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.
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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).
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 MainBoard Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 51 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52 Standard Disassembly Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 Opening the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 Removing the Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Appendix C Online Support Information 103 IX
Chapter 1 System Specifications Overview Chapter 1 T Micro-ATX compliant form factor (9.6” x 8.0”) T Support Hyper Threading Technology T Intel® Pentium 4 Willamette and Northwood (uPGA 478) family processor T NorthBridge : SiS661GX T SouthBridge : SiS964L T SIO : ITE8705GX T SST 2Mbit Flash ROM (ISA) T Single channel DDR 266/333/400 (2GB maximum capacity) T Support FSB 400/533 MHz CPU T AC’97 ALC655 integrated audio T Three PCI slots for µ ATX T Up to eight 2.
Features CPU T CPU Type : Pentium 4 Willamette and Northwood ( µ PGA478) family processors T CPU FSB : 533/400 MHz T CPU GHZ : up to 3.2GHz Chipset T North Bridge : SiS 661GX T South Bridge : SiS964L T Form Factor : µ ATX T Dimension/ Layer : 9.6” x 8.0”/4 PCB Memory T Memory Type : 266/333/400 MHz DDR DRAM interface, 2.6V T No of Channel (Dual/Signal) : Signal T Socket Type : 184-pin DIMM T DIMM Slot : 2 T Memorry Max.
PCI T PCI Slot Type : PCI 2.2, 5V Slots T PCI Slot : 3 T Slot Type: 40 pin IDE slot T Slot Quantity: 2 x ATA 133 T Transfer rate support: IDE T T PIO mode: 0/1/2/3/4 T ATA mode: 33/66/100/133 port supported Storage Type support: HDD/CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD/Combo/Supermulti+Zip250 Audio T Audio Type : AC97’ T Audio Channel : 5.
I/O Connector Front Panel T 2 USB ports T 1 headphone out T 1 microphone in Rear Panel T PS/2 Keyboard Port : 1 T PS2/ Mouse Port : 1 T Serial Port : 1 (COM1 only) T Parallel Port : 1 T VGA Port : 1 T S/PDIF : N/A T IEEE 1394 Port : N/A T USB Ports : 4 T Line in / Line out/ Mic-in Port : 1 Power Supply T 4 PSP Type : 230W Chapter 1
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Aspire SA60 Front Panel The computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label 8 Description 1 Power-Button 2 Speaker-out/Line-out Port 3 Microphone-in out ( Front ) 4 USB Ports 5 Optical drive 6 3.
Aspire SA60 Rear Panel No. Description No. Chapter 1 Description No. Description No. 2 Description 1 Power cord socket Voltage selector switch 3 Fan aperture 4 PS/2 keyboard connector 5 PS/2 mouse connector 6 Serial port 7 Printer connector 8 Monitor connector 9 USB 2.
AcerPower S260 Front Panel Label 10 Description 1 Power-Button 2 Speaker-out/Line-out Port 3 Microphone-in out ( Front ) 4 USB Ports 5 Optical drive 6 3.
AcerPower S260 Rear Panel No. Chapter 1 No. Description Description No. Description No. Description 1 Power cord socket 2 Voltage selector switch 3 Fan aperture 4 PS/2 keyboard connector 5 PS/2 mouse connector 6 Serial port 7 Printer connector 8 Monitor connector 9 USB 2.
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. Connect the mouse to the PS/2 mouse port or USB port on the back panel of the system.
Speakers Note: 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.
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: 1. Create backup 2. Restore from backup 3. Create factory default image CD 4. Re-install bundled software without CD 5. Change Acer eRecovery password Create backup Users can create and save backup images to hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1. Boot to Windows XP 2.
7. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1. Boot to Windows XP. 2. Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4. In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5.
Acer disc-to-disc recovery Restore without a Recovery CD This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased.) It is important to back up all data files before you use this option. 1. Restart the system. 2. While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Type Pentium 4 Socket µ 478 Speed 3.2G FSB 533MHZ 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 2MB 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.
Memory Combinations Slot Memory Module Total Memory Slot 1 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 128MB~ 1GB Slot 2 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 128MB~ 1GB Maximum System Memory Supported 128MB~2GB System Memory Item Specification Memory slot number 2 slot Support memory size per socket 128MB / 256MBb/ 512MB/ 1GB Support maximum memory size 2GB Support memory type DDR DRAM Support memory interface DDR 266/333/400 MHz Support memory voltage 2.
Video Interface Item Specification Video controller SiS661GX Video controller resident bus AGP bus Video Interface 1X/2X/4X/8X AGP Slot 1 Video interface support Video YUV texture in all texture formats H/W DVD accelerator Audio Interface Item Specification Audio controller SiS 964 Audio controller Type AC’97,ALC655 Audio Channel 5.
Floppy disk drive Interface Item Specification Floppy disk drive controller ITE8705GX Floppy disk drive controller resident bus ISA bus Support FDD format 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, 2.
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 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. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing [Ctrl+Alt+Delete].
The items in the main menu are explained below: T Product Information To introduce the Product Name,System P/N and MainBoard ID...etc. T Standard CMOS Features The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu. T Standard BIOS Features The advanced system features can be set up through this menu. T Advancted Chipset Features The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance can be optimized.
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).
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 Standard CMOS Features Thu, Jan 29,2005 22:31:24 Item Help Menu Level > X IDE Primary Master [None] Change the day, month, year X IDE Secondary Slave [None] X IDE Secondary Master [None] XIDE Secondary Slave [None] Sun. to Sat. Jan. to Dec.
Parameter IDE Secondary Channel 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 Secondary Channel Slave Allows you to configure the hard disk drive connected to the slave port of IDE channel 2. IDE Device Model Number: None To enter the IDE Channel Secondary Master setup, press [Enter].
Advanced BIOS Features The following screen shows the Advanced BIOS Features: Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced BIOS Features X Hard Disk Boot Priority [ Press Enter ] Virus Warning [ Disabled ] Quick Power On Self Test [ Enabled ] First Boot Device [ Floppy ] Second Boot Device [ Hard Disk ] Third Boot Device [ CDROM ] Boot Other Device [ Enabled ] Swap Floppy Drive [ Disabled ] Boot Up Floppy Seek [ Enabled ] Boot Up NumLock Status [ On ] Gate A20 Option [ Fast ] Typematic Rate Setting [ Di
Parameter Description Options Boot Up Floppy Seek Setting to Enabled will make BIOS seek floppy drive a: before booting the system. Enabled 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. 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. A20 refers to the first 64KB of extended memory.
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.
DRAM Clock/Timing Control Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility DRAM Clock/Timing Control Performance Mode [ Disabled ] DRAM Frequency [ By SPD ] DRAM Timing Control [ By SPD ] x DRAM CAS Latency x RAS Active Time (tRAS) x RAS Precharge Time (tRP) x RAS to CAS Delay (tRCD) KLIJ: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Parameter Performance Mode DRAM Frequency Item Help Menu Level X 2.
AGP & P2P Bridge Control Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility AGP & P2P Bridge Control AGP Aperture Size [ 64MB ] AGP Fast Write Support [ Enabled ] AGP Data Rate [ Auto ] KLIJ: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Parameter +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save F7: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit Item Help Menu Level X F1: General Help Description AGP Aperture Size To set AGP Aperture size.(The size of the Memory which shared by AGP and Memory.) AGP Fast Write Support Support AGP fast write or not.
Onchip AGP Control Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onchip AGP Control VGA Share Memory Size [ 32MB ] Graphics Engine Clock [ 133 MHz ] Item Help Menu Level X KLIJ: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults Parameter ESC: Exit F1: General Help Description Option VGA Share Memory Size Select VGA Share Memory Size 16MB/32MB/64MB/128MB Graphics Engine Clock To detect or set the Graphics Engine Clock.
Integrated Peripherals Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Integrated Peripherals XSIS OnChip IDE Device [ Press Enter ] X SIS OnChip PCI Device [ Press Enter ] XOnboard Super IO Device [ Press Enter ] IDE HDD Block Mode [ Enabled ] Onboard Lan Boot ROM [ Disabled ] Init Display First [ PCI Slot ] KLIJ: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults Parameter ESC: Exit Item Help Menu Level X F1: General Help Description Option Use the arrow keys to select
SIS OnChip IDE Device Press [Enter] to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility SIS OnChip IDE Device IDE Primary Master PIO [ Auto ] IDE Primary Slave PIO [ Auto ] IDE Secondary Master PIO [ Auto ] IDE Secondary Slave PIO [ Auto ] Primary Master UltraDMA [ Auto ] Primary Slave UltraDMA [ Auto ] Secondary Master UltraDMA [ Auto ] Secondary Slave UltraDMA [ Auto ] IDE DMA transfer access [ Enabled ] KLIJ: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD:
SIS OnChip PCI Device Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility SIS OnChip PCI Device SIS USB Controller [ Enabled ] USB 2.
Onboard Super IO Device Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Onboard Super IO Device Onboard FDC Controller [ Enabled ] Onboard Serial Port 1 [ 3F8/IRQ4 ] Onboard Parallel Port [ 378/IRQ 7 ] Parallel Port Mode [ SPP ] x ECP Mode Use UMA 3 KLIJ: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit Item Help Menu Level X F1: General Help Onboard SuperIO Device Parameter Onboard FDC Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Description Option Enables or disables th
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.
Parameter Suspend Mode Video Off Option Description Options 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. Disabled This option is used to set video off option. The setting values are always on, suspend> off, susp,stby>off, and all modes>off.
PM Wake Up Events Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PM Wake Up Events IRQ [ 3-7,9-15], NMI [ Enabled ] IRQ 8 Break Suspend [ Disabled ] Ring Wake Up Control [ Enabled ] MACPME Wake Up Control [ Enabled ] PCIPME Wake Up Control [ Enabled ] USB Port Wake Up Control [ Enabled ] PS2KB Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [ Hot Key ] PS2MS Wakeup from S3/S4/S5 [ Click ] Power Up by Alarm [ Disabled ] x Month Alarm NA x Day of Month Alarm 0 x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 00:00:00 Item Help Menu Level X ** Reload Global Timer Eve
Parameter Power Up by Alarm Primary IDE Secondary IDE FDD,COM,LPT Port PCI PIRQ[A-D]# 42 Description Options 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. Disabled When these items are enabled, the system will restart the power-saving timeout conunters when any activity is detected on any of the drives on the primary or secondary IDE channel.
PnP/PCI Configuration Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PnP/PCI Configurations Reset Configuration Data [ Disabled ] Resources Controlled By X IRQ Resources PCI /VGA Palette Snoop KLIJ: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Item Help Menu Level X [ Auto (ESCD) ] [ Press Enter ] [ Disabled ] +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save F7: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
IRQ Resources 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 Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IRQ Resources [ PCI Device ] [ PCI Device ] [ PCI Device ] [ PCI Device ] [ PCI Device ] [ PCI Device ] [ PCI Device ] [ PCI Device ] [ PCI Device ] [ PCI Device ] KLIJ: Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save F5: Previous Values F7: Optimized Defaults 44 ESC: Exi
PC Health Status Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PC Health Status o o CPU Shutdown Temp. Vcore (V) +3.3V +5V +12V [ 90 C/194 F ] 1.280V 1.792V 3.216V 11.
Frequency/Voltage Control Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Frequency / Voltage Control Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk [ Disabled ] Spread Spectrun [ Enabled ] KLIJ: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save F6: Fail-Save Default Item Help Menu Level X ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
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 This chapter will guide you how to disassemble and reassemble Aspire SA60/AcerPower S260. 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: 52 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. 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. Opening the System 1. Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. 2. Turn the housing back, and remove the four screws as shown here. 3.
Removing the Front Panel 1. Press fastener as red arrowhead shown, then remove the front panel as shown. Removing the Cables from Mainboard 54 1. Disconnect the FDD IDE cable from mainboard. 2. Disconnect the front side audio cable from mainboard. 3. Disconnect the front side USB from the mainboard. 4. Disconnect the Fan Cable from mainboard.
5. Disconnect the JFP cable from mainboard. 6. Disconnect the 4 pin power cable from mainboard. 7. Disconnect the CPU Fan cable from mainboard. 8. Disconnect the Power Cable, Primary IDE cable and Secondary IDE Cable from mainboard.
Disconnect the Cables from Device 56 1. Disconnect the Power cable and IDE cable from the HDD. 2. Disconnect the two cables from the rear of card reader. 3. Disconnect the IDE cable and power cable from the ODD. 4. Disconnect the IDE cable and power cable from another ODD. 5. Disconnect the cables from the USB module.
Removing the DIMM 1. Pop up both side to release the DIMM. 2. Pull out the DIMM out from the slot. Removing the Heatsink 1. Unhook the latch located on both side. 2. Please disassemble this protions as the indications. Press down then push outward the latch. Removing the CPU 1. Press down then pull up to 90 degrees to release the clip. 2. Take the CPU out from the socket. Removing the System Fan 1. Remove the four screws. 2. Detach the system fan out from the chassis.
Removing the Power Supply 1. Remove the three screws. 2. Detach the Power Supply out from the chassis. Removing the HDD 1. Remove the two screws located on both side of the cage. 2. Then detach the HDD out from the chassis. Removing the FDD and Card Reader 1. Remove the three screws located on each side. 2. Pull out the FDD and Card Reader from the chassis.
Removing the ODD 1. Remove the four screws located on each side. 2. Detach the ODD out from the chassis. Removing the I/O Module 1. Remove the one screw. 2. Remove the two screws located on the daughter board. 3. Detach the daughter board from the I/O bracket. Removing the Card Reader 1. 59 Disconnect the card reader cable from the board.
Removing the Mainboard 1. Remove the two screws those nearby the CPU. 2. Remove another four screws those nearby the PCI slot. Removing the Mainboard 1. Gently to pull the mainboard out from the chassis. .
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the Aspire SA60/AcerPower S260 Chapter 4 T Power-On Self-Test (POST) T POST Check Points T POST Error Messages List T Error Symptoms List 61
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.
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 4Eh 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 identical.
Checkpoint 6Dh Description 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 68 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.
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 70 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 74 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. 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. Load default settings (if screen is readable). 3.
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.
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Information Rear Panel I/O AUDIO JACK Item Pin Number MIC LINE OUT LINE IN Chapter 5 Pin Definition 2 MIC1 AND AVREF 3 NC 4 JD0 5 MIC2 22 FRONT_OUT_L 23 NC 24 JD1 25 FRONT_OUT_R 32 LINE_IN_L 33 NC 34 JD2 35 LINE_IN_R 76
Print Port Pin Number 77 Pin Definition Pin Number Pin Definition 1 PSTROBJ 15 PERRORJ 2 PD0 16 PPRINITJ 3 PD1 17 PSLCTINJ 4 PD2 18 GND 5 PD3 19 GND 6 PD4 20 GND 7 PD5 21 GND 8 PD6 22 GND 9 PD7 23 GND 10 PACKJ 24 GND 11 PBUSY 25 GND 12 PPE 26,27 GND 13 PSLCT G1 GND 14 PAUTOFDJ G2 GND Chapter 5
Serial Port Illustration Chapter 5 Pin Number Pin Definition Pin Number Pin Definition 1 NDCDA 7 NRTSA 2 NSINA 8 NCTSA 3 NSOUTA 9 NRIA 4 NDTRA 10 GND 5 GND 11 GND 6 NDSRA 78
PS2-KBMS Pin Number 79 Pin Definition Pin Number Pin Definition 1 KBDATA 10 POWER 2 NC 11 MSCLK 3 GND 12 NC 4 POWER 13 GND 5 KBCLK 14 GND 6 NC 15 GND 7 MSDATA 16 GND 8 NC 17 GND 9 GND Chapter 5
Dual USB & RJ45 CONN Pin Number Chapter 5 Pin Definition Pin Number Pin Definition 1 5V_DUAL_F 15 MDIA2J 2 USBP2N_R 16 MDIA3 3 USBP2P_R 17 MDIA3J 4 GND 18 GND 5 5V_DUAL_F 19 LINK100J 6 USBP3N_R 20 3D3V_SB 7 USBP3P_R 21 ACTLED 8 GND 22 3D3V_SB 9 VCT 23 GND 10 MDIA0 24 GND 11 MDIA0J 25 GND 12 MDIA1 26 GND 13 MDIA1J 27,28 GND 14 MDIA2 29,30 GND 80
Dual USB CONN1 5 1 2 3 6 7 17 4 15 16 18 8 USBV1 USBVCC0 9 NC 11 NC -USBD0 12 NC +USBD0 -USBD1 NC +USBD1 NC GND3 GND0 GND9 GND2 GND4 GND1 NC 13 14 10 19 20 21 22 NC NC NC NC USB Pin Number 81 Pin Definition Pin Number Pin Definition 1 5V_DUAL_F 7 USBP0P_R 2 USBP1N_R 8 GND 3 USBP1P_R 9 GND 4 GND 10 GND 5 5V_DUAL_F 11 GND 6 USBP0N_R 12 GND Chapter 5
Front Panel I/O 1 J38 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Header_2X7_10 Pin Number Chapter 5 Pin Definition Pin Number Pin Definition 1 +5V 8 GND 2 LEDP 9 +5V 3 HDLED 10 NC 4 PMSLED 11 GND(RSV) 5 GND 12 +5V_STBY(RSV) 6 SWITCH_ON 13 GND(RSV) 7 FP_RESET 14 +5V_STBY(RSV) 82
Front Audio Header Pin Number Pin Definition Pin Number Pin Definition 1 FRONT_MIC 6 FRONT_OUT_R 2 GNDA 7 NC 3 VREFOUT 8 KEY 4 VCC5A 9 LINE_OUT_L 5 LINE_OUT_R 10 FRONT_OUT_L 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.
Front USB Header Pin Number Chapter 5 Pin Definition Pin Number Pin Definition 1 USBPWR_FNTPNL 6 USB1+ 2 USBPWR_FNTPNL 7 GND 3 USB0- 8 GND 4 USB1- 9 KEY 5 USB0+ 10 NC 84
Conn & Jump Setting IDE Connector Pin Number 85 Pin Definition Pin Number Pin Definition 1 -HDRST 21 IDE REQ 2 GND 22 GND 3 Device data 7 23 I/O WRITE 4 Device data 8 24 GND 5 Device data 6 25 I/O READ 6 Device data 9 26 GND 7 Device data 5 27 I/O RDY 8 Device data 10 28 Pull down for always master 9 Device data 4 29 IDE ACK 10 Device data 11 30 GND 11 Device data 3 31 IRQ14 12 Device data 12 32 NC 13 Device data 2 33 Device address 1 14 Device data
Floppy Connector Pin Number Chapter 5 Pin Definition Pin Number Pin Definition 1 GND 18 DIP# 2 DRVDEN0 19 GND 3 NC 20 STEP# 4 NC 21 GND 5 GND 22 WD# 6 NC 23 GND 7 GND 24 WE# 8 INDEX# 25 GND 9 GND 26 TRAK0# 10 MOA# 27 GND 11 GND 28 WP# 12 DSB# 29 GND 13 GND 30 RDATA# 14 DSA# 31 GND 15 GND 32 HEAD# 16 MOB# 33 GND 17 GND 34 DSKCHG 86
CD-IN Illustration Pin Number Pin Definition 1 CD-L 2 CD-GND 3 CD-GND 4 CD-R SYS FAN Connector Illustration Pin Number Pin Definition 1 GND 2 POWER 3 FAN_TAC2 CPU FAN Connector Illustration Pin Number Pin Definition 1 GROUND 2 POWER 3 FAN_TAC1 Clear CMOS Illustration 87 CLEAR CMOS CMOS 1pin & 2pin Clear 2pin & 3pin Normal Chapter 5
Chapter 6 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). 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.
Exploded Diagram 89 Chapter 6
Parts PART NAME DESCRIPTION P/N BOARD USB/ AUDIO DAUGHTER BOARD USB BOARD 55.S26VF.001 9-IN-1 CARD READER MODULE 3.5 IN. KYE PZ.00908.001 IDE HDD CABLE ATA66 40PIN HDD DATA CABLE 50.P06VF.001 LED CABLE ASSY (POWER SWITCH CABLE, POWER LED CABLE, HDD LED CABLE) LED CABLE ASSY 50.P04VF.003 AUDIO CABLE 8PIN 2CON AUDIO CABLE 50.P04VF.001 FRONT INTERNAL USB CABLE USB CABLE 50.P04VF.002 IDE CD-ROM CABLE ATA66 40PIN CDROM DATA CABLE 50.P06VF.002 FDD CABLE FDD CABLE 50.S30VF.
PART NAME DESCRIPTION P/N FOOT STAND RUBBER FOOT RUBBER FOOT 47.V02VF.701 52X CD-ROM , LITEON LTN-529S , LF , BLACK COLOR KD.05209.005 COMBO DRIVE 52X HLDS GCC-4521B BLACK F/W:1.02 COMBO DRIVE 52X HLDS GCC-4521B BLACK KO.0520A.002 COMBO DRIVE 52X HLDS GCC-4522B LF BLACK COMBO DRIVE 52X HLDS GCC-4522B LF BLACK KO.0520A.003 COMBO DRIVE 52X LITEON SOHC5236K LF BLACK COMBO DRIVE 52X LITEON SOHC-5236K LF BLACK KO.0520B.
PART NAME DESCRIPTION P/N CELERON D 335 (2.8G 256K 533FSB E-0) SL7NW, RK80546RE072256 KC.DCE01.28B CELERON D 330 (2.66G 256K 533FSB E0) SL7NV, RK80546RE067256 KC.DCE01.266 CELERON D 350 (3.2G 256K 533FSB) SL7DP, RK80546RE088256 KC.DCP01.32B CELERON D 340 (2.93G 256K 533FSB) SL7Q9, RK80546RE077256 KC.DCP01.293 CELERON D 335 (2.8G 256K 533FSB D-0) SL7DM, RK80546RE072256 KC.DCD01.28B CELERON D 330 (2.66G 256K 533FSB D0) SL7DL, RK80546RE067256 KC.DCD01.266 CELERON D 325 (2.
PART NAME DESCRIPTION P/N PS/2 BALL MOUSE M-SBJ96 BLACK W/ STK LABEL LOGITECH PS/2 BALL MOUSE M-SBJ96 BLACK W/ STK LABEL LOGITECH MS.SBJ01.002 PS/2 BALL MOUSE, SBJ69, LEAD-FREE, BLACK PS/2 BALL MOUSE, SBJ69, LEAD-FREE, BLACK MS.SBJ01.003 PS/2 BALL MOUSE, SBJ69, LEAD-FREE, W/ STK LABEL , BLACK PS/2 BALL MOUSE, SBJ69, LEAD-FREE, W/ STK LABEL , BLACK MS.SBJ01.004 PS/2 OPTICAL MOUSE PS/2 OPTICAL MOUSE MS.PS201.
PART NAME USB KEYBOARD, KU0355, CANADIAN/ FRENCH VER., 105KEYS DESCRIPTION P/N USB KEYBOARD, KU0355, CANADIAN/ FRENCH VER., 105KEYS KB.KUS03.009 HDD 40GB 7200RPM SEAGATE ALPINE/ BPA ST340014A HDD 40GB 7200RPM SEAGATE ALPINE/BPA ST340014A KH.04001.011 HDD 80GB 7200RPM SEAGATE ALPINE/ BPA ST380011A HDD 80G 7200 ALPINE/BPA SEAGATE KH.08001.008 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD 120GB 7200RPM SEAGATE ALPINE/ HDD 120GB 7200RPM SEAGATE ALPINE/BPA ST3120022A BPA ST3120022A KH.12001.
PART NAME DESCRIPTION P/N MEMORY DDR 400 256MB APACER 256MB DDR400 PSC CHIP 77.10639.53G MEMORY DDR 400 512MB APACER 512MB DDR400 PSC CHIP 77.10739.53G POWER SUPPLY ATX2500-65PC(PF), 200W PFC SPS SPS,FSP200-ATV(A)(PF) PY.18008.001 POWER SUPPLY 230W W/O PFC FSP FSP200-ATV(A) POWERSUPPLY-FSP230-60ATV PY.23008.003 POWER SUPPLY 230W W PFC FSP 200ATV(A)(PF) POWERSUPPLY-FSP230-60ATV-PF PY.23008.004 FDD, USB BOARD SCREW SCREW M3*6(FDD,USB BOARD,OPTICAL DRIVE) 86.PSPVF.
Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration The Aspire S260/AcerPower SA60 Model No. Define: 1. Trade Mark: 2. Brand Name: Acer 3. Model No: K6.2 4.
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.
Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test COMPONENTS SPEC. MODEL DESCRIPTION MAINBOARD SiS661GX/964L/2DIMM/3PCI/ 1AGP with CPU RM & IO bracket Foxconn F661GX F661GXM SiS661GX/964L/ 2DIMM/3PCI/1AGP w/I CPU RM CHASSIS Foxconn H303 H303 (TLM) H401 H401 BEZEL Foxconn S42 for Aspire S42 S1 for AcerPower S1 S44 for AcerPower (China only) S44 S43 for Aspire(EMEA only) S3 DAUGHTER BOARD ECS ECS AK32 DB AK32_S100 CPU Intel Celeron D 350 (3.
COMPONENTS SPEC. MODEL DESCRIPTION SYSTEM FAN Sunon Sunon 92X92X25mm 2200RPM System Fan KDE1209PTV3 FAN DUCK FXC H303 side cover CPU fan duck H303 side cover CPU fan duck DIMM (DDR-400) PQI Super Elixir Nanya Hynix Infineon Apacer 256DDR400 MDAD-302HA 512 DDR400 MDAD-402HA 256DDR400 M1U25664DS88C3G-5T 512 DDR400 M1U51264DS8HC3G-5T NT256D64S88C0G-5T (0.11) NT256D64S88C0G-5T (0.11) NT512D64S8HC0G5T (0.11 u) NT512D64S8HC0G5T (0.
COMPONENTS SPEC.
COMPONENTS SPEC. MODEL DESCRIPTION CARD READER KYE 3.5" KYE 9-in-1 card reader ID03 PS/2 KEYBOARD Chicony PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, US Ver., 104keys KBP2971(black) PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, T.Chinese Ver., 104keys KBP2971(black) PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, S.Chinese Ver., 104keys KBP2971(black) PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Thai Ver., 104keys KBP2971(black) PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Canadian/French Ver., 105keys KBP2971(black) PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Spanish Ver.
COMPONENTS SPEC.
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.