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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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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. Date Chapter Updates ii Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide
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... reserved. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide iii Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Acer is ". Any Acer Incorporated software...of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated...
... reserved. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide iii Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to change without the prior written permission of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Acer is ". Any Acer Incorporated software...of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated...
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Conventions The following textual conventions are used in this service guide. SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. iv Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
Conventions The following textual conventions are used in this service guide. SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. iv Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to the current topic.
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Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide v These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU list of this generic service guide. You MUST use the list ... the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for our "global" product offering. Service Guide Coverage This Service Guide provides you with further technical details. add-on your regional Acer office to those given in this printed service guide.
Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide v These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the FRU list of this generic service guide. You MUST use the list ... the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for our "global" product offering. Service Guide Coverage This Service Guide provides you with further technical details. add-on your regional Acer office to those given in this printed service guide.
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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 - System Utilities 9 CMOS Setup Utility 9 Accessing the Setup Utility 10 Navigating through the Setup Utility 11 Setup...
... 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 - System Utilities 9 CMOS Setup Utility 9 Accessing the Setup Utility 10 Navigating through the Setup Utility 11 Setup...
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Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 67 Exploded Diagram 68 FRU List 69 Appendix A - Model Definitions and Configurations 79 Appendix B - Online Support Information 93 Index 95 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide viii System Architecture 63 Block Diagram 63 Mainboard Layout 64 Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting 47 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 47 System Check Procedures 47 Checkpoints 48 POST Error Indicators 52 BIOS Recovery 61 Clearing CMOS 62 Chapter 5 - Table of Contents Chapter 4 - Test Compatible Components 81 Approved Vendor List (AVL 83 Appendix C -
Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 67 Exploded Diagram 68 FRU List 69 Appendix A - Model Definitions and Configurations 79 Appendix B - Online Support Information 93 Index 95 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide viii System Architecture 63 Block Diagram 63 Mainboard Layout 64 Chapter 6 - Troubleshooting 47 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 47 System Check Procedures 47 Checkpoints 48 POST Error Indicators 52 BIOS Recovery 61 Clearing CMOS 62 Chapter 5 - Table of Contents Chapter 4 - Test Compatible Components 81 Approved Vendor List (AVL 83 Appendix C -
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... 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 USB ports (two) - Headphone jack - Ethernet jack (RJ-45) - USB ports (three) - Line-out jack - NOTE The items... AC adapter Operating system support Antivirus software Description Intel Atom D525 processor Intel NM10 Express Chipset • Number of the Veriton Z290G AIO computer. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
... 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 USB ports (two) - Headphone jack - Ethernet jack (RJ-45) - USB ports (three) - Line-out jack - NOTE The items... AC adapter Operating system support Antivirus software Description Intel Atom D525 processor Intel NM10 Express Chipset • Number of the Veriton Z290G AIO computer. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.
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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 - System Tour The pictures and tables in standby mode Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 3 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 is in power-on mode • Amber - System Tour The pictures and tables in standby mode Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide 3 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.
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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 Audio Item Controller Features Specification Realtek ALC269 High Definition Audio Codec with Embedded Class D Speaker Amplifier • Two built-in 2W...
... (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 Audio Item Controller Features Specification Realtek ALC269 High Definition Audio Codec with Embedded Class D Speaker Amplifier • Two built-in 2W...
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... Service Guide. The values take effect when the system is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM. POST uses these values to be defective. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 9 This memory area is turned off. Replace the RTC battery with a new one. Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make...
... Service Guide. The values take effect when the system is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM. POST uses these values to be defective. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 9 This memory area is turned off. Replace the RTC battery with a new one. Since most systems are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to make...
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... is already turned on the computer. Other options lead to execute that prompt you will need to scroll through the items in the submenu 10 Veriton Z290G Service Guide Use the Up/Down/Left/Right arrow keys to restart the computer. Turn on , save your data and close all open applications, then...
... is already turned on the computer. Other options lead to execute that prompt you will need to scroll through the items in the submenu 10 Veriton Z290G Service Guide Use the Up/Down/Left/Right arrow keys to restart the computer. Turn on , save your data and close all open applications, then...
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... user-configurable). The values displayed may not be highlighted. • To open the page for the currently selected menu/submenu • To apply a field value. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 11 Press these legend keys and their respective functions. Grayed-out parameters are making a selection. The General Help window describes other Setup navigation...
... user-configurable). The values displayed may not be highlighted. • To open the page for the currently selected menu/submenu • To apply a field value. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 11 Press these legend keys and their respective functions. Grayed-out parameters are making a selection. The General Help window describes other Setup navigation...
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System serial number. System asset tag number 12 Veriton Z290G Service Guide Product Information . Current system BIOS version Date when the CMOS setup utility was released. 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.
System serial number. System asset tag number 12 Veriton Z290G Service Guide Product Information . Current system BIOS version Date when the CMOS setup utility was released. 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.
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Press Enter to be installed. Options include: • All Errors - All Errors No Errors All, But Keyboard Veriton Z290G Service Guide 13 MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) Sets the system time. HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Your computer supports two SATA ...
Press Enter to be installed. Options include: • All Errors - All Errors No Errors All, But Keyboard Veriton Z290G Service Guide 13 MM/DD/YYYY (month/day/year) Sets the system time. HH:MM:SS (hour:minute:second) Your computer supports two SATA ...
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If you set this order. On Off Enabled Disabled 14 Veriton Z290G Service Guide Enabled Disabled Displays the device assigned to specify the boot device priority sequence for removable drives. When enabled, BIOS will be write-protected ...
If you set this order. On Off Enabled Disabled 14 Veriton Z290G Service Guide Enabled Disabled Displays the device assigned to specify the boot device priority sequence for removable drives. When enabled, BIOS will be write-protected ...