Acer Aspire R3610 Technical Information

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Chapter 1 3• One DC-in jack in real I/O• One e-SATA port in front bezel• One HD headphone output in front bezel• One MIC-IN in front bezel• Tow USB i

4 Chapter 1M/B PlacementNo Label Description No Label Description1 CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS header and jumper 13 ESATA External SATA2 Rear_USB2 Rear USB po

Chapter 1 5Block Diagram

6 Chapter 1System ComponentsThis section is a virtual tour of the system’s interior and exterior components.Front Panel No. Component1 e-SATA port2

Chapter 1 7Rear Panel No. Component1 4 X USB 2.0 port2 LAN Connector3 HDMI Connector4 D-sub Connector5 DC-in Jack

8 Chapter 1Power Management Function(ACPI support function)Device Standby Mode• Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices(0-15 m

Chapter 2 9CMOS Setup Utility CMOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM, called the complementary metal-oxide semico

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

Chapter 2 11Setup Utility MenusThe Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories. In the descriptive table following each of the menu

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

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

Chapter 2 13Standard CMOS Features Parameter Description OptionSystem Date Set the date following the weekday-month-day-year format.System Time Set

14 Chapter 2Advanced BIOS FeatureParameter Description OptionQuick Boot Allows you to decrease the time it takes to boot the computer by shortening or

Chapter 2 15Advanced Chipset Features Parameter Description OptionIntel XD Bit When enabled, the processor disables code execution when a worm atte

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

Chapter 2 17Power Management Setup Parameter Description OptionACPI Suspend Mode Select an ACPI state. S3 (STR)S1 (POS)Deep Power off Mode Enables

18 Chapter 2PC Health Status Parameter Description OptionCPU Shutdown Temperature Enables or disables the system shutdown when the system is over ho

Chapter 2 19Frequency/Voltage Control Parameter Description OptionSpread Spectrum Enables or disables the reduction of the mainboard’s EMI. Note: Re

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

Chapter 2 21Load Default SettingsThe Load Default Settings menu allows you to load the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Setup defaults

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

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Chapter 2 23Exit Without SavingThe Exit Without Saving menu allows you to discard changes made and close the Setup Utility.

Chapter 3 24This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the desktop computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.Disassembly R

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

Chapter 3 26Removing the Side Panel1. Put the Computer on the worktable lightly.2. Release side cover with 1 screws then remove side cover.

27 Chapter 3Removing Front D/B1. Use hand to loosen both sides the clasp.2. Lift the D/B away from the main board.

Chapter 3 28Removing CPU fanWARNING:The heat sink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heat sink with any metal or with your hands.

29 Chapter 3Removing CPU CoolerWARNING:The heat sink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heat sink with any metal or with your han

Chapter 3 30Removing wireless LAN1. Remove wireless LAN antenna cablea. Disconnect aux_ antenna cable (gray) from"AUX" connector of wireless

31 Chapter 3Removing M/B1. Remove the four screws that secure the main board to the chassis.2. Lift the board from the chassis.

Chapter 3 32Removing the Hard Disk Drive1. Use screwdriver to loosen the four screws. 2. Remove HDD from Main board.

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

33 Chapter 3Removing Memory.1. Remove Memory from SODIMM.2. Remove the second Memory from SODIMM2 (Optional by SKU).

Chapter 4 34This chapter provides instructions on how to troubleshoot system hardware problems. Hardware Diagnostic ProcedurePlease refer to generic

35 Chapter 4Post Checkpoints List: The list may vary accordingly depending on your BIOSCheckpoint Description CFh Test CMOS R/W functionality C0h E

Chapter 4 3614h Program chipset default values into chipset. Chipset default values are MODBINable by OEM customers. 15h Reserved 16h Initial Early_

37 Chapter 44Ch Reserved 4Dh Reserved 4Eh 1. Program MTRR of M1 CPU. 2. Initialize L2 cache for P6 class CPU & program CPU with proper cacheable

Chapter 4 3869h Turn on L2 cache 6Ah Reserved 6Bh Program chipset registers according to items described in Setup& Auto configuration table. 6Ch

39 Chapter 485h 1. USB final Initialization 2. NET PC: Build SYSID structure 3. Switch screen back to text mode. 4. Set up ACPI table at top of memor

Chapter 4 40POST Error Messages List If you cannot run the diagnostics program tests but did receive a POST error message, use "POST Error Messa

41 Chapter 4Hard disk(s) diagnosis fail The system may run specific disk diagnostic routines. This message appears if one or more hard disks return a

Chapter 4 42Error Symptoms ListNOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replac

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

43 Chapter 4Diskette drive does not work. 1.Ensure the diskette drive is not set to None in the Disk Drives of BIOS Setup. 2.Diskette drive power3.Dis

Chapter 4 44CD/DVD-ROM drive LED doesn't come on but works normally.1.CD/DVD-ROM driveCD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for more than 30 seconds befor

45 Chapter 4Video memory test failed.Video adapter failed. 1.Remove all non-factory-installed cards.2.Load default settings (if screen is readable).3.

Chapter 4 46Executing software shutdown from Windows98 Start menu does not turn off the system. (Only pressing power switch can turn off the system).1

47 Chapter 4Undetermined ProblemsIf an error message is present, go to "POST Error Messages List" on page 85. If you did not receive any mes

Chapter 5 48Jumper Setting The section explains how to set jumper for correct configuration of the mainboard. Setting Jumper Use the motherboard j

49 Chapter 52. USB CONNECTORS (Stacked)(Black)a. REAR_USB1, REAR_USB2FP1 Front panel header 1: GND2: F_USBPWR3: USB_P5+4: USB_P5-5: GND6: F_USBPWR*7:

Chapter 5 50b. LAN1NOTE: Pins 1-12 for RJ-45 LAN Jack pin definition, 13-16 for LAN LED definition3. Audio Back Panel Connectors (Vertical)a. AUDIO1

51 Chapter 5c. DCIN d. VGA(D-SUB)

Chapter 5 52e. HDMIf. eSATA CONN

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

53 Chapter 5g. SATA CONN

Chapter 5 54h. Card readerPin Signal Name Pin Signal NameSD-1 SD_DAT3 MS-10 GNDSD-2 SD_CMD G1 GNDSD-3 GND G2 GNDSD-4 CARD_3V3 XD-1 GNDSD-5 SD_CLK XD-2

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Chapter 6 56This chapter offers the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configuration of the Aspire R3610 desktop computer. Refer to this chap

57 Chapter 6Aspire R3610 Exploded DiagramNOTE: This section will be updated when more information becomes available. NO PART NO QTY NO PART NO QTY1 B

Chapter 6 58Aspire R3610 FRU List Category Description Part NumberMBMainboard R3610 nVidia Proprietary LF MCP7A-ION,W/ eSATA, W/ HDMI,S/PDIF ,Atom330M

59 Chapter 6HGST 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB HTS543216L9A300 Falcon-B SATA LF F/W:C40C KH.16007.019 SEAGATE 2.5" 5400rpm 160GB ST9160310AS Crockett S

Chapter 6 60Chicony Mouse RF2.4 MGR0919 with Receiver MS.11200.052USB Optical Mousemouse USB M-U0005 MS.11200.047SpeakerNeosonica mini speaker USB Whi

61 Chapter 6Receiver w/o IR Blaster RV.11000.007Receiver w/ IR Blaster RV.11000.014USB KeyboardKeyboard CHICONY KU-0906 USB 104KS White USKB.USB03.154

Chapter 6 62Keyboard CHICONY KU-0906 USB 105KS White DutchKB.USB03.170Keyboard CHICONY KU-0906 USB 105KS White Swiss/GKB.USB03.171Keyboard CHICONY KU-

viiSystem Tour 1Features 1M/B Placement 4Block Diagram 5System Components 6Front Panel 6Rear Panel 7Power Management Function(ACPI support

63 Chapter 6Keyboard CHICONY KU-0906 USB 105KS White NordicKB.USB03.191Wireless KBKeyboard CHICONY KG-0917 RF2.4 104KS White USKB.RF403.097Keyboard CH

Chapter 6 64Keyboard CHICONY KG-0917 RF2.4 105KS White NorwegianKB.RF403.117Keyboard CHICONY KG-0917 RF2.4 104KS White HebrewKB.RF403.118Keyboard CHIC

Chapter 1 1FeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:NOTE: The features listed in this section is for your reference only. The e

2 Chapter 1• One D-sub port and One HDMI (Type-A) port • Dual View function support• Meet Microsoft Vista Premium graphic requirementHard disk• Suppor