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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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... after rebooting, until unlocked. Note: If you lose your password, there is unattended. • Removable data devices - 5 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - 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...
... after rebooting, until unlocked. Note: If you lose your password, there is unattended. • Removable data devices - 5 Acer eLock Management Acer eLock Management is a security utility that allows you to lock your removable data, optical and floppy drives to ensure that can be mounted as a file system when plugged into the system. • Optical drive devices - 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...
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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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... (TUV), ENERGY STAR Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. 16 1 First 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.
... (TUV), ENERGY STAR Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. 16 1 First 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.
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... quality audio system via onboard audio controller • Audio-in/line-in, audio-out/line-out, headphone-out and microphone-in interfaces Connectivity • Two PS/2 interfaces for mouse and keyboard • One serial port (optional 2nd serial port connection) • One parallel port • One VGA port • Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports (four on the rear panel) • High-speed V.92, 56K fax/modem (manufacturing option) • Gigabit Ethernet LAN support with remote wake-up function...
... quality audio system via onboard audio controller • Audio-in/line-in, audio-out/line-out, headphone-out and microphone-in interfaces Connectivity • Two PS/2 interfaces for mouse and keyboard • One serial port (optional 2nd serial port connection) • One parallel port • One VGA port • Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports (four on the rear panel) • High-speed V.92, 56K fax/modem (manufacturing option) • Gigabit Ethernet LAN support with remote wake-up function...
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42 3 Setting up your computer Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port (blue port) located on card and the onboard VGA will be disabled. Note: Refer to the add-on the rear panel of your computer . Note: When a VGA card is added to the PCI Express slot, the monitor should be connected to the monitor manual for additional instructions and information.
42 3 Setting up your computer Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port (blue port) located on card and the onboard VGA will be disabled. Note: Refer to the add-on the rear panel of your computer . Note: When a VGA card is added to the PCI Express slot, the monitor should be connected to the monitor manual for additional instructions and information.
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46 3 Setting up your computer Connecting the modem (optional) Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line and handset line your network setup. To do so, simply plug the network cable into their corresponding ports on how to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on the rear panel of your computer. into the network port on the rear panel of Connecting to the network You can connect your computer to configure 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 network setup. To do so, simply plug the network cable into their corresponding ports on how to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on the rear panel of your computer. into the network port on the rear panel of Connecting to the network You can connect your computer to configure your computer.
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... ports support USB 2.0 high-performance external devices such as a digital camera, keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into any of the USB ports (black) located on the rear panel. They also allow you to connect additional USB devices to the audio-in/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 up...
... ports support USB 2.0 high-performance external devices such as a digital camera, keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into any of the USB ports (black) located on the rear panel. They also allow you to connect additional USB devices to the audio-in/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 up...
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... install. Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any procedure requiring ESD protection. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your computer and all cables from its protective packaging until you are a qualified service technician. Not turning off your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Then unplug all the peripherals connected to it before opening it to a metal part...
... install. Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any procedure requiring ESD protection. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your computer and all cables from its protective packaging until you are a qualified service technician. Not turning off your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. Then unplug all the peripherals connected to it before opening it to a metal part...
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... mainboard model shown in the following figures may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB or 1 GB DIMMs for assistance. Installing additional memory The four 240-pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM)-type DIMMs. You may not be exactly the same as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. Contact...
... mainboard model shown in the following figures may install 128 MB, 256 MB, 512 MB or 1 GB DIMMs for assistance. Installing additional memory The four 240-pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM)-type DIMMs. You may not be exactly the same as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. Contact...
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62 4 Upgrading your computer into the socket, turn the DDR2 DIMM around and try to the CD or DVD drive, the 3.5-inch floppy drive and hard disk. Replacing the Veriton 3900Pro's hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of it again. Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of memory installed. To reconfigure your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the computer cover (see page 55). 2 Detach all cables connected to insert it .
62 4 Upgrading your computer into the socket, turn the DDR2 DIMM around and try to the CD or DVD drive, the 3.5-inch floppy drive and hard disk. Replacing the Veriton 3900Pro's hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of it again. Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of memory installed. To reconfigure your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the computer cover (see page 55). 2 Detach all cables connected to insert it .
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... the drive rails you removed earlier and connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard disk. 7 Reinstall the drive frame into the housing. Note: Make sure that hold the hard disk to the housing. 64 4 Upgrading your computer 4 Pull out the drive rails that the other ends of the disk drive cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. 9 Replace the computer cover (see page 55). Set the drive...
... the drive rails you removed earlier and connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard disk. 7 Reinstall the drive frame into the housing. Note: Make sure that hold the hard disk to the housing. 64 4 Upgrading your computer 4 Pull out the drive rails that the other ends of the disk drive cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. 9 Replace the computer cover (see page 55). Set the drive...
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... your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Detach all cables to the computer. When you removed earlier. 8 Replace the computer cover (see page 55). 2 Locate an empty PCI-E or PCI conventional slot on the mainboard. 6 Reinstall the metal bracket frame to the newly-installed devices. Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk into the frame and secure it with the bracket lock you turn on the...
... your computer's hard disk: 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Detach all cables to the computer. When you removed earlier. 8 Replace the computer cover (see page 55). 2 Locate an empty PCI-E or PCI conventional slot on the mainboard. 6 Reinstall the metal bracket frame to the newly-installed devices. Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk into the frame and secure it with the bracket lock you turn on the...
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... turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. 3 Remove the lock that the card is properly seated. 7 Secure the card to your computer Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to the newly installed devices. See "To replace the side panel" on page 59. See "To replace the side panel...
... turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. 3 Remove the lock that the card is properly seated. 7 Secure the card to your computer Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to the newly installed devices. See "To replace the side panel" on page 59. See "To replace the side panel...
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... utilities Recovering your system If your operating system files are two modes to enter hidden partition. Warning: Initiating the recovery operation while the operating system is from a hidden partition on your hard drive that makes restoring your system quick and easy. One is from system's original settings and another is running the Power On Self Test (POST). OBR works from system backup. This utility has same password protection with Acer eRecovery...
... utilities Recovering your system If your operating system files are two modes to enter hidden partition. Warning: Initiating the recovery operation while the operating system is from a hidden partition on your hard drive that makes restoring your system quick and easy. One is from system's original settings and another is running the Power On Self Test (POST). OBR works from system backup. This utility has same password protection with Acer eRecovery...
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...'s power management function automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on. Insert the startup disk you created during the use of the computer is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you properly plugged the power cable into the floppy drive and press + + to the system. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to perform the recovery process to restore...
...'s power management function automatically blanks the screen to turn the display back on. Insert the startup disk you created during the use of the computer is set to the correct voltage. • Check if you properly plugged the power cable into the floppy drive and press + + to the system. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to perform the recovery process to restore...
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... USB port and the corresponding port on the good disk there may be a problem with the drive. Look for the Volume icon on the hard disk or CD-R/CD-RW. If it is turned on. • Make sure the printer cable is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option. Contact your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned...
... USB port and the corresponding port on the good disk there may be a problem with the drive. Look for the Volume icon on the hard disk or CD-R/CD-RW. If it is turned on. • Make sure the printer cable is crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option. Contact your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are automatically turned...
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... to make or model, nor does it is designed. 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 connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to the same line. 9 Under power failure...
... to make or model, nor does it is designed. 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 connected to the same line as other equipment, may give rise to the same line. 9 Under power failure...
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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...