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Veriton Z290G All-In-One Computer Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the Acer/CSD web site; for more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Veriton Z290G All-In-One Computer Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the Acer/CSD web site; for more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN
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Revision History Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the Veriton Z290G All-In-One Computer Service Guide. Date Chapter Updates ii Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide
Revision History Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the Veriton Z290G All-In-One Computer Service Guide. Date Chapter Updates ii Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide
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... reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in the software. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide iii Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written...
... reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in the software. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide iii Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written...
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Conventions The following textual conventions are used in this service guide. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. iv Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide
Conventions The following textual conventions are used in this service guide. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. iv Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide
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... should check the most up-to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. If, for repair and service of this generic service guide. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide v add-on your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of customer machines. For AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT...
... should check the most up-to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. If, for repair and service of this generic service guide. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide v add-on your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of customer machines. For AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT...
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... the Memory Modules 41 Removing the Webcam Cable 42 Removing the Power Button/LED Assembly 42 Removing the Speakers 43 Removing the Mainboard 44 vii Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Features and Specifications 1 System Features 1 Physical Specifications 2 Environmental Requirements 2 System Tour 3 Front View 3 Right Views 4 Left and Rear Views 5 Hardware Specifications...
... the Memory Modules 41 Removing the Webcam Cable 42 Removing the Power Button/LED Assembly 42 Removing the Speakers 43 Removing the Mainboard 44 vii Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Features and Specifications 1 System Features 1 Physical Specifications 2 Environmental Requirements 2 System Tour 3 Front View 3 Right Views 4 Left and Rear Views 5 Hardware Specifications...
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Test Compatible Components 81 Approved Vendor List (AVL 83 Appendix C - Model Definitions and Configurations 79 Appendix B - Troubleshooting 47 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 47 System Check Procedures 47 Checkpoints 48 POST Error Indicators 52 BIOS Recovery 61 Clearing CMOS 62 Chapter 5 - Table of Contents Chapter 4 - Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 67 Exploded Diagram 68 FRU List 69 Appendix A - System Architecture 63 Block Diagram 63 Mainboard Layout 64 Chapter 6 - Online Support Information 93 Index 95 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide viii
Test Compatible Components 81 Approved Vendor List (AVL 83 Appendix C - Model Definitions and Configurations 79 Appendix B - Troubleshooting 47 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 47 System Check Procedures 47 Checkpoints 48 POST Error Indicators 52 BIOS Recovery 61 Clearing CMOS 62 Chapter 5 - Table of Contents Chapter 4 - Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 67 Exploded Diagram 68 FRU List 69 Appendix A - System Architecture 63 Block Diagram 63 Mainboard Layout 64 Chapter 6 - Online Support Information 93 Index 95 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide viii
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... mounting compliant 65 W • Microsoft Windows 7 • Microsoft Windows XP • Linux 2.6 or higher • FreeDOS Norton Internet Security Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 1 Line-out jack - USB ports (three) - PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports • 2.5-inch 5400 rpm SATA hard... of your PC depends on the model purchased. Headphone jack - Microphone jack • Rear panel - The exact configuration of the Veriton Z290G AIO computer. NOTE The items listed in -1 card reader slot • Supports MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick ...
... mounting compliant 65 W • Microsoft Windows 7 • Microsoft Windows XP • Linux 2.6 or higher • FreeDOS Norton Internet Security Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 1 Line-out jack - USB ports (three) - PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports • 2.5-inch 5400 rpm SATA hard... of your PC depends on the model purchased. Headphone jack - Microphone jack • Rear panel - The exact configuration of the Veriton Z290G AIO computer. NOTE The items listed in -1 card reader slot • Supports MultiMediaCard (MMC), Secure Digital (SD), Memory Stick ...
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... 190 × 175 mm Environmental Requirements Aspect Operating temperature Operating humidity Description 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) 15% to 80% RH non-condensing 2 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide
... 190 × 175 mm Environmental Requirements Aspect Operating temperature Operating humidity Description 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) 15% to 80% RH non-condensing 2 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide
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System Tour The pictures and tables in power-on mode • Amber - Front View Item 1 2 3 4 5 Component Integrated webcam Integrated microphone Display screen Speakers Power button/indicator • Green - System is in standby mode Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 3 System is in this section illustrate the physical outlook of the computer.
System Tour The pictures and tables in power-on mode • Amber - Front View Item 1 2 3 4 5 Component Integrated webcam Integrated microphone Display screen Speakers Power button/indicator • Green - System is in standby mode Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 3 System is in this section illustrate the physical outlook of the computer.
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Left and Rear Views Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Component Ventilation slots Mounting holes for wall mount option Optical disc drive (ODD) Kensington lock slot Slot for optional VGA out port Slot for optional serial port Computer stand Power jack Ethernet port (RJ-45) USB ports PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Line-out jack Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 5
Left and Rear Views Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Component Ventilation slots Mounting holes for wall mount option Optical disc drive (ODD) Kensington lock slot Slot for optional VGA out port Slot for optional serial port Computer stand Power jack Ethernet port (RJ-45) USB ports PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Line-out jack Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 5
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...-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Hynix, Kingston, Micron, Unifosa, Samsung You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. 6 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide
...-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Hynix, Kingston, Micron, Unifosa, Samsung You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. 6 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide
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... RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet controller 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Wireless LAN Item Model Form factor Specification Lite-On WN6602RH (802.11 b/g/n) PCIe Mini Card Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 7
... RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet controller 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Wireless LAN Item Model Form factor Specification Lite-On WN6602RH (802.11 b/g/n) PCIe Mini Card Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 7
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... (65 W) • 90V to 240V and 50Hz to 60Hz AC • 19V DC Output • 3 prong ICE-320-C13 or IEC-320-C5 AC connector 8 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Audio Item Controller Features Specification Realtek ALC269 High Definition Audio Codec with Embedded Class D Speaker Amplifier • Two built-in 2W...
... (65 W) • 90V to 240V and 50Hz to 60Hz AC • 19V DC Output • 3 prong ICE-320-C13 or IEC-320-C5 AC connector 8 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Audio Item Controller Features Specification Realtek ALC269 High Definition Audio Codec with Embedded Class D Speaker Amplifier • Two built-in 2W...
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... be retained when power is normally no need to the BIOS settings. You must run this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 9 Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make changes to run this utility. The values take effect when the system is...
... be retained when power is normally no need to the BIOS settings. You must run this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 9 Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make changes to run this utility. The values take effect when the system is...
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During POST, press Delete. Other options lead to execute that prompt you will need to scroll through the items in the submenu 10 Veriton Z290G Service Guide Accessing the Setup Utility 1. Turn on , save your data and close all open applications, then restart the computer. 2. Use the Up/Down/Left/...
During POST, press Delete. Other options lead to execute that prompt you will need to scroll through the items in the submenu 10 Veriton Z290G Service Guide Accessing the Setup Utility 1. Turn on , save your data and close all open applications, then restart the computer. 2. Use the Up/Down/Left/...
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... menu, closes the pop-up the General Help window. To bring up without making a selection. Press to the previous and next page of a multipage menu. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 11 Move the cursor to load default system values. The values displayed may not be highlighted. • To open the page for the...
... menu, closes the pop-up the General Help window. To bring up without making a selection. Press to the previous and next page of a multipage menu. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 11 Move the cursor to load default system values. The values displayed may not be highlighted. • To open the page for the...
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Current system BIOS version Date when the CMOS setup utility was released. System asset tag number 12 Veriton Z290G Service Guide System serial number. Product Information . Field Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number Description Type of processor installed on the system Speed of the processor installed on the system Size of system memory detected during boot-up Official model name of the computer.
Current system BIOS version Date when the CMOS setup utility was released. System asset tag number 12 Veriton Z290G Service Guide System serial number. Product Information . Field Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number Description Type of processor installed on the system Speed of the processor installed on the system Size of system memory detected during boot-up Official model name of the computer.
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... Description Value Sets the system date. Any error detected will pause the system. Options include: • All Errors - All Errors No Errors All, But Keyboard Veriton Z290G Service Guide 13
... Description Value Sets the system date. Any error detected will pause the system. Options include: • All Errors - All Errors No Errors All, But Keyboard Veriton Z290G Service Guide 13
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... devices in this item to On, the keyboard Num Lock key will not be elimination some of the POST routines. On Off Enabled Disabled 14 Veriton Z290G Service Guide Press Enter to specify the boot device priority sequence foe available network drives. Enabled Disabled Displays the device assigned to specify the boot...
... devices in this item to On, the keyboard Num Lock key will not be elimination some of the POST routines. On Off Enabled Disabled 14 Veriton Z290G Service Guide Press Enter to specify the boot device priority sequence foe available network drives. Enabled Disabled Displays the device assigned to specify the boot...