Page 2 - Revision History
II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on VeritonM670G/M670/ S670G/S670 service guide. Date Chapter Updates
Page 3 - Copyright
III Copyright Copyright © 2008 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: Intel® Socket T LGA 775 pin
Processor Type:
Intel Conroe/Kensfield/Wolfdale/Yorkfield processor FSB 1333/1066/800 MHz Chipset
Intel Q45+ ICH10DO PCB
Form ...
Page 11 - Power Supply
5
1 x LTP 2*13pin header
1 2x5pin Front Audio header
1 3pin ME enable/disable connector (with 1 jumper) Power Supply
Power Supply Mounting Features
Chassis accepts ATX-style power supply
Chasses accepts PS2, PS3 style power supply
Features for internal mounting tab
Location of 4 exte...
Page 12 - Main board Placement
Page 14 - Block Diagram
Page 19 - Hardware Specifications and Configurations; Processor
13 Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Type Processor Type: Intel Conroe /Kensfield /Wolfdale /Yorkfield processor FSB 1333/1066/800 MHz CPUs Socket LGA 775 pin FSB 800/1066/1333 MHz CPUs Minimum operating speed 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setu...
Page 21 - Audio Interface; SATA Interface
15 Audio Interface Item Specification Audio controller Intel ICH9DO/ICH9 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 Mixed digital and analog high performance chip Enhanc...
Page 22 - Floppy disk drive Interface; USB Port; Environmental Requirements
16 Floppy disk drive Interface Item Specification Floppy disk drive controller Super I/O ITE 8720 Floppy disk drive controller resident bus ISA bus Support FDD format 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB, 2.88MB USB Port Item Specification Universal HCI USB 2.0/1.1 USB Class Support legacy keyboard for legac...
Page 23 - Power Management; Devices
17 Power Management Devices S1 S3 S4 S5 Power Button V V V V USB Keyboard/Mouse V V N/A N/A PME Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled RCT Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled WOR Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
Devices wake up from S3 should be less than
Devices wake up from S5 should be less t...
Page 25 - System Utilities; Chapter 2
19 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 26 - Entering Setup
20 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 28 - Product Information
22 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 29 - Standard CMOS Setup
23 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: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description Options System Date To set the ...
Page 30 - Advanced Setup
24 Advanced Setup The following screen shows the Advanced Setup: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description Options Quick Boot Allows BIOS to skip certain tests while booting. This will decrease the time needed to boot the system [Enabled], [Disabled] 1 st...
Page 31 - Advanced Chipset Setup
25 Advanced Chipset Setup The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Description Options Intel EIST For Intel platform Disabled/Enabled Intel XD Bit For Intel platform Disabled/Enabled Intel VT-b For Intel platform Disabled/Enabled Intel TXT For Intel platform Disable...
Page 32 - Integrated Peripherals
Page 35 - PC Health Status
29 PC Health Status The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description Options CPU/System Temperature Detect CPU Temperature automatically CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan Speed Status automatically CPU Smart FAN Control The item displays the syste...
Page 36 - Frequency/Voltage Control
30 Frequency/Voltage Control The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description Options Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Always auto detect DIMM/PCI Clk Disabled/Enabled Spread Spectrum Always auto detect Spread Spectrum Disabled/Enabled
Page 37 - BIOS Security Features
31 BIOS Security Features The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description Options Change Supervisor Password This item is only available when supervisor password is installed, If clear supervisor password, user password should also be cleared. All setup items w...
Page 38 - Load Default Settings
32 Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description Options Load Default Settings Select the field loads the factory defaults for ...
Page 41 - Machine Disassembly and Replacement; Chapter 3
35 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 43 - Disassembly Procedure
37 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 45 - Remove side cover; Remove CPU fan pipe
39 Remove side cover Process: 1. Put the Computer on the worktable lightly. 2. Release left side cover with 2 screws then remove left side cover. Remove CPU fan pipe Process: 1. Release the CPU fan pipe. Push the side cover lightly Screw location Screw location
Page 46 - Remove Cards
40 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. Modem card TV card VGA card slot cover VGA card T...
Page 47 - Remove HDD Data Cables
41 Remove HDD Data Cables Process: 1. Remove master HDD data cable from M/B SATA1/SATA3. 2. Remove slave ODD data cable from M/B SATA2. Remove slave HDD cable Remove master HDD cable SAT A 4 SAT A 3 SAT A 2 SAT A 1
Page 48 - Remove ODD DATA cable; Remove HDD power cable
42 Remove ODD DATA cable Process: 1. Remove master ODD data/power cable from Master ODD. Remove HDD power cable Process: 1. Remove master HDD data cable from master HDD. 2. Remove slave HDD data cable from slave HDD Remove master ODD Data Cable Remove master HDD Remove slave HDD Remove master ODD Po...
Page 49 - Remove Cables; Remove HDD
43 Remove Cables Process: 1. Remove front panel light cable from “ PANEL1 " slot of M/B. 2. Remove USB1 cable from M/B " F_ USB3” 。 3. Remove USB2 cable from M/B”F_ USB4” 。 4. Remove Card reader cable from M/B " USB2”. 5. Remove audio cable from the “ AUDIO " port on M/B. Notice: I. Recovery switch ...
Page 50 - Remove card reader
44 Remove card reader Process: 1. Remove card reader from chassis. Master HDD Slave HDD
Page 51 - Remove FDD Cable
45 Remove FDD Cable Process: 1. Remove FDD digital cable just as pictures (Optional by SKU). 2. Plug 4 pins power cord from FDD slot. 3. Remove front bezel light cable from PATA power cable Remove from FDD Remove from M/B “FDD1” slot Remove Front bezel light cable
Page 52 - Remove ODD
46 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 54 - Remove System FAN; Release four screws.
48 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 55 - Remove mother board
49 Remove mother board Process: 1. Release 8 pcs screws form the corresponding hole. 2. Release screws according to the following picture in turn. 3. Remove the Mother board from chassis.
Page 56 - Remove CPU cooler; Remove memory
50 Remove CPU cooler Process: 1. Remove cooler power cable from M/B “CPU-F2”. 2. Release screw 1 first, then fixes screw 2, screw 3 & screw 4 (As Picture). 3. Remove Cooler from the Retention module. Remove memory Process: 1. Remove the first Memory from DIMM. 2. Remove the second Memory from DI...
Page 57 - Remove CPU; Remove I/O shielding
51 Remove CPU Process: 1. Remove CPU according following the pictures. Remove I/O shielding Process: 1. Remove I/O Shielding. Lock the Handle
Page 58 - Chapter 4
52 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 59 - Chapter 5
Page 65 - Chapter 6
59 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Veriton M670G/M670/S670G/S670. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). NOTE: Please note WHEN ORDERING F...
Page 66 - Exploded Diagram
60 Exploded Diagram NO DESCRIPTION NO DESCRIPTION 1 CHASSIS 18 MOTHERBOARD 2 LINE-CLIP 19 PCI-BRACKET 3 USB-SHIELD NUT 6-32# 20 FAN 4 USB-SHIELDING 21 POWER SUPPLY 5 USB PCB MODULE 22 USB-TOP 6 SIDE FOOT RUBBER 23 LOGO-SUPPORT 7 RIGHT SIDE PLATE 24 MAIN-BEZEL 8 LED/SWITCH HDLDER 25 LEFT-WIRE-NETTING...