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...System specifications Package contents Accessing the user's guide 2 System tour Features Performance Multimedia Connectivity Front panel Rear panel Keyboard Internet/E-mail/Search keys Multimedia keys Volume control/Mute keys Lock keys Cursor keys Windows keys Function keys Palm rest Optical drive To take care of your CDs and DVDs Hard disk 3 Setting up your computer Arranging a comfortable work area Adjusting your chair Positioning your PC Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboard Positioning your mouse Connecting peripherals Connecting your mouse USB mouse PS/2 mouse Connecting your...
...System specifications Package contents Accessing the user's guide 2 System tour Features Performance Multimedia Connectivity Front panel Rear panel Keyboard Internet/E-mail/Search keys Multimedia keys Volume control/Mute keys Lock keys Cursor keys Windows keys Function keys Palm rest Optical drive To take care of your CDs and DVDs Hard disk 3 Setting up your computer Arranging a comfortable work area Adjusting your chair Positioning your PC Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboard Positioning your mouse Connecting peripherals Connecting your mouse USB mouse PS/2 mouse Connecting your...
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... System boards Mainboard layout Audio board Upgrading your computer Installing additional memory To remove a DDR DIMM To install a DDR DIMM To reconfigure your system Using Backup (Windows® XP only) How do I open and watch a DVD? NTI CD-Maker (for models with DVD) How do I check for models with CD or DVD Burner) PowerDVD (for viruses? BIOS utility Reinstalling programs Recovering your computer Replacing the hard disk Installing an expansion card 5 System utilities Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope (optional...
... System boards Mainboard layout Audio board Upgrading your computer Installing additional memory To remove a DDR DIMM To install a DDR DIMM To reconfigure your system Using Backup (Windows® XP only) How do I open and watch a DVD? NTI CD-Maker (for models with DVD) How do I check for models with CD or DVD Burner) PowerDVD (for viruses? BIOS utility Reinstalling programs Recovering your computer Replacing the hard disk Installing an expansion card 5 System utilities Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope (optional...
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... Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboard To clean your pointing device To clean your monitor When to contact a service technician Asking for technical assistance 101 102 102 102 103 103 103 104 Appendix C: RAID introduction (for R series model only) Intel® ICH5R Serial ATA RAID Introduction Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations ATA Operate Mode BIOS Configuration Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Option 1: Create RAID Volume Option 2: Delete RAID Volume 105...
... Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboard To clean your pointing device To clean your monitor When to contact a service technician Asking for technical assistance 101 102 102 102 103 103 103 104 Appendix C: RAID introduction (for R series model only) Intel® ICH5R Serial ATA RAID Introduction Parallel ATA and Serial ATA device configurations ATA Operate Mode BIOS Configuration Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Option 1: Create RAID Volume Option 2: Delete RAID Volume 105...
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...) Graphics Intel® 865G/865GV supporting: • DVMT technology • Dual Display Audio AC '97 Codec LAN 10/100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet connectivity IDE Two 40 pin parallel ATA IDE slots Two Serial ATA ports FDD 1.44 MB 3.5 inch floppy drive PS/2 • PS/2 keyboard port • PS/2 mouse port USB Eight external USB 2.0 ports Serial port One serial port on I/O bracket (Optional 2nd serial port connecting via "COM2" on page 56 ) Printer port One parallel printer port Thermal Dynamic fan speed control...
...) Graphics Intel® 865G/865GV supporting: • DVMT technology • Dual Display Audio AC '97 Codec LAN 10/100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet connectivity IDE Two 40 pin parallel ATA IDE slots Two Serial ATA ports FDD 1.44 MB 3.5 inch floppy drive PS/2 • PS/2 keyboard port • PS/2 mouse port USB Eight external USB 2.0 ports Serial port One serial port on I/O bracket (Optional 2nd serial port connecting via "COM2" on page 56 ) Printer port One parallel printer port Thermal Dynamic fan speed control...
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..., DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD+/-RW, or DVD-RAM(Supermulti plus) drive • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Multimedia • 3-D quality audio system via "COM2" on page 56) • One parallel port • One VGA port • Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports (four on the front and four on the rear panel) • High-speed V.92, 56K Fax/modem (optional) • Gigabit Ethernet LAN support with remote wake-up function Connectivity •...
..., DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD+/-RW, or DVD-RAM(Supermulti plus) drive • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Multimedia • 3-D quality audio system via "COM2" on page 56) • One parallel port • One VGA port • Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports (four on the front and four on the rear panel) • High-speed V.92, 56K Fax/modem (optional) • Gigabit Ethernet LAN support with remote wake-up function Connectivity •...
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a b Note: Refer to the add-on card(b) and the on the rear panel of your computer Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port (blue port) located on board VGA(a) will be disabled. 34 3 Setting up your computer(a). When VGA card is added to AGP slot, the monitor should be connected to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information.
a b Note: Refer to the add-on card(b) and the on the rear panel of your computer Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port (blue port) located on board VGA(a) will be disabled. 34 3 Setting up your computer(a). When VGA card is added to AGP slot, the monitor should be connected to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information.
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Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on the rear panel of your network setup. To do so, simply plug the network cable into the network port (white port) on how to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. 40 3 Setting up your computer Connecting to the network You can connect your computer to configure your computer.
Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on the rear panel of your network setup. To do so, simply plug the network cable into the network port (white port) on how to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. 40 3 Setting up your computer Connecting to the network You can connect your computer to configure your computer.
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44 3 Setting up your computer • audio line-in device: connects to the Audio-in/Line-in jack (light blue jack) located on the rear panel of your computer
44 3 Setting up your computer • audio line-in device: connects to the Audio-in/Line-in jack (light blue jack) located on the rear panel of your computer
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... recommend that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors. 5 See the following sections for specific instructions on page 51. 3 Follow the ESD precautions described above before you install a computer component: 1 Do not remove a component from the power outlets. 2 Open your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component: 1 Turn off the computer...
... recommend that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors. 5 See the following sections for specific instructions on page 51. 3 Follow the ESD precautions described above before you install a computer component: 1 Do not remove a component from the power outlets. 2 Open your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component: 1 Turn off the computer...
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56 Label AGP1 AUD1 ATX1 BIOS1 BT1 CD1 COM2 DLED1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 FN1 FN6 FAN2 FDD1 IDE1 IDE2 JAUD1 JBAT1 JCI1 4 Upgrading your computer Component AGP slot (VT7600G/VT7600GTR only) Line-in (top), line-out (middle), and rear microphonein (bottom) ports Power connector BIOS chipset Battery CD-in connector Serial connector D-Bracket (LANScope) connector DIMM sockets 1-4 3-pin CPU fan connector CPU ZIF socket 3-pin system fan connector FDD connector IDE 1 connector IDE 2 connector Audio FPIO connector 1-2 Normal 2-3 Clear CMOS Intrusion connector
56 Label AGP1 AUD1 ATX1 BIOS1 BT1 CD1 COM2 DLED1 DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 FN1 FN6 FAN2 FDD1 IDE1 IDE2 JAUD1 JBAT1 JCI1 4 Upgrading your computer Component AGP slot (VT7600G/VT7600GTR only) Line-in (top), line-out (middle), and rear microphonein (bottom) ports Power connector BIOS chipset Battery CD-in connector Serial connector D-Bracket (LANScope) connector DIMM sockets 1-4 3-pin CPU fan connector CPU ZIF socket 3-pin system fan connector FDD connector IDE 1 connector IDE 2 connector Audio FPIO connector 1-2 Normal 2-3 Clear CMOS Intrusion connector
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... 184-pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate (DDR) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM)-type DIMMs. You may not be exactly the same with different capacities to replace or upgrade any of the module. 1 Remove the side panel (see page 51). 2 Locate the DDR DIMM socket on page 49 when installing or removing a computer component. Note: The mainboard model shown...
... 184-pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate (DDR) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM)-type DIMMs. You may not be exactly the same with different capacities to replace or upgrade any of the module. 1 Remove the side panel (see page 51). 2 Locate the DDR DIMM socket on page 49 when installing or removing a computer component. Note: The mainboard model shown...
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Run the BIOS utility to replace your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of it. Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of memory installed. 61 To reconfigure your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the side panel (see page 51). 2 (a) Detach the power and hard disk cables from the hard disk. (b) Detach the hard disk from the drive frame.
Run the BIOS utility to replace your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of it. Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of memory installed. 61 To reconfigure your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the side panel (see page 51). 2 (a) Detach the power and hard disk cables from the hard disk. (b) Detach the hard disk from the drive frame.
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Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 Remove the side panel (see page 52). 62 4 Upgrading your computer 3 (a) Insert the new hard disk into the frame. (b) Connect the power and hard disk cables to the computer. 4 Pull out the bracket on the mainboard. 4 Replace the side panel (see page 51). 2 Locate an empty PCI slot on the mainboard. 3 Remove the lock that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the housing opposite the selected empty slot. Note: Make sure that holds the bracket to the new hard disk.
Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 Remove the side panel (see page 52). 62 4 Upgrading your computer 3 (a) Insert the new hard disk into the frame. (b) Connect the power and hard disk cables to the computer. 4 Pull out the bracket on the mainboard. 4 Replace the side panel (see page 51). 2 Locate an empty PCI slot on the mainboard. 3 Remove the lock that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the housing opposite the selected empty slot. Note: Make sure that holds the bracket to the new hard disk.
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...'s original settings and another is running the Power On Self Test (POST). There are lost or damaged, the recovery process will result in abnormal shutdown and may make your current OS unstable or unusable. OBR works from system backup. 77 Recovering your system If your operating system files are two modes to recovery your system quick and easy. Your Acer Veriton series computer...
...'s original settings and another is running the Power On Self Test (POST). There are lost or damaged, the recovery process will result in abnormal shutdown and may make your current OS unstable or unusable. OBR works from system backup. 77 Recovering your system If your operating system files are two modes to recovery your system quick and easy. Your Acer Veriton series computer...
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... switch located on . If the LED is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you created during the use of the computer is lit, check the following questions are using a power strip or AVR, make necessary fixes. Insert the startup disk you plugged the power cable properly into the floppy drive and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart your computer. However, if the diagnostic utility...
... switch located on . If the LED is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you created during the use of the computer is lit, check the following questions are using a power strip or AVR, make necessary fixes. Insert the startup disk you plugged the power cable properly into the floppy drive and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart your computer. However, if the diagnostic utility...
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... monitor Make sure that you want to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. To clean an optical mouse For users of the computer and the keyboard. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor. When to contact a service ...87 • If your problem is not listed in the "Frequently-asked questions" section on page 87 • If you keep your screen clean. To clean your pointing device To clean a regular mouse (with rubber ball) 1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. 2 Take out the ...
... monitor Make sure that you want to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. To clean an optical mouse For users of the computer and the keyboard. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor. When to contact a service ...87 • If your problem is not listed in the "Frequently-asked questions" section on page 87 • If you keep your screen clean. To clean your pointing device To clean a regular mouse (with rubber ball) 1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. 2 Take out the ...
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... device configurations ATA Operate Mode There are two modes to two Serial ATA (Serial ATA RAID) drives. Maximum of up to choose from: Legacy mode and Native mode. 1. SATA hard drives deliver transfer speeds of 2 devices b Non-Combined Mode: P-ATA devices only - Native Mode • System BIOS will search all available IRQs for HDD use • New OSs that do not support Native Mode (DOS, Win2K, Win98/ ME...) should set S-ATA and P-ATA to connect under Combined mode...
... device configurations ATA Operate Mode There are two modes to two Serial ATA (Serial ATA RAID) drives. Maximum of up to choose from: Legacy mode and Native mode. 1. SATA hard drives deliver transfer speeds of 2 devices b Non-Combined Mode: P-ATA devices only - Native Mode • System BIOS will search all available IRQs for HDD use • New OSs that do not support Native Mode (DOS, Win2K, Win98/ ME...) should set S-ATA and P-ATA to connect under Combined mode...
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... also use the RAID dropdown menu and click on the single SATA hard drive. • Install the Intel Application Accelerator RAID driver during Windows Setup. • Install the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition after the operating system is added to create a new RAID volume as shown in the screen below. Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk To create a RAID volume from an existing disk, right-click on the source disk will create a new RAID volume...
... also use the RAID dropdown menu and click on the single SATA hard drive. • Install the Intel Application Accelerator RAID driver during Windows Setup. • Install the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition after the operating system is added to create a new RAID volume as shown in the screen below. Create RAID Volume from Existing Disk To create a RAID volume from an existing disk, right-click on the source disk will create a new RAID volume...
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... A accessing the online guide 5 applications 67 B BIOS utility 75 C computer maintenance 102, 106 cleaning 102, 106 servicing 102, 106 connecting options multimedia devices 41 audio line-in device 44 earphones/headphones 42 external speakers 41 microphone 41 network 38, 40 printer 38 serial mouse 40 USB devices 45 D disk drives CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive inserting CDs/DVDs 21 taking care CDs/DVDs 22 hard disk 23 F features 9 connectivity 9 multimedia 9 performance 9 Frequently-asked questions 87 blank screen 88...
... A accessing the online guide 5 applications 67 B BIOS utility 75 C computer maintenance 102, 106 cleaning 102, 106 servicing 102, 106 connecting options multimedia devices 41 audio line-in device 44 earphones/headphones 42 external speakers 41 microphone 41 network 38, 40 printer 38 serial mouse 40 USB devices 45 D disk drives CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive inserting CDs/DVDs 21 taking care CDs/DVDs 22 hard disk 23 F features 9 connectivity 9 multimedia 9 performance 9 Frequently-asked questions 87 blank screen 88...
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... Reader 68 Norton AntiVirus 70 NTI CD-Maker 72 PowerDVD 74 reinstalling programs 76 T turning off computer 37 software shutdown 37 suspend mode 37 Index turning on computer 36 power button 36 U upgrade add memory 59 install DDR DIMM 60 reconfigure computer 61 computer 59 installation precautions 49 ESD 49 post-installation 50 preinstallation 49 open computer reinstall side panel 52 remove side panel 51 replace components memory 59 V Veriton...
... Reader 68 Norton AntiVirus 70 NTI CD-Maker 72 PowerDVD 74 reinstalling programs 76 T turning off computer 37 software shutdown 37 suspend mode 37 Index turning on computer 36 power button 36 U upgrade add memory 59 install DDR DIMM 60 reconfigure computer 61 computer 59 installation precautions 49 ESD 49 post-installation 50 preinstallation 49 open computer reinstall side panel 52 remove side panel 51 replace components memory 59 V Veriton...