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Aspire L300/Veriton 2800 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...
Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire L300/ Veriton 2800 service guide. Date Chapter Updates 8/30/2005 First release...
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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.
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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.
System Specifications Overview Veriton 2800 and Aspire L300 are business ready desktop PCs built with latest, high performance technology for managing demanding workloads. It is standalone or network ready for SMB and includes video and audio features for business multimedia.
Features Socket Type : Intel LGA775 Supports Intel Pentium 4 Prescott Smithfield/Cedarmill FSB 800/1066 MHz Supports Intel Celeron Prescott 775 FSB 533MHz Pentium 4 with 2.8GHz ~3.8GHz clock speed L2 Cache varies with CPU Chipset Northbridge: Intel Lakeport-G Southbridge: Intel ICH7 Memory Socket Type : DDR II Socket Quantity : Support 256MB~1GB DDRII 533/667 unbuffered SDRAM module...
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Audio Codec : Realtek ALC880 7.1 Channel Audio Support with S/PDIF out 90dB at rear output jack Reserved disable function on BIOS side. Default is enabled. Audio Jack Function Table Headphone Blue Line In Green Headphone Pink Mic In Orange Center&Woofer Black Rear...
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1 PCI Slot 1 FDD Slot 1 PATA IDE Slots 2 SATA2 IDE Slots 2 2*5 pin headers 1 2*5 pin Intel FPIO specification Microphone in/ Headphone Out pin connectors 1 serial port pin connector 1 CD-In 4pin connector (CD-ROM Audio Input) 1 4 pin CPU Fan connector with linear circuit 1 4 pin System FAN connectors with linear circuit 1 intrusion alarm connector...
Block Diagram VRD 10.1 4 Phase PWM For Intel 2005A & Intel 2004B PCI Express x 16 PCI Express x16 Port External Graphics Card VGA Connector Back Panel USB2.0 Port 1 USB2.0 Port 2 USB2.0 Port 3 USB2.0 Port 4 Front Panel USB2.0 Port 5 USB2.0 Port 6...
Aspire L300 Front Panel Optical drive Indicators USB ports Media card reader Description Description Power button Microphone-in jack Speaker/Headphone jack IEEE 1394 port Chapter 1...
Veriton 2800 Front Panel 5.25” drive bay Microphone-in jack(front) USB ports Power button Chapter 1 Description Icon Component Description 3.5” drive bay Speaker-out Indicator...
Aspire L300 Rear Panel Power supply USB ports Parallel/printer port PS/2 keyboard port LAN port Description Description Audio jack CRT/LCD monitor port Serial ports PS/2 mouse port 1394 port Chapter 1...
Veriton 2800 Rear Panel Power supply PS/2 mouse port Serial port CRT/LCD monitor port Network port Expansion slot Hardware reset button Chapter 1 Description Description Power cord socket PS/2 keyboard port Parallel/printer port USB ports Audio jack Chassis lock pad...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations System Board Major Chip Item System Core Logic Super I/O Controller Memory Controller IDE Controller RJ45 Controller Audio Controller VGA Controller Keyboard Controller 1394 Controller Processor Item Type Slot Speed Bus Frequency Voltage BIOS Item BIOS code programmer BIOS version BIOS ROM size BIOS ROM package...
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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 VRM (Voltage Regulator Module)
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LAN Interface Item LAN Controller LAN Controller Resident Bus LAN Port Function Control IDE Interface Item IDE Controller IDE Controller Resident Bus Number of 40 pin PATA slot Device Type Support Transfer Rate Support ATA Mode Number of SATA IDE slot Device Type Support Supports LS-120 Supports bootable CD-ROM...
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USB Port Item Universal HCI Controller Location and Number USB Class Wake-up Event Specifications Device Power Button PS2 Keyboard USB Keyboard WOR (wake on Ring) RTC (real time clock) Thermal Design Item Thermal Design Environmental Requirements Item Temperature Operating Non-operating Humidity Operating Non-operating...
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Drop Test Drop Test Test Standard Package Cross Weight 0~9.1 0~20 9.1~18.2 20~40 18.2~27.3 40~60 27.3~45.4 60~100 10 drops : one corner, three edges, six surfaces Chapter 1 Drop Height Inch Not of Drop...
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 &...
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.
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.
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Parameter Product Information Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configuration PC Health Status Frequency Control Load Default Settings Set Supervisor Password Set User Password Save & Exit Setup Exit Without Saving Chapter 2 Description This page shows the relevant information of the mainboard...
System BIOS ID This item lists the system BIOS ID BIOS Release Date This item lists the BIOS release date Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Product Information Vertion 2800 G945PL/G945PC Acer Acer 6.00 PG R01-A4 08/18/2005 Description Help Item Chapter 2...
Standard CMOS Features Date (MM:DD:YY): Time (HH:MM:SS): IDE Channel 0 Master IDE Channel 0 Slave IDE Channel 1 Master IDE Channel 1 Slave Video Halt On Base Memory Extended Memory Total Memory :Move Enter: Select +/-/ :Value ESC:Exit F1:General Help F6:Load Optimized Defaults F7:Load Fail-Safe Defaults Chapter 2 Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility...
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The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Date Lets you set the date following the weekday- month-day-year format Time Lets you set the time following the hour-minute- second format IDE channel 0/1 Master, Allows you to configure the hard disk drive Slave connected to the master port of IDE channel.
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Parameter Halt On This parameter enables you to control the system stops in case of Power On Self Test errors (POST) Chapter 2 Description No Errors : The system boot will not stop for any error that may be detected and you will be prompted All Errors : Whenever the BIOS detects a non-fatal error the system will be stopped...
Advanced BIOS Features The following screen shows the Advanced BIOS Features: Hard Disk Boot Priority Virus Warning Silent Boot Quick Power On Self Test First Boot Device Second Boot Device Third Boot Device Boot Other Device Boot Up NumLock Status Gate A20 Option Security Option APIC Mode...
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Parameter Hard Disk Boot Priority Press [Enter] to enter the sub menu to select Hard Disk Boot Device Priority. Virus Warning This feature allows you to enable the VIRUS warning function for IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection. If this function is enabled and there is someone attempt to write data into this area, BIOS will show a warning message on screen and the alarm will beep.
Advanced Chipset Features DRAM Timing Selectable x CAS Latency Time x DRAM RAS# to CAS# Delay x DRAM RAS# Precharge x Precharge delay (tRAS) SLP_S4# Assertion Width ** VGA Setting ** On-chip Video Memory Size PEG/Onchip VGA Control DVMT Mode :Move Enter: Select +/-/ :Value ESC:Exit F1:General Help F6:Load Optimized Defaults F7:Load Fail-Safe Defaults Parameter...
Integrated Peripherals All onboard peripherals can be set up through this menu. OnChip IDE Device Onboard Device SuperIO Device :Move Enter: Select +/-/ :Value ESC:Exit F1:General Help F6:Load Optimized Defaults F7:Load Fail-Safe Defaults Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility IDE DMA transfer access On-Chip Primary PCI IDE IDE Primary Master PIO IDE Primary Slave PIO...
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Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Azalia Select Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN Function Onboard Lan Boot ROM :Move Enter: Select +/-/ :Value ESC:Exit F1:General Help F6:Load Optimized Defaults F7:Load Fail-Safe Defaults Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility POWER ON Function Onboard Serial Port 1...
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Parameter Onchip IDE Device IDE DMA transfer access On-Chip Primary PCI IDE IDE Primary Master/Slave PIO IDE Primary Master/Slave UDMA On-Chip Serial ATA Onboard Device USB Controller USB 2.0 Controller USB Keyboard Support USB Mouse Support Azalia Select Onboard 1394 Onboard LAN Function Onboard LAN Boot ROM Super IO Device...
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Parameter Onboard Serial Port 1/2 Parallel Port Mode Description This option is used to assign the I/O address and interrupt request (IRQ) for onboard serial port 1 or 2 This feature allows to select the Parallel Port Mode. Options Auto : BIOS will automatically setup the port 1 or 2 address 3F8/IRQ4 (Serial Port 1 default) 2F8/IRQ3 (Serial Port 2 default)
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. PCI Express PM Function Sleep Mode Run VGABIOS if S3 Resume PWRON After PWR-Fail CPU THRM-Throttling Wake-Up by PCI card...
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Parameter PCI Express PM Function This item allows user to enable or disable the PCI express PME function Sleep Mode This item specifies the power saving modes for ACPI function. S1(POS): The S1 sleep mode is a low power state. In this state, no system context (CPU or chipset) is lost and hardware maintains all system context.
PC Health Status Phoenix - AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Smart Fan Function Current CPU Temperature Current System Temperature Vcore +12.0V +3.3V +5.V +1.5V CPU Fan Speed :Move Enter: Select +/-/ :Value ESC:Exit F1:General Help F6:Load Optimized Defaults F7:Load Fail-Safe Defaults The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter System Smart Fan Function...
Frequency Control CPUID Maximum Value Limit Auto Detect PCI Clk Spread Spectrum :Move Enter: Select +/-/ :Value ESC:Exit F1:General Help F6:Load Optimized Defaults F7:Load Fail-Safe Defaults Parameter Auto Detect PCI Clk SpreadSpectrum Chapter 2 Phoenix - Award BIOS Setup Utility Frequency Control Disabled [Enabled]...
Load Optimized Defaults Selecting the field loads the factory defaults for BIOS and Chipset Features which the system automatically. detects. Product Information Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Periphera Load Optimized Default?(Y/N) Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Esc:Quit F10: Save &...
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. Product Information Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Periphera Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Esc:Quit F10: Save &...
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. Product Information Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Periphera Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Esc:Quit...
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. Product Information Standard CMOS Features Advanced BIOS Features Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Periphera Quit Without Saving(Y/N)? Y Power Management Setup PnP/PCI Configurations Esc:Quit...
Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter will guide you how to disassemble and Reassemble the Aspire L300 and VT2800. 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).
General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassenbly 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...
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. Opening the System Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface.
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Disconnect the HDD SATA connector from the Mainboard. DIsconnect the USB connectors from the Mainbaord. Disconnect the Audio connector from the Mainboard. Disconnect the ODD IDE connector from the Mainboard. Disconnect the ATX Power connector from the Mainboard. Disconnect the ODD IDE and power cable from the ODD. Chapter 3...
Disconnect the HDD SATA and power cable from the HDD. Disconnect the ATX 12V power connector from mainboard. 10. Disconnect the system fan and CPU fan connector from the Mainboard. System fan 11. Disconnect the LED connector from mainboard. Removing the Front Bezel Release the three latches that latch the front bezel.
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Removing the HDD/ODD Remove the two screws securing the HDD bracket. Push the bracket outward and remove it. Remove the four screws securing the ODD and remove the ODD from the bracket. Remove the four screws securing the HDD and remove it from the bracket. Remove the two screws securing the card reader and remove it.
Removing the Heatsink Module Remove the four screws securing the heatsink module and remove it. Removing the Fan Duck Release the two screws securing the fan duck and remove it. Removing the System Fan Remove the four screws securing the system fan and remove it. Removing the Daughter Board Remove the screw securing the daughter board.
Removing the Riser Card Remove the two screws securing the PCI Express riser card. Remove the PCI riser card from the mainboard PCI slot. Remove the PCI express riser card from the mainboard PCI express slot. Removing the Mainboard Remove the eight screws securing the mainboard and remove it. Removing the Memory Loose the DIMM latch and pop out the memory as shown.
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Removing the CPU from the MB Release the CPU latch and remove the CPU from the MB. Removing the System Power Remove the four screws securing the system power and remove it. Chapter 3...
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information. Power-On Self-Test (POST) Index of Error Message Index of Error Symptoms Undetermined Problems Chapter 4...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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"...
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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...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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)
Jumper and Connector Information Connectors Introduction Chapter 5 Connector JRECOVERY1 One button recovery header Chassis Intrusion header CPU_FAN CPU fan header SYSTEM_FAN System fan header ATX12V CPU power connector FRONT_PANEL Front panel header JSPDIFOUT1 S/PDIF output header F_AUDIO Front panel audio header CD_IN CD-IN audio connector ATX_POWER...
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Connector IDE1 Parallel ATA IDE channel SATA2 SATA2 data transfer connector SATA1 SATA1 data transfer connector GPIO header GPIO header JUSB_HEADER2 Front panel USB header2 JUSB_HEADER1 Front panel USB header1 JCMOS1 Clear CMOS jumper TPM header Description Chapter 5...
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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.
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Illustration PIN No. 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) -5V(optional) Definition Chapter 5...
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IDE Connector Setting Chapter 5 Definition -HDRST Device data 7 Device data 8 Device data 6 Device data 9 Device data 5 Device data 10 Device data 4 Device data 11 Device data 3 Device data 12 Device data 2 Device data 13 Device data 1 Device data 14...
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FAN Connectors: CPU fan/ Sys fan The CPUFAN1(processor fan), SYSFAN1(system fan), PWRFAN1(power fan) and NBFAN1 (NorthBridge Chipset fan) support system cooling fan with +12V. The CPUFAN1 supports Smart FAN function. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connectoed to GND.
Rear Panel Connectors Serial Port Connector Pin No. SOUT Front USB Connectors(FUSB1, FUSB2) Chapter 5 Signal Data Carry Detect Serial In or Receive Data Serial Out or Transmit Data Data Terminal Ready Ground Data Set Ready Request To Send Clear To Send Ring indicate Ground Pin No.
Connectors Chassis Intrusion Switch Connector: This connector is connected to a 2-pin chassis switch. If the chassis is opened, the switch will be short. The system will record this status and show a warning message on the screen. To clear the warning, you must enter the BIOS utility and clear the record.
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F_AUDIO (Front Audio Panel Connector) If you want to use Front Audio connector, you must remove 5-6, 9-10 Jumper. In order to utilize the front audio header, your chassis must have front audio connector. Also please make sure the pin assigment on the cable is the same as the pin assigment on the MB header.
CD-In Connector: The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. Mic In Connector Audio Line In Connector Audio Line Out IEEE 1394 Connectors: The mainboard provides two 1394 pin headers that allow you to connect IEEE 1394 ports via an external IEEE 1394 bracket.
Clear CMOS Button There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the system configuration data. With the CMOS RAM, the system can automatically boot OS every time it is turned on. If you want to clear the system configuration, use the SW1 (Clear CMOS Button) to clear data.
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter gives you the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) listing in global configurations of Aspire L300 and Veriton 2800 Refer to this chapter whenever ordering for parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).
FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. 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.