Acer Aspire iDea Technical Information

Acer Aspire iDea seriesService GuideService guide files and updates are available on the ACER/CSD web. For more information, please refer to http://

XChapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 72Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

Chapter 1 1OverviewSystem SpecificationItem DescriptionOperating systemMicrosoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition (Emerald)PlatformT Intel® Yonah d

2 Chapter 1I/O interface Rear I/OT Audio/Video outputT One coaxial S/PDIF and 1 optical S/PDIFT One set of 7.1-channel (RCA)T One HDMI: HDCP supportT

Chapter 1 3Block Diagram

4 Chapter 1Main Board Placement

Chapter 1 5

6 Chapter 1No. Description No. Description1 CPU socket 2 North bridge3 South bridge 4 Azalia codec: Realtek ALC883DD5 Super I/O controller: ITE8716F 6

Chapter 1 7Front Panel ViewNo. Component Description1 Power button Press to power on or power off the system.2 RF (radio frequency) receiver Receives

8 Chapter 1No. Component Description10 4-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device (e.g., digital video camcorder).11 XD/SD/MMC/MS/MS PRO slo

Chapter 1 9Rear Panel ViewNo. Component Description1 Power connector Plug the power cable into this connector.2 SCART input connector Connects to a se

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10 Chapter 116 HDMI Connects to a TV with HDMI input.17 6-pin IEEE 1394 port Connects to an IEEE 1394 device (e.g., digital video camcorder, hard disk

Chapter 1 11Remote ControlNo. Component Description1 Power LED Indicates that a command button is pressed.2 Sleep Press to turn system to standby (sle

12 Chapter 1NOTE: The Teletext function is only available when the TV channel is broadcasting the Teletext programme. Teletext is a type of informatio

Chapter 1 13Using the Remote ControlThe Media Center remote control complements the wireless keyboard. It includes control buttons that is commonly fo

14 Chapter 1Wireless KeyboardThe wireless keyboard with built-in touch pad combines mouse control with touch typing. It has full-sized keys that inclu

Chapter 1 15NOTE: The keyboard may vary depending on region.4 Touch pad Pointing device that senses movement on its surface. Move your finger on the s

16 Chapter 1Setting up the SystemConnecting the Power CableNOTE: Please use the corresponding power cord for your region.

Chapter 1 17Connecting Display DevicesPlease refer to the illustrations below for the possible and recommended connection type for setting up your dis

18 Chapter 1NOTE: Overscaling is a normal behavior on most TVs. We recommend using a TV that supports VGA or DVI connector, or enabling the dot-by-dot

Chapter 1 19The table below identifies the possible and recommended connection type for the display device.NOTE: 1 Use an extension cable to connect t

IIIRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates of Aspire iDea series service guide.Date Chapter Updates

20 Chapter 1Connecting to a TV Antenna or CableConnecting an FM Radio AntennaSelecting an A/V Input SourceAfter connecting a display device to the sys

Chapter 1 21Connecting Audio DevicesThe following illustrations show the different audio devices you can connect to the Aspire iDea.Two Speakers5.1 Au

22 Chapter 1Configuring Audio Output SettingsAfter connecting Aspire iDea to your audio system, you can run Realtek HD Audio to set up and adjust the

Chapter 1 23Setting up the Wireless DevicesInstalling the Batteries in the Remote Control1. Remove the battery cover from the rear side of remote cont

24 Chapter 1Synchronizing the KeyboardOn the bottom side of the keyboard, press and hold the Reset button until you see the green LED turns off. The k

Chapter 1 25Windows XP Media CenterOpening Media CenterAfter turning on the system, system will launch Media Center. When working within a Windows XP

26 Chapter 1Configuring Your Set-Top BoxTo configure Media Center to properly recognize a set-top box:1. On the Media Center Home Page, select Setting

Chapter 1 27Acer eRecovery ManagementWARNING:Always close the Media Center Edition before launching Acer eRecovery Management.Acer eRecovery Managemen

28 Chapter 1Creating System BackupsCreating a Full BackupYou can create a full backup image of the current system configuration including all applicat

Chapter 1 29Burning a Backup Disk using Factory DefaultThe utility creates a backup disk containing the factory default settings. Select this option i

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30 Chapter 1Restoring the System from WinPE EnvironmentIf the system fails to boot, you can restore the system from WinPE environment. The system boot

Chapter 1 31Acer ePerformance ManagementNOTE: Always close the Media Center Edition program before launching Acer ePerformance Management.Acer ePerfor

32 Chapter 1Hardware Specification and ConfigurationMajor ChipsProcessorItem SpecificationSystem Core Logic • Intel 945GT• Intel ICH7M-DHSuper I/O C

Chapter 1 33BIOSBIOS HotkeyAC’97 Audio Codec ALC883DDWake-Up Event SpecificationItem SpecificationBIOS code programmer AwardBIOS version R01-A1BIOS RO

34 Chapter 1System MemoryLAN InterfaceIDE InterfaceItem SpecificationFeatureT Dual channel supportT Maximum memory size Two GBT Two soDIMM socketsT 25

Chapter 1 35ODD InterfaceItem SpecificationVendor and Model name Panasonic UJ-845Performance SpecificationTransfer rate (MB/s.)READ WRITEDVD-ROM (sing

36 Chapter 1USB InterfaceEnvironment RequirementsDrop TestNOTE: The protection ability of package and cushion must be capable of withstanding, with no

Chapter 1 37functional damage, mechanical impact from height-specified drops.

38 Chapter 1Power Management Function (ACPI Support Function)Device Standby ModeT Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices (zero

Chapter 2 39About the Setup UtilityThe computer uses the Phoenix-Award BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) with support for Windows Plug and Play. Th

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

40 Chapter 2Entering the Setup UtilityWhen you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in d

Chapter 2 41F7 Loads an optimum set of values for peak performanceKey Function

42 Chapter 2Product InformationThis option displays product information about your system. You can press <Esc> to return to the main menu settin

Chapter 2 43Standard CMOS FeaturesThis option displays basic information about the system.Date and TimeThe Date and Time items show the current date a

44 Chapter 2Advanced BIOS FeaturesThis option defines advanced information about your system.Hard Disk Boot PriorityScroll to this item and press <

Chapter 2 45• Typematic Rate (Char/Sec): Use this item to define how many characters per second are generated by a held-down key.• Typematic Delay (Ms

46 Chapter 2Advanced Chipset FeaturesThese items define critical timing parameters of the main board. You should set these items for their default val

Chapter 2 47Integrated PeripheralsThese options display items that define the operation of peripheral components on the system’s input/output ports.US

48 Chapter 2Onboard LAN Boot ROMThis item allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN Boot ROM function.Onboard LAN ControllerThis item allows use

Chapter 2 49Power Management SetupThe system has various power-saving modes including powering down the hard disk, turning off the video, suspending t

VIConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.NOTE Gives bits and piece

50 Chapter 2ACPI Suspend TypeYou can use this item to define how your system suspends. In the default, S3 (STR), the suspend mode is a suspend to RAM,

Chapter 2 51PnP/PCI ConfigurationIt configures how PnP (Plug and Play) and PCI expansion cards operate in your system. Both the ISA and PCI buses on t

52 Chapter 2close the IRQ Resource submenu. In the Memory Resources submenu, use the first item Reserved Memory Base to set the start address of the m

Chapter 2 53PC Health StatusOn the main board that supports hardware monitoring, you can monitor the parameters of critical voltage, temperature and f

54 Chapter 2Frequency/Voltage ControlIt enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determin

Chapter 2 55Load Default SettingsThis option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utilit

Chapter 3 56This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the Acer Aspire iDea desktop for maintenance and troubleshooting.To di

57 Chapter 3General InformationBefore You BeginBefore proceeding with the disassembly procedure, you have to make sure that:1. The system and all peri

Chapter 3 58Disassembly ProcedureThis section tells you how to disassemble the system when you need to perform system maintenance or troubleshooting.N

59 Chapter 3Removing the ODD Module1. Pull and disconnect the IDE cable.2. Release the three screws holding the ODD module bracket then remove the ODD

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

Chapter 3 60Removing the HDD Module1. Release the four screws securing the HDD module and detach the HDD module.2. Disconnect the serial ATA cable and

61 Chapter 3Removing the RCA Board1. When you do the assembly, please refer to this picture for connecting the three RCA board cables properly.2. Care

Chapter 3 62Removing the Add-on Cards1. When you do the assembly, please refer to this picture for connecting the add-on cards cables properly.

63 Chapter 32. Pull the latches of TV card 1 as shown and the card will pop up. Slightly detach the TV card 1 from the slot and disconnect the card ca

Chapter 3 64Removing the VFD Board1. On the main board, there are five connectors as shown. They are A) power launch cable connector, B) VFD board cab

65 Chapter 3Removing the Wireless Keyboard Module and the Bluetooth Module1. As long as remove the front panel, you can approach the wireless keyboard

Chapter 3 66Removing the CPU Fan1. Disconnect C) CPU fan cable.2. Release the four screws fastening the CPU fan and remove the CPU fan.Removing the Ca

67 Chapter 3Removing the Main Board and the Split Board1. Release those screws marked in yellow.2. While you release those screws, please hold the bac

Chapter 4 68Please refer to generic troubleshooting guide in the service guide database for information with respect to following topics:T Power-On Se

Chapter 5 69Introduction of ConnectorsUpper Side of Main BoardJumper and Connector InformationChapter 5

VIIITable of ContentsChapter 1 System Specification 1Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Syst

70 Chapter 5Lower Side of Main BoardNo. Description No. Description1 CPU socket 2 North bridge3 South bridge 4 Azalia codec: Realtek ALC883DD5 Super I

Chapter 5 71Jumper Setting and Power button9 Transmitter for DVI-I: Chrontel 7313A10 Mini PCI 1 slot for TV tuner card 111 Mini PCI 2 slot for TV tune

Chapter 6 72This chapter offers the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configuration of Aspire iDea series desktop. Refer to this chapter whe

73 Chapter 6PartsCATEGORY PART NAME DESCRIPTION ACER PART NO.REMOTE CONTROLREMOTE CONTROLER RC1534509/00B PAL FOR EUROPEREMOTE CTRL RC1534509/00B PAL

Chapter 6 74VFD BOARD P600X/HAVC5.0 VFD BD 55.S50V1.001CABLEN/A POWER CORD H05VV-F W/INSULATED AUS CORD H05VV-F W/INSULATED (AUS) 27.0271

75 Chapter 6N/A FM CABLE EUR C.A. FM EUR HD304 50.S50V1.010N/A RF CABLE C.A. RF H D304 50 .S50V1.011

Chapter 6 76FRONT BEZEL ASSY FRONTBEZEL HD304 PZ.S5003.001SCART-RCA BRACKET BRKT SCART-RCA BD HD304 33.S50V1.004COMMUNICATIO

77 Chapter 6KEYBOARDWIRELESS KEYBOARD LOGITECH 967879-0120 UK LOGWIRELESS KB 967879-0120 UK LOGKB.RAN04.002WIRELESS KEYBOARD LOGITECH 967879-0101 FREN

Chapter 6 78MAINBOARD 945GT 945GT/ICH7-M VGA ON-DIE MB MB.S5001.001MEMORYSDIMM 256MB DDRII533 NANYA NT256T64UH4A1FN-37BDIMM 256M NT256T64UH4A1FN-

79 Chapter 6POWER POWERSUPPLY 120W SPI FSP120-40GLS ROHS SPS 120W SPI FSP120-40GLS ROHS PY.12008.001SCREWN/A SCREWS SCRW HEX I#4-40/O#4-40 L5.5 NI

IXPower Management Function (ACPI Support Function) . . . . 38Device Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Global Stand