Acer Veriton M670 Service Manual

Acer Veriton M670 Service Manual

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VeritonM670G/M670/
S670G/S670
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

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  • Page 1 VeritonM670G/M670/ S670G/S670 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 VeritonM670G/M670/ S670G/S670 service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2008 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: SCREEN Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. MESSAGES 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 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 6: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features……………………………………………………………………………………………... 1 Main board Placement…………………………………………………….……..……………..6 Block Diagram…………………………………………………………..………………...………..8 VeritonM670G/M670 Front Panel………………..…….……………………….…..……...9 VeritonM670G/M670 Rear Panel…………………………………………..…….………10 VeritonS670G/S670 Front Panel………………..…………………………..…..……...11 VeritonS670G/S670Rear Panel…………………………..………..…………………12 Hardware Specifications and Configurations………………….…….……..13 Power Management Function (ACPI support function)…………………………..…...18 Chapter 2 System Utilities 19 Entering Setup…………………………………………………………………………..20 P r o d u c t I n f o r m a t i o n …...
  • Page 7: Chapter 1 System Specifications

    System Specifications Features Operating System Microsoft Windows Vista (Home Basic, Home Premium, Business) Processor Socket Type: Intel® Socket T LGA 775 pin Processor Type: Intel Conroe/Kensfield/Wolfdale/Yorkfield processor FSB 1333/1066/800 MHz Chipset Intel Q45+ ICH10DO Form Factor: Micro ATX Dimension/Layer: 244mm x244mm Memory 512MB / 1GB / 2GB DDR3 /1066/800 Un-buffered Non-ECC DIMM support...
  • Page 8 PCI Slot Quantity: 2 Slot Quantity: 1 Design Criteria: Should support 1.44MB/3 mode 3.5” Devices SATA Slot Type: SATA slot Slot Quantity: 6 Storage Type support: HDD/CD-ROM/CD-RW/DVD-ROM/DVD-RW/DVD+RW/DVD Dual/DVD SuperMulti Plus/ Audio Audio Type: HD audio codec Audio Channel: 7.1 channel Audio Controller /Codec: ALC888S HD codec 7.1 Connectors support: Rear 6 jack follow HD audio definition, example as below...
  • Page 9: S A V E & E X I T S E T U

    Connector Pin: standard Intel FPIO pin definition Data transfer rate support: USB 2.0/1.1 BIOS BIOS Type: Phoenix Award or AMI Kernel with Acer skin Size: 32Mb Note: Boot ROM should be included (PXE function should be built in with default and RPL function is optional by service BIOS)
  • Page 10 1 24pin + 4pin ATX interface PS3/PS2 SPS connector 1 2*7 pin front panel IO header 1 Jumper for clear CMOS 1 on board buzzer 1 2pin OBR header 2 reserved 2pin GPIO connector Color management for on board connecter (pls refer to Acer spec)
  • Page 11: Power Supply

    Features for internal mounting tab Location of 4 external mounting holes Power Supply Electrical Design Feature 300W/250W in stable mode (Acer Assign System Power Unit) Design for Intel Broadwater/ICH8 series chipset compatible system Voltage design should be covered +5V, +3.3V, +12V, +5VSB, -12V...
  • Page 12: Main Board Placement

    Main board Placement...
  • Page 14: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram...
  • Page 15: Veritonm670G/M670 Front Panel

    VeritonM670G/ M670 Front Panel Label Description USB ports ACER Logo FDD cover LEDs MIC connector Audio connector Optical drive Card reader Power Button...
  • Page 16: Veritonm670G/M670 Rear Panel

    VeritonM670G/ M670 Rear Panel Label Description Power card socket Voltage selector switch PS/2 keyboard connector DVI port USB 2.0 ports Audio connector Fan aperture Label Description Printer connector PS/2 mouse connector Monitor connector LAN connector Lock Handle...
  • Page 17: Veritons670G/S670 Front Panel

    VeritonS670G/S670 Front Panel Label Description Power Button Optical drive FDD cover ACER Logo Audio connector USB ports Card reader...
  • Page 18: Veritons670G/S670Rear Panel

    VeritonS670G/S670 Rear Panel Label Description Power card socket PS/2 keyboard connector PS/2 mouse connector DVI port USB 2.0 ports Label Description Audio connector Com connector Monitor connector LAN connector...
  • Page 19: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    LGA 775 pin 800/1066/1333 MHz CPUs 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup is set to Enabled.) Phoenix Award or AMI Kernel with Acer skin V6.0 SPI Flash 32Mb SMBIOS (DMI) 2.4/DMI 2.0 (log file)
  • Page 20: Memory Combinations

    Main Board Major Chips Item North Bridge Intel Q35 and Q33 Intel ICH9DO/ICH9 South Bridge APG controller Intel Q45 Super I/O controller ITE 8718 Audio controller HD audio codec ALC888S HD codec 7.1 (co-lay with LC888) LAN controller Intel Boazman 82567LM PCI-E Giga LAN HDD controller Intel ICH10DO Keyboard controller...
  • Page 21: Audio Interface

    Audio Interface Item Audio controller Audio controller type Audio channel Audio function control Mono or stereo Compatibility Music synthesizer Sampling rate MPU-401 UART support Microphone jack Headphone jack SATA Interface Item SATA controller SATA controller resident bus Number of SATA channel Support bootable CD-ROM Specification Intel ICH9DO/ICH9...
  • Page 22: Floppy Disk Drive Interface

    Floppy disk drive Interface Item Floppy disk drive controller Floppy disk drive controller resident bus ISA bus Support FDD format USB Port Item Universal HCI USB Class USB Connectors Quantity Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating +5°C ~ +35°C Non-operating -20 ~ +60°C (Storage package) Humidity Operating 15% to 80% RH...
  • Page 23: Power Management

    Power Management Devices Power Button USB Keyboard/Mouse Devices wake up from S3 should be less than Devices wake up from S5 should be less than 10 seconds Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled...
  • Page 25: Chapter 2 System Utilities

    Chapter 2 System Utilities The manufacturer or the dealer already configures most systems. 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.
  • 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 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 The items in the main menu are explained below: Parameter Production Information Standard CMOS Features Advance BIOS Features Advance Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PC Health Status Frequency/Voltage Control BIOS Security Features Load Optimized Defaults Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Description This page shows the relevant information of the main...
  • Page 28: Product Information

    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. This information is necessary for troubleshooting (maybe required when asking for technical support).
  • Page 29: Standard Cmos Setup

    Standard CMOS Setup 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. Parameter System Date To set the date following weekday-month-date-year format...
  • Page 30: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup The following screen shows the Advanced Setup: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Quick Boot 1 st Boot Device 2 nd Boot Device 3 rd Boot Device Hard Disk Drives CD/DVD Drives Boot up Num-Lock On Boot Sector Virus Protection USB Beep Message...
  • Page 31: Advanced Chipset Setup

    Advanced Chipset Setup The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Intel EIST For Intel platform Intel XD Bit For Intel platform Intel VT-b For Intel platform Intel TXT For Intel platform Intel AMT For Intel platform For Veriton series with vPro or DASH solution Memory Hole You can reserve this area of system memory...
  • Page 32: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals...
  • Page 33 The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Parameter Onboard SATA Mode Onboard USB Controller Legacy USB Support Onboard Audio Controller Onboard LAN Controller Onboard LAN Option ROM Onboard Floppy Controller Serial Port1 Address Serial Port2 Address Serial Port2 Mode Parallel Port Address Parallel Port Mode Parallel Port IRQ...
  • Page 34: Power Management

    Power Management 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 35: P C H E A L T H S T A T U

    PC Health Status The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter CPU/System Temperature CPU/SYSTEM FAN Speed (RPM) CPU Smart FAN Control Description Detect CPU Temperature automatically Detect CPU/SYSTEM Fan Speed Status automatically The item displays the system Smart Fan Function status.
  • Page 36 Frequency/Voltage Control The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Auto Detect DIMM/PCI Clk Spread Spectrum Description Always auto detect DIMM/PCI Always auto detect Spread Spectrum Options Disabled/Enabled Disabled/Enabled...
  • Page 37: Bios Security Features

    BIOS Security Features The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Change Supervisor Password TCG/TPM SUPPORT Execute TPM Command Removable Device Boot Chassis Opened Warning Description This item is only available when supervisor password is installed, If clear supervisor password, user password should also be cleared.
  • Page 38: 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. The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description Load Default Select the field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Settings Chipset Features, which the system automatically detects.
  • Page 39 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. The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description Save & Exit Setup Press <Enter> to save the changes that have made in the Setup Utility and exit the Setup Utility.
  • Page 40: 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. Parameter Exit Without Saving Description Press<Enter> to discard any changes and exit the Setup Utility Options...
  • Page 41: Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Machine Disassembly and Replacement To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge. Wire cutter. Phillips screwdriver (may require different size). 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.
  • Page 42: General Information

    General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: 1. Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. 2. 2.Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system...
  • Page 43: Disassembly Procedure

    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.
  • Page 44: Veritonm670G/M670/S670G/S670 Disassembly Procedure

    VeritonM670G/M670/S670G/S670 Standard Disassembly Process Bezel Process: 1. According to the requirement, paste ATI, OS, CPU, HDMI and marketing label by SKU. VeritonM670G/M670 VeritonS670G/S670...
  • Page 45: Remove Side Cover

    Remove side cover Process: 1. Put the Computer on the worktable lightly. 2. Release left side cover with 2 screws then remove left side cover. Push the side cover lightly Screw location Screw location Remove CPU fan pipe Process: 1. Release the CPU fan pipe.
  • Page 46: Remove Cards

    Remove Cards Process: 1. Release the slot cover tooless 2. Remove VGA 、 TV、 Modem Card , the following list is for your reference about the mutual location relation (Optional by SKU). Modem card TV card VGA card Notice: Remove card, don’t touch any electric parts on PCB. VGA card TV card Modem card...
  • Page 47: Remove Hdd Data Cables

    Remove HDD Data Cables Process: 1. Remove master HDD data cable from M/B SATA1/SATA3. 2. Remove slave ODD data cable from M/B SATA2. Remove master HDD cable Remove slave HDD cable...
  • Page 48: Remove Odd Data Cable

    Remove ODD DATA cable Process: 1. Remove master ODD data/power cable from Master ODD. Remove master ODD Remove master Power Cable ODD Data Cable Remove HDD power cable Process: 1. Remove master HDD data cable from master HDD. 2. Remove slave HDD data cable from slave HDD Remove master HDD Remove slave HDD...
  • Page 49: Remove Cables

    Process: 1. Remove front panel light cable from“PANEL1" slot of M/B. 2. Remove USB1 cable from M/B"F_ USB3”。 3. Remove USB2 cable from M/B”F_ USB4”。 4. Remove Card reader cable from M/B"USB2”. 5. Remove audio cable from the “AUDIO" port on M/B. Notice: Recovery switch cable is next to FDD port, and the black cable face to the top of Chassis.
  • Page 50: Remove Card Reader

    Slave HDD Master HDD Remove card reader Process: 1. Remove card reader from chassis.
  • Page 51: Remove Fdd Cable

    Remove FDD Cable Process: 1. Remove FDD digital cable just as pictures (Optional by SKU). 2. Plug 4 pins power cord from FDD slot. Remove from FDD Remove from M/B “FDD1” slot 3. Remove front bezel light cable from PATA power cable Remove Front bezel light cable...
  • Page 52: Remove Odd

    Remove ODD Process: 1. Push the lock handle release ODD. 2. Remove Master ODD from the location. 3. Remove slave ODD from the location. (Optional by SKU) Master ODD location Slave ODD location...
  • Page 53 Remove Cables Process: 1. Remove M/B power cable from M/B “ATX1”. 2. Remove 12 V power cable from M/B” JPW1” 3. Remove System Fan cable from M/B”SYS-F2”. MB power cable...
  • Page 54: Remove System Fan

    Remove System FAN Process: 1. Release four screws according to the following picture. 2. Remove Sys FAN (Optional by SKU) Release four screws. The direction of System FAN...
  • Page 55 Remove mother board Process: 1. Release 8 pcs screws form the corresponding hole. 2. Release screws according to the following picture in turn. 3. Remove the Mother board from chassis.
  • Page 56: Remove Cpu Cooler

    Remove CPU cooler Process: 1. Remove cooler power cable from M/B “CPU-F2”. 2. Release screw 1 first, then fixes screw 2, screw 3 & screw 4 (As Picture). 3. Remove Cooler from the Retention module. Remove memory Process: 1. Remove the first Memory from DIMM. 2.
  • Page 57: Remove Cpu

    Process: 1. Remove CPU according following the pictures. Process: 1. Remove I/O Shielding. Remove CPU Lock the Handle Remove I/O shielding...
  • Page 58: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Please refer to generic troubleshooting guide for troubleshooting information relating to following topics: Power-On Self-Test (POST) POST Check Points POST Error Messages List Error Symptoms List Chapter 4...
  • Page 59: Chapter 5 Jumper And Connector Information

    Chapter 5...
  • Page 61 ATX_POWER: ATX 24-pin Power Connector Signal Name +3.3 +3.3 PWR OK 5VSB +12V +12V +3.3V Signal Name +3.3V -12V PS_ON...
  • Page 65: Chapter 6 Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the local FRU list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.
  • Page 66: Exploded Diagram

    Exploded Diagram DESCRIPTION CHASSIS LINE-CLIP USB-SHIELD NUT 6-32# USB-SHIELDING USB PCB MODULE SIDE FOOT RUBBER RIGHT SIDE PLATE LED/SWITCH HDLDER CD-ROM CARDREADER DEVICE OBR HOLDER PLASTIC FOOT CD-ROM LOCK SLIDE FDD-LOCK-SLIDE SMALL LINE CLIP HDD MOVDLE LEFT SIDE PLATE DESCRIPTION MOTHERBOARD PCI-BRACKET POWER SUPPLY...
  • Page 67 DESCRIPTION POWER SUPPLY ACER_16L_BASE HDD-MOUDLE HDD-CAGE USB-MOUDLE LENS-HOLDER MAIN-BEZEL FRONT-STRIP FDD-COVER ODD-COVER UPGBEZEL DESCRIPTION HOLDER-SWITCH ODD-CAGE ACER_16L_CHASSIS 70X70X15FAN ACER-16L-ODD-SUPPORT-BKT ACER-16L-SUPPORT ACER_16L_CHASSIS_SUPPORT ACER_16L_TOP_DUCK ACER_16L_FAN_DUCK ACER_16L_REAR_CHASSIS...

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