Acer Veriton Hornet N260G User manual

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Veriton N260/260G
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 vHornet Veriton N260/N260G
Service Guide.
Date Chapter Updates

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Copyright
Copyright © 2007 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.
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the buyer (and not Acer Incorporated, its distributor, or its dealer) assumes the entire cost of
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respective holders.

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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 you to do specific 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. 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
M/B Placement……………………………………………………………………………………………... 4
Block Diagram…………………………………………………………..………………...………..5
Veriton N260/N260G Front Panel…………………………………………………….……………...……….6
Veriton N260/N260G Rear Panel…………………...……………..………………….………………….…7
Hardware Specifications and Configurations………………….…….…………………....8
Power Management Function (ACPI support function)…………………………..…………...15
Chapter 2 System Utilities 16
Entering Setup…………………………………………………………………………..17
Product Information…………………………………………………………….19
Standard CMOS Features……………………………….……………………………………20
Advanced BIOS Features………………………………………..……………………22
Advanced Chipset Features………………………………………..……………………24
Integrated Peripherals…………………………...…………………………………………..25
Power Management Setup…………………………………………………………26
PC Health Status……………………………………………………………...27
Frequency/Voltage Control……………..………………………….…….28
BIOS Security Features………………………………………..……………………29
Load Default Settings………………………………………………..……. 30
Save & Exit Setup………………………………………………….…………31
Exit Without Saving………………………………………………….……..32
Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement 33
General Information………………………………………………………. 34
Disassembly Procedure……………………………………………………35
Veriton N260/N260G Disassembly Procedure… .......36
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 44
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Information 65
Jumper Setting…………………………………………………..………………..65
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List 76
Exploded Diagram………………………………………………………….77
FRU List…………………………………………………………………………….79

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System Specifications
Features
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Vista Business SP1
Microsoft Windows XP Professional SP3
Microsoft Windows XP Home Nettop Edition SP3
Microsoft Windows 7
Linux x-Window mode
Free DOS
Processor
Socket Type: None
Processor Type:
Intel N280
Chipset
Intel GN40 + ICH9-M
PCB
185mm*161mm (Proprietary)
Memory
Memory Type: DDRII SO-DIMM 667
Support single channel 64 bit mode with maximum memory size up to 2GB
Support SO- DIMM
DIMM Slot: 2
Memory Max: 512MB to 2GB DDRII memory technologies
Capacity: Up to 1GB per DIMM with maximum memory size up to 2GB
SATA
Slot Type: SATA slot ( Default AHCI mode )
Slot Quantity: 1
Audio
Audio Type: HD audio codec
Audio Channel: 7.1 channel

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Audio Controller /Codec: ALC662 -VC
Connectors support:
Audio jacks color coding: should meet Microsoft Windows Logo Program Device
Requirements: Audio-0002
Front 2 jack follow HD audio definition
S/N ratio: 90 dB at rear output jack
Wireless LAN
MAC Controller: ICH9-M
Should be worked under 10M/100M/1000Mbs environment
PHY: Marvell 8071
USB
Controller Type: ICH9-M
Ports Quantity: 6
2 ports out rear I/O panel
2 port to topside I/O panel
2 port to front I/O panel
Connector Pin: standard Intel FPIO pin definition
Data transfer rate support:
USB 2.0/1.1
BIOS
BIOS Type: AMI Kernel with Acer skin
Size: 8Mb
Note:
Boot ROM should be included (PXE function should be built in with default and
RPL function is optional by service BIOS)
Rear I/O Connector
2 USB 2.0 Ports
1 RJ-45 jack with integrate link lights for Ethernet

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1 barrel jack for DC power input
1 D-Sub post
1 HDMI Port (Need logo certificate)
On-board connectors
2 DDRII SO-DIMM memory sockets
1 Mini PCIe slot
1 SATA connectors
1 4 pin CPU Fan connector
1 3 pin clear CMOS header
1 on board buzzer
Color management for on board connecter
Adapter
Adapter Mounting Features
Universal AC adapter, 90~264V AC, 47~63HZ
3-pin 65W with 19VDC output
Small DC jack
D-sub interface
Maximum supporting resolution: 2560x1600
HDMI Interface
Maximum supporting resolution: 2560x1600
Note: HDMI and D-sub support extended model/dual view
Dimension and weight information
Dimension(Not including foot-stand):193.44*193.44*36(mm)
Dimension(including foot-stand):191.86*36*202.33(mm)
Weight: 1kg

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M/B Placement

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Block Diagram

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Veriton N260/N260G Side Cover
The computer’s side cover consists of the following:
Label Description
1 USB 2.0 connector
2 Microphone jack
3 Earphone jack
4 Card Reader
5 Acer Logo
6 Power Button
7 USB port

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Veriton N260/N260G Real Panel
Label Description
1 Mouse/KB Port
2 USB 2.0 connector
3 LAN connector
4 HDMI connector
5 D-sub connector
6 DC-in Jack

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Hardware Specifications and Configurations
Processor
Item Specification
Type Intel ATOM N280
Socket None
FSB 667
Minimum operating speed 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State in BIOS Setup
is set to Enabled.)
BIOS
Item Specification
BIOS code programmer Phoenix/Award orAMI Kernel with Acer skin
BIOS version P01-A0
BIOS ROM type SPI Flash
BIOS ROM size 8Mb or lower size
Support protocol SMBIOS(DMI)2.4/DMI2.0
Device Boot Support - 1st priority: SATA HDD
- 2nd priority: CD-ROM
- 3rd priority: Removable Device
- 4th priority: LAN
Support to LS-120 drive YES
Support to BIOS boot block feature YES

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BIOS Hotkey List
Hotkey Function Description
Del Enter BIOS Setup Utility Press while the system is booting to
enter BIOS Setup Utility.
Main Board Major Chips
Item Specification
North Bridge Intel GN40
South Bridge ICH9-M
APG controller Intel GN40
Audio controller Realtek HD audio codec ALC662-VC codec 7.1 (co-lay with
VIA1705S)
LAN controller Marvell 8071
HDD controller Intel GN40

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Memory Combinations
Slot Memory Total Memory
Slot 1 512MB, 1GB 512MB ~1GB
Slot 2 512MB, 1GB 512MB ~1GB
Maximum System Memory Supported 512MB ~2GB
System Memory
Item Specification
Memory slot number 2 slot
Support Memory size per socket 512MB /1GB
Support memory type DDR2
Support memory interface DDR2 667MHz
Support memory voltage 1.8V
Support to parity check feature Yes
Support to error correction code
(ECC) feature No
Memory module combinations
Y
ou can install memory modules in any
combination as long as they match the
above specifications.

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Audio Interface
Item Specification
Audio controller ICH9-M
Audio controller type ALC662-VC
Audio channel codec 7.1
Audio function control Enable/disable by BIOS Setup
Mono or stereo Stereo
Compatibility Sound Blaster Pro/16 compatible
Mixed digital and analog high
performance chip Enhanced stereo
full duplex operation High
performance audio accelerator and
AC’97 support Full native DOS
games compatibility Virtual FM
enhances audio experience through
real-time FM-to-Wavetable
conversionMPU-401 (UART mode)
interface for Wavetable synthesizers
and MIDI devices Integrated dual
game port Meets AC’97and WHQL
specifications
Music synthesizer Yes, internal FM synthesizer
Sampling rate 48 KHz (max.)
MPU-401 UART support Yes
Microphone jack Supported
Headphone jack Supported

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SATA Interface
Item Specification
SATA controller ICH9-M
SATA controller resident bus PCI bus
Number of SATA channel SATA X 1
Support bootable CD-ROM YES
USB Port
Item Specification
Universal HCI USB 2.0/1.1
USB Class Support legacy keyboard for legacy
mode
USB Connectors Quantity 2 ports out rear I/O panel
2 port to topside I/O panel
2 port to front I/O panel

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Environmental Requirements
Item Specification
Temperature
Operating +5°C ~ +35°C
Non-operating -20 ~ +60°C (Storage package)
Humidity
Operating 15% to 80% RH
Non-operating 10% to 90% RH
Vibration
Operating (unpacked) 5 ~ 500 Hz: 2.20g RMS random, 10 minutes per axis in
all 3 axes
5 ~500 Hz: 1.09g RMS random, 1 hour per axis in all 3
axes

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Power Management
Devices S1 S3 S4 S5
Power Button V V V V
USB
Keyboard/Mouse
V V N/A N/A
PME Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
RCT Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
WOR Disabled Disabled Disabled Disabled
Devices wake up from S3 should be less than
Devices wake up from S5 should be less than 10 seconds