Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... of the following: Icon Description Icon Power button Microphone jack Speaker or headphone jack 1 Description Floppy drive (selected models only) Optical drive (selected models only) Media card reader (selected models only) USB port Copy button (selected models only...) Media navigation interface (selected models only) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector IEEE 1394/FireWire jack (selected models only) Backup button (selected models only) Removable hard...
... of the following: Icon Description Icon Power button Microphone jack Speaker or headphone jack 1 Description Floppy drive (selected models only) Optical drive (selected models only) Media card reader (selected models only) USB port Copy button (selected models only...) Media navigation interface (selected models only) RCA jack (selected models only) PS/2 keyboard connector IEEE 1394/FireWire jack (selected models only) Backup button (selected models only) Removable hard...
Acer Desktop User's Guide
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... keyboard to toggle from the computer. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your drive cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. A: Check the following: • Make sure the diskette or hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to...
... keyboard to toggle from the computer. You can also press the volume control/mute knob on your drive cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. A: Check the following: • Make sure the diskette or hard disk is not write-protected. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to...
Acer Aspire X3300 Service Guide
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... the Side Panel 30 Removing the Front Bezel 31 Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly 32 Removing the Processor 33 Removing the Optical Drive 34 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 37 Removing the Power Supply 38 Removing the Memory Modules 40 Removing the TV Tuner Card 41 Removing the VGA Card 42 Removing...
... the Side Panel 30 Removing the Front Bezel 31 Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly 32 Removing the Processor 33 Removing the Optical Drive 34 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 37 Removing the Power Supply 38 Removing the Memory Modules 40 Removing the TV Tuner Card 41 Removing the VGA Card 42 Removing...
Acer Aspire X3300 Service Guide
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...; Supports single channel or dual-channel memory mode Media storage DVD-ROM SATA drive Combo SATA drive Blu-ray disc rewriter Super-Multi SATA DVD drive 160/320/640 GB or 1 TB SATA hard disk drive Serial ATA controller Embedded SATA controllers Two SATA ports eSATA port...
...; Supports single channel or dual-channel memory mode Media storage DVD-ROM SATA drive Combo SATA drive Blu-ray disc rewriter Super-Multi SATA DVD drive 160/320/640 GB or 1 TB SATA hard disk drive Serial ATA controller Embedded SATA controllers Two SATA ports eSATA port...
Acer Aspire X3300 Service Guide
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...the boot device priority sequence from available hard drives. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Press Enter to access the Hard Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available removable drives. Disabled When enabled, the BIOS ...device 2nd Boot device 3rd Boot device 4th Boot device ► Hard Disk Drive Priority ► Optical Disk Drive Priority ► Removable Device Priority ► Network Device Priority Bootup Num-Lock USB Beep Message [Enabled] [Disabled] [Hard Drive] [CD/DVD] [Removable Dev.] [Network] [Press Enter] ...
...the boot device priority sequence from available hard drives. Advanced BIOS Features CMOS Setup Utility - Press Enter to access the Hard Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available removable drives. Disabled When enabled, the BIOS ...device 2nd Boot device 3rd Boot device 4th Boot device ► Hard Disk Drive Priority ► Optical Disk Drive Priority ► Removable Device Priority ► Network Device Priority Bootup Num-Lock USB Beep Message [Enabled] [Disabled] [Hard Drive] [CD/DVD] [Removable Dev.] [Network] [Press Enter] ...
Acer Aspire X3300 Service Guide
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...can be emulated as Floppy and remaining as FDD. Option Enabled Disabled AHCI Native IDE Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto Floppy Hard Disk Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled 16 Chapter 2 Integrated Peripherals Onboard SATA Controller Onboard SATA ...Graphics Controller Onboard Audio Controller When set to Auto, USB devices less than 2 GB will be used to force a HDD formatted drive to boot as HDD. Enabled or disables the onboard audio controller. Enables or disables the onboard 1394 controller. Legacy USB Support Enables...
...can be emulated as Floppy and remaining as FDD. Option Enabled Disabled AHCI Native IDE Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto Floppy Hard Disk Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled 16 Chapter 2 Integrated Peripherals Onboard SATA Controller Onboard SATA ...Graphics Controller Onboard Audio Controller When set to Auto, USB devices less than 2 GB will be used to force a HDD formatted drive to boot as HDD. Enabled or disables the onboard audio controller. Enables or disables the onboard 1394 controller. Legacy USB Support Enables...
Acer Aspire X3300 Service Guide
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See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 31. 3. Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 34. (1). Remove the HDD-ODD bracket. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 30. 2. Slide the HDD out of the bracket. Screw (Quantity) #6-32*3/16 NI (4) Color...
See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 31. 3. Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 34. (1). Remove the HDD-ODD bracket. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 30. 2. Slide the HDD out of the bracket. Screw (Quantity) #6-32*3/16 NI (4) Color...
Acer Aspire X3300 Service Guide
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... page 37. 7. Remove the screw (D) that secures the power supply to 6.3 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00J44.C60 38 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 31. 3. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 30. 2. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan ...
... page 37. 7. Remove the screw (D) that secures the power supply to 6.3 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00J44.C60 38 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 31. 3. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 30. 2. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan ...
Acer Aspire X3300 Service Guide
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... the Hard Disk Drive" on page 30. 2. Please detach the DIMM and follow local regulations for disposal. 40 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 37. 7. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 31. 3. Remove the memory modules (1). See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page...
... the Hard Disk Drive" on page 30. 2. Please detach the DIMM and follow local regulations for disposal. 40 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 37. 7. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 33. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 31. 3. Remove the memory modules (1). See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page...
Acer Aspire X3300 Service Guide
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.... Gently pull the card to 6.3 kgf-cm 8. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 37. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 32. 4. Chapter 3 41 See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 31. 3. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Processor" on page 30. 2. Please detach...
.... Gently pull the card to 6.3 kgf-cm 8. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 37. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 32. 4. Chapter 3 41 See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 31. 3. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Processor" on page 30. 2. Please detach...
Acer Aspire X3300 Service Guide
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See "Removing the Processor" on page 37. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 33. 5. Gently pull the card to 6.3 kgf-cm 8. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 34. 6. Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L5 BZN (3) Color Black ...Torque 5.7 to remove it from the mainboard. Please detach the card and follow local regulations for disposal. 42 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 31. 3. Remove the screw (A) that secures the card to the chassis. Removing the VGA Card 1. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 32...
See "Removing the Processor" on page 37. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 33. 5. Gently pull the card to 6.3 kgf-cm 8. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 34. 6. Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L5 BZN (3) Color Black ...Torque 5.7 to remove it from the mainboard. Please detach the card and follow local regulations for disposal. 42 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 31. 3. Remove the screw (A) that secures the card to the chassis. Removing the VGA Card 1. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 32...
Acer Aspire X3300 Service Guide
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.... 4. Open the cable retention clip and disconnect the other end of the USB, 1394, and audio cables from the mainboard. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 31. 3. Disconnect one end of the USB, 1394, and audio cables from the I/O and card reader boards, then open the cable retention clip... Processor" on page 30. 2. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 33. 5. Removing the Front I /O and card reader board bracket. 44 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 37. 7.
.... 4. Open the cable retention clip and disconnect the other end of the USB, 1394, and audio cables from the mainboard. 10. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 31. 3. Disconnect one end of the USB, 1394, and audio cables from the I/O and card reader boards, then open the cable retention clip... Processor" on page 30. 2. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 33. 5. Removing the Front I /O and card reader board bracket. 44 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 37. 7.
Acer Aspire X3300 Service Guide
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.... 11. Remove the six screws (D) that secure the mainboard to 6.3 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00J44.C60 47 See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 37. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 41. 10. See "Removing the TV Tuner Card" on page 30...
.... 11. Remove the six screws (D) that secure the mainboard to 6.3 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00J44.C60 47 See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 37. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 34. 6. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 41. 10. See "Removing the TV Tuner Card" on page 30...
Acer Aspire X3300 Service Guide
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... failed an ATAPI compatibility test. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in POST. ATAPI Incompatible Primary Slave Drive ATAPI Incompatible Secondary Master Drive - This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in...Hard Disk Error Secondary Master Hard Disk Error Secondary Slave Hard Disk Error 3rd Master Hard Disk Error 3rd Slave Hard Disk Error 4th Master Hard Disk Error 4th Slave Hard Disk Error 5th Master Hard Disk Error 5th Slave Hard Disk Error 6th Master Hard Disk Error 6th Slave Hard Disk Error Primary Master Drive...
... failed an ATAPI compatibility test. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in POST. ATAPI Incompatible Primary Slave Drive ATAPI Incompatible Secondary Master Drive - This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in...Hard Disk Error Secondary Master Hard Disk Error Secondary Slave Hard Disk Error 3rd Master Hard Disk Error 3rd Slave Hard Disk Error 4th Master Hard Disk Error 4th Slave Hard Disk Error 5th Master Hard Disk Error 5th Slave Hard Disk Error 6th Master Hard Disk Error 6th Slave Hard Disk Error Primary Master Drive...
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...compatibility test. error reporting standard. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in POST. capable hard disk sends this message when it detects an imminent failure. message to a drive's boot sector. error reporting standard. error reporting standard. This message is typically displayed when... the BIOS is trying to replace the hard disk. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the...
...compatibility test. error reporting standard. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in POST. capable hard disk sends this message when it detects an imminent failure. message to a drive's boot sector. error reporting standard. error reporting standard. This message is typically displayed when... the BIOS is trying to replace the hard disk. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the...
Acer Aspire X3300 Service Guide
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Category UPPER CASE Part Name Acer Part No. 60.SC101.003 LOWER CASE 60.SC101.004 HDD&ODD COVER BRACKET 33.SC101.002 COMBO MODULE/DVD-ROM DRIVE ODD HLDS BD COMBO SATA HH DL 4X CH10F LF W/BRACK BEZEL SATA KO.00605.001 ODD PIONEER BD COMBO SATA HH DL 4X BDC... 720 2.8G 7.5M KC.PH202.720 CPU AMD PHENOMIIX4 805 2.5G 6M KC.PH202.805 CPU AMD PHENOMIIX3 710 2.6G 7.5M KC.PH202.710 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM SATA II WD WD1600AAJS-22L7A0 XL320S-3 KH.16008.025 HDD 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM SATA II HGST HDT721016SLA380 KH.16007.023 HDD 160GB...
Category UPPER CASE Part Name Acer Part No. 60.SC101.003 LOWER CASE 60.SC101.004 HDD&ODD COVER BRACKET 33.SC101.002 COMBO MODULE/DVD-ROM DRIVE ODD HLDS BD COMBO SATA HH DL 4X CH10F LF W/BRACK BEZEL SATA KO.00605.001 ODD PIONEER BD COMBO SATA HH DL 4X BDC... 720 2.8G 7.5M KC.PH202.720 CPU AMD PHENOMIIX4 805 2.5G 6M KC.PH202.805 CPU AMD PHENOMIIX3 710 2.6G 7.5M KC.PH202.710 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM SATA II WD WD1600AAJS-22L7A0 XL320S-3 KH.16008.025 HDD 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM SATA II HGST HDT721016SLA380 KH.16007.023 HDD 160GB...
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Category UPPER CASE Part Name Acer Part No. 60.SC101.003 LOWER CASE HS.13100.100 HDD&ODD COVER BRACKET 33.SC101.002 COMBO MODULE/DVD-ROM DRIVE ODD HLDS BD COMBO SATA HH DL 4X CH10F LF W/BRACK BEZEL SATA KO.00605.001 ODD PIONEER BD COMBO SATA HH DL 4X BDC... 720 2.8G 7.5M KC.PH202.720 CPU AMD PHENOMIIX4 805 2.5G 6M KC.PH202.805 CPU AMD PHENOMIIX3 710 2.6G 7.5M KC.PH202.710 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM SATA II WD WD1600AAJS-22L7A0 XL320S-3 KH.16008.025 HDD 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM SATA II HGST HDT721016SLA380 KH.16007.023 HDD 160GB...
Category UPPER CASE Part Name Acer Part No. 60.SC101.003 LOWER CASE HS.13100.100 HDD&ODD COVER BRACKET 33.SC101.002 COMBO MODULE/DVD-ROM DRIVE ODD HLDS BD COMBO SATA HH DL 4X CH10F LF W/BRACK BEZEL SATA KO.00605.001 ODD PIONEER BD COMBO SATA HH DL 4X BDC... 720 2.8G 7.5M KC.PH202.720 CPU AMD PHENOMIIX4 805 2.5G 6M KC.PH202.805 CPU AMD PHENOMIIX3 710 2.6G 7.5M KC.PH202.710 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM SATA II WD WD1600AAJS-22L7A0 XL320S-3 KH.16008.025 HDD 160GB 3.5" 7200RPM SATA II HGST HDT721016SLA380 KH.16007.023 HDD 160GB...