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Acer Aspire SA60 Service Manual

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Aspire SA60
AcerPower S260
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available
on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to
http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN

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  • Page 1 Aspire SA60 AcerPower S260 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire SA60/AcerPower S260 service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2005 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
  • Page 5 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 6: Table Of Contents

    Acer disc-to-disc recovery ........
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement General Information ..........52 Standard Disassembly Procedure .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Appendix C Online Support Information...

  • Page 9: Chapter 1 System Specifications

    System Specifications Overview Micro-ATX compliant form factor (9.6” x 8.0”) Support Hyper Threading Technology ® Intel Pentium 4 Willamette and Northwood (uPGA 478) family processor NorthBridge : SiS661GX SouthBridge : SiS964L SIO : ITE8705GX SST 2Mbit Flash ROM (ISA) Single channel DDR 266/333/400 (2GB maximum capacity) Support FSB 400/533 MHz CPU AC’97 ALC655 integrated audio Three PCI slots for...

  • Page 10: Features

    Features CPU Type : Pentium 4 Willamette and Northwood ( CPU FSB : 533/400 MHz CPU GHZ : up to 3.2GHz Chipset North Bridge : SiS 661GX South Bridge : SiS964L µ Form Factor : Dimension/ Layer : 9.6” x 8.0”/4 Memory Memory Type : 266/333/400 MHz DDR DRAM interface, 2.6V No of Channel (Dual/Signal) : Signal...

  • Page 11: Ieee 1394

    PCI Slot Type : PCI 2.2, 5V Slots PCI Slot : 3 Slot Type: 40 pin IDE slot Slot Quantity: 2 x ATA 133 Transfer rate support: PIO mode: 0/1/2/3/4 ATA mode: 33/66/100/133 port supported Storage Type support: HDD/CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/Combo/Supermulti+Zip250 Audio Audio Type : AC97’...

  • Page 12: Power Supply

    I/O Connector Front Panel 2 USB ports 1 headphone out 1 microphone in Rear Panel PS/2 Keyboard Port : 1 PS2/ Mouse Port : 1 Serial Port : 1 (COM1 only) Parallel Port : 1 VGA Port : 1 S/PDIF : N/A IEEE 1394 Port : N/A USB Ports : 4 Line in / Line out/ Mic-in Port : 1...

  • Page 13: Mainboard Placement

    Mainboard Placement Label 5,6,7 PCI 1,2,3 FLOPPY 9,10 DIMM 1,2 PWR1 SIDE PIDE BAT1 CLS_CMOS KB/MS NIC_USB Chapter 1 Component CPU Slot Northbridge Chipset Southbridge Chipset AGP Slot PCI Slot Floppy Data Transfer Channel DIMM Slot ATX Power Connector IDE Channel IDE Channel Battery CMOS Header...
  • Page 14 Label AUDIO F_AUDIO CD_IN 23,24 FUSB2,1 FAN1 JFP1 CPU Fan1 PWR2 Component Audio Connector Front Audio Header CD IN Connector Front USB Header System FAN Connector Front Panel Header CPU FAN Connector ATX 12V Connector Chapter 1...

  • Page 15: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Chapter 1...

  • Page 16: Aspire Sa60 Front Panel

    Aspire SA60 Front Panel The computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label Power-Button Speaker-out/Line-out Port Microphone-in out ( Front ) USB Ports Optical drive 3.5 inch Floppy disk drive Floppy drive eject button Description Chapter 1...

  • Page 17: Aspire Sa60 Rear Panel

    Aspire SA60 Rear Panel Description Power cord socket Fan aperture PS/2 mouse connector Printer connector USB 2.0 ports Microphone jack Line-in jack Chapter 1 Description Description Description Voltage selector switch PS/2 keyboard connector Serial port Monitor connector RJ-45 Ethernet connector...

  • Page 18: Acerpower S260 Front Panel

    AcerPower S260 Front Panel Label Power-Button Speaker-out/Line-out Port Microphone-in out ( Front ) USB Ports Optical drive 3.5 inch Floppy disk drive Floppy drive eject button HDD LED Power LED Description Chapter 1...

  • Page 19: Acerpower S260 Rear Panel

    AcerPower S260 Rear Panel Description Power cord socket Fan aperture PS/2 mouse connector Printer connector USB 2.0 ports Microphone jack Line-in jack Chapter 1 Description Description Description Voltage selector switch PS/2 keyboard connector Serial port Monitor connector RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-out Jack Extension card slots...

  • Page 20: System Peripherals

    System Peripherals The Aspire S Series computer consist of the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, keyboard and a set of speakers (optional). This section provides a brief description of the basic system peripherals. Mouse (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) The included mouse is a standard two-button wheel mouse.

  • Page 21: Speakers

    Speakers For systems bundled with speakers, before powering on the system, connect the speaker cable to the audio out (external speaker) port on the back panel of the system. For more detailed information about the speakers, please refer to the included operating instructions. NOTE: speakers are optional and the appearance might be different depending on the actual product.

  • Page 22: Acer Erecovery

    Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. Users can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard drive, CD, or DVD. Acer eRecovery consists of the following functions: Create backup...

  • Page 23: Re-Install Bundled Software Without Cd

    In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install. At first launch, Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window.

  • Page 24: Acer Disc-To-Disc Recovery

    It is important to back up all data files before you use this option. Restart the system. While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt>+<F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. The message "The system has password protection. Please enter 000000:" is displayed.

  • Page 25: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Type Socket Speed Minimum operating speed BIOS Item BIOS code programmer BIOS version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS ROM package Support protocol Boot from CD-ROM feature Support to LS-120 drive Support to BIOS boot block feature NOTE: The BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded by using the flash utility.
  • Page 26 Memory Combinations Slot Slot 1 Slot 2 Maximum System Memory Supported System Memory Item Memory slot number Support memory size per socket Support maximum memory size 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 Memory module combinations...
  • Page 27 Video Interface Item Video controller Video controller resident bus Video Interface AGP Slot Video interface support Audio Interface Item Audio controller Audio controller Type Audio Channel Audio function control Mono or stereo Resolution Compatibility Music synthesizer Sampling rate MPU-401 UART support Microphone jack Headphone jack IDE Interface...
  • Page 28 Floppy disk drive Interface Item Floppy disk drive controller Floppy disk drive controller resident Support FDD format Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Parallel port controller resident bus Number of parallel ports Support ECP/EPP Connector type Parallel port function control Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) Optional parallel port I/O address...
  • Page 29 Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) Mechanical Specifications Item Weight One 3 ½ FDD and one 3.5 HDD (without packing) Dimensions (main footprint) Power Management Devices Power Switch PS/2 Mouse/Keyboard USB Devices Modem (Ring) Devices wake up from S3 should be less than 5 seconds Devices wak up from S5 should be less than 10 seconds...

  • Page 30: 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=1 minute). 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 &...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2 System Utilities

    Chapter 2 System Utilities Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is no need to run Setup when starting the computer unless you get a Run Setup message. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM.

  • Page 32: Entering Setup

    Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)process. When the message of “Press DEL to enter SETUP” appears on the screen, press the key of [Delete] to enter the setup menu. NOTE: If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On.
  • Page 33 The items in the main menu are explained below: Product Information To introduce the Product Name,System P/N and MainBoard ID...etc. Standard CMOS Features The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu. Standard BIOS Features The advanced system features can be set up through this menu. Advancted Chipset Features The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance can be optimized.

  • Page 34: Product Information

    Main Board ID Main Board S/N System BIOS Version SMBIOS version System BIOS ID BIOS Release Date Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Product Information Aspire SA60 F661GX R01-A0r 6.00 PG MM/DD/YYYY F10:Save ESC: Exit F7: Optimized Defaults Displays the model name of your system.

  • Page 35: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features Select Standard CMOS Features from the main menu to configure some basic parameters in your system. The following screen shows the Standard CMOS Features menu: Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Primary Master IDE Secondary Slave IDE Secondary Master IDE Secondary Slave...
  • Page 36 Parameter IDE Secondary Channel Master IDE Secondary Channel Slave Drive A Drive B Video Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory Description Allows you to configure the hard disk drive connected to the master port of IDE channel 1. To enter the IDE Channel 1 Master setup, press [Enter].

  • Page 37: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features The following screen shows the Advanced BIOS Features: Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Hard Disk Boot Priority Virus Warning Quick Power On Self Test First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Swap Floppy Drive Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up NumLock Status...
  • Page 38 Parameter Boot Up Floppy Seek Setting to Enabled will make BIOS seek floppy drive a: before booting the system. Boot Up NumLock Status Sets the NumLock status when the system is powered on. Setting to On will turn on the NumLock key when the system is powered on.

  • Page 39: Advanced Chipset Features

    Advanced Chipset Features The advanced chipset features setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. NOTE: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Clock/Timing Control AGP &...

  • Page 40: Dram Clock/Timing Control

    DRAM Clock/Timing Control Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Performance Mode DRAM Frequency DRAM Timing Control x DRAM CAS Latency x RAS Active Time (tRAS) x RAS Precharge Time (tRP) x RAS to CAS Delay (tRCD) : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values Parameter...

  • Page 41: Agp & P2P Bridge Control

    AGP & P2P Bridge Control Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility AGP Aperture Size AGP Fast Write Support AGP Data Rate : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values Parameter AGP Aperture Size AGP Fast Write Support AGP Data Rate Chapter 2 AGP &...

  • Page 42: Onchip Agp Control

    Onchip AGP Control Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility VGA Share Memory Size Graphics Engine Clock : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values Parameter VGA Share Memory Size Graphics Engine Clock Onchip AGP Control [ 32MB ] [ 133 MHz ] F10:Save ESC: Exit F7: Optimized Defaults...

  • Page 43: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility SIS OnChip IDE Device SIS OnChip PCI Device Onboard Super IO Device IDE HDD Block Mode Onboard Lan Boot ROM Init Display First : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values Parameter SiS OnChip IDE Device SIS OnChip PCI Device...

  • Page 44: Sis Onchip Ide Device

    SIS OnChip IDE Device Press [Enter] to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE Primary Master PIO IDE Primary Slave PIO IDE Secondary Master PIO IDE Secondary Slave PIO Primary Master UltraDMA Primary Slave UltraDMA Secondary Master UltraDMA Secondary Slave UltraDMA...

  • Page 45: Sis Onchip Pci Device

    SIS OnChip PCI Device Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility SIS USB Controller USB 2.0 Supports USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support SIS AC97 AUDIO SIS 10/100 Ethernet : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values Press [Enter] to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: SIS OnChip PCI Device Parameter SIS USB Controller...

  • Page 46: Onboard Super Io Device

    Onboard Super IO Device Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard FDC Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode x ECP Mode Use UMA : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values Onboard SuperIO Device Parameter Onboard FDC Controller Onboard Serial Port 1...

  • Page 47: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup The Power Management menu lets you configure your system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. The following screen shows the Power Management parameters and their default settings: Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility ACPI Function ACPI Suspend Type...
  • Page 48 Parameter Suspend Mode The CPU clock will be stopped and the video signal will be suspended if no Power Management events occur for a specified length of time. Full power function will return when a Power Management event is detected. Video Off Option This option is used to set video off option.

  • Page 49: Pm Wake Up Events

    PM Wake Up Events Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IRQ [ 3-7,9-15], NMI IRQ 8 Break Suspend Ring Wake Up Control MACPME Wake Up Control PCIPME Wake Up Control USB Port Wake Up Control PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 Power Up by Alarm x Month Alarm x Day of Month Alarm...
  • Page 50 Parameter Power Up by Alarm Primary IDE Secondary IDE FDD,COM,LPT Port PCI PIRQ[A-D]# Description When set to Enabled, the following three fields become available: Month Alarm, Day of Month Alarm, and Time Alarm Upon arrival of the alarm time, it will instruct the system to wake up.

  • Page 51: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configuration Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Reset Configuration Data Resources Controlled By IRQ Resources PCI /VGA Palette Snoop : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.

  • Page 52: Irq Resources

    IRQ Resources Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IRQ-3 assigned to IRQ-4 assigned to IRQ-5 assigned to IRQ-7 assigned to IRQ-9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-12 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to IRQ-15 assigned to : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values IRQ Resources [ PCI Device ]...

  • Page 53: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility CPU Shutdown Temp. Vcore (V) +3.3V +12V CPU Temperature Fan 1 Speed Fan 2 Speed CPU Smart Fan Control System Smart Fan Control : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter CPU Shutdown Temp.

  • Page 54: Frequency/Voltage Control

    Frequency/Voltage Control Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Spread Spectrun : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F5: Previous Values The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.

  • Page 55: Load Default Settings

    Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The defaults place demands on the system that may be greater than the performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the memory.

  • Page 56: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password When this function is selected, the following message appears at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory.

  • Page 57: Save & Exit Setup

    Save & Exit Setup Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press <Y> to save and exit, or press <N> to return to the main menu.

  • Page 58: Exit Without Saving

    Exit Without Saving Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears, press <Y> to discard changes and exit, or press <N> to return to the main menu.

  • Page 59: Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter will guide you how to disassemble and reassemble Aspire SA60/AcerPower S260. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge. Wire cutter. Phillips screwdriver (may require different size).

  • Page 60: General Information

    General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassenbly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Chapter 3...

  • Page 61: Standard Disassembly Procedure

    Standard Disassembly Procedure This section tells you how to disassemble the system when you need to perform system service. The difference between Aspire SA60/AcerPower S260 is the outlooking but the inner disassembly and reassembly mechanic are the same. Before you proceed, make sure you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it.

  • Page 62: Removing The Front Panel

    Removing the Front Panel Press fastener as red arrowhead shown, then remove the front panel as shown. Removing the Cables from Mainboard Disconnect the FDD IDE cable from mainboard. Disconnect the front side audio cable from mainboard. Disconnect the front side USB from the mainboard. Disconnect the Fan Cable from mainboard.
  • Page 63 Disconnect the JFP cable from mainboard. Disconnect the 4 pin power cable from mainboard. Disconnect the CPU Fan cable from mainboard. Disconnect the Power Cable, Primary IDE cable and Secondary IDE Cable from mainboard. Chapter 3...

  • Page 64: Removing The Cables From Devices

    Disconnect the Cables from Device Disconnect the Power cable and IDE cable from the HDD. Disconnect the two cables from the rear of card reader. Disconnect the IDE cable and power cable from the ODD. Disconnect the IDE cable and power cable from another ODD. Disconnect the cables from the USB module.

  • Page 65: Removing The Dimm

    Removing the DIMM Pop up both side to release the DIMM. Pull out the DIMM out from the slot. Removing the Heatsink Unhook the latch located on both side. Please disassemble this protions as the indications. Press down then push outward the latch. Removing the CPU Press down then pull up to 90 degrees to release the clip.

  • Page 66: Removing The Power Supply

    Removing the Power Supply Remove the three screws. Detach the Power Supply out from the chassis. Removing the HDD Remove the two screws located on both side of the cage. Then detach the HDD out from the chassis. Removing the FDD and Card Reader Remove the three screws located on each side.

  • Page 67: Removing The Odd

    Removing the ODD Remove the four screws located on each side. Detach the ODD out from the chassis. Removing the I/O Module Remove the one screw. Remove the two screws located on the daughter board. Detach the daughter board from the I/O bracket. Removing the Card Reader Disconnect the card reader cable from the board.

  • Page 68: Removing The Mainboard

    Removing the Mainboard Remove the two screws those nearby the CPU. Remove another four screws those nearby the PCI slot. Removing the Mainboard Gently to pull the mainboard out from the chassis.

  • Page 69: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the Aspire SA60/AcerPower S260 Power-On Self-Test (POST) POST Check Points POST Error Messages List Error Symptoms List Chapter 4...

  • Page 70: Power-On Self-Test (Post)

    Power-On Self-Test (POST) Before the computer can be used, all the components must be tested and initialized, and the operating system must be bootstrapped into memory. This process is know as the power-on Self test(POST), generally under the control of the BIOS. The Power-On Self Test (POST) is a BIOS procedure that boots the system, initializes and diagnoses the system components, and controls the operation of the power-on password option.

  • Page 71: Post Check Points

    When POST executes a task, it uses a series of preset numbers called check point to be latched at port 80h, indicating the stages it is currently running. This latch can be read and shown on a debug board. The following table describes the Acer common tasks carried out by POST. A unique check point number represents each task.
  • Page 72 Checkpoint Description Use walking 1’s algorithm to check out interface in CMOS cir- cuitry. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for override. Reserved Program chipset default values into chipset. Chipset default val- ues are MODBINable by OEM customers. Reserved Initial onboard clock generator if Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is defined.
  • Page 73 Checkpoint Chapter 4 Description Reserved Invoke Video BIOS Reserved 1. Initialize double-byte language font (Optional) 2. Put information on screen display, including Award title, CPU type, CPU speed, full screen logo. Reserved Rederved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reset keyboard if Early_Reset_KB is defined e.g. Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips.
  • Page 74 Checkpoint Description 1. Program MTRR of M1 CPU 2. Initialize L2 cache for P6 class CPU & program CPU with proper cacheable range. 3. Initialize the APIC for P6 class CPU. 4. On MP platform, adjust the cacheable range to smaller one in case the cacheable ranges between each CPU are not identi- cal.
  • Page 75 Checkpoint Chapter 4 Description 1. Assign resources to all ISA PnP devices. 2. Auto assign ports to onboard COM ports if the correspond- ing item in Setup is set to “Auto”. Reserved 1. Initialize floppy controller 2. Set up floppy related fields in 40:hardware Reserved Reserved Reserved...
  • Page 76 Checkpoint Description 1. Invoke all ISA adapter ROMs 2. Invoke all PCI ROMs (except VGA) Reserved 1. Enable/Disable Parity Check according to CMOS setup. 2. APM Initialization Reserved Clear noise if IRQs Reserved Reserved Reserved Read HDD boot sector information for Trend Anti-Virus code 1.

  • Page 77: Post Error Messages List

    POST Error Messages List If you cannot run the diagnostics program tests but did receive a POST error message, use “POST Error Messages List” to diagnose system problems. If you did not receive any error message, look for a description of your error symptoms in “Error Sympton List”.
  • Page 78 BIOS Messages Floppy Drive(s) Write Protected Hard Disk Drive(s) Write Protected IDE Drive 0 Error IDE Drive 1 Error IDE Drive 2 Error IDE Drive 3 Error IRQ Setting Error Expansion ROM Allocation Fail I/O Resource Conflict(s) Memory Resource Conflict(s) PCI Device Error PS/2 Pointing Device Interface Error PS/2 Pointing Device Error...

  • Page 79: Error Symptoms List

    Error Symptoms List NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/ FRU listed in right column is the most likely cause Error Symptom NOTE: Normally, the processor fan should be operative, and the processor clock setting should be...
  • Page 80 Error Symptom Diskette drive does not work. Diskette drive read/write error. Diskette drive LED comes on for more than 2 minutes when reading data. Diskette drive LED fails to light, and the drive is unable to access for more than 2 minutes.
  • Page 81 Error Symptom 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 drive cannot load or eject when the system is turned on and its eject button is pressed and held.
  • Page 82 Error Symptom Display problem: - Incorrect colors No high intensity Missing, broken, or incorrect characters Blank monitor(dark) Blank monitor(bright) Distorted image Unreadable monitor Other monitor problems Display changing colors. Display problem not listed above (including blank or illegible monitor). Action/FRU 1.
  • Page 83 Error Symptom Execute “Load BIOS Default Settings” in BIOS Setup to confirm ports presence before diagnosing any parallel/serial ports problems. Serial or parallel port loop-back test failed. Printing failed. Printer problems. Some or all keys on keyboard do not work. Pressing power switch does not turn off system.

  • Page 84: Chapter 5 Jumper And Connector Information

    Jumper and Connector Information Rear Panel I/O AUDIO JACK Item Chapter 5 Pin Number MIC1 AND AVREF MIC2 FRONT_OUT_L LINE OUT FRONT_OUT_R LINE_IN_L LINE IN LINE_IN_R Chapter 5 Pin Definition...

  • Page 85: Print Port

    Print Port Pin Number PSTROBJ PACKJ PBUSY PSLCT PAUTOFDJ Pin Definition Pin Number 26,27 Pin Definition PERRORJ PPRINITJ PSLCTINJ Chapter 5...

  • Page 86: Serial Port

    Serial Port Illustration Pin Number Chapter 5 Pin Definition NDCDA NSINA NSOUTA NDTRA NDSRA Pin Number Pin Definition NRTSA NCTSA NRIA...

  • Page 87: Ps2-Kbms

    PS2-KBMS Pin Number Pin Definition KBDATA POWER KBCLK MSDATA Pin Number Pin Definition POWER MSCLK Chapter 5...

  • Page 88: Dual Usb & Rj45 Conn

    Dual USB & RJ45 CONN Pin Number Pin Definition 5V_DUAL_F USBP2N_R USBP2P_R 5V_DUAL_F USBP3N_R USBP3P_R MDIA0 MDIA0J MDIA1 MDIA1J MDIA2 Chapter 5 Pin Number Pin Definition MDIA2J MDIA3 MDIA3J LINK100J 3D3V_SB ACTLED 3D3V_SB 27,28 29,30...

  • Page 89: Dual Usb

    Dual USB Pin Number Pin Definition 5V_DUAL_F USBP1N_R USBP1P_R 5V_DUAL_F USBP0N_R CONN1 USBV1 USBVCC0 -USBD0 +USBD0 -USBD1 +USBD1 GND3 GND0 GND9 GND2 GND4 GND1 Pin Number Pin Definition USBP0P_R Chapter 5...

  • Page 90: Front Panel I/O

    Front Panel I/O Pin Number Pin Definition LEDP HDLED PMSLED SWITCH_ON FP_RESET Chapter 5 Header_2X7_10 Pin Number GND(RSV) +5V_STBY(RSV) GND(RSV) +5V_STBY(RSV) Pin Definition...

  • Page 91: Front Audio Header

    Front Audio Header Pin Number Pin Definition FRONT_MIC GNDA VREFOUT VCC5A LINE_OUT_R NOTE: If there isn’t Audio Front Panel Cable, Pin5 and 6 must be connected with jumper; Pin9 and Pin10 must be connected with jumper. Pin Number Pin Definition FRONT_OUT_R LINE_OUT_L FRONT_OUT_L...

  • Page 92: Front Usb Header

    Front USB Header Pin Number Pin Definition USBPWR_FNTPNL USBPWR_FNTPNL USB0- USB1- USB0+ Chapter 5 Pin Number Pin Definition USB1+...

  • Page 93: Conn & Jump Setting

    Conn & Jump Setting IDE Connector Pin Number Pin Definition -HDRST Device data 7 Device data 8 Device data 6 Device data 9 Device data 5 Device data 10 Device data 4 Device data 11 Device data 3 Device data 12 Device data 2 Device data 13 Device data 1...

  • Page 94: Floppy Connector

    Floppy Connector Pin Number Pin Definition DRVDEN0 INDEX# MOA# DSB# DSA# MOB# Chapter 5 Pin Number Pin Definition DIP# STEP# TRAK0# RDATA# HEAD# DSKCHG...

  • Page 95: Cd-In

    CD-IN Illustration SYS FAN Connector Illustration CPU FAN Connector Illustration Clear CMOS Illustration Pin Number Pin Definition CD-L CD-GND CD-GND CD-R Pin Number Pin Definition POWER FAN_TAC2 Pin Number Pin Definition GROUND POWER FAN_TAC1 CLEAR CMOS CMOS 1pin & 2pin Clear 2pin &...

  • Page 96: Chapter 6 Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire SA60 / AcerPower S260. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).

  • Page 97: Exploded Diagram

    Exploded Diagram Chapter 6...

  • Page 98: Parts

    5.25" FILLER PANEL 3.5" FILLER PANEL I/O SHIELD ASSY RETENTION MODULE 55.S26VF.001 PZ.00908.001 50.P06VF.001 50.P04VF.003 50.P04VF.001 50.P04VF.002 50.P06VF.002 50.S30VF.001 50.V13VF.001 60.S26VF.001 (Aspire SA60) 60.S17VF.001 (Aspire SA60) 60.S30VF.001 (Aspire SA60) 42.S17VF.001 (Aspire SA60) 60.P04VF.001 (AcerPower S260) 42.P05VF.001 (AcerPower S260) 60.P23VF.001 (AcerPower S260) 42.P23VF.001 (AcerPower S260) 42.P23VF.002...
  • Page 99 PART NAME FOOT STAND RUBBER FOOT CD-ROM DRIVE CD-ROM 52X LITEON LTN-529S LF BLACK COMBO DRIVE COMBO DRIVE 52X HLDS GCC-4521B BLACK F/W:1.02 COMBO DRIVE 52X HLDS GCC-4522B LF BLACK COMBO DRIVE 52X LITEON SOHC- 5236K LF BLACK DVD-ROM DRIVE DVD-ROM DRIVE 16X/52X HLDS GDR- 8163B BLACK F/W 0120 DVD-ROM 16X LITEON SOHD-16P9S LF...
  • Page 100 MODEM CARD 56K D-1156I#/A1A WITH ATX BRACKET LITEON POINTING DEVICE CORDED MOUSE PS2 2 BUTTON WHEEL GENIUS NETSCROLL BLACK PS2 NETSCROLL(LEAD-FREE) MOUSE- BLACK KYE MOUSE PS/2 WHEEL ACER(002) GENIUS POWERSCROLL WHITE PS/2 BALL MOUSE M-SBJ96 BLACK LOGITECH Chapter 6 DESCRIPTION SL7NW, RK80546RE072256...
  • Page 101 LOGITECH USB OPTICAL MOUSE, MUV ACR1, LEAD-FREE, W/ STK LABEL MOUSE USB WHEEL OPTICAL POWERSCROLL EYEUSB ACER (002) MOUSE SCROLL WHEEL USB BK KYE ACER MOUSE USB WHEEL STANDARD POWERSCROLL ACER (002) KEYBOARD US PS/2 LITEON SK1688 KEYBOARD T.CHINESE PS/2 LITEON SK-1688 KB.6880B.002 PS/2 KEYBOARD, KBP2971, US VER.,...
  • Page 102 PART NAME USB KEYBOARD, KU0355, CANADIAN/ FRENCH VER., 105KEYS HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD 40GB 7200RPM SEAGATE ALPINE/ BPA ST340014A HDD 80GB 7200RPM SEAGATE ALPINE/ BPA ST380011A HDD 120GB 7200RPM SEAGATE ALPINE/ BPA ST3120022A HDD 160GB 7200RPM SEAGATE ALPINE/ BPA ST3160021A HDD 200G 7200RPM XL80II WD2000BB- 22GUC0 ROHS 2MB F/W C0 HDD 160G 7200RPM WD XL80II...
  • Page 103 SCREW FOR FAN SPEAKER SPEAKER USB 3" *2 NEOSONICA 510 THYME510 WHITE SPEAKER USB 3" *2 NEOSONICA THYME510 BLACK SPEAKER 2.0 USB M-1118B ACER LOGO SPEAKER 2.0 USB M-1118B ACER LOGO W/STK LABEL DESCRIPTION 256MB DDR400 PSC CHIP 512MB DDR400 PSC CHIP...

  • Page 104: Appendix A Model Definition And Configuration

    Model Definition and Configuration The Aspire S260/AcerPower SA60 Model No. Define: Trade Mark: Brand Name: Acer Model No: K6.2 Product Name: Aspire SA60/AcerPower S260 Appendix A Appendix A...

  • Page 105: Appendix B Test Compatible Components

    Appendix B Test Compatible Components Aspire SA60/AcerPower S260 compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under the environments of Windows XP Home. Appendix B...

  • Page 106: Microsoft Windows Xp Home Environment Test

    Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test COMPONENTS SiS661GX/964L/2DIMM/3PCI/ 1AGP with CPU RM & IO bracket Foxconn F661GXM SiS661GX/964L/ 2DIMM/3PCI/1AGP w/I CPU RM Foxconn H303 H401 S42 for Aspire S1 for AcerPower Foxconn S44 for AcerPower (China only) S43 for Aspire(EMEA only) ECS AK32 DB Celeron D 350 (3.2G 256K 533FSB E-0)
  • Page 107 COMPONENTS Sunon Sunon 92X92X25mm 2200RPM System Fan H303 side cover CPU fan duck 256DDR400 512 DDR400 Super Elixir 256DDR400 512 DDR400 Nanya NT256D64S88C0G-5T (0.11) NT512D64S8HC0G5T (0.11 u) DDR400 256MBHYMD232646D8R-D43PQ Hynix DDR400 512MB HYMD264646D8R-D43PQ DDR400 1G Infineon DDR400 256Mb DDR400 512Mb 128MB DDR400 Apacer 256Mb DDR400...
  • Page 108 COMPONENTS HLDS 16X DVD-ROM LiteOn 16X DVD-ROM Pioneer 16X DVD-ROM HLDS 52X COMBO 52X COMBO LiteOn 52X COMBO HLDS 16X Super Multi, double-layer 16X Super Multi, double-layer PIONEER 16X DVD Dual, double-layer LiteOn 16X DVD Dual, double-layer HLDS 16X DVD Dual, double-layer GeForce FX5200SE/C/128MB/ VGA + PAL(NZ)/ATX Leadtek...
  • Page 109 COMPONENTS 3.5" KYE 9-in-1 card reader PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, US Ver., 104keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, T.Chinese Ver., 104keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, S.Chinese Ver., 104keys Chicony PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Thai Ver., 104keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Canadian/French Ver., 105keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Spanish Ver., 105keys Liteon PS2 KB, SK1688, English LiteOn...
  • Page 110 USB ball mouse, 2 button+wheel USB ball mouse, 2 button+wheel Neosonica USB, 3" *2 USB, 3" *2 2.0 speaker, USB, M-1118B, Acer logo 2.0 speaker, USB, M-1118B, Acer logo, with STK label SPEC. USB OPTICAL MOUSE M-UV ACR1 (black)

  • Page 111: Online Support Information

    This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d.

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