Machine Disassembly and Replacement | Acer S3811 guide

Chapter4

Machine Disassembly and Replacement

This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the imedia S3811 Service Guide

•Power-On Self-Test (POST)

•POST Error Messages List

•Error Symptoms List

•Undetermined Problems

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Acer S3811 manual Machine Disassembly and Replacement

Contents

Imedia S3811 Service Guide Revision History Date Chapter Updated Copyright Conventions Preface Page Introduction Introducing the Motherboard Features Bios Firmware Dimensions and weightIntegrated I/O Label Component Mainboard Components Block Diagram Icon Component Description Imedia S3811 Rear view Audio Jack Function Table Color/Use Headphone1CH Component Description Port Introduction Mouse PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option System PeripheralsKeyboard PS/2 or USB, manufacturing option Speakers Card Reader Option Bios Hotkey List Hardware Specifications and ConfigurationsSpecification Main Board Major Chips Cache Memory System MemoryVideo Interface Audio Interface IDE Interface Power ManagementUSB Port Devices Idle Shut Down Device Standby Mode Power Management Function Acpi support functionGlobal Standby Mode Suspend Mode About the Setup Utility Using BiosStandard Configuration Entering the Setup Utility Setup Utility Menus Updating the Bios Item Help Product Information Date and Time Standard Cmos Features UAHCI Port1 /Port2 A.R.T. EnabledSata Port0 Auto Halt On All, But Keyboard Advanced Bios Features Quick Boot EnabledQuiet Boot Enabled Sequence from Available devices Removable Device Priority Press Enter USB Beep Message Disabled Boot Up NumLock On Advanced Chipset Features Integrated Peripherals Power Management Setup Restore On AC Power Loss Last State PC Health Status Smart Fan Enabled Frequency/Voltage Control Spread Spectrum Enabled Load Default Settings Bios Security FeaturesSupervisor Password Not Installed User Password Not Installed Exit Without Saving Save & Exit Setup Machine Disassembly and Replacement Before You Begin General Information Standard Assembly Process Opening the chassisRemoving PSU bracket Removing front bezel Removing HDD bracket Insert the ODD devices Setting the Motherboard Page 2x1G 1x1G3x1G 4x1G Insert the system Fan Assembly motherboardPage Front Pulling in HDD &ODD Sata cable on Motherboard Insert VGA card Insert the PSU Long for HDD used Short for ODD used Overview Removing the power-supply Standard Disassembly ProcessPage Removing the HDD Pulling out the Sata ODD cable and Sata HDD cable FrontBack Pulling out the Audio/USB1/CR/PANEL cable Removing the VGA Card Removing system Fan Removing the Main Board Page Release the four latch show bellow then remove the Memory Removing the ODD bracket Removing the ODD Removing the ODD bracket Pushing the Cable Removing power switch & HDD-LED holder Page Machine Disassembly and Replacement Power-On Self-Test Post KB-5 Initializes DMAC-1 & DMAC-2 Needed Bios Messages Action/FRU Post Error Messages List Specifics about the type and location of the memory error Error Symptom Action/FRU Processor / Processor Fan Error Symptoms ListMain board and Memory Hard Disk Drive Audio Error Symptom Action/FRU CD/DVD-ROM Drive Power Supply Error Symptom Action/FRU Video and MonitorParallel/Serial Ports Keyboard Other Problems Error Symptom Action/FRU Undetermined Problems Safety Precautions Jumper and Connector InformationInstalling the Motherboard in a Case Choosing a Computer Case Setting Jumpers Checking Jumper Settings Checking Jumper Settings Jumper SettingsJumper Type Description Setting Default IIIustration Connecting 24-pin power cable Connecting Case Components Atxpoweratx 24-pin Power Connector Pin Signal Name Sysfan Cooling Fan Power Connector Pin Signal Name FunctionATX12V ATX 12V Power Connector Pin Signal Name Pin Signal Name Power/Sleep/Message waiting LED Pin Signal Name FunctionReset Switch Power Switch Installing Hardware Installing the ProcessorBefore installing the Processor Following illustration shows CPU installation components CPU Installation Procedure Installing Memory Modules Installation ProcedureMemory Memory Bus Sata cable optional Sata power cable optional Installing Serial ATA Hard Drives PCIE1X1 Slot Installing Add-on Cards Onboard PCI interface does not support 64-bit Scsi cards FAUDIO1 Front Panel Audio header Connecting Optional Devices Spdifo Spdif out headerOption Sata 1~4 Serial ATA connectors ChassisP5-15L w/ card reader ME BOM FRU Field Replaceable Unit List Exploded DiagramPage ChassisP5-15L w/o card reader ME BOM Page FRU List