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  • Page 1 User's Guide...
  • Page 2 Serial number: ___________________________________ Purchase date: ___________________________________ Place of purchase: ________________________________ Acer and the Acer logo are registered trademarks of Acer Incorporated. Other companies' product names or trademarks are used herein for identification purposes only and belong to their respective companies.

  • Page 3: Safety Instructions

    Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Turning the product off before cleaning Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
  • Page 4 • Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of the power strip's input rating.

  • Page 5: Disposal Instructions

    To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment, please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit http://global.acer.com/about/sustainability.htm. Mercury advisory For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display: Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of according to local, state or federal laws.

  • Page 6: Finding Your Comfort Zone

    Tips and information for comfortable use Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use. Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress, inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly increase the risk of physical injury.
  • Page 7 • Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and focusing on a distant point. • Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out. Display • Keep your display clean. • Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display.
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  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructions Disposal instructions Tips and information for comfortable use 1 First things first Specifications Package contents Accessing the User's Guide 2 System tour External and internal structure Closed front panel Front panel Using the memory card reader Rear panel Internal components System board...
  • Page 10 Positioning your mouse Connecting the computer Connect your mouse and keyboard PS/2 interface Connect a monitor Connect to a broadband network Individual network configuration Combined network configuration Connect to power Turning on your computer Turning off your computer 4 Using your desktop Using the keyboard Using the mouse Using the optical drive...
  • Page 11 6 Upgrading your computer Installation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening your Aspire G7700 Removing and installing the bezel door Removing and installing the side panel Removing and installing a hard drive Removing and installing an optical drive...
  • Page 12 communication devices (RSS-210) Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Index...

  • Page 13: First Things First

    1 First things first...

  • Page 14: Specifications

    Specifications Operating Genuine Windows Vista® Ultimate (32/64-bit) system Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium (32/64-bit) Processor Intel® Core™2 Extreme quad-core processor (up to 1333 MHz FSB) Intel® Core™2 Quad processor Overclock capable (CPU, RAM, and GPU) Chipset NVIDIA® nForce® 780i SLI System memory Up to 8 GB DDR2 800/1066 MHz SDRAM (dual-channel support on four DIMMs)
  • Page 15 Graphics Enabled NVIDIA PCI Express Hybrid analog (NTSC/PAL/SECAM) and digital (DVB-T or TV-tuner card ATSC format) TV-tuner card, supporting software MPEG-2 stream encoding Audio ® Dolby system Embedded high-definition audio with 7.1-channel and EAX 4.0 audio support Optional Creative S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support Networking Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready WLAN: IEEE 802.11b/g...
  • Page 16 I/O expansion Three PCI Express with 5 Gb/s) Two PCI Express PCI Express PCI 2.3 5V slot Software Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eRecovery Management) Acer Arcade ® McAfee ® Adobe Reader ™ eSobi NTI MediaMaker Dimensions 490 (L) x 430 (H) x 190 (W) mm BIOS AMI PnP BIOS compatible with SMBIOS 2.4...

  • Page 17: Package Contents

    Before you unpack your computer, make sure that you have enough space to set up your computer. Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents. If any of the following items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer immediately: • Aspire G7700 • Items contained in the accessory box • USB keyboard •...
  • Page 18 1 First things first...

  • Page 19: System Tour

    2 System tour...

  • Page 20: External And Internal Structure

    2 System tour External and internal structure Closed front panel...
  • Page 21 Component Hinge screws x 4 Door hinges x 4 Bezel door...

  • Page 22: Front Panel

    2 System tour Front panel...
  • Page 23 Icon Component USB 2.0 ports Microphone/line-in jack Headphone/line-out jack Power button/power indicator Optical disk drives XD (eXtreme Digital) slot USB 2.0 port IEEE 1394 port (4-pin) CF I/II (CompactFlash Type I/II) slot Drive bay door Easy-swap hard disk drive (1~4) SD/MMC (SecureDigital/MultimediaCard) slot MS/MS Pro (Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro Duo) slot Optical disk drive eject buttons...

  • Page 24: Using The Memory Card Reader

    Using the memory card reader Your computer supports multi-media card slots. These slots are useful for transferring data to and from the following memory cards to your computer. ® • CompactFlash (Type I and II) ™ • Microdrive • MultiMediaCard (MMC) ™...
  • Page 25 To remove a memory card: Before ejecting a card: • Exit the application using the card. • Left-click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows taskbar and stop the card operation. Gently press the card further into the slot to pop it out. Pull out the card from the slot.

  • Page 26: Rear Panel

    2 System tour Rear panel...
  • Page 27 Icon Component Power supply PS/2 mouse port System fan Network ports Rear speaker jack Center speaker/subwoofer jack Expansion slot locks S-video port DVI port Audio-in/line-in jack Headphone/line-out/front speaker jack Microphone/line-in jack Side speaker/line-out jack USB ports eSATA (External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) ports CL_CMOS CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) reset button...

  • Page 28: Internal Components

    2 System tour Internal components...
  • Page 29 Component Liquid cooling Mainboard System memory Release sliders for optical drives Hard drive backplane board Release sliders for HDD drives Expansion slot lock levers Expansion card System fan Power supply module...

  • Page 30: System Board

    2 System tour System board Mainboard...
  • Page 31 Code Component JPWR2 8-pin ATX power connector SYSFAN5 System fan 5 cable connector Processor socket CPUFAN Processor fan cable connector Memory System memory slots JPWR1 24-pin ATX power connector IDE1 IDE cable connector SYSFAN3 System fan 3 cable connector SATA1-6 SATA data cable connectors SYSFAN2 System fan 2 cable connector...
  • Page 32 Back panel I/O Code Color Mouse Green Keyboard Purple 1394 port S/PDIF-out jack eSATA ports Clear CMOS Button LAN Jacks USB ports CS-Out Orange RS-Out Black SS-Out Gray Line-In Blue Line-Out Green Pink Component PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port IEEE 1394 port (6-pin) USB ports eSATA ports...

  • Page 33: Audio Card (Optional)

    Audio card (optional) Component S/PDIF line-in jack S/PDIF line-out jack Rear speaker/line-out jack Center speaker/subwoofer/line-out jack Side speaker/line-out jack Front speaker/line-out jack Microphone/line-in jack Front panel header audio connector HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) header audio connector...

  • Page 34: System Board Switches And Connectors

    2 System tour System board switches and connectors The System board switches are easy to turn off or reset the computer when user testing the system. Power button Press the power button (POWER1) on the mainboard to turn the system on or off.

  • Page 35: Ide Connector

    IDE connector The IDE1 connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives, and other IDE devices. Important: If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must configure the drives separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers.

  • Page 36: Fan Power Connectors

    Fan power connectors The fan power connectors (CPUFAN and SYSFAN1-5) support system cooling fan with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is ground and should be connected to GND.

  • Page 37: Serial Port Connector

    SIGNAL RST_SW + PWR_SW- RSVD_DNU None LAN_LED+ LAN_LED- Serial port connector The serial port connector (JCOM1) is a 16550A high speed communication port that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs and connects to a serial device. Serial port pin definition Signal SOUT DESCRIPTION Reset Switch high reference pull-up Power Switch low reference pull-up...

  • Page 38: System Led Indicators

    System LED indicators Front and rear panel LED indicators Indicator Location Power Front panel (Power button) Front panel (Easy-swap HDD) Network Rear panel activity (Network port) Network link Rear panel (Network port) Color Status Description Blue System has AC power and is powered on Blinking System is in standby...

  • Page 39: Mainboard Led Indicators

    Mainboard LED indicators The mainboard LED indicators are easy to check the system status when user open the cover or testing the system board... Indicator Status PCIE1 (blue) Lights when PCI E1 slot is functional. PCIE2 (blue) Lights when PCI E2 slot is functional. PCIE3 (blue) Lights when PCI E3 slot is functional.
  • Page 40 Indicator Status Power (blue) Lights when the system is powered on. Standby (pink) Lights when the system is in standby mode. 2 System tour...

  • Page 41: Setting Up Your Computer

    3 Setting up your computer...

  • Page 42: Arranging A Comfortable Work Area

    Arranging a comfortable work area Working safely and comfortably begins with the arrangement of your work space and the proper use of equipment. For this reason, it is very important to take time and think about how you are going to arrange your work area. Refer to the diagram on the following page as you set up your system.

  • Page 43: Positioning Your Monitor

    Take note of the following when selecting a location for your computer: • Do not put your computer near any equipment that might cause electromagnetic or radio frequency interference, such as radio transmitters, televisions, copy machines or heating and air-conditioning equipment.

  • Page 44: Connecting The Computer

    Connecting the computer Setting up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have four things to connect: the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, and the power cable. Note: The peripherals shown in the connections below are for your reference only. Actual device models may vary in select countries.

  • Page 45: Connect A Monitor

    Connect a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the DVI port located on the rear panel of your computer. If you have a monitor that supports S-video, plug the monitor cable to the S-video port located on the rear panel of your computer.

  • Page 46: Connect To A Broadband Network

    Connect to a broadband network The two Gigabit Ethernet ports on the rear of the computer can be used individually, combined, or configured in a number of ways depending on your needs. With the system’s onboard NVIDIA nForce chipset and DualNet technology, you can combine the two network ports to work as one.

  • Page 47: Combined Network Configuration

    Rotate the antenna clockwise until tight. Flip up the antenna. Combined network configuration One way sharing an Internet connection is connecting a video game console to your computer. See page 56 for more information. Note: Refer to the documentation that came with your video game console for detailed connection and configuration information.

  • Page 48: Turning On Your Computer

    3 Setting up your computer Turning on your computer After making sure that you have properly set up the system, applied power, and connected all the necessary peripherals, you can now power on the system. Follow the procedure below. Turn on the main power switch located on the rear of the computer.
  • Page 49 Press the power button. Important: Make sure that the power cable is properly plugged into an electrical outlet. If you are using a power strip or an AVR (Auto-Voltage Regulator), make sure that it is plugged in and turned on.

  • Page 50: Turning Off Your Computer

    Turning off your computer The software procedure below applies to system running a Windows OS. For other OS shutdown procedures, refer to the related user documentation. On the Windows Vista taskbar, click on the Start button, and click then click Shut Down. Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer.

  • Page 51: Using Your Desktop

    4 Using your desktop...

  • Page 52: Using The Keyboard

    Using the keyboard The gaming keyboard has several types of keys and buttons. It features blue- backlit characters on every key, 18 programmable G keys, convenient media control buttons, Macro button, separate cursor keys, and 12 function keys that takes care of your everyday keyboarding and gaming requirements. Item USB ports Multimedia keys...
  • Page 53 Item Windows logo Programmable G keys Macro keys Game mode switch For more information on how to use the Logitech G11 keyboard, refer to the Logitech help files. Description Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu.

  • Page 54: Using The Mouse

    Using the mouse The mouse controls the pointer movement on the computer display. Item Description Tilt wheel Push wheel to either side to scroll horizontally. Program wheel to mimic keyboard commands. In-game dpi Press button to increase dpi (tracking sensitivity). increase In-game dpi Press button to decrease dpi (tracking sensitivity).

  • Page 55: Using The Optical Drive

    Using the optical drive Your computer may come with a Blu-ray/HD reader + SuperMulti burner. This drive is located on the front panel of your computer. The BD and HD drive allows you to play not only old CD-ROMs, CD-I disks, and video CDs, DVD-RAM/- RW, DVD-ROMs, DVD+R/-R disks, but play BD disks and HD DVD disk as well.

  • Page 56: Taking Care Of Your Optical Disks

    When the disk tray slides open, place the disk gently on the tray. Make sure that the label or title side of the disk is facing upward. When holding a disk, hold it by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints.

  • Page 57: Connecting Options

    Connecting options Your computer offers excellent expansion capabilities with its built-in ports and connectors. This section describes how to make connections through various options. When connecting peripherals, read the manual included with the peripheral for operating instructions. Printer You can connect a USB printer to an available USB port .

  • Page 58: Esata Devices

    eSATA devices The computer’s eSATA (External Serial ATA) port allows you to connect external SATA device. Audio devices Note: The audio devices shown below are for reference only. Actual device models may vary in select countries. Audio devices are easy to connect with the audio ports accessible from the front and rear of the computer.
  • Page 59 jack (green jack) located on the front and rear of the computer.
  • Page 60 • Analog speaker system — You can connect the front left and right speaker to the headphone/line-out/front speaker jack (green jack), center speaker or subwoofer to the center speaker/subwoofer jack (orange jack), rear left and right speaker to the rear speaker jack (black jack), and side left and right speaker to the side speaker/line-out jack (gray jack).
  • Page 61 Refer to the table below for different channel speaker setup. Side Rear Speaker speaker/ speaker system line-out (Black) (Gray) O - Denotes an audio device connection to an audio jack X - Denotes no connection made Audio ports Headphone Center Microphone /line-out/ speaker/...

  • Page 62: Audio Devices To An Optional Audio Card

    Audio devices to an optional audio card The optional Sound Blaster X-Fi 2 audio card allows you to connect a wide variety of audio devices and speaker system transforming your computer into entertainment center. You can also enjoy digital audio surround sound with Dolby Digital Live in your games, music, and movies.
  • Page 63 • Digital speakers — Plug one end of the optical cable (2) to the S/PDIF line- out jack cable on the audio card (1) then plug the other end of the optical cable to the S/PDIF line-out jack on the digital speaker (3). •...
  • Page 64 • 4.1 channel analog speakers Plug the gray end of the 4 channel audio cable (3) to the rear speaker/line-out jack (gray jack) (1) then plug the other end of the audio cable to the rear (audio input) jack on the analog speaker (5).
  • Page 65 • 5.1 channel analog speakers Plug the gray end of the 5.1 channel audio cable (4) to the rear speaker/line-out jack (gray jack) (1) then plug the other end of the audio cable to the rear (audio input) jack on the analog speaker (7).
  • Page 66 • 7.1 channel analog speakers Plug the gray end of the 7.1 channel audio cable (5) to the rear speaker/line-out jack (gray jack) (1) then plug the other end of the audio cable to the rear (audio input) jack on the analog speaker (8).

  • Page 67: Usb Devices

    USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus design capable of cascading peripherals such as a digital camera, keyboard, mouse, scanner, printer, modem, flash drives, VoIP phones, and gaming devices (such as joystick, steering wheels, rumble pads, or foot pedals). With USB, complex cable connections can be eliminated.

  • Page 68: Connecting A Video Game Console

    Connecting a video game console The computer’s DualNet feature allows you to use your computer as a router and share Internet connection with a video game console, such as an Xbox console. To connect and share Internet connection with a video game console: Before connecting any cables, turn off your computer and video game console.

  • Page 69: Advanced Hardware Setup

    5 Advanced hardware setup...

  • Page 70: Video Card Configuration

    Video card configuration When you have two identical graphics cards supporting NVIDIA SLI Link Interface) technology installed in your computer, you can set the SLI configuration to share the workload between the two graphic cards when rendering a 3D scene. This section includes procedures for setting up video cards to support SLI Antialiasing, SLI technology, and multiple displays.
  • Page 71 Select Manage 3D settings. Click on Antialiasing settings and select your desired mode. Click Apply. Note: Remember, when you use one of the SLI Antialiasing modes, your SLI performance mode will no longer be active. The modes cannot be applied together.

  • Page 72: Setting Up An Sli Configuration

    Setting up an SLI configuration To enable the SLI technology: When you reboot the computer after installing the SLI components, you will be greeted with a "pop up" bubble in the lower right hand corner, telling you that you have an SLI-enabled PC. Click on the SLI capable system message to open the following window.

  • Page 73: Setting Up Multiple Monitors

    Setting up multiple monitors To enable, disable, or configure multiple-monitor support: Note: Before you can enable an additional monitor, make sure the monitor is connected to your system’s video card and powered on. Open Display Properties. • Right-click an empty area of the desktop and select Properties. •...
  • Page 74 Setting up the multichannel audio output (optional) Select the correct speaker setup option in the Creative get the best audio experience. To select the correct speaker setup to support multichannel audio: Launch Creative Media Source Go by performing either of the following: •...

  • Page 75: Setting Up Raid

    Setting up RAID RAID technology uses multiple drives to either increase total disk space or to offer data protection. RAID techniques are divided into different levels and it optimizes storage solutions by using multiple disks grouped together and treating them as single storage resource. With NVIDIA MediaShield storage technology you can easily set up and configure the SATA drives for even higher performance and security.

  • Page 76: Enabling Raid

    • RAID 5 : Defines techniques for parity data. Data is striped and parity is distributed across three or more drives, improving disk performance and fault tolerance. • RAID 0+1 : Combines RAID 0 and RAID 1 in a single system with disk striping for optimized performance and disk mirroring for fault tolerance.
  • Page 77 Use the arrow keys to select Integrated Peripherals, then press Enter. Select On-Chip ATA Devices, then Enter. Select RAID Mode, then press RAID. Use the arrow keys to select Enabled option for each SATA port.

  • Page 78: Creating A Raid Array

    Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. Creating a RAID array You can use RAID BIOS or the MediaShield utility to create the following types of RAID array. • Non-bootable array This is the standard method of using non bootable disks in a RAID array. •...
  • Page 79 In the RAID Mode box, select the mode you want — either Mirroring, Stripe, Spanning, Stripe Mirroring, or RAID 5. In the Stripe Block box, enter the stripe block size. It is recommended to leave this value at the default Optimal, which is 64 KB, but the values can be between 4 KB and 128 KB (4, 8, 16, 32, 64, 128 KB).
  • Page 80 Press Y to clear the disk data. Press Y to clear MBR (Master Boot Record). The Array List screen appears, where you can review the RAID arrays that you have set up. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. 5 Advanced hardware setup...
  • Page 81 Initialize the RAID array. After creating the array, reboot the computer and then initialize the newly created array under Windows as follows: Launch Computer Management by clicking Start > Control Panel > Administrative Tools > Computer Management. Click Disk Management. Under Windows Vista, the Initialize Disk dialog box appears, follow the instructions on the dialog box to initialize your disk.
  • Page 82 For additional information on initializing, partitioning, and formatting the newly created array, refer to the section on Disk Management in your system’s Help and Support Center. To create a non-bootable RAID array using MediaShield: Enable RAID in the system BIOS. See page 64. Create the RAID array.
  • Page 83 (1) Start the nForce Setup program to open the NVIDIA Windows nForce Drivers page. (2) Select the modules you want to install, then follow the onscreen instructions to finish installation. Open the NVIDIA Control Panel by right-clicking on the desktop and selecting NVIDIA Control Panel.

  • Page 84: Installing The Raid Drivers

    • Rebuild the array - Press R then use the arrow keys to select the disk to rebuild and then press F7. • Delete the array - Press D then press Y at the prompt. • Clear the MBR - Press C then press Y at the prompt. •...
  • Page 85 Select the disk where you want to install Windows and follow all onscreen instructions to complete installation. Important: After Windows Vista is completely installed, it is recommended to install the nForceWare software in order to access the MediaShield Storage interface. For more information on how to use NVIDIA MediaShield, refer to its online help.

  • Page 86: Overclocking The Cpu

    Overclocking the CPU An overclocking option is available for manually changing CPU clock speed and memory clock speed. Important: Your system is designed to support overclocking. However, make sure your components are able to tolerate an abnormal setting, while doing overclocking. Any attempt to operate beyond product specifications is not recommended.
  • Page 87 Use the arrow keys to select the value overclocking, then press Enter. Press F10 to save the configuration and exit. Note: You can also use NVIDIA nTune to overclock your system. To launch NVIDIA nTune, click Start > All Programs > NVIDIA Control Panel > Performance.

  • Page 88: Clearing The Cmos Settings

    Clearing the CMOS settings The onboard CMOS RAM stores the system configuration data and has an onboard battery power supply. The CMOS RAM records the correct time and setting of the system hardware configuration. If you want to clear the system configuration data, such as power-on password or the setup password from the CMOS RAM, do the following.
  • Page 89 Adjusting event logging and monitoring settings Use NVIDIA monitor to monitor and log system events. NVIDIA can display dynamic graphs that track various performance usage and temperatures, and the voltages, fan speeds, and bus speeds for various system hardware components. To adjust the event logging settings: Launch NVIDIA Monitor.
  • Page 90 Note: Because of SMI traffic and CPU utilization, faster polling times may impact performance. This may be particularly noticeable when playing WAV files. Select the Always on top check box if you want to display NVIDIA monitor application in the foreground while running other tasks. Move the Transparency level slider to adjust the transparency of the NVIDIA Monitor window.
  • Page 91 System tuning The NVIDIA tuning engine lets you tune the system using NVIDIA developed benchmarks to determine the current performance level of the system. You can also tune the system to various performance criteria. The tuning takes effect during the current Windows session only. To use the tuned settings in future Windows sessions, you can create a profile.

  • Page 92: Acer Empowering Technology

    Acer Empowering Technology The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently used functions and manage your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following utility: Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably and completely.
  • Page 93 • Restore and recovery • Factory default image • User backup image • From previously-created CD/DVD • Reinstall applications/drivers...
  • Page 94 5 Advanced hardware setup...

  • Page 95: Upgrading Your Computer

    6 Upgrading your computer...

  • Page 96: Installation Precautions

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

  • Page 97: Post-Installation Instructions

    Post-installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component: See to it that the components are installed according to the step-by-step instructions in their respective sections. Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier. Replace the side panel. Replace the bezel door.

  • Page 98: Opening Your Aspire G7700

    Opening your Aspire G7700 Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected to it. Read the "Preinstallation instructions" on page 84. You need to open your computer before you can install upgrade components.
  • Page 99 To install the bezel door: Perform the preinstallation instructions described on page 84. Align the door hinges to the screw holes on the side panels. Secure the hinges on the panels with the four screws you removed earlier.

  • Page 100: Removing And Installing The Side Panel

    Removing and installing the side panel To remove the side panel: Remove the bezel door. Refer to the previous section for instructions. Remove the side panel. (1) Release the locks on the rear side (2) Hold the rear edge of the panel with both hands then slide the panel towards the rear of the chassis.
  • Page 101 To install the side panel: Perform the preinstallation instructions described on page 84. Align the tabs on the panel with the slots on the chassis. Slide the panel toward the front of the chassis until it is fully closed. Lock the side panel.

  • Page 102: Removing And Installing A Hard Drive

    3.5-inch Serial ATA hard drive and connects to a SATA interface on the disk cage backplane. Aspire G7700’s EasySwap technology allows you to replace hard drives without powering down the system. Easy-swap technology shortens system downtime for changing the hard disk or performing an upgrade.
  • Page 103 If you are replacing a hard disk, remove the four screws that secure the hard disk to the carrier (1), then remove the disk from the carrier (2). Keep the screws for later installation. To install a new hard drive to an empty carrier: Perform steps 1 through 5 of the previous section.
  • Page 104 (2) Make sure that the drive is properly inserted before pushing the handle back until it clicks into place. Set up the new hard drive’s RAID configuration. For related instructions, refer to "Setting up RAID" on page 63 6 Upgrading your computer...

  • Page 105: Removing And Installing An Optical Drive

    Removing and installing an optical drive The system supports a variety of storage devices for additional storage capacity and scalability. To remove an optical drive: Perform the preinstallation instructions described on page 84. Remove the front bazel. Disconnect the power and data cables from rear of the old drive. Move the release slider of the selected drive to the unlock position.
  • Page 106 Move the release slider into the lock position. Connect the power and data cables to the rear of the new drive. Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 85. 6 Upgrading your computer...

  • Page 107: Upgrading The System Memory

    Upgrading the system memory This section explains the procedures for removing and installing a memory module. System memory interface The four 240-pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM)-type DIMMs. You may install 512 MB, 1 GB or 2 GB DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 8 GB.

  • Page 108: System Memory Configuration Guidelines

    System memory configuration guidelines • To ensure data integrity, use only Acer-approved modules in 1 GB or 2 GB capacities. • Use identical modules — same specification for size, speed, and organization. • In minimum configuration, the FDB should be installed in DIMM 1 slot.

  • Page 109: To Remove A Memory Module

    To remove a memory module: Observe the ESD precautions described on page 84. Lay the system on its side (components showing). Press the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to release the DIMM (1). Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the DIMM slot (2). If you intend to install a new memory module, proceed to the next section for related procedure, then observe the post-installation instructions described on page 85.
  • Page 110 Align the DIMM so that the notch on the slot fits the keyed edge of the module, then press the module at both ends to seat it fully into the slot (1). If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the slot, you have inserted it incorrectly.

  • Page 111: Installing An Expansion Card

    Installing an expansion card This section explains how to install an expansion card and a second SLI-Ready graphic card. PCI bus slots interface The computer has seven PCI bus slots that supports the following transfer rates: • PCI Express 2.0 x16 supports up to 8.0 GB/s transfer rate.(PCI_E1, E4) •...
  • Page 112 Caution: Do not discard the slot cover. If the expansion card is removed in the future, the slot cover must be reinstalled to maintain proper system cooling. Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging, handling it by the edges. Insert the card into the selected slot.
  • Page 113 of the case. This back plate will go where the tabs used to be. Press the release latch to secure the card in place. Locate the second PCI Express power cord from the SLI-Ready power supply and plug it in to the second graphic card Attach the SLI connector to connect the two graphic cards.
  • Page 114 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 85. When you turn on the system, you will be greeted with a "pop up" bubble in the lower right hand corner, telling you that you have an SLI-enabled PC. For related instructions on setting up SLI configuration, go to the page 60.

  • Page 115: Frequently Asked Questions

    7 Frequently asked questions...

  • Page 116: Frequently Asked Questions

    Note: For more information about recovering your system, see "Acer eRecovery Management" on page 80. Nothing appears on the screen. Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power.

  • Page 117: The Printer Does Not Work

    The printer does not work. Do the following: • Make sure the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • For additional information concerning the printer, refer to the printer's documentation. No sound comes out from the computer. Check the following: •...

  • Page 118: Recovering Your System

    OS unstable or unusable. After the POST runs, Press Alt + F10 combine key during BIOS to enter hidden partition. This utility has same password protection with Acer eRecovery. Follow all onscreen instructions. 7 Frequently asked questions...
  • Page 119 You can also follow the steps below: Click the eRecovery icon in the Empowering Technology toolbar. You can change the password in Acer eRecovery. If you have not yet backed-up your system.
  • Page 120 If you have previously backed-up your system. Select “Recover to Default Settings” to restore your system to the default factory settings. Select “Recover data from last backup” to restore your system to the last system backup. If you chose the recovery option, you should see the following screen. Click OK to continue.
  • Page 121 After 15 seconds the system will reboot and initiate the restore operation. After the recovery operation finishes the system will reboot. You will be required to go through the setup process again. Caution! Running the Recovery operation will erase all files previously saved in your computer so make sure to back up your important files before starting the recovery process.
  • Page 122 7 Frequently asked questions...

  • Page 123: Regulations And Safety Notices

    8 Regulations and safety notices...

  • Page 124: Fcc Notice

    Regulations and safety notices 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.

  • Page 125: Modem Notices

    Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this PC series is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit http://global.acer.com/support/certificate.htm for complete documents.)

  • Page 126: Notice For Australia

    If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor. Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.

  • Page 127: Laser Compliance Statement

    Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications: • There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and •...

  • Page 128: Lcd Pixel Statement

    PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE A LOS RAYOS. ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN. VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE. VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN...
  • Page 129 • EN301 489-17 V1.2.1:2002 • EN301 489-3 V1.4.1:2002 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless mouse/keyboard) • EN301 489-7 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) • EN301 489-24 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function) • Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages •...

  • Page 130: The Fcc Rf Safety Requirement

    The FCC RF safety requirement The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the PC series shall be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized as follows: This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to 5.25 GHz frequency range.

  • Page 131: Federal Communications Commission Declaration Of Conformity

    The following local Manufacturer/Importer is responsible for this declaration: Product: Model number: Name of responsible party: Address of responsible party: Contact person: Tel: Fax: Personal Computer Aspire G Series Acer America Corporation 333 West San Carlos St. San Jose, CA 95110 U. S. A. Acer Representative 254-298-4000 254-298-4147...

  • Page 132: Declaration Of Conformity

    Declaration of Conformity Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited 3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District, Shanghai, China Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai Tel: 886-2-8691-3089 Fax: 886-2-8691-3000 E-mail: easy_lai@acer.com.tw Hereby declare that: Product: Personal Computer Trade Name: Acer Model Number: Aspire G Series...
  • Page 133 EN300 220-3 V2.1.1 (Short range device, 25~1000MHz, part 3.) • EN300 328 V1.6.1 (Data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band) • EN301 893 V1.2.3 (5GHz high performance RLAN) Easy Lai, Director Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited April 02. 2008 Date...
  • Page 134 8 Regulations and safety notices...

  • Page 135: Index

    Index accessing the online User’s Guide Acer Empowering Technology password setup Acer eRecovery Management bezel door install remove CMOS settings clearing connecting options 1394 device audio devices analog speakers external speakers microphone devices to audio card eSATA devices network printer...
  • Page 136 optical drives CD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW/BD/ HD-DVD drive inserting CDs/DVDs/BDs/HD- DVDs overclocking RAID creating a RAID array install RAID drivers RAID arrays type RAID setup RAID arrays RAID 0 RAID 0+1 RAID 1 RAID 5 rear panel recovering your system remove computer cover bezel door side panel safety...

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