Acer L460 manual

Aspire L3600 VeritonL460 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN T AIW AN[...]

II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire L3600 VeritonL460 service guide. Date Chapter Updates[...]

III Copyright Copyright © 2007 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the pri[...]

IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. 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. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid[...]

V Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitive[...]

1 Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features…………………………………………………………………………... 1 Main board Placement……………………………………………………….14 Block Diagram…………………………………………………………………..15 Aspire L3600 Front Panel…………[...]

1 System Specifications Features Operating System  Microsoft Windows Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business) Processor  Socket Type: Intel® Socket T LGA 775 pin  Processor Type:  Pentium 4 / Pentium D /Pentium Dual Core / Core 2 Duo / Wolfdale CPUs Chipset  North Bridge: Intel G31  South Bridge: ICH7DH[...]

2 PCB  Form Factor: Micro ATX  Dimension/Layer: 234 x172mm Memory  Memory Type: DDRII 667/800  Support dual channel DDRII with maximum memory size up to 2GB  DIMM Slot: 2  Memory Max: 256MB, 512MB, 1GB DDRII 667/800 SDRAM module.  Capacity: Up to 256MB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 2 GB Video ?[...]

3  Support from Intel G31  DVI-D output  Transmitter: Chrontel CH7307C  Support dual view on D-sub+ DVI Mini PCI Slots  Slot Type: 3A  PCI Slot Quantity: 1  One mini-PCI slot with type 3A supported. Reserve pins for Hybrid TV tuner card. Pin# Name Description 21 SY_IN1 S-Video Y Signal Input 22 SC_IN1 S-Vid[...]

4 IDE/SATA  Slot Quantity: 1  Transfer rate support:  PIO Mode: 0/1/2/3/4  ATA mode: 33/66/100  Device Type support:  Combo/DVD Dual/DVD supermulti  Connector Type: SATA IDE connector  Connector Quantity: 2  Storage Type support:  HDD Audio  Please refer to 6.9 Acer Audio spec[...]

5  Codec: Realtek ALC888S  Connectors support:  6 audio in/out put port with auto-detected channel on rear.  Headphone and microphone on front panel.  SPDIF  MB header support:  1 2*5 pin Intel FPIO header  Design Criteria:  Meet Microsoft Vista Premium requirement LAN  LAN Control: Intel [...]

6  Connectors Quantity: 8  Rear connectors: 4  On-board header: 2 (4 USB ports)  2 2*5 Pin Intel FPIO header for front panel USB ports  Data transfer rate support:  USB 2.0/1.1 1394  TI TSB43AB23PDTG4 is required. BIOS  SST 49LF004B FWH  4Mbit symmetrical Flash Front I/O port  VeritonL460 [...]

7 criteria)  1 microphone in (follow HD audio spec, meet Vista Premium criteria)  Aspire L3600  2 USB Port  1 headphone out (follow HD audio spec, meet Vista Premium criteria)  1 microphone in (follow HD audio spec, meet Vista Premium criteria)  1 4-pin 1394 Port  1 4-1 card reader port (MS/MS Pro/MMC/SD/XD[...]

8  4 USB Ports  1 D-sub + DVI monitor port  6 Audio Jack port (follow HD audio spec, meet Vista Premium criteria)  Aspire L3600  1 GigaLAN port  4 USB Ports  1 D-sub + DVI monitor port  6 Audio Jack port (follow HD audio spec, meet Vista Premium criteria)  1 1394 port 6 pin  1 SPDIF [...]

9 On-board connectors  Processor Support  Socket 775  Intel Celeron /Pentium Dual Core / Core 2 Duo / Yorkfield / Wolfdale CPUs  FSB 533/800/1066/1333 (TBD)MHz CPUs  Intel 2006 FMB (65W)  Chipset  North bridge: Intel G31  South bridge: Intel ICH7-DH  I/O Expansion Slots  One mini-PCI slot [...]

10  Memory  Two DDRII so-DIMM sockets  512MB, 1GB, DDRII 667/800 SDRAM module  Support dual channel DDRII memory bus  Onboard Devices  VGA graphics  Support integrated graphic display  Display output should support DVI and D-sub output.  Networking  Intel 82573L (Vidalia) GbE LAN solution [...]

11  Compliance with HD audio and support UAA interface.  Stereo channel HD audio output in rear panel.  Audio solution should meet Vista Premium requirement.  SPDIF coaxial output (Aspire L3600)  2*5 pin Intel FPIO spec. Microphone In/ Headphone Out pin connectors for front panel audio adapter.  USB  Two (2[...]

12  TI TSB43AB23PDTG4 is required.  Super I/O controller support including:  ITE 8718 is recommended.  Controllable of fan speed on boot-up.  On-board storage  Two (2) ports serial-ATA available on board.  One (1) port PATA available on board.  Others  Front panel I/O connector  Clear CMOS[...]

13  Plug and Play support  APM 1.2 support  Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI 2.0c or greater) support including the S1, S3, S4 and S5 states.  One GPIO pin for Acer One Button Recovery function. AC Adapter  Universal AC adapter, 90~264V AC, 47~63HZ  3-pin 135W with 19V DC output[...]

14 Main board Placement[...]

15 Block Diagram[...]

16 Aspire L3600 Front Panel The computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label Description 1 ˦ˣ˘˔˞˘˥ʳˢ˨˧ 2 ˠ˜˖ʳˣ˛ˢˡ˘ 3 ˄ˆˌˇʳˣˢ˥˧˦ 4 ˖˔˥˗ˀ˥˘˔˗˘˥ʳ̃̂̅̇ 5 ˨˦˕ʳˣˢ˥˧˦ 6 POWER BUTTON 7 ˜˥ʳ˟˘˗ 8 LAN LED ʳ 9 ˛˗˗ʳ˟˘˗ʳ 10 ˢ˗˗ʳ˕˨˧˧ˢˡʳ[...]

17 Aspire L3600 Rear Panel Label Description Label Description 1 ˗˖ʳ˽˴˶˾ 9 ˉ˴̈˷˼̂ʳ˽˴˶˾̆ 2 VGA 10 ANTENNA Port 3 ˗˩˜˜ʳ̃̂̅̇ 11 FM Port 4 ˜˥ˀ˕˿˴̆̇˸̅ 12 TV Port 5 LAN POR T 13 AV I N 6 ˢ˕˥ 14 ˧˩ʳˢ˨˧ 7 1394 Port 15 ˦̃˷˼˹ʳˣ̂̅̇ 8 ˨˦˕ʳˣˢ˥˧˦[...]

18 VeritonL460 Front Panel Label Description 1 POWER BUTTON 2 ˛˗˗ʳ˟˘˗ 3 ˛˗˗ʳ˟˘˗ 4 ˢ˗˗ʳ˟˘˗ 5 ˦ˣ˘˔˞˘˥ʳˢ˨˧ 6 ˠ˜˖ʳˣ˛ˢˡ˘ 7 ˨˦˕ʳˣˢ˥˧˦ʳ 8 ˢ˗˗ʳ˕˨˧˧ˢˡʳ[...]

19 VeritonL460 Rear Panel Label Description Label Description 1 ˢ˕˥ 8 ˗˖ʳ˽˴˶˾ 2 LAN POR T 9 VGA 3 FM Port 10 LINE OUT 4 TV Port 11 ˗˩˜˜ʳ̃̂̅̇ 5 AV I N 12 LINE IN 6 ˧˩ʳˢ˨˧ 13 MIC 7 ˦̃˷˼˹ʳˣ̂̅̇ 14 ˨˦˕ʳˣˢ˥˧˦[...]

20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Type Pentium 4 / Pentium D /Pentium Dual Core / Core 2 Duo / Wolfdale CPUs Socket LGA 775 pin FSB FSB 800/1066 MHz CPUs Minimum operating speed 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled.) BIOS Item Specification BIOS code programmer The SST 49LF[...]

21 Main Board Major Chips Item Specification North Bridge Intel G31 South Bridge ICH7DH APG controller Integrated Super I/O controller IT8718F Audio controller Realtek / ALC888S-GR LAN controller Intel 82573L HDD controller ICH7DH Memory Combinations Slot Memory Total Memory Slot 1 512MB, 1GB 512MB~2GB Slot 2 512MB, 1GB 512MB~2GB Maximum System Mem[...]

22 Audio Interface Item Specification Audio controller ICH7DH Audio controller type Realtek ALC888S Audio channel codec 7.1 Audio function control Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Mono or stereo Stereo Compatibility Sound Blaster Pro/16 compatible Mixed digital and analog high performance chip Enhanced stereo full duplex operation High performance audi[...]

23 USB Port Item Specification Universal HCI USB 2.0/1.1 USB Class Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode USB Connectors Quantity Rear connectors: 4 On-board header: 2 (4 USB ports) Environmental Requirements Item Specification Temperature Operating +5°C ~ +35°C Non-operating -20 ~ +60°C (Storage package) Humidity Operating 15% to 80% RH Non-op[...]

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2 5 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. NOTE: If you repeat[...]

2 6 Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Te st) 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[...]

27 The items in the main menu are explained below: Parameter Description Production Information This page shows the relevant information of the main board Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS Advance BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features Advance C[...]

2 8 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). . The following [...]

2 9 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:[...]

3 0 The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description Options Date To set the date following the weekday-month-date-year format Week: From [Sun.] to [Sat.]. determined by BIOS and is display only Day: from [1] to [31] (or the maximum allowed in the month. Year: from 1999 to 2099 System Time To set the time follo[...]

3 1 Parameter Description Options Extended Memory Size The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1MB in the memory address map of CPU Total Memory Size Total memory size for the system IDE Channel X Master IDE Channel X Slave Hard disk drive connected to channel X master or s[...]

3 2 Advanced Setup The following screen shows the Advanced Setup: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description Options Hard Disk Boot Priority This features displays the Hard Disk Boot Device priority from high to low and allows users to set the Hard Disk Boot Device Priority. Press [Enter] to enter the set[...]

3 3 Parameter Description Options 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. [Enabled], [Disabled] Quick Power On Self Tes[...]

3 4 Advanced Chipset Setup The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description Options Dual Monitor Support This category allows you to enable or disable dual monitor support function [Enabled], [Disabled] Frame Buffer Size This field displays how much frame buffer size of the system. CPU Frequency This field allo[...]

3 5 Parameter Description Options Spread Spectrum When the system clock generator pulses, 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 [...]

3 6 Integrated Peripherals The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description Options IDE Function Setup This page allows you to setup IDE function [Press Enter] Onboard Device Setup This page allows you to setup onboard devices. [Press Enter] Onboard I/O Chip Setup This page allows you to setup onboard I/O chip.[...]

3 7 Integrated Peripherals-IDE Function Setup[...]

3 8 The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description Options IDE Primary/Second ary Master/Slave PIO The four IDE PIO fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide increased performance. In Auto mode, the system automatica[...]

3 9 Parameter Description Options IDE HDD Block Mode Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple 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. [Enabled], [Disabled] SAT[...]

4 0 The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description Options On Chip USB This field allows you to determine on chip USB type or disable on chip USB. [V1.1+V2.0], [V1.1] UDB Memory Type Use this item to change the type of USB memory to shadow or Base memory. [Shadow], [Base Memory] USB KB Legacy Support This fie[...]

4 1 Integrated Peripherals -Onboard I/O Chip Setup[...]

4 2 The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description Options Onboard FDC Controller Select Enabled if your system has a floppy 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. [Enabled]. [Di[...]

4 3 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:[...]

4 4 The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description Options ACPI Function This item allows you to enable or disable the ACPI function [Enabled], [Disabled] ACPI Suspend Type This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. S1 (POSP: The S1 sleep mode is a low power state.. In this state, no system[...]

4 5 Parameter Description Options Soft-off by PWR/BTTN When Enabled, turning the 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. [Instant-off]: Press down button then power off instantly [Delay 4 Sec.]: Press P[...]

4 6 PCI/PnP Setup[...]

4 7 The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description Options Init Display First Initialize the AGP video display before initializing any other display device on the system. Thus the AGP display becomes the primary display. Reset Configuration Data Normally, you leave this field Disabled. Select Enabled to reset[...]

4 8 PC Health Status[...]

4 9 The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description Options V core Detect system’s voltage status automatically CPU Temperature Detect CPU Temperature automatically CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan Speed Status automatically CPU Smart FAN Control The item displays the system Smart Fan Functio[...]

50 The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description Optio ns Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CLK This option allows you to enable/disable the feature of auto detecting the clock frequency of the installed PCI bus. Enabled Disabled Manufacturer This item specifies CPU Manufacturer Intel CPU frequency This item specifies CP[...]

51 Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Parameter Description Options Load Default Settings Select 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 ins[...]

52 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.[...]

53 Parameter Description Options 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. ENTER PASSWORD Type the password, up to eight characters, and press<Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS Me[...]

54 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 Options Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> to save the changes that have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. Press<Y> to save and Exit or &l[...]

55 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 Options Exit Without Saving Press<Enter> to discard any changes and exit the Setup Utility[...]

56 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 screw[...]

57 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[...]

58 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.[...]

59 Aspire M1620 Standard Disassembly Process Opening the System 1 . Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. 2 . Release the screw that shown below. 3 . Remove the top cover.[...]

60 4 . As shown pull three button up. 5. Take the belt shown as below. Release this screw first 6. Detach ODD & HDD data and power cable. 7. Detach HDD date and power cable. H D D p o w e r C A B L E H D D d a t a C A B L E O D D c a b l e H D D c a b l e[...]

61 8 . Detach HDD SATA Data and power cable attach to MB 9 . Detach LED cable. 1 0 . Release four screws as shown below and disconnect the CPU cools.[...]

62 1 1 . Disconnect the CPU. 1 2 . Remove the Memory. 1 3 . Remove the Video-in cable and TV-out cable. 1 4 . Remove the Front audio cable.[...]

63 1 5. Remove the Front card reader cable and Front audio cable. 16.Remove the Video-in cable. 17.Remove the FM cable and TV cable.[...]

64 18.Remove the SYS_FAN A Cable A&B. 19.Release eight screws then remove the System FAN. 20.Remove the TV Card.[...]

65 21.Remove the Wireless LAN Cable then release the LAN card. 22.Remove the Audio and Video Board. 23.Remove USB & Audio module.[...]

66 24.Remove the MB.[...]

67 VeritonL460 Standard Disassembly Process Opening the System 1.Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. 2.Release the screw that shown below. 3.Remove the top cover.[...]

68 4.As shown pull three button up. 5.Take the belt shown as below. Release this screw first 6.Detach ODD & HDD data and power cable. 7.Detach HDD date and power cable. H D D p o w e r C A B L E H D D d a t a C A B L E O D D c a b l e H D D c a b l e[...]

69 8.Detach HDD SATA Data and power cable attach to MB 9.Detach LED cable. 10.Release four screws as shown below and disconnect the CPU cools.[...]

70 11.Disconnect the CPU. 12.Remove the Memory. 13.Remove the Video-in cable and TV-out cable. 14.Remove the Front audio cable.[...]

71 15.Remove the Front card reader cable and Front audio cable. 1 6. Remove the Video-in cable. 1 7. Remove the FM cable and TV cable.[...]

72 1 8 . Remove the SYS_FAN A Cable A&B. 1 9 . Release eight screws then remove the System FAN. 2 0 . Remove the TV Card.[...]

73 21. Remove the Wireless LAN Cable then release the LAN card. 2 2 . Remove the Audio and Video Board. 2 3 . Remove USB & Audio module.[...]

74 2 4 . Remove the MB.[...]

75 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[...]

76 Jumper and Connector Information Jumper Setting This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the main board. Setting Jumper Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins.[...]

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78 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire M5620 VeritonT551/M661/S661 . Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). NOTE: Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-[...]

79 Exploded Diagram LABEL DESCRIPTION 1 BEZEL 2 FRONT IO 3 CHASSIS 4 MOTHERBOARD 5 SLIM ODD 6 ODD AND HDD BRACKET 7 TOP COVER 8 HDD 9 PEDESTAL[...]

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