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Acer ASPIRE M5910(G) User Manual

Acer ASPIRE M5910(G)
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Acer
Aspire M5910(G)
Service Guide
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Table of Contents

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Acer ASPIRE M5910(G) Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAcer
ModelASPIRE M5910(G)
CategoryDesktop
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Revision History

Copyright

Disclaimer

Conventions

System Tour

Features

Provides a summary of the computer's key features and specifications.

Block Diagram

Illustrates the internal connections and components of the system.

System Components

Details the interior and exterior components of the computer system.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Details technical specifications for CPU, memory, interfaces, BIOS, and power management.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Processor

Details the CPU type, socket, and operating speed supported by the system.

BIOS

Covers BIOS version, type, size, and boot device support settings.

IOS Hotkey List

Lists keyboard shortcuts for accessing BIOS setup and its functions.

Main Board Major Chips

Identifies the primary chipset, audio, and LAN controllers on the motherboard.

Memory Combinations

Explains supported memory module configurations and capacities.

Audio Interface

Describes the audio controller, codec, and associated features.

SATA Interface

Details SATA controller, channels, and bootable CD-ROM support.

USB Port

Specifies USB connector quantity and universal HCI support.

Environmental Requirements

Outlines operating temperature, humidity, and vibration specifications.

Power Management

Details system power states (S1, S3, S4, S5) and wake-up capabilities.

System Utilities

CMOS Setup Utility

Guides users through the system's BIOS setup utility for configuration.

Entering CMOS setup

Provides step-by-step instructions on how to access the BIOS setup.

Navigating Through the Setup Utility

Explains keyboard controls for navigating and interacting with the BIOS setup menu.

Setup Utility Menus

Lists and describes the main setup categories available in the BIOS utility.

Product Information

Displays basic system information such as processor, memory, and BIOS version.

Standard CMOS Features

Covers system date, time, and POST error handling settings.

Advanced BIOS Feature

Configures boot order, boot devices, and startup behavior.

Advanced Chipset Features

Manages chipset-specific features like EIST, XD Bit, and Virtualization Technology.

Integrated Peripherals

Enables or disables onboard controllers for SATA, USB, Audio, and LAN.

Power Management Setup

Configures ACPI states, wake-up events, and restore on AC power loss.

PC Health Status

Monitors system temperatures, voltages, and fan speeds.

Frequency/Voltage Control

Allows adjustment of system clocks and spread spectrum settings.

BIOS Security Features

Manages supervisor and user passwords for BIOS access control.

Load Default Settings

Restores BIOS to factory default configuration settings.

Save & Exit Setup

Saves current BIOS settings and exits the setup utility.

Exit Without Saving

Discards changes and exits the BIOS setup utility.

System Disassembly

Disassembly Requirements

Lists the necessary tools and precautions for disassembling the computer.

Pre-disassembly Procedure

Outlines essential steps to perform before starting the disassembly process.

Removing the Side Panel

Step-by-step guide to safely remove the computer's side panel.

Removing the Heat Sink Fan Assembly

Instructions for disconnecting and removing the CPU heat sink and fan.

Removing the Processor

Detailed steps for safely removing and installing the CPU.

Removing the VGA Card

Procedure for disconnecting and removing the graphics card.

Removing the TV Card

Instructions for safely removing the TV tuner card.

Removing the Mode Card

Procedure for disconnecting and removing the mode card.

Removing the Hard Disk Drive

Step-by-step guide to disconnect and remove the hard disk drive.

Removing the Front Bezel

Instructions for disconnecting the LED cable and removing the front bezel.

Removing Rear USB Board

Procedure for disconnecting the USB cable and removing the rear USB board.

Removing the Cables

Details on disconnecting various internal cables from the motherboard.

Remove System FAN

Instructions for disconnecting the system fan cable and removing the fan.

Removing the Optical Drive

Steps to disconnect cables and remove the optical drive from the bay.

Removing the Power Supply

Procedure for disconnecting power cables and removing the power supply unit.

Removing the Memory Modules

Guide to releasing clips and removing RAM modules from the DIMM slots.

Removing the removable HDD bay

Steps to remove the HDD rail and the HDD bay from the chassis.

Removing the Mainboard

Instructions for removing screws and lifting the mainboard from the chassis.

System Troubleshooting

Hardware Diagnostic Procedure

General approach to diagnosing hardware issues using provided tests.

System Check Procedures

Covers power system checks, external, and internal inspections.

Beep Codes

Lists beep code symptoms and their corresponding causes for error diagnosis.

Checkpoints

Explains diagnostic checkpoints output during POST and how to view them.

Bootblock Recovery Code Checkpoints

Details checkpoints related to the bootblock recovery process.

BIOS Recovery

Provides steps for recovering the BIOS using a recovery media.

Jumper and Connector Information

M/B Placement

Diagram showing the location of key components and connectors on the motherboard.

Jumper Setting

Explains how to set motherboard jumpers for system configuration options.

Connecting Optional Devices

Guide to connecting various optional devices and headers to the motherboard.

SATA1~6: Serial ATA connectors

Information on connecting Serial ATA devices for high-speed data transfer.

F_USB1~4: Front Panel USB headers

Details on connecting front panel USB ports to motherboard headers.

COM2: Onboard serial port header

Instructions for adding a second serial port via the onboard header.

SPDIF_OUT1: SPDIF out header

Information on the SPDIF output header for digital audio.

C_INTRUSION: Chassis detect header

Details the chassis intrusion detection header and its BIOS enablement.

INT_SPK1: Internal speaker

Information regarding the internal speaker connector for system audio feedback.

OBR: Button recovery jumper

Details the button recovery jumper for system reset or recovery.

PRINTER: Oboard parallel port header

Information on the onboard parallel port header for legacy printer connections.

TPM: TPM Module Header

Information about the Trusted Platform Module header for enhanced security.

SPI_DEBUG: SPI_DEBUG header

Details the SPI debug header, typically used for development or low-level debugging.

GPIO0~1: Button recovery jumper

Information on GPIO jumpers for button recovery or other I/O functions.

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Aspire M5910(G) Exploded Diagram(AM551 ASSY)

Visual exploded view of the system with part identification for AM551 assembly.

Aspire M5910(G) Exploded Diagram(AM550 ASSY)

Visual exploded view of the system with part identification for AM550 assembly.

Aspire M5910(G) FRU List

Comprehensive list of Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) with Acer part numbers.

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