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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.
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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.
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.
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 Disassembly Requirements Pre-disassembly Procedure Removing the Side Panel...
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FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Veriton M498G/M490G/M490 Exploded Diagram Veriton M498G/M490G/M490 FRU List viii...
System Tour Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature: NOTE: The features listed in this section is for your reference only. The exact configuration of the system depends on the model purchased. Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 HP/Home Basic X32 •...
Hard disk drive Support up to two SATA ports • 3.5" • Capacity and models are listed on FRU list • Optical disk drive Support one SATA 5.25" standard ODD • Support DVD-ROM, DVD-SuperMulti, BD-combo, BD-rewrite • Maximum ODD depth to 185mm with bezel •...
Controller: Intel PCI-E Gbt LAN controller/PHY • RJ-45 Back panel port with Link/Activity LEDs • USB ports Supports 14 USB ports. All USB ports must be boot-capable includes USB-ODD, USB-HDD, USB-FDD, • and etc… On-board: 4 2*5 headers ( 8ports) •...
System Components This section is a virtual tour of the system’s interior and exterior components. Front Panel Component USB 2.0 ports Acer logo Optical drive(1) ODD activity indicator(1) Optical drive(2) ODD activity indicator(2) Smart Media card reader and XD(XD- Picture) slot...
Rear Panel Component Power connector PS2 keyboard connector DVI port USB 2.0 ports Line-out jack Microphone/speaker-out/line-in jack Expansion slot(graphics card ect.) Line-in jack Lock Handle RJ45 LAN port D-sub port System Fan COM Port PS2 mouse connector Fan aperture Chapter 1...
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...
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...
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.
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 •...
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.
Setup Utility Menus The Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories. Parameter Description Product Information This page shows the relevant information of the main board Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS Advanced Chipset Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features Advanced Chipset Features...
Product Information The Product Information menu displays basic information about the system. These entries are for your reference only and are not user-configurable. Parameter Description Processor Type Type of CPU installed on the system. Processor Speed Speed of the CPU installed on the system. System Memory Total size of system memory installed on the system.
Standard CMOS Features Parameter Description System Date Set the date following the weekday-month-day-year format. System Time Set the system time following the hour-minute-second format. AHCI Port 1/2/3/4/5/6 Press Enter to view detailed device information connected to the SATA connectors. Halt On Determines whether the system will stop for an error during the POST.
Advanced BIOS Feature Parameter Description Quick Boot Allows you to decrease the time it takes to boot the computer by shortening or skipping certain standard booting process. Quiet Boot When enabled, the BIOS splash screen displays during startup. When disabled, the diagnostic screen displays during startup. 1st/2nd/3rd/4th Boot Device Specifies the boot order from the available devices.
Advanced Chipset Features Parameter Description Intel EIST When enabled, this feature allows the OS to reduce power consumption. When disabled, the system operates at maximum CPU speed. Intel XD Bit When enabled, the processor disables code execution when a worm attempts to insert a code in the buffer preventing damage and worm propagation.
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.
Power Management Setup Parameter Description ACPI Aware O/S This item supports ACPI (Advanced Configuration and Power management Interface).Usethis item to enable or disable the ACPI feature. ACPI Suspend Mode Select an ACPI state. Deep Power Off Mode If Enabled, it will support EUP Lot6 Function. If Disabled, it will not support EUP Lot6Function.
PC Health Status Parameter Description System Shutdown Enable you to set the maximum temperature the syetem can reach Temperture before powering down. CPU Shutdown Temperture Enable you to set the maximum temperature the CPU can reach before powering down. Smart FAN Enables or disables the smart system fan control function.
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Frequency/Voltage Control Parameter Description Enabled Clock to All DIMM/ If enabled, whatever the slot has been inserted or not, clock will be PCI/PCIE sent. Disable clock toempty DIMM/PCI/PCIE slots if option is disabled. Spread Spectrum Enables or disables the reduction of the mainboard’s EMI. Note: Remember to disable the Spread Spectrum feature if you are overclocking.
BIOS Security Features Parameter Description Supervisor Password This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has beeninstalled, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays. User Password This item indicates whether a user password has been set. If the password has been installed,Installed displays.
Load Default Settings The Load Default Settings menu allows you to load the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Setup defaults are quite demanding in terms of resources consumption. If you are using low-speed memory chips or other kinds of low-performance components and you choose to load these settings, the system might not function properly.
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Save & Exit Setup The Save & Exit Setup menu allows you to save changes made and close the Setup Utility. Chapter 2...
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 • Flat-blade screwdriver •...
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.
Removing the Side Panel Remove the two screws located on the rear edge of the side panel. The firstly use two fingers to Press the lock handle toward the arrowhead of the direction until the lock handle no moving,then use other hand to Lift the side panel away from the chassis and put it aside. Chapter 3...
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...
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. Lift the heat sink fan assembly away from the mainboard.
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).
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). Chapter 3...
Removing the VGA Card Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis. Use One finger to Press the clip. Gently pull the card to remove it from the mainboard. Chapter 3...
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 mainboard. Remove the HDD bracket. Use two fingers to press the HDD bracket then lift the bracket up. Chapter 3...
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Take out the HDD module Use a hand to open out the HDD bracket until the hook of HDD bracket away from the HDD screw bore. then use other hand to take out the HDD module. Chapter 3...
Removing the Optical Drive Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive. Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the mainboard. Slide two lock handle toward the left(1) until the lock hnadle no removing(2). Chapter 3...
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Push the rear of the optical drive. take out the slave ODD. Use the same method to take out master ODD. Chapter 3...
Remove System FAN Remove System FAN cable from M/B. Release four screws according to the following picture. Take off the system fan from chassis. Chapter 3...
Removing the Power Supply Disconnect the 4-pin and 24-pin power supply cables from the mainboard. Remove the four screw that secures the power supply to the chassis. Lift the power supply module out of the chassis. Chapter 3...
Removing the OBR Cable and Intrusion Alarm Cable Disconnector the OBR cable and intrusion alarm from the motherboard. Release the retention tabs from the chassis interior. Pull the OBR assembly from the chassis. Chapter 3...
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Removing the two screws.then take out the intrusion alarm assembly. Chapter 3...
Removing the Card Reader Disconnector the card resder cable from the motherboard,then release the cable from the clip. Slide the lock handle as show below. Pull the card reader away from the bracket. Chapter 3...
Removing the Internal Speaker Disconnector the speaker cable from the motherboard,then release the cable from the clip Slide the lock handle as show below. Pull the internal speaker away from bracket. Chapter 3...
Removing the Mainboard Disconnect the power switch/LED/Audio/ USB cable from the mainboard. 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. Chapter 3...
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Lift the board from the chassis. 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...
Removing the Front I/O and USB Assembly Release the cable from clip. Release the five locking tabs from the chassis interior. Lift the front I/O and USB cover from the chassis. Chapter 3...
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Removing the screws from the chassis. Lift the front I/O and USB assembly away from chassiss. Chapter 3...
Removing the Power Switch and LED Cable Assembly Release the locking tabs from the chassis interior. Pull the power switch and LED cable assembly from the chassis. Chapter 3...
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-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
BIOS Recovery This function only effects when the BIOS BootBlock section is healthy. Allow to execute recovery function media: FDD / USB storage / ODD. The recovery media to support Boot function is unnecessary. Recovery step as follow: 4-1. Copy the latest BIOS ROM file to the root directory of recovery media. 4-2.
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 Than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are Placed on the correct pins. System Board Jumper Setting Jumper Type...
System Board Header Setting Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s header setting. SATA1~6: Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest data transfer rates (3.0 Gb/ s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface.
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F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio header for Azalia This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and lineout ports for easier access. Signal Name PORT 1L PORT 1R PORT 2R SENSE_SEND PORT 2L F_USB1~4: Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case.
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Signal Name SPDIF_OUT: SPDIF out header This is an optional header that provides an SPDIF_OUT (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector. Signal Name SPDIF C_INTRUSION: Chassis detect header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis equipped with intrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS.
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INT_SPK: Internal speaker Signal Name Output_L Output_R OBR: Button recovery jumper PRINTER: Oboard parallel port header Signal Name STROBE BUSY SLCT ERROR SLCTIN Ground Ground Ground Ground TPM: TPM Module Header This header allows user to protect the PC from impermissible visit. Signal Name CK_P_33M_TPM FWH4...
Signal Name VCC3 FWH0 3VSBY LPCPD_L Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX1. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL.
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CPU_FAN: CPU Cooling FAN Power Connector Signal Name +12V Sense ATX1: ATX 24-pin Power Connector +3.3V +3.3V Ground Ground Ground PWRGD +5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V SYS_FAN: System Cooling FAN Power Connector Signal Name +12V Sense ATX_12V: ATX 12V Power Connector Chapter 5 System Ground Power +12V...
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Front Panel Header The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below for Signal HDD_LED HWRST_L F_PANEL_DE information: Function Hard disk LED Ground Reset FRONT PANEL DETECT...
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To scrap or to return the defective parts, follow the local government ordinance or regulations on • how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it. This document will be updated as more information about the FRU list becomes available.
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Veriton M498G/M490G/M490 Exploded Diagram NOTE: This section will be updated when more information becomes available. ITEM NAME CHASSIS LINE-CLIP USB-SHIELD NUT 6-32# USB-SHIELDING USB PCB MODULE SIDE FOOT RUBBER RIGHT SIDE PLATE LED/SEITCH HOLDER CD-ROM CARD READER DEVICE OBR HOLDER PLASTIC FOOT CD-ROM LOCK SLIDE FDD-LOCK-SLIDE...
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Veriton M498G/M490G/M490 FRU List Category MAINBOARD IO Bracket Chasis Bezel CPU Cooler Chapter 6 Description EQ57MK Intel Q57 / Intel LGA1156 CPU / DDRIII, GbE, HD codec (with IO shielding and CPU RM), RoHS compliance, EuP lot6 Rear I/O Shielding for MB without 1394 chip for "EQ57M" HM081 (Micro-Tower) New Veriton Bezel for HM081 CPU Intel Core i3 530 LGA 2.93G 4M 1333 1156 73W C-2 Dual...
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Category System FAN Memory Description System Fan KDE 1209/GP 92*92*25 (Rohs) Sunon KDE1207PHV2 7cm for HS080 1G DDRIII1333 1G DDRIII1333 1G DDRIII1333 2G DDRIII1333 2G DDRIII1333 2G DDRIII1333 PC PARTNER RADEON HD4350 512MB DDR 2 (64BITS) SAMSUNG-E DVI HDMI VGA W/ATX BKT ROHS PC PARTNER RADEON HD4350 512MB DDR 2 (64BITS) Hynix DVI HDMI VGA W/ATX BKT ROHS 288-40N44-020AC GEFORCE 310 512MB DDR2 SAMSUNG...
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Category Internal Speaker Nameplate DP ADDIN card Card Reader Modem Wireless LAN Power Supply PCGuard Printer port cable COM port cable Chapter 6 Description ODD HLDS Super-Multi DRIVE HH 16X GH41N Black Bezel SATA HF + Win 7 ODD PLDS Super-Multi DRIVE HH 16X DH-16AASH Black Bezel SATA HF+Win7 Internal Speaker_3.5V2 Mono Nameplate M6 series...
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Description COM Port Cable W/O ATX bracket Neosonica Speaker Acer logo /LF/0810 HM081 Dust-resistant filter Acer 0810 Project PS2 Optical mouse Logitech 0810_USB Optical mouse USB M-UAY-ACR2 Lite-On PS2 optical mouse PS2 SM-9620 Lite-On USB optical USB SM-9625 Logitech USB Optical mouse USB M-UAE96 GS...
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Category Chapter 6 Description Keyboard CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 Standard 105KS Black Swedish w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 Standard 105KS Black UK w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 Standard 105KS Black Dutch w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 Standard 105KS Black Swiss/ G w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 Standard 105KS Black Belgium w/o eKey...
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Category Description Keyboard CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 Standard 105KS Black Nordic w/o eKey "Keyboard CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 Standard 104KS Black Simplified Chinese w/o eKey , w/i farmer PC label " "Keyboard CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 Standard 104KS Black US w/ o eKey , w/i farmer PC label" Keyboard CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 Standard 105KS Black English/Canadian French Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9620 PS/2 Standard 104KS Black US w/o...
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Category Chapter 6 Description Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9620 PS/2 Standard 105KS Black Icelandic w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9620 PS/2 Standard 105KS Black Norwegian w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9620 PS/2 Standard 104KS Black Hebrew w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9620 PS/2 Standard 105KS Black Polish w/ o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9620 PS/2 Standard 105KS Black Slovenian w/o eKey...
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Category Description Keyboard CHICONY KU-0760 USB Standard 104KS Black US International w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KU-0760 USB Standard 104KS Black Arabic/ English w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KU-0760 USB Standard 104KS Black Thailand w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KU-0760 USB Standard 105KS Black Spanish w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KU-0760 USB Standard 105KS Black Portuguese w/o eKey...
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Category Chapter 6 Description Keyboard CHICONY KU-0760 USB Standard 105KS Black Hungarian w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KU-0760 USB Standard 104KS Black Greek w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KU-0760 USB Standard 105KS Black Danish w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KU-0760 USB Standard 104KS Black Czech w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KU-0760 USB Standard 105KS Black Romanian w/o eKey...
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Category Description Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9625 USB Standard 105KS Black Canadian French w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9625 USB Standard 107KS Black Brazilian Portuguese w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9625 USB Standard 109KS Black Japanese w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9625 USB Standard 105KS Black German w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9625 USB Standard 105KS Black Italian w/ o eKey...
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Category Chapter 6 Description Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9625 USB Standard 105KS Black Turkish w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9625 USB Standard 105KS Black Spanish Latin w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9625 USB Standard 105KS Black Turkish- Q w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9625 USB Standard 105KS Black Arabic/ French w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9625 USB Standard 104KS Black Kazakh w/o eKey...
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