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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: IV Screen messages Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
Preface Before using this information and the product it 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's "global" product offering. To better fit local market requirements and enhance product competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory capability).
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Features & Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 AcerPower F2 Front Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 AcerPower F2 Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 55 Power-On Self-Test (POST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56 Post Check Points . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57 POST Error Messages List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 Error Symptoms List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Chapter 1 System Specifications Overview AcerPower F2 is a versatile, high-power system, supporting Intel Socket 478 CPUs. The computer uses Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) and Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) design. This improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. Chapter 1 T Intel Pentium 4/Celeron CPU T System Memory DDR 266/33/400, 2 DIMM Slots, expendable to 2GB T Power Management function T 3.
Features & Specifications CPU T Support Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron (Socket 478) processor T Support Intel Hyper Threading Technology Chipset T Intel 865GV + ICH5 Memory T DDR SDRAM PC2100(DDR266)/PC2700(DDR333)/PC3200(DDR400) 184-pin, 2 DIMM Slots, expandable to 2GB Graphics T On-die VGA T 1 VGA port AGP/PCI T Three PCI 2.2 5V slots T One FDD slot supports 1.44MB/3 mode 3.
T T Connector Pin: 4 Transfer Rate: T USB 2.0/1.1 BIOS T Award BIOS with Plug and Play BIOS T ACPI, SMBIOS 2.3, Green and Boot Block T Provides DMI 2.0, WFM 2.
AcerPower F2 Front Panel The computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label 4 Description 1 Optical Drive 2 FDD Drive 3 Power Button 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports 5 Microphone Jack 6 Speaker/Headphone jack Chapter 1
AcerPower F2 Rear Panel Label 1 Description Power Code Socket 2 Voltage Selector Switch 3 Fan Aperture 4 PS/2 Keyboard Port 5 PS/2 Mouse Connector 6 Serial Connector 7 Printer Connector 8 Monitor Connector 9 USB Connector 10 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector 11 Microphone Jack 12 Line-Out Jack 13 Line-In Jack 14 Extension Card Slots Chapter 1 5
˖ˡˆ ˖ˡ˅ ˖ˡˇ ˖ˡ˄ ˖ˢˡˡ˄ ˖ˡˆ˃ ˖ˡ˄˄ ˖ˡˈ ˨ˇˋ ˨˅ˌ MainBoard Layout ˦ˣ˗˜˙ ˣ˖˜ˆ ˄ˆˌˇ˲˛˗˘˥˅ ˣ˖˜˅ ˣ˖˜˄ ˨˄ˉ ˙˲˨˦˕˄ ˙˲˨˦˕˅ ˨˄ˊ ˖ˡ˄ˈ ˖ˢˡ˄ ˝ˆ ˖ˡ˄ˋ ˖ˡˌ ˝ˣ˄ ˖ˡ˅˃ Lable 1394_HDER2 6 ˨˅ˋ ˖ˡ˅ˈ ˖ˡ˅ˊ ˖ˡ˅ˇ ˖ˡ˅ˉ ˖ˡ˅˄ ˕˔˧˄ ˨˅ˊ ˖ˡ˅˅ ˖ˡˆˈ Component 1394 Connector BAT1 Battery CN11 12V Connector CN15 CPU Fan Connector CN18,20 DIMM Port CN2 COM1 CN21,22 S-ATA Port CN24,26 Primary IDE Connector, Secondary IDE Connector CN25 Main Power Connector CN27 Floppy Connector CN3 PS2-KBMS CN30 D
Lable Component CN5 Audio Port CN9 SYS FAN Connector CON1 COM2 Header CI\ONN1 USB Port F_USB1,2 Front USB Connector JP1 Clear CMOS PCI1,2,3 PCI Slot U16 478-pin CPU Slot U17 865GV Chipset U27 BIOS U28 I/O Connector U2 Audio Controller, Nearby U29 U29 1394 Controller U48 LAN Controller Chapter 1 7
Block Diagram Intel Pentium 4 Willamette/ Northwood/Prescott processor VRD 9/10 uPGA 478 ZIP Socket 3 Phase PWM 400/533/800 FSB CK-409 Clock DDR 400/333/266 Channel A DDR DIMM1 GMCH VGA Connector Morgan Hill DDR 400/333/266 932 Pin Channel B DDR DIMM1 FC-BGA Back Panel USB2.0 Port 1 USB2.0 Port 2 USB2.0 Port 3 USB2.0 Port 4 PCI Interface uATX Form Factor PCI Slot 1 ICH5 Front Panel PCI Slot 2 PCI Slot 3 USB2.0 Port 5 USB2.0 Port 6 USB2.0 Port 7 460 Pin mBGA 10/100 BT LAN USB2.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chip Item Specification System Core Logic Intel 865GV W83627HF (Champion I/O Bridge) ICH5 (Champion South Bridge) Super I/O Controller W83627HF LAN Controller RTL8100C Memory Controller Build in Intel 865GV (Champ North Bridge) E-IDE Controller Build in ICH5 (champion South Bridge) Keyboard Controller Build in W83627HF RTC Build in ICH5 Processor Item Specification Type Intel Pentium 4 Northwood processor in Flip Chip Pin Grid
BIOS Hotkey List Hotkey Function Description Enter BIOS Setup Utility c Press while the system is booting to enter BIOS Setup Utility. System Memory Item Specification Onboard Embedded Memory Size 0 Memory Socket Number 2 Sockets Supported Memory Size per Socket 128 MB/ 256 MB/ 512 MB/ 1024 MB Supported Maximum Memory Size 2GB (1024MB x2 ) Supported Memory Speed 266/333/400 MHz Supported memory voltage 2.
LAN Interface Item Specification LAN Controller Resident Bus PCIX Bus LAN Port ONE RJ-45 on board Function Control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup IDE Interface Item Specification IDE Controller Built-in ServerWorks CSB5 (Champion South Bridge) IDE Controller Resident Bus PCI bus Number IDE Channel 2 Supported IDE Interface E-IDE (up to PIO mode-4, DMA mode 2 and Ultra DMA-33), ANSIS ATA rev. 3.
USB Port Item Specification Universal HCI USB 2.
PCI Slot IRQ Routing Map PCI INTX# PCI slot 3 INTA INTFJ INTB INTGJ INTC INTHJ INTD INTEJ Bus Mastering Enabled I/O Address Map Hex Range 000-01F 020-021 040-043 060-060 061-061 070-071 080-08F 0A0-0A1 0C0-0DF 0F0-0FF 170-177 1F0-1F7 278-27F 2F8-2FF 378-37F 3F0-3F5 3F6-3F6 3F7-3F7 3F8-3FF 0CF8 0CFC 778-77A Chapter 1 Devices DMA Controller-1 Interrupt Controller-1 System Timer Keyboard Controller 8742 System Speaker CMOS RAM Address and Real Time Clock DMA Page Register Interrupt Controller-2 DMA Con
IRQ Assignment Map IRQx System Devices Add-On-Card Devices IRQ0 Timer N IRQ1 Keyboard N IRQ2 Reserved N IRQ3 Serial Port 2 Reserved IRQ4 Serial Port 1 Reserved IRQ5 Reserved Reserved IRQ6 Floppy Disk Reserved IRQ7 Parallel Port Reserved IRQ8 Real Time Clock N IRQ9 N Reserved IRQ10 N Reserved IRQ11 N Reserved IRQ12 PS/2 Mouse Reserved IRQ13 Numeric Processor N IRQ14 Embedded Hard Disk Reserved IRQ15 Reserved Reserved NOTE: N - Not be used DRQ Assignment Map
Environmental Requirements Item Specifications Operating (unpacked) 5 ~ 16 Hz: 0.015 mm 16 ~ 250 Hz: 0.21 G Non-operating (packed) 5 ~ 27.1 Hz: 0.6 G 27.1 ~ 50 Hz: 0.
Power Management Function (ACPI support function) Device Standby Mode T Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices (0-15 minutes, time step=1 minute). T Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface). T Disable V-sync to control the VESA DPMS monitor. T Resume method: device activated (Keyboard for DOS, keyboard & mouse for Windows). T Resume recovery time: 3-5 sec. Global Standby Mode T Global power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minute).
Chapter 2 System Utilities Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is no need to run Setup when starting the computer unless you get a Run Setup message. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM. NOTE: If you repeatedly receive Run Setup messages, the battery may be bad/flat. In this case, the system cannot retain configuration values in CMOS.
Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)process. When the message of “Press DEL to enter SETUP” appears on the screen, press the key of [Delete] to enter the setup menu. NOTE: If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On. You may also restart the system by simultaneously pressing [Ctrl+Alt+Delete].
The items in the main menu are explained below: T Product Information To introduce the Product Name,System P/N and MainBoard ID...etc. T Standard CMOS Features The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu. T Standard BIOS Features The advanced system features can be set up through this menu. T Advancted Chipset Features The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance can be optimized.
Product Information The screen below appears if you select Product Information from the main menu: The Product Information menu contains general data about the system, such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. These information is necessary for troubleshooting (maybe required when asking for technical support). The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter 20 Description Product Name Displays the model name of your system.
Standard CMOS Features Select Standard CMOS Features from the main menu to configure some basic parameters in your system. The following screen shows the Standard CMOS Features menu: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Date Description Lets you set the date following the weekdaymonth-day-year format Options Weekday: Sun, Mon...Sat Month: Jan., Feb...Dec.
Parameter IDE Secondary Channel Slav Description Allows you to configure the hard disk drive connected to the slave port of IDE channel 2. Options IDE Device Model Number: None To enter the IDE Channel Secondary Master setup, press [Enter]. The IDE CD-ROM is always automatically detected. Drive A Allows you to configure your floppy drive A. 1.44 MB, 3.5-inch None 360 KB, 5.25-inch 1.2 MB, 5.25-inch 720 KB, 3.5-inch 2.88 MB, 3.5-inch Drive B Allows you to configure your floppy drive B. 1.44 MB, 3.
Advanced BIOS Features The following screen shows the Advanced BIOS Features: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Description Options CPU Feature The items allow you to set the Thermal Monitor 1 (on die throttling) and the Thermal Monitor 2 (on ratio & VID transition). Press [Enter] Hard Disk Boot Priority This option is used to select the priority for HDD startup.
Parameter Options Boot Other Device This parameter allows you to specify the system boot up search sequence. Enabled Swap Floppy Drive Setting to Enabled will swap floppy drive a: and b:. Enabled Boot Up Floppy Seek Setting to Enabled will make BIOS seek floppy drive a: before booting the system. Enabled Boot Up NumLock Status Sets the NumLock status when the system is powered on. Setting to On will turn on the NumLock key when the system is powered on.
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Advanced Chipset Features The advanced chipset features setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. NOTE: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Parameter Description Option DRAM Timing Selectable This item determines DRAM clock/timing using SPD or manual configuration. The available setting values are: By SPD and Manual. By SPD CAS Latency Time This item determins CAS Latency. 2 2.
Parameter Video BIOS Cacheable Memory Hole At 15M-16M Init Display First Description Option Select “Enabled” to allow caching of the Video BIOS which may improve performance. If any other program writes to this memory area, a system error may result. Enabled You can reserve this area of system memory for ISA adapter ROM. When this area is reserved, it cannot be cached. The user information of peripherals that need to use this area of system memory usually discuss their memory requirements.
Integrated Peripherals Parameter OnChip IDE Device Onboard Device SuperIO Device 28 Description Use the arrow keys to select your options; press key to enter the setup submenu. The options and setting methods are discussed below.
OnChip IDE Device Press [Enter] to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: OnChip IDE Device Parameter Description Option Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple compounds or multiple sector read/ write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do), select “Enabled” for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/write per sector the drive can support.
OnChip IDE Device Parameter IDE Secondary Master PIO IDE Secondary Slave PIO IDE Secondary Master UDMA IDE Secondary Slave UDMA Description Setting these items to “Auto” activates the HDD speed auto-detect function. The PIO mode specifies the data transfer rate of the HDD. For example, mode 0 data transfer rate is 3.3MB/s, mode 1 is 5.2 MB/s, mode 2 is 8.3MB/s, mode 3 is 11.1 MB/s and mode 4 is 16.6MB/s. If your hard disk performance becomes unstable, you may manually try the slower mode.
Onboard Device Press [Enter] to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Onboard Device Parameter Description Option USB Controller This item is used to enable or disable the on-chip USB. Enabled USB 2.0 Controller Enable this item if the system supports USB 2.0. Enabled This item lets you enable or disable the USB keyboard driver within the onboard BIOS.
Super IO Device Press [Enter] to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Soupier Device Parameter Description Option POWER ON Function This option is used to set the power on method for your PC. Any Key Onboard FDC Controller Enables or disables the onboard floppy disk drive controller. Enabled This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for onboard serial port 1 and port 2 (COM1,COM2).
Power Management Setup The Power Management menu lets you configure your system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. The following screen shows the Power Management parameters and their default settings: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
Parameter Description Options Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume This option allows the system to initalize the VGABIOS from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. Auto Power Management This option is used to set the power management scheme. User Define Yes No Min. Saving Max Saving This item determines the manner in which the monitor is blanked. Blank Screen V/H SYNC+Blank: This selection will cause the system to turn off the vertical and horizontal synchronization ports and write blanks to the video buffer.
Parameter Power On by Ring USB KB Wake-Up From S3 Resume by Alarm Description Options An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) line (in other words, an incoming call on the modem) awakens the system from a soft off state. Enabled This option allows you to specify whether the system will be awakened from power saving modes when activity or input signal of the specified hardware peripheral or component is detected.
PnP/PCI Configuration The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Reset Configuration Data Resources Controlled By Description Options Selecting “Enabled” to reset Extended System Configuration Data (ESCD) only if you installed a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating system can not boot. Otherwise, you should leave it unchanged.
PC Health Status The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description Shutdown Temperature This option is for setting the shutdown temperature level for the processor. When the processor reaches the temperature you set, the ACPI-aware system will be shut down.
Frequency/Voltage Control The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Options If the CPU Ratio is set to Manual, end users can choose a suitable ratio to support the CPU. 8x to 50x Auto Detect PCI Clk This option allows you to enable/disable the feature of auto detecting the clock frequency of the installed PCI bus.
Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Press and then to install the defaults. Press and then to not install the defaults. The defaults place demands on the system that may be greater than the performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the memory. You can cause fatal errors or instability if you install the optimized defaults when your hardware does not support them.
Set Supervisor/User Password When this function is selected, the following message appears at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password. Type the password, up to eight characters, and press . The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory. You will be asked to confirm the password. Type the password again and press . You may also press to abort the selection.
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.
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 made settings that you do not want to save, use the "Exit Without Saving" item and press to discard any changes you have made.
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement Please also refer to the AcerPower SV Service CD for the assembly/disassembly procedure. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge. T Wire cutter. T Phillips screwdriver (may require different size). NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size.
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassenbly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 44 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.
Standard Disassembly Procedure This section tells you how to disassemble the system when you need to perform system service. Please also refer to the disassembly video, if available. CAUTION: Before you proceed, make sure you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it. Opening the System 1. Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. 2. Turn the housing back, and remove the screws as shown here. 3. Slide the side door out. Then remove it. Removing the Front Panel 1.
2. Disconnect the CD-In cable. 3. Disconnect the floppy cable. 4. Disconnect the IDE1 and IDE2 cable. Removing the Modem card, CD-ROM, Floppy and HDD 46 1. Detach the modem card. 2. Disconnect the CD-ROM power, IDE and CD-In cables. 3. Disconnect the floppy cable and power cable. 4. Disconnect the HDD power cable and IDE cable.
5. Press the latch and remove the CD-ROM drive. 6. Press the latch and remove the floppy drive. 7. Press the latch again to release the hard disk module. 8. Detach the HDD from the bracket. Removing the Power Supply 1. Remove the main ATX power connector as shown here. 2. Remove the Pentium 4(ATX-12V) power connector as shown here. 3. Remove the four screws as shown here.
4. Remove the power supply. Removing the Heatsink and the CPU 1. Disconnect the Pentium 4 CPU power cable. 2. Release the two heatsink latches. 3. Remove the heatsink module. 4. Remove the CPU by following the instructions here. Removing the Memory 1. 48 Pop out the memory and remove it as shown here.
Removing the Mainboard 1. Remove the six screw as shown here. 2. Remove the motherboard as shown here. Removing the Power Button 1. Remove the power button as shown here. Removing the LED Module 1. Remove the LED module by following the instructions here. Removing the Daughter Board 1. Remove the screw as shown here. 2. Detach the USB cable and audio cable from the daughter board.
Standard Reassembly Procedure This section tells you how to reassemble the system when you need to perform system service. Please also refer to the assembly video, if available. Installing the Daughter Board 1. Connect the audio cable and USB cables to the daughter board. 2. Fasten the daughter board with one screw as shown here. Installing the LED Module 1. Install the LED module by following the instructions here. Installing the Power Button 1. Attach the power button as shown here.
2. Secure the motherboard with the six screw as shown here. Installing the Heatsink and the CPU 1. Place the CPU to the CPU socket by following the instructions here. 2. Place the heatsink module. 3. Secure the heatsink with the two heatsink latches. 4. Connect the Pentium 4 CPU power cable. Installing the Memory 1. Insert the memory to the DIMM slot as shown here.
Installing the Power Supply 1. Place the power supply to the original position as shown here. 2. Secure the power supply with the four screws as shown here. 3. Connect the Pentium 4(ATX-12V) power connector to the motherboard as shown here. 4. Connect the main ATX power connector to the motherboard as shown here. Installing the Modem card, CD-ROM, Floppy and HDD 52 1. Insert the HDD to the bracket by following the instructions here. 2. Place the HDD module back to the original position. 3.
4. Place the CD-ROM drive back to the original position. 5. Connect the HDD power cable and IDE cable. 6. Connect the floppy cable and power cable. 7. Connect the CD-ROM power, IDE and CD-In cables. 8. Place the modem card back to one PCI slot. Then secure the modem card with the screw. Installing the Cables 1. Connect the IDE1 and IDE2 cable to the motherboard. 2. Connect the floppy cable to the motherboard.
3. Connect the CD-In cable to the motherboard. 4. Connect the Aux-In cable to the motherboard. Installing the Front Panel 1. Place the front bezel back to the original position. Closing the System 54 1. Place the side door back to the original position. 2. Secure the side door with the two screws as shown here.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the AcerPower F2: Chapter 4 T Power-On Self-Test (POST) T Index of Error Messages T Index of Error Codes and Error Beeps T Index of Error Symptoms T Undetermined Problems 55
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Each time you turn on the system, the Power-on Self Test (POST) is initiated. Several items are tested during POST, but is for the most part transparent to the user. The Power-On Self Test (POST) is a BIOS procedure that boots the system, initializes and diagnoses the system components, and controls the operation of the power-on password option.
POST Check Points When POST executes a task, it uses a series of preset numbers called check point to be latched at port 80h, indicating the stages it is currently running. This latch can be read and shown on a debug board. The following table describes the Acer common tasks carried out by POST. A unique check point number represents each task.
Checkpoint Description 14h Program chipset default values into chipset. Chipset default values are MODBINable by OEM customers. 15h Reserved 16h Initial onboard clock generator if Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is defined. See also POST 26h. 17h Reserved 18h Detect CPU information including brand, SMI type (Cyrix or Intel) and CPU level (586 or 686). 19h Reserved 1Ah Reserved 1Bh Initial interrupts vector table.
Checkpoint 2Eh Description Reserved 2Fh Rederved 30h Reserved 31h Reserved 32h Reserved 33h Reset keyboard if Early_Reset_KB is defined e.g. Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips.
Checkpoint Description 53h Clear password according to H/W jumper (Optional) 54h Reserved 55h Display number of processors (multi-processor platform) 56h Reserved 57h 1. Display PnP logo 2. Early ISA PnP initialization - Assign CSN to every ISA PnP device 58h Reserved 59h Initialize the combined Trend Anti-Virus code 5Ah Reserved 5Bh (Optional Feature) Show message for entering AWDFLASH.EXE from FDD (optional) 5Ch Reserved 5Dh 1. Initialize Init_Onboard_Super_IO 2.
Checkpoint 76h Description (Optional feature) Enter AWDFLASH.EXE if: - AWDFLASH.EXE is found in floppy drive. - ALT+F2 is prrssed. 77h Detect serial ports & parallel ports 78h Reserved 79h Reserved 7Ah Detect & install co-processor 7Bh Reserved 7Ch Init HDD write protect 7Dh Reserved 7Eh Reserved 7Fh Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is supported.
Checkpoint 62 Description 94h 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Enable L2 cache Program Daylight Saving Program boot up speed Chipset final initialization Power management final initialization Clear screen & dispaly summary table Program K6 write allocation Program P6 class write combining 95h Update keyboard LED & typematic rate 96h 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
POST Error Messages List If you cannot run the diagnostics program tests but did receive a POST error message, use “POST Error Messages List” to diagnose system problems. If you did not receive any error message, look for a description of your error symptoms in “Error Sympton List”. NOTE: When you have deemed it necessary to replace an FRU, and have done so, you must run a total system check to ensure that no other activity has been affected by the change.
BIOS Messages 64 Action/FRU IDE Drive 0 Error IDE Drive 1 Error IDE Drive 2 Error IDE Drive 3 Error 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. IRQ Setting Error Expansion ROM Allocation Fail I/O Resource Conflict(s) Memory Resource Conflict(s) 1. Load default settings in Setup. 2. Enter BIOS Setup and set the Reset Resource Assignments of the PnP/PCI Options to Yes, then reboot the system. 3. Remove all adapter cards that are NOT factoryinstalled, then reboot the system PCI Device Error 1. Load default settings in Setup. 2.
Error Symptoms List NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/ FRU listed in right column is the most likely cause .
Error Symptom Action/FRU Diskette drive does not work. 1. Ensure the diskette drive is not set to None in the Disk Drives of BIOS Setup. 2. Diskette drive power 3. Diskette drive connection/cable 4. Diskette drive 5. System board Diskette drive read/write error. 1. Diskette. 2. Ensure the diskette drive is not set to Write protect in the Security Options of BIOS Setup. 3. Diskette drive cable. 4. Diskette drive. 5. System board. Diskette drive LED comes on for more than 2 minutes when reading data.
Error Symptom Action/FRU CD/DVD-ROM drive cannot load or eject when the system is turned on and its eject button is pressed and held. 1. Disconnect all cables from CD/DVD-ROM drive except power cable, then press eject button to try to unload the disk. 2. CD/DVD-ROM drive power. 3. CD/DVD-ROM drive CD/DVD-ROM drive does not read and there are no messages are displayed. 1. CD may have dirt or foreign material on it. Check with a known good disc. 2. Ensure the CD/DVD-ROM driver is installed properly. 3.
Error Symptom 68 Action/FRU Display problem: - Incorrect colors No high intensity Missing, broken, or incorrect characters Blank monitor(dark) Blank monitor(bright) Distorted image Unreadable monitor Other monitor problems 1. 2. 3. 4. Display changing colors. 1. Monitor signal connection/cable 2. Monitor 3. System board Display problem not listed above (including blank or illegible monitor). 1. “Monitor". 2. Load default settings (if screen is readable). 3.
Error Symptom Action/FRU Parallel/Serial Ports Execute “Load BIOS Default Settings” in BIOS Setup to confirm ports presence before diagnosing any parallel/serial ports problems. Serial or parallel port loop-back test failed. 1. Make sure that the LPT# or COM# you test is the same as the setting in BIOS Setup. 2. Loop-back. 3. System board. Printing failed. 1. Ensure the printer driver is properly installed. Refer to the printer service manual. 2. Printer. 3. Printer cable. 4. System board.
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Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Information Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the mainboard. Setting Jumpers Use the mainboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pir are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins. Jumper Description The illustrations below show a 2-pin jumper. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the jumper is SHORT.
Connectors and Jumpers The following illustration shows the location of the mainboard jumpers.
Function Definition Name Description U16 Intel 478 Socket CN18 DIMM1 Connector CN20 DIMM2 Connector CN14 PCI Slot #1 CN13 PCI Slot #2 CN12 CPI Slot #3 CN25 ATX Power Connector CN11 ATX12V Power Connector CN27 Floppy Connector CN24,26 Reversal on illustration of mainboard Remark jumpers CN15 CPU Fan CN9 Chassis Fan CN35 Front Panel with Intel spec. USB_HDER1 USB Header with Intel spec. USB_HDER2 USB Header with Intel spec.
Pin Definition Jumper Setting JP1:Clear CMOS Location Header Type JP1 Header 3x1 Description Function Clear CMOS 1-2: Clear 2-3: Normal NOTE: If you want to clear CMOS, unplug the AC power supply first, then place the jumper cap on both pins of pin1 & pin2.Set JCC back to the normal status with pin2 & pin3 connected, then power on the system.
CN9,CN15: FAN Connector Pin Number Pin Definition 1 GND 2 FAN_POWER12V 3 SIO_FANSPD5V CD-IN(CN8) Pin Number Pin Definition 1 CD-L (CD In Left) 2 CD-GND (Ground) 3 CD-GND (Ground) 4 CD-R (CD In Right) CN34:FRONT AUDIO HEADER Pin Number Pin Definition Pin Number Pin Definition 1 FRONT_MIC 6 FRONT_OUT_R 2 GND (GROUND) 7 NC (NO CONNECT) 3 NC 8 NC (NO CONNECT) 4 +5VA 9 LINE_OUT_L 5 LINE_OUT_R 10 FRONT_OUT_L NOTE: A feature of the front panel headphone jack is that the re
CON1: nd SERIAL PORT HEADER Pin Number Pin Definition Pin Number Pin Definition 1 NDCDB 6 NDSRB 2 NSINB 7 NRTSB 3 NSOUTB 8 NCTSB 4 NDTRB 9 NRIB 5 GND 10 KEY CN21, CN22: S- ATA HDD CONNECTOR (RESERVED) Pin Number 8 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Pin Definition Pin Number Pin Definition 1 GND (GROUND) 6 SATA_RXN0 2 SATA_TXP0 7 GND (GROUND) 3 SATA_TXN0 8 NC (NO CONNECT) 4 GND (GROUND) 9 NC (NO CONNECT) 5 SATA_RXN0 1394_HDER2: INT 1394 HEADER Pin Number 1 Pin Definition TPA+
Expansion I/O Audio Jack Pin Number Pin Definition MIC IN 2 CEN_BP_OUT AND AVREF 3 NC 4 JD0 5 LFE_BP_OUT LINE IN 22 FRONT_OUT_L 23 NC 24 JD1 25 FRONT_OUT_R LINE OUT 32 SURR_BP_L 33 NC 34 JD2 35 SURR_BP_R VGA Port Pin Chapter 5 Pin Definition Pin Pin Definition 1 Video Red Output 11 NC 2 Video Green Output 12 L_DDCA_DATA 3 Video Blue Output 13 5V_HYSNC 4 NC 14 5V_VSYNC 5 GND 15 L_DDCA_CLK 6 GND 16 GND 7 GND 17 GND 8 GND 18 GND 9 5V_SYS 19 GND
Print Port Pin Number Pin Definition Pin Number Pin Number 1 STB# 15 -PERROR 2 DATA BUS1 16 -PPRINIT 3 DATA BUS2 17 -PSLCTIN 4 DATA BUS3 18 GND 5 DATA BUS4 19 GND 6 DATA BUS5 20 GND 7 DATA BUS6 21 GND 8 DATA BUS7 22 GND 9 DATA BUS8 23 GND 10 ACK# 24 GND 11 BUSY 25 GND 12 PAPER EMPTY 26,27 GND 13 SELECT G1 GND 14 PAUTOFD G2 GND Pin Definition Pin Serial Port Pin Pin Definition 1 NDCDA 7 NRTSA 2 NSINA 8 NCTSA 3 NSOUTA 9 NRIA 4 NDTRA
Dual USB&RJ45 CONN Pin Pin Definition Pin Pin Definition 1 USB PWR 15 NC 2 USBP2N_R 16 NC 3 USBP2P_R 17 NC 4 GND 18 GND 5 USB PWR 19 LINK_LEDJ 6 USBP3N_R 20 +3.3V_SB 7 USBP3P_R 21 ACTIVE_LEDJ 8 GND 22 +3.
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Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of AcerPower F2. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
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NOTE: Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel (http://aicsl.acer.com.tw/spl/, if you do not own a specific account, you can still access the system with guest; guest). For whatever reasons a part number change is made, it will not be noted in the printed Service Guide.
AcerPower F2 Picture Partname Part No.
AcerPower F2 Picture Partname Part No. AUDIO CABLE 8PIN 2CON 50.S03VF.001 FRONT INTERNAL USB CABLE 50.S03VF.
AcerPower F2 Picture Partname Part No. LED MODULE 42.P01VF.001 EMPTY COVER FOR 5.25" DEVICE 42.PSPVF.005 HDD BRACKET 33.PSPVF.002 FILLER COVER FOR 3.5" DEVICE 42.PSPVF.007 MOUSE PS2 2 BUTTON+WHEEL KYE POWER SCROLL PS2 WHITE OPTICAL MOUSE USB 2 BUTTON+WHEEL WHITE MS.PSE04.003 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 KEYBOARD, KBP2971, SPANISH/US VER.
AcerPower F2 Picture Partname Part No. USB Keyboard, KU0355, US Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, T.Chinese Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Arabic Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Thai Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Spanish/US Ver., 105keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Int'l US Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Canadian/French Ver., 105keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, Brazilian Ver., 107keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, UK Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, French Ver.
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Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration The AcerPower F2 Model No. Define: 1. Trade Mark: 2. Brand Name: Acer 3. Description: Intel Pentium 4/Celeron Processor 4.
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Appendix B Test Compatible Components 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.
Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test Item Specifications Description Mainboard Foxconn F62V w/o 1394 w/i Acer LOGO w/i rear I/O bracket F62V w/i Acer logo F62V-2 w/i 1394 Acer LOGO w/i I/O bracket F62V-2 w/i Acer logo F62V w/o 1394 w/o Acer LOGO w/i rear I/O bracket F62V F62V-2 w/i 1394 w/o Acer LOGO w/i rear I/O bracket F62V-2 Celeron 2.4GHz/400FSB/128K SL6VU,RK80532RC056128 Celeron 2.5GHz/400FSB/128K SL6ZY,RK80532RC060128 Celeron 2.
Item Specifications Description DDR 400 256MB HYS64D32300GU-5-B DDR 400 512MB HYS64D64320GU-5-B DDR 400 256MB NT256D64S88B1G-5T EA DDR 400 512MB NT512D64S8HB1G-5T Protege 40G 5400rpm,ATA-100 WD400EB-42CPF0 WD 80G 5400rpm,ATA-100 WD800EB-00DJF0 C2 40G 5400rpm, ATA-100 ST340015A U9 80G 5400rpm, ATA-100 ST380012A Alpine 80G 7200rpm, ATA-100 ST380011A Alpine 120G 7200rpm, ATA-100 ST3120022A XL40S 40G 7200rpm, ATA-100 WD800BB-00DKA0 XL80S 80G 7200rpm WD800BB-00DKA0 XL80 120G 7200rpm 1
Item Specifications Description SuperMultiPlus HLDS 4x DVD SuperMulti Plus(white) GSA-4040B(white) 4x DVD SuperMulti Plus(blac) GSA-4040B(black) F-1156I(+)/R12-AAP TBD F-1156I(+)/R12-USA TBD F-1156I(+)/R12-Australia TBD Microtower/3x3.5”+2x5.25” (black) w/APF2 bezel H634 Microtower/3x3.5”+2x5.25” (black) w/ APFT100 bezel H633 Microtower/3x3.5”+2x5.
Appendix C Online Support Information This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d. and password. These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan.
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