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... or trademarks are registered trademarks of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in new editions of Acer Incorporated. Such changes will be incorporated in the space provided below. Aspire G7710 Series Desktop Computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of Acer Incorporated. Aspire G7710 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 11 / 2008 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval...
... or trademarks are registered trademarks of this manual or supplementary documents and publications. Record the model number, serial number, purchase date, and place of purchase information in new editions of Acer Incorporated. Such changes will be incorporated in the space provided below. Aspire G7710 Series Desktop Computer Model number Serial number Purchase date Place of Acer Incorporated. Aspire G7710 Series User's Guide Original Issue: 11 / 2008 Changes may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval...
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... 1 Specifications 2 Package contents 5 Accessing the User 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 panel 14 System board 17 Mainboard 17 System board switches and connectors 20 IDE connector (for selected models) 20 Serial ATA connector: SATA1~6 21 Fan power connectors 21 Front panel connectors 22 Serial port connector (for selected models) 22 System LED indicators 23 Front and rear panel LED indicators 23 3 Setting up your computer 25 Arranging a comfortable work...
... 1 Specifications 2 Package contents 5 Accessing the User 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 panel 14 System board 17 Mainboard 17 System board switches and connectors 20 IDE connector (for selected models) 20 Serial ATA connector: SATA1~6 21 Fan power connectors 21 Front panel connectors 22 Serial port connector (for selected models) 22 System LED indicators 23 Front and rear panel LED indicators 23 3 Setting up your computer 25 Arranging a comfortable work...
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... network configuration 30 Connect to power 30 Turning on your computer 32 Turning off your computer 34 4 Using your desktop 35 Using the keyboard(optional) 36 Using the mouse(optional) 38 Using the optical drive 39 Taking care of your optical disks 40 Connecting options 41 Printer 41 IEEE 1394 devices 41 eSATA devices 42 Audio devices 42 USB devices 44 Connecting a video game console 45 6 Upgrading your computer 47 Installation precautions 48 ESD precautions 48 Preinstallation instructions 48 Post-installation instructions 49 Opening your Aspire G7710...
... network configuration 30 Connect to power 30 Turning on your computer 32 Turning off your computer 34 4 Using your desktop 35 Using the keyboard(optional) 36 Using the mouse(optional) 38 Using the optical drive 39 Taking care of your optical disks 40 Connecting options 41 Printer 41 IEEE 1394 devices 41 eSATA devices 42 Audio devices 42 USB devices 44 Connecting a video game console 45 6 Upgrading your computer 47 Installation precautions 48 ESD precautions 48 Preinstallation instructions 48 Post-installation instructions 49 Opening your Aspire G7710...
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... dealer immediately: • Aspire G7710 • Items contained in the accessory box • USB keyboard • USB mouse • User's Guide and installation poster • Other user documentation and third-party software Accessing the User Guide This User Guide is also available on the Start button then select All Programs. 2 Double-click AcerSystem User Guide. Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. To access the User Guide 1 On the Windows Vista taskbar, click on your...
... dealer immediately: • Aspire G7710 • Items contained in the accessory box • USB keyboard • USB mouse • User's Guide and installation poster • Other user documentation and third-party software Accessing the User Guide This User Guide is also available on the Start button then select All Programs. 2 Double-click AcerSystem User Guide. Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. To access the User Guide 1 On the Windows Vista taskbar, click on your...
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11 English No Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Component USB 2.0 ports Microphone/line-in jack Headphone/line-out jack Power button/power indicator Optical disk drives XD (eXtreme Digital) slot USB 2.0 port IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) CF I/II (CompactFlash Type I/II) slot Drive bay door Easy-swap hard disk cartridge (1~4) MS/MS Pro (Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro Duo) slot SD/MMC (SecureDigital/MultimediaCard) slot 14 Optical disk drive eject buttons
11 English No Icon 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 Component USB 2.0 ports Microphone/line-in jack Headphone/line-out jack Power button/power indicator Optical disk drives XD (eXtreme Digital) slot USB 2.0 port IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) CF I/II (CompactFlash Type I/II) slot Drive bay door Easy-swap hard disk cartridge (1~4) MS/MS Pro (Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro Duo) slot SD/MMC (SecureDigital/MultimediaCard) slot 14 Optical disk drive eject buttons
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19 Back panel I/O English Code Mouse Keyboard CLR_CMOS eSATA 1394 LAN USB ports CS-Out RS-Out S/PDIF Line-In Line-Out Mic Color Component Green PS/2 mouse port Purple PS/2 keyboard port Clear CMOS button eSATA ports IEEE 1394 port (6-pin) Network ports USB ports Orange Center speaker/subwoofer jack (in 5.1/7.1 channel mode) Black Rear speaker/surround out jack (in 4/5.1/7.1 channel mode) S/PDIF jack Blue Audio-in/line-in/side-surround out jack (in jack This jack connects to an...
19 Back panel I/O English Code Mouse Keyboard CLR_CMOS eSATA 1394 LAN USB ports CS-Out RS-Out S/PDIF Line-In Line-Out Mic Color Component Green PS/2 mouse port Purple PS/2 keyboard port Clear CMOS button eSATA ports IEEE 1394 port (6-pin) Network ports USB ports Orange Center speaker/subwoofer jack (in 5.1/7.1 channel mode) Black Rear speaker/surround out jack (in 4/5.1/7.1 channel mode) S/PDIF jack Blue Audio-in/line-in/side-surround out jack (in jack This jack connects to an...
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IDE connector (for jumper setting instructions. Important: If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to turn off or reset the computer when user testing the system. English 20 2 System tour System board switches and connectors The System board switches are easy to master / slave mode by the vendors for selected models) The IDE connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives, and other IDE devices. Refer to IDE device's documentation supplied by setting jumpers.
IDE connector (for jumper setting instructions. Important: If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to turn off or reset the computer when user testing the system. English 20 2 System tour System board switches and connectors The System board switches are easy to master / slave mode by the vendors for selected models) The IDE connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives, and other IDE devices. Refer to IDE device's documentation supplied by setting jumpers.
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... - F_PANEL1 front panel pin definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 Storage_LED + Hard disk LED pull-up 2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up 5 RST_SW - Do not use 10 None No pin Serial port connector (for electrical connection to GND 9 RSVD_DNU Reserved. Power Switch high reference pull-down to a serial device. English 22 2 System tour Front panel connectors The front panel connectors (F_PANEL1) are for selected models) The serial port connector (JCOM1) is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends...
... - F_PANEL1 front panel pin definition PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION 1 Storage_LED + Hard disk LED pull-up 2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up 5 RST_SW - Do not use 10 None No pin Serial port connector (for electrical connection to GND 9 RSVD_DNU Reserved. Power Switch high reference pull-down to a serial device. English 22 2 System tour Front panel connectors The front panel connectors (F_PANEL1) are for selected models) The serial port connector (JCOM1) is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends...
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Make sure that it matches your network. If they don't match, change your computer's voltage setting according to configure your network setup. Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on your computer's voltage setting. English 30 3 Setting up your computer Individual network configuration Connect one end of the network cable on the network port on the rear of the computer, then connect the other end of the...
Make sure that it matches your network. If they don't match, change your computer's voltage setting according to configure your network setup. Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on your computer's voltage setting. English 30 3 Setting up your computer Individual network configuration Connect one end of the network cable on the network port on the rear of the computer, then connect the other end of the...
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.... it opens the application's context menu. Item Description 1 USB ports Plug USB gaming devices to these keys to increase or decrease the volume. 3 Backlight key Toggles the backlight key on the numeric keypad when the Num Lock is turned on the application that takes care of keys and buttons. English 36 4 Using your desktop Using the keyboard(optional) The gaming keyboard has several types of your keyboard. Press the corresponding keys to...
.... it opens the application's context menu. Item Description 1 USB ports Plug USB gaming devices to these keys to increase or decrease the volume. 3 Backlight key Toggles the backlight key on the numeric keypad when the Num Lock is turned on the application that takes care of keys and buttons. English 36 4 Using your desktop Using the keyboard(optional) The gaming keyboard has several types of your keyboard. Press the corresponding keys to...
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... USB port manual for operating instructions. 41 English Connecting options Your computer offers excellent expansion capabilities with the peripheral for operating instructions. . This section describes how to the 4-pin and 6-pin fast IEEE 1394 located on the front and rear panel of your computer. When connecting peripherals, read the manual included with its built-in ports and connectors. Printer You can connect IEEE 1394 supported devices like a digital video camera, external storage devices, or external optical drives...
... USB port manual for operating instructions. 41 English Connecting options Your computer offers excellent expansion capabilities with the peripheral for operating instructions. . This section describes how to the 4-pin and 6-pin fast IEEE 1394 located on the front and rear panel of your computer. When connecting peripherals, read the manual included with its built-in ports and connectors. Printer You can connect IEEE 1394 supported devices like a digital video camera, external storage devices, or external optical drives...
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... . Then unplug all the peripherals connected to install. Not turning off your computer and all cables from its protective packaging until you start installing the components may cause serious damage. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with preinstallation and post-installation instructions. Always observe the following sections. English 48 6 Upgrading your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. These sections...
... . Then unplug all the peripherals connected to install. Not turning off your computer and all cables from its protective packaging until you start installing the components may cause serious damage. If a wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with preinstallation and post-installation instructions. Always observe the following sections. English 48 6 Upgrading your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. These sections...
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... the chassis. 4 Place the HDD carrier on the disk cage backplane. Easy-swap technology shortens system downtime for changing the hard disk or performing an upgrade. English 54 6 Upgrading your computer Removing and installing a hard drive The computer supports up to replace hard drives without powering down the system. Each hard disk is mounted in a carrier that holds a standard 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard drive and connects to a SATA interface on a clean, static-free network surface.
... the chassis. 4 Place the HDD carrier on the disk cage backplane. Easy-swap technology shortens system downtime for changing the hard disk or performing an upgrade. English 54 6 Upgrading your computer Removing and installing a hard drive The computer supports up to replace hard drives without powering down the system. Each hard disk is mounted in a carrier that holds a standard 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard drive and connects to a SATA interface on a clean, static-free network surface.
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.... Numbers next to DIMM slots correspond to installation sequence. The total size of the DIMMs installed in the same slot where you are adding a new DIMM, note that the system supports dual channel configuration. DIMMs may be installed only in the correct order. See the population sequence table on page 59. 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of the DIMMs in channel B slots. 4 Remove the new DIMM...
.... Numbers next to DIMM slots correspond to installation sequence. The total size of the DIMMs installed in the same slot where you are adding a new DIMM, note that the system supports dual channel configuration. DIMMs may be installed only in the correct order. See the population sequence table on page 59. 1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of the DIMMs in channel B slots. 4 Remove the new DIMM...
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... not boot up. Insert the startup disk you created during the use of your computer and each is plugged in and turned on. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may be damaged or missing. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. If pressing a key does not work , contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance. If the LED is...
... not boot up. Insert the startup disk you created during the use of your computer and each is plugged in and turned on. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may be damaged or missing. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. If pressing a key does not work , contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance. If the LED is...
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... read hard disk or optical disk drive information. If your drive can also press the volume control/mute knob on your drive by using a good (undamaged) disk. Check the following : • Make sure you are connected to the printer's documentation. Look for assistance. System cannot read the information on . • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are using the correct type of your dealer or technical support center for...
... read hard disk or optical disk drive information. If your drive can also press the volume control/mute knob on your drive by using a good (undamaged) disk. Check the following : • Make sure you are connected to the printer's documentation. Look for assistance. System cannot read the information on . • If headphones, earphones or external speakers are using the correct type of your dealer or technical support center for...
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... system If your operating system files are two modes to enter hidden partition. This utility has same password protection with Acer eRecovery. Follow all onscreen instructions. Warning: Initiating the recovery operation while the operating system is from system's original settings and another is running the Power On Self Test (POST). You can press Alt + F10 after the BIOS finishes running will restore your system's original factory default settings or last system...
... system If your operating system files are two modes to enter hidden partition. This utility has same password protection with Acer eRecovery. Follow all onscreen instructions. Warning: Initiating the recovery operation while the operating system is from system's original settings and another is running the Power On Self Test (POST). You can press Alt + F10 after the BIOS finishes running will restore your system's original factory default settings or last system...
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... shall be set up to make automatic calls to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be no guarantee that a separate telephone, not dependent on the drive. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this device. English...
... shall be set up to make automatic calls to bell tinkle or noise and may not operate. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be no guarantee that a separate telephone, not dependent on the drive. Laser compliance statement The CD or DVD drive used with this device. English...
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... 41 USB devices 44 D disk drives CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW/BD/ HD-DVD drive taking care CDs/DVDs/BDs/ HD-DVDs 40 F Frequently-asked questions 70 blank screen 70 no audio 71 no sound 71 printer not working 71 system cannot read disk 71 system cannot write to disk 71 system did not boot up 70 H hard drive install 55 remove 54 K keyboard 36 L LED indicators HDD 23 network port 23 power 23 M memory card insert 12 remove 13 memory card reader...
... 41 USB devices 44 D disk drives CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW/BD/ HD-DVD drive taking care CDs/DVDs/BDs/ HD-DVDs 40 F Frequently-asked questions 70 blank screen 70 no audio 71 no sound 71 printer not working 71 system cannot read disk 71 system cannot write to disk 71 system did not boot up 70 H hard drive install 55 remove 54 K keyboard 36 L LED indicators HDD 23 network port 23 power 23 M memory card insert 12 remove 13 memory card reader...
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English 90 modem notices 79 setting up computer 26, 28 area 26 chair 26 connect broadband network 29 external monitor 29 keyboard 28 mouse 28 connecting power cable 30 keyboard 27 monitor 27 mouse 27 side panel install 53 remove 53 system board audio card 20 connectors 20 mainboard 17 Index switches 20 system memory install 60 T turning off computer 34 software shutdown 34 suspend mode 34 turning on computer 32 power button 32 power switch 32 U upgrade computer 58 installation precautions post-installation 49 open computer 50 remove computer cover 50 replace components memory 58
English 90 modem notices 79 setting up computer 26, 28 area 26 chair 26 connect broadband network 29 external monitor 29 keyboard 28 mouse 28 connecting power cable 30 keyboard 27 monitor 27 mouse 27 side panel install 53 remove 53 system board audio card 20 connectors 20 mainboard 17 Index switches 20 system memory install 60 T turning off computer 34 software shutdown 34 suspend mode 34 turning on computer 32 power button 32 power switch 32 U upgrade computer 58 installation precautions post-installation 49 open computer 50 remove computer cover 50 replace components memory 58