Aspire T300 Service Guide
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..., either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Intel is ". All rights reserved. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Other brand and...
..., either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Intel is ". All rights reserved. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Acer is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Other brand and...
Aspire T300 Service Guide
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Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Aspire T300 Service Guide
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NOTE: Aspire T300/Power ST supports Intel's HT (Hyper-Threading) Technology. Chapter 1 1 Chapter 1 System Specifications Overview The Aspire T300/Power ST supports Intel Pentium 4 Northwood based micro-ATX, IBM PC/AT compatible system with PCI/AGP bus.
NOTE: Aspire T300/Power ST supports Intel's HT (Hyper-Threading) Technology. Chapter 1 1 Chapter 1 System Specifications Overview The Aspire T300/Power ST supports Intel Pentium 4 Northwood based micro-ATX, IBM PC/AT compatible system with PCI/AGP bus.
Aspire T300 Service Guide
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...-SDRAM PC2700/PC2100 184-pin socket. Support Intel Hyper Threading Technology. T Support 64Mb, 128Mb, 256Mb and 512 Mb technologies. Support 533MHz or 400MHz FSB. Features & Specifications CPU T T T T Support Intel P4 Northwood (Socket 478) processor. T Capacity: 128MB ~ 1GB (please refer to 3.06GHz+ P4 processor. Graphics T On-die VGA T 1 VGA port AGP/PCI...
...-SDRAM PC2700/PC2100 184-pin socket. Support Intel Hyper Threading Technology. T Support 64Mb, 128Mb, 256Mb and 512 Mb technologies. Support 533MHz or 400MHz FSB. Features & Specifications CPU T T T T Support Intel P4 Northwood (Socket 478) processor. T Capacity: 128MB ~ 1GB (please refer to 3.06GHz+ P4 processor. Graphics T On-die VGA T 1 VGA port AGP/PCI...
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... type BIOS ROM size BIOS ROM package Support protocol Boot from CD-ROM feature Support to LS-120 drive Support to BIOS boot block feature Specification Award v6.0 Flash ROM 2MB 32-pin DIP package PCI 2.2, APM1.2, DMI 2.00.1, E-IDE, ACPI 1.0, ESCD 1.03, ANSI ATA 3.0, PnP 1a, Bootable...Press while the system is set to Enabled.) Processor voltage can be detected by using the flash utility. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Type Socket Speed Minimum operating speed Voltage Specification Pentium 4 478 1.8G~3.06G 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is ...
... type BIOS ROM size BIOS ROM package Support protocol Boot from CD-ROM feature Support to LS-120 drive Support to BIOS boot block feature Specification Award v6.0 Flash ROM 2MB 32-pin DIP package PCI 2.2, APM1.2, DMI 2.00.1, E-IDE, ACPI 1.0, ESCD 1.03, ANSI ATA 3.0, PnP 1a, Bootable...Press while the system is set to Enabled.) Processor voltage can be detected by using the flash utility. Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Type Socket Speed Minimum operating speed Voltage Specification Pentium 4 478 1.8G~3.06G 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is ...
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... L2 Cache RAM type L2 Cache RAM size L2 Cache RAM speed L2 Cache RAM voltage L2 Cache function control L2 Cache scheme Specification Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PBSRAM 512-KB One-half the processor core clock frequency Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Fixed in any ... Support memory speed Support memory voltage Support memory module package Support to parity check feature Support to Error Correction Code (ECC) feature Memory module combinations Specification 2 sockets (4 banks) 64MB / 128MB / 256MB/ 512MB 1G x2 DDR SDRAM 133MHz (PC133) (for Local Bus speed 133MHz, 100MHz 2.5 V 184-pin DIMM Yes...
... L2 Cache RAM type L2 Cache RAM size L2 Cache RAM speed L2 Cache RAM voltage L2 Cache function control L2 Cache scheme Specification Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup PBSRAM 512-KB One-half the processor core clock frequency Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Fixed in any ... Support memory speed Support memory voltage Support memory module package Support to parity check feature Support to Error Correction Code (ECC) feature Memory module combinations Specification 2 sockets (4 banks) 64MB / 128MB / 256MB/ 512MB 1G x2 DDR SDRAM 133MHz (PC133) (for Local Bus speed 133MHz, 100MHz 2.5 V 184-pin DIMM Yes...
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Video Interface Item Video interface support Specification Video YUV texture in all texture formats H/W DVD accelerator Display Screen Resolution 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 ....8 110.0 80.0 110.0 157.5 156.0 229.5 Audio Interface Item Audio controller Audio controller resident bus Audio function control Mono or stereo Resolution Compatibility Music synthesizer Specification SiS 651 AC'97 Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Stereo 20 bits Sound Blaster Pro/16 compatible Mixed digital and analog high performance chip Enhanced...
Video Interface Item Video interface support Specification Video YUV texture in all texture formats H/W DVD accelerator Display Screen Resolution 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 640x480 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 800x600 ....8 110.0 80.0 110.0 157.5 156.0 229.5 Audio Interface Item Audio controller Audio controller resident bus Audio function control Mono or stereo Resolution Compatibility Music synthesizer Specification SiS 651 AC'97 Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Stereo 20 bits Sound Blaster Pro/16 compatible Mixed digital and analog high performance chip Enhanced...
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...Item IDE controller IDE controller resident bus Number of IDE channel Support IDE interface Support bootable CD-ROM 48 KHz (max.) Yes Supported Supported Specification Specification SiS 651 PCI bus 2 E-IDE (up to PIO mode-4 and Ultra DMA 33/66), ANSIS ATA rev.3.0 ATAPI Yes Floppy disk... drive Interface Item Floppy disk drive controller Floppy disk drive controller resident bus Support FDD format Specification SiS 962 ISA bus 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, 2.88MB Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Parallel port controller resident bus Number...
...Item IDE controller IDE controller resident bus Number of IDE channel Support IDE interface Support bootable CD-ROM 48 KHz (max.) Yes Supported Supported Specification Specification SiS 651 PCI bus 2 E-IDE (up to PIO mode-4 and Ultra DMA 33/66), ANSIS ATA rev.3.0 ATAPI Yes Floppy disk... drive Interface Item Floppy disk drive controller Floppy disk drive controller resident bus Support FDD format Specification SiS 962 ISA bus 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, 2.88MB Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Parallel port controller resident bus Number...
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...1 Bus Mastering Enabled Enabled Enabled Chapter 1 13 Serial Port Item Optional serial port IRQ (via BIOS Setup) COM1: IRQ 3, and 4 COM2: IRQ 4, and 3 Specification Modem Item Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Voice modem Modem connector type Full duplex... Specification V.17 12K/1.44K V.90 32K to 56K (received only) V.253 RJ11 Yes USB Port Universal HCI USB Class Item Specification USB 2.0 Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode Memory Address Map Address 000000 - 07FFFF 080000...
...1 Bus Mastering Enabled Enabled Enabled Chapter 1 13 Serial Port Item Optional serial port IRQ (via BIOS Setup) COM1: IRQ 3, and 4 COM2: IRQ 4, and 3 Specification Modem Item Fax modem data baud rate (bps) Data modem data baud rate (bps) Voice modem Modem connector type Full duplex... Specification V.17 12K/1.44K V.90 32K to 56K (received only) V.253 RJ11 Yes USB Port Universal HCI USB Class Item Specification USB 2.0 Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode Memory Address Map Address 000000 - 07FFFF 080000...
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...962 SiS 651 SiS 651 SiS 962 Controller Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) Specifications +10 ~ +35°C -20 ~ +60°C (Storage package) 20% to 80% RH 20% to 80% RH 5 ~ 16... 27.1 Hz: 0.6 G 27.1 ~ 50 Hz: 0.016 mm 50 ~ 500 Hz: 2 G Mechanical Specifications Item Weight One 3 ½ FDD and one 3.5 HDD (without packing) Dimensions (main footprint) Specification Varied by local configuration 190mm * 320mm * 360mm Chapter 1 15 DRQ Assignment Map DRQ0 DRQ1 DRQ2 DRQ3 DRQ4...
...962 SiS 651 SiS 651 SiS 962 Controller Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) Specifications +10 ~ +35°C -20 ~ +60°C (Storage package) 20% to 80% RH 20% to 80% RH 5 ~ 16... 27.1 Hz: 0.6 G 27.1 ~ 50 Hz: 0.016 mm 50 ~ 500 Hz: 2 G Mechanical Specifications Item Weight One 3 ½ FDD and one 3.5 HDD (without packing) Dimensions (main footprint) Specification Varied by local configuration 190mm * 320mm * 360mm Chapter 1 15 DRQ Assignment Map DRQ0 DRQ1 DRQ2 DRQ3 DRQ4...
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... sleep state support. Chapter 1 17 T Ultra I/O and VGA chip go into Standby mode (for hard disk drive devices (0-15 minutes, time step=1 minute). ACPI T ACPI specification 1.0. T On board device configuration support. T Resume method: device activated (Keyboard for DOS, keyboard & mouse for ACPI mode. T Resume recovery time: 7-10 sec.
... sleep state support. Chapter 1 17 T Ultra I/O and VGA chip go into Standby mode (for hard disk drive devices (0-15 minutes, time step=1 minute). ACPI T ACPI specification 1.0. T On board device configuration support. T Resume method: device activated (Keyboard for DOS, keyboard & mouse for ACPI mode. T Resume recovery time: 7-10 sec.
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...BIOS password protection that the password prompt appears only when end users try to set the rate (characters/ second) at which MPS (Multi- 1.4 Processor Specification) version to be used to select the delay between when the key was first pressed and when the acceleration begins Settings: 250, 500, 750 and...users try to set the Gate A20 status. When the default value Fast is selected, the Gate A20 is controlled by port 92 or chipset specific method resulting in APIC mode. Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to select the MPS version supported by a ...
...BIOS password protection that the password prompt appears only when end users try to set the rate (characters/ second) at which MPS (Multi- 1.4 Processor Specification) version to be used to select the delay between when the key was first pressed and when the acceleration begins Settings: 250, 500, 750 and...users try to set the Gate A20 status. When the default value Fast is selected, the Gate A20 is controlled by port 92 or chipset specific method resulting in APIC mode. Due to compliance with PC2001 design guide, the system is able to select the MPS version supported by a ...
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...: This selection will cause the system to turn off . Disabled 1~15 Mins This feature allows users to the video buffer. PCI must meet PCI Disabled 2.2 specification. Enabled Use this field, the hard disk drive will be powered down . If HDD activity is not detected for more than four seconds, the computer...
...: This selection will cause the system to turn off . Disabled 1~15 Mins This feature allows users to the video buffer. PCI must meet PCI Disabled 2.2 specification. Enabled Use this field, the hard disk drive will be powered down . If HDD activity is not detected for more than four seconds, the computer...
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.... By pressing "Enter" to "Enabled". Enabled - Parameter Reset Configuration Data Resources Controlled By IRQ Resources PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Description Options Selecting "Enabled" to choose specific resources. Disabled Enabled *If any changes to be set it unchanged. Settings in this menu. You can automatically configure all of the sub menu to...
.... By pressing "Enter" to "Enabled". Enabled - Parameter Reset Configuration Data Resources Controlled By IRQ Resources PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Description Options Selecting "Enabled" to choose specific resources. Disabled Enabled *If any changes to be set it unchanged. Settings in this menu. You can automatically configure all of the sub menu to...
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Load Default Settings The default settings are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for the most stable system performance. 38 Chapter 2 When you select the item, a message as below appears: Pressing Y (Yes) loads the BIOS default values for optimal performance of the mainboard.
Load Default Settings The default settings are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for the most stable system performance. 38 Chapter 2 When you select the item, a message as below appears: Pressing Y (Yes) loads the BIOS default values for optimal performance of the mainboard.
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... available (http://aicsl.acer.com.tw/spl/). Please log in the FRU list of customer machines. Account: guest; Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in the printed Service Guide. If you do not own a specific authorized account, you..." -- Password: guest. Refer to this printed Service Guide. Chapter 6 67 You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to those given in the system regularly to repair or for repair and service of this chapter whenever ordering for parts to collect the...
... available (http://aicsl.acer.com.tw/spl/). Please log in the FRU list of customer machines. Account: guest; Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in the printed Service Guide. If you do not own a specific authorized account, you..." -- Password: guest. Refer to this printed Service Guide. Chapter 6 67 You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to those given in the system regularly to repair or for repair and service of this chapter whenever ordering for parts to collect the...
Aspire T300 User Guide
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Acer Incorporated reserves the right to change product specifications and the information contained in this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, or for any purpose, without notice. All rights reserved. No part of this user guide without prior written permission from Acer Incorporated. Copyright Notice © Acer Incorporated 2002.
Acer Incorporated reserves the right to change product specifications and the information contained in this document may be copied, reproduced, or transmitted by any means, or for any purpose, without notice. All rights reserved. No part of this user guide without prior written permission from Acer Incorporated. Copyright Notice © Acer Incorporated 2002.
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...) is still blank. If you are still unable to read other diskettes. If you should first cover the surface with those components. For specific questions and problems relating to the monitor and speaker set, refer to the documentation provided with a non-reflective object, such as a book or.... Refer to the online help file for servicing. 8 Questions & Troubleshooting This section attempts to answer some frequently asked questions regarding your Aspire computer system, as well as glass or metal, can distort the optical light signal and cause tracking problems. If you wish to operate...
...) is still blank. If you are still unable to read other diskettes. If you should first cover the surface with those components. For specific questions and problems relating to the monitor and speaker set, refer to the documentation provided with a non-reflective object, such as a book or.... Refer to the online help file for servicing. 8 Questions & Troubleshooting This section attempts to answer some frequently asked questions regarding your Aspire computer system, as well as glass or metal, can distort the optical light signal and cause tracking problems. If you wish to operate...
Aspire T300/APSV Service Guide
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...with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any defect in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to change without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Other brand and product names ... mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. No part of Acer Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Acer is a registered trademark of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential ...
...with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any defect in this manual is sold or licensed "as is subject to change without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Other brand and product names ... mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without notice. No part of Acer Corporation. Pentium and Pentium II/III are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Acer is a registered trademark of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential ...
Aspire T300/APSV Service Guide
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the current topic. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of additional information related to any damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Screen messages Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. IV NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Gives bits and pieces of procedures.