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  • Page 1 Acer Veriton M6610/M6610G/M6618G Service Guide PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on this service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2010 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, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without...
  • Page 4 Any Acer Incorporated software described in this manual is sold or licensed "as is". Should the programs prove defective following their purchase, the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software.
  • Page 5 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. SCREEN MESSAGES Gives additional information related to the current topic. NOTE Alerts you to any physical risk or system damage that might result from doing WARNING or not doing specific actions.

  • Page 6: Fru Information

    Service Guide. For ACER-AUTHORIZED SERVICE PROVIDERS, your Acer office may have a DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents System Tour Features Block Diagram System Components Front Panel Rear Panel Hardware Specifications and Configurations Power Management Function(ACPI support function) System Utilities CMOS Setup Utility Entering CMOS setup Navigating Through the Setup Utility Main System Disassembly and Assembly Disassembly Requirements Pre-disassembly Procedure Removing the Side Panel...
  • Page 8 Install the Lift Side Panel System Troubleshooting Hardware Diagnostic Procedure System Check Procedures Power System Check System External Inspection System Internal Inspection Beep Codes Checkpoints BIOS Recovery Jumper and Connector Information M/B Placement Jumper Setting Setting Jumper FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Veriton M6610/M6610G/M6618G Exploded Diagram Veriton M6610/M6610G/M6618G FRU List Inter RIAD SOP...

  • Page 9: System Tour

    Chapter 1 System Tour Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature: NOTE: The features listed in this section is for your reference only. The exact configuration of the system depends on the model purchased. Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Professional (32-bit/64-bit) •...

  • Page 10: Hard Disk Drive

    1 Display port on rear • Dual View function support (Should provide priority list) • Need to measure VGA follow Acer VGA SOP • Monitor compatible is requested to the monitor AVL and DQM recommended list • Graphics card support No mechanical retriction to support for double slot, full length graphics cards in the single PCIe X16 slot.

  • Page 11: Usb Ports

    S/N ration: 90dB at rear output jack. • 1 front panel audio header (2*5). • Follow Acer Audio spec v4.1 & audio C/R should support Acer Internal speaker spec. • BIOS should meet MS Pin Configuration Guidelines for High Definition Audio Devices. •...
  • Page 12 Should support 1.44MB/3 mode 3.5” Devices • Extension slot 1 * PCIE x16 (PCIE V2.0) • 2 * PCIE x1 (PCIE V2.0) • Buzzer 1 on board buzzer • Rear I/O connectors 1 D-Sub port • 1 DVI-D port • 1 Display port •...

  • Page 13: System Bios

    • Size: 64M • Power supply 300W/ 500W in stable mode (Acer/GTW Assign System Power Unit). • Design for Intel Piketon chipset compatible system. • Voltage design should be covered +5V, +3.3V, +12V, +5VSB, -12V (attention to 12V output capability).

  • Page 14: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Chapter 1...

  • Page 15: System Components

    System Components This section is a virtual tour of the system’s interior and exterior components. Front Panel Component USB 2.0 ports Acer logo Optical drive LAN activity indicator Power button HDD activity indicator Headphone/Speaker-out/line-out jack Microphone-in jack Chapter 1...

  • Page 16: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Component Power connector PS2 keyboard connector Serial port DVI-D port Display port USB 2.0 ports Line-out jack Microphone jack Expansion slot(graphics card ect.) line-in jack Lock Handle RJ45 LAN port Parallel port Serial port D-Sub VGA port System Fan PS2 mouse connector Fan aperture Chapter 1...

  • Page 17: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Minimum operating speed 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled.) BIOS Item Specification BIOS code programer AMI Kernel with Acer skin BIOS version P02-A0 BIOS ROM type SPI Flash BIOS ROM size Support protocol SMBIOS(DMI)2.4/DMI2.0...

  • Page 18: Memory Combinations

    Memory Combinations Slot Memory Total Memory Slot 1 1GB/2GB/4GB 1G ~4GB Slot 2 1GB/2GB/4GB 1G ~4GB Slot 3 1GB/2GB/4GB 1G ~4GB Slot 4 1GB/2GB/4GB 1G ~4GB Maximum System Memory Supported 1G~16GB System Memory Item Specification Memory slot number 4 slot Support Memory size per socket 1GB/2GB/4GB Support memory type...

  • Page 19: Sata Interface

    SATA Interface Item Specification SATA controller Intel Q67 Number of SATA channel SATA X 6 Support mode RAID/AHCI/IDE mode option USB Port Item Specification Universal HCI USB 2.0/1.1 USB Class Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode USB Connectors Quantity Ports Quantity: 14 6 back rear ports(USB2.0 * 6 ports) •...

  • Page 20: Power Management Function(Acpi Support Function)

    Power Management Function(ACPI support function) Device Standby Mode Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices(0-15 minutes,time step=1minute). • Hard Disk drive goes into Standby mode(for ATA standard interface). • Disable V-sync to control the VESA DPMS monitor. • Resume method:device activated (keyboard for DOS, keyboard &mouse for Windows.

  • Page 21: System Utilities

    Chapter 2 System Utilities CMOS Setup Utility CMOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM, called the complementary metal- oxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility. You will need to run this utility under the following conditions. When changing the system configuration settings •...

  • Page 22: Entering Cmos Setup

    Entering CMOS setup Turn on the server and the monitor. If the server is already turned on, close all open applications, then restart the server. During POST, press Delete. If you fail to press Delete before POST is completed, you will need to restart the server. The Setup Main menu will be displayed showing the Setup’s menu bar.

  • Page 23: Main

    Main The Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories. Parameter Description System BIOS Version Version number of the BIOS setup utility. Build Date Date when the BIOS setup utility was built Processor Type of CPU installed on the system. Core Frequency Core speed of the CPU installed on the system.
  • Page 24 Advanced Parameter Description Miscellaneous Press Enter to access the Miscellaneous submenu Advanced Chipset Configuration Press Enter to access the Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu Integrated Peripherals Press Enter to access the Integrated Peripherals submenu PC Health Status Press Enter to access the PC Health Status submenu Chapter 2...
  • Page 25 Miscellaneous Parameter Description Option AHCI Port1/2/3/4/5/6 Displays the status of auto detection of the AHCI device. Clock to All DIMM/ This item allows you to enable or disable the Clock to all DIMM/PCI/PCIE. Enabled PCI/PCIE Disabled Spread Spectrum If you enable spread spertrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro- Enabled Magneticinterface) generated by the system and voltage according to its Disabled...

  • Page 26: Advanced Chipset Configuration

    Advanced Chipset Configuration Intel EIST This item allows users to enable or disable the EIST (Enhanced Intel Enabled SpeedStep technology). Disabled Intel Turbo Boost This item allows users to enable or disable the Intel Turbo Boost. Enabled Disabled Intel AES-NI Enables or disables Advanced Encryption Standard New Instructions Enabled (AES-NI).

  • Page 27: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals Parameter Description Option Onboard SATA Controller Enables or disables the onboard SATA controller. Enabled Disabled Onboard SATA Mode Select an operating mode for the onboard SATA. Native IDE RAID AHCI Onboard USB Controller Enables or disables the onboard USB controller. Enabled Disabled Legacy USB Support...

  • Page 28: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status Parameter Description Option Smart Fan Enables or disables the smart system fan control function. Enabled Disabled CPU Shutdown Temperature This item enables or disables you to set the shutdown temperature of Enabled the CPU. Disabled Smart Fan This item enables or disables the smart fan function.
  • Page 29 Power Parameter Description Option ACPI Suspend Mode Select an ACPI state. S3 (STR) S1 (POS) Deep Power Off Mode Select the Deep power off Mode Enabled Disabled Power On by RTC Alarm Enables or Disables to wake up the system by RTC Alarm Function Enabled Disabled Power On by PCIE Devices...
  • Page 30 Security Parameter Description Option Supervisor Password This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays. User Password This item allows you to change user password. HDD Password This item indicates whether a HDD password has been set.

  • Page 31: Boot Options

    Boot Options 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Boot Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Device Hard Disk CD^DVD Removable Device EFI Device Priority Press Enter to access the EFI Device Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available EFI devices. Hard Disk Drive Priority Press Enter to access the Hard Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available hard drives.
  • Page 32 Exit Parameter Description Save & Exit Setup When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can Save & Exit Setup Enter take effect.

  • Page 33: System Disassembly And Assembly

    Chapter 3 System Disassembly and Assembly This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble and assembly the desktop computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge •...

  • Page 34: Pre-Disassembly Procedure

    Pre-disassembly Procedure Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below: Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it. Unplug the power cord from the power outlets. Unplug the power cord from the system. Unplug all peripheral cables from the system. Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface.

  • Page 35: Removing The Side Panel

    Removing the Side Panel Remove the two screws located on the rear edge of the side panel. The firstly use two fingers to Press the lock handle toward the arrowhead of the direction until the lock handle no moving,then use other hand to Lift the side panel away from the chassis and put it aside. Chapter 3...

  • Page 36: Removing The Front Bezel

    Removing the Front Bezel Remove the side panel. Refer to the previous section for instructions. Release the front bezel from the chassis interior. Pull the bezel away from the chassis. Chapter 3...

  • Page 37: Removing The Heat Sink Fan Assembly

    Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly WARNING:The heat sink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heat sink with any metal or with your hands. Disconnect the fan cable from the mainboard. Use a long-nosed screwdriver to loosen the four screws on the heat sink, in the order as shown below. Note :CPU Fan has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.Please detach the CPU Fan and follow local regulations for disposal.
  • Page 38 Lift the heat sink fan assembly away from the mainboard. Remove the heat sink fan assembly then lay it down in an upright position—with the thermal patch facing upward. Do not let the thermal patch on the heat sink fan assembly touch the work surface. Use an alcohol pad to wipe off the thermal grease from both the heat sink and the processor.

  • Page 39: Removing The Processor

    Removing the Processor IMPORTANT:Before removing a processor from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. WARNING:The processor becomes very hot when the system is on. Allow it to cool off first before handling. Release the load lever(1). Lift the load lever and load plate to the fully open, upright position (2) and (3).
  • Page 40 Pull out the processor from the socket. IMPORTANT: If you are going to install a new processor, note the arrow on the corner to make sure the processor is properly oriented over the socket. Chapter 3...

  • Page 41: Removing The Vga Card

    Removing the VGA Card Remove the PCI fixer. Use one finger to Press the clip, and use another hand Gently pull the card to remove it from the mainboard. Note: Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal.

  • Page 42: Removing The Memory Modules

    Removing the Memory Modules IMPORTANT:Before removing any DIMM from the memory board, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. Press the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to release the DIMM(1). Gently pull the DIMM upward to pull it away from the M/B(2). Note: Circuit boards >10 cm²...

  • Page 43: Removing The Hard Disk Drive

    Removing the Hard Disk Drive Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive. Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the mainboard. Chapter 3...
  • Page 44 Remove the HDD. Use two fingers to press the HDD bracket then lift the bracket up. Take out the HDD module Use a hand to open out the HDD bracket until the hook of HDD bracket away from the HDD screw bore.

  • Page 45: Removing The Optical Drive

    Removing the Optical Drive Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the optical drive. Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the mainboard. Slide two lock handle toward the left(1) until the lock hnadle no removing(2). Chapter 3...
  • Page 46 Push the rear of the optical drive. take out the slave ODD. Use the same method to take out master ODD. Chapter 3...

  • Page 47: Removing The Printer Port Cable And Com Port Cable

    Removing the Printer Port Cable and COM Port Cable Remove the printer port cable. Disconnect the printer port cable from motherboard. Remove the two screws according to the following picture. Pull the printer port cable from the chassis. Chapter 3...
  • Page 48 Remove the COM port cable. Disconnect the COM port cable from motherboard. Remove the two screws as below. Pull the COM port cable form the chassis. Chapter 3...

  • Page 49: Removing The Intrusion Alarm And Obr Cable Cable

    Removing the Intrusion Alarm and OBR Cable Cable Assembly Remove the intrusion alarm cable assembly. Disconnector the intrusion alarm cable from the motherboard. Removing the two screws. Pull the intrusion alarm assembly. Chapter 3...
  • Page 50 Remove the OBR cable assembly. Disconnoct the OBR cable from the motherboard. Release the retention tabs from the chassis interior. Pull the OBR cable assembly from the chassis. Chapter 3...

  • Page 51: Removing The System Fan

    Removing the System FAN Remove System FAN cable from M/B. Release four screws according to the following picture. Chapter 3...
  • Page 52 Take off the system fan from chassis. Note :System fan has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows.Please detach the system fan and follow local regulations for disposal. Chapter 3...

  • Page 53: Removing Other Side Pannel

    Removing Other Side Pannel Remove the two screws located on the rear edge of the side panel. Lift the side panel away from the server. Chapter 3...

  • Page 54: Removing The Power Supply

    Removing the Power Supply Release the HDD power cable from the clip. and release the HDD power cable in back of chassis. Disconnect the 4-pin and 24-pin power supply cables from the mainboard. Chapter 3...
  • Page 55 Remove the four screws that secures the power supply to the chassis. Lift the power supply module out of the chassis. Chapter 3...

  • Page 56: Removing The Card Reader

    Removing the Card Reader Disconnector the card resder cable from the motherboard,then release the cable from the clip. Slide the lock handle as show below. Pull the card reader away from the bracket. Chapter 3...

  • Page 57: Removing The Internal Speaker

    Removing the Internal Speaker Disconnector the speaker cable from the motherboard. Slide the lock handle as show below. Pull the internal speaker away from bracket. Chapter 3...

  • Page 58: Removing The Mainboard

    Removing the Mainboard Disconnect the power switch/LED/Audio/ USB cable from the mainboard. Remove the eight screws that secure the mainboard to the chassis. Note: Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. Chapter 3...
  • Page 59 Lift the board from the chassis. Punching in IO Shield then you can remove it. Remove the RTC battery. Note: RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal. Chapter 3...

  • Page 60: Removing The Front I/O And Usb Assembly

    Removing the Front I/O and USB Assembly Release the cable from clip. Release the five locking tabs from the chassis interior. Lift the front I/O and USB cover from the chassis. Chapter 3...
  • Page 61 Removing the screws from the chassis. Lift the front I/O and USB assembly away from chassiss. Chapter 3...

  • Page 62: Removing The Power Switch And Led Cable Assembly

    Removing the Power Switch and LED Cable Assembly Release the locking tabs from the chassis interior. Pull the power switch and LED cable assembly from the chassis. Chapter 3...

  • Page 63: Assembly Requirements

    Assembly Requirements To assemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge • Flat-blade screwdriver • Philips screwdriver • Hex screwdriver • Plastic flat-blade screwdriver • Plastic tweezers • NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the assembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.

  • Page 64: Assembly Procedure

    Assembly Procedure Before proceeding with the assembly procedure, perform the steps listed below: Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it. Unplug the power cord from the power outlets. Unplug the power cord from the system. Unplug all peripheral cables from the system. Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface.

  • Page 65: Install The Processor

    Install the Processor Release the load lever. Lift the load lever and load plate to the fully open,then take out the CPU cover. Put the CPU in the seat and close the load plate and load lever. NOTE: When you install the processor, note the arrow on the corner to make sure the processor is properly oriented over the socket.

  • Page 66: Install The Memory

    Install the Memory Open the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward. Press down the memory. IMPORTANT:pls refer to below installing memory rule. DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 Remark:A and B show different size of memory, size:A>B Chapter 3...

  • Page 67: Install The Heat Sink Fan Assembly

    Install the Heat Sink Fan Assembly Use a long-nosed screwdriver to fix the four screws on the heat sink, in the order as shown below. Connect the fan cable to the mainboard. Chapter 3...

  • Page 68: Romoving The Both Side Panel

    Removing the both Side Panel Remove the four screws located on the rear edge of the side panel. Lift the side panel away from the server and put it aside for reinstallation later. Use the same way to remove the another side panel. Chapter 3...

  • Page 69: Install The I/O Shielding

    Install the I/O Shielding Install I/O shielding into chassis. Chapter 3...

  • Page 70: Install The Main Board

    Install the Main Board Put M/B in the chassis aligning the M/B I/O connector with I/O shielding. Fix1~ 8 pcs screws into the corresponding hole. NOTE: Make sure the I/O spring touching M/B after installing. Connector the Power switch/Top USB/Card Reader/Front bezel USB/Audio cable to motherboard. Chapter 3...
  • Page 71 Connect the ATX 24Pin Power cable and ATX 4Pin Power cable to main board. Chapter 3...

  • Page 72: Install The System Fan

    Install the System FAN Tie system fan cable. Push the system fan to chassis. Chapter 3...
  • Page 73 Fix the four screws. Connect the system fan power cable to Main board. Chapter 3...

  • Page 74: Install The Optical Drive

    Install the Optica Drive Remove the front panel(Refer to “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 28). Before install the optica drive, check the front panel frist whether there is the panel of ODD, if so, shall panel of ODD disassembly from the front panel. At the same time, check ODD location whether there is the sheet metal, if so, remove the sheet metal.
  • Page 75 Close the Lock handle. Connect the power cables and data cable to the rear of the optical drive. Connect the other end of the data cable to the mainboard. Chapter 3...

  • Page 76: Install The 3.5'' Card

    Install the 3.5’’ Card Before install the 3.5’’card, check the front panel frist whether there is the panel of 3.5’’card, if so, shall panel of 3.5’’card disassembly from the front panel. At the same time, check 3.5’’card location whether there is the sheet metal, if so, remove the sheet metal. When prepare to install the 3.5’’card, check the Lock handle whether open state.
  • Page 77 Connect the card reader cable to main board. Install the internal speaker. Push the internal speaker to chassis. Connect the internal speaker cable to main board. Chapter 3...
  • Page 78 Close the lock handle. IMPORTANT: Install the 3.5’’Card rule. Chapter 3...

  • Page 79: Install The Com Port Cable And Printer Port Cable

    Install the the COM Port Cable and Printer Port Cable Install the COM port cable. Push the COM port cable to chassis. Fix the two screws as shown below. Connect the COM port cable to main board. Chapter 3...
  • Page 80 Install the printer port cable. Push the printer port cable to the chassis, then fix the two screws according to the following picture. Connect the printer port cable to motherboard. Chapter 3...

  • Page 81: Install The Hard Disk Drive

    Install the Hard Disk Drive Take out HDD bracket from chassis, Hook of HDD bracket as shonw below. Shall the HDD power cable through clip and chassis hole. and fix the power cable to clip. Open out the HDD bracket, install the HDD. NOTE: The hook of HDD bracket must level at both sides screw bore of HDD.
  • Page 82 Install master HDD into slot 1. Use two fingers to press the HDD bracket , then Install Master HDD into slot 1. Ues the same way to install the slave HDD into slot 2. Shall the HDD data cable through the chassis hole. Chapter 3...
  • Page 83 Connect the data cable and power cable to the rear of the hard disk drive. Connect the HDD data cable to main board. Chapter 3...

  • Page 84: Install The Right Side Panel

    Install the Right Side Panel Install the side Panel, then fix two Screws. Chapter 3...

  • Page 85: Install The Vga Card

    Install the VGA Card Remove the PCI fixer. Remove the PCI slot . Chapter 3...
  • Page 86 Open the VGA card latch, then press down the VGA card. Close the PCI fixer. Chapter 3...

  • Page 87: Install The Front Bezel

    Install the Front Bezel Install the panel onto chassis and then check if it is Installed OK. Chapter 3...

  • Page 88: Install The Lift Side Panel

    Install the Lift Side Panel Connect the OBR cable and Intrusion cable to main board. Install the side Panel, then fix two Screws. Chapter 3...

  • Page 89: System Troubleshooting

    This chapter provides instructions on how to troubleshoot system hardware problems. Hardware Diagnostic Procedure IMPORTANT:The diagnostic tests described in this chapter are only intended to test Acer products. Non- Acerproducts, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid systemresponses.

  • Page 90: System Check Procedures

    Verify that components are properly seated. Verify that all cable connectors inside the system are firmly and correctly attached to their appropriate connectors. Verify that all components are Acer-qualified and supported. 10. Replace the system covers. 11. Power on the system.

  • Page 91: Beep Codes

    Beep Codes Beep codes are used by the BIOS to indicate a serious or fatal error to the end user. Beep codes are used when an error occurs before the system video has been initialized. Beep codes will be generated by the system board speaker, commonly referred to as the PC speaker.

  • Page 92: Checkpoints

    Checkpoints A checkpoint is either a byte or word value output to I/O port 80h.The BIOS outputs checkpoints throughout bootblock and Power-On Self Test (POST) to indicate the task the system is currently executing. Checkpoint sare very useful in aiding software developers or technicians in debugging problems that occur during the pre- boot process.
  • Page 93 Checkpoint Description Restore CPUID value back into register. Give control to BIOS POST (ExecutePOSTKernel). See POST Code Checkpoints section of document for more information. System is waking from ACPI S3 state. E1-E8 EC- OEM memory detection/configuration error. This range is reserved for chipset vendors & system manufacturers.

  • Page 94: Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints

    Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints The Bootblock recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines that a BIOS recovery needs to occur because the user has forced the update or the BIOS checksum is corrupt. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the Bootblock recovery portion of the BIOS. NOTE: Checkpoints may differ between different platforms based on system configuration.

  • Page 95: Bios Recovery

    BIOS Recovery AMIBIOS supports a "recovery flash" mode, which can be used to flash update a BIOS from the boot block. This is used to update a BIOS image without the need to boot to an operating system. The following is the process that user should follow to flash BIOS ROM.

  • Page 96: Jumper And Connector Information

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Information M/B Placement Chapter 5...
  • Page 97 LABEL COMPONENTS LGA1155 socket for Intel® Core™ i7, and Core i5, Core i3 and Pentium desktop processor series (Sandy Bridge) CPU_FAN CPU cooling fan connector DIMM1~4 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM slots (Channel A: DIMM4, DIMM2 Channel B: DIMM3, DIMM1) * DIMM0 (Memory 2) Trusted Platform Module header (Optional) PRINTER Onboard parallel port header...

  • Page 98: Jumper Setting

    Jumper Setting The section explains how to set jumper for correct configuration of the mainboard. Setting Jumper Use the motherboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more Than one pin are numbered. When setting the jumpers, ensure that the jumper caps are Placed on the correct pins. The illustrations show a 2-pin jumper.

  • Page 99: Jumper Settings

    Jumper Settings Jumper Type Description Setting (default) CLR_CMOS 3-pin CLEAR CMOS 1-2: NORMAL 2-3: CLEAR Before clearing the CLR_CMOS CMOS, make sure to turn the system off. ME_DISABLE 3-pin Disable ME 1-2: NORMAL 2-3: ME disable BIOS_WP 3-pin BIOS Flash 1-2: BIOS_WP protect 2-3: NORMAL...

  • Page 100: Checking Connector

    Checking Connector Connecting Optional Devices F_AUDIO: Front Panel Audio heade This header allows the user to install auxiliary front-oriented microphone and line-out ports for easier access. Signal Name Signal Name PORT-F_L AUGND PORT-F_R AUD_FP_DET PORT-E_R F_R_A SenseB PORT -E_L F_L_A Chapter 5...
  • Page 101 SATA1/2: Serial ATA connectors These connectors are used to support the Serial ATA devices for the highest datatransfer rates (6.0 Gb/s), simpler disk drive cabling and easier PC assembly. It doublesthe transfer rate of current SATA 3.0Gb/s interface. Signal Name Signal Name Ground Ground...
  • Page 102 SPDIFO: SPDIF out header This is an optional header that provides an SPDIFO (Sony/Philips Digital Interface)output to digital multimedia device through optical fiber or coaxial connector. Signal Name SPDIFOUT COM2: Onboard serial port header Connect a serial port extension bracket to this header to add a second serial port to your system Signal Name Function...
  • Page 103 C_INTRUSION: Chassis detect header This detects if the chassis cover has been removed. This function needs a chassis equipped with intrusion detection switch and needs to be enabled in BIOS. Pin1-2 Signal Name Short Chassis cover is removed Open Chassis cover is closed Chapter 5...

  • Page 104: Connecting Case Components

    Connecting Case Components CPU_FAN: CPU cooling FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground +12V Power +12V Sense Sensor Control CPU FAN control SYS_FAN: System Cooling FAN Power Connector Signal Name Function System Ground +12V Power +12V Sense Sensor Chapter 5...
  • Page 105 ATX_ POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector Signal Name Signal Name +3.3V +3.3V +3.3V -12V PS_ON PWR OK +5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V ATX12V: ATX 12V Power Connector Signal Name Ground Ground +12V +12V SPK: Internal speaker Signal Name Signal Name Output_L Output_R Ground Chapter 5...
  • Page 106 Front Panel Header The front panel header (F_PANEL) provides a standard set of switch and LEDheaders commonly found on ATX or micro-ATX cases. Refer to the table below forinformation: Signal Function Signal Function GLED0 MSG LED HDD_LED Hard disk LED GLED1 MSG LED Ground...

  • Page 107: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    To scrap or to return the defective parts, follow the local government ordinance or regulations on • how to dispose it properly, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it. This document will be updated as more information about the FRU list becomes available.

  • Page 108: Veriton M6610/M6610G/M6618G Exploded Diagram

    Veriton M6610/M6610G/M6618G Exploded Diagram This section will be updated when more information becomes available. NOTE: ITEM NAME Q’TY ITEM NAME Q’TY CHASSIS MOTHERBOARD LINE-CLIP PCI-BRACKET USB-SHIELD NUT 6-32# USB-SHIELDING POWER SUPPLY USB PCB MODULE USB-TOP SIDE FOOT RUBBER LOGO-SUPPORT RIGHT SIDE PLATE MAIN-BEZEL LED/SEITCH HOLDER LEFT-WIRE-NETTING...

  • Page 109: Veriton M6610/M6610G/M6618G Fru List

    Veriton M6610/M6610G/M6618G FRU List Exploded Category Description Part Number Diagram Item MB Kit MB Kit EQ67MK Intel Q67 Intel 82579LM Acer MB.VCC07.001 Logo uATX W/O 1394 LF EPEAT/ES/EuP lot6 Chassis HM081 (Micro-Tower) HS.13100.054 Bezel New Veriton Bezel VM410 for HM081 PZ.11900.077...
  • Page 110 Exploded Category Description Part Number Diagram Item Core i5-2500 (3.3G 6M DDR3 1333) , D2 , 95W KC.25001.CI5 (QS) Core i5-2400 (3.1G 6M DD3 1333) , D2 , 95W KC.24001.CI5 (QS) Core i5-2300 (2.8G 6M DD3 1333) , D2 , 95W non- KC.23001.CI5 Vpro (QS) Memory...
  • Page 111 Exploded Category Description Part Number Diagram Item "HDD SEAGATE 3.5"" 7200rpm 1500GB KH.15K01.002 ST31500341AS(Brinks) SATA II 32MB LF F/ W:CC4H" "HDD SEAGATE 3.5"" 7200rpm 500GB Pharaoh BP SATA III " "HDD SEAGATE 3.5"" 7200rpm 1000GB Pharaoh BP SATA III " "HDD WD 3.5""...
  • Page 112 Exploded Category Description Part Number Diagram Item 288-2E142-000AC HD5570 1GB DDR 3 VG.APC55.701 (128BITS) SAMSUNG DVI HDMI VGA W/ATX BKT ROHS 288-2E142-201AC AMD HD5570 1GB 128bits VG.APC55.722 sDDR3 DVI+HDMI+VGA ATX (New Hynix -1.2) 288-1E153-000AC HD5450 512MB SDDR 3 VG.APC54.503 (64BITS) SAMSUNG DVI HDMI VGA W/ATX BKT ROHS 4 LAYER COST DOWN 288-1E153-200AC AMD HD5450 512MB 64bits VG.APC54.524...
  • Page 113 Internal Speaker_3.5V2 Mono (Plug on HD audio SP.10600.030 header) DP ADDIN card ECS-ADD2-DP PA.14000.007 Mouse Acer 0810 Project PS2 Optical mouse MS.11200.013 Logitech 0810_USB Optical mouse USB M-UAY- MS.11200.014 ACR2 Lite-On PS2 optical mouse PS2 SM-9620 MS.11200.017 Lite-On USB optical USB SM-9625 MS.11200.018...
  • Page 114 Exploded Category Description Part Number Diagram Item Keyboard CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 Standard KB.PS203.285 104KS Black Traditional Chinese w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 Standard KB.PS203.286 104KS Black Simplified Chinese w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 Standard KB.PS203.287 104KS Black US International w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 Standard KB.PS203.288 104KS Black Arabic/English w/o eKey...
  • Page 115 Exploded Category Description Part Number Diagram Item Keyboard CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 Standard KB.PS203.308 105KS Black Slovak w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 Standard KB.PS203.309 104KS Black Russian w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 Standard KB.PS203.310 105KS Black Hungarian w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KB-0759 PS/2 Standard KB.PS203.311 104KS Black Greek w/o eKey...
  • Page 116 Exploded Category Description Part Number Diagram Item Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9620 PS/2 Standard KB.PS20B.070 104KS Black Traditional Chinese w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9620 PS/2 Standard KB.PS20B.071 104KS Black Simplified Chinese w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9620 PS/2 Standard KB.PS20B.072 104KS Black US International w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9620 PS/2 Standard KB.PS20B.073 104KS Black Arabic/English w/o eKey...
  • Page 117 Exploded Category Description Part Number Diagram Item Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9620 PS/2 Standard KB.PS20B.093 105KS Black Slovak w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9620 PS/2 Standard KB.PS20B.094 104KS Black Russian w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9620 PS/2 Standard KB.PS20B.095 105KS Black Hungarian w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9620 PS/2 Standard KB.PS20B.096 104KS Black Greek w/o eKey...
  • Page 118 Exploded Category Description Part Number Diagram Item Keyboard CHICONY KU-0760 USB Standard KB.USB03.195 104KS Black US International w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KU-0760 USB Standard KB.USB03.196 104KS Black Arabic/English w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KU-0760 USB Standard KB.USB03.197 104KS Black Thailand w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KU-0760 USB Standard KB.USB03.198 105KS Black Spanish w/o eKey...
  • Page 119 Exploded Category Description Part Number Diagram Item Keyboard CHICONY KU-0760 USB Standard KB.USB03.218 105KS Black Hungarian w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KU-0760 USB Standard KB.USB03.219 104KS Black Greek w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KU-0760 USB Standard KB.USB03.220 105KS Black Danish w/o eKey Keyboard CHICONY KU-0760 USB Standard KB.USB03.221 104KS Black Czech w/o eKey...
  • Page 120 Exploded Category Description Part Number Diagram Item Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9625 USB Standard 104KS KB.USB0B.161 Black US International w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9625 USB Standard 104KS KB.USB0B.162 Black Arabic/English w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9625 USB Standard 104KS KB.USB0B.163 Black Thailand w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9625 USB Standard 105KS KB.USB0B.164 Black Spanish w/o eKey...
  • Page 121 Exploded Category Description Part Number Diagram Item Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9625 USB Standard 105KS KB.USB0B.184 Black Hungarian w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9625 USB Standard 104KS KB.USB0B.185 Black Greek w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9625 USB Standard 105KS KB.USB0B.186 Black Danish w/o eKey Keyboard LITE-ON SK-9625 USB Standard 104KS KB.USB0B.187 Black Czech w/o eKey...

  • Page 122: Inter Riad Sop

    Chapter 7 Intel RAID SOP 1.INTEL® MATRIX STORAGE TECHNOLOGY CHECK(DOS) 1-1: Create SATA RAID 0 Step 1:Shut down the EUT, unplug the power cable,connect two SATA HDDS to EUT , check the EUT all devices are connect/plug ok. Step 2:Press "PWR-BTTN" to power on the EUT,Load BIOS default setting . Step 3:At "Integrated_Peripherals"...
  • Page 123 Step 7:Select "RAID0(Stripe)" at "RAID Level". Picture3 Step 8:You can select the "Strip Size" and define RAID capacity in "Capactity". Picture4 Chapter 7...
  • Page 124 Step 9:Press "Create Volume" to create RAID0,it will pop the warning message that all data will be lost,"press "Y" to confirm it. Picture5 Step 10:It will back to create RAID interface,then press "ESC" or select 4 to exit and install OS. 1-2: Create SATA RAID 1 Step 1:Shut down the EUT, unplug the power cable,connect two SATA HDDS to EUT , check the EUT all devices are connect/plug ok.
  • Page 125 Step 8:You can select the "Strip Size" and define RAID capacity in "Capactity". Step 9:Press "Create Volume" to create RAID1,it will pop the warning message that all data will be lost,"press "Y" to confirm it. Step 10:It will back to create RAID interface,then press "ESC" or select 4 to exit and install OS. 1-3: Create SATA RAID 5 Step 1:Shut down the EUT, unplug the power cable,connect three SATA HDDS to EUT , check the EUT all devices are connect/plug ok.
  • Page 126 Step 7:Select "RAID0(Stripe)" at "RAID Level". Step 8:Select two HDDs in "Disk" by space key. Picture8 Step 9:Press "Enter" to finish HDD selection and it will back to RAID creation interface. Step 10:Repeat RAID1 creation step and exit,then install OS. Chapter 7...

  • Page 127: Inter Raid Sop(Windows For Win7)

    Intel RAID SOP (Windows for WIN7) 2.Intel(R) Matrix Storage Console 2-1:Create a“RAID Ready” System into" RAID 0" with two Hard Drives by‘Create RAID Volume from Existing HDD Drive ’. Step 1:Install Win7 OS with one SATA HDD. Step 2:Shut down the system,then add one Serial ATA hard drive in the system. Step 3:Boot to OS desktop, open the Intel®...
  • Page 128 Step 5:Click "Next" at create a RAID volume window. Picture3 Step 6:Key the name in "Volume Name" and select "RAID 0" in RAID Level. Picture4 Step 7:Select minimum HDD as "Source Hard Drive". Picture5 Chapter 7...
  • Page 129 Picture6 Step 8:Select Menber Hard Drive(s). Picture7 Chapter 7...
  • Page 130 Step 9:Specify Volume Size then press "next". Picture8 Step 10:Press "next" to finish setup and start create RAID0. Picture9 Step 11:It may takes half and hours to create RAID0.After create completely,it will ask to reboot to finish create RAID0. 2-2:Create a“RAID Ready” System into" RAID 1" with two Hard Drives by‘Create RAID Volume from Existing HDD Drive ’.
  • Page 131 Step 6:Key the name in "Volume Name" and select "RAID 1" in RAID Level. Picture10 Step 7:Select minimum HDD as "Source Hard Drive". Step 8:Select Menber Hard Drive(s). Step 9:Specify Volume Size then press "next". Step 10:Press "next" to finish setup and start create RAID1. Step 11:It may takes half and hours to create RAID1.After create completely,it will ask to reboot to finish create RAID1.
  • Page 132 Step 6:Key the name in "Volume Name" and select "RAID 5" in RAID Level. Picture11 Step 7:Select minimum HDD as "Source Hard Drive". Picture12 Chapter 7...
  • Page 133 Step 8:At least select two HDD as Menber Hard Drive(s). Picture13 Step 9:Specify Volume Size then press "next". Step 10:Press "next" to finish setup and start create RAID5. Step 11:It may takes half and hours to create RAID5.After create completely,it will ask to reboot to finish create RAID5.
  • Page 134 Step 7:Select two HDDs as "Source Hard Drive". Picture15 Step 8:At least select two HDD as Menber Hard Drive(s). Step 9:Specify Volume Size then press "next". Step 10:Press "next" to finish setup and start create RAID 10. Step 11:It may takes half and hours to create RAID 10.After create completely,it will ask to reboot to finish create RAID10.
  • Page 135 Step 5:Click "Next" at create a RAID volume window. Step 6:Key the name in "Volume Name" and select "RAID 0" in RAID Level. Step 7:At least select two HDDs as "Volume Location". Picture17 Step 8:Specify Volume Size then press "next". Picture18 Step 9:Press "next"...
  • Page 136 2-6:Create a“RAID Ready” System into" RAID 1" with two Hard Drives by ‘Create RAID Volume ’. Step 1:Install WIN7 OS with one SATA HDD. Step 2:Shut down the system,then add another two serial ATA hard drives in the system. Step 3:Boot to OS desktop, open the Intel® Matrix Storage Console. Step 4:Click on the by‘Create RAID Volume’...

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