Page 2 - Revision History
II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates of Desktop Aspire E560/T660 and AcerPower F6 service guide. Date Chapter Updates September 11, 2006 first release
Page 4 - Disclaimer
IV Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpo...
Page 5 - Conventions
V 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 actio...
Page 6 - Preface
VI 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 requirem...
Page 7 - Overview; Main Board; System Specification; Chapter 1
Chapter 1 1 Overview Main Board Description Size Max. 244 mm x 244 mm, MicroATX Processor • Socket type: Intel socket T LGA775 pin • Socket quantity: one • Intel Prescott 775 / Smithfield / Cedar Mill / Presler / Conroe, FSB 533/800/ 1066MHz (FMB 95W or lower) • Intel Celeron D 775, FSB 533MHz Syste...
Page 9 - Special Design Specification
Chapter 1 3 Special Design Specification Wake-Up Event Specification All Onboard Connectors List • Rear I/O connectors: • One PS/2 keyboard port, one PS/2 mouse port • One parallel port, one serial port • One GA (CRT) port • One RJ-45 LAN port • Four USB ports for non-1394 SKU; four USB ports + IEEE...
Page 10 - Block Diagram
Page 11 - Main Board Placement
Chapter 1 5 Main Board Placement # Label Component # Label Component 1 CPU socket LGA775 socket for Intel Pentium D/Pentium 4/Celeron D CPUs 2 CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector 3 DIMM1~2 240-pin DDR2 SDRAM slots 4 IR1 Infrared header 5 CHS1 Chassis detect header 6 ATX_POWER Standard 24-pin ATX power...
Page 13 - Front Panel
Chapter 1 7 Front Panel Aspire E560 # Description 1 Optical driver 2 Optical drive eject button 3 Power button 4 USB ports 5 Speaker/Headphone jack 6 Microphone jack 7 Indicators 8 Floppy disk drive 9 Card reader 10 IEEE 1394 port
Page 15 - AcerPower F6
Chapter 1 9 AcerPower F6 # Description 1 Optical driver 2 Floppy disk drive 3 Card reader 4 indicators 5 USB ports 6 Microphone jack 7 Speaker/Headphone jack 8 Power button
Page 16 - Rear Panel
10 Chapter 1 Rear Panel Aspire E560/T660 # Description 1 Optical driver 2 Floppy disk drive 3 Card reader 4 indicators 5 USB ports 6 Microphone jack 7 Speaker/Headphone jack 8 Power button
Page 17 - Acer Empowering Technology; Empowering Technology password
Chapter 1 11 Acer Empowering Technology Acer’s innovative Empowering Technology makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer notebook. It features the following handy utilities: AcerPower F6 • Acer eSettings Management accesses system information and adjusts set...
Page 18 - Acer eSettings Management; Acer eLock Management
12 Chapter 1 Acer eSettings Management Acer eSettings Management allows you to inspect hardware specifications, change BIOS passwords or other Windows settings, and to monitor the system health status. Acer eSettings Management also: • Provides a simple graphical user interface for navigating. • Dis...
Page 19 - Acer eDataSecurity Management
Chapter 1 13 or taking your notebook to an Acer Customer Service Center. Be sure to remember or write down your password. Acer eDataSecurity Management Acer eDataSecurity Management is handy file encryption utility that protects your files from being accessed by unauthorized persons. It is convenien...
Page 21 - Acer ePerformance Management; Using Acer eAcoustics Management
Chapter 1 15 Acer ePerformance Management Acer ePerformance Management is a system optimization tool that boosts the performance of your Acer notebook. It provides and express optimization method to release unused memory and disk space quickly. The user can also enable advanced options for full cont...
Page 22 - Acer eAcoustics Management Main Page
16 Chapter 1 Then Acer eAcoustics Management main page will come out. Acer eAcoustics Management Main Page Listed on the main page are two options for Acer eAcoustics Management, labeled as Quiet and Professional. Select the mode that suits your working requirements best, and exit the utility to app...
Page 24 - Restore without a Recovery CD; Multilingual Operating System Installation
18 Chapter 1 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 system. Follow the steps below to rebuild your C:\ drive. Note: The C:\ drive will be reformatted an...
Page 27 - Hardware Specification and Configuration; Processor
Chapter 1 21 Hardware Specification and Configuration Processor System Main Chipset North Bridge South Bridge Item Specification Type Intel Prescott 775 / Smithfield / Cedar Mill / Presler / Conroe Feature • FSB: 533/800/1066MHz • Socket type: Intel socket T LGA 775-pin • HyperThreading Technology a...
Page 28 - System Memory
22 Chapter 1 System Memory Onboard LAN 1394 Fireware Audio BIOS Hotkey List Item Specification Feature • DDR2 667/533/400MHz SDRAM memory interface design with single- channel DDR2 architecture • Accommodates two unbuffered DIMMS slots • Maximum memory up to 2GB Item Specification Feature • Two-wire...
Page 29 - Hardware Monitor Function
Chapter 1 23 Hardware Monitor Function Environment Requirements Drop Test Item Description Feature • Smart fan control system, Thermal Cruise and Speed Cruise support • Six VID input pins for CPU Vcore identification • Two thermal inputs from optionally remote thermistors or 2N3904 transistors or Pe...
Page 30 - Power Management Function (ACPI Support Function); Device Standby Mode
24 Chapter 1 Power Management Function (ACPI Support Function) Device Standby Mode • Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices (zero to 15 minutes, time step = one minute). • Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface). • Disable V-sync to control the VES...
Page 31 - About the Setup Utility; Setup Utilities; Chapter 2
Chapter 2 23 About the Setup Utility The computer uses the latest Award BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) with support for Windows Plug and Play. The CMOS chip on the main board contains the ROM setup instructions for configuring the main board BIOS. The BIOS Setup Utility displays the system’s c...
Page 32 - Entering the Setup Utility; Press DEL to enter SETUP; BIOS Navigation Keys
24 Chapter 2 Entering the Setup Utility When you power on the system, BIOS enters the Power-On Self Test (POST) routines. POST is a series of built-in diagnostics performed by the BIOS. After the POST routines are completed, the following message will appear. Press DEL to enter SETUP Press the delet...
Page 33 - Product Information
Chapter 2 25 Product Information This option displays basic information about the system. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Product Information Product Name ASE380/AST180/APM8 System S/NMain Board ID EC51GM Main Board S/N R01-A0 System BI...
Page 34 - Standard CMOS Features; Date and Time
26 Chapter 2 Standard CMOS Features The option displays basic information about the system. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Date and Time The Date and Time items show the current date and time set on the computer. If you are running a Windows OS, these items are automatica...
Page 35 - Advanced BIOS Features; Virus Warning; Quick Power On Self Test
Chapter 2 27 Advanced BIOS Features This page sets up more advanced information about the system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of the system. Virus Warning This item enables or disables the boot sector virus protection. Quick Power On Self Test You can enable t...
Page 36 - Hard Disk Drives; Removable Drives
28 Chapter 2 Hard Disk Drives Scroll this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen. Removable Drives Scroll this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen. CMOS Setup Utility - Copyright (C) 1985-2005, American Megatrends, Inc. Hard Disk Drives Item Help Specifies th...
Page 37 - Boot Other Device
Chapter 2 29 CD/DVD Drives Scroll this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Boot Other Device When enabled, the system searches all other possible locations for an operating system if it fails to find one in the devices...
Page 39 - Advanced Chipset Features
Chapter 2 31 Advanced Chipset Features This page sets up more advanced information about the system. Handle this page with caution. Any changes can affect the operation of the system. Boot Graphics Adapter (PEG/IGD) This item allows you to choose the primary graphics adapter. Current UMA Size (256MB...
Page 40 - Integrated Peripherals
32 Chapter 2 Integrated Peripherals This page sets up some parameters for peripheral devices connected to the system. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Onboard PCI SATA Controller (RAID) Use this item to enable or disable the onboard PCI SATA controller. USB 2.0 Support (Ena...
Page 42 - Power Management Setup
34 Chapter 2 Power Management Setup This page sets up some parameters for system power management operation. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. ACPI Function (Enabled) This item allows users to enable or disable the ACPI power management function. ACPI Suspend Type (S3(STR)) ...
Page 44 - PCI/PnP Configuration
36 Chapter 2 PCI/PnP Configuration This page sets up some parameters for devices installed on the PCI bus and those utilizing the system plug and play capability. Allocate IRQ to PCI VGA (Yes) If this item is enabled, an IRQ will be assigned to the PCI VGA graphics system. You set this value to No t...
Page 45 - System Component Characteristics
Chapter 2 37 PC Health Status This item lets you monitor the parameters for critical voltages, temperature and fan speeds. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. System Component Characteristics This items display the monitoring of the overall hardware health status. • VCore • +3...
Page 47 - Frequency Control; Ratio Status/Ratio Actual Value
Chapter 2 39 Frequency Control You can set the clock speed and system bus for the computer. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the kind of processor you have installed on the main board. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Manufacturer/Brand String/Frequency/FSB ...
Page 48 - Set Supervisor Password
40 Chapter 2 Set Supervisor Password This page helps you install or change a password. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. Supervisor Password (Not Installed) This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, installed will dis...
Page 49 - Set User Password; Load Optimized Defaults
Chapter 2 41 Set User Password This item helps you set or change a password. Press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page. User Password (Not Installed) This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, installed will display. If not, No...
Page 50 - Exit without Saving
42 Chapter 2 Exit without Saving You can highlight this item and press <Enter> 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 [OK] to discard changes and exit, or press [Cancel] to return to the ...
Page 51 - General Information; Before You Begin; Machine Disassembly and Replacement; Chapter 3
Chapter 3 43 General Information This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the Aspire E560/T660 and AcerPower F6 for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the notebook, you need the tools below: • Wrist ground strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic ...
Page 52 - Aspire E560 Disassembly Procedure
44 Chapter 3 Aspire E560 Disassembly Procedure 1. Place the system unit on a flat, steady and nonskid surface. 2. Release the lock handle then slide the left cover out. 3. Detach the VGA card. 4. Detach the modem card. 5. Disconnect the IR cable. 6. Disconnect the front bezel LED cable.
Page 58 - Troubleshooting; Chapter 4
Chapter 4 50 Please refer to generic troubleshooting guide in the service guide database for information with respect to following items: • Power-On Self-Test (POST) • POST Check Points • POST Error Messages List • Error Symptoms List Troubleshooting Chapter 4
Page 59 - Introduction of Connectors; Jumper and Connector Information; Chapter 5
Chapter 5 51 Introduction of Connectors Main Board Placement Jumper and Connector Information Chapter 5
Page 60 - Power Cable Connectors
52 Chapter 5 Power Cable Connectors Please note that the 20-pin and 24-pin power cables can both be connected to the ATX1 connector. With the 20-pin power cable, just align the 20-pin power cable with the pin one of the ATX1 connector. However, using 20-pin power cable may make the system unbootable...
Page 62 - Front Panel Header; Hard Drive Activity LED
54 Chapter 5 ATX_12V: ATX 12V Power Connector Front Panel Header The front panel header (PANEL1) provides a standard set of switch and LED headers commonly found on ATX or Micro ATX cases. Refer to the table below for information. Hard Drive Activity LED Connecting pin one and pin three provides vis...
Page 63 - Reset Switch; IDE Connector
Chapter 5 55 Reset Switch Supporting the reset function requires the connection of pin five and pin seven to a momentary-contact switch that is normally opened. When the switch is closed, the board resets and runs POST. Power Switch Supporting the power on/off function requires the connection of pin...
Page 64 - SATA Connectors; FDD: Floppy Disk Drive Connector
56 Chapter 5 SATA Connectors The main board features four SATA connectors to support four drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is the standard interface for the IDE hard drives which are currently used in most PCs. These connectors are well designed and will only fit in...
Page 66 - Optional Devices; AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header for Azalia
58 Chapter 5 Optional Devices Refer to the following information for connecting the main board optional devices. AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header for Azalia This header allows you to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. AUX_IN: Auxiliary in Connector This...
Page 67 - CHS1: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header
Chapter 5 59 CHS1: Chassis Intrusion Detect Header SATA1~4: Serial ATA Connectors These connectors are used to support the new Serial ATA devices for the higher date transfer rates (3.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It eliminates limitations of the current Parallel ATA in...
Page 68 - USB3~5 Front Panel USB Headers; COM2: Onboard Serial Port Header
60 Chapter 5 USB3~5 Front Panel USB Headers The main board has four USB ports laid on the rear edge I/O port array. Additionally, some computer cases have USB ports at the front of the case. If you have this kind of case, use auxiliary USB connector to connect the front-mounted ports. NOTE: Please m...
Page 70 - Jumper Settings
62 Chapter 5 Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the main board. Jumper Type Description Setting (default) BIOS_WP 3 pins BIOS WRITE PROTECT 1-2: DISABLE2-3: ENABLE CLR_CMOS 3 pins CLEAR CMOS 1-2: NORMAL2-3: CLEAR CMOSBefore clearing the CMOS, make s...
