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Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire L300/ Veriton 2800 service guide. 8/30/2005 Date First release Chapter Updates 4
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire L300/ Veriton 2800 service guide. 8/30/2005 Date First release Chapter Updates 4
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... 2 Block Diagram 5 Aspire L300 Front Panel 6 Veriton 2800 Front Panel 7 Aspire L300 Rear Panel 8 Veriton 2800 Rear Panel 9 Mainboard Layout 10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 11 Power Management Function ( ACPI support function) . . . . 16 Chapter 2 System Utilities 17 Entering Setup 18 Product Informatoin 20 Standard CMOS Features 21 Advanced BIOS Features 24 Advanced Chipset Features 26 Integrated Peripherals 27 Power Management Setup 31 PnP/PCI Configuration 33 PC Health Status 34 Frequency Control 35 Load Optimized Defaults 36 Set Supervisor/User Password 37...
... 2 Block Diagram 5 Aspire L300 Front Panel 6 Veriton 2800 Front Panel 7 Aspire L300 Rear Panel 8 Veriton 2800 Rear Panel 9 Mainboard Layout 10 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 11 Power Management Function ( ACPI support function) . . . . 16 Chapter 2 System Utilities 17 Entering Setup 18 Product Informatoin 20 Standard CMOS Features 21 Advanced BIOS Features 24 Advanced Chipset Features 26 Integrated Peripherals 27 Power Management Setup 31 PnP/PCI Configuration 33 PC Health Status 34 Frequency Control 35 Load Optimized Defaults 36 Set Supervisor/User Password 37...
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... business multimedia. It is standalone or network ready for SMB and includes video and audio features for add-on graphic solution, 1 PCI-Express x1 slot and 1 PCI slots (support PCI 2.2 spec), 2 dual channel DDR2 memory slots, one parallel ATA port, 2 serial ATA2 ports, and on board Gigabit LAN, on board Audio function. The combination can run at 800/1066 MHz FSB, which gives more performance than other processors. In "stable technology", we c hoose Intel...
... business multimedia. It is standalone or network ready for SMB and includes video and audio features for add-on graphic solution, 1 PCI-Express x1 slot and 1 PCI slots (support PCI 2.2 spec), 2 dual channel DDR2 memory slots, one parallel ATA port, 2 serial ATA2 ports, and on board Gigabit LAN, on board Audio function. The combination can run at 800/1066 MHz FSB, which gives more performance than other processors. In "stable technology", we c hoose Intel...
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.../100 2 HDD,CD-ROM,CD-RW,DVD-ROM,DVD-RW,DVD+RW,DVD Dual,DVD Supermultiplus Yes Yes Enable/Disable by BIOS setup Diskette Drive Interface Item Diskette Drive Controller Diskette Drive Controller Resident Bus Supported Diskette Drive Formats Function Control Specification IT8712F LPC Bus 1.44MB, 2.88MB format and slim type diskette drive Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Serial Port Item Serial port controller Serial port controller resident bus Number of serial port Serial port location 16550 UART support Connector type Specification IT8712F LPC Bus 1 Rear panel Yes 9-pin D-type female connector...
.../100 2 HDD,CD-ROM,CD-RW,DVD-ROM,DVD-RW,DVD+RW,DVD Dual,DVD Supermultiplus Yes Yes Enable/Disable by BIOS setup Diskette Drive Interface Item Diskette Drive Controller Diskette Drive Controller Resident Bus Supported Diskette Drive Formats Function Control Specification IT8712F LPC Bus 1.44MB, 2.88MB format and slim type diskette drive Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Serial Port Item Serial port controller Serial port controller resident bus Number of serial port Serial port location 16550 UART support Connector type Specification IT8712F LPC Bus 1 Rear panel Yes 9-pin D-type female connector...
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... Port Item Universal HCI Controller Location and Number USB Class Specification USB 2.0/1.1 Intel ICH7 VT2800: Front x 4 ; Rear x 4 Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode Wake-up Event Specifications Device Power Button PS2 Keyboard USB Keyboard PME WOR (wake on Ring) RTC (real time clock) S1 Enabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled S3 Enabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled S4 Enabled Disabled N/A Disabled Disabled Disabled S5 Enabled Disabled N/A Disabled Disabled Disabled Thermal Design Item Thermal Design Description T Provision for optional secondary fan...
... Port Item Universal HCI Controller Location and Number USB Class Specification USB 2.0/1.1 Intel ICH7 VT2800: Front x 4 ; Rear x 4 Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode Wake-up Event Specifications Device Power Button PS2 Keyboard USB Keyboard PME WOR (wake on Ring) RTC (real time clock) S1 Enabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled S3 Enabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled S4 Enabled Disabled N/A Disabled Disabled Disabled S5 Enabled Disabled N/A Disabled Disabled Disabled Thermal Design Item Thermal Design Description T Provision for optional secondary fan...
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... changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu, Exit current page and return to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from CMOS, only for option Page Setup Menu Load the Optimized Defaults System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press . System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required setting...
... changes into CMOS Status Page Setup Menu and Option Page Setup Menu, Exit current page and return to DOS before upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from CMOS, only for option Page Setup Menu Load the Optimized Defaults System Information Save all the CMOS changes, only for the highlighted item. To exit the Help Window press . System Utilities Chapter 2 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required setting...
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... system start up Manual : User can use one of IDE channel. IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press [Enter] to the master port of three methods: Auto : Allows BIOS to Sat., determined by BIOS and is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. T Sector : Number of heads T Precomp : Write precomp T Landing Zone : Landing Zone This item allows user to select the access mode...
... system start up Manual : User can use one of IDE channel. IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press [Enter] to the master port of three methods: Auto : Allows BIOS to Sat., determined by BIOS and is calculated base on the 24-hour military-time clock. T Sector : Number of heads T Precomp : Write precomp T Landing Zone : Landing Zone This item allows user to select the access mode...
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... enable the VIRUS warning function for access to set the sequence of boot Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, device where BIOS attempts to quick power on screen and the alarm will beep. Virus Warning This feature allows you to enable or disable to set Enabled keyboard is number keys or arrow keys Disabled Gate A20 Option This option is used to set up the A20 signal control necessary for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. operating system. CDROM, USB-HDD, LAN, Disabled Boot other Devices...
... enable the VIRUS warning function for access to set the sequence of boot Floppy, LS120, Hard Disk, CD-ROM, device where BIOS attempts to quick power on screen and the alarm will beep. Virus Warning This feature allows you to enable or disable to set Enabled keyboard is number keys or arrow keys Disabled Gate A20 Option This option is used to set up the A20 signal control necessary for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. operating system. CDROM, USB-HDD, LAN, Disabled Boot other Devices...
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...VGA Setting ** XOn-chip Video Memory Size PEG/Onchip VGA Control DVMT Mode [Press Enter] [Auto] [DVMT] KLIJ :Move Enter: Select +/-/ :Value ESC:Exit F1:General Help F6:Load Optimized Defaults F7:Load Fail-Safe Defaults Parameter Description Options CAS Latency TIme When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock 5,4,3,6,Auto cycles of cycles is used to select the video mode. PEG/Onchip VGA Control This option is used to set... CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Selectable x CAS Latency Time By SPD Auto Help Item x DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay Auto Menu ...
...VGA Setting ** XOn-chip Video Memory Size PEG/Onchip VGA Control DVMT Mode [Press Enter] [Auto] [DVMT] KLIJ :Move Enter: Select +/-/ :Value ESC:Exit F1:General Help F6:Load Optimized Defaults F7:Load Fail-Safe Defaults Parameter Description Options CAS Latency TIme When synchronous DRAM is installed, the number of clock 5,4,3,6,Auto cycles of cycles is used to select the video mode. PEG/Onchip VGA Control This option is used to set... CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Selectable x CAS Latency Time By SPD Auto Help Item x DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay Auto Menu ...
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... mode. Any KEY Chapter 2 29 DIsabled: Disable the SATA controller Auto: Auto arranged by BIOS Combined: PATA and SATA are supported. The keyboard driver simulates legacy mouse command and lets you use a USB keyboard during POST or after boot if you enable or disable the USB mouse driver within the onboard BIOS. If a hard disk controller card is simulates legacy keyboard command and lets you use a USB mouse during POST or after boot if you do not have a USB driver in the operating system Enabled : Enable USB Keyboard Support Disabled : Disable USB Keyboard Support...
... mode. Any KEY Chapter 2 29 DIsabled: Disable the SATA controller Auto: Auto arranged by BIOS Combined: PATA and SATA are supported. The keyboard driver simulates legacy mouse command and lets you use a USB keyboard during POST or after boot if you enable or disable the USB mouse driver within the onboard BIOS. If a hard disk controller card is simulates legacy keyboard command and lets you use a USB mouse during POST or after boot if you do not have a USB driver in the operating system Enabled : Enable USB Keyboard Support Disabled : Disable USB Keyboard Support...
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... enter Setup and change . This message appears if one or more hard disks return an error when the diagnostics run. 56 Chapter 4 If you are unable to replace the BIOS. A checksum error may press Esc to skip memory test Floppy disk(s) fail HARD DISK initializing - Make sure the controller is incorrect, so the system loads the default equipment configuration. NOTE: Check all power supply voltages, switch, and jumper settings before you replace the main board. System halted CMOS Battery...
... enter Setup and change . This message appears if one or more hard disks return an error when the diagnostics run. 56 Chapter 4 If you are unable to replace the BIOS. A checksum error may press Esc to skip memory test Floppy disk(s) fail HARD DISK initializing - Make sure the controller is incorrect, so the system loads the default equipment configuration. NOTE: Check all power supply voltages, switch, and jumper settings before you replace the main board. System halted CMOS Battery...
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... POST. If the system cannot boot using the current CMOS configuration, the BIOS can override the current configuration with their own proprietary display. POST detects an error in the secondary slave IDE hard drive. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during memory testing, additional information appears giving specifics about the type and location of BIOS defaults designed for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Unlock the key Memory Test: Memory test fail Override enabled -
... POST. If the system cannot boot using the current CMOS configuration, the BIOS can override the current configuration with their own proprietary display. POST detects an error in the secondary slave IDE hard drive. The BIOS then ignores the missing keyboard during memory testing, additional information appears giving specifics about the type and location of BIOS defaults designed for the most stable, minimal-performance system operations. Unlock the key Memory Test: Memory test fail Override enabled -
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.../DVD-ROM drive problems. CD/DVD-ROM drive LED doesn't come on and its laser beam is set correctly before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems. (If only one drive is installed, please make sure the drive is connected to light, but works normally. 1. Diskette drive connection/cable 3. Main board Diskette drive LED fails to access for more than 2 minutes. 1. Diskette 2. Diskette drive connection/cable 4. Diskette 2. Enter BIOS Setup and Load default settings. 2. Hard disk drive. 4. Hard disk drive cable. 3. Hard disk drive. 4. Main board. Enter BIOS Setup...
.../DVD-ROM drive problems. CD/DVD-ROM drive LED doesn't come on and its laser beam is set correctly before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems. (If only one drive is installed, please make sure the drive is connected to light, but works normally. 1. Diskette drive connection/cable 3. Main board Diskette drive LED fails to access for more than 2 minutes. 1. Diskette 2. Diskette drive connection/cable 4. Diskette 2. Enter BIOS Setup and Load default settings. 2. Hard disk drive. 4. Hard disk drive cable. 3. Hard disk drive. 4. Main board. Enter BIOS Setup...
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... battery. 3. If PCI modem card is used, reinsert the modem card to main board Video and Monitor Video memory test failed. CD/DVD-ROM drive. Speaker power/connection/cable. 4. For the External Modem, make sure Wake up the sound volume. 3. Data/fax modem software program invokes but no sound output. 1. Main board 60 Chapter 4 Check with a known good disc. 2. CD/DVD-ROM drive. In Win 98, ensure the telephone application is set to Enabled. Ensure the information in BIOS Setup or Power Management is configured correctly...
... battery. 3. If PCI modem card is used, reinsert the modem card to main board Video and Monitor Video memory test failed. CD/DVD-ROM drive. Speaker power/connection/cable. 4. For the External Modem, make sure Wake up the sound volume. 3. Data/fax modem software program invokes but no sound output. 1. Main board 60 Chapter 4 Check with a known good disc. 2. CD/DVD-ROM drive. In Win 98, ensure the telephone application is set to Enabled. Ensure the information in BIOS Setup or Power Management is configured correctly...
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... of Power Management is properly installed. Undetermined Problems 62 Chapter 4 Printer. 3. Refer to confirm ports presence before diagnosing any parallel/serial ports problems. Serial or parallel port loop-back test failed. 1. Executing software shutdown from Recovery CD. No system power, or power supply fan is the same as the setting in BIOS Setup to the printer service manual. 2. Printer cable. 4. Power switch cable assembly Pressing power switch does not turn on keyboard do not work. 1. Ensure the Soft-off the system.) 1. Make...
... of Power Management is properly installed. Undetermined Problems 62 Chapter 4 Printer. 3. Refer to confirm ports presence before diagnosing any parallel/serial ports problems. Serial or parallel port loop-back test failed. 1. Executing software shutdown from Recovery CD. No system power, or power supply fan is the same as the setting in BIOS Setup to the printer service manual. 2. Printer cable. 4. Power switch cable assembly Pressing power switch does not turn on keyboard do not work. 1. Ensure the Soft-off the system.) 1. Make...
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... connected to the pin assignment below. 73 Chapter 5 of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to a 2-pin chassis switch. Connectors Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: This connector is opened, the switch will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver...
... connected to the pin assignment below. 73 Chapter 5 of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to a 2-pin chassis switch. Connectors Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: This connector is opened, the switch will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver...
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... things first 1 Specifications 3 Package contents 5 Accessing the User's Guide 5 2 System tour 7 Features 9 Performance 9 Multimedia 9 Connectivity 9 Front and rear panels 10 Keyboard 12 Internet/Email/Search keys 13 Multimedia keys 13 Volume control/mute keys 14 Lock keys 14 Cursor keys 15 Windows keys 15 Function keys 16 Palm rest 16 Optical drive 17 Taking care of your CDs and DVDs 18 Hard disk 18 3 Setting up your computer 19 Arranging a comfortable work area 21 Adjusting...
... things first 1 Specifications 3 Package contents 5 Accessing the User's Guide 5 2 System tour 7 Features 9 Performance 9 Multimedia 9 Connectivity 9 Front and rear panels 10 Keyboard 12 Internet/Email/Search keys 13 Multimedia keys 13 Volume control/mute keys 14 Lock keys 14 Cursor keys 15 Windows keys 15 Function keys 16 Palm rest 16 Optical drive 17 Taking care of your CDs and DVDs 18 Hard disk 18 3 Setting up your computer 19 Arranging a comfortable work area 21 Adjusting...
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... Power supply (with full range voltage) Power cord socket PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel/printer port CRT/LCD monitor port USB ports Network port Audio jack Expansion slot Chassis lock pad Hardware reset button Audio jacks function table Color/Use Blue Green Pink Orange Black Gray Headphone Line-in Headphone 1.1 CH Line-in Line-out Mic-in 3.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Center & woofer 5.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Rear Center...
... Power supply (with full range voltage) Power cord socket PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Serial port Parallel/printer port CRT/LCD monitor port USB ports Network port Audio jack Expansion slot Chassis lock pad Hardware reset button Audio jacks function table Color/Use Blue Green Pink Orange Black Gray Headphone Line-in Headphone 1.1 CH Line-in Line-out Mic-in 3.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Center & woofer 5.1 CH Line-in Front Mic-in Rear Center...
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... all the peripherals connected to it before opening it to a metal part of the computer before you start installing the components may cause serious damage. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with preinstallation and post-installation instructions. Warning! Not turning off your computer and all cables from its protective packaging until you are a qualified service technician. Do not...
... all the peripherals connected to it before opening it to a metal part of the computer before you start installing the components may cause serious damage. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with preinstallation and post-installation instructions. Warning! Not turning off your computer and all cables from its protective packaging until you are a qualified service technician. Do not...
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... perform the recovery process to restore your computer. If pressing a key does not work , contact your system, see "Acer eRecovery Management" on the screen. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you can restart your system to the system. If yes, remove or replace it is being applied to its original default factory settings. If the LED is not lit, no power is plugged in the...
... perform the recovery process to restore your computer. If pressing a key does not work , contact your system, see "Acer eRecovery Management" on the screen. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you can restart your system to the system. If yes, remove or replace it is being applied to its original default factory settings. If the LED is not lit, no power is plugged in the...