Acer AC707 Technical Information

Aspire T120E/AcerPower M2Service Guide

4 Chapter 1Mainboard LayoutLabel ComponentAGP AGP SlotBAT BatteryCD_IN CD IN ConnectorBIOS BIOSCOMA/COMB Serial PortSOCKETA Socket for CPUCPU_FAN Proc

93 Chapter 6

Appendix A 93The Aspire T120E/AcerPower M2 Model No. Define:1. Trade Mark:2. Brand Name: Acer3. Description: SiS741+SiS964L, K7462pin / 2DIMM / 3PCI

94 Appendix A

Appendix B 94Aspire T120E/ AcerPower M2 compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are te

95 Appendix BMicrosoft Windows XP Home Environment TestCOMPONENTS SPEC. MODEL DESCRIPTION ACER PART No.MAINBOARD/IO Bracket/MB kitGigabyte SiS 741 + S

Appendix B 96DDR 333 128MB 0.11u HYS64D16301HU-6-CKN.12802.008DDR 333 512MB 0.11u HYS64D64320HU-6-CKN.51202.008NanyaDDR 333 128MB 0.14u 16M*16*4 NT128

97 Appendix BXL80 200GB 7200RPM WD2000BB-22FTA0 KH.20008.003XL80 250GB 7200RPMXL80II 120G 7200rpm, WD1200BB-22GUA0 2MB FDBWD1200BB-22GUA0 KH.12008.0

Appendix B 98LeadtekFX5200 128MB DDR W/ TV out + DVI (PAL), ATX bracketLR2960 PCB:B, Ass Rev.:AVG.29604.001FX5200 256MB DDR W/ TV out + DVI (PAL), ATX

99 Appendix BMedia Card ReaderECS3.5" (black) 6-in-1 card reader UCR-61 PZ.U6104.001TV Tuner CardLeadtekTuner Card w/FM/PAL/ATX Bkt (Philip MK3 T

Appendix B 100PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Swiss Ver., 105keysChicony KB 2971(black)KB.KBP03.078PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Swedish Ver., 105keysChicony KB 297

Chapter 1 5PCI 1,2,3 PCI SlotIDE1,IDE2 Primary and Secondary IDE ConnectorATX_12V ATX 12V power connectorSiS 741 North Bridge ChipsetSiS 946 South Bri

101 Appendix BPS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Czech Ver., 104keysChicony KB 2971(black)KB.KBP03.097PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, US Ver., 104keys, Japan ABSChicony

Appendix B 102PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Slovenian Ver., 105keys, Japan ABSChicony KB 2971(black)KB.KBP03.117PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Slovakian Ver., 105k

103 Appendix BChicony USB Keyboard, KU0355, US Ver., 104keysChicony KU0355(silver)KB.KUP03.034USB Keyboard, KU0355, T.Chinese Ver., 104keysChicony KU0

Appendix B 104USB Keyboard, KU0355, Canadian/French Ver., 105keysChicony KU0355(silver)KB.KUS03.009USB Keyboard, KU0355, Brazilian Ver., 107keysChicon

105 Appendix BUSB Keyboard, KU-0355, Arabic Ver., 104keys, Japan ABSChicony KU0355(silver)KB.KUS03.064USB Keyboard, KU-0355, Germany Ver., 105keys, Ja

Appendix B 106USB Keyboard, KU-0355, Slovakian Ver., 105keys, Japan ABSChicony KU0355(silver)KB.KUS03.081USB Keyboard, KU-0355, Turkey Ver., 105keys,

107 Appendix B17" CRT MONITOR,AC711,MPRII,N.M.,W/US POWER CORD(AAC)ES.71102.00517" CRT MONITOR,AC711,MPRII,N.M.,W/O POWER CORDES.71102.00617

Appendix B 10815" LCD MONITOR,AL511,W/O SPEAKER,TCO99,W/AUSTRALIA POWER CORDET.51102.00515" LCD MONITOR,AL511,W/O SPEAKER,TCO99,W/SWISS POWE

109 Appendix B

Appendix C 109This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.If you are a distributor, dealer

6 Chapter 1Block DiagramK7Socket ACPUSiS 741AC97CODECSiS 964LCPUCLK+/- (100/133/166/200MHz)System Bus200/266/333/400MHz FSBDDR266/333/400 MHzZCLK (66/

110 Veriton 3500/5500/7500

1AACPI 18Audiocontroller 15Audio Interface 15BBIOS SetupSystem Information 20CCache Memory 14scheme 14size 14speed 14type 14voltage 14Chipsets 16contr

2design 1ergonomics 1Multimedia 1Performance 1Frequency 17front panel 7FRU 76GGlobal Standby Mode 18HHumidity 17IIDE Interface 15Interfaceaudio 15Flop

3Parallel Port 16Passwordsetting 32POST 52Post Check Points 53POST Error Messages List 52Power Management 18Power-On Self-Test (POST) 52RRear Panel 8R

4UUART 16Universal HCI 16USB Port 16VVibration 17videocontroller 14Video controller 14Voltage 17WWindows NT 4.0 Environment Test 95

Chapter 1 7Front PanelThe computer’s front panel consists of the following:Aspire T120ELabel Description1 Optical Drive2 Floppy Drive3 7-in-1 Card Re

8 Chapter 1AcerPower M2Label Description1 Optical Drive2 Floppy Drive3 7-in-1 Card Reader(Manufacturing Option)4 Power button5 Speaker or Headphone J

Chapter 1 9Rear PanelAspire T120ELabel Icon Color Description1 N/A N/A Power code socket2 N/A N/A Voltage selector switch3 N/A N/A Fan Aperture4 Purp

10 Chapter 1 9 Black USB Connectors10 Black RJ-45 Ethernet Connector11 Pink Microphone-In Port (Rear)12 Lime Audio-out/Line-out jack13 Light Blue Audi

Chapter 1 11AcerPower M2Label Icon Color Description1 N/A N/A Power code socket2 N/A N/A Voltage selector switch3 N/A N/A Fan Aperture4 Green PS/2 mo

12 Chapter 111 Black RJ-45 Ethernet Connector12 Pink Microphone Jack13 Lime Line-out Jack14 Light Blue Line-in Jack15 N/A N/A VGA Port16 N/A N/A S-vid

Chapter 1 13Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsNOTE: The BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded by using the flash utility.ProcessorItem Specificatio

4Revision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire T120E service guide.Date Chapter Updates

14 Chapter 1This section has two table lists, system memory specification and the possible combinations of memory module. This section has two table l

Chapter 1 15 Audio InterfaceItem SpecificationAudio controller SiS 946LAudio controller resident bus AC’97 LinkAudio function control Enable/disable

16 Chapter 1Parallel PortItem SpecificationParallel port controller ITE8705FParallel port controller resident bus LPC busNumber of parallel ports 1Sup

Chapter 1 17LAN controller RTL8201CLHDD controller ITE8705FKeyboard controller ITE8705FEnvironmental RequirementsItem SpecificationsTemperatureOperati

18 Chapter 1Power Management Function (ACPI support function)Device Standby ModeT Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices (0-15

Chapter 2 19Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is no need to run Setup when starting the computer unless you

20 Chapter 2Entering SetupPower on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)process. When the message of “Press DEL to enter SE

Chapter 2 21The items in the main menu are explained below:T Product Information To introduce the Product Name,System P/N and MainBoard

22 Chapter 2Product InformationThe screen below appears if you select Product Information from the main menu:The Product Information menu contains gen

Chapter 2 23Standard CMOS FeaturesSelect Standard CMOS Features from the main menu to configure some basic parameters in your system.The following scr

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24 Chapter 2IDE Secondary Master Allows you to configure the hard disk drive connected to the master port of IDE channel 1. To enter the IDE Channel

Chapter 2 25Advanced BIOS FeaturesThe following screen shows the Advanced BIOS Features:The following table describes the parameters found in this men

26 Chapter 2Boot Other Device This parameter allows you to specify the system boot up search sequence. EnabledDisabledBoot Up NumLock Status Sets the

Chapter 2 27Advanced Chipset FeaturesParameter Description OptionsConfigure DRAM Timing This item is used to set memory controller. AutoMaunalCAS Lat

28 Chapter 2Power Management SetupThe Power Management menu lets you configure your system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner

Chapter 2 29Video Off Method This item determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. V/H SYNC+Blank: This selection will cause the system to

30 Chapter 2Integrated PeripheralsParameter Description OptionUSB 2.0 Support Enable USB 2.0 function. DisabledEnabledUSB Controller Enable USB Contro

Chapter 2 31PnP/PCI ConfigurationThe following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested s

32 Chapter 2PC Health StatusThe following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description OptionsCurrent Voltage(V) Detect sy

Chapter 2 33Frequency ControlThe following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested setti

6ConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:Screen messagesDenotes actual messages that appear on screen.NOTE Gives bits and pieces

34 Chapter 2Load Default SettingsThis option opens a dialog box that lets you install defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility.Press &l

Chapter 2 35Set Supervisor/User PasswordWhen this function is selected, the following message appears at the center of the screen to assist you in cre

36 Chapter 2Save & Exit SetupHighlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the

Chapter 2 37Exit Without SavingHighlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the

Chapter 3 37This chapter will guide you how to disassemble and reassemble Aspire T120E/AcerPower M2.To disassemble the computer, you need the followin

38 Chapter 3General InformationBefore You BeginBefore proceeding with the disassenbly procedure, make sure that you do the following:1. Turn off the p

Chapter 3 39Disassembly Flow Chart

40 Chapter 3Standard Disassembly ProcedureThis section tells you how to disassemble the system when you need to perform system service. Please also re

Chapter 3 41Removing the Front Panel1. Remove the bezel by following the instruction below.For Aspire T120E:For AcerPower M2:Removing the ODD/FDD/Card

42 Chapter 33. Disconnect the ODD2 power cable and ODD2 cable from the ODD.4. Disconnect the FDD power cable and the FDD cable from the FDD.5. Disconn

7PrefaceBefore using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.1. This Service Guide provides you wi

Chapter 3 438. Press the Card Reader lock and detach the Card Reader form the frame.9. Press the HDD lock upward and detach the HDD from the frame.10.

44 Chapter 3Removing the Cables1. Disconnect the CD-In cable from Mainboard.2. Disconnect the FDD cable from the mainboard.3. Disconnect the IDE 1 and

Chapter 3 45Removing the Power Supply1. Remove the main ATX power connector as shown here.2. Remove the ATX-12V power connector as shown here.3. Remov

46 Chapter 32. Use a flat screwdriver to press the CPU fan latch.3. Pull the screwdriver toward the CPU fan and remove the CPU fan.4. Pull the CPU lev

Chapter 3 47Removing the VGA Card1. Remove the screw as shown here then take out the VGA card.Removing the Modem Card1. Remove the screw as shown here

48 Chapter 32. Take out the daughter board and then detach the USB cable and audio cable from the daughter board.

Chapter 4 49This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the Aspire T120E/ AcerPower M2: T Boot up Troubleshooting Flow ChartT Power-On Self-

50 Chapter 4Boot up Troubleshooting Flow ChartTurn off the power and unplug the AC power cable, then remove allof the add-on cards and cables from mot

Chapter 4 51AFailure has been excluded.Ye sNoYe sNoFailure has been excluded.Failure has been excluded.Ye sReinstall Windows OS, and reinstall add-on

52 Chapter 4Power-On Self-Test (POST) Before the computer can be used, all the components must be tested and initialized, and the operating system mus

1Chapter 1 System Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Features . . . .

Chapter 4 53POST Check PointsWhen POST executes a task, it uses a series of preset numbers called check point to be latched at port 80h, indicating th

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

Chapter 4 552Ah Reserved2Bh Invoke Video BIOS2Ch Reserved2Dh 1. Initialize double-byte language font (Optional)2. Put information on screen display, i

56 Chapter 44Eh 1. Program MTRR of M1 CPU2. Initialize L2 cache for P6 class CPU & program CPU with proper cacheable range.3. Initialize the APIC

Chapter 4 576Dh 1. Assign resources to all ISA PnP devices.2. Auto assign ports to onboard COM ports if the correspond-ing item in Setup is set to “Au

58 Chapter 48Bh 1. Invoke all ISA adapter ROMs2. Invoke all PCI ROMs (except VGA)8Ch Reserved8Dh 1. Enable/Disable Parity Check according to CMOS setu

Chapter 4 59POST Error Messages ListIf you cannot run the diagnostics program tests but did receive a POST error message, use “POST Error Messages Lis

60 Chapter 4Floppy Drive(s) Write ProtectedHard Disk Drive(s) Write Protected1. Ensure that the diskette drive is not set to [Write Protected] in the

Chapter 4 61Error Symptoms ListNOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replac

62 Chapter 4Diskette drive does not work. 1. Ensure the diskette drive is not set to None in the Disk Drives of BIOS Setup. 2. Diskette drive power3

Chapter 1 1Features CPUT Support AMD AthlonTM /AthlonTM XP/ DuronTM CPU. T Support 333/400MHz CPU FSB.T Support 1.4GHz and faster.ChipsetT North Brid

Chapter 4 63CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for more than 30 seconds before LED shutting off.Software asks to reinstall disc.Software displays a reading

64 Chapter 4Display problem: - Incorrect colorsNo high intensityMissing, broken, or incorrect charactersBlank monitor(dark)Blank monitor(bright)Distor

Chapter 4 65Parallel/Serial PortsExecute “Load BIOS Default Settings” in BIOS Setup to confirm ports presence before diagnosing any parallel/serial po

Chapter 5 66Checking Jumper SettingsThis section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the mainboard.Setting JumpersUse the mainboa

67 Chapter 5I/O Back Panel IntroductionItem DefinitionUp: PS/2 Mouse Connector(6 pin Female)Bottom:PS/2 Keyboard Connector(6 pin Female)Up: Parallel P

Chapter 5 68Up: Line InMiddle: Line OutBottom: MIC InItem Definition

69 Chapter 5CONN & Jumper SettingsATX_12VATXSetting Pin Signal Name1GND2GND3 +12V4 +12VSetting Pin Signal Name1 3.3V 11 3.3V23.3V 12-12V3GND 13GND

Chapter 5 70IDE ConnectorSetting Pin Definition Pin Definition1 IDERST 21 IDE REQ2GND 22GND3 Device data 7 23 I/O Write4 Device data 8 24 GND5 Device

71 Chapter 5Floppy ConnecterSetting Pin Definitoin Pin Definition1GND 18DIPJ2RWCJ 19GND3NC 20STEPJ4NC 21GND5GND 22WDJ6NC 23GND7GND 24WGATEJ8 INDEXJ 25

Chapter 5 72FAN CONNECTERFront Audio ConnectorSetting Pin Pin Definition1MIC2GND3REF4POWER5 Front/Audio(R)6 Rear/Audio(R)7Reserved8No Pin9 Front/Audio

2 Chapter 1T support PIO 0/1/2/3/4T Storage Type supportT HDD/CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVDT Zip250AudioT Chip : AC’ 97 CODEC, 20 bit with amplifierT Type : RealTe

73 Chapter 5Clear CMOS COM F_USB_WK(Front USB Wake Up Function Jumper)Setting DefinitionOpen:NormalClose:Clear CMOSSetting Pin Definition1 NDCDB-2NSIN

Chapter 5 74Set System Switch(CLK_SW)AUX_IN ConnectorSetting Pin Definition1AUX-L2GND3GND4AUX-RSetting DefinitionOFF: Auto(133/166/200MHz, supports FS

75 Chapter 5Front Panel Switch/LED ConnectorIntel standard front panel connector array:Function DescriptionHD(IDE Hard Disk Active LED) Pin1:LED anode

Chapter 6 76This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire T120E&AcerPower M2. Refer to this

77 Chapter 6Exploded DiagramAspire T120E˜˧˘ˠ ˗˘˦˖˥˜ˣ˧˜ˢˡ ˜˧˘ˠ ˗˘˦˖˥˜ˣ˧˜ˢˡ˄ VENT NET ˄ˉ HDD-BKT˅ FRONT DECORAT PANE˄ˊ TRACK(EN501C)ˆ 5.25" FILLER

Chapter 6 78AcerPower M2˜̇˸̀ ˗˸̆˶̅˼̃̇˼̂́ ˜̇˸̀ ˗˸̆˶̅˼̃̇˼̂́˄ ˆˁˈʵʳ˙˜˟˟˘˥ʳˣ˔ˡ˘˟ ˄˅ ˖˗ˀ˥ˢˠ˅ ˈˁ˅ˈʵʳ˙˜˟˟˘˥ʳˣ˔ˡ˘˟ ˄ˆ ˙˗˗ˀ˪˜˧˛ˀˣ˔ˡ˘˟ˆ ˙˥ˢˡ˧ʳ˕˘˭˘˟ʳˣ˔ˡ˘˟ʻˣ˔˜ˡ˧˘

79 Chapter 6PartsNOTE: Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or ch

Chapter 6 80AUDIO CABLE 8PIN 2CONAUDIO CABLE 50.S03VF.001FRONT INTERNAL USB CABLE 10PIN 2CONUSB CABLE 50.S03VF.002CASE/COVER/BRACKET ASSEMBLYFor Aspir

81 Chapter 6N/A SWITCH HOLDER ASSYSWITCH HOLDER ASSY 42.S14VF.004N/A EMPTY COVER FOR 5.25" DEVICE5.25" FILLER PANEL 42.S03VF.004HDD BRACKET

Chapter 6 82CD-ROM DRIVEN/A CD-ROM DRIVE 52X LITEON LTN-527T BLACKCD-ROM DRIVE 52X LITEON LTN-527T BLACKKD.05209.003N/A CD-ROM DRIVE 52X BTC F564E BL

Chapter 1 3Controls and IndicatorsT 1 Power SwitchT 1 single color Power state LED (Green)T 1 single color LED for HDD state(Green)T 1 single color LE

83 Chapter 6CPU FANSINK P4 478 FOR NORTHWOOD 2.8GHZ CPU (AND BELOW)+FOXCONN CPU 7015 FAN PKP111G01K12CPU FANSINK P4 478 FOR NORTHWOOD 2.8GHZ CPU (AND

Chapter 6 84N/A VGA CARD FX5200 256MB DDR W/TV OUT (PAL), ATX BRACKET PROLINKVGA CARD FX5200 256MB DDR W/TV OUT (PAL), ATX BRACKET PROLINKVG.52007.002

85 Chapter 6N/A TUNER CARD W/FM/PAL/ATX BRACKET (PHILIP MK3 TUNER+881 CHIP) LEADTEK LR 6611TUNER CARD W/FM/PAL/ATX BRACKET (PHILIP MK3 TUNER+881 CHIP)

Chapter 6 86PS/2 KEYBOARD, KBP2971, DUTCH VER., 105KEYSPS/2 KEYBOARD, KBP2971, HOLLAND VER., 105KEYSPS/2 KEYBOARD, KBP2971, SPANISH VER., 105KEYSPS/2

87 Chapter 6PS/2 KEYBOARD, KBP2971, SPANISH VER., 105KEYS, JAPAN ABS BLACKPS/2 KEYBOARD, KBP2971, PORTUGESE VER., 105KEYS, JAPAN ABS BLACKPS/2 KEYBOAR

Chapter 6 88USB KB (SILVER), KU0355, DUTCH VER., 105 KEYSUSB KB (SILVER), KU0355, PORTUGESE VER., 105 KEYSUSB KEYBOARD, KU0355, CANADIAN/FRENCH VER.,

89 Chapter 6USB KEYBOARD, KU-0355, HOLLAND VER., 105KEYS, JAPAN ABS SLIVER+BLACKUSB KEYBOARD, KU-0355, ICELAND VER., 105KEYS, JAPAN ABS SLIVER+BLACKUS

Chapter 6 90N/A MEMORY DDR333 128MB 0.11U INFINEON HYS64D16301GU-6-CKN.12802.012MEMORY DDR333 256MB 0.11U INFINEON HYS64D32300GU-6-CKN.25602.014MEMORY

91 Chapter 6N/A M/B, USB BOARD SCREWSCREW M3*6(FOR M/B AND USB)86.PSPVF.001FDD, CD-ROM SCREW SCREW M3(FOR FDD AND CD-ROM) 86.PSPVF.002CHASSIS SCREW TH

Chapter 6 92HDD 120GB 7200RPM SEAGATE ALPINE/BPA ST3120022A KH.12001.010HDD 160GB 7200RPM SEAGATE ALPINE/BPA ST3160021A KH.16001.009Acer Aspire T120E&