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... the FRU list of customer machines. V These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this generic service guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with all technical information relating to the... BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). This Service Guide provides you should ...
... the FRU list of customer machines. V These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in this generic service guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with all technical information relating to the... BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). This Service Guide provides you should ...
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Overview 1 Features 2 Aspire T600 Front Panel 4 Aspire T600 Rear Panel 5 Acer Power FV Front Panel 6 AcerPower FV Rear Panel 7 System Peripherals 8 MainBoard Layout 10 Block Diagram 11 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 12 Power Management ...System Fan 43 Removing the Cables 43 Removing the Power Supply 44 Removing the TV Card 44 Removing the Modem Card 45 Removing the Memory 45 Removing the Heatsink and CPU 45 Removing the MainBoard 46 Removing the Daughter Board 46 Disassembling the AcerPower FV 47 Opening the ...
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Overview 1 Features 2 Aspire T600 Front Panel 4 Aspire T600 Rear Panel 5 Acer Power FV Front Panel 6 AcerPower FV Rear Panel 7 System Peripherals 8 MainBoard Layout 10 Block Diagram 11 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 12 Power Management ...System Fan 43 Removing the Cables 43 Removing the Power Supply 44 Removing the TV Card 44 Removing the Modem Card 45 Removing the Memory 45 Removing the Heatsink and CPU 45 Removing the MainBoard 46 Removing the Daughter Board 46 Disassembling the AcerPower FV 47 Opening the ...
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Table of Contents Removing the Cables 50 Removing the Memory 50 Removing the Heatsink and CPU 51 Removing the Mainboard 51 Removing the Daughter Board 51 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 52 Power-On Self-Test (POST... Settings 67 Setting Jumpers 67 Checking Jumper Settings 68 Connecting Case Components 69 Connecting Optional Components 72 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 75 Aspire T600 Exploded Diagram 76 AcerPower FV Exploded Diagram 77 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 78 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 79 Microsoft WinXP Home Environment Test ...
Table of Contents Removing the Cables 50 Removing the Memory 50 Removing the Heatsink and CPU 51 Removing the Mainboard 51 Removing the Daughter Board 51 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 52 Power-On Self-Test (POST... Settings 67 Setting Jumpers 67 Checking Jumper Settings 68 Connecting Case Components 69 Connecting Optional Components 72 Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 75 Aspire T600 Exploded Diagram 76 AcerPower FV Exploded Diagram 77 Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration 78 Appendix B Test Compatible Components 79 Microsoft WinXP Home Environment Test ...
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... Celeron Prescott 775/FSB 533 MHz CPU Socket Type with LGA 775 pins socket Chipset T Northbridge: Intel 915GV T Southbridge: Intel ICH6 Memory T 4 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) T Supports 256Mb/512Mb/1Gb DDR technologies for x8 and x16 non-ECC DDR devices T Supports dual channel DDR 400/333 DIMM T Registered...
... Celeron Prescott 775/FSB 533 MHz CPU Socket Type with LGA 775 pins socket Chipset T Northbridge: Intel 915GV T Southbridge: Intel ICH6 Memory T 4 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) T Supports 256Mb/512Mb/1Gb DDR technologies for x8 and x16 non-ECC DDR devices T Supports dual channel DDR 400/333 DIMM T Registered...
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... Port, 1 PS/2 Mouse Port T 1 Parallel Port, 1 Serial Port T 1 VGA Port T 1 LAN Port T 4 USB Ports T 6 Ports Jack Support HD audio output T On-board Connectors T 1 CPU Socket T 4 Memory DIMM T 1 PCI Express x1 Slot T 1 FDD Slot T 1 PATA IDE Slot T 2 SATA IDE Slots T 1 2*5 pin Intel FPIO Specification USB pin Connectors T 2 1*5 pin USB pin Connector T 1 Serial...
... Port, 1 PS/2 Mouse Port T 1 Parallel Port, 1 Serial Port T 1 VGA Port T 1 LAN Port T 4 USB Ports T 6 Ports Jack Support HD audio output T On-board Connectors T 1 CPU Socket T 4 Memory DIMM T 1 PCI Express x1 Slot T 1 FDD Slot T 1 PATA IDE Slot T 2 SATA IDE Slots T 1 2*5 pin Intel FPIO Specification USB pin Connectors T 2 1*5 pin USB pin Connector T 1 Serial...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chip Item System Core Logic Super I/O Controller LAN Controller Memory Controller E-IDE Controller Audio Codec LPC Controller LAN Keyboard Controller Specification Intel 915GV ICH6 W83627THF ICH6 Build in Intel 82915GV(Champ North Bridge) Build in ...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chip Item System Core Logic Super I/O Controller LAN Controller Memory Controller E-IDE Controller Audio Codec LPC Controller LAN Keyboard Controller Specification Intel 915GV ICH6 W83627THF ICH6 Build in Intel 82915GV(Champ North Bridge) Build in ...
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System Memory Item Memory Slot(s) Number Supported Memory Size per Slot Supported Maximum Memory Size Supported Memory Speed Supported memory voltage Support memory module package Support to parity check feature Support to Error Correction Code (ECC) feature Support to enter BIOS Setup Utility....using DDR 400MHz Bus Architecture Item PCI Express 1X 1 PCS PCI Slot 3 PCS LAN on Board REALTEK RTL8100C Description Cache Memory Item Specification First-Level Cache Configurations Cache function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup L2 Cache scheme Fixed in write-back Chapter 1 13
System Memory Item Memory Slot(s) Number Supported Memory Size per Slot Supported Maximum Memory Size Supported Memory Speed Supported memory voltage Support memory module package Support to parity check feature Support to Error Correction Code (ECC) feature Support to enter BIOS Setup Utility....using DDR 400MHz Bus Architecture Item PCI Express 1X 1 PCS PCI Slot 3 PCS LAN on Board REALTEK RTL8100C Description Cache Memory Item Specification First-Level Cache Configurations Cache function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup L2 Cache scheme Fixed in write-back Chapter 1 13
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...SCSI BIOS Reserved Onboard System ROM BIOS (ROM) System RAM BIOS (DRAM) Chapter 1 15 Max. Legacy Keyboard and Mouse support Memory Address Map Address 0000000 - 009FFFF 00A0000-00BFFFF 00C0000-00CFFFF 00D0000-00D3FFF 00D4000-00D7FFF 00D8000-00DBFFF 00DC000-00DFFFF 00E0000-00E7FFF 00E8000-00EFFFF 00F0000-...00FFFFF Size 640 KB System Memory 128 KB Video RAM 32 KB I/O Expansion ROM 16 KB I/O Expansion ROM 16 KB I/O Expansion ROM 16 KB I/O Expansion...
...SCSI BIOS Reserved Onboard System ROM BIOS (ROM) System RAM BIOS (DRAM) Chapter 1 15 Max. Legacy Keyboard and Mouse support Memory Address Map Address 0000000 - 009FFFF 00A0000-00BFFFF 00C0000-00CFFFF 00D0000-00D3FFF 00D4000-00D7FFF 00D8000-00DBFFF 00DC000-00DFFFF 00E0000-00E7FFF 00E8000-00EFFFF 00F0000-...00FFFFF Size 640 KB System Memory 128 KB Video RAM 32 KB I/O Expansion ROM 16 KB I/O Expansion ROM 16 KB I/O Expansion ROM 16 KB I/O Expansion...
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...have the same size and type. Dual Channel Aspire T600/AcerPower FV support the Dual Channel Technology. part of memory bus will not operate installed ? Channel Technology will not operate. 3 Three DDR memory modules are If you install four memory modules at the same time, the Dual ... operating the dual channel technology, the bandwidth of them will not be detected. 4 Four DDR memory modules are Pleae note that the Dual Channel Technology will add double up to work. Aspire T600/AcerPower FV inculde 4 DIMM sockets, and each channel has two DIMM sockets as following: T ...
...have the same size and type. Dual Channel Aspire T600/AcerPower FV support the Dual Channel Technology. part of memory bus will not operate installed ? Channel Technology will not operate. 3 Three DDR memory modules are If you install four memory modules at the same time, the Dual ... operating the dual channel technology, the bandwidth of them will not be detected. 4 Four DDR memory modules are Pleae note that the Dual Channel Technology will add double up to work. Aspire T600/AcerPower FV inculde 4 DIMM sockets, and each channel has two DIMM sockets as following: T ...
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...3. The value is recommended that the item would be hidden when set Configure DRAM Timing by SPD to Enabled. The 3T setting requires faster memory that the item would be hidden when set Configure DRAM Timing by SPD to Enabled. 28 Chapter 2 DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge The ... If insufficient time isallowed, refresh may be hidden when set Configure DRAM Timing by SPD to Enabled. These registers control most of DRAM memory CAS (column address strobe). DRAM RAS# Precharge Select the number of CPU clocks allocated for DRAM to accumulate its charge before the DRAM...
...3. The value is recommended that the item would be hidden when set Configure DRAM Timing by SPD to Enabled. The 3T setting requires faster memory that the item would be hidden when set Configure DRAM Timing by SPD to Enabled. 28 Chapter 2 DRAM RAS# Activate to Precharge The ... If insufficient time isallowed, refresh may be hidden when set Configure DRAM Timing by SPD to Enabled. These registers control most of DRAM memory CAS (column address strobe). DRAM RAS# Precharge Select the number of CPU clocks allocated for DRAM to accumulate its charge before the DRAM...
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...First VGA Share Memory Aperture Size Select PEG Port Description Use this item at the default value. We recommend that you use an AGP graphics adapter. Chapter 2 29 This item defines the size of the PCI slots or is integrated on the mainboard This item shows the VGA memory size borrowed ...from main memory capacity. This item enables or disables the PCI Express Graphics port function. The AGP aperture refers to specify whether your graphics adapter is...
...First VGA Share Memory Aperture Size Select PEG Port Description Use this item at the default value. We recommend that you use an AGP graphics adapter. Chapter 2 29 This item defines the size of the PCI slots or is integrated on the mainboard This item shows the VGA memory size borrowed ...from main memory capacity. This item enables or disables the PCI Express Graphics port function. The AGP aperture refers to specify whether your graphics adapter is...
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...state in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. S3 (STR) : Set ACPI suspend type to essential components such as main memory and wake-capable devices and all system context. Enabled This option lets you configure your system to power off instantly Delay 4 Sec. : Press ...and hardware maintains all system context is pressed less than 4 sec. 32 Chapter 2 Disabled 1~15 Mins This feature allows users to main memory. Power Management Setup The Power Management menu lets you specify the IDE HDD idle time before the device enters the power down state. This...
...state in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. S3 (STR) : Set ACPI suspend type to essential components such as main memory and wake-capable devices and all system context. Enabled This option lets you configure your system to power off instantly Delay 4 Sec. : Press ...and hardware maintains all system context is pressed less than 4 sec. 32 Chapter 2 Disabled 1~15 Mins This feature allows users to main memory. Power Management Setup The Power Management menu lets you specify the IDE HDD idle time before the device enters the power down state. This...
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... BIOS Setup to assist you try to eight characters, and press . Once the password is selected, the following message appears at "Security Option" from CMOS memory. Type the password again and press . Type the password, up to enter BIOS Setup.
... BIOS Setup to assist you try to eight characters, and press . Once the password is selected, the following message appears at "Security Option" from CMOS memory. Type the password again and press . Type the password, up to enter BIOS Setup.
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Chapter 3 45 Removing the Heatsink and CPU 1. Then remove it as shown here, then remove heatsink module. 2. Remove the four screws as shown here. . Removing the Memory 1. Pull out the memory1, memory2, memory3 and memory4. Remove the screws as shown here, pull out the modem card. Pull the CPU bar up to 90 degrees and remove the CPU then press down the CPU bar to the end. Removing the Modem Card 1.
Chapter 3 45 Removing the Heatsink and CPU 1. Then remove it as shown here, then remove heatsink module. 2. Remove the four screws as shown here. . Removing the Memory 1. Pull out the memory1, memory2, memory3 and memory4. Remove the screws as shown here, pull out the modem card. Pull the CPU bar up to 90 degrees and remove the CPU then press down the CPU bar to the end. Removing the Modem Card 1.
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then pull out the TV card. Removing the Cables 1. Disconnect the USB Cable. 2. Pull out the CD-IN from TV card. 2. Removing the Modem Card Remove the screws as shown here. Remove the screws as shown here, pull out the modem card. Removing the TV Card 1. Disconnect the Audio Cable. Removing the Memory Remove the four screws as shown here, then remove heatsink module. 50 Chapter 3 Disconnect the Serial ATA cable. 3.
then pull out the TV card. Removing the Cables 1. Disconnect the USB Cable. 2. Pull out the CD-IN from TV card. 2. Removing the Modem Card Remove the screws as shown here. Remove the screws as shown here, pull out the modem card. Removing the TV Card 1. Disconnect the Audio Cable. Removing the Memory Remove the four screws as shown here, then remove heatsink module. 50 Chapter 3 Disconnect the Serial ATA cable. 3.
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If POST discovers errors in numeric co-processor and cache memory subsystem T Direct Memory Access (DMA) controller T Interrupt system T Three programmable timers T ROM subsystem T RAM subsystem T CMOS RAM subsystem and real time clock/calendar with battery backup T...01h 02h Description Test CMOS R/W functionality Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below) -Program basic chipset registers Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC. -Auto-detection of the power-on password option. The Power-On Self Test (POST) is currently running...
If POST discovers errors in numeric co-processor and cache memory subsystem T Direct Memory Access (DMA) controller T Interrupt system T Three programmable timers T ROM subsystem T RAM subsystem T CMOS RAM subsystem and real time clock/calendar with battery backup T...01h 02h Description Test CMOS R/W functionality Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache (socket 7 or below) -Program basic chipset registers Detect memory -Auto-detection of DRAM size, type and ECC. -Auto-detection of the power-on password option. The Power-On Self Test (POST) is currently running...
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... setup. Put information on screen display, including Award title, CPU type, CPU speed... If ESCD is an invalid value for 0-640K memory address. 2. Early PCI initialization -Enumerate PCI bus number -Assign memory & I /O chips. Program early chipset according to empty PCI & DIMM slots. 5. Example: onboard IDE controller. 4. Check validity of the ESCD's legacy...
... setup. Put information on screen display, including Award title, CPU type, CPU speed... If ESCD is an invalid value for 0-640K memory address. 2. Early PCI initialization -Enumerate PCI bus number -Assign memory & I /O chips. Program early chipset according to empty PCI & DIMM slots. 5. Example: onboard IDE controller. 4. Check validity of the ESCD's legacy...
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...bits for channel 1 Reserved Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for P6 class CPU & program CPU with proper cacheable range. 3. Calculate total memory by testing the last double word of each CPU are not identical. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved 1. Initialize L2 cache for channel 2 ...Reserved Reserved Test 8259 functionality Reserved Reserved Reserved Initialize EISA slot Reserved 1. Reserved Initialize USB Reserved Test all memory (clear all extended memory to 0) Reserved Reserved Display number of M1 CPU. 2. Checkpoint 3Ch 3Dh 3Eh 3Fh 40h 41h 42h 43h 44h 45h 46h...
...bits for channel 1 Reserved Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for P6 class CPU & program CPU with proper cacheable range. 3. Calculate total memory by testing the last double word of each CPU are not identical. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved 1. Initialize L2 cache for channel 2 ...Reserved Reserved Test 8259 functionality Reserved Reserved Reserved Initialize EISA slot Reserved 1. Reserved Initialize USB Reserved Test all memory (clear all extended memory to 0) Reserved Reserved Display number of M1 CPU. 2. Checkpoint 3Ch 3Dh 3Eh 3Fh 40h 41h 42h 43h 44h 45h 46h...
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...; Reserved 1. Reserved Reserved Reserved (Optional Feature) Enter AWDFLASH.EXE if: -AWDFLASH is found in 40: hardware. . Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Initialize PS/2 Mouse Reserved Prepare memory size information for function call: INT 15h ax=E820h Reserved Turn on L2 cache Reserved Program chipset registers according to "AUTO" Reserved 1. Auto assign ports...
...; Reserved 1. Reserved Reserved Reserved (Optional Feature) Enter AWDFLASH.EXE if: -AWDFLASH is found in 40: hardware. . Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Initialize PS/2 Mouse Reserved Prepare memory size information for function call: INT 15h ax=E820h Reserved Turn on L2 cache Reserved Program chipset registers according to "AUTO" Reserved 1. Auto assign ports...
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... for keys -If no errors occur or F1 key is set, ask for password. USB final Initialization 2. Assign IRQs to text mode. 4. Clear noise of memory. 5. Enable L2 cache 2. Chipset final initialization 4. Power management final initialization 5. Clear screen & display summary table 6. Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 1. Build MP table...
... for keys -If no errors occur or F1 key is set, ask for password. USB final Initialization 2. Assign IRQs to text mode. 4. Clear noise of memory. 5. Enable L2 cache 2. Chipset final initialization 4. Power management final initialization 5. Clear screen & display summary table 6. Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 1. Build MP table...