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Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in performance, indicating a need for details. circuit rating. Warning! Refer all servicing to dangerous voltage points or other nearby electrical devices that is not properly grounded may...
Make sure the power outlet is a safety feature. The grounding pin is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Product servicing Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may result in performance, indicating a need for details. circuit rating. Warning! Refer all servicing to dangerous voltage points or other nearby electrical devices that is not properly grounded may...
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... 41 Connecting a monitor 42 Connecting the power cable 43 Turning on your computer 44 Turning off your computer 44 Connecting options 45 Connecting your printer 45 Connecting the modem (optional) 46 Connecting to the network 46 Connecting multimedia devices 47 Connecting USB devices 49 4 Upgrading your computer 51 Installation precautions 53 ESD precautions 53 Preinstallation instructions 53 Post-installation instructions 54 Opening your computer 3900Pro 55 To remove the computer cover 55 To replace the computer cover 56 Opening your Veriton 5900Pro...
... 41 Connecting a monitor 42 Connecting the power cable 43 Turning on your computer 44 Turning off your computer 44 Connecting options 45 Connecting your printer 45 Connecting the modem (optional) 46 Connecting to the network 46 Connecting multimedia devices 47 Connecting USB devices 49 4 Upgrading your computer 51 Installation precautions 53 ESD precautions 53 Preinstallation instructions 53 Post-installation instructions 54 Opening your computer 3900Pro 55 To remove the computer cover 55 To replace the computer cover 56 Opening your Veriton 5900Pro...
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... 62 Replacing the Veriton 3900Pro's hard disk 62 Installing an expansion card 65 Replacing the Veriton 5900Pro's hard disk 65 Installing an expansion card 66 Replacing the Veriton 69/7900Pro's hard disk 67 Installing an expansion card 68 5 System utilities 69 Adobe Reader 71 NTI CD&DVD-Maker (for models with CD or DVD Burner) 72 PowerDVD (for models with DVD) 74 How do I open and watch a DVD? 74 BIOS utility 75 Reinstalling programs 75 Recovering your system 76 Using backup (Windows...
... 62 Replacing the Veriton 3900Pro's hard disk 62 Installing an expansion card 65 Replacing the Veriton 5900Pro's hard disk 65 Installing an expansion card 66 Replacing the Veriton 69/7900Pro's hard disk 67 Installing an expansion card 68 5 System utilities 69 Adobe Reader 71 NTI CD&DVD-Maker (for models with CD or DVD Burner) 72 PowerDVD (for models with DVD) 74 How do I open and watch a DVD? 74 BIOS utility 75 Reinstalling programs 75 Recovering your system 76 Using backup (Windows...
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...; Removable data devices - includes any other removable disk drives that data can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - Be sure to remember or write down your password. includes serial port, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of the devices types. Lock(s) will immediately be set first. 5 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility...
...; Removable data devices - includes any other removable disk drives that data can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - Be sure to remember or write down your password. includes serial port, parallel port, infrared (IR), and Bluetooth. includes USB disk drives, USB pen drives, USB flash drives, USB MP3 drives, USB memory card readers, IEEE 1394 disk drives and any kind of the devices types. Lock(s) will immediately be set first. 5 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility...
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...Supporting up to 4 GB of DDR2 533/667/800 RAM Veriton 3900Pro: External 5.25" drive bays 3.5" drive bays Veriton 5900Pro: Two external 5.25" drive bays Three 3.5" drive bays (two internal, one external) Veriton 6900Pro: Two external 5.25" drive bays Six 3.5" drive bays (four internal, two external) Veriton 7900Pro: Three external 5.25" drive bays Six 3.5" drive bays (four internal, two external) MIntaerlv®ell®828586E680D5M6 wGigthabGitigEatbhietrEntehteCrnoenttroller Optional PCI modem Two PS/2 ports 9-pin serial port 25-pin parallel port Eight USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port VGA...
...Supporting up to 4 GB of DDR2 533/667/800 RAM Veriton 3900Pro: External 5.25" drive bays 3.5" drive bays Veriton 5900Pro: Two external 5.25" drive bays Three 3.5" drive bays (two internal, one external) Veriton 6900Pro: Two external 5.25" drive bays Six 3.5" drive bays (four internal, two external) Veriton 7900Pro: Three external 5.25" drive bays Six 3.5" drive bays (four internal, two external) MIntaerlv®ell®828586E680D5M6 wGigthabGitigEatbhietrEntehteCrnoenttroller Optional PCI modem Two PS/2 ports 9-pin serial port 25-pin parallel port Eight USB 2.0 ports Ethernet (RJ-45) port VGA...
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... things first Graphics Audio Keyboard Monitor Security Housing Management software Industry standards Power supply Certification Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 (Intel® GMA 3000) with Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) support Realtek ALC888 with embedded Intel® HDA CODEC PS/2 or USB multimedia keyboard Choice of your PC depends on the model purchased. The exact configuration of Acer CRT or LCD monitors Lock pad and intrusion alert Veriton 3900Pro Series: 345...
... things first Graphics Audio Keyboard Monitor Security Housing Management software Industry standards Power supply Certification Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3000 (Intel® GMA 3000) with Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT) support Realtek ALC888 with embedded Intel® HDA CODEC PS/2 or USB multimedia keyboard Choice of your PC depends on the model purchased. The exact configuration of Acer CRT or LCD monitors Lock pad and intrusion alert Veriton 3900Pro Series: 345...
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four on the rear panel) • High-speed V.92, 56K fax/modem (manufacturing option) • Gigabit Ethernet LAN support with remote wake-up to 4 GB dual-channel memory • Power management function • CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Multimedia • High-definition audio • Supporting up function 21 Features Here are just a few of your computer's many...
four on the rear panel) • High-speed V.92, 56K fax/modem (manufacturing option) • Gigabit Ethernet LAN support with remote wake-up to 4 GB dual-channel memory • Power management function • CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk Multimedia • High-definition audio • Supporting up function 21 Features Here are just a few of your computer's many...
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Note: Consult your network setup. into the network port on the rear panel of your computer. 46 3 Setting up your computer Connecting the modem (optional) Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line and handset line your computer. To do so, simply plug the network cable into their corresponding ports on the rear panel of Connecting to the network You can connect your computer to configure your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on how to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable.
Note: Consult your network setup. into the network port on the rear panel of your computer. 46 3 Setting up your computer Connecting the modem (optional) Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line and handset line your computer. To do so, simply plug the network cable into their corresponding ports on the rear panel of Connecting to the network You can connect your computer to configure your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on how to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable.
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... to connect additional USB devices to the audio-in/line-in device: Connects to your computer. Your computer comes with eight external USB ports: four on the front and four on the rear panel. With USB, complex cable connections can be eliminated. 49 • Audio line-in jack jack) located on the rear panel of your computer (light blue Connecting USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus design capable of your computer without using...
... to connect additional USB devices to the audio-in/line-in device: Connects to your computer. Your computer comes with eight external USB ports: four on the front and four on the rear panel. With USB, complex cable connections can be eliminated. 49 • Audio line-in jack jack) located on the rear panel of your computer (light blue Connecting USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus design capable of your computer without using...
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... above before opening it. Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component: 1 Turn off the computer properly before handling components. Warning! Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you read the following precautions 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...
... above before opening it. Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component: 1 Turn off the computer properly before handling components. Warning! Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you read the following precautions 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...
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..., contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for a maximum memory capacity of these upgrades yourself. 60 4 Upgrading your computer Upgrading your computer Certain components of the module. 1 Remove the side panel. 2 Locate the DDR2 DIMM socket on the mainboard. You need to form different configurations. Installing additional memory The four 240-pin sockets on page 53 when installing or removing a computer component. If you want...
..., contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for a maximum memory capacity of these upgrades yourself. 60 4 Upgrading your computer Upgrading your computer Certain components of the module. 1 Remove the side panel. 2 Locate the DDR2 DIMM socket on the mainboard. You need to form different configurations. Installing additional memory The four 240-pin sockets on page 53 when installing or removing a computer component. If you want...
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Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of memory installed. To reconfigure your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of it again. Replacing the Veriton 3900Pro's hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the computer cover (see page 55). 2 Detach all cables connected to the CD or DVD drive, the 3.5-inch floppy drive and hard disk. 62 4 Upgrading your computer into the socket, turn the DDR2 DIMM around and try to insert it .
Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of memory installed. To reconfigure your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of it again. Replacing the Veriton 3900Pro's hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the computer cover (see page 55). 2 Detach all cables connected to the CD or DVD drive, the 3.5-inch floppy drive and hard disk. 62 4 Upgrading your computer into the socket, turn the DDR2 DIMM around and try to insert it .
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... the CD or DVD drive and the floppy drive cables. Set the drive rails aside. 5 Slide the hard disk frame to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. 9 Replace the computer cover (see page 55). then gently move it out (e) and pull it up to detach it with the drive rails you removed earlier and connect the power and hard disk cables to the housing. 64 4 Upgrading your computer 4 Pull...
... the CD or DVD drive and the floppy drive cables. Set the drive rails aside. 5 Slide the hard disk frame to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. 9 Replace the computer cover (see page 55). then gently move it out (e) and pull it up to detach it with the drive rails you removed earlier and connect the power and hard disk cables to the housing. 64 4 Upgrading your computer 4 Pull...
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... the hard disk. Replacing the Veriton 5900Pro's hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer with drive rails. 5 Reattach all cables connected to the hard disk and pull the hard disk out. 3 Remove the drive rails that holds the bracket to the computer. Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk into the slot. When you removed earlier. 8 Replace the computer cover (see page 55). 2 Locate an empty PCI-E or PCI conventional slot on the computer, BIOS...
... the hard disk. Replacing the Veriton 5900Pro's hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer with drive rails. 5 Reattach all cables connected to the hard disk and pull the hard disk out. 3 Remove the drive rails that holds the bracket to the computer. Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk into the slot. When you removed earlier. 8 Replace the computer cover (see page 55). 2 Locate an empty PCI-E or PCI conventional slot on the computer, BIOS...
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... empty slot. 5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging. 6 Align the card with the bracket lock you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the computer. 4 Pull out the bracket on the mainboard. 3 Remove the lock that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. 4 Replace the side panel...
... empty slot. 5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging. 6 Align the card with the bracket lock you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the computer. 4 Pull out the bracket on the mainboard. 3 Remove the lock that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. 4 Replace the side panel...
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... factory default settings or last system backup. Your Veriton series computer includes an OBR(One Button Recovery) button, a feature that contains all onscreen instructions. After the POST runs, Press Alt + F10 combine key during BIOS to enter hidden partition. This utility has same password protection with Acer eRecovery. Follow all the information required to restore your system. Warning: Initiating the recovery operation while the operating system is from a hidden partition on your hard drive...
... factory default settings or last system backup. Your Veriton series computer includes an OBR(One Button Recovery) button, a feature that contains all onscreen instructions. After the POST runs, Press Alt + F10 combine key during BIOS to enter hidden partition. This utility has same password protection with Acer eRecovery. Follow all the information required to restore your system. Warning: Initiating the recovery operation while the operating system is from a hidden partition on your hard drive...
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... or technical support center for assistance. If pressing a key does not work , contact your computer. If yes, remove or replace it is being applied to save power. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you can restart your system and make sure it with a system diskette and press + + to its original default factory settings. This will automatically diagnose your computer. If the LED is...
... or technical support center for assistance. If pressing a key does not work , contact your computer. If yes, remove or replace it is being applied to save power. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you can restart your system and make sure it with a system diskette and press + + to its original default factory settings. This will automatically diagnose your computer. If the LED is...
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... your drive can also press the volume control/mute knob on your printer" on the printer. Contact your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are using a good (undamaged) disk. You can not read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. Check the following : • Make sure the printer is connected securely to the system's parallel or USB port and the corresponding port on...
... your drive can also press the volume control/mute knob on your printer" on the printer. Contact your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are using a good (undamaged) disk. You can not read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. Check the following : • Make sure the printer is connected securely to the system's parallel or USB port and the corresponding port on...
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... is designed. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with minimum conditions for connection to its network. Please ensure that the item complies with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make or model, nor does it imply that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this...
... is designed. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with minimum conditions for connection to its network. Please ensure that the item complies with Telecom's specifications, the associated equipment shall be set up to make or model, nor does it imply that Telecom lines will always continue to support pulse dialing. 7 Use of pulse dialing, when this...
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... A accessing the online User's Guide 17 applications 71 B BIOS utility 75 C computer cover remove 57 replace 57 connecting options multimedia devices 47 audio line-in device 49 earphones/headphones 48 external speakers 47 microphone 47 network 45, 46 printer 45 serial mouse 46 USB devices 49 D disk drives CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive inserting CDs/DVDs 32 taking care CDs/DVDs 35 hard disk 35 F features 21 connectivity 21 multimedia 21 performance 21 Frequently-asked questions 87 blank screen 87...
... A accessing the online User's Guide 17 applications 71 B BIOS utility 75 C computer cover remove 57 replace 57 connecting options multimedia devices 47 audio line-in device 49 earphones/headphones 48 external speakers 47 microphone 47 network 45, 46 printer 45 serial mouse 46 USB devices 49 D disk drives CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive inserting CDs/DVDs 32 taking care CDs/DVDs 35 hard disk 35 F features 21 connectivity 21 multimedia 21 performance 21 Frequently-asked questions 87 blank screen 87...