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The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Aspire G7700 Series Desktop Computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of such revisions or changes. Aspire G7700 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 04 / 2008 Changes may be incorporated in the space ...permission of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to their respective...
The serial number and model number are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Aspire G7700 Series Desktop Computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of such revisions or changes. Aspire G7700 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 04 / 2008 Changes may be incorporated in the space ...permission of merchantability or fitness for identification purposes only and belong to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of Acer Incorporated. This company makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to their respective...
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... advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae... ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm.
... advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this electronic device into the trash when discarding. For lamp-specific disposal information, check www.lamprecycle.org. Dispose of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. For more information, contact the Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae... ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm.
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Contents Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Disposal instructions v Tips and information for comfortable use vi 1 First things first 1 Specifications 2 Package contents 5 Accessing the User's Guide 5 2 System tour 7 External and internal structure 8 Closed front panel 8 Front panel 10 Using the memory card reader 12 Rear ...
Contents Information for your safety and comfort iii Safety instructions iii Disposal instructions v Tips and information for comfortable use vi 1 First things first 1 Specifications 2 Package contents 5 Accessing the User's Guide 5 2 System tour 7 External and internal structure 8 Closed front panel 8 Front panel 10 Using the memory card reader 12 Rear ...
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...™ • Memory Stick® • Memory Stick PRO™ • Memory Stick Duo™ • Memory Stick PRO Duo™ 2 1 First things first English Specifications Operating system Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate (32/64-bit) Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (32/64-bit) Processor Intel® Core™2 Extreme...
...™ • Memory Stick® • Memory Stick PRO™ • Memory Stick Duo™ • Memory Stick PRO Duo™ 2 1 First things first English Specifications Operating system Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate (32/64-bit) Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (32/64-bit) Processor Intel® Core™2 Extreme...
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... 2.0 with 5 Gb/s) Two PCI Express® x1 slots PCI Express® x8 slot PCI 2.3 5V slot Software Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eRecovery Management) Acer Arcade™ Live McAfee® Internet Security Suite 2008 Trial version Adobe® Reader® eSobi™ NTI MediaMaker...CB & Bauart), UL, VCC1 Optional accessories Logitech® G11 gaming keyboard and G5 gaming mouse Acer G series LCD monitor Acer stereo speakers Remote control 1 Support for reference only. Note: The specifications listed above are for RAID 0 and 1 requires two hard drives, RAID 5 requires three, RAID...
... 2.0 with 5 Gb/s) Two PCI Express® x1 slots PCI Express® x8 slot PCI 2.3 5V slot Software Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eRecovery Management) Acer Arcade™ Live McAfee® Internet Security Suite 2008 Trial version Adobe® Reader® eSobi™ NTI MediaMaker...CB & Bauart), UL, VCC1 Optional accessories Logitech® G11 gaming keyboard and G5 gaming mouse Acer G series LCD monitor Acer stereo speakers Remote control 1 Support for reference only. Note: The specifications listed above are for RAID 0 and 1 requires two hard drives, RAID 5 requires three, RAID...
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... function keys that uses them. 6 Numeric keypad Press these ports. 2 Multimedia keys Allow you to activate the function. 5 Function keys (F1 - F12) Lets you perform specific functions, depending on the numeric keypad when the Num Lock is toggled off . 4 Indicators Show if the Num Lock, Caps Lock, or Scroll lock keys...
... function keys that uses them. 6 Numeric keypad Press these ports. 2 Multimedia keys Allow you to activate the function. 5 Function keys (F1 - F12) Lets you perform specific functions, depending on the numeric keypad when the Num Lock is toggled off . 4 Indicators Show if the Num Lock, Caps Lock, or Scroll lock keys...
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... press Enter. 4 Use the arrow keys to set the System Clock Mode to Manual, then press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to operate beyond product specifications is available for manually changing CPU clock speed and memory clock speed. Overclocking may result in system instability. Any attempt to select FSB Clock, then...
... press Enter. 4 Use the arrow keys to set the System Clock Mode to Manual, then press Enter. 5 Use the arrow keys to operate beyond product specifications is available for manually changing CPU clock speed and memory clock speed. Overclocking may result in system instability. Any attempt to select FSB Clock, then...
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... Installation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors. 5 See the following sections for specific instructions on page 86. 3 Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling a computer component. 4 Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that you read the following...
... Installation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors. 5 See the following sections for specific instructions on page 86. 3 Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling a computer component. 4 Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that you read the following...
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... 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB Channel A DIMM 2 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB Channel B DIMM 3 DIMM 4 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB same specification for size, speed, and organization. • In minimum configuration, the FDB should be installed in DIMM 1 slot. • Install memory pair upgrades in the following... in 1 GB or 2 GB capacities. • Use identical modules - 96 6 Upgrading your computer English System memory configuration guidelines • To ensure data integrity, use only Acer-approved modules in the table below when installing a memory module.
... 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB Channel A DIMM 2 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB Channel B DIMM 3 DIMM 4 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB same specification for size, speed, and organization. • In minimum configuration, the FDB should be installed in DIMM 1 slot. • Install memory pair upgrades in the following... in 1 GB or 2 GB capacities. • Use identical modules - 96 6 Upgrading your computer English System memory configuration guidelines • To ensure data integrity, use only Acer-approved modules in the table below when installing a memory module.
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... on page 84. 2 If necessary, remove any cables that prevent access to the processor sockets. 3 Locate an empty expansion slot that is compatible with the specification of the slot cover opposite the selected expansion slot. 5 Pull out the slot cover and store it for reassembly later. English 99 Installing an expansion...
... on page 84. 2 If necessary, remove any cables that prevent access to the processor sockets. 3 Locate an empty expansion slot that is compatible with the specification of the slot cover opposite the selected expansion slot. 5 Pull out the slot cover and store it for reassembly later. English 99 Installing an expansion...
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...and assigns resources to the new device (applicable only to install. 4 Press the release latch of the same brand and GPU (graphics processing unit) specifications. 1 Perform the preinstallation instructions described on page 85. To install a second SLI-Ready graphic card: Note: Make sure the second graphic card supports... the slot cover. While lining up your gold "fingers" with the PCI Express slot, also make sure that you line up with the specification of the motherboard and the back If the expansion card is properly seated. 9 Press the release latch to secure the card in place. ...
...and assigns resources to the new device (applicable only to install. 4 Press the release latch of the same brand and GPU (graphics processing unit) specifications. 1 Perform the preinstallation instructions described on page 85. To install a second SLI-Ready graphic card: Note: Make sure the second graphic card supports... the slot cover. While lining up your gold "fingers" with the PCI Express slot, also make sure that you line up with the specification of the motherboard and the back If the expansion card is properly seated. 9 Press the release latch to secure the card in place. ...
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... used with this appliance may not operate. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 30... is DTMF tone dialing. There is no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: • There shall be set to operate within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and • The equipment ...
... used with this appliance may not operate. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less than 30... is DTMF tone dialing. There is no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: • There shall be set to operate within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and • The equipment ...
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..., repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any particular purpose. iv Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Corporation. Acer is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders...
..., repair, and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in this guide is subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any particular purpose. iv Other brand and product names are trademarks of Acer Corporation. Acer is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Should the programs prove defective following their respective holders...
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Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of procedures. WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE Gives additional information related to the current topic. v
Gives precautionary measures to avoid possible hardware or software problems. Reminds you to the accomplishment of procedures. WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT Alerts you to do specific actions relevant to any physical risk or system damage that appear on screen. Conventions The following conventions are used in this manual: SCREEN MESSAGES Denotes actual messages that might result from doing or not doing specific actions. NOTE Gives additional information related to the current topic. v
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...Type Model Number Core L2 Cache Size (MB) Clock Speed (GHz) Front Side Bus (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Socket Clock Multiplier Voltage (V) Thermal Design Power (W) Specification Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 Quad (45 nm) 12 3 1333 3000 LGA 775 9x 0.85 - 1.3625 130 System Board Major Chips Q9300 Quad (45 nm)... Core 2 Quad Q6600 Quad (65 nm) 8 2.4 1066 2400 LGA 775 9x 1.1 - 1.372 105 / 95 Item North bridge South bridge System Memory Specification NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI chipset NVIDIA nForce 570i SLI chipset Item DIMM sockets Minimum memory Maximum memory Vendor Model name DIMM size DIMM speed (MHz...
...Type Model Number Core L2 Cache Size (MB) Clock Speed (GHz) Front Side Bus (MHz) Frequency (MHz) Socket Clock Multiplier Voltage (V) Thermal Design Power (W) Specification Intel Core 2 Extreme QX9650 Quad (45 nm) 12 3 1333 3000 LGA 775 9x 0.85 - 1.3625 130 System Board Major Chips Q9300 Quad (45 nm)... Core 2 Quad Q6600 Quad (65 nm) 8 2.4 1066 2400 LGA 775 9x 1.1 - 1.372 105 / 95 Item North bridge South bridge System Memory Specification NVIDIA nForce 780i SLI chipset NVIDIA nForce 570i SLI chipset Item DIMM sockets Minimum memory Maximum memory Vendor Model name DIMM size DIMM speed (MHz...
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... Optical Drive BD-R Item Vendor Model name Drive type Write Speed Read Speed Data Transfer Rate Access Time Buffer Size Interface Type Specification JMicron JMB381 Front and rear ports Specification HLDS GGW-H20N BD-R GGC-H20N BD-R BD-R(SL) 2x, 4x CLV BD-R(DL)/BD-RE(SL/DL) 2x CLV DVD-R 2x...
... Optical Drive BD-R Item Vendor Model name Drive type Write Speed Read Speed Data Transfer Rate Access Time Buffer Size Interface Type Specification JMicron JMB381 Front and rear ports Specification HLDS GGW-H20N BD-R GGC-H20N BD-R BD-R(SL) 2x, 4x CLV BD-R(DL)/BD-RE(SL/DL) 2x CLV DVD-R 2x...