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  • Page 1 ConceptD 100 User Manual...
  • Page 2 Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Memory ............13 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER ..... 1 Memory configuration Installation precautions ....1 guidelines ..........13 ESD precautions ........ 1 Removing a memory module . 14 Required tools ........1 Installing a memory module ... 16 Pre-installation instructions ..
  • Page 4 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Upgrading your Computer In this section, you will find: • Instructions on how to replace a hardware component...

  • Page 5: Upgrading Your Computer

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Installation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with pre-installation and post-installation instructions. ESD precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components.

  • Page 6: Pre-Installation Instructions

    - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Pre-installation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component: Make sure that the ODD and card reader slot is empty. Turn off the power to the computer and all peripherals. Unplug the power cord from the computer. Unplug the network cable and all connected peripheral devices from the computer.

  • Page 7: System Upgrade

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - System Upgrade Removing the rear system cover Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected to it. Read the Pre-installation instructions on page Remove the screw that secure the rear system cover to the computer.

  • Page 8: Installing The Rear System Cover

    - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Installing the rear system cover Align the cover to the bottom part of the computer’s rear side (1). Push the rear system cover until it latches into place (2). Secure the rear system cover to the computer using one screw.

  • Page 9: Removing The Left Side System Cover

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - Removing the left side system cover Remove the two screws that secure the left side system cover to the computer (1). Slide the cover toward the back of the computer and pull away from the side of the computer (2). Set the cover aside for re-installation later.

  • Page 10: Installing The Left Side System Cover

    - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Installing the left side system cover Align the cover to the sides of the computer and slide the cover toward the front of the computer (1). Secure the cover with two screws (2). Observe the Post-installation instructions on page...

  • Page 11: Fan Duct

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - Fan Duct The computer supports installation of a fan duct over the thermal module to improve ventilation and system cooling. Removing the fan duct Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page Remove the two screws that secure the fan duct to the thermal module.
  • Page 12 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Detach the lower portion of the fan duct from the thermal module. Set the fan duct aside for re-installation later.

  • Page 13: Installing The Fan Duct

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - Installing the fan duct Insert the lower portion of the fan duct into the thermal module. Insert the upper portion of the fan duct into the thermal module.
  • Page 14 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Secure the fan duct with two screws. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page...

  • Page 15: Hard Drives

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 11 Hard drives The computer supports installation of one 3.5-inch SATA hard drive in the internal HDD cage. Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page Pull and remove the hard drive from the chassis. Pull both sides of the HDD carrier (1) then remove the hard drive (2).

  • Page 16: Installing The 3.5-Inch Hard Drive

    - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive Remove the new hard drive from its packaging. Place the hard drive into the carrier (1) and reinsert the retaining screws into the hard drive (2). Insert the hard drive into the chassis. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page...

  • Page 17: Memory

    The computer has four DDR4 U-DIMM slots that support up to 64 GB maximum system memory. Memory configuration guidelines  To ensure data integrity, use only Acer-approved DDR4 3200 MHz type memory modules.  Memory modules must be installed starting with DIMM1 slot.

  • Page 18: Removing A Memory Module

    - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Removing a memory module Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page Remove the fan duct. See Removing the fan duct on page Remove the hard drive. See Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive on page Remove the graphics board. See Removing the graphics board on page Remove the two screws that secure the HDD/ODD...
  • Page 19 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 15 Press outward the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to release the memory module (1). Gently pull the memory module upward to remove it from the DIMM slot (2). Repeat steps 7~8 to remove the other memory modules.

  • Page 20: Installing A Memory Module

    - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Installing a memory module Note DIMM slots on the mainboard must be installed only in certain configurations. Numbers next to DIMM slots correspond to installation sequence. Be sure to install the memory module in DIMM1 slot followed by DIMM2 slot. Select an empty DIMM slot.
  • Page 21 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 17 Place the HDD/ODD bracket into the chassis. Secure the HDD/ODD bracket to the chassis using two screws. Replace the graphics board. See Installing the graphics board on page Replace the hard drive. See Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive on page 10.

  • Page 22: Graphic Board

    - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Graphic board The computer contains one or two Graphic boards installed in the PCIE x16 slots. The detail configuration will be differed by different models. Removing the Graphics board Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page Remove the fan duct. See Removing the fan duct on page Remove the screw that secures the graphics board to...
  • Page 23 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 19 Unlatch the metal clip that secure the graphics board to the chassis. Release the latch that secures the graphics board to the mainboard (1). Detach the graphics board from the PCIE x16 slot (2).

  • Page 24: Installing The Graphics Board

    - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Installing the Graphics board Remove the new graphics board from its packaging. Insert the graphics boards into the PCIE x16 slot and press it down until it latches into place. Note For replace/upgrade graphic board, please check the specification of graphic board &...
  • Page 25 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 21 Secure the graphics board to the chassis using one screw. Replace the fan duct. See Installing the fan duct on page Observe the Post-installation instructions on page...

  • Page 26: M.2 Ssd Modules

    - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER M.2 SSD modules The computer contains two M.2 SSD modules installed in the M.2 PCIE slots. Removing the M.2 SSD modules Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page Remove the fan duct. See Removing the fan duct on page Remove the hard drive.
  • Page 27 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 23 Detach the HDD/ODD bracket from the chassis. Remove the screw that secures the M.2 SSD module from the SSD2 slot. Detach the M.2 SSD module from the SSD2 slot.
  • Page 28 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Remove the thermal pad from the SSD2 slot. 10. Remove the screw that secures the M.2 SSD module from the SSD1 slot.
  • Page 29 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 25 11. Detach the M.2 SSD module from the SSD1 slot. 12. Remove the thermal pad from the SSD1 slot.

  • Page 30: Installing The M.2 Ssd Modules

    - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Installing the M.2 SSD modules Remove the new M.2 SSD modules from their packaging. Place a thermal pad into the SSD1 slot. Insert the M.2 SSD module into the SSD1 slot.
  • Page 31 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 27 Secure the M.2 SSD module to the SSD1 slot. Place a thermal pad into the SSD2 slot.
  • Page 32 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Insert the M.2 SSD module into the SSD2 slot. Secure the M.2 SSD module to the SSD2 slot using one screw. Replace the graphics board. See Installing the graphics board on page Replace the hard drive. See Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive on page 10.
  • Page 33 CONCEPT D PALLETE - 29 ConceptD Palette In this section, you will find: • Information on how to use the ConceptD Palette software...

  • Page 34: Concept D Palette

    App Center  Creative Tools Settings To set up the ConceptD Palette application (Windows 10): From the Start menu, select All apps. Select Acer. Select ConceptD Palette. Alternatively, you can double-click the ConceptD Palette desktop shortcut to run the application.

  • Page 35: Monitoring

    CONCEPT D PALLETE - 31 Monitoring Select the Monitoring tab to view CPU, GPU and system performance. Category Description Displays CPU temperature and loading. Displays GPU temperature and loading. Displays temperature and loading. System Also displays RAM, Wi-Fi and LAN usage.

  • Page 36: Split Screen

    - CONCEPT D PALETTE Split Screen Select the Split Screen tab to configure your screen display. Category Description Shows options on various split screen Split Screen configurations.

  • Page 37: App Center

    CONCEPT D PALLETE - 33 App Center Select the App Center tab to view the applications that are avilable for quick access. You can add frequently used applications to this tab by clicking the “+” sign. Category Description Displays applications available for App Icon quick access/executions.

  • Page 38: Creative Tools Settings

    - CONCEPT D PALETTE Creative Tools Settings Select the Creative Tools Settings tab to configure frequently used design tools. Category Description Screen Snip Settings Configure screen snip setting options. Clipboard Settings Configure clipboard setting options. Color Picker Configure color picker setting options. On-Screen Keyboard Configure on-screen keyboard Shortcuts...

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