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Aspire L100 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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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 Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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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.
System Specifications Overview Aspire L100 series is highly integrated desktop for the customers. If you wnat a simple, small size, not expensive working platform. Aspire L100 is definately one of the best choices for you. AMD mobile Athlon 64x2 and Sempron processor enable this product working with less power consumption:only 62W.
Audio Codec : Realtek ALC833 Compliant with Microsoft’s UAA (Universal Audio Architecture) support (rear only) 7.1+2 Channel Audio Support (ALC833 codec series provide 10 DAC channels that simultaneously suppport 7.1 soud playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo sound output through the front panel stereo output).
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2 Memory Socket 1 mini PCI Slot 1 PATA IDE Slot 2 SATA IDE ConnectorsPCI Express x1 Slot 2 2*5 pin Intel FPIO specification USB pin connectors (follow Intel FPIO standard specification) 1 2*5 front audio connnector 1 4 pin system FAN connector 1 2*7 Power/LED FPIO (follow Intel FPIO spec.) Chapter 1...
Main Board Layout DC_IN DC IN Connector Nvidia C51 NorthBridge VGA Connector MCP51 Nvidia MCP51 SouthBridge SATA_ODD_POWE SATA ODD power Header COMS_BAT COMS Battery Holder SATA_HDD_POWE SATA HDD power Header CLS_CMOS Clear COMS Header DVI_ADUIO DVI and Audio Connector BUZZER System BUZZER TVOUT_SPDIF TV OUT and SPDIF Header...
Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new AcerPower computer. Front and rear panel Your computer's front and rear panels consist of the following: Icon Component Icon Component Eject button DVI port...
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Audio Jack Function Table Color/Use Headphone 1.1 CH 3.1 CH 5.1 CH 7.1 CH Blue Line-in Line-in Line-in Line-in Line-in Green Headphone Line-out Front Front Front Pink Mic-in Mic-in Mic-in Mic-in Mic-in Orange Center&woofer Center&woofer Center&woofer Center&woofer Center&woofer Black Rear Rear Rear Rear...
System Peripherals The Aspire T630 and AcerPower F3 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.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chip Item Specification System Core Logic North bridge: nVidia C51PVG South bridge: nVidia MCP51 Super I/O Controller ITE IT8716F LAN Controller PHY-88E116 Memory Controller Built-in CPU (AMD mobile Athlon 64 or AMD Sempron-D) SATA/P-IDE Controller Built-in nVidia MCP51 RJ45 Controller...
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BIOS Hotkey List Hotkey Function Description Enter BIOS Setup Utility Press while the system is booting to enter BIOS Setup Utility. System Memory Item Specification Memory Slot Number 2 Slots Supported Memory Size per Slot 256 MB ~ 1GB Supported Maximum Memory Size Supported Memory Speed 533/667 MHz Supported memory voltage...
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LAN Interface Item Specification LAN Controller PHY-88E116 LAN Controllers LAN Controller Resident Bus PCI Bus LAN Port ONE RJ-45 on board Function Control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup IDE Interface Item Specification IDE Controller Built-in nVidia MCP51 IDE Controller Resident Bus PCI bus Number 40 pin PATA slot Device Type Support...
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IRQ Assignment Map IRQx System Devices Add-On-Card Devices IRQ0 Timer IRQ1 Keyboard IRQ2 Reserved IRQ3 Serial Port 2 Reserved IRQ4 Serial Port 1 Reserved IRQ5 Reserved Reserved IRQ6 Floppy Disk Reserved IRQ7 Parallel Port Reserved IRQ8 Real Time Clock IRQ9 Reserved IRQ10 Reserved...
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Environmental Requirements Item Specifications Non-operating (packed) 5 ~ 500Hz, 1.09g RMS random,1 hour per axis in all 3 axes Shock Operating Half sine, 2g 11m seconds Drop Test Drop Test Definition The protection ability of packing & cushion must be capable of withstanding, with no physical or functional demage, mechanical impact from height-specific drops.
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 &...
Dual Channel VT x800 series support the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the dual channel technology, the bandwidth of memory bus will add double up to 4GB/s. The mainboard inculdes 4 DIMM slots, and each channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR1, DDR3 Channel B : DDR2 , DDR4 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to...
Chapter 2 System Utilities BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required setting or to active certain system features. The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the mainboard. When the power is turned off, the battery on the mainboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS SRAM.
Entering Setup Once enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu. Note: If you can’t find the setting you want, please press “Alt+F4” to search the advanced option hidden.
Product Informatoin Phoenix - Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Product Information Product Name AcerPower1000 Item Help System S/N Menu Level Main Board ID FC51PVG Asset Tag Number System BIOS Version 6.00.PG SMBIOS Version System BIOS ID R01-A0 BIOS Release Date 2006/06/21 :Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD :Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F7:Default Settings...
Standard CMOS Features Phoenix - Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Standard CMOS Features Date (MM:DD:YY): Mon, Jun 21 2006 Item Help Time (HH:MM:SS): 11:08:43 Menu Level IDE Channel 0 Master [None] IDE Channel 0 Slave [MATSHITACD-RC CW-81] IDE Channel 1 Master [ST3808110AS] IDE Channel 2 Master [None]...
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Parameter Description Options IDE channel 0/1 Master, Allows you to configure the hard disk drive IDE HDD Auto-Detection Press [Enter] to Slave connected to the master port of IDE channel. To select this option for automatic device enter the IDE Master or Slave setup, press detection.
Advanced BIOS Features The following screen shows the Advanced BIOS Features: Phoenix - Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] Item Help Virus Waring [Disabled] Silent Boot [Enabled] Menu Level Configuration Table [Disabled] Quick Power On Selft Test [Enabled] Select Hard Disk Boot...
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Parameter Description Options Boot other Devices This item allows you to enable or disable to boot Enabled from other device Disabled Boot Up NumLock Status This item allows you to enable or disable to set Enabled keyboard is number keys or arrow keys Disabled APCI Mode This option is used to set up enable or disable...
Integrated Peripherals All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu. Phoenix - Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals USB 2.0 Support [Enabled] Item Help HD Audio [Auto] Onboard LAN function [Enabled] Menu Level :Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD :Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F7:Default Settings Parameter Description...
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. Phoenix - Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup ACPI Function [Enabled] Item Help...
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Parameter Description Options Hard Disk Power Down After the selected period of drive inactivity, the hard Disabled, 1 min, 2 min, 3 min, Mode disk drive powers down while all other devices remain 4 min, 5 min, 6 min, 7 min, 8 active min, 9 min, 10 min, 11 min, 12 min, 13 min, 14 min, 15 min...
PnP/PCI Configuration Phoenix - Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility PNP/PCI Configurations [Disabled] Reset Configuration Data Item Help Resources Controlled By [Auto(ESCD)] Menu Level X IRQ Resources Press Enter Default is Disabled. PCI/VGA Palette Snoop [Disabled] Select Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration Data ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have...
PC Health Status P hoenix - A w ard B IO S C M O S S etup U tility P C H ealth S tatus Item H elp C P U S hutdow n Tem perature C /194 C /158 S ystem S hutdow n Tem perature M enu Level C P U FA N S peed...
Frequency Control CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Frequency Control Auto Detect PCI Clk [Enabled] Item Help Spread Spectrum [Enabled] Menu Level :Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD :Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1:General Help F5:Previous Values F7:Default Settings Parameter Description Auto Detect PCI Clk To reduce the occurrence of electromagnetic Enabled...
Load Default Settings Selecting the field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically. detects. Phoenix - Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Product Information PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features Frequency Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Default Settings Advanced Chipset Features Set Supervisor 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. Phoenix - Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Product Information PC Health Status Standard CM OS Features Frequency Control Advanced BIOS Features Load Default Settings...
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. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Product Information PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features Frequency Control Advanced BIOS Features...
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. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Product Information PC Health Status Standard CMOS Features Frequency Control Advanced BIOS Features...
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter will guide you how to disassemble and Reassemble the Aspire L100. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge. Wire cutter.
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...
Aspire L100 Disassembly Procedure This section tells you how to disassemble the system when you need to perform system service. Please also refer to the disassembly video, if available. CAUTION: Before you proceed, make sure you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it.
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Remove the top cover from the system. Pull up the three locks as shown. Detach the front bezel from the system. Chapter 3...
Removing the ODD and HDD Module Remove the belt and the screw holding the ODD and the HDD module. Disconnect the HDD data cable and the ODD data cable from the main board. Chapter 3...
Then disconnect the HDD data (highlighted in yellow circle) cable and HDD power cable (highlighted in blue circle) from the HDD module. Removing Cables and Memorys Disconnect the HDD SATA cable (red circle), USB/audio cable on one side (yellow circle) and USB/audio cable on the other side from the main board.
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Detach the front bezel from the system. Pop out the memorys and remove them from the main board. Chapter 3...
Removing the CPU Remove the four screws fastening the CPU cooler to the main board. Detach the CPU cooler from the main board. Press the CPU socket lever (highlighted in red) and pull the lever outwards a little to release the CPU lock. Chapter 3...
Carefully remove the CPU from the socket on the main board. Removing the HDD/ODD from the Module Remove the four screws holding the HDD to the HDD bracket. Pull out the HDD from the bracket. Chapter 3...
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Remove the two screws fastening the ODD to the bracket. Take out the ODD from the bracket and disconnect the ODD cable from the ODD. Chapter 3...
Removing the System Fan Remove the four screws fastening the system fan on rear panel. Disconnect the system fan cable from the main board. Then take out the system fan. Chapter 3...
Removing the Main Board and USB/Audio Module Remove the eight screws and one screw-nut fastening the main board to the housing. Take out the main board from the housing. Remove the screw fastening the audio module to the housing. Chapter 3...
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Remove the two screws holing the audio module to the housing. Remove the audio board from the housing. Then remove the audio bracket from the housing. Chapter 3...
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the Aspire L100 Power-On Self-Test (POST) Index of Error Message Index of Error Symptoms Undetermined Problems Chapter 4...
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Each time you turn on the system, the Power-on Self Test (POST) is initiated. Several items are tested during POST, but is for the most part transparent to the user. 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.
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Checkpoint Description Initial Superio_Early _Init switch Reserved 1. Blank out screen 2. Clear CMOS error flag Reserved 1. Clear 8042 interface 2. Initialize 8042 self-test 1. Test special keyboard controller for Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips. 2. Enable keyboard interface. Reserved 1.
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Checkpoint Description 1. Check validity of RTC value: e.g. a value of 5Ah is an invalid value for RTC minute. 2. Load CMOS settings into BIOS stack. If CMOS checksum fails, use default value instead. 3. Prepare BIOS resource map for PCI & PnP use. If ESCD is valid, take into consideration of the ESCD’s legacy information.
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Checkpoint Description Test 8254. Reserved Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 1 Reserved Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 2 Reserved Reserved Test 8259 functionality Reserved Reserved Reserved Initialize EISA slot Reserved 1. Calculate total memory by testing the last double word of each 64K. 2.
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Checkpoint Description 1. Initialize Init_Onboard_Super_IO switch. 2. Initialize Init_Onboard_AUDIO switch. Reserved Reserved Okay to enter Setup utility; i.e. not until this POST stage can users enter the CMOS setup utility. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Initialize PS/2 Mouse Reserved Prepare memory size information for function call: INT 15h ax=E820h Reserved Turn on L2 cache...
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Checkpoint Description Reserved 1. Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is supported. -If errors occur, report errors & wait for keys -If no errors occur or F1 key is pressed to continue: Clear EPA or customization logo. Reserved Reserved 1.
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 Symptoms List”...
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BIOS Messages Action/FRU Keyboard Error Or No Keyboard Present Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys are pressed during POST. To purposely configure the system without a keyboard, set the error halt condition in Setup to HALT ON ALL, BUT KEYBOARD.
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.
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Error Symptom Action/FRU Diskette drive read/write error. 1. Diskette. 2. Diskette drive cable. 3. Diskette drive. 4. Main board. Diskette drive LED comes on for more 1. Diskette than 2 minutes when reading data. 2. Diskette drive connection/cable 3. Diskette drive 4.
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Error Symptom Action/FRU CD/DVD-ROM drive does not read and 1. CD may have dirt or foreign material on it. Check with a there are no messages are displayed. known good disc. 2. Ensure the CD/DVD-ROM driver is installed properly. 3. CD/DVD-ROM drive. CD/DVD-ROM drive can play audio CD 1.
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Error Symptom Action/FRU Display problem not listed above 1. “Monitor" (including blank or illegible monitor). 2. Load default settings (if screen is readable). 3. Main board Chapter 4...
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Error Symptom Action/FRU Parallel/Serial Ports 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 1. Make sure that the LPT# or COM# you test is the same failed.
Check all cables and connectors for proper installation. If the jumpers, switches and voltage settings are correct, remove or disconnect the following, one at a time: 10. Non-Acer devices External devices Any adapter card (modem card, LAN card or video card, if installed)
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Information Main Board Layout DC_IN DC IN Connector Nvidia C51 NorthBridge VGA Connector MCP51 Nvidia MCP51 SouthBridge SATA_ODD_POWE SATA ODD power Header COMS_BAT COMS Battery Holder SATA_HDD_POWE SATA HDD power Header CLS_CMOS Clear COMS Header DVI_ADUIO DVI and Audio Connector BUZZER...
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INTRUSION Case Open header F_LED_HD Front LED Panel Header CPU_SOCKET AMD M-2 CPU Socket DIMM_SOCK1 DIMM_SOCK1 MINI_PCI Mini-PCI Connector DIMM_SOCK2 DIMM_SOCK2 CMOS Jumper (JCMOS1) Settings Jumper Symbol Description Function 1-2 closed Clear CMOS 1 2 3 2-3 closed Normal (Default) Chapter 5...
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Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire L100. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Chapter 6...
FAN Cover Cotruscon Bracket Button ODD Bracket-02 Bezel Cover Sheetmetal-HDD-Clip Foot U Base OBR Holder Bezel Mylar OBR PCB Bezel Daughter Board Lens Mylar ODD Bracket-03 Lens Sheetmetal- IO Power Mylar Sheetmetal USB BOX Acer Logo USB PCB Chapter 6...
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Item Description Item Description U Base Pesdestal Pedestal Cover Switch Holder Pedestal Screw Power Switch Foot Pedestal Front ODD Bracket Bottom Shield HD Bracket Handle Main Board Support Top Shcclo SIDC Cover Top Cover VENT Cover Acer Logo Chapter 6...
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FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how best to dispose it, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it.
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