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Aspire L100
Service Guide
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Aspire L100

Aspire L100Service Guide

Page 2 - Revision History

2 Chapter 1FeaturesCPU q Socket Type : AMD Socket AM2 (940 pin)q Supports AMD mobile Athlon 64 (62W) M2q Supports AMD Sempron-D (62W) M2q L2 Cache var

Page 3 - Copyright

Chapter 1 3Audioq Codec : Realtek ALC833q Compliant with Microsoft’s UAA (Universal Audio Architecture) support (rear only)q 7.1+2 Channel Audio Suppo

Page 4 - Disclaimer

4 Chapter 1q 2 Memory Socketq 1 mini PCI Slotq 1 PATA IDE Slotq 2 SATA IDE ConnectorsPCI Express x1 Slotq 2 2*5 pin Intel FPIO specification USB pin c

Page 5 - Conventions

Chapter 1 5System Block DiagramVT6307FRONT PANEL 2 PortsATA 133ODD27mm * 27mm1394 header * 1VGA CONN * 1HT 8X8 1G-HT LinkDDRII SDRAM CONN 1Select Swit

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6 Chapter 1Main Board Layout1 DC_IN DC IN Connector 15 C51 Nvidia C51 NorthBridge2 VGA VGA Connector 16 MCP51 Nvidia MCP51 SouthBridge3 SATA_ODD_POWER

Page 7 - Table of Contents

Chapter 1 7Your Acer Notebook tourAfter knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new AcerPower computer.Front and rear panelYour co

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8 Chapter 1Audio Jack Function TableColor/Use Headphone 1.1 CH 3.1 CH 5.1 CH 7.1 CHBlue Line-in Line-in Line-in Line-in Line-inGreen Headphone Line-ou

Page 9 - System Specifications

Chapter 1 9System Peripherals The Aspire T630 and AcerPower F3 computer consist of the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, keyboard a

Page 10 - Features

10 Chapter 1Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsThe BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded by using “AFLASH” utility (AFLASH.EXE).System Board Major C

Page 11 - On-Board Connector

Chapter 1 11BIOS Hotkey ListHotkey Function Descriptionc Enter BIOS Setup Utility Press while the system is booting to enter BIOS Setup Utility. Syste

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IIRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire L100 service guide.Date Chapter Updates

Page 13 - System Block Diagram

12 Chapter 1LAN InterfaceItem SpecificationLAN Controller PHY-88E116 LAN ControllersLAN Controller Resident Bus PCI BusLAN Port ONE RJ-45 on boardFunc

Page 14 - Main Board Layout

Chapter 1 13Wake-up Event SpecificationsDevice S1 S3 S4 S5Power ButtonEnabled Enabled Enabled EnabledPS2 KeyboardDisabled Disabled Disabled DisabledUS

Page 15 - Your Acer Notebook tour

14 Chapter 1 PCI INTx# and IDSEL Assignment MapPCI INTx # PCI Devices Device IDSEL: ADxxINTA# ADIMM-slot NINTB# PCI-Slot1 AD16INTC# PCI-Slot2 AD17I/O

Page 16 - Audio Jack Function Table

Chapter 1 15 NOTE: N - Not be usedNOTE: N - Not be usedIRQ Assignment MapIRQx System Devices Add-On-Card DevicesIRQ0 Timer NIRQ1 Keyboard NIRQ2 Res

Page 17 - System Peripherals

16 Chapter 1Non-operating (packed) 5 ~ 500Hz, 1.09g RMS random,1 hour per axis in all 3 axesShock Operating Half sine, 2g 11m secondsDrop TestDrop Te

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Chapter 1 17Power Management Function ( ACPI support function)Device Standby Modeq Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices (0-

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18 Chapter 1Dual ChannelVT x800 series support the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the dual channeltechnology, the bandwidth of memory bus wi

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Chapter 2 21BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required setting or to active certain sy

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22 Chapter 2Entering SetupOnce enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen.Use arrow keys to select

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Chapter 2 23Product InformatoinParameter DescriptionProduct Name This item lists the product nameSystem S/N This item lists the system serial numberMa

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IIICopyrightCopyright © 2006 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, sto

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24 Chapter 2Standard CMOS FeaturesThe following table describes the parameters found in this menu:Parameter Description OptionsDate Lets you set the

Page 25 - Suspend Mode

Chapter 2 25IDE channel 0/1 Master, SlaveAllows you to configure the hard disk drive connected to the master port of IDE channel. To enter the IDE Ma

Page 26 - Dual Channel

26 Chapter 2Advanced BIOS FeaturesThe following screen shows the Advanced BIOS Features:X Hard Disk Boot Priority[Press Enter]Virus Waring [Disabled]S

Page 27 - System Utilities

Chapter 2 27Alt+F4 : Hidden Setting Parameter Description OptionsHard Disk Boot Priority Press [Enter] to enter the sub menu to select Hard Disk Boot

Page 28 - Entering Setup

28 Chapter 2Boot other Devices This item allows you to enable or disable to boot from other deviceEnabledDisabledBoot Up NumLock Status This item al

Page 29 - Product Informatoin

Chapter 2 29Advanced Chipset FeaturesParameter Description OptionsFrame Buffer Size This field displays frame buffer size. 32, 64, 128 Frame Buffer

Page 30 - Standard CMOS Features

30 Chapter 2Integrated PeripheralsAll onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.Parameter Description OptionsUSB 2.0 Support Enable this ite

Page 31 - Chapter 2 25

Chapter 2 31Power Management SetupThe Power Management menu lets you configure your system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner

Page 32 - Advanced BIOS Features

32 Chapter 2Hard Disk Power Down ModeAfter the selected period of drive inactivity, the hard disk drive powers down while all other devices remain act

Page 33 - Alt+F4 : Hidden Setting

Chapter 2 33PnP/PCI ConfigurationParameter Description OptionsReset Configuration Data In case a conflict occurs after you assign the IRQs or after yo

Page 34 - 28 Chapter 2

IVDisclaimerThe information in this guide is subject to change without notice.Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either express

Page 35 - Advanced Chipset Features

34 Chapter 2PC Health StatusThe following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter DescriptionChassis Opened Warning Warning beep

Page 36 - Integrated Peripherals

Chapter 2 35Frequency ControlParameter DescriptionAuto Detect PCI Clk To reduce the occurrence of electromagnetic interference (EMI), the BIOS detects

Page 37 - Power Management Setup

36 Chapter 2Load Default SettingsSelecting the field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically. detects.

Page 38 - 32 Chapter 2

Chapter 2 37Set Supervisor/User PasswordWhen this function is selected, the following message appears at the center of the screen to assist you in cre

Page 39 - PnP/PCI Configuration

38 Chapter 2Save & Exit SetupHighlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the

Page 40 - PC Health Status

Chapter 2 39Exit Without SavingHighlight this item and press <Enter> to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the

Page 42 - Load Default Settings

Chapter 3 43This chapter will guide you how to disassemble and Reassemble the Aspire L100.To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools:q

Page 43 - Set Supervisor/User Password

44 Chapter 3General InformationBefore You BeginBefore proceeding with the disassenbly procedure, make sure that you do the following:1. Turn off the p

Page 44 - Save & Exit Setup

Chapter 3 45Aspire L100 Disassembly ProcedureThis section tells you how to disassemble the system when you need to perform system service. Please also

Page 45 - Exit Without Saving

VConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:Screen messagesDenotes actual messages that appear on screen.NOTE Gives bits and pieces

Page 46 - 40 Chapter 2

46 Chapter 34. Remove the top cover from the system.5. Pull up the three locks as shown.6. Detach the front bezel from the system.

Page 47 - Chapter 3

Chapter 3 47Removing the ODD and HDD Module1. Remove the belt and the screw holding the ODD and the HDD module.2. Disconnect the HDD data cable and th

Page 48 - General Information

48 Chapter 33. Then disconnect the HDD data (highlighted in yellow circle) cable and HDD power cable (highlighted in blue circle) from the HDD module.

Page 49 - Opening the System

Chapter 3 493. Detach the front bezel from the system.4. Pop out the memorys and remove them from the main board.

Page 50 - 46 Chapter 3

50 Chapter 3Removing the CPU1. Remove the four screws fastening the CPU cooler to the main board.2. Detach the CPU cooler from the main board.3. Press

Page 51 - Chapter 3 47

Chapter 3 514. Carefully remove the CPU from the socket on the main board.Removing the HDD/ODD from the Module1. Remove the four screws holding the HD

Page 52 - Removing Cables and Memorys

52 Chapter 33. Remove the two screws fastening the ODD to the bracket.4. Take out the ODD from the bracket and disconnect the ODD cable from the ODD.

Page 53 - Chapter 3 49

Chapter 3 53Removing the System Fan1. Remove the four screws fastening the system fan on rear panel.2. Disconnect the system fan cable from the main b

Page 54 - Removing the CPU

54 Chapter 3Removing the Main Board and USB/Audio Module1. Remove the eight screws and one screw-nut fastening the main board to the housing.2. Take o

Page 55 - Chapter 3 51

Chapter 3 554. Remove the two screws holing the audio module to the housing.5. Remove the audio board from the housing.6. Then remove the audio bracke

Page 56 - 52 Chapter 3

VIPrefaceBefore using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information.1. This Service Guide provides you w

Page 58 - 54 Chapter 3

Chapter 4 57This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the Aspire L100q Power-On Self-Test (POST)q Index of Error Messageq Index of Error S

Page 59 - Chapter 3 55

58 Chapter 4Power-On Self-Test (POST)Each time you turn on the system, the Power-on Self Test (POST) is initiated. Several items are tested during POS

Page 60 - 56 Chapter 3

Chapter 4 5903h Initial Superio_Early _Init switch04h Reserved05h 1. Blank out screen2. Clear CMOS error flag06h Reserved07h 1. Clear 8042 interface2.

Page 61 - Troubleshooting

60 Chapter 423h 1. Check validity of RTC value: e.g. a value of 5Ah is an invalid value for RTC minute.2. Load CMOS settings into BIOS stack. If CM

Page 62 - Power-On Self-Test (POST)

Chapter 4 613Ch Test 8254.3Dh Reserved3Eh Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 13Fh Reserved40h Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 241h Re

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62 Chapter 45Dh 1. Initialize Init_Onboard_Super_IO switch.2. Initialize Init_Onboard_AUDIO switch.5Eh Reserved5Fh Reserved60h Okay to enter Setup uti

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Chapter 4 637Eh Reserved7Fh 1. Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is supported. -If errors occur, report errors & wait for keys -I

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64 Chapter 4POST Error Messages ListIf you cannot run the diagnostics program tests but did receive a POST error message, use “POST Error Messages Lis

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Chapter 4 65Keyboard Error Or No Keyboard Present Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and no keys are pressed

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7Chapter 1 System Specifications 1Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 68 - POST Error Messages List

66 Chapter 4Error Symptoms ListNOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, repla

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Chapter 4 67Diskette drive read/write error. 1. Diskette.2. Diskette drive cable.3. Diskette drive.4. Main board.Diskette drive LED comes on for m

Page 70 - Error Symptoms List

68 Chapter 4CD/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

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Chapter 4 69Display problem not listed above (including blank or illegible monitor).1. “Monitor"2. Load default settings (if screen is readable

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70 Chapter 4Parallel/Serial PortsExecute “Load BIOS Default Settings” in BIOS Setup to confirm ports presence before diagnosing any parallel/serial po

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Chapter 4 71Undetermined ProblemsIf an error message is present, go to “POST Error Messages List” on page 64. If you did not receive any messages, if

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72 Chapter 4

Page 75 - Undetermined Problems

Chapter 5 73Main Board Layout1 DC_IN DC IN Connector 15 C51 Nvidia C51 NorthBridge2 VGA VGA Connector 16 MCP51 Nvidia MCP51 SouthBridge3 SATA_ODD_POWE

Page 76 - 72 Chapter 4

74 Chapter 512 INTRUSION Case Open header 26 F_LED_HD Front LED Panel Header13 CPU_SOCKET AMD M-2 CPU Socket 27 DIMM_SOCK1 DIMM_SOCK114 MINI_PCI Mini-

Page 77 - Chapter 5

Chapter 6 75This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire L100. Refer to this chapter whenever or

Page 78 - 1 2 3

8Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Information 87Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 104Exploded Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Page 79 - Chapter 6

76 Chapter 6Exploded DiagramItem Description Item Description1 USB Mylar 21 Back to one Fan2 FAN Cover 22 Cotruscon Bracket3 Button 23 ODD Bracket-024

Page 80 - Exploded Diagram

Chapter 6 7712 U Base 32 Pesdestal13 LED 33 Pedestal Cover14 Switch Holder 34 Pedestal Screw15 Power Switch 35 Foot Pedestal16 Front 36 ODD Bracket17

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78 Chapter 6PartsNOTE: Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel

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Chapter 1 1Overview Aspire L100 series is highly integrated desktop for the customers. If you wnat a simple, small size, not expensive working pl

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