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Acer Aspire Z3170 User Manual

Acer Aspire Z3170
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Acer AZ3170/AZ3171
SERVICEGUIDE

Table of Contents

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Acer Aspire Z3170 Specifications

General IconGeneral
GraphicsIntel HD Graphics
Operating SystemWindows 8.1
RAM4 GB
Storage500 GB HDD
Display23-inch Full HD (1920 x 1080)
ConnectivityWi-Fi, Ethernet
PortsUSB 3.0, USB 2.0, HDMI, VGA
Optical DriveDVD Super Multi
Weight7 kg

Summary

Hardware Specifications

Features

Lists general features of the system.

Quick Specification

Provides a summary of key system specifications.

Chassis Specification

Details about the computer's physical casing and its components.

Motherboard Specification

Information on the main circuit board and its components.

System Tour

Identifies major components and ports of the system.

M/B Placement

Shows the layout and placement of components on the motherboard.

Jumper Setting

Explains how to configure jumpers on the motherboard.

Block Diagram

Visual representation of system component connections.

System Utilities

CMOS Setup Utility

Program for configuring system hardware settings.

Entering CMOS setup

Steps to access the CMOS setup utility.

Navigating Through the Setup Utility

How to use the BIOS/CMOS setup interface.

BIOS Setup Utility

Interface for system configuration and settings.

AMI UEFI BIOS Flash SOP for DOS

Procedure for updating BIOS from DOS.

AMI UEFI BIOS Flash SOP for Windows

Procedure for updating BIOS from Windows.

AMI UEFI BIOS Flash SOP for SHELL

Procedure for updating BIOS from SHELL.

DMI Tool Utilities

Utility for managing system's Direct Media Interface data.

LAN EEPROM Utilities

Tool for managing LAN adapter EEPROM settings.

System Disassembly and Assembly

Recommended Equipment

Tools required for system disassembly and assembly.

Pre-disassembly Procedure

Steps to take before disassembling the system.

Disassembly Process

Step-by-step guide to taking the system apart.

Disassembly Flowchart

Visual guide to the disassembly sequence.

Removing the Stand

Instructions on how to detach the system stand.

Removing the Rear Cover

Guide to removing the back panel of the computer.

Removing the HDD

Steps to remove the Hard Disk Drive.

Removing the ODD

Steps to remove the Optical Disk Drive.

Removing the Motherboard

Instructions for removing the main system board.

Reassembly Process

Step-by-step guide for putting the system back together.

Assembly Flowchart

Visual guide to the assembly sequence.

Replacing the LCD

Instructions for replacing the Liquid Crystal Display.

Replacing the Base Pan

Guide to installing the bottom chassis component.

Replacing the Motherboard Shielding

Instructions for reinstalling motherboard protective cover.

Replacing the Rear Cover

Guide to reinstalling the back panel of the computer.

Replacing the Stand

Instructions on how to reattach the system stand.

Troubleshooting

Introduction

Overview of troubleshooting procedures.

Hardware Diagnostic Procedure

Steps for diagnosing hardware problems.

System Check Procedures

Methods for checking system functionality.

Power System Check

How to check power-related issues.

System External Inspection

Visual checks of the system's exterior.

System Internal Inspection

Visual checks of the system's interior components.

Beep Codes

Interpreting audible error signals from the system.

Checkpoints

Understanding POST checkpoints for system status.

BIOS Recovery

Procedures to recover the BIOS from corruption.

Calibration SOP of control board

Standard operating procedure for control board calibration.

Debug Card information

Information on using debug cards for diagnostics.

Converter board setup

Configuration settings for the converter board.

Jumper and Connector Locations

Jumper Setting

How to configure system settings using jumpers.

Setting Jumper

Detailed instructions for jumper configuration.

FRU List

AZ3170/AZ3171 Exploded Diagrams

Visual breakdown of system components for identification.

FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

List of parts and their part numbers for replacement.

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