Page 2 - II; Revision History
II Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire L100 service guide. Date Chapter Updates
Page 3 - III; Copyright
III Copyright Copyright © 2006 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 - IV; Disclaimer; The information in this guide is subject to change without notice.
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; The following conventions are used in this manual:; Screen messages; NOTE
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 ...
Page 7 - Table of Contents
7 Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2System...
Page 9 - Overview; System Specifications; Chapter 1
Chapter 1 1 Overview Aspire L100 series is highly integrated desktop for the customers. If you wnat a simple, small size, not expensive working platform. Aspire L100 is definately one of the best choices for you. AMD mobile Athlon 64x2 and Sempron processor enable this product working with less powe...
Page 10 - Features
2 Chapter 1 Features CPU q Socket Type : AMD Socket AM2 (940 pin) q Supports AMD mobile Athlon 64 (62W) M2 q Supports AMD Sempron-D (62W) M2 q L2 Cache varies with CPU Chipset q Northbridge: nVidia C51PVG q Southbridge: nVidia MCP51 Memory q Socket Type : DDR II so-DIMM,1.8 Voltage q Socket Quantity...
Page 11 - SERDES; USB
Chapter 1 3 Audio q Codec : Realtek ALC833 q Compliant with Microsoft’s UAA (Universal Audio Architecture) support (rear only) q 7.1+2 Channel Audio Support (ALC833 codec series provide 10 DAC channels that simultaneously suppport 7.1 soud playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo sound output...
Page 13 - System Block Diagram
Chapter 1 5 System Block Diagram VT6307 FRONT PANEL 2 Ports ATA 133 ODD 27mm * 27mm 1394 header * 1 VGA CONN * 1 HT 8X8 1G-HT Link DDRII SDRAM CONN 1 Select SwitchIDTQS3257QG DDRII Memory CH:A DDRII Memory CH:B PRIMARY IDE NFORCE MCP51 SATA-II CONN *2 4Mb FLASH HT 16X16 1GHz-HT Link 1 Header ITE IT8...
Page 14 - Main Board Layout
6 Chapter 1 Main Board Layout 1 DC_IN DC IN Connector 15 C51 Nvidia C51 NorthBridge 2 VGA VGA Connector 16 MCP51 Nvidia MCP51 SouthBridge 3 SATA_ODD_POWER SATA ODD power Header 17 COMS_BAT COMS Battery Holder 4 SATA_HDD_POWER SATA HDD power Header 18 CLS_CMOS Clear COMS Header 5 DVI_ADUIO DVI and Au...
Page 15 - Your Acer Notebook tour; Front and rear panel; Your computer's front and rear panels consist of the following:
Chapter 1 7 Your Acer Notebook tour After knowing your computer features, let us show you around your new AcerPower computer. Front and rear panel Your computer's front and rear panels consist of the following: Icon Component Icon Component Eject button DVI port Power button CRT/LCD monitor port Har...
Page 16 - Audio Jack Function Table
8 Chapter 1 Audio Jack Function Table Color/Use Headphone 1.1 CH 3.1 CH 5.1 CH 7.1 CH Blue Line-in Line-in Line-in Line-in Line-in Green Headphone Line-out Front Front Front Pink Mic-in Mic-in Mic-in Mic-in Mic-in Orange Center&woofer Center&woofer Center&woofer Center&woofer Center&...
Page 17 - System Peripherals; USB port on the back panel of the system.; Speakers; out (external speaker) port on the back panel of the system.
Chapter 1 9 System Peripherals The Aspire T630 and AcerPower F3 computer consist of the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, keyboard and a set of speakers (optional). This section provides a brief description of the basic system peripherals. Mouse (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option)...
Page 18 - Hardware Specifications and Configurations
10 Chapter 1 Hardware Specifications and Configurations The BIOS can be overwritten/upgraded by using “AFLASH” utility (AFLASH.EXE). System Board Major Chip Item Specification System Core Logic North bridge: nVidia C51PVGSouth bridge: nVidia MCP51 Super I/O Controller ITE IT8716F LAN Controller PHY-...
Page 20 - No serial port for this model
12 Chapter 1 LAN Interface Item Specification LAN Controller PHY-88E116 LAN Controllers LAN Controller Resident Bus PCI Bus LAN Port ONE RJ-45 on board Function Control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup IDE Interface Item Specification IDE Controller Built-in nVidia MCP51 IDE Controller Resident Bus PCI ...
Page 22 - PCI INTx# and IDSEL Assignment Map; PCI Devices
14 Chapter 1 PCI INTx# and IDSEL Assignment Map PCI INTx # PCI Devices Device IDSEL: ADxx INTA# ADIMM-slot N INTB# PCI-Slot1 AD16 INTC# PCI-Slot2 AD17 I/O Address Map Hex Range Devices 000-01F020-021040-043060-060061-061070-071080-08F0A0-0A10C0-0DF0F0-0FF170-1771F0-1F7278-27F2F8-2FF378-37F3F0-3F53F6...
Page 24 - Environmental Requirements
16 Chapter 1 Non-operating (packed) 5 ~ 500Hz, 1.09g RMS random,1 hour per axis in all 3 axes Shock Operating Half sine, 2g 11m seconds Drop Test Drop Test Definition The protection ability of packing & cushion must be capable of withstanding, with no physical or functional demage, mechanical im...
Page 25 - Power Management Function ( ACPI support function); Device Standby Mode
Chapter 1 17 Power Management Function ( ACPI support function) Device Standby Mode q Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices (0-15 minutes, time step=1 minute). q Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface). q Disable V-sync to control the VESA DPMS mo...
Page 26 - Dual Channel; technology, the bandwidth of memory bus will add double up to 4GB/s.
18 Chapter 1 Dual Channel VT x800 series support the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the dual channel technology, the bandwidth of memory bus will add double up to 4GB/s. The mainboard inculdes 4 DIMM slots, and each channel has two DIMM sockets as following: q Channel A : DDR1, DDR3 q Chan...
Page 27 - wxyz; System Utilities; Chapter 2
Chapter 2 21 BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required setting or to active certain system features.The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the mainboard. When the power is turnedoff, the battery on the mainboard sup...
Page 28 - Entering Setup; Note: If you can’t find the setting you want, please press “; x Set User Password
22 Chapter 2 Entering Setup Once enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu. Note: If you can’t find the setting you want, please press “ Alt+F4 ” to ...
Page 29 - Product Informatoin; Phoenix - Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility
Chapter 2 23 Product Informatoin Parameter Description Product Name This item lists the product name System S/N This item lists the system serial number Main Board ID This item lists the mainboard ID Asset Tag Number This item lists the asset tag number of the system System BIOS Version This item li...
Page 30 - Standard CMOS Features; The following table describes the parameters found in this menu:; KLIJ
24 Chapter 2 Standard CMOS Features The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description Options Date Lets you set the date following the weekday-month-day-year format Week : from Sun. to Sat., determined by BIOS and is display onlyMonth : from Jan. through Dec.Day ...
Page 32 - Advanced BIOS Features; The following screen shows the Advanced BIOS Features:
26 Chapter 2 Advanced BIOS Features The following screen shows the Advanced BIOS Features: X Hard Disk Boot Priority [Press Enter] Virus Waring [Disabled] Silent Boot [Enabled] Configuration Table [Disabled] Quick Power On Selft Test [Enabled] First Boot Device [Hard Disk] Second Boot Device [CDROM]...
Page 35 - Advanced Chipset Features; Frame Buffer Size
Chapter 2 29 Advanced Chipset Features Parameter Description Options Frame Buffer Size This field displays frame buffer size. 32, 64 , 128 Frame Buffer Size [64M] Phoenix - Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility Advanced Chipset Features Item Help Menu Level X F5:Previous Value F7:Default Settings KLIJ :Move...
Page 36 - Integrated Peripherals; All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu.
30 Chapter 2 Integrated Peripherals All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu. Parameter Description Options USB 2.0 Support Enable this item if the system supports USB 2.0 Enabled : Enable USB 2.0 ControllerDisabled : Disable USB 2.0 Controller HD Audio Select Enabled to use the HD au...
Page 37 - Power Management Setup
Chapter 2 31 Power Management Setup 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. Parameter Description Options ACPI Function This item allows you to enable or disable the ACPI func...
Page 39 - PnP/PCI Configuration; X IRQ Resources
Chapter 2 33 PnP/PCI Configuration Parameter Description Options Reset Configuration Data In case a conflict occurs after you assign the IRQs or after you configure your system, you can enable this function to allow your system to automatically reset your configuration and reassign the IRQs, DMAs an...
Page 40 - PC Health Status; C P U F A N S p e e d
34 Chapter 2 PC Health Status The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description Chassis Opened Warning Warning beep alerts as chassis opened. EnabledDisabled Shutdown Temperature This feature allow to set the Shutdown temperature. 90 C/194 F Disabled Current Volt...
Page 41 - Frequency Control; Auto Detect PCI Clk
Chapter 2 35 Frequency Control Parameter Description Auto Detect PCI Clk To reduce the occurrence of electromagnetic interference (EMI), the BIOS detects the presence or absence of components in DIMM and PCI slots and turns off system clock generator pulses to empty slots. EnabledDisabled Spread Spe...
Page 42 - Load Default Settings; P assw ord
36 Chapter 2 Load Default Settings Selecting the field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically. detects. X Integrated P eriphera P assw ord X Advanced BIO S Features Load D efault S ettings X A dvanced C hipset Features Load O ptim ized D efault?(Y /N ...
Page 43 - Set Supervisor/User Password; P a s s w o rd
Chapter 2 37 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. The access rights and permission associated with the Supervisor password are higher than those os a regular User password. The Sup...
Page 44 - KLI J
38 Chapter 2 Save & Exit Setup Highlight this item and press <Enter> to save the changes that you have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility. When the Save and Exit dialog box appears, press <Y> to save and exit, or press <N> to return to the main menu. X Inte g ...
Page 45 - Exit Without Saving; P a ssw ord
Chapter 2 39 Exit Without Saving 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 <Y> to discard changes and exit, or press <N> to return to the ma...
Page 47 - Machine Disassembly and Replacement; Chapter 3
Chapter 3 43 This chapter will guide you how to disassemble and Reassemble the Aspire L100. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: q Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge. q Wire cutter. q Phillips screwdriver (may require different size)...
Page 48 - General Information; Before You Begin; Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals.
44 Chapter 3 General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassenbly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system.
Page 49 - Aspire L100 Disassembly Procedure; Opening the System; Slide the system from the plate.
Chapter 3 45 Aspire L100 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 t...
Page 51 - Removing the ODD and HDD Module; Remove the belt and the screw holding the ODD and the HDD module.
Chapter 3 47 Removing the ODD and HDD Module 1. Remove the belt and the screw holding the ODD and the HDD module. 2. Disconnect the HDD data cable and the ODD data cable from the main board.
Page 52 - Removing Cables and Memorys; Disconnect the LED cable from the main board.
48 Chapter 3 3. Then disconnect the HDD data (highlighted in yellow circle) cable and HDD power cable (highlighted in blue circle) from the HDD module. Removing Cables and Memorys 1. Disconnect the HDD SATA cable (red circle), USB/audio cable on one side (yellow circle) and USB/audio cable on the ot...
Page 54 - Removing the CPU; Remove the four screws fastening the CPU cooler to the main board.
50 Chapter 3 Removing the CPU 1. Remove the four screws fastening the CPU cooler to the main board. 2. Detach the CPU cooler from the main board. 3. Press the CPU socket lever (highlighted in red) and pull the lever outwards a little to release the CPU lock.
Page 55 - Removing the HDD/ODD from the Module; Remove the four screws holding the HDD to the HDD bracket.
Chapter 3 51 4. Carefully remove the CPU from the socket on the main board. Removing the HDD/ODD from the Module 1. Remove the four screws holding the HDD to the HDD bracket. 2. Pull out the HDD from the bracket.
Page 57 - Removing the System Fan; Remove the four screws fastening the system fan on rear panel.
Chapter 3 53 Removing the System Fan 1. Remove the four screws fastening the system fan on rear panel. 2. Disconnect the system fan cable from the main board. 3. Then take out the system fan.
Page 58 - Removing the Main Board and USB/Audio Module; Take out the main board from the housing.
54 Chapter 3 Removing the Main Board and USB/Audio Module 1. Remove the eight screws and one screw-nut fastening the main board to the housing. 2. Take out the main board from the housing. 3. Remove the screw fastening the audio module to the housing.
Page 61 - Chapter 4; Troubleshooting
Chapter 4 57 This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the Aspire L100 q Power-On Self-Test (POST) q Index of Error Message q Index of Error Symptoms q Undetermined Problems Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Page 68 - POST Error Messages List; BIOS Messages
64 Chapter 4 POST Error Messages List If you cannot run the diagnostics program tests but did receive a POST error message, use “POST Error Messages List” to diagnose system problems. If you did not receive any error message, look for a description of your error symptoms in “Error Symptoms List” on ...
Page 70 - Error Symptoms List; Error Symptom; Power; Diskette Drive; None
66 Chapter 4 Error Symptoms List NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/ FRU listed in right column is the most likely cause...
Page 72 - Audio
68 Chapter 4 CD/DVD-ROM drive does not read and there are no messages are displayed. 1. CD may have dirt or foreign material on it. Check with a known good disc. 2. Ensure the CD/DVD-ROM driver is installed properly. 3. CD/DVD-ROM drive. CD/DVD-ROM drive can play audio CD but no sound output. 1. Ens...
Page 74 - Power Management; Other Problems
70 Chapter 4 Parallel/Serial Ports Execute “Load BIOS Default Settings” in BIOS Setup to confirm ports presence before diagnosing any parallel/serial ports problems.Serial or parallel port loop-back test failed. 1. Make sure that the LPT# or COM# you test is the same as the setting in BIOS Setup. 2....
Page 75 - Undetermined Problems
Chapter 4 71 Undetermined Problems If an error message is present, go to “POST Error Messages List” on page 64. If you did not receive any messages, if the symptom is listed in “or “Error Symptoms List” on page 66. If you still cannot solve the problem, continue with this check: 1. Check the power s...
Page 77 - Jumper and Connector Information; Chapter 5
Chapter 5 73 Main Board Layout 1 DC_IN DC IN Connector 15 C51 Nvidia C51 NorthBridge 2 VGA VGA Connector 16 MCP51 Nvidia MCP51 SouthBridge 3 SATA_ODD_POWER SATA ODD power Header 17 COMS_BAT COMS Battery Holder 4 SATA_HDD_POWER SATA HDD power Header 18 CLS_CMOS Clear COMS Header 5 DVI_ADUIO DVI and A...
Page 78 - Jumper; Clear CMOS
74 Chapter 5 12 INTRUSION Case Open header 26 F_LED_HD Front LED Panel Header 13 CPU_SOCKET AMD M-2 CPU Socket 27 DIMM_SOCK1 DIMM_SOCK1 14 MINI_PCI Mini-PCI Connector 28 DIMM_SOCK2 DIMM_SOCK2 CMOS Jumper (JCMOS1) Settings Jumper Symbol Description Function 1-2 closed Clear CMOS 2-3 closed Normal (De...
Page 79 - Chapter 6
Chapter 6 75 This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire L100. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Chapter 6
Page 80 - Exploded Diagram
76 Chapter 6 Exploded Diagram Item Description Item Description 1 USB Mylar 21 Back to one Fan 2 FAN Cover 22 Cotruscon Bracket 3 Button 23 ODD Bracket-02 4 Bezel Cover 24 Sheetmetal-HDD-Clip 5 Foot U Base 25 OBR Holder 6 Bezel Mylar 26 OBR PCB 7 Bezel 27 Daughter Board 8 Lens Mylar 28 ODD Bracket-0...
Page 82 - Parts; available on your regional web or channel (
78 Chapter 6 Parts NOTE: Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS you should check the most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel ( http://aicsl.acer.com.tw/spl/, if you do not own a specific account, you can still access the system with guest; guest ). For whatever reasons a p...
