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Acer AcerPower SP User Manual

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  • Page 1 AcerPower SP User’s manual...
  • Page 2 Serial Number: ___________________________________ Purchase Date: ___________________________________ Place of Purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer Logo are registered trademarks of Acer Inc. Other company’s product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Fcc Notice

    FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table Of Content FCC notice ...2 1.System Tour ...5 1.1 Front panel ...5 1.2 Rear panel...5 1.3 System Features ...6 Performance ...6 Multimedia ...6 Connectivity...6 1.4 System peripherals ...6 Mouse ...7 Keyboard ...7 Speakers ...7 1.5 System upgrade ...8 Open the computer...8 Set up new components ...8 2.
  • Page 5 3.4. Installing additional memory...14 Install DDR DIMM ...14 Remove DDR DIMM ...14 To reconfigure your computer...14 3.5. Upgrading CPU ...15 Remove CPU...15 Install and upgrade CPU...16 4. Troubleshooting ...17 5. Taking Care of your computer ...19 5.1 Important tips ...19 5.2 Cleaning and servicing ...19 To clean your computer and keyboard...19 To clean your pointing device...19...

  • Page 6: System Tour

    1.System Tour Your computer’s front panel consists of the following: 1.1 Front panel 1.2 Rear panel 1．Optical Drive 2．Floppy Drive 3．Power button 4．Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports 5．Microphone Jack 6．Speaker or Headphone Jack Power cord socket Voltage selector switch PS/2 Keyboard Port Serial Connector Monitor Connector Headphone Jack...

  • Page 7: System Features

    10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet Network support with “wake on LAN” 1.4 System peripherals The AcerPower SP computer consists the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, a keyboard and a set of speakers (optional). This section provides a brief description of basic system peripherals.

  • Page 8: Mouse

    Mouse The included mouse is a standard two-button wheel mouse. Connect the mouse to the PS2 mouse port on the back panel of the system. Keyboard Connect the keyboard to the PS2 keyboard port on the back panel of the system.

  • Page 9: System Upgrade

    1.5 System upgrade You can expand your AcerPower SP system quickly and easily by adding components. You can also upgrade the components of your AcerPower SP system. Open the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug the power cord from the outlet Remove the two screws on the side panel.

  • Page 10: Setting Up Your Computer

    Graphics Port (AGP) design. This improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications. Your AcerPower SP has standard I/O (Input/Output) interfaces such as a serial port, parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, the system includes four USB ports, two microphone ports (one at front and one at rear panel), a stereo line-in Jack, a stereo line-out jack and a Game/ Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI) port.

  • Page 11: Open Package

    Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for later use. Ensure that all items are present and in good condition. If any of the following items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. • Acer Power SP Series • PS2 keyboard • PS2 mouse •...

  • Page 12: Starting Your Computer

    2.3. Starting your computer After connecting all the peripheral equipment, start your computer according to the below steps: Power on all peripheral equipment, such as monitor, printer, fax, speakers etc. Turn on the system. Once the start-up process is complete, you can begin to use the computer.

  • Page 13: Upgrading Your Computer

    3. Upgrading your computer 3.1 Installation Precautions Reminder for guarding against static electricity Protect your system from power surges, read following section before installing any components. This section contains important ESD (Electrostatic discharge) precautions. ESD Guard ESD can damage the CPU, drives, expansion circuit boards and the other components.

  • Page 14: Post-Installation Instructions

    Certain components of your computer are upgradeable such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion card. However, for safety purpose we do not recommend performing these upgrades yourself. If you want to replace or upgrade any of the components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician.

  • Page 15: Installing Pci Cards

    3.3. Installing PCI cards Install PCI card 1. Find an empty PCI slot on the motherboard. 2. Remove the screw holding the bracket to back panel and remove the bracket. 3. Take the new PCI card from its protective bag. 4.

  • Page 16: Upgrading Cpu

    3.5. Upgrading CPU Remove CPU Remark: Please follow the pre-installation instructions to guard against static electricity while installing or removing any system parts. To remove the CPU from the motherboard: 1. Find the CPU on the motherboard 2. Disjoin the connectors attached to the fan and the heat sink. 3.

  • Page 17: Install And Upgrade Cpu

    Install and upgrade CPU To install or upgrade the CPU, complete the following steps: 1. Unlock the socket lever. 2. Install the CPU chip into socket. 3. Return the lever to locked position. 4. Attach the fan/heat sink on top of the CPU. 5.

  • Page 18: Troubleshooting

    4. Troubleshooting The following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by simple answers and solutions to the situation. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. A: Check the LED located above the power switch.
  • Page 19 Q: The printer does not work. A: Do the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system’s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer.

  • Page 20: Taking Care Of Your Computer

    5. Taking Care of your computer Please read the important instructions listed in this section. Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer. 5.1 Important tips Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator.

  • Page 21: To Clean Your Optical Mouse

    If the computer is not operating normally. Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. You may also access the Acer Web site (www.acersupport.com) for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area.

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