Acer Aspire M3630, Aspire M5630 Service Manual
Acer Aspire M3630 is a high-performance desktop computer designed for demanding tasks such as gaming, video editing, and graphic design. It features a powerful Intel Core 2 Duo processor, up to 4GB of DDR2 memory, and a large storage capacity with SATA hard drives. The Aspire M3630 also boasts an Intel G31 Express chipset with integrated graphics, delivering exceptional visual performance for both casual and professional use. With its advanced features and sleek design, the Acer Aspire M3630 is an ideal choice for users seeking a versatile and powerful desktop computer.
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Aspire M5630/M3630
VeritonM460/S460
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
M5630/M3630 VeritonM460/S460
service guide.
Date Chapter Updates
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Copyright
Copyright © 2005 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored 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 implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any 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.
Acer is a registered trademark of Acer Corporation.
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Pentium 4 and Celeron are trademarks of Intel Corporation.
Other brand and product names are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN
MESSAGE
Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.
S
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 Remind you to do specific actions relevant to the 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. 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……………………………………………………….10
Block Diagram…………………………………………………………………..11
AspireM5630/M3630 Front Panel……………...……………………….12
Aspire M5630/M3630 Rear Panel……………….………………….…..13
VeritonM460/S460 Front Panel………………….......…………….….14
VeritonM460/S460 Rear Panel………………........……………………15
Hardware Specifications and Configurations………………….…….16
Power Management Function (ACPI support function)………….22
Chapter 2 System Utilities 23
Entering Setup………………………………………………………………..24
Product Information………………………………………………………..26
Standard CMOS Features…………………………………………………27
Advanced BIOS Features………………………………………………….30
Integrated Peripherals……………………………………………………..34
Power Management…………………………………………………………41
PnP/PCI Configuration…………………………………………………….44
PC Health Status…………………………………………………………......46
Frequency/Voltage Control……………..………………………….…….47
Load Default Settings………………………………………………..……. 49
Set Supervisor/User Password……………………………….…………50
Save & Exit Setup………………………………………………….…………52
Exit Without Saving………………………………………………….……..53
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 54
General Information………………………………………………………. 55
Disassembly Procedure……………………………………………………56
AspireM5630/M3630 Disassembly Procedure………..…………57
VeritonM460/S460 Disassembly procedure……….........………63
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 69
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Information 70
Jumper Setting……………………………………………………………….70
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 79
Exploded Diagram………………………………………………………….80
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:
Intel Celeron / Celeron D / Pentium 4 / Pentium D /Pentium
Dual Core / Core 2 Duo / Core2 Quad / Yorkfield / Wolfdale
CPUs FSB 533/800/1066/1333 MHz CPUs
Chipset
North Bridge: Intel G31
South Bridge: Intel ICH7/ICH 7DH
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PCB
Form Factor: Micro ATX
Dimension/Layer: 244mm x244mm
Memory
Memory Type: DDR II 667/800
Support single channel 64 bit mode with maximum memory size up to 4GB
Support un-buffered DIMM 2 only
DIMM Slot: 2
Memory Max: 512MB / 1GB / 2GB DDR2 memory technologies
Capacity: Up to 1 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 4 GB
Graphics
Intel G31 on die graphic solution
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DVMT 4.0 technology support
Enhanced 3D and Clear Video technology support
Dual View function support (by Intel ADD2/MEC card)
1 D-sub VGA port on rear
PCI
PCI Express Slot Type: x16
PCI Express x16 Slot Quantity: 1
Support ADD2/MEC card
PCI Express Slot Type: x1
PCI Express x1 Slot Quantity: 1
PCI Slot
PCI Slot Quantity: 2
FDD
Slot Quantity: 1
3
Design Criteria:
Should support 1.44MB/3 mode 3.5” Devices
SATA
Slot Type: SATA slot
Slot Quantity: 4
Storage Type support:
HDD/CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/
DVD Dual/DVD Super Multi Plus / Blue-Ray ODD
Audio
Audio Type: HD audio codec
Audio Channel: 7.1 channel
Audio Controller /Codec: Realtek ALC888 (Co-lay with
Realtek ALC888
Support S/PDIF: S/PDIF-out header (1*4)
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LAN
MAC Controller: RTL8111B
Intel 82566DC (10M/100M/1000M LAN)
PHY: Intel Nineveh 82566DC PCI-E Giga LAN
USB
Controller Type: Intel ICH7/ICH7DH
Ports Quantity: 8
4 back panel ports
On-board: 3 2*5 headers (6 ports)
4 ports for front daughter board
2 ports for 3.5’’ card reader module
Connector Pin: standard Intel FPIO pin definition
Data transfer rate support:
USB 2.0/1.1
5
1394
Controller: VIA 6308P 1394a controller
1 on board header
1 6-pin 1394 port on rear port
BIOS
BIOS Type: Phoenix Award or AMI Kernel with Acer skin
4Mb Flash BIOS
Note:
Boot ROM should be included (PXE function should be built in with default and
RPL function is optional by service BIOS)
Compliant with latest ASF 2.0 spec
Compliant with latest SMT 2.0 spec
Compliant with latest Intel Virtualization Technology spec
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I/O Connector
Controller: Super I/O ITE 8718FX (F stepping or after; must full support Intel platform) Rear I/O Connector
1 Parallel port,
1 serial port
1 D-Sub VGA port
1 RJ45 LAN port
4 USB ports
7.1 channel phone jack ( 6 audio jacks)
1 6-pin 1394 port
On-board connectors
1 LGA 775 CPU socket
2 DDR2 memory sockets
1 PCI Express x16 slot
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1 PCI Express x 1 slot
2 PCI slots
1 FDD slot
4 SATA2 connectors
5 pin Intel FPIO specification USB pin connectors (follow Intel
FPIO standard Specification)
5 pin Intel FPIO spec. Microphone In/ Headphone Out pin connectors
1 serial port 2*5 pin connector (2nd serial port)
1 HD audio digital header
4 pin CPU Fan connector
3 pin System FAN connector with linear circuit
4 pin + 4pin ATX interface PS3/PS2 SPS connector
7 pin front panel IO header
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1394 header
Jumper for clear CMOS
Color management for on board connecters (please refer to Acer spec)
Header for CIR & IR blaster function (Check ITE Solution)
Power Supply
PSP Type: 250W/300W
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Main board Placement
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Block Diagram
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Aspire M5630/M3630 Front Panel
The computer’s front panel consists of the following:
Label
3
5
Description
Power and HDD LED
Speaker or headphone
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Aspire M5630/M3630 Rear Panel
4
5
6
7
Label
1
Description
Power card socket
2
3
Voltage selector switch
Fan aperture
PS/2 keyboard connector
PS/2 mouse connector
Serial port
Printer connector
11
12
13
14
Label Description
8 Monitor connector
9
10
USB 2.0 ports
RJ-45 Ethernet connector
Microphone jack
Line-out jack
Line-in jack
Extension card slots
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VeritonM460/S460 Front Panel
Label
2
4
Description
Floppy disk drive
Speaker or headphone jack
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VeritonM460/S460 Rear Panel
4
5
6
7
Label
1
Description
Power card socket
2
3
Voltage selector switch
Fan aperture
PS/2 keyboard connector
PS/2 mouse connector
Serial port
Printer connector
11
12
13
14
Label Description
8 Monitor connector
9
10
USB 2.0 ports
RJ-45 Ethernet connector
Microphone jack
Line-out jack
Line-in jack
Extension card slots
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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Type
Socket
Item
FSB
Minimum operating speed
BIOS
Item
BIOS code programmer
Specification
I Intel Celeron / Celeron D / Pentium 4 / Pentium D
/Pentium Dual Core / Core 2 Duo / Core2 Quad /
Yorkfield / Wolfdale
LGA 775 pin
800/1066 /1333 MHz
0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS
Setup is set to Enabled.)
BIOS version
BIOS ROM type
BIOS ROM size
Specification
Phoenix Award or AMI Kernel with
Acer skin
V6.0
SPI Flash
4 Mb
Support protocol
Device Boot Support
PXE 2.1 DMI V.2.0(s)or 2.1 SMBIOS
2.5 ACPI v3.0b
-
1st priority: SATA HDD
-
2nd priority: CD-ROM
-
3rd priority: FDD
-
4th priority: LAN
Support to LS-120 drive
-
5th priority: USB device
YES
Support to BIOS boot block feature YES
BIOS Hotkey List
Hotkey Function
Del
Description
Enter BIOS Setup Utility Press while the system is booting to enter BIOS Setup Utility.
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Main Board Major Chips
Item
North Bridge
South Bridge
APG controller
Intel G31
Intel ICH7/ICH 7DH
Intel G31
Super I/O controller ITE 8718FX
Specification
Audio controller Realtek HD audio codec ALC888S HD codec 7.1
(co-lay with ALC888)
LAN controller
HDD controller
RTL8111B
ITE 8718FX
Keyboard controller ITE 8718FX
Memory Combinations
Slot Memory Total Memory
Slot 1
Slot 2
512MB, 1GB, 2GB
512MB, 1GB, 2GB
Maximum System Memory Supported
System Memory
512MB~2GB
512MB~2GB
512MB~4GB
Memory slot number
Item
Support Memory size per socket
Support memory type
Support memory interface
Support memory voltage
Support memory module package
Support to parity check feature
2 slot
512MB/1GB/2GB
DDR2
DDR2 800MHz
1.8V
240-pin DDR2
Yes
Specification
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.
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Audio Interface
Item
Audio controller Intel ICH7/ICH 7DH
Specification
Audio controller type
Audio channel
ALC888S codec 7.1
Audio function control Enable/disable by BIOS Setup
Mono or stereo
Compatibility
Stereo
Sound Blaster Pro/16 compatible Mixed digital and analog high performance chip Enhanced stereo full duplex operation High performance audio accelerator and AC’97 support Full native DOS games compatibility Virtual FM enhances audio experience through real-time FM-to-Wavetable conversionMPU-401 (UART mode) interface for
Wavetable synthesizers and MIDI devices Integrated dual game port Meets AC’97and WHQL specifications
Music synthesizer Yes, internal FM synthesizer
Sampling rate 48 KHz (max.)
MPU-401 UART support Yes
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Supported
Supported
SATA Interface
Item
SATA controller
SATA controller resident bus
Number of SATA channel
Support bootable CD-ROM
Specification
Intel ICH7/ICH 7DH
PCI bus
SATA X 4
YES
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Floppy disk drive Interface
Item
Floppy disk drive controller ITE 8718FX
Floppy disk drive controller resident bus ISA bus
Support FDD format
Specification
360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, 2.88MB
Parallel Port
Item
Parallel port controller
Parallel port controller resident bus
Number of parallel parts
Support ECP/EPP
Connector type
Parallel port function control
Optional EV+CP DMA channel (in
BIOS setup)
Optional parallel port I/O address (via
BIOS setup)
Optional parallel port IRQ (via BIOS setup)
Serial Port
Specification
ITE 8718FX
ISA bus
1
SPP / Bi-directional / ECP / EPP
25-pin D-type female connector
Enable/disable by BIOS Setup
DMA channel 1
DMA channel 3
378h
278h
IRQ5
IRQ7
Item
Serial port controller
Serial port controller resident bus
Number of serial port
16550 UART support
Connector type
Optional serial port I/O address (via BIOS setup)
ITE 8718FX
ISA bus
2
Yes
Specification
9-pin D-type female connector
COM1: 2F8h, 3E8h, 2E8h
COM2: 3E8h, 3F8h, 2F8h
Optional serial port IRQ (via BIOS setup) COM1: IRQ 3, and 4
COM2: IRQ 4, and 3
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USB Port
Universal HCI
USB Class
Item
USB Connectors Quantity
Specification
USB 2.0
Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode
4 back panel ports
4 ports for front daughter board
2 ports for 3.5’’ card reader module
Environmental Requirements
Item
Temperature
Operating
Non-operating
Humidity
Operating
Non-operating
Vibration
15% to 80% RH
10% to 90% RH
Specification
+5°C ~ +35°C
-20 ~ +60°C (Storage package)
Operating (unpacked) 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
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Power Management
Devices
Power Button
USB Keyboard/Mouse
S1
V
V
S3
V
V
S4
V
N/A
S5
V
N/A
Devices wake up from S3 should be less than
Devices wake up from S5 should be less than 10 seconds
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System Utilities
The manufacturer or the dealer already configures most systems.
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.
Before you run Setup, make sure that you have saved all open files. The system reboots immediately after you exit Setup.
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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 Setup Utility main menu then appears:
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The items in the main menu are explained below:
Parameter Description
Production Information This page shows the relevant information of the main board
Standard CMOS Features This setup page includes all the items in standard compatible BIOS
Advance BIOS Features This setup page includes all the items of Award special enhanced features
Advance Chipset
Features
This setup page includes all advanced chipset features
Integrated Peripherals This setup page includes all onboard peripherals
Power Management
Setup
This setup page includes all the items of Green function features
PnP/PCI Configuration This setup page includes all configurations of PCI & PnP ISA resources
PC Health Status This setup page is the System auto detect Temperature, voltage, and fan speed
Load Optimized Defaults Load Optimized Settings Default Settings indicates the value of the system parameters which the system would be in best performance configuration
Set Supervisor Password Change, set or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup
Set User Password
Save & Exit Setup
Exit Without Saving
Change, set or disable password. It allows you to limit access to the System
Save CMOS value settings to CMOS and exit setup
Abandon all CMOS value changes and exit setup
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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. This information is necessary for troubleshooting (maybe required when asking for technical support).
The following table describes the parameters found in this menu:
Parameter
Production Name
System S/N
Main Board ID
Description
This item lists the product name
This item lists the system serial number
This item lists the main board ID
Main Board S/N This item lists the main board serial number
System BIOS Version This item lists the system BIOS version
SMBIOS Version
System BIOS ID
This item lists the system SMBIOS version
This item lists the system BIOS ID
BIOS Release Date This item lists the BIOS release date
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Standard CMOS Setup
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:
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The following table describes the parameters found in this menu.
Parameter
Date
Description
To set the date following the
Options
Week: From [Sun.] to weekday-month-date-year format
System Time To set the time following the hour-minute-second format
[Sat.]. determined by
BIOS and is display only
Day: from [1] to [31] (or the maximum allowed in the month.
Year: from 1999 to 2099
The items format is [hour]
Base Memory Size 640 K for system base memory
[minute][second]. The time is calculated base on the
24-hour timer clock.
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Parameter Description
Extended
Memory Size
Total Memory
Size
IDE Channel
X Master
IDE Channel
X Slave
The BIOS determines how much extended memory is present during the POST. This is the amount of memory located above 1MB in the memory address map of
CPU
Total memory size for the system
Hard disk drive connected to channel X master or slave port. To enter the IDE Master or
Slave setup, press
[Enter]. The IDE
CD-ROM is always automatically detected
Options
[Enter] for detection options
[Auto]: BIOS automatically detects IDE devices during POST (default)
[None]: No IDE devices are used and the system will skip the automatic detection step and allow for faster system start up
[Manual]: Manually input the correct settings
[Access Mode]: To set the access mode for the hard drive.
The four options are:
CHS/LBA/Large/Auto (default: Auto)
Cylinder: Number of cylinders
Head: Number of heads
Precomp: Write precomp
Landing Zone: Landing Zone
Sector: Number of sectors
Video Setting Select the type of primary video subsystem
Halt on This item enables use to select the situation if the
BIOS stops the POST process and the notification
All Errors
No Errors
All, But Keyboard
All, But Diskette
All, But Disk/Key
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Advanced Setup
The following screen shows the Advanced Setup:
The following table describes the parameters found in this menu.
Parameter
Hard Disk Boot
Priority
Description
This features displays the Hard Disk Boot
Device priority from high to low and allows users to set the Hard Disk Boot Device
Priority. Press [Enter] to enter the setting screen. Use wory to select a device, then press <+> to move it up, or <-> to move it down the list. Press <ESC> to exit.
Options
[Press Enter]
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Parameter Description
Virus Warning This feature allows you to enable the VIRUS warning function for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and there is someone attempts to write data to this area,
BIOS will show a warning message on screen and the alarm will beep.
Quick Power
On Self Test
Silent Boot
First/Second/
Third Boot
Device
This feature allows the system to skip certain tests while booting. When this function is enabled, it will decrease the time needed to boot the system, which means to quick power on self-test function.
This feature allows you to enable or disable if the screen logo to display or not during POST
The item allows you to see the sequence of boot device where BIOS attempts to load the disk operation system.
Boot From
Other Devices
Boot Up
NumLock
Status
Security
Option
APIC Mode
HDD
S.M.A.R.T
Capability
[Floppy], [LS120],
[Hard Disk],
[CD-ROM], [ZIP],
[USB-FDD],
[USB-ZIP],
[USB-CDROM],
[USB-HDD], [LAN],
[Disabled]
[Enabled], [Disabled] This item allows user to enable or disable to boot from other device
This item allows user to enable or disable to set keyboard is number keys or arrow keys
[Enabled], [Disabled]
This category allows you to limit access to the system and Setup, or just to Setup.
This option is used to set up enable or disable the APCI function
S.M.A.R.T. which allows your hard disk to report any read/write errors and issue a warning when
LDCM installed
Options
[Enabled], [Disabled]
[Enabled], [Disabled]
[Enabled], [Disabled]
[System], [Setup]
[Enabled], [Disabled]
[Enabled], [Disabled]
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Advanced Chipset Setup
The following table describes the parameters found in this menu.
Parameter
Dual Monitor
Support
Description
This category allows you to enable or disable dual monitor support function
Frame Buffer Size This field displays how much frame buffer size of the system.
CPU Frequency This field allows you to determine
CPU frequency of the system.
Options
[Enabled], [Disabled]
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Parameter Description
Spread When the system clock generator pulses,
Spectrum the extreme values of the pulse generate excess EMI. Enabling pulse spectrum spread modulation changes the extreme values from spikes to flat curves, thus reducing EMI. This benefit may in some
HT Spread
Spectrum case be outweighed by problems with timing-critical devices, such as a clock-sensitive SCSI device.
Enables or Disables HT Spread Spectrum.
HT is Hyper Transport between CPU and
North Bridge.
SSE/SSE2
Instructions
This feature controls the availability of the processor’s SSE and SSE2 instruction sets.
When enabled, the processor’s SSE and
SSE2 instruction sets are enabled. Software applications can make use of those instructions to better process large amounts of data quickly.
When disabled, the processor’s SSE and
SSE2 instruction sets are disabled.
Software applications will not be able to use those instructions to process multiple data elements simultaneously. However, the processor’s MMX instruction set will still be available for use. It is highly recommended that you leave this BIOS feature at the default setting.
Options
[Enabled], [Disabled]
[Enabled], [Disabled]
[Enabled], [Disabled]
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Integrated Peripherals
The following table describes the parameters found in this menu.
Parameter Description
IDE Function Setup This page allows you to setup IDE function
Onboard Device
Setup
Onboard I/O Chip
Setup
This page allows you to setup onboard devices.
This page allows you to setup onboard I/O chip.
Options
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
[Press Enter]
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Integrated Peripherals-IDE Function
Setup
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The following table describes the parameters found in this menu.
Parameter
IDE
Primary/Second ary
Master/Slave
PIO
On-Chip IDE
First/Second
Channel
IDE
Primary/Second ary
Master/Slave
UDMA
IDE DMA
Transfer Access
Description
The four IDE PIO fields let you set a PIO mode (0-4) for each of the four IDE devices that the onboard IDE interface supports. Modes 0 through 4 provide increased performance. In Auto mode, the system automatically determines the best mode for each device.
The Chipset contains a PCI IDE interface with support for two IDE channels. Select Enabled to activate the first and/or second IDE interface. Select Disabled to deactivate an interface, if you install a primary and/or secondary add-in IDE interface.
UDMA (Ultra DMA) is a DMA data transfer protocol that utilized ATA transfer protocol that utilizes ATA commands and the ATA bus to allow DMA commands to transfer data ata maximum burst rate of 33 MB/s.
When you select Auto in the four IDE UDMA fields (for each of up to four IDE devices that the internal PCI IDE interface supports), the system automatically determines the optimal data transfer rate for each IDE device.
This category allows you to enable or disable DMA transfer access of IDE device (or IDE HDD)
Options
[Enabled],
[Disabled]
[Enabled],
[Disabled]
SATA 1/2
IDE Prefetch
Mode
Enable/Disable Serial-ATA 1 or Serial-ATA-2. SATA 1 control port 1 and 3, SATA 2 control port 2 and 4.
The onboard IDE drive interfaces supports IDE prefetching, for faster drive accesses. If you install a primary and/or secondary add-in IDE interface, set this field to Disabled if the interface does not support prefetching.
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Parameter Description Options
IDE HDD Block
Mode
SATA PORT
Speed Settings
Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sectors 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.
This category allows you to determine the speed of
SATA port.
[Enabled],
[Disabled]
[Auto],
Integrated Peripherals-Onboard Device
Setup
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The following table describes the parameters found in this menu.
Parameter Description
On Chip USB This field allows you to determine on chip USB type or disable on chip USB.
UDB Memory Type Use this item to change the type of
USB memory to shadow or Base memory.
USB KB Legacy
Support
USB Mouse
Support
AC 97 Audio
This field enables or disables USB keyboard support function.
This field enables or disables USB mouse support function.
MAC LAN
Change the on board Audio to auto or disabled
Enables or disables onboard LAN controller, If you wish to use the motherboard’s onboard LAN controller, you should certainly enable this BIOS feature.
You can disable this feature if you do not want to use the motherboard’s onboard LAN controller. This may free
MAC LAN Boot
ROM up an IRQ for other devices to use.
This is useful if your motherboard does not support APIC and have many devices that can not share IR Qs.
Enables or disables on board LAN boot ROM.
Options
[V1.1+V2.0], [V1.1]
[Shadow], [Base
Memory]
[Enabled], [Disabled]
[Enabled], [Disabled]
[Auto], [Disable]
[Enabled], [Disabled]
[Enabled], [Disabled]
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Integrated Peripherals -Onboard I/O
Chip Setup
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The following table describes the parameters found in this menu.
Parameter Description
Onboard FDC Select Enabled if your system has a floppy
Controller disk controller (FDC) installed on the system board and you wish to use it. If you install an add-in FDC or the system has no floppy
Onboard
Serial Port 1
UR2 Duplex
Mode drive, select Disabled in this field.
Select a logical COM port name and matching address for the serial port. Select an address and corresponding interrupt for the serial port.
In an infrared port mode, this field appears.
Full-duplex mode permits simultaneous tow-direction transmission. Half-duplex mode permits transmission in one direction
Onboard
Parallel Port
Parallel Port
Mode
ECP Mode used DMA only at a time. Select the value required by the IR device connected to the IR port.
Select a logical LPI port address and corresponding interrupt for the physical parallel port.
Select an operating mode for the onboard parallel (printer) port.
This item allows users to manually set the
DMA channel for ECP mode
Options
[Enabled]. [Disabled]
[xxx+IRQx]
[Normal], [EPP],
[EPP], [EPP+ECP]
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Power Management
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:
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The following table describes the parameters found in this menu.
Parameter
ACPI Suspend
Type
Description
ACPI Function This item allows you to enable or disable the ACPI function
This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. S1 (POSP: The S1 sleep mode is a low power state.. In this state, no system context (SPU 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
HDD Power
Down
HDD Down In
Suspend system context is saved to main memory.
The information stored in memory will be used to restore the PC to the previous state when an wake-up event occurs.
The setting controls how long a hard disk drive must be left idle before it spins downs.
Enables or Disables the functionality of
HDD down in suspend
Options
[Enabled], [Disabled]
[S1 (POS)]: Set ACPI suspend type to
S1/POS
(Power On
Suspend).
[S3 (STR)]: Set ACPI suspend type to
S3/STR
[Disabled], [Standby],
[Suspend]
[Enabled], [Disabled]
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Parameter Description
Soft-off by When Enabled, turning the
PWR/BTTN system off with the on/off button places the system in a very low-power-usage state, with only enough circuitry receiving power to detect power
WOL
(PME#)
From
Soft-Off button activity or Resume by
Ring activity.
This category enables or disables wake-on-Lan from soft-off
Resume by
Alarm
You can set “Resume by Alarm” item to enabled and key in
Date/Time to power on system.
POWER ON
Function
POWER
After
PWR-Fail
Select the method to power on the system
This field allows you to determine the power status to on/off or former-sts after the system
Options
[Instant-off]: Press down button then power off instantly
[Delay 4 Sec.]: Press Power button 3 sec. to power off. Enter suspend if button is pressed less than 4 sec.
[Enabled], [Disabled]
[Disabled]
[Enabled]: Enable alarm function to
Power On system. If
RTC Alarm Lead to
Power On is Enabled,
Date( of Month) Alarm:
Everyday, 1~31
Time(hh:mm:ss) Alarm:
(0.~23):(0-59):(0~59)
[Button Only], [Keyboard 98], [Hot
Key], [Mouse Left], [Mouse Right]
[FORMER-Sts], [On], [Off]
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PCI/PnP Setup
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The following table describes the parameters found in this menu.
Parameter Description
Init Display
First
Initialize the AGP video display before initializing any other display device on the system. Thus the
Reset
Configuration
Data
AGP display becomes the primary display.
Normally, you leave this field Disabled. Select
Enabled to reset Extended System Configuration
Data (ESCD) when you exit Setup if you have
Options
[Enabled],
[Disabled]
Resources
Controlled By installed a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the operating system cannot boot
This item allows user to assign PnP resource (I/O address, IRQ&DMA channels) for Plug and Play compatible devices automatically or manually
[Auto]
[Manual]
IRQ Resources When resource are controlled by manually, assign each system interrupt a type , depending on the type
[Press Enter] of device using the interrupt.
PCI/VGA
Palette Snoop
Option:
[PCI Device]: Assign this IRQ for PCI device.
[Reserved]: Reserve this IRQ for other device.
This option is only very rarely needed. It should be left at “Disabled” unless a video device specifically requires the setting enabled upon installation.
[Disabled],
[Enabled]
Maximum
Payload Size
PCI 1/2 IRQ
Assignment
This field displays maximum payload size of the system
[128-4096]
This item allows user to assign PCI IRQ for device [Auto], [3] ,
[4] , [5] , [6] ,
[7], [10] ,
[11] , [12] ,
[14] , [15]
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PC Health Status
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The following table describes the parameters found in this menu:
arameter
V core
Description
Detect system’s voltage status automatically
CPU Temperature Detect CPU Temperature automatically
CPU/SYSTEM FAN Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan Speed Status
Speed (RPM)
CPU Smart FAN
Control automatically
The item displays the system Smart Fan
Function status. It is always enabled by system.
Frequency/Voltage Control
Options
CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005,American Megatrends,Inc.
Frequency/Voltage Control
Manufacturer: Intel
Ratio Status: Unlocked (Min:06,Max:10)
Ratio Actual Value: 10
Help Item
Options
CPU Frequency : 266MHz
Auto Detect DIMM/PCI CLK Enabled
Spread Spectrum Enabled
Disabled
Enabled
KLIJ
:Move Enter: Select +/-/:Value F10:Save ESC:Exit
F1:General Help F9:Optimized Defauits
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The following table describes the parameters found in this menu:
Parameter Description
Auto Detect
DIMM/PCI CLK
This option allows you to enable/disable the feature of auto detecting the clock frequency of the installed PCI bus.
Manufacturer This item specifies CPU Manufacturer
CPU frequency This item specifies CPU frequency
Spread
Spectrum
When the motherboard’s clock generator pulses, the extreme values (spikes) of the pulses create EMI
(Electromagnetic Interference). The spread Spectrum function reduces the EMI generated by modulating the pulses so that the spikes of the pulses are reduced to flatter curves. If you do not have any EMI problem, leave the setting at Disabled for optimal system stability and performance. But if you are plagued by
EMI, setting to Enabled for EMI reduction.
Remember to disable Spread Spectrum if you are overlooking because even a slight jitter can introduce a temporary boost in clock speed which may just cause your over lock ed processor to lock up.
Optio ns
Enabled
Disabled
Intel
266MHz
Enabled
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Load Default Settings
This option opens a dialog box that lets you install defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility.
Parameter Description
Load Default
Settings
Select the field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and
Chipset Features, which the system automatically detects. This option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for all appropriate items in the
Setup Utility.
Options
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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.
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Parameter
Set
Supervisor/User
Password
Description
When this function is selected, the following message appears at the center of the screen to assist you in creating a password.
ENTER PASSWORD
Type the password, up to eight characters, and press<Enter>. 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 <Enter>. You may also press<ESC> to abort the selection.
PASSWORD DISABLED
To disable password, just press<Enter> when you are prompted to enter password with empty. A message will confirm the password being disabled.
If you have selected “System” in “Security Option” of
“BIOS Feature Setup” menu, you will be prompted for the password every time the system reboots or any time you try to enter 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
Password. You can use Supervisor Password when booting the system or entering BIOS Setup to modify all settings.
Options
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Save & Exit Setup
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility.
Parameter Description
Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> to save the changes that have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility.
Press<Y> to save and Exit or <N> to return to the main menu.
Options
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Exit Without Saving
Highlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility.
Parameter Description
Exit Without Saving Press<Enter> to discard any changes and exit the Setup Utility
Options
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Machine Disassembly and Replacement
To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:
Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge.
Wire cutter.
Phillips screwdriver (may require different size).
NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatches when putting back the components.
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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.
2.Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system
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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.
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Aspire M5630/3630 Standard Disassembly
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VeritonM460/S460 Standard Disassembly Process
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Troubleshooting
Please refer to generic troubleshooting guide for troubleshooting information relating to following topics:
Power-On Self-Test (POST)
POST Check Points
POST Error Messages List
Error Symptoms List
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ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
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Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name
6 PD4 19
7 PD5 20
8 PD6 21
9 PD7 22
10 ACK 23
11 BUSY 24
12 PE 25
13 SLCT
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FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List
This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of
Aspire M5630/M3630 VeritonM460/S460. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
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. 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 local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
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Exploded Diagram
NO DESCRIPTION
1 AM30_MAIN_BEZEL
4
5
2 AM50_USB
3 AM50_USB_PANEL
FDD_LOCK_SLIDE
CD_ROM LOCK SLIDE
6 CHASSIS
7 USB_PCB_ASN
8 USB-SHIELDING
9 RIGHT SIDE DOCR
NO DESCRIPTION
13
14
18
LEFT SIDE DOOR
HOTHER BOARD
HDD-LOCK-SLIDE
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NO DESCRIPTION
1 TOP-SHOELD
2 3.25 ROTATE COVER
3 CD-ROM
4 FDD
5 HDD
6 HDD-LOCK-SLIDE
7 FDD-LOCK-SLIDE
NO DESCRIPTION
8 CDROM-LOCK-SLIDE
9 RIGHT-SIDE
11 CHASSIS
13 LEFT-SCDE
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