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Acer Aspire T180 User Manual

Acer Aspire T180
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Aspire T180/E380
AcerPower M8
Service Guide
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Service guide files and updates are available
on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
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Acer Aspire T180 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Form FactorTower
Power Supply250W
ChipsetNVIDIA nForce 430
Storage80 GB SATA
GraphicsIntegrated NVIDIA GeForce 6100
Optical DriveDVD-ROM / DVD-RW
Operating SystemWindows Vista Home Basic
AudioIntegrated 5.1 channel audio
Networking10/100 Ethernet
Expansion Slots1 x PCI Express x16, 2 x PCI
Front Ports2 x USB 2.0
Rear Ports4 x USB 2.0, 1 x Ethernet, 1 x VGA

Summary

Chapter 1 System Specifications

Overview

Provides a general overview of the system's features and capabilities.

Features

Details the specifications of various system components like processor, memory, and graphics.

Mainboard Placement

Visual guide to motherboard components and their locations.

Block Diagram

Functional overview of the system's architecture and component interconnections.

Aspire T180 Front Panel

Front view and description of components on the Aspire T180 computer.

Aspire T180 Rear Panel

Rear view and description of ports and connectors on the Aspire T180.

AcerPower M8 Front Panel

Front view and description of components on the AcerPower M8 computer.

AcerPower M8 Rear Panel

Rear view and description of ports and connectors on the AcerPower M8.

System Peripherals

Describes standard input/output devices like mouse, keyboard, and speakers.

Speakers

Information regarding the connection and optional nature of system speakers.

Acer eRecovery

Explains the Acer eRecovery utility for system backup, restore, and software reinstallation.

Acer disc-to-disc recovery

Outlines the process for restoring the system using disc-to-disc recovery without a CD.

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Lists detailed technical specifications for the system's hardware components.

Chapter 2 System Utilities

Entering Setup

Instructions on how to access and navigate the BIOS setup utility.

Product Information

Displays system details such as model name, serial number, and BIOS version.

Standard CMOS Features

Covers basic system configuration settings like date, time, and drive parameters.

Advanced BIOS Features

Details advanced BIOS settings for system optimization and customization.

Removable Device Priority

Defines the boot sequence for removable media devices in BIOS.

Hard Disk Boot Priority

Sets the boot order for installed hard disk drives in BIOS.

CD-ROM Boot Priority

Configures the boot sequence for CD-ROM drives in BIOS.

Advanced Chipset Features

Allows adjustment of critical timing parameters for the motherboard chipset.

Integrated Peripherals

Manages the configuration of all onboard peripherals and controllers.

Onboard Device Setup

Enables or disables various onboard hardware devices like USB, Audio, and LAN.

Onboard I/O Chip Setup

Configures settings for onboard I/O controllers, including serial and parallel ports.

Power Management Setup

Configures system power management features and ACPI settings.

PnP/PCI Feature

Manages Plug and Play and PCI resource allocation.

PC Health Status

Monitors system component status, including temperature, voltage, and fan speed.

Set Supervisor/User Password

Allows setting or disabling BIOS supervisor and user passwords.

Load Default Settings

Resets BIOS and chipset features to factory default values.

Save & Exit Setup

Saves current BIOS settings and exits the setup utility.

Exit Without Saving

Discards any changes made in the setup utility and exits.

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement

General Information

Provides essential precautions and tools required before disassembling the computer.

Disassembly Procedure

Step-by-step instructions for safely disassembling and reassembling the computer.

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Power-On Self-Test (POST)

Guidance on understanding the Power-On Self-Test process.

POST Check Points

Identifies critical check points within the Power-On Self-Test.

POST Error Messages List

A list of common error messages encountered during POST.

Error Symptoms List

Helps diagnose system issues by correlating symptoms with potential causes.

Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Information

Jumper Setting

Explains how to set jumpers for correct system configuration on the motherboard.

Checking Jumper Settings

Identifies jumper locations and their default or protective settings.

Connecting Components

Guides on connecting internal components like fans and speakers to the motherboard.

ATX Power

Details the pinout and signals for the ATX power connector.

ATX_12V

Details the pinout and signals for the ATX 12V power connector.

Front Panel Header

Describes the pinout for front panel switches, LEDs, and audio connectors.

FDD (Top-View)

Pinout diagram for the floppy disk drive (FDD) connector.

IDE1 & IDE2 (Top-View)

Pinout diagrams for the IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) connectors.

Connecting the Optional Devices

Instructions for connecting various optional external devices.

AUXIN1: Auxiliary in connector

Pinout details for the auxiliary audio input connector.

USB1~3: Front Panel USB headers

Pinout information for the front panel USB headers.

AUDIO1: Front Panel Audio Header

Pinout diagram for the front panel audio header.

IRDA: Infrared header

Pinout details for the Infrared (IRDA) header.

SPDIFO1 : SPDIF out header

Pinout information for the SPDIF digital output header.

SATA1~4: Serial ATA connectors

Pinout details for the Serial ATA (SATA) connectors.

1394A2: Onboard IEEE 1394a header

Pinout diagram for the onboard IEEE 1394a header.

COM2: Onboard serial port header

Pinout diagram for the onboard serial port (COM2) header.

Rear I/O Panel Connectors

Illustrates and describes the various ports on the rear of the computer.

PSKBM1

Pinout details for the PS/2 keyboard and mouse connectors.

COM1

Pinout diagram for the COM1 serial port header.

LPT

Pinout diagram for the parallel port (LPT) connector.

USBLAN1

Pinout details for the combined USB and LAN connector.

USB

Pinout diagrams for various USB connectors.

Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Exploded Diagram

A visual breakdown of the computer's components with numbered labels.

FRU List

Lists Field Replaceable Units (FRUs) for parts ordering and repair (updates pending).

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