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Aspire M1620 VeritonM262 Service Guide Serv i ce guide files and updates are av a ilable on the AIPG/ C SD web; for more information please refer to http:/ / c sd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN...
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. MESSAGES NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features…………………………………………………………………………... 1 Main board Placement……………………………………………………….10 Block Diagram…………………………………………………………………..11 AspireM1620 Front Panel……………...…………...…………….12 Aspire M1620 Rear Panel……………….………………...….…..13 VeritonM262 Front Panel…………………...………….….….14 VeritonM262 Rear Panel………………...………...……………15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations………………….…….16 Power Management Function (ACPI support function)………….22 Chapter 2 System Utilities 23 Entering Setup………………………………………………………………..24...
System Specifications Features Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business) Processor Socket Type: Intel® Socket T LGA 775 pin Processor Type: Support 105W CPU, Intel® Core 2 Quad, Core 2 Extreme, Core 2 Duo, Pentium® D, Pentium® 4, Celeron D processors , Socket T (LGA775)Intel®...
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Form Factor: ATX Dimension/Layer: 9.6" x 8.8" Memory Memory Type: DDRII 400/533/667 Support single channel 64 bit mode with maximum memory size up to 4GB DIMM Slot: 2 Memory Max: 128Mb/256Mb/512Mb/1Gb devices technologies Capacity: Up to 128MB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 4 GB Graphics Intel 945G/GC on die graphic solution...
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Enhanced 3D and Clear Video technology support Dual View function support (by Intel ADD2/MEC card) 1 D-sub VGA port on rear PCI Express Slot Type: x16 PCI Express x16 Slot Quantity: 1 Support ADD2/MEC card PCI Express Slot Type: x1 PCI Express x1 Slot Quantity: 1 PCI Slot PCI Slot Quantity: 2...
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Should support 1.44MB/3 mode 3.5” Devices SATA Slot Type: SATA slot Slot Quantity: 4 Storage Type support: HDD/CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/ DVD Dual/DVD SuperMultiPlus/Blu-Ray ODD Audio Audio Type: HD audio codec Audio Channel: 7.1 channel Audio Controller /Codec: ALC883, colay with ALC888 Support S/PDIF: S/PDIF-out header (1* 4 )
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MAC Controller: ICH7 Realtek RTL8100C, Colay with 8110SC (10M/100M/1000M LAN) PHY: Intel Nineveh RTL8110SC PCI-E Giga LAN Controller Type: Intel ICH7 Ports Quantity: 8 4 back panel ports On-board: 2x5 header x2 Connector Pin: standard Intel FPIO pin definition (2x5) Data transfer rate support: USB 2.0/1.1...
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Controller: Intel ICH7 1 on board header 1 6-pin 1394 port on rear port BIOS BIOS Type: Phoenix Award or AMI Kernel with Acer skin BIOS 4Mb Flash BIOS Note: Boot ROM should be included (PXE function should be built in with default and RPL function is optional by service BIOS) Compliant with latest ASF 2.0 spec...
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I/O Connector Controller: Super I/O ITE IT8718F with hardware monitor Rear I/O Connector 1 Parallel port, 1 serial port 1 D-Sub VGA port 1 RJ 4 5 LAN port 4 USB ports 7.1 channel phone jack ( 6 audio jacks) 1 6-pin 1394 port On-board connectors 1 LGA 775 CPU socket...
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1 PCI Express x 1 slot 2 PCI slots 1 FDD slot 4 SATA2 connectors 3 2* 5 pin Intel FPIO specification USB pin connectors (follow Intel FPIO standard Specification) 1 2* 5 pin Intel FPIO spec. Microphone In/ Headphone Out pin connectors 1 serial port 2* 5 pin connector (2nd serial port) 1 HD audio digital header...
1 J u mper for clear CMOS Color management for on board connecters (please refer to Acer spec) Header for CIR & IR blaster function (Check ITE Solution) Power Supply PSP Type: 250W/300W...
Aspire M5620 Rear Panel Item Description 6 AUDIO JACKS LAN PORT USB PORTS 1394 PORT CRT/LCD PORT PARALLEL PORT COM PORT Item Description PS2 KEYBOARD PS2 MOUSE POWER CORD PORT SPDIF BRACKET SPDIF PORT RECOVERY SWITCH HOLDER LOCK HANDLE...
VeritonM262 Front Panel Label Power-Button Speaker-out/Line-out Port Microphone-in out ( Front ) USB Ports Optical drive HDD LED Power LED Description...
VeritonM262 Rear Panel Item Description 3 audio jacks RJ45 port CRT/LCD port Serial port Parallel port USB PORTS Item Description PS/2 keyboard PS/2 mouse Power cord Port Recovery Switch Holder Lock Handle...
System Utilities The manufacturer or the dealer already configures most systems. There is no need to run Setup when starting the computer unless you get a Run Setup message. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM.
Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test) process. When the message of appears on the screen, “Press DEL to enter SETUP” press the key of [Delete] to enter the setup menu. NOTE: If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On.
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The items in the main menu are explained below: Parameter Production Information Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard Advance BIOS Features Advance Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configuration PC Health Status Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Settings Default Settings indicates the value Set Supervisor Password Set User Password...
Product Information The screen below appears if you select Product Information from the main menu: The Product Information menu contains general data about the system, such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. This information is necessary for troubleshooting (maybe required when asking for technical support).
Standard CMOS Setup Select standard CMOS features from the main menu to configure some basic parameters in your system the following screen shows the standard CMOS features menu:...
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The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description Date To set the date following the weekday-month-date-year format System Time To set the time following the hour-minute-second format Base Memory Size 640 K for system base memory Options Week: From [Sun.] to [Sat.].
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Parameter Description Extended The BIOS determines Memory Size how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1MB in the memory address map of Total Memory Total memory size for Size the system IDE Channel Hard disk drive X Master...
Advanced Setup The following screen shows the Advanced Setup: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Hard Disk Boot Priority Description This features displays the Hard Disk Boot Device priority from high to low and allows users to set the Hard Disk Boot Device Priority.
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Parameter Description Virus Warning This feature allows you to enable the VIRUS warning function for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and there is someone attempts to write data to this area, BIOS will show a warning message on screen and the alarm will beep.
Advanced Chipset Setup The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Dual Monitor Support Frame Buffer Size CPU Frequency Description This category allows you to enable or disable dual monitor support function This field displays how much frame buffer size of the system.
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Parameter Description Spread When the system clock generator pulses, Spectrum the extreme values of the pulse generate excess EMI. Enabling pulse spectrum spread modulation changes the extreme values from spikes to flat curves, thus reducing EMI. This benefit may in some case be outweighed by problems with timing-critical devices, such as a clock-sensitive SCSI device.
Integrated Peripherals The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter IDE Function Setup This page allows you to setup IDE Onboard Device Setup Onboard I/O Chip Setup Description function This page allows you to setup onboard devices. This page allows you to setup onboard I/O chip.
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Integrated Peripherals-IDE Function Setup...
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The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description The four IDE PIO fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) Primary/Second for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide Master/Slave increased performance.
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Parameter Description IDE HDD Block Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple Mode commands, or multiple sectors read/write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode(most new drives do), select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/write per sector the drive can support.
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The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter On Chip USB UDB Memory Type USB KB Legacy Support USB Mouse Support AC 97 Audio MAC LAN MAC LAN Boot Description This field allows you to determine on chip USB type or disable on chip USB.
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The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description Onboard FDC Select Enabled if your system has a floppy Controller disk controller (FDC) installed on the system board and you wish to use it. If you install an add-in FDC or the system has no floppy drive, select Disabled in this field.
Power Management The Power Management menu lets you configure your system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. The following screen shows the Power Management parameters and their default settings:...
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The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description ACPI Function This item allows you to enable or disable the ACPI function ACPI Suspend This item specifies the power saving modes Type for ACPI function. S1 (POSP: The S1 sleep mode is a low power state..
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Parameter Description Soft-off by When Enabled, turning the PWR/BTTN system off with the on/off button places the system in a very low-power-usage state, with only enough circuitry receiving power to detect power button activity or Resume by Ring activity. This category enables or (PME#) disables wake-on-Lan from From...
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The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description Init Display Initialize the AGP video display before initializing First any other display device on the system. Thus the AGP display becomes the primary display. Reset Normally, you leave this field Disabled. Select Configuration Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data...
The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description V core Detect system’s voltage status automatically CPU Temperature Detect CPU Temperature automatically CPU/SYSTEM FAN Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan Speed Status Speed (RPM) automatically CPU Smart FAN The item displays the system Smart Fan Control Function status.
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The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description Auto Detect This option allows you to enable/disable the feature of DIMM/PCI CLK auto detecting the clock frequency of the installed PCI bus. Manufacturer This item specifies CPU Manufacturer CPU frequency This item specifies CPU frequency Spread...
Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Parameter Description Load Default Select the field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Settings Chipset Features, which the system automatically detects.
Set Supervisor/User Password When this function is selected, the following message appears at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.
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Parameter Description When this function is selected, the following message Supervisor/User appears at the center of the screen to assist you in Password creating a password. ENTER PASSWORD Type the password, up to eight characters, and press<Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS Memory.
Save & Exit Setup Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. Parameter Description Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> to save the changes that have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility.
Exit Without Saving Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. Parameter Description Exit Without Saving Press<Enter> to discard any changes and exit the Setup Utility Options...
Machine Disassembly and Replacement To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge. Wire cutter. Phillips screwdriver (may require different size). NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatches when putting back the components.
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. 2.Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system...
Disassembly Procedure This section tells you how to disassemble the system when you need to perform system service. Please also refer to the disassembly video, if available. CAUTION: Before you proceed, make sure you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it.
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Aspire M1620 Standard Disassembly Process Opening the System 1. Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. 2. Turn the housing down, slide the Lock-handle as shown , meanwhile slide the left side door out . Remove the ADD ON Cards 1.
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3. Remove the Modem card. Remove the Cables 1. Disconnect the AUDIO cable from the MB “AUDIO”. 2. Disconnect the USB and Card-reader cables from the MB connecter “F_USB1, F_USB2”. USB CABLE 2 USB CABLE 1...
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3. Disconnect the LED cable ASSY from the MB Connector “F_PANEL”. 4. Disconnect the 12V power cable “PD” from the MB Connector. 5. Disconnect the CPU fan power cable from the MB Connector “CPU_FAN”. 6. Disconnect the 4 Pin power cable “PE” from the ODD. 7.
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7-1. Disconnect the FDD IDE cable from the FDD. 8. Disconnect the FDD power cable from the FDD. Disconnect the power cable from the HDD. 10. Disconnect the HDD DATA cable from the HDD.
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11. Disconnect the P1 power cable from the MB connector. 12. Disconnect the FDD IDE cable from the MB connector. 13. Disconnect the ODD IDE cable from the MB connector. 14. Disconnect the HDD DATA cable from the MB connector. Remove the front bezel Release the three latches on the front bezel, then remove the front bezel.
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Remove the CD-ROM, Floppy, Card-reader and HDD 1. Release the ODD-Holder, meanwhile pull the ODD out of the chassis. 2. Release the FDD-Holder1, meanwhile pull the FDD out of the chassis. 3. Release the FDD-Holder2, meanwhile pull the Card-reader Module out of the chassis.
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4. Release the HDD-Holder, meanwhile pull the HDD out of the chassis. Remove the Memory Loose the DIMM Latch and pop out the two memory shown bellow. Remove the Heatsink module. Remove the four screws shown bellow , then remove the Heatsink. Removing the USB Module Remove the screw as shown bellow, detach the USB Module, then pull down the USB&Audio cable from the USB board.
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Remove the Mainboard Remove the five screws and remove the Mainboard shown bellow. Remove the CPU from the MB Release the CPU latch, then remove the CPU from the MB. Remove the Power-supply Remove the four screws shown bellow and remove the Power-supply.
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VeritonM262 Standard Disassembly Process Opening the System 3. Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. 4. Turn the housing down, slide the Lock-handle as shown , meanwhile slide the left side door out . Remove the ADD ON Cards 4.
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6. Remove the Modem card. Remove the Cables 15. Disconnect the AUDIO cable from the MB “AUDIO”. 16. Disconnect the USB and Card-reader cables from the MB connecter “F_USB1, F_USB2”. USB CABLE 2 USB CABLE 1...
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17. Disconnect the LED cable ASSY from the MB Connector “F_PANEL”. 18. Disconnect the 12V power cable “PD” from the MB Connector. 19. Disconnect the CPU fan power cable from the MB Connector “CPU_FAN”. 20. Disconnect the 4 Pin power cable “PE” from the ODD. 21.
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7-1. Disconnect the FDD IDE cable from the FDD. 22. Disconnect the FDD power cable from the FDD. 23. Disconnect the power cable from the HDD. 24. Disconnect the HDD DATA cable from the HDD.
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25. Disconnect the P1 power cable from the MB connector. 26. Disconnect the FDD IDE cable from the MB connector. 27. Disconnect the ODD IDE cable from the MB connector. 28. Disconnect the HDD DATA cable from the MB connector. Remove the front bezel Release the three latches on the front bezel, then remove the front bezel.
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Remove the CD-ROM, Floppy, Card-reader and HDD 5. Release the ODD-Holder, meanwhile pull the ODD out of the chassis. 6. Release the FDD-Holder1, meanwhile pull the FDD out of the chassis. 7. Release the FDD-Holder2, meanwhile pull the Card-reader Module out of the chassis.
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8. Release the HDD-Holder, meanwhile pull the HDD out of the chassis. Remove the Memory Loose the DIMM Latch and pop out the two memory shown bellow. Remove the Heatsink module. Remove the four screws shown bellow , then remove the Heatsink. Removing the USB Module Remove the screw as shown bellow, detach the USB Module, then pull down the USB&Audio cable from the USB board.
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Remove the Mainboard Remove the five screws and remove the Mainboard shown bellow. Remove the CPU from the MB Release the CPU latch, then remove the CPU from the MB. Remove the Power-supply Remove the four screws shown bellow and remove the Power-supply.
Troubleshooting Please refer to generic troubleshooting guide for troubleshooting information relating to following topics: Power-On Self-Test (POST) POST Check Points POST Error Messages List Error Symptoms List...
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ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector Signal Name +3.3 +3.3 PWR OK 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V Signal Name +3.3V -12V PS_ON...
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Signal Name STROBE BUSY SLCT Signal Name ERROR INIT SLCTIN GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND GROUND...
DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
Exploded Diagram DESCRIPTION AM30_MAIN_BEZEL AM50_USB AM50_USB_PANEL FDD_LOCK_SLIDE CD_ROM LOCK SLIDE CHASSIS USB_PCB_ASN USB-SHIELDING RIGHT SIDE DOCR DESCRIPTION POWER SUPPLY PCI-BRACKET LEFT SIDE DOOR HOTHER BOARD 3.5 DEVICE CD-ROM HDD-LOCK-SLIDE...
PARTS ASPIRE M1620 CATEGORY BOARD POWER SWITCH DB, ROHS BOARD USB BOARD 3.5 USB1.1 9-IN-1 CARD READER, WITH CARD READERS USB CABLE , WITH IMPROVED USB CONNECTOR,SUPPORT USB2.0 CABLE FRONT PANEL CABLE. 4PINS CABLE IDE CD-ROM CABLE ATA66 40PIN CABLE...
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SWITCH DB FRONT PANEL LED CABLE H402 BASIC CHASISS W/ SIDE DOORS,W/O TOP COVER TOP-COVER (PAINTED,IRON) RIGHT-SIDE COVER (PAINTED) LEFT-SIDE COVER (PAINTED) 188-01E40-011AC DESCRIPTION ACER PART NO. 42.S46VF.008 42.S890F.001 42.S950A.002 42.S950A.003 47.P22VF.002 47.P35VF.001 47.S890F.001 60.S890F.002 60.S950A.001 60.S950A.002 60.S950A.003 60.S950A.004 VG.APC24.P01...
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DASP , SIP 5.0 GSA-H31N MPF920 PATHFINDER II, HDS721680PLA380 PATHFINDER II, HDS721616PLA380 VANCOUVER V, HDT25025VLA380 USB KEYBOARD KU-0355 US VER. 104KS(WITH EKEY VISTA) ROHS DESCRIPTION ACER PART NO. FX.56M03.003 KC.D0001.430 KC.45001.DE0 KC.44001.DE0 KC.21601.DEP KC.21401.DEP KC.21801.DEP HI.3670C.001 KU.01609.004 KU.0160D.029 KU.0160D.025 PZ.12700.008 KH.08007.024 KH.16007.015...