Acer Aspire M5810 User Manual

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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.
Error Symptom Action/FRU
Processor / Processor Fan
NOTE: Normally, the processor fan should be operative, and the processor clock setting should be
exactly set to match its speed requirement before diagnosing any processor problems.
Processor fan does not run but power supply fan
runs.
1. Ensure the system is not in power saving
mode.See “Power Management”in chapter2.
2.With the system power on, measure the voltage of
processor fan connector. Its reading should be
+12Vdc. Its reading should be +12Vdc. If the reading
shows normal, but the fan still does not work, then
replace a good fan.3. Main board.
Processor test failed. 1.Processor.
2.Main board.
Main board and Memory
NOTE: Ensure the memory modules are installed properly and the contact leads are clean before
diagnosing any system problems.
Memory test failed. 1.See "Memory"
2.Main board
Incorrect memory size shown or repeated during
POST.
1.Insert the memory modules in the DIMM sockets
properly, then reboot the system.
2.Memory module.
3.Main board.
System works but fails to enter power saving mode
when the Power Management Mode is set to
Enabled.
1.Enter BIOS Setup and load default settings.In
Windows Systems, check settings in Power
Management Property of Control Panel.
2.Reload software from Recovery CD.
Blinking cursor only; system does not work. 1.Diskette/IDE drive connection/cables
2. Diskette/IDE disk drives
3.See “Undetermined Problems”.
4.Main board
Diskette Drive
NOTE: Ensure the diskette drive is auto-setting in BIOS Setup and its read/write head is clean before
diagnosing any diskette drive problems.(If only one drive is installed, please make sure the drive is
connected to master connector or the drive is set to master.)
Media and drive are mismatched. 1.Ensure the diskette drive is configured correctly in
the Disk Drives of BIOS Setup.
2.Ensure the diskette drive is correctly formatted.
3.Diskette drive connection/cable
4.Diskette drive
5.Main board

Acer Aspire M5810 Specifications

General

Tcase	72.7 °C
Bus type	DMI
Stepping	B1
Processor cache	8 MB
System bus rate	2.5 GT/s
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i5
Processor series	Intel Core i5-700 Desktop Series
Processor socket	LGA 1156 (Socket H)
Processor threads	4
Processor codename	Lynnfield
Processing Die size	296 mm²
Processor frequency	2.66 GHz
Processor cache type	Smart Cache
Processor lithography	45 nm
Processor manufacturer	Intel
Processor front side bus	1333 MHz
PCI Express slots version	2.0
Processor boost frequency	3.2 GHz
Processor operating modes	64-bit
ECC supported by processor	No
PCI Express configurations	1x16, 2x8
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	95 W
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio)	20
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	16
Memory types supported by processor	DDR3-SDRAM
Number of Processing Die Transistors	774 M
Memory clock speeds supported by processor	1066, 1333 MHz
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max)	21 GB/s
Maximum internal memory supported by processor	16 GB
Internal memory	6 GB
Memory channels	Dual-channel
Maximum internal memory	8 GB
HDD interface	SATA
Optical drive type	DVD±RW
Card reader integrated	Yes
Total storage capacity	1000 GB
Compatible memory cards	miniSD, MMC, MS Duo, MS Micro (M2), MS PRO, MS PRO Duo, MS PRO-HG Duo, SD, xD
Networking features	Gigabit Ethernet
Discrete graphics card model	NVIDIA® GeForce® GT 220
Maximum graphics card memory	2.431 GB
Discrete graphics card memory	1024 GB
Audio system	High Definition Audio
Product type	PC
Bundled software	Acer eRecovery Management, Acer Arcade Deluxe, eSobi, Adobe Reader, MyWinLocker, Nero 9 Essentials, Oberon GameZone
Operating system installed	Windows 7 Home Premium
PS/2 ports quantity	2
Serial ports quantity	0
USB 2.0 ports quantity	10
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	1
Power supply	500 W
Chassis type	Tower
Processor ARK ID	42915
Processor package size	37.5 x 37.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	SSE4.2
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	1.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE)	36 bit

Weight and Dimensions

Depth	443 mm
Width	180 mm
Height	373 mm