Page 2 - Revision History; Date
II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire L3600 VeritonL460 service guide. Date Chapter Updates
Page 3 - Copyright
III Copyright Copyright © 2007 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optica...
Page 4 - Conventions
IV Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: 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 acti...
Page 5 - Preface
V 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 r...
Page 7 - System Specifications; Features; Operating System; Chipset
1 System Specifications Features Operating System
Microsoft Windows Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business) Processor
Socket Type: Intel® Socket T LGA 775 pin
Processor Type:
Pentium 4 / Pentium D /Pentium Dual Core / Core 2 Duo / Wolfdale CPUs Chipset
North Bridge: Intel G31
South Br...
Page 8 - PCB; Memory; Video
2 PCB
Form Factor: Micro ATX
Dimension/Layer: 234 x172mm Memory
Memory Type: DDRII 667/800
Support dual channel DDRII with maximum memory size up to 2GB
DIMM Slot: 2
Memory Max: 256MB, 512MB, 1GB DDRII 667/800 SDRAM module.
Capacity: Up to 256MB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to ...
Page 9 - Mini PCI Slots; Name
3
Support from Intel G31
DVI-D output
Transmitter: Chrontel CH7307C
Support dual view on D-sub+ DVI Mini PCI Slots
Slot Type: 3A
PCI Slot Quantity: 1
One mini-PCI slot with type 3A supported. Reserve pins for Hybrid TV tuner card. Pin# Name Description 21 SY_IN1 S-Video Y Signal Input ...
Page 10 - Audio
4 IDE/SATA
Slot Quantity: 1
Transfer rate support:
PIO Mode: 0/1/2/3/4
ATA mode: 33/66/100
Device Type support:
Combo/DVD Dual/DVD supermulti
Connector Type: SATA IDE connector
Connector Quantity: 2
Storage Type support:
HDD Audio
Please refer to 6.9 Acer Audio spec
Page 12 - BIOS
6
Connectors Quantity: 8
Rear connectors: 4
On-board header: 2 (4 USB ports) 2 2*5 Pin Intel FPIO header for front panel USB ports
Data transfer rate support:
USB 2.0/1.1 1394
TI TSB43AB23PDTG4 is required. BIOS
SST 49LF004B FWH
4Mbit symmetrical Flash Front I/O port
VeritonL460 ...
Page 19 - AC Adapter
13
Plug and Play support
APM 1.2 support
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI 2.0c or greater) support including the S1, S3, S4 and S5 states.
One GPIO pin for Acer One Button Recovery function. AC Adapter
Universal AC adapter, 90~264V AC, 47~63HZ
3-pin 135W with 19V DC outpu...
Page 20 - Main board Placement
Page 21 - Block Diagram
Page 22 - The computer’s front panel consists of the following:; Label
16 Aspire L3600 Front Panel The computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label Description 1 ˦ˣ˘˔˞˘˥ʳˢ˨˧ 2 ˠ˜˖ʳˣ˛ˢˡ˘ 3 ˄ˆˌˇʳˣˢ˥˧˦ 4 ˖˔˥˗ˀ˥˘˔˗˘˥ʳ̃̂̅̇ 5 ˨˦˕ʳˣˢ˥˧˦ 6 POWER BUTTON 7 ˜˥ʳ˟˘˗ 8 LAN LED ʳ 9 ˛˗˗ʳ˟˘˗ʳ 10 ˢ˗˗ʳ˕˨˧˧ˢˡʳ
Page 24 - VeritonL460 Front Panel
18 VeritonL460 Front Panel Label Description 1 POWER BUTTON 2 ˛˗˗ʳ˟˘˗ 3 ˛˗˗ʳ˟˘˗ 4 ˢ˗˗ʳ˟˘˗ 5 ˦ˣ˘˔˞˘˥ʳˢ˨˧ 6 ˠ˜˖ʳˣ˛ˢˡ˘ 7 ˨˦˕ʳˣˢ˥˧˦ʳ 8 ˢ˗˗ʳ˕˨˧˧ˢˡʳ
Page 25 - VeritonL460 Rear Panel
19 VeritonL460 Rear Panel Label Description Label Description 1 ˢ˕˥ 8 ˗˖ʳ˽˴˶˾ 2 LAN PORT 9 VGA 3 FM Port 10 LINE OUT 4 TV Port 11 ˗˩˜˜ʳ̃̂̅̇ 5 AV IN 12 LINE IN 6 ˧˩ʳˢ˨˧ 13 MIC 7 ˦̃˷˼˹ʳˣ̂̅̇ 14 ˨˦˕ʳˣˢ˥˧˦
Page 26 - Hardware Specifications and Configurations; Processor
20 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Type Pentium 4 / Pentium D /Pentium Dual Core / Core 2 Duo / Wolfdale CPUs Socket LGA 775 pin FSB FSB 800/1066 MHz CPUs Minimum operating speed 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled.) BIOS It...
Page 28 - Audio Interface; SATA Interface; Item
22 Audio Interface Item Specification Audio controller ICH7DH Audio controller type Realtek ALC888S Audio channel codec 7.1 Audio function control Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Mono or stereo Stereo Compatibility Sound Blaster Pro/16 compatible Mixed digital and analog high performance chip Enhanced ...
Page 31 - System Utilities; The manufacturer or the dealer already configures most systems.
25 System Utilities The manufacturer or the dealer already configures most systems. 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 i...
Page 32 - Entering Setup
26 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...
Page 34 - Product Information; Parameter
28 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. This information is necessary for troubleshooting (maybe required whe...
Page 35 - Standard CMOS Setup
29 Standard CMOS Setup Select standard CMOS features from the main menu to configure some basic parameters in your system the following screen shows the standard CMOS features menu:
Page 38 - Advanced Setup
32 Advanced Setup The following screen shows the Advanced Setup: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description Options Hard Disk Boot Priority This features displays the Hard Disk Boot Device priority from high to low and allows users to set the Hard Disk Boo...
Page 40 - Advanced Chipset Setup
34 Advanced Chipset Setup The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description Options Dual Monitor Support This category allows you to enable or disable dual monitor support function [Enabled], [Disabled] Frame Buffer Size This field displays how much frame buffer ...
Page 42 - Integrated Peripherals
36 Integrated Peripherals The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description Options IDE Function Setup This page allows you to setup IDE function [Press Enter] Onboard Device Setup This page allows you to setup onboard devices. [Press Enter] Onboard I/O Chip Setu...
Page 45 - Integrated Peripherals-Onboard Device
39 Parameter Description Options IDE HDD Block Mode Block mode is also called block transfer, multiple commands, or multiple sectors read/write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode(most new drives do), select Enabled for automatic detection of the optimal number of block read/write per sector...
Page 47 - Chip Setup
Page 49 - Power Management
43 Power Management 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. The following screen shows the Power Management parameters and their default settings:
Page 54 - PC Health Status
Page 55 - Frequency/Voltage Control
49 The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description Options V core Detect system’s voltage status automatically CPU Temperature Detect CPU Temperature automatically CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan Speed Status automatically CPU Smart FAN Control...
Page 57 - Load Default Settings
51 Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Parameter Description Options Load Default Settings Select the field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features, which the system automatically detects...
Page 58 - Set Supervisor/User Password
52 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.
Page 62 - Machine Disassembly and Replacement
56 Machine Disassembly and Replacement To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge. Wire cutter. Phillips screwdriver (may require different size). NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in siz...
Page 64 - Disassembly Procedure
58 Disassembly Procedure This section tells you how to disassemble the system when you need to perform system service. Please also refer to the disassembly video, if available. CAUTION: Before you proceed, make sure you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it.
Page 65 - Aspire M1620 Standard Disassembly Process
59 Aspire M1620 Standard Disassembly Process Opening the System 1. Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. 2. Release the screw that shown below. 3. Remove the top cover.
Page 73 - VeritonL460 Standard Disassembly Process
67 VeritonL460 Standard Disassembly Process Opening the System 1.Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. 2.Release the screw that shown below. 3.Remove the top cover.
Page 81 - Troubleshooting
75 Troubleshooting Please refer to generic troubleshooting guide for troubleshooting information relating to following topics:
Power-On Self-Test (POST)
POST Check Points
POST Error Messages List
Error Symptoms List
Page 82 - Jumper and Connector Information; Jumper Setting
76 Jumper and Connector Information Jumper Setting This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the main board. 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 ...
Page 85 - Exploded Diagram; LABEL
79 Exploded Diagram LABEL DESCRIPTION 1 BEZEL 2 FRONT IO 3 CHASSIS 4 MOTHERBOARD 5 SLIM ODD 6 ODD AND HDD BRACKET 7 TOP COVER 8 HDD 9 PEDESTAL