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... for the updates made , it will NOT be covered in any defect in this guide is made on AC100S service guide. add-on your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of this generic service guide. You MUST use the...please contact your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). All rights reserved. Acer is ". To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to ...
... for the updates made , it will NOT be covered in any defect in this guide is made on AC100S service guide. add-on your regional Acer office to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of this generic service guide. You MUST use the...please contact your regional office MAY have a DIFFERENT part number code to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). All rights reserved. Acer is ". To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to ...
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...Access LED cables 27 Removing the Power Supply 28 Removing the Mainboard Tray 32 Removing the Heatsink 35 Removing the Processor 36 Removing the Memory Modules 38 Removing the Mainboard 38 Removing the RTC Battery 40 Removing the Expansion Slot Cover 41 Removing the Front I/O Board 41 Removing... the Front I/O Board 46 Reinstalling the Expansion Slot Cover 48 Replacing the RTC Battery 49 Replacing the Mainboard 49 Installing the Memory Modules 51 Reinstalling the Processor 52 Reinstalling the Heatsink 53 Reinstalling the Mainboard Tray 54 Reinstalling the Power Supply 56 v
...Access LED cables 27 Removing the Power Supply 28 Removing the Mainboard Tray 32 Removing the Heatsink 35 Removing the Processor 36 Removing the Memory Modules 38 Removing the Mainboard 38 Removing the RTC Battery 40 Removing the Expansion Slot Cover 41 Removing the Front I/O Board 41 Removing... the Front I/O Board 46 Reinstalling the Expansion Slot Cover 48 Replacing the RTC Battery 49 Replacing the Mainboard 49 Installing the Memory Modules 51 Reinstalling the Processor 52 Reinstalling the Heatsink 53 Reinstalling the Mainboard Tray 54 Reinstalling the Power Supply 56 v
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...System specifications Hardware specifications Items Processor socket Processor support Core logic chipsets Networking Media storage VGA controller I/O ports Memory Status LED indicators Thermal solution Software specifications Items Operating system Utilities Specifications LGA1155 • Intel E3-1260L ...; Microsoft Windows Small Business Server • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and 6 • SuSE Linux Enterprise Server • Acer ITSmart Add-in v1.0 • Power Scheduler • vPro Client Management • Fax Notification • Printer Management • Server Health ...
...System specifications Hardware specifications Items Processor socket Processor support Core logic chipsets Networking Media storage VGA controller I/O ports Memory Status LED indicators Thermal solution Software specifications Items Operating system Utilities Specifications LGA1155 • Intel E3-1260L ...; Microsoft Windows Small Business Server • Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 and 6 • SuSE Linux Enterprise Server • Acer ITSmart Add-in v1.0 • Power Scheduler • vPro Client Management • Fax Notification • Printer Management • Server Health ...
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Component 1 Backplane board 2 Power supply 3 Memory module 4 Mainboard 5 System Fan 10 Chapter 3 Internal components No.
Component 1 Backplane board 2 Power supply 3 Memory module 4 Mainboard 5 System Fan 10 Chapter 3 Internal components No.
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... the following states: • System failure • HDD failure • SATA controller failure • USB controller failure • LAN controller failure • Fan failure • Memory failure • Boot device not found Refer to "System Status Error Codes" on page 92 for BIOS update while boot block has been active) •...
... the following states: • System failure • HDD failure • SATA controller failure • USB controller failure • LAN controller failure • Fan failure • Memory failure • Boot device not found Refer to "System Status Error Codes" on page 92 for BIOS update while boot block has been active) •...
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... connected to the power supply and turned on and ready for use. • System is booting • System is in S3 sleep state (suspend to memory) • System is not powered on. • System initialize operation in progress • System not initialized • HDD is not mounted into the drive bay...
... connected to the power supply and turned on and ready for use. • System is booting • System is in S3 sleep state (suspend to memory) • System is not powered on. • System initialize operation in progress • System not initialized • HDD is not mounted into the drive bay...
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... power cable connector 12 3 CPU1 CPU socket 13 4 CN2 HDD access LED cable connector 14 5 CN1 Vcore power F/W update (reserved) 15 6 DIMM1A DDR3 memory slot 1 16 7 DIMM2A DDR3 memory slot 2 17 8 ATXCN1 24-pin power cable connector 18 9 CN17 PSU Information (reserved) 19 10 CN15 Front I/O board connector 20 Label CN14 PCIE1...
... power cable connector 12 3 CPU1 CPU socket 13 4 CN2 HDD access LED cable connector 14 5 CN1 Vcore power F/W update (reserved) 15 6 DIMM1A DDR3 memory slot 1 16 7 DIMM2A DDR3 memory slot 2 17 8 ATXCN1 24-pin power cable connector 18 9 CN17 PSU Information (reserved) 19 10 CN15 Front I/O board connector 20 Label CN14 PCIE1...
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If there is a second memory module installed, repeat steps 12 and 13 to remove it . Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from its mainboard connectors (CN14 and CN15). ... yellow rectangle as above image shows. See "Removing the Mainboard Tray" on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to release the DIMM (1). 3. Removing the Memory Modules 1. Press the holding clips on page 32. 2. Disconnect the front I/O cable connectors from the DIMM slot (2). 4. See "Removing the Mainboard Tray" on page 32...
If there is a second memory module installed, repeat steps 12 and 13 to remove it . Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from its mainboard connectors (CN14 and CN15). ... yellow rectangle as above image shows. See "Removing the Mainboard Tray" on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to release the DIMM (1). 3. Removing the Memory Modules 1. Press the holding clips on page 32. 2. Disconnect the front I/O cable connectors from the DIMM slot (2). 4. See "Removing the Mainboard Tray" on page 32...
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Chapter 5 51 If a second memory module is available, install it clicks into DIMM1A slot (1) and then press it down until it in DIMM2A slot by repeating step 1. 4. Insert the memory module into place (2). 2. Installing the Memory Modules 1. Disconnect the front I/O cable connectors to its mainboard connectors (CN14 and CN15).
Chapter 5 51 If a second memory module is available, install it clicks into DIMM1A slot (1) and then press it down until it in DIMM2A slot by repeating step 1. 4. Insert the memory module into place (2). 2. Installing the Memory Modules 1. Disconnect the front I/O cable connectors to its mainboard connectors (CN14 and CN15).
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...the system. 3. The system status indicator blinks red and immediately starts the diagnostic process: a. Memory size check (1024 or 2048 MB) d. If hardware problems, such as a fan, LED board, hard disk drive, memory; PQAF HDD test k. Test Items Boot from the CD that came with the paper clip ...end. The diagnostic utility may be obtained from USB disk Onboard memory flash check HDD account check Memory size check Fan speed check CPU temperature check MB voltage check Test Items HDD 0 HDD LED status (normal) HDD 1 HDD 2...
...the system. 3. The system status indicator blinks red and immediately starts the diagnostic process: a. Memory size check (1024 or 2048 MB) d. If hardware problems, such as a fan, LED board, hard disk drive, memory; PQAF HDD test k. Test Items Boot from the CD that came with the paper clip ...end. The diagnostic utility may be obtained from USB disk Onboard memory flash check HDD account check Memory size check Fan speed check CPU temperature check MB voltage check Test Items HDD 0 HDD LED status (normal) HDD 1 HDD 2...
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...onboard peripherals that are as follows: HIGH BYTE XY The upper nibble 'X' indicates the function number that include manual configured onboard peripherals, memory and I/O decode windows in PCI-PCI bridges, and noncompliant PCI devices. The following table describes the main checkpoints where the DIM module ... from USB disk HDD 0 HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 HDD 0 HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 Backplane board temperature check PQAF system test PQAF memory test PQAF HDD test Read SN from 0 to an automatic configuration and configures all static devices that is based on ROM initialization for all BUSes...
...onboard peripherals that are as follows: HIGH BYTE XY The upper nibble 'X' indicates the function number that include manual configured onboard peripherals, memory and I/O decode windows in PCI-PCI bridges, and noncompliant PCI devices. The following table describes the main checkpoints where the DIM module ... from USB disk HDD 0 HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 HDD 0 HDD 1 HDD 2 HDD 3 Backplane board temperature check PQAF system test PQAF memory test PQAF HDD test Read SN from 0 to an automatic configuration and configures all static devices that is based on ROM initialization for all BUSes...
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... after the flash update is booting System has booted HDD LED error codes 1 2 3 4 Description SATA controller failed USB controller failed LAN controller failed Fan failed Memory failed Boot device not found Disk failure BIOS Recovery Perform the BIOS recovery if the BIOS flash ROM has become corrupted. The lower nibble 'Y' indicates...
... after the flash update is booting System has booted HDD LED error codes 1 2 3 4 Description SATA controller failed USB controller failed LAN controller failed Fan failed Memory failed Boot device not found Disk failure BIOS Recovery Perform the BIOS recovery if the BIOS flash ROM has become corrupted. The lower nibble 'Y' indicates...
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...system reboots immediately after you run this guide display default system values. Chapter 7 79 You will be the same those found in your system. This memory area is no need to run this utility under the following conditions. • When changing the system configuration settings • When redefining the communication ports.... In this guide. Ask a qualified technician for assistance. The screenshots used in this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. Chapter 7 BIOS Setup BIOS setup is turned off.
...system reboots immediately after you run this guide display default system values. Chapter 7 79 You will be the same those found in your system. This memory area is no need to run this utility under the following conditions. • When changing the system configuration settings • When redefining the communication ports.... In this guide. Ask a qualified technician for assistance. The screenshots used in this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. Chapter 7 BIOS Setup BIOS setup is turned off.
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... of the CPU installed on the system. Core speed of CPU installed on the system. Parameter System BIOS Version Build Date Processor Core Frequency Count Memory Size System Date System Time (hh:mm:ss) Description Version number of system...
... of the CPU installed on the system. Core speed of CPU installed on the system. Parameter System BIOS Version Build Date Processor Core Frequency Count Memory Size System Date System Time (hh:mm:ss) Description Version number of system...
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Chipset Configuration 84 Chapter 7 Memory Configuration This submenu displays the type and size of the memory installed in the system. the processor's type, frequency, core count and Cache L1, L2 settings.
Chipset Configuration 84 Chapter 7 Memory Configuration This submenu displays the type and size of the memory installed in the system. the processor's type, frequency, core count and Cache L1, L2 settings.
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... and load previous configuration settings. Saves changes made to load these settings, the system might not function properly. 94 Chapter 7 Setup Defaults are using lowspeed memory chips or other kinds of the exit options, then press . Highlight any of low-performance components and you are quite demanding in terms of resources...
... and load previous configuration settings. Saves changes made to load these settings, the system might not function properly. 94 Chapter 7 Setup Defaults are using lowspeed memory chips or other kinds of the exit options, then press . Highlight any of low-performance components and you are quite demanding in terms of resources...
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...-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is currently running. If POST discovers errors in numeric coprocessor and cache memory subsystem • Direct memory access (DMA) controller (8237 module) • Interrupt system (8259 module) • Three programmable timers (system timer and 8254 module) • ROM subsystem •...
...-On Self-Test (POST), the BIOS will check for problems. If a problem is currently running. If POST discovers errors in numeric coprocessor and cache memory subsystem • Direct memory access (DMA) controller (8237 module) • Interrupt system (8259 module) • Three programmable timers (system timer and 8254 module) • ROM subsystem •...
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.... Checkpoint Before D1 D1 D0 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA Description Early chipset initialization is given to lower system memory and control is done. See POST Code Checkpoints section of document for more information. An unique checkpoint number denotes each task. ....and keyboard controller. Perform keyboard controller BAT test. The Bootblock-Runtime interface module is moved to checkpoint E0. Copying Main BIOS into memory. The Runtime module is given to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. POST code checkpoints list Bootblock initialization code checkpoint The...
.... Checkpoint Before D1 D1 D0 D2 D3 D4 D5 D6 D7 D8 D9 DA Description Early chipset initialization is given to lower system memory and control is done. See POST Code Checkpoints section of document for more information. An unique checkpoint number denotes each task. ....and keyboard controller. Perform keyboard controller BAT test. The Bootblock-Runtime interface module is moved to checkpoint E0. Copying Main BIOS into memory. The Runtime module is given to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. POST code checkpoints list Bootblock initialization code checkpoint The...
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...Set the window for ADM. See DIM Code Checkpoints section of KB/MS using AMI KB-5. Initialize RTC date/time. Allocates memory for more information. Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Initializes remaining option ROMs. Generate and write contents of... chipset registers. Display errors to the user and gets the user response for total memory installed in KBC port. Late POST initialization of chipset registers. Program the peripheral parameters. Initialize System Management Interrupt. Displaying sign-...
...Set the window for ADM. See DIM Code Checkpoints section of KB/MS using AMI KB-5. Initialize RTC date/time. Allocates memory for more information. Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs. Initializes remaining option ROMs. Generate and write contents of... chipset registers. Display errors to the user and gets the user response for total memory installed in KBC port. Late POST initialization of chipset registers. Program the peripheral parameters. Initialize System Management Interrupt. Displaying sign-...
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...POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory Auto size 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 100 Chapter 8 Post Code 02h 03h 04h 06h 07h 08h 09h 0Ah.... Before doing so, BIOS will display an POST code that may also issue one of error occurs, BIOS will shut down the system. no memory detected Terminal POST Errors If a terminal type of the following is a list of the screen.
...POST Errors When a recoverable type of error occurs during warm boot Initialize PCI Bus Mastering devices Initialize keyboard controller 1-2-2-3 BIOS ROM checksum Initialize cache before memory Auto size 8254 timer initialization 8237 DMA controller initialization Reset Programmable Interrupt Controller 100 Chapter 8 Post Code 02h 03h 04h 06h 07h 08h 09h 0Ah.... Before doing so, BIOS will display an POST code that may also issue one of error occurs, BIOS will shut down the system. no memory detected Terminal POST Errors If a terminal type of the following is a list of the screen.