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Date
Version
08-17-2012
First Draft
08-22-2012
V1.00
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Chapter
Updates
Copyright
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the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
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damages resulting from any defect in the software.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN
MESSAGES
Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.
NOTE
Gives additional information related to the current topic.
WARNING
Alerts you to any physical risk or system damage that might result from doing
or not doing specific actions.
CAUTION
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software

problems.
IMPORTANT
Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of

procedures.
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Service Guide Coverage

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
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on
card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic
service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to
provide you with further technical details.
FRU Information
Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available
on your regional web or channel. If, for whatever reason, 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
list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
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Table of Contents
Features and Specifications............................................................................... 1
System Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Audio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
I/O Ports and LED Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Physical Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Environmental Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
System Tour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Front View
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
System Utilities.................................................................................................... 7
CMOS Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Accessing the Setup Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Navigating through the Setup Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Setup Utility Menus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Main menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Advanced menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Power menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17
Authentication menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Security menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Boot Options menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Exit menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
System Disassembly......................................................................................... 25
Disassembly Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Pre-disassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Disassembly Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Removing the Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26
Removing the Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
Removing the Heatsink Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Removing the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Removing the HDD-ODD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Removing the Expansion Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Removing the Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Removing the Power Supply Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .38
Removing the Power Switch/LED module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Removing the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Reassembly Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Reinstalling the Mainboard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Reinstalling the Power Switch/LED module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Reinstalling the Front I/O and Card Reader Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Reinstalling the Power Supply Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Reinstalling the Memory Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Reinstalling the Expansion Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Reinstalling the HDD-ODD Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
Reinstalling the Processor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53
Reinstalling the Heatsink Fan Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Reinstalling the Front Bezel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Reinstalling the Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56
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Table of Contents
Troubleshooting ................................................................................................ 57
Hardware Diagnostic Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
System Check Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Checkpoints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
POST Error Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Configuring the ME Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73
Clearing CMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .74
BIOS Recovery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
BIOS Update . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Updating the BIOS in DOS Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Updating the BIOS in Windows Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
System Architecture.......................................................................................... 81
Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81
Mainboard Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .82
Jumper Setting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83
Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List .................................................................... 85

Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .86
Aspire XC600 FRU List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87
Technical Specifications................................................................................... 91
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Chapter 1
Features and Specifications

This chapter lists the features and specifications of the Aspire XC600 computer.
NOTE
The items listed in this section are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends
on the model purchased. Refer to the FRU list chapter on page 85 for a detailed list of models
supported by each hardware component.
System Features
Component
Description
Operating system support
Microsoft Windows 8 ML (X64)

Linpus Xwindows
FreeDos
Neokylin Linux
Processor
One LGA 1155 socket

Supports the following Intel processors:
Core i5-3330 (3.0G 6M DDR3 1600/1333), Quad Core, 77W
Core i5-2320 (3.0G 6M DDR3 1333/1066), Quad Core, 95W
Core i3-3220 (3.3G 3M DDR3 1600/1333), Dual Core, 55W
Pentium Dual Core G645 (2.9G 3M DDR3 1066), Dual Core, 65W
Pentium Dual Core G640 (2.8G 3M DDR3 1066), Dual Core, 65W
Celeron G550 (2.6G 2M DDR3 1066), Dual Core, 65W
Celeron G465 (1.9G 1.5M DDR3 1066), Single Core, 35W
Chipset
Intel H61 Express Chipset (BD82H61 PCH)
Memory
Two DIMM slots supporting dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture

Data rate supported: 1066/1333 MT/s
Maximum memory: 8 GB (using two 4 GB modules)
Expansion options
One PCI Express x16 slot (reserved for GPU card installation)
One PCI Express x1 slot
Two SATA 3.0 Gb/s connectors
Connectivity
Wired LAN: Intel 82579V Gbe LAN controller PHY

WLAN option: Low-profile PCI-E x1 802.11 b/g/n wireless network
adapter and Wireless 802.11b/g/n USB Adapter
Modem option: 56K Low Profile Dial-Up PCI-E Modem
Hard disk drive (HDD)
One HDD bay suppporting 3.5-inch 25.4 mm SATA HDDs

Support SATA HDD in 160 1500 GB capacities
Optical disc drive (ODD)
One ODD bay supporting 5.25-inch standard SATA ODD

Supports DVD-R/RW drive or DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive
Aspire XC600 Service Guide

Component
Description
Card reader
Multi-in-1 card reader

The following memory cards are supported:
CompactFlash (CF) Types I and II
Memory Stick (MS)
xD-Picture Card (xD)
Secure Digital (SD)
MultiMediaCard (MMC)
Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC)
Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO)
Microdrive
Power supply
100~127/200~240 Vac, 220 W non-power factor correction (nonPFC) power supply unit
200~240 Vac, 220 W power factor correction (PFC) power supply unit
Antivirus software
Symantec NTI 2009
System BIOS
AMI BIOS with 8 MB SPI Flash ROM

Supports ACPI and DMI
Supports Plug and Play, S1/STR(S3)/STD(S4), hardware monitor
Power management
ACPI 2.0 or 1.0b (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) standard

S0, S1, S2 and S5 sleep states support
On-board device power management support
On-board device configuration support
Audio
Item
Description
Audio codec
Realtek ALC662 6-Ch High Definition Audio Codec
Audio jacks
Front panel: Headphone and microphone jacks

Rear panel: Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks
I/O Ports and LED Indicators

Component
Description
I/O ports
Front panel
USB ports (two)
Headphone jack
Microphone jack
Multi-in-1 card reader slots
Rear panel
PS/2 keyboard port
PS/2 mouse port port
External display (VGA) port
HDMI port
USB 2.0 ports (four)
USB 3.0 ports (two)
Ethernet jack (RJ45)
Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks
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Component
Description
LED display and buttons
Power LED
Power button
Physical Specifications
Aspect
Description
Chassis dimension (W D H)
100 mm (W) x 367 mm (D) x 269.5 mm (H)
System weight
5.808 Kg.
Mainboard form factor
microATX (ATX)
Mainboard dimensions (W H)
200mm*244mm , 4 Layers
Environmental Requirements
Aspect
Description
Operating temperature
5 to 35 C (41 to 95 F)
Operating humidity
15% to 80% RH non-condensing

System Tour
The pictures and tables in this section illustrate the physical outlook of the computer.
Front View
No.
Component
Optical drive cover
Optical drive eject button
Multi-in-1 optional card reader supporting Memory Stick (MS), xD-Picture Card (xD),
Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RSMMC), CompactFlash (CF) Types I and II, and Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO)
Headphone jack
Microphone-in jack
USB 2.0 ports
ODD LED indicator
Power button/indicator
Acer logo
4
Rear Panel
No.
Component
PCI Expansion slot
Microphone jack
USB 2.0 ports
USB 3.0 ports
HDMI port
PS/2 mouse connector
PS/2 keyboard connector
Power connector
Kensington lock
10
External monitor port
11
LAN connector
12
Line-in jack
13
Line-out jack
14
HDMI port

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Chapter 2
System Utilities
CMOS Setup Utility
CMOS Setup Utility is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM. Since most systems are
already properly configured and optimized, there is normally no need to run this utility.
You will need to run this utility under the following conditions:
When changing the system configuration including:
Setting the system time and date
Configuring the system drives and peripherals
Specifying the boot device sequence
Configuring the power management modes
Setting up system passwords or making other changes to the security setup
When trying to resolve IRQ conflicts
When a configuration error is detected by the system and you are prompted ("Run Setup" message) to
make changes to the BIOS settings.
The Setup Utility loads the configuration values in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM.
This memory area is not part of the system RAM, which allows configuration data to be retained when power is
turned off. The values take effect when the system is booted. POST uses these values to configure the
hardware. If the values and the actual hardware do not agree, POST generates an error message. You must
run this utility to change the hardware settings from the default or current configuration.
IMPORTANT
NOTE
If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the RTC battery located on the mainboard
(BT1) may be defective. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS.
Replace the RTC battery with a new one.
For ease of reading, CMOS Setup Utility will be simply referred to as Setup or Setup Utility in this
Service Guide.

Accessing the Setup Utility

1.
Turn on the computer.
If the computer is already turned on, save your data and close all open applications, then restart the computer.
2.
During POST, press Delete.
If you fail to press Delete before POST is completed, you will need to restart the computer.
Use the Left/Right/Up/Down arrow keys to move between the menu screens, then press Enter to view that
menu tab.
Some options lead to pop-up dialog boxes that prompt you to verify that you wish to execute that option. Other
options lead to dialog boxes that prompt you for information.
Some options (marked with a ) lead to submenus that enable you to change the values for the option. Use
the Up/Down/Left/Right arrow keys to scroll through the items in the submenu
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Navigating through the Setup Utility

Use the keys listed in the legend bar on the bottom of the Setup screen to work your way through the various
menu and submenu screens of the Setup Utility. The table below lists these legend keys and their respective
functions.
Key
Function
Left/Right arrow
keys
Move the cursor to the menu screen you want. The currently selected screen will be
highlighted and the items it contain will be shown.
Up/Down arrow
keys
Move the cursor to the item you want. The currently selected field will be highlighted.
Enter
To open the page for the currently selected menu/submenu

To apply a field value.
+ / - / space bar
To select a value for the currently selected field (only if it is user-configurable). Press
these keys repeatedly to display all possible entries. A parameter that is enclosed in
square brackets [ ] is user-configurable. Black font parameters are not userconfigurable for one of the following reasons:
The field value is auto-configured or auto-detected.
The field value is informational only.
The field is password-protected.
F1
To bring up the General Help window. The General Help window describes other Setup
navigation keys that are not displayed on the legend bar.
F7
Restore the saved User Default settings.
F8
Save the current menu settings as User Default settings.
F9
Press to load default system values.
F10
Press to save changes and close the Setup Utility.
Esc
If you press this key:

On one of the primary menu screens, the Exit menu displays.
On a submenu screen, the previous screen displays.
When you are making selections from a pop-up menu, closes the pop-up without
making a selection.

Setup Utility Menus

The Setup Utility has seven menus for configuring the various system functions. These include:
Main
NOTES
Advanced
Power
Authentication
Security
Boot Options
Exit
The screenshots used in this section are for illustration only. The values displayed may not be
the same as those in your computer.
In the descriptive tables following each of the menu screen illustrations, settings in boldface are
the default and suggested settings.
Main menu
Field
Description
System BIOS
Version
Current system BIOS version
Build Date
Date when the system BIOS was built.
Processor
<model>
Processor model installed
Core Frequency
Core frequency of the installed processor
Count
Multi-core factor of the installed processor (number of processor cores)
Memory
Size
Size of system memory detected during boot-up
Product Name
Official model name of the computer.
System Serial Number
System serial number.
Asset Tag Number
System asset tag number
System Date
Sets the system date.
System Time
Sets the system time.
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Advanced menu
Field
Description
Miscellaneous
Access this submenu to view the properties of installed SATA devices and
configure miscellaneous system settings.
Advanced Chipset
Configuration
Access this submenu to enable or disable various Intel technology functions

and configure video memory settings.
Integrated Peripherals
Access this submenu to enable or disable operation modes for the onboard
I/O controllers.
PC Health Status
Access this submenu to view current level of system/processor/PCH

temperature, voltages, and fan speed.
Smart Fan Configuration
Access this submenu to view current smart fan configuration setting.

11
Miscellaneous submenu
Field
Description
AHCI Port 0-2
Your computer supports three SATA channels, each channel allows one SATA device to
be installed. Press Enter to display the individual configuration screen of installed SATA
drive(s).
Spread Spectrum
Enable or Disable mainboard spread spectrum clocking.
Processor
Multiplier
Displays the current system processor multiplier value.
Bootup NumLock
If you set this item to On, the keyboard Num Lock key will be active
when the computer boots up.
On
Off
USB Beep
Message
Select whether to allow the BIOS to emit error beeps or display error
messages during USB device enumeration.
Enabled
Disabled
12
Value
Enabled
Disabled
Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu
Field
Description
Value
Intel EIST
Select whether to enable the Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology.

EIST allows a compliant OS to dynamically adjust the processor voltage
and core frequency based on system usage. This can result in
decreased average power consumption and decreased average heat
production.
Note: After enabling EIST in BIOS Setup, you need to enable it on your
operating system as well. Consult your OS documentation for related
instructions.
Enabled
Disabled
Intel Turbo Boost
Select whether to enable the Intel Turbo Boost Technology. The Intel
Turbo Boost technology automatically allows processor cores to run
faster than the base operating frequency if theyre operating below
power, current, and temperature specification limits.
Enabled
Disabled
Intel AES-NI
Select whether to enable the Intel AES-NI Technology. The Intel AES-NI
technology delivers faster, more affordable data protection and greater
security.
Enabled
Disabled
Intel XD Bit
Select whether to enable the Intel Execute Disable Bit Technology. XD

Bit is a hardware-based security feature that can reduce exposure to
viruses and malicious-code attacks and prevent harmful software from
executing and propagating on the computer or network.
Enabled
Disabled
Intel VT
Select whether to enable the Intel Virtualization Technology. VT allows a

single platform to run multiple operating systems in independent
partitions.
Enabled
Disabled
Primary Video
Select the graphics card adapter used at startup.
Auto
PCIE
Onboard

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Integrated Peripherals submenu
Field
Description
Value
Onboard SATA Controller
Enables or disables the onboard SATA controller.
Enabled
Disabled
Onboard SATA Mode
Set the operating mode for the onboard SATA controller.
AHCI
Native IDE
RAID
Onboard USB Controller
Enables or disables the onboard USB controller.
Enabled
Disabled
Legacy USB Support
Enables or disables support for a USB mouse and USB

keyboard. When enabled, any attached USB mouse or USB
keyboard can control the system even when there is no USB
driver loaded onto the system.
Enabled
Disabled
USB Storage Emulation
If set to Auto, a USB devices with a capacity of equal or less

than 2 GB will be emulated as a bootable floppy disk.
Auto
Floppy
Hard Disk
Onboard Graphics
Controller
Enables or disables the onboard graphics controller.
Enabled
Disabled
Onboard Audio Controller
Enables or disables the onboard audio controller.
Enabled
Disabled
Onboard LAN Controller
Enables or disables the onboard LAN controller.
Enabled
Disabled
Onboard LAN Option

ROM
Enables or disables the onboard LAN option ROM function.
Enabled
Disabled
14
PC Health Status submenu
Field
Description
CPU Temperature (DTS)

System Ambient Temperature
CPU Fan Speed
CPU Core
+3.30V
+5.00V
+12.0V
5VSB
VBAT
These items lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages,
temperatures and fan speeds.
Smart Fan
When enabled, fan speed will speed up or slow down

depending on the system temperature.

Value
Enabled
Disabled
15
Smart Fan Configuration submenu
Field
Description
Value
CPU Fan Mode Setting
When enabled, this will help you monitor various CPU fan
parameters.
Enabled
Disabled
SYS Fan Mode Setting
When enabled, this will help you monitor various system

fan parameters.
Enabled
Disabled
16
Power menu
Field
Description
Value
ACPI Suspend Mode
Use this item to define how your system suspends. Default

value is S3 (STR), the suspend mode is suspend to RAM,
i.e., the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh
current to the system memory.
S3 (STR)
Deep Power Off Mode
Enables or disables compliance to the Energy-using

Products Lot 6 Directives (EuP Lot 6).
Enabled
Disabled
Power On by RTC Alarm
Enables or disables the system to wake up from a powersaving mode when an RTC alarm occurs.
Enabled
Disabled
Power On by PCIE
Devices
Enables or disables the system to wake up from a powersaving mode when an installed PCIe LAN card received an
incoming call.
Enabled
Disabled
Power On by Onboard
LAN
Enables or disables the system to wake up from a powersaving mode when an onboard LAN card received an
incoming call.
Enabled
Disabled
Wake Up by PS/2 KB/Mouse
Enables or disables the system to wake up from a powersaving mode when a PS/2 keyboard or mouse is used.
Enabled
Disabled
Wake Up by USB KB/Mouse
Enables or disables the system to wake up from a powersaving mode when a USB keyboard or mouse is used.
Enabled
Disabled
Restore On AC Power
Loss
Select the power state when an AC power loss occurs.

Last State - The computer reverts to the last power state
before the power loss occurred.
Off - The computer remains off until the power button is
pressed.
On - The computer switches back on after the AC power
loss.
Last State
Off
On

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Authentication menu
Field
Description
Value
System Boot State
Displays the current system boot status.
Setup
User
Setup - Secure keys not installed.

User - Secure keys installed
Secure Boot Mode State
Displays the current system boot mode status.
Enabled
Disabled
Secure Boot
Enables or disables the secure boot function.
Enabled
Disabled
Secure Boot Mode
Select the secure boot mode when secure boot is enabled.
Standard
Custom
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Security menu
Field
Description
Value
Supervisor Password
Displays the supervisor password status. When set to

Installed, this password will allow the user to access and
change all settings in the Setup Utility.
Installed
Not Installed
User Password
Displays the user password status. Only the following menus

will be accessible when this password is used to logged in:
System Date and System Time
Exit Without Saving
The F9 key (Load Default Settings) will also be unavailable.
Change Supervisor
Password
Press Enter to change the supervisor password.
Change User Password
Press Enter to change the user password. Note that this field:
is only accessible when a supervisor password is set;
is cleared when the supervisor password is cleared.

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Note the following before you define a system password:
The maximum length of password contains 8 alphanumeric characters. The following keys are valid:
A-Z, a-z (case-insensitive)
0-9
` - + [ ] \ ; ' , . /,
Special keypad characters: 0-9 / * - +
When you are prompted to enter a password, you have three tries before the system halts. Do not forget
your password. If you forget your password, you may have to return your computer to your dealer to reset
it.
To set a system password:

NOTE
1.
You need to set a supervisor password first before setting the user password.
Select Change Supervisor Password or Change User Password, then press Enter.
The password box appears.

2.
Type a password then press Enter.
IMPORTANT
3.
Be very careful when typing your password because the characters do not appear on the
screen. Only shaded blocks representing each typed character are visible.
Retype the password to verify the first entry, then press Enter.
You will be prompted to save the new password.

4.
Press Enter.
5.
Press F10 to save the password and close the Setup Utility.
To change a system password:

1.

2.
Type the original password, then press Enter.
3.
Type a new password, then press Enter.
4.
Retype the new password to verify the first entry, then press Enter.
You will be prompted to save the new password.

5.
Press Enter.
6.
Press F10 to save the password and close the Setup Utility.
To remove a system password:

NOTE
1.
When the supervisor password is removed, the user password will also be remove.

2.
Type the original password, then press Enter.
3.
Press Enter twice without entering anything in the new and confirm password fields.
You will be prompted to confirm the password removal.

4.
Press Enter.
5.
Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility.
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Boot Options menu
Field
Description
Value
Launch CSM
Controls the launching the Compatibility Support Module function

when booting.
Never
Always
Boot Priority Order

1st Boot Device
2nd Boot Device
3rd Boot Device
4th Boot Device
Displays the device assigned to the specified boot sequence. The Setup Utility
attempts to boot the operating system in this order. By default, the computer
searches for boot devices in the following order:
Hard disk
Optical drive (CD/DVD)
Removable device
Network boot (LAN)
Hard Disk Drive Priority
Press Enter to set the boot priority for the hard drive.
Optical Disc Drive

Priority
Press Enter to set the boot priority for the optical drive.
Removable Device
Priority
Press Enter to set the boot priority for a removable USB drive.
Network Device Priority
Press Enter to set the boot priority for a network boot.
Quiet Boot
When enabled, BIOS will show a full screen logo when booting; if
disabled, BIOS will show the diagnostic POST screen when
booting.
Enabled
Disabled
Fast Boot
Enable or disable the fast boot function.
Enabled
Disabled
Halt On
Determines whether the system will stop for an error during the
POST. Options include:
All, but Keyboard If a keyboard error is detected, BIOS will
pause the system.
All Errors - Any error detected will pause the system.
No Errors BIOS will ignore any errors detected during POST
All, But
Keyboard
All Errors
No Errors

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Exit menu
Field
Description
Save and Exit Setup
Save changes made and close the Setup utility. Keyboard shortcut: F10
Discard Changes
and Exit Setup
Discard changes made and close the Setup utility. Keyboard shortcut: Esc
Save Changes
Save all changes made to the Setup utility.
Discard Changes
Discard all changes made to the Setup utility and load the previous configuration
settings.
Load Default
Settings
Load the factory default settings for all Setup parameters. Keyboard shortcut: F9
Save as User Default

Settings
Save the current configuration settings as user default values. Keyboard shortcut: F8
Load User Default

Settings
Load the user default settings for all Setup parameters. Keyboard shortcut: F7
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Chapter 3
System Disassembly
This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the desktop computer for maintenance
and troubleshooting.
Disassembly Requirements
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge
Philips screwdriver
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the
screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
Pre-disassembly Procedure
Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below:
1.
Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it.
2.
Unplug the power cord from the power outlets.
3.
Unplug the power cord from the system.
4.
Unplug all peripheral cables from the system.
5.
Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface.

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Disassembly Procedures
Removing the Side Panel
1.
Put the computer on a flat surface.
2.
Remove the two screws that secure the side panel to the chassis.
3.
Slide the side panel toward the back of the chassis until the tabs on the side panel disengage with the
slots on the chassis.
4.
Detach the side panel from the unit and put it aside for reinstallation later.
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Removing the Front Bezel

1.
Release the front bezel retention tabs from the chassis interior.
2.
Pull the front bezel away from the chassis.

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Removing the Heatsink Fan Assembly

WARNING: The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal
or with your hands.
1.
Disconnect the heatsink fan cable from its mainboard connector.
2.
Loosen the four screws that secure the heatsink fan assembly to the mainboard.
3.
Lift the heatsink fan assembly off the mainboard.
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Removing the Processor

IMPORTANT:Before removing a processor from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all
important data.
WARNING:The processor becomes very hot when the system is on. Allow it to cool off first before handling.
1.
Press the load lever and move it to the right to release the load lever from the retention tab (1), then pull
the load leaver to the fully open, upright position (2).
2.
Open the cpu cover plate.
3.
Pull out the processor from the socket.

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Removing the HDD-ODD Assembly

1.
Remove the two screws that secure the HDD-ODD bracket to the chassis.
2.
Lift up the HDD-ODD bracket.
3.
Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive.
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4.
Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the mainboard.
5.
Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the hard disk drive.
6.
Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the mainboard (1) and lift the metal tabs (2) to remove the
data cable.

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7.
Remove the two screws that secure the optical drive to the ODD bracket.
8.
Pull the optical drive out of the drive bay.
9.
Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to the HDD bracket.
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10. Slide the hard disk drive out of the bracket.

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Removing the Expansion Board

1.
Remove the screw that secures the expansion board bracket to the chassis.
2.
Push to open the expansion slot lock (1) in the direction indicated until the expansion board pops out of its
socket (2).
3.
Gently move the expansion board slightly to the left and remove it from the slot.
Note: Circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown
above. Please follow local regulations for disposal of detached circuit boards.
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Removing the Memory Modules

1.
Press outward the holding clips (1) on both sides of the DIMM slot to release the DIMM.
2.
Gently pull the DIMM upward (2) to remove it from the chassis.
3.
Repeat Steps 1 & 2 to remove the other memory module.

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Removing the Power Supply Module

1.
Press the latching clips (1) then disconnect the 4-pin and 24-pin ATX power supply cables from the
mainboard (2).
2.
Remove the screw that secures the power supply module to the chassis.
3.
Remove the three screws that secure the power supply module to the chassis.
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4.
Push the power supply module toward the front.
5.
Tilt the edge of the power supply module slightly upward and lift it out of the chassis.

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Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Board

1.
Disconnect the front I/O board and card reader board cables from their mainboard connectors.
2.
Remove the screw that secures the bracket to the chassis.
3.
Pull the bracket with the cables out of the chassis, as shown.
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Removing the Power Switch/LED module

1.
Disconnect the power switch and LED cable from the mainboard (1) then detach the Power Switch & LED
module from the chassis (2).

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Removing the Mainboard

1.
Remove the six screws that secure the mainboard to the chassis.
2.
Gently lift the board off the chassis.
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3.
Remove the RTC battery.
Note: The RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as shown above.
Please follow local regulations for disposal of used batteries.
Caution: Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used

batteries according to the instructions.

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Reassembly Procedures
Reinstalling the Mainboard
1.
Slide the RTC battery into its socket in the mainboard until it latch into place.
2.
Slide the mainboard into the chassis, with the I/O ports of the mainboard extruding from their port holes,
then lower the mainboard in place.
3.
Secure the mainboard to the chassis using six screws.
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Reinstalling the Power Switch/LED module

1.
Insert the Power Switch & LED module into its socket in the chassis (1) connect the power switch and
LED cable to the mainboard (2) .

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Reinstalling the Front I/O and Card Reader Board

1.
Insert the cables and place the the front I/O and card reader in its socket.
2.
Secure the bracket to the chassis using one screw.
3.
Connect the front I/O board and card reader board cables to their mainboard connectors.
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Reinstalling the Power Supply Module

1.
Slide the power supply module into its place int the chassis at a slightly tilted angle.
2.
Push the power supply module toward the back of the chassis until all the screw holes align.
3.
Secure the power supply module to the chassis using three screws.

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4.
Secure the power supply module to the chassis using one screw.
5.
Connect the 4-pin and 24-pin ATX power supply cables to the mainboard.
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Reinstalling the Memory Modules

1.
Insert the memory module into the DIMM slot then press it down until it latch into place.
2.
Repeat Step 1 to install the other memory module.

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Reinstalling the Expansion Board

1.
Position the expansion board over the PCIe x16 slot and move it slightly to the right, making sure the card
guide is aligned with the slot guide on the chassis.
2.
Gently push the expansion board downward until the expansion slot lock latch into place.
3.
Secure the expansion card bracket to the chassis using one screw.
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Reinstalling the HDD-ODD Assembly

1.
Slide the hard disk drive into the bracket.
2.
Secure the hard disk drive to the HDD bracket using four screws.
3.
Slide the optical drive into the drive bay.

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4.
Secure the optical drive to the ODD bracket using two screws.
5.
Secure the data cable to the metal tabs (1) and connect the data cable to the mainboard (2).
6.
Connect the data and power cables to the rear of the hard disk drive.
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7.
Connect the ODD data cable to the mainboard.
8.
Connect the data and power cables to the rear of the optical drive.
9.
Install the HDD-ODD bracket into the chassis.

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10. Secure the HDD-ODD bracket to the chassis using two screws.
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Reinstalling the Processor

1.
Place the processor into the socket. Make sure the gold arrow on the corner of the processor is aligned
with the beveled corner of the socket. The processor will easily fit into the socket if it is poroperly oriented.
2.
Close the cpu cover plate.
3.
Push the load lever downward (1), then slide the load lever to the left until it latches into the retention tab (2).

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Reinstalling the Heatsink Fan Assembly

1.
Insert the heatsink fan assembly into the mainboard.
2.
Tighten the four screws to secure the heatsink fan assembly to the mainboard.
3.
Connect the heatsink fan cable to its mainboard connector.
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Reinstalling the Front Bezel

1.
Insert the tabs on the front bezel into the notches (1) on the left side of the chassis and attach the front
bezel (2) in the direction indicated.
2.
Push the front bezel until the retention tabs latch into place and are securely fastened to the chassis
interior.

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Reinstalling the Side Panel

1.
Slide the side panel toward the front of the chassis until the tabs on the side panel engage with the slots
on the chassis.
2.
Secure the side panel to the chassis using two screws.
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Chapter 4
Troubleshooting
This chapter lists the POST error indicators and BIOS beep codes, as well general troubleshooting
instructions.
Hardware Diagnostic Procedure

1.
Obtain as much detail as possible about the symptoms of the system failure.
2.
Verify the symptoms by attempting to recreate the failure by running the diagnostic tests or repeating the
same operation.
3.
Refer to Power System Check procedure on the next section and the Beep Codes section on page 72
to determine which corrective action to take.
System Check Procedures

IMPORTANT
The diagnostic tests described in this chapter are only intended to test Acer products.
Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid
system responses.
Power System Check

If the system can be powered on, skip this section. Proceed to the System Internal Inspection procedure on
the next page.
If the system will not power on, do the following:
Check if the power cable is properly connected to the AC power jack and a functional AC power source.
Check if the voltage selector switch is set to the correct voltage setting.
System External Inspection

1.
Inspect the power and LED indicators on the front panel. Go to Front View section on page 4 for the
location and description of the LED behaviour.
2.
3.
Make sure that the ventilation slots on the rear panel are not blocked.
Make sure that there is no point of contact in the system that can cause a power short.
If the cause of the failure is still can not be determined, perform the System Internal Inspection procedure
described on the next page.

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System Internal Inspection

1.
Turn off the power to the computer and all peripherals.
2.
Unplug the power cord from the computer.
3.
Unplug the network cable and all connected peripheral devices from the computer.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Place the computer on a flat, steady surface.

Remove the side panel as described in page 26.
Verify that the processor, memory module(s), and expansion board(s) are properly seated.
Verify that all power and data cables are firmly and properly attached to the installed drives.
Verify that all cable connections inside the system are firmly and properly attached to their appropriate
mainboard connectors.
9. Verify that all components are Acer-qualified and supported.
10. Reinstall the side panel.
11. Power on the system.
If the cause of the failure is still can not be determined, review the POST messages and BIOS checkpoints
during the system startup.
Checkpoints
A checkpoint is either a byte or word value output to I/O port 80h. The BIOS outputs checkpoints during
bootblock and Power-On Self Test (POST) to indicate the task the system is currently executing. Checkpoints
are very useful in aiding software developers or technicians in debugging problems that occur during the
pre-boot process.
Viewing BIOS Checkpoints

Viewing all checkpoints generated by the BIOS requires a checkpoint card, also referred to as a POST card or
POST diagnostic card. These are ISA or PCI add-in cards that show the value of I/O port 80h on a LED
display. Checkpoints may appear on the bottom right corner of the screen during POST. This display method is
limited, since it only displays checkpoints that occur after the video card has been activated.
NOTE
Please note that checkpoints may differ between different platforms based on system
configuration. Checkpoints may change due to vendor requirements, system chipset or option
ROMs from add-in PCI devices.
Boot Block Initialization Code Checkpoints

The boot block initialization code sets up the chipset, memory, and other components before system memory
is available. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the boot block
initialization portion of the BIOS.
Checkpoint
Description
Before D1
Early chipset initialization is done. Early super I/O initialization is done including RTC and
keyboard controller. NMI is disabled.
D1
Perform keyboard controller BAT test. Check if waking up from power management
suspend state. Save power-on CPUID value in scratch CMOS.
D0
Go to flat mode with 4GB limit and GA20 enabled. Verify the bootblock checksum.
D2
Disable CACHE before memory detection. Execute full memory sizing module. Verify that
flat mode is enabled.
D3
If memory sizing module not executed, start memory refresh and do memory sizing in
bootblock code. Do additional chipset initialization. Re-enable CACHE. Verify that flat
mode is enabled.
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Checkpoint
Description
D4
Test base 512 KB memory. Adjust policies and cache first 8 MB. Set stack.
D5
Bootblock code is copied from ROM to lower system memory and control is given to it.
BIOS now executes out of RAM.
D6
Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to determine if BIOS recovery is
forced. Main BIOS checksum is tested. If BIOS recovery is necessary, control flows to
checkpoint E0. See the Boot Block Recovery Code Checkpoints section for more
information.
D7
Restore CPUID value back into register. The Bootblock Runtime interface module is
moved to system memory and control is given to it. Determine whether to execute serial
flash.
D8
The Runtime module is uncompressed into memory. CPUID information is stored in

memory.
D9
Store the Uncompressed pointer for future use in PMM. Copying Main BIOS into memory.
Leaves all RAM below 1 MB Read-Write including E000 and F000 shadow areas but
closing SMRAM.
DA
Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to BIOS POST
(ExecutePOSTKernel). See the POST Code Checkpoints section for more information.
Boot Block Recovery Code Checkpoints

The boot block recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines that a BIOS recovery is required
because the user has forced the update or the BIOS checksum is corrupt. Refer to BIOS Recovery section
on page 75 for more information. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during
the boot block recovery portion of the BIOS.
Checkpoint
Description
E0
Initialize the floppy controller in the super I/O. Some interrupt vectors are initialized. DMA
controller is initialized. 8259 interrupt controller is initialized. L1 cache is enabled.
E9
Set up floppy controller and data. Attempt to read from floppy.
EA
Enable ATAPI hardware. Attempt to read from ARMD and ATAPI CDROM.
EB
Disable ATAPI hardware. Jump back to checkpoint E9.
EF
Read error occurred on media. Jump back to checkpoint EB.
E9 or EA
Determine information about root directory of recovery media.
F0
Search for pre-defined recovery file name in root directory.
F1
Recovery file not found.
F2
Start reading FAT table and analyze FAT to find the clusters occupied by the recovery file.
F3
Start reading the recovery file cluster by cluster.
F5
Disable L1 cache.
FA
Check the validity of the recovery file configuration to the current configuration of the flash
part.
FB
Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. Detect proper flash
part. Verify that the found flash part size equals the recovery file size.
F4
The recovery file size does not equal the found flash part size.
FC
Erase the flash part.
FD
Program the flash part.
FF
The flash has been updated successfully. Make flash write disabled. Disable ATAPI
hardware. Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to F000 ROM at
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POST Code Checkpoints

The POST code checkpoints are the largest set of checkpoints during the BIOS preboot process. The
following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the POST portion of the BIOS.
Checkpoint
Description
03
Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime
data area. Also initialize BIOS modules on POST entry and GPNV area. Initialized CMOS
as mentioned in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags."
04
Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is
OK. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area.
If the CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on default values and clear
passwords. Initialize status register A.
Initializes data variables that are based on CMOS setup questions.
Initializes both the 8259 compatible PICs in the system
05
Initializes the interrupt controlling hardware (generally PIC) and interrupt vector table.
06
Do R/W test to CH-2 count reg. Initialize CH-0 as system timer.Install the POSTINT1Ch
handler. Enable IRQ-0 in PIC for system timer interrupt. Traps INT1Ch vector to
"POSTINT1ChHandlerBlock."
08
Initializes the CPU. The BAT test is being done on KBC. Program the keyboard controller
command byte is being done after Auto detection of KB/MS using AMI KB-5.
0A
Initializes the 8042 compatible Key Board Controller.
0B
Detects the presence of PS/2 mouse.
0C
Detects the presence of Keyboard in KBC port.
0E
Testing and initialization of different Input Devices. Also, update the Kernel Variables.
Traps the INT09h vector, so that the POST INT09h handler gets control for IRQ1.
Uncompress all available language, BIOS logo, and Silent logo modules.
13
Early POST initialization of chipset registers.
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Uncompress and initialize any platform specific BIOS modules. GPNV is initialized at this
checkpoint.
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Initialize System Management Interrupt.
2A
Initializes different devices through DIM.

See DIM Code Checkpoints section for more information.
2C
Initializes different devices. Detects and initializes the video adapter installed in the
system that have optional ROMs.
2E
Initializes all the output devices.
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Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to ADM module for
initialization. Initialize language and font modules for ADM. Activate ADM module.
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Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text information.
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Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any OEM
specific information.
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Initializes different devices through DIM. See DIM Code Checkpoints section for more
information. USB controllers are initialized at this point.
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Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2.
3A
Initialize RTC date/time.
3B
Test for total memory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or ESC keys to limit
memory test. Display total memory in the system.
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Checkpoint
Description
3C
Mid POST initialization of chipset registers.
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Detect different devices (Parallel ports, serial ports, and coprocessor in CPU, ... etc.)
successfully installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDAetc.
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Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an adjustment in
system RAM size if needed.
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Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test. Allocates memory for
Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory. Programming the memory hole or any kind
of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed.
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Initializes Num-Lock status and programs the KBD typematic rate.
75
Initialize Int-13 and prepare for IPL detection.
78
Initializes IPL devices controlled by BIOS and option ROMs.
7A
Initializes remaining option ROMs.
7C
Generate and write contents of ESCD in NVRam.
84
Log errors encountered during POST.
85
Display errors to the user and gets the user response for error.
87
Execute BIOS setup if needed / requested. Check boot password if installed.
8C
Late POST initialization of chipset registers.
8E
Program the peripheral parameters. Enable/Disable NMI as selected.
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Late POST initialization of system management interrupt.
A0
Check boot password if installed.
A1
Clean-up work needed before booting to OS.
A2
Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules. Fill the free area in
F000h segment with 0FFh. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. Prepares the
runtime language module. Disables the system configuration display if needed.
A4
Initialize runtime language module. Display boot option popup menu.
A7
Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Initialize the CPUs before boot,
which includes the programming of the MTRRs.
A8
Prepare CPU for OS boot including final MTRR values.
A9
Wait for user input at config display if needed.
AA
Uninstall POST INT1Ch vector and INT09h vector. Deinitializes the ADM module.
AB
Prepare BBS for Int 19 boot.
AC
End of POST initialization of chipset registers.
B1
Save system context for ACPI.
00
Passes control to OS Loader (typically INT19h).

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DIM Code Checkpoints

The Device Initialization Manager (DIM) gets control at various times during BIOS POST to initialize different
system busses. The following table describes the main checkpoints where the DIM module is accessed.
Checkpoint
Description
2A
Initialize different buses and perform the following functions: Reset, Detect, and Disable
(function 0); Static Device Initialization (function 1); Boot Output Device Initialization
(function 2). Function 0 disables all device nodes, PCI devices, and PnP ISA cards. It also
assigns PCI bus numbers. Function 1 initializes all static devices that include manual
configured onboard peripherals, memory and I/O decode windows in PCI-PCI bridges,
and noncompliant PCI devices. Static resources are also reserved. Function 2 searches
for and initializes any PnP, PCI, or AGP video devices.
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Initialize different buses and perform the following functions: Boot Input Device
Initialization (function 3); IPL Device Initialization (function 4); General Device Initialization
(function 5). Function 3 searches for and configures PCI input devices and detects if
system has standard keyboard controller. Function 4 searches for and configures all PnP
and PCI boot devices. Function 5 configures all onboard peripherals that are set to an
automatic configuration and configures all remaining PnP and PCI devices.
POST Error Indicators

When a system error is detected during POST (Power On Self Text), the Setup utility will switch to diagnostic
mode and will either:
Displays a POST error message, or
Emits a series of beep codes
POST Error Messages

POST error messages tell users what failure the system has detected. Some error messages could be related
to a hardware device. Others may indicate a problem with a device configuration. In some cases an error
message may include recommendations for troubleshooting or require that you press the Enter key to display
recommendations. Follow the instructions on the screen. It is recommended that you correct the error before
proceeding, even if the computer appears to boot successfully.
IMPORTANT
If your system fails after you make changes in the Setup menus, reboot the computer, enter
Setup again and load Setup defaults to correct the error.
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Memory
Message
Description
Gate20 Error
The BIOS is unable to properly control the mainboards Gate A20 function, which
controls access of memory over 1 MB. This may indicate a problem with the
mainboard.
Multi-Bit ECC Error
This message will only occur on systems using ECC enabled memory modules.
ECC memory has the ability to correct single-bit errors that may occur from faulty
memory modules.
A multiple bit corruption of memory has occurred, and the ECC memory algorithm
cannot correct it. This may indicate a defective memory module.
Parity Error
Fatal Memory Parity Error. System halts after displaying this message.
RAM R/W test failed
This message is displayed by the AMIBIOS8 when the RAM read/write test fails.
CMOS Memory Size The base memory (memory below 1MB) size that is reported in the CMOS (offset
15h) mismatches with the actual size detected. This condition may occur when the
Wrong
hole is set at 512K base memory or when CMOS is corrupted.
Boot
Message
Description
Boot Failure...
This is a generic message indicating the BIOS could not boot from a particular
device. This message is usually followed by other information concerning the
device.
Invalid Boot Diskette
A diskette was found in the drive, but it is not configured as a bootable diskette.
Drive Not Ready
The BIOS was unable to access the drive because it indicated it was not ready for
data transfer. This is often reported by drives when no media is present.
A: Drive Error
The BIOS attempted to configure the A: drive during POST, but was unable to
properly configure the device. This may be due to a bad cable or faulty diskette
drive.
B: Drive Error
The BIOS attempted to configure the B: drive during POST, but was unable to
properly configure the device. This may be due to a bad cable or faulty diskette
drive.
Insert BOOT diskette The BIOS attempted to boot from the A: drive, but could not find a proper boot
in A:
diskette.
Reboot and Select proper Boot device or Insert Boot Media in selected Boot device
BIOS could not find a bootable device in the system and/or removable media drive
does not contain media.
Reboot and select
proper boot device or
Insert boot media in
selected boot device
BIOS could not find a bootable device in the system and/or removable
media drive does not contain media.
NO ROM BASIC
This message occurs on some systems when no bootable device can be detected.

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Storage Device
Message
Description
Primary Master Hard The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary Master could not be properly
initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying
Disk Error
to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
Primary Slave Hard The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary Slave could not be properly initialized
by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect
Disk Error
and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
Secondary
Master The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Secondary Master could not be properly
Hard Disk Error
Secondary
Slave
Hard Disk Error
The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Secondary Slave could not be properly

3rd Master Hard Disk

Error
The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the 3rd IDE controller could not be
properly initialized by the BIOS. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS
is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
3rd Slave Hard Disk

Error
The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the 3rd IDE controller could not be
4th Master Hard Disk

Error
The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the 4th IDE controller could not be
4th Slave Hard Disk

Error
The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the 4th IDE controller could not be

Error
5th Slave Hard Disk

Error

Error
6th Slave Hard Disk

Error
Primary Master Drive

- ATAPI Incompatible
The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary Master failed an ATAPI compatibility

test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and
configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
Primary Slave Drive - The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Primary Slave failed an ATAPI compatibility
ATAPI Incompatible
Secondary
Master The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Secondary Master failed an ATAPI
Drive
ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to
Incompatible
detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
Slave
ATAPI
The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Secondary Slave failed an ATAPI compatibility

3rd Master Drive ATAPI Incompatible
The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the 3rd IDE controller failed an
ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is
trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST.
Secondary
Drive
Incompatible
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Message
Description
3rd Slave Drive ATAPI Incompatible
The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the 3rd IDE controller failed an ATAPI
compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to
4th Master Drive ATAPI Incompatible
The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the 4th IDE controller failed an
4th Slave Drive ATAPI Incompatible
The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Slave in the 4th IDE controller failed an ATAPI
S.M.A.R.T. Capable The BIOS tried to send a S.M.A.R.T. message to a hard disk, but the command
but Command Failed transaction failed.
This message can be reported by an ATAPI device using the S.M.A.R.T. error
reporting standard. S.M.A.R.T. failure messages may indicate the need to replace
the hard disk.
S.M.A.R.T.
Command Failed
The BIOS tried to send a S.M.A.R.T. message to a hard disk, but the command
transaction failed.
the hard disk.
S.M.A.R.T.
Status
BAD, Backup and
Replace
A S.M.A.R.T. capable hard disk sends this message when it detects an imminent
failure.This message can be reported by an ATAPI device using the S.M.A.R.T.
error reporting standard. S.M.A.R.T. failure messages may indicate the need to
replace the hard disk.
S.M.A.R.T. Capable A S.M.A.R.T. capable hard disk sends this message when it detects an imminent
failure.
and Status BAD
the hard disk.

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Virus-related
Message
Description
BootSector Write!!
The BIOS has detected software attempting to write to a drives boot sector. This is
flagged as possible virus activity. This message will only be displayed if Virus
Detection is enabled in AMIBIOS setup.
VIRUS: Continue
(Y/N)?
If the BIOS detects possible virus activity, it will prompt the user. This message will
only be displayed if Virus Detection is enabled in AMIBIOS setup.
System Configuration
Message
Description
DMA-1 Error
Error initializing primary DMA controller. This is a fatal error, often indication a
problem with system hardware.
DMA-2 Error
Error initializing secondary DMA controller. This is a fatal error, often indication a
DMA Controller Error
POST error while trying to initialize the DMA controller. This is a fatal error, often
indication a problem with system hardware.
Checking NVRAM... BIOS could not write to the NVRAM block. This message appears when the FLASH
part is write-protected or if there is no FLASH part (System uses a PROM or
Update Failed
EPROM).
BIOS could not find or load the CPU Microcode Update to the CPU. This message
only applies to INTEL CPUs. The message is most likely to appear when a brand
new CPU is installed in a mainboard with an outdated BIOS. In this case, the BIOS
must be updated to include the Microcode Update for the new CPU.
Microcode Error
NVRAM
Bad,
Cleared
Checksum There was an error in while validating the NVRAM data. This causes POST to clear
NVRAM the NVRAM data.
Resource Conflict
More than one system device is trying to use the same non-shareable resources
(Memory or I/O).
NVRAM Ignored
The NVRAM data used to store PlugnPlay (PnP) data was not used for system
configuration in POST.
NVRAM Bad
The NVRAM data used to store PlugnPlay (PnP) data was not used for system
configuration in POST due to a data error.
Static
Conflict
Two or more Static Devices are trying to use the same resource space (usually
Memory or I/O).
Resource
PCI I/O conflict
A PCI adapter generated an I/O resource conflict when configured by BIOS POST.
PCI ROM conflict
PCI IRQ conflict
PCI IRQ routing table

error
BIOS POST (DIM code) found a PCI device in the system but was unable to figure
out how to route an IRQ to the device. Usually this error is causing by an
incomplete description of the PCI Interrupt Routing of the system.
Timer Error
Indicates an error while programming the count register of channel 2 of the 8254
timer. This may indicate a problem with system hardware.
test
BIOS POST found that the refresh timer hardware failed to pass the Refresh
Retrace Test.
Interrupt Controller-1
error
BIOS POST could not initialize the Master Interrupt Controller. This may indicate a
Interrupt Controller-2
error
BIOS POST could not initialize the Slave Interrupt Controller. This may indicate a
Refresh
failed
timer
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CMOS
Message Displayed
Description
CMOS Date/Time Not The CMOS date and/or time are invalid. This error can be resolved by readjusting
the system time in AMIBIOS Setup.
Set
CMOS Battery Low
CMOS battery is low. This message usually indicates that the CMOS battery needs
to be replaced. It could also appear when the user intentionally discharges the
CMOS battery.
Settings CMOS settings are invalid. This error can be resolved by using AMIBIOS Setup.
CMOS
Wrong
CMOS
Bad
Checksum
CMOS contents failed the Checksum check. Indicates that the CMOS data has
been changed by a program other than the BIOS or that the CMOS is not retaining
its data due to malfunction. This error can typically be resolved by using AMIBIOS
Setup.
Miscellaneous
Message Displayed
Description
KBC BAT Test failed
Keyboard controller BAT test failed. This may indicate a problem with keyboard
controller initialization.
Keyboard Error
Keyboard is not present or the hardware is not responding when the keyboard
controller is initialized.
PS/2 Keyboard not PS/2 keyboard support is enabled in the BIOS setup but the device is not detected.
found
PS/2
found
Mouse
not PS/2 mouse support is enabled in the BIOS setup but the device is not detected.
Keyboard/Interface
Error
Keyboard controller failure. This may indicate a problem with system hardware.
Unlock Keyboard
PS/2 keyboard is locked. User needs to unlock the keyboard to continue the BIOS
POST.
System Halted
The system has been halted. A reset or power cycle is required to reboot the
machine. This message appears after a fatal error has been detected.
<INS> Pressed
Indicates that <INS> key is pressed during the BIOS POST. The POST will load and
use default CMOS settings.
check
The password entered does not match the password set in the setup. This condition
may occur for both Supervisor and User password verification.
Unknown BIOS error.

Error code = 004Ah
This message is displayed when ADM module is not present in the AMIBIOS8
ROM.
Unknown BIOS error.

Error code = 004Bh
This message is displayed when language module is not present in the AMIBIOS8
ROM.
Password
failed
Floppy
Failure
Controller Error in initializing legacy Floppy Controller.

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Index of Symptom-to-FRU Error Messages

To use the information in this section to diagnose a problem:
1.
Find the error symptom in the left column.
2.
If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure.
If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/FRU item listed in the right column is the most likely cause.
NOTE
If you cannot find a symptom or an error in this list and the problem remains, see Undetermined
Problems on page 65.
Processor/Processor Fan-related Symptoms

Symptom/Error
Action/FRU
Processor fan does not run but power

supply fan runs.
Ensure the system is not in power saving mode.

With the system powered on, measure the voltage of the
processor fan connector. Its reading should be +12Vdc. If the
reading shows normal, but the fan still does not work, then
replace the heat sink fan.
Mainboard
Processor test failed.
Processor
Mainboard
NOTE
Normally, the processor fan should be operative, and the processor clock setting should be exactly
set to match its speed requirement before diagnosing any processor problems.
Mainboard and Memory-related Symptoms

Symptom/Error
Action/FRU
Memory test failed.
Memory module
Mainboard
Incorrect memory size shown or repeated

during POST.
Insert the memory modules in the DIMM sockets properly,

then reboot the system.
Memory module
Mainboard
System works but fails to enter power

mode
when
the
Power
saving
Management Mode is set to Enabled.
Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. In Windows

systems, check settings in Power Management Property of
the Control Panel.
Reload software from Recovery CD.
Blinking cursor only; system does not work.
IDE drive connection/cables

IDE disk drives
See Undetermined Problems.
Mainboard
NOTE
Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before
diagnosing any system problems.
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Hard Disk Drive-related Symptoms

Symptom/Error
Action/FRU
Hard disk drive test failed.
Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings.

Hard disk drive cable
Hard disk drive
Mainboard
Hard disk drive cannot format completely.

Hard disk drive cable
Hard disk drive
Mainboard
Hard disk drive has write error.

Hard disk drive
Hard disk drive LED fails to light, but

system operates normally.
With the system power on, measure the voltage of the HDD
LED connector.
HDD LED cable
NOTE
Make sure the hard disk drive is configured correctly in CMOS Setup and that cable/jumper are set
correctly before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems. (If only one drive is installed, please
make sure the drive is connected to master connector or the drive is set to master.)
Optical Disc Drive-related Symptoms

Symptom/Error
Action/FRU
CD/DVD-ROM drive LED doesn't come on

but works normally.

DIMM
Mainboard
CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for more

than 30 seconds before LED shutting off.
Software asks to reinstall disc. Software
displays a reading CD/DVD error.
CD/DVD-ROM may have dirt or foreign material on it. Check

with a known good disc.
CD/DVD-ROM drive cannot load or eject

when the system is turned on and its eject
button is pressed and held.
Disconnect all cables from CD/DVD-ROM drive except power

cable, then press the eject button to try to unload the disc.
CD/DVD-ROM is not inserted properly.

CD/DVD-ROM is damaged.
CD/DVD-ROM drive power cable

CD/DVD-ROM drive
CD/DVD-ROM drive does not read and

there are no messages are displayed.
CD may have dirt or foreign material on it. Check with a

known good disc.
Ensure the CD/DVD-ROM driver is installed properly.
CD/DVD-ROM drive.
CD/DVD-ROM drive can play audio CD but

no sound output.
Ensure the headphone jack of the CD/DVD-ROM has an

output.
Turn up the sound volume.
Speaker power/connection/cable.
CD/DVD-ROM drive.
NOTE
Make sure the optical disc drive is configured correctly in CMOS Setup, the cable/jumper are set
correctly and the drives optical lens is clean before diagnosing any optical drive problems.

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Real-Time Clock-related Symptoms

Symptom/Error
Action/FRU
Real-time clock is inaccurate.
Ensure the information in the Standard CMOS Feature of

BIOS Setup is set correctly.
RTC battery
Mainboard
Audio-related Symptoms
Symptom/Error
Action/FRU
Audio software program invoked but no

sound comes from speakers.
Speaker power/connection/cable
Modem-related Symptoms
Symptom/Error
Action/FRU
Modem ring cannot wake up system from

suspend mode.
For an external modem, make sure Power on By Ring in

BIOS Setup or Power Management is set to Enabled. For the
PCI modem, make sure Wake up by PCI card is set to
Enabled.
If a PCI modem card is used, reinsert the modem card to the
PCI slot firmly or replace the modem card.
In Win 98, ensure the telephone application is configured
correctly for your modem and set to receive messages and/
or fax.
Data/fax modem software program invoked

but cannot receive/send data/fax
Ensure the modem card is installed properly.
Fax/voice modem software program

invoked but has no sound output. (Data
files are received normally; voice from
modem cannot be produced, but system
sound feature works normally.)
Ensure the modem voice-in cable from modem adapter card

is connected to the mainboard
Video and Monitor-related Symptoms

Symptom/Error
Action/FRU
Video memory test failed.Video adapter

failed.
Remove all non-factory-installed cards.

Load default settings (if screen is readable).
Mainboard
Display problem
Monitor signal connection/cable
Incorrect colors
Monitor
No high intensity
Video adapter card
Missing, broken, or incorrect characters
Mainboard
Blank monitor (dark)

Blank monitor (bright)
Distorted image
Unreadable monitor
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Video and Monitor-related Symptoms

Symptom/Error
Action/FRU
Display changing colors.
Monitor signal connection/cable

Video adapter card
Mainboard
Printer-related Symptoms
Symptom/Error
Action/FRU
Printing failed.
Ensure the printer driver is properly installed. Refer to the

printer service manual.
Printer
Printer cable
Mainboard.
Printer problems.
Refer to the service manual for the printer.
Keyboard-related Symptoms
Symptom/Error
Action/FRU
Some or all keys on keyboard do not work.
Keyboard
Power Supply-related Symptoms

Symptom/Error
Action/FRU
Pressing the power button does not turn off

the system. (Only unplugging the power
cord from electrical outlet can turn off the
system.)
Ensure the Soft-off by PWR-BTTN in CMOS Setup (under

Power Management) is not set to Instant-off.
Pressing the power button does not turn on

the system
Ensure the power override switch (located at the back of the

computer, just above the connector for the power cable) is
not set to OFF.
Power switch cable assembly
Power switch cable assembly.

Executing
software
shutdown
from
Windows98 Start menu does not turn off
the system. (Only pressing power button
can turn off the system).
No system power, or power supply fan is

not running.
Power supply

Reload software from Recovery CD.
Mainboard
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Beep Codes
When no error message is displayed but the computer stops during POST, listen for beep codes.
Beep
Status
Possible Causes
One short beep.
System ready
System is OK.
Continuous
long beep
one Memory not installed or

memory error
Something is wrong with the memory installed

There is problem accessing the memory (i.e., mainboard
problem)
One long beep, VGA not installed or The mainboard can not access the video card for some
reasons. Either the video card is not working, its memory
then
two
short VGA error
is not accessible, or its BIOS may be corrupt.
beeps and repeat
Something is wrong with the mainboard.
One long beep,
then one short beep
BIOS failure
BIOS damaged. Processor jump to boot block to execute

the default procedure.
Two short beeps.
CMOS failure
CMOS checksum error
Undetermined Problems
NOTE
Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer.

Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the failure is operating correctly. (See
Power System Check on page 57)
Follow the procedures below to isolate the failing FRU. Do not isolate non-defective FRU.
1.
Power off the computer.
2.
Visually check them for damage. If any problems are found, replace the FRU.
3.
Remove or disconnect all of the following devices:
Non-Acer devices
Printer, mouse, and other external devices
Hard disk drive
DIMM
CD/DVD-ROM drive
Expansion boards
4.
Power on the computer.
5.
Determine if the problem has been resolved.
6.
If the problem does not recur, reconnect the removed devices one at a time until you find the failed FRU.
If the problem persists, replace the mainboard, and then LCD assembly (one at a time). Do not replace a nondefective FRU.
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Configuring the ME Firmware

You need to disable the Manageability Engine (ME) firmware before updating the BIOS. Use the
ME_DISABLE jumper to do this.
1-2 position: Normal operation (default)
2-3 position: ME disable
To disable the ME firmware:

1.
2.
3.
4.
Place the computer on a flat, steady surface with the rear cover facing upward.
5.
Remove the computer cover by following the procedures described on page 26.
6.
Remove the graphics card by following the procedure described on page 34.
7.
If necessary, remove any other assemblies or cables that prevent access to the ME_DISABLE jumper.
8.
Locate the ME_DISABLE jumper on the mainboard.
9.
Remove the jumper block and set it over the 2-3 pins for 20 to 30 seconds.
10. Return the jumper block to its default 1-2 position.

11. Reinstall the graphics card.
12. Reinstall any any other assemblies or cables that have previously been removed.
13. Reinstall the computer cover.
14. Connect the power cord to the system.
15. Press the power button to turn on the computer.
16. During POST, press Delete to access the Setup Utility.
17. Press F9 to load the system default values.
18. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility.

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Clearing CMOS
You may need to clear the Setup configuration values (CMOS) if the configuration has been corrupted, or if
incorrect settings made in the Setup Utility caused error messages to be unreadable. This procedure will clear
the BIOS supervisor password as well.
Use the CLR_CMOS jumper to clear the CMOS data.
1-2 position: Normal operation (default)
2-3 position: Clear CMOS data
To clear the CMOS data:

1.
2.
3.
4.
Place the computer on a flat, steady surface with the rear cover facing upward.
5.
Remove the computer cover by following the procedures described on page 26.
6.
Remove the graphics card by following the procedure described on page 34.
7.
If necessary, remove any other assemblies or cables that prevent access to the CLR_CMOS jumper.
8.
Locate the CLR_CMOS jumper on the mainboard.
9.
Remove the jumper block and set it over the 2-3 pins for 20 to 30 seconds.
10. Return the jumper block to its default 1-2 position.

11. Reinstall the graphics card.
12. Reinstall any other assemblies or cables that have previously been removed.
13. Reinstall the computer cover.
14. Connect the power cord to the system.
15. Press the power button to turn on the computer.
16. During POST, press Delete to access the Setup Utility.
17. Press F9 to load the system default values.
18. Press F10 to save the changes you made and close the Setup Utility.
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BIOS Recovery
When you boot up the computer and you hear one long beep, followed by a shorter one, the system BIOS is
damaged. This maybe cause by an interruption during a BIOS flash procedure (e.g. a power outage) or a
corrupted BIOS code, which will cause the system to go into an unbootable state.You need to access and
execute the boot block program to reboot the computer and recover the regular BIOS code.
Note the following when restoring the BIOS settings:
Make sure the computer is connected to a UPS unit during the BIOS recovery process.
The BIOS crisis recovery disk should be prepared in a computer running the Windows XP or Windows
Vista OS. A USB floppy, optical, or hard drive can be used.
Creating the BIOS Crisis Recovery Disk

1.
Set up a computer running the Windows XP or Windows Vista operating system and connect the BIOS
recovery media.
2.
Copy the target BIOS ROM file to the BIOS recovery media and rename it as amiboot.rom.
3.
Eject the BIOS recovery media from the computer.
Performing a BIOS Recovery

NOTE
This procedure is only applicable when the boot block section is still valid.
1.
Shut down the BIOS failed-computer.
2.
Connect the BIOS recovery media to the failed computer.
3.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.

The system will now execute the BIOS recovery process. When the process is complete, the computer
will automatically reboot.
4.
Eject the BIOS recovery media from the computer
5.
Press Delete to run the CMOS Setup Utility.
6.
Press F9 to load the system default settings.
7.
Select Ok, then press Enter.
8.
Press F10 to save the default settings and close the Setup utility.
9.

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BIOS Update
Updating the BIOS in DOS Mode
1.
Press the power button to turn on the computer and boot to DOS mode.
2.
Key in 'cd dostool'. (Go to BIOS path like "A:\DOSTOOL")
3.
Key in 'flash2M.bat' or 'flash2M'.
4.
Press Enter to flash the system BIOS.
5.
Reboot the computer.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. Select Ok, then press Enter.
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Updating the BIOS in Windows Mode

This BIOS updating procedure is for a computer running a 32- or 64-bit Windows OS.
1.
Press the power button to turn on the computer.
2.
Click Start | Command Prompt | Run as administrator.
3.
Perform the steps below if your computer is running 32-bit Windows.

a.
Key in 'cd wintool\32'. (Go to BIOS path like "D:\WinTool\32")
b.
Key in 'wflash2M.bat' or 'wflash2M'.

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c.
4.
Perform the steps below if your computer is running 64-bit Windows.

a.
Key in 'cd wintool\64'. (Go to BIOS path like "D:\WinTool\64")
b.
Key in 'flash2M.bat' or 'flash2M'.
c.
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5.
Reboot the computer.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10. Select Ok, then press Enter.

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Chapter 5
System Architecture
This chapter shows the system block diagram and board layout.
Block Diagram
The core subsystems of the computer are depicted in the following block diagram.

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Mainboard Layout
This section shows the major mainboard components.
No.
Label
Description
No.
Label
Description
ATX_12V
ATX 4-pin connector
13
F_PANEL
Power button/LED cable

connector
CPU
Processor socket
14
CLR_CMOS
Clear CMOS jumper
SYS_FAN
System fan connector
15
PCIE16X
PCI Express 2.0 Gen 2 x16

expansion slot
CPU_FAN
CPU cooling fan connector
16
ME_DISABLE
ME disable jumper
DIMM1-2
DDR3 240-pin slots
17
F_AUDIO
Front panel audio jack

header
GPIO1
General Purpose I/O Signal 1
18
BAT1
Battery
GPIO2
General Purpose I/O Signal 2
19
PCIE1X_1
PCI Express 2.0 Gen 2 x1

expansion slot
ATX_POWE
R
Standard 24-pin power

connector
20
AUD/JACK
Line in/Line Out/MIC
F_USB 3
Front panel USB header

(card reader)
21
USB
USB 2.0 ports
10
F_USB 2
Front panel USB header
22
USBLAN
RJ45 + USB ports
11
SATA5
Serial ATA connector
23
HDMI1/VGA
VGA + HDMI ports
12
SATA1-2
Serial ATA connectors
24
KB/MS
PS/2 keyboard + PS/2

mouse ports
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Jumper Setting
This section explains how to set the jumper for correct configuration of the main board.
Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting a jumper, ensure that the jumper caps are
placed on the correct pins.
The following illustration shows the location of the jumpers.
The following table shows the settings of the Clear CMOS and ME Disable jumper. Place the jumper cap on
pins 1 and 2 to close or short the jumper. Place the jumper cap on pins 2 and 3 to open or clear the jumper.
Jumper
Type
Description
Setting (default)
Clear CMOS
3-pin
Clear CMOS
1-2: Normal operation (default)

2-3: Clear CMOS data
Before clearing the CMOS, make
sure to turn off the system. See
Clearing CMOS section on page 74
for detailed instruction.
ME Disable
3-pin
Disable ME
1-2: Normal operation (default)

2-3: ME disable
For more information on how to clear
the CMOS datajumper configure the
ME Disable jumper see Configuring
the ME Firmware section on page
73.

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Chapter 6
Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List

This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing of the Aspire XC600 computer global
configurations. Refer to this list when ordering for repair parts or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
IMPORTANT
NOTE
When ordering FRU parts, check the most up-to-date information available on your regional
web or channel. For whatever reasons a part number is changed, it will NOT be noted on the
printed Service Guide. For Acer authorized service providers, your Acer office may have a
different part number code from 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
service.
Follow the local government regulations, or the rules set by your regional office on how to return or
dispose of defective parts.

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Exploded Diagram
9
2
5
4
No.
Description
Quantity
Lowercase assembly
Screw Pan, M3 L5
HDD-ODD bracket
Screw I #6-32 L5
Side cover
Screw Pan, M3 L5
Front I/O and card reader board bracket
Front cover assembly
LED module
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Aspire XC600 FRU List

ACER_XC600_W_AELENAC(NO:81.3HW01.001G)
Category
Part Name
Description
Acer Part No.
BOARDS
CARD READER BOARD
CARD READER
L43CR002-R FOR
DAA75L-VIC
55.SKQD1.001
FRONT IO BOARD USB 2.0 2

USB PORT 2 AUDIO PORT W/O
CARD READER
F-IO BOARD/2AUDIO
JACK+ 2 USB CO
55.SKQD1.002
WIRELESS LAN BOARD

802.11BGN 1X1 RALINK RT3090
LOW-PROFILE
WLAN 802.11BGN 1X1

RALINK RT3090 (LOW-PR
NI.10200.038
VGA CARD 299-7N161-X03AC

505 512MB 64BITS DDR3 DVI-I
+ HDMI LP
PCP NV505 512MB DDR3

DVI-I/HDMI/VGA LP
VG.PCP50.502
VGA CARD 288-AE153-X01AC

HD7350 1GB DDR3 64BIT DVI-I
+ HDMI LP
PCP AMD HD7350 1GB

DSUB/DVI/HDMI/LP
VG.PCP73.502
VGA CARD 288-9E145-X03AC

HD7470 2GB SDDR3 64BIT DVII + HDMI LP
PCP AMD HD7470 2GB

DVI/HDMI LP
VG.PCP74.702
POWER CORD 1800MM 250V

CHINA
POWER CORD 250V CCC

1800MM PRC
27.01518.0K1
ODD CABLE SATA
C.A. SATA ODD GTL

ELENA
50.SFF01.003
ODD CABLE SATA
C.A. SATA ODD VSO

ELENA
50.SFF01.004
HDD SATA CABLE
C.A. SATA HDD VSO

APITBULL
50.SD101.002
HDD SATA CABLE
C.A. SATA HDD GL

APITBULL
50.SD101.002
DVI TO VGA DONGLE

CONNECTOR
DVI TO VGA DONGLE
D0.VGA26.P01
CRT COVER
CVR CRT BOXER II
42.SF601.001
HDMI DUMMY COVER
CRV HDMI COVER
42.SF601.002
"ASSEMBLY MAIN-CHASSIS
BLACK W/UPPER
CASE,LOWER CASE,FRONT IO
BRACKET,HDD&ODD
BRACKET"
ASSY MAIN-CHASSIS
AELENAC
60.SKQD1.001
CABLES
CASE/COVER/
BRACKET
ASSEMBLY

87
Category
CPU/
PROCESSOR
DVD-RW
DRIVE
Part Name
Description
Acer Part No.
UPPER CASE
ASSY UCASE AELENAC
60.SKQD1.002
LOWER CASE
ASSY LCASE ASM

AELENAC
60.SKQD1.003
FRONT IO BRACKET
ASSY BRKT FRONT IO

AELENAC
33.SKQD1.001
HDD&ODD BRACKET
ASSY CAGE ODD HDD

ASM AELENAC
33.SKQD1.002
ASSEMBLY FRONT BEZEL

SILVER W/LED SWITCH CABLE
FOR CARD READER
ASSY MAIN BEZEL

AELENAC HOT
STAMPING
60.SKQD1.004
"CPU INTEL CORE I3 2120 LGA

3M 1333 1155 65W 3.3G, DUAL
CORE"
IC CPU SANDY BRIDGE

I3-2120 3MB 2C 3.3GH
KC.21201.CI3
CPU INTEL CELERON G530

LGA 2.4G 2M 1066 1155 65W
DUAL CORE
IC CPU CELERON G530

DC 2MB 2.4GHZ 65W LG
KC.53001.CD
G
CPU INTEL PENTIUM DUALCORE G630 LGA 2.7G 3M 1066

1155 65W
IC CPU INTEL PENTIUM

DUAL-CORE G630 LGA
KC.63001.DE
G
CPU INTEL CELERON G460

LGA 1.7G 1.5M 1066 1155 35W
IC CPU INTEL CELERON

G460 1.8G 1.5M
KC.G0001.460
ODD PIONEER SUPER-MULTI

DRIVE HH DL 16X DVR-219RS
LF BLACK BEZEL SATA
(WIN7+HF)
ODD DVD RW SATA 12.7

PIONEER DVR-219RS
KU.01605.007
ODD PLDS SUPER-MULTI

DRIVE HH DL 16X DH-16ACSH
LF+HF BLACK BEZEL SATA
(WIN7)
ODD SUPER-MULTI HH
DL PLDS DH-16ACSH
KU.0160F.013
ODD PIONEER DVD-ROM HH

16X DVD-231RS LF+HF BLACK
BEZEL SATA (WIN7)
ODD DVD-ROM HH TL
PIONEER DVR-231RS
KV.01605.007
ODD PLDS DVD-ROM HH 16X

DH-16D6SH LF+HF BLACK
BEZEL SATA (WIN7)
ODD DVD-ROM HH PLDS

DH-16D6SH
KV.0160F.006
88
Category
Part Name
Description
Acer Part No.
HDD/HARD DISK
DRIVE
"HDD 1TB 7200RPM 3.5""

SEAGATE SATA3
ST31000524AS 6G 32MB"
"HDD 1TB3.5""S3
SEAGATE ST31000524AS
6G7.2"
KH.01K01.016
"HDD HGST 3.5"" 7200RPM

1000GB
HDS721010DLE630(MARS)
SATA III 32MB LF F/W:5R0"
"HDD1TB 3.5"" HGST

HDS721010DLE630 6G
7.2K"
KH.01K07.006
"HDD WD 3.5"" 5400RPM

1000GB WD10EARX22N0YB0(GP667,4K) SATA III
64MB LF F/W:51.0AB51"
"HDD 1TB 3.5"" WD

WD10EARX-22N0YB0
5.4K GP"
KH.01K08.020
"HDD WD 3.5"" 5400RPM

1500GB WD15EARX-22PASB0
SATA III 64MB LF F/
W:51.0AB51"
"HDD 1.5TB 3.5"" WD

WD15EARX-22PASB0 GP"
KH.15K08.004
"HDD SEAGATE 3.5"" 7200RPM

500GB
ST3500413AS(PHARAOH 6G)
SATA III 16MB LF F/W:JC45"
"HDD 500GB 3.5""S3 SGT

ST3500413AS 6G 7.2K"
KH.50001.022
"HDD WD 3.5"" 7200RPM

500GB WD5000AAKX221CA1(XL500, 6G) SATA III
16MB LF F/W:17.01H17"
"HDD 500GB 3.5"" S3

WD5000AAKX-221CA1
7200"
KH.50008.025
CPU HEATSINK AIR COOLER

LGA1156 95W WITH DUCT
LGA1156 95W COOLER

WITH DUCT
HI.10800.068
CPU HEATSINK AIR COOLER

LGA1156 95W COOLER CM
INTEL LGA1156 95W

COOLER CM
HI.10800.071
KEYBOARD SUNREX JME8105P PS/2 STANDARD 104KS

BLACK SIMPLIFIED CHINESE
NEW ACER LOGO
KB SUNREX JME-8105P
PS2 BLACK SIMPLIFIED
KB.PS20S.032
KEYBOARD SUNREX JME8105U USB STANDARD 104KS

BLACK SIMPLIFIED CHINESE
NEW ACER LOGO
KB SUNREX JME-8105U
USB BLACK SIMPLIFIED
KB.USB0S.031
MAINBOARD
MB KIT A1600X INTEL H61

INTEL 82579V GBE
PROPRIETARY W/O 1394 LF
DDRIII 2 DIMM W/ EUP W/IO
SHIELDING
MB KIT A1600X INTEL

H61 INTEL 82579V GBE
DB.SKQCN.00
1
MEMORY
MEMORY NANYA UNB-DIMM

DDRIII 1333 1GB
NT1GC64BH4B0PF-CG LF
128*16 0.055UM
DIMM 1G
NT1GC64BH4B0PF-CG
DDR3 UNB.
KN.1GB03.035
MEMORY KINGSTON DDR3

1333MHZ 1G
ACR128X64D3U1333C9
DIMM 1G
ACR128X64D3U1333C9
KN.1GB07.002
HEATSINK
KEYBOARD

89
Category
Part Name
Description
Acer Part No.
MEMORY
MEMORY UNIFOSA DDR3

1333MHZ 1G UNB-DIMM
GU502203EP0201 LF 128*8
0.065UM
DIMM 1G
GU502203EP0201 UNB.
KN.1GB0H.01
5
MEMORY NANYA UNB-DIMM

DDRIII 1333 2GB
NT2GC64B88G0NF-CG LF+HF
256*8 46NM V79D
DIMM 2G
NT2GC64B88G0NF-CG
DDR3 1333MHZ
KN.2GB03.026
MEMORY KINGSTON UNBDIMM DDRIII 1333 2GB

ACR256X64D3U13C9G LF+HF
DIMM 2G
ACR256X64D3U13C9G
DDR3 UNB.
KN.2GB07.007
MEMORY UNIFOSA UNB-DIMM

DDRIII 1333 2GB
HU524303EP0200 LF 256*8
46NM
DIMM 2G
HU524303EP0200 DDR3
1333MHZ UNB.
KN.2GB0H.01
2
MEMORY KINGSTON UNBDIMM DDRIII 1333 4GB

ACR512X64D3U13C9G LF+HF
DIMM 4G
ACR512X64D3U13C9G
DDR3 UNB.
KN.4GB07.002
MEMORY A-DATA UNB-DIMM

DDRIII 1333 4GB
AD63I1C1624EV LF+HF
DIMM 4G AD63I1C1624EV
DDR3 1333MHZ UNB.
KN.4GB0C.00
2
MEMORY UNIFOSA UNB-DIMM

DDRIII 1333 4GB
HU564403EP0200 LF 256*8
46NM
DIMM 4G
HU564403EP0200 DDR3
1333MHZ UNB.
KN.4GB0H.00
1
LOGITECH OPTICAL MOUSE

PS2 M-S0004-O WITH ACER
LOGO
OPTICAL MOUSE PS2 MS0004-O WIT
MS.11200.104
PRIMAX OPTICAL MOUSE PS2

MOFGKO WITH ACER LOGO
OPTICAL MOUSE PS2

MOFGKO WITH ACE
MS.11200.105
LOGITECH OPTICAL MOUSE

USB M-U0027-O WITH ACER
LOGO
MOUSE OPTICAL USB MU0027-O WITH ACER LO
MS.11200.106
PRIMAX OPTICAL MOUSE USB

MOFGUO WITH ACER LOGO
MOUSE OPTICAL MOUSE

USB MOFGUO WITH
ACER
MS.11200.107
POWER SUPPLY 220W PFC

230V DELTA DPS-220UB-4A
EUP
SPS 220W EUP PFC 230V

DPS-220UB-4A(NEW)
PY.22009.010
POWER SUPPLY 220W LITEON PFC 230V PE-5221-08AF

EUP
SPS PFC 220W (8.5L)

EUP PE-5221-08AF ABO
PY.2200B.010
POWER SUPPLY 220W

CHICONYPOWER PFC CPB09D220A AAGASSI
SPS 220W PFC CPB09D220A AAGASSI
PY.2200F.005
SCRW I T NO6-32 L5 BZN
SCRW I T NO6-32 L5 BZN
86.SG901.001
POINTING
DEVICE
POWER
SUPPLY
SCREWS
90
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
This section provides technical specifications for the system.
Processor
Item
Specification
Type
Intel Core / Celeron processor
Processor
Number
Ci53330
Ci52320
Ci33220
Ci32130
Ci32100
PDCG645
PDCG640
CD
G550
CD
G465
Number of
Cores
Quad
Quad
Dual
Dual
Dual
Dual
Dual
Dual
Single
Clock Speed
(GHz)
3.0
3.0
3.3
3.4
3.1
2.9
2.8
2.6
1.9
Turbo Speed
(GHz)
3.2
3.3
Cache Size
(MB)
1.5
95
55
65
65
65
65
65
35
Thermal Design 77
Power (W)
System Board Major Chips

Item
Specification
System Core Logic
Intel H61 Express chipset
Memory Controller
Storage Controller
PCIE Controller
LAN Controller
Intel PCI-E Gbe LAN controller PHY
Audio Controller
Realtek ALC662-VC0-GR Audio Codec
Input Devices
Controller
Super I/O ITE 8728F-CX

91
System Memory
Item
Specification
DIMM Sockets
Two
Memory Type
DDR3-1066/1333 unbuffered DIMM
Module Name
PC3-8500/10600
Organization
ECC
Maximum
Memory
8 GB
Vendor
Unifosa
Nanya
Kingston
A-data
DIMM Size (GB)
1, 2
Pin
240
240
240
240
System BIOS
Item
Specification
BIOS Vendor
American Megatrends Inc.
BIOS Version
P01-A0
PCI Interface
Item
Specification
Number of Slots
PCI Express x 1 slot

PCI Express x16 slot
Hard Disk Drive

Item
Specification
Number of HDD
bays
Form factor
3.5-inch 25.4 mm
Interface
SATA 3.0
Supported capacities
500 GB
Seagate Pharaoh ST3500413AS

WD WD5000AAKX-221CA1
1000 GB
HGST Mars HDS721010DLE630

Seagate Pharaoh ST31000524AS
WD WD10EARX-22N0YB0
1500 GB
WD WD15EARX-22PASB0
92
VGA Interface
Item
Specification
Connector
VGA/monitor port
Network Interface
Item
Specification
LAN Controller
Intel 82579V Gbe LAN controller PHY
Supports LAN Protocol
10/100/1000 Mbps
LAN Connector Type
RJ45
SATA Interface
Item
Specification
SATA Controller
Embedded SATA controller
Connectors
Two SATA 2.0 ports

Two SATA 3.0 ports
Audio Interface
Item
Specification
Audio Controller
Realtek ALC662-VC0-GR Audio Codec
Connectors
Three audio jacks
Keyboard and Input Devices

Item
Specification
Controller
Super I/O ITE 8728F-CX
Connectors
PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors
Eight USB ports (four on front and six on rear)

93
Optical Drive
BD Combo Module
Item
Specification
Vendor
HLDS
PLDS
Model name
CH20N
DH-6E2S/DH-4O3S
Drive type
BD-Combo
BD-Combo/BD-ROM
Write Speed
DVD-R 2x, 4x CLV, 8x ZCLV, 8x

PCAV, 12x PCAV, 16x CAV
DVD-R DL 2x, 4x CLV
DVD-RW2x, 4x, 6x CLV
DVD-RAM2x, 3x CLV, 5x PCAV
DVD+R2.4x, 4x CLV, 8x ZCLV, 8x
PCAV, 12x PCAV, 16x CAV
DVD+R DL2.4x, 4x CLV
DVD+RW2.4x, 4x, 6x CLV, 8x ZCLV
CD-R8x, 16x CLV, 24x, 32x PCAV,
40x CAV
CD-RW4x, 10x, 16x CLV, 24x ZCLV
12X Zone CLV at DVD-R / +R

6X CLV at DVD-RW / +RW
5X CLV at DVD-RAM
4X CLV at DVD--R DL / +R DL
24X Zone CLV at CD-R / RW
Read Speed
BD-ROM (SL/DL)6x / 4.8x CAV

BD-R (SL/DL)6x / 4.8x CAV
BD-RE (SL/DL)4.8x / 4.8x CAV
BDMV (AACS Compliant Disc) 4.8x
CAV
DVD-ROM (SL/DL)16x / 8x CAV DVDR (SL/DL)16x / 8x CAV
DVD-RW (SL/DL)10x CAV / Not
support DVD+R (SL/DL)16x / 8x CAV
DVD+RW (SL/DL)10x CAV / Not
support
DVD-RAM 2x, 3x ZCLV, 5x PCAV
DVD-Video (CSS Compliant Disc)
(SL/DL) 8x CAV
CD-R/ROM40x CAV CD-RW 40x
CAV
CD-DA (DAE) 32x CAV
Video CD 10x CAV
80 mm CD 10x CAV
12X CAV at DVD-ROM and DVD-R /

+R
8X CAV at DVD-ROM DL and DVD RW / +RW
/ -R DL / +R DL
5X CAV at BD-ROM / R / RE
5X CLV at DVD-RAM
2X CLV at BD-ROM DL / R DL / RE
DL
32X CAV at CD-ROM and CD-R
24X CAV at CD-RW
Data Transfer Rate
BD-ROM 215.79 Mbits/s (6x) max.

DVD-ROM 22.16 Mbytes/s (16x) max.
CD-ROM 6,000 kB/s (40x) max.
Access Time
BD-ROM 180 ms typ

DVD-ROM 150 ms typ.
DVD-RAM 180 ms typ.
CD-ROM 150 ms typ.
BD-ROM 250 ms typ

DVD-ROM 150 ms typ.
DVD-RAM 180 ms typ.
CD-ROM 150 ms typ.
Buffer Size
4 MB
2 MB
Interface Type
Serial ATA
Serial ATA
94
Super Multi
Item
Specification
Vendor
HLDS
PLDS
Pioneer
Model Name
GH80N
DH-16ACSH
DVR-219RS
Drive Type
Super Multi
Super Multi
Super Multi
Write Speed
CD-R: 4x, 8x, 16x CLV,

24x, 32x, 40x PCAV
CD-RW: 4x, 10x,16x
CLV, 24x, 32x ZCLV
(High Speed: 10x, Ultra
Speed: 16x, 24x, US
Plus: 16x, 24x, 32x)
DVD+R:2.4x, 4x, 6x CLV,
8x,12x ZCLV, 8x, 12x
PCAV, 16x CAV
DVD+R DL:2.4x, 4x , 6x
CLV, 8x ZCLV
DVD+RW:2.4x, 4x, 6x
CLV, 8x ZCLV
(High Speed DVD+RW:
6x CLV, 8x ZCLV)
DVD-R:2x, 4x, 6x CLV,
8x ZCLV, 8x PCAV, 16x
CAV
DVD-R DL:2x, 4x, 6x
CLV, 8x ZCLV
DVD-RW:1x, 2x, 4x, 6x
CLV
DVD-RAM:2x, 3x ZCLV,
3x-5x PCAV (Ver.2.2)
CD-R: 16x CLV, 24x 17x

~ 24x PCAV, 32x 17x ~
32x PCAV, 40x 17x ~ 40x
CAV
CD-RW: 4x CLV, 10x
CLV, 16x CLV, 24x 16x24x Zone-CLV1, 16x
CLV, 24x / 32x 16x-24x32x Zone CLV2
DVD+R: 24x / 32x 16x24x-32x Zone CLV2, 4x /
6x CLV, 8x PCAV
DVD+R9: 12x / 16x CAV,
2.4x / 4x CLV, 6x / 8x
Zone CLV, 12x CAV
DVD+RW: 2.4x / 4x / 6x
CLV
8x Zone CLV
DVD-R: 4x / 6x CLV, 8x
PCAV
DVD-R9: 12x / 16x CAV,
4x CLV
6x / 8x Zone CLV
12x CAV
DVD-RW 2x / 4x CLV, 6x
Zone CLV
DVD-RAM 2x / 3x / 5x /
6x CLV, 8x / 12x PCAV
CD-R: 16x CLV, 24x 17x

~ 24x PCAV, 32x 17x ~
32x PCAV, 40x 17x ~ 40x
CAV
CD-RW: 4x CLV, 10x
CLV, 16x CLV, 24x 16x24x Zone-CLV1, 16x
CLV, 24x / 32x 16x-24x32x Zone CLV2
DVD+R: 24x / 32x 16x24x-32x Zone CLV2, 4x /
6x CLV, 8x PCAV
DVD+R9: 12x / 16x CAV,
2.4x / 4x CLV, 6x / 8x
Zone CLV, 12x CAV
DVD+RW: 2.4x / 4x / 6x
CLV
8x Zone CLV
DVD-R: 4x / 6x CLV, 8x
PCAV
DVD-R9: 12x / 16x CAV,
4x CLV
6x / 8x Zone CLV
12x CAV
DVD-RW 2x / 4x CLV, 6x
Zone CLV
DVD-RAM 2x / 3x / 5x /

95
Super Multi
Item
Specification
Read Speed
CD-R/RW/ROM:40x/40x/
40x max.
CD-DA (DAE):40x max.
80 mm CD:10x max
DVD+R/+RW:10x / 8x
max.
DVD+R DL:8x max.
DVD-R/RW/ROM(SL/
DL):10x / 8x / 16x / 12x
max.
DVD-R DL:8x max.
DVD-RAM (Ver.1.0/
2.2):2x/ 3x-5x PCAV
CD-ROM: 4x / 8x CLV,
4x~10x / 6.4x~16x /
9.6x~24x /12.8x~32x /
16x~40x / 19.2x~48x
CAV
CD-RW: 4x / 8x CLV,
4x~10x / 6.4x~16x /
9.6x~24x /12.8x~32x /
16x~40x CAV
CD-R/RW: 8x CLV
DVD-ROM (single layer):
1.6x~4x / 2.4x~6x /
3.2x~8x /4.8x~12x /
6.4x~16x CAV
DVD-ROM (dual layer):
1.6x~4x / 2.4x~6x /
3.2x~8x /4.8x~12x
DVD+R: 2.4x / 4x CLV,
2.4x~6x / 3.2x~8x /
4.8x~12x /6.4x~16x CAV
DVD-R: 2x / 4x CLV,
2.4x~6x / 3.2x~8x /
4.8x~12x /6.4x~16x
DVD+RW: 2.4x / 4x CLV,
2.4x~6x / 3.2x~8x /
4.8x~12x CAV
DVD-RW: 2x / 4x CLV,
2.4x~6x / 3.2x~8x /
4.8x~12x CAV
DVD+R9: 4x / 8x CLV,
2.4x~6x / 3.2x~8x /
4.8x~12x CAV
DVD-R9: 2x / 4x CLV, 2x
/ 3x / 5x / 6x CAV
DVD-RAM: 2x / 3x / 5x /
CD-ROM: 4x / 8x CLV,
4x~10x / 6.4x~16x /
9.6x~24x /12.8x~32x /
16x~40x / 19.2x~48x
CAV
CD-RW: 4x / 8x CLV,
4x~10x / 6.4x~16x /
9.6x~24x /12.8x~32x /
16x~40x CAV
CD-R/RW: 8x CLV
DVD-ROM (single layer):
1.6x~4x / 2.4x~6x /
3.2x~8x /4.8x~12x /
6.4x~16x CAV
DVD-ROM (dual layer):
1.6x~4x / 2.4x~6x /
3.2x~8x /4.8x~12x
DVD+R: 2.4x / 4x CLV,
2.4x~6x / 3.2x~8x /
4.8x~12x /6.4x~16x CAV
DVD-R: 2x / 4x CLV,
2.4x~6x / 3.2x~8x /
4.8x~12x /6.4x~16x
DVD+RW: 2.4x / 4x CLV,
2.4x~6x / 3.2x~8x /
4.8x~12x CAV
DVD-RW: 2x / 4x CLV,
2.4x~6x / 3.2x~8x /
4.8x~12x CAV
DVD+R9: 4x / 8x CLV,
2.4x~6x / 3.2x~8x /
4.8x~12x CAV
DVD-R9: 2x / 4x CLV, 2x
/ 3x / 5x / 6x CAV
DVD-RAM: 2x / 3x / 5x /
Data Transfer Rate
CD-ROM:6,000 kB/s
(40x) max.
DVD-ROM:22.16 MB/s
(16x) max.
CD-ROM: 7150 KB/s

DVD-ROM: 20.85 MB/s
CD-ROM: 7150 KB/s

DVD-ROM: 20.85 MB/s
Access Time
CD-ROM: 125 ms
DVD-ROM: 145 ms
CD-ROM: 140 ms
DVD-ROM: 160/180 ms
CD-ROM: 140 ms
DVD-ROM: 160/180 ms
Buffer Size
2 MB
2 MB
2 MB
Interface Type
Serial ATA
Serial ATA
Serial ATA
96
DVD-ROM
Item
Specification
Vendor
HLDS
PLDS
Pioneer
Model Name
DH50N
DH-16D6SH
DVR-231RS
Drive Type
DVD-ROM
DVD-ROM
DVD-ROM
Write Speed
Read Speed
DVD-ROM (single layer)

2x CLV,
4X, 6X, 8X, 10X, 12X,
16X CAV
DVD-ROM (dual layer)
2x CLV,
4X, 6X, 8X CAV
DVDR 2x CLV, 4X, 6X,
8X CAV
DVDRW 2x CLV, 4X,
6X, 8X
CAV
DVDR DL2x CLV, 4X,
6X CAV
CD-ROM, CD-R 4X, 8X
CLV,
16X, 24X, 32X, 40X, 48X
CAV
CD-DAE4X, 8X CLV,
16X, 24X,
32X, 40X, 48X CAV
CD-RW 4X, 8X CLV,
16X, 24X,
32X, 40X CAV
DVD-RAM 2x CLV, 5X
CAV
DVD-ROM (single layer)

2x CLV,
4X, 6X, 8X, 10X, 12X,
16X CAV
DVD-ROM (dual layer)
2x CLV,
4X, 6X, 8X CAV
DVDR 2x CLV, 4X, 6X,
8X CAV
DVDRW 2x CLV, 4X,
6X, 8X
CAV
DVDR DL2x CLV, 4X,
6X CAV
CD-ROM, CD-R 4X, 8X
CLV,
16X, 24X, 32X, 40X, 48X
CAV
CD-DAE4X, 8X CLV,
16X, 24X,
32X, 40X, 48X CAV
CD-RW 4X, 8X CLV,
16X, 24X,
32X, 40X CAV
DVD-RAM 2x CLV, 5X
CAV

97
DVD-ROM
Item
Specification
Data Transfer Rate
DVD-ROM outside
(20956 KB/
sec)
DVD-ROM inside (8100
KB/sec)
DVD 9 Disc Outside
(10200 KB/
sec)
DVD 9 Disc Inside
(4050KB/sec)
DVD+R/-R DL Disc
Outside
(7400 KB/sec)
DVD+R/-R DL Disc
Inside (2700
KB/sec)
CD-ROM outside (7200
KB/sec)
CD-ROM inside (2850
KB/sec)
DVD-RAM outside (7000
KB/sec)
DVD-RAM inside (2335
KB/sec)
DVD-ROM outside
(20956 KB/
sec)
DVD-ROM inside (8100
KB/sec)
DVD 9 Disc Outside
(10200 KB/
sec)
DVD 9 Disc Inside
(4050KB/sec)
DVD+R/-R DL Disc
Outside
(7400 KB/sec)
DVD+R/-R DL Disc
Inside (2700
KB/sec)
CD-ROM outside (7200
KB/sec)
CD-ROM inside (2850
KB/sec)
DVD-RAM outside (7000
KB/sec)
DVD-RAM inside (2335
KB/sec)
Access Time
CD 120 ms
DVD 140 ms
DVD-RAM 200 ms
CD 120 ms
DVD 140 ms
DVD-RAM 200 ms
Buffer Size
198 KB
198 KB
Interface Type
Serial ATA
Serial ATA
Serial ATA
98
Index
A
Miscellaneous submenu 12
navigation keys 9
overview 7
PC Health Status submenu 15, 16
Power menu 17, 18
connectivity
options 1
connector
LAN 5
power 5
PS/2 keyboard 5
PS/2 mouse 5
cover
optical drive 4
ACPI, see Advanced Configuration Power

Interface 2
Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu 13
Advanced Configuration Power Interface
specifications 2
Advanced menu 11
antivirus software 2
audio
headphone jack 4
microphone jack, rear 5
troubleshooting 70
D
beep codes 72
DIM checkpoints 62
BIOS 92
checkpoints 58
clear CMOS 74
crisis recovery disk 75
recovery 75
system passwords 19
update, DOS mode 76
update, Windows mode 77
vendor 92
Version 92
disassembly procedures
expansion board 34, 48
HDD-ODD bracket 30, 49
memory 35, 47
side panel 26, 42, 56
E
environmental requirements 3
Exit menu 22
expansion slots
expansion board, remove 34, 48
specifications 1
block diagram 81
boot block
checkpoints 58
execute 75
exploded view 86
external modules disassembly
font bezel 27, 55
Boot Options menu 21

boot sequence 21
F
Field Replaceable Unit, see FRU list 85
button
optical drive eject 4
front bezel
installing 27
removing 27
FRU list
components list 87
exploded view 86
part number updates 85
C
card reader
multi-in-1 4
checkpoints
boot block 58
DIM 62
overview 58
POST 60
CMOS clear 74
CMOS Setup Utility
access 8
Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu 13
Advanced menu 11
BIOS Security menu 19
Boot menu 21
Exit menu 22
Integrated Peripherals submenu 14
Main menu 10
H
hard disk drive
troubleshooting 69
hardware
configuration utility 7
exploded view 86
FRU list 85
information display 10
troubleshooting 57
HDD, see hard disk drive 1
HDD-ODD bracket
99
remove 30, 49
port
HDMI 5
headphone jack 4
POST, see Power-On Self-Test 60
humidity 3
power
ACPI compliance 2
button/indicator 4
specifications 2
power management
BIOS settings 17, 18
specifications 2
I
I/O ports 2
Integrated Peripherals submenu 14
J
jack
line-in 5
line-out 5
microphone-in 4
Power menu 17, 18
main board placement 82
power supply unit

troubleshooting 71
Power-On Self-Test
beep codes 72
checkpoints 60
error messages 62
Main menu 10
processor 91
L
lock
Kensington 5
main unit disassembly

audio board 38, 44
heat sink 28, 54
mainboard 39, 40, 43
power supply 36, 45
processor 29, 53
mainboard
component identification 82
specifications 3
troubleshooting 68
major chipsets 91
ME firmware 73
memory
check size 10
remove 35, 47
troubleshooting 68
microphone jack
rear 5
Miscellaneous submenu 12
modem board
troubleshooting 70
monitor port 5
check type/speed 10
feature configuration 13
troubleshooting 68
R
Return Merchandise Authorization 85
RMA, see Return Merchandise Authorization 85
RTC battery
BIOS error 7
RTC clock
troubleshooting 70
S
Security menu 19
side panel
remove 26, 42, 56
slots
expansion 5
software specifications
antivirus 2
operating system 1
supervisor password 19
system architecture 81
system date 10
O
ODD, see optical disc drive 1
system dimensions 3
operating system 1
system disassembly 25
optical disc drive

troubleshooting 69
preinstallation instructions 25
requirements 25
system features
SATA controller 2
OS support 1
P
PC Card 93
PC Health Status submenu 15, 16
PCMCIA 93
100
system memory 92
system passwords
change 20
remove 20
set 20
system time 10
system tour
rear panel 5
system utilities 7
system views
front view 4
system weight 3
T
technical specifications 91
temperature
operating 3
temperature monitoring 15
troubleshooting
BIOS checkpoints 58
BIOS recovery 75
BIOS update 76
clearing CMOS 74
component failure 68
disabling ME firmware 73
hardware diagnostic procedure 57
POST error indicators 62
U
undetermined problems 72
USB ports
bootable device 14
front 2, 4, 5
legacy device 14
rear 5
user password 19
V
VGA port 5
video
troubleshooting 70
101
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Service Guide Coverage

Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List .................................................................... 85

Features and Specifications

Operating system support

Microsoft Windows 8 ML (X64)

One LGA 1155 socket

Intel H61 Express Chipset (BD82H61 PCH)

Two DIMM slots supporting dual-channel DDR3 memory architecture

Wired LAN: Intel 82579V Gbe LAN controller PHY

Hard disk drive (HDD)

One HDD bay suppporting 3.5-inch 25.4 mm SATA HDDs

Optical disc drive (ODD)

One ODD bay supporting 5.25-inch standard SATA ODD

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Multi-in-1 card reader

Symantec NTI 2009

AMI BIOS with 8 MB SPI Flash ROM

ACPI 2.0 or 1.0b (Advanced Configuration Power Interface) standard

Realtek ALC662 6-Ch High Definition Audio Codec

Front panel: Headphone and microphone jacks

I/O Ports and LED Indicators

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LED display and buttons

100 mm (W) x 367 mm (D) x 269.5 mm (H)

Mainboard form factor

15% to 80% RH non-condensing

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Optical drive cover

Optical drive eject button

USB 2.0 ports

ODD LED indicator

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PCI Expansion slot

USB 2.0 ports

USB 3.0 ports

PS/2 mouse connector

PS/2 keyboard connector

External monitor port

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When changing the system configuration including:

Setting the system time and date

Configuring the system drives and peripherals

Specifying the boot device sequence

Configuring the power management modes

Setting up system passwords or making other changes to the security setup

When trying to resolve IRQ conflicts

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Accessing the Setup Utility

Turn on the computer.

During POST, press Delete.