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... the Memory Modules 40 Removing the TV Tuner Card 41 Removing the VGA Card 42 Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards 43 Removing the Mainboard 46 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 49 Chapter 4 System Troubleshooting 49 System Check Procedures 50 Power System Check 50 System External Inspection 50 System Internal Inspection 50...
... the Memory Modules 40 Removing the TV Tuner Card 41 Removing the VGA Card 42 Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards 43 Removing the Mainboard 46 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 49 Chapter 4 System Troubleshooting 49 System Check Procedures 50 Power System Check 50 System External Inspection 50 System Internal Inspection 50...
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Component 1 HDD drive 2 Optical drive 3 Expansion cards 4 Mainboard 5 Heat sink fan assembly 6 Power supply Chapter 1 7 Internal Components No.
Component 1 HDD drive 2 Optical drive 3 Expansion cards 4 Mainboard 5 Heat sink fan assembly 6 Power supply Chapter 1 7 Internal Components No.
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A slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed causing the overclocked processor to disable the Spread Spectrum feature if you are overclocking. Frequency/Voltage Control Spread Spectrum CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage Control [Enabled] Help Item Options Disabled Enabled Parameter Spread Spectrum :Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ESC:Exit F10:Save Description Enables or disables the reduction of the mainboard's EMI. Option Enabled Disabled Chapter 2 19 Note: Remember to lock up.
A slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed causing the overclocked processor to disable the Spread Spectrum feature if you are overclocking. Frequency/Voltage Control Spread Spectrum CMOS Setup Utility Frequency/Voltage Control [Enabled] Help Item Options Disabled Enabled Parameter Spread Spectrum :Move Enter:Select +/-/:Value F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defaults ESC:Exit F10:Save Description Enables or disables the reduction of the mainboard's EMI. Option Enabled Disabled Chapter 2 19 Note: Remember to lock up.
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Main Unit Disassembly MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax2 SIDE PANEL FRONT BEZEL HEAT SINK FAN ASSEMBLY Bx2 OPTICAL DRIVE CPU Bx2 HDD-ODD BRACKET Ax3, Bx1 POWER SUPPLY Cx4 HDD MODULE HDD MEMORY MODULES Ax1 TV TUNER CARD Ax1 VGA CARD Bx1 FRONT I/O AND CARD READER BOARD BRACKET Bx6, Dx1 MAINBOARD Bx2 FRONT I/O BOARD Bx2 CARD READER BOARD Screw List A B C D Screw #6-32 L5 BZN #6-32 L6 NI #6-32*3/16 NI M3xL5 BZN Part No. 86.00J07.B60 86.00J44.C60 86.1A324.5R0 86.5A5B6.012 Chapter 3 29
Main Unit Disassembly MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax2 SIDE PANEL FRONT BEZEL HEAT SINK FAN ASSEMBLY Bx2 OPTICAL DRIVE CPU Bx2 HDD-ODD BRACKET Ax3, Bx1 POWER SUPPLY Cx4 HDD MODULE HDD MEMORY MODULES Ax1 TV TUNER CARD Ax1 VGA CARD Bx1 FRONT I/O AND CARD READER BOARD BRACKET Bx6, Dx1 MAINBOARD Bx2 FRONT I/O BOARD Bx2 CARD READER BOARD Screw List A B C D Screw #6-32 L5 BZN #6-32 L6 NI #6-32*3/16 NI M3xL5 BZN Part No. 86.00J07.B60 86.00J44.C60 86.1A324.5R0 86.5A5B6.012 Chapter 3 29
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... and the processor. 32 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 30. 2. Use a long-nosed screwdriver to wipe off the thermal grease from the mainboard. 4. Lay down the heat sink fan assembly, in an upright position-with your hands. 1. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 31. 3. Removing the Heat... on the heat sink fan assembly touch the work surface. 6. Do not let the thermal patch on . Remove the heat sink fan assembly from the mainboard. 5. NEVER touch the heat sink with any metal or with the thermal patch facing upward.
... and the processor. 32 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 30. 2. Use a long-nosed screwdriver to wipe off the thermal grease from the mainboard. 4. Lay down the heat sink fan assembly, in an upright position-with your hands. 1. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 31. 3. Removing the Heat... on the heat sink fan assembly touch the work surface. 6. Do not let the thermal patch on . Remove the heat sink fan assembly from the mainboard. 5. NEVER touch the heat sink with any metal or with the thermal patch facing upward.
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... handling. 1. Remove the processor. (1). WARNING:The processor becomes very hot when the system is properly oriented over the socket. Pull out the processor from the mainboard, make sure the processor is on the corner to make sure to install a new processor, note the arrow on . Chapter 3 33 Removing the Processor IMPORTANT...
... handling. 1. Remove the processor. (1). WARNING:The processor becomes very hot when the system is properly oriented over the socket. Pull out the processor from the mainboard, make sure the processor is on the corner to make sure to install a new processor, note the arrow on . Chapter 3 33 Removing the Processor IMPORTANT...
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See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 30. 2. Remove the screw (B) that secures the power supply to 6.3 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00J44.C60 38 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 34. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 32. 3. Removing the Power Supply 1. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 33. 4. Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L6 (1) Color Silver Torque 5.7 to the chassis. Disconnect the 4-pin and 24-pin power supply cables from the mainboard. 6.
See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 30. 2. Remove the screw (B) that secures the power supply to 6.3 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00J44.C60 38 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 34. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 32. 3. Removing the Power Supply 1. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 33. 4. Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L6 (1) Color Silver Torque 5.7 to the chassis. Disconnect the 4-pin and 24-pin power supply cables from the mainboard. 6.
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Gently pull the card to 6.5 kgf-cm 3. Chapter 3 41 Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L5 BZN (1) Color Black Torque 5.5 to remove it from the mainboard. Part No. 86.00J07.B60 NOTE: The card has been highlighted with a yellow box as above image shows. Please detach the card and follow local regulations for disposal. Remove the screw (A) that secures the card to the chassis. Removing the TV Tuner Card 1. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 30. 2.
Gently pull the card to 6.5 kgf-cm 3. Chapter 3 41 Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L5 BZN (1) Color Black Torque 5.5 to remove it from the mainboard. Part No. 86.00J07.B60 NOTE: The card has been highlighted with a yellow box as above image shows. Please detach the card and follow local regulations for disposal. Remove the screw (A) that secures the card to the chassis. Removing the TV Tuner Card 1. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 30. 2.
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Please detach the card and follow local regulations for disposal. 42 Chapter 3 Removing the VGA Card 1. Gently pull the card to the chassis. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 30. 2. Remove the screw (A) that secures the card to remove it from the mainboard. Part No. 86.00J07.B60 NOTE: The card has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as above image shows. Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L5 BZN (1) Color Black Torque 5.5 to 6.5 kgf-cm 3.
Please detach the card and follow local regulations for disposal. 42 Chapter 3 Removing the VGA Card 1. Gently pull the card to the chassis. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 30. 2. Remove the screw (A) that secures the card to remove it from the mainboard. Part No. 86.00J07.B60 NOTE: The card has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as above image shows. Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L5 BZN (1) Color Black Torque 5.5 to 6.5 kgf-cm 3.
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See "Removing the Front Bezel" on front panel. 7. Chapter 3 43 Please notice that X3910 does not have IEEE1394 port on page 31. 3. See "Removing the Side Panel" on an X3810 sample. NOTE: You can see IEEE1394 cable on the ... 33. 5. Open the cable retention clip and disconnect the SATA cable, LED cable, and the other end of the USB, and audio cables from the mainboard. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 34. 6.
See "Removing the Front Bezel" on front panel. 7. Chapter 3 43 Please notice that X3910 does not have IEEE1394 port on page 31. 3. See "Removing the Side Panel" on an X3810 sample. NOTE: You can see IEEE1394 cable on the ... 33. 5. Open the cable retention clip and disconnect the SATA cable, LED cable, and the other end of the USB, and audio cables from the mainboard. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 34. 6.
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.... 3. See "Removing the TV Tuner Card" on page 43. 11. See "Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards" on page 41. 9. Removing the Mainboard 1. See "Removing the Processor" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on ...page 40. 8. Remove the six screws (B) that secure the mainboard to 6.3 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00J44.C60 46 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Memory Modules" on page 32. 4. See "Removing the Side Panel" on...
.... 3. See "Removing the TV Tuner Card" on page 43. 11. See "Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards" on page 41. 9. Removing the Mainboard 1. See "Removing the Processor" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on ...page 40. 8. Remove the six screws (B) that secure the mainboard to 6.3 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00J44.C60 46 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Memory Modules" on page 32. 4. See "Removing the Side Panel" on...
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Remove the screw (D) on the rear panel. Torque 5.5 to 6.5 kgf-cm Part No. 86.5A5B6.012 NOTE: The mainboard has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the mainboard and follow local regulations for disposal. Chapter 3 47 12. Screw (Quantity) M3xL5 BZN (1) Color Black 13. Lift the board from the chassis.
Remove the screw (D) on the rear panel. Torque 5.5 to 6.5 kgf-cm Part No. 86.5A5B6.012 NOTE: The mainboard has been highlighted with a yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the mainboard and follow local regulations for disposal. Chapter 3 47 12. Screw (Quantity) M3xL5 BZN (1) Color Black 13. Lift the board from the chassis.
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Board Layout Mainboard No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 66 Code LEDH1 SATA3 USBF3 USBF2 USBF1 PCIEX1 AUDIOF1 PCIE1 AUDJACK1 USBLAN1 USBESATA1 VGA1 HDMI1 Description Power and switch LED cable connector SATA 3 connector Front USB connector Front USB connector Front USB connector PCI Express x16 slot Front audio connector PCI Express x1 slot Audio 7.1 channel Top: Gigabit LAN port Bottom: USB ports Top: USB ports Bottom: eSATA port VGA (D-sub) port HDMI port Chapter 5
Board Layout Mainboard No 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 66 Code LEDH1 SATA3 USBF3 USBF2 USBF1 PCIEX1 AUDIOF1 PCIE1 AUDJACK1 USBLAN1 USBESATA1 VGA1 HDMI1 Description Power and switch LED cable connector SATA 3 connector Front USB connector Front USB connector Front USB connector PCI Express x16 slot Front audio connector PCI Express x1 slot Audio 7.1 channel Top: Gigabit LAN port Bottom: USB ports Top: USB ports Bottom: eSATA port VGA (D-sub) port HDMI port Chapter 5