Acer Aspire M5620 User manual

Aspire M5620
VeritonT661/M661/S661
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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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire M5620
VeritonT661/M661/S661 service guide.
Date Chapter Updates

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Copyright
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Conventions
The following conventions are used in this manual:
SCREEN
MESSAGES
Denotes actual messages that appear on screen.
NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information
related to the current topic.
WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from
doing or not doing specific actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible
hardware or software problems.
IMPORTANT Remind
y
ou to do s
p
ecific actions relevant to the
accomplishment of procedures.

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Preface
Before using this information and the product it supports, please read the
following general information.
1. This Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to
the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's "global" product offering.
To better fit local market requirements and enhance product
competitiveness, your regional office MAY have decided to extend the
functionality of a machine (e.g. add-on card, modem, or extra memory
capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES will NOT be covered in this
generic service guide. In such cases, please contact your regional offices or
the responsible personnel/channel to provide you with further technical
details.
2. 2.Please note WHEN ORDERING FRU PARTS, that you should check the
most up-to-date information available on your regional web or channel. If,
for whatever reason, a part number change is made, it will not be noted in
the printed 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.

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Chapter 1 System Specifications 1
Features…………………………………………………………………………... 1
Main board Placement……………………………………………………….10
Block Diagram…………………………………………………………………..11
Aspire M5620 Front Panel………………………………………………….12
Aspire M5620 Rear Panel……………………………………………….…..13
VeritonT661/M661/S661 Front Panel……………………………….….14
VeritonT661/M661/S661 Rear Panel……………………………………15
Hardware Specifications and Configurations………………….…….16
Power Management Function (ACPI support function)………….22
Chapter 2 System Utilities 23
Entering Setup………………………………………………………………..24
Product Information………………………………………………………..26
Standard CMOS Features…………………………………………………27
Advanced BIOS Features………………………………………………….30
Integrated Peripherals……………………………………………………..34
Power Management…………………………………………………………41
PnP/PCI Configuration…………………………………………………….44
PC Health Status…………………………………………………………......46
Frequency/Voltage Control……………..………………………….…….47
Load Default Settings………………………………………………..……. 49
Set Supervisor/User Password……………………………….…………50
Save & Exit Setup………………………………………………….…………52
Exit Without Saving………………………………………………….……..53
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 54
General Information………………………………………………………. 55
Disassembly Procedure……………………………………………………56
Aspire M5620 Disassembly Procedure………………………………57
VeritonT661/M661/S661 Disassembly procedure………………65
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 73
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Information 74
Jumper Setting……………………………………………………………….74
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 83
Exploded Diagram………………………………………………………….84
Parts……………………………………………………………………………..86

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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® Core 2 Duo 755 FSB 1066/800/1333 MHZ
 Intel® Kens field 755 FSB 1066/800/1333 MHZ
 Intel® Wolf dale 755 FSB 1066/800/1333 MHZ
 Intel® York field 755 FSB 1066/800/1333 MHZ
Chipset
 North Bridge: G33

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 South Bridge: ICH9R
PCB
 Form Factor: Micro ATX
 Dimension/Layer: 244mm x244mm
Memory
 Memory Type: DDR II 667/800
 Support single channel 64 bit mode with maximum memory size
up to 8GB
 Support un-buffered DIMM s only
 DIMM Slot: 4
 Memory Max: 512MB / 1GB / 2GB DDR2 memory technologies
 Capacity: Up to 1 GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up
to 8 GB

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Graphics
 Intel G33 on die graphic solution
 DVMT 4.0 technology support
 Enhanced 3D and Clear Video technology support
 Dual View function support (by Intel ADD2/MEC card)
 1 D-sub VGA port on rear
PCI
 PCI Express Slot Type: x16
 PCI Express x16 Slot Quantity: 1
 Support ADD2/MEC card
 PCI Express Slot Type: x1
 PCI Express x1 Slot Quantity: 1
 PCI Slot
 PCI Slot Quantity: 2

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FDD
 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
SuperMultiPlus/Blu-Ray ODD
Audio
 Audio Type: HD audio codec
 Audio Channel: 7.1 channel

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 Audio Controller /Codec: Realtek ALC888 (Co-lay with
Realtek ALC888
 Support S/PDIF: S/PDIF-out header (1*4)
LAN
 MAC Controller: ICH9R
 Intel 82566DC (10M/100M/1000M LAN)
 PHY: Intel Nineveh 82566DC PCI-E Giga LAN
USB
 Controller Type: Intel ICH9R
 Ports Quantity: 12
 6 back panel ports
 On-board: 3 2*5 headers (6 ports)
 4 ports for front daughter board
 2 ports for 3.5’’ card reader module
 Connector Pin: standard Intel FPIO pin definition

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 Data transfer rate support:
 USB 2.0/1.1
1394
 Controller: VIA TSB43AB23PDTG4
 1 on board header
 1 6-pin 1394 port on rear port
BIOS
 BIOS Type: Phoenix Award or AMI Kernel with Acer skin BIOS
 16Mb Flash BIOS
 Note:
 Boot ROM should be included (PXE function should be built
in with default and
RPL function is optional by service BIOS)
 Compliant with latest ASF 2.0 spec

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 Compliant with latest SMT 2.0 spec
 Compliant with latest Intel Virtualization Technology spec
I/O Connector
 Controller: Super I/O ITE 8718F-EX with hardware monitor
Rear I/O Connector
 1 Parallel port,
 1 serial port
 1 D-Sub VGA port
 1 RJ45 LAN port
 6 USB ports
 7.1 channel phone jack ( 6 audio jacks)
 1 6-pin 1394 port
On-board connectors
 1 LGA 775 CPU socket

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 4 DDR2 memory sockets
 1 PCI Express x16 slot
 1 PCI Express x 1 slot
 2 PCI slots
 1 FDD slot
 6 SATA2 connectors
 3 2*5 pin Intel FPIO specification USB pin connectors (follow
Intel FPIO standard Specification)
 1 2*5 pin Intel FPIO spec. Microphone In/ Headphone Out pin
connectors
 1 serial port 2*5 pin connector (2nd serial port)
 1 HD audio digital header
 1 4 pin CPU Fan connector
 1 3 pin System FAN connector with linear circuit

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 1 24pin + 4pin ATX interface PS3/PS2 SPS connector
 1 2*7 pin front panel IO header
 1 1394 header
 1 Jumper for clear CMOS
 Color management for on board connecters (please refer to Acer
spec)
 Header for CIR & IR blaster function (Check ITE Solution)
Power Supply
 PSP Type: 250W/300W

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Main board Placement

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Block Diagram

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Aspire M5620 Front Panel
The computer’s front panel consists of the following:
Label Description
1 Optical drive
2 Card reader
3 Power and HDD LED
4 Power button
5 Speaker or headphone
6 Microphone jack
7 USB ports

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Aspire M5620 Rear Panel
Label Description Label Description
1 Power card socket 8 Monitor connector
2 Voltage selector switch 9 USB 2.0 ports
3 Fan aperture 10 RJ-45 Ethernet connector
4 PS/2 keyboard connector 11 Microphone jack
5 PS/2 mouse connector 12 Line-out jack
6 Serial port 13 Line-in jack
7 Printer connector 14 Extension card slots

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VeritonT661/M661/S661 Front Panel
Label Description
1 Optical drive
2 Floppy disk drive
3 Power button
4 Speaker or headphone jack
5 Microphone jack
6 USB ports