Acer L460 User Manual
Aspire L3600
VeritonL460
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
Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire L3600
VeritonL460 service guide.
Date Chapter Updates
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Copyright
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publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
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warranties of 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
resulting from any defect in the software.
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Pentium 4 and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN
MESSAGES
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible
IMPORTANT Remindyou to do specific actions relevant to the
Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.
related to the current topic.
doing or not doing specific actions.
hardware or software problems.
accomplishment of procedures.
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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). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this
generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or
the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical
details.
2. Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the
most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If,
for whatever reason, a part number change 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 given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use
the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair
and service of customer machines.
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Chapter 1 System Specifications 1
Features…………………………………………………………………………... 1
Main board Placement……………………………………………………….14
Block Diagram…………………………………………………………………..15
Aspire L3600 Front Panel………….…………………………................16
Aspire L3600 Rear Panel……………….……………...............………..17
Veriton L460 Front Panel……………………..................………….….18
Veriton L460 Rear Panel……………...................………………………19
Hardware Specifications and Configurations………………….…….20
Power Management Function (ACPI support function)………….24
Chapter 2 System Utilities 25
Entering Setup………………………………………………………………..26
Product Information………………………………………………………..28
Standard CMOS Features…………………………………………………29
Advanced BIOS Features………………………………………………….32
Integrated Peripherals……………………………………………………..36
Power Management…………………………………………………………43
PnP/PCI Configuration…………………………………………………….46
PC Health Status…………………………………………………………......48
Frequency/Voltage Control……………..………………………….…….49
Load Default Settings………………………………………………..……...51
Set Supervisor/User Password……………………………….………….52
Save & Exit Setup………………………………………………….………….54
Exit Without Saving………………………………………………….……...55
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 56
General Information………………………………………………………...57
Disassembly Procedure……………………………………………………..58
Aspire L3600 Disassembly Procedure………...............…………..59
Veriton L460 Disassembly procedure…........…..........…………...67
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 75
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Information 76
Jumper Setting……………………………………………………………….76
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 77
Exploded Diagram…………………………………………………………..78
Parts……………………………………………………………………………....82
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System Specifications
Features
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium,
Business)
Processor
Socket Type: Intel® Socket T LGA 775 pin
Processor Type:
Pentium 4 / Pentium D /Pentium Dual Core / Core 2 Duo /
Wolfdale CPUs
Chipset
North Bridge: Intel G31
South Bridge: ICH7DH
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PCB
Form Factor: Micro ATX
Dimension/Layer: 234 x172mm
Memory
Memory Type: DDRII 667/800
Support dual channel DDRII with maximum memory size up to
2GB
DIMM Slot: 2
Memory Max: 256MB, 512MB, 1GB DDRII 667/800 SDRAM
module.
Capacity: Up to 256MB per DIMM with maximum memory size
up to 2 GB
Video
D-sub output
2
Support from Intel G31
DVI-D output
Transmitter: Chrontel CH7307C
Support dual view on D-sub+ DVI
Mini PCI Slots
Slot Type: 3A
PCI Slot Quantity: 1
One mini-PCI slot with type 3A supported. Reserve pins for
Hybrid TV tuner card.
Pin# Name Description
21 SY_IN1 S-Video Y Signal Input
22 SC_IN1 S-Video C Signal Input
93 CVBS_IN1 Composite Video Input
112 AR_IN1 Stereo Audio Right Channel Input
121 AL_IN1 Stereo Audio Left Channel Input
98 AR_OUT1 Audio Right Channel Output
100 AL_OUT1 Audio Left Channel Output
One mini-card slot is reserved for wireless LAN card.
Mini-Card Slot Quantity: 1
3
IDE/SATA
Slot Quantity: 1
Transfer rate support:
PIO Mode: 0/1/2/3/4
ATA mode: 33/66/100
Device Type support:
Combo/DVD Dual/DVD supermulti
Connector Type: SATA IDE connector
Connector Quantity: 2
Storage Type support:
HDD
Audio
Please refer to 6.9 Acer Audio spec
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Codec: Realtek ALC888S
Connectors support:
6 audio in/out put port with auto-detected channel on rear.
Headphone and microphone on front panel.
SPDIF
MB header support:
1 2*5 pin Intel FPIO header
Design Criteria:
Meet Microsoft Vista Premium requirement
LAN
LAN Control: Intel 82573L GbE LAN controller
Support WOL from S5
USB
Controller: ICH7-DH
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Connectors Quantity: 8
Rear connectors: 4
On-board header: 2 (4 USB ports)
2 2*5 Pin Intel FPIO header for front panel USB ports
Data transfer rate support:
USB 2.0/1.1
1394
TI TSB43AB23PDTG4 is required.
BIOS
SST 49LF004B FWH
4Mbit symmetrical Flash
Front I/O port
VeritonL460
4 USB ports
1 headphone out (follow HD audio spec, meet Vista Premium
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criteria)
1 microphone in (follow HD audio spec, meet Vista Premium
criteria)
Aspire L3600
2 USB Port
1 headphone out (follow HD audio spec, meet Vista Premium
criteria)
1 microphone in (follow HD audio spec, meet Vista Premium
criteria)
1 4-pin 1394 Port
1 4-1 card reader port (MS/MS Pro/MMC/SD/XD)
Rear I/O connectors
Veriton L460
1 GigaLAN port
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4 USB Ports
1 D-sub + DVI monitor port
6 Audio Jack port (follow HD audio spec, meet Vista
Premium criteria)
Aspire L3600
1 GigaLAN port
4 USB Ports
1 D-sub + DVI monitor port
6 Audio Jack port (follow HD audio spec, meet Vista
Premium criteria)
1 1394 port 6 pin
1 SPDIF
2 Antenna input for cable and FM
1 8 pin mini-dip AV in
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On-board connectors
Processor Support
Socket 775
Intel Celeron /Pentium Dual Core / Core 2 Duo / Yorkfield /
Wolfdale CPUs
FSB 533/800/1066/1333 (TBD)MHz CPUs
Intel 2006 FMB (65W)
Chipset
North bridge: Intel G31
South bridge: Intel ICH7-DH
I/O Expansion Slots
One mini-PCI slot with type 3A supported. Reserve pins for
Hybrid TV tuner card.
One mini-card slot is reserved for wireless LAN card.
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Memory
Two DDRII so-DIMM sockets
512MB, 1GB, DDRII 667/800 SDRAM module
Support dual channel DDRII memory bus
Onboard Devices
VGA graphics
Support integrated graphic display
Display output should support DVI and D-sub output.
Networking
Intel 82573L (Vidalia) GbE LAN solution
Port with Activity and Link indicators
Meet Intel Viiv technology requirement.
Audio system
Realtek ALC888S codec.
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Compliance with HD audio and support UAA interface.
Stereo channel HD audio output in rear panel.
Audio solution should meet Vista Premium
requirement.
SPDIF coaxial output (Aspire L3600)
2*5 pin Intel FPIO spec. Microphone In/ Headphone
USB
Out pin connectors for front panel audio adapter.
Two (2) USB ports. (Aspire L3600)
Four (4) USB ports on front panel. (Veriton L460)
Four (4) USB ports on rear panel
All ports should comply with USBSIG USB 1.1 and 2.0
spec
IEEE-1394a (Aspire L3600)
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TI TSB43AB23PDTG4 is required.
Super I/O controller support including:
ITE 8718 is recommended.
Controllable of fan speed on boot-up.
On-board storage
Two (2) ports serial-ATA available on board.
One (1) port PATA available on board.
Others
Front panel I/O connector
Clear CMOS Connector (3-pin)
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Plug and Play support
APM 1.2 support
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI 2.0c or
greater) support including the S1, S3, S4 and S5 states.
One GPIO pin for Acer One Button Recovery function.
AC Adapter
Universal AC adapter, 90~264V AC, 47~63HZ
3-pin 135W with 19V DC output
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Main board Placement
14
Block Diagram
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Aspire L3600 Front Panel
The computer’s front panel consists of the following:
Label Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
˦ˣ˘˔˞˘˥ʳˢ˨˧
ˠ˜˖ʳˣ˛ˢˡ˘
˄ˆˌˇʳˣˢ˥˧˦
˖˔˥˗ˀ˥˘˔˗˘˥ʳ
˨˦˕ʳˣˢ˥˧˦
POWER BUTTON
˜˥ʳ˟˘˗
LAN LEDʳ
˛˗˗ʳ˟˘˗ʳ
ˢ˗˗ʳ˕˨˧˧ˢˡʳ
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Aspire L3600 Rear Panel
Label Description Label Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
˗˖ʳ˽˴˶˾
VGA
˗˩˜˜ʳ
˜˥ˀ˕˿˴˸
LAN PORT
ˢ˕˥
1394 Port
˨˦˕ʳˣˢ˥˧˦
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
ˉ˴˷˼ʳ˽˴˶˾
ANTENNA Port
FM Port
TV Port
AV I N
˧˩ʳˢ˨˧
˦˷˼˹ʳˣ
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VeritonL460 Front Panel
Label Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
POWER BUTTON
˛˗˗ʳ˟˘˗
˛˗˗ʳ˟˘˗
ˢ˗˗ʳ˟˘˗
˦ˣ˘˔˞˘˥ʳˢ˨˧
ˠ˜˖ʳˣ˛ˢˡ˘
˨˦˕ʳˣˢ˥˧˦ʳ
ˢ˗˗ʳ˕˨˧˧ˢˡʳ
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VeritonL460 Rear Panel
Label Description Label Description
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
ˢ˕˥
LAN PORT
FM Port
TV Port
AV I N
˧˩ʳˢ˨˧
˦˷˼˹ʳˣ
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
˗˖ʳ˽˴˶˾
VGA
LINE OUT
˗˩˜˜ʳ
LINE IN
MIC
˨˦˕ʳˣˢ˥˧˦
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item Specification
Type Pentium 4 / Pentium D /Pentium Dual Core / Core
2 Duo / Wolfdale CPUs
Socket LGA 775 pin
FSB FSB 800/1066 MHz CPUs
Minimum operating
speed
0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS
Setup is set to Enabled.)
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS code programmer The SST 49LF004B Firmware Hub (FWH)
or supported alternative FWH will be
implemented on the Beagle motherboard.
BIOS version V2.4
BIOS ROM type Symmetrical Flash
BIOS ROM size 4Mb
Device Boot Support
- 1st priority: SATA HDD
- 2nd priority: CD-ROM
- 3rd priority: LAN
- 4th priority: USB device
Support to LS-120 drive YES
Support to BIOS boot block
feature
YES
BIOS Hotkey List
Hotkey Function Description
Del Enter BIOS Setup Utility Press while the system is booting to
enter BIOS Setup Utility.
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Main Board Major Chips
Y
Item Specification
North Bridge Intel G31
South Bridge ICH7DH
APG controller Integrated
Super I/O controller IT8718F
Audio controller Realtek / ALC888S-GR
LAN controller Intel 82573L
HDD controller ICH7DH
Memory Combinations
Slot Memory Total Memory
Slot 1 512MB, 1GB 512MB~2GB
Slot 2 512MB, 1GB 512MB~2GB
Maximum System Memory Supported 512MB~2GB
System Memory
Item Specification
Memory slot number 2 slot
Support Memory size per socket 512MB/1GB
Support memory type DDRII
Support memory interface DDRII 667/800 SDRAM module
Support to parity check feature Yes
Support to error correction code
(ECC) feature
Memory module combinations
No
ou can install memory modules in any
combination as long as they match the
above specifications.
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