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Power FV and Aspire T600 Service Guide - Page 1
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
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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire T600/AcerPower FV service guide.
Date
Chapter
Updates
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... 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.
Disclaimer
The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or...
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... this manual:
Screen messages
Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.
NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT
Gives bits and pieces of 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...
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... pins. Aspire T600/AcerPower FV are versatile, high-power system, supporting Intel LGA775 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. Below will introduce K5 (Aspire T600/AcerPower FV) outline :
T Use Intel on die VGA chipset to...
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...Port T 1 Parallel Port, 1 Serial Port T 1 VGA Port T 1 LAN Port T 4 USB Ports T 6 Ports Jack Support HD audio output T On-board Connectors T 1 CPU Socket T 4 Memory DIMM T 1 PCI Express x1 Slot T 1 FDD Slot T 1 PATA IDE Slot T 2 SATA IDE Slots T 1 2*5 pin Intel FPIO Specification USB pin Connectors T 2 1*5 pin USB pin Connector T 1 Serial Port pin Connector T 1 Aux in 4 pin Connector (CD-ROM Audio...
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... on CPU, which is local configured 533/800 MHz Processor voltage can be detected by any system without setting any jumper
BIOS
Item BIOS code programmer BIOS ROM type BIOS ROM size BIOS ROM package Support protocol
Boot from CD-ROM feature Support to LS-120 drive Support to BIOS boot block feature BIOS Password Control
Specification AMI Q Flash ROM 4MB 32-pin PLCC package PCIX 1.0,PCI 2.2,APM...
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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 applicable to system installed with a Pentium 4 processor
Tag RAM Location
On Processor
L2 Cache RAM...
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... 2.88MB format and slim type diskette drive Supports Automatic Write Protection via Software
Serial Port Item
Serial port controller 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...
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Dual Channel
Aspire T600/AcerPower FV support the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the dual channel technology, the bandwidth of memory bus will add double up to 6.4GB/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 ...
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... 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...
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... 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 upgrading BIOS but directly download and update BIOS from the Internet.
Control Keys
wxyz e
Item...
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... your system Displays your system's serial number Displays the main board's indentification number
Specifies the version of BIOS utility The System Management Interface (SM) BIOS allows you to check the system hardware components without actually opening the system. Hardware checking is done via software during start up. This parameter specifies the version of the SMBIOS utility installed in your...
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...)" 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 mode, the operating installation will not be able to recognize the drive, and the installation will fail. Before installing 98SE or Me, the ATA/IDE configuration must be...
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... you areconfident that your system hardware is operating smoothly.
Disabled Enabled
The items allow you to set the sequence of boot Floppy, LS120, 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
When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if...
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2. Memory module. 3. Main board.
System works but fails to enter power saving mode when the Power Management Mode is set to Enabled.
1. Enter 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...
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...Enter BIOS Setup and Load default settings. 2. Hard disk drive cable. 3. Hard disk drive. 4. Main board.
Hard disk drive has write error.
1. Enter BIOS Setup and Load default settings. 2. Hard disk drive.
Hard disk drive LED fails to light, but system operates normally.
1. With the system power on, measure the voltage of hard disk LED connector.
2. Hard drive LED cable.
CD/DVD-ROM Drive
NOTE...
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... 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.
1. For the 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.
2. If PCI modem card is used, reinsert the modem...
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... "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. Main board.
Printing failed.
1. Ensure the printer driver is properly installed. Refer to the printer service manual...
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...These can be obtained directly from Acer CSD Taiwan. Acer's Website offers 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 utilities T Spare parts lists...