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...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 - Test Compatible Components 111 Approved Vendor List (AVL 113 Appendix C - Model Definitions and Configurations 109 Appendix B - Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 91 Exploded Diagram 92 FRU List 94 Appendix A - Online Support Information 121 Index 123 Veriton Z2610G...
...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 - Test Compatible Components 111 Approved Vendor List (AVL 113 Appendix C - Model Definitions and Configurations 109 Appendix B - Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 91 Exploded Diagram 92 FRU List 94 Appendix A - Online Support Information 121 Index 123 Veriton Z2610G...
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...32-bit, Home Basic 32-bit, Starter 32-bit) • FreeDOS • Linpus Xwindows • BIOS-based user and supervisor passwords • Kensington lock Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 1 System Features Component Processor Chipset Hardware monitor Memory PCI expansion options ...• Realtek ALC269 audio codec • Rear Panel I /O - 5-in-1 card reader - Four USB 2.0 Ports - The exact configuration of the Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO computer. Two USB 2.0 Ports • 3.5-inch 25.4 mm 5400/7200 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD) • 12...
...32-bit, Home Basic 32-bit, Starter 32-bit) • FreeDOS • Linpus Xwindows • BIOS-based user and supervisor passwords • Kensington lock Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 1 System Features Component Processor Chipset Hardware monitor Memory PCI expansion options ...• Realtek ALC269 audio codec • Rear Panel I /O - 5-in-1 card reader - Four USB 2.0 Ports - The exact configuration of the Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO computer. Two USB 2.0 Ports • 3.5-inch 25.4 mm 5400/7200 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD) • 12...
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Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make changes to the BIOS settings. POST uses these values to be retained when power is turned off. The values take effect when the system is normally no need to...; When a configuration error is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM. The Setup Utility loads the configuration values in CMOS. In this Service Guide. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 9 Replace the RTC battery with a new one. System Utilities Chapter 2 CMOS Setup Utility CMOS Setup Utility is detected...
Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make changes to the BIOS settings. POST uses these values to be retained when power is turned off. The values take effect when the system is normally no need to...; When a configuration error is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM. The Setup Utility loads the configuration values in CMOS. In this Service Guide. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 9 Replace the RTC battery with a new one. System Utilities Chapter 2 CMOS Setup Utility CMOS Setup Utility is detected...
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... Frequency Count Memory Size Product Name System Serial Number Asset Tag Number System Date System Time Description Current system BIOS version Date when the system BIOS was built. Sets the system time. 12 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide Processor model installed Core frequency of the installed processor Multi-core factor...
... Frequency Count Memory Size Product Name System Serial Number Asset Tag Number System Date System Time Description Current system BIOS version Date when the system BIOS was built. Sets the system time. 12 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide Processor model installed Core frequency of the installed processor Multi-core factor...
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Press Enter to emit error beeps or display error messages during USB device enumeration. Disabled Enabled 14 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide Off Select whether to allow the BIOS to display the individual configuration screen of installed SATA drive(s). If you set this item to On, the keyboard Num Lock key will be installed. Miscellaneous submenu Field AHCI Port 0-1 Bootup Num-Lock USB Beep Message Description Value Your computer supports four SATA channels, each channel allows one SATA device to be active when On the computer boots up.
Press Enter to emit error beeps or display error messages during USB device enumeration. Disabled Enabled 14 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide Off Select whether to allow the BIOS to display the individual configuration screen of installed SATA drive(s). If you set this item to On, the keyboard Num Lock key will be installed. Miscellaneous submenu Field AHCI Port 0-1 Bootup Num-Lock USB Beep Message Description Value Your computer supports four SATA channels, each channel allows one SATA device to be active when On the computer boots up.
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... or network. Note: After enabling EIST in independent partitions. Disabled Enabled Intel VT Select whether to run multiple operating systems in BIOS Setup, you need to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and core frequency based on current work demand. DVMT Fixed Notes: •...systems supporting the ATI HyperMemory technology. 64 MB 128 MB DVMT Mode Select the Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology mode. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 15 This technology allows a dynamic increase in decreased average power consumption and decreased average ...
... or network. Note: After enabling EIST in independent partitions. Disabled Enabled Intel VT Select whether to run multiple operating systems in BIOS Setup, you need to dynamically adjust the processor voltage and core frequency based on current work demand. DVMT Fixed Notes: •...systems supporting the ATI HyperMemory technology. 64 MB 128 MB DVMT Mode Select the Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology mode. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 15 This technology allows a dynamic increase in decreased average power consumption and decreased average ...
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...show the diagnostic POST screen when booting. Press Enter to set the boot priority for boot devices in this order. When enabled, BIOS will show a full screen logo when booting; Boot Options menu Field Boot Priority Order 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot ...; All Errors -- Press Enter to set the boot priority for an error during POST All, But Keyboard All Errors No Errors Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 21 If a keyboard error is detected, BIOS will pause the system. • No Errors - Press Enter to the specified boot sequence.
...show the diagnostic POST screen when booting. Press Enter to set the boot priority for boot devices in this order. When enabled, BIOS will show a full screen logo when booting; Boot Options menu Field Boot Priority Order 1st Boot Device 2nd Boot Device 3rd Boot ...; All Errors -- Press Enter to set the boot priority for an error during POST All, But Keyboard All Errors No Errors Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 21 If a keyboard error is detected, BIOS will pause the system. • No Errors - Press Enter to the specified boot sequence.
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... that all components are used when an error occurs before the system video has been initialized. Beep Codes Beep codes are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. AMIBIOS displays the checkpoints in debugging problems that components are firmly and correctly attached to the end...fatal error to their appropriate connectors. 9. Beep codes will be determined, review the POST messages and BIOS checkpoints during the preboot process. Viewing BIOS checkpoints 76 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide Place the system unit on removing system covers, refer to it...
... that all components are used when an error occurs before the system video has been initialized. Beep Codes Beep codes are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. AMIBIOS displays the checkpoints in debugging problems that components are firmly and correctly attached to the end...fatal error to their appropriate connectors. 9. Beep codes will be determined, review the POST messages and BIOS checkpoints during the preboot process. Viewing BIOS checkpoints 76 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide Place the system unit on removing system covers, refer to it...
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... value in PMM. Copies compressed boot block code to lower system memory and control is done. Copies BIOS from ROM to memory in Boot block code. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 77 Re-enable CACHE. Restore CPUID value back into memory. ... /O port 80h on the bottom right corner of the screen during the bootblock initialization portion of document for chipset vendors & system manufacturers. BIOS now executes out of I /O initialization is enabled at this point if needed for debugging. These are ISA or PCI add-in memory....
... value in PMM. Copies compressed boot block code to lower system memory and control is done. Copies BIOS from ROM to memory in Boot block code. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 77 Re-enable CACHE. Restore CPUID value back into memory. ... /O port 80h on the bottom right corner of the screen during the bootblock initialization portion of document for chipset vendors & system manufacturers. BIOS now executes out of I /O initialization is enabled at this point if needed for debugging. These are ISA or PCI add-in memory....
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... Enable ATAPI hardware. Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. Jump back to F000 ROM at F000:FFF0h. 78 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide DMA controller is initialized. 8259 interrupt controller is initialized. Attempt to read from ARMD and ATAPI...occur during the Bootblock recovery portion of the flash part. Attempt to read from floppy. Jump back to the current configuration of the BIOS. Start reading the recovery file cluster by the recovery file. The recovery file size does not equal the found . Detect proper flash...
... Enable ATAPI hardware. Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. Jump back to F000 ROM at F000:FFF0h. 78 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide DMA controller is initialized. 8259 interrupt controller is initialized. Attempt to read from ARMD and ATAPI...occur during the Bootblock recovery portion of the flash part. Attempt to read from floppy. Jump back to the current configuration of the BIOS. Start reading the recovery file cluster by the recovery file. The recovery file size does not equal the found . Detect proper flash...
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... AMIBOOT.ROM 4. You will hear a long beep followed by an interruption during the BIOS recovery process. • The BIOS recovery media should be used. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 79 Shut down the BIOS failed-computer. 2. Put the BIOS.ROM (like P01-A0) to a bootable USB memory key (Disk on screen, press...
... AMIBOOT.ROM 4. You will hear a long beep followed by an interruption during the BIOS recovery process. • The BIOS recovery media should be used. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 79 Shut down the BIOS failed-computer. 2. Put the BIOS.ROM (like P01-A0) to a bootable USB memory key (Disk on screen, press...
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8. The BIOS recovery is now completed. 80 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide Press Enter to exit.
8. The BIOS recovery is now completed. 80 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide Press Enter to exit.
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... Exit tab. 9. Use the directional key to go to finish updating. 6. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 81 BIOS Update Updating the BIOS This BIOS updating procedure is displayed on the screen to enter BIOS Setup Menu. 8. Enter the WinTool\32 folder for Windows 32-bit, Wintool\64 folder for a computer running a 32...
... Exit tab. 9. Use the directional key to go to finish updating. 6. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 81 BIOS Update Updating the BIOS This BIOS updating procedure is displayed on the screen to enter BIOS Setup Menu. 8. Enter the WinTool\32 folder for Windows 32-bit, Wintool\64 folder for a computer running a 32...
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...to USB Disk. 2. After finish flashing(don't reset), power off the system. 9. Boot system, finish update BIOS. 11. Select Save & Exit Setup and press Enter. 15. Copy the BIOS folder to DOS mode. 3. After finish flashing (don't reset), power off the system. 8. Process to DOS...Enter. 11. Select Yes to flash the BIOS. 6. Execute Flash4M.bat to load default setting. 12. Copy the BIOS folder to enter BIOS Setup Menu. 10. Enter DosTool folder. 6. Before boot system, you update BIOS from MP BIOS): 1. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 83...
...to USB Disk. 2. After finish flashing(don't reset), power off the system. 9. Boot system, finish update BIOS. 11. Select Save & Exit Setup and press Enter. 15. Copy the BIOS folder to DOS mode. 3. After finish flashing (don't reset), power off the system. 8. Process to DOS...Enter. 11. Select Yes to flash the BIOS. 6. Execute Flash4M.bat to load default setting. 12. Copy the BIOS folder to enter BIOS Setup Menu. 10. Enter DosTool folder. 6. Before boot system, you update BIOS from MP BIOS): 1. Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 83...
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...available on this website are: • Detailed information on all Acer notebook, desktop, All-In-One (AIO) and server models including: • Service guides for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • BIOS updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists •... Acer products. Acer's website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you have included a PDF file to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you need them. Veriton Z2610G/...
...available on this website are: • Detailed information on all Acer notebook, desktop, All-In-One (AIO) and server models including: • Service guides for all models • User's manuals • Training materials • BIOS updates • Software utilities • Spare parts lists •... Acer products. Acer's website offers you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you have included a PDF file to facilitate the problem-free downloading of telephone, fax and email contacts for ways to optimize and improve our services, so if you need them. Veriton Z2610G/...
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... line-out jack 4 microphone jack, left 4 specifications 7 AVL, see Approved Vendor List 113 B BIOS crisis recovery disk 79 recovery 79 system passwords 19 update, Windows mode 81 block diagram 85 boot block... reader supported cards 1 CMOS Setup Utility access 10 Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu 15 Advanced menu 13 BIOS Security menu 19 Boot menu 21 Exit menu 22 Integrated Peripherals submenu 16 Main menu 12 Miscellaneous...mainboard component identification 86 remove 48 specifications 2 media storage 1 memory check size 12 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 123
... line-out jack 4 microphone jack, left 4 specifications 7 AVL, see Approved Vendor List 113 B BIOS crisis recovery disk 79 recovery 79 system passwords 19 update, Windows mode 81 block diagram 85 boot block... reader supported cards 1 CMOS Setup Utility access 10 Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu 15 Advanced menu 13 BIOS Security menu 19 Boot menu 21 Exit menu 22 Integrated Peripherals submenu 16 Main menu 12 Miscellaneous...mainboard component identification 86 remove 48 specifications 2 media storage 1 memory check size 12 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/Z2620G/Z2621G AIO Computer Service Guide 123
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...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... troubleshooting BIOS recovery 79 BIOS update 81 hardware diagnostic procedure 75 online support information 121 U USB ports bootable device 16 left 4 legacy device 16 user password 19 W wall mount option 4 webcam location 3 specifications 7 wireless LAN specifications 7 124 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/...
...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... troubleshooting BIOS recovery 79 BIOS update 81 hardware diagnostic procedure 75 online support information 121 U USB ports bootable device 16 left 4 legacy device 16 user password 19 W wall mount option 4 webcam location 3 specifications 7 wireless LAN specifications 7 124 Veriton Z2610G/Z2611G/...