Aspire TC-651 User manual

Aspire TC-651
Service Guide
V1.00
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Service guide files and updates are available on the
AIPG/CSD web; for more information, please refer
to http://gcsd.acer.com.tw/GCSD_Portal/

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Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire TC-651 service guide.
Date Version Chapter Updates
2015/03/13 First Draft
2015/03/17 V1.00

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Copyright
This publication, including all photographs, illustrations and software, is protected, under international
copyright laws, with all rights reserved. Neither this manual, nor any of the material contained herein,
may be reproduced without written consent of the author.
Disclaimer
The information in this document is subject to change without notice. The manufacturer makes no
representations or warranties with respect to the contents here of and specifically disclaims any implied
warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose. The manufacturer reserves the right
to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the content hereof without obligation
of the manufacturer to notify any person of such revision or changes.

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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 your to any damage that might
result from doing or not doing specific
actions.
CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to
avoid possible hardware or software
problem.
IMPORTANT Reminds 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, WLAN card, modem, com card 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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Introducing the Motherboard................................................................................................ 1
Features ........................................................................................................................... 2
Main-board Placement .................................................................................................... 5
Block Diagram ................................................................................................................ 7
ASPIRE TC-651 ............................................................................................................. 8
Hardware Specifications and Configurations................................................................ 12
System Utilities...................................................................................................................... 18
Startup Screen................................................................................................................ 20
Setup Utility Menus(Main Menus) For Win8.1............................................................ 25
BIOS Setup Utility(M.I.T) ............................................................................................ 33
BIOS Setup Utility (System Information)..................................................................... 39
BIOS Setup Utility (BIOS Features)............................................................................. 42
BIOS Setup Utility (Peripherals)................................................................................... 47
BIOS Setup Utility (Power Management)..................................................................... 51
BIOS Setup Utility (Power Management)..................................................................... 53
Drivers Installation............................................................................................................... 54
Machine Disassembly and Replacement............................................................................. 56
Standard AssemblyProcess........................................................................................... 57
Standard Disassembly Process ...................................................................................... 67
Troubleshooting.................................................................................................................... 75
POST Error Messages List............................................................................................ 81
Error Symptoms List ..................................................................................................... 83
Undetermined Problems................................................................................................ 87
Jumper and Connector Information................................................................................... 88
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List.................................................................................... 107
Exploded Diagram....................................................................................................... 107
FRU List...................................................................................................................... 109

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Introducing the Motherboard
Overview
Thank you for choosing the Gigabyte GA-B85M-D3H rev1.2 motherboard. This motherboard is a high
performance, enhanced function motherboard designed to support the LGA1150 socket for Intel®
Haswell processor for high-end business or personal desktop markets.
This motherboard is based on Intel® 85 Express Chipset for best desktop platform solution. B85 is a
single-chip, highly integrated, high performance, unmatched by any other single chip-device controller.
This motherboard supports up to 32 GB of system memory with dual channel DDR3 1600/1333
memory module, and support up to non-ECC memory, support Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory.
One PCI slot is supported, fully compliant with PCI rev 2.3 specifications at 33MHz. High resolution
graphics via one PCI Express x16 slot, intended for Graphics Interface, is fully compliant to the PCI
Express Base Specification revision 3.0. And one PCI Express x16 slot (with x4 connectivity) is
supported, is compliant with all PCIE x1 device of AVLC, it has independent video out when install a
VGA card. In addition, one PCI Express x1 slot is support, is fully compliant to the PCI Express Base
Specification revision 2.0. It implements an EHCI (Enhanced Host Controller Interface) compliant
interface that provides up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
the internal USB headers, and up to 4 USB 3.0/2.0 ports (2 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available
through the internal USB headers.
The motherboard is equipped with advanced full set of I/O ports in the rear panel, including all in one
PS/2 mouse & keyboard connectors, one DVI port, one HDMI port, one D-SUB port, one LAN port, four
USB 2.0 ports, two USB 3.0 ports. And audio jacks for mic jack, line-in jack, line-out jack, side speaker
out jack, rear speaker out jack, Center /subwoofer speaker out jack.
In addition, this motherboard supports four SATA 6Gb/s connectors and two SATA 3Gb/s connectors
for expansion.
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Features
Operating system
Windows®8.1 CN64, FreeDOS, Pioneersoft Linux Console mode
Processor
The motherboard uses an LGA1150 type of socket that carries the following features:
Accommodates the Intel® Haswell processor
One PCI Express x16 Gen3 port supporting up to 5 GB/s direction peak bandwidth
Chipset
The Intel® B85 Chipset is a single-chip with proven reliability and performance.
Support two PCI slot
Integrated four SATA 6Gb/s and two SATA 3Gb/s host controllers
Eight USB 2.0 ports supported
Four USB 3.0 ports supported
Serial Peripheral Interface (SPI) support
Integrated Graphics Support with PAVP 1.5
PCB
Form Factor : Micro ATX Size
Size (Max.) : 244mm x 225mm
Memory
Supports DDR3 1600/1333MHz DDR3 Memory module with Dual-channel architecture
Accommodates four un-buffered DIMMs
4 x 1.5V DDR3 DIMM sockets supporting up to 32GB of system memory
Support for non-ECC memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
Expansion Options
The motherboard comes with the following expansion options:
One PCI Express x16 slot for Graphic Interface
One PCI Express x16 slot (with x4 connectivity)
Two 32-bit PCI v2.3 compliant slot
Four SATA 6Gb/s connectors
Two SATA 3Gb/s connectors
Multi-Graphics Technology
Support for AMD CrossFire TM technology

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Audio
The onboard Audio provides the following features:
Realtek® ALC892 codec
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the
multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver.
Meets Microsoft Windows Logo Program and Lync audio requirements
All DACs supports 44.1k/48k/96k/192kHz sample rate
Software selectable 2.5V/3.2V/4.0V VREFOUT
Direct Sound 3DTM compatible
Power Support: Digital: 3.3V; Analog: 5.0V
Support for S/PDIF Out
LAN
The onboard LAN provides the following features:
Realtek®GbE LAN 8111F chip (10/100/1000 Mbit)
Supports Intel vPro and AMT 9.0
Wake-on-LAN and remote wake-up support
Integrated I/O
The motherboard has a full set of Rear I/O ports and connectors:
One LAN port
One DVI port
Four USB 2.0 ports
Two USB 3.0 ports
One HDMI ports
One All in one PS/2 keyboard &mouse connectors
Audio jacks for mic jack, line-in jack, line-out jack, side speaker out jack, rear speaker out jack,
Center /subwoofer speaker out jack.
Hardware Monitor
System voltage detection
CPU/System temperature detection
CPU/System fan speed detection
CPU overheating warning
CPU/System fan fail warning
CPU/System fan speed control
* Whether the fan speed control function is supported will depend on the cooler you install.

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BIOS Firmware
This motherboard uses AMI BIOS that enables users to configure many system features including the
following:
Power management
Wake-up alarms
CPU parameters
CPU and memory timing
Graphic parameters
The firmware can also be used to set parameters for different processor clock speeds.
1. Some hardware specifications and software items are subject to change
without prior notice.
2. Due to chipset limitation, we recommend that motherboard be operated in the
ambiance between 0 and 50 ° C.
Dimensions and weight
432(L)x175(W)x380(H)mm(with Photo frame)
9.00Kg
LED S0 S3 S4 S5
Front Side White PWR LED Always ON OFF OFF OFF
White Storage LED Access: Blink(When the HDD is
reading or Writing data) OFF OFF OFF
LAN LED (ACTIVE) Access: Blink (Date transmission or
receiving is occurring) OFF OFF OFF
Rear Side ACTIVE-LED Access: Blink Access: Blink Access: Blink Access: Blink
[Only LAN
LED, built in
RJ45]
Connection /
SPEED LED Disconnected: OFF
Off Off Off
Activity LED
(Dual Color)
1000: Blinking with A color: Orange
100: Blinking with B color: Green
10: OFF