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... properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to service this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are used, the load should not exceed 80% of...
... properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from the wall outlet and refer servicing to service this product. • Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set , make sure that the new power cord meets the following the operating instructions Note: Adjust only those controls that are used, the load should not exceed 80% of...
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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...
... 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...
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... 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 XP only) 82 How do I back up files from my hard drive? 82 Disk defragmenter (Windows...
... 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 XP only) 82 How do I back up files from my hard drive? 82 Disk defragmenter (Windows...
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... password. Be sure to remember or write down your computer 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...
... password. Be sure to remember or write down your computer 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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... 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...
... 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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... 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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To do so, simply plug the network cable into their corresponding ports on the rear panel of your computer 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 Connecting to configure your computer. into the network port on how to the network You can connect 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 the rear panel of your computer 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 Connecting to configure your computer. into the network port on how to the network You can connect 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.
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... 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 front and rear panels of cascading peripherals such as webcams and digital still cameras. 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 up...
... 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 front and rear panels of cascading peripherals such as webcams and digital still cameras. 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 up...
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... post-installation instructions. Always observe the following sections for specific instructions on page 53. 3 Follow the ESD precautions described above before opening it. Warning! 53 Installation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors. 5 See the following precautions before you install a computer component: 1 Do not remove a component from the power outlets. 2 Open...
... post-installation instructions. Always observe the following sections for specific instructions on page 53. 3 Follow the ESD precautions described above before opening it. Warning! 53 Installation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors. 5 See the following precautions before you install a computer component: 1 Do not remove a component from the power outlets. 2 Open...
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... these upgrades yourself. Installing additional memory The four 240-pin sockets on page 53 when installing or removing a computer component. Note: DDR2 667/800, 4 DIMM slots, expandable to observe the "Installation precautions" 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...
... these upgrades yourself. Installing additional memory The four 240-pin sockets on page 53 when installing or removing a computer component. Note: DDR2 667/800, 4 DIMM slots, expandable to observe the "Installation precautions" 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...
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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 view the new value for total system memory and make a note of memory installed. Run the BIOS utility 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 .
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 view the new value for total system memory and make a note of memory installed. Run the BIOS utility 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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... 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 rails aside. 5 Slide the hard disk frame to the housing. 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 new hard disk. 7 Reinstall the drive frame into...
... 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 rails aside. 5 Slide the hard disk frame to the housing. 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 new hard disk. 7 Reinstall the drive frame into...
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... 55). 2 Locate an empty PCI-E or PCI conventional slot on the mainboard. 6 Reinstall the metal bracket frame to the computer. Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk into the slot. Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. 3 Remove the bracket lock that hold the hard disk to the newly-installed devices. Replacing the Veriton 5900Pro's hard disk Follow...
... 55). 2 Locate an empty PCI-E or PCI conventional slot on the mainboard. 6 Reinstall the metal bracket frame to the computer. Set the drive rails aside. 4 Insert the new hard disk into the slot. Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. 3 Remove the bracket lock that hold the hard disk to the newly-installed devices. Replacing the Veriton 5900Pro's hard disk Follow...
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...). 2 Locate an empty PCI Express or PCI slot on the mainboard. 4 Replace the side panel. 68 4 Upgrading your computer Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to your computer with the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated. 7 Secure the card to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. 3 Remove the...
...). 2 Locate an empty PCI Express or PCI slot on the mainboard. 4 Replace the side panel. 68 4 Upgrading your computer Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to your computer with the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated. 7 Secure the card to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard. 3 Remove the...
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... with Acer eRecovery. One is from a hidden partition on your hard drive that makes restoring your system quick and easy. After the POST runs, Press Alt + F10 combine key during BIOS to enter hidden partition. Follow all the information required to restore your system. OBR works from system's original settings and another is running the Power On Self Test (POST). 76 5 System utilities Recovering your system If your operating...
... with Acer eRecovery. One is from a hidden partition on your hard drive that makes restoring your system quick and easy. After the POST runs, Press Alt + F10 combine key during BIOS to enter hidden partition. Follow all the information required to restore your system. OBR works from system's original settings and another is running the Power On Self Test (POST). 76 5 System utilities Recovering your system If your operating...
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... turned on . However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your computer. If the LED is not lit, no power is plugged in the floppy drive? 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...
... turned on . However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your computer. If the LED is not lit, no power is plugged in the floppy drive? 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...
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... read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. Contact your drive can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from the computer. If your dealer or technical support center for more information. • For additional information concerning the printer, refer to the system's parallel or USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. No sound comes out...
... read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. Contact your drive can also press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from the computer. If your dealer or technical support center for more information. • For additional information concerning the printer, refer to the system's parallel or USB port and the corresponding port on the printer. No sound comes out...
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... Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no assurance that automatic calls to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. There is not capable, under all respects with another . 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to operate within any 30 minute period for any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. 2 This...
... Telecom's Specifications: a There shall be no assurance that automatic calls to the same line. 9 Under power failure conditions this device. There is not capable, under all respects with another . 5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to operate within any 30 minute period for any product is compatible with all of Telecom's network services. 2 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...