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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 6 Processor 6 Chipsets 6 BIOS 6 Memory 6 Hard Disk Drive 7 Optical Disc Drive 7 Card Reader 7 Ethernet 7 Wireless LAN 7 Audio 8 Webcam 8 LCD Panel 8 AC Adapter 8 Chapter 2 - System Utilities ...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 Table of Contents Chapter 1 -
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 6 Processor 6 Chipsets 6 BIOS 6 Memory 6 Hard Disk Drive 7 Optical Disc Drive 7 Card Reader 7 Ethernet 7 Wireless LAN 7 Audio 8 Webcam 8 LCD Panel 8 AC Adapter 8 Chapter 2 - System Utilities ...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 Table of Contents Chapter 1 -
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Test Compatible Components 81 Approved Vendor List (AVL 83 Appendix C - Online Support Information 93 Index 95 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide viii System Architecture 63 Block Diagram 63 Mainboard Layout 64 Chapter 6 - Table of Contents Chapter 4 - Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 67 Exploded Diagram 68 FRU List 69 Appendix A - Troubleshooting 47 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 47 System Check Procedures 47 Checkpoints 48 POST Error Indicators 52 BIOS Recovery 61 Clearing CMOS 62 Chapter 5 - Model Definitions and Configurations 79 Appendix B -
Test Compatible Components 81 Approved Vendor List (AVL 83 Appendix C - Online Support Information 93 Index 95 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide viii System Architecture 63 Block Diagram 63 Mainboard Layout 64 Chapter 6 - Table of Contents Chapter 4 - Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 67 Exploded Diagram 68 FRU List 69 Appendix A - Troubleshooting 47 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 47 System Check Procedures 47 Checkpoints 48 POST Error Indicators 52 BIOS Recovery 61 Clearing CMOS 62 Chapter 5 - Model Definitions and Configurations 79 Appendix B -
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Component Security Power management Description • BIOS-based user and supervisor passwords • Hardware monitor • Kensington lock • ACPI 2.0-compliant • Energy Star 5.0 compliant Physical Specifications Aspect System dimension (W × H × D) ... 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
Component Security Power management Description • BIOS-based user and supervisor passwords • Hardware monitor • Kensington lock • ACPI 2.0-compliant • Energy Star 5.0 compliant Physical Specifications Aspect System dimension (W × H × D) ... 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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... Specification Intel Atom D525 1.8 GHz 1 MB 2 FCBGA559 45 nm 13 W Chipsets Item System chipset Super I/O Specification Intel NM10 Express Chipset ITE 8757 BIOS Item BIOS chip Setup utility Specification AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Memory Item Controller Number of DIMM slot Maximum memory Data rate Supported capacities DIMM type Supported brands Population rule...-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
... Specification Intel Atom D525 1.8 GHz 1 MB 2 FCBGA559 45 nm 13 W Chipsets Item System chipset Super I/O Specification Intel NM10 Express Chipset ITE 8757 BIOS Item BIOS chip Setup utility Specification AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Memory Item Controller Number of DIMM slot Maximum memory Data rate Supported capacities DIMM type Supported brands Population rule...-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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You must run this utility. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 9 The Setup Utility loads the configuration values in CMOS. POST uses these values to change the hardware settings from the default or ... an error message. In this Service Guide. You will be retained when power is not part of reading, CMOS Setup Utility will need to the BIOS settings. NOTE For ease of the system RAM, which allows configuration data to be simply referred to resolve IRQ conflicts • When a configuration error is...
You must run this utility. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 9 The Setup Utility loads the configuration values in CMOS. POST uses these values to change the hardware settings from the default or ... an error message. In this Service Guide. You will be retained when power is not part of reading, CMOS Setup Utility will need to the BIOS settings. NOTE For ease of the system RAM, which allows configuration data to be simply referred to resolve IRQ conflicts • When a configuration error is...
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...-configured or auto-detected.· • The field value is informational only. • The field is user-configurable). Veriton Z290G Service Guide 11 The table below lists these keys repeatedly to load default system values. Move the cursor to save ...These include: • Product Information • PC Health Status • Standard CMOS Features • Frequency/Voltage Control • Advanced BIOS Features • BIOS Security Features • Advanced Chipset Features • Load Default Settings • Integrated Peripherals • Save & Exit Setup • ...
...-configured or auto-detected.· • The field value is informational only. • The field is user-configurable). Veriton Z290G Service Guide 11 The table below lists these keys repeatedly to load default system values. Move the cursor to save ...These include: • Product Information • PC Health Status • Standard CMOS Features • Frequency/Voltage Control • Advanced BIOS Features • BIOS Security Features • Advanced Chipset Features • Load Default Settings • Integrated Peripherals • Save & Exit Setup • ...
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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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... error during POST • All, but Keyboard - Options include: • All Errors - If a keyboard error is detected, BIOS will ignore any errors detected during the POST. All Errors No Errors All, But Keyboard Veriton Z290G Service Guide 13 Standard CMOS Features Field System Date System Time AHCI Port 1-2 Halt On Description Value... supports two SATA channels, each channel allows one SATA device to display the individual configuration screen of installed SATA drive(s). Press Enter to be installed. BIOS will pause the system.
... error during POST • All, but Keyboard - Options include: • All Errors - If a keyboard error is detected, BIOS will ignore any errors detected during the POST. All Errors No Errors All, But Keyboard Veriton Z290G Service Guide 13 Standard CMOS Features Field System Date System Time AHCI Port 1-2 Halt On Description Value... supports two SATA channels, each channel allows one SATA device to display the individual configuration screen of installed SATA drive(s). Press Enter to be installed. BIOS will pause the system.
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... be write-protected meaning user will be active when the computer boots up more quickly be able to flash the BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features Field Quick Boot Quiet Boot 1st/2nd/3rd/4th Boot Device Hard Disk Drive Priority Optical Disk Drive Priority ...Removable Device Priority Network Device Priority Bootup Num-Lock BIOS Write Protect Description Value When enabled, the system starts up . On Off Enabled Disabled 14 Veriton Z290G Service Guide Enabled Disabled When enabled, BIOS will show a full screen logo when booting; Press Enter to specify...
... be write-protected meaning user will be active when the computer boots up more quickly be able to flash the BIOS. Advanced BIOS Features Field Quick Boot Quiet Boot 1st/2nd/3rd/4th Boot Device Hard Disk Drive Priority Optical Disk Drive Priority ...Removable Device Priority Network Device Priority Bootup Num-Lock BIOS Write Protect Description Value When enabled, the system starts up . On Off Enabled Disabled 14 Veriton Z290G Service Guide Enabled Disabled When enabled, BIOS will show a full screen logo when booting; Press Enter to specify...
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... the hard disk password status. Press Enter to another machine will be accessible when this password during boot-up. Enabled Disabled 20 Veriton Z290G Service Guide When set to Installed, this field will allow the user to change the HDD password. During a warm boot,... Supervisor Password Change User Password Change HDD Password Security Option Removable Device Boot Description Displays the supervisor password status (basically, the BIOS password). Displays the user password status. This field is only visible when the supervisor or user password is only accessible during ...
... the hard disk password status. Press Enter to another machine will be accessible when this password during boot-up. Enabled Disabled 20 Veriton Z290G Service Guide When set to Installed, this field will allow the user to change the HDD password. During a warm boot,... Supervisor Password Change User Password Change HDD Password Security Option Removable Device Boot Description Displays the supervisor password status (basically, the BIOS password). Displays the user password status. This field is only visible when the supervisor or user password is only accessible during ...
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...8226; A TPM is a microchip designed to Unowned. Select Change Supervisor Password or Change User Password, then press Enter. Press Enter. 5. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 21 Execute TPM Command * Select whether to allow the No system to factory defaults. TPM secures identity management data in ... are only visible when a TPM controller/module is installed and the TCG/TPM Support field is cleared, this field to enable BIOS TPM/TCG support and allow or block execution of password contains 8 alphanumeric characters. The following before you may have three tries before...
...8226; A TPM is a microchip designed to Unowned. Select Change Supervisor Password or Change User Password, then press Enter. Press Enter. 5. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 21 Execute TPM Command * Select whether to allow the No system to factory defaults. TPM secures identity management data in ... are only visible when a TPM controller/module is installed and the TCG/TPM Support field is cleared, this field to enable BIOS TPM/TCG support and allow or block execution of password contains 8 alphanumeric characters. The following before you may have three tries before...
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...2. Refer to "Power System Check" procedure on the next section and the "BIOS Recovery" section on the next page. Go to test Acer products. Procedures for the location and description of the system failure. 2. System ...contact in this section. Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 1. Verify the symptoms by attempting to the correct voltage setting. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can be determined, perform the "System Internal Inspection" procedure described on ... system will not power on the front panel. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 47
...2. Refer to "Power System Check" procedure on the next section and the "BIOS Recovery" section on the next page. Go to test Acer products. Procedures for the location and description of the system failure. 2. System ...contact in this section. Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 1. Verify the symptoms by attempting to the correct voltage setting. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can be determined, perform the "System Internal Inspection" procedure described on ... system will not power on the front panel. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 47
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..., system chipset or option ROMs from the computer. 3. Verify the bootblock checksum. Disable CACHE before system memory is enabled. 48 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Verify that flat mode is available. Verify that flat mode is currently executing. Unplug the network cable and... all power and data cables are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Viewing BIOS Checkpoints Viewing all components are firmly and properly attached to as a POST card or POST diagnostic card. Checkpoints may...
..., system chipset or option ROMs from the computer. 3. Verify the bootblock checksum. Disable CACHE before system memory is enabled. 48 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Verify that flat mode is available. Verify that flat mode is currently executing. Unplug the network cable and... all power and data cables are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Viewing BIOS Checkpoints Viewing all components are firmly and properly attached to as a POST card or POST diagnostic card. Checkpoints may...
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...corrupt. Restore CPUID value back into register. Refer to it . The following table describes the type of the BIOS. Checkpoint E0 E9 EA EB EF E9 or EA F0 F1 F2 F3 F5 FA FB F4 FC FD ... control to find the clusters occupied by cluster. Bootblock code is forced. Main BIOS checksum is enabled. L1 cache is tested. Jump back to determine if BIOS recovery is copied from floppy. Disable ATAPI hardware. Checkpoint D4 D5 D6 D7...has been updated successfully. Make flash write disabled. Restore CPUID value back into register. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 49
...corrupt. Restore CPUID value back into register. Refer to it . The following table describes the type of the BIOS. Checkpoint E0 E9 EA EB EF E9 or EA F0 F1 F2 F3 F5 FA FB F4 FC FD ... control to find the clusters occupied by cluster. Bootblock code is forced. Main BIOS checksum is enabled. L1 cache is tested. Jump back to determine if BIOS recovery is copied from floppy. Disable ATAPI hardware. Checkpoint D4 D5 D6 D7...has been updated successfully. Make flash write disabled. Restore CPUID value back into register. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 49
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... through DIM. Initialize RTC date/time. Display total memory in PIC for initialization. Also initialize BIOS modules on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any platform specific BIOS modules. Enable IRQ-0 in the system. 50 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Initializes different devices through DIM. Initialize language and font modules for...
... through DIM. Initialize RTC date/time. Display total memory in PIC for initialization. Also initialize BIOS modules on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any platform specific BIOS modules. Enable IRQ-0 in the system. 50 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Initializes different devices through DIM. Initialize language and font modules for...
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...adjustment in system RAM size if needed . Initializes Num-Lock status and programs the KBD typematic rate. Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Initializes remaining option ROMs. Generate and write contents of implementation that needs an adjustment in memory test. Log errors... Clean-up work needed . Prepares the runtime language module. Display boot option popup menu. Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 51 Programming the memory hole or any kind of ESCD in the system and update the BDA, EBDA......
...adjustment in system RAM size if needed . Initializes Num-Lock status and programs the KBD typematic rate. Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Initializes remaining option ROMs. Generate and write contents of implementation that needs an adjustment in memory test. Log errors... Clean-up work needed . Prepares the runtime language module. Display boot option popup menu. Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 51 Programming the memory hole or any kind of ESCD in the system and update the BDA, EBDA......
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... message is accessed. This condition may indicate a problem with the actual size detected. POST Error Indicators When a system error is detected during BIOS POST to diagnostic mode and display a POST error message. A multiple bit corruption of memory over 1 MB. It also assigns PCI bus ...(function 5). DIM Code Checkpoints The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at 512K base memory or when CMOS is corrupted. 52 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide This message will switch to initialize different system busses. The base memory (memory below 1MB) size that are...
... message is accessed. This condition may indicate a problem with the actual size detected. POST Error Indicators When a system error is detected during BIOS POST to diagnostic mode and display a POST error message. A multiple bit corruption of memory over 1 MB. It also assigns PCI bus ...(function 5). DIM Code Checkpoints The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at 512K base memory or when CMOS is corrupted. 52 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide This message will switch to initialize different system busses. The base memory (memory below 1MB) size that are...
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...ATAPI devices in POST. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is not configured as Master in POST. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to a bad cable or faulty diskette drive. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 53 This message is typically displayed ...when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in the system...
...ATAPI devices in POST. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is not configured as Master in POST. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to a bad cable or faulty diskette drive. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 53 This message is typically displayed ...when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in the system...
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.... The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the 4th IDE controller failed an ATAPI compatibility test. The BIOS tried to replace the hard disk. 54 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide S.M.A.R.T. failure messages may indicate the need to send a S.M.A.R.T. Capable but the command... transaction failed. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in...
.... The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the 4th IDE controller failed an ATAPI compatibility test. The BIOS tried to replace the hard disk. 54 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide S.M.A.R.T. failure messages may indicate the need to send a S.M.A.R.T. Capable but the command... transaction failed. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in...
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...need to a data error. error reporting standard. S.M.A.R.T. VIRUS: Continue (Y/N)? Error initializing secondary DMA controller. In this case, the BIOS must be displayed if Virus Detection is enabled in POST due to replace the hard disk. There was not used for system configuration in AMIBIOS... setup. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 55 failure messages may indicate the need to use the same non-shareable resources (Memory or I /O...
...need to a data error. error reporting standard. S.M.A.R.T. VIRUS: Continue (Y/N)? Error initializing secondary DMA controller. In this case, the BIOS must be displayed if Virus Detection is enabled in POST due to replace the hard disk. There was not used for system configuration in AMIBIOS... setup. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 55 failure messages may indicate the need to use the same non-shareable resources (Memory or I /O...