Acer Aspire ZS600 Desktop Service Guide
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... updates made to this manual: ! Date 08-14-2012 08-17-2012 Version Frist Draft Rev 01 Chapter 1 2 Updates Memory Spec Card reader supporting Check and update Mac address Service guide files and updates are shown in this AZS600_Pt/AZS600_P service guide...., magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. WARNING: Indicates a potential for the proper completion of a procedure, choice of Acer Incorporated. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (not the manufacturer, distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost ...
... updates made to this manual: ! Date 08-14-2012 08-17-2012 Version Frist Draft Rev 01 Chapter 1 2 Updates Memory Spec Card reader supporting Check and update Mac address Service guide files and updates are shown in this AZS600_Pt/AZS600_P service guide...., magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. WARNING: Indicates a potential for the proper completion of a procedure, choice of Acer Incorporated. Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (not the manufacturer, distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost ...
Acer Aspire ZS600 Desktop Service Guide
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... covered in this generic service guide. When ordering FRU parts: Check the most up-to-date information available on cards, modems, or extra memory capabilities). You must use the list provided by a computer user, such as menus, prompts, responses to input, and error messages) are ...constant width bold. If, for repair and service of a machine (such as add-on your regional Web or channel. Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have decided to extend the functionality of customer machines. This service guide provides you with all technical information relating ...
... covered in this generic service guide. When ordering FRU parts: Check the most up-to-date information available on cards, modems, or extra memory capabilities). You must use the list provided by a computer user, such as menus, prompts, responses to input, and error messages) are ...constant width bold. If, for repair and service of a machine (such as add-on your regional Web or channel. Acer-authorized Service Providers: Your Acer office may have decided to extend the functionality of customer machines. This service guide provides you with all technical information relating ...
Acer Aspire ZS600 Desktop Service Guide
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... Removing the ODD 3-17 Removing the Camera 3-19 Removing the OSD Board 3-20 Removing the Motherboard Shielding 3-21 Removing the Display Card 3-23 Removing the Memory 3-26 ii-v
... Removing the ODD 3-17 Removing the Camera 3-19 Removing the OSD Board 3-20 Removing the Motherboard Shielding 3-21 Removing the Display Card 3-23 Removing the Memory 3-26 ii-v
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... 3-57 Replacing the Left & Right Foot Stand (Power LED 3-60 Replacing the Motherboard 3-64 Replacing the System FAN 3-67 Replacing the CPU 3-70 Replacing the Memory 3-72 Replacing the WLAN 3-73 Replacing the Display Card 3-75 Replacing the Speaker 3-77 Replacing the Touchpad 3-79 Replacing the TV Tuner 3-81 Replacing the...
... 3-57 Replacing the Left & Right Foot Stand (Power LED 3-60 Replacing the Motherboard 3-64 Replacing the System FAN 3-67 Replacing the CPU 3-70 Replacing the Memory 3-72 Replacing the WLAN 3-73 Replacing the Display Card 3-75 Replacing the Speaker 3-77 Replacing the Touchpad 3-79 Replacing the TV Tuner 3-81 Replacing the...
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...) Intel Core i3 2120 3.30G 3M 65W, Intel HD Graphics 2000 (Sandy Bridge) Chipset Intel H61 Express Chipset Memory Dual-channel 1600 MHz DDR3 SO-DIMM support: Up to 4GB per memory module Upgrade option with 2 DIMM slots Graphics Intel HD Graphics technology (Microsoft DirectX 10.1) Discrete graphic cards supported...
...) Intel Core i3 2120 3.30G 3M 65W, Intel HD Graphics 2000 (Sandy Bridge) Chipset Intel H61 Express Chipset Memory Dual-channel 1600 MHz DDR3 SO-DIMM support: Up to 4GB per memory module Upgrade option with 2 DIMM slots Graphics Intel HD Graphics technology (Microsoft DirectX 10.1) Discrete graphic cards supported...
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...Certification Microsoft MDA 2010 compliant HDMI 1.4a Certificate fee paid by MB vendor Brand Logo "Acer Inc" logo Printed on the PCB PCB 6 layers Platform Branding Meet Intel Manageability Processor Socket Type:...Should meet Intel H61 platform design guide Should meet Intel BIOS specification Super I/O: ITE/IT8772E Memory Socket Type: SO-DDR III connector Hardware Specifications and Configurations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1-11
...Certification Microsoft MDA 2010 compliant HDMI 1.4a Certificate fee paid by MB vendor Brand Logo "Acer Inc" logo Printed on the PCB PCB 6 layers Platform Branding Meet Intel Manageability Processor Socket Type:...Should meet Intel H61 platform design guide Should meet Intel BIOS specification Super I/O: ITE/IT8772E Memory Socket Type: SO-DDR III connector Hardware Specifications and Configurations 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1-11
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...Capacity support: SO-DDR III un-buffered non-ECC DIMM support 1GB to 8GB max. Memory support Design Criteria: Should meet Intel chipset platform design guide Dual channel should be enabled ...always when plug-in 2 same memory size DDR III memory module Should meet Intel chipsets family BIOS specification On-Board Graphic Solution 0 Intel HD graphic solution ...
...Capacity support: SO-DDR III un-buffered non-ECC DIMM support 1GB to 8GB max. Memory support Design Criteria: Should meet Intel chipset platform design guide Dual channel should be enabled ...always when plug-in 2 same memory size DDR III memory module Should meet Intel chipsets family BIOS specification On-Board Graphic Solution 0 Intel HD graphic solution ...
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...61548;On-board connectors 1 ILM+SKT+BP for LGA 1155 CPU (assign by Acer) 1 9Pin LCD Panel Power Supply Connector 2 SO-DDR3 memory sockets 1 90 Degree PCI-E x16 2.0 Slot (Support low-profile Graphic Cards, single...Connector 1 3Pin CIR header (support RC6 / RCMM) 1 on board buzzer Acer Hardware spec 0 Please follow: Acer Desktop H/W Validation Request rev 2.7 Acer Motherboard EE Design Request v3.7 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15
...61548;On-board connectors 1 ILM+SKT+BP for LGA 1155 CPU (assign by Acer) 1 9Pin LCD Panel Power Supply Connector 2 SO-DDR3 memory sockets 1 90 Degree PCI-E x16 2.0 Slot (Support low-profile Graphic Cards, single...Connector 1 3Pin CIR header (support RC6 / RCMM) 1 on board buzzer Acer Hardware spec 0 Please follow: Acer Desktop H/W Validation Request rev 2.7 Acer Motherboard EE Design Request v3.7 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 1-15
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... mouse, USB camera). 5 Headphone/speaker Connects to 3 in 1 Card Reader 2 USB 3.0 ports 3 mini B-CAS Card Reader 4 USB 3.0 ports Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS) Connects to USB 3.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Table 1-3. Left View No Icon Item 1 3 in 1 Card Reader slot supports USB charge.
... mouse, USB camera). 5 Headphone/speaker Connects to 3 in 1 Card Reader 2 USB 3.0 ports 3 mini B-CAS Card Reader 4 USB 3.0 ports Description Accepts Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Memory Stick (MS) Connects to USB 3.0 devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB camera). Table 1-3. Left View No Icon Item 1 3 in 1 Card Reader slot supports USB charge.
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... a qualified technician for assistance. The system reboots immediately after you have saved all open files. CMOS setup loads the configuration values in this guide. This memory area is turned off. oxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make sure that you close the Setup...
... a qualified technician for assistance. The system reboots immediately after you have saved all open files. CMOS setup loads the configuration values in this guide. This memory area is turned off. oxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make sure that you close the Setup...
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... Board Serial Serial number of the system. System Utilities 2-5 System Serial Number Serial number of the base board. Use Tab to switch between Date elements. Memory Total size of system memory installed on the system. BIOS Setup Utility 0 Main 0 Table 2-1.
... Board Serial Serial number of the system. System Utilities 2-5 System Serial Number Serial number of the base board. Use Tab to switch between Date elements. Memory Total size of system memory installed on the system. BIOS Setup Utility 0 Main 0 Table 2-1.
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Video Share Memory Size. Options Disabled/Enabled 64MB/128MB DVMT 128MB/256MB/Ma ximum Advanced -> Integrated Peripherals 0 Table 2-4. Onboard SATA Mode. [Native IDE] IDE mode. [AHCI] AHCI mode. ... All USB Devices. DVMT Mode information. Parameter Onboard SATA Controller Onboard SATA Mode Onboard USB Controller Description Onboard SATA Controller. Table 2-3. Parameter Intel VT Video Memory Size DVMT Mode DVMT Memory Size Description When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Internal Graphics Device. Select DVMT Mode...
Video Share Memory Size. Options Disabled/Enabled 64MB/128MB DVMT 128MB/256MB/Ma ximum Advanced -> Integrated Peripherals 0 Table 2-4. Onboard SATA Mode. [Native IDE] IDE mode. [AHCI] AHCI mode. ... All USB Devices. DVMT Mode information. Parameter Onboard SATA Controller Onboard SATA Mode Onboard USB Controller Description Onboard SATA Controller. Table 2-3. Parameter Intel VT Video Memory Size DVMT Mode DVMT Memory Size Description When enabled, a VMM can utilize the additional hardware capabilities provided by Internal Graphics Device. Select DVMT Mode...
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... Convert Board 3-31 Remove the OSD Board 3-33 Remove the VGA Card 3-35 Remove the VGA Bracket 3-37 Remove the WLAN Card 3-39 Remove the Memory 3-41 Remove the CPU 3-42 Remove the Motherboard 3-43 Remove the Front Stand Bracket 3-46 Remove the WLAN Antenna Cables 3-51 Remove the Cushion Tape...
... Convert Board 3-31 Remove the OSD Board 3-33 Remove the VGA Card 3-35 Remove the VGA Bracket 3-37 Remove the WLAN Card 3-39 Remove the Memory 3-41 Remove the CPU 3-42 Remove the Motherboard 3-43 Remove the Front Stand Bracket 3-46 Remove the WLAN Antenna Cables 3-51 Remove the Cushion Tape...
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... Thermal Pads 3-72 Replace the Cushion Tape 3-73 Replace the Base Pan 3-74 Replace the Front Stand Bracket 3-76 Replace the CPU 3-81 Replace the Memory 3-85 Replace the Motherboard 3-86 Replace the VGA Bracket 3-87 Replace the WLAN Card 3-88 Replace the VGA Card 3-90 Replace the Convert Board 3-92...
... Thermal Pads 3-72 Replace the Cushion Tape 3-73 Replace the Base Pan 3-74 Replace the Front Stand Bracket 3-76 Replace the CPU 3-81 Replace the Memory 3-85 Replace the Motherboard 3-86 Replace the VGA Bracket 3-87 Replace the WLAN Card 3-88 Replace the VGA Card 3-90 Replace the Convert Board 3-92...
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Remove the Memory 0 1. Memory Figure 3-57. Memory 3-41 Figure 3-56. Follow numeric ascending order to remove the memory banks from motherboard.
Remove the Memory 0 1. Memory Figure 3-57. Memory 3-41 Figure 3-56. Follow numeric ascending order to remove the memory banks from motherboard.
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Insert one memory bar to the lower socket of motherboard first, press to the upper socket. And assemble the other memory bar to click it into the spring lock. Memory 3-85 Figure 3-127. Replace the Memory 0 1.
Insert one memory bar to the lower socket of motherboard first, press to the upper socket. And assemble the other memory bar to click it into the spring lock. Memory 3-85 Figure 3-127. Replace the Memory 0 1.
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... short beeps. This error code could also be something is wrong with the memory installed. Processor jump to BootBlock to access the video card for viewing AMIBIOS checkpoints. Memory not installed or memory error Symptom: Continuous one short beep. Description: System is the best tool for... it only displays checkpoints that there could also mean something wrong with just accessing the memory (ie the motherboard has a problem). Either the video card is not working, its memory is wrong with the motherboard. Beep codes will be corrupt. Table 4-1. This display ...
... short beeps. This error code could also be something is wrong with the memory installed. Processor jump to BootBlock to access the video card for viewing AMIBIOS checkpoints. Memory not installed or memory error Symptom: Continuous one short beep. Description: System is the best tool for... it only displays checkpoints that there could also mean something wrong with just accessing the memory (ie the motherboard has a problem). Either the video card is not working, its memory is wrong with the motherboard. Beep codes will be corrupt. Table 4-1. This display ...
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... microcode update, frequency and other components before memory detection. Verify the boot block checksum. Disable CACHE before system memory is available. Execute full memory sizing module. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in cards that may appear on ...displays checkpoints that flat mode is bad. Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints 0 The Bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset, memory, and other CPU critical initialization. NOTE: NOTE: Please note that occur during the pre- Checkpoints may differ between different...
... microcode update, frequency and other components before memory detection. Verify the boot block checksum. Disable CACHE before system memory is available. Execute full memory sizing module. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in cards that may appear on ...displays checkpoints that flat mode is bad. Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints 0 The Bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset, memory, and other CPU critical initialization. NOTE: NOTE: Please note that occur during the pre- Checkpoints may differ between different...
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... the Uncompressed pointer for faster access. System is uncompressed into register. Copies BIOS from one platform to RAM for future use in memory. The Runtime module is waking from add-in right segments. The error associated with this value may occur during the Bootblock recovery.... Leaves all RAM below 1MB Read-Write including E000 and F000 shadow areas but closing SMRAM. Restore CPUID value back into memory. Performs main BIOS checksum and updates recovery status accordingly. If BIOS recovery is necessary,control flows to determine if BIOSrecovery is ...
... the Uncompressed pointer for faster access. System is uncompressed into register. Copies BIOS from one platform to RAM for future use in memory. The Runtime module is waking from add-in right segments. The error associated with this value may occur during the Bootblock recovery.... Leaves all RAM below 1MB Read-Write including E000 and F000 shadow areas but closing SMRAM. Restore CPUID value back into memory. Performs main BIOS checksum and updates recovery status accordingly. If BIOS recovery is necessary,control flows to determine if BIOSrecovery is ...
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R BRACKET VESA SUPPORT Thermal HEAT PIPE FAN P/N 33.SHL0U.004 33.SHL0U.005 33.SHL0U.006 60.U6N0U.003 23.U6N0U.002 CPU CPU(PGA) Intel Core i7 3770S LGA 3.1G 8M 1333 1155 65W Quad Core KC.37701.SI7 Memory FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-13 L STAND FRONT BRACKET - FRU list Category Description STAND FRONT BRACKET - Table 6-2.
R BRACKET VESA SUPPORT Thermal HEAT PIPE FAN P/N 33.SHL0U.004 33.SHL0U.005 33.SHL0U.006 60.U6N0U.003 23.U6N0U.002 CPU CPU(PGA) Intel Core i7 3770S LGA 3.1G 8M 1333 1155 65W Quad Core KC.37701.SI7 Memory FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 6-13 L STAND FRONT BRACKET - FRU list Category Description STAND FRONT BRACKET - Table 6-2.