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Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties of merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose.
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN Denotes actual messages that appear on screen. MESSAGES NOTE Gives additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any physical risk or system damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions.
Service Guide Coverage 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).
Table of Contents System Tour Features Block Diagram System Components Front Panel Rear Panel Hardware Specifications and Configurations Power Management Function(ACPI support function) System Utilities CMOS Setup Utility Entering CMOS setup Navigating Through the Setup Utility Setup Utility Menus System Disassembly and Assembly Disassembly Requirements Pre-disassembly Procedure Removing...
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System Troubleshooting Hardware Diagnostic Procedure System Check Procedures Power System Check System External Inspection System Internal Inspection Beep Codes Checkpoints BIOS Recovery Jumper and Connector Information M/B Placement Jumper Setting Internal Header Pin Definition Connector Pin Definition FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List Revo 70 Exploded Diagram Revo 70 FRU List viii...
Chapter 1 System Tour Features Below is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature: NOTE: The features listed in this section is for your reference only. The exact configuration of the system depends on the model purchased. Operating System Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium X86 •...
Mini-PCIe Mini-card(mini PCI Express)Slot Type: x1 • Mini-card Slot Quantity: 2 • Should meet mini-PCIe specification v1.2. • One slot is for Wireless Lan card, should keep the flexibility for both Mini-PCI-E and USB interface. • The other one is for TV Tuner (full size, colay with USB interface, and support half size also). •...
Connector Pin: standard Intel FPIO pin definition. • USB 2.0/1.1Data transfer rate support. • Buzzer 1 on board buzzer. • All On-Board Connectors Rear I/O connectors • One HDMI output • One D-sub output • Two USB stack *2 • One RJ45 •...
System Components This section is a virtual tour of the system’s interior and exterior components. Front Panel Component USB 2.0 port Optical drive eject button Power button/power indicator Media Card Reader(4 in 1: XD/SD/MMC/MS) Microphone-in jack Headphone/Speaker-out/line-out jack Computer stand Chapter 1...
Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Type AMD E300/ E450 Socket Thermal design power 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 AMI Kernel with eMachines BIOS version P01-A0...
Memory Combinations Slot Memory Total Memory Slot 1 1GB,2GB 1GB ~2GB Slot 2 1GB,2GB 1GB ~2GB Maximum System Memory Supported 1GB ~4GB System Memory Item Specification Memory slot number 2 slot Support Memory size per socket 1GB,2GB Support memory type DDR3 SO-DIMM Support memory interface DDR3 1066/1333MHz...
SATA Interface Item Specification SATA controller AMD Hudson D1 SATA controller resident bus PCI bus Number of SATA channel SATA X 2 Support bootable CD-ROM USB Port Item Specification Universal HCI USB 2.0/1.1 USB Class Support legacy keyboard for legacy mode USB Connectors Quantity Ports Quantity: 6 •...
Power Management Function(ACPI support function) Device Standby Mode Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices(0-15 minutes,time step=1minute). • 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 &mouse for Windows.
Chapter 2 System Utilities CMOS Setup Utility CMOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM, called the complementary metal- oxide semiconductor (CMOS) Setup Utility. Since most systems are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility. You will need to run this utility under the following conditions. When changing the system configuration settings •...
Entering CMOS setup Turn on the server and the monitor. If the server is already turned on, close all open applications, then restart the server. During POST, press Delete. If you fail to press Delete before POST is completed, you will need to restart the server. The Setup Main menu will be displayed showing the Setup’s menu bar.
Setup Utility Menus Main The Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories. Parameter Description System BIOS Version Version number of the BIOS setup utility. Build Date Date when the BIOS setup utility was built Processor Type of CPU installed on the system. Core Frequency Core speed of the CPU installed on the system.
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Advanced Parameter Description Miscellaneous Press Enter to access the Miscellaneous submenu Advanced Chipset Configuration Press Enter to access the Advanced Chipset Configuration submenu Integrated Peripherals Press Enter to access the Integrated Peripherals submenu PC Health Status Press Enter to access the PC Health Status submenu Chapter 2...
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Miscellaneous Parameter Description Option AHCI Port 0/1/3 Displays the status of auto detection of the AHCI device. Spread Spectrum If you enable spread spertrum, it can significantly reduce the EMI (Electro- Enabled Magneticinterface) generated by the system and voltage according to its Disabled temperature.
Advanced Chipset Configuration AMD Cooler’n’Quiet When enabled, this feature allows the OS to reduce power consumption. Enabled When disabled, the system operates at maximum CPU speed. Disabled AMD EVP increase the virus Enabled When enabled, protecting. Disabled AMD-V Enables or disables the Virtualization Technology (VT) availability. If Enabled enabled, a virtual machine manager (VMM) can utilize the additional Disabled...
Integrated Peripherals Parameter Description Option Onboard SATA Controller Enables or disables the onboard SATA controller. Enabled Disabled Onboard SATA Mode Select an operating mode for the onboard SATA. Native IDE AHCI Onboard USB Controller Enables or disables the onboard USB controller. Enabled Disabled Legacy USB Support...
PC Health Status Parameter Description Option Smart Fan Enables or disables the smart system fan control function. Enabled Disabled Chapter 2...
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Power Parameter Description Option ACPI Suspend Mode Select an ACPI state. S3 (STR) S1 (POS) Deep Power Off Mode Enables or disables the deep power off mode. Enabled Disabled Power On by RTC Alarm Enables or Disables to wake up the system by RTC Alarm Function Enabled Disabled Power On by PCIE Devices...
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Security Parameter Description Option Supervisor Password This item indicates whether a supervisor password has been set. If the password has been installed, Installed displays. If not, Not Installed displays. User Password This item allows you to change user password. Change Supervisor You can select this option and press <Enter>...
Boot Options 1st/2nd/3rd/4th/5th Boot Specifies the boot order from the available devices. Device Hard Disk CD^DVD Removable Device EFI Device Priority Press Enter to access the EFI Device Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available EFI devices. Hard Disk Drive Priority Press Enter to access the Hard Disk Drive Priority submenu and specify the boot device priority sequence from available hard drives.
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Exit Parameter Description Save & Exit Setup When you have completed the system configuration changes, select this option to leave the BIOS Setup Utility and reboot the computer, so the new system configuration parameters can Save & Exit Setup Enter take effect.
Chapter 3 System Disassembly and Assemble This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble and assemble the desktop computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. Disassembly Requirements To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge •...
Pre-disassembly Procedure Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below: Turn off the system and all the peripherals connected to it. Unplug the power cord from the power outlets. Unplug the power cord from the system. Unplug all peripheral cables from the system. Place the system unit on a flat, stable surface.
Removing the Computer Stand If the computer stand install on the side of the unit, pls follow below picture to disassemble the computer stand. Slide the computer stand(1) and pull the computer stand(2) as the direction indicated. If the computer stand install on the bottom of the unit, pls follow below picture to disassemble the computer stand.
Removing the Top Cover Remove the screws securing the top cover. Find the two disassembly holes(1,2) and use a flat screwdriver to gently pry off the plastic shell cover. Remove top cover. WARNING:Please be careful when open the top cover, in order not to damage the EMI shielding. Chapter 3...
Removing the Optical Disc Drive NOTE: If your unit without optical disc drive, please ignore below step and refer to “Removing the sheet matal” on page 32. Remove the screw securing the ODD_cover. Remove the ODD_cover. Chapter 3...
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Disconnect the ODD SATA cable and power cable from the rear of the optical drive. Also disconnct the other end of the SATA cable and power cable from the mainboard. Remove the screws securing the ODD bracket. Chapter 3...
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Pull the ODD bracket from the chassis. Remove the four screws that secure the optical drive to the ODD bracket. Pull the optical drive out of the drive bay. Chapter 3...
Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly Use a screwdriver to loosen the four screws on the heat sink as shown below. Note :CPU Fan has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows.Please detach the CPU Fan and follow local regulations for disposal. Lift the heat sink fan assembly away from the main board.
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Disconnect fan cable from the motherboard connector. Chapter 3...
Removing the Memory Modules Open the holding clips securing the memory module. Gently pull the memory module to remove it from the SODIMM1 slot. Note: Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal.
Removing the Wireless LAN Card Remove the wireless LAN antenna cable from connector of wireless LAN card(1) and detach the adhesion tape(2). Remove the screw securing the wireless LAN card. Note: Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal.
Removing the Main Board Disconnect the IR Sensor cable from main board connector. Release the two locking tabs (1) and gently pull the cover out (2). Chapter 3...
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Remove the four screws that secure the main board to the chassis. Lift the board from the chassis. WARNING:Please be careful when lift the motherboard,in order not to damage the EMI shielding. Chapter 3...
Removing the Battery Place the motherboard on a clean, static-free work surface. Note: Circuit boards >10 cm² has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above image shows. Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. Disconnector the cable from the motherboard. Then remove the battery. Note: RTC battery has been highlighted with the yellow circle as above image shows.Please detach the RTC battery and follow local regulations for disposal.
Assemble Requirements To assemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge • Flat-blade screwdriver • Philips screwdriver • Hex screwdriver • Plastic flat-blade screwdriver • Plastic tweezers • NOTE: The screws for the different components vary in size. During the assembly process, group the screws with the corresponding components to avoid mismatch when putting back the components.
Installing the Hard Disk Drive Take thewasher and the mainboard. Tear off protective paper of washer, Install the washer to the mainboard as below picture shown. Chapter 3...
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Install the HDD to the SATA slot of main board. Upset main board, confirm that the MB hole is aligned with the hole of HDD, use the four screwto secure the HDD. Chapter 3...
Installing the Wireless Lan Card Install the wireless lan card to the main board ”MINI-PCIE1” slot. Press the wireless lan card down and use one screw to secure the wireless Lan card. Chapter 3...
Installing the Memory Modules Insert the memory module into the SODIMM1 slot (1) and then press it down until it clicks into place (2). If a second memory module is available, install it in the DIMM2 slot by repeating step 1. Chapter 3...
Installing the Antennas Cable of WLAN Card Paste the WLAN antennas cable to the chassis(1), and install the WLAN antennas cable into the plastic clip(2). Chapter 3...
Installing the Main Board Slide the mainboard into the chassis, with the I/O ports of the mainboard extruding from their port holes, then lower the mainboard in place. Make sure the screw holes on the main board are aligned with those on the chassis. Secure the mainboard with four screws.
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Connect the the wireless LAN antenna cable to connector of wireless LAN card and use the adhesion tape to stick the wireless LAN antenna cable to mainboard(1), then connect the IR Sensor cable to mainboard connector(2). Chapter 3...
Installing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly Position the heat sink assembly on top of the CPU, making sure the screws are aligned with the gaps on the main board. Secure the heat sink assembly using four screws. Chapter 3...
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Disconnect fan cable from the motherboard. Chapter 3...
Installing the Sheet Metal Paste 1pc gasket on sheet metal as below picture shown. Position the sheet metal on top of the mianboard, making sure the screw holes on the sheet metal are aligned with the those on the mainboard, then secure the sheet metal using the four screws. Chapter 3...
Installing the Optical Disc Drive NOTE: If your unit without optical disc drive, please ignore below step and refer to “Installing the Top Cover “ on page 66. Slide the optical drive into the drive bay. Secure the optical drive to the ODD bracket using the four screws. Slide the ODD bracket to the ODD base cover.
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Secure the ODD bracket to the ODD base cover using two screws. Install the ODD base cover. Chapter 3...
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Make sure the retention tabs of ODD base cover are securedly fastened to the chassis interior. Connect the ODD SATA cable and power cable to the rear of the optical drive. Also connct the other end of the SATA cable and power cable to the mainboard. Chapter 3...
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Install the ODD_cover. Secure the ODD_cover using the screw. Chapter 3...
Installing the Top Cover Install TV cap to cover TV card hole of chassisas as below picture shown. Install the top cover. Make sure the front bezel retention tabs are securedly fastened to the chassis interior. Secure the top cover using the two screws. Chapter 3...
Installing the Computer Stand If you need to install the computer stand on the side of the unit, pls follow below picture to assemble the computer stand. Slide the computer stand(1) as the direction indicated. If you need to install the computer stand on the bottom of the unit, pls follow below picture to assemble the computer stand.
Chapter 4 System Troubleshooting This chapter provides instructions on how to troubleshoot system hardware problems. Hardware Diagnostic Procedure IMPORTANT:The diagnostic tests described in this chapter are only intended to test Acer products. Non-Acer products, prototype cards, or modified options can give false errors and invalid system responses.
System Check Procedures Power System Check If the system will power on, skip this section. Refer to System External Inspection. If the system will not power on, do the following: Check if the power cable is properly connected to the system and AC source. •...
Beep Codes Beep codes are used by the BIOS to indicate a serious or fatal error to the end user. Beep codes are used when an error occurs before the system video has been initialized. Beep codes will be generated by the system board speaker, commonly referred to as the PC speaker.
Checkpoints A checkpoint is either a byte or word value output to I/O port 80h.The BIOS outputs checkpoints throughout bootblock and Power-On Self Test (POST) to indicate the task the system is currently executing. Checkpoint sare very useful in aiding software developers or technicians in debugging problems that occur during the pre- boot process.
Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints The Bootblock recovery code gets control when the BIOS determines that a BIOS recovery needs to occur because the user has forced the update or the BIOS checksum is corrupt. The following table describes the type of checkpoints that may occur during the Bootblock recovery portion of the BIOS. NOTE: Checkpoints may differ between different platforms based on system configuration.
BIOS Recovery Copy the target BIOS rom file to a USB disk. Rename the target BIOS to “amiboot.rom”.Plug the USB disk to computer that you want to recovery the system BIOS. Power on the system, BIOS recovery will be done. Wait for about 3 minutes the system will reboot automatically after flash update completed successfully.
Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Information M/B Placement Label Description Label Description REAR_USB0 USB 2.0 PORT0 ODD_SATA SATA ODD DATA LINK PORT Chapter 5...
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Label Description Label Description MINIPCIE2 MINI PCIE CONN2 SPDIF_OUT1 AUDIO SPDIF OUTPUT MINIPCIE1 MINI PCIE CONN1 CPU_FAN1 CPU FAN CONN SD CARD READER ODD_POWER SATA ODD POWER OUTPUT PORT AUDIO_HEADER Link Audio daughter HDMI1 HDMI OUTPUT board BAT1 REAR_USB1~2 USB PORT SATA_HDD_CO SATA HDD DATA/ POWER LINK PORT...
Jumper Setting The section explains how to set jumper for correct configuration of the mainboard. Jumpers with more than one pin are numbered. When setting a jumper, ensure that the jumper caps are placed on the correct pins. The following illustration shows the location of CLR_CMOS. The following table shows the settings of the 3-pin CLR_CMOS jumper.
Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List This chapter offers the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configuration of the Revo 70 desktop computer. Refer to this chapter whenever ordering the parts to repair or for RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization).