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  • Page 1 AcerPower F2 Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on AcerPower F2 service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2004 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 the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated.
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that appear Screen messages 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 actions.
  • Page 5 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

    AcerPower F2 Front Panel ........
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Power-On Self-Test (POST) ........56 Post Check Points .

  • Page 9: System Specifications

    System Specifications Overview AcerPower F2 is a versatile, high-power system, supporting Intel Socket 478 CPUs. The computer uses Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) and Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) design. This improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications.

  • Page 10: Features & Specification

    Features & Specifications Support Intel Pentium 4 / Celeron (Socket 478) processor Support Intel Hyper Threading Technology Chipset Intel 865GV + ICH5 Memory DDR SDRAM PC2100(DDR266)/PC2700(DDR333)/PC3200(DDR400) 184-pin, 2 DIMM Slots, expandable to 2GB Graphics On-die VGA 1 VGA port AGP/PCI Three PCI 2.2 5V slots One FDD slot supports 1.44MB/3 mode 3.5”...
  • Page 11 Connector Pin: 4 Transfer Rate: USB 2.0/1.1 BIOS Award BIOS with Plug and Play BIOS ACPI, SMBIOS 2.3, Green and Boot Block Provides DMI 2.0, WFM 2.0, WOL, WOR, chassis intrusion and SM Bus for system management Others Suspend to RAM/Disk PC2001 Compliant Support PS2 Keyboard/Mouse and USB Keyboard/Mouse wake up function Chapter 1...

  • Page 12: Acerpower F2 Front Panel

    AcerPower F2 Front Panel The computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label Description Optical Drive FDD Drive Power Button Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports Microphone Jack Speaker/Headphone jack Chapter 1...

  • Page 13: Acerpower F2 Rear Panel

    AcerPower F2 Rear Panel Label Description Power Code Socket Voltage Selector Switch Fan Aperture PS/2 Keyboard Port PS/2 Mouse Connector Serial Connector Printer Connector Monitor Connector USB Connector RJ-45 Ethernet Connector Microphone Jack Line-Out Jack Line-In Jack Extension Card Slots...

  • Page 14: Mainboard Layout

    MainBoard Layout Lable Component 1394_HDER2 1394 Connector BAT1 Battery CN11 12V Connector CN15 CPU Fan Connector CN18,20 DIMM Port COM1 CN21,22 S-ATA Port CN24,26 Primary IDE Connector, Secondary IDE Connector CN25 Main Power Connector CN27 Floppy Connector PS2-KBMS CN30 Dual USB & RJ45 CN35 Front Panel Header Parallel Print Port...
  • Page 15 Lable Component Audio Port SYS FAN Connector CON1 COM2 Header CI\ONN1 USB Port F_USB1,2 Front USB Connector Clear CMOS PCI1,2,3 PCI Slot 478-pin CPU Slot 865GV Chipset BIOS I/O Connector Audio Controller, Nearby U29 1394 Controller LAN Controller Chapter 1...

  • Page 16: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram Intel Pentium 4 Willamette/ VRD 9/10 Northwood/Prescott processor uPGA 478 ZIP Socket 3 Phase PWM 400/533/800 FSB CK-409 Clock Channel A DDR DDR 400/333/266 DIMM1 VGA Connector Morgan Hill DDR 400/333/266 Channel B DDR DIMM1 932 Pin FC-BGA Back Panel USB2.0 Port 1 USB2.0 Port 2...

  • Page 17: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chip Item Specification System Core Logic Intel 865GV W83627HF (Champion I/O Bridge) ICH5 (Champion South Bridge) Super I/O Controller W83627HF LAN Controller RTL8100C Memory Controller Build in Intel 865GV (Champ North Bridge) E-IDE Controller Build in ICH5 (champion South Bridge) Keyboard Controller Build in W83627HF...
  • Page 18 BIOS Hotkey List Hotkey Function Description Enter BIOS Setup Utility Press while the system is booting to enter BIOS Setup Utility. System Memory Item Specification Onboard Embedded Memory Size Memory Socket Number 2 Sockets Supported Memory Size per Socket 128 MB/ 256 MB/ 512 MB/ 1024 MB Supported Maximum Memory Size 2GB (1024MB x2 ) Supported Memory Speed...
  • Page 19 LAN Interface Item Specification LAN Controller Resident Bus PCIX Bus LAN Port ONE RJ-45 on board Function Control Enable/Disable by BIOS Setup IDE Interface Item Specification IDE Controller Built-in ServerWorks CSB5 (Champion South Bridge) IDE Controller Resident Bus PCI bus Number IDE Channel Supported IDE Interface E-IDE (up to PIO mode-4, DMA mode 2 and Ultra DMA-33), ANSIS...
  • Page 20 USB Port Item Specification Universal HCI USB 2.0 USB Class Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode Memory Address Map Address Size Function 0000000 - 009FFFF 640 KB System Memory Onboard DRAM 00A0000-00BFFFF 128 KB Video RAM Reserved for Graphics Display Buffer Non-Cacheable 00C0000-00CFFFF...
  • Page 21 PCI Slot IRQ Routing Map PCI INTX# INTA INTB INTC INTD Bus Mastering PCI slot 3 INTFJ INTGJ INTHJ INTEJ Enabled I/O Address Map Hex Range Devices 000-01F DMA Controller-1 020-021 Interrupt Controller-1 040-043 System Timer 060-060 Keyboard Controller 8742 061-061 System Speaker 070-071...
  • Page 22 IRQ Assignment Map IRQx System Devices Add-On-Card Devices IRQ0 Timer IRQ1 Keyboard IRQ2 Reserved IRQ3 Serial Port 2 Reserved IRQ4 Serial Port 1 Reserved IRQ5 Reserved Reserved IRQ6 Floppy Disk Reserved IRQ7 Parallel Port Reserved IRQ8 Real Time Clock IRQ9 Reserved IRQ10 Reserved...
  • Page 23 Environmental Requirements Item Specifications Operating (unpacked) 5 ~ 16 Hz: 0.015 mm 16 ~ 250 Hz: 0.21 G Non-operating (packed) 5 ~ 27.1 Hz: 0.6 G 27.1 ~ 50 Hz: 0.016 mm 50 ~ 500 Hz: 2 G Mechanical Specifications Item Specification Dimensions(main footprint)

  • Page 24: 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=1 minute). 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 &...

  • Page 25: System Utilities

    Chapter 2 System Utilities Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is no need to run Setup when starting the computer unless you get a Run Setup message. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM.

  • Page 26: Entering Setup

    Entering Setup Power on the computer and the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)process. When the message of “Press DEL to enter SETUP” appears on the screen, press the key of [Delete] to enter the setup menu. NOTE: If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On.

  • Page 27: Product Information

    The items in the main menu are explained below: Product Information To introduce the Product Name,System P/N and MainBoard ID...etc. Standard CMOS Features The basic system configuration can be set up through this menu. Standard BIOS Features The advanced system features can be set up through this menu. Advancted Chipset Features The values for the chipset can be changed through this menu, and the system performance can be optimized.
  • Page 28 Product Information The screen below appears if you select Product Information from the main menu: The Product Information menu contains general data about the system, such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. These information is necessary for troubleshooting (maybe required when asking for technical support).

  • Page 29: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features Select Standard CMOS Features from the main menu to configure some basic parameters in your system. The following screen shows the Standard CMOS Features menu: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
  • Page 30 Parameter Description Options IDE Secondary Channel Slav Allows you to configure the hard disk drive IDE Device Model Number: connected to the slave port of IDE channel 2. None To enter the IDE Channel Secondary Master setup, press [Enter]. The IDE CD-ROM is always automatically detected.

  • Page 31: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features The following screen shows the Advanced BIOS Features: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Description Options CPU Feature The items allow you to set the Thermal Monitor Press [Enter] 1 (on die throttling) and the Thermal Monitor 2 (on ratio &...
  • Page 32 Parameter Description Options Boot Other Device This parameter allows you to specify the system Enabled boot up search sequence. Disabled Swap Floppy Drive Setting to Enabled will swap floppy drive a: and Enabled Disabled Boot Up Floppy Seek Setting to Enabled will make BIOS seek floppy Enabled drive a: before booting the system.
  • Page 33 Chapter 2...

  • Page 34: Advanced Chipset Features

    Advanced Chipset Features The advanced chipset features setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. NOTE: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Parameter Description Option...
  • Page 35 Parameter Description Option Video BIOS Cacheable Select “Enabled” to allow caching of the Enabled Video BIOS which may improve Disabled performance. If any other program writes to this memory area, a system error may result. Memory Hole At 15M-16M You can reserve this area of system Enabled memory for ISA adapter ROM.

  • Page 36: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals Parameter Description Option OnChip IDE Device Use the arrow keys to select your options; Press Enter press <Enter> key to enter the setup sub- Onboard Device Press Enter menu. The options and setting methods are SuperIO Device Press Enter discussed below.

  • Page 37: Onchip Ide Device

    OnChip IDE Device Press [Enter] to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: OnChip IDE Device Parameter Description Option IDE HDD Block Mode Block mode is also called block transfer, Enabled multiple compounds or multiple sector read/ Disabled write. If your IDE hard drive supports block mode (most new drives do), select “Enabled”...
  • Page 38 OnChip IDE Device Parameter Description Option IDE Secondary Master PIO Setting these items to “Auto” activates the Auto HDD speed auto-detect function. The PIO IDE Secondary Slave PIO Mode 0 mode specifies the data transfer rate of the IDE Secondary Master UDMA Mode 1 HDD.

  • Page 39: Onboard Device

    Onboard Device Press [Enter] to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Onboard Device Parameter Description Option USB Controller This item is used to enable or disable the Enabled on-chip USB. Disabled USB 2.0 Controller Enable this item if the system supports USB Enabled 2.0.

  • Page 40: Super Io Device

    Super IO Device Press [Enter] to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Soupier Device Parameter Description Option POWER ON Function This option is used to set the power on Any Key method for your PC. Button Only Onboard FDC Controller Enables or disables the onboard floppy disk Enabled drive controller.

  • Page 41: Power Management Setup

    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. The following screen shows the Power Management parameters and their default settings: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu.
  • Page 42 Parameter Description Options Run VGABIOS if S3 This option allows the system to initalize the Auto Resume VGABIOS from S3 (Suspend to RAM) sleep state. Power Management This option is used to set the power management User Define scheme. Min. Saving Max Saving Video Off Method This item determines the manner in which the...
  • Page 43 Parameter Description Options Power On by Ring An input signal on the serial Ring Indicator (RI) Enabled line (in other words, an incoming call on the Disabled modem) awakens the system from a soft off state. USB KB Wake-Up From S3 This option allows you to specify whether the Enabled system will be awakened from power saving...

  • Page 44: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    PnP/PCI Configuration The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Description Options Reset Configuration Data Selecting “Enabled” to reset Extended System Disabled Configuration Data (ESCD) only if you installed Enabled a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the...

  • Page 45: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description Options Shutdown Temperature This option is for setting the shutdown temperature Disabled level for the processor. When the processor ° ° 95 C/203 F reaches the temperature you set, the ACPI-aware °...

  • Page 46: Load Fail-Safe Defaults

    Frequency/Voltage Control The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Description Options CPU Clock Ratio If the CPU Ratio is set to Manual, end users can 8x to 50x choose a suitable ratio to support the CPU.

  • Page 47: Load Default Settings

    Load Default Settings This option opens a dialog box that lets you install defaults for all appropriate items in the Setup Utility. Press <Y> and then <Enter> to install the defaults. Press <N> and then <Enter> to not install the defaults. The defaults place demands on the system that may be greater than the performance level of the components, such as the CPU and the memory.

  • Page 48: Set Supervisor/User Password

    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. Type the password, up to eight characters, and press <Enter>. The password typed now will clear any previously entered password from CMOS memory.

  • Page 49: Save And Exit Setup

    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.

  • Page 50: Exit Without Saving

    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 main menu.

  • Page 51: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatches when putting back the components. NOTE: The AcerPower F2 mechanical housing is similar with AcerPower SV. Chapter 3...

  • Page 52: General Information

    General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassenbly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Chapter 3...

  • Page 53: Standard Disassembly Procedure

    Standard Disassembly Procedure This section tells you how to disassemble the system when you need to perform system service. Please also refer to the disassembly video, if available. CAUTION: Before you proceed, make sure you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it. Opening the System Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface.

  • Page 54: Removing The Modem Card,Cd-Rom,Floppy And Hdd

    Disconnect the CD-In cable. Disconnect the floppy cable. Disconnect the IDE1 and IDE2 cable. Removing the Modem card, CD-ROM, Floppy and HDD Detach the modem card. Disconnect the CD-ROM power, IDE and CD-In cables. Disconnect the floppy cable and power cable. Disconnect the HDD power cable and IDE cable.

  • Page 55: Removing The Power Supply

    Press the latch and remove the CD-ROM drive. Press the latch and remove the floppy drive. Press the latch again to release the hard disk module. Detach the HDD from the bracket. Removing the Power Supply Remove the main ATX power connector as shown here. Remove the Pentium 4(ATX-12V) power connector as shown here.

  • Page 56: Removing The Heatsink And The Cpu

    Remove the power supply. Removing the Heatsink and the CPU Disconnect the Pentium 4 CPU power cable. Release the two heatsink latches. Remove the heatsink module. Remove the CPU by following the instructions here. Removing the Memory Pop out the memory and remove it as shown here. Chapter 3...

  • Page 57: Removing The Mainboard

    Removing the Mainboard Remove the six screw as shown here. Remove the motherboard as shown here. Removing the Power Button Remove the power button as shown here. Removing the LED Module Remove the LED module by following the instructions here. Removing the Daughter Board Remove the screw as shown here.

  • Page 58: Standard Reassembly Procedure

    Standard Reassembly Procedure This section tells you how to reassemble the system when you need to perform system service. Please also refer to the assembly video, if available. Installing the Daughter Board Connect the audio cable and USB cables to the daughter board. Fasten the daughter board with one screw as shown here.

  • Page 59: Installing The Heatsink And The Cpu

    Secure the motherboard with the six screw as shown here. Installing the Heatsink and the CPU Place the CPU to the CPU socket by following the instructions here. Place the heatsink module. Secure the heatsink with the two heatsink latches. Connect the Pentium 4 CPU power cable.

  • Page 60: Installing The Power Supply

    Installing the Power Supply Place the power supply to the original position as shown here. Secure the power supply with the four screws as shown here. Connect the Pentium 4(ATX-12V) power connector to the motherboard as shown here. Connect the main ATX power connector to the motherboard as shown here. Installing the Modem card, CD-ROM, Floppy and HDD Insert the HDD to the bracket by following the instructions here.

  • Page 61: Installing The Cables

    Place the CD-ROM drive back to the original position. Connect the HDD power cable and IDE cable. Connect the floppy cable and power cable. Connect the CD-ROM power, IDE and CD-In cables. Place the modem card back to one PCI slot. Then secure the modem card with the screw. Installing the Cables Connect the IDE1 and IDE2 cable to the motherboard.

  • Page 62: Installing The Front Panel

    Connect the CD-In cable to the motherboard. Connect the Aux-In cable to the motherboard. Installing the Front Panel Place the front bezel back to the original position. Closing the System Place the side door back to the original position. Secure the side door with the two screws as shown here. Chapter 3...

  • Page 63: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the AcerPower F2: Power-On Self-Test (POST) Index of Error Messages Index of Error Codes and Error Beeps Index of Error Symptoms Undetermined Problems Chapter 4...

  • Page 64: Power-On Self-Test (Post)

    Power-On Self-Test (POST) Each time you turn on the system, the Power-on Self Test (POST) is initiated. Several items are tested during POST, but is for the most part transparent to the user. The Power-On Self Test (POST) is a BIOS procedure that boots the system, initializes and diagnoses the system components, and controls the operation of the power-on password option.

  • Page 65: Post Check Points

    When POST executes a task, it uses a series of preset numbers called check point to be latched at port 80h, indicating the stages it is currently running. This latch can be read and shown on a debug board. The following table describes the Acer common tasks carried out by POST. A unique check point number represents each task.
  • Page 66 Checkpoint Description Program chipset default values into chipset. Chipset default values are MODBINable by OEM customers. Reserved Initial onboard clock generator if Early_Init_Onboard_Generator is defined. See also POST 26h. Reserved Detect CPU information including brand, SMI type (Cyrix or Intel) and CPU level (586 or 686).
  • Page 67 Checkpoint Description Reserved Rederved Reserved Reserved Reserved Reset keyboard if Early_Reset_KB is defined e.g. Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips. See also POST 63h Reserved Test DMA Channel 0 Reserved Test DMA Channel 1 Reserved Test DMA page registers Reserved Reserved Test 8254 Reserved...
  • Page 68 Checkpoint Description Clear password according to H/W jumper (Optional) Reserved Display number of processors (multi-processor platform) Reserved 1. Display PnP logo 2. Early ISA PnP initialization - Assign CSN to every ISA PnP device Reserved Initialize the combined Trend Anti-Virus code Reserved (Optional Feature) Show message for entering AWDFLASH.EXE from FDD (optional)
  • Page 69 Checkpoint Description (Optional feature) Enter AWDFLASH.EXE if: - AWDFLASH.EXE is found in floppy drive. - ALT+F2 is prrssed. Detect serial ports & parallel ports Reserved Reserved Detect & install co-processor Reserved Init HDD write protect Reserved Reserved Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is supported. - If errors occur, report errors &...
  • Page 70 Checkpoint Description 1. Enable L2 cache 2. Program Daylight Saving 3. Program boot up speed 4. Chipset final initialization 5. Power management final initialization 6. Clear screen & dispaly summary table 7. Program K6 write allocation 8. Program P6 class write combining Update keyboard LED &...

  • Page 71: Post Error Messages List

    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 Sympton List”. NOTE: When you have deemed it necessary to replace an FRU, and have done so, you must run a total system check to ensure that no other activity has been affected by the change.
  • Page 72 BIOS Messages Action/FRU IDE Drive 0 Error 1. Enter BIOS Setup and load the default settings. 2. Check IDE drive jumper. IDE Drive 1 Error 3. IDE hard disk drive power. IDE Drive 2 Error 4. IDE hard disk drive cable/connection. IDE Drive 3 Error 5.

  • Page 73: Error Symptoms List

    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 Error Symptom Action/FRU...
  • Page 74 Error Symptom Action/FRU Diskette drive does not work. 1. Ensure the diskette drive is not set to None in the Disk Drives of BIOS Setup. 2. Diskette drive power 3. Diskette drive connection/cable 4. Diskette drive 5. System board Diskette drive read/write error. 1.
  • Page 75 Error Symptom Action/FRU CD/DVD-ROM drive cannot load or eject 1. Disconnect all cables from CD/DVD-ROM drive except when the system is turned on and its power cable, then press eject button to try to unload the eject button is pressed and held. disk.
  • Page 76 Error Symptom Action/FRU Display problem: 1. Monitor signal connection/cable. 2. Monitor - Incorrect colors 3. Video adapter card No high intensity 4. System board Missing, broken, or incorrect characters Blank monitor(dark) Blank monitor(bright) Distorted image Unreadable monitor Other monitor problems Display changing colors.
  • Page 77 Error Symptom Action/FRU 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 1. Make sure that the LPT# or COM# you test is the same failed.
  • Page 78 Chapter 4...

  • Page 79: Jumper And Connector Information

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Information Checking Jumper Settings This section explains how to set jumpers for correct configuration of the mainboard. Setting Jumpers Use the mainboard jumpers to set system configuration options. Jumpers with more than one pir are numbered.

  • Page 80: Connectors And Jumpers

    Connectors and Jumpers The following illustration shows the location of the mainboard jumpers. CON1 CN18 CN20 CN25 CN15 CN27 CN27 CN11 CN24 CN34 CN26 USB_Header 1 CN21~CN22 USB_Header 2 CN35 CN12 ~ CN14 Chapter 5...

  • Page 81: Function Definition

    Function Definition Name Description Remark Intel 478 Socket CN18 DIMM1 Connector CN20 DIMM2 Connector CN14 PCI Slot #1 CN13 PCI Slot #2 CN12 CPI Slot #3 CN25 ATX Power Connector CN11 ATX12V Power Connector CN27 Floppy Connector CN24,26 eversal on illustration of mainboard jumpers CN15 CPU Fan...

  • Page 82: Pin Definition

    Pin Definition Jumper Setting JP1:Clear CMOS Location Header Type Description Function Header 3x1 Clear CMOS 1-2: Clear 2-3: Normal NOTE: If you want to clear CMOS, unplug the AC power supply first, then place the jumper cap on both pins of pin1 &...
  • Page 83 CN9,CN15: FAN Connector Pin Number Pin Definition FAN_POWER12V SIO_FANSPD5V CD-IN(CN8) Pin Number Pin Definition CD-L (CD In Left) CD-GND (Ground) CD-GND (Ground) CD-R (CD In Right) CN34:FRONT AUDIO HEADER Pin Number Pin Definition Pin Number Pin Definition FRONT_MIC FRONT_OUT_R GND (GROUND) NC (NO CONNECT) NC (NO CONNECT) +5VA...
  • Page 84 CON1: SERIAL PORT HEADER Pin Number Pin Definition Pin Number Pin Definition NDCDB NDSRB NSINB NRTSB NSOUTB NCTSB NDTRB NRIB CN21, CN22: S- ATA HDD CONNECTOR (RESERVED) Pin Number Pin Definition Pin Number Pin Definition GND (GROUND) SATA_RXN0 SATA_TXP0 GND (GROUND) SATA_TXN0 NC (NO CONNECT) GND (GROUND)

  • Page 85: Expansion I/O

    Expansion I/O Audio Jack Pin Number Pin Definition MIC IN CEN_BP_OUT AND AVREF LFE_BP_OUT LINE IN FRONT_OUT_L FRONT_OUT_R LINE OUT SURR_BP_L SURR_BP_R VGA Port Pin Definition Pin Definition Video Red Output Video Green Output L_DDCA_DATA Video Blue Output 5V_HYSNC 5V_VSYNC L_DDCA_CLK 5V_SYS Chapter 5...
  • Page 86 Print Port Pin Number Pin Definition Pin Number Pin Number STB# -PERROR DATA BUS1 -PPRINIT DATA BUS2 -PSLCTIN DATA BUS3 DATA BUS4 DATA BUS5 DATA BUS6 DATA BUS7 DATA BUS8 ACK# BUSY PAPER EMPTY 26,27 SELECT PAUTOFD Serial Port Pin Definition Pin Definition NDCDA NRTSA...
  • Page 87 Dual USB&RJ45 CONN Pin Definition Pin Definition USB PWR USBP2N_R USBP2P_R USB PWR LINK_LEDJ USBP3N_R +3.3V_SB USBP3P_R ACTIVE_LEDJ +3.3V_SB LTDP_8100 LTDN_8100 LRDP_8100 LRDN_8100 27,28 29,30 Dual USB Pin Definition Pin Definition 5V_DUAL_F USBP0N_R CONN1 USBP0P_R USBV1 USBVCC0 5V_DUAL_F -USBD0 USBP1N_R +USBD0 -USBD1 USBP1P_R...
  • Page 88 Chapter 5...

  • Page 89: Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of AcerPower F2. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization). Chapter 6...
  • Page 90 AcerPower F2 Exploded Diagram Chapter 6...
  • Page 91 FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how best to dispose it, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it.
  • Page 92 AcerPower F2 Picture Partname Part No. HDD/Hard Disk Drive HDDPROTEGE 40G 5400RPM, ATA-100 WD WD400EB-42CPF0 KH.04008.004 HDD 80G 5400RPM, ATA-100 WD WD800EB-00DJF0 KH.08008.004 HDD C2 40G 5400 RPM, ATA-100 SEAGATE ST340015A KH.04001.002 HDD U9 80G 5400 RPM, ATA-100 SEAGATE ST380012A KH.08001.002...
  • Page 93 FRONT INTERNAL USB CABLE 50.S03VF.002 Main board MB P4/865GV/ICH5/2DIMM/3PCI P4/865GV/ICH5/2DIMM/3PCI, with 1394 P4/865GV/ICH5/2DIMM/3PCI, with Acer logo Boards/Cards VGA CARD ATI RADEON 9200 (8X) 64MB DDR W/ TV VG.A9207.001 OUT(NTSC), ATX BRACKET FIC VGA CARD ATI RADEON 9200 (8X) 64MB DDR W/ TV OUT(PAL), VG.A9207.002...
  • Page 94 AcerPower F2 Picture Partname Part No. LED MODULE 42.P01VF.001 EMPTY COVER FOR 5.25" DEVICE 42.PSPVF.005 HDD BRACKET 33.PSPVF.002 FILLER COVER FOR 3.5" DEVICE 42.PSPVF.007 Peripheral MOUSE PS2 2 BUTTON+WHEEL KYE POWER SCROLL PS2 MS.PSE04.003 WHITE OPTICAL MOUSE USB 2 BUTTON+WHEEL WHITE MS.PSE04.001...
  • Page 95 AcerPower F2 Picture Partname Part No. USB Keyboard, KU0355, US Ver., 104keys KB.KUP03.002 USB Keyboard, KU0355, T.Chinese Ver., 104keys KB.KUP03.003 USB Keyboard, KU0355, Arabic Ver., 104keys KB.KUP03.008 USB Keyboard, KU0355, Thai Ver., 104keys KB.KUP03.005 USB Keyboard, KU0355, Spanish/US Ver., 105keys KB.KUP03.004...
  • Page 96 Chapter 6...

  • Page 97: Appendix A Model Definition And Configuration

    Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration The AcerPower F2 Model No. Define: Trade Mark: Brand Name: Acer Description: Intel Pentium 4/Celeron Processor Product Name: AcerPower F2 Appendix A...
  • Page 98 Appendix A...

  • Page 99: Test Compatible Components

    Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility is a test plan released by Acer Internal Testing Department. Once the final report is available, this chapter will be revised accordingly. Appendix B...

  • Page 100: Microsoft Winxp Home Environment Test

    Item Specifications Description Mainboard Foxconn F62V w/o 1394 w/i Acer LOGO w/i rear I/O F62V w/i Acer logo bracket F62V-2 w/i 1394 Acer LOGO w/i I/O bracket F62V-2 w/i Acer logo F62V w/o 1394 w/o Acer LOGO w/i rear I/O...
  • Page 101 Combo HLDS 48x Combo(white) GCC-4480B(white) 48x Combo(black) GCC-4480B(black) DVD Dual 4X DVD Dual, Acer color, w/o acer logo ND-1300A (white) (white) 4x DVD Dual, Acer color, w/o acer logo ND-1300A (black) (black) Pioneer 4x DVD Dual, Acer color, w/o acer logo...
  • Page 102 Item Specifications Description SuperMultiPlus HLDS 4x DVD SuperMulti Plus(white) GSA-4040B(white) 4x DVD SuperMulti Plus(blac) GSA-4040B(black) Modem Card F-1156I(+)/R12-AAP F-1156I(+)/R12-USA F-1156I(+)/R12-Australia Housing Foxconn Microtower/3x3.5”+2x5.25” (black) w/APF2 H634 bezel Microtower/3x3.5”+2x5.25” (black) w/ H633 APFT100 bezel Microtower/3x3.5”+2x5.25” (black) w/ H632 AST310 bezel FSP200-ATV(A), 230W non-PFC SPS FSP200-ATA(A)(PF),230W PFC SPS Panasonic 1.44M 3.5”(white)

  • Page 103: Appendix C Online Support Information

    This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d.
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