Acer AcerPower F3 Technical Information

Aspire T670AcerPower FEService Guide

Chapter 1 3Features CPU T Socket Type : Intel Socket TT Supports Intel Pentium 4 Prescott 775 / FSB 533/800MHzT Supports Intel Celeron Prescott 775 /

4 Chapter 1AudioT Controller: Intel ICH6T Codec : Realtek ALC655T Connector support Lin in/ Lin out, Microphone In (rear) / Microphone in (front - def

Chapter 1 5System LED DefinitionOn-Board ConnectorT Rear I/O ConnectorsT 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port, 1 PS/2 Mouse PortT 1 Parallel Port, 1 Serial PortT 1 VG

6 Chapter 1T 2 SATA IDE SlotsT 2 2*5 pin USB pin connector, 1 CD-in 4pin connector T 1 serial port pin connector (2nd serial port)T 1 CD-In 4pin conne

Chapter 1 7Block DiagramLGA775ProcessorCPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz)BIOS33MHz14.318MHzDDR400/333MHz DIMMHostInterfaceIntel915GLGMCHDual Channel MemoryGMCHCLK

8 Chapter 1MainBoard PlacementAEKB_MSCPU_FANLGA775COM1LPTATX8I915AEIT8712SYS_FANSATA0BIOSPWR_LEDF_PANELF_USB2F_USB1CODECATX_12VBATRTL8100CICH6PCI1PCI2

Chapter 1 9Rear I/O PortItem DescriptionPS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse ConnectorTo install a PS/2 port keyboard and mouse, plug the mouse to the upper p

10 Chapter 1Aspire T670 Front PanelNOTE: The specifications above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the

Chapter 1 11AcerPower FE Front PanelNo. Description No. Description1 Optical drive 2 Floppy drive3 Card reader(Manufacturing Option) 4 Indicators5 USB

12 Chapter 1Rear PanelNo. Description No. Description1 Power cord socket 2 Voltage selector switch3 Fan aperture 4 PS/2 keyboard connector5 PS/2 mouse

IIRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire T670/AcerPower FE service guide.Date Chapter Updates

Chapter 1 13System Peripherals The Aspire T670 and AcerPower FE computer consist of the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, keyboard

14 Chapter 1SpeakersFor systems bundled with speakers, before powering on the system, connect the speaker cable to the audioout (external speaker) por

Chapter 1 15Acer eRecoveryAcer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. Users can create and save a backup of the current system

16 Chapter 1Re-install bundled software without CDAcer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation

Chapter 1 17Acer disc-to-disc recoveryRestore without a Recovery CDThis recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software con

18 Chapter 1Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsNOTE: The BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded by using “AFLASH” utility (AFLASH.EXE).System Board M

Chapter 1 19BIOS Hotkey ListHotkey Function Descriptionc Enter BIOS Setup Utility Press while the system is booting to enter BIOS Setup Utility. Syste

20 Chapter 1Number 40 pin PATA slot 1T Device Type Support HDD, CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM,Combo,DVD burnerT Transfer Rate Support PIO 0/1/2/3/4T ATA Mode

Chapter 1 21RTCEnabled Enabled Enabled EnabledLANEnabled Enabled Enabled EnabledThermal DesignItem DescriptionThermal DesignT Dynamic FAN speed contro

22 Chapter 1NOTE: N - Not be usedI/O Address MapHex Range Devices000-01F020-021040-043060-060061-061070-071080-08F0A0-0A10C0-0DF0F0-0FF170-1771F0-1F72

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Chapter 1 23NOTE: N - Not be usedDRQ Assignment MapDRQx System Devices Add-On-Card DevicesDRQ0 N Reserved DRQ1 N Reserved DRQ2 FDD NDRQ3 N Reserved DR

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

Chapter 1 25Dual ChannelAspire T670/Acer Power F3 support the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the dual channeltechnology, the bandwidth of me

26 Chapter 1

Chapter 2 30BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required setting or to active certain sy

31 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 32Product InformatoinParameter DescriptionProduct Name This item lists the product nameSystem S/N This item lists the system serial numberMa

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

Chapter 2 34IDE Primary/Secondary Master, SlaveAllows you to configure the hard disk drive connected to the master port of IDE channel. To enter the I

35 Chapter 2Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system.The value of the base

IVConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGESDenotes actual messages that appear on screen.NOTE Gives bits and piec

Chapter 2 36Advanced BIOS FeaturesThe following screen shows the Advanced BIOS Features:NOTE: “#” System will detect automatically and show up when yo

37 Chapter 2Boot other Devices This item allows you to enable or disable to boot from other deviceEnabledDisabledBoot Up NumLock Status This item al

Chapter 2 38Integrated PeripheralsAll onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.Parameter Description OptionsOn-Chip Primary PCI IDE Enabled

39 Chapter 2USB Keyboard Support This item lets you enable or disable the USB keyboard driver within the onboard BIOS. The keyboard driver is simulate

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

41 Chapter 2Resume by Alarm You can set “Resume by Alarm” item to enabled and key in Data/Time to power on systemDisabled : Disable this functionEnabl

Chapter 2 42PnP/PCI ConfigurationParameter OptionPCI 1 IRQ Assignment Auto : Auto assign IRQ to PCI 13,4,5,7,9,10,11,12,14,15 : Set IRQ 3,4,5,7,9,10,1

43 Chapter 2PC Health The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter DescriptionCurrent Voltage (V) Vcore /DDR18V/+3.3V/+1

Chapter 2 44Load Default SettingsSelecting the field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically. detects.

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

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

Chapter 2 46Save & Exit SetupHighlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the

47 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 48This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the Aspire T670 / AcerPower FE desktop computer for maintenance and tr

Chapter 3 49General InformationBefore You BeginBefore proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following:1. Turn off the p

50 Chapter 3Disassembling the SystemOpening the HousingThis section tells you how to open the housing cover when you need to install additional compon

Chapter 3 515. Release the three latches to detach the front bezel located inner position.6. Disconnect the Front Panel Cable from the mainboard then

52Remvoing the Add-on Card1. Remove the one screw.2. Pull forward the tab to release the VGA card.3. Remove those two screws.Detach the TV Tuner Card

541. Disconnect the two IDE Cables from the mainboard.2. Disconnect the SYS FAN cable from the mainboard.3. Disconnect the the ATX 12V cable from the

531. Rise the level bar to the 90-degree directly.2. Rise the CPU cap to the straight.3. Detach the CPU from the socket.Remvoing the Memory1. Press th

55Removing the HDD 1. Unsecure the four screws.2. Turn another side to unsecure another four screws.3. Pull out the HDD from the chassis.Removing the

VIITable of ContentsChapter 1 System Specifications 1Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

56Removing the Power Supply1. Unsecure the four screws.2. Detach the power supply out from the chassis.Removing the Mainboard1. Unsecure the eight scr

Chapter 4 57This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the Aspire T670/AcerPower FE .T Power-On Self-Test (POST)T Index of Error MessageT I

58 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 5903h Initial Superio_Early _Init switch04h Reserved05h 1. Blank out screen2. Clear CMOS error flag06h Reserved07h 1. Clear 8042 interface2.

60 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 4 613Ch Test 8254.3Dh Reserved3Eh Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 13Fh Reserved40h Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 241h Re

62 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 637Eh Reserved7Fh 1. Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is supported. -If errors occur, report errors & wait for keys -I

64 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 65Keyboard Error Or No Keyboard Present Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys are pressed

VIIITable of ContentsRemoving the ODD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55Removing the System FAN .

66 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 67Diskette drive read/write error. 1. Diskette.2. Diskette drive cable.3. Diskette drive.4. Main board.Diskette drive LED comes on for m

68 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 69Display problem not listed above (including blank or illegible monitor).1. “Monitor"2. Load default settings (if screen is readable

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

Chapter 4 71Undetermined ProblemsIf an error message is present, go to “POST Error Messages List” on page 118. If you did not receive any messages, if

Chapter 5 72Connectors IntroductionItem Description Item Description1 ATX_12V 9 PWR_LED2 ATX (Power Connector) 10 F_AUDIO3 CPU_FAN 11 CD_IN4 SYS_FAN 1

73 Chapter 5ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector)With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on

Chapter 5 74Illustrator PIN No. Definition1GND2GND3 +12V4 +12V13.3V23.3V3GND4+5V5GND6+5V7GND8 Power Good9 5V SB(stand by +5V)10 +12V11 +12V12 3.3V (On

75 Chapter 5CPU FAN / SYS FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector)The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU

Chapter 1 1Overview All the new Socket-T motherboards come with a socket protector that has to be removed before you fit the CPU. This is to pr

Chapter 5 76FDD (Floppy Connector)The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to theFDD drive. The ty

77 Chapter 5IDE (IDE Connector)An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect toone IDE cable, and the sin

Chapter 5 78SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector, Controlled by ICH6)Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for

79 Chapter 5F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper)Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassisfront panel to the

Chapter 5 80PWR_LEDPWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blinkwhen the system enters su

81 Chapter 5CD_IN (CD IN)Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector.SUR_CENIllustrator PIN No. Definition1CD-L2GND3GND4CD -RIllustrator PIN

Chapter 5 82F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector)Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while yo

83 Chapter 5BAT(Battery)CAUTION: 1. Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.2. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommende

Chapter 6 84This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire T670 and AcerPower FE. Refer to this ch

85 Chapter 6Exploded Diagram

2 Chapter 1Intel® ICH6T The MCH has on 16-lane (x16 Port) PCI Express port, provided for the Graphics Attach (i.e., PCI Express). PCI Express supports

Appendix A 86The Aspire T670 / AcerPower FE Model No. Define:1. Trade Mark:2. Brand Name: Acer3. Description: Intel 915GL + ICH6, P4 (90nm only) LGA7

Appendix B 87This computer’s compatibility is a test plan released by Acer Internal Testing Department. Once the final report is available, this chapt

88 Appendix BMicrosoft Windows XP Home Environment Test Item Vendor SpecificationsMB/IO Shielding/MB Kit Giga-Byte Intel 915GL + ICH6, P4 (90nm only)

Appendix B 89Memory-DDR400Apacer 128MB DDR400 PSC Chip 16Mx16256Mb DDR400512Mb DDR400Nanya DDR400 256MB 0.11uNanya DDR400 512MB 0.11uHynix DDR400 256M

90 Appendix BVGA CARDSapphire Sapphire X300SE 128MB TV-OUT VGA LP PAL w/ ATX breaketSapphire X300SE 128MB VGA+TVO NTSC w/ATX BracketSP X600Pro 9C45 25

Appendix B 91Keyboard Chicony PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, US Ver., 104keysPS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, T.Chinese Ver., 104keysPS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Arabic Ve

92 Appendix BPS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Hungaria Ver., 105keys, Japan ABSPS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Hungaria Ver., 105keys, Japan ABSPS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971,

Appendix B 93USB Keyboard, KU-0355, Slovakian Ver., 105keys, Japan ABSUSB Keyboard, KU-0355, Turkey Ver., 105keys, Japan ABSUSB Keyboard, KU-0355, Rus

Appendix C 94This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems.If you are a distributor, dealer,