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Aspire T670
AcerPower FE
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 Aspire T670 AcerPower FE 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 Aspire T670/AcerPower FE service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2005 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 MESSAGES NOTE WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. 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 6: Table Of Contents

    Acer disc-to-disc recovery ........
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Removing the ODD ......... . .55 Removing the System FAN .

  • Page 8: Chapter 1 System Specifications

    (HDDs), on board 10/100 LAN, and on board audio function. Aspire T670 will be the product name for consumer market. AcerPower FE will be the product name for commercial market. Please refer below table for more details address toward each chipset that be used in this project : (It’s only for reference as guideline)
  • Page 9 Chipset ® Intel ICH6 REALTEK ALC655 Controller REALTEK RTL8100C Ethernet Controller ITE IT8712 Controller General Features The MCH has on 16-lane (x16 Port) PCI Express port, provided for the Graphics Attach (i.e., PCI Express). PCI Express supports a base frequency of 2.5 GHz only.

  • Page 10: Features

    Features Socket Type : Intel Socket T Supports Intel Pentium 4 Prescott 775 / FSB 533/800MHz Supports Intel Celeron Prescott 775 / FSB 533MHz Pentium 4 2.66GHz ~3.8GHz speed Celeron D 2.53GHz ~ 3.2GHz L2 Cache varies with CPU from 1MB to 2MB Chipset Northbridge: Intel 915GL Southbridge: ICH6...
  • Page 11 Audio Controller: Intel ICH6 Codec : Realtek ALC655 Connector support Lin in/ Lin out, Microphone In (rear) / Microphone in (front - default), Headphone Out (front- default), Headphone In (rear), When earphone is plugged in the front access audio jack, speaker-out will mute automatically. 5.1 Channel Audio Support Reserved disable function on BIOS side.

  • Page 12: System Led Definition

    System LED Definition LED Item Power state LED S1/S3 S4/S5 HDD state LED IDE active IDE idle System LED definition (for S43--Aspire series bezel) Power State LED S1/S3 S4/S5 HDD state LED IDE active IDE idle System LED definition (for P451 -- AcerPower series bezel) Power state LED S1/S3 S4/S5...
  • Page 13 2 SATA IDE Slots 2 2*5 pin USB pin connector, 1 CD-in 4pin connector 1 serial port pin connector (2nd serial port) 1 CD-In 4pin connector (CD-ROM Audio Input) 1 3pin System FAN connector 1 24pin/4pin ATX interface PS3/PS2 SPS connector 1 2*5pin Intel FPIO specification Power Switch/Power State LED/HDD active LED 1 2 pin LAN activity monitor connector 2 reserved 2pin GPIO connector...

  • Page 14: Block Diagram

    Block Diagram PCI-ECLK (100MHz) 1 PCI Express x 4 Port PCI Express Bus PCI Bus 8100C 3 PCI RJ45 PCICLK (33MHz) Chapter 1 CPUCLK+/-(200/133MHz) LGA775 Processor Host DDR400/333MHz DIMM Interface Dual Channel Memory Intel 915GL GMCH GMCHCLK (133/200MHz) 66MHz 33MHz 14.318MHz 48MHz BIOS...

  • Page 15: Mainboard Placement

    MainBoard Placement KB_MS ATX_12V R_USB F_AUDIO AUDIO PCIE_16 SUR_CEN RTL8100C CODEC CD_IN LGA775 CPU_FAN Intel 915GL PCI1 PCI2 PCI3 F_USB2 F_USB1 BIOS ICH6 SATA2 SATA0 PWR_LED F_PANEL Chapter 1...

  • Page 16: Rear I/O Port

    Rear I/O Port PS/2 Mouse PS/2 Keyboard COM Port Item PS/2 Keyboard and PS/2 Mouse Connector LPT Port (Parallel Port) COM (Serial Port) VGA Port USB Ports LAN Port Surround Speaker/Line In Line Out Center / Subwoofer Speaker Out /MIC In Chapter 1 LPT Port USB Ports...

  • Page 17: Aspire T670 Front Panel

    Aspire T670 Front Panel Optical drive Power button Microphone jack NOTE: The specifications above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased. Description Description Description Floppy drive Speaker or headphone jack USB ports...

  • Page 18: Acerpower Fe Front Panel

    AcerPower FE Front Panel Optical drive Card reader(Manufacturing Option) USB ports Speaker/HeadphoneJack Chapter 1 Description Description Floppy drive Indicators Microphone-inJack Power Button...

  • Page 19: Rear Panel

    Rear Panel Power cord socket Fan aperture PS/2 mouse connector Printer connector USB 2.0 ports Microphone jack Line-in jack Description Description Voltage selector switch PS/2 keyboard connector Serial port Monitor connector RJ-45 Ethernet connector Line-out jack Extension card slots Chapter 1...

  • Page 20: System Peripherals

    System Peripherals The Aspire T670 and AcerPower FE computer consist of the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, keyboard and a set of speakers (optional). This section provides a brief description of the basic system peripherals. Mouse (PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option) The included mouse is a standard two-button wheel mouse.

  • Page 21: Speakers

    Speakers For systems bundled with speakers, before powering on the system, connect the speaker cable to the audio out (external speaker) port on the back panel of the system. For more detailed information about the speakers, please refer to the included operating instructions. NOTE: speakers are optional and the appearance might be different depending on the actual product.

  • Page 22: Acer Erecovery

    Acer eRecovery Acer eRecovery is a tool to quickly backup and restore the system. Users can create and save a backup of the current system configuration to hard drive, CD, or DVD. Acer eRecovery consists of the following functions: Create backup...

  • Page 23: Re-Install Bundled Software Without Cd

    In the Recovery settings window, select Reinstall applications/drivers and click Next. Select the desired driver/application and follow the instructions on screen to re-install. At first launch, Acer eRecovery prepares all the needed software and may take few seconds to bring up the software content window.

  • Page 24: Acer Disc-To-Disc Recovery

    It is important to back up all data files before you use this option. Restart the system. While the Acer logo is showing, press <Alt>+<F10> at the same time to enter the recovery process. The message "The system has password protection. Please enter 000000:" is displayed.

  • Page 25: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chip Item System Core Logic Super I/O Controller LAN Controller Memory Controller E-IDE Controller SATA Controller RJ45 Controller Audio Controller VGA Controller PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Controller USB Controller Processor Item Type Slot Speed Bus Frequency Voltage BIOS Item...
  • Page 26 BIOS Hotkey List Hotkey System Memory Item Memory Slot Number Supported Memory Size per Slot Supported Maximum Memory Size Supported Memory Speed Supported memory voltage Support memory module package Support to parity check feature Support to Error Correction Code (ECC) feature Memory module combinations Cache Memory...
  • Page 27 IDE Interface Item Number 40 pin PATA slot Device Type Support Transfer Rate Support ATA Mode Number STAT IDE slot Device Type Support Supports LS-120 Supports bootable CD-ROM Function Control Diskette Drive Interface Item Diskette Drive Controller Diskette Drive Controller Resident Bus Supported Diskette Drive Formats Function Control Serial Port...
  • Page 28 Wake-up Event Specifications Device Thermal Design Item Thermal Design Power On / Wake-up Event Item Power On/ Wake-Up Event Memory Address Map Address 0000000 - 009FFFF 00A0000-00BFFFF 00C0000-00CFFFF 00D0000-00D3FFF 00D4000-00D7FFF 00D8000-00DBFFF 00DC000-00DFFFF 00E0000-00E7FFF 00E8000-00EFFFF 00F0000-00FFFFF 0100000-0F9FFFF 0FA0000-0FFFFFF 1000000-FFFFFFF Chapter 1 Enabled Enabled Enabled...
  • Page 29 I/O Address Map Hex Range 000-01F 020-021 040-043 060-060 061-061 070-071 080-08F 0A0-0A1 0C0-0DF 0F0-0FF 170-177 1F0-1F7 278-27F 2F8-2FF 378-37F 3F0-3F5 3F6-3F6 3F7-3F7 3F8-3FF 0CF8 0CFC 778-77A IRQ Assignment Map IRQx IRQ0 Timer IRQ1 Keyboard IRQ2 Reserved IRQ3 Serial Port 2 IRQ4 Serial Port 1 IRQ5...
  • Page 30 DRQ Assignment Map DRQx DRQ0 DRQ1 DRQ2 DRQ3 DRQ4 DRQ5 DRQ6 DRQ7 NOTE: N - Not be used Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating Vibration Operating (unpacked) Non-operating (packed) Shock Operating Drop Test Drop Test Definition The protection ability of packing & cushion must be capable of withstanding, with no physical or functional demage, mechanical impact from height-specific drops.

  • Page 31: 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 32: Dual Channel

    Aspire T670/Acer Power F3 support the Dual Channel Technology. After operating the dual channel technology, the bandwidth of memory bus will add double up to 4GB/s. Aspire T670/AcerPower FE inculde 4 DIMM slots, and each channel has two DIMM sockets as following: Channel A : DDR1, DDR3...
  • Page 33 Chapter 1...

  • Page 34: Chapter 2 System Utilities

    System Utilities BIOS (Basic Input and Output System) includes a CMOS SETUP utility which allows user to configure required setting or to active certain system features. The CMOS SETUP saves the configuration in the CMOS SRAM of the mainboard. When the power is turned off, the battery on the mainboard supplies the necessary power to the CMOS SRAM.

  • Page 35: Entering Setup

    Entering Setup Once enter Award BIOS CMOS Setup Utility, the Main Menu (as figure below) will appear on the screen. Use arrow keys to select among the items and press <Enter> to accept or enter the sub-menu. Note: If you can’t find the setting you want, please press “Alt+F4” to search the advanced option hidden.

  • Page 36: Product Information

    This item lists the system SMBIOS version System BIOS ID This item lists the system BIOS ID BIOS Release Date This item lists the BIOS release date Chapter 2 Product Information Aspire T670 G915GL 6.00PG R01-A0.61 2005/05/11 +/-/PU/PD: Value F10: Save...

  • Page 37: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Date (mm:dd:yy) Time (hh:mm:ss) IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 2 Master IDE Channel 2 Slave IDE Channel 3 Master IDE Channel 3 Slave Drive A Holt On Base Memory Extended Memory...
  • Page 38 Parameter IDE Primary/Secondary Allows you to configure the hard disk drive Master, Slave connected to the master port of IDE channel. To enter the IDE Master or Slave setup, press [Enter]. The IDE CD-ROM is always automatically detected. Drive A The category identifies the types of floppy disk drive A that has been installed in the computer.
  • Page 39 Parameter Base Memory The POST of the BIOS will determine the amount of base (or conventional) memory installed in the system.The value of the base memory is typically 512K for systems with 512K memory installed on the motherboard, or 640K for systems with 640K or more memory installed on the motherboard.

  • Page 40: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features The following screen shows the Advanced BIOS Features: CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Virus Warning CPU L1 & L2 Cache Silent Boot Configuration Table Hard Disk Boot Priority Quick Powr On Self Test First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Other Device...
  • Page 41 Parameter Boot other Devices This item allows you to enable or disable to boot from other device Boot Up NumLock Status This item allows you to enable or disable to set keyboard is number keys or arrow keys Gate A20 Option This option is used to set up the A20 signal control necessary for access to the 1MB memory.

  • Page 42: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software On-Chip Primary PCI IDE On-Chip SATA Mode x PATA IDE Set to SATA Port 0/2 Set to SATA Port 1/3 Set to USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support...
  • Page 43 Parameter USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support AC97 Audio Onboard H/W LAN Onboard LAN Boot ROM Onboard Serial Port 1 Parallel Port Mode ECP Mode Use DMA Description This item lets you enable or disable the USB keyboard driver within the onboard BIOS. The keyboard driver is simulates legacy keyboard command and lets you use a USB keyboard during POST or after boot if you do not have a...

  • Page 44: 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. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software ACPI function ACPI Suspend Type Soft-Off by PWR-BTTN PME Event Wake Up Resume by Alarm...
  • Page 45 Parameter Resume by Alarm You can set “Resume by Alarm” item to enabled and key in Data/Time to power on system Power On By Mouse Disabled : Disable this function Double Click : Double click on PS/2 mouse left button to power on the system Power On By Keyboard Password : Enter from 1 to 5 characters to set the Keyboard Power On Password Disabled : Disabled this function...

  • Page 46: Pnp/Pci Configurations

    PnP/PCI Configuration CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values Parameter PCI 1 IRQ Assignment PCI 2 IRQ Assignment PCI 3 IRQ Assignment Chapter 2 PnP/PCI Configurations [Auto]...

  • Page 47: Pc Health Status

    PC Health CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright (C) 1984-2005 Award Software Vcore DDR25V +3.3V +12V Current CPU Temperature Current System Temperature Current CPU FAN Speed Current SYSTEM FAN Speed CPU Shutdown Temperature CPU Smart FAN Control CPU Smart FAN Mode System Smart FAN Control : Move Enter: Select F5: Previous Values...

  • Page 48: Load Default Settings

    Load Default Settings Selecting the field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically. detects. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright © 1984-2005 Award Software Product Information Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations ESC: Quit F10: Save &...

  • Page 49: 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. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright © 1984-2005 Award Software Product Information Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations...

  • Page 50: Save & 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. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright © 1984-2005 Award Software Product Information Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations...

  • Page 51: 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. CMOS Setup Utility-Copyright © 1984-2005 Award Software Product Information Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations...

  • Page 52: Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the Aspire T670 / AcerPower FE desktop computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. 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 53: General Information

    General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly 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 54: Disassembly The System

    Disassembling the System Opening the Housing This section tells you how to open the housing cover when you need to install additional components inside the system unit. CAUTION: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it.
  • Page 55 Release the three latches to detach the front bezel located inner position. Disconnect the Front Panel Cable from the mainboard then detach the front bezel. Chapter 3...

  • Page 56: Removing The Add-On Card

    Remvoing the Add-on Card Remove the one screw. Pull forward the tab to release the VGA card. Remove those two screws. Detach the TV Tuner Card and Modem Card. Removing the Heatsink and CPU Disconnect the CPU FAN cable from mainboard. Remove the two screws on each side of the Heatsink module.
  • Page 57 Disconnect the two IDE Cables from the mainboard. Disconnect the SYS FAN cable from the mainboard. Disconnect the the ATX 12V cable from the mainboard. Disconnect the Cable from Device Disconnect the SATA Cables from the rear of HDD. Disconnect the power cable and IDE cable from the rear of FDD. Disconnect the power cables and IDE from the rear of ODD.

  • Page 58: Removing The Memory

    Rise the level bar to the 90-degree directly. Rise the CPU cap to the straight. Detach the CPU from the socket. Remvoing the Memory Press the both tabs to release the DIMM. Detach the memory out from the slots. Disconnecting the Cables Disconnect the Front USB cable from the mainboard.

  • Page 59: Removing The Hdd

    Removing the HDD Unsecure the four screws. Turn another side to unsecure another four screws. Pull out the HDD from the chassis. Removing the FDD and Card Reader Unsecure the four screws from the cage. Pull the FDD and card reader out from the chassis. Removing the ODD Unsecure the six screws to release the ODD from chassis.

  • Page 60: Removing The Power Supply

    Removing the Power Supply Unsecure the four screws. Detach the power supply out from the chassis. Removing the Mainboard Unsecure the eight screws. Detach the mainboard out from the chassis.

  • Page 61: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the Aspire T670/AcerPower FE . Power-On Self-Test (POST) Index of Error Message Index of Error Symptoms Undetermined Problems Chapter 4...

  • Page 62: 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 63 Checkpoint Initial Superio_Early _Init switch Reserved 1. Blank out screen 2. Clear CMOS error flag Reserved 1. Clear 8042 interface 2. Initialize 8042 self-test 1. Test special keyboard controller for Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips. 2. Enable keyboard interface. Reserved 1.
  • Page 64 Checkpoint 1. Check validity of RTC value: e.g. a value of 5Ah is an invalid value for RTC minute. 2. Load CMOS settings into BIOS stack. If CMOS checksum fails, use default value instead. 3. Prepare BIOS resource map for PCI & PnP use. If ESCD is valid, take into consideration of the ESCD’s legacy information.
  • Page 65 Checkpoint Test 8254. Reserved Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 1 Reserved Test 8259 interrupt mask bits for channel 2 Reserved Reserved Test 8259 functionality Reserved Reserved Reserved Initialize EISA slot Reserved 1. Calculate total memory by testing the last double word of each 64K. 2.
  • Page 66 Checkpoint 1. Initialize Init_Onboard_Super_IO switch. 2. Initialize Init_Onboard_AUDIO switch. Reserved Reserved Okay to enter Setup utility; i.e. not until this POST stage can users enter the CMOS setup utility. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved Initialize PS/2 Mouse Reserved Prepare memory size information for function call: INT 15h ax=E820h Reserved Turn on L2 cache...
  • Page 67 Checkpoint Reserved 1. Switch back to text mode if full screen logo is supported. -If errors occur, report errors & wait for keys -If no errors occur or F1 key is pressed to continue: Clear EPA or customization logo. Reserved Reserved 1.

  • Page 68: 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 Symptoms List”...
  • Page 69 BIOS Messages Keyboard Error Or No Keyboard Present Keyboard is locked out - Unlock the key Memory Test: Memory test fail Override enabled - Defaults loaded Press TAB to show POST screen Primary master hard disk fail Primary slave hard disk fail Secondary master hard disk fail Secondary slave hard disk fail Chapter 4...

  • Page 70: 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.
  • Page 71 Error Symptom Diskette drive read/write error. Diskette drive LED comes on for more than 2 minutes when reading data. Diskette drive LED fails to light, and the drive is unable to access for more than 2 minutes. Diskette drive test failed. NOTE: Ensure hard disk drive is configured correctly in BIOS Setup, cable/jumper are set correctly before diagnosing any hard disk drive problems.
  • Page 72 Error Symptom CD/DVD-ROM drive does not read and there are no messages are displayed. CD/DVD-ROM drive can play audio CD but no sound output. Real-time clock is inaccurate. Audio software program invokes but no sound comes from speakers. Modem ring cannot wake up system from suspend mode.
  • Page 73 Error Symptom Display problem not listed above (including blank or illegible monitor). Chapter 4 Action/FRU 1. “Monitor" 2. Load default settings (if screen is readable). 3. Main board...
  • Page 74 Error Symptom Execute “Load BIOS Default Settings” in BIOS Setup to confirm ports presence before diagnosing any parallel/serial ports problems. Serial or parallel port loop-back test failed. Printing failed. Printer problems. Some or all keys on keyboard do not work. Pressing power switch does not turn off system.

  • Page 75: Undetermined Problems

    Check all cables and connectors for proper installation. If the jumpers, switches and voltage settings are correct, remove or disconnect the following, one at a time: 10. Non-Acer devices External devices Any adapter card (modem card, LAN card or video card, if installed)

  • Page 76: Chapter 5 Jumper And Connector Information

    Jumper and Connector Information Connectors Introduction Item Description ATX_12V ATX (Power Connector) CPU_FAN SYS_FAN SATA0 / SATA 1 F_PANEL Chapter 5 Item Description PWR_LED F_AUDIO CD_IN SUR_CEN F_USB1 / F_USB2 CLR_CMOS Chapter 5...

  • Page 77: Atx_12V/Atx

    ATX_12V/ATX (Power Connector) With the use of the power connector, the power supply can supply enough stable power to all the components on the mainboard. Before connecting the power connector, please make sure that all components and devices are properly installed. Align the power connector with its proper location on the mainboard and connect tightly. The ATX_12V power connector mainly supplies power to the CPU.
  • Page 78 Illustrator Chapter 5 PIN No. Definition +12V +12V 3.3V 3.3V Power Good 5V SB(stand by +5V) +12V +12V 3.3V (Only for 24pins ATX) 3.3V -12V PS_ON(soft On/Off)

  • Page 79: Cpu Fan / Sys Fan (Cooler Fan Power Connector)

    CPU FAN / SYS FAN (Cooler Fan Power Connector) The cooler fan power connector supplies a +12V power voltage via a 3-pin/4-pin (only for CPU FAN) power connector and possesses a foolproof connection design. Most coolers are designed with color-coded power connector wires. A red power connector wire indicates a positive connection and requires a +12V power voltage.

  • Page 80: Fdd (Floppy Connector)

    FDD (Floppy Connector) The FDD connector is used to connect the FDD cable while the other end of the cable connects to the FDD drive. The types of FDD drives supported are: 360KB, 720KB, 1.2MB, 1.44MB and 2.88MB. Please connect the red power connector wire to the pin1 position. Chapter 5...

  • Page 81: Ide Connector

    IDE (IDE Connector) An IDE device connects to the computer via an IDE connector. One IDE connector can connect to one IDE cable, and the single IDE cable can then connect to two IDE devices (hard drive or optical drive). If you wish to connect two IDE devices, please set the jumper on one IDE device as Master and the other as Slave (for information on settings, please refer to the instructions located on the IDE device).

  • Page 82: Sata0 / Sata1 (Serial Ata Connector)

    SATA0 / SATA1 (Serial ATA Connector, Controlled by ICH6) Serial ATA can provide 150MB/s transfer rate. Please refer to the BIOS setting for the Serial ATA and install the proper driver in order to work properly. Chapter 5 Illustrator PIN No. Definition...

  • Page 83: F_Panel (Front Panel Jumper)

    F_PANEL (Front Panel Jumper) Please connect the power LED, PC speaker, reset switch and power switch etc. of your chassis front panel to the F_PANEL connector according to the pin assignment below. Item HD (IDE Hard Disk Active LED) RES (Reset Switch) PW (Power Switch) MSG (Message LED/Power/Sleep LED)

  • Page 84: Pwr_Led

    PWR_LED PWR_LED is connect with the system power indicator to indicate whether the system is on/off. It will blink when the system enters suspend mode. F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector) Please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the mainboard header. Chapter 5 Pin No.

  • Page 85: Sur_Cen

    CD_IN (CD IN) Connect CD-ROM or DVD-ROM audio out to the connector. SUR_CEN Illustrator Illustrator PIN No. Definition CD-L CD -R PIN No. Definition SUR OUTL SUR OUTR No Pin CENTER_OUT BASS_OUT Chapter 5...

  • Page 86: F_ Usb1 / F_Usb2 (Front Usb Connector)

    F_ USB1 / F_USB2 (Front USB Connector) Be careful with the polarity of the front USB connector. Check the pin assignment carefully while you connect the front USB cable, incorrect connection between the cable and connector will make the device unable to work or even damage it.

  • Page 87: Bat(Battery)

    BAT(Battery) CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Clear CMOS Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. Take out the battery gently and put it aside for about 10 minutes (Or you can use a metal object to connect the positive and negative pins in the battery holder to make them short for one minute).

  • Page 88: Chapter 6 Fru (Field Replaceable Unit) List

    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.You can access to the website for the latest Parts version http://aicsl.acer.com.tw/spl/...

  • Page 89: Exploded Diagram

    Exploded Diagram Chapter 6...

  • Page 90: Appendix A Model Definition And Configuration

    Model Definition and Configuration The Aspire T670 / AcerPower FE Model No. Define: Trade Mark: Brand Name: Acer Description: Intel 915GL + ICH6, P4 (90nm only) LGA775, DDR 333/400, PCIEx1 Model No: K6.1 Product Name: Aspire T670/AcerPower FE Appendix A...

  • Page 91: Appendix B 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 92: Microsoft Windows Xp Home Environment Test

    Microsoft Windows XP Home Environment Test Item Vendor MB/IO Shielding/MB Kit Giga-Byte Intel Celeron Retention Module Foxconn Foxconn Cooler System Fan Sunon Specifications Intel 915GL + ICH6, P4 (90nm only) LGA775, DDR 333/400, PCIEx1 Intel 915GL + ICH6, P4 (90nm only) LGA775, DDR 333/400, PCIEx1 + IO Shielding IO shielding P4 670 (3.8G 2M 800FSB),670...
  • Page 93 Item Vendor Apacer Nanya Hynix Memory-DDR400 Infineon Super Elixir Seagate Hard Disk HGST CD-ROM Liteon CD-RW HLDS HLDS Combo Ltieon HLDS DVD-ROM Liteon Pioneer Liteon DVD Dual HLDS Pioneer Appendix B Specifications 128MB DDR400 PSC Chip 16Mx16 256Mb DDR400 512Mb DDR400 DDR400 256MB 0.11u Nanya DDR400 512MB 0.11u DDR400 256MBHYMD232646D8R-D43PQ...
  • Page 94 Wireless Mouse Chicony e-Mode Kit NFIC Wireless dongle Acer Specifications Sapphire X300SE 128MB TV-OUT VGA LP PAL w/ ATX breaket Sapphire X300SE 128MB VGA+TVO NTSC w/ATX Bracket SP X600Pro 9C45 256MB 128bit TVO+DVI+DSUB PAL w/ATX BKT SP X600Pro 9C45 256MB 128bit TVO+DVI+DSUB NTSC w/ATX BKT...
  • Page 95 Item Vendor Specifications Keyboard Chicony PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, US Ver., 104keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, T.Chinese Ver., 104keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Arabic Ver., 104keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Thai Ver., 104keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Spanish/US Ver., 105keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Int'l US Ver., 104keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Canadian/French Ver., 105keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Brazilian Ver., 107keys PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, UK Ver., 104keys...
  • Page 96 Item Vendor Specifications PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Hungaria Ver., 105keys, Japan ABS PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Hungaria Ver., 105keys, Japan ABS PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Greek Ver., 104keys, Japan ABS PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Denmark Ver., 105keys, Japan ABS PS/2 Keyboard, KBP2971, Czech Ver., 104keys, Japan ABS USB Keyboard, KU0355, US Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, T.Chinese Ver., 104keys USB Keyboard, KU0355, In'l US Ver., 104keys...
  • Page 97 A2.1 speaker with CCC sticker, default setting is 220V Logitech 2.0 speaker, S100, 110V with US plug type,Logitech logo 2.0 speaker, S100, 110V with US plug type, Acer logo 2.0 speaker, S100, 230V w/ Europe plug type, Acer logo 2.0 speaker, S100, 230V w/ACA plug type, Acer logo...

  • Page 98: 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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