cables from the system. 4. Pre-disassembly Procedure Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below: 1.
Unplug the power cord from the system. 5. Unplug all the peripherals connected to it. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power outlets. 3. Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface. 24 Chapter 3 Turn off the system and all peripheral cables from the system. 4. Pre-disassembly Procedure Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below: 1.
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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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....1A324.5R0 34 Chapter 3 Disconnect the data and power cables from the optical drive. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 30. 4. See "Removing the Processor" on page 28. 2. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 32. 5. Screw (Quantity) M3xL5 (1) Color Black Torque 5.5 to remove the X1700 and X270 computers' optical drive.
....1A324.5R0 34 Chapter 3 Disconnect the data and power cables from the optical drive. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 30. 4. See "Removing the Processor" on page 28. 2. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 32. 5. Screw (Quantity) M3xL5 (1) Color Black Torque 5.5 to remove the X1700 and X270 computers' optical drive.
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To remove the X270 computer's optical drive: 1. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 29. 3. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 28. 2. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 32. 5. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the drive bay. See "Removing the Processor" on page 30. 4. Pull the drive out of the optical drive and the mainboard. Chapter 3 35 7.
To remove the X270 computer's optical drive: 1. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 29. 3. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 28. 2. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 32. 5. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the drive bay. See "Removing the Processor" on page 30. 4. Pull the drive out of the optical drive and the mainboard. Chapter 3 35 7.
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Place the bracket on a clean, static-free work surface. 38 Chapter 3 Disconnect the data and power cables from the mainboard. Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the rear of the hard drive. X270 model 9. 7. X1700 model 8.
Place the bracket on a clean, static-free work surface. 38 Chapter 3 Disconnect the data and power cables from the mainboard. Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the rear of the hard drive. X270 model 9. 7. X1700 model 8.
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See "Removing the Processor" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 32. 5. Remove the screw (C) that secures the power supply to 6.3 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00J44.C60 40 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 37. 7. X270 model Screw (Quantity) #6-... the chassis. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 30. 4. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 28. 2. Disconnect the 4-pin and 24-pin power supply cables from the mainboard. Removing the Power Supply 1. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 29...
See "Removing the Processor" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 32. 5. Remove the screw (C) that secures the power supply to 6.3 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00J44.C60 40 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 37. 7. X270 model Screw (Quantity) #6-... the chassis. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 30. 4. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 28. 2. Disconnect the 4-pin and 24-pin power supply cables from the mainboard. Removing the Power Supply 1. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 29...
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Remove the three screws (A) that secure the power supply to 6.5 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00J07.B60 X1700 model X270 model Chapter 3 41 Torque 5.5 to the rear panel. Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L5 BZN (3) Color Black 10. 9. Lift the power supply module out of the chassis.
Remove the three screws (A) that secure the power supply to 6.5 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00J07.B60 X1700 model X270 model Chapter 3 41 Torque 5.5 to the rear panel. Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L5 BZN (3) Color Black 10. 9. Lift the power supply module out of the chassis.
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See "Removing the TV Tuner Card (X1700 model)" on page 30. 4. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 44. 10. See "Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards" on page ..." on page 49. 12. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 29. 3. See "Removing the VGA Card (X1700 model)" on page 28. 2. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 43. 9. See "Removing the Processor" on page 32. 5. Removing the...
See "Removing the TV Tuner Card (X1700 model)" on page 30. 4. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 44. 10. See "Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards" on page ..." on page 49. 12. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 29. 3. See "Removing the VGA Card (X1700 model)" on page 28. 2. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 43. 9. See "Removing the Processor" on page 32. 5. Removing the...