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... External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 33 Removing the Side Panel 34 Removing the Font Bezel 35 Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly 36 Removing the Processor 38 Removing the Optical Drive 40 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 42 Removing the Power Supply 46 Removing the Memory Modules 49 Removing the ... Diagram and Board Layout 69 System Block Diagram 69 Board Layout 70 Mainboard 70 System Jumpers 71 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 73 Aspire ASX1200/ ASX3200 Exploded Diagram 74 Aspire ASX1200/ ASX3200 FRU List (81.3V001.010G) 75 Technical Specifications 83 vii
... External Modules Disassembly Flowchart 33 Removing the Side Panel 34 Removing the Font Bezel 35 Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly 36 Removing the Processor 38 Removing the Optical Drive 40 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 42 Removing the Power Supply 46 Removing the Memory Modules 49 Removing the ... Diagram and Board Layout 69 System Block Diagram 69 Board Layout 70 Mainboard 70 System Jumpers 71 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 73 Aspire ASX1200/ ASX3200 Exploded Diagram 74 Aspire ASX1200/ ASX3200 FRU List (81.3V001.010G) 75 Technical Specifications 83 vii
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...-2300/2350/2400 or 4200+/4400+/4800+/5000+/5200+/5600+ processor T AMD Phenom X3 Triple-Core 8400/8450/8600/8650 processor T AMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core 9100e/9150e/9500/9550/9600/9650 processor T AMD Sempron LE-1250/1300 or 2100 processor Chipset T NVIDIA nForce MCP78 Memory subsystem T Supports up to... two DDR2-667 registered ECC modules Media storage T DVD-ROM SATA drive T Super-Multi SATA DVD drive T 160 GB SATA hard disk drive Serial ATA ...
...-2300/2350/2400 or 4200+/4400+/4800+/5000+/5200+/5600+ processor T AMD Phenom X3 Triple-Core 8400/8450/8600/8650 processor T AMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core 9100e/9150e/9500/9550/9600/9650 processor T AMD Sempron LE-1250/1300 or 2100 processor Chipset T NVIDIA nForce MCP78 Memory subsystem T Supports up to... two DDR2-667 registered ECC modules Media storage T DVD-ROM SATA drive T Super-Multi SATA DVD drive T 160 GB SATA hard disk drive Serial ATA ...
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...manual, you to reduce the EMI of the SATA bus' baseline signal. Auto 200, 400, 600, 800 MHz, 1 GHz Controls the processor to configure memory timing and operation settings. Allows you to reduce the EMI of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. Disabled... -0.5%, 1.0% Allows you to reduce the EMI of the processor to flatter curves. Disabled Down Spread Chapter 2 15 When set to Manual. 256 MB Sets processor minimum and maximum frequency. 200 Minimum 100 Maximum 500 Controls the physical speed of the...
...manual, you to reduce the EMI of the SATA bus' baseline signal. Auto 200, 400, 600, 800 MHz, 1 GHz Controls the processor to configure memory timing and operation settings. Allows you to reduce the EMI of system memory allocated solely for the onboard graphics controller. Disabled... -0.5%, 1.0% Allows you to reduce the EMI of the processor to flatter curves. Disabled Down Spread Chapter 2 15 When set to Manual. 256 MB Sets processor minimum and maximum frequency. 200 Minimum 100 Maximum 500 Controls the physical speed of the...
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Enables or disables the processor's SSE and SSE2 instruction sets. Cards supporting Gen2 mode will be trained in Gen2 mode. Enables or disables the caching of the mainboard BIOS ROM from F0000h to set the integrated GPU spread spectrum. Option 50 Triangular Cntr 100/200/300 Triangular Cntr Enabled Disabled Gen2 if supported Only Gen1 Disabled Enabled 16 Chapter 2 Parameter iGPU Spread Spectrum SSE/SSE2 Instructions MCP78 PCIE Training System BIOS cacheable Description Allows you to FFFFFh by the processor's Level 2 cache.
Enables or disables the processor's SSE and SSE2 instruction sets. Cards supporting Gen2 mode will be trained in Gen2 mode. Enables or disables the caching of the mainboard BIOS ROM from F0000h to set the integrated GPU spread spectrum. Option 50 Triangular Cntr 100/200/300 Triangular Cntr Enabled Disabled Gen2 if supported Only Gen1 Disabled Enabled 16 Chapter 2 Parameter iGPU Spread Spectrum SSE/SSE2 Instructions MCP78 PCIE Training System BIOS cacheable Description Allows you to FFFFFh by the processor's Level 2 cache.
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Chapter 3 37 Use an alcohol pad to wipe off the thermal grease from the mainboard. 6. 5. Disconnect the fan cable from both the heat sink and the processor socket retention plate. Lay down the heat sink fan assembly in an upright position-with the thermal patch facing upward. Do not let the thermal patch touch the work surface. 7.
Chapter 3 37 Use an alcohol pad to wipe off the thermal grease from the mainboard. 6. 5. Disconnect the fan cable from both the heat sink and the processor socket retention plate. Lay down the heat sink fan assembly in an upright position-with the thermal patch facing upward. Do not let the thermal patch touch the work surface. 7.
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See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 36. 4. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 34. 2. Pull the load lever to cool off first before handling. 1. Release the load lever. 5. Allow it to the fully open, upright position. 38 Chapter 3 Removing the Processor IMPORTANT:Before removing a processor from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. See "Removing the Font Bezel" on . WARNING:The processor becomes very hot when the system is on page 35. 3.
See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 36. 4. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 34. 2. Pull the load lever to cool off first before handling. 1. Release the load lever. 5. Allow it to the fully open, upright position. 38 Chapter 3 Removing the Processor IMPORTANT:Before removing a processor from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. See "Removing the Font Bezel" on . WARNING:The processor becomes very hot when the system is on page 35. 3.
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6. IMPORTANT:If you are going to install a new processor, note the arrow on the corner to make sure the processor is properly oriented over the socket. Pull out the processor from the socket. Chapter 3 39
6. IMPORTANT:If you are going to install a new processor, note the arrow on the corner to make sure the processor is properly oriented over the socket. Pull out the processor from the socket. Chapter 3 39
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See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 38. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 34. 2. Release the drive bay retention release lever. 40 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Font Bezel" on page 36. 4. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive and the mainboard. 6. Removing the Optical Drive 1. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 35. 3.
See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 38. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 34. 2. Release the drive bay retention release lever. 40 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Font Bezel" on page 36. 4. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive and the mainboard. 6. Removing the Optical Drive 1. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 35. 3.
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See "Removing the Font Bezel" on page 40. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 35. 3. Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L5 BZN (1) Color Black Torque 5.5 to the chassis. See "Removing the Processor" on page 36. 4. a. Remove the HDD-ODD bracket. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 38. 5. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 34. 2. Remove the screw (A) that secures the HDD bracket to 6.5 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00J07.B60 42 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1.
See "Removing the Font Bezel" on page 40. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 35. 3. Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L5 BZN (1) Color Black Torque 5.5 to the chassis. See "Removing the Processor" on page 36. 4. a. Remove the HDD-ODD bracket. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 38. 5. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 34. 2. Remove the screw (A) that secures the HDD bracket to 6.5 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00J07.B60 42 Chapter 3 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1.
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See "Removing the Processor" on page 34. 2. Disconnect the 8-pin power supply cable from the mainboard. 46 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 38. 5. Disconnect the 24-pin power supply cable from the mainboard. 8. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 40. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 36. 4. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 35. 3. Removing the Power Supply 1. See "Removing the Font Bezel" on page 42. 7.
See "Removing the Processor" on page 34. 2. Disconnect the 8-pin power supply cable from the mainboard. 46 Chapter 3 See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 38. 5. Disconnect the 24-pin power supply cable from the mainboard. 8. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 40. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 36. 4. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 35. 3. Removing the Power Supply 1. See "Removing the Font Bezel" on page 42. 7.
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See "Removing the Font Bezel" on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to create a backup file of all important data. 1. Press the holding clips on page 35. 3. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 38. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 36. 4. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 40. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 42. 7. Removing the Memory Modules IMPORTANT:Before removing any DIMM from the memory board, make sure to release the DIMM. Chapter 3 49 See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 34. 2.
See "Removing the Font Bezel" on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to create a backup file of all important data. 1. Press the holding clips on page 35. 3. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 38. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 36. 4. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 40. 6. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 42. 7. Removing the Memory Modules IMPORTANT:Before removing any DIMM from the memory board, make sure to release the DIMM. Chapter 3 49 See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 34. 2.
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Remove the screw (A) that secures the card to 6.5 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00J07.B60 Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 42. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 40. 6. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 34. 2. Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L5 BZN (1) Color Black Torque 5.5 to the chassis. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 36. 4. Removing the PCI Card 1. See "Removing the Font Bezel" on page 38. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 35. 3.
Remove the screw (A) that secures the card to 6.5 kgf-cm Part No. 86.00J07.B60 Chapter 3 51 See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 42. 7. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 40. 6. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 34. 2. Screw (Quantity) #6-32 L5 BZN (1) Color Black Torque 5.5 to the chassis. See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 36. 4. Removing the PCI Card 1. See "Removing the Font Bezel" on page 38. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 35. 3.
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Removing the Front I /O and card reader boards. See "Removing the Processor" on page 40. 6. Disconnect one end of the three USB (1, 2, and 4), audio (2), and 1394 (5) cables from the rear of the I /O and Card Reader Boards 1. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 38. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 36. 4. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 42. 7. Chapter 3 53 See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 35. 3. See "Removing the Font Bezel" on page 34. 2. See "Removing the Memory Modules" on page 49. 8.
Removing the Front I /O and card reader boards. See "Removing the Processor" on page 40. 6. Disconnect one end of the three USB (1, 2, and 4), audio (2), and 1394 (5) cables from the rear of the I /O and Card Reader Boards 1. See "Removing the Optical Drive" on page 38. 5. See "Removing the Hard Disk Drive" on page 36. 4. See "Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly" on page 42. 7. Chapter 3 53 See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 35. 3. See "Removing the Font Bezel" on page 34. 2. See "Removing the Memory Modules" on page 49. 8.
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See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 38. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 34. 2. Screw (Quantity) M3xL5 BZN (1) Hex screw (2) Chapter 3 Color Black Silver Torque 5.5 to 6.5 kgf-cm N/A Part No. 86.1A324.5R0 N/A 57 See "Removing ...
See "Removing the Side Panel" on page 38. 5. See "Removing the Processor" on page 34. 2. Screw (Quantity) M3xL5 BZN (1) Hex screw (2) Chapter 3 Color Black Silver Torque 5.5 to 6.5 kgf-cm N/A Part No. 86.1A324.5R0 N/A 57 See "Removing ...
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... in 40:hardware Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Detect & install all extended memory to 0) Clear password according to H/W jumper (Optional) Reserved Display number of processors (multi-processor platform) Reserved 1 Display PnP logo 2 Early ISA PnP initialization T Assign CSN to every ISA PnP device Reserved Initialize the combined Trend Anti-Virus code Reserved...
... in 40:hardware Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Detect & install all extended memory to 0) Clear password according to H/W jumper (Optional) Reserved Display number of processors (multi-processor platform) Reserved 1 Display PnP logo 2 Early ISA PnP initialization T Assign CSN to every ISA PnP device Reserved Initialize the combined Trend Anti-Virus code Reserved...
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... Reserved Reserved Reserved Read HDD boot sector information for Trend Anti-Virus code Chapter 4 65 Detect serial ports & parallel ports Reserved Reserved Detect & install co-processor Reserved Init HDD write protect Reserved Reserved Switch back to continue: T Clear EPA or customization logo Reserved Reserved 1 Call chipset power management hook 2 Recover the...
... Reserved Reserved Reserved Read HDD boot sector information for Trend Anti-Virus code Chapter 4 65 Detect serial ports & parallel ports Reserved Reserved Detect & install co-processor Reserved Init HDD write protect Reserved Reserved Switch back to continue: T Clear EPA or customization logo Reserved Reserved 1 Call chipset power management hook 2 Recover the...
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... cable connector 13 JBIOS1 2 PWR2 24-pin ATX power connector 14 FIREH1 3 DIMM1 and 2 System memory slots 15 AUDIOF1 4 UI Processor socket 16 PCIEX16 5 DEBUGH1 Debug connector 17 PCIEX1 6 SATA2 SATA 2 data cable connector 18 7 LEDH1 8 SYSFAN1 9 USBF3 10 USBF2 11 SATA1 12 USBF1 LED cable ...
... cable connector 13 JBIOS1 2 PWR2 24-pin ATX power connector 14 FIREH1 3 DIMM1 and 2 System memory slots 15 AUDIOF1 4 UI Processor socket 16 PCIEX16 5 DEBUGH1 Debug connector 17 PCIEX1 6 SATA2 SATA 2 data cable connector 18 7 LEDH1 8 SYSFAN1 9 USBF3 10 USBF2 11 SATA1 12 USBF1 LED cable ...
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Processor AMD Athlon Processor Item Type Model number Frequency (MHz) L2 cache size (KB) HyperTransport (MHz) Socket type Stepping Manufacturing tech (CMOS) Wattage (W) System bus (MHz) Specification AMD Athlon ... 90 nm SOl 45 2000 LE-1640 2600 1024 2000 AM2 G2 90 nm SOI 45 - Appendix A 1660 2800 - - AM2 - - - - AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core Processor Item Type Model number Frequency (MHz) L2 cache size (KB) HyperTransport (MHz) Socket type Stepping Manufacturing tech (CMOS) Wattage (W) System bus (MHz) Specification AMD Athlon...
Processor AMD Athlon Processor Item Type Model number Frequency (MHz) L2 cache size (KB) HyperTransport (MHz) Socket type Stepping Manufacturing tech (CMOS) Wattage (W) System bus (MHz) Specification AMD Athlon ... 90 nm SOl 45 2000 LE-1640 2600 1024 2000 AM2 G2 90 nm SOI 45 - Appendix A 1660 2800 - - AM2 - - - - AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core Processor Item Type Model number Frequency (MHz) L2 cache size (KB) HyperTransport (MHz) Socket type Stepping Manufacturing tech (CMOS) Wattage (W) System bus (MHz) Specification AMD Athlon...
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... A AM2 G2 65 nm SOl AM2 - - 95 - 3600 - 8750 2400 512 1800 AM2 B3 65 nm 95 3600 AMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core Processor Item Type Model number Frequency (MHz) L2 cache size (KB) HyperTransport (MHz) Socket type Stepping Manufacturing tech (CMOS) Wattage (W) System bus (MHz) ... Phenom X4 Quad-Core 9100e 9150e 9500 1800 - 2200 512 - 512 1600 - 1800 AM2+ B2 65 nm AM2+ - - AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core Processor Item Type Model number Frequency (MHz) L2 cache size (KB) HyperTransport (MHz) Socket type Stepping Manufacturing tech (CMOS) Wattage (W) System bus (MHz) Specification ...
... A AM2 G2 65 nm SOl AM2 - - 95 - 3600 - 8750 2400 512 1800 AM2 B3 65 nm 95 3600 AMD Phenom X4 Quad-Core Processor Item Type Model number Frequency (MHz) L2 cache size (KB) HyperTransport (MHz) Socket type Stepping Manufacturing tech (CMOS) Wattage (W) System bus (MHz) ... Phenom X4 Quad-Core 9100e 9150e 9500 1800 - 2200 512 - 512 1600 - 1800 AM2+ B2 65 nm AM2+ - - AMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core Processor Item Type Model number Frequency (MHz) L2 cache size (KB) HyperTransport (MHz) Socket type Stepping Manufacturing tech (CMOS) Wattage (W) System bus (MHz) Specification ...