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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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..., stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide iii Any Acer Incorporated software described in the software. Copyright Copyright © 2010 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical...
..., stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by Acer Incorporated. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide iii Any Acer Incorporated software described in the software. Copyright Copyright © 2010 by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical...
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SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. 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. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. 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. 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. Gives additional information related to the accomplishment of procedures. Conventions The following textual conventions are used in this service guide.
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...DIFFERENT part number code to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for our "global" product offering. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). FRU Information Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that ...These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed service guide. If, for repair and service of this generic service guide. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide v Service Guide Coverage This Service Guide provides you with further technical details. add-on your office may have...
...DIFFERENT part number code to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for our "global" product offering. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). FRU Information Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that ...These LOCALIZED FEATURES will not be covered in the printed service guide. If, for repair and service of this generic service guide. Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide v Service Guide Coverage This Service Guide provides you with further technical details. add-on your office may have...
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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
... 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
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Troubleshooting 47 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 47 System Check Procedures 47 Checkpoints 48 POST Error Indicators 52 BIOS Recovery 61 Clearing CMOS 62 Chapter 5 - Online Support Information 93 Index 95 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide viii Model Definitions and Configurations 79 Appendix B - Table of Contents Chapter 4 - Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 67 Exploded Diagram 68 FRU List 69 Appendix A - Test Compatible Components 81 Approved Vendor List (AVL 83 Appendix C - 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 - Online Support Information 93 Index 95 Veriton Z290G AIO Computer Service Guide viii Model Definitions and Configurations 79 Appendix B - Table of Contents Chapter 4 - Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 67 Exploded Diagram 68 FRU List 69 Appendix A - Test Compatible Components 81 Approved Vendor List (AVL 83 Appendix C - System Architecture 63 Block Diagram 63 Mainboard Layout 64 Chapter 6 -
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... 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 PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports • 2.5-inch 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD) • Slim type SATA tray-type or... Amplifier • Side panel - Line-out jack - Microphone jack • Rear panel - Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of the Veriton Z290G AIO computer.
... 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 PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports • 2.5-inch 5400 rpm SATA hard disk drive (HDD) • Slim type SATA tray-type or... Amplifier • Side panel - Line-out jack - Microphone jack • Rear panel - Features and Specifications Chapter 1 This chapter lists the features and specifications of the Veriton Z290G AIO computer.
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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 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 Tour The pictures and tables in this section illustrate the physical outlook of the computer.
System is 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 Tour The pictures and tables 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
... (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
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... system and you repeatedly receive "Run Setup" messages, the RTC battery located on the mainboard (BT1) may be simply referred to run this Service Guide. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 9 The Setup Utility loads the configuration values in CMOS. NOTE For ease of the system RAM, which allows configuration data to change the...
... system and you repeatedly receive "Run Setup" messages, the RTC battery located on the mainboard (BT1) may be simply referred to run this Service Guide. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 9 The Setup Utility loads the configuration values in CMOS. NOTE For ease of the system RAM, which allows configuration data to change the...
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... boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that enable you will need to scroll through the items in the submenu 10 Veriton Z290G Service Guide Some options (marked with a ) lead to change the values for information. If the computer is completed, you to submenus that option. Turn on...
... boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that enable you will need to scroll through the items in the submenu 10 Veriton Z290G Service Guide Some options (marked with a ) lead to change the values for information. If the computer is completed, you to submenus that option. Turn on...
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... in your way through the Setup Utility Use the keys listed in this key: • On one of the following each of the Setup Utility. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 11 To select a value for the currently selected field (only if it is user-configurable. Press to save changes and close the Setup...
... in your way through the Setup Utility Use the keys listed in this key: • On one of the following each of the Setup Utility. Veriton Z290G Service Guide 11 To select a value for the currently selected field (only if it is user-configurable. Press to save changes and close the Setup...
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System serial number. 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 asset tag number 12 Veriton Z290G Service Guide
System serial number. 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 asset tag number 12 Veriton Z290G Service Guide
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.../day/year) Sets the system time. Determines whether the system will ignore any errors detected during the POST. All Errors No Errors All, But Keyboard Veriton Z290G Service Guide 13 Standard CMOS Features Field System Date System Time AHCI Port 1-2 Halt On Description Value Sets the system date. Press Enter to be...
.../day/year) Sets the system time. Determines whether the system will ignore any errors detected during the POST. All Errors No Errors All, But Keyboard Veriton Z290G Service Guide 13 Standard CMOS Features Field System Date System Time AHCI Port 1-2 Halt On Description Value Sets the system date. Press Enter to be...
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... up more quickly be elimination some of the POST routines. By default, the computer searches for the installed hard drive(s). On Off Enabled Disabled 14 Veriton Z290G Service Guide Enabled Disabled Displays the device assigned to specify the boot device priority sequence foe available network drives.
... up more quickly be elimination some of the POST routines. By default, the computer searches for the installed hard drive(s). On Off Enabled Disabled 14 Veriton Z290G Service Guide Enabled Disabled Displays the device assigned to specify the boot device priority sequence foe available network drives.