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Aspire AX1930 Desktop Computer Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop 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 X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 3
, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. iii - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 4
and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software. Acer is a registered trademark of Acer - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 5
. WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT 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. v - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 6
(e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 7
the Power Supply 37 Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Board 39 Removing the Mainboard 42 Troubleshooting 45 Hardware Diagnostic Procedure 45 System Check Procedures 45 Checkpoints 46 POST Error Indicators 50 Configuring the ME Firmware 61 Clearing CMOS 62 BIOS Recovery 63 BIOS Update - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 8
Table of Contents Technical Specifications 96 Index ...103 viii - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 9
• Modem option: 56K Low Profile Dial-Up PCI-E Modem • One HDD bay suppporting 3.5-inch 25.4 mm SATA HDDs • Support SATA HDD in 160 - 1500 GB capacities • One ODD bay supporting 5.25-inch standard SATA ODD • Supports DVD-R/RW drive or DVD-Super Multi double-layer drive Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 1 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 10
Component Card reader Power supply Antivirus software System BIOS Power management Audio Item Audio codec Audio jacks Description • Multi-in-1 card reader • The following memory cards are supported: - CompactFlash (CF) Types I and II - Memory Stick (MS) - xD-Picture Card (xD) - Secure Digital (SD) - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop 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 AX1930 Service Guide 3 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 12
6 Multi-in-1 optional card reader supporting Memory Stick (MS), xD-Picture Card (xD), Secure Digital (SD), MultiMediaCard (MMC), Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC), CompactFlash (CF) Types I and II, and Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO) 7 USB 2.0 ports 8 Acer logo 4 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 13
3 USB 2.0 ports 4 USB 3.0 ports 5 HDMI port 6 PS/2 mouse connector 7 PS/2 keyboard connector 8 Voltage selector switch 9 Power connector 10 Kensington lock 11 Key lock 12 External monitor port 13 LAN connector 14 Line-in jack 15 Line-out jack Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 5 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 14
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immediately after you close the Setup. NOTE: CMOS Setup Utility will 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 may not be the same those found in your system. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 16
- Press to save user default values. • F9 - Press to load optimized default system values. • F10 - Save changes made the Setup and close the utility. 8 AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop 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 AX1930 Service Guide 9 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 18
CPU core. Total size of system memory installed on the system. Product name of the system. Serial number of the system. Asset tag number of this system. Set the date following the weekday-month-day-year format. Set the system time following the hour-minute-second format. 10 AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 19
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 to access the PC Health Status submenu Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 11 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 20
AHCI device. Enables or disables the system to detect the DIMM/PCI/PCIE clock automatically during bootup. Spread Spectrum Enables or disables the reduction up. Bootup Num-lock Selects power on state for Num Lock. USB Beep Message Enables or disables BIOS to display error beeps or messages - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 21
Displays the current unified memory architecture (UMA) size. Option Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Auto PCIE Onboard VGA 32MB 64 MB 128 MB Disabled DVMT Fixed 256MB 128 MB Maximum Auto 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 13 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 22
support for legacy USB devices. Select emulation type for a USB mass storage device. Onboard Graphics Controller Onboard Audio Controller Enables or disables the onboard graphics controller. Enables or disables the onboard audio controller. Onboard LAN Enabled Disabled 14 AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 23
3F8/IRQ4 2F8/IRQ3 3E8/IRQ4 2E8/IRQ3 Normal IrDA ASK IR Disabled 378 278 3BC Normal EPP ECP EPP+ECP IRQ5 IRQ7 DMA1 DMA3 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 15 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 24
System Shutdown Temperature CPU Shutdown Temperature Smart Fan Description Set the shutdown temperature of the system. Set the shutdown temperature of the CPU. Enables or disables the smart system fan control function. Option 0°C Disabled 0°C Disabled Enabled Disabled 16 AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 25
the system to reboot after a power failure or interrupt occurs. Option Yes No S3 (STR) S1 (POS) Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Enabled Disabled Power Off Power On Last State Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 17 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 26
. Indicates the status of the user password. Supervisor password prevents unauthorized access to the BIOS Setup Utility. Press Enter to change the Supervisor password. Press Enter to change the User . 3. Press Enter twice without entering anything in the password fields. 18 AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 27
Removable Device LAN Press Enter 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 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 28
Save & Exit Setup from 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 reboot the computer. Select Discard . Select this option and press Enter to restore user defaults. 20 AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 29
disassemble the desktop computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Disassembly Requirements 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. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 30
on the cover disengage with the slots on the chassis. 4. Detach the side panel from the unit and put it aside for reinstallation later. 22 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 31
chassis 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 AX1930 Service Guide 23 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 32
hands. 1. Disconnect the heatsink fan cable from its mainboard connector. 2. Use a long-nosed screwdriver to loosen the four screws on the heatsink fan assembly. 24 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 33
the heatsink fan assembly touch the work surface. 5. Use an alcohol pad to wipe off the thermal grease from both the heatsink and the processor. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 25 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 34
move it to the right to release the load lever (2) from the retention tab. 2. Pull the load leaver to the fully open, upright position. 26 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 35
3. Open the load plate.. 4. Pull out the processor from the socket. IMPORTANT:If you are going to install a new processor, note the arrow on the corner, highlighted with a circle in the photo above, to make sure the processor is properly oriented over the socket. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 27 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 36
Removing the HDD-ODD Bracket 1. Remove the two screws that secure the HDD-ODD bracket to the chassis. 2. Lift up the HDD-ODD bracket. 28 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 37
Removing the Optical Drive and 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 mainboard. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 29 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 38
3. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the hard disk drive. 4. Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the mainboard. 30 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 39
5. Remove the screws that secure the optical drive to the HDD-ODD bracket. 6. Pull the optical drive out of the drive bay. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 31 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 40
7. Remove the four screws that secure the hard disk drive to the HDD bracket. 8. Slide the hard disk drive out of the bracket. 32 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 41
Detaching the Front Bezel 1. Disconnect the power switch and LED cable from the mainboard. 2. Pull out the power switch and LED cable from the chassis. 3. Detach the front bezel. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 33 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 42
Expansion Boards 1. Remove the screw from the expansion card bracket opposite the PCI_1 slot. 2. Push to open Circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above. Please follow local regulations for disposal of detached circuit boards. 34 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 43
. 5. Gently pull up the TV tuner board (1), move it slightly to the left and remove (2) from the slot. Note: Circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above. Please follow local regulations for disposal of detached circuit boards. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 35 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 44
pull the DIMM upward (2) to remove it from the chassis. Note: Circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above. Please follow local regulations for disposal of detached circuit boards. 3. Do the same to remove the other modules. 36 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 45
Removing the Power Supply 1. Disconnect the 4-pin and 24-pin ATX power supply cables from the mainboard. 2. Remove the screw that secures the power supply . 3. Remove the two screws that secure the power supply module. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 37 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 46
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 (3) of the chassis. 38 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 47
Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Board 1. Disconnect the front I/O board and card reader board 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 AX1930 Service Guide 39 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 48
3. Remove the screw that secures the bracket to the unit. 4. Pull the bracket with the cables out of the unit, as shown. 5. Remove the two screws that secure the board to the bracket. 40 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 49
6. Pull the board out of the bracket. Note: Circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above. Please follow local regulations for disposal of detached circuit boards. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 41 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 50
1. Remove the six screws that secure the mainboard to the housing. Note: Circuit board >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as shown above. Please follow local regulations for disposal of detached circuit boards. 2. Lift the board off the housing. 42 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 51
3. Remove the RTC battery. NOTE: The RTC battery has been highlighted with a yellow circle as shown above. Please follow local regulations for disposal of used RTC batteries. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 43 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 52
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POST error indicators and BIOS beep codes, as well general troubleshooting instructions. Hardware Diagnostic Procedure power short. If the cause of the failure is still can not be determined, perform the "System Internal Inspection" procedure described on the next page. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 54
mainboard connectors. 9. Verify that all components are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Reinstall the side panel. 11. Power on the system. If the cause of the failure is still can not be determined, review the POST messages and BIOS checkpoints during the system startup. Checkpoints A checkpoint - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 55
code is copied from ROM to lower system memory and control is given to it. BIOS now executes out of RAM. 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 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 56
Set the window for displaying text information. Displaying sign-on message, CPU information, setup key message, and any OEM specific information. memory installed in the system. Also, Check for DEL or ESC keys to limit memory test. Display total memory in the system. 48 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 57
in CPU, ... etc.) successfully installed in the system and update the BDA, EBDA...etc. Programming the memory hole or any kind of implementation that needs an adjustment in system RAM size if needed. Updates CMOS memory size from memory found in memory test. Allocates memory for Extended BIOS Data - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 58
PCI devices, and PnP ISA cards. It also assigns PCI bus numbers. Function 1 initializes all static devices that include manual configured onboard peripherals, memory and I/O decode windows in PCI-PCI bridges, and noncompliant PCI Setup defaults to correct the error. 50 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 59
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 X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 60
Slave failed an ATAPI compatibility test. This message is typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. The IDE/ATAPI typically displayed when the BIOS is trying to detect and configure IDE/ATAPI devices in POST. 52 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 61
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 POST. The IDE/ATAPI device configured failure messages may indicate the need to replace the hard disk. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 53 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 62
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. 54 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 63
. 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 X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 64
. Blinking cursor only; system does not work. • IDE drive connection/cables • IDE disk drives • See "Undetermined Problems". • Mainboard NOTE Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before diagnosing any system problems. 56 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 65
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 AX1930 Service Guide 57 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 66
For an external modem, make sure Power on By Ring in BIOS Setup or Power Management is set to Enabled. For the PCI modem, make sure Wake up by PCI card is set to Enabled. • If a PCI modem card is used, reinsert the modem card to the PCI slot firmly or replace the modem card. • In Win 98, ensure the - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 67
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 AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 68
video card is not working, its memory is not accessible, or its BIOS may be corrupt. • 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 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 69
the 2-3 pins for 20 to 30 seconds. 10. Return the jumper block to its default 1-2 position. 11. Reinstall the graphics card. 12. Reinstall any any other assemblies or cables that have previously been removed. 13. Reinstall the computer cover. 14. Connect the power cord to the system. 15. Press the - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 70
over the 2-3 pins for 20 to 30 seconds. 10. Return the jumper block to its default 1-2 position. 11. Reinstall the graphics card. 12. Reinstall any other assemblies or cables that have previously been removed. 13. Reinstall the computer cover. 14. Connect the power cord to the system. 15. Press the - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 71
BIOS recovery media from the computer 5. Press Delete to run the CMOS Setup Utility. 6. Press F9 to load the system default settings. 7. Select Ok, then press Enter. 8. Press F10 to save the default settings and close the Setup utility. 9. Select Ok, then press Enter. Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 72
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. 64 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 73
the 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 'wflash2M.bat' or 'wflash2M'. Aspire AX1930 Service - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 74
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 'flash2M.bat' or 'flash2M'. c. Press Enter to flash the system BIOS. 66 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 75
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 AX1930 Service Guide 67 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 76
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System Architecture This chapter shows the system block diagram and board layout. Block Diagram The core subsystems of the computer are depicted in the following block diagram. Chapter 5 AX1930 Service Guide 69 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 78
21 (card reader) 10 F_USB 2 Front panel USB header 22 11 SATA5 Serial ATA connector 23 12 SATA1-2 Serial ATA connectors 24 Label F_PANEL CLR_CMOS PCIE16X ME_DISABLE F_AUDIO BAT1 PCIE1X_1 AUD/JACK Description Power button/LED cable connector Clear CMOS jumper PCI Express 2.0 Gen - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 79
pin Disable ME Before clearing the CMOS, make sure to turn off the system. See "Clearing CMOS" section on page 62 for detailed instruction. 1-2: Normal operation (default) 2-3: ME disable For more information on how to clear the CMOS datajumper configure the ME Disable jumper see "Configuring the - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 80
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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 list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for service. NOTE Follow the - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 82
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 74 Quantity 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 2-4 2 4 13 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 83
PORT 2 AUDIO PORT CARD READER 6 IN 1 USB 2.0 2 USB PORT 2 CARD READER 6 IN 1 USB 2.0 2 USB PORT 2 Acer Part No. RV.11000 CARD PCIE HYBR AVERMEDIA H753-D TV TUNER CARD PCIE HYBR USB 3.1 CARD PCI-E (LOW PROFILE) KIT 8.5 VGA CARD 5450 512MB SDDR3 HDMI/DVI W/LP VGA CARD Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 75 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 84
1GB DDR3 HYNIX DVI/HDMI/LP VGA CARD HD6450 512MB SDDR3 SDI DVI-I/HD VGA CARD HD6450 1GB SDDR3 SDI DVI-I/HDMI VGA CARD HD6570 1GB DDR3 SDI DVI-I(SL) 1GB DDR3 HYNIX DVI/DP PCP NV GT405 1GB DDR3 SDI DVI/DP Acer Part No. VG.PCPT3.181 VG.PCPT3.182 VG.ECS31.5L1 VG.PCPT3 .004 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 85
CARD 288-7N162-B01AC GT530 2GB 128BIT DDR3 DVI + HDMI HYNIX LP WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BGN PRONETS WU71RL USB WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BGN 1X1 RALINK RT3090 LOW-PROFILE POWER CORD 110V 3PIN UL USA POWER CORD 1800MM 250V EURO POWER CORD 1800MM 250V CHINA POWER .002 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 77 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 86
Description C.A. SATA ODD GTL ELENA C.A. SATA ODD VSO ELENA Acer Part No. 50.SFF01.003 50.SFF01.004 TELEPHONE CABLE 50 CARD READER ASSEMBLY FRONT BEZEL W/ LED SWITCH CABLE FOR NONE CARD READER ASSY MAIN-BEZEL BOXER X1 ASSY MAIN-BEZEL NO SD BOXER X1 TBD TBD 78 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 87
CPU INTEL CORE I3 2100 LGA 3M 1333 1155 65W 3.1G, DUAL CORE CPU INTEL CORE I3 2120 LGA 3M 1333 1155 65W 3.3G, DUAL CORE CPU INTEL CORE I5 2300 2.8G 6M 1333 95W D-2 LGA1155 SANDY BRIDGE QUAD CORE CPU DH40N DVD ROM HH HF+W7 DH16D5SH Acer Part No. KC.21001.CI3 KC.21201 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 79 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 88
WD10EARS-22Y5B1 GP 5.4K HDD 1TB 3.5" WD WD10EADX-22TDHB0 GP 6G HDD 1TB 3.5" SEAGATE ST31000528AS 7.2K Acer Part No. KH.01K08.005 KH.01K08.008 KH.01K08.013 KH.01K01.013 HDD 1TB HGST HDS721010CLA332 HDS721050CLA362 KH.50007.012 HDD 500GB WD5000AAKS22V1A0 KH.50008.014 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 89
SATA II WD WD6400AAKS-22A7B2 XL320-M CPU HEATSINK AIR COOLER LGA1156 95W WITH DUCT CPU HEATSINK AIR COOLER LGA1156 95W COOLER CM Description HDD 500GB 3.5" SGT ST3500413AS 6G 7.2K Acer Part No. KH.50001.022 HDD KB.RF40B.046 KB.RF40B.047 KB.RF40B.048 KB.RF40B.049 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 81 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 90
RF LITEON A1B SW KB&MS PACK RF LITEON A1B BE KB&MS PACK RF LITEON A1B ICELANDIC KB&MS PACK RF LITEON A1B NO Acer Part No. KB.RF40B.050 KB.RF40B.051 KB.RF40B.052 KB.RF40B.053 KB.RF40B.054 KB.RF40B.055 KB.RF40B.056 KB.RF40B - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 91
TR(F-TYPE) KB&MS PACK RF LITEON A1B TR(Q-TYPE) KB&MS PACK RF LITEON A1B FR(AR) KB&MS PACK RF LITEON A1B KAZAKH Acer Part No. KB.RF40B.063 KB.RF40B.064 KB.RF40B.065 KB.RF40B.066 KB.RF40B.067 KB.RF40B.068 KB.RF40B.069 KB.RF40B - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 92
SK-9621B USB 105K BLACK SPANISH KB SK-9621B USB 105K BLACK PORTUGUESE KB SK-9621B USB 105K BLACK CANADIAN FREN Acer Part No. KB.RF40B.077 KB.RF40B.078 KB.RF40B.079 KB.RF40B.080 KB.RF40B.081 KB.RF40B.082 004 KB.USB0B.334 KB.USB0B.335 KB.USB0B.336 KB.USB0B.337 KB.USB0B.338 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 93
SK-9621B USB 105K BLACK ROMANIAN KB SK-9621B USB 105K BLACK TURKISH KB SK-9621B USB 105K BLACK TURKISH-Q Acer Part No. KB.USB0B.339 KB.USB0B.340 KB.USB0B.341 KB.USB0B.342 KB.USB0B.343 KB.USB0B.344 357 KB.USB0B.358 KB.USB0B.359 KB.USB0B.360 KB.USB0B.361 KB.USB0B.362 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 85 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 94
PRIMAX KB36211 USB 109KS BLACK JAPANE KB PRIMAX KB36211 USB 105KS BLACK GERMAN KB PRIMAX KB36211 USB 105KS BLACK ITALIA Acer Part No. KB.USB0B.363 KB.USB0B.364 KB.USB0B.365 KB.USB0B.366 KB.USB0B.367 KB.USB0B. .009 KB.USB0P.010 KB.USB0P.011 KB.USB0P.012 KB.USB0P.013 86 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 95
KB36211 USB 104KS BLACK CZECH KB PRIMAX KB36211 USB 105KS BLACK ROMANI KB PRIMAX KB36211 USB 105KS BLACK TURKIS Acer Part No. KB.USB0P.014 KB.USB0P.015 KB.USB0P.016 KB.USB0P.017 KB.USB0P.018 KB.USB0P USB0P.028 KB.USB0P.029 KB.USB0P.030 KB.USB0P.031 KB.USB0P.032 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 87 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 96
PS/2 ?105K BLACK PORTUGUESE KB?SK-9611 ?PS/2 ?105K? BLACK CANADIAN? KB SK-9611 ?PS/2 ?107K ?BLACK ?BRAZILIAN Acer Part No. KB.USB0P.033 KB.USB0P.034 KB.USB0P.035 KB.USB0P.036 KB.USB0P.037 KB.USB0P.038 KB.USB0P.039 .120 KB.PS20B.121 KB.PS20B.122 KB.PS20B.123 KB.PS20B.124 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 97
PS/2 ?104K? BLACK ?CZECH KB SK-9611 ?PS/2 ?105K? BLACK ?ROMANIAN KB SK-9611 ?PS/2 105K? BLACK TURKISH Acer Part No. KB.PS20B.125 KB.PS20B.126 KB.PS20P.084 KB.PS20B.127 KB.PS20B.128 KB.PS20P.086 KB.PS20B.129 .142 KB.PS20B.143 KB.PS20B.144 KB.PS20B.145 KB.PS20B.146 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 89 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 98
KB KB36211 PS2 105K BLACK PORTUGUESE KB KB36211 PS2 105K BLACK CANADIAN FRENC KB KB36211 PS2 107K BLACK BRAZILIAN PORT Acer Part No. KB.PS20B.147 KB.PS20B.148 KB.PS20B.149 KB.PS20B.150 KB.PS20B.151 KB.PS20B. .PS20P.078 KB.PS20P.079 KB.PS20P.080 KB.PS20P.081 KB.PS20P.082 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 99
BLACK GREEK KB KB36211 PS2 105K BLACK DANISH KB KB36211 PS2 104K BLACK CZECH KB KB36211 PS2 105K BLACK ROMANIAN Acer Part No. KB.PS20P.083 KB.PS20P.085 KB.PS20P.087 KB.PS20P.088 KB.PS20P.089 KB.PS20P. KB.PS20P.099 KB.PS20P.100 KB.PS20P.101 KB.PS20P.102 KB.PS20P.103 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 91 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 100
_EUP(Y) Acer Part No MEMORY A-DATA UNB-DIMM DDRIII 1333 1GB AD63I1A0823EU LF 128*8 0.065UM DIMM 1G 75.073C1.G02 DDR3 1333MHZ DIMM 1G ACR128X64D3U1333C9 DIMM 1G M378B2873FHSCH9 DIMM 1G AD63I1A0823EU DDR3 1333MHZ UNB. KN.1GB01.031 KN.1GB07.002 KN.1GB0B.036 KN.1GB0C.010 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 101
PRIMAX Acer Part No. KN.1GB0H.015 KN.2GB03.022 KN.2GB07.002 KN.2GB0B.029 KN.2GB0B.033 KN.2GB0C.007 KN.2GB0H.009 KN.4GB03.006 KN.4GB04.002 KN.4GB0B.006 KN.4GB0B.014 MS.11200.082 MS.11200.080 MS.11200.074 MS.11200.079 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide 93 - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 102
POWER SUPPLY 220W CHICONYPOWER EPA CPB09D220E AAGASSI SCREW I NO6-32 L5 BZN SCREW PAN #6-32 L6 NI BOXER WZS SCREW PAN M3 L5 BZN SCREW FLAT #6-32*3/16 NI SCREW MA HEX #6-32 5MM NI SCREW #6-32 L5 PAN NI SPEAKER CHIAMAW 9M-20A200000 ACER .011 SP.10600.019 SP.10600.032 94 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 103
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LAN Controller Audio Controller Input Devices Controller Specification Intel H67 Express chipset Intel H67 Express chipset Intel H67 Express chipset Intel H67 Express chipset Intel PCI-E Gbe LAN controller PHY Realtek ALC662-VC0-GR Audio Codec Super I/O ITE 8728F-CX Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 105
BIOS Item BIOS Vendor BIOS Version American Megatrends Inc. P01-A0 Specification PCI Interface Item Number of Slots PCI Express x 1 slot PCI Express x16 slot Specification Hard Disk Drive Item Number of HDD bays Form factor Interface Supported Nanya 2, 4 240 97 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 106
VGA Interface Item Connector VGA/monitor port Specification Network Interface Item LAN Controller Supports LAN Protocol LAN Connector Type Specification Intel 82579V Gbe LAN controller PHY 10/100/1000 Mbps RJ45 SATA Interface Item SATA Controller Connectors Embedded SATA controller Two SATA - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 107
Interface Type Specification HLDS PLDS support DVD+R (SL/DL)16x / 8x CAV DVD+RW (SL/DL)10x CAV / Not support DVD-RAM RAM 180 ms typ. CD-ROM 150 ms typ. BD-ROM 250 ms typ DVD-ROM 150 ms typ. DVD-RAM 180 ms typ. CD-ROM 150 ms typ. 4 MB Serial ATA 2 MB Serial ATA 99 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 108
Size Interface Type Specification HLDS GH60N Super 2x, 4x, 6x CLV DVD-RAM:2x, 3x ZCLV, 3x-5x 12x max. DVD-R DL:8x max. DVD-RAM (Ver.1.0/2.2):2x/ 3x-5x PCAV CD-ROM:6, DVD-RW 2x / 4x CLV, 6x Zone CLV DVD-RAM 2x / 3x / 5x / 6x CLV, 8x / 4x CLV, 2x / 3x / 5x / 6x CAV DVD-RAM: 2x / 3x / 5x / 6x CLV, 8x / - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 109
Data Transfer Rate Access Time Buffer Size Interface Type HLDS DH40N DVD-ROM - - Specification - - - Serial ATA PLDS DH-16D5SH DVD-ROM - DVD-ROM (single RAM outside (7000 KB/sec) DVD-RAM inside (2335 KB/sec) CD 120 ms DVD 140 ms DVD-RAM 200 ms 198 KB Serial ATA 101 Aspire AX1930 Service Guide - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 110
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specifications 2 antivirus software 2 audio headphone jack 4 microphone jack, rear 5 troubleshooting 58 B Basic Input/Output System, see BIOS 7 beep codes 60 BIOS 97 checkpoints 46 clear CMOS 62 CMOS RAM 7 configure 8 crisis recovery disk 63 overview 7 recovery 63 update, DOS mode 64 update, Windows - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 112
29 104 troubleshooting 57 OS support 1 P PC Card 98 PCMCIA 98 PhoenixBIOS Setup Utility, see BIOS Setup 8 port HDMI 5 POST, see Power-On Self-Test 48 power ACPI compliance 2 button/indicator 4 specifications 2 power management specifications 2 power supply unit troubleshooting 59 Power-On Self - Acer Aspire X1930 | Acer Aspire X1930 Desktop Service Guide - Page 113
troubleshooting BIOS checkpoints 46 BIOS recovery 63 BIOS update 64 clearing CMOS 62 component failure 56 disabling ME firmware 61 hardware diagnostic procedure 45 POST error indicators 50 U undetermined problems 60 USB ports front 2, 4, 5 rear 5 V VGA port 5 video troubleshooting 58 W wireless LAN