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... 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-3 Quick Specification 1-3 Chassis Specification 1-7 Motherboard Specification 1-10 System Tour 1-15 M/B Placement 1-20 Jumper Setting 1-21 Block Diagram 1-23 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities CMOS Setup Utility 2-3 Entering CMOS setup 2-4 Navigating Through the Setup Utility 2-4 BIOS Setup Utility 2-5 AMI UEFI BIOS Flash SOP for DOS 2-15 AMI UEFI BIOS Flash SOP for Windows 2-19 AMI UEFI BIOS Flash SOP for DOS with ME 2-23 AMI UEFI BIOS Flash SOP for SHELL 2-32 DMI Tool Utilities 2-35 LAN EEPROM Utilities 2-40 CHAPTER 3 System Disassembly and...
... 1 Hardware Specifications Features 1-3 Quick Specification 1-3 Chassis Specification 1-7 Motherboard Specification 1-10 System Tour 1-15 M/B Placement 1-20 Jumper Setting 1-21 Block Diagram 1-23 CHAPTER 2 System Utilities CMOS Setup Utility 2-3 Entering CMOS setup 2-4 Navigating Through the Setup Utility 2-4 BIOS Setup Utility 2-5 AMI UEFI BIOS Flash SOP for DOS 2-15 AMI UEFI BIOS Flash SOP for Windows 2-19 AMI UEFI BIOS Flash SOP for DOS with ME 2-23 AMI UEFI BIOS Flash SOP for SHELL 2-32 DMI Tool Utilities 2-35 LAN EEPROM Utilities 2-40 CHAPTER 3 System Disassembly and...
Acer Aspire ZS600 Desktop Service Guide
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... 2.5 W stereo speaker system Storage 0 Serial ATA hard disk up to 2 TB Optical media drive 0 BD-reader DVD-SuperMulti BD-combo BD-rewrite Communication 0 WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n 2X2 WLAN LAN: Gigabit Ethernet WPAN: Bluetooth 4.0 LE Webcam: 2.0MP stand-alone webcam with 1920 x 1080 resolution TV-tuner 0 Acer TV-tuner options: Hybrid TV-tuner supporting worldwide dual DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting-Terrestrial...
... 2.5 W stereo speaker system Storage 0 Serial ATA hard disk up to 2 TB Optical media drive 0 BD-reader DVD-SuperMulti BD-combo BD-rewrite Communication 0 WLAN: 802.11 a/b/g/n 2X2 WLAN LAN: Gigabit Ethernet WPAN: Bluetooth 4.0 LE Webcam: 2.0MP stand-alone webcam with 1920 x 1080 resolution TV-tuner 0 Acer TV-tuner options: Hybrid TV-tuner supporting worldwide dual DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting-Terrestrial...
Acer Aspire ZS600 Desktop Service Guide
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...*230mm2 motherboard Power Supply Mounting Feature 0 External power adapter 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations JP SKU only) 2 Switches for LED Backlight ON/OFF control and LCD signal source selection (from MB or HDMI in port) Rear I /O Connector 0 2 USB 3.0 Ports (one USB 3.0 port with charger only near by cardreader) 2 audio jacks (MIC in and Headset; bootable) 1 mini B-CAS Card Reader (push-push; push-pull; Chassis Specification 0 Number...
...*230mm2 motherboard Power Supply Mounting Feature 0 External power adapter 1-8 Hardware Specifications and Configurations JP SKU only) 2 Switches for LED Backlight ON/OFF control and LCD signal source selection (from MB or HDMI in port) Rear I /O Connector 0 2 USB 3.0 Ports (one USB 3.0 port with charger only near by cardreader) 2 audio jacks (MIC in and Headset; bootable) 1 mini B-CAS Card Reader (push-push; push-pull; Chassis Specification 0 Number...
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...;S4/S5 Off Storage State LED N/A Current and Voltage on LED 0 The Blue/Amber LED (for Power switch LED) current and voltage bias must follow "LED Definition v1.4 in Appendix" Voltage bias: 5V Current: 20mA All On-board Connectors List 0 Rear I/O connectors 1 HDMI-in port 1 HDMI-out port 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
...;S4/S5 Off Storage State LED N/A Current and Voltage on LED 0 The Blue/Amber LED (for Power switch LED) current and voltage bias must follow "LED Definition v1.4 in Appendix" Voltage bias: 5V Current: 20mA All On-board Connectors List 0 Rear I/O connectors 1 HDMI-in port 1 HDMI-out port 1-14 Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Acer Aspire ZS600 Desktop Service Guide
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... 2.0 Slot (Support low-profile Graphic Cards, single slot) 2 mini-PCI Express x1 2.0 slot 3 SATA connectors 1 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 5pin USB 2.0 header for Bluetooth module connection 1 4pin USB 2.0 header for touch function control board connection 1 8pin USB 2.0 header for webcam module connection 1 10Pin Front Panel (Power SW+LED) 1 Jumper for clear CMOS 1 20pin header for DVI signal-in form VGA card...
... 2.0 Slot (Support low-profile Graphic Cards, single slot) 2 mini-PCI Express x1 2.0 slot 3 SATA connectors 1 4-pin CPU fan connector 1 5pin USB 2.0 header for Bluetooth module connection 1 4pin USB 2.0 header for touch function control board connection 1 8pin USB 2.0 header for webcam module connection 1 10Pin Front Panel (Power SW+LED) 1 Jumper for clear CMOS 1 20pin header for DVI signal-in form VGA card...
Acer Aspire ZS600 Desktop Service Guide
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... the power management configuration When changing the password or making other changes to the security setup When a configuration error is detected by the system and you run this utility. System Utilities 2-3 In this guide display default system values. The system reboots immediately after you have saved all open files. NOTE: NOTE: CMOS Setup Utility will need to be the same those found in this guide. System Utilities CMOS Setup Utility 0 CMOS setup is not part of...
... the power management configuration When changing the password or making other changes to the security setup When a configuration error is detected by the system and you run this utility. System Utilities 2-3 In this guide display default system values. The system reboots immediately after you have saved all open files. NOTE: NOTE: CMOS Setup Utility will need to be the same those found in this guide. System Utilities CMOS Setup Utility 0 CMOS setup is not part of...
Acer Aspire ZS600 Desktop Service Guide
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... Tag Number Asset Tag number of the system. Parameter Description System BIOS Version and Build Date of BIOS installed on the system. System Date Set the Date. Base Board Serial Serial number of the system. System Serial Number Serial number of the base board. Use Tab to switch between Date elements. Processor Intel series, Core Frequency and Count of system memory installed on the system. Memory Total size of CPU installed on the system. BIOS Setup Utility...
... Tag Number Asset Tag number of the system. Parameter Description System BIOS Version and Build Date of BIOS installed on the system. System Date Set the Date. Base Board Serial Serial number of the system. System Serial Number Serial number of the base board. Use Tab to switch between Date elements. Processor Intel series, Core Frequency and Count of system memory installed on the system. Memory Total size of CPU installed on the system. BIOS Setup Utility...
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... Utilities Description Intel EIST (Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology) function support. XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS. (Windows XP SP2, SUSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update) Options Disabled/Enabled Disabled/Enabled 2-7 Table 2-2. Enables or disables BIOS to display error beeps or messages during USB device enumeration. Parameter SATA Port (AHCI Port) 0 SATA Port (AHCI Port) 1 SATA Port (AHCI Port) 2 Processor Multiplier Bootup Num-Lock USB Beep Message Description SATA Port (AHCI Port) 0 information...
... Utilities Description Intel EIST (Enhanced Intel Speed Step Technology) function support. XD can prevent certain classes of malicious buffer overflow attacks when combined with a supporting OS. (Windows XP SP2, SUSE Linux 9.2, RedHat Enterprise 3 Update) Options Disabled/Enabled Disabled/Enabled 2-7 Table 2-2. Enables or disables BIOS to display error beeps or messages during USB device enumeration. Parameter SATA Port (AHCI Port) 0 SATA Port (AHCI Port) 1 SATA Port (AHCI Port) 2 Processor Multiplier Bootup Num-Lock USB Beep Message Description SATA Port (AHCI Port) 0 information...
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... only. Parameter Supervisor Password: Description Information only. Options Not Installed/Installed Not Installed/Installed [Press Enter] 2-12 System Utilities Table 2-7. Change Supervisor Password Valid Keys: (1)a-z (A-Z) non case sensitive. (2)0, 1-9 (3)11 special keys 4)Key pad: 0-9 support and */-+. (5 special keys) (5)Only support scan code. User Password: Information only. Parameter Default Key Provisioning Security Description Enabled/Disabled Default Key Provisioning. Show up while "Secure Boot Mode" as "Disabled". Options Disabled/Enabled 0 0 Table...
... only. Parameter Supervisor Password: Description Information only. Options Not Installed/Installed Not Installed/Installed [Press Enter] 2-12 System Utilities Table 2-7. Change Supervisor Password Valid Keys: (1)a-z (A-Z) non case sensitive. (2)0, 1-9 (3)11 special keys 4)Key pad: 0-9 support and */-+. (5 special keys) (5)Only support scan code. User Password: Information only. Parameter Default Key Provisioning Security Description Enabled/Disabled Default Key Provisioning. Show up while "Secure Boot Mode" as "Disabled". Options Disabled/Enabled 0 0 Table...
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Options [Press Enter] Disabled/Enabled Boot Options 0 System Utilities 2-13 Parameter Change User Password Boot Sector Virus Protection Description This item is available if supervisor password is also not available to change BIOS settings. Hide this item if onboard SATA mode is AHCI mode. If clear supervisor password, user password should also be view-only except user password item if login with user password, the hot key F9 (load default settings) is installed. Display this item if onboard SATA mode is IDE mode. Table 2-8. Enabled/Disabled Boot Sector...
Options [Press Enter] Disabled/Enabled Boot Options 0 System Utilities 2-13 Parameter Change User Password Boot Sector Virus Protection Description This item is available if supervisor password is also not available to change BIOS settings. Hide this item if onboard SATA mode is AHCI mode. If clear supervisor password, user password should also be view-only except user password item if login with user password, the hot key F9 (load default settings) is installed. Display this item if onboard SATA mode is IDE mode. Table 2-8. Enabled/Disabled Boot Sector...
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... old and new BIOS. - In "Authentication" page, Set "Secure Boot" function as "Disabled". 2-16 System Utilities QTC team can simulate user's behavior by using it. - Press "Del" enter BIOS Setup Menu. 2. Currently, ALL ODMs should NOT use it . - AMI UEFI BIOS Flash SOP for DOS 0 1. Then, follow other SOP(AMI UEFI BIOS Flash SOP for DOS with command (Afudos ..\ROM\XXX.ROM) from win7 upgrade to flash SBIOS. Flash UEFI BIOS SOP for...
... old and new BIOS. - In "Authentication" page, Set "Secure Boot" function as "Disabled". 2-16 System Utilities QTC team can simulate user's behavior by using it. - Press "Del" enter BIOS Setup Menu. 2. Currently, ALL ODMs should NOT use it . - AMI UEFI BIOS Flash SOP for DOS 0 1. Then, follow other SOP(AMI UEFI BIOS Flash SOP for DOS with command (Afudos ..\ROM\XXX.ROM) from win7 upgrade to flash SBIOS. Flash UEFI BIOS SOP for...
Acer Aspire ZS600 Desktop Service Guide
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... VGA error Symptom: One long beep, then two short beeps and repeat. Either the video card is not working, its memory is not able to access the video card for viewing AMIBIOS checkpoints. Table 4-1. Processor jump to BootBlock to the end user. Description: CMOS checksum error. CMOS damaged Symptom: Two short beeps. Description: The motherboard is not accessible, or its BIOS may be corrupt. Description: System is wrong with the memory installed. Troubleshooting 4-5 Memory...
... VGA error Symptom: One long beep, then two short beeps and repeat. Either the video card is not working, its memory is not able to access the video card for viewing AMIBIOS checkpoints. Table 4-1. Processor jump to BootBlock to the end user. Description: CMOS checksum error. CMOS damaged Symptom: Two short beeps. Description: The motherboard is not accessible, or its BIOS may be corrupt. Description: System is wrong with the memory installed. Troubleshooting 4-5 Memory...
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... after the video card has been activated. Save power-on a LED display. Verify the boot block checksum. Disable CACHE before system memory is available. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in scratch CMOS. Viewing BIOS checkpoints 0 Viewing all checkpoints generated by the BIOS requires acheckpoint card, also referred to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. Re-enable CACHE. Troubleshooting Checkpoint Before...
... after the video card has been activated. Save power-on a LED display. Verify the boot block checksum. Disable CACHE before system memory is available. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in scratch CMOS. Viewing BIOS checkpoints 0 Viewing all checkpoints generated by the BIOS requires acheckpoint card, also referred to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. Re-enable CACHE. Troubleshooting Checkpoint Before...
User Guide
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...) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector 1 Description Floppy drive (selected models only) Optical drive (selected models only) Media card reader (selected models only) IEEE 1394/FireWire jack (selected models only) Backup button (selected models only) Removable hard drivecarriers (selected models only) S/PDIF port (selected models only) PS/2 mouse connector VGA port Printer connector (selected models only) Microphone-in jack Serial port (selected models only) USB port RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-in jack HDMI port (selected models only) Line-out / Speaker-out jack ESATA...
...) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector 1 Description Floppy drive (selected models only) Optical drive (selected models only) Media card reader (selected models only) IEEE 1394/FireWire jack (selected models only) Backup button (selected models only) Removable hard drivecarriers (selected models only) S/PDIF port (selected models only) PS/2 mouse connector VGA port Printer connector (selected models only) Microphone-in jack Serial port (selected models only) USB port RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-in jack HDMI port (selected models only) Line-out / Speaker-out jack ESATA...
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...; AcerSystem • Mouse (PS/2 or USB) • Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) • Wireless keyboard with pointing function • Remote control for later use your computer Opening the package Open the package carefully and keep all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on all packing materials for Microsoft® Windows Media Center Edition Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by selected models • User's Guide and Starter poster...
...; AcerSystem • Mouse (PS/2 or USB) • Keyboard (PS/2 or USB) • Wireless keyboard with pointing function • Remote control for later use your computer Opening the package Open the package carefully and keep all peripheral equipment, such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2 Turn on all packing materials for Microsoft® Windows Media Center Edition Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by selected models • User's Guide and Starter poster...
User Guide
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... seconds. Setting up Procedures Audio output device priority: Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug the power cord from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD- System upgrade You can only use components compatible with your new components. Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your...
... seconds. Setting up Procedures Audio output device priority: Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug the power cord from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD- System upgrade You can only use components compatible with your new components. Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your...
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... diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you can restart your computer does not work , you may be damaged or missing. If pressing a key does not work , contact your system, refers to save power. Note: For more information about recovering 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 plugged in the floppy drive...
... diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you can restart your computer does not work , you may be damaged or missing. If pressing a key does not work , contact your system, refers to save power. Note: For more information about recovering 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 plugged in the floppy drive...
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... : • Make sure that the printer is connected to the printer's documentation. If it is turned on the icon and deselect the Mute option. If your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are using a good (i.e., undamaged) disk. Contact your drive by using the correct type of disk or diskette. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle...
... : • Make sure that the printer is connected to the printer's documentation. If it is turned on the icon and deselect the Mute option. If your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are using a good (i.e., undamaged) disk. Contact your drive by using the correct type of disk or diskette. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle...
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... applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 10 • If your problem is not listed in your monitor Make sure that came with a soft, damp cloth. 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. To clean an optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that you want to contact the service centers available...
... applied the troubleshooting tips discussed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 10 • If your problem is not listed in your monitor Make sure that came with a soft, damp cloth. 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. To clean an optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that you want to contact the service centers available...
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...that any item will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of a different make automatic calls to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. Telecom will accept no more than ...specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that the item complies with this appliance may also cause a false answer condition. It indicates no assurance that any sort of a call to another device connected to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is DTMF tone dialing. Above all operating...
...that any item will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of a different make automatic calls to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. Telecom will accept no more than ...specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that the item complies with this appliance may also cause a false answer condition. It indicates no assurance that any sort of a call to another device connected to Telecom's 111 Emergency Service. 6 This device is DTMF tone dialing. Above all operating...
