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  • Page 1 Acer Predator G3610 Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on this service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2011 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without...
  • Page 4 Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
  • Page 5 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any physical risk or system damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.

  • Page 6: Fru Information

    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.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents System Tour Features Block Diagram System Components Front Panel Rear Panel Hardware Specifications and Configurations Power Management Function(ACPI support function) System Utilities CMOS Setup Utility Entering CMOS setup Navigating Through the Setup Utility Setup Utility Menus System Disassembly and Assembly Disassembly Requirements Pre-disassembly Procedure Removing the Side Panel...
  • Page 8 Install the Daughter Board Install the System Fan Install the TV-Tuner Card Install the USB3.0 Card Install the VGA Card Install the Front Bezel Install the Side Panel System Troubleshooting Hardware Diagnostic Procedure System Check Procedures Power System Check System External Inspection System Internal Inspection Beep Codes Checkpoints...

  • Page 9: System Tour

    • Max memory of 16 GB supported (using 4Gb tech). • Support DDR3 1.5V 1066/1333 (1GB / 2GB / 4GB). • Follow Acer DT EE Request. • Graphics Intel® HD Graphics Support (supported by CPU) • Follow PCI Express spec.

  • Page 10: Hard Disk Drive

    DVMT 5.0 technology support. • Enhanced 3D and Clear Video technology support. • Need to measure VGA follow Acer VGA SOP. • PCEx16 socket must with latch and afford the weight of any VGA card. • Monitor compatible is requested to the monitor AVL and DQM recommended list.

  • Page 11: System Bios

    1 * H1X4 CPU with SAMRT FAN controller. • 1 * H1X3 System with SAMRT FAN controller. • 1 * H1X4 SPDIFOUT Header for Acer pin define, close to PCIex16 interface. • 1 * H3X1 Clear CMOS Header (with jumper). •...

  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Chapter 1...

  • Page 13: System Components

    System Components This section is a virtual tour of the system’s interior and exterior components. Front Panel Component USB 2.0 ports Power button XD(XD-Picture) slot CF I/II (CompactFlash Type I/II) slot Master optical drive Slave optical drive Removable HDD bay(Removable HDD bay for XXX bezel) Chapter 1 Slave optical drive button...

  • Page 14: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Component Power connector PS2 keyboard port VGA port HDMI port USB 2.0 ports Mic-in Line-out Expansion slot (graphics card and USB 3.0 card and TV tuner card) Line-in USB 2.0 ports RJ45 LAN connector System FAN PS2 mouse port Chapter 1...

  • Page 15: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    LAN controller Realtek RTL8111E SATA controller Intel H67 Super IO ITE IT8772E controller Chapter 1 Specification AMI Kernel with Acer skin P01-A0 SPI Flash 32Mb SMBIOS(DMI)2.4/DMI2.0 1st priority: Hard Disk 2nd priority: CD/DVT 3rd priority: Removable Device 4th priority: LAN Description Press while the system is booting to enter BIOS Setup Utility.

  • Page 16: Memory Combinations

    Memory Combinations Slot Memory Slot 1 1MB,2GB,4GB Slot 2 1MB,2GB,4GB Slot 3 1MB,2GB,4GB Slot 4 1MB,2GB,4GB Maximum System Memory Supported System Memory Item Memory slot number Support Memory size per socket Support memory type Support memory interface Support memory voltage Support memory module package Support to parity check feature Support to error correction code (ECC) feature No...

  • Page 17: Sata Interface

    SATA Interface Item SATA controller Number of SATA channel Support mode USB Port Item Universal HCI USB Class USB Connectors Quantity Environmental Requirements Item Specification Temperature Operating +5°C ~ +35°C Non-operating -20 ~ +60°C (Storage package) Humidity Operating 15% to 80% RH Non-operating 10% to 90% RH Vibration...

  • Page 18: Power Management Function(Acpi Support Function)

    Power Management Function(ACPI support function) Device Standby Mode Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices(0-15 minutes,time step=1minute). • Hard Disk drive goes into Standby mode(for ATA standard interface). • Disable V-sync to control the VESA DPMS monitor. • Resume method:device activated (keyboard for DOS, keyboard &mouse for Windows.

  • Page 19: System Utilities

    System Utilities CMOS Setup Utility CMOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM, called the complementary metal- oxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility. You will need to run this utility under the following conditions. When changing the system configuration settings •...

  • Page 20: Entering Cmos Setup

    Entering CMOS setup Turn on the server and the monitor. If the server is already turned on, close all open applications, then restart the server. During POST, press Delete. If you fail to press Delete before POST is completed, you will need to restart the server. The Setup Main menu will be displayed showing the Setup’s menu bar.

  • Page 21: Setup Utility Menus

    Setup Utility Menus Main The Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories. Parameter Description System BIOS Version Version number of the BIOS setup utility. Build Date Date when the BIOS setup utility was built Processor Type of CPU installed on the system. Core Frequency Core speed of the CPU installed on the system.
  • Page 22 Advanced Parameter Miscellaneous Advanced Chipset Configuration Integrated Peripherals PC Health Status Description Press Enter to access the Miscellaneous submenu Press Enter to access the Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu Press Enter to access the Integrated Peripherals submenu Press Enter to access the PC Health Status submenu Chapter 2...
  • Page 23 Miscellaneous Parameter Description AHCI Port1/2/3/4/5 Displays the status of auto detection of the AHCI device. Clock to All DIMM/ This item allows you to enable or disable the Clock to all DIMM/PCI/PCIE. PCI/PCIE Bootup Num-lock Selects power on state for Num Lock. USB Beep Message Enables or disables BIOS to display error beeps or messages during USB device enumeration.

  • Page 24: Advanced Chipset Configuration

    Advanced Chipset Configuration Intel EIST This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST (Enhanced Intel SpeedStep technology). Intel Turbo Boost This item allows users to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Boost. Intel AES-NI Enables or disables Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions (AES-NI).

  • Page 25: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals Parameter Description Onboard SATA Controller Enables or disables the onboard SATA controller. Onboard SATA Mode Select an operating mode for the onboard SATA. Onboard USB Controller Enables or disables the onboard USB controller. Legacy USB Support Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices. USB Storage Emulation If Auto, USB device equal or less than 2GB will be emulated as Floppy and remaining as harddrive.

  • Page 26: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status Parameter Description Smart Fan Enables or disables the smart system fan control function. Option Enabled Disabled Chapter 2...
  • Page 27 Power Parameter Description ACPI Suspend Mode Select an ACPI state. Deep Power Off Mode Select the Deep power off Mode Power On by RTC Alarm Enables or Disables to wake up the system by RTC Alarm Function Power On by PCIE Devices This system can be turned off with a software commend.
  • Page 28 Security Parameter Description Supervisor Password This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays. User Password This item allows you to change user password. Change Supervisor You can select this option and press <Enter>...

  • Page 29: Boot Options

    Boot Options 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Boot Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Device EFI Device Priority Press Enter to access the EFI Device Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available EFI devices. Hard Disk Drive Priority Press Enter to access the Hard Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available hard drives.
  • Page 30 Exit Parameter Description Save & Exit Setup When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take effect. Select Discard Changes and Exit Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup Utility without making any permanent changes to the Setup system configuration, and reboot the computer.

  • Page 31: System Disassembly And Assembly

    System Disassembly and Assembly This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble and assembly 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 •...

  • Page 32: Pre-Disassembly Procedure

    Pre-disassembly Procedure Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below: Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it. Unplug the power cord from the power outlets. Unplug the power cord from the system. Unplug all peripheral cables from the system. Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface.

  • Page 33: Removing The Side Panel

    Removing the Side Panel Remove the two screws located on the rear edge of the side panel. Slide the side panel toward the back of the chassis until the tabs on the cover disengage with the slots on the chassis. Lift the side panel away from the server and put it aside for reinstallation later.

  • Page 34: Removing The Front Bezel

    Removing the Front Bezel Remove the side panel. Refer to the previous section for instructions. Release the front bezel from the chassis interior. Pull the bezel away from the chassis. Chapter 3...

  • Page 35: Removing The Heat Sink Fan Assembly

    Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly WARNING:The heat sink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heat sink with any metal or with your hands. Disconnect the fan cable from the mainboard. Use a long-nosed screwdriver to loosen the four screws on the heat sink, in the order as shown below. Note :CPU Fan has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows.Please detach the CPU Fan and follow local regulations for disposal.
  • Page 36 Lift the heat sink fan assembly away from the mainboard. Remove the heat sink fan assembly then lay it down in an upright position—with the thermal patch facing upward. Do not let the thermal patch on the heat sink fan assembly touch the work surface. Use an alcohol pad to wipe off the thermal grease from both the heat sink and the processor.

  • Page 37: Removing The Processor

    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. Release the load lever. Lift the load lever and load plate to the fully open, upright position (1) and (2).
  • Page 38 Pull out the processor from the socket. IMPORTANT: If you are going to install a new processor, note the arrow on the corner to make sure the processor is properly oriented over the socket. Chapter 3...

  • Page 39: Removing The Vga Card

    Removing the VGA Card Open PCI Latch. Disconnector the power cable from the VGA card. Chapter 3...
  • Page 40 Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis. Firstly release the retention latch(1) downward to unlock the card, then gently pull the card to remove it from the mainboard. Note: Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal.

  • Page 41: Removing The Usb3.0 Card

    Removing the USB3.0 Card Disconnect the power cable from the USB3.0 card. Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis. Gently pull the card to remove it from the mainboard. Note: Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal.

  • Page 42: Removing The Tv-Tuner Card

    Removing the TV-Tuner Card Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis. Gently pull the card to remove it from the mainboard. Note: Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal.

  • Page 43: Removing The Memory Modules

    Removing the Memory Modules IMPORTANT:Before removing any DIMM from the memory board, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. Press the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to release the DIMM(1). Gently pull the DIMM upward to pull it away from the M/B(2). Note: Circuit boards >10 cm²...

  • Page 44: Removing The Hard Disk Drive

    Removing the Hard Disk Drive Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive. Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the main board. Remove the screw that secures the HDD cage to the chassis. Chapter 3...
  • Page 45 Lift the HDD cage up and turn it over. Remove the HDD module. Remove the four screws secure the HDD module to the HDD cage. Slide the HDD out of the cage. Chapter 3...

  • Page 46: Removing The Bracket Of Removable Hdd

    Removing the Removable HDD Remove the removable HDD module. Gently push the drive block key rightward,then open the door. Slide the removable HDD tray out of the removable HDD bracket. Use a hand to open out the removable HDD tray until the hook of HDD bracket away from the HDD screw bore.
  • Page 47 Remove the bracket of removable HDD. Use a knife to cut off the PE belt then disconnector the cable. Disconnect the removable HDD date cable from the motherboard. Disconnector the power cable of the removable HDD. Chapter 3...
  • Page 48 Remove the three screws. Pull the bracket of removable HDD from the chassis. Chapter 3...

  • Page 49: Removing The Optical Drive

    Removing the Optical Drive Disconnect data and power cable from the rear of the optical drive. Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the mainboard. Remove the screw from the optical drive. Chapter 3...
  • Page 50 Pull the slave ODD from the chassis. Use the same method to take out master ODD. Chapter 3...

  • Page 51: Removing The System Fan

    Removing the System Fan Remove System FAN cable from M/B. Release four screws according to the following picture. Chapter 3...
  • Page 52 Take off the system fan from chassis. Note :System fan has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows.Please detach the system fan and follow local regulations for disposal. Chapter 3...

  • Page 53: Removing The Daughter Board

    Removing the Daughter Board Release the power cable of USB3.0 card, daughter board cable and front Audio cable from the cable retention clip. Take out the power cable of USB3.0 card. Disconnect the other end of the power cable for USB3.0 card. Take out the power cable of USB3.0 card.
  • Page 54 Remove the screw that secures the chassis to the daughter board. Take out the daughter board. Chapter 3...

  • Page 55: Removing The Power Supply

    Removing the Power Supply Disconnect the 4-pin and 24-pin power supply cables from the mainboard. Remove the four screws that secures the power supply to the chassis. Lift the power supply module out of the chassis. Chapter 3...

  • Page 56: Removing The Mainboard

    Removing the Mainboard Open the cable retention clip, then take out the cable retention clip from the chassis. Disconnect the front panel cable,card reader USB cable,front USB cable,front Audio cable from the main board. Chapter 3...
  • Page 57 Remove the eight screws that secure the mainboard to the chassis. Note: Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. Lift the board from the chassis. Chapter 3...
  • Page 58 Punching in IO Shield then you can remove it. Remove the RTC battery. Note: RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Chapter 3...

  • Page 59: Removing The Top Cover

    Removing the Top Cover Remove the rubber, take out power switch cable/top USB cable/card reader USB cable/top audio cable. Open the cable clip,then take out these cables from cable clip,. Chapter 3...
  • Page 60 Gently release the top bezel retention tabs from the chassis interior. Pull the top cover away from the chassis. Chapter 3...

  • Page 61: Removing The Top Usb And Audio I/O Assembly

    Removing the Top USB and Audio I/O Assembly Removing the two screws from the chassis. Lift the top USB and audio I/O assembly away from chassiss. Chapter 3...

  • Page 62: Removing The Card Reader

    Removing the Card Reader Removing the two screws from the chassis. Lift the card reader away from chassiss. Chapter 3...

  • Page 63: Assembly Requirements

    Assembly Requirements To assemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge • Flat-blade screwdriver • Philips screwdriver • Hex screwdriver • Plastic flat-blade screwdriver • Plastic tweezers • NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the assembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

  • Page 64: Assembly Procedure

    Assembly Procedure Before proceeding with the assembly procedure, perform the steps listed below: Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it. Unplug the power cord from the power outlets. Unplug the power cord from the system. Unplug all peripheral cables from the system. Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface.

  • Page 65: Install The Processor

    Install the Processor Release the load lever. Lift the load lever and load plate to the fully open,then take out the CPU cover. Put the CPU in the seat and close the load plate and load lever. NOTE: When you install the processor, note the arrow on the corner to make sure the processor is properly oriented over the socket.

  • Page 66: Install The Heat Sink Fan Assembly

    Install the Heat Sink Fan Assembly Put the CPU cooler on CPU. Use a long-nosed screwdriver to fix the four screws on the heat sink, in the order as shown below. Connect the cooler cable to the main board. Chapter 3...

  • Page 67: Install The Memory

    Install the Memory Open the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward. Press down the memory. IMPORTANT:pls refer to below installing memory rule. DIMM1 Remark:A and B show different size of memory, size:A>B Chapter 3 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4...

  • Page 68: Romoving The Side Panel

    Removing the Side Panel Remove the four screws located on the rear edge of the side panel. Slide the side panel toward the back of the chassis until the tabs on the cover disengage with the slots on the chassis. Lift the side panel away from the server and put it aside for reinstallation later.

  • Page 69: Removing The Cage Of Hard Disk Drive

    Removing the Cage of Hard Disk Drive Remove the screw that secures the HDD cage to the chassis. Lift the HDD cage up and turn it over. Chapter 3...

  • Page 70: Removing The Daughter Board

    Removing the Daughter Board Remove the screw that secures the chassis to the daughter board. Take out the daughter board. Chapter 3...

  • Page 71: Removing The Bracket Of Removable Hdd

    Removing the Bracket of Removable HDD Remove the front bezel.(Refer to “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 26) Remove the three screws. Pull the bracket of removable HDD from the chassis. Chapter 3...

  • Page 72: Removing The Pci Cover

    Removing the PCI Cover Open PCI Latch. Remove the PCI cover. NOTE: Based to actual requirment to remove the PCI cover. Chapter 3...

  • Page 73: Install The Power Supply

    Install the Power Supply Install the power supply to chassis. Fix the four screws. Chapter 3...

  • Page 74: Install The I/O Shielding

    Install the I/O Shielding Install I/O shielding into chassis. Chapter 3...

  • Page 75: Install The Main Board

    Install the Main Board Remove the Daughter Board.(Please refer to page 48) Put M/B in the chassis aligning the M/B I/O connector with I/O shielding. Fix1~ 8 pcs screws into the corresponding hole. NOTE: Make sure the I/O spring touching M/B after installing. Connector the front panel cable, card reader USB cable, front USB cable and front Audio cable to motherboard, then close the cable retention clip(1).
  • Page 76 Connect the ATX 24Pin Power cable and ATX 4Pin Power cable to main board. Chapter 3...

  • Page 77: Install The Optical Drive

    Install the Optica Drive Install master ODD and slave ODD into chassis. Fix the four screws. Chapter 3...
  • Page 78 Connect the power cables and data cable to the rear of the optical drive. Connect the other end of the data cable to the mainboard. Chapter 3...

  • Page 79: Install The Removable Hdd

    Install the Removable HDD Install the bracket of removable HDD. Push the bracket of removable HDD into the chassis. Fix the three screws. Install the removable HDD module. Open out the HDD bracket, install the HDD. NOTE: The hook of HDD bracket must level at both sides screw bore of HDD. Chapter 3...
  • Page 80 Push the removable HDD tray into the removable HDD bracket. Close the cover of HDD tray. Connect the removable HDD date cable to the motherboard. Chapter 3...
  • Page 81 Take a 1SATA to 2SATA convert cable. then shall 1SATA to 2SATA convert cable connect to PSU SATA power cable. Shall one end of SATA convert cable connect to the power cable of removable HDD. NOTE: the other end of SATA convert cable Connector to HDD device. Chapter 3...

  • Page 82: Install The Hard Disk Drive

    Install the Hard Disk Drive Install the HDD. Install the slave HDD into the cage. Fix four screws for the slave HDD. Install the master HDD into the cage. Chapter 3...
  • Page 83 Fix four screws for the master HDD. Install HDD cage into chassis by the track. Fix the screw. Chapter 3...
  • Page 84 Connect the data cable and power cable to the rear of the hard disk drive. Connect the other end of the data cable to the main board. Chapter 3...

  • Page 85: Install The Daughter Board

    Install the Daughter Board Install the daughter board into chassis. Fix the screw. Connect the daughter board cable to the motherboard. Chapter 3...

  • Page 86: Install The System Fan

    Install the System FAN Push the system fan to chassis. Fix the four screws. Connect the system fan power cable to Main board. Chapter 3...

  • Page 87: Install The Tv-Tuner Card

    Install the the TV-Tuner Card Take the power cable of USB3.0 card. Install the TV-Tuner card to motherboard “PCIE X1” slot. NOTE: You install the card before, rear USB cable and power cable of USB3.0 card must go hrougt the TV- Tuner card underside.

  • Page 88: Install The Usb3.0 Card

    Install the USB3.0 Card Install the USB3.0 card to motherboard “PCIE X1” slot. NOTE: You install before the card, rear USB cable must go througt the USB3.0 card underside. 2. Connect the power cable to USB3.0 card. Chapter 3...
  • Page 89 Connect the other end of the power cable to SATA connector of power supply. Paste cable clip to base of chassis, and put daughter board cable, power cable of USB3.0 card, front Audio cable into the cable clip. Chapter 3...

  • Page 90: Install The Vga Card

    Install the VGA Card Install the VGA card to motherboard “PCIE X16” slot. NOTE: You install before the card, rear USB cable must go througt the VGA card underside. Connector the power cable to the VGA card. Chapter 3...
  • Page 91 Close the PCI Latch, then fix the four screws. Chapter 3...

  • Page 92: Install The Front Bezel

    Install the Front Bezel Install the panel onto chassis and then check if it is Installed OK. Chapter 3...

  • Page 93: Install The Side Panel

    Install the Side Panel Take 2PCS cable tying, use cable tying to bundle PSU power cables & system FAN power cable, and use other 1pc cable tying to bundle PSU power cables & System FAN power cable on ODD bracket. Install the side Panel, then fix two Screws.

  • Page 94: System Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides instructions on how to troubleshoot system hardware problems. Hardware Diagnostic Procedure IMPORTANT:The diagnostic tests described in this chapter are only intended to test Acer products. Non- Acerproducts, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid systemresponses.

  • Page 95: System Check Procedures

    Verify that components are properly seated. Verify that all cable connectors inside the system are firmly and correctly attached to their appropriate connectors. Verify that all components are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Replace the system covers. 11. Power on the system.

  • Page 96: Beep Codes

    Beep Codes Beep codes are used by the BIOS to indicate a serious or fatal error to the end user. Beep codes are used when an error occurs before the system video has been initialized. Beep codes will be generated by the system board speaker, commonly referred to as the PC speaker.

  • Page 97: Checkpoints

    Checkpoints A checkpoint is either a byte or word value output to I/O port 80h.The BIOS outputs checkpoints throughout bootblock and Power-On Self Test (POST) to indicate the task the system is currently executing. Checkpoint sare very useful in aiding software developers or technicians in debugging problems that occur during the pre- boot process.
  • Page 98 Checkpoint Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to BIOS POST (ExecutePOSTKernel). See POST Code Checkpoints section of document for more information. System is waking from ACPI S3 state. E1-E8 EC- OEM memory detection/configuration error. This range is reserved for chipset vendors & system manufacturers.

  • Page 99: Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints

    Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints The Bootblock recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines that a BIOS recovery needs to occur because the user has forced the update or the BIOS checksum is corrupt. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the Bootblock recovery portion of the BIOS. NOTE: Checkpoints may differ between different platforms based on system configuration.

  • Page 100: Bios Recovery

    BIOS Recovery The usage of recovery boot block: Please re-name BIOS ROM (xxxx.ROM or 2MB size ROM) file to “AMIBOOT.ROM” and burn in • BIOS ROM file to CDROM or copy BIOS ROM file to USB Thumb drive. Automatic mode: When BIOS flash crashed, using recovery CDROM/USB Thumb drive to recover BIOS.
  • Page 101 Select “Proceed with flash update” and Press “Enter”. Chapter 4...
  • Page 102 System will start to flash update progress. Once firmware update is completed, press any key to reboot the system. Chapter 4...

  • Page 103: Jumper And Connector Information

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Information M/B Placement Chapter 5...
  • Page 104 Label CPU socket ATX_CPU System Fan SATA1~6 F_USB1 F_USB3 F_AUDIO PCIE X16 Board ID C_MOS Description CPU socket for SNB CPU Power connector Sys Fan header SATA connectors Card reader USB header Front panel USB header Front panel audio header PCIEx16 slot SPI header Board ID SeL Header...

  • Page 105: Jumper Setting

    Jumper Setting The section explains how to set jumper for correct configuration of the mainboard. Setting Jumper Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are Internal header pin definition Jumper/Header Name CPU_FAN (4 PIN)
  • Page 106 Jumper/Header Name F_USB1, F_USB2, F_USB3, F_USB4 F_AUDIO Function FRONT USB HEADER (2X5) Yellow is symbol, Red is Pin 1 of symbol. FRONT PANEL AUDIO HEADER (2X5) Yellow is symbol, Red is Pin 1 of symbol. Definition 1. VCC5 2. VCC5 3.
  • Page 107 Jumper/Header Name SPDIF_OUT, SPDIF_OUT1 F_PANEL Chapter 5 Function Yellow is symbol, Red is Pin 1 of symbol. Front panel header Yellow is symbol, Red is Pin 1 of symbol. TPM Header Definition 1: VCC (5V_SYS) 2: KEY 3: A_SPDIF_OUT1 4: GND 1: HDD+ (PU 5V_S0) 2: PWRLED_PN2(PU 5V_S5)
  • Page 108 Jumper/Header Name SPEAKER Function Printer Header Yellow is symbol, Red is Pin 1 of symbol. Audio internal speaker header Yellow is symbol, Red is Pin 1 of symbol. Definition 1: STRBJ 2: AFDJ 3: PRP_D0 4: PRERRJ 5:PRP_D1 6: INITJ 7: PRP_D2 8: SLINJ 9: PRP_D3...
  • Page 109 USB CONNECTORS (Quad stack) "11,21,31,41" "1,2,3,4,5,6" LAN+Dual USB Connector 23,24,25,26 Chapter 5 Signal Name VCC_USB USB6N USB6P Ground USB7N USB7P Ground USB2N USB2P Ground USB3N USB3P Ground Ground Signal Name VCC_USB USBIN_R USBIP_R USB0N_R USB0P_R MD10+ MD10- MD11+ MD11- MD12+...

  • Page 110: Sata Port

    27,28,29,30 Audio Back Panel Connectors G1,G2,G3,G4 SATA port Signal Name MD12- MD13+ MD113- ACTLEDP ACTLEDN 1G_LED 100_LED Signal Name LIN1_L LIN1_JD AGND LIN1_R LOUT1_L LOUT1_JD AGND LOUT1_R MIC1_L MIC1_JD AGND MIC1_R AGND AGND Signal Name SATA_TX0+_ SATA_TX0-_C SATA_RX0-_C SATA_RX0+_C Chapter 5...

  • Page 111: Vga Connector

    PS2 Connector(KB/MS) 8,12 13,14,15,16,1 VGA Connector 5,6,7,8,10 HDMI Connector Chapter 5 Signal Name KDATA 5V_PS2 KCLK MDATA 5V_PS2 MCLK Signal Name GREEN BLUE LOUT1_L 5V_VGA HSYNC VSYNC Signal Name HDMI_TXDP2_C HDMI_TXDN2_C HDMI_TXDP1_C HDMI_TXDN1_C HDMI_TXDP0_C HDMI_TXDN0_C HDMI_TXCP_C HDMI_TXCN_C...
  • Page 112 Signal Name HDMI_DDCCLK_C HDMI_DDCDATA_C 5V_HDMI_C HP_DET_C Chapter 5...

  • Page 113: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter offers the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configuration of the Predator G3610 desktop computer. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering the parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). NOTES: When ordering FRU parts, check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web •...

  • Page 114: Predator G3610 Exploded Diagram

    Predator G3610 Exploded Diagram This section will be updated when more information becomes available. NOTE: Chapter 6...
  • Page 115 ITEM NAME SIDE COVER HDD COVER CHASSIS MAIN BEZEL FRONT-BEZEL-COSMETIC-A FRONT-BEZEL-COSMETIC-B FRONT-BEZEL-COVER G-LOGO SPRING-HDD-DOOR HDD-DOOR ODD-DOOR ODD-DOOR-ARM ACER-LOGO FRONT -BEZEL-TOP-COVER ODD-BUTTON-DOWN ODD-BUTTON-UP Chapter 6 Q’TY ITEM NAME ODD-BUTTON-SPRING ODD-BUTTON-HOLDER BUTTON-ODD-F-MATCH-A HDD-CARRIER-CAGE POWER-BUTTON-HOLDER POWER-BRACKET POWER-02 POWER-01 TOP-BEZEL-COVER TOP-BEZEL-COSMETIC-A TOP-BEZEL-COSMETIC-B TOP-BEZEL CHASSIS-HANDER...

  • Page 116: Predator G3610 Fru List

    Predator G3610 FRU List Category Mainboard aVictoria Intel H67 Realtek 8111E Acer Logo uATX W/O 1394 LF w/o USB3.0, B3 stepping Chassis Hon Hai Chassis MicroATX HM105A with front USB port (vertical) for Predator G3 Bezel BM350 w/o 3.5" HDD carrier...
  • Page 117 Category M378B5273DH0-CH9 4GB M378B5273BH1-CH9 LF 256*8 0.055um ACR128X64D3U1333C9 LF 128*8 0.07um ACR256X64D3U1333C9 LF 128*8 0.07um GU502203EP0201 LF 128*8 0.065um GU512303EP0202 LF 128*8 0.065um 75.073C1.G02 LF 128*8 0.065um NT4GC64B8HB0NF-CG 4GB MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1 4GB "HDD HGST 3.5"" 7200rpm 500GB HDS721050CLA362 (Jupiter) SATA II 16MB LF F/ W:3EA"...
  • Page 118 Category ODD HLDS DVD-ROM HH DL 16X DH40N LF+HF Black Bezel (HF+Win7) SATA ODD PLDS DVD-ROM HH DL 16X DH-16D5SH LF+HF Black Bezel SATA w/Win7 ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE HH DL 16X GH60N LF+HF Black Bezel UG01 SATA (Win7+HF) ODD PLDS Super-Multi DRIVE HH DL 16X DH- 16ABSH LF Black Bezel (HF+Win7) SATA ODD PLDS BD ROM HH DL 4X DH-4O3S Black Bezel WA13 SATA (Win7)
  • Page 119 Category Avermedia H753-D TV Tuner Card PCIe Hybrid DVB-T, S/W Encoder, ATX brack Avermedia H753-C TV Tuner Card PCIe Hybrid DMB-TH, S/W Encoder, ATX bracket Modem D-1156E#/A10A, Modem PCI-Ex1 card, LSI Universal Modem (PCI-E) 56K V.92 - Concorde (C40) USB 3.0 RA351, NEC μPD720200, USB 3.0 PCI-Ex1 card, 2 extermal ports, 1 PATA 4-pin power connector, 50mm height PCB, Full-height bracket + 700mm...
  • Page 120 Category Philips Vista receiver OVU71 Philips Win7 OVU430008 with IR blaster Speaker Neosonica Speaker Acer logo /LF /0810 / 9M- 20A200-000 Card Reader 15-in-1 CR RI736 IT1345, 860mm USB cable 15-in-1 CR RT5181, 860mm USB cable Power Supply FSP450-60EP 500W Active PFC (A01003) 100-...
  • Page 121 Category Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 104KS Black Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 104KS Black Traditional Chinese Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 104KS Black Simplified Chinese Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 104KS Black US International Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 104KS Black Arabic/English Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 104KS Black Thailand Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 105KS Black Spanish...
  • Page 122 Category Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 105KS Black Polish Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 105KS Black Slovenian Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 105KS Black Slovak Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 104KS Black Russian Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 105KS Black Hungarian Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 104KS Black Greek Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 105KS Black Danish...
  • Page 123 Category Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 104KS Black Traditional Chinese Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 104KS Black Simplified Chinese Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 104KS Black US International Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 104KS Black Arabic/English Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 104KS Black Thailand Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 105KS Black Spanish Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 105KS Black Portuguese...
  • Page 124 Category Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 105KS Black Slovenian Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 105KS Black Slovak Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 104KS Black Russian Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 105KS Black Hungarian Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 104KS Black Greek Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 105KS Black Danish Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 104KS Black Czech...
  • Page 125 Category Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB 104KS Black Simplified Chinese Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB 104KS Black US International Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB 104KS Black Arabic/English Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB 104KS Black Thailand Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB 105KS Black Spanish Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB 105KS Black Portuguese Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB 105KS Black Canadian French...
  • Page 126 Category Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB 105KS Black Slovak Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB 104KS Black Russian Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB 105KS Black Hungarian Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB 104KS Black Greek Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB 105KS Black Danish Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB 104KS Black Czech Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB 105KS Black Romanian...
  • Page 127 Category Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB 104KS Black Arabic/English Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB 104KS Black Thailand Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB 105KS Black Spanish Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB 105KS Black Portuguese Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB 105KS Black Canadian French Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB 107KS Black Brazilian Portuguese Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB 109KS Black Japanese...
  • Page 128 Category Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB 105KS Black Hungarian Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB 104KS Black Greek Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB 105KS Black Danish Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB 104KS Black Czech Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB 105KS Black Romanian Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB 105KS Black Turkish Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB 105KS Black Turkish-Q...
  • Page 129 Category KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackSpanish KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackPortuguese KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackCanadianFrench KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2107KSBlackBrazilianPortuguese KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2109KSBlackJapanese KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackGerman KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/2105KSBlackItalian KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackFrench KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackSwedish KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/2105KSBlackUK KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/2105KSBlackDutch KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackSwiss/G KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackBelgium KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackIcelandic KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackNorwegian KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2104KSBlackHebrew KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/2105KSBlackPolish KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackSlovenian KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackSlovak KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2104KSBlackRussian KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackHungarian KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/2104KSBlackGreek Chapter 6 Description KB.PS20B.121...
  • Page 130 Category KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackDanish KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2104KSBlackCzech KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackRomanian KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackTurkish KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackTurkish-Q KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackArabic/French KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2104KSBlackKazakh KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2104KSBlackTurkmen KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackNordic KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackEnglish/CanadianFrench KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackCzech/Slovak KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2105KSBlackSwiss/FR KeyboardLITE-ONSK-9611PS/ 2106KSBlackKorean Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9611 PS/2 105KS Black Spanish Latin Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 104KS Black Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 104KS Black Traditional Chinese Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 104KS Black...
  • Page 131 Category Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 105KS Black Canadian French Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 107KS Black Brazilian Portuguese Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 109KS Black Japanese Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 105KS Black German Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 105KS Black Italian Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 105KS Black French Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 105KS Black Swedish...
  • Page 132 Category Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 105KS Black Romanian Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 105KS Black Turkish Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 105KS Black Turkish-Q Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 105KS Black Arabic/French Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 104KS Black Kazakh Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 104KS Black Turkmen Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 105KS Black Nordic...

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