Acer ASPIRE M5910(G) Bedienungsanleitung

Acer Aspire M5910(G)Service Guide

2 Chapter 1• 1GB to 16GB Max memory support• Design Criteria:• Must meet Intel Lynnfield and Clarkdale Chipset platform design guideHard disk• Suppor

Chapter 1 3USB ports• Ports Quantity: 12• 6 back panel ports• On-board: 2 2*5 headers • 4 ports for front daughter board • Connector Pin: standard Int

4 Chapter 1Block Diagram

Chapter 1 5System ComponentsThis section is a virtual tour of the system’s interior and exterior components.Front Panel No. Component1 USB 2.0 ports

6 Chapter 1Rear Panel No. Component1 Power connector2 PS2 keyboard port3VGA port4 USB 2.0 ports5Mic-in6 Line-out7 Expansion slot (graphics card and T

Chapter 1 7Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor BIOS IOS Hotkey List Main Board Major Chips Item SpecificationProcessor Type CPUs whic

8 Chapter 1Memory Combinations System Memory Audio InterfaceSlot Memory Total MemorySlot 1 1GB,2GB,4G 1G ~4GBSlot 2 1GB,2GB,4G 1G ~4GBSlot 3 1GB,2GB,4

Chapter 1 9 SATA Interface USB PortEnvironmental Requirements Power Management• Devices wake up from S3 should be less than.• Devices wake up from S

10 Chapter 1Power Management Function(ACPI support function) Device Standby Mode• Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices(0-1

Chapter 2 11CMOS Setup Utility CMOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM, called the complementary metal-oxide semic

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

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

Chapter 2 13Setup Utility MenusThe Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories. In the descriptive table following each of the menu

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

Chapter 2 15Standard CMOS Features Parameter Description OptionSystem Date Set the date following the weekday-month-day-year format.System Time Set

16 Chapter 2Advanced BIOS FeatureParameter Description OptionQuick Boot Allows you to decrease the time it takes to boot the computer by shortening or

Chapter 2 17Advanced Chipset Features Parameter Description OptionIntel EIST When enabled, this feature allows the OS to reduce power consumption.

18 Chapter 2Integrated Peripherals Parameter Description OptionOnboard SATA Controller Enables or disables the onboard SATA controller. EnabledDisa

Chapter 2 19Power Management SetupParameter Description OptionACPI Suspend Mode Select an ACPI state. S3 (STR)S1 (POS)Deep power off mode Select the

20 Chapter 2PC Health Status Parameter Description OptionSmart FAN Enables or disables the smart system fan control function. EnabledDisabled

Chapter 2 21Frequency/Voltage Control Parameter Description OptionClock to All DIMM/PCI Enables or disables control the clock to all DIMM/PCI Enable

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22 Chapter 2BIOS Security Features Setting a supervisor password1. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Change Supervisor Password menu then press E

Chapter 2 23Load Default SettingsThe Load Default Settings menu allows you to load the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Setup defaults

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

Chapter 2 25Exit Without SavingThe Exit Without Saving menu allows you to discard changes made and close the Setup Utility.

Chapter 3 26This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the desktop computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.Disassembly R

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

Chapter 3 28Removing the Side Panel1. Remove the two screws located on the rear edge of the side panel. 2. Slide the side panel toward the back of th

29 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 30Removing the ProcessorIMPORTANT:Before removing a processor from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. W

31 Chapter 3Removing the VGA Card1. Release the Slot cover lock.2. Remove the screw from chassis.3. Disconnect the power cables from the VGA card.4. O

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

Chapter 3 32Removing the TV Card1. Gently pull the TV card to remove it from the mainboard.

33 Chapter 3Removing the Mode Card1. Gently pull the Mode card to remove it from the mainboard.

Chapter 3 34Removing the Hard Disk Drive1. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive and the mainboard. 2. Remove the HD

35 Chapter 33. Remove the HDD modulea. Remove the eight screws secure the HDD module to the HDD bracket. b. Slide the HDD out of the bracket.

Chapter 3 36Removing the Front Bezel1. Disconnect the LED cable.2. Release the front bezel from the chassis interior. 3. Pull the bezel away from the

37 Chapter 3Removing Rear USB Board1. Remove USB cable2. Release the screw of rear usb.3. Remove the rear usb board.

Chapter 3 38Removing the Cables1. Remove power switch and LED cables from slot of M/B2. Remove HDD Data and ODD Data cables from slot of M/B.3. Remove

39 Chapter 3Remove System FAN1. Remove System FAN cable from M/B.2. Release four screws according to the following picture.3. Take off the system fan

Chapter 3 40Removing the Optical Drive1. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive. 2. Remove Four screw from the optica

41 Chapter 3Removing the Power Supply1. Disconnect the 24-pin and 4-pin power supply cables from the mainboard. 2. Remove the four screw that secures

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

Chapter 3 42Removing the Memory ModulesIMPORTANT:Before removing any DIMM from the memory board, make sure to create a backup file of all important da

43 Chapter 3Removing the removable HDD bay 1. Remove the HDD rail2. Remove the screws that secure the HDD bay. 3. Remove the HDD bay.

Chapter 3 44Removing the Mainboard 1. Remove the eight screws that secure the mainboard to the chassis. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highl

45 Chapter 32. Lift the board from the chassis.3. Remove the RTC battery.

Chapter 4 46This chapter provides instructions on how to troubleshoot system hardware problems.Hardware Diagnostic ProcedureIMPORTANT:The diagnostic t

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

Chapter 4 48Beep CodesBeep codes are used by the BIOS to indicate a serious or fatal error to the end user. Beep codes are used when an error occurs b

49 Chapter 4CheckpointsA checkpoint is either a byte or word value output to I/O port 80h.The BIOS outputs checkpoints throughout bootblock and Power-

Chapter 4 50DA Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to BIOS POST (ExecutePOSTKernel). See POST Code Checkpoints section of document

51 Chapter 4Bootblock Recovery Code CheckpointsThe Bootblock recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines that a BIOS recovery needs to occur b

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

Chapter 4 52BIOS Recovery1. This function only effects when the BIOS BootBlock section is healthy. 2. Allow to execute recovery function media: FDD /

Chapter 5 53M/B PlacementJumper and Connector InformationChapter 5

54 Chapter 5LABEL COMPONENTS1. CPU Socket Supports the LGA1156 Intel Lynnfield/Havendale/Clarkdale processors2. CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector3. D

Chapter 5 55Jumper SettingThe section explains how to set jumper for correct configuration of the mainboard. Setting JumperUse the motherboard jumpers

56 Chapter 5Connecting Optional DevicesRefer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices:SATA1~6: Serial ATA con

Chapter 5 57have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard.Please make sure that the USB ca

58 Chapter 5C_INTRUSION: Chassis detect headerThis detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis equipped with intrusio

Chapter 5 59TPM: TPM Module HeaderThis header allows user to protect the PC from impermissible visit.SPI_DEBUG: SPI_DEBUG header9 PD7 10 ACK 11 BUSY 1

60 Chapter 5GPIO0~1: Button recovery jumper5 VCC 6 CLK 7 GND 8 DO Pin Signal Name1GP36(GP16)2GNDPin Signal Name Pin Signal Name

chapter 6 61This chapter offers the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configuration of the Aspire M5910(G) desktop computer. Refer to this c

viiSystem Tour 1Features 1Block Diagram 4System Components 5Front Panel 5Rear Panel 6Hardware Specifications and Configurations 7Power Ma

62 Chapter 6Aspire M5910(G) Exploded Diagram(AM551 ASSY)NOTE: This section will be updated when more information becomes available.ITEM NAME Q’TY ITE

Chapter 6 63Aspire M5910(G) Exploded Diagram(AM550 ASSY)NOTE: This section will be updated when more information becomes available.ITEM NAME Q’TY ITEM

64 Chapter 6Aspire M5910(G) FRU ListComponents Model Name or Key Spec. Acer P/NMB KitMB Kit aSampras EIH57MK for M5 Intel H57 Realtek RTL8111E Giga LA

Chapter 6 65CPUCPU Intel Core i7 870 LGA 2.93G 8M 1333 1156 95W B-1 Quad Core KC.87001.CI7CPU Intel Core i7 860 LGA 2.8G 8M 1333 1156 95W B-1 Quad Co

66 Chapter 6ODD TOSHIBA DVD-ROM HH DL 16X TS-H353C LF Black Bezel SATA (HF+Win7) KV.01601.001GH-41F(H/F) Win7 non-Labelflash KU.0160D.049 DH-16AASH (H

Chapter 6 67Lite-On PCI Modem card, D-1156I#/A7A, LSI Universal Modem (PCI) 56K V.92 - Pinball (P40)FX.10100.004 WLANWP81R1, WLAN PCI Card 802.11b/g/n

viiiFRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 61Aspire M5910(G) Exploded Diagram(AM551 ASSY) 62Aspire M5910(G) Exploded Diagram(AM550 ASSY) 63Aspire M5910(G)

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