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... the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide...given in the FRU list of customer machines. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this printed Service Guide. If, for Acer's "global" product offering.To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional web or channel. add-on your...
... the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide...given in the FRU list of customer machines. These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this printed Service Guide. If, for Acer's "global" product offering.To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional web or channel. add-on your...
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...2 available on front panel and 4 on rear panel) with 4X SBA/ Data Transfer and 2X/ 4X Fast Write capability ( no AGP slot for Veriton 3500, 5500 and 7500). ! Features Performance ! CPU SMM (System Management Mode), STOP clock control ! Hardware monitor function ! On-board DC-to 2GB using DDR (Double Data...use both of them at the back. Intel Pentium® IV processor with Intel NetBurst™ micro-architecture and integrated 256KB/ 512KB embedded L2 cache memory in Flip Chip 2 (FC)-mPGA 478 socket form factor, with supporting CPU clock up to -DC converter (VRM 9.0 spec) ! Ultra DMA/33...
...2 available on front panel and 4 on rear panel) with 4X SBA/ Data Transfer and 2X/ 4X Fast Write capability ( no AGP slot for Veriton 3500, 5500 and 7500). ! Features Performance ! CPU SMM (System Management Mode), STOP clock control ! Hardware monitor function ! On-board DC-to 2GB using DDR (Double Data...use both of them at the back. Intel Pentium® IV processor with Intel NetBurst™ micro-architecture and integrated 256KB/ 512KB embedded L2 cache memory in Flip Chip 2 (FC)-mPGA 478 socket form factor, with supporting CPU clock up to -DC converter (VRM 9.0 spec) ! Ultra DMA/33...
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High-speed 56K V9.0 fax/data/voice PCI modem (optional) ! Separate computer stand and rubber stands for Veriton 3500, 5500 and 7500) ! ! Mini-tower form factor ! Accessible I/O ports ! Smooth and stylish design ! Space-saver solution ! Upgradeable memory and hard disk Human-centric design and ergonomics ! Low emission and low radiation Chapter 1 3 One RJ45 connector...
High-speed 56K V9.0 fax/data/voice PCI modem (optional) ! Separate computer stand and rubber stands for Veriton 3500, 5500 and 7500) ! ! Mini-tower form factor ! Accessible I/O ports ! Smooth and stylish design ! Space-saver solution ! Upgradeable memory and hard disk Human-centric design and ergonomics ! Low emission and low radiation Chapter 1 3 One RJ45 connector...
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... Brookdale G only) Power Connector (+12V Line-in (upper), Line-out(middle), Mic-in Connecto Audio for Daughter Board AGP Slot***(for Brookdale-GL 20 Veriton 3500/5500/7500 Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Game Port Component FDD Connector IDE 2 Connector IDE 1 Connector Battery FWH Serial IRQ 8 Power LED 9 Power Button 10 Audio ... (upper) and Serial Ports (lower) Serial Ports PS2 Keyboard 3-pin Fan SYS Connector 32 CPU Socket 33 3-pin Fan CPU Connector 34 Memory Slot 1 35 Memory Slot 2 36 Power Connector 37 COM 38 SMSC LPC47M192 NOTE: *: default setting NOTE: **: Intel 845 GL...
... Brookdale G only) Power Connector (+12V Line-in (upper), Line-out(middle), Mic-in Connecto Audio for Daughter Board AGP Slot***(for Brookdale-GL 20 Veriton 3500/5500/7500 Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Game Port Component FDD Connector IDE 2 Connector IDE 1 Connector Battery FWH Serial IRQ 8 Power LED 9 Power Button 10 Audio ... (upper) and Serial Ports (lower) Serial Ports PS2 Keyboard 3-pin Fan SYS Connector 32 CPU Socket 33 3-pin Fan CPU Connector 34 Memory Slot 1 35 Memory Slot 2 36 Power Connector 37 COM 38 SMSC LPC47M192 NOTE: *: default setting NOTE: **: Intel 845 GL...
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... boot block feature Yes NOTE: The BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded using the FLASH utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). The items on the Advanced Options menu are: Memory/Cache Options PnP/PCI Options Chips Options Chapter 1 23 BIOS Hotkey List Hotkey c a+ o Function Enter BIOS Setup Utility Enable hidden page of BIOS Setup Utility...
... boot block feature Yes NOTE: The BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded using the FLASH utility (AWDFLASH.EXE). The items on the Advanced Options menu are: Memory/Cache Options PnP/PCI Options Chips Options Chapter 1 23 BIOS Hotkey List Hotkey c a+ o Function Enter BIOS Setup Utility Enable hidden page of BIOS Setup Utility...
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... 256M 512M 64M 128M 256M 512M 128M 192M 320M 576M 192M 256M 384M 640M 320M 384M 512M 768M 576M 640M 768M 1024M TOTAL 24 Veriton 3500/5500/7500 Memory module combinations 2 sockets (4 rows) 64/128/256/512MB 2GB DDR DRAM PC1600/2100 DDR 266/ DDR 20 2.5V 184 -pin DIMM Yes Yes Specification...
... 256M 512M 64M 128M 256M 512M 128M 192M 320M 576M 192M 256M 384M 640M 320M 384M 512M 768M 576M 640M 768M 1024M TOTAL 24 Veriton 3500/5500/7500 Memory module combinations 2 sockets (4 rows) 64/128/256/512MB 2GB DDR DRAM PC1600/2100 DDR 266/ DDR 20 2.5V 184 -pin DIMM Yes Yes Specification...
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...function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup (Advanced options) Second-Level Cache Configurations: Below information is only applicable to system with installed Pentium 4 processor. Cache Memory Item Specification First-Level Cache Configurations Cache function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Video Interface Item Video controller resident bus Video interface support Specification...AGP bus 1x / 2x / 4x AGP Data Transfer and 2x / 4x Fast Write Capability The AGP buffers operate only 1.5V mod NOTE: S88M/ GL for Veriton 3500/ 5500/ 7500 doesn't have AGP VGA slot. Chapter 1 25
...function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup (Advanced options) Second-Level Cache Configurations: Below information is only applicable to system with installed Pentium 4 processor. Cache Memory Item Specification First-Level Cache Configurations Cache function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Video Interface Item Video controller resident bus Video interface support Specification...AGP bus 1x / 2x / 4x AGP Data Transfer and 2x / 4x Fast Write Capability The AGP buffers operate only 1.5V mod NOTE: S88M/ GL for Veriton 3500/ 5500/ 7500 doesn't have AGP VGA slot. Chapter 1 25
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... 3 INT Route 1 Route 4 Route 3 INTB Route 2 Route 1 Route 4 INTC Route 3 Route 2 Route 1 INTD Route 4 Route 3 Route 2 30 Veriton 3500/5500/7500 Onboard Device ID & IRQ Map Device Intel 845G MCH P2P (Func.0) ICH4 (LPC) (Func.1) ICH4 (IDE) (Func.2) ICH4(USB) (Func.3) ICH4 (SMBUS ... Main Memory Maximum size are 768M Bytes. UPPER LIMIT UPPER LIMIT - 4GBytes 64KByte Function Host Memory Host/PCI Memory PCI/ISA Video Buffer Memory Video BIOS Memory ISA Card BIOS & Buffer Memory BIOS Extension Memory Setup and Post Memory PCI Development BIOS System BIOS Memory Main Memory PCI Memory Note ...
... 3 INT Route 1 Route 4 Route 3 INTB Route 2 Route 1 Route 4 INTC Route 3 Route 2 Route 1 INTD Route 4 Route 3 Route 2 30 Veriton 3500/5500/7500 Onboard Device ID & IRQ Map Device Intel 845G MCH P2P (Func.0) ICH4 (LPC) (Func.1) ICH4 (IDE) (Func.2) ICH4(USB) (Func.3) ICH4 (SMBUS ... Main Memory Maximum size are 768M Bytes. UPPER LIMIT UPPER LIMIT - 4GBytes 64KByte Function Host Memory Host/PCI Memory PCI/ISA Video Buffer Memory Video BIOS Memory ISA Card BIOS & Buffer Memory BIOS Extension Memory Setup and Post Memory PCI Development BIOS System BIOS Memory Main Memory PCI Memory Note ...
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...goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface). ! Disable H-sync and V-sync signals to RAM ! LED on the panel turns amber color. ! Memory is retained, and refreshes continues. ! Return to control the VESA DPMS monitor. Independent power management timer for ATA standard interface). ! Disable H-sync and ... Functions Device Standby Mode ! Disable V-sync to original state by pushing external switch button & "PME" events at ACPI mode. 34 Veriton 3500/5500/7500 Independent power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minutes) or pushing external switch button !
...goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface). ! Disable H-sync and V-sync signals to RAM ! LED on the panel turns amber color. ! Memory is retained, and refreshes continues. ! Return to control the VESA DPMS monitor. Independent power management timer for ATA standard interface). ! Disable H-sync and ... Functions Device Standby Mode ! Disable V-sync to original state by pushing external switch button & "PME" events at ACPI mode. 34 Veriton 3500/5500/7500 Independent power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minutes) or pushing external switch button !
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This memory area is no need to run Setup, make sure that you get a Run Setup message. Chapter 2 36 NOTE: If you exit Setup. The system reboots ... may be bad. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. Before you run Setup when starting the computer unless you have saved all open files. Chapter 2 System Utilities Most systems are already...
This memory area is no need to run Setup, make sure that you get a Run Setup message. Chapter 2 36 NOTE: If you exit Setup. The system reboots ... may be bad. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. Before you run Setup when starting the computer unless you have saved all open files. Chapter 2 System Utilities Most systems are already...
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... PCs use VGA only, this function is therefore unavailable to most DOS programs. However, MS Windows and OS/2 can use extended memory. Extended memory is not configured in any special manner and is almost useless and may be disregarded in the future. Chapter 2 40 Parameter Drive... A Drive B Video Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Description Options Allows you to configure your floppy drive B. EGA/VGA CGA40 CGA80 Mono This parameter enables you to configure your floppy...
... PCs use VGA only, this function is therefore unavailable to most DOS programs. However, MS Windows and OS/2 can use extended memory. Extended memory is not configured in any special manner and is almost useless and may be disregarded in the future. Chapter 2 40 Parameter Drive... A Drive B Video Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Description Options Allows you to configure your floppy drive B. EGA/VGA CGA40 CGA80 Mono This parameter enables you to configure your floppy...
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Settings in boldface are reserved for special ISA cards. Parameter Memory Hole at 15M-16 AGP Aperture Size (MB) Description Options This option lets you determine the effective size of these areas are the default and ... 64, 4, 8, 16, 32, 128 and 256 AGP Graphic Aperture. The following screen shows the Advanced Chipset Features. Disabled Enabled This item lets you reserve system memory area for memory mapped I/O cards. Chapter 2 44
Settings in boldface are reserved for special ISA cards. Parameter Memory Hole at 15M-16 AGP Aperture Size (MB) Description Options This option lets you determine the effective size of these areas are the default and ... 64, 4, 8, 16, 32, 128 and 256 AGP Graphic Aperture. The following screen shows the Advanced Chipset Features. Disabled Enabled This item lets you reserve system memory area for memory mapped I/O cards. Chapter 2 44
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Selecting this option displays the following dialog box: Choosing Yes enables BIOS to the main menu without loading the default settings. Choosing No returns you to automatically detect the hardware changes that you have made in your system hardware configuration (such as memory size, CPU type, hard disk type, etc.); This option also allows you to your system. Load Default Settings You need to reload the BIOS default settings every time you make changes to restore the default settings. otherwise, BIOS will keep the previous CMOS settings. Chapter 2 60
Selecting this option displays the following dialog box: Choosing Yes enables BIOS to the main menu without loading the default settings. Choosing No returns you to automatically detect the hardware changes that you have made in your system hardware configuration (such as memory size, CPU type, hard disk type, etc.); This option also allows you to your system. Load Default Settings You need to reload the BIOS default settings every time you make changes to restore the default settings. otherwise, BIOS will keep the previous CMOS settings. Chapter 2 60
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...: CAUTION: Do not change any settings in this sub-menu. The following screen: This menu lets you are not a qualified technician to configure the system memory and PCI device settings. Advanced Options NOTE: The Advanced Options menu is available only when you to avoid damaging the system. Product Information Selecting "Product...
...: CAUTION: Do not change any settings in this sub-menu. The following screen: This menu lets you are not a qualified technician to configure the system memory and PCI device settings. Advanced Options NOTE: The Advanced Options menu is available only when you to avoid damaging the system. Product Information Selecting "Product...
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...A.B segment shadow RAM cacheable. On-Chip Video Window size Aperture size for on -chip VGA. 8MB/1MB/512MB Integrated Peripherals 65 Veriton 3500/5500/7500 Disabled/Enabled Delayed Transaction ICH4 enables delayed transactions for on -board CPU. 128MB/64MB/Disabled On-Chip Frame Buffer size Frame buffer ...thermal function - 16 miuntes 16/4/8/32 minutes after POST.(only for ACPI OS AGP Aperture Size (MB) Aperture size: the size of the system memory for 64/4/8/16/32/128/256 AGP card. Enabled/Disabled Delay Prior to CAS# Delay The default setting by your DRAM's SPD. 3/2 DRAM...
...A.B segment shadow RAM cacheable. On-Chip Video Window size Aperture size for on -chip VGA. 8MB/1MB/512MB Integrated Peripherals 65 Veriton 3500/5500/7500 Disabled/Enabled Delayed Transaction ICH4 enables delayed transactions for on -board CPU. 128MB/64MB/Disabled On-Chip Frame Buffer size Frame buffer ...thermal function - 16 miuntes 16/4/8/32 minutes after POST.(only for ACPI OS AGP Aperture Size (MB) Aperture size: the size of the system memory for 64/4/8/16/32/128/256 AGP card. Enabled/Disabled Delay Prior to CAS# Delay The default setting by your DRAM's SPD. 3/2 DRAM...
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Veriton 3500/ 3500G Disassembly Flow Chart Main Unit RTC Battery Power Supply DIMM EMI Audio Cover Housing Cover Rotate Bracket W/ DVD-ROM & FDD Module Front Panel Front Bezel AGP VGA Card USB/Audio Board Module DVD-ROM Power switch cable HDD Module CPU Fan Sink LAN Card FDD Intrusion Alarm Cable Module HDD Bracket HDD Main Board CPU LED Activity Indicators I/O port Bracket USB Cable USB/Audio Board Memory Stick Cable NOTE: There is no AGP VGA slot for Veriton 3500. Chapter 3 72
Veriton 3500/ 3500G Disassembly Flow Chart Main Unit RTC Battery Power Supply DIMM EMI Audio Cover Housing Cover Rotate Bracket W/ DVD-ROM & FDD Module Front Panel Front Bezel AGP VGA Card USB/Audio Board Module DVD-ROM Power switch cable HDD Module CPU Fan Sink LAN Card FDD Intrusion Alarm Cable Module HDD Bracket HDD Main Board CPU LED Activity Indicators I/O port Bracket USB Cable USB/Audio Board Memory Stick Cable NOTE: There is no AGP VGA slot for Veriton 3500. Chapter 3 72
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See "Removing the LAN Card" on page 75 3. Disconnect the memory stick cable and USB cable from the main board. . 5. See "Removing the FDD and DVD Frame" on page 75 4. Disconnect the memory stick cable and USB cable from the USB/ audio board. 6. Removing the USB/ Audio Board 1. See "Removing the Housing Cover" on page 73 2. Remove the two screws as shown here and then detach the USB/ audio board from the lower case. 79 Veriton 3500/5500/7500
See "Removing the LAN Card" on page 75 3. Disconnect the memory stick cable and USB cable from the main board. . 5. See "Removing the FDD and DVD Frame" on page 75 4. Disconnect the memory stick cable and USB cable from the USB/ audio board. 6. Removing the USB/ Audio Board 1. See "Removing the Housing Cover" on page 73 2. Remove the two screws as shown here and then detach the USB/ audio board from the lower case. 79 Veriton 3500/5500/7500
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Veriton 5500/ 5500G Disassembly Procedure Flowchart LED Activity Indicators Intrusion Alarm Cable Module Main Unit Housing Cover Front Panel W/ Empty Cover Power Switch Cable Front Panel Empter Cover Dummy Link Bar AGP VGA Card Modem Card USB/Audio Board Module CPU Fan Sink DIMM Main Board Memory Stick Cable CPU Link Bar I/O Port Bracket USB/ Audio Board RTC Battery USB Cable HDD FDD Power Supply CD-ROM DVD-ROM NOTE: There is no AGP slot for Veriton 5500. 85 Veriton 3500/5500/7500
Veriton 5500/ 5500G Disassembly Procedure Flowchart LED Activity Indicators Intrusion Alarm Cable Module Main Unit Housing Cover Front Panel W/ Empty Cover Power Switch Cable Front Panel Empter Cover Dummy Link Bar AGP VGA Card Modem Card USB/Audio Board Module CPU Fan Sink DIMM Main Board Memory Stick Cable CPU Link Bar I/O Port Bracket USB/ Audio Board RTC Battery USB Cable HDD FDD Power Supply CD-ROM DVD-ROM NOTE: There is no AGP slot for Veriton 5500. 85 Veriton 3500/5500/7500
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... the AGP slot . NOTE: When you turn on page 88 3. See "Removing the Housing Cover" on page 86 2. NOTE: There is no AGP slot for Veriton 5500. See "Removing the Housing Cover" on page 86 2. Removing the USB/ Audio Board Module 1. Set the screw aside, you turn on the bracket of... Modem Card" on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to remove it when inserting the AGP card. 3. Disconnect the USB cable and the memory stick cable from the main board . 4. NOTE: When you will need it from the PCI slot . Removing the AGP VGA Card 1. See "Removing the ...
... the AGP slot . NOTE: When you turn on page 88 3. See "Removing the Housing Cover" on page 86 2. NOTE: There is no AGP slot for Veriton 5500. See "Removing the Housing Cover" on page 86 2. Removing the USB/ Audio Board Module 1. Set the screw aside, you turn on the bracket of... Modem Card" on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to remove it when inserting the AGP card. 3. Disconnect the USB cable and the memory stick cable from the main board . 4. NOTE: When you will need it from the PCI slot . Removing the AGP VGA Card 1. See "Removing the ...
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See "Removing a Dummy Link Bar" on page 86 2. Put the levers back to remove it. 4. . 5. See "Removing the Housing Cover" on page 87 3. Removing a DIMM 1. Disconnect the USB cable and memory stick cable from the USB/ Audio board consecutively. Press the levers on both sides of the DIMM socket outward to release the DIMM, and then gently pull the DIMM out to the original position. 89 Veriton 3500/5500/7500
See "Removing a Dummy Link Bar" on page 86 2. Put the levers back to remove it. 4. . 5. See "Removing the Housing Cover" on page 87 3. Removing a DIMM 1. Disconnect the USB cable and memory stick cable from the USB/ Audio board consecutively. Press the levers on both sides of the DIMM socket outward to release the DIMM, and then gently pull the DIMM out to the original position. 89 Veriton 3500/5500/7500