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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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..., magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. 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 permission of... cost of merchantability or fitness for any language or computer language, in the software. Acer is ". Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide iii All rights reserved. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a...
..., magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. 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 permission of... cost of merchantability or fitness for any language or computer language, in the software. Acer is ". Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide iii All rights reserved. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a...
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SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. iv Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Conventions The following textual conventions are used in this service guide. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures.
SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. iv Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Conventions The following textual conventions are used in this service guide. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures.
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... personnel/channel to provide you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide v For AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. add-on your office may have decided to... guide. If, for repair and service of customer machines. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. Service Guide Coverage This Service Guide provides you with further technical ...
... personnel/channel to provide you should check the most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide v For AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional web or channel. add-on your office may have decided to... guide. If, for repair and service of customer machines. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to those given in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. Service Guide Coverage This Service Guide provides you with further technical ...
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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 System Utilities 9 CMOS Setup Utility 9 Accessing the Setup Utility 10 Navigating through the Setup Utility 11 Setup Utility Menus 11 Chapter...
... 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 System Utilities 9 CMOS Setup Utility 9 Accessing the Setup Utility 10 Navigating through the Setup Utility 11 Setup Utility Menus 11 Chapter...
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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 - Model Definitions and Configurations 79 Appendix B - Table of Contents Chapter 4 - Online Support Information 93 Index 95 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide viii Troubleshooting 47 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 47 System Check Procedures 47 Checkpoints 48 POST Error Indicators 52 BIOS Recovery 61 Clearing CMOS 62 Chapter 5 - Test Compatible Components 81 Approved Vendor List (AVL 83 Appendix C -
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 - Model Definitions and Configurations 79 Appendix B - Table of Contents Chapter 4 - Online Support Information 93 Index 95 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide viii Troubleshooting 47 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 47 System Check Procedures 47 Checkpoints 48 POST Error Indicators 52 BIOS Recovery 61 Clearing CMOS 62 Chapter 5 - Test Compatible Components 81 Approved Vendor List (AVL 83 Appendix C -
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... Definition Audio Codec with microphone VESA 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 Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of your PC depends on the model purchased. The exact...
... Definition Audio Codec with microphone VESA 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 Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of your PC depends on the model purchased. The exact...
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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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Front View Item 1 2 3 4 5 Component Integrated webcam Integrated microphone Display screen Speakers Power button/indicator • Green - System Tour The pictures and tables in standby mode Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 3 System is in power-on mode • Amber - System is in this section illustrate the physical outlook of the computer.
Front View Item 1 2 3 4 5 Component Integrated webcam Integrated microphone Display screen Speakers Power button/indicator • Green - System Tour The pictures and tables in standby mode Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 3 System is in power-on mode • Amber - 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
... (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
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Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make changes to the BIOS settings. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 9 POST uses these values to change the hardware settings from the default or current configuration. System Utilities Chapter 2 CMOS Setup Utility CMOS Setup ...
Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make changes to the BIOS settings. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 9 POST uses these values to change the hardware settings from the default or current configuration. System Utilities Chapter 2 CMOS Setup Utility CMOS Setup ...
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... options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you will need to scroll through the items in the submenu 10 Veriton Z290G Service Guide
... options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you will need to scroll through the items in the submenu 10 Veriton Z290G Service Guide
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... reasons: • The field value is auto-configured or auto-detected.· • The field value is informational only. • The field is password-protected. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 11 Esc F1 F9 F10 Function Move the cursor to the menu/field you are the default and suggested settings. Press these legend...
... reasons: • The field value is auto-configured or auto-detected.· • The field value is informational only. • The field is password-protected. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 11 Esc F1 F9 F10 Function Move the cursor to the menu/field you are the default and suggested settings. Press these legend...
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Current system BIOS version Date when the CMOS setup utility was released. Product Information . System serial number. System asset tag number 12 Veriton Z290G Service Guide 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. Product Information . System serial number. System asset tag number 12 Veriton Z290G Service Guide 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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... SATA channels, each channel allows one SATA device to display the individual configuration screen of installed SATA drive(s). All Errors No Errors All, But Keyboard Veriton Z290G Service Guide 13 MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) Sets the system time. Any error detected will stop for an error during POST •...
... SATA channels, each channel allows one SATA device to display the individual configuration screen of installed SATA drive(s). All Errors No Errors All, But Keyboard Veriton Z290G Service Guide 13 MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) Sets the system time. Any error detected will stop for an error during POST •...
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... to On, the keyboard Num Lock key will show a full screen logo when booting; Press Enter to flash the BIOS. On Off Enabled Disabled 14 Veriton Z290G Service Guide If you set this order. When enabled, BIOS will be write-protected meaning user will show the diagnostic POST screen when booting. Enabled...
... to On, the keyboard Num Lock key will show a full screen logo when booting; Press Enter to flash the BIOS. On Off Enabled Disabled 14 Veriton Z290G Service Guide If you set this order. When enabled, BIOS will be write-protected meaning user will show the diagnostic POST screen when booting. Enabled...