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Acer Aspire 3300S Service Manual

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  • Page 1 Aspire 3300S Service Guide Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information, please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw PART NO.: ------------------------- PRINTED IN TAIWAN...

  • Page 2: Revision History

    Revision History Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire 3300S service guide. Date Chapter Updates...
  • Page 3 Copyright Copyright © 2002 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.
  • Page 4 Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: Denotes actual messages that appear Screen 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.
  • Page 5 DIFFERENT part number code to those given in the FRU list of this printed Service Guide. You MUST use the list provided by your regional Acer office to order FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Overview ......... 1 Features.

  • Page 7: Overview

    Chapter 1 System Specifications Overview ® The Aspire 3300S supports Intel Pentium 4 (Willamette 478/Northwood) Flip Chip-Pin Grid Array 2 processor (FC-PGA2) based Micro ATX, IBM PC/AT compatible system with PCI/AGP bus. Chapter 1...

  • Page 8: Features

    Features Performance Intel Pentium® IV processor with Intel NetBurst™ micro-architecture and integrated 256KB/512KB on-die L2 cache memory in Flip Chip 2 (FC)-mPGA 478 socket form factor, with supporting CPU clock up to 2.4GHz+. System Front Side bus speed:400 MHz. Maximum of 2GB DDR RAM within 2 DIMM sockets. Integrated LAN Controller.
  • Page 9 Expansion 3 PCI slots + 2 DIMM slots + 1 AGP slot Upgradeable memory and hard disk Human-centric design and ergonomics Slim desktop form factor Separate computer stand and rubber stands for quick and easy positioning Accessible I/O ports Smooth and stylish design Low emission and low radiation Chapter 1...

  • Page 10: Front Panel Aspire 3300S

    Front Panel Aspire 3300S The computer’s front panel consists of the following: Label Icon Color Description Floppy drive light-emitting diode (LED) 3.5-inch floppy drive Floppy drive eject button CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW Headphone/Ear- phone jack. Volume control tuner CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW LED CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW tray CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW emergency eject hole Stop/Eject button Black...
  • Page 11 Label Icon Color Description Hard disk drive activity LED LAN Activity LED Power LED Power switch NOTE: *The system has two microphone-in ports (front and rear). However, you cannot use both of them at the same time. The default setting for your system enables the microphone-in port in front and disables the one at the back.

  • Page 12: Rear Panel Aspire 3300S

    Rear Panel Aspire 3300S Label Icon Color Description Power supply Voltage selector switch Keyhole PS/2 mouse port Green Network port Gray Parallel/Printer port Burgundy Game/MIDI port Gold VGA port Black Handset/telephone line ports (optional) Power cord socket Chapter 1...
  • Page 13 Label Icon Color Description Purple PS/2 keyboard port Black USB ports Teal or Serial port Turquoise Lime Audio-out/Line-out jack Light blue Audio-in/Line-in jack Microphone-in port (rear)** Expansion slots NOTE: * The CRT monitor port is automatically disabled when an add-on VGA card is installed into the system.

  • Page 14: System Block Diagram (Aspire 3300S)

    System Block Diagram (Aspire 3300S) INTEL P4 CPU Willamette / Northwood X86 Legacy Signals (FC-PGA2_478) 400 MHz Host Bus 4X AGP Bus 133MHz AGP Slot 66-MHz SIS 650 64-bit DDRAM North Bridge 2XDIMMs connector 33MHz,32-bit Primary PCI Bus SIS 961 South Bridge LPC SUPER I/O PCI Slot...
  • Page 15 Chapter 1...

  • Page 16: Main Board Layout (Aspire 3300S)

    Main Board Layout (Aspire 3300S) Component Function ATX Power Supply/JPW1 ATX power connectors JKBMS1 Mouse/keyboard connector USB Connectors Connecting to USB devices COM A & COM B Serial port connector VGA DB 15-pin Connecting to VGA monitor LAN Jack (optional) Connecting to LAN devices LPT1 Parallel port connector...
  • Page 17 Component Function IDE 1~IDE 2 Hard disk connector JCD1/JAUX1/JMD1 CD/AUX/Modem-in connectors CPUFA/SYSFA Fan power connectors JFP1/JFP2 Front panel connectors JAUD Front panel audio connector JUSB1/JUSB2 USB front connector JIR1 IrDA infrared module connector JBAT1 Clear CMOS jumper AGP Slot Connecting to AGP cards PCI Slot Connecting to expansion cards CNR Slot...

  • Page 18: Keyboard

    Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, and twelve function keys. Component Description Programmable keys Help you directly access a URL (Web site) or launch any program, file, or application in your system. The fifth key is set to launch the media player. To configure the settings of each key, right-click on the Magic Keyboard icon located on your Windows desktop.
  • Page 19 Component Description Volume control/Mute Controls the speaker volume. Turn it clockwise or counterclockwise to knob adjust the volume. Press it to toggle between mute and sound. Scroll Lock When activated, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up arrow or down arrow respectively.

  • Page 20: Hardware Specifications And Configurations

    Hardware Specifications and Configurations Processor Item Specification Type Intel® Pentium IV processors with mPGA478 package Slot Socket mPGA478 Speed Internal : 1.5~2.4GHz+ External: 400MHZ Data Bus Frequency Minimum operating speed 0 MHz (If Stop CPU Clock in Sleep State the BIOS Setup is set to Enabled.) Voltage Processor voltage can be detected by the system without setting any jumper.

  • Page 21: Memory Combinations

    This section has two table lists, system memory specification and the possible combinations of memory module. System Memory Item Specification Memory socket number 2 slots (4 banks) Support memory size per socket 64MB~1GB Support maximum memory size Support memory type DDR SDRAM Support memory speed 266MHz(PC2100)
  • Page 22 Audio Interface Item Specification Audio controller SiS961 Audio controller resident bus AC’97 link Audio function control Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Mono or stereo Stereo Resolution 16 bits Compatibility AC’97 2.1 compliant Sound Blaster Pro compatible Mixed digital and analog high performance chip Enhanced stereo full duplex operation High performance PCI audio accelerator Full native DOS games compatibility...
  • Page 23 Parallel Port Item Specification Parallel port controller LPC Super I/O Parallel port controller resident bus Number of parallel ports Support ECP/EPP SPP/ECP / EPP 1.7 & 1.9 Connector type 25-pin D-type female connector Parallel port function control Enable/disable by BIOS Setup Optional ECP DMA channel DMA channel 1 (in BIOS Setup)
  • Page 24 Memory Address Map Address Size Function 000000 - 07FFFF 512KBytes Host Memory 080000 - 09FFFF 128KBytes Host/PCI Memory 0A0000 - 0BFFFF 128KBytes PCI/ISA Video Buffer Memory 0C0000 - 0C7FFF 32KBytes Video BIOS Memory 0C8000 - 0DFFFF 96KBytes ISA Card BIOS & Buffer Memory 0E0000 - 0EFFFF 64KBytes BIOS Extension Memory...
  • Page 25 I/O Address Map Hex Range Devices 000-00F DMA Controller-1 020-021 Interrupt Controller-1 040-043 System Timer 060-060 Keyboard Controller 8742 061-061 System Speaker 070-071 CMOS RAM Address and Real Time Clock 081-08F DMA Controller-2 0A0-0A1 Interrupt Controller-2 0C0-0DF DMA Controller-2 0F0-0FF Math Co-Processor 170-177 Secondary IDE...
  • Page 26 DRQ Assignment Map DRQx System Devices Add-On-Card Devices DRQ0 N (Notes) Reserved DRQ1 Reserved DRQ2 Floppy Diskette DRQ3 Reserved DRQ4 Cascade DRQ5 Reserved DRQ6 Reserved DRQ7 Reserved NOTE: N - Not to be used. Main Board Major Chips Item Controller North Bridge SiS 650 South Bridge...
  • Page 27 Mechanical Specifications Item Specification Weight Depends on local configuration One 3.5 FDD and one 3.5 HDD (without packing) Switching Power Supply Input Frequency Frequency Variation Range 50Hz 47Hz to 53Hz 60Hz 57Hz to 63Hz Input Voltage Variation Range 100 - 120 VRMS 90-132 VRMS 200 - 240 VRMS 180-264 VRMS...

  • Page 28: Power Management Functions

    Power Management Functions Device Standby Mode Independent power management timer for hard disk drive devices (0-15 minutes, time step=1 minute). Hard disk drive goes into Standby mode (for ATA standard interface). Disable V-sync to control the VESA DPMS monitor. Resume method: device activated (Keyboard for DOS, keyboard & mouse for Windows). Resume recovery time: 3-5 sec.
  • Page 29 Chapter 1...

  • Page 30: System Utilities

    Chapter 2 System Utilities Most systems are already configured by the manufacturer or the dealer. There is no need to run Setup when starting the computer unless you get a Run Setup message. The Setup program loads configuration values into the battery-backed nonvolatile memory called CMOS RAM. This memory area is not part of the system RAM.

  • Page 31: Entering Setup

    Entering Setup Power on the computer abd the system will start POST (Power On Self Test)prosecc. When the message of “Press DEL to enter SETUP” appears on the screen, press the key of [Delete] to enter the setup menu. NOTE: If the message disappears before you respond and you still wish to enter Setup, restart the system by turning it OFF and On.
  • Page 32 The command line at the bottom of the menu tells you how to move within a screen and from one screen to another. To select an option, move the highlight bar by pressing then press To change a parameter setting, press until the desired setting is found.

  • Page 33: Product Information

    Product Information The screen below appears if you select Product Information from the main menu: The Product Information menu contains general data about the system, such as the product name, serial number, BIOS version, etc. These information is necessary for troubleshooting (maybe required when asking for technical support).
  • Page 34 The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description Product Name Displays the model name of your system. System S/N Displays your system’s serial number. Main Board ID Displays the main board’s identification number. Main Board S/N Displays your main board’s serial number.

  • Page 35: Standard Cmos Features

    Standard CMOS Features Select Standard CMOS Features from the main menu to configure some basic parameters in your system. The following screen shows the Standard CMOS Features menu: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings.
  • Page 36 Parameter Description Options IDE Secondary Channel Master Allows you to configure the hard disk drive IDE Device Model Number: connected to the master port of IDE channel 2. None To enter the IDE Secondary Master setup, press [Enter]. The IDE CD-ROM is always automatically detected.
  • Page 37 IDE Primary/Secondary Channel Master/Slave Setup The following screen appears if you select any of the IDE drive parameters: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Description Options IDE HDD Auto- Auto-detects your hard disk drive Press [Enter]...

  • Page 38: Advanced Bios Features

    Advanced BIOS Features The following screen shows the Advanced BIOS Features: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Description Options Virus Warning Allows you to set the virus warning feature for Enabled IDE Hard Disk boot sector protection.
  • Page 39 Parameter Description Options Boot Up NumLock Status Sets the NumLock status when the system is powered on. Setting to On will turn on the NumLock key when the system is powered on. Setting to Off will allows users to use the arrow keys on the numeric keypad.

  • Page 40: Advanced Chipset Features

    Advanced Chipset Features The advanced cipset features setup option is used to change the values of the chipset registers. These registers control most of the system options in the computer. NOTE: Change these settings only if you are familiar with the chipset. Advanced DRAM Control Press [Enter] to enter the sub-menu and the following screen appears: Chapter 2...
  • Page 41 The following table describes each parameter under the sub-menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested values. Parameter Description Options System Performance The DRAM timing is controlled by the DRAM Normal Mode Timing Registers. The timings programmed into Safe Mode this register are dependent on the system Fast mode design.

  • Page 42: Integrated Peripherals

    Integrated Peripherals The following table describes each Integrated Peripherals parameters. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested values. Parameter Description Options Internal PCI/IDE This setting enables or disables the internal Both, Disabled, Primary, primary and secondary PCI & IDE controllers. Secondary IDE Primary Master PIO Setting these items to “Auto”...
  • Page 43 Parameter Description Options USB Keyboard Support This item lets you enable or disable the USB Enabled keyboard driver within the onboard BIOS. The Disabled keyboard driver simulates legacy keyboard command and lets you use a USB keyboard during POST or after boot if you do not have a USB driver in the operating system.

  • Page 44: Power Management Setup

    Power Management Setup The Power Management menu lets you configure your system to most effectively save energy while operating in a manner consistent with your own style of computer use. The following screen shows the Power Management parameters and their default settings: The following table describes the parameters found in this menu.
  • Page 45 Parameter Description Options Video Off Option This item is to control the mode in which the Always On monitor will shut down. Suspend Off Always On: Always keep the monitor on. Susp, Stby --> Off Suspend --> Off: During suspend mode, the All Modes monitorwill shut down.

  • Page 46: Pnp/Pci Configuration

    PnP/PCI Configuration The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Description Options Reset Configuration Data Selecting “Enabled” to reset Extended System Disabled Configuration Data (ESCD) only if you installed Enabled a new add-on and the system reconfiguration has caused such a serious conflict that the...

  • Page 47: Pc Health Status

    PC Health Status The following table describes the parameters found in this menu: Parameter Description Options Shutdown Temperature This option is for setting the shutdown temperature level for the processor. When the processor reaches the temperature you set, the ACPI-aware system will be shut down.

  • Page 48: Frequency Control

    Frequency Control The following table describes the parameters found in this menu. Settings in boldface are the default and suggested settings. Parameter Description Options Set CPU Ratio End users can overlock the processor by Auto specifying the CPU ratio (clock multiplier) in this Manual field.

  • Page 49: Load Default Settings

    Load Default Settings The default settings are the default values set by the mainboard manufacturer specifically for optimal performance of the mainboard. When you select the item, a message as below appears: Pressing Y (Yes) loads the BIOS default values for the most stable system performance. Chapter 2...

  • Page 50: Set Supervisor/User Password

    Set Supervisor/User Password When you choose to set supervisor password, a message as below will appear on the screen: At the prompt, type your password. Your password can be up to six characters in length. After typing the password, press “Enter”. At the next prompt, re-type your password and press “Enter” again to confirm the new password.
  • Page 51 If you select Set User Password, a message as below will appear: At the prompt, type your password. Your password can be up to six characters in length. After typing the password, press “Enter”. At the next prompt, re-type your password and press “Enter” again to confirm the new password.

  • Page 52: Save & Exit Setup/Exit Without Saving

    Save & Exit Setup/Exit Without Saving If you select Save and Exit Setup, you will exit the BIOS utility. The following dialogue box will appear. Select Y (Yes) to exit Setup. Select N (No) to return to the main menu. If you select Exit Without Saving, you will discard all the changes you made and exit Setup.
  • Page 53 Chapter 2...

  • Page 54: Machine Disassembly And Replacement

    Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement This chapter contains step-by-step procedures on how to disassemble the Veriton 3300/3300D desktop computer for maintenance and troubleshooting. To disassemble the computer, you need the following tools: Wrist grounding strap and conductive mat for preventing electrostatic discharge Flat-bladed screwdriver Phillips screwdriver Hexagonal screwdriver...

  • Page 55: General Information

    General Information Before You Begin Before proceeding with the disassembly procedure, make sure that you do the following: Turn off the power to the system and all peripherals. Unplug the AC adapter and all power and signal cables from the system. Chapter 3...

  • Page 56: Disassembly Procedure Flowchart

    Disassembly Procedure Flowchart The flowchart on the succeeding page gives you a graphical representation on the entire disassembly sequence and instructs you on the components that need to be removed during servicing. Main Unit Upper Case Upper Case W/ Front Panel Front Panel Rotate Bracket AGP VGA...

  • Page 57: Opening The Housing

    Opening the Housing This section tells you how to open the housing cover when you need to install additional components inside the system unit. CAUTION: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it.

  • Page 58: Removing The Front Panel

    Removing the Front Panel See “Opening the Housing” on page 51 Remove the four screws as shown here. Detach the front bezel from the front panel gently in the way as shown here. Removing the EMI Audio Cover See “Opening the Housing” on page 51 Remove the EMI audio cover from the lower case.

  • Page 59: Removing The Modem Card

    Removing the Modem Card See “Opening the Housing” on page 51 Remove the screw as shown below and then remove the modem card from the slot. Removing the AGP VGA Card See “Opening the Housing” on page 51 Remove the screw as shown here and then remove the AGP VGA card from the slot. Removing the FDD and DVD Frame See “Opening the Housing”...
  • Page 60 Disconnect the floppy disk drive and power cables from the floppy disk drive. Disconnect the power cable, IDE cable, and audio cable from the DVD-ROM drive. Disconnect the micro switch cable from the main board. Pull the FDD and DVD frame from the lower case. Remove the four screws as shown here then detach the DVD-ROM drive from the frame.

  • Page 61: Removing The Intrusion Alarm Cable

    Remove the four screws as shown here then detach the floppy disk drive from the frame. Disconnect micro switch cable from the FDD and DVD frame. Removing the Intrusion Alarm Cable See “Opening the Housing” on page 51 See “Removing the FDD and DVD Frame” on page 53” Detach the intrusion alarm cable from the FDD and DVD Frame.

  • Page 62: Removing The Usb And Audio Board

    Removing the USB and Audio Board See “Opening the Housing” on page 51 See “Removing the EMI Audio Cover” on page 52 See “Removing the FDD and DVD Frame” on page 53 Disconnect the USB board cable and audio board cable from the USB and audio board. Remove the two screws as shown here then detach the USB and audio board from the lower case.

  • Page 63: Removing The Dimm

    Slide the hard disk drive frame to the right and then gently move it inward to detach it from the lower case. Remove the four screws as shown and then detach the hard disk drive from the frame. Removing the DIMM See “Opening the Housing”...

  • Page 64: Removing The Power Supply

    Removing the Power Supply See “Opening the Housing” on page 51. See “Removing the FDD and DVD Frame” on page 53” Remove the two screws as shown here. Disconnect the power cable from the main board. Gently remove the power supply from the system. Removing the RTC Battery See “Opening the Housing”...

  • Page 65: Removing The Processor

    Removing the Processor See “Opening the Housing” on page 51 See “Removing the FDD and DVD Frame” on page 53” Disconnect the fan sink cable from the main board, and then release the two levers on both sides of the fan sink.

  • Page 66: Removing The Main Board

    Removing the Main board See “Opening the Housing” on page 51 See “Removing the FDD and DVD Frame” on page 53 Remove the six screws as shown here then detach the main board from the lower case. Chapter 3...
  • Page 67 Chapter 3...

  • Page 68: Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter provides troubleshooting information for the Aspire 3300S: Power-On Self-Test (POST) Index of Error Message Index of Error Symptoms Undetermined Problems Chapter 4...

  • Page 69: Power-On Self-Test (Post)

    Power-On Self-Test (POST) Each time you turn on the system, the Power-on Self Test (POST) is initiated. Several items are tested during POST, but is for the most part transparent to the user. The Power-On Self Test (POST) is a BIOS procedure that boots the system, initializes and diagnoses the system components, and controls the operation of the power-on password option.
  • Page 70 Checkpoint Description Initial Superio_Early _Init switch Reserved 1. Blank out screen 2. Clear CMOS error flag Reserved 1. Clear 8042 interface 2. Initialize 8042 self-test 1. Test special keyboard controller for Winbond 977 series Super I/O chips. 2. Enable keyboard interface. Reserved 1.
  • Page 71 Checkpoint Description 1. Check validity of RTC value: e.g. a value of 5Ah is an invalid value for RTC minute. 2. Load CMOS settings into BIOS stack. If CMOS checksum fails, use default value instead. 3. Prepare BIOS resource map for PCI & PnP use. If ESCD is valid, take into consideration of the ESCD’s legacy information.
  • Page 72 Checkpoint Description Test 8259 functionality Reserved Reserved Reserved Initialize EISA slot Reserved 1. Calculate total memory by testing the last double word of each 64K page. 2. Program writes allocation for AMD K5 CPU. Reserved Reserved Reserved Reserved 1. Program MTRR of M1 CPU. 2.
  • Page 73 Checkpoint Description Prepare memory size information for function call: INT 15h ax=E820h Reserved Turn on L2 cache Reserved Program chipset registers according to items described in Setup& Auto-configuration table. Reserved 1. Assign resources to all ISA PnP devices. 2. Auto assign ports to onboard COM ports if the corresponding item in Setup is set to “AUTO”...
  • Page 74 Checkpoint Description 1. USB final Initialization 2. NET PC: Build SYSID structure 3. Switch screen back to text mode. 4. Set up ACPI table at top of memory. 5. Invoke ISA adapter ROMs. 6. Assign IRQs to PCI devices 7. Initialize APM 8.

  • Page 75: Post Error Messages List

    POST Error Messages List If you cannot run the diagnostics program tests but did receive a POST error message, use “POST Error Messages List” to diagnose system problems. If you did not receive any error message, look for a description of your error symptoms in “Error Symptoms List”...
  • Page 76 BIOS Messages Action/FRU Memory Verify Error Use this location along with your system’s memory map to locate the bad chip. Offending Address Not Found This message is used in conjunction with the I/O CHANNEL CHECK and RAM PARITY ERROR messages when the segment that has caused problem cannot be isolated.

  • Page 77: Error Symptoms List

    Error Symptoms List NOTE: To diagnose a problem, first find the error symptom in the left column. If directed to a check procedure, replace the FRU indicated in the check procedure. If no check procedure is indicated, the first Action/ FRU listed in right column is the most likely cause.
  • Page 78 Error Symptom Action/FRU Diskette drive LED comes on for more than 2 1. Diskette minutes when reading data. 2. Diskette drive connection/cable 3. Diskette drive 4. Main board Diskette drive LED fails to light, and the drive 1. Diskette is unable to access for more than 2 minutes. 2.
  • Page 79 Error Symptom Action/FRU Audio Audio software program invokes but no sound 1. Speaker power/connection/cable. comes from speakers. Modem Modem ring cannot wake up system from 1. For the External Modem, make sure Power on By Ring in BIOS suspend mode. Setup or Power Management is set to Enabled.
  • Page 80 Error Symptom Action/FRU Parallel/Serial Ports Execute “Load BIOS Default Settings” in BIOS Setup to confirm ports presence before diagnosing any parallel/serial ports problems. Serial or parallel port loop-back test failed. 1. Make sure that the LPT# or COM# you test is the same as the setting in BIOS Setup.

  • Page 81: Undetermined Problems

    Check all cables and connectors for proper installation. If the jumpers, switches and voltage settings are correct, remove or disconnect the following, one at a time: 10. Non-Acer devices External devices Any adapter card (modem card, LAN card or video card, if installed)

  • Page 82: Jumper And Connector Information

    Chapter 5 Jumper and Connector Information Connectors The mainboard provides connectors to connect to FDD, IDE HDD, case, modem, LAN, USB Ports, IR module and CPU/System FAN. Floppy Disk Drive Connector: FDD1 The mainboard provides a standard floppy disk drive connector that supports 360K, 720K, 1.2M, 1.44M and 2.88M floppy disk types.
  • Page 83 Hard Disk Connectors: IDE1 & IDE2 The mainboard has a 32-bit Enhanced PCI IDE and Ultra DMA 33/66/100 controller that provides PIO mode 0~4, Bus Master, and Ultra DMA33/66/100 function. You can connect up to four hard disk drives, CD-ROM, 120MB Floppy (reserved for future BIOS) and other devices.
  • Page 84 CD-In Connector: JCD1 The connector is for CD-ROM audio connector. Aux Line-In Connector: JAUX1 The connector is for DVD add-on card with Line-in connector. Modem-In Connector: JMD1 The connector is for modem with internal audio connector. JAUX1 JCD1 Phone_In JMD1 Mono_Out Chapter 5...
  • Page 85 Fan Power Connectors: CPUFA/SYSFA The CPUFA (processor fan) & SYSFA (system fan) support system cool- ing fan with +12V. It supports three-pin head connector. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always take note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V, the black wire is Ground and should be connected to GND.
  • Page 86 Front Panel Connectors: JFP1 & JFP2 The mainboard provides front panel connectors for electrical connection to the front panel switches and LEDs. Users can choose either the JFP1 or the ® JFP2 depending on their needs. JFP1 is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide .
  • Page 87 Front Panel Audio Connector: JAUD You can connect an optional audio connector to the Front Panel Audio ® Header. JAUD is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. JAUD Pin Definition SIGNAL DESCRIPTION AUD_MIC Front panel microphone input signal AUD_GND Ground used by analog audio circuits AUD_MIC_BIAS...
  • Page 88 Front USB Connector: JUSB1 or JUSB2 The mainboard provides one front Universal Serial Bus connector for users to connect to USB devices. Users can choose either the JUSB1 or the ® JUSB2 depending on their needs. The JUSB1 is compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide.
  • Page 89 IrDA Infrared Module Header: JIR1 This connector allows you to connect to IrDA Infrared modules and is ® compliant with Intel Front Panel I/O Connectivity Design Guide. You must configure the setting through the BIOS setup to use the IR function. JIR1 JIR1 Pin Definition Signal...
  • Page 90 Jumpers The motherboard provides one jumper for you to set the computer’s function. This section will explain how to change your motherboard’s function through the use of the jumper. Clear CMOS Jumper: JBAT1 There is a CMOS RAM on board that has a power supply from external battery to keep the data of system configuration.

  • Page 91: Pci Slots

    Slots The motherboard provides three 32-bit Master PCI bus slots, one AGP slot and one CNR slot. AGP Slot PCI Slots CNR Slot AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) Slot The AGP slot allows you to insert the AGP graphics card. AGP is an interface specification designed for the throughput demands of 3D graphics.

  • Page 92: Pci Interrupt Request Routing

    PCI Interrupt Request Routing The IRQ, abbreviation of interrupt request line and pronounced I-R-Q, are hardware lines over which devices can send interrupt signals to the microprocessor. The PCI IRQ pins are typically connected to the PCI bus INT A# ~ INT D# pins as follows: Order 1 Order 2 Order 3...
  • Page 93 Chapter 5...
  • Page 94 FRU parts for repair and service of customer machines. NOTE: To scrap or to return the defective parts, you should follow the local government ordinance or regulations on how best to dispose it, or follow the rules set by your regional Acer office on how to return it.

  • Page 95: Aspire 3300S Exploded Diagram

    Aspire 3300S Exploded Diagram Chapter 6...
  • Page 96 Picture Partname Description Part No. FDD/Floppy Disk Drive MITSUMI 3 MODE FDD 1.44MB KF.35301.001 1”H/D353M3D-R694005 U6 20G 5400RPM Seagate 56.02002.001 U6 40G 5400RPM Seagate 56.02002.011 U6 60G 5400RPM Seagate 56.02002.021 Athena 20G 5400RPM 56.02B32.131 Maxtor Romulus 40G 5400RPM 56.02C10.071 Maxtor Snowmass 40G 7200RPM KH.34001.001 Seagate...
  • Page 97 Picture Partname Description Part No. IDE Cable 80-pin 50.A33V5.003 FDD CABLE 34/34PIN 50.A33V5.004 280MM 1-11 TURBO LED CABLE 2PIN 50.A33V5.001 500MM 1-10 CD-IN CABLE 400MM 50.A33V5.008 POWER SW/HDD & 50.A33V5.005 POWER LED Main Board MAINBOARD/J86M J86M MB.PSD05.002 Fansink for P4-478 pin CPU 90.00028.002 for minitower H34A housing Retention Module for...
  • Page 98 Picture Partname Description Part No. Willamette 1.7G Socket 478 Willamette 1.7Ghz/400FSB 01.WILAM.1GV Willamette 1.8G Socket 478 Willamette 1.8Ghz/400FSB 01.WILAM.1GW Willamette 1.9G Socket 478 Willamette 1.9Ghz/400FSB 01.WILAM.1GK Willamette 2.0G Socket 478 Willamette 2.0Ghz/400FSB 01.WILAM.2G0 Northwood 2.0G Socket 478 Northwood 2.0Ghz/512k/400FSB 01.NORTH.2G0 Northwood 2.2G Socket 478 Northwood 2.2Ghz/512k/400FSB 01.NORTH.2G2 Northwood 2.4G Socket 478 Northwood 2.4Ghz/512k/400FSB...
  • Page 99 Picture Partname Description Part No. Boards DAUGHTER BOARD 54.A33V5.001 VGA CARD 54.02001.061 1394 CARD IF.13901.002 MODEM CARD V92 56K 54.09011.551 HSFI LB 54.09262.171 Power Supply POWER SUPPLY 160W 56.04180.001 FSP160-60SAV NOPFC Foot Stand FOOT STAND 60.A33V5.004 Case/Cover/Bracket assembly HDD BRACKET 33.A33V5.001 LOWER CASE 60.A33V5.005...
  • Page 100 Picture Partname Description Part No. FRONT PANEL ASSY FRONT BEZEL VT3200 60.A33V5.002 ROTATE BRACKET ASSEMBLY ROTATE BRACKET 60.A33V5.003 H34A I/O BRACKET ASSEMBLY IO 60.A33V5.001 BRACKET(S81M)H34A USB EMI COVER 34.A33V5.001 SOFT MOUNT FOR HDD 42.A33V5.001 Screws SCREWS SCREWS FOR USB BOARD/HDD 34.A33V5.001 BRACKET/MB SCREWS...
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  • Page 102: Model Definition And Configuration

    Appendix A Model Definition and Configuration The Acer Aspire 3300S Model No. Define: Trade Mark: Brand Name: Acer Product Name: Acer Aspire 3300S Appendix A...
  • Page 103 Appendix A...

  • Page 104: Test Compatible Components

    Appendix B Test Compatible Components This computer’s compatibility is tested and verified by Acer’s internal testing department. All of its system functions are tested under Windows XP. Refer to the following lists for components, adapter cards, and peripherals which have passed these tests.

  • Page 105: Microsoft Windows Xp Environment Test

    Microsoft Windows XP Environment Test Item Specifications AGP VGA Card ASUS AGP-V7700Deluxe (GeForce 2 GTS) ASUS V8200 (GeForce 3) ELSA Gladiac 511 (GeForce 2 MX400) ELSA Gladiac 920 (Nvidia GeForce 3) Leadtek Winfast (GeForce 2 MX DH Pro) Matrox Millennium G550 (G55+MDHA32DB) MICRO-STAR MS-8851 (Nvidia GeForce 3 Ti 200) MICRO-STAR MS-8854 (Nvidia GeForce 3 Ti 500) MICRO-STAR MS-8836 (Nvidia GeForce 4 mx 460)
  • Page 106 Logitech Cordless Freedom Optical Microsoft IntelliMouse Optical Microsoft IntelliMouse Microsoft IntelliMouse Explorer Mitsumi ECM-S3902 Keyboard AOpen KB-2000 Keyboard Acer Accufeel Keyboard (6311-TA) BTC Desktop Keyboard 5198 Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro Logitech Cordless Freedom Logitech Deluxe 104 (SK-750) Logitech Cordless Freedom Optical Appendix B...
  • Page 107 Item Specifications Keyboard Microsoft Natural Keyboard Pro BTC Keyboard 5200 TU Mouse Logitech M-UB48 Logitech Ifeel MouseMan M-UM53B GamePad Microsoft Side Winder FreeStyle Pro Joystick Logitech Wingman Force 3D Logitech Wingman Strike Camera Logitech Quick WEB V-UD10 Logitech Cam Pro 3000 V-UF6 Speaker Microsoft Digital Sound System 80 Scanner...

  • Page 108: Online Support Information

    This section describes online technical support services available to help you repair your Acer Systems. If you are a distributor, dealer, ASP or TPM, please refer your technical queries to your local Acer branch office. Acer Branch Offices and Regional Business Units may access our website. However some information sources will require a user i.d.
  • Page 109 Appendix C...
  • Page 110 Advanced Options PnP/PCI Assignment Map Audio controller Audio Interface BIOS Setup Entering Setup Setup Utility System Information BIOS Utility Advanced Options Boot Options Date Disk Drives Onboard Peripherals PnP/PCI Options Power Management Product Information System Security Time 8, 9 Block Diagram Boot Options Cache Memory size...
  • Page 111 floppy disk drives A/B IDE primary channel master IDE primary channel slave IDE secondary channel master IDE secondary channel slave DRQ Assignment Map Environmental Requirements features connectivity design ergonomics Multimedia Performance Floppy disk drive Interface Frequency front panel Global Standby Mode Hardware Specifications and Configurations Housing Opening the...
  • Page 112 Jumper and Connector Information Jumpers keyboard Machine Disassembly cover Housing Cover Main board Main Board Layout Mechanical Specifications Memory removing size system Memory Address Map Microsoft DOS V6.22 Environment Test Model Definition Modem data voice MPU-401 Onboard Peripherals Online Support Information Overview Parallel Port Password...
  • Page 113 system sleep timer system wake-up event Power-On Self-Test (POST) Product Information BIOS Release Date main board ID main board S/N product name SMBIOS version System BIOS ID system BIOS version system serial number Removal and Replacement Replacement Assembly, Machine RIMM Removing Routing Map Security...
  • Page 114 Advanced Options Boot Options Date Disk Drives Onboard Peripherals PnP/PCI Options Power Management Product Information System Security Time Temperature Test Compatible Components Time Troubleshooting UART Undetermined Problems USB Port Vibration Voltage Weight Windows 98 SE Environment Test...

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