Page 2 - Revision History
II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire M5200/Aspire M3200/ Aspire M1200service 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; Chapter 1
1 System Specifications Features Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business) Processor Socket Type: AMD940 Processor Type: Phenom(95W) / Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64/ Sempron CPUs Chipset RS780/RS740 + RS700 PCB Form Factor: uATX Dimension/Layer: 243.84cm x 243.84cm Mem...
Page 10 - BIOS
4 BIOS BIOS Type: Phoenix Award or AMI Kernel with Acer skin Size: 8Mb Note: Boot ROM should be included (PXE function should be built in with default and RPL function is optional by service BIOS) BIOS shall auto detect FDD to avoid checksum error when boot I/O Connector Controller: Super I/O ITE IT...
Page 11 - Power Supply
5 1 PATA connector 6 SATA connectors 3 2*5 pin Intel FPIO specification USB pin connectors (follow Intel FPIO standard Specification) 1 2*5 pin IEEE1394 jumper (reserve header on all SKU) 1 2*5 pin Intel FPIO spec. Microphone In/ Headphone Out pin connectors 1 serial port 2*5 pin connector (reserve ...
Page 13 - Main board Placement
Page 14 - Block Diagram
Page 15 - The computer’s front panel consists of the following:; Label
9 Aspire M5200 Front Panel The computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label Description 1 Optical drive 2 Card reader 3 Power and HDD LED 4 Power button 5 Speaker or headphone 6 Microphone jack 7 USB ports
Page 21 - Hardware Specifications and Configurations; Processor; BIOS Hotkey List
15 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Type Processor Type: Phenom(95W) / Athlon 64 X2 / Athlon 64/ Sempron CPUs Socket AMD Socket AM2+ (940 pin) Minimum operating speed 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled.) BIOS Item Specificat...
Page 23 - Audio Interface; SATA Interface
17 combination as long as they match the above specifications. Audio Interface Item Specification Audio controller RS780/RS740 Audio controller type ALC888S Audio channel codec 7.1 Audio function control Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Mono or stereo Stereo Compatibility Sound Blaster Pro/16 compatible...
Page 25 - Environmental Requirements; Power Management
19 Environmental Requirements Item Specification 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...
Page 26 - System Utilities; Chapter 2
20 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 27 - Entering Setup
21 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 29 - Product Information
23 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 30 - Standard CMOS Setup
24 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 33 - Advanced Setup
27 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 35 - Advanced Chipset Setup
29 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 37 - Integrated Peripherals
31 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 40 - Integrated Peripherals-Onboard Device
34 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 42 - Chip Setup
Page 49 - PC Health Status
Page 50 - Frequency/Voltage Control
44 The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: arameter 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 52 - Load Default Settings
46 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 53 - Set Supervisor/User Password
47 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 57 - Machine Disassembly and Replacement; Chapter 3
51 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 59 - Disassembly Procedure
53 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 60 - Bezel Label
54 Aspire M5200/3200/1200 Standard Disassembly Process Bezel Label Process: 1. According to the requirement, paste ATI, OS, CPU, HDMI and marketing label by SKU. Marketing label for EMEA & AAP HDMI Label ATI Label CPU Label Marketing Label OS Label 5±0.5m Marketing label for AAC Aspire M3200
Page 63 - Remove Cards
57 Remove Cards Process: 1. Release the slot cover tooless 2. Remove VGA ､ TV ､ Modem Card ， the following list is for your reference about the mutual location relation (Optional by SKU). Notice: I. Remove card, don’t touch any electric parts on PCB. VGA card TV card Modem card Modem card TV card VG...
Page 64 - Remove HDD Data Cables
58 Remove HDD Data Cables Process: 1. Remove HDD/ODD data cable from M/B. 2. Remove master HDD data & power cable. SATA1 slot on M/B ATA2 slot on M/B HDD data cable HDD power cable Connect Master HDD Connect Slave HDD Connect FDD
Page 65 - Remove ODD DATA cable
59 Remove ODD DATA cable Process: 1. Remove master ODD data and power cable from ODD. 2. Remove slave ODD data and power cable from master and Slave ODD (Optional by SKU) ODD power cable ODD data cable
Page 69 - Remove card reader
63 Remove card reader Process: 1. Remove card reader from chassis. Master HDD Slave HDD
Page 70 - Remove FDD Cable; Card reader and FDD; FDD
64 Remove FDD Cable Process: 1. Remove FDD digital cable just as pictures (Optional by SKU). 2. Plug 4 pins power cord from FDD slot. Notice: Remove from FDD Remove from M/B “FDD1” slot B A Card reader FDD Card reader and FDD FDD Only FDD Card reader Only card reader B A
Page 71 - Remove ODD
65 Remove ODD Process: 1. Push the lock handle release ODD. 2. Remove Master ODD from the location. 3. Remove slave ODD from the location. (Optional by SKU) Master ODD location Slave ODD location
Page 72 - Remove Cables; P1 power cable
66 Remove Cables Process: 1. Remove 12V power cable from M/B connector “PWR2”. 2. Remove System fan cable from M/B connector “SYS FAN ”. 3. Remove P1 power cable from M/B connector “PWR”. 4. Remove heat sink cable from M/B connector “CPU_ FAN ＂ . System fan cable 12V power cable P1 power cable CPU- ...
Page 73 - Remove System FAN; Release four screws.
67 Remove System FAN Process: 1. Release four screws according to the following picture. 2. Remove Sys FAN (Optional by SKU) Release four screws. 4 3 1 2 The direction of System FAN
Page 74 - Remove mother board
68 Remove mother board Process: 1. Release 8PCS screws form the corresponding hole. 2. Release screws according to the following picture in turn. 3. Remove the Mother board from chassis. 1 2 3 7 6 5 4 8 Raised platform
Page 76 - Remove CPU; Remove I/O shielding
70 Remove CPU Process: 1. Remove CPU according following the pictures. Remove I/O shielding Process: 1. Remove I/O Shielding. Corresponding Open the handle then remove CPU
Page 77 - Troubleshooting; Chapter 4
71 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 Chapter 4
Page 78 - Chapter 5
Page 87 - Chapter 6
81 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire M5200/3200/1200. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). NOTE: Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PART...
Page 88 - Exploded Diagram
82 Exploded Diagram NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION 1 AM50_MAIN_BEZEL 10 POWER SUPPLY 2 AM50_USB 11 FAN 3 AM50_USB_PANEL 12 PCI-BRACKET 4 FDD_LOCK_SLIDE 13 LEFT SIDE DOOR 5 CD_ROM LOCK SLIDE 14 HOTHER BOARD 6 CHASSIS 15 HDD 7 USB_PCB_ASN 16 3.5 DEVICE 8 USB-SHIELDING 17 CD-ROM 9 RIGHT SIDE DOCR 18 HDD...
