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fcc notice

important safety instructions

laser compliance statement

year 2000 compliance statement

major benefits

before you start

setting up the system

system overview

computer front view

installing new components

frequently asked questions

taking care of your computer

to clean your monitor

Acer Aspire L300 User Manual

System tour

System features

System peripherals

Setting up your computer

Connecting peripherals

Getting started

Help and support

Troubleshooting

Taking care of your computer

Cleaning and servicing

Declaration of conformity for EU countries

Lithium battery statement

Laser compliance statement

Declaration of conformity for CE marking

Aspire L300

revision history

Overview

Features

Block Diagram

Aspire L300 Front Panel

Veriton 2800 Front Panel

Aspire L300 Rear Panel

Veriton 2800 Rear Panel

Mainboard Layout

Hardware Specifications and Configurations

Power Management Function ( ACPI support function)

Chapter 2 System Utilities

Entering Setup

Product Informatoin

Standard CMOS Features

Advanced BIOS Features

Advanced Chipset Features

Integrated Peripherals

Power Management Setup

PnP/PCI Configuration

PC Health Status

Frequency Control

Load Optimized Defaults

Set Supervisor/User Password

Save & Exit Setup

Exit Without Saving

Chapter 3 Machine Disassembly and Replacement

General Information

Disassembly Procedure

cpu fan

removing the heatsink module

removing the riser card

Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

Power-On Self-Test (POST)

POST Error Messages List

Error Symptoms List

Undetermined Problems

Connectors Introduction

Rear Panel Connectors

lan jack

Connectors

serial ata connectors

audio line out

clear cmos button

Chapter 6 FRU (Field Replaceable Unit) List

Exploded Diagram

Parts