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Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History
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... merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages...
Service Guide - Page 5
... this manual:
SCREEN MESSAGES
Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.
NOTE
Gives additional information related to the current topic.
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...
Service Guide - Page 8
... • Linpus XWindows 9.5 • Lipus Linux cons
Processor
• Socket Type: AMD Socket AM3 • Socket Quantity: 1 • Processor Type:
• Support AM3 6-core Thuban CPU (140W)
Chipset
• NB: RS880P • SB: AMD SB810
PCB
•
4 Layer uATX form factor 9.6in X 9.6in (24.38cm X 24.38cm)
Memory subsystem
• Socket Type: DDR III Un-buffered...
Service Guide - Page 9
...meet Microsoft Windows Logo Program Device Requirements:
Audio-0002 • 1 S/PDIF-out header (1*4) • 1 front panel audio header (2*5) • 1 internal speaker header (2*4) • Add HD de-pop CKT
Serial ATA controller
• Slot Type: SATA connector • Six SATA ports:
• 4 for HDD • 2 for ODD • Storage Type support: • 1.HDD : Support RAID 0/1/5/10 •...
Service Guide - Page 16
...Support to error correction code (ECC) feature No
Memory module combinations
You can install memory modules in any combination as long as they match the above specifications.
Audio Interface
Item Audio controller Audio channel Audio function control Mono or stereo Compatibility
Sampling rate Microphone/Headphone jack
Specification
ALC662-VC
codec 5.1
Enable/disable by BIOS Setup
Stereo
Support...
Service Guide - Page 18
...(ACPI support function)
Device Standby Mode
• Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices(0-15 minutes,time step=1minute). • Hard Disk drive goes into Standby mode(for ATA standard interface). • Disable V-sync to control the VESA DPMS monitor. • Resume method:device activated (keyboard for DOS, keyboard &mouse for Windows. • Resume recovery time...
Service Guide - Page 22
...menu displays basic information about the system. These entries are for your reference only and are not user-configurable.
Parameter Processor Type Processor Speed System Memory Product Name System Serial Number System BIOS Version BIOS Release Date Asset Tag Number
Description Type of CPU installed on the system. Speed of the CPU installed on the system. Total size of system memory installed on...
Service Guide - Page 39
... it to cool off first before handling. 1. Release the load lever.
2. Lift the load lever and load plate to the fully open. 3. Pull out the processor from the socket.
IMPORTANT: If you are going to install a new processor, note the arrow on the corner to make sure the processor is properly oriented over the socket.
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Service Guide - Page 56
....
One long beep then two short beep
Two short beeps
Cause and Description
System is ready. System is OK.
Memory not installed or memory error.
VGA not installed or VGA error. Graphics card error/not installed, graphics card memory error or graphics card BIOS checksum error.
BIOS damaged. BIOS is damaged, BIOS POST jumps to Boot Block to execute the default procedures.
CMOS damaged. CMOS checksum...
Service Guide - Page 57
... is enabled.
Test base 512KB memory. Adjust policies and cache first 8MB. Set stack.
Bootblock code is copied from ROM to lower system memory and control is given to it. BIOS now executes out of RAM. Copies compressed boot block code to memory in right segments. Copies BIOS from ROM to RAM for faster access. Performs main BIOS checksum and updates recovery status accordingly.
Both key sequence...
Service Guide - Page 59
... the Bootblock recovery portion of the BIOS.
NOTE: Checkpoints may differ between different platforms based on system configuration. Checkpoints maychange due to vendor requirements, system chipset or option ROMs from add-in PCI devices.
Checkpoint E0
E9 EA EB EF F0 F1 F2 F3 F5 FA
FB
F4 FC FD FF
Description Initialize the floppy controller in...
Service Guide - Page 60
...Recovery
1. Copy the target BIOS rom file to a USB disk. Rename the target BIOS to "amiboot.rom".Plug the USB disk to computer that you want to recovery the system BIOS.
2. Power on the system, BIOS recovery will be done. Wait for about 3 minutes the system will reboot automatically after flash update completed successfully.
3. Press "Del" Key to enter BIOS Setup. 4. Choose " Load Default Settings...
Service Guide - Page 74
... of the Aspire M3400(G) desktop computer. Refer to...Service Guide. For Acer authorized service providers, your Acer office may have a ...service.
• To scrap or to return the defective parts, follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it.
• This document will be updated...
Service Guide - Page 75
Aspire M3400(G) Exploded Diagram(AM350-ASSY)
NOTE: This section will be updated when more information becomes available.
ITEM 1 2 3
NAME CHASSIS ASM TOP-COVER FRONT BEZEL
Q'TY 1 1 1
ITEM 4 5 6
NAME HDD BRACKET SIDE COVER POWER
Q'TY 1 1 1
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Aspire M3400(G) Exploded Diagram(AM351-ASSY)
NOTE: This section will be updated when more information becomes available.
ITEM 1 2 3 4
NAME CHASSIS ASM TOP-COVER REMOVABLE HDD BRACKET FRONT BEZEL
Q'TY 1 1 1
ITEM 5 6 7
NAME HDD BRACKET SIDE COVER POWER
Q'TY 1 1 1
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