EMachines EL1700 Informations techniques

eMachinesEL1700Service Guide

2 Chapter 1I/O ports• Front • Three USB 2.0 ports• Memory Stick• Memory Stick PRO• Secure Digital (SD) Card• miniSD Card• Headphone/speaker-out/line-o

Chapter 1 3System ComponentsThis section is a virtual tour of the system’s interior and exterior components.Front Panel No. Icon Component1 Power butt

4 Chapter 1Rear Panel No. Icon Component1 Audio in or side speaker jack 2 Line-out jack3 Microphone/speaker-out/line-in jack4 Center speaker/subwoofer

Chapter 1 5Internal Components No. Component1 HDD drive2 Optical drive3 Expansion cards (expansion cards are not available in this model)4 Mainboar

6 Chapter 1System LED IndicatorsThis section describes the different system LED indicators. LED indicator Color LED status DescriptionPower Green On

Chapter 2 7CMOS Setup Utility CMOS setup is a hardware configuration program built into the system ROM, called the complementary metal-oxide semico

8 Chapter 2Entering CMOS setup 1. Turn on the server and the monitor. If the server is already turned on, close all open applications, then restart

Chapter 2 9Setup Utility MenusThe Setup Main menu includes the following main setup categories. • Product Information• Standard CMOS Features• Advanc

10 Chapter 2Product InformationThe Product Information menu displays basic information about the system. These entries are for your reference only and

Chapter 2 11Standard CMOS Features Parameter Description OptionSystem Date Set the date following the weekday-month-day-year format.System Time Set

iiRevision HistoryPlease refer to the table below for the updates made on this service guide.Date Chapter Updates

12 Chapter 2Advanced BIOS Features Parameter Description OptionReset Configuration Data Allows you to manually force BIOS to clear the previously sa

Chapter 2 13Advanced Chipset Features Parameter Description OptionIntel EIST When enabled, this feature allows the OS to reduce power consumption.

14 Chapter 2Integrated Peripherals Parameter Description OptionOnboard SATA Controller Enables or disables the onboard SATA controller. EnabledDisa

Chapter 2 15Power Management Setup Parameter Description OptionACPI Aware O/S Enables or disables the Advanced Configuration and Power Management (A

16 Chapter 2PC Health Status Parameter Description OptionSmart FAN Enables or disables the smart system fan control function. EnabledDisabled

Chapter 2 17Frequency/Voltage Control Parameter Description OptionSpread Spectrum Enables or disables the reduction of the mainboard’s EMI. Note: Re

18 Chapter 2BIOS Security Features Setting a supervisor password1. Use the up/down arrow keys to select Change Supervisor Password menu then press E

Chapter 2 19Load Default SettingsThe Load Default Settings menu allows you to load the default settings for all BIOS setup parameters. Setup defaults

20 Chapter 2Save & Exit SetupThe Save & Exit Setup menu allows you to save changes made and close the Setup Utility.

Chapter 2 21Exit Without SavingThe Exit Without Saving menu allows you to discard changes made and close the Setup Utility.

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Chapter 3 23This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the desktop computer for maintenance and troubleshooting.Disassembly R

24 Chapter 3Pre-disassembly Procedure Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below:1. Turn off the system and all

Chapter 3 25Main Unit DisassemblyNOTE: VGA card and TV tunder card are not available on this model. There are no expension slots on the main board.Scr

26 Chapter 3D #6-32*3/16 NI 86.5A5B6.012E #6-32 5MM NI 86.9A5G6.162Screw Part No.

Chapter 3 27Removing the Side Panel1. Perform the pre-disassembly procedure described on page 24.2. Remove the two screws (A) located on the rear edge

28 Chapter 3Removing the Front Bezel1. Remove the side panel. Refer to the previous section for instructions. 2. Release the front bezel retention tab

Chapter 3 29Removing the Heat Sink Fan AssemblyWARNING:The heat sink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heat sink with any metal

30 Chapter 35. Lay down the heat sink fan assembly, in an upright position, on top of the optical drive, as shown below, then disconnect the fan cable

Chapter 3 31Removing the ProcessorIMPORTANT:Before removing a processor from the mainboard, make sure to create a backup file of all important data. W

ivDisclaimerThe information in this guide is subject to change without notice.Acer Incorporated makes no representations or warranties, either express

32 Chapter 36. Pull out the processor from the socket. IMPORTANT:If you are going to install a new processor, note the arrow on the corner to make sur

Chapter 3 33Removing the Optical Drive1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 27.2. See “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 28.3. See “Removing the He

34 Chapter 37. Pull the drive out of the drive bay.

Chapter 3 35Removing the Hard Disk Drive1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 27.2. See “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 28.3. See “Removing the

36 Chapter 37. Disconnect the data and power cables from the rear of the hard drive. 8. Disconnect the other end of the data cable from the mainboard.

Chapter 3 3710. Remove the HDD module. a. Remove the four screws (D) that secure the HDD module to the HDD bracket. b. Slide the HDD out of the bracke

38 Chapter 3Removing the Power Supply1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 27.2. See “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 28.3. See “Removing the Hea

Chapter 3 399. Remove the three screws (A) that secure the power supply to the rear panel. 10. Lift the power supply module out of the chassis.Screw (

40 Chapter 3Removing the Memory ModulesIMPORTANT:Before removing any DIMM from the memory board, make sure to create a backup file of all important da

Chapter 3 41Removing the Front I/O and Card Reader Boards 1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 27.2. See “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 28.3.

vConventionsThe following conventions are used in this manual:SCREEN MESSAGESDenotes actual messages that appear on screen.NOTE Gives additional infor

42 Chapter 310. Disconnect the other end of the USB, 1394, and audio cables from the mainboard. 11. Remove the front I/O and card reader board bracke

Chapter 3 43b. Push the bracket into the chassis then remove the bracket. 12. Remove the card reader board.a. Remove the two screws (C) that secure th

44 Chapter 313. Remove the front I/O board.a. Remove the two screws (C) that secure the I/O board to the bracket. b. Pull the I/O board out of the bra

Chapter 3 45Removing the Mainboard 1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 27.2. See “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 28.3. See “Removing the Heat

46 Chapter 313. Remove the six screws (C) that secure the mainboard to the chassis. 14. Lift the board from the chassis. Screw (Quantity) Color Torqu

Chapter 3 47Removing the Power Switch and LED Cable Assembly1. See “Removing the Side Panel” on page 27.2. See “Removing the Front Bezel” on page 28.3

48 Chapter 313. Pull the LED bracket up and lift up from the chassis. 14. Release the two locking tabs (1) and gently pull the HDD LED cable out (2).

Chapter 3 4915. Remove the power switch cable.a. Release the two locking tabs (1), pull power switch cable bracket out of the LED bracket (2).b. Grasp

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Chapter 4 51This chapter provides instructions on how to troubleshoot system hardware problems. Hardware Diagnostic ProcedureIMPORTANT:The diagnostic

viService Guide CoverageThis Service Guide provides you with all technical information relating to the BASIC CONFIGURATION decided for Acer's &qu

52 Chapter 4System Check ProceduresPower System CheckIf the system will power on, skip this section. Refer to System External Inspection.If the system

Chapter 4 53Beep CodesBeep 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 b

54 Chapter 4Online Support InformationThis section describes online technical support services available to help you repair the desktop computer.If yo

Chapter 5 55System Block DiagramSystem Block Diagram and Board LayoutChapter 5

56 Chapter 5Board LayoutMainboard

Chapter 5 57No Code Description No Code Description1 PWR2 24-pin ATX power connector 12 AUDIO1 Center speaker/subwoofer jack, Audio in or side speaker

58 Chapter 5System JumpersNo. Name Location Default Settings1 General Purpose Input/Output GPIO32 ShortGPIO33 Open2 Clear CMOS CLR_CMOS1 0-1 1-2 Norm

Chapter 6 59This chapter offers the FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) list in global configuration of the eMachines L1700 desktop computer. Refer to this c

60 Chapter 6eMachines L1700 Exploded DiagramNOTE: This section will be updated when more information becomes available.

Chapter 6 61eMachines L1700 FRU List Component QTY Part Name DescriptionAcer Part NumberAccessory1 RECEIVER PHILIPS VISTA MCE TRANSCEIVER WITH 1 BLAS

viiChapter 1 System Tour 1Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

62 Chapter 6TV tuner card 1 TV TUNNER CARD YUAN PE585QA PCI-E HYBRID S/W MPEG (ATSC+NTSC) W/LP BRKTTV TUNER CARD PE585QA PCI-E HYTU.10500.0101 TV TUNN

Chapter 6 63CPU1 CPU INTEL CELERON 450 2.XG 512K 800FSB 35W HH80557RG049512 891507 SLAFZIC CPU CONROE LITE 450 2.2G KC.D0001.4501 CPU INTEL CELERON DU

64 Chapter 6DVD-RW drive 1 ODD HLDS SUPER-MULTI DRIVE HH LABELFLASH 16X GH-15F LF BLACK BEZEL SATAS-MULTI HH HLDS GH-15F LF KU.0160D.0431 ODD SONY SUP

Chapter 6 651 KEYBOARD PS2 105KEY CHICONY KB-07596F12552V FRENCH BLACKKB PS2 KB-0759 FRENCH BLACK105KB.PS203.1091 KEYBOARD PS2 104KEY CHICONY KB-07593

66 Chapter 61 KEYBOARD PS2 105KEY CHICONY KB-07596NL2552V DUTCH BLACKKB PS2 KB-0759 DUTCH BLACK 105KB.PS203.1121 KEYBOARD PS2 105KEY CHICONY KB-07596C

Chapter 6 671 KEYBOARD USB 104KEY CHICONY KU-07603RD2552V T-CN BLACKKB USB KU-0760 T-CN BLACK 104KKB.USB03.0631 KEYBOARD USB 104KEY CHICONY KU-07603RE

68 Chapter 61 KEYBOARD USB 105KEY CHICONY KU-07606IC2552V ICELANDICKB USB KU-0760 ICELANDIC BLACKKB.USB03.0811 KEYBOARD USB 105KEY CHICONY KU-07606N02

Chapter 6 69Mainboard1 MAINBOARD PUG ENMCP73VE NVIDIA MCP73PVE W/1394 LF W/RMENMCP73PV NVIDIA MCP73PV W/139MB.SB801.002Memory 1 MEMORY UNIFOSA UNB-DIM

70 Chapter 6Screws1 SCRW I NO6-32 L5 BZN SCRW I NO6-32 L5 BZN 86.00J07.B601 SCRW PAN #6-32 L6 NI BOXER WZSSCRW PAN #6-32 L6 NI BOXER WZS86.00J44.C601

Appendix A 71This section provides technical specifications for the system.ProcessorIntel Core 2 QuadItem SpecificationModel Number Q6600 Q6700 Q8200

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72 Appendix AIntel Pentium Dual-CoreItem SpecificationModel Number E2180 E2200 E2220 E5200Architecture (nm) 65 65 65 45L2 Cache Size (MB) 1 1 1 2Clock

Appendix A 73System Board Major ChipsSystem MemorySystem BIOSItem SpecificationSystem core logic NVIDIA NForce MCP73PV 1048 BGAMemory controller NVID

74 Appendix AHard Disk DrivePCI Interface Network InterfaceSATA Interface Keyboard and Input Devices Item SpecificationStorage controller NVIDIA NForc

75 Appendix AOptical Drive Super MultiItem SpecificationVendor HLDS PLDS Sony Model name GH-15F DH-16A3S AD-7203SDrive type Super Multi DVD-ROM Supe

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Chapter 1 1FeaturesBelow is a brief summary of the computer’s many feature:NOTE: The features listed in this section is for your reference only. The e