Acer Aspire X1430 Support Question
Acer Aspire X1430 Support Question
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Question posted by wjc on November 22nd, 2012
Need To Upgrade Graphics Card. How Can I Do It?
Graphics upgrade
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Answer #1: Posted by bengirlxD on November 22nd, 2012 5:08 PM
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This desktop should have a PCI Express slot. You need to buy a PCI express graphics card annd install it on to the slot inside your desktop. You can open up your computer yourself or hire geek squad or equivalent to install it for you.
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Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 1
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Date
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Refer to the table below for changes made on this version of the Aspire AX1430 Desktop Computer Service Guide.
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Jumper Setting 83 Internal header pin definition 84 Connecting Optional Devices 86 Connecting Case Components 88
Field Replaceable Unit (FRU) List 91
Exploded Diagram 92 Aspire AX1430 FRU List 93
Technical Specifications 110
Processor 110 Chipsets 110 BIOS 110 Memory 111 Hard Disk Drive 111 Optical Disc Drive 112...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 9
...each hardware component. The exact configuration of the Aspire AX1430 computer. Secure Digital (SD), - Memory Stick PRO (MS PRO), Memory Stick (MS) - System Features
Component Operating system support
Processor Chipset Graphics controller Memory
Expansion options Connectivity
Hard disk drive (HDD) Optical disc drive (ODD) Card reader (optional)
TV tuner (optional) Power supply Antivirus...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 10
Microphone jack - CF card slot - Ethernet jack (RJ45) - HDMI port - External display (VGA) port - Microphone, line-out, and line-in...8226; Rear panel: Microphone, line-out, and line-in jacks
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• Power button
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• Rear panel - USB ports (four) - PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports -
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 12
System Tour
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Power button/indicator
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Optical drive cover
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Optical drive eject button
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Headphone jack
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Microphone-in jack
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4-in...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 15
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NOTE: CMOS Setup Utility will need to the security setup • When ...of the system RAM which allows configuration data to be retained when power is no need to run this utility under the following conditions.
• When changing the system ...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 21
... Disabled
Auto PCIE Onboard VGA 32MB 64 MB 128 MB Disabled DVMT Fixed 256MB 128 MB Maximum Auto 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB
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Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 29
... Tools
In performing the disassembly process, you will need the following tools: • Wrist-grounding strap... purposes. Make sure that the optical disc drive and the optional card reader slots are empty. 2. Place the computer on how to ...the screws with the disassembly procedure, perform the steps listed below: 1. Aspire AX1430 Service Guide
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Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 39
Gently pull up the expansion board (1), move it slightly to the left and remove (2) from the optional USB 3.0 Host Add in Card.
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31 Remove the power cable from the slot. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm2 has been highlighted with the yellow rectangle as above ...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 44
Remove the screw that secures the bracket to the chassis.
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Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Remove the cables.
3. Removing the Front I /O and optional card reader. Detach the cables from their mainboard connectors.
2. Disconnect the front I/O and optional card reader cables from the front I /O and Optional Card Reader Assembly
1.
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Pull the bracket out from the bracket.
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37 Remove the two screws that secure the front I /O and card reader assembly from the chassis. 5. Remove the front I /O and card reader assembly to the bracket. 6.
Please detach the Circuit boards and follow local regulations for disposal. Note:Circuit boards >10 cm2 has...
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Aspire AX1430 Service Guide
41 3. Secure the front I /O and card reader assembly into the battery holder on the mainboard..
Insert the front I /O and card reader assembly to the bracket using two screws. Reinstalling the Front I/O and Optional Card Reader Assembly
1.
Install the RTC battery into the bracket.
2.
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Secure the bracket to the front I/O and optional card reader assembly. .
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Aspire AX1430 Service Guide 3. Install the bracket into the chassis. 4. Connect the cables to the chassis with one screw. 5.
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Reinstalling the Power Supply Unit
1.
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43 Connect the front I/O and optional card reader cables to the left (2). 6. Slide the power supply module into the chassis (1) and tilt to their mainboard connectors.
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Position the expansion board over the PCIE16X 1 slot and move it slightly to the right (1), making sure the card guide is available, install it clicks into PCIE16X 1 slot (2).
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... direction indicated.
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47 Secure the expansion board bracket opposite the PCIE16X 1 slot using one screw.
4.
Insert the expansion board...
Acer Aspire X1430 and X1430G Desktop Service Guide - Page 56
Insert the power button/LED cable through the front of the chassis.
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Aspire AX1430 Service Guide Reinstalling the Front Bezel Power Button/LED Cable
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