Acer Aspire M3202 User Manual

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Aspire M3202
Service Guide
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Acer Aspire M3202 Specifications

General

Storage	500 GB HDD
Chipset	AMD 780G
Networking	Gigabit Ethernet
Operating System	Windows Vista Home Premium
Form Factor	Tower
USB Ports	6
RAM	4 GB
Graphics	ATI Radeon HD 3200
Optical Drive	DVD-RW
Audio	High Definition Audio

Summary

Revision History

Conventions

Preface

System Specifications

Core System Components

Details Operating System, Processor, Chipset, PCB, Memory, and PCI.

Storage and Audio Interfaces

Lists FDD, IDE, SATA, and Audio interface specifications.

Connectivity and Expansion

Covers LAN, USB, and 1394 interface specifications.

BIOS and Connectors

Details BIOS features, I/O, and on-board connectors.

Power Supply Specifications

Outlines power supply requirements and features.

Main Board Placement Diagram

System Block Diagram

Aspire M3202 Front Panel Overview

Aspire M3202 Rear Panel Overview

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor and BIOS Details

Details processor type, socket, and BIOS features.

BIOS Hotkeys and Mainboard Chips

Lists BIOS hotkeys and major mainboard chipsets.

Memory Combinations and Configuration

System Memory Configuration

Explains memory slot configurations and specifications.

Audio Interface Specifications

SATA and Floppy Drive Interfaces

USB Port and Environmental Requirements

Power Management Overview

Power Management Function (ACPI)

Standby, Suspend, and ACPI Modes

Explains device standby, global standby, suspend modes, and ACPI specs.

System Utilities

Entering BIOS Setup

Guide on how to access the BIOS setup utility.

CMOS Setup Menu Options

Overview of main menu items in the BIOS setup utility.

Machine Disassembly and Replacement Guide

Pre-Disassembly Procedures

Steps to take before disassembling the system for safety.

General Disassembly Procedure

Outlines the general steps for system disassembly.

Aspire M3202 Standard Disassembly Process

Process Bezel Application

Step for applying labels to the front bezel.

Remove Side Cover

Remove CPU Fan Pipe and Cards

Remove Expansion Cards

Instructions for removing expansion cards like VGA, TV, Modem.

Remove HDD Data Cables

Remove ODD and HDD Power Cables

Remove HDD Power Cable

Steps to disconnect HDD power cables.

Remove Front Panel and Audio Cables

Remove Hard Disk Drive (HDD)

Remove Card Reader and ODD

Remove Optical Disk Drive (ODD)

Steps to remove the optical disk drive.

Remove Motherboard Power and Fan Cables

Remove System Fan and Motherboard

Remove Motherboard

Instructions for removing the main motherboard.

Remove CPU Cooler

Remove Memory Modules

Remove CPU

Detailed steps for removing the CPU.

Remove I/O Shielding

Troubleshooting Guide

POST and Error Symptom Analysis

Covers POST checks, error messages, and symptoms.

Jumper and Connector Information

Jumper Settings and CMOS Clear

Explains jumper configuration and clearing CMOS.

Checking Connectors

CPU and System Fan Connectors

Details pinouts for CPU and system fan connectors.

ATX 12V Power Connector

Explains the ATX 12V power connector pinout.

Front Panel Header Connectors

Front USB and Audio Connectors

Pinouts for front panel USB and audio connections.

Intruder Switch and Jumper Details

Intel RAID SOP (Windows)

Creating RAID Volume in Windows

Step-by-step guide to creating RAID volumes via Intel software.

Intel RAID SOP (DOS)

Create SATA RAID 0

Steps to create RAID 0 using Intel RAID utility in DOS.

Create SATA RAID 1

Steps to create RAID 1 using Intel RAID utility in DOS.

Create SATA RAID 5

Steps to create RAID 5 using Intel RAID utility in DOS.

Create SATA RAID 0+1

Steps to create RAID 0+1 using Intel RAID utility in DOS.

Aspire M3202 FRU List

Mainboard, CPU Cooler, and CPU FRUs

Lists FRUs for mainboard, CPU cooler, and various CPUs.

VGA, Memory, and Storage FRUs

Lists FRUs for VGA cards, memory, HDDs, and ODDs.

Connectivity and Input Device FRUs

Lists FRUs for TV-Tuner, Card Reader, Modem, PSU, Mouse.

Extended Keyboard FRU Options

Lists a wide variety of keyboard FRUs by language and layout.