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.... You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to those given in this printed Service Guide. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to provide you with all technical information relating... to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). vi To better fit local market...
.... You MUST use the list provided by your Acer office may have decided to those given in this printed Service Guide. If, for Acer's "global" product offering. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your regional Acer office to provide you with all technical information relating... to -date information available on card, modem, or extra memory capability). vi To better fit local market...
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...27 Removing the Front Bezel 28 Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly 29 Removing the Processor 31 Removing the VGA Card 33 Removing the Memory Modules 34 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 35 Removing the Optical Drive 37 Removing the Printer Port Cable and COM Port Cable 39 ...and USB Assembly 52 Removing the Power Switch and LED Cable Assembly 54 Assembly Requirements 55 Assembly Procedure 56 Install the Processor 57 Install the Memory 58 Install the Heat Sink Fan Assembly 59 Romoving the both Side Panel 60 Install the I/O Shielding 61 Install the Main Board 62 ...
...27 Removing the Front Bezel 28 Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly 29 Removing the Processor 31 Removing the VGA Card 33 Removing the Memory Modules 34 Removing the Hard Disk Drive 35 Removing the Optical Drive 37 Removing the Printer Port Cable and COM Port Cable 39 ...and USB Assembly 52 Removing the Power Switch and LED Cable Assembly 54 Assembly Requirements 55 Assembly Procedure 56 Install the Processor 57 Install the Memory 58 Install the Heat Sink Fan Assembly 59 Romoving the both Side Panel 60 Install the I/O Shielding 61 Install the Main Board 62 ...
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... the computer's many feature: NOTE: The features listed in this section is for slot 2/4 and slot 1/3 Chapter 1 1 PCB • Max. 244 mm x 244 mm, MicroATX Memory subsystem • Socket Type: DDR III connector • Socket Quantity: 4 • Channel A: slot 2, 4; Chipset • PCH: Intel Q65 • Design Criteria: • Should meet Intel...; Intel Sandy Bridge Processor. • 32 nm, 2nd Generation Hi-K+metal gate process processor core. • 32nm, Hi-K+metal gate process, Intel HD Graphics & Integrated Memory Controller. • Support 95W CPU.
... the computer's many feature: NOTE: The features listed in this section is for slot 2/4 and slot 1/3 Chapter 1 1 PCB • Max. 244 mm x 244 mm, MicroATX Memory subsystem • Socket Type: DDR III connector • Socket Quantity: 4 • Channel A: slot 2, 4; Chipset • PCH: Intel Q65 • Design Criteria: • Should meet Intel...; Intel Sandy Bridge Processor. • 32 nm, 2nd Generation Hi-K+metal gate process processor core. • 32nm, Hi-K+metal gate process, Intel HD Graphics & Integrated Memory Controller. • Support 95W CPU.
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...Capacity and model is requested to the monitor AVL and DQM recommended list Graphics card support • No mechanical retriction to measure VGA follow Acer VGA SOP • Monitor compatible is listed on AVLC. Serial ATA controller • Slot Type: SATA connector • Slot Quantity:... 5 • 6Gb/s*1 for double slot, full length graphics cards in 2 same memory size DDRIII memory module • Population Rule: • Slot 0 must always be populated Hard disk drive • Support SATA interface. • 3.5", 25....
...Capacity and model is requested to the monitor AVL and DQM recommended list Graphics card support • No mechanical retriction to measure VGA follow Acer VGA SOP • Monitor compatible is listed on AVLC. Serial ATA controller • Slot Type: SATA connector • Slot Quantity:... 5 • 6Gb/s*1 for double slot, full length graphics cards in 2 same memory size DDRIII memory module • Population Rule: • Slot 0 must always be populated Hard disk drive • Support SATA interface. • 3.5", 25....
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... least five HD audio in/output • 2 PS2 keyboard/mouse connector • 1 serial port On-board connectors • 1 LGA 1155 CPU socket • 4 DDR3 DIMM memory sockets • 1 PCI Express x16 slot • 2 PCI Express x 1 slot • 1 PCI slot • 1 FDD header • 5 SATA connectors( (6Gb/s*1 for Q65. Microphone In/ Headphone...
... least five HD audio in/output • 2 PS2 keyboard/mouse connector • 1 serial port On-board connectors • 1 LGA 1155 CPU socket • 4 DDR3 DIMM memory sockets • 1 PCI Express x16 slot • 2 PCI Express x 1 slot • 1 PCI slot • 1 FDD header • 5 SATA connectors( (6Gb/s*1 for Q65. Microphone In/ Headphone...
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... real-time FM-to error correction code (ECC) feature No Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. Memory Combinations Slot Memory Total Memory Slot 1 1GB/2GB/4GB 1G ~4GB Slot 2 1GB/2GB...4GB 1G ~4GB Maximum System Memory Supported 1G~16GB System Memory Item Specification Memory slot number 4 slot Support Memory size per socket 1GB/2GB/4GB Support memory type DDRIII Support memory interface DDR III 1333/1066 MHz Support memory voltage 1.5V Support memory module package 240-pin DDRIII...
... real-time FM-to error correction code (ECC) feature No Memory module combinations You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. Memory Combinations Slot Memory Total Memory Slot 1 1GB/2GB/4GB 1G ~4GB Slot 2 1GB/2GB...4GB 1G ~4GB Maximum System Memory Supported 1G~16GB System Memory Item Specification Memory slot number 4 slot Support Memory size per socket 1GB/2GB/4GB Support memory type DDRIII Support memory interface DDR III 1333/1066 MHz Support memory voltage 1.5V Support memory module package 240-pin DDRIII...
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... is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be the same those found in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called the complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. The screenshots used in this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in this utility under the ...
... is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be the same those found in a battery-backed nonvolatile memory called the complementary metaloxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. The screenshots used in this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in this utility under the ...
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... number of CPU installed on the system. Physical CPU count Total size of the CPU installed on the system. Core speed of system memory installed on the system. Serial number of the system. Chapter 2 15 Product name of the system. Main The Setup Main menu includes... the following the hour-minute-second format. Parameter System BIOS Version Build Date Processor Core Frequency Count Memory Size Product Name System Serial Number Asset Tag Number System Date System Time (hh:mm:ss) Description Version number of the menu screenshots...
... number of CPU installed on the system. Physical CPU count Total size of the CPU installed on the system. Core speed of system memory installed on the system. Serial number of the system. Chapter 2 15 Product name of the system. Main The Setup Main menu includes... the following the hour-minute-second format. Parameter System BIOS Version Build Date Processor Core Frequency Count Memory Size Product Name System Serial Number Asset Tag Number System Date System Time (hh:mm:ss) Description Version number of the menu screenshots...
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Gently pull the DIMM upward to pull it away from the memory board, make sure to create a backup file of the DIMM slot outward to release the DIMM(1). 2. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. 34 Chapter 3 Removing the Memory Modules IMPORTANT:Before removing any DIMM from the M/B(2). Press the holding clips on both sides of all important data. 1. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows.
Gently pull the DIMM upward to pull it away from the memory board, make sure to create a backup file of the DIMM slot outward to release the DIMM(1). 2. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. 34 Chapter 3 Removing the Memory Modules IMPORTANT:Before removing any DIMM from the M/B(2). Press the holding clips on both sides of all important data. 1. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows.
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Open the holding clips on both sides of memory, size:A>B 58 Chapter 3 Press down the memory. IMPORTANT:pls refer to below installing memory rule. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 A A B A A B A B A B A A A A B A A A B Remark:A and B show different size of the DIMM slot outward. 2. Install the Memory 1.
Open the holding clips on both sides of memory, size:A>B 58 Chapter 3 Press down the memory. IMPORTANT:pls refer to below installing memory rule. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 A A B A A B A B A B A A A A B A A A B Remark:A and B show different size of the DIMM slot outward. 2. Install the Memory 1.
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...limited, since it only displays checkpoints that occur after the video card has been activated. Graphics card error/not installed, graphics card memory error or graphics card BIOS checksum error. CMOS damaged. This display method is ready. VGA not installed or VGA error. AMIBIOS ...In most cases, a checkpoint card is damaged, BIOS POST jumps to Boot Block to execute the default procedures. Chapter 4 83 Memory not installed or memory error. BIOS damaged. BIOS is the best tool for viewing AMIBIOS checkpoints. Not all computers using AMIBIOS enable this feature. CMOS...
...limited, since it only displays checkpoints that occur after the video card has been activated. Graphics card error/not installed, graphics card memory error or graphics card BIOS checksum error. CMOS damaged. This display method is ready. VGA not installed or VGA error. AMIBIOS ...In most cases, a checkpoint card is damaged, BIOS POST jumps to Boot Block to execute the default procedures. Chapter 4 83 Memory not installed or memory error. BIOS damaged. BIOS is the best tool for viewing AMIBIOS checkpoints. Not all computers using AMIBIOS enable this feature. CMOS...
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... BIOS checksum is done. The Runtime module is uncompressed into register. Store the Uncompressed pointer for debugging. Copying Main BIOS into memory. Checkpoints A checkpoint is either a byte or word value output to I /O initialization is done including RTC and keyboard controller.... Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints The Bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset,memory, and other CPU critical initialization. NOTE: Please note that occur during the bootblock initialization portion of RAM. Checkpoint Before ...
... BIOS checksum is done. The Runtime module is uncompressed into register. Store the Uncompressed pointer for debugging. Copying Main BIOS into memory. Checkpoints A checkpoint is either a byte or word value output to I /O initialization is done including RTC and keyboard controller.... Bootblock Initialization Code Checkpoints The Bootblock initialization code sets up the chipset,memory, and other CPU critical initialization. NOTE: Please note that occur during the bootblock initialization portion of RAM. Checkpoint Before ...
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OEM memory detection/configuration error. System is reserved for more information. This range is waking from one platform to BIOS POST (ExecutePOSTKernel). Chapter 4 85 See POST Code Checkpoints section of document for chipset vendors & system manufacturers. The error associated with this value may be different from ACPI S3 state. Checkpoint DA DC E1-E8 ECEE Description Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to the next.
OEM memory detection/configuration error. System is reserved for more information. This range is waking from one platform to BIOS POST (ExecutePOSTKernel). Chapter 4 85 See POST Code Checkpoints section of document for chipset vendors & system manufacturers. The error associated with this value may be different from ACPI S3 state. Checkpoint DA DC E1-E8 ECEE Description Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to the next.
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..., Core i3 and Pentium desktop processor series (Sandy Bridge) CPU cooling fan connector 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM slots (Channel A: DIMM4, DIMM2 Channel B: DIMM3, DIMM1) * DIMM0 (Memory 2) Trusted Platform Module header (Optional) Onboard parallel port header Floppy disk header Standard 24-pin ATX power connector Buzzer Onboard serial port header Opened Chassis...
..., Core i3 and Pentium desktop processor series (Sandy Bridge) CPU cooling fan connector 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM slots (Channel A: DIMM4, DIMM2 Channel B: DIMM3, DIMM1) * DIMM0 (Memory 2) Trusted Platform Module header (Optional) Onboard parallel port header Floppy disk header Standard 24-pin ATX power connector Buzzer Onboard serial port header Opened Chassis...