Aspire SA80 AcerPower S280 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: IV SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. 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 Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures.
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).
Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 MainBoard Placement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Table of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Power-On Self-Test (POST) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . POST Check Points. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . POST Error Messages List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Error Symptoms List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Overview The model incorporates the SiS661GX Northbridge (NB) and SiS964L Southbridge(SB) chipsets. The SiS661GX Northbridge chipset features the AGTL & AGTL+ compliant bus driver technology with integrated on-die termination to support Intel Pentium 4 series processors with FSB 800 MHz (by overclocking). The memory controller supports DDR only. It can offer bandwidth up to 3.2 GB/s under DDR400 to sustain the bandwidth demand from host processors.
Features Processor T Socket Type : Intel® Socket T T Processor Type : Intel® Pentium 4 Prescott 775 FSB 533MHz / Intel® Celeron D775 FSB 533MHz T CPU GHZ : up to 3.2GHz Chipset T North Bridge : SiS 661GX T South Bridge : SiS964 T Form Factor : Mirco ATX T Dimension/ Layer : 244mm x 244mm PCB Memory T Memory Type : 400 MHz DDR DRAM interface, 2.5V T No of Channel (Dual/Signal) : Signal T Socket Type : 184-pin DIMM T DIMM Slot : 2 T Memorry Max.
IDE T Slot Type: 40 pin IDE slot T Slot Quantity: 2 x ATA 133 T Transfer rate support: T T PIO mode: 0/1/2/3/4 T ATA mode: 33/66/100 port supported Storage Type support: HDD/CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/Combo/DVD-RW Audio T Audio Type : AC97’ Codec T Audio Channel : 5.
I/O Connector T Controller : Super I/O ITE 8705F Rear I/O Connector T 1 PS/2 Keyboard Port, 1 PS/2 Mouse Port T 1 Parallel Port, 1 Serial Port T 1 VGA Port T 1 10/100 LAN Port T 4 USB Ports T 3 ports jack support AC97’ audio output Onboard Connector T 1 CPU socket T 2 Memory slots T 3 PCI slots T 1 FDD slot T 2 PATA IDE slot T 2 SATA IDE connectors T 2 2*5 pin Intel FPIO sepcification USB pin connectors.
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Block Diagram LGA775 CPU FSB533 VGA VGA CONN DDR400 DIMM 1, 2 AGP SLOT AGP 4X/8X SiS661GX MuTIOL@1G PCI ATA133 IDE CONN 1, 2 PCI Slot 1, 2, 3 LAN SATA 1.0 AC LINK AC'97 6CH RJ45 SATA CONN 1, 2 SiS964 AUDIO CODEC RTL8201CL USB 2.
Aspire SA80 Front Panel The computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label 8 Description 1 Power-Button 2 Speaker-out/Line-out Port 3 Microphone-in out ( Front ) 4 USB Ports 5 Optical drive 6 3.
Aspire SA80 Rear Panel No. Description No. Chapter 1 Description No. Description No. 2 Description 1 Power cord socket Voltage selector switch 3 Fan aperture 4 PS/2 keyboard connector 5 PS/2 mouse connector 6 Serial port 7 Printer connector 8 Monitor connector 9 USB 2.
AcerPower S280 Front Panel Label 10 Description 1 Power-Button 2 Speaker-out/Line-out Port 3 Microphone-in out ( Front ) 4 USB Ports 5 Optical drive 6 3.
AcerPower S280 Rear Panel No. Chapter 1 No. Description Description No. Description No. Description 1 Power cord socket 2 Voltage selector switch 3 Fan aperture 4 PS/2 keyboard connector 5 PS/2 mouse connector 6 Serial port 7 Printer connector 8 Monitor connector 9 USB 2.
System Peripherals The Aspire S Series computer consist of the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, keyboard and a set of speakers (optional). This section provides a brief description of the basic system peripherals. Mouse (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) The included mouse is a standard two-button wheel mouse. Connect the mouse to the PS/2 mouse port or USB port on the back panel of the system.
Speakers Note: For systems bundled with speakers, before powering on the system, connect the speaker cable to the audio out (external speaker) port on the back panel of the system. For more detailed information about the speakers, please refer to the included operating instructions. NOTE: speakers are optional and the appearance might be different depending on the actual product.
Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. Users can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard drive, CD, or DVD. Acer eRecovery consists of the following functions: 1. Create backup 2. Restore from backup 3. Create factory default image CD 4. Re-install bundled software without CD 5. Change Acer eRecovery password Create backup Users can create and save backup images to hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1. Boot to Windows XP 2.
7. Follow the instructions on screen to complete the process. Re-install bundled software without CD Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1. Boot to Windows XP. 2. Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4. In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5.
Acer disc-to-disc recovery Restore without a Recovery CD This recovery process helps you restore the C: drive with the original software content that is installed when you purchase your notebook. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C: drive. (Your C: drive will be reformatted and all data will be erased.) It is important to back up all data files before you use this option. 1. Restart the system. 2. While the Acer logo is showing, press + at the same time to enter the recovery process. 3.
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Type Pentium 4 Socket LGA 775 Speed 3.2G FSB 533MHZ Minimum operating speed 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled.) BIOS Item Specification BIOS code programmer Award BIOS version v6.0 BIOS ROM type Flash ROM BIOS ROM size 4MB BIOS ROM package 32-pin DIP package Support protocol PCI 2.2, APM1.2, DMI 2.00.1, E-IDE, ACPI 1.0, ESCD 1.03, ANSI ATA 3.0, PnP 1a, Bootable CD-ROM 1.
Memory Combinations Slot Memory Module Total Memory Slot 1 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 128MB~ 1GB Slot 2 128, 256, 512MB, 1GB 128MB~ 1GB Maximum System Memory Supported 128MB~2GB System Memory Item Specification Memory slot number 2 slot Support memory size per socket 128MB / 256MB/ 512MB/ 1GB Support maximum memory size 2GB Support memory type DDR DRAM Support memory interface DDR 400 MHz Support memory voltage 2.
Video Interface Item Specification Video controller SiS661GX Video controller resident bus AGP bus Video Interface 4X/8X AGP Slot 1 Video interface support Video YUV texture in all texture formats H/W DVD accelerator Audio Interface Item Specification Audio controller SiS 964 Audio controller Type AC’97,ALC655 Audio Channel 5.
Floppy disk drive Interface Item Specification Floppy disk drive controller ITE8705F Floppy disk drive controller resident bus ISA bus Support FDD format 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, 2.
Environmental Requirements Item Specifications Temperature Operating +5°C ~ +35°C Non-operating -20 ~ +60°C (Storage package) Humidity Operating 15% to 80% RH Non-operating 10% to 90% RH Vibration 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 Mechanical Specifications Item Specification Weight One 3 ½ FDD and one 3.
Power Management Function (ACPI support function) Device Standby Mode T Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices (0-15 minutes, time step=1 minute). T Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface). T Disable V-sync to control the VESA DPMS monitor. T Resume method: device activated (Keyboard for DOS, keyboard & mouse for Windows). T Resume recovery time: 3-5 sec. Global Standby Mode T Global power management timer (2-120 minutes, time step=10 minute).
Jumper Setting This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the mainboard. Setting Jumper Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins. Description Illustration The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper. When the jumper cap is placed on both pins, the jumper is SHORT.
Checking Jumper Jumper CLR_CMOS Type 3-pin Description CLEAR CMOS Setting(Default) Illustration 1-2 : Clear 2-3 : Normal Before clearing the CMOS,make sure to turn off the system Clear CMOS 1 BIOS_WP 2-pin BIOS PROTECT Open: Write Enable Short: Write Disable BIOS_WP 1 24 Chapter 1
Checking Connector CPU_FAN: CPU Cooling Fan Connector Pin Signal Name Function 1 GND System Ground 2 +12V Power +12V 3 Sense Sensor 4 Control FAN Control Signal SYS_FAN/PWR_FAN: FAN Power Connectors Pin Signal Name Function 1 GND System Ground 2 +12V Power +12V 3 Sense Sensor ATX_POWER: ATX 20-pin Power Connector Pin Chapter 1 Signal Name Pin 11 Signal Name 1 +3.3V +3.3V 2 +3.
ATX_POWER: ATX 20-pin Power Connector Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 6 +5V 16 Ground 7 Ground 17 Ground 8 PWRGD 18 -5V 9 +5VSB 19 +5V 10 +12V 20 +5V ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 Ground 3 +12V 4 +12V Front Panel Header The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED connectors commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases.
PSKBM1 (Front Side View) (Pinout Top-View) Figure-(1) 16 15 3 PS/2 Mouse 14 13 5 12 11 13 15 6 5 PS/2 Keyboard 4 3 2 1 PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse 1 KBDATA 11 MDATA 2 NC 12 NC 3 Ground 13 Ground 4 VCC 14 VCC 5 KBCLK 15 MCLK 6 NC 16 NC COM1 Illustration Pin Front Side View 1 2 6 3 7 9 Pinout Top-View Figure-(2) Chapter 1 DCD 2 RxD 3 TxD 4 DTR 5 Ground 6 DSR 7 RTS 8 CTS 9 RI 5 4 8 Signal Name 1 27
COM2 Illustration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 DCDB 2 RxD 3 TxD 4 DTRB 5 Ground 6 DSRB 7 RTSB 8 CTSB 9 RI 10 KEY LPT Front Side View Pinout Top-View Pin 28 Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 STROBE 13 SLCT 2 PD0 14 ALF 3 PD1 15 ERROR 4 PD2 16 INIT 5 PD3 17 SLCTIN 6 PD4 18 Ground 7 PD5 19 Ground 8 PD6 20 Ground 9 PD7 21 Ground 10 ACK 22 Ground 11 BUSY 23 Ground 12 PE 24 Ground 25 Ground Chapter 1
USBLAN1 (Pinout Top-View) G5 G6 G1 G2 U4 U1 U8 U5 G3 G7 G4 L2 L8 L1 L7 L9 Pin U1 Chapter 1 Signal Name G8 L12 Pin Signal Name VCC G7 HOLE_LAN U2 -DATA0 G8 HOLE_LAN U3 +DATA0 L1 TX+ U4 GND L2 TX- U5 VCC L3 RX+ U6 -DATA0 L4 NC U7 +DATA0 L5 NC U8 GND L6 RX- G1 HOLE_USB L7 NC G2 HOLE_USB L8 NC G3 HOLE_USB L9 LINK G4 HOLE_USB L10 VCC G5 HOLE_LAN L11 ACT G6 HOLE_LAN L12 VCC 29
USB G5 G6 G1 G2 1 PWR D0- D0+ GND PWR D1- D1+ GND G3 5 6 7 8 9 PWR GND TB+ TA+ G7 10 TA- 12 11 TB- 13 14 30 Signal Name 2 3 4 G4 G8 Pin Pin Signal Name 1 VCC 9 VP 2 -DATA0 10 VG 3 +DATA0 11 TPB- 4 GND 12 TPB+ 5 VCC 13 TPA- 6 -DATA1 14 TPA+ 7 +DATA1 8 GND G1 HOLE_USB G2 HOLE_USB G3 HOLE_USB G4 HOLE_USB Chapter 1
FDD (Top-View) 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 17 19 21 23 25 27 29 31 33 Pin Chapter 1 Signal Name Pin 2 Signal Name 1 Ground DRVDEN0 3 Ground 4 HDL- 5 Keypin 6 DS3- 7 Ground 8 INDEX- 9 Ground 10 MTR0- 11 Ground 12 DS0- 13 Ground 14 DS1- 15 Ground 16 MTR1- 17 Ground 18 DIR- 19 Ground 20 STEP- 21 Ground 22 WDATA 23 Ground 24 WGATE- 25 Ground 26 TRK0- 27 Ground 28 WP- 29 Ground 3
IDE1 & IDE2 (Top-View) 2 4 1 3 Pin 32 6 5 8 7 10 9 12 11 Signal Name 14 13 16 15 18 17 20 22 19 21 24 23 26 28 25 30 27 Pin 29 32 31 34 33 36 35 38 37 40 39 Signal Name 1 RESET- 2 Ground 3 DD7 4 DD8 5 DD6 6 DD9 7 DD5 8 DD10 9 DD4 10 DD11 11 DD3 12 DD12 13 DD2 14 DD13 15 DD1 16 DD14 17 DD0 18 DD15 19 Ground 20 Keypin 21 DMARQ 22 Ground 23 DIOW- 24 Ground 25 DIOR- 26 Ground 27 IORDY 28 PSYNC:CSEL 29 DMACK-
CPU_FAN Illustration Pin Signal Name 1 Ground 2 +12V 3 Sense 4 Control (Top-View) 1 2 3 4 CD_IN Illustration Pin Signal Name 1 CD_L 2 GND 3 GND 4 CD_R 4 3 2 1 USB3/USB4 Illustration Chapter 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 USBPWR0 2 USBPWR1 3 USB_FP_P0- 4 USB_FP_P1- 5 USB_FP_P0+ 6 USB_FP_P1+ 7 GND 8 GND 9 KEY 10 USB_FP_OC0 33
PANEL1 Illustration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 HD_LED_P 2 PWR_SLP 3 HD_LED_N 4 PWR_SLP 5 RST_SW_N 6 PWR_SW_P 7 RST_SW_P 8 PWR_SW_N 9 RSVD 10 KEY AUDIO1 Illustration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name 1 AUD_MIC 2 AUD_GND 3 MIC_BIAS 4 AUD_VCC 5 AUD_F_R 6 AUD_RET_R 7 REVD 8 KEY 9 AUD_F_L 10 AUD_RET_L Rear I/O Panel Connectors Parallel port (LPT1) PS/2 mouse Line-in Line-out Microphone PS/2 keyb
Chapter 2 System Utilities Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. 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.
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 items in the main menu are explained below: T Product Information To introduce the Product Name,System P/N and MainBoard ID...etc. T Standard CMOS Features The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu. T Advanced BIOS Features The advanced system features can be set up through this menu. T Advancted Chipset Features The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance can be optimized.
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. These information is necessary for troubleshooting (maybe required when asking for technical support).
Standard CMOS Features Select Standard CMOS Features from the main menu to configure some basic parameters in your system.
Parameter Drive A Description Allows you to configure your floppy drive A. Options None 360 KB, 5.25-inch 1.2 MB, 5.25-inch 720 KB, 3.5-inch 1.44M, 3.5 - inch 2.88 MB, 3.5-inch Drive B Allows you to configure your floppy drive B. None 360 KB, 5.25-inch 1.2 MB, 5.25-inch 720 KB, 3.5-inch 1.44M, 3.5 - inch 2.88 MB, 3.5-inch Floppy 3 Mode Support Floppy 3 mode refers to a 3.5-inch diskette with a capacity of 1.2 MB. Floppy 3 mode is sometimes used in Japan.
Advanced BIOS Features The following screen shows the Advanced BIOS Features: Silent Boot Configuration Table X CPU Feature X Hard Disk Boot Priority CPU L1 & L2 Cache Quick Power On Self Test First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Swap Floppy Drive Boot Up Floppy Seek Boot Up NumLock Status Gate A20 Option ATA 66/100 IDE Cable Ms Typematic Rate Setting x Typematic Rate (Chars/Se x Typematic Delay (Msec) Security Option APIC Mode OS Select For DRAM > 64 HDD S.M.A.R.
Parameter Description Options Boot Up Floppy Seek Setting to Enabled will make BIOS seek floppy drive a: before booting the system. Enabled Boot Up NumLock Status Sets the NumLock status when the system is powered on. Setting to On will turn on the NumLock key when the system is powered on. Setting to Off will allows users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad. On This item is to set the Gate A20 status. A20 refers to the first 64KB of extended memory.
CPU Features Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utilitye CPU Feature Thermal Management [Thermal Monitor] Item Help x TM2 Bus Ratio 14x x TM2 Bus VID 1.3875V Menu Level X Limit CPUID Max.
Hard Disk Boot Priority Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utilitye Hard Disk Boot Priority 1. Ch3 M. : WDC WD2500JD-22HBC0 Item Help 2.
Advanced Chipset Features The advanced chipset features setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. NOTE: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset.
DRAM Clock/Timing Control Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utilitye DRAM Clock/Timing Control Current CPU Frequency 133 MHz Item Help Current DRAM Frequency 200 MHz DRAM Timing Control [By SPD] Menu Level X x DRAM CAS Latency 2.
AGP & P2P Bridge Control Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utilitye AGP & P2P Bridge Control AGP Aperture Size [128MB] Item Help Graphic Window WR Comb [Enabled] AGP Fast Write Support [Disabled] Menu Level X AGP Data Rate [Auto] KLIJ: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Parameter +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save F7: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help Description Option AGP Aperture Size To set AGP Aperture size.(The size of the Memory which shared by AGP and Memory.
Onchip AGP Control VGA Share Memory Size Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utilitye OnChip AGP Control [32MB] Item Help Menu Level X KLIJ: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Parameter VGA Share Memory Size 48 +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save F7: Optimized Defaults Description Select VGA Share Memory Size ESC: Exit F1: General Help Option 16MB/32MB/64MB/128MB Chapter 2
Integrated Peripherals Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utilitye Integrated Peripherals X SIS OnChip IDE Device [Press Enter] Item Help X SIS OnChip PCI Device [Press Enter] X Onboard Super IO Device [Press Enter] Menu Level X Onboard LAN function [Enabled] Onboard LAN boot ROM [Disabled] IDE HDD Block Mode [Enabled] Init Display First [AGP] KLIJ: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Parameter +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save F7: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help Description Option [Press Enter]
SIS OnChip IDE Device Press [Enter] to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utilitye SIS OnChip IDE Device Internal PCI/IDE [Both] Item Help IDE Primary Master PIO [Auto] IDE Primary Slave PIO [Auto] Menu Level X IDE Secondary Master PIO [Auto] IDE Secondary Slave PIO [Auto] Primary Master UltraDMA [Auto] Primary Slave UltraDMA [Auto] Secondary MasterUltraDMA[Auto] Secondary SlaveUltraDMA [Auto] IDE DMA transfer access [Enabled] IDE Burst Mode [Enabled] KLIJ:
SIS OnChip PCI Device USB Controller USB 2.
Onboard Super IO Device Onboard FDC Controller Onboard Serial Port 1 Onboard Serial Port 2 UART Mode Select x UR2 Duplex Mode Onboard Parallel Port Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMA KLIJ: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utilitye Onboard Super IO Device [Enabled] Item Help [3F8/IRQ4] [2F8/IRQ3] Menu Level X [Normal] Half [378/IRQ7] [ECP] [3] +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save F7: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help Onboard SuperIO Device Parameter Onboard FDC C
Power Management Setup 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.
Parameter Suspend Mode Video Off Option Description Options The CPU clock will be stopped and the video signal will be suspended if no Power Management events occur for a specified length of time. Full power function will return when a Power Management event is detected. Disabled This option is used to set video off option. The setting values are always on, suspend> off, susp,stby>off, and all modes>off.
PM Wake Up Events Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utilitye PM Wake Up Events IRQ [3-7, 9-15], NMI [Enabled] Item Help IRQ 8 Break Suspend [Disabled] Menu Level X Power On by Ring [Disabled] Wake-Up by MACPME [Enabled] Wake-Up by PCI Card [Enabled] USB KB Wake Up From S3 [Enabled] PS2KB Wakeup from S3 [Hot Key] PS2MS Wakeup from S3 [Disabled] Resume by alarm [Disabled] x Month Alarm NA x Day of Month Alarm 00:00:00 x Time (hh:mm:ss) Alarm 00:00:00 ****Reload Global Timer Events **** Primary IDE [Disabled] Sec
Parameter Resume by Alarm Primary IDE Secondary IDE FDD,COM,LPT Port PCI PIRQ[A-D]# 56 Description Options When set to Enabled, the following three fields become available: Month Alarm, Day of Month Alarm, and Time Alarm Upon arrival of the alarm time, it will instruct the system to wake up. Disabled When these items are enabled, the system will restart the power-saving timeout conunters when any activity is detected on any of the drives on the primary or secondary IDE channel.
PnP/ PCI Configurations Reset Configuration Data Resources Controlled By X IRQ Resources PCI / VGA Palette Snoop KLIJ: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utilitye PnP/PCI Configurations [Disabled] Item Help Menu Level X [Auto (ESCD)] [Press Enter] [Disabled] +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save F7: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit F1: General Help The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
IRQ Resources IRQ-3 assigned to IRQ-4 assigned to IRQ-5 assigned to IRQ-7 assigned to IRQ-9 assigned to IRQ-10 assigned to IRQ-11 assigned to IRQ-14 assigned to IRQ-15 assigned to KLIJ: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values 58 Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utilitye IRQ Resources [ PCI Device ] Item Help [ PCI Device ] Menu Level X [ PCI Device ] [ PCI Device ] [ PCI Device ] [ PCI Device ] [ PCI Device ] [ PCI Device ] [ PCI Device ] +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save F7: Optimized Defaults ESC: Exit F1: Ge
PC Health Status CPU Smart FAN Control FPWM1 VALUE FPWM2 VALUE FPWM3 VALUE FPWM4 VALUE Delta T Tj1 temp oC Tj2 temp oC Tj3 temp oC Shutdown Temperature Vcore DDR +3.3V +5.0V +12V Voltage Battery CPU Temperature Ambient Temperature CPU FAN Speed KLIJ: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utilitye PC Health Status [Enabled] Item Help [40] Menu Level X [60] [85] [127] [2] [52] [58] [62] [Disabled] 1.28V 2.58V 3.29V 4.95V 11.76V 3.
Frequency Control Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utilitye Frequency Control CPU Speed 3.06GHz Item Help Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk [Enabled] Menu Level X Spread Spectrum [Enabled] KLIJ: Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values +/-/PU/PD: Value F10:Save F6: Fail-Save Default ESC: Exit F1: General Help F7: Optimized Defaults The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Press and then to install the defaults. Press and then to not install the defaults. The defaults place demands on the system that may be greater than the performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the memory. You can cause fatal errors or instability if you install the optimized defaults when your hardware does not support them.
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. Type the password, up to eight characters, and press . 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 . You may also press to abort the selection.
Save & Exit Setup Highlight this item and press to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press to save and exit, or press to return to the main menu.
Exit Without Saving Highlight this item and press to discard any changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Exit Without Saving dialog box appears, press to discard changes and exit, or press to return to the main menu. NOTE: If you have made settings that you do not want to save, use the "Exit Without Saving" item and press to discard any changes you have made.
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter will guide you how to disassemble and reassemble Aspire SA80/AcerPower S280. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: T Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge. T Wire cutter. T Phillips screwdriver (may require different size). NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size.
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassenbly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 66 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
Standard Disassembly Procedure This section tells you how to disassemble the system when you need to perform system service. The difference between Aspire SA80/AcerPower S280 is the outlooking but the inner disassembly and reassembly mechanic are the same. Before you proceed, make sure you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it. Opening the System 1. Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. 2. Turn the housing back, and remove the four screws as shown here. 3.
68 2. Disconnect the USB4 from the mainboard. 3. Disconnect the audio cable from the mainboard. 4. Disconnect the two cables from mainboard. 5. Disconnect the power cable from the mainboard.
Disconnect the Cables from Device 1. Disconnect the Power cable and IDE cable from the ODD. 2. Disconnect the two cables from the rear of FDD. 3. Disconnect the two SATA cables from the HDD. Removing the ODD, FDD and HDD 1. Loosen the two screws on each side to detach the ODD. 2. Loosen the two screws on each side to detach the FDD. 3. Loosen the two screws on each side to detach the HDD. Removing the USB Module 1. Remoe the one screw. 2. Detach the USB module from the chassis.
1. Remove the two screws on both sides. 2. Disconnect the cables from the daughter board. 3. Detach the daughter board from the bracket. Removing the DIMM 1. Pop up the clips on both sides. (Be aware of the arrow positions) 2. Take the memory away from the slot. Removing the Heatsink and CPU 1. Disconnect the PSW fan cable from the mainboard. 2. Fully loosen the four screws on the four corners. 3. Disconnect the CPU fan cable from the position. 4. Lift the Heatsink from the socket. 5.
Removing the Mainboard 71 1. Loosen these scerws (total screws are 8) from the mainboard. 2. Detach the mainboard from the chassis.
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the Aspire SA80/AcerPower S280 Chapter 4 T Power-On Self-Test (POST) T POST Check Points T POST Error Messages List T Error Symptoms List 72
Power-On Self-Test (POST) Before the computer can be used, all the components must be tested and initialized, and the operating system must be bootstrapped into memory. This process is know as the power-on Self test(POST), generally under the control of the BIOS. The Power-On Self Test (POST) is a BIOS procedure that boots the system, initializes and diagnoses the system components, and controls the operation of the power-on password option.
POST Check Points When POST executes a task, it uses a series of preset numbers called check point to be latched at port 80h, indicating the stages it is currently running. This latch can be read and shown on a debug board. The following table describes the Acer common tasks carried out by POST. A unique check point number represents each task.
Checkpoint Description 12h Use walking 1’s algorithm to check out interface in CMOS circuitry. Also set real-time clock power status, and then check for override. 13h Reserved 14h Program chipset default values into chipset. Chipset default values are MODBINable by OEM customers. 15h Reserved 16h Initial onboard clock generator if Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is defined. See also POST 26h.
Checkpoint Chapter 4 Description 2Ah Reserved 2Bh Invoke Video BIOS 2Ch Reserved 2Dh 1. Initialize double-byte language font (Optional) 2. Put information on screen display, including Award title, CPU type, CPU speed, full screen logo. 2Eh Reserved 2Fh Rederved 30h Reserved 31h Reserved 32h Reserved 33h Reset keyboard if Early_Reset_KB is defined e.g. Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips.
Checkpoint 4Eh Description 1. Program MTRR of M1 CPU 2. Initialize L2 cache for P6 class CPU & program CPU with proper cacheable range. 3. Initialize the APIC for P6 class CPU. 4. On MP platform, adjust the cacheable range to smaller one in case the cacheable ranges between each CPU are not identical.
Checkpoint 6Dh Description 1. Assign resources to all ISA PnP devices. 2. Auto assign ports to onboard COM ports if the corresponding item in Setup is set to “Auto”. 6Eh Reserved 6Fh 1. Initialize floppy controller 2. Set up floppy related fields in 40:hardware 70h Reserved 71h Reserved 72h Reserved 73h Reserved 74h Reserved 75h Detech &install all IDE device: HDD, LS120, ZIP, CDROM... 76h (Optional feature) Enter AWDFLASH.EXE if: - AWDFLASH.EXE is found in floppy drive.
Checkpoint 79 Description 8Bh 1. Invoke all ISA adapter ROMs 2. Invoke all PCI ROMs (except VGA) 8Ch Reserved 8Dh 1. Enable/Disable Parity Check according to CMOS setup. 2. APM Initialization 8Eh Reserved 8Fh Clear noise if IRQs 90h Reserved 91h Reserved 92h Reserved 93h Read HDD boot sector information for Trend Anti-Virus code 94h 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
POST Error Messages List If you cannot run the diagnostics program tests but did receive a POST error message, use “POST Error Messages List” to diagnose system problems. If you did not receive any error message, look for a description of your error symptoms in “Error Sympton List”. NOTE: When you have deemed it necessary to replace an FRU, and have done so, you must run a total system check to ensure that no other activity has been affected by the change.
BIOS Messages 81 Action/FRU Floppy Drive(s) Write Protected Hard Disk Drive(s) Write Protected 1. Ensure that the diskette drive is not set to [Write Protected] in the Security Options in BIOS Setup. 2. Load default settings in Setup. IDE Drive 0 Error IDE Drive 1 Error IDE Drive 2 Error IDE Drive 3 Error 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. IRQ Setting Error Expansion ROM Allocation Fail I/O Resource Conflict(s) Memory Resource Conflict(s) 1. Load default settings in Setup. 2.
Error Symptoms List NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/ FRU listed in right column is the most likely cause .
Error Symptom Action/FRU Diskette drive does not work. 1. Ensure the diskette drive is not set to None in the Disk Drives of BIOS Setup. 2. Diskette drive power 3. Diskette drive connection/cable 4. Diskette drive 5. System board Diskette drive read/write error. 1. Diskette. 2. Ensure the diskette drive is not set to Write protect in the Security Options of BIOS Setup. 3. Diskette drive cable. 4. Diskette drive. 5. System board. Diskette drive LED comes on for more than 2 minutes when reading data.
Error Symptom CD/DVD-ROM drive LED flashes for more than 30 seconds before LED shutting off. Action/FRU 1. CD/DVD-ROM may have dirt or foreign material on it. Check with a known good disc. 2. CD/DVD-ROM is not inserted properly. 3. CD/DVD-ROM is damaged. Software asks to reinstall disc. Software displays a reading CD/DVD error. CD/DVD-ROM drive cannot load or eject when the system is turned on and its eject button is pressed and held. 1.
Error Symptom 85 Action/FRU Display problem: - Incorrect colors No high intensity Missing, broken, or incorrect characters Blank monitor(dark) Blank monitor(bright) Distorted image Unreadable monitor Other monitor problems 1. 2. 3. 4. Display changing colors. 1. Monitor signal connection/cable 2. Monitor 3. System board Display problem not listed above (including blank or illegible monitor). 1. “Monitor". 2. Load default settings (if screen is readable). 3.
Error Symptom Action/FRU Parallel/Serial Ports Execute “Load BIOS Default Settings” in BIOS Setup to confirm ports presence before diagnosing any parallel/serial ports problems. Serial or parallel port loop-back test failed. 1. Make sure that the LPT# or COM# you test is the same as the setting in BIOS Setup. 2. Loop-back. 3. System board. Printing failed. 1. Ensure the printer driver is properly installed. Refer to the printer service manual. 2. Printer. 3. Printer cable. 4. System board.
Chapter 5 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire SA80 / AcerPower S280. 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.
Exploded Diagram 88 Chapter 6
Parts PART NAME DESCRIPTION P/N BOARD USB/ AUDIO DAUGHTER BOARD USB BOARD 55.S26VF.001 9-IN-1 CARD READER MODULE 3.5 IN. KYE PZ.00908.001 IDE HDD CABLE ATA66 40PIN HDD DATA CABLE 50.P06VF.001 LED CABLE ASSY (POWER SWITCH CABLE, POWER LED CABLE, HDD LED CABLE) LED CABLE ASSY 50.P04VF.003 AUDIO CABLE 8PIN 2CON AUDIO CABLE 50.P04VF.001 FRONT INTERNAL USB CABLE USB CABLE 50.P04VF.002 IDE CD-ROM CABLE ATA66 40PIN CDROM DATA CABLE 50.P06VF.002 FDD CABLE FDD CABLE 50.S30VF.
PART NAME DESCRIPTION P/N FOOT STAND RUBBER FOOT RUBBER FOOT 47.V02VF.701 52X CD-ROM , LITEON LTN-529S , LF , BLACK COLOR KD.05209.005 COMBO DRIVE 52X HLDS GCC-4521B BLACK F/W:1.02 COMBO DRIVE 52X HLDS GCC-4521B BLACK KO.0520A.002 COMBO DRIVE 52X HLDS GCC-4522B LF BLACK COMBO DRIVE 52X HLDS GCC-4522B LF BLACK KO.0520A.003 COMBO DRIVE 52X LITEON SOHC5236K LF BLACK COMBO DRIVE 52X LITEON SOHC-5236K LF BLACK KO.0520B.
PART NAME DESCRIPTION P/N CELERON D 335 (2.8G 256K 533FSB E-0) SL7NW, RK80546RE072256 KC.DCE01.28B CELERON D 330 (2.66G 256K 533FSB E0) SL7NV, RK80546RE067256 KC.DCE01.266 CELERON D 350 (3.2G 256K 533FSB) SL7DP, RK80546RE088256 KC.DCP01.32B CELERON D 340 (2.93G 256K 533FSB) SL7Q9, RK80546RE077256 KC.DCP01.293 CELERON D 335 (2.8G 256K 533FSB D-0) SL7DM, RK80546RE072256 KC.DCD01.28B CELERON D 330 (2.66G 256K 533FSB D0) SL7DL, RK80546RE067256 KC.DCD01.266 CELERON D 325 (2.
PART NAME DESCRIPTION P/N PS/2 BALL MOUSE M-SBJ96 BLACK W/ STK LABEL LOGITECH PS/2 BALL MOUSE M-SBJ96 BLACK W/ STK LABEL LOGITECH MS.SBJ01.002 PS/2 BALL MOUSE, SBJ69, LEAD-FREE, BLACK PS/2 BALL MOUSE, SBJ69, LEAD-FREE, BLACK MS.SBJ01.003 PS/2 BALL MOUSE, SBJ69, LEAD-FREE, W/ STK LABEL , BLACK PS/2 BALL MOUSE, SBJ69, LEAD-FREE, W/ STK LABEL , BLACK MS.SBJ01.004 PS/2 OPTICAL MOUSE PS/2 OPTICAL MOUSE MS.PS201.
PART NAME USB KEYBOARD, KU0355, CANADIAN/ FRENCH VER., 105KEYS DESCRIPTION P/N USB KEYBOARD, KU0355, CANADIAN/ FRENCH VER., 105KEYS KB.KUS03.009 HDD 40GB 7200RPM SEAGATE ALPINE/ BPA ST340014A HDD 40GB 7200RPM SEAGATE ALPINE/BPA ST340014A KH.04001.011 HDD 80GB 7200RPM SEAGATE ALPINE/ BPA ST380011A HDD 80G 7200 ALPINE/BPA SEAGATE KH.08001.008 HDD/HARD DISK DRIVE HDD 120GB 7200RPM SEAGATE ALPINE/ HDD 120GB 7200RPM SEAGATE ALPINE/BPA ST3120022A BPA ST3120022A KH.12001.
PART NAME DESCRIPTION P/N MEMORY DDR 400 256MB APACER 256MB DDR400 PSC CHIP 77.10639.53G MEMORY DDR 400 512MB APACER 512MB DDR400 PSC CHIP 77.10739.53G POWER SUPPLY ATX2500-65PC(PF), 200W PFC SPS SPS,FSP200-ATV(A)(PF) PY.18008.001 POWER SUPPLY 230W W/O PFC FSP FSP200-ATV(A) POWERSUPPLY-FSP230-60ATV PY.23008.003 POWER SUPPLY 230W W PFC FSP 200ATV(A)(PF) POWERSUPPLY-FSP230-60ATV-PF PY.23008.004 FDD, USB BOARD SCREW SCREW M3*6(FDD,USB BOARD,OPTICAL DRIVE) 86.PSPVF.