AcerPower F1/Aspire T310 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.
AcerPower F1/Aspire T310 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on AcerPower F1/Aspire T310 service guide.
Copyright Copyright © 2003 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. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: IV 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. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability).
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Copyright Copyright © 2003 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. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: IV 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. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
Preface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability).
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Features & Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Acer Power F1 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Acer Power F1 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 55 Power-On Self-Test (POST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Post Check Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 POST Error Messages List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Error Symptoms List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 System Specifications Overview The Aspire T310/AcerPower F1 supports Intel Pentium 4 Northwood based micro-ATX, IBM PC/AT compatible system with PCI/AGP bus.
Features & Specifications CPU T Support Intel P4 Northwood (Socket 478) processor. T Support 800MHz, 533MHz or 400MHz FSB. T Support up to 3.06GHz+ P4 processor. T Support Intel Hyper Threading Technology. Chipset T SiS 661FX, SiS964L Memory T Socket Type: DDR-SDRAM PC2700/PC2100/PC3200(DDR400) 184-pin socket. T Support 64Mb, 128Mb, 256Mb, 512 Mb and 1Gb technologies. T Total: 64MB ~ 2GB (please refer to the AVL list for compatibility).
T Microphone-in (rear)/Microphone-in (front) (Default) T Headphone Out (front) (Default) LAN T Supports 10/100MB ethernet environment T Connectors Quantity: USB T T On-board: 4 (rear) T Connector Pin: 4 Transfer Rate: T USB 2.0/1.1 BIOS T 4MB Award BIOS with Plug and Play BIOS T ACPI, SMBIOS 2.3, Green and Boot Block. T Provides DMI 2.0, WFM 2.0, WOL, WOR, chassis intrusion and SM Bus for system management.
Acer Power F1 Front Panel The computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label 4 Description 1 Optical Drive 2 FDD Drive 3 Power Button 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports 5 Microphone Jack 6 Speaker/Headphone jack Chapter 1
Acer Power F1 Rear Panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 13 11 12 14 No. Description Label No.
Aspire T310/Acer Power F1 Label 6 Description 1394A2 IEEE 1394 Header AGP1 Accelerated Graphics Port ATX1 Standard 20-pin ATX power connector ATX2 ATX12V power connector AUDIO1 Front audio connector AUXIN1 Auxiliary Audio input header CASFAN1 Case fan connector CDIN1 Primary CD-in Connector COM2 Onboard serial port header COM2 CPU SOCKET Micro PGA 478-pin socket for Pentium 4 CPUs CPUFAN1 Cooling fan for CPU DIMM1-DIMM2 Two 184-pin DDR SDRAM Chapter 1
Label Chapter 1 Description FDD1 Floppy disk drive connector IDE1 Primary IDE channel IDE2 Secondary IDE channel JP1 Clear CMOS jumper JP3 BIOS flash protect jumper NBFAN1 Cooling fan for NB PANEL1 Connector for case front panel switches and LED indicators PCI1~PCI3 Three 32-bit add-on card slots SATA1~SATA2 Two serial ATA headers SJ1 Single color LED header SPDIFO1 SPDIF out header USB3 ~ USB4 Two connectors for front panel USB ports 7
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Type Pentium 4 Socket 478 Speed 1.8G~3.06G and 3.2G Minimum operating speed 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled.) BIOS Item Specification BIOS code programmer Award BIOS version v6.0 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 4MB BIOS ROM package 32-pin DIP package Support protocol PCI 2.2, APM1.2, DMI 2.00.1, E-IDE, ACPI 1.0, ESCD 1.03, ANSI ATA 3.0, PnP 1a, Bootable CD-ROM 1.
This section has two table lists, system memory specification and the possible combinations of memory module. System Memory Item Specification Memory socket number 2 sockets (4 banks) Support memory size per socket 64MB / 128MB / 256MB/ 512MB/1G Support maximum memory size 1G x2 Support memory type DDR SDRAM Support memory speed DDR400/333/266 Support memory voltage 2.
This section has two table lists, the video interface specification and its supported display modes. Video Interface Item Specification Video controller 661FX Video controller resident bus AGP bus Video interface support Video YUV texture in all texture formats H/W DVD accelerator Display Screen Resolution Refresh Rate (Hz) Hor. Scan (KHz) Pixel Clock (MHz) 640x480 60 31.5 25.2 640x480 72 37.4 32.0 640x480 75 37.5 31.5 640x480 85 43.3 36.0 640x480 120 63.7 55.
Audio Interface Item Specification Compatibility Sound Blaster Pro/16 compatible Mixed digital and analog high performance chip Enhanced stereo full duplex operation High performance audio accelerator and AC’97 support Full native DOS games compatibility Virtual FM enhances audio experience through real-time FM-toWavetable conversion MPU-401(UART mode) interface for wavetable synthesizers and MIDI devices Integrated dual game port Meets AC’97and WHQL specifications Music synthesizer Yes, internal FM sy
Parallel Port Item Specification Parallel port controller ITE8705 Parallel port controller resident bus ISA bus Number of parallel ports 1 Support ECP/EPP SPP / Bi-directional / ECP / EPP Connector type 25-pin D-type female connector Parallel port function control Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Optional ECP DMA channel (in BIOS Setup) DMA channel 1 DMA channel 3 Optional parallel port I/O address (via BIOS Setup) 378h 278h Optional parallel port IRQ (via BIOS Setup) IRQ5 IRQ7 Serial Port I
Memory Address Map Address Size 0F0000 - 0FFFFF Function 64Kbytes System BIOS Memory 100000 - UPPER LIMIT Main Memory UPPER LIMIT - 4GBytes PCI Memory PCI INTx# and IDSEL Assignment Map PCI INTx # PCI Devices Device IDSEL: ADxx INTA# ADIMM-slot N INTB# PCI-Slot1 AD20 INTC# PCI-Slot2 AD21 INTD# PCI-Slot3 AD22 PCI Slot IRQ Routing Map PCI INTX# INTA INTB INTC INTD Bus Mastering PCI slot 1 Route 4 Route 1 Route 2 Route 3 Enabled PCI slot 2 Route 3 Route 4 Route 1 Route
IRQ Assignment Map IRQx System Devices Add-On-Card Devices IRQ0 Timer N IRQ1 Keyboard N IRQ2 Cascade Interrupt Control N IRQ3 Serial Alternate Reserved IRQ4 Serial Primary Reserved IRQ5 MPU-401(Alternate) Reserved IRQ6 Floppy Disk Reserved IRQ7 Parallel Port Reserved IRQ8 Real Time Clock N IRQ9 N Reserved IRQ10 N Reserved IRQ11 N Reserved IRQ12 PS/2 Mouse Reserved IRQ13 Math Coprocessor Exception N IRQ14 Primary IDE Reserved IRQ15 Secondary IDE Reserved NOT
Environmental Requirements Item Specifications Temperature Operating +10 ~ +35°C Non-operating -20 ~ +60°C (Storage package) Humidity Operating 20% to 80% RH Non-operating 20% to 80% RH Vibration Operating (unpacked) 5 ~ 16 Hz: 0.015 mm 16 ~ 250 Hz: 0.21 G Non-operating (packed) 5 ~ 27.1 Hz: 0.6 G 27.1 ~ 50 Hz: 0.016 mm 50 ~ 500 Hz: 2 G Mechanical Specifications Item Specification Weight One 3 ½ FDD and one 3.
Power Management Function (ACPI support function) Device Standby Mode T Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices (0-15 minutes, time step=1 minute). T Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface). T Disable V-sync to control the VESA DPMS monitor. T Resume method: device activated (Keyboard for DOS, keyboard & mouse for Windows). T Resume recovery time: 3-5 sec. Global Standby Mode T Global power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minute).
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. NOTE: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may be bad/flat. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS.
Entering Setup Power on the computer abd the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)prosecc. 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. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing [Ctrl+Alt+Delete].
Product Information The screen below appears if you select Product Information from the main menu: The Product Information menu contains general data about the system, such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. These information is necessary for troubleshooting (maybe required when asking for technical support). The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description Product Name Displays the model name of your system.
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: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Date Description Lets you set the date following the weekdaymonth-day-year format Options Weekday: Sun, Mon...Sat Month: Jan, Feb...Dec.
Parameter IDE Channel 1 Master Description Allows you to configure the hard disk drive connected to the master port of IDE channel 1. Options IDE Device Model Number: None To enter the IDE Channel 1 Master setup, press [Enter]. The IDE CD-ROM is always automatically detected. IDE Channel 1 Slave Allows you to configure the hard disk drive connected to the slave port of IDE channel 1. IDE Device Model Number: None To enter the IDE Channel 1 Slave setup, press [Enter].
IDE Channel 0/1 Master/Slave Setup The following screen appears if you select any of the IDE drive parameters: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Description Options IDE HDD AutoDetection Auto-detects your hard disk drive Press [Enter] IDE Channel 0 Master Display the type of device installed.
Advanced BIOS Features The following screen shows the Advanced BIOS Features: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Description Options CPU Feature The items allow you to set the Thermal Monitor 1 (on die throtting) and the Thermal Monitor 2 (on ratio & VID transition). Press [Enter] Hard Disk Boot Priority Selects the hard disk boot priority.
Parameter Description Options Swap Floppy Drive Setting to Enabled will swap floppy drive a: and b:. Enabled Boot Up Floppy Seek Setting to Enabled will make BIOS seek floppy drive a: before booting the system. Enabled 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. Setting to Off will allows users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. On This item is to set the Gate A20 status.
Advanced Chipset Features The advanced cipset 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.
The following table describes each parameter under the sub-menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested values. Parameter Description Options Current CPU Frequency / Current DRAM Frequency Shows the CPU and DRAM frequency. Performance Mode Enables this item to enhance the system performance. Enabled DRAM Timing Control Enables you to select the CAS latency time in HCLKs of 2, 2.5, or 3. The value is set at the factory depending on the DRAM installed.
OnChip AGP Control Press [Enter] to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Parameter VGA Share Memory Size Parameter System BIOS Cacheable Description Selects the VGA share memory size Options 16, 32MB, 64MB, 128MB Description Options Enables or disables the system BIOS cacheable. Disabled Enabled Video RAM Cacheable Enables or disables the video RAM cacheable.
Integrated Peripherals The following table describes each Integrated Peripherals parameters. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested values. SIS OnChip IDE Device Press [Enter] to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Parameter Options This setting enables or disables the internal primary and secondary PCI & IDE controllers. Both, Disabled, Primary, Secondary IDE Primary Master PIO Setting these items to “Auto” activates the HDD speed auto-detect function.
SIS OnChip PCI Device Press [Enter] to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Parameter USB Controller USB Ports Number Description Options This item enables the USB controller. Leave this at the default “Enabled”, if you want to connect USB devices to your computer. Enabled This item enables you to determine the number of USB ports. 6 Potrs Disabled 5 Potrs 4 Potrs 3 Potrs USB 2.0 Support Enable this item if the system supports USB 2.
Parameter Description Options SIS Serial ATA Controller This item allows you to control the SiS Serial ATA controller. Enabled SIS Serial ATA Mode This item allows you to change SiS Serial ATA mode. IDE Parameter Disabled RAID Description Onboard 1394 Device (optional) Enables or disables the onboard 1394. Onboard LAN function Enables and disables the onboard LAN.
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: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
Parameter Description Options This item is to control the mode in which the monitor will shut down. Always On Always On: Always keep the monitor on. Suspend --> Off: During suspend mode, the monitorwill shut down. Susp, Stby --> During suspend or standby mode, the monitor will shut down. All Modes --> Off: The monitor is turned off during doze, standby or suspend mode. Susp, Stby --> Off This item determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked.
The following table describes each parameter under the sub-menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested values. Parameter Description Options This option determines whether any activity for IRQ 3-7/9-15 will cause the system to wake from a power saving mode. Enabled Determines whether the system will monitor IRQ 8 activity and wake the system from a power saving mode when IRQ 8 is activated.
Parameter Primary/Secondary IDE FDD, COM, LPT Port PCI PIRQ[A-D]# 34 Description Options When this item is enabled, the system power will resume the system from a power saving mode if there is any activity on primary or secondary IDE channels 0 or 1. Enabled When this item is enabled, the system will restart the power-saving timeout counters when any activity is detected on the floppy disk drive, serial ports, or the parallel port.
PnP/PCI Configuration The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Reset Configuration Data Resources Controlled By Description Options Selecting “Enabled” to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) only if you installed a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating system can not boot. Otherwise, you should leave it unchanged.
PC Health Status The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: 36 Parameter Description Shutdown Temperature This option is for setting the shutdown temperature level for the processor. When the processor reaches the temperature you set, the ACPI-aware system will be shut down. System Component Characteristics These items display the current status of all of the mainboard hardware devices/components such as CPU voltages, temperatures and all fans’ speeds.
Frequency/Voltage Control The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Description Options CPU Clock Ratio If the CPU Ratio is set to Manual, end users can choose a suitable ratioto support the CPU. 8x to 50x Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk This option allows you to enable/disable the feature of auto detecting the clock frequency of the installed DIMM/PCI bus.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility: Press and then to install the defaults. Press and then to not install the defaults. The fail-safe defaults place no great demands on the system and are generally stable. If your system is not functioning correctly, try installing the fail-safe defaults as a first step in getting your system working properly again.
Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Press and then to install the defaults. Press and then 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. You can cause fatal errors or instability if you install the optimized defaults when your hardware does not support them.
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 . The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press . You may also press to abort the selection.
Save & Exit Setup Highlight this item and press 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 to save and exit, or press to return to the main menu.
Exit Without Saving Highlight this item and press 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 to discard changes and exit, or press to return to the main menu. NOTE: If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the "Exit Without Saving" item and press to discard any changes you have made.
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement Please also refer to the AcerPower F1 Service CD for the assembly/disassembly procedure. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge. T Wire cutter. T Phillips screwdriver (may require different size). NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size.
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassenbly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 44 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
Standard 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. Opening the System 1. Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. 2. Turn the housing back, and remove the screws as shown here. 3. Slide the side door out. Then remove it. Removing the Front Panel 1.
2. Disconnect the CD-In cable. 3. Disconnect the floppy cable. 4. Disconnect the IDE1 and IDE2 cable. Removing the Modem card, CD-ROM, Floppy and HDD 46 1. Detach the modem card. 2. Disconnect the CD-ROM power, IDE and CD-In cables. 3. Disconnect the floppy cable and power cable. 4. Disconnect the HDD power cable and IDE cable.
5. Press the latch and remove the CD-ROM drive. 6. Press the latch and remove the floppy drive. 7. Press the latch again to release the hard disk module. 8. Detach the HDD from the bracket. Removing the Power Supply 1. Remove the main ATX power connector as shown here. 2. Remove the Pentium 4(ATX-12V) power connector as shown here. 3. Remove the four screws as shown here.
4. Remove the power supply. Removing the Heatsink and the CPU 1. Disconnect the Pentium 4 CPU power cable. 2. Release the two heatsink latches. 3. Remove the heatsink module. 4. Remove the CPU by following the instructions here. Removing the Memory 1. 48 Pop out the memory and remove it as shown here.
Removing the Mainboard 1. Remove the six screw as shown here. 2. Remove the motherboard as shown here. Removing the Power Button 1. Remove the power button as shown here. Removing the LED Module 1. Remove the LED module by following the instructions here. Removing the Daughter Board 1. Remove the screw as shown here. 2. Detach the USB cable and audio cable from the daughter board.
Standard Reassembly Procedure This section tells you how to reassemble the system when you need to perform system service. Please also refer to the assembly video, if available. Installing the Daughter Board 1. Connect the audio cable and USB cables to the daughter board. 2. Fasten the daughter board with one screw as shown here. Installing the LED Module 1. Install the LED module by following the instructions here. Installing the Power Button 1. Attach the power button as shown here.
2. Secure the motherboard with the six screw as shown here. Installing the Heatsink and the CPU 1. Place the CPU to the CPU socket by following the instructions here. 2. Place the heatsink module. 3. Secure the heatsink with the two heatsink latches. 4. Connect the Pentium 4 CPU power cable. Installing the Memory 1. Insert the memory to the DIMM slot as shown here.
Installing the Power Supply 1. Place the power supply to the original position as shown here. 2. Secure the power supply with the four screws as shown here. 3. Connect the Pentium 4(ATX-12V) power connector to the motherboard as shown here. 4. Connect the main ATX power connector to the motherboard as shown here. Installing the Modem card, CD-ROM, Floppy and HDD 52 1. Insert the HDD to the bracket by following the instructions here. 2. Place the HDD module back to the original position. 3.
4. Place the CD-ROM drive back to the original position. 5. Connect the HDD power cable and IDE cable. 6. Connect the floppy cable and power cable. 7. Connect the CD-ROM power, IDE and CD-In cables. 8. Place the modem card back to one PCI slot. Then secure the modem card with the screw. Installing the Cables 1. Connect the IDE1 and IDE2 cable to the motherboard. 2. Connect the floppy cable to the motherboard.
3. Connect the CD-In cable to the motherboard. 4. Connect the Aux-In cable to the motherboard. Installing the Front Panel 1. Place the front bezel back to the original position. Closing the System 54 1. Place the side door back to the original position. 2. Secure the side door with the two screws as shown here.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the AcerT310/AcerPower F1: Chapter 4 T Power-On Self-Test (POST) T Index of Error Messages T Index of Error Codes and Error Beeps T Index of Error Symptoms T Undetermined Problems 55
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.
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.
Checkpoint Description 12h Use walking 1’s algorithm to check out interface in CMOS circuitry. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for override. 13h Reserved 14h Program chipset default values into chipset. Chipset default values are MODBINable by OEM customers. 15h Reserved 16h Initial onboard clock generator if Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is defined. See also POST 26h.
Checkpoint Chapter 4 Description 2Ah Reserved 2Bh Invoke Video BIOS 2Ch Reserved 2Dh 1. Initialize double-byte language font (Optional) 2. Put information on screen display, including Award title, CPU type, CPU speed, full screen logo. 2Eh Reserved 2Fh Rederved 30h Reserved 31h Reserved 32h Reserved 33h Reset keyboard if Early_Reset_KB is defined e.g. Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips.
Checkpoint Description 4Eh 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 identical.
Checkpoint Description 6Dh 1. Assign resources to all ISA PnP devices. 2. Auto assign ports to onboard COM ports if the corresponding item in Setup is set to “Auto”. 6Eh Reserved 6Fh 1. Initialize floppy controller 2. Set up floppy related fields in 40:hardware 70h Reserved 71h Reserved 72h Reserved 73h Reserved 74h Reserved 75h Detech &install all IDE device: HDD, LS120, ZIP, CDROM... 76h (Optional feature) Enter AWDFLASH.EXE if: - AWDFLASH.EXE is found in floppy drive.
Checkpoint 62 Description 8Bh 1. Invoke all ISA adapter ROMs 2. Invoke all PCI ROMs (except VGA) 8Ch Reserved 8Dh 1. Enable/Disable Parity Check according to CMOS setup. 2. APM Initialization 8Eh Reserved 8Fh Clear noise if IRQs 90h Reserved 91h Reserved 92h Reserved 93h Read HDD boot sector information for Trend Anti-Virus code 94h 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 95h Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 96h 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
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”. NOTE: When you have deemed it necessary to replace an FRU, and have done so, you must run a total system check to ensure that no other activity has been affected by the change.
BIOS Messages 64 Action/FRU Floppy Drive(s) Write Protected Hard Disk Drive(s) Write Protected 1. Ensure that the diskette drive is not set to [Write Protected] in the Security Options in BIOS Setup. 2. Load default settings in Setup. IDE Drive 0 Error IDE Drive 1 Error IDE Drive 2 Error IDE Drive 3 Error 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. IRQ Setting Error Expansion ROM Allocation Fail I/O Resource Conflict(s) Memory Resource Conflict(s) 1. Load default settings in Setup. 2.
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 Action/FRU Diskette drive does not work. 1. Ensure the diskette drive is not set to None in the Disk Drives of BIOS Setup. 2. Diskette drive power 3. Diskette drive connection/cable 4. Diskette drive 5. System board Diskette drive read/write error. 1. Diskette. 2. Ensure the diskette drive is not set to Write protect in the Security Options of BIOS Setup. 3. Diskette drive cable. 4. Diskette drive. 5. System board. Diskette drive LED comes on for more than 2 minutes when reading data.
Error Symptom CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for more than 30 seconds before LED shutting off. Action/FRU 1. CD/DVD-ROM may have dirt or foreign material on it. Check with a known good disc. 2. CD/DVD-ROM is not inserted properly. 3. CD/DVD-ROM is damaged. 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. 1.
Error Symptom 68 Action/FRU 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 1. 2. 3. 4. Monitor signal connection/cable. Monitor Video adapter card System board Display changing colors. 1. Monitor signal connection/cable 2. Monitor 3. System board Display problem not listed above (including blank or illegible monitor). 1. “Monitor". 2.
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 failed. 1. Make sure that the LPT# or COM# you test is the same as the setting in BIOS Setup. 2. Loop-back. 3. System board. Printing failed. 1. Ensure the printer driver is properly installed. Refer to the printer service manual. 2. Printer. 3. Printer cable. 4. System board.
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Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Information Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the mainboard. Setting Jumpers Use the mainboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pir are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins. Jumper Description The illustrations below show a 2-pin jumper. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the jumper is SHORT.
Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the mainboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Type Description JP1 3-pin Clear CMOS Setting (default) 1-2: Normal 2-3: Clear CMOS JP1 1 JP3 2-pin BIOS Protect 1-2: Write Enable 2-3: Write Disable JP3 1 Jumper 72 Description JP1 : Clear CMOS Jumper This jumper is to clear the contents of CMOS memory.
Connecting Case Components After you have installed the mainboard into a case, you can begin connecting the mainboard components. Refer to the following: Description 1. Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPUFAN1. 2. Connect the case cooling fan connector to CASFAN1. 3. Connect the Northbridge cooling fna to NBFAN1. 4. Connect the case LED cable to SJ1. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1. 5. Connect the standard power supply connector to ATX1. 6.
CPUFAN1/CASFAN1/NBFAN1: Fan Power Connectors Pin Signal Name Function 1 GND System Ground 2 +12V Power +12V 3 Sense Sensor SJ1: Single Color LED Header Pin Signal Name Function 1 ACPI LED MSG LED(-) Green 2 ACPI LED MSG LED(-) Green 3 SB5V Power LED(+) ACPI LED Function Setting 74 Signal Name Color S0 Light S1 Blinking S3 Blinking S4/S5 Dark Chapter 5
Front Panel Connector The front panel connect (PANEL 1) provides a standard set of switch and LED connectors commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases.
Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the mainboard’s optional devices: AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Connector This connector allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access.
SPDIFO1: SPDIF out header (optional) You can purchase an optional 24-bit digital audio extension bracket from a third-party vendor. You can use the audio RCA jacks to connect to digital audio devices. If your CD-ROM/DVD drive has digital audio output, you can connect it to the input pins of the SPDIF connector.
USB3/USB4: Front Panel USB Connectors The mainboard has two USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front mounted ports to the mainboard.
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of AcerPower F1 / Aspire T310. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
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NOTE: Due to the Aspire T310 (new black bezel) is smiliar with AcerPower F1 (white bezel); meanwhile, you will see some parts which are the same. NOTE: Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel (http://aicsl.acer.com.tw/spl/, if you do not own a specific account, you can still access the system with guest; guest). For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide.
AcerPower F1 Picture Partname Part No.
AcerPower F1 Picture Partname Part No. AUDIO CABLE 8PIN 2CON 50.S03VF.001 FRONT INTERNAL USB CABLE 50.S03VF.002 MB E61ML P4/661FX/964L/2DIMM/3PCI MB.S0307.
AcerPower F1 Picture Partname Part No. EMPTY COVER FOR 5.25" DEVICE 42.PSPVF.005 HDD BRACKET 33.PSPVF.002 FILLER COVER FOR 3.5" DEVICE 42.PSPVF.007 MOUSE PS2 2 BUTTON+WHEEL KYE POWER SCROLL PS2 WHITE OPTICAL MOUSE USB 2 BUTTON+WHEEL WHITE MS.PSE04.003 PS/2 KEYBOARD, KBP2971, US VER., 104KEYS PS/2 KEYBOARD, KBP2971, T.CHINESE VER., 104KEYS PS/2 KEYBOARD, KBP2971, ARABIC VER., 104KEYS PS/2 KEYBOARD, KBP2971, THAI VER., 104KEYS PS/2 KEYBOARD, KBP2971, SPANISH/US VER.
AcerPower F1 Picture Partname Part No. USB Keyboard, KU0355, US Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, T.Chinese Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Arabic Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Thai Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Spanish/US Ver., 105keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Int'l US Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Canadian/French Ver., 105keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Brazilian Ver., 107keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, UK Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, French Ver.
Aspire T310 Picture Partname Part No. Memory DDR266 256MB 0.14U 32MX8*8 NANYA NT256D64S88B0G-75B DDR266 512MB 0.14U 32MX8*16 NANYA NT512D64S8HB0G-75B DDR333 256MB INFENION DDR333 128MB 0.14U 16M*16*4 NANYA NT128D64SH4B1G-6K DDR333 256MB 0.14U 32M*8*8 NANYA NT256D64S88B1G-6K DDR333 512MB 0.14U 32M*8*16 NANYA NT512D64S8HB1G-6K DDR333 256MB MICRON MT8VDDT3264AG-335CA CL2.
Aspire T310 Picture Partname Part No. CD-ROM DRIVE 52X BTC F564E BLACK CD-ROM DRIVE 52X MSI MS-8152 BLACK KD.0520A.001 KD.0520B.003 CD-RW DRIVE 52X24X52X LITE-ON LTR-52246S BLACK KR.05201.001 DVD-ROM DRIVE 16X PIONEER DVD-121CHF BLACK DVD-ROM DRIVE 16X PIONEER DVD-121RD BLACK DVD-ROM DRIVE 16X LITI-ON XJ-HD166S BLACK DVD-ROM DRIVE 16X HLDS GCR-8162B BLACK TBD KV.01605.003 TBD KV.0160D.001 COMBO DRIVE 48X HLDS GCC-4480B BLACK KO.0480A.
Aspire T310 Picture Partname Part No. VGA CARD ATI RADEON 9200 (8X) 64MB DDR W/ TV OUT(NTSC), ATX BRACKET FIC VGA CARD ATI RADEON 9200 (8X) 64MB DDR W/ TV OUT(PAL), ATX BRACKET FIC VGA CARD ATI RADEON 9600 128MB DDR W/ TV OUT + DVI (PAL), ATX BRACKET FIC A96 VGA CARD ATI RADEON 9600 128MB DDR W/ TV + DVI OUT (NTSC), ATX BRACKET FIC A96 VGA CARD XABRE200 AGP 8X 32MB, ATX BRACKET VG.A9207.
Aspire T310 Picture Chapter 6 Partname Part No. MOUSE PS2 2 BUTTON+WHEEL KYE POWERSCROLL PS2 BLACK OPTICAL MOUSE USB 2 BUTTON+WHEEL KYE POWERSCROLL USB SILVER MS.PSE04.006 PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, US Ver., 104keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, T.Chinese Ver., 104keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Thai Ver., 104keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Arabic Ver., 104keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Spanish/US Ver., 105keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Int'l US Ver., 104keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Canadian/French Ver.
Aspire T310 Picture Partname Part No. USB Keyboard, KU0355, Canadian/French Ver., 105keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, US Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, T.Chinese Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Arabic Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Thai Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Thai Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Spanish/US Ver., 105keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Int'l US Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Brazilian Ver., 107keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, UK Ver.
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration The AcerPower F1 / Aspire T310 Model No. Define: 1. Trade Mark: 2. Brand Name: Acer 3. Description: Intel Pentium4/Celeron Processor 4.
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Appendix B Test Compatible Components AcerPower F1 / Aspire T310 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.
Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test Components Specifications Model Description Main Board Foxconn P4/661FX/964L/2DIMM/3PCI E61ML P4/661FX/964L/2DIMM/3PCI, with 1394 E61ML-2 Celeron 2.4GHz/400FSB/128K SL6VU, RK80532RC056128 CPU Intel Celeron 2.5GHz/400FSB/128K Celeron 2.6GHz/400FSB/128K (Multiple VID) SL6V3, RK80532RC064128 Celeron 2.8GHz/400FSB/128K P4 2.5Ghz/400FSB/512K Northwood 2.4Ghz/512k/533FSB SL6PC, RK80532PE056512 Northwood 2.
Components Hitachi Specifications Model Description 40G 7200RPM, ATA-100 Vancover III HDS722540VLAT20 80G 7200RPM, ATA-100 Vancover III HDS722580VLAT20 80G 7200RPM 120G 7200RPM, ATA-100 Vancover III HDS722580VLAT20 120G 7200RPM 52X F564E 52X/24X/52X LTR-52246S CD-ROM BTC CD-RW Liteon DVD Liteon 16X/40X XJ-HD166S Pioneer 16X/40X DVD-121RD 16X/40X DVD-121CHF 16X/40X GDR-8162B 48X Combo GCC-4480B NEC 4X DVD DUAL ND-1300A Pioneer 4X DVD DUAL DVR-106RD 4X DVD SuperMulti Plus GSA-4
Components Compal Specifications Model Description 17" CRT MONITOR,AC711,TCO99,N.M.,W/ EUROPE POWER CORD 17" CRT MONITOR,AC711,TCO99,N.M.,W/UK POWER CORD 17" CRT MONITOR,AC711,TCO99,N.M.,W/O POWER CORD 17" CRT MONITOR,AC711,TCO99,N.M.,W/US POWER CORD(STK) 17" CRT MONITOR,AC711,MPRII,N.M.,W/ US POWER CORD(AAC) 17" CRT MONITOR,AC711,MPRII,N.M.,W/ O POWER CORD 17" CRT MONITOR,AC711,MPRII,E.M.,W/ O POWER CORD 17" CRT MONITOR,AC711,MPRII,S.M.,W/ O POWER CORD 17" CRT MONITOR,AC711,MPRII,S.M.
Components Compal Specifications Model Description 15" LCD MONITOR,AL511,W/O SPEAKER,TCO99,W/EUROPE POWER CORD 15" LCD MONITOR,AL511,W/O SPEAKER,TCO99,W/UK POWER CORD 15" LCD MONITOR,AL511,W/O SPEAKER,TCO99,W/O POWER CORD 15" LCD MONITOR,AL511,W/O SPEAKER,TCO99,W/AUSTRALIA POWER CORD 15" LCD MONITOR,AL511,W/O SPEAKER,TCO99,W/SWISS POWER CORD 15" LCD MONITOR,AL511,W/O SPEAKER,TCO99,W/CHINA POWER CORD 15" LCD MONITOR,AL511,W/O SPEAKER,TCO99,W/US POWER CORD(AAC) 15" LCD MONITOR,AL511,W/O SPEAKER,TCO99,W/US
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Appendix C 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. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan.
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