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In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide....with further technical details. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to those given in this printed Service Guide. vi These LOCALIZED...
In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will NOT be noted in the printed Service Guide....with further technical details. You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for repair and service of a machine (e.g. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to those given in this printed Service Guide. vi These LOCALIZED...
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...Assembly 30 Removing the Processor 32 Removing the Optical Drive 34 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 37 Removing the Power Supply 40 Removing the Memory Modules 42 Removing the VGA Card (X1700 model) 43 Removing the TV Tuner Card (X1700 model) 44 Removing the Front I/O and...Reader Boards 45 Removing the Mainboard 49 Removing the Power Switch and LED Cables 51 Removing the LAN Activity and HDD LED Cables (X270 model) 54 System Troubleshooting 55 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 55 System Check Procedures 56 Power System Check 56 System External Inspection 56 System ...
...Assembly 30 Removing the Processor 32 Removing the Optical Drive 34 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 37 Removing the Power Supply 40 Removing the Memory Modules 42 Removing the VGA Card (X1700 model) 43 Removing the TV Tuner Card (X1700 model) 44 Removing the Front I/O and...Reader Boards 45 Removing the Mainboard 49 Removing the Power Switch and LED Cables 51 Removing the LAN Activity and HDD LED Cables (X270 model) 54 System Troubleshooting 55 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 55 System Check Procedures 56 Power System Check 56 System External Inspection 56 System ...
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... Dual-Core E1200 processor Intel Celeron 450 processor Chipset NVIDIA nForce MCP73PV Memory subsystem Supports up to two 240-pin DDR2-533/667/800 MHz DIMM sockets Supports memory size up to 4GB Media storage DVD-ROM SATA drive Super-Multi ... One PCI Express x16 bus slot One PCI Express x1 bus slot Chapter 1 1 The exact configuration of the Aspire X1700 and Veriton X270 computer's many feature: NOTE: The features listed in this section is for your reference only. Chapter 1 System Tour Features Below is a brief summary of...
... Dual-Core E1200 processor Intel Celeron 450 processor Chipset NVIDIA nForce MCP73PV Memory subsystem Supports up to two 240-pin DDR2-533/667/800 MHz DIMM sockets Supports memory size up to 4GB Media storage DVD-ROM SATA drive Super-Multi ... One PCI Express x16 bus slot One PCI Express x1 bus slot Chapter 1 1 The exact configuration of the Aspire X1700 and Veriton X270 computer's many feature: NOTE: The features listed in this section is for your reference only. Chapter 1 System Tour Features Below is a brief summary of...
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I/O ports Front Three USB 2.0 ports Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Secure Digital (SD) Card miniSD Card Headphone/speaker-out/line-out jack Microphone-in jack ...; Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate (32/64-bit) Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64-bit) Applications Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eRecovery Management) Acer Arcade Live McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008 Trial version Adobe Reader eSobi NTI MediaMaker System BIOS ...
I/O ports Front Three USB 2.0 ports Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Secure Digital (SD) Card miniSD Card Headphone/speaker-out/line-out jack Microphone-in jack ...; Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate (32/64-bit) Genuine Windows Vista Home Premium (32/64-bit) Applications Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eRecovery Management) Acer Arcade Live McAfee Internet Security Suite 2008 Trial version Adobe Reader eSobi NTI MediaMaker System BIOS ...
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You will be the same those found in CMOS. This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be retained when power is detected by the system and you are ...: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may not be simply referred to as "BIOS", "Setup", or "Setup utility" in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called the complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make sure that you close the Setup. These...
You will be the same those found in CMOS. This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be retained when power is detected by the system and you are ...: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may not be simply referred to as "BIOS", "Setup", or "Setup utility" in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called the complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make sure that you close the Setup. These...
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...-configurable. Total size of the CPU installed on the system. Serial number of the BIOS setup utility. Speed of system memory installed on the system. Parameter Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory System Manufacturer Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number Description Type of the...
...-configurable. Total size of the CPU installed on the system. Serial number of the BIOS setup utility. Speed of system memory installed on the system. Parameter Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory System Manufacturer Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number Description Type of the...
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Advanced Chipset Features Parameter Intel EIST Intel XD Bit Intel Virtualization Technology Memory Hole Remapping Dual Displays Support Primary Video Description When enabled, this technology. Select a graphic controller as a primary boot device. When disabled, the system operates at ... support. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Auto PCIE Onboard VGA Chapter 2 13 Enables or disables remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Note: A full reset is required to reduce power consumption.
Advanced Chipset Features Parameter Intel EIST Intel XD Bit Intel Virtualization Technology Memory Hole Remapping Dual Displays Support Primary Video Description When enabled, this technology. Select a graphic controller as a primary boot device. When disabled, the system operates at ... support. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled Auto PCIE Onboard VGA Chapter 2 13 Enables or disables remapping of overlapped PCI memory above the total physical memory. Note: A full reset is required to reduce power consumption.
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Chapter 2 19 If you are quite demanding in terms of low-performance components and you to load these settings, the system might not function properly. Load Default Settings The Load Default Settings menu allows you choose to load the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Setup defaults are using low-speed memory chips or other kinds of resources consumption.
Chapter 2 19 If you are quite demanding in terms of low-performance components and you to load these settings, the system might not function properly. Load Default Settings The Load Default Settings menu allows you choose to load the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Setup defaults are using low-speed memory chips or other kinds of resources consumption.
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Main Unit Disassembly X1700 model MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax2 SIDE PANEL FRONT BEZEL HEAT SINK FAN ASSEMBLY CPU Bx1 OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Cx1 HDD-ODD BRACKET Ax3, Cx1 POWER SUPPLY MEMORY MODULES Ex1 VGA CARD Ex1 TV TUNER CARD Dx2 FRONT I/O AND CARD READER BOARD BRACKET Bx1, Cx6 MAINBOARD Cx1 POWER SWITCH AND LED CABLE BRACKET Dx4 HDD MODULE HDD Cx2 FRONT I/O BOARD Cx2 CARD READER BOARD POWER SWITCH AND LED CABLES Chapter 3 25
Main Unit Disassembly X1700 model MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax2 SIDE PANEL FRONT BEZEL HEAT SINK FAN ASSEMBLY CPU Bx1 OPTICAL DISK DRIVE Cx1 HDD-ODD BRACKET Ax3, Cx1 POWER SUPPLY MEMORY MODULES Ex1 VGA CARD Ex1 TV TUNER CARD Dx2 FRONT I/O AND CARD READER BOARD BRACKET Bx1, Cx6 MAINBOARD Cx1 POWER SWITCH AND LED CABLE BRACKET Dx4 HDD MODULE HDD Cx2 FRONT I/O BOARD Cx2 CARD READER BOARD POWER SWITCH AND LED CABLES Chapter 3 25
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X270 model MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax2 SIDE PANEL FRONT BEZEL HEAT SINK FAN ASSEMBLY CPU Bx1 OPTICAL DISK DRIVE HDD-ODD BRACKET Ax3, Cx1 POWER SUPPLY MEMORY MODULES Dx2 FRONT I/O AND CARD READER BOARD BRACKET Bx1, Cx6 MAINBOARD Cx1 POWER SWITCH AND LED CABLE BRACKET LAN ACTIVITY AND HDD LED CABLE BRACKET Dx4 HDD MODULE HDD Cx2 FRONT I/O BOARD Cx2 CARD READER BOARD POWER SWITCH AND LED CABLES LAN ACTIVITY AND HDD LED CABLES 26 Chapter 3
X270 model MAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLY MAIN UNIT Ax2 SIDE PANEL FRONT BEZEL HEAT SINK FAN ASSEMBLY CPU Bx1 OPTICAL DISK DRIVE HDD-ODD BRACKET Ax3, Cx1 POWER SUPPLY MEMORY MODULES Dx2 FRONT I/O AND CARD READER BOARD BRACKET Bx1, Cx6 MAINBOARD Cx1 POWER SWITCH AND LED CABLE BRACKET LAN ACTIVITY AND HDD LED CABLE BRACKET Dx4 HDD MODULE HDD Cx2 FRONT I/O BOARD Cx2 CARD READER BOARD POWER SWITCH AND LED CABLES LAN ACTIVITY AND HDD LED CABLES 26 Chapter 3
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... page 28. 2. Gently pull the DIMM upward to pull it away from the memory board, make sure to create a backup file of the DIMM slot outward to release the DIMM (1). 8. Removing the Memory Modules IMPORTANT:Before removing any DIMM from the chassis (2). Press the holding clips on... page 34. 6. X1700 model X270 model 42 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Optical Drive" on both sides of all important data...
... page 28. 2. Gently pull the DIMM upward to pull it away from the memory board, make sure to create a backup file of the DIMM slot outward to release the DIMM (1). 8. Removing the Memory Modules IMPORTANT:Before removing any DIMM from the chassis (2). Press the holding clips on... page 34. 6. X1700 model X270 model 42 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Optical Drive" on both sides of all important data...
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See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 29. 3. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 28. 2. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 30. 4. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 34. 6. X270 model Chapter 3 45 Removing the Front I /O and card reader boards. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 42. 8. See "Removing the Memory Modules" on page 37. 7. Disconnect one end of the USB, 1394, and audio cables from the I /O and Card Reader Boards 1. See "Removing the Processor" on page 32. 5. Open the cable retention clip. X1700 model 9.
See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 29. 3. See "Removing the Front Bezel" on page 28. 2. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 30. 4. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 34. 6. X270 model Chapter 3 45 Removing the Front I /O and card reader boards. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 42. 8. See "Removing the Memory Modules" on page 37. 7. Disconnect one end of the USB, 1394, and audio cables from the I /O and Card Reader Boards 1. See "Removing the Processor" on page 32. 5. Open the cable retention clip. X1700 model 9.
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See "Removing the Processor" on page 42. 8. See "Removing the Memory Modules" on page 32. 5. Screw (Quantity) M3xL5 (1) Color Black Torque 5.5 to 6.5 kgf-cm Part No. 86.1A324.5R0 Chapter 3 49 See "Removing the Front Bezel" ...
See "Removing the Processor" on page 42. 8. See "Removing the Memory Modules" on page 32. 5. Screw (Quantity) M3xL5 (1) Color Black Torque 5.5 to 6.5 kgf-cm Part No. 86.1A324.5R0 Chapter 3 49 See "Removing the Front Bezel" ...
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... I/O and Card Reader Boards" on page 32. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 45. 11. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 42. 8. See "Removing the Memory Modules" on page 49. 12. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 37. 7.
... I/O and Card Reader Boards" on page 32. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 45. 11. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 42. 8. See "Removing the Memory Modules" on page 49. 12. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 37. 7.
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... page 34. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 29. 3. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 30. 4. Removing the LAN Activity and HDD LED Cables (X270 model) 1. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 49. 12. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 28. 2. See "Removing the Side.... 5. See "Removing the TV Tuner Card (X1700 model)" on page 43. 9. c. See "Removing the VGA Card (X1700 model)" on page 44. 10. See "Removing the Memory Modules" on page 42. 8.
... page 34. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 29. 3. See "Removing the Mainboard" on page 30. 4. Removing the LAN Activity and HDD LED Cables (X270 model) 1. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 49. 12. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 28. 2. See "Removing the Side.... 5. See "Removing the TV Tuner Card (X1700 model)" on page 43. 9. c. See "Removing the VGA Card (X1700 model)" on page 44. 10. See "Removing the Memory Modules" on page 42. 8.
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...System is limited, since it only displays checkpoints that occur after the video card has been activated. Graphics card error/not installed, graphics card memory error or graphics card BIOS checksum error. Chapter 4 57 AMIBIOS displays the checkpoints in the bottom right corner of the screen during POST. ...initialized. This display method is ready. System is the best tool for viewing AMIBIOS checkpoints. In most cases, a checkpoint card is OK. Memory not installed or memory error. BIOS is damaged, BIOS POST jumps to Boot Block to execute the default procedures. CMOS damaged.
...System is limited, since it only displays checkpoints that occur after the video card has been activated. Graphics card error/not installed, graphics card memory error or graphics card BIOS checksum error. Chapter 4 57 AMIBIOS displays the checkpoints in the bottom right corner of the screen during POST. ...initialized. This display method is ready. System is the best tool for viewing AMIBIOS checkpoints. In most cases, a checkpoint card is OK. Memory not installed or memory error. BIOS is damaged, BIOS POST jumps to Boot Block to execute the default procedures. CMOS damaged.
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... Port Bottom: PS2 Keyboard Port 18 ATX12V1 4-pin ATX power connector 19 CPU1 Processor socket 20 CPU_FAN Processor fan cable connector 21 DIMM1 and 2 System memory slots 22 GPIO33 GPIO32 General Purpose Input and Output jumper Chapter 5 61
... Port Bottom: PS2 Keyboard Port 18 ATX12V1 4-pin ATX power connector 19 CPU1 Processor socket 20 CPU_FAN Processor fan cable connector 21 DIMM1 and 2 System memory slots 22 GPIO33 GPIO32 General Purpose Input and Output jumper Chapter 5 61
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R01-A3 8 MB Appendix A 89 System Board Major Chips Item System core logic Memory controller Storage controller Video controller PCI controller LAN controller Audio controller Super I/O controller Specification NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGA NVIDIA ...MCP73PV 1048 BGA NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGA + Realtek RTL8211C Realtek ALC888S ITE IT8718 GX System Memory Item Memory controller Memory type Module name Organization Pin count DIMM sockets DIMM size Minimum memory Maximum memory Vendor Model name Type DIMM size (GB) Module structure Pin System BIOS Specification NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV...
R01-A3 8 MB Appendix A 89 System Board Major Chips Item System core logic Memory controller Storage controller Video controller PCI controller LAN controller Audio controller Super I/O controller Specification NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGA NVIDIA ...MCP73PV 1048 BGA NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGA + Realtek RTL8211C Realtek ALC888S ITE IT8718 GX System Memory Item Memory controller Memory type Module name Organization Pin count DIMM sockets DIMM size Minimum memory Maximum memory Vendor Model name Type DIMM size (GB) Module structure Pin System BIOS Specification NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV...