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Aspire M3600/M5600 AcerPower M461/S461 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN...
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire M3600/M5600 and AcerPower M461/S461 service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
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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 you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
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DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
Audio Audio Type : HD Codec Audio Channel : 7.1 channel Audio Controller /Codec : Realtek ALC888 Support SPDIF out Audio Connectors/Headers: Rear 6 jack follow HD audio definition Microphone In Headphone Out S/PDIF out header Support front panel audio header Add HD de-pop CKT AUX-In Type : Intel 82573L (Vidalia) PCI-E Giga LAN...
I/O Connector Controller : Super I/O ITE 8718 Rear I/O Connector 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port, 1 PS/2 Mouse Port 1 Parallel Port, 1 Serial Port 1 D-sub VGA Port 1 LAN Port 4 USB Ports 7.1 channel phone jack 1 6 pin 1394 port Onboard Connector 1 CPU socket 2 Memory slots...
Aspire M3600/M5600 Front Panel The computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label Chapter 1 Description Optical drive Slide door/ Floppy disk drive...
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Label Description LAN LED HDD LED Power Button USB ports MIC phone Speaker out Chapter 1...
Aspire M3600/M5600 Rear Panel 6 audio jacks USB ports CRT/LCD port HDMI port PS/2 mouse connector SPDIF bracket Recovery switch holder Chapter 1 Description Description LAN port 1394 port Parallel port PS/2 keyboard connector Power cord port SPDIF port Lock handle...
AcerPower M461 Rear Panel Description Power cord socket Fan aperture PS/2 mouse connector Printer connector USB 2.0 ports Microphone jack Line-in jack Chapter 1 Description Description Description Voltage selector switch PS/2 keyboard connector Serial port Monitor connector RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-out Jack Extension card slots...
System Peripherals The Aspire S Series computer consist of the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, keyboard and a set of speakers (optional). This section provides a brief description of the basic system peripherals. Mouse (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) The included mouse is a standard two-button wheel mouse.
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Speakers For systems bundled with speakers, before powering on the system, connect the speaker cable to the audio out (external speaker) port on the back panel of the system. For more detailed information about the speakers, please refer to the included operating instructions. NOTE: speakers are optional and the appearance might be different depending on the actual product.
Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. Users can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard drive, CD, or DVD. Acer eRecovery consists of the following functions: Create backup...
In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install. At first launch, Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window.
It is important to back up all data files before you use this option. Restart the system. While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt>+<F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. The message "The system has password protection. Please enter 000000:" is displayed.
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 Support to LS-120 FDD drive Support to BIOS boot block feature NOTE: The BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded by using the flash utility.
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System Memory Item Memory slot number Support memory size per socket Support maximum memory size Support memory type Support memory interface Support memory voltage Support memory module package Support to parity check feature Support to Error Correction Code (ECC) feature Memory module combinations NOTE: Dual channel should be enabled always when plug-in 2 same memory size DDRII memory module.
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Audio Interface Item Mono or stereo Resolution Compatibility Music synthesizer Sampling rate MPU-401 UART support Microphone jack Headphone jack IDE Interface Item IDE controller IDE controller resident bus Number of IDE channel Support IDE interface Support bootable CD-ROM Floppy disk drive Interface Item Floppy disk drive controller Floppy disk drive controller resident...
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Parallel Port Item Parallel port controller Parallel port controller resident bus Number of parallel ports Support ECP/EPP Connector type Parallel port function control Serial Port Item Serial port controller Serial port controller resident bus Number of serial port 16550 UART support Connector type Features USB Port...
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 &...
System Utilities About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest Award BIOS with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the main board contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the main board BIOS. The BIOS Setup Utility displays the system’s configuration status and provides you with options to set system parameters.
Entering the Setup Utility When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self-Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message appears: Press DEL to enter SETUP Press the delete key to have access to the BIOS Setup Utility.
Product Information This option displays basic information about the system. Product Name System S/N Main Board ID Main Board S/N System BIOS Version SMBIOS Version BIOS Release Date : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help Product Names: Displays the model name of your system. System S/N: Displays your system’s serial number.
Standard CMOS Features Select Standard CMOS Features from the main menu to configure some basic parameters in your system. Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 1 Master IDE Channel 1 Slave IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave...
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IDE HDD Auto-Detection: Press <Enter> while this item is highlighted to prompt the Setup Utility to automatically detect and configure an IDE device on the IDE channel. NOTE: Press <Enter> while this item is highlighted to prompt the Setup Utility to automatically detect and configure an IDE device on the IDE channel.
Advanced BIOS Features The following screen shows the Advanced BIOS Features. CPU Feature Hard Disk Boot Priority Virus Warning CPU L1 & L2 Cache CPU L3 Cache Quick Power On Self Test First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Boot Up NumLock Status Gate A20 Option...
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enters auto thermal mode. Thermal Management (Thermal Monitor 1): This item displays CPU’s temperature and enables you to set a safe temperature to Prescott CPU. TM2 Bus Ratio (12X): This item represents the frequency (bus ratio) of the throttled performance state that will be initiated when the on-die sensor goes from not hot to hot. TMS Bus VID (1.2000V): This item represents the voltage of the throttled performance state that will be initiated when the on-die sensor goes from not hot to hot.
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Boot Up NumLock Status (On): This item defines if the keyboard NumLock key is active when your system is started. Gate A20 Option (Fast): This item defined how the system handles legacy software that was written for an earlier generation of processors. Leave this item at the default value. Typematic Rate Setting (Disabled): If this item is enabled, you can use the following two items to set the typematic rate and the typematic delay settings for your keyboard.
Advanced Chipset Features These items define critical timing parameters of the main board. You should leave the items on this page at their default values unless you are very familiar with the technical specifications of your system hardware. If you change the values incorrectly, you may introduce fatal errors or recurring instability into your system. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility System BIOS Cacheable Video BIOS Cacheable...
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PCI Express Root Port Func (Press Enter): Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility PCI Express Port 1 PCI Express Port 2 PCI Express Port 3 PCI Express Port 4 PCI Express Port 5 PCI Express Port 6 PCI-E Compliancy Mode : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help...
Integrated Peripherals These options display items that define the operation of peripheral components on the system’s input/output ports. OnChip IDE Device Onboard Device SuperIO Device : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help F5:Previous Values OnChip IDE Device (Press Enter): Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen.
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IDE DMA transfer access (Enabled): This item allows you to enable the transfer access of the IDE DMA then burst onto the PCI bus and nonburstable transactions do not. OnChip Primary/Secondary PCI IDE (Enabled): Use these items to enable or disable the PCI IDE channels that are integrated on the main board.
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Super IO Device (Press Enter): Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen. Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMA CIR Port Address CIR Port IRQ : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help Onboard FDC Controller (Enabled): Select Enabled if your system has a floppy disk controller (FDC) installed on the main board.
Power Management Setup This option lets you control system power management. The system has various power-saving modes including powering down the hard disk, turning off the video, suspending on RAM, and software power down that allows the system to be automatically resumed by certain events. PCI Express PM Function ACPI Function ACPI Suspend Type...
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the power button down for four seconds to cause a software power down. Resume by PCI PME (Enabled): This item specifies whether the system will be awakened from power-saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component is detected.
PnP/PCI Configurations This options configure how PnP (Plug and Play) and PCI expansion cards operate in your system. Both the ISA and PCI buses on the main board use system IRQs (Interrupt ReQuests) and DMAs (Direct Memory Access). You must set the IRQ and DMA assignments correctly through the PnP/PCI Configurations Setup utility for the main board to work properly.
PC Health Status On the main boards that support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures, and fan speeds. Smart Fan Control CPU Warning Temperature [70°C/158°F] Vcore +3.3V +12V 5V SB Current CPU Temperature Current System Temperature Current CPU fan Speed Current System fan Speed...
Frequency Control This item enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed in your system. CPU Clock Ratio : Move Enter: Select +/-/PU/PD:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit F1: General Help CPU Clock Ratio (25X): Enables you to set the CPU clock.
Load Fail-Safe Defaults Option This option opens a dialog box that lets you install fail-safe defaults to all appropriate items in the Setup Utility: Press <Y> and the <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The Fail-Safe defaults place no great demands on the system and are generally stable.
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.
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassenbly 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. Chapter 3...
Disassembly Procedure This section tells you how to disassemble the system when you need to perform system service. Please also refer to the disassembly video, if available. CAUTION: Before you proceed, make sure you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it. Chapter 3...
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Aspire 3600 Standard Disassembly Process 1.Open the computer. 1-1. Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. 1-2. Release the Lock-handle then slide the left side door out. 2.Disconnect the VGA&TV&MODEM card. 3.Disconnect the cables 3-1.Disconnect the front bezel LED cable.
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3-2.Disconnect the audio cables. 3-3.Disconnect the USB cable 3-4.Disconnect the card read cable...
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3-5.Disconnect the PA and PD power-cable to the MB connector. 3-6.Disconnect P1 power cable and FDD data cable. FDDdata cable P1 power-cable 3-7.Disconnect the ODD power and data cable. ODD data cable ODD power-cable 3-8.Disconnect the HDD power and data cable.
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3-9. Disconnect the System Fan power-cable to the MB connector. 4.Disconnect the HDD Rail the HDD-holder shown bellow, then take the HDD out from the chassis. 5.Release the three latches on the front bezel, then remove the front bezel. 6.Disconnect the ODD Rail the ODD-holder shown bellow, then take the ODD out from the chassis...
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7. Install the CPU Cooler. 7-1. Release the CPU cooler from the MB. 7-2. Release the CPU Cooler power-cable to the MB connector. 8.Release the memory.
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9.Remove the system FAN. Release the four screws shown bellow then take off the fan. 10.Remove the CPU. Release the CPU Latch on the Socket then remove the CPU. 11.Remove the motherboard Release the eight screws shown bellow then take off the MB. 12.Remove the power-supply.
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Aspire 5600 Standard Disassembly Process 1.Open the computer. 1-1. Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. 1-2. Release the Lock-handle then slide the left side door out. 2.Disconnect the VGA&TV&MODEM card. 3.Disconnect the cables 3-1.Disconnect the front bezel LED cable.
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3-2.Disconnect the SPDIF cable. 3-3.Disconnect the audio cables. 3-4.Disconnect the USB cable 3-5.Disconnect the card read cable...
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3-6.Disconnect the PA and PD power-cable to the MB connector. 3-7.Disconnect P1 power cable and FDD data cable. FDDdata cable P1 power-cable 3-8.Disconnect the ODD power and data cable. ODD data cable ODD power-cable 3-9.Disconnect the HDD power and data cable.
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3-10. Disconnect the System Fan power-cable to the MB connector. 4.Disconnect the HDD Rail the HDD-holder shown bellow, then take the HDD out from the chassis. 5.Release the three latches on the front bezel, then remove the front bezel. 6.Disconnect the ODD Rail the ODD-holder shown bellow, then take the ODD out from the chassis...
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7. Install the CPU Cooler. 7-1. Release the CPU cooler from the MB. 7-2. Release the CPU Cooler power-cable to the MB connector. 8.Release the memory. 9.Remove the system FAN. Release the four screws shown bellow then take off the fan.
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10.Remove the CPU. Release the CPU Latch on the Socket then remove the CPU. Release the eight screws shown bellow then take off the MB. 12.Remove the power-supply. Release the four screws shown bellow then take off the Power-supply.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Please refer to generic troubleshooting guide for trougleshooting information relating to following topics: Power-On Self-Test (POST) POST Check Points POST Error Messages List Error Symptoms List Chapter 4...
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Jumper and Connector Information Main Board Placement Label CPU Socket LGA775 socket for Intel Core Duo / Pentium D / Pentium 4 / Celeron D CPUs DIMM1~2 DDR2 240 pin SDRAM slots Chapter 5 Description CPU_FAN1 FDD1 Chapter 5 Label Description CPU cooling fan connector Floppy diskette drive...
Label ATX1 Standard 24-pin ATX power connector BIOS_WP BIOS flash protect jumper PANEL1 Front Panel switch/LED header USB3~4 Front Panel USB headers COM2 Onboard Serial port header AUDIO2 Front Panel Audio header PCI1~2 32-bit add-on card slots PCIEX16 PCI Express x16 slot R_USB Front Panel USB header Description...
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Jumper Setting This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the main board. Setting Jumper Use the main board 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. Illustration The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper.
Checking Jumper Settings Jumper Type CLR_CMOS1 3-pin BIOS_WP 3-pin Description Setting(Default) CLEAR CMOS 1-2 : Normal 2-3 : Clear CMOS Before clearing the CMOS,make sure you have turned off the system. BIOS PROTECT 1-2: Write 2-3: PROTECT Illustration Chapter 5...
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Connecting Components Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPU_FAN1. Connect the system cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN1. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the PANEL1. Connect the standard power supply connector ATX1. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to ATX12V1. CPU_FAN1: CPU Fan Connector Signal Name +12V...
SYS_FAN1: System Cooling Fan Connector Signal Name +12V Sense ATX1: ATX 24-pin Power Connector Signal Name +3.3V +3.3V Ground Ground Ground PWRGD +5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V ATX12V1: ATX 12V Power Connector Signal Name Ground Ground +12V +12V Front Panel Header The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED connectors commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases.
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Connecting the Optional Devices COM2: Onboard serial port header Signal Name DCDB SINB SOUTB DTRB DSRB RTSB CTSB Chapter 5 Function Data Carrier Detect Serial Input UART B Serial Output UART B Data Terminal Ready Ground Data Set Ready RART B Request to Send Clear to Send Ring Indicator No pin...
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AUDIO2: Front Panel Audio Header Signal Name PORT 1L PORT 1R PRESENCE# PORT 2R SENSE1_RETURN SENSE_SEND PORT 2L SENSE2_RETURN 1394A1: Onboard IEEE 1394a header (optional) Signal Name TPA+ TPA1- TPB+ SATA1~4: Serial ATA connectors Signal Name Ground Ground R_USB/USB3~4: Front Panel USB headers Signal Name USBPWR0 USBPWR1...
SPDIF: SPDIF out header Signal Name +5VA SPDIF CD_IN1: Auxiliary In Connector Signal Name AUX_R AUX_L Rear I/O Panel Connectors PS2 Mouse: Use the PS/2 mouse port to connect a PS/2 pointing device. PS2 Keyboard: Use the PS/2 keyboard port to connect a PS/2 keyboard. Parallel Port (LPT1): Use LPT to connect printers or other parallel communication devices.
NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how best to dispose it, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it.You can access to the website for the latest Parts version http://aicsl.acer.com.tw/spl/ NOTE: The final version of SPL will be released later.
FRU List Aspire M3600 CATEGORY BOARD USB BOARD BOARD POWER SWITCH DB CARD READER "CARD READER+1394+IR CR503U2 W/I HOUSING, W/I 1394 CABLE+USB CABLE KYE" CARD READER "USB1.1, 9 IN4 W/ONE USB PORT 3.5"" LONG BAY READER GLF-680-070-126" CARD READER "3.5"" USB1.1 9-IN-1 CARD...
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Aspire M3600 CATEGORY CASE/COVER/ LEFT-SIDE DOOR (PAINTED) BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE/COVER/ SMALL COVER WITH ACER BRACKET ASSEMBLY LOGO WITH USB HOLE (PLASTIC) CASE/COVER/ USB MYLAR BRACKET ASSEMBLY CASE/COVER/ AM300 BEZEL (W/I POWER BRACKET ASSEMBLY BUTTON_FDODDCOVER_LE D CABLE _POWER SWITCH CASE/COVER/ FDD COVER FOR AM100 300...
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Aspire M3600 CATEGORY ADD-ON CARD PC PARTNER GEFORCE 8300GS 128MB DDRII (64BITS) VGA+TVO+DVI PAL W/ATX BKT ROHS DVD RW DRIVE "HLDS DVD-DUAL GSA-H21N, LF , DASP, SIP 5.0 , NEW BEZEL, FOR VISTA, F/W:1.01" DVD RW DRIVE "HLDS SATA DVD-DUAL GSA- H31N LF , SATA , SIP 5.0 ,...