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... Diagram 4 System Components 5 Front Panel 5 Rear Panel 6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 7 Power Management Function(ACPI support function) 10 System Utilities 11 CMOS Setup Utility 11 Entering CMOS setup 12 Navigating Through the Setup Utility 12 Setup Utility Menus 13 System Disassembly and Assembly 23 Disassembly Requirements 23 Pre-disassembly Procedure 24 Removing the Computer Stand 25 Removing the Top Cover 26 Removing the Optical Disc Drive 27 Removing the ODD Base Cover 30 Removing the Sheet Metal 32 Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly...
... Diagram 4 System Components 5 Front Panel 5 Rear Panel 6 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 7 Power Management Function(ACPI support function) 10 System Utilities 11 CMOS Setup Utility 11 Entering CMOS setup 12 Navigating Through the Setup Utility 12 Setup Utility Menus 13 System Disassembly and Assembly 23 Disassembly Requirements 23 Pre-disassembly Procedure 24 Removing the Computer Stand 25 Removing the Top Cover 26 Removing the Optical Disc Drive 27 Removing the ODD Base Cover 30 Removing the Sheet Metal 32 Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly...
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System Troubleshooting 48 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 48 System Check Procedures 49 Power System Check 49 System External Inspection 49 System Internal Inspection 49 Beep Codes 50 Checkpoints 51 BIOS Recovery 53 Jumper and Connector Information 54 M/B Placement 54 Jumper Setting 56 Internal Header Pin Definition 57 Connector Pin Definition 59 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 64 Revo 70 Exploded Diagram 65 Revo 70 FRU List 67 viii
System Troubleshooting 48 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 48 System Check Procedures 49 Power System Check 49 System External Inspection 49 System Internal Inspection 49 Beep Codes 50 Checkpoints 51 BIOS Recovery 53 Jumper and Connector Information 54 M/B Placement 54 Jumper Setting 56 Internal Header Pin Definition 57 Connector Pin Definition 59 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 64 Revo 70 Exploded Diagram 65 Revo 70 FRU List 67 viii
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... 10/100/1000Mbs environment. • Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n. Default is for both hardware & BIOS side. Reserved disable function on FRU Optical Disk • Optional Serial ATA • Slot Type: SATA connector • Slot Quantity: 2 • Storage Type support: • HDD/SSD • ODD Audio • Chip: vendor propose (Realtek 662) • Connectors support: • Audio jacks color coding: should meet mini-PCIe specification v1.2. • One slot is for Wireless Lan card, should keep the flexibility for...
... 10/100/1000Mbs environment. • Wireless LAN 802.11 b/g/n. Default is for both hardware & BIOS side. Reserved disable function on FRU Optical Disk • Optional Serial ATA • Slot Type: SATA connector • Slot Quantity: 2 • Storage Type support: • HDD/SSD • ODD Audio • Chip: vendor propose (Realtek 662) • Connectors support: • Audio jacks color coding: should meet mini-PCIe specification v1.2. • One slot is for Wireless Lan card, should keep the flexibility for...
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...; Rear I/O connectors • One HDMI output • One D-sub output • Two USB stack *2 • One RJ45 • One DC-in jack • On-board connectors • Two DDRIII SO-DIMM memory sockets. • Two Mini PCIe slot. • 2 audio connector HD. • One SATA sockets (For HDD). • One SATA sockets (For ODD). • One 5V power port for HDD/ODD. • One 1*4 pin CPU FAN. • One 3 pin clear CMOS...
...; Rear I/O connectors • One HDMI output • One D-sub output • Two USB stack *2 • One RJ45 • One DC-in jack • On-board connectors • Two DDRIII SO-DIMM memory sockets. • Two Mini PCIe slot. • 2 audio connector HD. • One SATA sockets (For HDD). • One SATA sockets (For ODD). • One 5V power port for HDD/ODD. • One 1*4 pin CPU FAN. • One 3 pin clear CMOS...
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Type AMD E300/ E450 Socket Non Thermal design power 18W Minimum operating speed 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled.) BIOS Item Specification BIOS code programmer AMI Kernel with eMachines BIOS version P01-A0 BIOS ROM type SPI ROM BIOS ROM size 2MB Support protocol SMBIOS(DMI)2.6 Device Boot Support 1st priority: SATA HDD/SDD 2nd priority: CD-ROM 3rd priority: Removable Device 4th priority: LAN Support to LS-120 drive NO Support to BIOS boot block feature...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Type AMD E300/ E450 Socket Non Thermal design power 18W Minimum operating speed 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled.) BIOS Item Specification BIOS code programmer AMI Kernel with eMachines BIOS version P01-A0 BIOS ROM type SPI ROM BIOS ROM size 2MB Support protocol SMBIOS(DMI)2.6 Device Boot Support 1st priority: SATA HDD/SDD 2nd priority: CD-ROM 3rd priority: Removable Device 4th priority: LAN Support to LS-120 drive NO Support to BIOS boot block feature...
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... excellent software utilities like environment sound emulation, multiple bands of software equalizer and dynamic range control, optional Dolby® Digital Live, DTS® CONNECT™, and Dolby® Home Theater programs, provides an excellent home entertainment package and game experience for PC users. Audio Interface Item Specification Audio controller Realtek ALC662-VC0-GR Audio controller type ALC662-VC0-GR Audio channel 2 channel analog audio Audio function control Enable/Disable by BIOS setup Mono...
... excellent software utilities like environment sound emulation, multiple bands of software equalizer and dynamic range control, optional Dolby® Digital Live, DTS® CONNECT™, and Dolby® Home Theater programs, provides an excellent home entertainment package and game experience for PC users. Audio Interface Item Specification Audio controller Realtek ALC662-VC0-GR Audio controller type ALC662-VC0-GR Audio channel 2 channel analog audio Audio function control Enable/Disable by BIOS setup Mono...
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SATA Interface Item SATA controller SATA controller resident bus Number of SATA channel Support bootable CD-ROM Specification AMD Hudson D1 PCI bus SATA X 2 YES USB Port Item Universal HCI USB Class USB Connectors Quantity Specification USB 2.0/1.1 Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode Ports Quantity: 6 • 4 back panel ports • 2 ports for front Environmental Requirements Item Specification Temperature Operating +5°C ~ +35°C Non-operating -20 ~ +60°C (Storage package) Humidity Operating 15% to 80% RH Non-operating 10% to 90% RH Vibration...
SATA Interface Item SATA controller SATA controller resident bus Number of SATA channel Support bootable CD-ROM Specification AMD Hudson D1 PCI bus SATA X 2 YES USB Port Item Universal HCI USB Class USB Connectors Quantity Specification USB 2.0/1.1 Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode Ports Quantity: 6 • 4 back panel ports • 2 ports for front Environmental Requirements Item Specification Temperature Operating +5°C ~ +35°C Non-operating -20 ~ +60°C (Storage package) Humidity Operating 15% to 80% RH Non-operating 10% to 90% RH Vibration...
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...; 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 DPMS monitor. • Ultra I/O and VGA chip go into Standby mode(for ATA standard interface). • Disable V-sync to original state by pushing external switch Button,modem ring in,keyboard...
...; 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 DPMS monitor. • Ultra I/O and VGA chip go into Standby mode(for ATA standard interface). • Disable V-sync to original state by pushing external switch Button,modem ring in,keyboard...
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... power management configuration • When changing the password or making other changes to the security setup • When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to be retained when power is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM, called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to run this guide display default system values. CMOS setup...
... power management configuration • When changing the password or making other changes to the security setup • When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to be retained when power is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM, called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to run this guide display default system values. CMOS setup...
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... time following each of the system. Asset tag number of the BIOS setup utility. Set the date following main setup categories. Chapter 2 13 Serial number of the CPU installed on the system. Core speed of the system. Setup Utility Menus Main The Setup Main menu includes the following the weekday-month-day-year format. Product name of the menu screenshots, settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
... time following each of the system. Asset tag number of the BIOS setup utility. Set the date following main setup categories. Chapter 2 13 Serial number of the CPU installed on the system. Core speed of the system. Setup Utility Menus Main The Setup Main menu includes the following the weekday-month-day-year format. Product name of the menu screenshots, settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
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... the AMD graphics device. Advanced Chipset Configuration AMD Cooler'n'Quiet AMD EVP AMD-V UMA Free Buffer Size When enabled, this technology. When enabled, increase the virus protecting. Select the amount of system memory used by this feature allows the OS to change the setting. Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 16 Chapter 2 When disabled, the system operates at maximum CPU speed. Enables or disables the Virtualization...
... the AMD graphics device. Advanced Chipset Configuration AMD Cooler'n'Quiet AMD EVP AMD-V UMA Free Buffer Size When enabled, this technology. When enabled, increase the virus protecting. Select the amount of system memory used by this feature allows the OS to change the setting. Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 16 Chapter 2 When disabled, the system operates at maximum CPU speed. Enables or disables the Virtualization...
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... used to force a HDD formatted drive to boot as harddrive. Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. Enables or disables the onboard CIR controller. Enables or disables support for the onboard SATA. Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Select an operating mode for legacy USB devices. Forced FDD option can be emulated as Floppy and remaining as FDD (Ex.ZIP drive). Enables or disables the onboard USB controller. Enables or disables the load of embedded option ROM for onboard network controller. Integrated Peripherals Parameter Onboard SATA Controller...
... used to force a HDD formatted drive to boot as harddrive. Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. Enables or disables the onboard CIR controller. Enables or disables support for the onboard SATA. Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller. Select an operating mode for legacy USB devices. Forced FDD option can be emulated as Floppy and remaining as FDD (Ex.ZIP drive). Enables or disables the onboard USB controller. Enables or disables the load of embedded option ROM for onboard network controller. Integrated Peripherals Parameter Onboard SATA Controller...
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.... 5. Type a new password then press Enter. 4. Removing a supervisor password 1. Security Parameter Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Description Option This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. Type a password then press Enter. Select Yes to access the sub menu. Use the up /down arrow keys to change the supervisor password. Use the up /down arrow keys to select Change Supervisor Password menu then press Enter. 2. A password box will appear. 2. Retype the password to save the new password and close the Setup Utility...
.... 5. Type a new password then press Enter. 4. Removing a supervisor password 1. Security Parameter Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Description Option This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. Type a password then press Enter. Select Yes to access the sub menu. Use the up /down arrow keys to change the supervisor password. Use the up /down arrow keys to select Change Supervisor Password menu then press Enter. 2. A password box will appear. 2. Retype the password to save the new password and close the Setup Utility...
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... drives. Press Enter to access the Optical Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available network drives. When enabled, the BIOS splash screen displays during startup. All,but keyboard No Errors All Errors Chapter 2 21 When disabled, the diagnostic screen displays during startup. Boot Options 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Boot Device EFI Device Priority Hard Disk Drive Priority Optical Disk Drive Priority Removable Device Priority Network Device Priority Quiet Boot Fast Boot Halt On Specifies the boot order from available hard drives. Enabled Disabled...
... drives. Press Enter to access the Optical Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available network drives. When enabled, the BIOS splash screen displays during startup. All,but keyboard No Errors All Errors Chapter 2 21 When disabled, the diagnostic screen displays during startup. Boot Options 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Boot Device EFI Device Priority Hard Disk Drive Priority Optical Disk Drive Priority Removable Device Priority Network Device Priority Quiet Boot Fast Boot Halt On Specifies the boot order from available hard drives. Enabled Disabled...
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Remove the screws securing the top cover. 2. Find the two disassembly holes(1,2) and use a flat screwdriver to damage the EMI shielding. 26 Chapter 3 Remove top cover. WARNING:Please be careful when open the top cover, in order not to gently pry off the plastic shell cover. 3. Removing the Top Cover 1.
Remove the screws securing the top cover. 2. Find the two disassembly holes(1,2) and use a flat screwdriver to damage the EMI shielding. 26 Chapter 3 Remove top cover. WARNING:Please be careful when open the top cover, in order not to gently pry off the plastic shell cover. 3. Removing the Top Cover 1.
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... and "Beep Codes" on how to troubleshoot system hardware problems. Hardware Diagnostic Procedure IMPORTANT:The diagnostic tests described in as much detail as possible. 2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to recreate the failure by running the diagnostic tests or repeating thesame operation. 3. Obtain the failing symptoms in this chapter are only intended to test Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid...
... and "Beep Codes" on how to troubleshoot system hardware problems. Hardware Diagnostic Procedure IMPORTANT:The diagnostic tests described in as much detail as possible. 2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to recreate the failure by running the diagnostic tests or repeating thesame operation. 3. Obtain the failing symptoms in this chapter are only intended to test Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid...
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... seated. 8. Turn off the system and all components are firmly and correctly attached to System External Inspection. Unplug all cable connectors inside the system are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Remove the system covers.For instructions on removing system covers, refer to it. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power outlets. 3. Verify that could short out power. 4. Verify that air flow is properly connected to the...
... seated. 8. Turn off the system and all components are firmly and correctly attached to System External Inspection. Unplug all cable connectors inside the system are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Remove the system covers.For instructions on removing system covers, refer to it. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power outlets. 3. Verify that could short out power. 4. Verify that air flow is properly connected to the...
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... limited, since it only displays checkpoints that occur after the video card has been activated. This display method is OK. VGA not installed or VGA error. BIOS is damaged, BIOS POST jumps to Boot Block to execute the default procedures. Chapter 4 50 Not all computers using AMIBIOS enable this feature. Graphics card error/not installed, graphics card memory error or graphics card BIOS checksum error. Beep codes are used when an error occurs before the system video has been initialized. CMOS damaged.
... limited, since it only displays checkpoints that occur after the video card has been activated. This display method is OK. VGA not installed or VGA error. BIOS is damaged, BIOS POST jumps to Boot Block to execute the default procedures. Chapter 4 50 Not all computers using AMIBIOS enable this feature. Graphics card error/not installed, graphics card memory error or graphics card BIOS checksum error. Beep codes are used when an error occurs before the system video has been initialized. CMOS damaged.
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... of the screen during the bootblock initialization portion of document for future use in debugging problems that flat mode is tested. Disable CACHE before system memory is currently executing. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizingin Bootblock code. If BIOS recovery is done includingRTC and keyboard controller. The Runtime module is done. Save power-onCPUID value in memory. Re-enable CACHE. Set stack. Determine...
... of the screen during the bootblock initialization portion of document for future use in debugging problems that flat mode is tested. Disable CACHE before system memory is currently executing. If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizingin Bootblock code. If BIOS recovery is done includingRTC and keyboard controller. The Runtime module is done. Save power-onCPUID value in memory. Re-enable CACHE. Set stack. Determine...
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... error occurred on system configuration. Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. The flash has been updated successfully. Checkpoints maychange due to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs from add-in the super I/O. Jump back to checkpoint EB. Start reading FAT table and analyze FAT to occur because the user has forced the update or the BIOS checksum is corrupt. Disable ATAPI hardware...
... error occurred on system configuration. Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. The flash has been updated successfully. Checkpoints maychange due to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs from add-in the super I/O. Jump back to checkpoint EB. Start reading FAT table and analyze FAT to occur because the user has forced the update or the BIOS checksum is corrupt. Disable ATAPI hardware...
