Acer AcerPower 6400 Technical Information

Aspire L350/Veriton 1000Service Guide

2 Chapter 1FeaturesCPU T Socket Type: Intel socket T (LGA775)T Socket Quantity: 1T Supports Intel Conroe (E6700/E6600/E6400/E6300) TDP=65WT L2 Cache v

Chapter 4 92Undetermined ProblemsIf an error message is present, go to “POST Error Messages List” on page 85. If you did not receive any messages, if

Chapter 5 93Main Board Layout1 CPU Socket LGA775 socket for Intel CoreTM 2 Duo with 65W TDP CPUs10 SPI2 Video input header 2 SATA1~2 Serial ATA co

94 Chapter 58 F_PANEL1 Front panel switch/LED header17 CPU_FAN1 CPU cooling fan connector 9 USB3~4 Front panel USB headersClear CMOS Jumper (JP2) Sett

Chapter 5 95USB3 1 USBPWR12 USBPWR13 USBP2N4 USBP2N5 USBP2P6 USBP3P7GND8GND10 NCUSB4 1 USBPWR62 USBPWR63 USBP0N4 USBP1N5 USBP0P6 USBP1P7GND8GND10 NCAU

96 Chapter 5SPI2 12 S_VIDEO_Y2S_VIDEO_C3 AUDIO_R_IN4GND5 AUDIO_L_IN6 COMP_IN7GND8GND10 NCCR1 1 USBPWR32 USBP4N3 USBP4P4GNDF_AUDIO1 1 MIC2-L2AGND3LINE2

Chapter 1 3LANT Controller : Intel ICH8DH (for Aspire L350)/Intel ICH8DO (for Veriton 1000)T LAN Chip : Intel 82556DC supports Giga LANT Should be wor

4 Chapter 1T 1 LAN LEDT TV Daughter board T 2 Antenna inputT 1 S-video/composite/stereo inputT 1 S-video outputT 1 SPDIF outputT Main Board Connectors

Chapter 1 5T 2 USB connectors with 2*5 connectorsT System fan connector 4-pinT Power/LED FPIO 2*7 pin connectorT GPIO for one button recoveryT Intrude

6 Chapter 1System Block DiagramAnalong DisplayRAMDAC: 400MHzResolutions Up To 1920x1080@85HzBW : 150MB/sP4 ProcessorLGA 775 pinINTELINTELGMCHCONRO CPU

Chapter 1 7Main Board Layout1 DC_IN DC IN Connector 15 C51 Nvidia C51 NorthBridge2 VGA VGA Connector 16 MCP51 Nvidia MCP51 SouthBridge3 SATA_ODD_POWER

8 Chapter 1Your Acer Notebook tourAfter knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new AcerPower computer.Front view# Component Descr

Chapter 1 9Rear view7 USB 2.0 ports Connects to USB peripherals devices (e.g., USB mouse, USB printer, USB combo drive, digital cameras).8 1/4” microp

10 Chapter 1Audio output connectors function table# Component Description1 HDMI Connects to a TV with HDMI input. 2 Coaxial digital audio output jack

Chapter 1 11System Peripherals The Aspire L350 and Veriton 1000 computer consist of the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, keyboard

IIRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire L350/Veriton 1000 service guide.Date Chapter UpdatesJanuary 9, 2007

12 Chapter 1Note:

Chapter 1 13Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsThe BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded by using “AFLASH” utility (AFLASH.EXE).System Board Major C

14 Chapter 1LAN InterfaceBIOS Hotkey ListHotkey Function DescriptionDel/F12 Enter BIOS Setup Utility/Enter Boot menuPress while the system is booting

Chapter 1 15IDE InterfaceItem SpecificationIDE Controller Built-in Intel ICH8DH (ViiV-for Aspire L350)/Intel ICH8DO (vPro-for Veriton 1000)IDE Contro

16 Chapter 1 Memory Address MapAddress Size Function0000000 - 009FFFF 640 KB System Memory Onboard DRAM00A0000-00BFFFF 128 KB Video RAM Reserved for G

Chapter 1 17 NOTE: N - Not be usedI/O Address MapHex Range Devices000-01F020-021040-043060-060061-061070-071080-08F0A0-0A10C0-0DF0F0-0FF170-1771F0-

18 Chapter 1Environmental RequirementsItem SpecificationsTemperatureOperating +5°C ~ +35°CNon-operating -20 ~ +60°C (Storage package), -10°C~+60°C (un

Chapter 1 19Power Management Function (ACPI support function)Device Standby ModeT Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices (0-15

20 Chapter 1Dual ChannelVT x800 series support the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the dual channeltechnology, the bandwidth of memory bus wi

Chapter 2 21BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required setting or to active certain sy

IIICopyrightCopyright © 2007 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, store

22 Chapter 2Entering SetupOnce enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen.Use arrow keys to select

Chapter 2 23Product InformationParameter DescriptionProduct Name This item lists the product nameSystem S/N This item lists the system serial numberMa

24 Chapter 2Standard CMOS FeaturesThe following table describes the parameters found in this menu:Parameter Description OptionsDate Lets you set the

Chapter 2 25Base Memory The amount of RAM that comes with each model of a particular computer. The base memory can usually be upgraded to a significan

26 Chapter 2Advanced BIOS FeaturesThe following screen shows the Advanced BIOS Features:Parameter Description OptionsCPU Feature Press [Enter] to see

Chapter 2 27CPU L1 & L2 Cache This BIOS feature controls the functionality of the processor's L1 & L2 cache.When enabled, the processor&a

28 Chapter 2APCI Mode This option is used to set up enable or disable the APCI functionEnabledDisabledMPS Version Control For OS This feature is only

Chapter 2 29CPU FeatureThe following screen shows the Advanced BIOS Features:Configuration Table This feature allows you to enable or disable if showi

30 Chapter 2C1E Function Also called “Enhanced Halt State” function. It is improved function for Intel (R) Pentium 4 processor C1 Halt state. The oper

Chapter 2 31Hard Disk Boot PriorityThe following screen shows the hard disk boot priority:Parameter Description OptionsBootable Add-in Cards Displays

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

32 Chapter 2Network Boot PriorityThe following screen shows the network boot priority:Parameter Description OptionsLegacy Lan Cards Displays the boota

Chapter 2 33Advanced Chipset FeaturesParameter Description OptionsSystem BIOS Cacheable Enabling this feature allows the caching of the motherboard BI

34 Chapter 2Memory Hole at 15M-16M Certain ISA cards require exclusive access to the 1MB block of memory, from the 15th to the 16th megabyte, to work

Chapter 2 35On-Chip Frame Buffer Size This BIOS feature controls the amount of system memory that is allocated to the integrated graphics processor wh

36 Chapter 2DVMT Mode Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) is a concept whereby system memory is shared by both CPU and graphics processor. While this re

Chapter 2 37DVMT/FIXED Memory Size Unified Memory Architecture (UMA) is a concept whereby system memory is shared by both CPU and graphics processor.

38 Chapter 2Integrated PeripheralsAll onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.Parameter Description OptionsSATA Mode This BIOS feature con

Chapter 2 39USB Controller This BIOS feature enables or disables the motherboard's onboard USB controller.It is recommend that you enable this fe

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

Chapter 2 41Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN This feature allows users to configure the power button function. Instand-off : Press down button then power off ins

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

42 Chapter 2PnP/PCI ConfigurationParameter Description OptionsReset Configuration Data In case a conflict occurs after you assign the IRQs or after yo

Chapter 2 43PC Health StatusThe following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter DescriptionAdvanced Fan Speed Control Press [En

44 Chapter 2Frequency ControlParameter DescriptionAuto Detect PCI Clk To reduce the occurrence of electromagnetic interference (EMI), the BIOS detects

Chapter 2 45Load Default SettingsSelecting the field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically. detects.

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

Chapter 2 47Save & Exit SetupHighlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the

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

Chapter 3 49This chapter will guide you how to disassemble and Reassemble the Aspire L350/Veriton 1000. To disassemble the computer, you need the foll

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

Chapter 3 51Aspire L350 Disassembly ProcedureThis section tells you how to disassemble the system when you need to perform system service. Please also

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

52 Chapter 3Removing the Top Cover and Front Bezel Assembly1. Remove the screw fastening the top cover.2. Remove the top cover from the system.3. Pull

Chapter 3 534. Detach the front bezel from the system.5. Place the front bezel as shown.6. Release the hooks holding the PCB card.

54 Chapter 37. Detach the PCB card from the left side. You can then remove the front bezel.Removing the RF Keyboard/Mouse Antenna and ODD Module1. Rem

Chapter 3 552. Then disconnect the RF keyboard/mouse antenna as shown.3. If you only need to remove the ODD module, you can remove the screw holding t

56 Chapter 36. Detach the ODD bracket from the ODD.Removing the Cage Assembly1. Remove the three screws holding the cage assembly to the system.2. The

Chapter 3 574. Push the cage assembly outwards (step 1), then hold the cage plastic belt to lift the cage assembly (step 2).5. Disconnect the cables a

58 Chapter 37. Lift the cage assembly.8. Disconnect the antennae then remove the cage assembly.Removing the HDD and the MCE Board1. Remove the two scr

Chapter 3 592. Remove the four screws holding the HDD to the HDD/ODD bracket.3. Push the HDD out of the HDD/ODD bracket.4. Remove the screw fastening

60 Chapter 3Removing the Front IO Assembly1. Disconnect the cables as shown.2. Remove the screw fastening the front IO assembly to the system.3. Pull

Chapter 3 614. Then detach the IO assembly as shown.5. Remove three screws holding the IO board (two screws) and card reader (one screw) to the IO bra

TOC VTable of ContentsChapter 1 System Specifications 1Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62 Chapter 33. Disconnect the antennae and detach the TV tuner board.4. Pop out the TV tuner card and detach the wireless LAN card from the main board

Chapter 3 63Board1. Disconnect the system fan power cable.2. Remove the four screws holding the system fan on the rear side. Then detach the fan from

64 Chapter 35. Pop out the memories and remove them from the main board.6. Remove the four screws and one fastening screw holding the main board to th

Chapter 3 65

66 Chapter 3Veriton 1000 Disassembly ProcedureThis section tells you how to disassemble the system when you need to perform system service. Please als

Chapter 3 67Removing the Top Cover and Front Bezel Assembly3. Remove the screw fastening the top cover.4. Remove the top cover from the system.5. Pull

68 Chapter 36. Place the front bezel as shown.7. Release the two hooks highlighted with red circles, then detach the cable from the front bezel.Removi

Chapter 3 692. Push the ODD module outwards and remove it from the system.3. Remove the two screws holding the ODD bracket to the ODD.4. Turn over the

70 Chapter 3Removing the Cage Assembly1. Remove the three screws holding the cage assembly to the system.2. There are four fastening hooks holding the

Chapter 3 715. Disconnect the cables and remove the cage assembly.Removing the HDD and ODD Transfer Board1. Disconnect the four screws fastening the H

VI TOCRemoving the HDD and the MCE Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58Removing the Front IO Assembly . . . . . . .

72 Chapter 3Removing the Front IO Assembly1. Disconnect the cables from the main board as shown.2. Remove the screw holding the front IO assembly to t

Chapter 3 735. Remove the two screws holding the front IO USB board and the bracket.Removing the Cables1. Cut off the cable ties and remove the cables

74 Chapter 33. Disconnect the power switch cable from the main board and remove the cable.Removing the Thermal Module/CPU/Memory and the Main Board1.

Chapter 3 753. Remove the four screws fastening the heat sink to the main board. (Follow the order indicating by the numbers).Then detach the heat sin

76 Chapter 36. Remove the four screw nuts on the rear side.7. Remove the four screws and one fastening screw holding the main board to the chassis.8.

Chapter 3 77

Chapter 4 78This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the Aspire L350/Veriton 1000T Power-On Self-Test (POST)T Index of Error MessageT Ind

79 Chapter 4Power-On Self-Test (POST)Each time you turn on the system, the Power-on Self Test (POST) is initiated. Several items are tested during POS

Chapter 4 8003h Initial Superio_Early _Init switch04h Reserved05h 1. Blank out screen2. Clear CMOS error flag06h Reserved07h 1. Clear 8042 interface2.

81 Chapter 423h 1. Check validity of RTC value: e.g. a value of 5Ah is an invalid value for RTC minute.2. Load CMOS settings into BIOS stack. If CM

Chapter 1 1Overview AcerPower 1000 series is highly integrated desktop for the customers. If you want a simple, small size, not expensive working

Chapter 4 823Ch Test 8254.3Dh Reserved3Eh Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 13Fh Reserved40h Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 241h Re

83 Chapter 45Dh 1. Initialize Init_Onboard_Super_IO switch.2. Initialize Init_Onboard_AUDIO switch.5Eh Reserved5Fh Reserved60h Okay to enter Setup uti

Chapter 4 847Eh Reserved7Fh 1. Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is supported. -If errors occur, report errors & wait for keys -I

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

Chapter 4 86Keyboard Error Or No Keyboard Present Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys are pressed

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

Chapter 4 88Diskette drive read/write error. 1. Diskette.2. Diskette drive cable.3. Diskette drive.4. Main board.Diskette drive LED comes on for m

89 Chapter 4CD/DVD-ROM drive does not read and there are no messages are displayed.1. CD may have dirt or foreign material on it. Check with a known

Chapter 4 90Display problem not listed above (including blank or illegible monitor).1. “Monitor"2. Load default settings (if screen is readable

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