Acer Desktop User's Guide
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...In the event of a system crash, press and hold the power button on the chassis. • Slide the panel off all peripheral devices. Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug the power cord from a CD-ROM drive... additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/modem card (selected models only) Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your new components. In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to high-capacity HDD •...
...In the event of a system crash, press and hold the power button on the chassis. • Slide the panel off all peripheral devices. Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug the power cord from a CD-ROM drive... additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/modem card (selected models only) Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your new components. In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to high-capacity HDD •...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... the screen to its original default factory settings. Just press any of the following: • Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions to turn the display back on . Q: Nothing appears on the screen. Insert the...
... the screen to its original default factory settings. Just press any of the following: • Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions to turn the display back on . Q: Nothing appears on the screen. Insert the...
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide
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... setup 12 Navigating Through the Setup Utility 12 Setup Utility Menus 13 System Disassembly 26 Disassembly Requirements 26 Pre-disassembly Procedure 27 Removing the Side Panel 28 Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly 29 Removing the Processor 30 Removing the VGA Card 31 Removing the TV Tuner Card 32 Removing the... List 48 Error Symptoms List 55 Undetermined Problems 60 Jumper and Connector Information 61 M/B Placement 61 Jumper Setting 63 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 69 Aspire M5811 Exploded Diagram 70 Aspire M5811 FRU List 72 Intel RAID SOP 80 vii
... setup 12 Navigating Through the Setup Utility 12 Setup Utility Menus 13 System Disassembly 26 Disassembly Requirements 26 Pre-disassembly Procedure 27 Removing the Side Panel 28 Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly 29 Removing the Processor 30 Removing the VGA Card 31 Removing the TV Tuner Card 32 Removing the... List 48 Error Symptoms List 55 Undetermined Problems 60 Jumper and Connector Information 61 M/B Placement 61 Jumper Setting 63 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 69 Aspire M5811 Exploded Diagram 70 Aspire M5811 FRU List 72 Intel RAID SOP 80 vii
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide
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... coding: should meet Microsoft Windows Logo Program Device Requirements: Audio-0002 • 1 S/PDIF internal port • 1 front panel audio header (2*5) LAN • • Controller: Intel PCI-E Gbt LAN controller/PHY RJ-45 Back panel port with bezel • Models are listed on AVLC Optical disk • Support one PCIe x 16 slot 2 Chapter..., and etc... • All USB ports must be 2.0 certified. • All USB ports must provide the over current protection. • 6 USB port located on rear panel and the others located on front bezel and top bezel.
... coding: should meet Microsoft Windows Logo Program Device Requirements: Audio-0002 • 1 S/PDIF internal port • 1 front panel audio header (2*5) LAN • • Controller: Intel PCI-E Gbt LAN controller/PHY RJ-45 Back panel port with bezel • Models are listed on AVLC Optical disk • Support one PCIe x 16 slot 2 Chapter..., and etc... • All USB ports must be 2.0 certified. • All USB ports must provide the over current protection. • 6 USB port located on rear panel and the others located on front bezel and top bezel.
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide
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Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 No. Component 1 USB 2.0 ports 2 Micro SD/M2 slot 3 CF I/II (CompactFlash Type I/II) slot 4 XD(XD-PICTURE) slot 5 Optical drive 6 Acer logo 7 Optical drive button 8 SD(Secure Digital) solt 9 Power button 10 Memory stick PRO slot 11 Headphone/Speaker-out/line-out jack 12 Microphone-in jack Chapter 1 5 System Components This section is a virtual tour of the system's interior and exterior components.
Front Panel 1 2 3 4 5 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 No. Component 1 USB 2.0 ports 2 Micro SD/M2 slot 3 CF I/II (CompactFlash Type I/II) slot 4 XD(XD-PICTURE) slot 5 Optical drive 6 Acer logo 7 Optical drive button 8 SD(Secure Digital) solt 9 Power button 10 Memory stick PRO slot 11 Headphone/Speaker-out/line-out jack 12 Microphone-in jack Chapter 1 5 System Components This section is a virtual tour of the system's interior and exterior components.
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide
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Rear Panel 1 19 2 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 No. Component 1 Power connector 2 PS2 mouse port Line-out jack 3 HDMI port 4 eSATA port 5 USB 2.0 ports 6 S/PDIF port 7 Microphone/speaker-out/line-in jack 8 Line-out jack 9 Expansion slot (graphics card and TV tuner card and Mode card) 10 Surround rear L/R 11 Line-in jack 12 USB 2.0 ports 13 Center speaker/subwoofer jack 14 LAN connector 15 1394 port 16 System FAN 17 VGA port 18 PS2 keyboard port 19 Fan aperture 6 Chapter 1
Rear Panel 1 19 2 3 4 5 6 10 7 8 9 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 11 No. Component 1 Power connector 2 PS2 mouse port Line-out jack 3 HDMI port 4 eSATA port 5 USB 2.0 ports 6 S/PDIF port 7 Microphone/speaker-out/line-in jack 8 Line-out jack 9 Expansion slot (graphics card and TV tuner card and Mode card) 10 Surround rear L/R 11 Line-in jack 12 USB 2.0 ports 13 Center speaker/subwoofer jack 14 LAN connector 15 1394 port 16 System FAN 17 VGA port 18 PS2 keyboard port 19 Fan aperture 6 Chapter 1
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide
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...=10minute)or pushing extern switch button. • CPU goes into SMM • CPU asserts STPCLK# and goes into the Stop Grant State. • LED on panel turns amber colour. • Hard disk drive goes into SLEEP mode (for ATA standard interface). • Disable H-sync and V-sync signals to control the VESA...
...=10minute)or pushing extern switch button. • CPU goes into SMM • CPU asserts STPCLK# and goes into the Stop Grant State. • LED on panel turns amber colour. • Hard disk drive goes into SLEEP mode (for ATA standard interface). • Disable H-sync and V-sync signals to control the VESA...
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide
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... for the currently selected field (only if it is indicated by a (>). • Esc - NOTE: Availability of submenu screen is user-configurable). Display the General Help panel. • F6 - Use the left and right arrow keys to press Delete before POST is already turned on the server and the monitor. Move the...
... for the currently selected field (only if it is indicated by a (>). • Esc - NOTE: Availability of submenu screen is user-configurable). Display the General Help panel. • F6 - Use the left and right arrow keys to press Delete before POST is already turned on the server and the monitor. Move the...
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide
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Lift the side panel away from the server and put it aside for reinstallation later. Slide the side panel toward the back of the chassis until the tabs on the cover disengage with the slots on the rear edge of the side panel. 2. Chapter 3 28 Removing the Side Panel 1. Remove the two screws located on the chassis. 3.
Lift the side panel away from the server and put it aside for reinstallation later. Slide the side panel toward the back of the chassis until the tabs on the cover disengage with the slots on the rear edge of the side panel. 2. Chapter 3 28 Removing the Side Panel 1. Remove the two screws located on the chassis. 3.
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide
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Remove the side panel. Removing the Front Bezel 1. Refer to the previous section for instructions. 2. Pull the bezel away from the chassis interior. 4. Release the front bezel from the chassis. 35 Chapter 3 Disconnect the LED cable. 3.
Remove the side panel. Removing the Front Bezel 1. Refer to the previous section for instructions. 2. Pull the bezel away from the chassis interior. 4. Release the front bezel from the chassis. 35 Chapter 3 Disconnect the LED cable. 3.
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide
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....3. Ensure the system is set to Enabled. 1.Enter BIOS Setup and load default settings.In Windows Systems, check settings in Power Management Property of Control Panel. 2.Reload software from Recovery CD. Its reading should be +12Vdc. Processor test failed. 1.Processor. 2.Main board. Blinking cursor only; System works but fails to match...
....3. Ensure the system is set to Enabled. 1.Enter BIOS Setup and load default settings.In Windows Systems, check settings in Power Management Property of Control Panel. 2.Reload software from Recovery CD. Its reading should be +12Vdc. Processor test failed. 1.Processor. 2.Main board. Blinking cursor only; System works but fails to match...
Aspire M5811 Desktop Series Service Guide
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... Function 1-2 close Clear CMOS 2-3 close Normal (Default) • INTR Jumper Symbol Description Function 1-2 close Active 1-2 open No Active (Default) System Board Header Setting • Front Panel FRONT PANEL 1 2 Orange0 Green0 3 Orange1 Green1 4 5 Blue0 Red0 6 7 Blue1 8 Red1 9 Black 11 12 Orange2 Green2 13 Orange3 Green3 14 Header_2X7_K10 Chapter 5 63 Jumpers with more Than...
... Function 1-2 close Clear CMOS 2-3 close Normal (Default) • INTR Jumper Symbol Description Function 1-2 close Active 1-2 open No Active (Default) System Board Header Setting • Front Panel FRONT PANEL 1 2 Orange0 Green0 3 Orange1 Green1 4 5 Blue0 Red0 6 7 Blue1 8 Red1 9 Black 11 12 Orange2 Green2 13 Orange3 Green3 14 Header_2X7_K10 Chapter 5 63 Jumpers with more Than...