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- Page 2 Copyright 1996 by this company. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.
- Page 3 Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use this product near water.
- Page 4 10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed 15 amperes.
- Page 5 14. Replace battery with the same type as the product's battery we recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman. 15. Warning! Battery may explode if not handled properly. recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire.
- Page 6 Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment 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 7 Purpose This manual aims to give you all the information you need to install the system housing. Conventions The following conventions are used: NOTE Gives bits and pieces of additional information related to the current topic. WARNING Alerts you to any damage that might result from not following directions.
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Page 9: Table Of Contents
Features ... 1 Front Panel...1 Rear Panel ...2 Inside Components...3 Component Installation ... 4 Positioning the Housing ...4 Opening the Housing ...6 Installing a System Board ...9 2.3.1 ESD Precautions ...9 2.3.2 Installation Procedures ...10 Installing Expansion Boards...12 Installing Hard Disk Drives...14 2.5.1 Installing a Hard Disk ...14 2.5.2... -
Page 10: Features
Features Front Panel Power switch (with Power LED) CD-ROM drive CD-ROM eject button Aspire Minitower Housing Front-panel door 3.5-inch diskette drive System-activity LED (HDD/FDD/CD-ROM) -
Page 11: Rear Panel
Rear Panel Monitor power socket Power socket COM1 COM2 Modem or network connector Mouse connector Keyboard connector Parallel port Video port Installation Guide... -
Page 12: Inside Components
Inside Components 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays 3.5-inch diskette drive CD-ROM drive Drive bay for 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch second hard disk 5.. Drive bay for 5.25-inch diskette drive Power supply Expansion board brackets EMI-protect plates Aspire Minitower Housing... -
Page 13: Component Installation
Component Installation Make sure to turn off the power and unplug the power cord before installing or removing any components. Positioning the Housing Arrange the legs so that the system is secure in the standing position. Installation Guide... - Page 14 5 cm The housing has ventilation holes on the left side. When standing the system with the ventilation holes facing a wall, leave a 5-cm space from the wall to allow air circulation. See Figure A. To stand the system with the ventilation holes facing out, place the system close to the wall and position the legs as in Figure B.
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Page 15: Opening The Housing
Opening the Housing Open the front-panel door. Use a standard screwdriver or any tool with a flat end to rotate the keylock to unlock position. Make sure that the flat end of the tool fits into the keylock to prevent damage such as chassis scratch. Installation Guide... - Page 16 Pull down the panel handle. Pull the panel handle to release the cover from the housing frame. Continue pulling until the cover is completely detached from the housing frame. Aspire Minitower Housing...
- Page 17 Close the front-panel door. Make sure that the peg is properly inserted into the slot. Keep the front-panel door closed. Open it only if necessary. Installation Guide...
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Page 18: Installing A System Board
Installing a System Board 2.3.1 ESD Precautions Always observe the following electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions before installing a system component: Do not remove a component from its antistatic packaging until you are ready to install it. Wear a wrist grounding strap before handling electronic components. Wrist grounding straps are available at most electronic component stores. -
Page 19: Installation Procedures
2.3.2 Installation Procedures Follow these steps to install a system board: Insert the system board supports into the appropriate slots. Press the board supports until the holding tabs click into place. LPX slot Installation Guide... - Page 20 Insert the connector side of the LPX board first. Gently press the board until the board holder tabs click. Make sure that the board is properly inserted. Connect the necessary cables. Be certain that all cables are secure and properly connected before you move on. Aspire Minitower Housing...
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Page 21: Installing Expansion Boards
Installing Expansion Boards Make sure that you connect all the necessary cables to the system board before you install an expansion board. Observe the ESD precautions before installing a system component. Locate the expansion board slot on the system board. expansion board golden fingers into the slot. - Page 22 Remove a bracket from any empty expansion slot. Save the screw to secure the new board. Keep the bracket for future use. Gently insert the expansion board into the expansion slot. Make sure that the board is inserted properly. Secure the board with the screw. Do not neglect this step.
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Page 23: Installing Hard Disk Drives
Installing Hard Disk Drives 2.5.1 Installing a Hard Disk When you purchase a hard disk, make sure that you have all the necessary cables to install the drive. Don't forget to get the bad sector information from your dealer. Insert a hard disk drive into the hard drive bay. Secure it on both sides with the necessary screws. - Page 24 Connect the hard disk drive cables. Aspire Minitower Housing...
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Page 25: Installing A 3.5-Inch Second Hard Disk
2.5.2 Installing a 3.5-inch Second Hard Disk Secure a 3.5-inch hard disk to the drive frame. Insert the hard disk into the drive bay. Secure the hard disk with the necessary screws. Installation Guide... - Page 26 Connect the hard disk drive cables. Aspire Minitower Housing...
- Page 27 2.5.3 Installing a 5.25-inch Second Hard Disk Insert a 5.25-inch hard disk into the drive bay. Secure the hard disk with the necessary screws. Connect the hard disk drive cables. Installation Guide...
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Page 28: Installing The Cover
Installing the Cover After you install the system components into the housing, you must install the cover. To install the cover: Make sure that the front-panel door is properly closed. Align the rear-end corners of the cover with the front corners of the housing frame. - Page 29 Installation Guide...