Acer EL1800 Informations techniques

I eMachines EL1800 Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG

4 Integrated I/O The motherboard has a full set of I/O ports and connectors: z Two PS/2 ports for mouse and keyboard z One serial port z One VGA p

5Motherboard Components Table of Motherboard Components No Label Component 1 CPU Socket LGA775 socket for Intel® CoreTM2 Quad/Intel® Co

6 Block Diagram

7EL1800 The computer’s front panel consists of the following： Front view No Icon Component Description 1 USB ports Conn

8 Rear view No Icon Component Description 1 Keyboard connector 2 HDMI Port High Definition Multimedia Interface 3 Mon

9 Audio Jack Function Table Color/Use Headphone 2CH 2.1CH 5.1CH 7.1CH Blue Line-in Line-in Line-in Line-in Line-out Green Headphone Headphone

10 System Peripherals The EL1800 series computer consist of the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, keyboard, card reader and a set

11 Card Reader (Option) Memory cards are used in a wide selection of digital cameras, PDAs, MP3 players and mobile phones. Selected computers include

12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Type Accommodates Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad/Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pen

13System Memory Item Specification Memory slot number 2 slots Support memory size per socket 512MB to 4GB Support maximum memory size 8GB Support

IIRevision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on eMachines EL1800 series service guide. Date Chapter Updated

14 Power Management Devices S1 S3 (Suspend to RAM) S4 (Suspend to DIsk) S5 (Shut Down) Power Button Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled USB Keybo

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

16 System Utilities About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest “American Megatrends Inc.” BIOS will support for Windows Plug and Play. T

17Setup Utility Menus Pressing the del key accesses the BIOS Setup Utility: CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.

18 Updating the BIOS You can download and install updated BIOS for this motherboard from the manufacturer’s Web site. New BIOS provides support for n

19Product Information This option displays basic information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1985-2008, American Megatrends,

20 Standard CMOS Features This option displays basic information about your system. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1985-2008, American Megatren

21XSATA Port1~3 Your computer has three SATA ports. Each port allows one SATA device to install. Use these items to configure each device on the port

22 Advanced BIOS Features This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the o

23Advanced Chipset Features This page sets up more advanced information about your system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the

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24 Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1985

25Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1985-2008, Ameri

26 PC Health Status On motherboards support hardware monitoring, this item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperatures and fa

27Frequency/Voltage Control This page enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determine

28 BIOS Security Features This item helps you install or change a password. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright( C ) 1985-2008, American Megatrends, Inc.

29Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install stability-oriented defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utili

30 Machine Disassembly and Replacement To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: z Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for p

31General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power

32 Disassembly Procedure This section tells you how to disassemble the system when you need to perform system service. CAUTION: Before you proceed,

33Standard Disassembly Process 1. Opening the computer: 1.1. Remove the three screws fixed in the side-panel. 1.2. Remove the side-pan

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

34 3. Removing the ODD & HDD Bracket 3.1. Remove the screw fixed in the ODD. 3.2. Disconnect the SATA ODD cable and ODD power-cabl

353.4. Remove the screw fixed in the PSU 3.5. Remove the two screws fixed in the front chassis. 3.6. Disconnect the SATA OD

36 3.7. Remove the ODD bracket 3.8. Disconnect the HDD power-cable 3.9. Remove the four screws fixed in the HDD

374. Removing the power-supply 4.1 Remove the screw fixed in the M/B support 4.2 Remove the three screws fixed in the rear chassis

38 4.4 Remove the power-supply 5. Removing the VGA Card 5.1 Remove the screw fixed in the rear chassis. Press the PCI ear lever (hig

397. Removing the Card Reader and Front IO Board 7.1 Disconnect the Card Reader and Front IO cable from the main board. 7.2 Remove

40 7.4 Remove the two screws fixed in the Front IO Bracket 7.5 Remove the Card Reader. 7.6 Disconnect the USB cable

417.7 Remove the two screws fixed in the Front IO Bracket 7.8 Remove the Front IO Board 7.9 Disconnect the USB cable an

42 8. Removing the Main Board 8.1 Remove the six screws fastening the main board to the case. 8.2 Remove the six screws fastening the

438.4 Remove the Rear IO Shield. 8.5 Release the two latch show bellow then remove the Memory 8.6 Disconnect the CPU coo

VPreface Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the following general information. 1. This Service Guide provides y

44 8.7 Release the CPU Cooler screw x4 then remove it 8.8 Remove the CPU

45Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the EL1800 series Service Guide z Power-On Self-Test (POST) z Post Error M

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

47 Checkpoint Description Before D0 If boot block debugger is enabled, CPU cache-as-RAM functionality is enabled at this point. Stack will be enab

48 Checkpoint Description FB Make flash write enabled through chipset and OEM specific method. Detect proper flash part. Verify that the found fla

49 Checkpoint Description 2E Initializes all the output devices. 31 Allocate memory for ADM module and uncompress it. Give control to ADM module fo

50 Checkpoint Description 2A Initialize different buses and perform the following functions: Reset, Detect, and Disable (function 0); Static Device

51POST Error Messages List If you cannot run the diagnostics program tests but did receive a POST error message, use “POST Error Messages List” to d

52 BIOS Messages Action/FRU Keyboard Error Or No Keyboard Present Cannot initialize the keyboard. Make sure the keyboard is attached correctly and

53Error Symptoms List NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FR

54 Error Symptom Action/FRU Diskette drive read/write error. 1. Diskette. 2. Diskette drive cable. 3. Diskette drive. 4. Main board. Diskette

55 Error Symptom Action/FRU CD/DVD-ROM drive does not read and there are no messages are displayed. 1. CD may have dirt or foreign material on it

56 Error Symptom Action/FRU Display changing colors. 1. Monitor signal connection/cable 2. Monitor 3. Main board Display problem not listed

57Undetermined Problems If an error message is present, go to “POST Error Messages List” on page 64. If you did not receive any messages, if the symp

58 Installing the Motherboard Safety Precautions z Follow these safety precautions when installing the motherboard z Wear a grounding strap att

59 Do not over-tighten the screws as this can stress the motherboard. Checking Jumper Settings This section

60 Checking Jumper Settings The following illustration shows the location of the motherboard jumpers. Pin 1 is labeled. Jumper Settings Jumper Typ

61Connecting Case Components After you have installed the motherboard into a case, you can begin connecting the motherboard components. Refer to the

62 CPU_FAN: Cooling Fan Power Connectors Pin Signal Name Function 1 GND System Ground 2 +12V Power +12V 3 Sense Sensor 4 PWM CPU FAN control

63Front Panel Header The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refe

1 Introducing the Motherboard ... 2 Features ...

64 Installing Hardware Installing the Processor Caution: When installing a CPU heatsink and cooling fan make sure that you DO NOT

65 CPU Installation Procedure The following illustration shows CPU installation components. 1 Install your CPU. Pull up the lever away from the

66 Installing Memory Modules This motherboard accommodates two 240-pin unbuffered DIMMs and supports DDR2 800/667 DDR2 SDRAM. DDR2 SDRAM memory m

67 Table A: DDR2(memory module)QVL(Qualified Vendor List) The following DDR2 800/667 memory modules have been tested and qualified for use with th

68 Type Size Vendor Module Name Kingston KHX6400D2ULK2/2G 9905315- 078.A00LF//Boxed Kingston KVR800D2N5/1G 1.8V 9905316-054.A01LF PSC AL7E

69 Installing a Hard Disk Drive/CD-ROM/SATA Hard Drive This section describes how to install IDE devices such as a hard disk drive and a CD-ROM drive

70 Installing Add-on Cards The slots on this motherboard are designed to hold expansion cards and connect them to the system bus. Expansion slots are

71Follow these instructions to install an add-on card: 1. Remove a blanking plate from the system case corresponding to the slot you are going to u

72 Connecting Optional Devices Refer to the following for information on connecting the motherboard’s optional devices: AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio h

73F_USB1~3: Front Panel USB headers The motherboard has four USB ports installed on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases h

2 Introducing the Motherboard Introduction Thank you for choosing the MCP73T-AD motherboard. This motherboard is a high performance, enhanced func

74 Connecting I/O Devices The backplane of the motherboard has the following I/O ports: PS2 Mouse Use the upper PS/2 port to connect a PS

62 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Exploded Diagram Chassis_H231(eBoxer2.0) ME BOM Item Description Item Description 1 BOX1_METAL_COVER-1 18 PUG2

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64 FRU List The FRU list will be updated later.

3Features Processor The motherboard uses an LGA775 type of Intel® CoreTM 2 Quad/Intel® CoreTM 2 Duo/Pentium® D/Pentium® 4/Celeron® D that carries the