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for more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Veriton Z290G All-In-One Computer Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the Acer/CSD web site;
for more information, go to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN Veriton Z290G All-In-One Computer Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the Acer/CSD web site;
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Date Chapter Updates ii Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Revision History Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the Veriton Z290G All-In-One Computer Service Guide.
Date Chapter Updates ii Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Revision History Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the Veriton Z290G All-In-One Computer Service Guide.
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... respect to change without the prior written permission of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any form or by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any ... The information in this guide is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in the software. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide iii
... respect to change without the prior written permission of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any form or by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any ... The information in this guide is sold or licensed "as is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in the software. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide iii
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SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Conventions The following textual conventions are used in this service guide. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. iv Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Conventions The following textual conventions are used in this service guide. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. iv Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
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...most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for repair and service of customer machines. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide v To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional web or channel. FRU Information Please... with all technical information relating to those given in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. For AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of this generic service guide. You MUST use the list provided by your office may have decided ...
...most up-to-date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). If, for repair and service of customer machines. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide v To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional web or channel. FRU Information Please... with all technical information relating to those given in the FRU list of a machine (e.g. For AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to extend the functionality of this generic service guide. You MUST use the list provided by your office may have decided ...
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... the Memory Modules 41 Removing the Webcam Cable 42 Removing the Power Button/LED Assembly 42 Removing the Speakers 43 Removing the Mainboard 44 vii Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Features and Specifications 1 System Features 1 Physical Specifications 2 Environmental Requirements 2 System Tour 3 Front View 3 Right Views 4 Left and...
... the Memory Modules 41 Removing the Webcam Cable 42 Removing the Power Button/LED Assembly 42 Removing the Speakers 43 Removing the Mainboard 44 vii Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Features and Specifications 1 System Features 1 Physical Specifications 2 Environmental Requirements 2 System Tour 3 Front View 3 Right Views 4 Left and...
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Table of Contents Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting 47 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 47 System Check Procedures 47 Checkpoints 48 POST Error Indicators 52 BIOS Recovery 61 Clearing CMOS 62 Chapter 5 - Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 67 Exploded Diagram 68 FRU List 69 Appendix A - System Architecture 63 Block Diagram 63 Mainboard Layout 64 Chapter 6 - Model Definitions and Configurations 79 Appendix B - Test Compatible Components 81 Approved Vendor List (AVL 83 Appendix C - Online Support Information 93 Index 95 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide viii
Table of Contents Chapter 4 - Troubleshooting 47 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 47 System Check Procedures 47 Checkpoints 48 POST Error Indicators 52 BIOS Recovery 61 Clearing CMOS 62 Chapter 5 - Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 67 Exploded Diagram 68 FRU List 69 Appendix A - System Architecture 63 Block Diagram 63 Mainboard Layout 64 Chapter 6 - Model Definitions and Configurations 79 Appendix B - Test Compatible Components 81 Approved Vendor List (AVL 83 Appendix C - Online Support Information 93 Index 95 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide viii
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...; Slim type SATA tray-type or slot-in optical disc drive (ODD) • 4-in this section are for reference only. The exact configuration of the Veriton Z290G AIO computer. Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of your PC depends on the model purchased. NOTE The items listed... Definition Audio Codec with microphone VESA mounting compliant 65 W • Microsoft Windows 7 • Microsoft Windows XP • Linux 2.6 or higher • FreeDOS Norton Internet Security Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 1
...; Slim type SATA tray-type or slot-in optical disc drive (ODD) • 4-in this section are for reference only. The exact configuration of the Veriton Z290G AIO computer. Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of your PC depends on the model purchased. NOTE The items listed... Definition Audio Codec with microphone VESA mounting compliant 65 W • Microsoft Windows 7 • Microsoft Windows XP • Linux 2.6 or higher • FreeDOS Norton Internet Security Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 1
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... 190 × 175 mm Environmental Requirements Aspect Operating temperature Operating humidity Description 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) 15% to 80% RH non-condensing 2 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide
... 190 × 175 mm Environmental Requirements Aspect Operating temperature Operating humidity Description 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) 15% to 80% RH non-condensing 2 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide
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System is in power-on mode • Amber - Front View Item 1 2 3 4 5 Component Integrated webcam Integrated microphone Display screen Speakers Power button/indicator • Green - System is in this section illustrate the physical outlook of the computer. System Tour The pictures and tables in standby mode Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 3
System is in power-on mode • Amber - Front View Item 1 2 3 4 5 Component Integrated webcam Integrated microphone Display screen Speakers Power button/indicator • Green - System is in this section illustrate the physical outlook of the computer. System Tour The pictures and tables in standby mode Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 3
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Left and Rear Views Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Component Ventilation slots Mounting holes for wall mount option Optical disc drive (ODD) Kensington lock slot Slot for optional VGA out port Slot for optional serial port Computer stand Power jack Ethernet port (RJ-45) USB ports PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Line-out jack Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 5
Left and Rear Views Item 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Component Ventilation slots Mounting holes for wall mount option Optical disc drive (ODD) Kensington lock slot Slot for optional VGA out port Slot for optional serial port Computer stand Power jack Ethernet port (RJ-45) USB ports PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port Line-out jack Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 5
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...-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Hynix, Kingston, Micron, Unifosa, Samsung You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. 6 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide
...-pin DDR3 SO-DIMM Hynix, Kingston, Micron, Unifosa, Samsung You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. 6 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide
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... RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet controller 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Wireless LAN Item Model Form factor Specification Lite-On WN6602RH (802.11 b/g/n) PCIe Mini Card Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 7
... RTL8111DL Gigabit Ethernet controller 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ-45 Wireless LAN Item Model Form factor Specification Lite-On WN6602RH (802.11 b/g/n) PCIe Mini Card Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 7
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... (65 W) • 90V to 240V and 50Hz to 60Hz AC • 19V DC Output • 3 prong ICE-320-C13 or IEC-320-C5 AC connector 8 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Right panel: Microphone and headphone jacks - Audio Item Controller Features Specification Realtek ALC269 High Definition Audio Codec with Embedded Class D Speaker...
... (65 W) • 90V to 240V and 50Hz to 60Hz AC • 19V DC Output • 3 prong ICE-320-C13 or IEC-320-C5 AC connector 8 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Right panel: Microphone and headphone jacks - Audio Item Controller Features Specification Realtek ALC269 High Definition Audio Codec with Embedded Class D Speaker...
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... setup • When trying to resolve IRQ conflicts • When a configuration error is not part of reading, CMOS Setup Utility will need to be defective. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 9 Replace the RTC battery with a new one. NOTE For ease of the system RAM, which allows configuration data to run this Service Guide...
... setup • When trying to resolve IRQ conflicts • When a configuration error is not part of reading, CMOS Setup Utility will need to be defective. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 9 Replace the RTC battery with a new one. NOTE For ease of the system RAM, which allows configuration data to run this Service Guide...
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.... If you to execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that enable you fail to scroll through the items in the submenu 10 Veriton Z290G Service Guide
.... If you to execute that option. Other options lead to dialog boxes that enable you fail to scroll through the items in the submenu 10 Veriton Z290G Service Guide
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... parameters are making a selection. The General Help window describes other Setup navigation keys that is user-configurable). Press to the last page of a multipage menu. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 11 Key Up/Down/Left/ Right arrow keys Enter PgUp and PgDn Home End + and - Move the cursor to load default system values...
... parameters are making a selection. The General Help window describes other Setup navigation keys that is user-configurable). Press to the last page of a multipage menu. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 11 Key Up/Down/Left/ Right arrow keys Enter PgUp and PgDn Home End + and - Move the cursor to load default system values...
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System serial number. Field Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number Description Type of processor installed on the system Speed of the processor installed on the system Size of system memory detected during boot-up Official model name of the computer. Product Information . System asset tag number 12 Veriton Z290G Service Guide Current system BIOS version Date when the CMOS setup utility was released.
System serial number. Field Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number Description Type of processor installed on the system Speed of the processor installed on the system Size of system memory detected during boot-up Official model name of the computer. Product Information . System asset tag number 12 Veriton Z290G Service Guide Current system BIOS version Date when the CMOS setup utility was released.
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... will pause the system. • No Errors - Any error detected will ignore any errors detected during the POST. All Errors No Errors All, But Keyboard Veriton Z290G Service Guide 13 HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Your computer supports two SATA channels, each channel allows one SATA device to display the individual...
... will pause the system. • No Errors - Any error detected will ignore any errors detected during the POST. All Errors No Errors All, But Keyboard Veriton Z290G Service Guide 13 HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Your computer supports two SATA channels, each channel allows one SATA device to display the individual...
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... the boot device priority sequence foe available network drives. Press Enter to flash the BIOS. If you set this order. On Off Enabled Disabled 14 Veriton Z290G Service Guide The Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system in the following order: • Hard disk • Optical drive (CD/DVD) • Removable...
... the boot device priority sequence foe available network drives. Press Enter to flash the BIOS. If you set this order. On Off Enabled Disabled 14 Veriton Z290G Service Guide The Setup Utility attempts to boot the operating system in the following order: • Hard disk • Optical drive (CD/DVD) • Removable...