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  • Page 1 Veriton L4610/L4610G/L4618G/L4619G Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Veriton L4610/L4610G/L4618G/L4619G series service guide. Date Chapter Updated...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2010 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. Alerts your to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
  • Page 5 If, for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    System Specifications... 1 Features... 2 Main-board Placement ... 4 Block Diagram... 6 Veriton L4610/L4610G/L4618G/L4619G ... 7 Hardware Specifications and Configurations... 12 Power Management Function (ACPI support function) ... 16 System Utilities... 17 BIOS Setup Utility(Main)... 19 BIOS Setup Utility(Advanced)... 21 BIOS Setup Utility(Power)...

  • Page 7: System Specifications

    System Specifications Introduction Thank you for choosing the H61H2-AS motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1155 socket processors for high-end business or personal desktop markets. This motherboard is based on Intel® H61 Chipset for best desktop platform solution. H61 is a single-chip, highly integrated, high performance Hyper-Threading peripheral controller, unmatched by any other single chip-device controller.

  • Page 8: Features

    Features Operating system Windows®7 Professional x86/ x64,Windows®7 Home Premium x64, Windows® 7 Home Basic x86 Processor The motherboard uses an LGA1155 type of socket that carries the following Features: Intel Sandy Bridge Processor 32 nm, 2nd Generation Hi-K+metal gate process processor core Supports “Hyper-Threading”...
  • Page 9 Integrated I/O The motherboard comes with the following expansion options: One DVI port One VGA port Four USB ports One LAN port One COM port One Printer port Audio jacks for microphone, line-in and line-out BIOS Firmware The motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the following: Power management Wake-up alarms...

  • Page 10: Main-Board Placement

    Main-board Placement ① ⑫ ⑪ ⑩ L ab el C P U S ocket IN T _S P K 1 B Z 1 C N 8 D IM M 1~2 O B R F _U S B 1/4 JM IC 1 JP H O N E 1 S A T A _H D D 1 S Y S _F A N...
  • Page 11 COM1 F_USB2/3 SCN1 SATA_ODD1 This concludes Chapter 1. The next chapter explains how to install the motherboard. Onboard serial port header Front panel USB ports MINI PCI Express slot SATA ODD connector...

  • Page 12: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram MINI PCI-E X2 6Gbps SATA 3.0 CARD READER Sandy Bridge Desktop Processor Socket H2 Cougar Point Chipset JMB385 IT8728 Option DDR3 SODIMM Channel A DDR3 1333MHz/1066MHz Total Max 8GB DDR3 Sodimm Channel B AUDIO CODEC: ALC662 Intel 82579 RJ-45 &...

  • Page 13: Veriton L4610/L4610G/L4618G/L4619G

    Veriton L4610/L4610G/L4618G/L4619G T he com puter’s front panel consists of the follow ing ： Front view ① ② ③ Ico n P ow er button M icrophone-in jack H eadphone/Sp eaker-out/line-out port. E ject button. H ard disk drive N etw ork port O B R U S B ports.

  • Page 14: Rear View

    Rear view ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ ⑥ ⑦ Ico n F an aperture F an aperture D V I D V I port S erial port P rinter connector M icrophone-in jack D C connector M onitor port C om p o n ent S ystem FA N 1 S ystem FA N 2 C onnects to a display devices(D VI)
  • Page 15 USB ports. Network port Line-out jack Line-in jack Kensington lock connector Audio Jack Function Table Color/Use Headphone Blue Line-in Green Headphone Pink Mic-in Orange Center&woofer Black Rear Gray Side Connects to USB 2.0 devices (e.g.,USB mouse, USB camera). Lights to indicate the status of wireless LAN communications.
  • Page 16 Connecting I/O Devices T h e ba ckplan e o f th e m oth erbo ar d h a s th e follow in g I/O p orts: ① ② C om p o n ent V G A 1 P ort D V I1 P ort LA N 1 P ort U S B P orts...

  • Page 17: System Peripherals

    System Peripherals The Veriton L4610/L4610G/L4618G/L4619G series computer consist of the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, keyboard, card reader and a set of speakers (optional). This section provides a brief description of the basic system peripherals. Mouse (USB, manufacturing option) The included mouse is a standard two-button wheel mouse.

  • Page 18: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Type Socket Speed BIOS Item BIOS code programmer BIOS version BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS ROM package Support protocol Boot from CD-ROM feature NOTE: The BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded by using the flash utility. BIOS Hotkey List Item Enter BIOS Setup Utility...

  • Page 19: Video Memory

    System Memory Item Memory slot number Support memory size per socket Support maximum memory size Support memory type Support memory interface Support memory module package Support parity check feature NOTE: Dual channel should be enabled always when plug-in 2 same memory size DDRII memory module. Cache Memory Item First-Level Cache Configurations...

  • Page 20: Audio Interface

    Audio Interface Item Audio controller Audio controller Type Audio Channel Audio function control Mono or stereo Sampling rate MPU-401 UART support Microphone jack Headphone jack IDE Interface Item IDE controller IDE controller resident bus Number of SATA connector Support bootable CD-ROM Serial Port Item Serial port controller...

  • Page 21: Environmental Requirements

    Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Power Management Devices Power Button Enabled USB Keyboard Enabled Disabled Disabled Modem (Ring) Disabled +5℃ to +35℃ –10 C ~ +60 15% to 80% RH 10% to 90% RH 5 ~ 500 Hz:2.20g RMS random, 10 minutes per axis in all 3 axes 5 ~500 Hz: 1.09g RMS random, 1 hour per axis in...

  • Page 22: Power Management Function (Acpi Support Function)

    Power Management Function (ACPI support function) Device Standby Mode Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices (0-15 minutes, time step=1 minute). Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface). Disable V-sync to control the VESA DPMS monitor. Resume method: device activated (Keyboard for DOS, keyboard &...

  • Page 23: System Utilities

    Chapter2 System Utilities Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is no need to run Setup when starting the computer unless you get a Run Setup message. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM.

  • Page 24: Using Bios

    Using BIOS About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” BIOS will support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the motherboard contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the motherboard BIOS. The BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.

  • Page 25: Bios Setup Utility(Main)

    BIOS Setup Utility(Main) Pressing the DEL key accesses the BIOS Setup Utility: The default BIOS setting for this motherboard applies for most conditions with optimum performance. It is not suggested to change the default values in the BIOS setup and the manufacture takes no responsibility to any damage caused by changing the BIOS settings.

  • Page 26: Updating The Bios

    Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for new peripherals, improvements in performance, or fixes for known bugs. Install new BIOS as follows: If your motherboard has a BIOS protection jumper, change the setting to allow BIOS flashing. If your motherboard has an item called Firmware Write Protect in Advanced BIOS features, disable it.

  • Page 27: Bios Setup Utility(Advanced)

    BIOS Setup Utility(Advanced) This option displays basic information about your system. Miscellaneous Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: AHCI PORT1~4 This motherboard supports four SATA channels and each channel allows one SATA device to be installed. Use these items to configure each device on the IDE channel.
  • Page 28 Spread Spectrum (Enabled) If you enable spread spertrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro-Magnetic interface) generated by the system and voltage according to its temperature. Bootup Num-lock (On) This item determines if the Num Lock key is active or inactive at system start-up time. USB Beep Message (Disabled) This item disables/enables the beep during USB device enumeration.
  • Page 29 DVMT Mode(DVMT) DVMT is Dynamic Video Memory Technology. This item helps you select video mode. DVMT/Fixed Memory Size(256MB) When set to Fixed Mode, the graphics driver will reserve a fixed portion of the system memory as graphics memory. When set to DVMT Mode, the graphics chip will dynamically allocate system memory as graphics memory, according to system anf graphics requirements.
  • Page 30 Onboard Graphics Controller (Enabled) This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard controller. Onboard Audio Controller (Enabled) This item enables or disables the onboard audio controller. Onboard LAN Controller (Enabled) This option allows you to control the onboard LAN device. Onboard LAN Option ROM (Disabled) This item enables or disables the onboard LAN option ROM function Press <Esc>...
  • Page 31 System Component Characteristics These items display the monitoring of the overall inboard hardware health events, such as System & CPU temperature, CPU voltage, CPU & system fan speed,...etc. • CPU Fan Speed • System Fan Speed • CPU Core • + 1.05V •...

  • Page 32: Bios Setup Utility(Power)

    BIOS Setup Utility(Power) This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. APCI Suspend Mode(S3(STR)) Use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3(STR), the suspend mode is suspend to RAM, i.e., the system shuts down with the exception of a refresh current to the system memory. Deep Power off Mode (Enabled) This item allows users to enable or disable the Deep Power off Mode.

  • Page 33: Bios Setup Utility(Security)

    BIOS Setup Utility(Security) This page enables you to set setup administrator and password. Supervisor Password (Not Installed) This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays. User Password This item allows you to change user password.

  • Page 34: Bios Setup Utility(Boot Options)

    BIOS Setup Utility(Boot options) This page enables you to set the keyboard NumLock state. Set Priority Order This item enables you to set boot priority order. 1st Boot Device/2nd Boot Device/3rd Boot Device Use these items to determine the device order the computer uses to look for an operating system to load at start-up time.
  • Page 35 Hard Disk Drive Priority (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Press <Esc> to return to the Boot Options menu page. Optical Disk Drive Priority (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Press <Esc>...
  • Page 36 Removable Device Priority (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Press <Esc> to return to the Boot Options menu page. Network Device Priority (Press Enter) Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen: Press <Esc>...

  • Page 37: Bios Setup Utility(Exit)

    BIOS Setup Utility(Exit) This page enables you to exit system setup after saving or without saving the changes. Save & Exit Setup Use this item enables you to save the changes that you have made and exit. Discard Changes and Exit Use this item enables you to discard any changes that you have made and exit.

  • Page 38: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Machine Disassembly and Replacement To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge. Wire cutter. Phillips screwdriver (may require different size). NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatches when putting back the components.

  • Page 39: General Information

    General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.

  • Page 40: Standard Assembly Process

    Standard Assembly Process 1. Installing the FAN 1.1 Put the two FAN into the chassis and clear up the cable show below. Fix the two FAN with eight screws 2. Installing the COM cable and the print cable 2.1 Insert the com cable and the print cable into the chassis ,the com cable follow the mark show below...
  • Page 41 Fix the cable with four screws. 3. Installing the Main Board 3.1 Insert the Main Board show bellow. 3.2 Fix the Main Board with five screws. Priority for the two screws...
  • Page 42 3.3 Connect the FAN cable to the Main Board. 3.4 Fix the VGA connector and the DVI connector with four screws. Connect the COM port cable and the print cable to the Main Board.
  • Page 43 4. Installing the CPU 5. Installing the thermal module Fix the four screws. 6. Installing the Bracket_Front_IO 6.1 Paste the Antenna to the Bracket_Front _IO,and insert the cable through the hole. The AUX antenna (grey cable) on left The Main antenna (black cable) on right...
  • Page 44 6.2 Fix the Antenna with two screws. 6.3 Insert the cable through the hole of the Main Board, then assembly the Bracket_Front_IO.
  • Page 45 Fix the Bracket_Front_IO with three screws. NOTE: Keep the FAN cable away from the Thermal module...
  • Page 46 7. Installing the Memory 8. Installing the Speaker 8.1 Put the speaker in order show below, and Fix it with two screws. Connect the speaker cable to the Main Board.
  • Page 47 9. Installing the HDD 9.1 Fix HDD on the bracket with four screws Install the HDD module in chassis in order show below. Fix the HDD Bracket with two screws.
  • Page 48 10. Installing the WLAN mini PCI-E card 10.1 Connect the main & aux antenna cable to the WLAN card. 10.2 Insert the WLAN card into Main Board. 10.3 Fix the WLAN card with two screws. AUX (grey) MAIN (black)
  • Page 49 11. Installing the Front bezel 12. Install the ODD bezel on the ODD. 12.1 Install the ODD bezel on the ODD. 12.2 Fix the ODD bracket with two screws.
  • Page 50 12.3 Push the ODD into the chassis and fix the ODD module with one screw. 13. Installing the Cover Bottom 13.1 Push the Cover Bottom and fix it with one screw. 14. Installing the Cover Top 14.1 Push the Cover Top and fix it with one screw.
  • Page 51 15. Installing the Cover Stand 15.1 Fix the Cover Stand with one screw.

  • Page 52: Standard Disassembly Process

    Standard Disassembly Process 1. Opening the computer Remove the one screws fixed in the Remove the one screws fixed in the cover_top. cover_top Drag the rearward removal. cover_stand...
  • Page 53 2. Removing the CPU Release the four screws fixed in the thermal_module. Remove the 3. Removing the Speaker Disconnect the Speaker cable.
  • Page 54 Remove the two screws fixed in the Bracket_Front_IO 4. Removing the Memory Release the two latch show bellow then remove the Memory. 5. Removing the HDD Remove the two screws fixed in the chassis.
  • Page 55 Removing the HDD. 6. Removing the WLAN mini pci-e card Remove the one screws fixed in the cover_bottom. Drag the cover_bottom rearward removal.
  • Page 56 Remove the two screws fixed in the WLAN mini PCI-E card. Disconnect the main & aux antenna cable from the WLAN mini PCI-E card . 7. Removing the COM port cable and the Print port cable Disconnect the COM port cable and the print port cable.
  • Page 57 Remove the eight screws fixed in the chassis. 8. Removing the ODD Remove the screw fixed in the chassis. Remove the ODD.
  • Page 58 9. Removing the Main Board Remove the cover_front_IO four Latch. Remove the cover_front_IO Remove the three screws fixed in the Bracket_Front_IO.
  • Page 59 Release the Bracket_Front_IO. Remove the five screws fastening the Main Board to the chassis. Disconnect the two FAN cable.
  • Page 60 Remove the RTC battery. NOTE: RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Remove the Main Board. NOTE: RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.

  • Page 61: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the Veriton L4610/L4610G/L4618G/L4619G Service Guide Power-On Self-Test (POST) POST Check Points Error Symptoms List Chapter4...

  • Page 62: Power-On Self-Test (Post)

    Power-On Self-Test (POST) Each time you turn on the system, the Power-on Self Test (POST) is initiated. Several items are tested during POST, but is for the most part transparent to the user. The Power-On Self Test (POST) is a BIOS procedure that boots the system, initializes and diagnoses the system components, and controls the operation of the power-on password option.
  • Page 63 Checkpoint Disable NMI, Parity, video for EGA, and DMA controllers. Initialize BIOS, POST, Runtime data area. Initialized CMOS as mentioned in the Kernel Variable "wCMOSFlags." Check CMOS diagnostic byte to determine if battery power is OK and CMOS checksum is OK. Verify CMOS checksum manually by reading storage area. If the CMOS checksum is bad, update CMOS with power-on default values and clear passwords.
  • Page 64 Checkpoint Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to ADM module for initialization. Initialize language and font modules for ADM. Activate ADM module. Initializes the silent boot module. Set the window for displaying text information. Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any OEM specific information.
  • Page 65 Checkpoint Takes care of runtime image preparation for different BIOS modules. Fill the free area in F000h segment with 0FFh. Initializes the Microsoft IRQ Routing Table. Prepares the runtime language module. Disables the system Initialize runtime language module. Display boot option popup menu. Displays the system configuration screen if enabled.

  • Page 66: Error Symptoms List

    Error Symptoms List NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/ FRU listed in right column is the most likely cause. Error Symptom NOTE: Normally, the processor fan should be operative, and the processor clock setting should be exactly set to match its speed requirement before diagnosing any processor problems.
  • Page 67 Error Symptom NOTE: Ensure CD/DVD-ROM drive is configured correctly in BIOS Setup, cable/jumper are set correctly and its laser beam is clean before diagnosing any CD/DVD-ROM drive problems. CD/DVD-ROM drive LED doesn't come on but works normally. CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for more than 30 seconds before LED shutting off.
  • Page 68 Error Symptom Video memory test failed. Video adapter failed. Display problem: Incorrect colors No high intensity Missing, broken, or incorrect characters Blank monitor (dark) Blank monitor (bright) Distorted image Unreadable monitor Other monitor problems Display changing colors. Display problem not listed above (including blank or illegible monitor).

  • Page 69: Jumper And Connector Information

    Jumper and Connector Information Jumper Setting This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the motherboard. Setting Jumper Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins. Description The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper.

  • Page 70: Checking Jumper Settings

    Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Type CLR_CMOS 3-pin ME_DISABLE 3-pin BIOS_WP 3-pin To avoid the system unstability after clearing CMOS, we recommend users to enter the main BIOS setting page to “Load Default Settings”...

  • Page 71: Installing Hardware

    Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT scratch the motherboard or any of the surface-mount resistors with the clip of the cooling fan. If the clip of the cooling fan scrapes across the motherboard, you may cause serious damage to the motherboard or its components.
  • Page 72 CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. Read and follow the instructions shown on the sticker on the CPU cap. Unload the cap Ÿ Use thumb & forefinger to hold the lifting tab of the cap. Ÿ Lift the cap up and remove the cap completely from the socket. C.
  • Page 73 Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two memory modules. It can support two 204-pin DDR3 1066/800. The total memory capacity is 8 GB. DDR3 SDRAM memory module table Memory module DDR3 1066 DDR3 1333 You must install at least one module in any of the two slots. Each module can be installedwith 4 GB of memory;...
  • Page 74 Memory Module Installation Procedure These modules can be installed with up to 8GB system memory. Refer to the followingto install the memory module. Align the memory module with the DIMM slot. There is a notch onthe DIMM slot that you can install the DIMM module in the correct direction.

  • Page 75: Expansion Slot

    Expansion Slot Installing Add-on Card The slot on this motherboard is designed to hold expansion card and connect it to the system bus. Expansion slot is a means of adding or enhancing the motherboard’s features and capabilities. With this efficient facility, you can increase the motherboard’s capabilities by adding hardware that performs tasks that are not part of the basic system.

  • Page 76: Connecting Optional Devices

    Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: JMIC1: Front MIC IN Signal Name MIC2_R JPHOME1: Headphone OUT Signal Name LINE2_R SPI_ROM1: SPI ROM header This 8 Mb ROM contains the programmable BIOS program. Signal Name CHIP SELECT DATA OUTPUT...
  • Page 77 COM1: Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system. Signal Name DCDB DSRB SINB RTSB SOUTB CTSB DTRB F_USB2/3: Front Panel USB Ports The motherboard has four USB ports on front edge. Signal Name data+ data+...
  • Page 78 Installing SATA_HDD/SATA_ODD About SATA_HDD1 Connector This motherboard features one SATA HDD1 connector supporting one drive, and you can connect a hard disk drive to the SATA_HDD1 port. About SATA_ODD1 Connector This motherboard features one SATA ODD1 connector supporting one drive, and you can connect an optical device drive to the SATA_ODD1 port.

  • Page 79: Connecting Case Components

    Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the following: Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN. Connect the system cooling fan connectors to SYS_FAN. CPU_FAN/SYS_FAN: CPU/System Cooling FAN Power Connectors Signal Name Signal Name System Ground...
  • Page 80 LED1~3 LED1 (LAN LED) The LED1 can be used to indicate LAN status. The LED keeps blinking when the LAN is in Active mode. LED2 (HDD LED) The LED2 can be used to indicate HDD status. The LED keeps blinking when the HD is in Active mode.

  • Page 81: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    Description Item SUBASSY COVER Bottom SUBASSY BEZEL ODD TRAY GBAS COM PORT 9 PIN CABLE PRINT PORT 25 PIN CABLE SUBASSY FRONT PANEL TRAY(ACER) BRACKET SUPPORT ODD SUBASSY COVER STAND SUBASSY CHASSIS SEAWOLF FAN 50X50X15 SUBASSY BRACKET FRONT IO SEAWOLF...

  • Page 83: Fru List

    FRU List The FRU list will be updated later.

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