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Aspire T600/AcerPower FV Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire T600/AcerPower FV service guide. Date Chapter Updates II - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 3
, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 4
additional information related to the current topic. Alerts you to any 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 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 5
supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this generic service guide. In such cases - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 6
Specifications 1 Overview 1 Features 2 Aspire T600 Front Panel 4 Aspire T600 Rear Panel 5 Acer Power FV Front Panel 6 AcerPower FV Rear Panel 7 System Peripherals 8 MainBoard Layout 10 Block Diagram 11 Hardware Specifications and Configurations 12 Power Management Function (ACPI support - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 7
the Cables 50 Removing the Memory 50 Removing the Heatsink and CPU 51 Removing the Mainboard 51 Removing the Daughter Board 51 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 52 Power-On Self-Test (POST 53 POST Error Messages List 59 Error Symptoms List 61 Undetermined Problems 66 Chapter 5 Jumper and - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 8
K5 (Aspire T600/AcerPower FV) outline : T Use Intel on die VGA chipset to lower the overall platform cost T Provide the most time-to-market spec. T Support Intel 775 pin mainstream CPU up to P4 3.4GHz/FSB 800 T On Board Intel VGA performace great graphic power than previous AGP 8X T Aspire T600 will - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 9
4 Prescott 775/FSB 533/800 NMHz Supports Intel Celeron Prescott 775/FSB 533 MHz CPU Socket Type with LGA 775 pins socket Chipset T Northbridge: Intel 915GV T Southbridge: Intel ICH6 Memory T 4 DDR DIMM memory slots (supports up to 4GB memory) T Supports 256Mb/512Mb/1Gb DDR technologies for x8 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 10
T 1 Aux in 4 pin Connector (CD-ROM Audio Input) T 1 3pin or 4 pin CPU Fan Connector T 1 24pin and 4 pin ATX Interface PS3/PS2 SPS Connector T 1 2*4pin Intel FPIO Specification Power Switch/Power State T LED/HDD Active LED T 1 2pin LAN Activity Monitor Connector T 2 Reserved 2pin GPIO Connector - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 11
Aspire T600 Front Panel No. Description No. Description 1 Optical Device 3 Multimedia Card Reader 5 Microphone Jack 7 USB 2.0 Ports No. Description No. Description 2 Floppy Drive 4 Power Button 6 Speaker or Headphone Jack 4 Chapter 1 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 12
Aspire T600 Rear Panel No. Description No. Description 1 Fan Aperture 3 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 5 Line-in Jack 7 Power Cord Socket 9 Ps/2 Mouse Connector 11 Serial Port 13 USB 2.0 Ports 15 Rear-surround Jack 17 Line-out / Front-surround Jack No. Description No. Description - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 13
AcerPower FV Front Panel No. No. DescriDpteisocnription 1 Optical Drive 3 Multimedia Card Reader (Optical) 5 Microphone Jack 7 USB 2.0 Ports No. No.Description Description 2 Floppy Drive 4 Power Button 6 Speaker or Headphone Jack 8 Indicator 6 Chapter 1 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 14
AcerPower FV Rear Panel No. Description No. Description 1 Fan Aperture 3 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 5 Line-in Jack 7 Power Cord Socket 9 PS/2 Mouse Connector 11 Serial Port 13 USB 2.0 Ports 15 Rear-Surround Jack 17 Line-out / Front-Surround Jack No. Description No. Description - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 15
System Peripherals The Aspire T600 and AcerPower FV computers consist of the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, a keyboard and a set of speakers (optional). This section provides a brief description of basic system - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 16
Speakers For systems bundled with spNeoatek:ers, before powering on the system, connect the speaker cable to the audio-out (external speaker) port on the back panel of the system. NOTE: Speakers are optional and the appearance might be different, depending on the actual product. Chapter 1 9 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 17
ATX12V power connector Front panel audio header BIOS TBL jumper BIOS flash protect jumper Primary CD-in connector/ Auxiliary Audio input connector Clear CMOS jumper Onboard serial port header LGA775 socket for Pentium 4 CPUs CPU cooling fan connector Four 184-pin DDR SDRAM slots Floppy disk drive - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 18
Lsoch) DDIMM4 : DDR Socket 184P INTEL PCIEx1 Line in Line out Up to Ultra ATA/100 IDE1 40pin Two IDE Channel Audio Codec AC' 97 & Lan I/F ICH6 609pin EBGA BW : 133MB/s @Freq : 33MHz PCI1 Slot 120pin @ AD17 PCI2 Slot 120pin @ AD18 PCI3 Slot 120pin @ AD19 Mic in Center/Bass out Surround - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 19
and Configurations System Board Major Chip Item System Core Logic Super I/O Controller LAN Controller Memory Controller E-IDE Controller Audio Codec LPC Controller LAN Keyboard Controller Specification Intel 915GV ICH6 W83627THF ICH6 Build in Intel 82915GV(Champ North Bridge) Build in - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 20
Bus Architecture Item PCI Express 1X 1 PCS PCI Slot 3 PCS LAN on Board REALTEK RTL8100C Description Cache Memory Item Specification First-Level Cache Configurations Cache function control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup Second-Level Cache Configurations The information below is only - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 21
Serial port controller resident bus Number of serial port Serial port location 16C550 UART support Connector type Optional serial port I/O address (via BIOS Setup) Optional serial port IRQ (via BIOS Setup) Specification W83627THF LPC Bus 2 CON1,CN2 Yes 9-pin D-type female connector 3F8h 2F8h 3E8h - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 22
Power State LED S0 S1/S3 S4/S5 HDD State LED IDE Active IDE Idle LAN State LED LAN Active LAN Idle Green Steady Amber Steady Off Green Blinking Off Green Blinking Off Definition USB Port Item Specification support Memory SCSI BIOS 32 KB 64 KB BIOS Function Onboard DRAM Reserved for Graphics - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 23
/s. Aspire T600/AcerPower FV inculde 4 DIMM sockets, and each channel has two DIMM sockets as following: T Channel A : DDR1, DDR2 T Channel B : DDR3 , DDR4 If you want to operate the Dual Channel Technology, please note the following explanations due to the limitation of Intel chipset specifications - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 24
INTB# INTC# PCI Devices ADIMM-slot PCI-Slot1 PCI-Slot2 Function Onboard DRAM Reserved for Memory Map I/O Card Non-Cacheable Onboard DRAM N AD16 AD17 Device IDSEL: ADxx PCI Slot Asynchronous Port 2 Parallel Printer Port 1 Floppy Disk Controller Secondary IDE Primary IDE Serial Asynchronous Port - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 25
Serial Port 1 Reserved Floppy Disk Parallel Port Real Time Clock N N N PS/2 Mouse Numeric Processor Embedded Hard Disk Reserved NOTE: N - Not Requirements Temperature Operating Item Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Vibration Specifications +5oC to +35oC -20oC ~ +60°C (Packed) - - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 26
Vibration packed Shock operating Specifications 5~500 Hz, 2.20g RMS random, 10 minutes per axis in all 3 axes 5~500 Hz, 1.09g RMS random, 1 hour per axis in all 3 axes Half sine, 2 g 11m seconds Mechanical Specifications Item Dimensions(main footprint) Specification 180(w)x360(H)x420(D)mm - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 27
for Windows). T Resume recovery time: 3-5 sec. Global Standby Mode T Global power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minute). T Hard disk drive T ACPI specification 1.0b. T S0, S1, S3 and S5 sleep state support. T On board device power management support. T On board device configuration - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 28
that you save the current BIOS to a disk in the event that BIOS needs to be reset to its original settings. Q-Flash allows the user to quickly and easily update or backup BIOS without entering the operating system. BIOS is a Window s-based utility that doesn't required users to boot to DOS before - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 29
press to accept or enter the sub-menu. Parameter Product Information Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advacned Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configuration PC Health Status Frequency Control Set Supervisor Password Load Default Settings - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 30
as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. These information is necessary for troubleshooting (maybe required when asking for technical support). Parameter Product Name System S/N Main Board ID System BIOS Version SMBIOS Version BIOS Release Date Description Displays the model name - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 31
is 13:00:00 The ATA/IDE option can be configured as "Disabled", "Compatible (default)" and "Enhanced" in the BIOS configuration. Windows* 98SE and Windows* Me operating systems do not support Enhanced mode IDE/Serial ATA resources for more than four devices. If the ATA/IDE option is set to Enhanced - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 32
IDE Configuration to Compatible mode and IDE channels to SATA Pri/ PATA Sec, users can only plug in SATA devices on SATA1 and SATA2; if set ATA/ as SATA Sec/PATA Pri, users can only plug in SATA devices on SATA3 and SATA4 Allows you to configure the hard disk drive N/A connected to the master - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 33
Acer' Disabled logo) Enabled This is to select if system configuration shown Disabled by 2nd screen or not. Enabled Enable this item to shorten the power Hard Disk, CD-ROM, device where BIOS attempts to load the disk ZIP, USB-FDD, USB-ZIP, USb- operating system CDROM, USB-HDD, LAN, Disabled - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 34
Removable Drives Chapter 2 27 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 35
of the installed DRAM or the installed CPU. DRAM CAS# Latency This item determines the operation of DRAM memory CAS (column address strobe). It is recommended that you leave this item at the default value. The 3T setting requires faster memory that specifically supports this mode. Please be noted - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 36
on the mainboard This item shows the VGA memory size borrowed from main memory capacity. This item defines the size of the aperture if you use an AGP graphics adapter. The AGP aperture refers to a section of the PCI memory address range used for graphics memory. We recommend that you leave this item - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 37
USB support. Disabled Enabling the on-die audio if no add-on PCI audio Enabled device Disabled Enables and disables the onboard LAN LAN chip Disabled : Disable this function This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for onboard serial port 1 or 2 Auto : BIOS - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 38
Port (ECP) and Enhanced Parallel Port (EPP) are bi-Extended Capabilities directional modes, allowing both data input and output. ECP and EPP modes are only supported with EPP and ECP aware peripherals. SPP EPP ECP ECP+EPP When the onboard parallel port is set to ECP 1 mode,the parallel port can - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 39
The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no system context (CPU or chipset) is lost and hardware maintains all system context. S3 (STR): The S3 sleep mode is s power-down state in which power is supplied only to essential components such as main memory and wake-capable devices and all - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 40
Wakeup Resume by Alarm Description Options This item enables your computer to automatically restart or return to its former operating status after power returns from a power failure. Former-Sts An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incoming call on the modem - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 41
PCI Configuration Parameter PCI/VGA Palette Snoop Description Options Disabled - Data read or written by the CPU is only directed to the PCI VGA device's palette registers. Enabled - Data read or written by the CPU is directed to both the PCI VGA device's palette registers and the ISA VGA device - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 42
the parameters found in this menu: Parameter CPU Shutdown Temperature Current CPU Temperature Current SYSTEM Temperature Current CPU / SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Description Enables you to set the maximum temperature the system can reach before powering down. 60o C/140o F 65o C/149oF 70o C/158o - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 43
Clk Spread Spectrum Description This item sets the ratio between CPU Core Clock and the FSB Frequency. Users please note that if a invalid ratio has been entered to this field, BIOS will restore it to previous state. When this item is enabled, BIOS will disable the clock signal of free DIMM and PCI - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 44
clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be asked to confirm BIOS Setup. If you have selected "Setup" at "Security Option" from "BIOS Features Setup" menu, you will be prompted for the password only when you enter BIOS Setup. Supervisor Password has higher priority than User - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 45
Save & Exit Setup Highlight this item and press to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press to save and exit, or press to return to the main menu. 38 Chapter 2 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 46
Exit Without Saving Highlight this item and press to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears, press to discard changes and exit, or press to return to the main menu. NOTE: If you have - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 47
Machine Disassembly and Replacement Chapter 3 This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the Aspire T600/AcerPower FV desktop computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 48
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Chapter 3 41 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 49
Disassembling the Aspire T600 Opening the Housing This section tells you how to open the housing cover when you need to install additional components inside the system unit. CAUTION: - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 50
Fan 1. Remove the four screws as red circle shown. Then remove the system fan. Removing the Cables 1. Disconnect the CD-ROM power cables, IDE cable. 2. Disconnect the IDE cable and power cables from the rear the FDD. 3. Disconnect the power cable and Serial ATA cable from the HDD. Chapter 3 43 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 51
Disconnect the IDE cable. 7. Disconnect the Serial ATA cable. 8. Disconnect the Power/HDD LED Cable and Power Switch Cable. Removing the Power Supply 1. Remove the main power connector as shown here. 2. Remove the CPU power connector as shown here. 3. Remove the four screws as red circle shown. Then - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 52
the Modem Card 1. Remove the screws as shown here, pull out the modem card. Removing the Memory 1. Pull out the memory1, memory2, memory3 and memory4. Then remove it as shown here. . Removing the Heatsink and CPU 1. Remove the four screws as shown here, then remove heatsink module. 2. Pull the - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 53
Removing the MainBoard 1. Remove the eight screws as red circle shown. Then remove the mainboard. Removing the Daughter Board 1. Remove the screw as shown here. 2. Detach the USB cable and audio cable from the daughter board. 46 Chapter 3 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 54
Disassembling the AcerPower FV Opening the Housing This section tells you how to open the housing cover when you need to install additional components . 3. Slide the both side doors out. Then remove them. Removing the Front Panel Remove the bezel by following the instruction below. Chapter 3 47 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 55
the Cables 1. Disconnect the CD-ROM power cables, IDE cable. 2. Disconnect the IDE cable and power cables from the rear the FDD. 3. Disconnect the power cable and Serial ATA cable from the HDD. 4. Disconnect system fan cable (as red circle) and CPU fan cable (as yellow circle). 5. Disconnect - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 56
HDD as shown here. Removing the System Fan Remove the four screws as red circle shown. Then remove the system fan. Removing the Power Supply 1. Remove the main power connector as shown here. 2. Remove the CPU power connector as shown here. 3. Remove the four screws as red circle shown. Then remove - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 57
Remove the screws as shown here, pull out the modem card. Removing the Cables 1. Disconnect the USB Cable. 2. Disconnect the Serial ATA cable. 3. Disconnect the Audio Cable. Removing the Memory Remove the four screws as shown here, then remove heatsink module. 50 Chapter 3 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 58
up to 90 degrees and remove the CPU then press down the CPU bar to the end. Removing the Mainboard Remove the eight screws as red circle shown. Then remove the mainboard. Removing the Daughter Board 1. Remove the screw as shown here. 2. Detach the USB cable and audio cable from the daughter board - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 59
Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the Aspire T600/AcerPower FV. T Power-On Self-Test (POST) T Index of Error Message T Index of Error Symptoms T Undetermined Problems Chapter 4 Chapter 4 52 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 60
in the table, refer to the corresponding product service guide. Post Checkpoints List: The list may vary accordingly depending on your BIOS . Checkpoint CFh C0h C1h C3h C5h 01h 02h Description Test CMOS R/W functionality Early chipset initialization: -Disable shadow RAM -Disable L2 cache (socket - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 61
run time area in F000 for ESCD & DMI support. Reserved Use walking 1's algorithm to check out interface in CMOS circuitry. Also set realtime clock power status, and then check for override. Reserved Program chipset default values into chipset. Chipset default values are MODBINable by OEM customers - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 62
for a valid VGA device and VGA BIOS, and put it into C000:0 Reserved Reserved Reserved Initialize INT 09 buffer Reserved 1. Program CPU internal MTRR (P6 & PII) for 0-640K memory address. 2. Initialize the APIC for Pentium class CPU. 3. Program early chipset according to CMOS setup. Example: onboard - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 63
, adjust the cacheable range to smaller one in case the cacheable ranges between each CPU are not identical. Reserved Initialize USB Reserved Test all memory (clear all extended memory to 0) Reserved Reserved Display number of processors (multi-processor platform) Reserved 1. Display PnP logo - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 64
not until this POST stage can users enter the CMOS setup utility. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Initialize PS/2 Mouse Reserved Prepare memory size information for function call: INT 15h ax=E820h Reserved Turn on L2 cache Reserved Program chipset registers according to items described in Setup - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 65
supported. -If errors occur, report errors & wait for keys -If no errors occur or F1 key is pressed to continue: Clear EPA or customization logo. Reserved Reserved 1. Call chipset power back to text mode. 4. Set up ACPI table at top of memory. 5. Invoke ISA adapter ROMs. 6. Assign IRQs to PCI devices - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 66
loaded CPU at nnnn Display switch is set incorrectly Press ESC to skip memory test Floppy disk(s) fail HARD DISK initializing - Please wait a moment HARD DISK INSTALL FAILURE Hard disk(s) diagnosis fail Action/FRU The checksum of the BIOS code in the BIOS chip is incorrect, indicating the BIOS code - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 67
POST detects an error during memory testing, additional information appears giving specifics about the type and location of the memory error. If the system cannot boot using the current CMOS configuration, the BIOS can override the current configuration with a set of BIOS defaults designed for the - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 68
BIOS Setup and load default settings. In Windows Systems, check settings in Power Management Property of Control Panel. 2. Reload software from Recovery CD. Blinking cursor only; system does not work. 1. Diskette/IDE drive connection/cables 2. Diskette/IDE disk drives 3. See "Undetermined Problems - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 69
access for more than 2 minutes. 1. Diskette 2. Diskette drive power 3. Diskette drive connection/cable 4. Diskette drive 5. Main board Disk Drive NOTE: Ensure hard disk drive is configured correctly in BIOS Setup, cable/jumper are set correctly before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 70
is inaccurate. 1. Ensure the information in the Standard CMOS Feature of BIOS Setup is set correctly. 2. RTC battery. 3. Main board Audio Audio software program invokes but no sound comes from speakers. 1. Speaker power/connection/cable. Modem Modem ring cannot wake up system from suspend mode - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 71
Error Symptom Display problem not listed above (including blank or illegible monitor). Action/FRU 1. "Monitor" 2. Load default settings (if screen is readable). 3. Main board Chapter 4 64 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 72
same as the setting in BIOS Setup. 2. Loop-back. 3. Main board. Printing failed. 1. Ensure the printer driver is properly installed. Refer to the printer service manual. 2. Printer. 3. Printer cable. 4. Main board. Printer problems. 1. Refer to the service manual for the printer. Keyboard Some - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 73
or disconnect the following, one at a time: 10. Non-Acer devices T External devices T Any adapter card (modem card, LAN card or video card, if installed) T CD/DVD-ROM drive T Diskette drive T Hard disk drive T DIMM T Processor T Main board 11. Power on the system unit. 12. Repeat steps 2 through - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 74
Connector Information Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the mainboard. Setting Jumpers Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 75
Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper CLR_CMOS BIOS_WP BIOS_TBL Type 3-pin 3-pin 3-pin Description Clear CMOS Setting (Default) 1-2: CLEAR CMOS 2-3: NORMAL Before clearing the CMOS, make - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 76
the motherboard components. Refer to the following: 1. Connect the CPU cooling fan cable to CPUFAN1. 2. Connect the case cooling fan connector to SYS_FAN. 3. Connect the case speaker cable to SPK1. 4. Connect the case switches and indicator LEDs to the F_PANEL. 5. Connect the standard power supply - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 77
19 COM 20 -5V 21 +5V 22 +5V 23 +5V 24 COM ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector Pin 1 Ground 2 Ground 3 +12V 4 +12V Signal Name Connecting 20/24-pin power cable Users please note that the 20-pin and 24-pin power cables can both be connected to the ATX1 connector. With the 20-pin - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 78
below for information: Illustration Pin Signal Function 1 HD_LED_P Hard disk LED (+) 3 HD_LED_N Hard disk active LED (-) 5 RST_SW_N Reset Switch (-) 7 RST_SW_P Reset the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST. Supporting the power on/off function requires connecting pins 6 and 8 to a - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 79
Connecting Optional Components Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard's optional devices: Audio1: Front Panel Audio Header This connector allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. Pin Signal Name 1 PORT-FL - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 80
kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports to the motherboard. Pin Signal Name 1 USB DUAL VCC 2 USB DUAL VCC 3 USBP4- 4 USBP5 CDIN1 or AUXIN connector. If it is used as an additional line-in audio (AUXIN) connector, it allows you to attach a line-in cable - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 81
SATA1~SATA2: Serial ATA Connectors These connectors are use to support the new Serial ATA devices for the highest date transfer rates (150 MB/ s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA interface. But maintains register compatibility - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 82
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire T600/AcerPower FV. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to 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 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 83
Aspire T600 Exploded Diagram 76 Chapter 6 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 84
AcerPower FV Exploded Diagram Chapter 6 77 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 85
Model Definition and Configuration The Aspire T600/AcerPower FV Model No. Define: 1. Trade Mark: Appendix A 2. Brand Name: Acer 3. Description: E91M, Intel 915GV+ICH6, P4 775pin / 4DIMM / 2PCI /1PCI-E 4. Product Name: Aspire T600/AcerPower FV Appendix A 78 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 86
Test Compatible Components Appendix B This computer's compatibility is a test plan released by Acer Internal Testing Department. Once the final report is available, this chapter will be revised accordingly. Appendix B 79 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 87
Windows XP Home Environment Test Item Mother Board ECS Processor Intel Retention Module Foxconn Cooler Foxconn System Fan Sunon Memory-DDR333 Infineon Nanya Memory-DDR400 Infineon Nanya Micron Apacer HDD-SATA Seagate WD DVD-ROM Lite-On CD-RW Lite-On HLDS Specifications For 775 CPU Cooler FXC - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 88
ECS Wireless Reciever Chicony Wireless KB Chicony Wireless Mouse Chicony Specifications Model Description 8X DVD SuperMultiPlus (black) GSA-4082B ( (INT1) Microtower / 3.5"*3 + 5.25"*2 (black) H602 housing Power Supply FSP300-60THA(1) Power Supply FSP300-60THA(1PF) 24 pin-Non-PFC 24 pin-PFC - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 89
Item Specifications PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, US Ver., 104keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, T.Chinese Ver., 104keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Arabic Ver., 104keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Thai Ver., 104keys PS/2 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 90
Item Specifications PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Portugese Ver., 105keys, Japan ABS PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Iceland Ver., 105keys, Japan ABS PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Norwegian Ver., 105keys, Japan ABS PS/2 - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 91
Item Mouse Logitech Speaker Neosonica Specifications USB Keyboard, KU0355, Greek Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Denmark Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Czech Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU-0355, US Ver., 104keys, - Acer Power FV | Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 92
you convenient and valuable support resources whenever you need them. In the Technical Information section you can download information on all of Acer's Notebook, Desktop and Server models including: T Service guides for all models T User's manuals T Training materials T Bios updates T Software