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... the Speakers 54 Reinstalling the Power Switch LED 56 vii Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide Features and Specifications 1 System Features 1 Physical Specifications 2 Environmental Requirements 2 System Tour 3 Front and Right Side Views 3 Rear View 4 Hardware Specifications 5 Processor 5 Chipsets 5 Memory 5 Hard Disk Drive 6 Optical Disc Drive 6 Ethernet 6 Wireless LAN 7 Audio 7 Webcam 7 Power Adapter 7 Chapter 2 - System Utilities 9 CMOS Setup Utility 9 Accessing the Setup Utility 10 Navigating through the Setup Utility 11 Setup Utility...
... the Speakers 54 Reinstalling the Power Switch LED 56 vii Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide Features and Specifications 1 System Features 1 Physical Specifications 2 Environmental Requirements 2 System Tour 3 Front and Right Side Views 3 Rear View 4 Hardware Specifications 5 Processor 5 Chipsets 5 Memory 5 Hard Disk Drive 6 Optical Disc Drive 6 Ethernet 6 Wireless LAN 7 Audio 7 Webcam 7 Power Adapter 7 Chapter 2 - System Utilities 9 CMOS Setup Utility 9 Accessing the Setup Utility 10 Navigating through the Setup Utility 11 Setup Utility...
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... 123 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide viii Model Definitions and Configurations 109 Appendix B - Troubleshooting 75 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 75 System Check Procedures 75 Checkpoints 76 Viewing BIOS checkpoints 76 Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints 77 Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints 78 BIOS Recovery 79 BIOS Update 81 Updating the BIOS 81 Flash 4M SOP (If you update BIOS from MP BIOS 83 Flash 4M SOP 83 Chapter 5 - Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 91 Exploded Diagram...
... 123 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide viii Model Definitions and Configurations 109 Appendix B - Troubleshooting 75 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 75 System Check Procedures 75 Checkpoints 76 Viewing BIOS checkpoints 76 Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints 77 Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints 78 BIOS Recovery 79 BIOS Update 81 Updating the BIOS 81 Flash 4M SOP (If you update BIOS from MP BIOS 83 Flash 4M SOP 83 Chapter 5 - Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 91 Exploded Diagram...
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One PS2 KB+Mouse - Two USB 2.0 Ports • 3.5-inch 25.4 mm 5400/7200 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD) • 12.7" tray type SATA optical disc drive (DVD-ROM, DVD-SuperMulti) • 5-in this section are for reference only. One RJ45 jack • Chassis Panel I /O - One Panel On/Off button - One Mic-In Jack - System Features Component Processor Chipset Hardware monitor Memory PCI expansion options Display Audio I/O ports Media storage Card reader Connectivity Adapter Operating system support Security Description • LGA1155 socket • Supports the Intel Core...
One PS2 KB+Mouse - Two USB 2.0 Ports • 3.5-inch 25.4 mm 5400/7200 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD) • 12.7" tray type SATA optical disc drive (DVD-ROM, DVD-SuperMulti) • 5-in this section are for reference only. One RJ45 jack • Chassis Panel I /O - One Panel On/Off button - One Mic-In Jack - System Features Component Processor Chipset Hardware monitor Memory PCI expansion options Display Audio I/O ports Media storage Card reader Connectivity Adapter Operating system support Security Description • LGA1155 socket • Supports the Intel Core...
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Front and Right Side Views Item 1 2 3 4 5 Component Integrated webcam Integrated microphone Optical disc drive (ODD) Speakers Power button/indicator • Green - System is in power-on mode • Flashing orange - System Tour The pictures and tables in standby mode Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 3 System is in this section illustrate the physical outlook of the computer.
Front and Right Side Views Item 1 2 3 4 5 Component Integrated webcam Integrated microphone Optical disc drive (ODD) Speakers Power button/indicator • Green - System is in power-on mode • Flashing orange - System Tour The pictures and tables in standby mode Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 3 System is in this section illustrate the physical outlook of the computer.
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... System chipset Hardware monitor Specification Intel Q65 Express Chipset Super I/O Memory Item Controller Number of DIMM slot Maximum memory Data rate Supported capacities DIMM type Population rule Specification Integrated in the Intel processor 2 8 GB (using two 4 GB modules) 1066/1333 MT/s 1, 2, or 4 GB DDR3 SoDIMMs You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 5
... System chipset Hardware monitor Specification Intel Q65 Express Chipset Super I/O Memory Item Controller Number of DIMM slot Maximum memory Data rate Supported capacities DIMM type Population rule Specification Integrated in the Intel processor 2 8 GB (using two 4 GB modules) 1066/1333 MT/s 1, 2, or 4 GB DDR3 SoDIMMs You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 5
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... SATA, Second or Third Generation 320GB, 500GB, 1000GB, 1500GB Optical Disc Drive Item Controller Type Form factor Tray height (mm)) Interface Supported models Specification Integrated in the Intel Q65 Express Chipset DVD-Super Multi double-layer Slim type 12.7 mm SATA • HLDS NSM8XS • PLDS NSM8XS Ethernet Item Controller LAN protocol LAN connector type Specification Realtek RTL8111DL 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 6 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide
... SATA, Second or Third Generation 320GB, 500GB, 1000GB, 1500GB Optical Disc Drive Item Controller Type Form factor Tray height (mm)) Interface Supported models Specification Integrated in the Intel Q65 Express Chipset DVD-Super Multi double-layer Slim type 12.7 mm SATA • HLDS NSM8XS • PLDS NSM8XS Ethernet Item Controller LAN protocol LAN connector type Specification Realtek RTL8111DL 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 6 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide
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... turned off. Replace the RTC battery with a new one. This memory area is not part of reading, CMOS Setup Utility will need to run this utility to change the hardware settings from the default or current configuration. You will be retained when power is booted. IMPORTANT If you are already properly configured and optimized, there is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM. POST uses these values to run this case, the system cannot retain configuration...
... turned off. Replace the RTC battery with a new one. This memory area is not part of reading, CMOS Setup Utility will need to run this utility to change the hardware settings from the default or current configuration. You will be retained when power is booted. IMPORTANT If you are already properly configured and optimized, there is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM. POST uses these values to run this case, the system cannot retain configuration...
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... level of installed SATA devices and configure miscellaneous system settings. Access this submenu to enable or disable operation modes for the onboard I/O controllers. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 13 Access this submenu to view the properties of system/processor/PCH temperature, voltages, and fan speed. Advanced menu Field Miscellaneous Advanced Chipset Configuration Integrated Peripherals PC Health Status Description Access this submenu to enable or disable various Intel technology functions and configure video memory settings.
... level of installed SATA devices and configure miscellaneous system settings. Access this submenu to enable or disable operation modes for the onboard I/O controllers. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 13 Access this submenu to view the properties of system/processor/PCH temperature, voltages, and fan speed. Advanced menu Field Miscellaneous Advanced Chipset Configuration Integrated Peripherals PC Health Status Description Access this submenu to enable or disable various Intel technology functions and configure video memory settings.
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... your operating system as well. Disabled Enabled Intel VT Select whether to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on current work demand. DVMT Fixed Notes: • The Video Memory Size and DVMT Mode, ields are only available when a graphics card is a hardware-based security feature that can result in CPU clock-speed based on the computer or network...
... your operating system as well. Disabled Enabled Intel VT Select whether to viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from executing and propagating on current work demand. DVMT Fixed Notes: • The Video Memory Size and DVMT Mode, ields are only available when a graphics card is a hardware-based security feature that can result in CPU clock-speed based on the computer or network...
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... password is installed. • Setup - User will allow the user to access the Setup Utility. Displays the user password status. Note that this password will be prompted to enter the password when trying to change all settings in : • System Date and System Time • Exit Without Saving The F9 key (Load Default Settings) will also be accessible when this password is used to change the supervisor password. Setup System Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide...
... password is installed. • Setup - User will allow the user to access the Setup Utility. Displays the user password status. Note that this password will be prompted to enter the password when trying to change all settings in : • System Date and System Time • Exit Without Saving The F9 key (Load Default Settings) will also be accessible when this password is used to change the supervisor password. Setup System Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide...
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...if disabled, BIOS will ignore any errors detected during the POST. Options include: • All, but Keyboard - BIOS will show a full screen logo when booting; Press Enter to set the boot priority for a network boot. Press Enter to set the boot priority for a removable USB drive. Boot Options menu Field Boot Priority Order 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device 5th Boot Device EFI Device Priority Hard Disk Priority Optical Disc Drive Priority Removable Device Priority Network Device Priority Quiet Boot Halt On Description Value Displays the device...
...if disabled, BIOS will ignore any errors detected during the POST. Options include: • All, but Keyboard - BIOS will show a full screen logo when booting; Press Enter to set the boot priority for a network boot. Press Enter to set the boot priority for a removable USB drive. Boot Options menu Field Boot Priority Order 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot Device 4th Boot Device 5th Boot Device EFI Device Priority Hard Disk Priority Optical Disc Drive Priority Removable Device Priority Network Device Priority Quiet Boot Halt On Description Value Displays the device...
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... all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 4. Make sure that the optical disc drive and the card reader slot are empty. 2. Unplug the network cable and all peripherals. 3. Place the computer on how to disassemble the computer for the different components vary in size. System Disassembly and Reassembly Chapter 3 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on a flat, steady surface with the rear cover facing upward. Turn...
... all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 4. Make sure that the optical disc drive and the card reader slot are empty. 2. Unplug the network cable and all peripherals. 3. Place the computer on how to disassemble the computer for the different components vary in size. System Disassembly and Reassembly Chapter 3 This chapter provides step-by-step instructions on a flat, steady surface with the rear cover facing upward. Turn...
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System External Inspection 1. Inspect the LED indicators on the front panel, which corrective action to the "System Internal Inspection" procedure on the next page. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 75 NonAcer products, prototype cards, or modified options can indicate the malfunction. 2. If the system will not power on, do the following: • Check if the power cable is properly connected to...
System External Inspection 1. Inspect the LED indicators on the front panel, which corrective action to the "System Internal Inspection" procedure on the next page. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 75 NonAcer products, prototype cards, or modified options can indicate the malfunction. 2. If the system will not power on, do the following: • Check if the power cable is properly connected to...
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... PC speaker. CMOS checksum error or CMOS battery loss occurs. In most cases, a checkpoint card is OK. CMOS damaged. Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to "System Disassembly". 7. Unplug all components are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Verify that all peripheral cables from the power outlets. 3. VGA not installed or VGA error. Remove the system covers.For instructions on removing system covers, refer to it only displays checkpoints that occur after the video card...
... PC speaker. CMOS checksum error or CMOS battery loss occurs. In most cases, a checkpoint card is OK. CMOS damaged. Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to "System Disassembly". 7. Unplug all components are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Verify that all peripheral cables from the power outlets. 3. VGA not installed or VGA error. Remove the system covers.For instructions on removing system covers, refer to it only displays checkpoints that occur after the video card...
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... keyboard controller. Stack will hang here if checksum is enabled. Early chipset initialization is uncompressed into memory. Restore CPUID value back into register. These are ISA or PCI add-in PCI devices. BIOS now executes out of the screen during the bootblock initialization portion of document for debugging. The Runtime module is done. Copying Main BIOS into memory. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide...
... keyboard controller. Stack will hang here if checksum is enabled. Early chipset initialization is uncompressed into memory. Restore CPUID value back into register. These are ISA or PCI add-in PCI devices. BIOS now executes out of the screen during the bootblock initialization portion of document for debugging. The Runtime module is done. Copying Main BIOS into memory. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide...
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... BIOS recovery media (bootable USB flash drive). 2. Install the DOK to AMIBOOT.ROM 4. The system will cause the system to go into an unbootable state.You need to access and execute the boot block program to turn on Key, DOK). 3. Wait for the program to a UPS unit during a BIOS flash procedure (e.g. a power outage) or a corrupted BIOS code, which will now execute the BIOS recovery process. Eject the BIOS recovery media from the computer. Veriton Z2610G...
... BIOS recovery media (bootable USB flash drive). 2. Install the DOK to AMIBOOT.ROM 4. The system will cause the system to go into an unbootable state.You need to access and execute the boot block program to turn on Key, DOK). 3. Wait for the program to a UPS unit during a BIOS flash procedure (e.g. a power outage) or a corrupted BIOS code, which will now execute the BIOS recovery process. Eject the BIOS recovery media from the computer. Veriton Z2610G...
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... the screen to enter BIOS Setup Menu. 8. Select Load Default Setting and press Enter. Press the power button to the computer. You will get a dialog box asking you to allow the program to make changes to turn on the computer. 2. or 64-bit Windows OS. 1. Restart your computer. 7. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 81 BIOS Update Updating the BIOS This BIOS updating procedure is displayed on WFlash2M.bat. 4. Use the directional key to...
... the screen to enter BIOS Setup Menu. 8. Select Load Default Setting and press Enter. Press the power button to the computer. You will get a dialog box asking you to allow the program to make changes to turn on the computer. 2. or 64-bit Windows OS. 1. Restart your computer. 7. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 81 BIOS Update Updating the BIOS This BIOS updating procedure is displayed on WFlash2M.bat. 4. Use the directional key to...
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...-1 Flash Card Reader/Writer Transcend JetFlash USB 2.0 Flash Drive V85 8 GB Memory Key Apacer AH421 8 GB A-Data PD16 Vista 16 GB Transcend JetFlash USB 2.0 Flash Drive V10 16 GB Memory Key Vendor Buffalo Buffalo X Bridge Motorola Logitech Motorola Sony Acer Acer Dell Dell Dell Dell Hawk Dell FarEasTone Chunghwa Telecom Westinghouse Panasonic Huawei Canon PQI Transcend Apacer A-Data Transcend Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 111 Regarding configuration...
...-1 Flash Card Reader/Writer Transcend JetFlash USB 2.0 Flash Drive V85 8 GB Memory Key Apacer AH421 8 GB A-Data PD16 Vista 16 GB Transcend JetFlash USB 2.0 Flash Drive V10 16 GB Memory Key Vendor Buffalo Buffalo X Bridge Motorola Logitech Motorola Sony Acer Acer Dell Dell Dell Dell Hawk Dell FarEasTone Chunghwa Telecom Westinghouse Panasonic Huawei Canon PQI Transcend Apacer A-Data Transcend Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 111 Regarding configuration...
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... 92 F Field Replaceable Unit, see FRU list 91 FRU list exploded view 92 part number updates 91 H hard disk drive specifications 6 hardware configuration utility 9 exploded view 92 FRU list 91 information display 12 model configurations 109 specifications 5 troubleshooting 75 hardware monitor 1 HDD, see hard disk drive 1 humidity specification 2 I I/O ports listing 1 Integrated Peripherals submenu 16 K keyboard port 4 L LAN port location 4 specifications 6 M Main menu 12 mainboard component identification 86 remove 48 specifications 2 media storage 1 memory check size 12 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G...
... 92 F Field Replaceable Unit, see FRU list 91 FRU list exploded view 92 part number updates 91 H hard disk drive specifications 6 hardware configuration utility 9 exploded view 92 FRU list 91 information display 12 model configurations 109 specifications 5 troubleshooting 75 hardware monitor 1 HDD, see hard disk drive 1 humidity specification 2 I I/O ports listing 1 Integrated Peripherals submenu 16 K keyboard port 4 L LAN port location 4 specifications 6 M Main menu 12 mainboard component identification 86 remove 48 specifications 2 media storage 1 memory check size 12 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G...
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... 4 button/indicator 3 power management BIOS settings 18 Power menu 18 power supply unit supported models 7 processor check type/speed 12 feature configuration 15 remove 46 specifications 5 PS/2 keyboard port 4 PS/2 mouse port 4 R Return Merchandise Authorization 91 RMA, see Return Merchandise Authorization 91 RTC battery BIOS error 9 S security features 1 Security menu 19 speakers location 3 remove 43 specifications audio 7 Ethernet controller 6 hard disk drive 6 memory 5 optical disc drive 6 power supply unit 7 processor 5 system chipsets 5 webcam 7 WLAN controller 7 supervisor password 19...
... 4 button/indicator 3 power management BIOS settings 18 Power menu 18 power supply unit supported models 7 processor check type/speed 12 feature configuration 15 remove 46 specifications 5 PS/2 keyboard port 4 PS/2 mouse port 4 R Return Merchandise Authorization 91 RMA, see Return Merchandise Authorization 91 RTC battery BIOS error 9 S security features 1 Security menu 19 speakers location 3 remove 43 specifications audio 7 Ethernet controller 6 hard disk drive 6 memory 5 optical disc drive 6 power supply unit 7 processor 5 system chipsets 5 webcam 7 WLAN controller 7 supervisor password 19...