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Aspire AX1470 Desktop Computer Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the Aspire AX1470 Desktop Computer Service Guide. Date Chapter Updates ii Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 3
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. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 4
Alerts you to any physical risk or system damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. iv Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 5
regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or the responsible personnel/channel to - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 6
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Drive 27 Detaching the Front Bezel 30 Removing the Optional Expansion Boards 31 Removing the Memory Modules 32 Removing the Power Supply Unit 33 Removing the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assemblies 35 Removing the Mainboard 38 Reassembly Procedures 40 Reinstalling the Mainboard 40 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 8
List 93 Exploded Diagram 94 Aspire AX1470 FRU List 95 Technical Specifications 107 Processor 107 Chipsets 107 BIOS 107 Memory 108 Hard Disk Drive 108 Optical Disc Drive 108 Card Reader (optional 109 Gigabit Ethernet 109 Audio 109 Power Supply Unit 109 Power Management 110 Index ...111 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 9
for GPU card installation) • One PCI Express x1 slot • Wired LAN: RTL8111E-VL-CG with surge protection (Single-Chip/ Port 10/100 Fast Ethernet PHYceiver with Auto MDIX) • WLAN option: 802.11 b/g/n wireless network adapter • One HDD bay suppporting 3.5-inch 25.4 mm SATA HDDs • Support 7200 rpm - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 10
slot (optional) • Rear panel - PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports - External display (HDMI) port - External display (VGA) port - USB ports (4*USB2.0, 2*USB3.0) - Ethernet jack (RJ45) - COM port (optional) - Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks • Power LED • Power button 2 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 11
Physical Specifications Aspect Chassis dimension (W × D × H) System weight Mainboard form factor Mainboard dimensions (W × H) Description 100 mm (W) X 367.8 mm (D) x 268.5 Operating humidity Description 5 to 35 °C (41 to 95 °F) 15% to 80% RH non-condensing Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 3 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 12
illustrate the physical outlook of the computer. Front View No. Component 1 Power button/indicator 2 Optical drive cover 3 Optical drive eject button 4 Headphone jack 5 Microphone-in jack 6 Multi-in-1card reader (optional) 7 USB 2.0 ports 8 Acer logo 4 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 13
Microphone jack 5 USB 2.0 ports 6 External monitor port 7 HDMI port 8 PS/2 keyboard connector 9 PS/2 mouse connector 10 Fan aperture 11 Voltage selector switch 12 Power connector 13 Kensington lock 14 Key lock 15 LAN connector 16 USB 3.0 ports Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 5 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 14
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setup loads the configuration values in a battery-backed non-volatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be retained when power is turned off. Before you run the CMOS Setup Utility, make sure that you have saved all open files - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 16
is completed, you will need to restart the computer. The Setup Main menu will be displayed showing the Setup's menu bar. Use the left and right arrow keys to move between selections on the menu bar. system values. • F10 - Save changes made the Setup and close the utility. 8 AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 17
Utility Menus The Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories. • Main • Advanced • Power • Security • Boot Options • Exit In the descriptive table following each of the menu screenshots, settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 9 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 18
Core speed of the CPU installed on the system. Count Physical CPU core. Memory Size Total size of system memory installed on the system. Product Name Product name of the system. System Serial Number ) Set the system time following the hour-minute-second format. 10 AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 19
Enter to access the Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu Press Enter to access the Integrated Peripherals submenu Press Enter to access the PC Health Status submenu Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 11 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 20
. A 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 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 21
reset is required to change the setting. Select the amount of system memory used by the Intel graphics device. Displays the current unified memory architecture (UMA) size. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 13 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 22
. Onboard LAN Option ROM Enables or disables the load of embedded option ROM for onboard network controller. Option Enabled Disabled AHCI Native IDE Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto Floppy Hard Disk Enabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled 14 AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 23
PC Health Status Parameter Smart Fan Description Enables or disables the smart system fan control function. Option Enabled Disabled Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 15 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 24
from a power saving mode using a USB keyboard or mouse. Enables or disables the system to reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Option S3 (STR) Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Power Off Power On Last State 16 AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 25
access to the BIOS Setup Utility. Press keys to select password parameter (Change Supervisor Password or Change User Password) menu then press Enter. 2. Enter the current password then press Enter. 3. Press Enter twice without entering anything in the password fields. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 26
LAN network devices. When enabled, the BIOS splash screen displays during startup. When disabled, the diagnostic screen displays during startup. Enabled Disabled Determines whether the system will stop for an error during the POST. All, but keyboard No Errors All Errors 18 AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 27
BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can take computer applications. Select this option and press Enter to save changes that you have made as user defaults. Select this option and press Enter to restore user defaults. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 28
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card reader slots are empty. 2. Turn off the power to the computer and all peripherals. 3. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 4. Unplug the network cable and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 5. Place the computer on a flat, steady surface. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 30
2.5 cm (1.0 in) to release it from the chassis notches, then detach the panel from the chassis. 3. Put the side panel aside for reinstallation later. 22 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 31
interior. 2. Pull the front bezel away from the chassis. NOTE: The power switch and LED cable from the front bezel is still connected to its connector on the mainboard. To detach the front bezel completely, you have to remove the hard disk and optical drive. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 23 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 32
sink fan assembly, in an upright position, on top of the optical drive, as shown below, then disconnect the fan cable from the mainboard. 24 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 33
: 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. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 25 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 34
Removing the HDD-ODD Bracket 1. Remove the two screws that secure the HDD-ODD bracket to the chassis. 2. Lift the bracket up and turn it over. 26 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 35
Removing the Optical Drive and the Hard Disk Drive 1. Disconnect the power (1) and SATA (2) cables from the rear of the optical drive. 2. Disconnect the other end of the SATA cable from the mainboard. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 27 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 36
3. Disconnect the SATA (1) and power (2) cables from the rear of the hard disk drive. 4. Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the HDD-ODD bracket. 28 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 37
5. Pull the optical drive out of the drive bay. 6. Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to the HDD bracket. 7. Slide the hard disk drive out of the bracket. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 29 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 38
Detaching the Front Bezel 1. Disconnect the power button/LED cable from its mainboard connector. 2. Pull out the power button/LED cable from the chassis. 3. Detach the front bezel. 30 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 39
expansion board bracket opposite the PCIe x1 slot. 4. Gently pull up the expansion board (1), move it slightly to the left and remove (2) from the slot. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 31 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 40
Modules 1. Open the holding clips (1) that secure the memory modules. 2. Gently pull the DIMM upward (2) to pull it away from the chassis. NOTE: circuit board and follow local regulations for disposal. 3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 to remove additional memory modules. 32 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 41
ATX power supply cables from its mainboard connector. a. Squeeze on the retaining latch (1) attached to the cable end of the connector. b. Grasp the cable end of the connector and pull it straight up (2). 2. Remove the screw that secures the power supply to the chassis. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 42
3. Remove the two screws that secure the power supply to the rear panel. 4. Push the power supply module (1) toward the front. 5. Tilt the power supply module slightly to the right (2) and lift it out of the chassis (3). 34 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 43
Removing the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assemblies 1. Disconnect the front I/O, card reader and SATA cables from their mainboard connectors. 2. Open the plastic clip (1) and release the cables from the metal clip (2) in the direction indicated. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 35 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 44
3. Detach the cables from the front I/O and optional card reader board. Remove the cables. 4. Remove the screw that secures the bracket to the chassis. 5. Pull the bracket out from the chassis. 36 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 45
6. Remove the two screws that secure the front I/O and optional card reader assembly to the bracket. 7. Remove the front I/O and optional card reader assembly from the bracket. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 37 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 46
the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the circuit board and follow local regulations for disposal. 2. Lift the board from the chassis. 38 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 47
3. Remove the RTC battery. NOTE: The RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows. Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 39 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 48
in place. 2. Make sure the screw holes on the main board are aligned with those on the chassis. Secure the mainboard with six screws. 40 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 49
3. Install the RTC battery into the battery holder on the mainboard.. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 41 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 50
the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assembly 1. Insert the front I/O and optional card reader assembly into the bracket. 2. Secure the front I/O and optional card reader assembly to the bracket using two screws. 3. Install the bracket into the chassis. 42 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 51
the bracket to the chassis with one screw. 5. Connect the cables to the front I/O and optional card reader assembly. 6. Insert all cables into the metal clip (1) and plastic clip (2). Press to the chassis to facilitate the reinstallation of the HDD-ODD bracket later. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 43 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 52
7. Connect the front I/O, card reader and SATA cables to their mainboard connectors. 44 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 53
Reinstalling the Power Supply Unit 1. Slide the power supply module into the chassis (1) and tilt to the left. 2. Push the power supply module toward the rear (2), until the power connector extrudes from the rear panel. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 45 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 54
3. Secure the power supply to the rear panel using two screws. 4. Secure the power supply to the chassis using one screw. 5. Connect the ATX power supply cables to its mainboard connector. 46 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 55
Installing the Memory Modules 1. Insert the memory module into the DIMM1 slot (1) and then press it down until it clicks into place (2). 2. If additional memory modules are available, install it in the other DIMM slots by repeating step 1. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 47 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 56
the chassis. Insert the expansion card properly into the PCIe x16 slot (2). 2. Insert the expansion board properly until the expansion slot locks into place in the direction indicated. 3. Secure the expansion board bracket opposite the PCIe x16 slot using one screw. 48 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 57
x1 slot and move it slightly to the right (1), making sure the card guide is aligned with the slot guide on the chassis. Insert the expansion card properly into the PCIe x1 slot (2). 5. Secure the expansion board bracket opposite the PCIe x1 slot using one screw. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 49 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 58
Reinstalling the Front Bezel Power Button/LED Cable 1. Insert the power button/LED cable through the front of the chassis. 2. Connect the power button/LED cable to its mainboard connector. 50 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 59
Reinstalling the Optical Drive and the Hard Disk Drive 1. Slide the hard disk drive into the drive bay. 2. Secure the hard disk drive to the HDD-ODD bracket using four screws. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 51 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 60
3. Slide the optical drive into the drive bay. 4. Secure the optical drive to the HDD-ODD bracket using two screws. 52 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 61
5. Connect the SATA (1) and power (2) cables to their connectors on the rear of the hard disk drive. 6. Connect one end of the SATA cable to the SATA1 connector on the mainboard. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 53 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 62
7. Connect the power (1) and SATA (2) cables to their connectors on the rear of the optical drive. 54 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 63
Reinstalling the HDD-ODD Bracket 1. Install the HDD-ODD bracket into the chassis. 2. Secure the HDD-ODD bracket to the chassis using two screws. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 55 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 64
upright position, press the processor into the socket. 2. Push the load lever downward (1) until it locks into place at the side of the socket (2). 56 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 65
, making sure the screws are aligned with the screw holes on the mainboard. 3. Secure the heat sink fan assembly to the mainboard using four screws. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 57 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 66
chassis and attach the front bezel (2) in the direction indicated. . 2. Make sure the front bezel retention tabs are securedly fastened to the chassis interior. 58 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 67
Reinstalling the Side Panel 1. Align the tabs on the lower edge of the side panel with the notches on the bottom side of the chassis. 2. Align the tabs on the upper edge of the side panel with the notches on the top side of the chassis. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 59 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 68
3. Push the side panel toward the front of the chassis until it is firmly closed. 4. Secure the side panel to the rear edge of the chassis using two screws. 60 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 69
indicators and BIOS beep codes, as well as general troubleshooting instructions. Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 1. Obtain as much detail as possible about the symptoms of the system failure. 2. Verify the symptoms by attempting to recreate the failure by running the diagnostic tests or repeating - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 70
chipset initialization. Re-enable CACHE. Verify that flat mode is enabled. Test base 512 KB memory. Adjust policies and cache first 8 MB. Set stack. Bootblock code is copied from ROM to lower system memory and control is given to it. BIOS now executes out of RAM. 62 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 71
D6 D7 D8 D9 DA Description Both key sequence and OEM specific method is checked to determine if BIOS recovery is forced. Main BIOS checksum is tested. If BIOS recovery is necessary, control flows to checkpoint E0. See the "Boot Block Recovery Code Checkpoints" section for more information. Restore - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 72
for more information. USB controllers are initialized at this point. Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2. Initialize RTC date/time. Test for total memory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or ESC keys to limit memory test. Display total memory in the system. 64 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 73
RAM size if needed. Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test. Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data Area from base memory. Programming the memory Displays the system configuration screen if enabled. Initialize control to OS Loader (typically INT19h). Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 65 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 74
an error message may include recommendations for troubleshooting or require that you press the Enter key to display recommendations. Follow the instructions on the screen. It is recommended that you correct the error before proceeding, even if the computer appears to boot successfully. IMPORTANT: If - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 75
Gate20 Error Multi-Bit ECC Error Parity Error RAM R/W test failed CMOS Memory Size Wrong Description The BIOS is unable to properly control the mainboard's Gate A20 function, which controls access of memory over 1 MB. This may indicate a problem with the mainboard. This message will only occur - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 76
to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. The IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the 3rd IDE controller failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. 68 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 77
IDE/ATAPI device configured as Master in the 4th IDE controller failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in messages may indicate the need to replace the hard disk. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 69 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 78
failed to pass the Refresh Retrace Test. BIOS POST could not initialize the Master Interrupt Controller. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. BIOS POST could not initialize the Slave Interrupt Controller. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. 70 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 79
. PS/2 mouse support is enabled in the BIOS setup but the device is not detected. Keyboard controller failure. This may indicate a problem with system hardware. PS/2 keyboard is locked. User needs to unlock the keyboard to continue the BIOS POST. The system has been halted. A reset or power cycle is - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 80
Memory module • Mainboard System works but fails to enter power • Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. In Windows saving mode when the Power Management systems, check settings in Power Management Property of Mode is set to Enabled. the Control Panel. • Reload software from Recovery - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 81
sound volume. • Speaker power/connection/cable. • CD/DVD-ROM drive. NOTE: Make sure the optical disc drive is configured correctly in CMOS Setup, the cable/jumper are set correctly and the drive's optical lens is clean before diagnosing any optical drive problems. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 73 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 82
(dark) • Blank monitor (bright) • Distorted image • Unreadable monitor Action/FRU • Remove all non-factory-installed cards. • Load default settings (if screen is readable). • Mainboard • Monitor signal connection/cable • Monitor • Video adapter card • Mainboard 74 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 83
power override switch (located at the back of the computer, just above the connector for the power cable) is not set to OFF. • Power switch cable assembly. • Enter CMOS Setup and load the default settings. • Reload software from Recovery CD. • Power supply • Mainboard Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 84
. • Something is wrong with the mainboard. • BIOS damaged. Processor jump to boot block to execute the default procedure. • CMOS checksum error Undetermined Problems NOTE • Verify that all attached devices are supported by the computer. • Verify that the power supply being used at the time of the - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 85
to a UPS unit during the BIOS recovery process. • The BIOS crisis recovery disk should be prepared in a computer running the Windows XP or Windows Vista OS. Creating the BIOS Crisis Recovery Disk 1. Prepare a removable USB storage device with a capacity size greater than 10 MB. Note that all data - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 86
BIOS. 5. Reboot the computer. 6. Press Delete to run the CMOS Setup Utility. 7. Press F9 to load the system default settings. 8. Select Ok, then press Enter. 9. Press F9 to save the default settings and close the Setup utility. 10. Select Ok, then press Enter. 78 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 87
power button to turn on the computer. 2. Click Start | Command Prompt | Run as administrator. 3. Perform the steps below if your computer is running 32-bit Windows. a. Key in 'cd wintool\32'. (Go to BIOS path like "D:\WinTool\32") b. Key in 'flash1M.bat' or 'flash1M'. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 88
c. Press Enter to flash the system BIOS. 4. Perform the steps below if your computer is running 64-bit Windows. a. Key in 'cd wintool\64'. (Go to BIOS path like "D:\WinTool\64") b. Key in 'flash1M.bat' or 'flash1M'. 80 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 89
system BIOS. 5. Reboot the computer. 6. Press Delete to run the CMOS Setup Utility. 7. Press F9 to load the system default settings. 8. Select Ok, then press Enter. 9. Press F9 to save the default settings and close the Setup utility. 10. Select Ok, then press Enter. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 81 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 90
the power cord from the computer. 3. Unplug the network cable and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 4. Place the computer on a flat, steady surface. 5. Remove the side panel. 6. If necessary, remove any expansion cards, assemblies or cables that prevent access to the CMOS clear - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 91
Chapter 5 System Architecture This chapter shows the block diagram and board layout of the Aspire AX1470 computer. Block Diagram The core subsystems of the Aspire AX1470 computer are depicted in the following block diagram: Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 83 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 92
10 USBF 1 11 PCIe x16 Description CPU socket CPU cooling fan connector DDR3 240-pin slots Standard 24-pin power connector ITE 8758 Clear CMOS jumper Serial ATA connectors 12-pin power cable header Front panel USB header Front panel card and mouse connectors 84 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 93
location of JP1701: The following table shows the settings of the 3-pin Clear CMOS (JP1701) jumper. Place the jumper cap on pins 1 and 2 to close Clear CMOS Setting (default) 1-2: Close (default) 2-3: Open Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system. Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 85 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 94
USB1_XN 5: USB0_XP 6: USB1_XP 7:GND 8: GND 9: KEY 10: GND 1: USBVCC_2 2: USBVCC_2 3: USB2_XN 4: USB4_XN 5: USB2_XP 6: USB4_XP 7:GND 8: GND 9: KEY 10: GND 1: PORT-F_L 2: AUGND 3: PORT-F_R 4: FRONT_AUD_DET 5: PORT-E_R 6: MIC2_JD 7: AUGND 8: KEY 9: PORT-E_L 10: LINE2_JD 86 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 95
CONN ATX_POWER CONN Definition 1: KBDATA 2: NC 3: GND 4: KBVCCSB 5: KBCLK 6: NC 7: MSDATA 8: NC 9: GND 10: KBVCCSB 11: MSCLK 12: NC 13: GND 14: GND 15: GND 16: GND 17: GND 1: RED GND 19:GND 8:ATX_PWRGD 20:NC 9:5VSB 21VCC 10:+12V 22:VCC 11:+12V 23:VCC 12:VCC3 24:GND Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 87 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 96
Header Name Function ATX12V CONN Definition 1: GND 2: GND 3: +12V_4P 4: +12V_4P 88 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 97
board's optional devices: SATA1~3: Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest data transfer rates (3.0 9 PORT 2L Pin Signal Name 2 AUD_GND 4 PRESENCE# 6 SENSE1_RETURN 8 KEY 10 SENSE2_RETURN Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 89 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 98
USB_FP_P0+ 6 USB_FP_P1+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 Key 10 USB_FP_OC0 Function Front Panel USB Power Front Panel USB Power USB Port 0 Negative Signal USB Port 1 Negative Signal USB Port 0 Positive Signal USB Port 1 Positive Signal Ground Ground No pin Overcurrent signal 90 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 99
. 3. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the LEDH1. 4. Connect the auxiliary case power supply connector to PWR1. CPUFAN1: CPU Cooling Fan Power Connector Pin Signal Name 1 GND 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 PWM Function System ground Power +12V Sensor PWM Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 91 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 100
Switch (-) 6 PWRSW 7 HWRST_L Reset Switch (+) 8 GND 9 F_PANEL_DET Reserved 10 KEY 11 NC Reserved 12 VCC 13 NC Reserved 14 F_LAN_LED Function *MSG LED (+) *MSG LED (-) Power Switch (+) Power Switch (-) No pin Reset Switch (+) Reset Switch (+) 92 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 101
you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing of the Aspire AX1470 computer global configurations. Refer to this list when ordering for repair changed, 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 X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 102
bracket 4 Front cover assembly 5 Lowercase support 6 Side cover 7 Front I/O and card reader board 8 Plastic cable clip 9 Screw I #6-32 L5 10 Screw Pan, M3 L5 11 Screw Flat #6-32*3/16 NI 12 Screw Pan #6-32 L6 NI Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2-4 2 4 13 94 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 103
Aspire AX1470 FRU List ACER_AX1470_W_APARKER(NO:81.3FU01.001G) Category ACCESSORY BOARDS Part Name PHILIPS REMOTE CONTROLLER ECO KB REMOTE, ACER CODE, QWERTY LAYOUT KB W/I MULTI-CHARACTER SUPPORT, W/I BATTERY FRONT IO & CARD READER BOARD USB 2.0 2 USB PORT 2 AUDIO PORT Description REMOTE - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 104
PCP NV GT530 2GB DDR3 HYNIX DVI/HDMI/ VGA POWER CORD 110V TW POWER CORD 1800MM 250V EURO C.A. SATA ODD GTL ELENA C.A. SATA ODD VSO ELENA C.A. SATA HDD VSO APITBULL Acer Part No. VG.PCPT4.A02 VG.PCPT4.A04 VG. BOXER X1 CAS UP BOXER X1 60.SH201.001 60.SE201.002 96 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 105
LCASE-ASM BOXER X1 Acer Part No. 60.SG901.001 ASSEMBLY FRONT BEZEL W/LED SWITCH CABLE FOR CARD READER ASSY MAIN-BEZEL BOXER X1 60.SG901.002 ASSEMBLY FRONT BEZEL W/LED SWITCH CABLE FOR NONE CARD READER ASSY MAIN- .01K01.016 KH.15K08.004 KH.15K01.002 KH.32001.022 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 97 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 106
4500RPM, W/I FAN DUCT A113000899 Description HDD 500GB 3.5"S3 SGT ST3500413AS 6G 7.2K ASSY COOLER AMD FM1 100W aeParker Acer Part No. KH.50001.022 HI.12900.040 KEYBOARD 98 KEYBOARD LITE-ON SK-9621B USB BLACK US KEYBOARD LITE .464 KB.USB0B.465 KB.USB0B.466 KB.USB0B.467 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 107
KB SK-9611 PS/2 BLACK US KB SK-9611 PS/2 BLACK TRADITIONAL CHINE KB SK-9611 PS/2 BLACK SIMPLIFIED CHINES Acer Part No. KB.USB0B.468 KB.USB0B.469 KB.USB0B.470 KB.USB0B.471 KB.USB0B.472 KB.USB0B.473 487 KB.USB0B.488 KB.USB0B.489 KB.PS20B.157 KB.PS20B.158 KB.PS20B.159 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 99 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 108
BLACK SLOVAK KB SK-9611 PS/2 BLACK RUSSIAN KB SK-9611 PS/2 BLACK HUNGARIAN KB SK-9611 PS/2 BLACK GREEK Acer Part No. KB.PS20B.160 KB.PS20B.161 KB.PS20B.162 KB.PS20B.163 KB.PS20B.164 KB.PS20B.165 KB. .179 KB.PS20B.180 KB.PS20B.181 KB.PS20B.182 KB.PS20B.183 KB.PS20B.184 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 109
/2 BLACK THAILAND KB KB36111 PS/2 BLACK SPANISH KB KB36111 PS/2 BLACK PORTUGUESE KB KB36111 PS/2 BLACK CANADIAN FRENCH Acer Part No. KB.PS20B.185 KB.PS20B.186 KB.PS20B.187 KB.PS20B.188 KB.PS20B.189 KB.PS20B.190 208 KB.PS20P.209 KB.PS20P.210 KB.PS20P.211 KB.PS20P.212 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 101 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 110
/2 BLACK TURKISH KB KB36111 PS/2 BLACK TURKISH-Q KB KB36111 PS/2 BLACK ARABIC/ FRENCH KB KB36111 PS/2 BLACK KAZAKH Acer Part No. KB.PS20P.213 KB.PS20P.214 KB.PS20P.215 KB.PS20P.216 KB.PS20P.217 KB.PS20P.218 KB PS20P.234 KB.PS20P.235 KB.PS20P.236 KB.PS20P.237 KB.PS20P.238 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 111
KB36211 USB BLACK DUTCH KEYBOARD PRIMAX KB36211 USB BLACK SWISS/G Aspire AX1470 Service Guide Description KB KB36111 PS/2 BLACK TURKMEN KB KB36111 PS/2 BLACK KB36211 USB BLACK UK KB KB36211 USB BLACK DUTCH KB KB36211 USB BLACK SWISS/G Acer Part No. KB.PS20P.239 KB.PS20P.240 KB.PS20P.241 KB.PS20P. - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 112
/FR KB KB36211 USB BLACK KOREAN KB KB36211 USB BLACK SPANISH LATIN KB KB36211 USB BLACK US WITH INDIA RUPEE Acer Part No. KB.USB0P.235 KB.USB0P.236 KB.USB0P.237 KB.USB0P.238 KB.USB0P.239 KB.USB0P.240 KB.USB0P.255 KB.USB0P.256 KB.USB0P.257 KB.USB0P.258 KB.USB0P.306 104 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 113
WO 1394 COMPORT Acer Part No. MB.SHF01.001 MEMORY POINTING DEVICE MEMORY UNIFOSA DDR3 1333MHZ 1G UNB-DIMM GU502203EP0201 LF 128*8 0.065UM MEMORY KINGSTON DDR3 1333MHZ 1G ACR128X64D3U1333C9 MEMORY NANYA UNB-DIMM MS.11200.105 MS.11200.104 MS.11200.123 MS.11200.115 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 105 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 114
Acer Part No. PY.22009.011 PY.2200B.011 PY.2200F.006 PY.22009.009 POWER SUPPLY 220W LITE-ON NPFC 115V/230V PS-5221-06A2 EUP POWER SUPPLY 220W CHICONYPOWER REGULAR CPB09D220R AAGASSI POWER SUPPLY 220W PFC 230V DELTA DPS-220UB-4A EUP POWER SUPPLY .012 86.2G5B6.013 106 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 115
support Thermal design power Specification AMD A6 A6-3650 4 2.6 GHz 4.0 MB Yes 100W AMD A8 A8-3850 4 2.90 GHz 4.0 MB Yes 100W Chipsets Item Chipset BIOS Item BIOS chip Setup utility Specification • AMD A75 FCH, or • AMD A55 FCH Specification AMI BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Aspire AX1470 Service - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 116
Form factor Interface Write/read speed Supported models Specification Integrated in the AMD A75 / A55 FCH Chipset Supports DVD-R/RW drive or DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive 5.25-inch standard SATA 16x • HLDS DH40N/GH60N • PLDS DH-16D5SH/DH-16ABSH • QSI DVR-219RS Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 108 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 117
supports up to 2 TB • Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) - supports up to 32 GB Gigabit Ethernet Item Controller LAN protocol LAN connector type Specification • Realtek RTL8201EL (Single-Chip/Port 10/100 Fast Ethernet PHYceiver with Auto MDIX) 10 • 2 x SATA connectors 109 Aspire AX1470 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 118
Power Management Devices Power Button USB Keyboard/ Mouse PME RCT WOR S1 V V Disabled Disabled Disabled S3 V V Disabled Disabled Disabled S4 V N/A Disabled Disabled Disabled S5 V N/A Disabled Disabled Disabled Aspire AX1470 Service Guide 110 - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 119
62 clear CMOS 82 CMOS RAM 7 configure 8 crisis recovery disk 77 overview 7 recovery 77 specifications 107 update, DOS mode 78 update, Windows mode 79 BIOS menus Advanced 11 Advanced Chipset Configuration 13 Boot Options 18 Exit 19 Integrated Peripherals 14 USB Device Setting 16 Main 10 Miscellaneous - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 120
jack rear 5 modem board troubleshooting 74 monitor port 5 O ODD, see optical disc drive 1 operating system 1 optical disc drive reinstall 51 remove 27 specifications 108 troubleshooting 73 OS support 1 P PCB 2 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, see BIOS Setup 8 POST, see Power-On Self-Test 64 power ACPI - Acer Aspire X1470 | Acer Aspire X1470 Service Guide - Page 121
weight 3 T temperature operating 3 troubleshooting BIOS checkpoints 62 BIOS recovery 77 BIOS update 78 clearing CMOS 82 component failure 72 hardware diagnostic procedure 61 POST error indicators 66 U undetermined problems 76 USB ports front 5 V VGA port 5 video controller 1 troubleshooting 74 113