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Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on this service guide. Date Chapter Updates ii - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 3
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in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 5
Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE . Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. v - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 6
card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please 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 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 7
USB and Audio I/O Assembly 50 Assembly Requirements 52 Assembly Procedure 53 Install the Processor 54 Install the Heat Sink Fan Assembly 55 Install the Memory 57 Romoving the Side Panel 58 Removing the Cage of Hard Disk Drive 59 Removing the PCI Cover 60 Install the Power Supply - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 8
77 Power System Check 77 System External Inspection 77 System Internal Inspection 77 Beep Codes 78 Checkpoints 79 BIOS Recovery 82 Jumper and Connector Information 83 M/B Placement 83 Jumper Setting 85 Setting Jumper 85 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 92 Aspire M3470 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 9
x86 • Microsoft Windows 7 Home Basic x86 • Microsoft Windows 7 Starter x86 • Linpus XWindows • Linpus Console • Free DOS Processor • Socket type: Socket FM1 • AMD Liano 65W and 100W CPU which supports AMD Turbo Core 2.0 Technology. Chipset • AMD A75 FCH PCB • DTX 4L Memory subsystem • Socket - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 10
, 1*head phone jack. Serial ATA controller • Slot Type: SATA connector • SATA ports quantity: 3(SATA 3Gb/s). • Design requiremnt: • HDD : Support AHCI mode/Native IDE mode. • Default AHCI mode in Microsoft windows OS. Native IDE mode in non-windows OS. • Blue Ray ODD. • AHCI/Native IDE mode - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 11
SATA 6Gb/s for A75 • 3 * USB2.0 H5X2 Header • 1 * USB3.0 2*10 Header • 1 * Front Audio Pannel H5X2 header • 1 * Front Panel IO H7X2 Header • 1 * H1X4 CPU super I/O System BIOS • 2Mb • AMI Kernel with Acer skin/copyright Power supply • Non PFC 250W / PFC 250W /FR 300W. • Support models are listed on - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 12
Block Diagram 4 Chapter 1 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 13
tour of the system's interior and exterior components. Front Panel No. Component 1 USB 2.0 ports 8 2 HDD activity indicator 9 3 Micro SD slot 10 4 XD Removable HDD door button Press button to access the removable HDD. Power button MS/MS PRO slot SD/MMC(Secure Digital/MultiMedia Card)slot Headphone - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 14
Rear Panel No. Component 1 Power connector 2 PS2 keyboard port 3 HDMI port 4 VGA port 5 USB 2.0 ports 6 USB 3.0 ports 7 Microphone-in jack 8 Line-out jack 9 Expansion slot (TV-Tuner card and Graphics card) 10 line-in jack 11 LAN connector 12 System FAN - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 15
0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled.) BIOS Item Specification BIOS code programer AMI Kernel with Acer skin BIOS version P01-A1 BIOS ROM type SPI Flash BIOS ROM size 2Mb Support protocol SMBIOS(DMI)2.7 Device Boot Support 1st priority: Hard Disk - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 16
You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications. SATA Interface Item SATA controller Number of SATA channel Support mode Specification AMD A75 SATA X 3(SATA 6Gb/s) AHCI/IDE mode option USB Port Item Universal HCI USB Class USB Connectors Quantity - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 17
by BIOS Setup Stereo Meets the latest Microsoft Windows Logo Program audio specification WaveRT based audio function driver and logo ready for Windows and enhanced Beam Forming (BF) technology for voice application HDMI audio driver for AMD platform Dolby ® PCEE program TM (optional software feature - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 18
per axis in all 3 axes. 5 ~500 Hz: 1.09g RMS random, 1 hour per axis in all 3 axes. Power Management Devices S1 S3 S4 Power Button V V V USB Keyboard/Mouse V V N/A PME Disabled Disabled Disabled RCT Disabled Disabled Disabled WOR Disabled Disabled Disabled • Devices wake up - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 19
for DOS, keyboard &mouse for Windows. • Resume recovery time 3-5sec Global Standby Mode • Global power management timer(2-120minutes,time step=10minute and USB keyboard for ACPI mode. ACPI • ACPI specification 1.0b • S0,S1,S2 and S5 sleep state support. • On board device power management support. • - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 20
nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be retained when power is be simply referred to as "BIOS", "Setup", or "Setup utility" in this guide. The screenshots used in this guide display default system values. These values - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 21
Entering CMOS setup 1. Turn on the server and the monitor. If the server is already turned on, close all open applications, then restart the server. 2. During POST, press Delete. If you fail to press Delete before POST is completed, you will need to restart the server. The Setup Main menu will be - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 22
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 BIOS setup utility. Date when the BIOS setup utility was built Type of CPU installed on the system. Core speed of the CPU installed - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 23
Advanced Parameter Miscellaneous Advanced Chipset Configuration Integrated Peripherals PC Health Status Description Press Enter to access the Miscellaneous submenu Press Enter to access the Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu Press Enter to access the Integrated Peripherals submenu Press Enter - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 24
slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed causing the overclocked processor to lock up. Selects power on state for Num Lock. Enables or disables BIOS to display error beeps or messages during USB device enumeration. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled On Off Enabled Disabled - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 25
to enable or disable the AMD Turbo Core. This item allows you to enable/disable your system utilize the AMD specific ACPI states to save power consumption. This item allows you to enable or disable the AMD virtualization. Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled 17 Chapter 2 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 26
SATA. Enables or disables the onboard USB controller. Enables or disables support for legacy USB devices. If Auto, USB device equal or less than 2GB will be emulated as Floppy and remaining as harddrive. Forced FDD option can be used to force a HDD formatted drive to boot Native IDE RAID AHCI Enabled - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 27
PC Health Status Parameter Smart Fan Description Enables or disables the smart system fan control function. Option Enabled Disabled 19 Chapter 2 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 28
PS/2 KB/ Mouse Wake Up by USB KB/ Mouse Restore On AC Power Loss Description Select an ACPI state. Select the Deep power off Mode Enables or Disables to wake is an incoming call on the PCIE LAN card.You must use an ATX power supply in order to use this feature.Use this item to dowake-up action if - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 29
Security Parameter Supervisor Password User Password Change Supervisor Password Description Option This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays. This item allows you to change user password - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 30
Priority Network Device Priority Quiet Boot Halt On Specifies the boot order from the available devices. EFI Hard Disk CD^DVD Removable Device LAN Press submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available network drives. When enabled, the BIOS splash screen displays during - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 31
the Exit menu and press Enter. Select this option to quit the BIOS Setup Utility without making any permanent changes to the system configuration, and this option and press Enter to save all the changes and return to the BIOS Setup Utility. Use this item enables you to discard any changes that you - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 32
and Assembly This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble and assembly the desktop computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 33
procedure, perform the steps listed below: 1. Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power outlets. 3. Unplug the power cord from the system. 4. Unplug all peripheral cables from the system. 5. Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 34
Removing the Side Panel 1. Remove the two screws located on the rear edge of the side panel. 2. Slide the side panel toward the back of the chassis until the tabs on the cover disengage with the slots on the chassis. 3. Lift the side panel away from the server and put it aside for reinstallation - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 35
Removing the Front Bezel 1. Remove the side panel. Refer to the previous section for instructions. 2. Release the front bezel from the chassis interior. 3. Pull the bezel away from the chassis. 27 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 36
with your hands. 1. Loosen the hook of heat sink as shown below. 2. Push the pole of heat sink as below the arrowhead's direction shows. Note:CPU Fan has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows.Please detach the - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 37
from the mainboard. 4. Lay down the heat sink fan assembly, in an upright position, on top of the power supply, as shown below, then disconnect the fan cable from the mainboard. 5. Remove the heat sink fan assembly from off the thermal grease from both the heat sink and the processor. 29 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 38
Removing the Processor IMPORTANT:Before removing a processor from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. WARNING:The processor becomes very hot when the system is on. Allow it to cool off first before handling. 1. Release the load lever. 2. Lift the load lever to - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 39
3. Pull out the processor from the socket. IMPORTANT: If you are going to install a new processor, note the arrow on the corner to make sure the processor is properly oriented over the socket. 31 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 40
Removing the TV-Tuner Card 1. Remove the screw that secures the card to the chassis. 2. Open PCI Latch. Chapter 3 32 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 41
3. Gently pull the card to remove it from the mainboard. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. 33 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 42
Removing the VGA Card 1. Firstly press retention latch down to unlock the card from the PCI slot, then gently pull the card to remove it from the mainboard. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 43
Removing the Hard Disk Drive 1. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive. 2. Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the main board. 3. Remove the screw that secures the HDD cage to the chassis. 35 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 44
4. Lift the HDD cage up and turn it over. 5. Remove the HDD module. a. Remove the four screws secure the HDD module to the HDD cage. b. Slide the HDD out of the cage. Chapter 3 36 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 45
Removing the Optical Drive 1. Use a knife to cut the cable tying. 2. Disconnect data and power cable from the rear of the optical drive. 3. Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the mainboard. 37 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 46
4. Remove the two screws from the optical drive. 5. Pull the optical drive out of the bay. Chapter 3 38 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 47
Removing the Power Supply 1. Use a knife to cut the cable tying. 2. Disconnect the 4-pin and 24-pin power supply cables from the mainboard. 39 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 48
3. Remove the four screws that secures the power supply to the chassis. 4. Lift the power supply module out of the chassis. Chapter 3 40 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 49
Removing the System Fan 1. Remove system FAN cable from M/B. 2. Release four screws according to the following picture. 3. Take off the system fan from chassis. Note:System fan has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows.Please detach the system fan and follow local - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 50
Modules IMPORTANT:Before removing any DIMM from the memory board, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. 1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to release - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 51
Removing the Mainboard 1. Open the cable retention clip, and take out the these cables from the cable retention clip. then disconnect the front panel switch/LED cable, front USB cable, card reader and front audio cable. 2. Release the cable retention clip from the chassis. 43 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 52
3. Remove the eight screws that secure the mainboard to the chassis. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. 4. Lift the board from the chassis. Chapter 3 44 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 53
5. Punching in IO Shield then you can remove it. 6. 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. 45 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 54
Removing the Top Cover 1. Gently release the top bezel retention tabs from the chassis interior. 2. When perform the step one, then release the top bezel retention tabs from the chassis interior. Chapter 3 46 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 55
3. Pull the top cover away from the chassis. 4. Pull the power switch and LED cable from chassis hole. 47 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 56
Removing the Power Switch and LED Cable Assembly 1. Release the locking tabs (1) and gently power switch cable out of the bracket (2). 2. Release the locking tabs (1) and gently LED cable out of the bracket (2). 3. Release the two locking tabs and take out the cable. Chapter 3 48 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 57
Removing the Card Reader 1. Removing the two screws from the chassis. 2. Lift the card reader away from chassiss. then Pull the card reader cable from chassis hole. 49 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 58
Removing the Top USB and Audio I/O Assembly 1. Removing the two screws from the chassis. 2. Release these cables from the chassis. 3. Lift the top USB and audio I/O assembly away from chassiss. Chapter 3 50 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 59
4. Removing the top USB and audio I/O board. a. Use screwdriver to remove the two screws. 5. Grasp the bracket then gently Pull the USB board out of the bracket. 51 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 60
Assembly Requirements To assemble the computer, you need the following tools: • Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge • Flat-blade screwdriver • Philips screwdriver • Hex screwdriver • Plastic flat-blade screwdriver • Plastic tweezers NOTE: The screws for - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 61
procedure, perform the steps listed below: 1. Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it. 2. Unplug the power cord from the power outlets. 3. Unplug the power cord from the system. 4. Unplug all peripheral cables from the system. 5. Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 62
Install the Processor 1. Release the load lever and lift the load lever to the fully open. 2. Put the CPU in the seat and close the load plate and load lever. NOTE: When you install the processor, note the arrow on the corner to make sure the processor is properly oriented over the socket. Chapter - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 63
Install the Heat Sink Fan Assembly 1. Put the CPU cooler on M/B retention module. 2. Install the two taches of cooler to bracket. 55 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 64
3. Lock the CPU cooler. 4. Connect the cooler cable to the main board. Chapter 3 56 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 65
Install the Memory 1. Open the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward. 2. Press down the memory. IMPORTANT:pls refer to below installing memory rule. A A A A B A A A A A B B B A A A B B Remark:A and B show different size of memory, size:A>B 57 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 66
Removing the Side Panel 1. Remove the four screws located on the rear edge of the side panel. 2. Slide the side panel toward the back of the chassis until the tabs on the cover disengage with the slots on the chassis. 3. Lift the side panel away from the server and put it aside for reinstallation - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 67
Removing the Cage of Hard Disk Drive 1. Remove the screw that secures the HDD cage to the chassis. 2. Lift the HDD cage up and turn it over. 59 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 68
Removing the PCI Cover 1. Remove the PCI cover. NOTE: Based to actual requirment to remove the PCI cover. Chapter 3 60 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 69
Install the Power Supply 1. Install the power supply to chassis. 2. Fix the four screws. 61 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 70
Install the I/O Shielding 1. Install I/O shielding into chassis. Chapter 3 62 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 71
corresponding hole. NOTE: Make sure the I/O spring touching M/B after installing. 3. Connector the front panel switch/LED cable, front USB, card reader and front audio cable to motherboard. and paste the cable retention clip to the chassis(1), also put the these cables from the cable retention clip - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 72
4. Connect the ATX 24Pin Power cable and ATX 4Pin Power cable to main board. Chapter 3 64 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 73
Install the System Fan 1. Push the system fan to chassis. 2. Fix the four screws. 3. Connect the system fan power cable to Main board. 65 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 74
Install the Optical Drive 1. Removing the front bezel, please refer to "Removing the front bezel" on page 27. 2. Install the optical drive into the bay. 3. Fix the two screws. Chapter 3 66 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 75
4. Connect the power cables and data cable to the rear of the optical drive. 5. Connect the other end of the data cable to the mainboard. 67 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 76
Install the Hard Disk Drive 1. Install the HDD. a. Install the master HDD into the cage. b. Fix four screws for the master HDD. Chapter 3 68 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 77
2. Install HDD cage into chassis by the track. 3. Fix the screw. 69 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 78
4. Let the data cable through the bracket. 5. Connect the data cable and power cable to the rear of the hard disk drive. Chapter 3 70 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 79
6. Connect the other end of the data cable to the main board. 71 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 80
Install the VGA Card 1. Install the VGA card to motherboard "PCIE X16" slot. Chapter 3 72 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 81
Install the TV-Tuner Card 1. Install the wireless lan card to motherboard "PCIE X1" slot. 2. Close the PCI Latch, fix the two screws. 73 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 82
Install the Front Bezel 1. Take 2PCS cable tying, use cable tying to bundle PSU power cables & system FAN power cable, and use other 1pc cable tying to bundle PSU power cables & System FAN power cable on bracket. 2. Install the panel onto chassis and then check if it is Installed OK. Chapter 3 74 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 83
Install the Side Panel 1. Push the side panel away to the server. 2. Check if it is Installed OK, then fix two Screws. 75 Chapter 3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 84
Troubleshooting This chapter provides instructions on how to troubleshoot system hardware problems. Hardware Diagnostic Procedure IMPORTANT:The diagnostic tests described in this chapter are only intended to test Acer repeating thesame operation. 3. Refer to "Power System check" on page 77 and "Beep - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 85
their appropriate connectors. 9. Verify that all components are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Replace the system covers. 11. Power on the system. 12. If the problem with the system is not evident, you can try viewing the POST messages and BIOS event logs during the system startup. 77 Chapter 4 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 86
error. VGA not installed or VGA error. Graphics card error/not installed, graphics card memory error or graphics card BIOS checksum error. BIOS damaged. BIOS is damaged, BIOS POST jumps to Boot Block to execute the default procedures. CMOS damaged. CMOS checksum error or CMOS battery loss occurs - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 87
code is copied from ROM to lower system memory and control is given to it. BIOS now executes out of RAM. Copies compressed boot block code to memory in right segments. Copies BIOS from ROM to RAM for faster access. Performs main BIOS checksum and updates recovery status accordingly. Both key - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 88
Description Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to BIOS POST (ExecutePOSTKernel). See POST Code Checkpoints section of document for more information. System is waking from ACPI S3 state. OEM memory detection/configuration error. This range is reserved for chipset vendors & system - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 89
checksum is corrupt. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the Bootblock recovery portion of the BIOS. NOTE: Checkpoints may differ between different platforms based on system configuration. Checkpoints maychange due to vendor requirements, system chipset or - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 90
should follow to flash BIOS ROM. 1. Put the AMIBoot.ROM to a bootable USB flash drive(Disk on Key, DOK). 2. Install the DOK to the system. 3. Press power button to boot the system and then press Ctrl + Home. 4. The BIOS recovery function will be executed. 5. After BIOS is updated completely, the - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 91
Information M/B Placement Chapter 5 No Label 1 CPU socket 3 DIMM1~4 5 CN6801 Description No 905Pin socket for 2 AMD FM1 CPUs 240-pin DDR3 4 SDRAM slots Standard 24-pin ATX 6 power connector Label CPUFAN1 SYSFAN1 CN7802~3 Description CPU cooling fan connector System fan connector - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 92
14 header PCI Express x1 slot 16 CN6802 CN6202 J7501 J5801 On board USB3.0 18 connector On board USB 20 connector On board HDMI 22 connector Auxiliary 4-pin power connector J5901 J5001 J6901 Description ront panel switch/ LED header Front panel switch/ LED header Front panel USB3 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 93
Jumper Setting The section explains how to set jumper for correct configuration of the mainboard. 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 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 94
Header Name HDMI Dual USB 2.0 Function Definition 1 - TXP0 2 - GND 3 - TXN0 4 - TXP1 5 - GND 6 - TXN1 7 - TXP2 8 - GND 9 - TXN2 10 - TXP3 11 - GND 12 - TXN3 13 - NC 14 - NC 15 - HDMI_CLK 16 - HDMI_DATA - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 95
Header Name RJ45+USB Dual USB 3.0 Chapter 5 Function Definition 1 - CVT 2 - MDI0+ 3 - MDI0- 4 - MDI1+ 5 - MDI1- 6 - MDI2+ 7 - MDI2- 8 - MDI3+ 9 - MDI3- 10 - GND 11 - LINK_1000 12 - LINK_100 13 - LED_ACT- 14 - LED_ACT+ 15 - USB_PWR 16 - - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 96
Header Name Audio Front Audio Front USB 2.0 88 Function Definition 35 - LINEIN_L 32 - LINEIN_R 34 - LINEIN_JD 33 - AGND 25 - LINEOUT_L 22 - LINEOUT_R 24 - LINEOUT_JD 23 - AGND 5 - MIC_L 2 - MIC_R 4 - MIC_JD 3 - AGND 1 - AGND NP1 - - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 97
Header Name Internal USB 3.0 Function SATA 2. Power connector ATX PWR 4pin Definition 1 - PWR 20 - NC 2 - USB3_RX3- 19 - PWR 3-USB3_RX3+ 18-USB3_RX4- 4 - GND 17-USB3_RX4+ 5-USB3_TX3- 16 - GND 6-USB3_TX3+ 15-USB3_TX4- 7 - GND 14- - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 98
Header Name Function ATX PWR 24pin 3. Other on board pin header LED BTN Battery Holder IR receiver 90 Definition 13 - 3.3V 14 - -12V 15 - GND 16 - ATX_ON 17 - GND 18 - GND 19 - GND 20 - NC 21 - 5V 22 - 5V 23 - 5V 24 - GND 1 - 3.3V 2 - 3.3V 3 - GND 4 - 5V 5 - GND 6 - 5V 7 - GND 8 - PWRGD 9 - - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 99
Header Name CLR CMOS CPUFAN SYSFAN Function Definition 1 - RTCVCC 2 - VBAT 3 - GND 1 - GND 2 - 12V 3 - SENSE 4 - CTRL 1 - GND 2 - 12V 3 - SENSE 4 - CTRL Chapter 5 91 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 100
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configuration of the Aspire M3470 desktop computer. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering the parts to , it will NOT be noted on the printed Service Guide. For Acer authorized service providers, your Acer office may have a different part number code from - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 101
Aspire M3470 Exploded Diagram NOTE: This section will be updated when more information becomes available. 93 Chapter 6 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 102
16 17 18 19 20 NAME PCI Door Rear Chassis IO Shielding Power Supply MB Chassis Support Chassis Support MB Support Sub Chassis Holder Bezel Top Bezel Cover Deco Power Button Spring Switch HDD Lens LED MCR Top USB ODD Button Up Q'TY 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 ITEM 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 103
Aspire M3470 FRU List Category MB Kit Part Number Acer P/N Exploded Diagram Item MB Kit M3470 AMD A75 Realtek8111E W/O 1394 MB.SJ001.001 5 LF Chassis Bezel CPU Memory 95 Hon Hai Chassis MicroATX HM090L w/o ext. HDD HS.13100.212 N/A carrier, with front USB 4 port for Aspire AM360 beze Hon - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 104
07um ACR256X64D3U13C9G NT4GC64B8HB0NF-CG MT16JTF51264AZ-1G4D1 HU564403EP0200 ACR512X64D3U13C9G Acer P/N KN.1GB07.002 KN.1GB03.035 KN 1500GB WD15EARX22PASB0 (GP667-3D) SATA III 64MB LF F/ W:51.0AB51" KH.15K08.004 "HDD WD 3.5"" 5400rpm 2000GB WD20EARX22PASB0(GP667-3D) SATA III LF F/W:51.0AB51" KH - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 105
Category Part Number ODD PIONEER Super-Multi DRIVE HH DL 16X DVR-219RS LF Black Bezel SATA (Win7+HF) Acer P/N KU.01605.007 Exploded Diagram Item VGA Modem 97 288-7N162-001AC GT530 2GB 128bit DDR3 DVI + HDMI + VGA SAMSUNG ATX VG.PCPT5.301 N/A 288- - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 106
6 JS speaker USB MS1238UA with new acer logo SP.10600.048 N/A JS speaker USB MS1238UA with new acer logo ( meet AJC spec) SP.10600.049 Neosonica speaker USB 9M-20A200-000 with new acer logo SP.10600.051 Neosonica speaker USB 9M-20A200-000 with new acer logo (meet AJC Spec.) SP.10600.052 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 107
Category Power Supply Mouse Keyboard 99 Part Number Acer P/N Philips OVU710018 Win7 receiver Philips code for black;with new acer logo;without battery MS.11200.122 Lite-on mouse USB SM-9020B black;with new acer logo MS.11200.123 Primax mouse RF2.4 MORFF9UO black color;with new acer logo MS. - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 108
Category Chapter 6 Part Number Acer P/N Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 Black Traditional Chinese Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 Black Simplified Chinese Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 Black - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 109
Category 101 Part Number Acer P/N Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9660B RF2.4 Black Hungarian USB Black Simplified Chinese Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB Black US International Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB Black Arabic/ English Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB Black Thailand Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 110
Category Chapter 6 Part Number Acer P/N Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB Black Canadian French Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB Black Brazilian Portuguese Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB Black Japanese Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB Black German Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB Black Italian Keyboard LITE-ON - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 111
Category 103 Part Number Acer P/N Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB Black English/ Canadian French Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB Black Czech/ Slovak Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB Black Swiss/ FR Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB Black Korean Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9621B USB Black Spanish Latin Keyboard LITE - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 112
Category Chapter 6 Part Number Acer P/N Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9611 PS/2 Black Slovenian Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9611 PS/2 Black Slovak Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9611 PS/2 Black Russian Keyboard - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 113
Category 105 Part Number Acer P/N Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 Black Brazilian Portuguese Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 Black Japanese Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 Black German Keyboard PRIMAX KB36111 PS/2 Black Italian - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 114
Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 Black Dutch Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 Black Swiss/G Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 Black Belgium Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 Black Icelandic Acer P/N KB.PS20P.244 KB.PS20P.245 KB.PS20P.290 KB.RF40P.144 KB.RF40P.145 KB.RF40P.146 KB.RF40P.147 KB.RF40P.148 KB - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 115
RF2.4 Black Czech/Slovak Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 Black Swiss/FR Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 Black Korean Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 Black Spanish Latin Acer P/N KB.RF40P.164 Exploded Diagram Item KB.RF40P.165 KB.RF40P.166 KB.RF40P.167 KB.RF40P.168 KB.RF40P.169 KB.RF40P.170 - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 116
6 Part Number Acer P/N Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 Black Spanish Latin without battery Keyboard PRIMAX KBRF36211 RF2.4 Black US with India Rupee Symbol Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB Black US Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB Black Traditional Chinese Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB Black Simplified - Acer Aspire M3470 | Acer Aspire M3470 Service Guide - Page 117
Category Part Number Acer P/N Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB Black Greek Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB Black Danish Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB Black Czech Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB Black Romanian Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB Black Turkish Keyboard PRIMAX KB36211 USB Black Turkish-Q Keyboard PRIMAX