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Aspire 1800
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available
on the ACER/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
NOTE: Service CD P/N:VD.A18V5.001
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Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 1800 service guide. D ate Chapter Updates II
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Copyright Copyright © 2004 by Acer Incorporated. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated. Disclaimer The information in this guide is subject to change without notice. Acer Incorporated makes no r
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Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN Denotes actual messages that appear MESSAGES on screen. NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. CAUTION Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. IMPORTANT Reminds you to do specific actions relevant to the accomplishment of procedures. IV
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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, modem, or extra memory capability). These LOCALIZED FEATURES
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 System Specifications 1 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 System Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Board Layout . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Outlook View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Table of Contents Chpater 5 Jumper and Connector Locations 64 Top View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64 Bottom View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 Touch Pad Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .66 Clear CMOS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Chapter 1 System Specifications Features This computer was designed with the user in mind. Here are just a few of its many features: Performance Intel Grantsdale 915P + ICH6 with PCI-Express technology Support PC3200 (400MHz) Intel Prescott CPU 2.8G/3.0G/3.2G/3.4G/3.6G/3.8G CPU Package is LGA775 Package FSB 800MHz+ Thermal requirement should upgrade to Prescott-T (3.8G,115W) Allow to have a new logic lower to support 125W CPU in the further (Z-height will be 47mm ~ 49
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Video ATI MOBILITY RADEON X600 with 64MB of external DDR video RAM, supporting Microsoft DirectX 9.0 Simultaneous LCD and CRT display at 2040x1536 pixel resolution, 75Hz DualView Support Aspire cinema vision video technology (Aspire Arcade) Aspire clear vision video optimisation technology (Aspire Arcade) S-video/TV-out support (NTSC/PAL) Audio Realtek ALC250 Built-in two 1.5W speakers 2.1 channel speakers with 2W built-in subwoofer MS-Sound Compatible Built-in mi
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Ethernet (RJ-45) DC-In in jack for AC adaptor 5-in-1 card reader slot (xD/SD/MMC/MS-pro/SM) CIR Infrared (FIR) port PC Card Slot (one type II) MCE receiver with USB outside device (option) Kensington Lock Battery 8 cells high-drained Li-Ion 18650 size main battery pack with 59Wh (2000 mAh per cell) Supports 45 min operation time IOMP Instant-on supported (CD-Player buttons in front of system, system can also be power on, CD- Player all function by the remote control) Chapter 1 3
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Block Diagram 4 Chapter 1
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Mainboard Placement Top View Rear View Chapter 1 5
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ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION JP1/JP2 LVDS CONN. JP26 LINE IN CONN. JP3/17/31 FAN CONN. JP27 DDR SO-DIMM0 CONN. JP5 BLUETOOTH CONN. JP28 PCMCIA CONN. JP6 LCM CONN. JP29 MINI-PCI CONN. JP7 CARD READER CONN. JP30 ODD CONN. JP8 TOUCH-PAD CONN. JP32 HDD CONN. JP9 KEYBOARD CONN. JP33 TV-TUNER CONN. JP11 SPEAKER CONN. PCN1 AC-IN CONN JP12 SUBWOOFER CONN. PCN2 BATTERY CONN. JP13 CRT CONN. SW1 LID SWITCH JP14 TV-OUT CONN. SW2 E-MAIL BTN JP15 RJ-11/RJ-45 CONN. SW3 USER BTN1 JP16/18/19/21 USB CONN. SW
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Outlook View A general introduction of ports allow you to connect peripheral devices, as you would with a desktop PC. Open View # Item Description 1 Screen Wide scrren display provides visual output 2 Status Indicators LEDs that turn on and off to show system statuss. 3 Launch keys Buttons that can be programmed to start frequently used applications. 4 Keyboard Full-size keyboard for inputting typed data. 5 Built-in Microphone For recording audio on the computer 6 Touchpad Touch sensitive pad t
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Front Panel # Item Description 1 Stereo Speakers Produce stereo sound 2 InviLinK Button Enables Wireless LAN connectivity (manufacturing option) 3 Bluetooth Button Enables BluetoothR functionality (manufacturing option) 4 Console display Media status display 5 Remote sensor Receive the signal from the remote control 6 Arcade button Multimedia button 7 Stop Press to stop playing the audio track or video file 8 Play/Pause Press to start playing the audio track or video file/Press again to pause 9
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Left View # Icon Item Description 1 USB ports USB 2.0 ports 2 Headphone-in jack Connects headphones for analog audio output and digital S/ PDIF output 3 Microphone-in jack Connects an external microphone for audio input 4 N/A Optical drive Internal optical drive; accepts CDs or DVDs depending on the optical drive type 5 N/A Optical disc read Light emitting diode (LED) that indicates when an optical indicator disc is being read 6 N/A Optical drive eject button Press the eject button to remov
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Right View # Item Description 1 PC card eject button Press the eject button to remove a PC card from the PC card slot. 2 PC card slot Type II PC card supports PCMCIA or CardBus. 3 IEEE 1394 Port Connects IEEE 1394 devices. 4 USB Ports USB 2.0 ports 5 Infrared port Interfaces with infrared devices (e.g. infrared printer, IR-aware computer, etc...) 10 Chapter 1
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Rear View # Item Description 1 S-video out port Connects to a television or display device supporting S-video input. 2 Network jack Connects the computer to the 10/100/1000 Ethernet network. 3 Modem Jack Connects the built-in fax/data modem to a phone line. 4 External display port Connects an external (VGA) monitor. 5 Ventilation slot Enables the computer to stay cool, even after prolonged use. 6 Kensington lock slot For attaching a security device. 7 DC-in jack Connect the AC power adapter Cha
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Bottom View # Item Description 1 Mini-PCI Slot Slot for adding mini-PCI cards 2 Memory compartment Removable cover provides access to the 3 Battery release latch Unlatches the battery to remove the battery pack. 4 Battery pack The computer's removable battery. 5 Hard disk bay Removable cover provides access to the computer's hard drive. 6 Sub-Woofer Outputs low/mid range audio 12 Chapter 1
