Acer Aspire X1300 Technical Information

AcerAspire X1300/X1301Service Guide

2 Chapter 1PCI I/O • One PCI Express x16 bus slot • One PCI Express x1 bus slot I/O ports• Front • Three USB 2.0 ports• Memory Stick• Memory Stick PR

Appendix A 92 Read Speed——DVD: 16x max. CD: 48x max.Data Transfer Rate———Access Time — — DVD: 160 ms CD: 140 ms Buffer Size 4 MB 4 MB —Interface Typ

Chapter 1 3Aspire X1300/X1301 TourThis section is a virtual tour of the ASX1300 system’s interior and exterior components.Front Pane Item Icon Compo

4 Chapter 1F Headphone/Speaker-out/line-out jackG Microphone-in jackH CF I/II (CompactFlash Type I/II) slotI IEEE 1394 port (4-pin)J Power/sleep butto

Chapter 1 5Rear Panel Item Icon ComponentA Expansion slot (Photo shows graphics card and network/modem card)B Line-out jackC Microphone/speaker-out/l

6 Chapter 1Internal Components Item ComponentA Expansion cardB MainboardC Optical driveD Heat sink fan assemblyE Power supplyABCDE

Chapter 1 7System LED IndicatorsThis section describes the different system LED indicators. LED indicator Color LED status DescriptionPower Green On

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Chapter 2 9Phoenix BIOS Setup Utility BIOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into the system's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS).

10 Chapter 2Entering BIOS setup 1. Turn on the server and the monitor. If the server is already turned on, close all open applications, then restart

Chapter 2 11Setup Utility MenusThe tabs on the Setup menu bar correspond to the six primary BIOS Setup menus, namely: • Product Information• Standard

iiRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on ASX1300 service guide.Date Chapter Updates

12 Chapter 2Product InformationThe Product Information menu displays basic information about the system. These entries are for your reference only and

Chapter 2 13Standard CMOS Features Parameter Description OptionDate Set the date following the weekday-month-day-year format.Time Set the system tim

14 Chapter 2Advanced BIOS Features Parameter Description OptionCPU Feature Press Enter to configure the CPU Virtualization and AMD K8 Cool and Quiet

Chapter 2 15CPU Feature Security Option When set to system, BIOS will ask for the password each time the system boots up.If set to setup, the passwo

16 Chapter 2Hard Disk Boot PriorityThe Hard Disk Boot Priority submenu allows you to specify the sequence of loading the OS from the installed hard dr

Chapter 2 17Advanced Chipset Features Parameter Description OptionHyper SLI Enable or disable the Scalable Link Interface (SLI) technology. Disabled

18 Chapter 2iGPU Spread Spectrum Allows you to set the integrated GPU spread spectrum. 50 Triangular Cntr100/200/300 Triangular CntrSSE/SSE2 Instruct

Chapter 2 19DRAM Configuration Parameter Description OptionTiming Mode When set to auto mode, the system reads the electronic data sheet of the memo

20 Chapter 2Integrated Peripherals Parameter Description OptionIDE Function Setup Press Enter to access the IDE Function Setup submenu. MCP Storage

Chapter 2 21IDE Function Setup Parameter Description OptionOnChip IDE Channel 0 Enables or disables the first IDE channel. EnabledDisabledPrimary M

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22 Chapter 2MCP Storage Config Parameter Description OptionSATA Operation Mode Select a SATA operation mode. AHCIIDERAIDLinux AHCISATA 0 -- Port 1

Chapter 2 23USB Device Setting Parameter Description OptionUSB 1.0 ControllerEnables or disables the onboard USB controller. EnabledDisabledUSB 2.0

24 Chapter 2Power Management Setup Parameter Description OptionACPI function Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Management (AC

Chapter 2 25Power Management Setup (Eup) Parameter Description OptionACPI function Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Manageme

26 Chapter 2PnP/PCI Configurations Parameter Description OptionReset Configuration Data If enabled, the system is forced to update Extended System C

Chapter 2 27PC Health Status Parameter Description OptionSmart FAN Control Enables or disables the smart system fan control function. EnabledDisabl

28 Chapter 2Load Default SettingsThe Load Default Settings menu allows you to load the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Setup defaults

Chapter 2 29Set Supervisor PasswordThe Set Supervisor Password menu allows you to set a supervisor password. The supervisor password allows you to acc

30 Chapter 2Set User PasswordThe Set User Password menu allows you to set a user password. Entering this password will restrict a user’s access to the

Chapter 2 31Save & Exit SetupThe Save & Exit Setup menu allows you to save changes made and close the Setup Utility.

ivDisclaimerThe information in this guide is subject to change without notice.Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either express

32 Chapter 2Exit Without SavingThe Exit Without Saving menu allows you to discard changes made and close the Setup Utility.

Chapter 3 33This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the desktop computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.Disassembly R

34 Chapter 3Pre-disassembly Procedure Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below:1. Turn off the system and all

Chapter 3 35Main Unit DisassemblyExternal Modules Disassembly FlowchartThe flowchart below gives you a graphic representation on the entire disassembl

36 Chapter 3Removing the Side Panel1. Perform the pre-disassembly procedure described on page 34.2. Remove the screw (A) located on the rear edge of t

Chapter 3 37Removing the Font Bezel1. Remove the side panel. Refer to the previous section for instructions. 2. Release the ffront bezel retention tab

38 Chapter 3Removing the Heat Sink Fan AssemblyWARNING:The heat sink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heat sink with any metal

Chapter 3 395. Disconnect the fan cable from the mainboard.6. Lay down the heat sink fan assembly in an upright position—with the thermal patch facing

40 Chapter 3Removing the ProcessorIMPORTANT:Before removing a processor from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. W

Chapter 3 416. Pull out the processor from the socket. IMPORTANT:If you are going to install a new processor, note the arrow on the corner to make sur

vConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:SCREEN MESSAGESDenotes actual messages that appear on screen.NOTE Gives additional infor

42 Chapter 3Removing the Optical Drive1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 36.2. See “Removing the Font Bezel” on page 37.3. See “Removing the Hea

Chapter 3 437. Pull the lever to the fully open position, as shown below. 8. Pull the drive out of the drive bay.

44 Chapter 3Removing the Hard Disk Drive1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 36.2. See “Removing the Font Bezel” on page 37.3. See “Removing the H

Chapter 3 45b. Lift the bracket out of the chassis. 7. Disconnect the data cable from the mainboard.

46 Chapter 38. Disconnect the data cable from the rear of the hard drive. 9. Disconnect the power cable from the rear of the hard drive. 10. Place the

Chapter 3 4711. Remove the HDD module. a. Remove the four screws (B) that secures the HDD module to the HDD bracket. b. Slide the HDD out of the brack

48 Chapter 3Removing the Power Supply1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 36.2. See “Removing the Font Bezel” on page 37.3. See “Removing the Heat

Chapter 3 499. Remove the screw (A) that secures the power supply to the chassis.10. Remove the three screws (A) that secure the power supply to the r

50 Chapter 311. Lift the power supply module out of the chassis.

Chapter 3 51Removing the Memory ModulesIMPORTANT:Before removing any DIMM from the memory board, make sure to create a backup file of all important da

viService Guide CoverageThis Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's &qu

52 Chapter 38. Gently pull the DIMM upward to pull it away from the chassis.

Chapter 3 53Removing the PCI Card1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 36.2. See “Removing the Font Bezel” on page 37.3. See “Removing the Heat Sin

54 Chapter 38. Gently pull the card to remove it from the mainboard.

Chapter 3 55Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards 1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 36.2. See “Removing the Font Bezel” on page 37.3. S

56 Chapter 39. Disconnect the other end of the cables from the mainboard. 10. Remove the front I/O and card reader board bracket. a. Remove the two sc

Chapter 3 57b. Push the bracket inward, then remove the bracket from the chassis. 11. Remove the card reader board.a. Remove the two screws (A) that s

58 Chapter 3b. Pull the card reader board out of the bracket. 12. Remove the front I/O board.a. Remove the two screws (A) that secure the I/O board to

Chapter 3 59Removing the Mainboard1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 36.2. See “Removing the Font Bezel” on page 37.3. See “Removing the Heat Si

60 Chapter 312. Remove the six screws (A) that secures the mainboard to the chassis, in the order shown. 13. Lift the board from the chassis. Screw (

Chapter 4 61This chapter provides instructions on how to troubleshoot system hardware problems. Hardware Diagnostic ProcedureIMPORTANT:The diagnostic

viiTable of Contents viiSystem Tour 1Features 1Aspire X1300/X1301 Tour 3Front Pane 3Rear Panel 5Internal Components 6System LED Indicators 7Syst

62 Chapter 4System Check ProceduresPower System CheckIf the system will power on, skip this section. Refer to System External Inspection.If the system

Chapter 4 63POST Error and Beep CodesNOTE: Perform the FRU replacement or actions in the sequence shown in FRU/Action column, if the FRU replacement d

64 Chapter 412h Use walking 1’s algorithm to check out interface in CMOS circuitry. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for override

Chapter 4 652Dh 1 Initialize double-byte language font (Optional) 2 Put information on screen display, including Award title, CPU type, CPU speed, ful

66 Chapter 451h Reserved52h Test all memory (clear all extended memory to 0)53h Clear password according to H/W jumper (Optional)54h Reserved55h Displ

Chapter 4 6776h (Optional Feature) Enter AWDFLASH.EXE if: -AWDFLASH.EXE is found in floppy drive. -ALT+F2 is pressed.77h Detect serial ports & par

68 Chapter 494h 1 Enable L2 cache 2 Program Daylight Saving 3 Program boot up speed 4 Chipset final initialization 5 Power management final initializa

Chapter 4 69Online Support InformationThis section describes online technical support services available to help you repair the desktop computer.If yo

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Chapter 5 71System Block DiagramSystem Block Diagram and Board LayoutChapter 5

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72 Chapter 5Board LayoutMainboard No Code Description No Code Description1 CPUFAN1 Processor fan cable connector 13 JBIOS1 Clear CMOS jumper2 PWR2 24-

Chapter 5 73System JumpersName Location Default SettingsClear CMOS/NVRAM JBIOS1 1-2 2-3 Normal (default)Clear CMOSSKU selection GPIOH1 1-22-3SSID = 01

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Chapter 6 75This chapter offers the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configuration of the Aspire X1300/X1301 desktop computer. Refer to thi

76 Chapter 6Aspire X1300/X1301 Exploded Diagram

Chapter 6 77Aspire X1300/X1301 FRU List Component QTY Part Name DescriptionAcer Part NumberBoardFront I/O board 1 FRONT I/O BOARD DA078L/BOXER FRONT I

78 Chapter 6Athlon 64 X2, 65W 1 CPU AMD 2.4G ADO4600IAA5DO ATHLON64*2IC CPU ATHLON64*2 4600+ 2.4G KC.A4602.X2Z1 CPU AMD 2.5G G2 ADO4800IAA5DO ATHLON64

Chapter 6 79Sempron, 45W 1 CPU AMD 2.2G SDH1250IAA4DP SEMPRON LE-1250IC CPU SEMPRON LE-1250 2.2G KC.SLE02.1251 CPU AMD 2.5G G2 SDH1300IAA4DP SEMPRON L

80 Chapter 6640 GB 1 HDD 640GB 3.5" 7200RPM SATA II WD WD6400AAKS-22A7B0 LF F/W:01.03B01HDD 640GB WD WD6400AAKS-22A7B0KH.64008.001750 GB 1 HDD 7

Chapter 6 81Keyboard 1 KEYBOARD PS2 105KEY CHICONY KB-07596I02552V ITALIAN BLACKKB PS2 KB-0759 ITALIAN BLACK 1 KB.PS203.1081 KEYBOARD PS2 105KEY CHICO

Chapter 1 1FeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:NOTE: The features listed in this section is for your reference only. The e

82 Chapter 6Keyboard 1 KEYBOARD PS2 105KEY CHICONY KB-07596R02552V ROMANIAN BLACKKB PS2 KB-0759 ROMANIAN BLACKKB.PS203.1261 KEYBOARD PS2 105KEY CHICON

Chapter 6 83Keyboard 1 KEYBOARD USB 105KEY CHICONY KU-07606F12552V FRENCH BLACKKB USB KU-0760 FRENCH BLACK 10KB.USB03.0751 KEYBOARD USB 105KEY CHIOCNY

84 Chapter 6Keyboard 1 KEYBOARD USB 105KEY CHICONY KU-07606TF2552V TURKISH BLACKKB USB KU-0760 TURKISH BLACK 1KB.USB03.0931 KEYBOARD USB 105KEY CHICON

Chapter 6 8516 SCRW I NO6-32 L5 BZN SCRW I NO6-32 L5 BZN 86.00J07.B60SCRW PAN #6-32 L6 NI BOXER WZSSCRW PAN #6-32 L6 NI BOXER WZS86.00J44.C601 SCRW PA

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Appendix A 87This section provides technical specifications for the system.ProcessorAMD Athlon ProcessorItem SpecificationType AMD AthlonModel number

88 Appendix AAMD Athlon X2 Dual-Core ProcessorItem SpecificationType AMD Athlon X2 Dual-CoreModel number 4850e 4200+ 4400+ 4600+ 4800+ 5000+ 5200+ 560

Appendix A 89System Board Major ChipsSystem MemoryAMD Sempron ProcessorItem SpecificationType AMD Sempron Model number LE-1250 LE-1300Frequency (MHz)

90 Appendix ASystem BIOSPCI Interface Network InterfaceSATA Interface Keyboard and Input Devices Optical Drive Item SpecificationBIOS vendor PheonixB

91 Appendix A Write Speed BD-R(SL) 2x, 4x CLVBD-R(DL)/BD-RE(SL/DL) 2x CLVDVD-R 2x, 4x CLV, 8x ZCLVDVD-R(DL) 2x, 4x CLVDVD-RW 2x, 4x CLV, 6x ZCLVDVD+R