Page 3 - Revision History; Date
III Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates of Aspire iDea series service guide. Date Chapter Updates
Page 5 - Disclaimer
V 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 purpos...
Page 6 - Conventions
VI 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 7 - Preface
VII 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 require...
Page 8 - Table of Contents; Chapter 1 System Specification 1
VIII Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specification 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 System Specification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 9 - Chapter 2 Setup Utility 39
IX Power Management Function (ACPI Support Function) . . . . 38 Device Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Global Standby Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38Suspend Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38ACPI . . . ...
Page 10 - Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 72
X Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 72 Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Page 11 - Overview; System Specification; System Specification; Chapter 1
Chapter 1 1 Overview System Specification Item Description Operating system Microsoft ® Windows ® XP Media Center Edition (Emerald) Platform T Intel ® Yonah dual core processor T2300/T2400/T2500/T2600 (2MB L2 cache, 1.66/1.83/2.0/2.16GHz, FSB 667MHz) T Intel ® 945GT + ICH7M-DH System memory T 256, 5...
Page 12 - optional
2 Chapter 1 I/O interface Rear I/O T Audio/Video output T One coaxial S/PDIF and 1 optical S/PDIF T One set of 7.1-channel (RCA) T One HDMI: HDCP support T One DVI-I: HDCP support, using DVI to VGA adapter for VGA output T One set of component (Y Pb Pr) (RCA) T One S-Video out T One Composite video ...
Page 13 - Block Diagram
Page 14 - Main Board Placement
Page 16 - Description
6 Chapter 1 No. Description No. Description 1 CPU socket 2 North bridge 3 South bridge 4 Azalia codec: Realtek ALC883DD 5 Super I/O controller: ITE8716F 6 USB hub: GL850A 7 IEEE 1394: Ti TSB43AB22A 8 Transmitter for HDMI: Silicon Image 1390 9 Transmitter for DVI-I: Chrontel 7313A 10 Mini PCI 1 slot ...
Page 17 - Front Panel View; Component
Chapter 1 7 Front Panel View No. Component Description 1 Power button Press to power on or power off the system. 2 RF (radio frequency) receiver Receives radio frequency from wireless touchpad keyboard. 3 Drive eject button Ejects the optical disk. 4 Multi writable DVD drive Use to access and record...
Page 19 - Rear Panel View
Chapter 1 9 Rear Panel View No. Component Description 1 Power connector Plug the power cable into this connector. 2 SCART input connector Connects to a set-top box or another A/V device. The SCART input connector supports Video, S-Video and Audio (L and R) input signals. SCART input/output connector...
Page 21 - Remote Control
Chapter 1 11 Remote Control No. Component Description 1 Power LED Indicates that a command button is pressed. 2 Sleep Press to turn system to standby (sleep) mode. While in standby (sleep) mode, press the button again to wake up or activate the system. 3 Playback controls Lets you play, record, paus...
Page 23 - Using the Remote Control
Chapter 1 13 Using the Remote Control The Media Center remote control complements the wireless keyboard. It includes control buttons that is commonly found on a DVD player, VCR or TV. Use the remote control to open the Media Center Edition program and navigate through menus and commands; to listen t...
Page 24 - Wireless Keyboard
14 Chapter 1 Wireless Keyboard The wireless keyboard with built-in touch pad combines mouse control with touch typing. It has full-sized keys that include shortcut keys, status LED, power switch, touch pad, left and right buttons, arrow keys, one Windows key, left and right mouse keys, and 12 functi...
Page 26 - Setting up the System; Connecting the Power Cable
16 Chapter 1 Setting up the System Connecting the Power Cable NOTE: Please use the corresponding power cord for your region.
Page 27 - Connecting Display Devices
Chapter 1 17 Connecting Display Devices Please refer to the illustrations below for the possible and recommended connection type for setting up your display device. NOTE: *Please use an extension cable to connect the Y cable to the display device’s speaker input. A B B A Component (YPbPr) + stereo a...
Page 29 - Display device type
Chapter 1 19 The table below identifies the possible and recommended connection type for the display device. NOTE: 1 Use an extension cable to connect the Y cable to the display device’s speaker input. 2 After connecting a device using HDMI, you can manually adjust the TV’s resolution to 720p or 108...
Page 30 - Connecting to a TV Antenna or Cable; Selecting an A/V Input Source; My TV
20 Chapter 1 Connecting to a TV Antenna or Cable Connecting an FM Radio Antenna Selecting an A/V Input Source After connecting a display device to the system, you can run Media Center to setup the display device’s input signal. 1. Open Media Center. See “Opening Media Center”. 2. Select My TV > M...
Page 31 - Connecting Audio Devices; Two Speakers; Analog
Chapter 1 21 Connecting Audio Devices The following illustrations show the different audio devices you can connect to the Aspire iDea. Two Speakers 5.1 Audio System and 7.1 Audio System NOTE: After you connect a 5.1 or 7.1 audio system, you must configure Media Center for multi-channel audio output....
Page 32 - Configuring Audio Output Settings
22 Chapter 1 Configuring Audio Output Settings After connecting Aspire iDea to your audio system, you can run Realtek HD Audio to set up and adjust the audio. 1. Open Media Center. 2. Select More Programs > Realtek HD Audio . 3. Select Speaker configuration . 4. For analog audio output, select th...
Page 33 - Setting up the Wireless Devices; Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control
Chapter 1 23 Setting up the Wireless Devices Installing the Batteries in the Remote Control 1. Remove the battery cover from the rear side of remote control. 2. Insert two AA batteries into the battery compartment. 3. Then attach the battery cover to the remote control. Installing the Batteries in t...
Page 34 - Synchronizing the Keyboard
24 Chapter 1 Synchronizing the Keyboard On the bottom side of the keyboard, press and hold the Reset button until you see the green LED turns off. The keyboard’s LED flashes green to indicate the keyboard is ready synchronize to the system and stops flashing indicating a successful sync.
Page 35 - Windows XP Media Center; Opening Media Center
Chapter 1 25 Windows XP Media Center Opening Media Center After turning on the system, system will launch Media Center. When working within a Windows XP program, you can revert to Media Center by doing any of the following: 1. Press on the remote control. 2. Press the Stop and Play/Pause buttons sim...
Page 36 - Configuring Your Set-Top Box
26 Chapter 1 Configuring Your Set-Top Box To configure Media Center to properly recognize a set-top box: 1. On the Media Center Home Page, select Setting . 2. Select TV > Set up TV signal in Media Center . 3. On the TV signal screen, select Next . 4. Select Yes to confirm region detected by Media...
Page 37 - Acer eRecovery Management; Launching Acer eRecovery Management; Start > All Programs > Acer Empowering Technology > Acer eRecovery; Copying the Factory Default Settings Image; OK; Don’t remind me again
Chapter 1 27 Acer eRecovery Management WARNING: Always close the Media Center Edition before launching Acer eRecovery Management. Acer eRecovery Management provides fast, reliable and safe method of restoring your computer to its factory default settings or user-defined system configuration from an ...
Page 38 - Creating System Backups; Creating a Full Backup; Creating an Incremental Backup; Deleting a User-Created Backup Point; Copying to Disks; Using the Burn Disk Utility
28 Chapter 1 Creating System Backups Creating a Full Backup You can create a full backup image of the current system configuration including all applications, drivers and data. Create a full backup before installing new hardware or software applications to protect your system and data. WARNING: Crea...
Page 39 - Restoring the System
Chapter 1 29 Burning a Backup Disk using Factory Default The utility creates a backup disk containing the factory default settings. Select this option if you disabled copying the factory default settings image when you first launch the Acer eRecovery Management. Burning a Backup Disk using User’s Ba...
Page 40 - Stop; Record
30 Chapter 1 Restoring the System from WinPE Environment If the system fails to boot, you can restore the system from WinPE environment. The system boots from the hidden hard disk drive partition to start recovery. NOTE: You are prompted to enter the password before system restore starts. Failure to...
Page 41 - Acer ePerformance Management; Acer ePerformance Management Main Page; Memory Optimization
Chapter 1 31 Acer ePerformance Management NOTE: Always close the Media Center Edition program before launching Acer ePerformance Management. Acer ePerformance Management offers you a simple-to-use tool to maximize your PC’s performance. Acer ePerformance Management enables you to optimize your PC’s ...
Page 42 - Hardware Specification and Configuration; Major Chips
32 Chapter 1 Hardware Specification and Configuration Major Chips Processor Item Specification System Core Logic • Intel 945GT• Intel ICH7M-DH Super I/O Controller ITE8716F LAN Controller Intel 82573L Memory Controller Intel 945GT IDE Controller Intel ICH7M-DH Audio Controller Realtek ALC883DD Graph...
Page 43 - BIOS
Chapter 1 33 BIOS BIOS Hotkey AC’97 Audio Codec ALC883DD Wake-Up Event Specification Item Specification BIOS code programmer Award BIOS version R01-A1 BIOS ROM size 4MB BIOS ROM package 32-pin PLCC package Support protocol PCIX 1.0, PCI 2.2, APM 1.2, VESA/DPMS (VBE/PM V1.1), SMBIOS 2.3, E-IDE 1.1, A...
Page 44 - System Memory
34 Chapter 1 System Memory LAN Interface IDE Interface Item Specification Feature T Dual channel support T Maximum memory size Two GB T Two soDIMM sockets T 256/512MB or One GB support per slot T Memory voltage support: 1.8V T 533/667MHz unbuffered module T Error correction code (ECC) feature: yes T...
Page 45 - ODD Interface
Chapter 1 35 ODD Interface Item Specification Vendor and Model name Panasonic UJ-845 Performance SpecificationTransfer rate (MB/s.) READ WRITE DVD-ROM (single layer) 3.3X to 8X CAV4.3 MB/s. to 10.5 MB/s. - DVD-ROM (dual layer) 2.5X to 6X CAV3.3 MB/s. to 7.9 MB/s. - DVD-R 4.7GB 2.5X to 6X CAV3.3 MB/s...
Page 46 - USB Interface
36 Chapter 1 USB Interface Environment Requirements Drop Test NOTE: The protection ability of package and cushion must be capable of withstanding, with no physical or Item Specification Controller Intel ICH7M-DH Universal HCI USB 2.0 Location and quantity From ICH7M-DH:• Two-port stack USB connector...
Page 48 - Power Management Function (ACPI Support Function); Device Standby Mode
38 Chapter 1 Power Management Function (ACPI Support Function) Device Standby Mode T Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices (zero to 15 minutes, time step = one minute). T Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface). T Disable V-sync to control the VES...
Page 49 - About the Setup Utility; The Standard Configuration; Setup Utility; Chapter 2
Chapter 2 39 About the Setup Utility The computer uses the Phoenix-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 ...
Page 50 - Entering the Setup Utility; Press DEL to enter SETUP; BIOS Navigation Keys
40 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 52 - Product Information
42 Chapter 2 Product Information This option displays product information about your system. You can press <Esc> to return to the main menu setting page.
Page 53 - Standard CMOS Features; Date and Time
Chapter 2 43 Standard CMOS Features This option displays basic information about the system. 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 automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date ...
Page 54 - Advanced BIOS Features; Hard Disk Boot Priority; Boot Up NumLock Status
44 Chapter 2 Advanced BIOS Features This option defines advanced information about your system. Hard Disk Boot Priority Scroll to this item and press <Enter> to view the following screen. First / Second / Third Boot Device Use this three items to select the priority and order of the devices th...
Page 55 - Security Option; Configuration Table
Chapter 2 45 • Typematic Rate (Char/Sec): Use this item to define how many characters per second are generated by a held-down key. • Typematic Delay (Msec): Use this item to define how many milliseconds must elapse before a held-down key begins generating repeat characters. Security Option If you ha...
Page 56 - Advanced Chipset Features; PEG / OnChip VGA Control; Onchip Frame Buffer Size; DVMT Mode
46 Chapter 2 Advanced Chipset Features These items define critical timing parameters of the main board. You should set these items for their default values unless you are very familiar with the technical specification of your system hardware. If you change the values incorrectly, you may introduce f...
Page 57 - Integrated Peripherals; USB Controller; USB Keyboard Support
Chapter 2 47 Integrated Peripherals These options display items that define the operation of peripheral components on the system’s input/output ports. USB Controller You can enable or disable the onboard USB controller. We recommend users to keep the default value. Disabling it might cause the USB d...
Page 58 - Onboard LAN Boot ROM
48 Chapter 2 Onboard LAN Boot ROM This item allows you to enable or disable the onboard LAN Boot ROM function. Onboard LAN Controller This item allows users to enable or disable the onboard LAN Controller function. Onboard 1394 Controller This item allows users to enable or disable the onboard 1394 ...
Page 59 - Power Management Setup; ACPI Function
Chapter 2 49 Power Management Setup The system has various power-saving modes including powering down the hard disk, turning off the video, suspending to RAM, and software power down that allows the system to be automatically resumed by certain events. The power-saving modes can be controlled by tim...
Page 61 - PnP/PCI Configuration; Reset Configuration Date
Chapter 2 51 PnP/PCI Configuration It configures how PnP (Plug and Play) and PCI expansion cards operate in your system. Both the ISA and PCI buses on the main board use system IRQs (interrupt requests) and DMAs (direct memory access). You must set up the IRQ and DMA assignments correctly through th...
Page 62 - PCI/VGA Palette Snoop
52 Chapter 2 close the IRQ Resource submenu. In the Memory Resources submenu, use the first item Reserved Memory Base to set the start address of the memory you want to reserve for the ISA expansion card. Use the section item Reserve Memory Length to set the amount of reserved memory. Press <Esc&...
Page 63 - PC Health Status; CPU and System Smart Fan Control
Chapter 2 53 PC Health Status On the main board that supports hardware monitoring, you can monitor the parameters of critical voltage, temperature and fan speed. CPU and System Smart Fan Control This item incorporates linear control metrics to provide optimal cooling. Under normal condition, Smart F...
Page 64 - Frequency/Voltage Control; CPU Speed
54 Chapter 2 Frequency/Voltage Control It enables you to set the clock speed and system bus for your system. The clock speed and system bus are determined by the processor you have installed in your system. CPU Speed This item displays the current CPU speed. Users can not make any changes. Auto Dete...
Page 65 - Load Default Settings; Enter Password; Save and Exit Setup
Chapter 2 55 Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install optimized defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Press <OK> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <Cancel> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. If you ...
Page 66 - Machine Disassembly and Replacement; Chapter 3
Chapter 3 56 This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the Acer Aspire iDea desktop for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the tools below: T Wrist ground strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge T Small Philips scr...
Page 67 - General Information; Before You Begin
57 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, you have to make sure that: 1. The system and all peripherals are powered off. 2. The AC adaptor and all power and signal cables from the system are unplugged. NOTE: There are several types of screws ...
Page 68 - Disassembly Procedure; Removing the Memory
Chapter 3 58 Disassembly Procedure This section tells you how to disassemble the system when you need to perform system maintenance or troubleshooting. NOTE: Before you begin, make sure you have turned off the system and remove all peripherals connected to it. Removing the Memory 1. Release the scre...
Page 69 - Removing the ODD Module
59 Chapter 3 Removing the ODD Module 1. Pull and disconnect the IDE cable. 2. Release the three screws holding the ODD module bracket then remove the ODD module. 3. Release the two screws holding the IDE board then remove the IDE board. 4. Release the three screws securing the ODD module bracket the...
Page 70 - Removing the HDD Module
Chapter 3 60 Removing the HDD Module 1. Release the four screws securing the HDD module and detach the HDD module. 2. Disconnect the serial ATA cable and the power cable and remove the HDD module. 3. Release the four screws securing the HDD module brackets and remove the brackets. Removing the Syste...
Page 71 - Removing the RCA Board
61 Chapter 3 Removing the RCA Board 1. When you do the assembly, please refer to this picture for connecting the three RCA board cables properly. 2. Carefully disconnect the three RCA board cables. 3. Release the three screws holding the RCA board and detach the RCA board. 4. Release the two screws ...
Page 72 - Removing the Add-on Cards
Chapter 3 62 Removing the Add-on Cards 1. When you do the assembly, please refer to this picture for connecting the add-on cards cables properly.
Page 74 - Removing the VFD Board
Chapter 3 64 Removing the VFD Board 1. On the main board, there are five connectors as shown. They are A) power launch cable connector, B) VFD board cable connector, C) CPU fan cable connector, D) wireless keyboard module cable connector and E) bluetooth module cable connector. 2. To remove the fron...
Page 75 - Removing the Wireless Keyboard Module and the Bluetooth Module
65 Chapter 3 Removing the Wireless Keyboard Module and the Bluetooth Module 1. As long as remove the front panel, you can approach the wireless keyboard module and the bluetooth module. Please refer to the anterior page for the removal of front panel. 2. Disconnect D) wireless keyboard module cable ...
Page 76 - Removing the CPU Fan
Chapter 3 66 Removing the CPU Fan 1. Disconnect C) CPU fan cable. 2. Release the four screws fastening the CPU fan and remove the CPU fan. Removing the Card Reader Board 1. Release the screw securing the card reader as shown. 2. Carefully detach the card reader from the main board. 3. When you do th...
Page 77 - Removing the Main Board and the Split Board
67 Chapter 3 Removing the Main Board and the Split Board 1. Release those screws marked in yellow. 2. While you release those screws, please hold the back side of the I/O jacks as shown. 3. After releasing those screws, 1) slide the main board to the front panel side and 2) lift the main board as sh...
Page 78 - Troubleshooting; Chapter 4
Chapter 4 68 Please refer to generic troubleshooting guide in the service guide database for information with respect to following topics: T Power-On Self-Test (POST) T POST Check Points T POST Error Messages List T Error Symptoms List Troubleshooting Chapter 4
Page 79 - Introduction of Connectors; Upper Side of Main Board; Jumper and Connector Information; Chapter 5
Chapter 5 69 Introduction of Connectors Upper Side of Main Board Jumper and Connector Information Chapter 5
Page 80 - Lower Side of Main Board
70 Chapter 5 Lower Side of Main Board No. Description No. Description 1 CPU socket 2 North bridge 3 South bridge 4 Azalia codec: Realtek ALC883DD 5 Super I/O controller: ITE8716F 6 USB hub: GL850A 7 IEEE 1394: Ti TSB43AB22A 8 Transmitter for HDMI: Silicon Image 1390
Page 81 - Jumper Setting and Power button
Chapter 5 71 Jumper Setting and Power button 9 Transmitter for DVI-I: Chrontel 7313A 10 Mini PCI 1 slot for TV tuner card 1 11 Mini PCI 2 slot for TV tuner card 2 12 Mini PCI 3 slot for WLAN card 13 YPbPr to main board connector 14 SCART to main board connector 15 Battery 16 MXM connector (optional)...
Page 82 - Chapter 6
Chapter 6 72 This chapter offers the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configuration of Aspire iDea series desktop. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering the parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Please note that when ordering FRU parts, you should check the most...
Page 83 - Parts
73 Chapter 6 Parts CATEGORY PART NAME DESCRIPTION ACER PART NO. REMOTE CONTROL REMOTE CONTROLER RC1534509/00B PAL FOR EUROPE REMOTE CTRL RC1534509/00B PAL RT.MCE08.001 REMOTE CONTROLER RC1534002/00 NTSC FOR AAP REMOTE CTRL RC1534002/00 NTSC RT.MCE08.002 REMOTE CONTROLER RC1534031/00B NTSC FOR TWN RE...
