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Acer
Aspire X1700 and Veriton X270
Service Guide
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Service guide files and updates are available
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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - Service Guide

Acer Aspire X1700 and Veriton X270Service Guide

Page 2 - Revision History

2 Chapter 1I/O ports Front  Three USB 2.0 ports Memory Stick Memory Stick PRO Secure Digital (SD) Card miniSD Card Headphone/speaker-out/line-o

Page 3 - Copyright

Chapter 1 3System ComponentsThis section includes a virtual tour of the X1700 and Veriton X270 systems’ interior and exterior components.Front Panel

Page 4 - Disclaimer

4 Chapter 1Rear Panel No. Icon Component1 Expansion slot (Photo shows graphics card and TV tuner card)2 Line-out jack3 Microphone/speaker-out/line-in

Page 5 - Conventions

Chapter 1 5Internal Components No. Component1 HDD drive2 Optical drive3 X1700 model: Expansion cardsX270 model: N/A4 Mainboard5 Heat sink fan assem

Page 6 - FRU Information

6 Chapter 1System LED IndicatorsThis section describes the different system LED indicators. LED indicator Color LED status DescriptionPower Green On

Page 7 - Table of Contents

Chapter 2 7CMOS Setup Utility CMOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM, called the complementary metal-oxide semico

Page 8 - Technical Specifications 87

8 Chapter 2Entering CMOS setup 1. Turn on the computer and the monitor. If the server is already turned on, close all open applications, then restar

Page 9 - System Tour

Chapter 2 9Setup Utility MenusThe Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories.  Product Information Standard CMOS Features Advanc

Page 10 - Power supply

10 Chapter 2Product InformationThe Product Information menu displays basic information about the system. These entries are for your reference only and

Page 11 - System Components

Chapter 2 11Standard CMOS Features Parameter Description OptionSystem Date Set the date following the weekday-month-day-year format.System Time Set

Page 12 - Rear Panel

iiRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on this service guide.Date Chapter Updates

Page 13 - Internal Components

12 Chapter 2Advanced BIOS Features Parameter Description OptionReset Configuration Data Allows you to manually force BIOS to clear the previously sa

Page 14 - System LED Indicators

Chapter 2 13Advanced Chipset Features Parameter Description OptionIntel EIST When enabled, this feature allows the OS to reduce power consumption.

Page 15 - System Utilities

14 Chapter 2Integrated Peripherals Parameter Description OptionOnboard SATA Controller Enables or disables the onboard SATA controller. EnabledDisa

Page 16 - Entering CMOS setup

Chapter 2 15Power Management Setup Parameter Description OptionACPI Aware O/S Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Management (A

Page 17 - Setup Utility Menus

16 Chapter 2PC Health Status Parameter Description OptionSmart FAN Enables or disables the smart system fan control function. EnabledDisabled

Page 18 - Product Information

Chapter 2 17Frequency/Voltage Control Parameter Description OptionSpread Spectrum Enables or disables the reduction of the mainboard’s EMI. Note: Re

Page 19 - Standard CMOS Features

18 Chapter 2BIOS Security Features Setting a supervisor password1. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Change Supervisor Password menu then press E

Page 20 - Advanced BIOS Features

Chapter 2 19Load Default SettingsThe Load Default Settings menu allows you to load the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Setup defaults

Page 21 - Advanced Chipset Features

20 Chapter 2Save & Exit SetupThe Save & Exit Setup menu allows you to save changes made and close the Setup Utility.

Page 22 - Integrated Peripherals

Chapter 2 21Exit Without SavingThe Exit Without Saving menu allows you to discard changes made and close the Setup Utility.

Page 23 - Power Management Setup

iiiCopyrightCopyright © 2008 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, sto

Page 25 - Frequency/Voltage Control

Chapter 3 23This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the Aspire X1700 or Veriton X270 desktop computer for maintenance and

Page 26 - BIOS Security Features

24 Chapter 3Pre-disassembly Procedure Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below:1. Turn off the system and all

Page 27 - Load Default Settings

Chapter 3 25Main Unit DisassemblyX1700 model MAIN UNITFRONT BEZELMAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLYSIDE PANELCPUAx2HEAT SINK FANASSEMBLYPOWER SUPPLYMEMORY MODULESV

Page 28 - Save & Exit Setup

26 Chapter 3X270 model MAIN UNITFRONT BEZELMAIN UNIT DISASSEMBLYSIDE PANELCPUAx2HEAT SINK FANASSEMBLYPOWER SUPPLYMEMORY MODULESOPTICAL DISK DRIVEHDD-O

Page 29 - Exit Without Saving

Chapter 3 27Screw ListScrew Part No. A #6-32 L5 BZN 86.00J07.B60B M3xL5 BZN 86.1A324.5R0C #6-32 L6 NI 86.00J44.C60D #6-32*3/16 NI 86.5A5B6.012E #6-

Page 30 - 22 Chapter 2

28 Chapter 3Removing the Side Panel1. Perform the pre-disassembly procedure described on page 24.2. Remove the two screws (A) located on the side pane

Page 31 - System Disassembly

Chapter 3 29Removing the Front Bezel1. Remove the side panel. Refer to the previous section for instructions. 2. Release the front bezel retention tab

Page 32 - Pre-disassembly Procedure

30 Chapter 3Removing the Heat Sink Fan AssemblyWARNING:The heat sink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heat sink with any metal

Page 33 - Main Unit Disassembly

Chapter 3 315. Lay down the heat sink fan assembly, in an upright position, on top of the optical drive, as shown below, then disconnect the fan cable

Page 34 - X270 model

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

Page 35 - Screw List

32 Chapter 3Removing the ProcessorIMPORTANT:Before removing a processor from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. W

Page 36 - Removing the Side Panel

Chapter 3 336. 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 sur

Page 37 - Removing the Front Bezel

34 Chapter 3Removing the Optical DriveThis section includes instructions on how to remove the X1700 and X270 computers’ optical drive.To remove the X1

Page 38

Chapter 3 357. Pull the drive out of the drive bay. To remove the X270 computer’s optical drive:1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 28.2. See “Re

Page 39

36 Chapter 36. Release the drive bay retention release lever (1) and pull the lever to the fully open position (2).7. Pull the drive out of the drive

Page 40 - Removing the Processor

Chapter 3 37Removing the Hard Disk Drive1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 28.2. See “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 29.3. See “Removing the

Page 41 - Chapter 3 33

38 Chapter 37. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the hard drive. 8. Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the mainboard.

Page 42 - Removing the Optical Drive

Chapter 3 3910. Remove the HDD module. a. Remove the four screws (D) that secure the HDD module to the HDD bracket. b. Slide the HDD out of the bracke

Page 43

40 Chapter 3Removing the Power Supply1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 28.2. See “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 29.3. See “Removing the Hea

Page 44 - 36 Chapter 3

Chapter 3 419. Remove the three screws (A) that secure the power supply to the rear panel. 10. Lift the power supply module out of the chassis.Screw (

Page 45 - Removing the Hard Disk Drive

vConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:SCREEN MESSAGESDenotes actual messages that appear on screen.NOTE Gives additional infor

Page 46 - X270 modelX1700 model

42 Chapter 3Removing the Memory ModulesIMPORTANT:Before removing any DIMM from the memory board, make sure to create a backup file of all important da

Page 47

Chapter 3 43Removing the VGA Card (X1700 model)1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 28.2. See “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 29.3. See “Removi

Page 48 - Removing the Power Supply

44 Chapter 3Removing the TV Tuner Card (X1700 model)1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 28.2. See “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 29.3. See “R

Page 49 - Chapter 3 41

Chapter 3 45Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards 1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 28.2. See “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 29.3.

Page 50 - Removing the Memory Modules

46 Chapter 310. Disconnect the other end of the USB, 1394, and audio cables from the mainboard. 11. Remove the front I/O and card reader board bracke

Page 51

Chapter 3 47b. Push the bracket into the chassis then remove the bracket. 12. Remove the card reader board.a. Remove the two screws (C) that secure th

Page 52

48 Chapter 313. Remove the front I/O board.a. Remove the two screws (C) that secure the I/O board to the bracket. b. Pull the I/O board out of the bra

Page 53

Chapter 3 49Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 28.2. See “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 29.3. See “Removing the Heat

Page 54 - 46 Chapter 3

50 Chapter 313. Remove the six screws (C) that secure the mainboard to the chassis. 14. Lift the board from the chassis. Screw (Quantity) Color Torqu

Page 55

Chapter 3 51Removing the Power Switch and LED Cables1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 28.2. See “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 29.3. See “R

Page 56 - 48 Chapter 3

viService Guide CoverageThis Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's &qu

Page 57 - Removing the Mainboard

52 Chapter 313. Pull the LED bracket up and lift up from the chassis. 14. Release the two locking tabs (1) and gently pull the power LED cable out (2)

Page 58 - 50 Chapter 3

Chapter 3 5315. Remove the power switch cable.a. Release the two locking tabs (1), pull power switch cable bracket out of the LED bracket (2).b. Grasp

Page 59

54 Chapter 3Removing the LAN Activity and HDD LED Cables (X270 model)1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 28.2. See “Removing the Front Bezel” on

Page 60 - 52 Chapter 3

Chapter 4 55This chapter provides instructions on how to troubleshoot system hardware problems. Hardware Diagnostic ProcedureIMPORTANT:The diagnostic

Page 61 - Chapter 3 53

56 Chapter 4System Check ProceduresPower System CheckIf the system will power on, skip this section. Refer to System External Inspection.If the system

Page 62

Chapter 4 57Beep CodesBeep codes are used by the BIOS to indicate a serious or fatal error to the end user. Beep codes are used when an error occurs b

Page 63 - System Troubleshooting

58 Chapter 4Online Support InformationThis section describes online technical support services available to help you repair the desktop computer.If yo

Page 64 - System Check Procedures

Chapter 5 59System Block DiagramSuper I/O(ITE8718)FLOPPYCONNHardware MonitorFAN(2)8M FLASH ROMDIMM 1, 2LPCLGA775(VRM11)FSB 800/1066/1333 MHZPCIE 16XVG

Page 65 - Beep Codes

60 Chapter 5Board LayoutMainboard

Page 66 - Online Support Information

Chapter 5 61No Code Description No Code Description1 PWR2 24-pin ATX power connector 12 AUDIO1 Center speaker/subwoofer jack, Audio in or side speaker

Page 67 - Chapter 5

viiSystem Tour 1Features 1System Components 3Front Panel 3Rear Panel 4Internal Components 5System LED Indicators 6System Utilities 7C

Page 68 - Board Layout

62 Chapter 5System JumpersNo. Name Location Default Settings1 General Purpose Input/Output GPIO32 ShortGPIO33 Open2 Clear CMOS CLR_CMOS1 0-1 1-2 Norm

Page 69

Chapter 6 63This chapter offers the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configuration of the X1700 and X270 computer. Refer to this chapter w

Page 70 - System Jumpers

64 Chapter 6Exploded DiagramX1700 60.3V806.001ASSY BKT ODD-HDD1ITEM PART NO. PART NAMEQTY60.3V804.001ASSY LCASE-ASM186.00J07.B60 SCREW #6-32 L5 PAN NI

Page 71 - Chapter 6

Chapter 6 65X270ITEM PART NO. PART NAMEQTY60.3V404.001ASSY LCASE-ASM186.00J07.B60 SCREW #6-32 L5 PAN NI233.3V001.001 PCI COVER 160.3V411.001ASSY BKT-U

Page 72 - Exploded Diagram

66 Chapter 6X1700 FRU List (81.3V401.007G) Component QTY Part Name DescriptionAcer Part NumberAccessory1 RECEIVER PHILIPS VISTA MCE TRANSCEIVER WITH 1

Page 73

Chapter 6 67TV tuner card 1 TV TUNNER CARD YUAN PE585QA PCI-E HYBRID S/W MPEG (ATSC+NTSC) W/LP BRKTTV TUNER CARD PE585QA PCI-E HYTU.10500.0101 TV TUNN

Page 74 - 66 Chapter 6

68 Chapter 61 IO DUMMY COVER BRACKET BRKT F-IO BOXER2 60.SBF01.005CPU1 CPU INTEL CELERON 450 2.XG 512K 800FSB 35W HH80557RG049512 891507 SLAFZIC CPU C

Page 75 - Chapter 6 67

Chapter 6 69Optical driveDVD-RW drive 1 ODD HLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE HH LABELFLASH 16X GH-15F LF BLACK BEZEL SATAS-MULTI HH HLDS GH-15F LF KU.0160D.0431

Page 76 - 68 Chapter 6

70 Chapter 6Keyboard1 KEYBOARD PS2 105KEY CHICONY KB-07596F12552V FRENCH BLACKKB PS2 KB-0759 FRENCH BLACK105KB.PS203.1091 KEYBOARD PS2 104KEY CHICONY

Page 77 - Chapter 6 69

Chapter 6 711 KEYBOARD PS2 105KEY CHICONY KB-07596NL2552V DUTCH BLACKKB PS2 KB-0759 DUTCH BLACK 105KB.PS203.1121 KEYBOARD PS2 105KEY CHICONY KB-07596C

Page 78 - 70 Chapter 6

viiiFRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 63Exploded Diagram 64X1700 64X270 65X1700 FRU List (81.3V401.007G) 66X270 FRU List (91.3V401.006G) 76Tech

Page 79 - Chapter 6 71

72 Chapter 61 KEYBOARD USB 104KEY CHICONY KU-07603RD2552V T-CN BLACKKB USB KU-0760 T-CN BLACK 104KKB.USB03.0631 KEYBOARD USB 104KEY CHICONY KU-07603RE

Page 80 - 72 Chapter 6

Chapter 6 731 KEYBOARD USB 105KEY CHICONY KU-07606IC2552V ICELANDICKB USB KU-0760 ICELANDIC BLACKKB.USB03.0811 KEYBOARD USB 105KEY CHICONY KU-07606N02

Page 81 - Chapter 6 73

74 Chapter 6Mainboard1 MAINBOARD PUG ENMCP73VE NVIDIA MCP73PVE W/1394 LF W/RMENMCP73PV NVIDIA MCP73PV W/139MB.SB801.002Memory 1 MEMORY UNIFOSA UNB-DIM

Page 82 - 74 Chapter 6

Chapter 6 75Screws1 SCRW I NO6-32 L5 BZN SCRW I NO6-32 L5 BZN 86.00J07.B601 SCRW PAN #6-32 L6 NI BOXER WZSSCRW PAN #6-32 L6 NI BOXER WZS86.00J44.C601

Page 83 - Chapter 6 75

76 Chapter 6X270 FRU List (91.3V401.006G) Component QTY Part Name DescriptionAcer Part NumberAccessory1 REMOTE CONTROLER SMK VISTA MCE ICONIZED RC WIT

Page 84 - X270 FRU List (91.3V401.006G)

Chapter 6 77Wireless LAN board1 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BGN LITEON WN7600RWL USB DONGLE 802.11G WU61RLNI.10200.0021 WIRELESS LAN BOARD 802.11BGN LITE

Page 85 - Chapter 6 77

78 Chapter 61 HDD&ODD COVER BRACKET ASSY ODD-HDD-ASM BOXER PUG 60.3V408.0011 FRONT BEZEL W/NAME PLATE ASSY FRONT-BEZEL-ASM PUG-3 41.3V401.201CPU1

Page 86 - 78 Chapter 6

Chapter 6 791 CPU INTEL CELERON 450 2.XG 512K 800FSB 35W HH80557RG049512 891507 SLAFZIC CPU CONROE LITE 450 2.2G KC.D0001.450Optical driveDVD-RW drive

Page 87 - Chapter 6 79

Chapter 6 811 KEYBOARD USB 104KEY CHICONY KU-07603US2552V STANDARD WITH EKEY BLACKKEYBOARD CHICONY KU-0760 USB SKB.USB03.0621 KEYBOARD PS2 104KEY CHIC

Page 88 - Chapter 6 81

82 Chapter 61 KEYBOARD PS2 105KEY CHICONY KB-07596CH2552V SWISS/G BLACKKB PS2 KB-0759 SWISS/G BLACK 1KB.PS203.1131 KEYBOARD PS2 105KEY CHICONY KB-0759

Page 89 - 82 Chapter 6

Chapter 1 1FeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the Aspire X1700 and Veriton X270 computer’s many feature:NOTE: The features listed in this section is

Page 90 - Chapter 6 83

Chapter 6 831 KEYBOARD USB 104KEY CHICONY KU-07603RD2552V T-CN BLACKKB USB KU-0760 T-CN BLACK 104KKB.USB03.0631 KEYBOARD USB 104KEY CHICONY KU-07603RE

Page 91 - 84 Chapter 6

84 Chapter 61 KEYBOARD USB 105KEY CHICONY KU-07606IC2552V ICELANDICKB USB KU-0760 ICELANDIC BLACKKB.USB03.0811 KEYBOARD USB 105KEY CHICONY KU-07606N02

Page 92 - Chapter 6 85

Chapter 6 85Memory 1 MEMORY UNIFOSA UNB-DIMM DDRII 800MHZ 1GB GU341G0ALEPR6B2C6CE LFDIMM 1G GU341G0ALEPR6B2C6CEKN.1GB0H.0091 MEMORY NANYA UNB-DIMM DDR

Page 93 - 86 Chapter 6

86 Chapter 6Speaker1 SPEAKER CHIAMAW 9M-20A200-000 ACER LOGO LF 0810SPEAKER ACER LOGO/LF0810 SP.10600.0111 SPEAKER USB2.0 DXP 1007011-0GUSB/0810 AC.20

Page 94 - Technical Specifications

Appendix A 87This section provides technical specifications for the X1700 and X270 system.ProcessorIntel Core 2 QuadItem SpecificationModel Number Q66

Page 95

88 Appendix AIntel Pentium Dual-CoreItem SpecificationModel Number E2180 E2200 E2220 E5200Architecture (nm) 65 65 65 45L2 Cache Size (MB) 1 1 1 2Clock

Page 96 - System Memory

Appendix A 89System Board Major ChipsSystem MemorySystem BIOSItem SpecificationSystem core logic NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGAMemory controller NVID

Page 97 - Keyboard and Input Devices

90 Appendix AHard Disk DrivePCI Interface Network InterfaceSATA Interface Keyboard and Input Devices Item SpecificationStorage controller NVIDIA NForc

Page 98 - Optical Drive

91 Appendix AOptical Drive Super MultiItem SpecificationVendor HLDS PLDS Sony Model name GH-15F DH-16A3S AD-7203SDrive type Super Multi DVD-ROM Supe

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