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Rear Panel The computer's rear panel consists of the following: Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Description Fan PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port VGA/Monitor port Speaker-out/Line-out port Line-in port Microphone-in port Add-on brackets System main power switch Voltage selector System power socket PS/2 mouse port LAN port Parallel port Game/MIDI port Chapter 1 5
Rear Panel The computer's rear panel consists of the following: Label 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Description Fan PS/2 keyboard port USB ports Serial port VGA/Monitor port Speaker-out/Line-out port Line-in port Microphone-in port Add-on brackets System main power switch Voltage selector System power socket PS/2 mouse port LAN port Parallel port Game/MIDI port Chapter 1 5
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... connector 6. Reset 15. Floppy disk drive connector NOTE: 8 was for AGP slot, removed when ship out 14. Power Switch 16. Battery 17. DIMM sockets (two sockets) 23. BIOS chipset 13. PS/2 keyboard and mouse port 2. ATX power connector Chapter 1 7 Fax/voice modem connector 7. USB/LAN port 3. SiS950 chipset 12. Hard Disk Drive LED...
... connector 6. Reset 15. Floppy disk drive connector NOTE: 8 was for AGP slot, removed when ship out 14. Power Switch 16. Battery 17. DIMM sockets (two sockets) 23. BIOS chipset 13. PS/2 keyboard and mouse port 2. ATX power connector Chapter 1 7 Fax/voice modem connector 7. USB/LAN port 3. SiS950 chipset 12. Hard Disk Drive LED...
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Output Requirements +5V +12V -12V +3.3V +5Vaux +-5% +-5% +-10% +-4% +-5% Regulation NOTE: AcerPower Sc is using 145W power supply. 15A 3A 0.3A 12A 3A Current Rating 20 Chapter 1 Switching Power Supply 102W 50MHz 60MHz Input Frequency 47MHz to 53MHz 57MHz to 63MHz Frequency Variation Range Input Voltage 100 - 120 VRMS 200 - 240 VRMS 90 - 132 VRMS 180 - 264 VRMS Variation Range Input Current Measuring Range 4A 90 -132 VRMS 2A 180 - 264 VRMS NOTE: Measure at line input 90 VRMS and maximum load condition.
Output Requirements +5V +12V -12V +3.3V +5Vaux +-5% +-5% +-10% +-4% +-5% Regulation NOTE: AcerPower Sc is using 145W power supply. 15A 3A 0.3A 12A 3A Current Rating 20 Chapter 1 Switching Power Supply 102W 50MHz 60MHz Input Frequency 47MHz to 53MHz 57MHz to 63MHz Frequency Variation Range Input Voltage 100 - 120 VRMS 200 - 240 VRMS 90 - 132 VRMS 180 - 264 VRMS Variation Range Input Current Measuring Range 4A 90 -132 VRMS 2A 180 - 264 VRMS NOTE: Measure at line input 90 VRMS and maximum load condition.
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... standard interface). ! CPU asserts STPCLK# and goes into power saving mode. ! Ultra I/O and VGA chip go into the Stop Grant State. ! Global Standby Mode ! Resume method: Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in, keyboard and mouse for ATA standard...mouse for ACPI mode ACPI ! Resume method: Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in and USB keyboard for Windows). ! Return to control the VESA DPMS monitor. ! Power Management Function (ACPI support function) Device Standby Mode ! Resume method: device activated (...
... standard interface). ! CPU asserts STPCLK# and goes into power saving mode. ! Ultra I/O and VGA chip go into the Stop Grant State. ! Global Standby Mode ! Resume method: Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in, keyboard and mouse for ATA standard...mouse for ACPI mode ACPI ! Resume method: Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in and USB keyboard for Windows). ! Return to control the VESA DPMS monitor. ! Power Management Function (ACPI support function) Device Standby Mode ! Resume method: device activated (...
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... Standby Timer OFF] System Sleep Timer 30] Minute(s) Sleep Mode Suspend] Power Switch < 4 sec Power Off] System wake-up Event 36 Description Allows you to reduce the system's power consumption. Parameter Power Management Mode IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer System Sleep Timer Sleep Mode Power Switch < 4 sec. Lets you specify the activity that the system will enter...
... Standby Timer OFF] System Sleep Timer 30] Minute(s) Sleep Mode Suspend] Power Switch < 4 sec Power Off] System wake-up Event 36 Description Allows you to reduce the system's power consumption. Parameter Power Management Mode IDE Hard Disk Standby Timer System Sleep Timer Sleep Mode Power Switch < 4 sec. Lets you specify the activity that the system will enter...
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NOTE: Check all power supply voltages, switch, and jumper settings before you have done so, you must run ...default settings. 2. System board 1. NOTE: When you have deemed it necessary to replace an FRU, and have a "system no-power" condition. RTC Battery. 3. System board. 1. Enter BIOS Setup to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in BIOS Setup...to ensure that are NOT factory- This system check can be done through the diagnostics program. Also check the power supply voltages if you replace the main board. NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the BIOS error ...
NOTE: Check all power supply voltages, switch, and jumper settings before you have done so, you must run ...default settings. 2. System board 1. NOTE: When you have deemed it necessary to replace an FRU, and have a "system no-power" condition. RTC Battery. 3. System board. 1. Enter BIOS Setup to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in BIOS Setup...to ensure that are NOT factory- This system check can be done through the diagnostics program. Also check the power supply voltages if you replace the main board. NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the BIOS error ...
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...-back. 3. Printing failed. 1. Printer. 3. in BIOS Setup. 2. No system power, or power supply fan is properly installed. System board. Keyboard Some or all keys on the system. 1. Power switch cable assembly. Executing software shutdown from Recovery CD. Reload software from Windows98 Start menu ...ports problems. Serial or parallel port loop-back test failed. 1. Power switch cable assembly Pressing power switch does not turn off the system.) 1. Ensure the power override switch (situated at the back of Power Management is the same as the setting in BIOS Setup of the...
...-back. 3. Printing failed. 1. Printer. 3. in BIOS Setup. 2. No system power, or power supply fan is properly installed. System board. Keyboard Some or all keys on the system. 1. Power switch cable assembly. Executing software shutdown from Recovery CD. Reload software from Windows98 Start menu ...ports problems. Serial or parallel port loop-back test failed. 1. Power switch cable assembly Pressing power switch does not turn off the system.) 1. Ensure the power override switch (situated at the back of Power Management is the same as the setting in BIOS Setup of the...
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... steps: 2. Load default settings in "or "Error Symptoms List" on page 70. Check all adapter card jumper positions. 7. If the jumpers, switches and voltage settings are correct continue with the following , one , until you still cannot solve the problem, continue with this check: 1. External devices..." on the system unit. 12. Undetermined Problems If an error message is listed in setup. 5. Hard disk drive ! Processor ! Power on page 68 . Non-Acer devices ! If you have isolated the problem FRU. 4. If you find the failing device or adapter. 76 Chapter 4 Check all device...
... steps: 2. Load default settings in "or "Error Symptoms List" on page 70. Check all adapter card jumper positions. 7. If the jumpers, switches and voltage settings are correct continue with the following , one , until you still cannot solve the problem, continue with this check: 1. External devices..." on the system unit. 12. Undetermined Problems If an error message is listed in setup. 5. Hard disk drive ! Processor ! Power on page 68 . Non-Acer devices ! If you have isolated the problem FRU. 4. If you find the failing device or adapter. 76 Chapter 4 Check all device...
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Connector Description Connector No. Description CN1 PS/2 CN2 USB/LAN CN3 ATX power connector CN4 COM port CN5 Parallel/VGA/serial port 2 CN7 IDE2 CN8 IDE1 CN9 GAME/MIDI CN11 Audio CD connector CN12 Floppy Disk Drive CN13 ... board codec 2/3: Enable on board codec JP2 PWR LED JP3 1/2, 4/5: 4M flash ROM 2/3, 5/6: 2M flash ROM JP4 Reset JP5 Intrusion JP6 LAN LED JP7 PWR switch JP11 1/2: Clear CMOS 2/3: NOP, no operation SW1 ON OFF* NOTE: Set this to ON when CPU is packaged by FCPGA, hence, it can avoid system...
Connector Description Connector No. Description CN1 PS/2 CN2 USB/LAN CN3 ATX power connector CN4 COM port CN5 Parallel/VGA/serial port 2 CN7 IDE2 CN8 IDE1 CN9 GAME/MIDI CN11 Audio CD connector CN12 Floppy Disk Drive CN13 ... board codec 2/3: Enable on board codec JP2 PWR LED JP3 1/2, 4/5: 4M flash ROM 2/3, 5/6: 2M flash ROM JP4 Reset JP5 Intrusion JP6 LAN LED JP7 PWR switch JP11 1/2: Clear CMOS 2/3: NOP, no operation SW1 ON OFF* NOTE: Set this to ON when CPU is packaged by FCPGA, hence, it can avoid system...
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...SDRAM 100 100 100 133 133 80 Chapter 5 Connector Description Connector No. Description CN1 PS/2 connectors CN2 USB/LAN connectors CN3 ATX power connector CN5 Printer/VGA/COM2 connectors CN7 IDE2 connector CN8 IDE1 connector CN9 GAME/MIDI port CN10 12-pin AC'97 connector CN11 ...ports CN23 Audio-in connector JP1 1-2: Disable on board codec 2-3: Enable on board codec JP2 Power LED connector JP3 1-2 and 4-5: 4M flash ROM 2-3 and 5-6: 2M flash ROM JP6 LAN LED connector JP7 Power switch connector SW1 ON OFF* NOTE: Set this to ON when CPU is packaged by FCPGA, ...
...SDRAM 100 100 100 133 133 80 Chapter 5 Connector Description Connector No. Description CN1 PS/2 connectors CN2 USB/LAN connectors CN3 ATX power connector CN5 Printer/VGA/COM2 connectors CN7 IDE2 connector CN8 IDE1 connector CN9 GAME/MIDI port CN10 12-pin AC'97 connector CN11 ...ports CN23 Audio-in connector JP1 1-2: Disable on board codec 2-3: Enable on board codec JP2 Power LED connector JP3 1-2 and 4-5: 4M flash ROM 2-3 and 5-6: 2M flash ROM JP6 LAN LED connector JP7 Power switch connector SW1 ON OFF* NOTE: Set this to ON when CPU is packaged by FCPGA, ...
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... CHA Description KNOB PWR CHA HIPS 002 H61 Part No. 42.92219.011 NS Power switch knob spring SPRING POWER KNOB 34.02708.001 SUS IDCMT/FU 17 Key lock KEY LOCK SUS430 IDK 34.00115.001 15 RTG Bracket port spring SPRING PLT (A) PBSPS T- ... NAME IO PORT for H61 Rubber Foot T-6.8 IDB3 PLT SLOT (B) CU H40 40.92201.341 47.91012.001 31. 93401.001 Keyboard NS Switch/LED cable kit ASSY SWITCH/LED CABLE 6K.92201.001 PACK H61 NS Keyboard, 104 key US, 52VL KB 104 Key US/ 6511-V41/L 99.P0481.L41 API...
... CHA Description KNOB PWR CHA HIPS 002 H61 Part No. 42.92219.011 NS Power switch knob spring SPRING POWER KNOB 34.02708.001 SUS IDCMT/FU 17 Key lock KEY LOCK SUS430 IDK 34.00115.001 15 RTG Bracket port spring SPRING PLT (A) PBSPS T- ... NAME IO PORT for H61 Rubber Foot T-6.8 IDB3 PLT SLOT (B) CU H40 40.92201.341 47.91012.001 31. 93401.001 Keyboard NS Switch/LED cable kit ASSY SWITCH/LED CABLE 6K.92201.001 PACK H61 NS Keyboard, 104 key US, 52VL KB 104 Key US/ 6511-V41/L 99.P0481.L41 API...
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... panel 5 POST 64 Post Check Points 65 POST Error Messages List 64 Power LED jumper 78 Power Management 21, 36 IDE hard disk timer 36 modem ring indicator 37 modes 36 PCI Power Management 37 power switch > 4 seconds 36 Restart on AC/ Power Failure 37 Sleep mode 36 system sleep timer 36 system wake-up event... 36 Power-On Self-Test (POST) 64 Product Information 28 BIOS Release Date 29 main board ID...
... panel 5 POST 64 Post Check Points 65 POST Error Messages List 64 Power LED jumper 78 Power Management 21, 36 IDE hard disk timer 36 modem ring indicator 37 modes 36 PCI Power Management 37 power switch > 4 seconds 36 Restart on AC/ Power Failure 37 Sleep mode 36 system sleep timer 36 system wake-up event... 36 Power-On Self-Test (POST) 64 Product Information 28 BIOS Release Date 29 main board ID...
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Suspend Mode 21 Switching Power Supply 102W 20 Symptoms List 70 Audio 72 CD/DVD-ROM Drive 71 Diskette Drive 70 Keyboard 73 Memory 70 Modem 72 Monitor 72 Other 73 Parallel Port 73 Power Supply 73 Processor / Processor Fan 70 Real-Time Clock 72 Serial Port 73 System Board 70 Video 72 System... 38 Date 39 Disk Drives 30 Exiting Setup 49 108 Load Default Settings 47 Memory/Cache Options 43 Onboard Peripherals 33 PnP/PCI Options 45 Power Management 36 Product Information 28 System Security 40 Time 39 T Temperature 19 Test Compatible Components 93 Time 39 To 24 Troubleshooting 63 U UART 16 ...
Suspend Mode 21 Switching Power Supply 102W 20 Symptoms List 70 Audio 72 CD/DVD-ROM Drive 71 Diskette Drive 70 Keyboard 73 Memory 70 Modem 72 Monitor 72 Other 73 Parallel Port 73 Power Supply 73 Processor / Processor Fan 70 Real-Time Clock 72 Serial Port 73 System Board 70 Video 72 System... 38 Date 39 Disk Drives 30 Exiting Setup 49 108 Load Default Settings 47 Memory/Cache Options 43 Onboard Peripherals 33 PnP/PCI Options 45 Power Management 36 Product Information 28 System Security 40 Time 39 T Temperature 19 Test Compatible Components 93 Time 39 To 24 Troubleshooting 63 U UART 16 ...