Chapter2 System Utilities 24
Entering Setup. Product Information. Standard CMOS Features. Advanced BIOS Features. Advanced Chipset Features. Integrated Peripherals. Onboard I/O Chip Setup. Power Management Setup. PnP/PCI Feature. PC Health Status. Set Supervisor/User Password. Load Default Settings. Save & Exit Setup. Exit Without Saving. 45 46
Chapter3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 47
General Information. 48 Disassembly Procedure. 49
Chapter4 Troubleshooting 69 Chapter5 Jumper and Connector Information 70 Jumper Setting..70 Chapter6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 83
Exploded Diagram. 84 FRU List. 87

Chapter 1

System Specifications

Overview

The model is a consumer/commercial-oriented desktop PC built with latest, high-performance technology for easier and funnier consumer environment. It is a high performance and multi-media features ready system including Media Card Reader and Rear I/O connectors for 7.1 audio channels. Regarding the high performance, we choose AMD Athlon 64 X2/Athlon64/Sempron (AM2 Socket), with NVIDIA MCP61 chipset architecture. This combination can run HyperTransport technology and provide OnBoard VGA, which provides better performance than other processors. We also provide one PCI-Express x16 slot, one PCI-Express x1 and two PCI slots (support PCI 2.3 spec.), four Dual Channel DDRII memory slots (support up to 4GB), two PATA ports, two/four SATA ports (HDDs), on board Gigabit LAN, and on board Audio function.

Features

Processor
Socket Type : 940 pin socket Processor Type : AMD AM2 Athlon64 x2/Athlon64/Sempron

Chipset

nVidia MCP61S (co-lay with MCP61P)
Form Factor : Mirco ATX Size (Max.) : 244mm x 244mm

Memory

Memory Type : DDRII unbuffered SDRAM module support No of Channel (Dual/Signal) : Dual channel should be enabled always when plug-in 2 same memory size DDRII memory module Socket Type : un-buffered 240 pin DIMM socket DIMM Slot : 4 Memorry Size Max. : Up to 1 GB

Graphics

Onboard graphic solution: nVidia MCP61 integrated graphics device solution One VGA port on rear
One PCI Express x16 slot One PCI Express x1 slot Two PCI 2.2 Slots

Acer eRecovery

Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. Users can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard drive, CD, or DVD. Acer eRecovery consists of the following functions: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Create backup Restore from backup Create factory default image CD Re-install bundled software without CD Change Acer eRecovery password

Create backup

Users can create and save backup images to hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Boot to Windows XP Press <Alt>+<F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next In the Recovery settings window, select Backup snapshot image and click Next. Select the backup method. Use Backup to HDD to store the backup disc image on drive D:. Backup to optical device to store the backup disc image on CD or DVD (only available on systems that include an optical disc burner). 7. After choosing the backup method, click Next. Follow the instruction on screen to complete the process.

Restore from backup

Users can restore backup previously created (as stated in the Create backup section) from hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Boot to Windows XP. Press <Alt>+<F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. Select the desired restore action and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the restore process.
Create factory default image CD
When the System CD and Recovery CD are not available, you can create them by using this feature. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Boot to Windows XP. Press <Alt>+<F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next. In the Recovery settings window, select Burn image to disc and click Next. In the Burn image to disc window, select 01. Factory default image and click Next. 15
Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.
Re-install bundled software without CD

Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Boot to Windows XP. Press <Alt>+<F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install.
At first launch, Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window.

Change Password

Acer eRecovery and Acer disc-to-disc recovery are protected by a password that can be changed by the user. Follow the steps below to change the password in Acer eRecovery. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Boot to Windows XP. Press <Alt>+<F10> to open the Acer eRecovery utility. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next. In the Recovery settings window, select Password: Change Acer eRecovery password and click Next. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process.
Acer disc-to-disc recovery
Restore without a Recovery CD
This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased.) It is important to back up all data files before you use this option. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Restart the system. While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt>+<F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. The message "The system has password protection. Please enter 000000:" is displayed. Enter six zeros and continue. The Acer Recovery main page appears. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items (operating system versions) and press <Enter> to select.
Multilingual operating system installation
Follow the instructions to choose the operating system and language you prefer when you first power-on the system. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn on the system. Acer's multilingual operating system selection menu will pop-up automatically. Use the arrow keys to scroll to the language version you want. Press <Enter> to confirm your selection. The operating system and language you choose now will be the only option for future recovery operations. The system will install the operating system and language you choose.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor Item Type Socket Speed FSB BIOS Item BIOS code programmer BIOS version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS ROM package Support protocol Boot from CD-ROM feature Support to LS-120 FDD drive Support to BIOS boot block feature Award v6.0 Flash ROM 4MB 32-pin DIP package ACPI 2.0, APM 1.2, SMBIOS 2.3, WFM support, ASD 1.03, PXE boot ROM, PCI 2.3 Yes Yes Yes Specification AMD AM2 processor AMD AM2 socket 940 System bus total up to 20.8GB/s 2000MT/s Specification

Global Standby Mode

Global power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minute). Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface). Disable H-sync and V-sync signals to control the VESA DPMS monitor. Resume method: Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in, keyboard and mouse for APM mode. Resume recovery time: 7-10 sec.

Suspend Mode

Independent power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minutes) or pushing external switch button. CPU goes into SMM. CPU asserts STPCLK# and goes into the Stop Grant State. LED on the panel turns amber colour. Hard disk drive goes into SLEEP mode (for ATA standard interface). Disable H-sync and V-sync signals to control the VESA DPMS monitor. Ultra I/O and VGA chip go into power saving mode. Resume method: Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in, keyboard and mouse for APM mode. Return to original state by pushing external switch button, modem ring in and USB keyboard for ACPI mode.
ACPI specification 1.0b. S0, S1, S3 and S5 sleep state support. On board device power management support. On board device configuration support.

Chapter 2

System Utilities
Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. 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. NOTE: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may be bad/flat. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS. Before you run Setup, make sure that you have saved all open files. The system reboots immediately after you exit Setup.

Entering Setup

Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)process. When the message of Press DEL to enter SETUP appears on the screen, 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. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing [Ctrl+Alt+Delete]. The Setup Utility main menu then appears:

1.4 Non-OS2

HDD S.M.A.R.T Capability
Silent Boot Small Logo (EPA) Show Configuration Table BIOS Bootblock Protect
Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled
Removable Device Priority
Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Removable Device Priority Item Help Menu Level Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu.

1. Floppy Disks

: Move
PU/PD+/-/:Change Priority F10:Save ESC:Exit

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Hard Disk Boot Priority Item Help Menu Level Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu.

1. Cho M

: ST380013A

2. Bootable Add-in Cards

CD-ROM Boot Priority
Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CD-ROM Boot Priority Item Help Menu Level Use < > or < > to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit this menu.

1. Ch0 S.

: LITE-ON DVD SOHD-16P9S
Advanced Chipset Features
These items define critical timing parameters of the motherboard. You should leave the items on this page at their default values unless you are very familiar with the technical specifications of your system hardware. If you change the values incorrectly, you may introduce fatal errors or recurring instability into your system.
Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features Item Help Dual Monitor Support Frame Buffer Size HT Spread Spectrum SSE/SSE2 Instructions System BIOS Cacheable [Enabled] [Auto] [Center] [Enabled] [Enabled] Menu Level
Parameter Dual Monitor Support Frame Buffer Size
Description This item enables or disables dual monitor support This item enables users to specify the Onboard VGA share memory size. This item, when enabled, can significantly reduce the EMI This item allows you to enable or disable the SSE/SSE2(Streaming SIMD Extensions)instruction set. This item enables users to enable or disable the system BIOS cache. Enabled Disabled Auto Enabled Disabled Center Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled
HT Spread Spectrum SSE/SSE2 Instructions

System BIOS Cacheable

Integrated Peripherals
Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals
IDE Function Setup Onboard Device Setup Super IO Device
[Press Enter] [Press Enter] [Press Enter]

IDE Function Setup

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Function Setup OnChip IDE Channel 0 Primary Master PIO Primary Slave PIO Primary Master UDMA Primary Slave UDMA IDE DMA transfer access Serial-ATA Controller IDE Prefetch Mode IDE HDD Block Mode RAID Configuration [Enabled] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Auto] [Enabled] [All Enabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Press Enter] Item Help Menu Level
Parameter On-Chip IDE Channel 0
Description Use these items to enable or disable the PCI IDE channels that are integrated on the motherboard. Enabled Disabled
Parameter Primary Master/Slave PIO
Description Each IDE channel supports a master device and a slave device. These four items let you assign the kind of PIO(Programmed Input/ Output) was used by the IDE devices. Choose Auto to let the system auto detect which PIO mode is best, or select a PIO mode from 0-4 Each IDE channel supports a master device and slave device. This motherboard supports UltraDMA technology, which provides faster access to IDE devices. If you install a device that supports UltraDMA, change the appropriate item on this list to Auto. You may have to install the UltraDMA driver supplied with this motherboard in order to use an UltraDMA device. This item allows users to enable the transfer access of the IDE DMA then burst onto the PCI bus and nonburstable transactions do not. This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard SATA controller. The onboard IDE drive interface supports IDE prefetching for faster drive access. If you install a primary and secondary add-in IDE interface, set this field to Disabled if the interface does not support prefetching. Enables this field if your IDE hard drive supports block mode. Block mode enables BIOS to automatically detect the optimal number of block read and writes per sector that the drive can support and improves the speed of access to IDE devices. Auto
Secondary Master/Slave UDMA

IDE DMA transfer access

Enabled Disabled All enabled Enabled Disabled
Serial-ATA Controller IDE Prefetch Mode

IDE HDD Block Mode

RAID Configuration
Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility RAID Configuration Item Help Menu Level
RAID Enable x x x x SATA 1 Primary RAID SATA 1 Secondary RAID SATA 2 Primary RAID SATA 2 Secondary RAID
[Disabled] Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled

Parameter RAID Enable

Description This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard RAID function of RAID supporting devices These four items display the status of SATA RAID. Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled
SATA 1/2 Primary/ Secondary RAID

Onboard Device Setup

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Device Setup Onchip USB USB Memory Type USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support HD Audio Onboard 1394 Giga Bit LAN LAN Boot ROM [V1.1 + V2.0] [SHADOW] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Auto] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] Item Help Menu Level
Parameter Onchip USB USB Memory Type USB Keyboard support
Description This item enables users to or disable the onchip USB function, setting it to be USB1.1 This item indicates the USB memory type. Enable this item if you plan to use a keyboard connected through the USB port in a legacy operating system(such as DOS) that does not support Plug and Play. Enable this item if you plan to use a mouse connected through the USB port in a legacy operating syste(such as DOS) that does not support Plug and Play. Enables and disables the onboard audio chip. Disable this item if you are going to install a PCI audio add-in card. This item enables or disables onboard 1394 This item enables or disables Giga bit LAN This item enables or disables LAN Boot ROM. V1.1+V2.0 SHADOW Enabled Disabled

USB Mouse Support

HD Audio
Onboard 1394 Giga Bit LAN LAN Boot ROM
Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled

Onboard I/O Chip Setup

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Super I/O Device Onboard FDC Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 UART Mode Select X UR2 Duplex Mode Onboard Parellel Port Parallel Port Mode X ECP Mode Use DMA [Enabled] [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] [Normal] Half [378/IRQ7] [SPP] [3] Item Help Menu Level
Parameter Onboard FDC Controller Onboard Serial Port 1/2
Description This option enables the onboard floppy disk drive controller. This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request(IRQ) for onboard serial port 1. This field is available if the onboard serial port 2 field is set to any option but Disabled. UART Mode Select enables you to select the infrared communication protocol-IrDA, ASKIR or SCR This field is available when UART mode is set to either ASKIR or IrDA. This item enables you to determine the infrared function of the onboard infrared chip. The options are Full and Half. Full-duplex means that you can transmit and send information simultaneously. Hadduplex is the transmission of data in both directions, but only one direction at a time. This option is used to assign the I?O address and interrupt request(IRQ) for the onboard parallel port. Enables you to set the data transfer protocol for your parallel port. There are four options: SPP(Standard Parallel Port), EPP(Enhanced Parallel Port), ECP(Extended Capabilities Port) and ECP+EPP SPP allows data output only. Extended Capabilities Port(ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port(EPP) are bi-directional modes, allowing both data input and output. ECP and EPP modes are only supported with EPP- and ECPaware peripherals. Enabled Disabled

3F8/IRQ4/2F8/IRQ3

UART Mode Select

Normal

UR2 Duplex Mode

Half-Duplex Full-Duplex

Onboard Parallel Port

378/IRQ7

Parallel Port Mode

ECP Mode Use DMA

When the onboard parallel port is set to ECP mode, the parallel port can use DMA 3 or DMA 1

Power Management Setup

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Function ACPI Suspend Type Power Management Video Off Method HDD Power Down HDD Down In Suspend Soft-Off by Power Button WOL(PME#) WOR(RI#) USB Resume from S1/S3 PS2 K/B Resume from S1/S3 Resume By Alarm X Day of Month Alarm X Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm ACPI AWAY Mode AMD K8 Cool&Quiet Control Power on After Power fail [Enabled] [S1&S3] [User Define] [DPMS Support] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Delay 4 Sec] [Disabled] [Disabled] [Enabled] [Enabled] [Disabled] : 0 : 0 [Disabled] [Auto] [Former-Sts]
Parameter ACPI Function ACPI Suspend Type
Description Use this item to enable or disable ACPI function. Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3(STR), the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM, i.e., the system shut down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory. This item is used to enable or disable users manually define power management. This item defines how the video is powered down to save power. This item is set to DPMS(Display Power Management Software) by default. The IDE hard drive will spin down if it is not accessed within a specified length of time. This item enables or disables whether the IDE hard drive to be down in suspend mode. Under ACPI(Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface) you can create a software power down. In a software power down, the system can be resumed by Wake Up Alarms. This item lets you install a software power down that is controlled by the power button on your system. If the item is set to Instant-Off, then the power button causes a software power down. If the item is set to Delay 4 Sec. Then you have to hold the power button down for four seconds to cause a software power down. Enabled Disabled S1&S3

Power Management Video Off Method

User define DPMS Support

HDD Power Down HDD Down In Suspend Soft-Off by Power Button
Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Delay 4 Sec
Parameter WOL(PME#)/WOR(RI#)
Description This item specifies whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component is detected. This item allows users to enable or disable the USB device Wake-up from S1/S3 mode. This item allows users to enable or disable the PS2 K/B Wake-up from S1/S3 mode. This item allows users to enable or disable the alarm to wake up the system.if set to Enabled, users can specify the specific day of month and the exact time to power up the system. This item enables or disables the ACPI AWAY mode. Disabled Enabled
USB Resume from S1/S3 PS2 K/B Resume from S1/ S3 Resume by Alarm
Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Disabled Enabled

ACPI AWAY Mode

Disabled Enabled Auto Former-Sts
AMD K8 CoolnQuiet control This item helps the system to lower the frequency when CPU idles. When the frequency Power on After Power fail This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its operating status.

PnP/PCI Feature

Phoenix-Award WorkstationBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations Item Help Menu Level
Init Display First Reset Configuration Data Resources Controlled By

X IRQ Resources

[PCI Ex] [Disabled] [Auto(ESCD)] Press Enter [Disabled]
PCI/VGA Palette Snoop ** PCI Express relative items** Maximum Payload Size

[4096]

Parameter Init Display First Reset Configuration Data
Description This item allows you to choose the primary display card. If you enable this item and restart the system, any Plug and Play configuration data stored in the BIOS Setup is cleared from memory. You should leave this item at the default Auto(ESCD). Under this setting, the system dynamically allocates resources to Plug and Play devices as they are required. If you cannot get a legacy ISA(Industry Standard Architecture) expansion card to work properly, you might be able to solve the problem by changing this item to Manual, and then opening up the IRQ Resources submenu. In the IRQ Resources submenu, if you assign an IRQ to Legacy ISA, then that Interrupt Request Line is reserved for a legacy ISA expansion card. Press <ESC> to close the IRQ Resources submenu. In the Memory Resources submenu, use the first item Reserved Memory Base to set the start address of the memory you want to reserve for the ISA expansion card. Use the section item Reserved Memory Length to set the amount of reserved memory. Press <ESC> to close Memory Resources submenu. This item is designed to overcome problems that can be caused by some non-standard VGA cards. This board includes a built-in VGA system that does not require palette snooping so you must leave this item disabled. This item specifies the maximum payload size for the PCI Express function. Enabled Disabled PCIEx Enabled Disabled Auto(ESCD)

PASSWORD DISABLED

If you have selected System in Security Option of BIOS Features Setup menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system reboots or any time you try to enter BIOS Setup. If you have selected Setup at Security Option from BIOS Features Setup menu, you will be prompted for the password only when you enter BIOS Setup. Supervisor Password has higher priority than User Password. You can use Supervisor Password when booting the system or entering BIOS Setup to modify all settings. Also you system or entering BIOS Setup but can not modify any setting if Supervisor Password is enabled.

Load Default Settings

Selecting the field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically. detects. THis option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Press <OK> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <Cancel> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. If you only want to install setup defaults for a specific option, select and display that option, and then press<F9>.

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. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press <Y> to save and exit, or press <N> to return to the main menu.

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. When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears, press <Y> to discard changes and exit, or press <N> to return to the main menu. NOTE: If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the "Exit Without Saving" item and press <Y> to discard any changes you have made.

Chapter 3

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.

Pin +3.3V +3.3V Ground +5V Ground +5V Ground PWRGD +5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V Signal Name Pin +3.3V -12V COM PS_ON COM COM COM Signal Name

+5V +5V +5V COM

ATX_12V
Pin Signal Name Ground Ground +12V +12V

Front Panel Header

The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED connectors commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information:

Pin 13

Signal HDD+LEDHDD+LEDRST_SW_N RST_SW_P RSVD RSVD RSVD
Function Hard disk LED+ Hard disk LEDReset Switch Reset Switch Reserved Reserved Reserved

Pin 14

Signal SUS LED SUS LED PWR_SW_P PWR_SW_N Key LAN LED LAN LED
Function *MSG LED+ *MSG LEDPower Switch(+) Power Switch(-) No pin LAN LED(+) LAN LED(+)

(Top-View)

Pin 33
Signal Name Ground Ground Keypin Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground

Pin 34 HDLDS3-

Signal Name DRVDEN0
INDEXMTR0DS0DS1MTR1DIRSTEPWDATA WGATETRK0WPRDATA HDSELDSKCHG-

IDE1 & IDE2

Pin DD7 DD6 DD5 DD4 DD3 DD2 DD1 DD0

Signal Name RESET-

Pin DD8 DD9 DD10 DD11 DD12 DD13 DD14 DD15 Keypin

Signal Name Ground

Ground DMARQ DIOWDIORIORDY DMACKINTRQ DA1 DA0 CS1FXDASP-
Ground Ground Ground PSYNC:CSEL Ground IOCS16PDIAGDA2 CS3FXGround
Connecting the Optional Devices
AUXIN1: Auxiliary in connector
Pin Signal Name AUX_R RET_R RET_L AUX_L Function AUX In right channel Return Right Aux in Return Left Aux in AUX In left channel
USB1~3: Front Panel USB headers
Pin Signal Name USBPWR USBPWR USB_FP_P0USB_FP_P1USB_FP_P0+ USB_FP_P1+ GND GND Key NC Function Front panel USB power Front panel USB power USB port 0 negative signal USB port 1 negative signal USB port 0 positive signal USB port 1 positive signal Ground Ground No pin Not connected
AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header
Pin Signal Name PORT 1L AUD_GND PORT 1R PRESENCE# PORT 2R SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND KEY PORT 2L SENSE2_RETURN No pin Ground used by analog audio circuits Function

IRDA: Infrared header

Pin 5 Signal Name VCC No Pin IRRX Ground IRTX
SPDIFO1 : SPDIF out header
Pin Signal Name SPDIF +5VA Key GND Function SPDIF digital output 5V analog Power No pin Ground

SATA1~4: Serial ATA connectors
Pin Signal Name Ground TX+ TXGround Pin 7 RXRX+ Ground Signal Name
1394A2: Onboard IEEE 1394a header
Pin 5 Signal Name TPA+ TPAGND GND TPB+ Pin 10 Signal Name TPBCable-Power Cable-Power Key pin GND
COM2: Onboard serial port header
Pin NSINB NSOUTB NDTRB GND NDSRB NRTSB NCTSB NRIB Key Signal Name NDCBD Function Data carry detect Serial Data In Serial Data out Data terminal ready Ground Data set ready Request to send Clear to send Ring Indicator No pin
Rear I/O Panel Connectors
PS2 Mouse: Use the PS/2 mouse port to connect a PS/2 pointing device PS2 Keyboard: Use the PS/2 keyboard port to connect a PS/2 keyboard Parallel Port(LPT1): Use LPT to connect printers or other parallel communication devices Serial Port(COM1): Use the COM port to connect serial devices such as mice, fax, or modems VGA Port: Connect your monitor to the VGA port LAN Port(optional): Connect and RJ-45 jack to the LAN port to connect your computer to the network

PSKBM1

(Front Side View) Figure-(1) (Pinout Top-View)

PS/2 Mouse

PS/2 Keyboard
PS/2 Keyboard KBDATA NC Ground VCC KBCLK NC 15 16
PS/2 Mouse MDATA NC Ground VCC MCLK NC

Illustration Pin 1

Front Side View
Signal Name DCD RxD TxD DTR Ground DSR RTS CTS RI

Figure-(2)

Pinout Top-View
Pin PD0 PD1 PD2 PD3 PD4 PD5 PD6 PD7 ACK BUSY PE

Signal Name STROBE

Pin 25 SLCT ALF

Signal Name

ERROR INIT SLCTIN Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground Ground

USBLAN1

(Pinout Top-View)

G5 G1 U4 U1 G2 G6

U8 G3 G7 L2 L1

U5 G4 L8 L7 G8

Pin U1 U2 U3 U4 U5 U6 U7 U8 G1 G2 G3 G4 G5 G6 VCC
Signal Name -DATA0 +DATA0 GND VCC -DATA0 +DATA0 GND HOLE_USB HOLE_USB HOLE_USB HOLE_USB HOLE_LAN HOLE_LAN
Pin G7 G8 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 L10 L11 L12
Signal Name HOLE_LAN HOLE_LAN TX+ TXRX+ NC NC RXNC NC LINK VCC ACT VCC

4 GND 3 D0+ 2 D01 PWR

G5 G1 G3

7 D1+ 13 TA- 12

8 GND 14 TA+

6 D111 TB10 GND

PWR 9 PWR

Pin G1 G2 G3 G4 VCC

Signal Name -DATA0 +DATA0 GND VCC -DATA1 +DATA1 GND HOLE_USB HOLE_USB HOLE_USB HOLE_USB
Pin VP VG TPBTPB+ TPATPA+

Chapter 6

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire T180/E380 and AcerPower M8. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). IMPORTANT: Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE 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 local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. IMPORTANT: Please note that Acer Corporation sells only the parts listed in the following table. Please be reminded that though some parts are disassembled in Chapter 3 for demonstration purpose, Acer Corporation does not provide these parts. NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how best to dispose it, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it.You can access to the website for the latest Parts version http://aicsl.acer.com.tw/spl/ NOTE: The final version of SPL will be released later.

Exploded Diagram

FRU List
The FRU list will be updated later.

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Acer Aspire TimelineX 5820T
Verdict Switchable graphics and a Core i5 CPU make it a very versatile laptop at a reasonable price Review Date: 3 May 2010 Price when reviewed: 765 (899 inc VAT) Acers Timeline laptops have always been about efficiency, with lowvoltage CPUs and long battery life coming ahead of performance in the priority stakes. That's all about to change, though, as Acer updates the Aspire side of the range to use an efficient CPU that can handle a little more strain. We are, of course, referring to Intel's Core i3 and i5 processors, which are making their way into various models in the Timeline family. Unlike the 45nm, Penryn-based CULV chips in existing models, this TimelineX 5820T uses a Core i5, built on the more efficient 32nm Westmere architecture with all its accompanying benefits. The Core i5-430Ms 2.27GHz frequency, for instance, is far in excess of any CULV chip, and both of its cores are kitted out with Turbo Boost so a busy core can borrow a little boost of power from an idle one as required. Theres also HyperThreading technology, as well as a 500MHz GPU integrated on to the die itself. These technical improvements manifested themselves in much more laptop-like benchmark scores. The TimelineX 5820T sped to an overall score of 1.54, which is only a shade slower than the ever-popular Dell Studio 1557, with its mobile Core i7720QM processor. The upgrade isn't so much about processing speed, though, it's about the freedom the Core i5 brings to the table. As well as the aforementioned Intel graphics, an ATI Radeon HD 5650 chip is present to take the strain when required. It can only be enabled when the Acers plugged in which scuppers any chance of portable gaming but it managed a commendable 37fps in our Medium-quality Crysis benchmark. The High quality benchmark was a step too far, but theres enough there to tempt casual gamers.
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The key thing about the dual-graphics setup is that they're switchable. Not in the dynamic sense of Nvidia's latest innovations you still need to manually select one or the other in the driver menu, unfortunately but when you're out and about the power-hungry ATI chip is disabled so it won't impact on battery life. While the TimelineX 5820T cant match the nine-hour lifespan of previous CULV siblings, its light use time of 6hrs 42mins is impressive in the arena of 15in laptops, and it's efficient enough to give 2hrs 30mins when under full load, too.
The rest of the internals lack the same excitement of change, but they're solid enough. Theres a 500GB hard disk and DVD writer, Bluetooth and 802.11bgn wireless. Ports-wise, you get four USB inputs, D-SUB and HDMI outputs, and a card reader. Exterior changes are also minor, although it could be argued little needed changing in the first place. The TimelineX 5820Ts wristrest is as sturdy as any you'll see at this size, and the lid while understandably malleable given its mere 6mm thickness protects the panel far better than it would appear. Theres a hint of creaking when the base is twisted, but its nothing unusual or excessive. The 15.6in display is good, too. The 1,366 x 768 native resolution is a decent fit at this size, and we found colours accurate and vivid, with no sign of backlight bleeding. Our only qualm was the glossy coating, which could prove frustrating if you regularly work under bright office lights or enjoy forays into a sunny garden. The keyboard and trackpad havent strayed far from their original designs, either, although the extra width on this 15.6in machine allows the inclusion of a numeric keypad. The keyboard has Scrabble-tile keys with wide gaps between and its responsive, light and comfortable enough for extended typing sessions. The trackpad offers similar quality. Its wide and responsive, with a scrolling area on the right and a comfortable rocker button beneath. We're a tad disappointed to see the trackpad deactivation button has been removed, so its all too easy to nudge the cursor while typing at speed. The slate-grey style of the original Timeline machines remains, although the lid has been switched to a darker finish, with a similar effect across the wristrest. The small changes certainly make the TimelineX attractive, if not quite stunning enough to really stand out. All in all, the Acer Aspire Timeline range has undergone quite a transformation, and the 5820T is something of a success. The price is admittedly a touch higher than we'd like, which keeps it from a total recommendation, and CULV models will still make more sense if that all-day battery life is a must. But there's more than enough power on offer here in a versatile package, and the increasing prevalence of Intel's GPU-equipped processors means those switchable graphics will quickly become the norm. Author: Mike Jennings