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  • Page 1 Veriton 7600GT/GTR/V User’s guide...
  • 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: Table Of Contents

    1 First things first System specifications Package contents Accessing the user’s guide 2 System tour Features Performance Multimedia Connectivity Front panel Rear panel Keyboard Internet/E-mail/Search keys Multimedia keys Volume control/Mute keys Lock keys Cursor keys Windows keys Function keys Palm rest Optical drive To take care of your CDs and DVDs Hard disk...
  • Page 4 To reconfigure your computer Replacing the hard disk Installing an expansion card 5 System utilities Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope (optional) Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses? NTI CD-Maker (for models with CD or DVD Burner) PowerDVD (for models with DVD)
  • Page 5 Disk Defragmenter (Windows® XP only) How do I defragment my hard drive? 6 Frequently asked questions Frequently asked questions Appendix A: Notices Energy Star Guidelines Compliance FCC notice Notice: Canadian users Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem notices Notice for USA TBR 21 Notice for Australia Important safety instructions...
  • Page 6 Option 3: Reset Disks to Non-RAID Installation of IAA RAID Utility RAID Migration Instructions Index Contents...
  • Page 7: First Things First

    1 First things first...
  • Page 8 This chapter describes the system specifications and the contents of your computer package.
  • Page 9: System Specifications

    System specifications Component Specification Processor • • System memory Four SDRAM slots support a maximum of 4 GB dual- channel DDR memory Chipset • • • Graphics Intel® 865G/865GV supporting: Audio AC ’97 Codec 10/100/1000 Base-T Gigabit Ethernet connectivity Two 40 pin parallel ATA IDE slots Two Serial ATA ports 1.44 MB 3.5 inch floppy drive PS/2...
  • Page 10 Component Specification Wake system Wake on LAN Wake on modem Mouse/keyboard • • Optical Drive CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, or DVD burner/Supermulti plus Operating • system • • • Dimensions • Gross weight • Thermal • overrides • • Paralle ATA (5400, 7200 RPM) Serial ATA (7200 RPM) Windows®...
  • Page 11: Package Contents

    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: •...
  • Page 12 1 First things first...
  • Page 13: System Tour

    2 System tour...
  • Page 14 This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.
  • Page 15: Features

    Features Here are just a few of your computer’s many features: Performance • Intel Pentium 4/Celeron ® ® 800 /400MHz and HyperThreading Technology™ • Intel 865G+ICH5 (for 7600GT) , 865G+ICH5 R(for 7600 GTR) or ® 865GV+ICH5(for 7600V) chipset • DDR-SDRAM 400/333/266, 4 DIMM slots, Expandable to 4GB dual- channel memory •...
  • Page 16: Front Panel

    Front panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the following: 2 System tour 8 7 6...
  • Page 17 Label Icon Component Eject button for Optical Drive 5.25-inch drive bays One button recovery slot Floppy drive eject button Power button Hard disk activity LED LAN activity LED Power LED Speaker-out/Line-out port Microphone-in jack (front) USB ports Optical Drive 3.5-inch floppy drive Floppy drive LED Note: The system has two microphone-in jacks (front and rear).
  • Page 18: Rear Panel

    Rear panel Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following: 2 System tour...
  • Page 19 Label Icon Color Green Purple 6/11 Black Teal or Turquoise Burgundy Blue White Pink Lime Light blue For information on how to connect the peripherals, see page 30 and “Connecting options” on page 38. Component Power supply Power cord socket Voltage selector switch PS/2 mouse port PS/2 keyboard port...
  • Page 20: Keyboard

    Keyboard The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, four multimedia keys, and twelve function keys. For information on how to connect your keyboard, see “Connecting your keyboard” on page 32. Description Sleep button Multimedia keys Scroll lock key Cursor keys Windows logo key...
  • Page 21: Internet/E-Mail/Search Keys

    Internet/E-mail/Search keys Icon browser Email Search Description Launches your current default browser. Launches your email application. Opens a search window.
  • Page 22: Multimedia Keys

    Multimedia keys Allow you to conveniently play, pause, stop, step forward, or step back a song or movie using your keyboard. Icon Backward Play/Pause Stop Forward Description Press to skip backward to the previous track or video file and start playing. Press to start playing the audio track or video file.
  • Page 23: Volume Control/Mute Keys

    Volume control/Mute keys Icon Volume up Volume down Mute Description Press to increase audio volume. Press to decrease audio volume. Toggle sound on/off.
  • Page 24: Lock Keys

    Lock keys The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off to switch between two functions. Lock key Scroll Lock Num Lock Caps Lock Description When activated, the screen moves one line up or down when you press the up arrow or down arrow respectively.
  • Page 25: Cursor Keys

    Cursor keys The cursor keys, also called the arrow keys, let you move the cursor around the screen. They serve the same function as the arrow keys on the numeric keypad when the Num Lock is toggled off. Windows keys The keyboard has two keys that perform Windows-specific functions.
  • Page 26: Function Keys

    2 System tour Function keys The function keys, F1 - F12, let you perform specific functions, depending on the application that uses them. Palm rest The detachable palm rest provides you a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing.
  • Page 27: Optical Drive

    Optical drive Your computer may come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or a combo DVD/ CD-RW, DVD+/-RW, or DVD-RAM(Supermulti plus) drive. This drive is located on the front panel of your computer. The CD-ROM drive allows you to play different types of compact discs (CDs). The DVD-ROM drive allows you to play not only old CD-ROMs, CD-I discs, and video CDs, but digital video discs (DVDs) as well.
  • Page 28: To Take Care Of Your Cds And Dvds

    When the disc tray slides open, place the CD or DVD gently on the tray. Make sure that the label or title side of the disc is facing upward. When holding a disc, hold it by the edges to avoid leaving smudges or fingerprints.
  • Page 29: Hard Disk

    Hard disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (E- IDE) hard disk. For instructions on how to upgrade or replace your hard disk, see “Replacing the hard disk” on page 61.
  • Page 30 2 System tour...
  • Page 31: Setting Up Your Computer

    3 Setting up your computer...
  • Page 32 This chapter contains step-by-step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals.
  • Page 33: Arranging A Comfortable Work Area

    Arranging a comfortable work area Working safely 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.
  • Page 34: Positioning Your Monitor

    Positioning your monitor Place your monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 50 to 60 centimeters away. Adjust the display in such a way that the top of the screen is at or slightly below eye level. Positioning your keyboard The location of the keyboard is a very important factor to your posture.
  • Page 35: Positioning Your Mouse

    • Position your keyboard in front of your monitor. Putting your keyboard beside your monitor will make you turn your head while you type which could add tension to your neck muscles that may later result in neck strain. Positioning your mouse •...
  • Page 36: Connecting Peripherals

    Connecting peripherals 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 37: Ps/2 Mouse

    PS/2 mouse Plug the PS/2 mouse cable into the PS/2 mouse port (green port) located on the rear panel of your computer.
  • Page 38: Connecting Your Keyboard

    3 Setting up your computer Connecting your keyboard USB keyboard Plug your USB keyboard cable into any of the USB ports (black port) located on the front and rear panels of your computer.
  • Page 39: Ps/2 Keyboard

    PS/2 keyboard Plug your PS/2 keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port (purple port) located on the rear panel of your computer.
  • Page 40: Connecting A Monitor

    Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port (blue port) located on the rear panel of your computer(a). When VGA card is added to AGP slot, the monitor should be connected to the add-on card(b) and the on board VGA(a) will be disabled. Note: Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information.
  • Page 41: Connecting The Power Cable

    Connecting the power cable Caution: Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area. Make sure that it matches your computer’s voltage setting. If they don’t match, change your computer’s voltage setting according to your area’s voltage range. Set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area (a).
  • Page 42: Turning On Your Computer

    Turning on your computer After connecting the necessary peripherals and plugging in the power cable, you are now ready to turn the computer on and get to work. To turn on your computer: Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc.
  • Page 43: Turning Off Your Computer

    Turning off your computer To turn off your computer, follow the steps below. For Windows® XP: On the Windows® XP taskbar, click on the Start button, and click Turn Off Computer; then click Turn Off. Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer. For Windows®...
  • Page 44: Connecting Options

    Connecting options Connecting your printer Your computer supports parallel, serial and USB printers. To connect a parallel printer, plug the printer cable into the parallel port (burgundy port) located on the rear panel of your computer. Note: The printer shown below is for your reference only. Actual device model may vary by country.
  • Page 45: Connecting The Modem (Optional)

    Connecting the modem (optional) Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line and handset line into their corresponding ports on the rear panel of your computer.
  • Page 46: Connecting To The Network

    Connecting to the network You can connect your computer to a Local Area Network (LAN) using a network cable. To do so, simply plug the network cable into the network port (white port) on the rear panel of your computer. Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup.
  • Page 47: Connecting Multimedia Devices

    Connecting multimedia devices You can connect multimedia devices such as microphone, earphone or headphone, external speakers, and audio line-in device. These devices will allow you to take advantage of your computer’s multimedia features Note: The multimedia devices shown below are for your reference only.
  • Page 48 • earphones, headphones: connect to the Headphone-out jack (lime jack) located on the front panel of your computer To adjust the volume of the headphones, click the Volume icon located on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen. When the vol- ume control pops up, drag the Volume control lever to the desired level.
  • Page 49 • external speakers: connect to the Audio-out/Line-out jack (lime jack) located on the rear panel of your computer.
  • Page 50 • audio line-in device: connects to the Audio-in/Line-in jack (light blue jack) located on the rear panel of your computer 3 Setting up your computer...
  • Page 51: Connecting Usb Devices

    Connecting USB devices Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus design that is capable of cascading peripherals such as a digital camera, keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and modem. With USB, complex cable connections can be eliminated. Your computer comes with eight external USB ports: four on the front and another four on the rear panel.
  • Page 52 3 Setting up your computer Note: Some USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to connect or daisy-chain more USB devices.
  • Page 53: Upgrading Your Computer

    Upgrading your computer...
  • Page 54 This chapter contains instructions on how to upgrade your computer and basic information about your system boards that you will find helpful when performing the upgrade process.
  • Page 55: Installation Precautions

    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 56: 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 panels. Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer.
  • Page 57: Opening Your Computer

    Opening your computer 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 49. You need to open your computer before you can install additional components.
  • Page 58: To Replace The Side Panel

    Hold right panel(from rear view) with both hands. Slide it back about an inch and then gently pull it outward to detach it. To replace the side panel Align the side panel's hinges to the housing frame and then push it in to slide it back into place 4 Upgrading your computer...
  • Page 59 Secure the side panels with the two thumbscrews.
  • Page 60: Internal Components

    Internal components The figure below shows what your computer looks like once you remove the side panel: Component Power supply Mainboard 3.5-inch drive bays(6) *. The mainboard model shown in the figure above may not be exactly the same with the one found in your computer. 4 Upgrading your computer Component 5.25-inch drive bays(4)
  • Page 61: System Boards

    System boards Mainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer. Refer to the section below for the corresponding mainboard layout of your Veriton 7600 series computer model.
  • Page 62 Label Component AGP1 AGP slot (VT7600G/VT7600GTR only) AUD1 Line-in (top), line-out (middle), and rear microphone- in (bottom) ports ATX1 Power connector BIOS1 BIOS chipset Battery CD-in connector COM2 Serial connector DLED1 D-Bracket (LANScope) connector DIMM1 DIMM sockets 1-4 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 3-pin CPU fan connector CPU ZIF socket...
  • Page 63 Label Component JFP1 HDD LED, Power LED connector Power button and Reset switch controller JKBMS1 PS/2 mouse (upper) and keyboard (lower) ports JPW1 Power connector (12V power) JRECOVER One Touch Recovery button connector LPT1 Parallel/Printer port PCI1 to PCI3 PCI slots 1 to 3 SATA1,SATA2 Serial HDD connectors SER1...
  • Page 64: Audio Board

    Audio board The audio board that came with your computer should look like the figure that follows. JUSB3, JUSB4 USB1~USB4 Label Description JUSB3 USB Connector - connects to the JUSB2 of the mainboard JUSB4 USB Connector - connects to the JUSB3 of the mainboard USB1~USB4 USB ports JAUD1...
  • Page 65: Upgrading Your Computer

    Upgrading your computer Certain components of your computer are upgradeable such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion cards. You need to observe the “Installation precautions” on page 49 when installing or removing a computer component. However, for safety purposes, we do not recommend that you perform these upgrades yourself.
  • Page 66: To Install A Ddr Dimm

    Press the holding clips on both sides of the DDR DIMM socket outward to release the DDR DIMM (a). Gently pull the DDR DIMM out of the socket (b). To install a DDR DIMM Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard. Align the DDR DIMM with the socket (a).
  • Page 67: To Reconfigure Your Computer

    To reconfigure your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it. Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer’s hard disk: Remove the side panel (see page 51).
  • Page 68: Installing An Expansion Card

    (a) Insert the new hard disk into the frame. (b) Connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard disk. Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard.
  • Page 69 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging. Align the card with the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated. Secure the card to your computer with the bracket lock you removed earlier.
  • Page 70 4 Upgrading your computer...
  • Page 71: System Utilities

    5 System utilities...
  • Page 72 This chapter describes applications that are preinstalled on your computer.
  • Page 73 NTI CD-Maker • PowerDVD • BIOS utility • Acer One Button Recovery (System restore utility) • Acer Desktop Manager If your computer is configured with Microsoft® Windows® XP the following utilities can be used to monitor and maintain system health. •...
  • Page 74: Acrobat Reader

    Acrobat Reader Acrobat Reader is a software that lets you view, navigate, browse and print Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms. To read a PDF document • Simply double click on any file with an icon like that shown above. On the windows taskbar, click on the Start button, highlight Programs, and select Acrobat Reader.
  • Page 75: Acer Lanscope (Optional)

    Acer LANScope (optional) Acer LANScope allows desktop management via the Web, standard network, or dial-up connections. It is compatible with the leading management specifications, such as Wired for Management 2.0, Desktop Management Interface (DMI) v2.0, and others. Your computer may be bundled with a LANScope installation CD. To install LANScope: Insert the LANScope installation CD into the optical drive.
  • Page 76: Norton Antivirus

    Norton AntiVirus Norton AntiVirus is an anti-virus software which finds and repairs infected files, protects against viruses to keep your computer data safe and secure. It also scans incoming email attachments for viruses. It provides useful virus detection and repair facilities. How do I check for viruses? A full system scan scans all files on your computer.
  • Page 77 You can schedule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals. If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins, it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working. For more information about Norton AntiVirus, including setting up custom scans and scheduling scans, refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu.
  • Page 78: Nti Cd-Maker (For Models With Cd Or Dvd Burner)

    NTI CD-Maker (for models with CD or DVD Burner) The NTI CD-Maker is a CD-Recording software which allows you to create and copy audio, data and videos to CD-R or CD-RW discs. To copy an audio or data disc: Click the Quick Burning icon Insert the CD you would like to copy into the source drive and a blank disc into the target drive.
  • Page 79 Click the Start button to begin copying. For more information about NTI CD-Maker and its other features, refer to the NTl CD-Maker Help menu.
  • Page 80: Powerdvd (For Models With Dvd)

    PowerDVD (for models with DVD) PowerDVD is a high-quality, pure software DVD player which brings high-quality movies and karaoke to your multimedia PC. You can play back high resolution DVD titles or MPEG-2 files with MPEG-2 video and Dolby Digital (AC-3) audio. PowerDVD provides a complete set of commands for navigation and advanced features such as multi-angle switching, multi-language and multi-subtitle selection, and parental control.
  • Page 81: Bios Utility

    BIOS utility The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most computers are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems and get the "Run Setup"...
  • Page 82: Reinstalling Programs

    Reinstalling programs If you uninstall one of the preinstalled programs and want to reinstall it, do the following: Make sure that the system is turned on. Insert the System CD into the CD or DVD drive. Select the application that you want to reinstall. Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation.
  • Page 83: Recovering Your System

    If your operating system files are lost or damaged, the recovery process will restore your system's original factory default settings or last system backup. Your Acer Veriton series computer includes an OBR(One Button Recovery) button, a feature that makes restoring your system quick and easy.
  • Page 84 You can also follow the steps below: Locate the OBR button. See the image on page 10. Press the button. After a moment one of the following screen will appear on your display when you don’t backup your system yet.. after you backup your system 5 System utilities...
  • Page 85 In 2-a, click OK. You will be prompted again. In 2-b, 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 time system backup. Note: Click “Backup System”...
  • Page 86 If you choosed your recovery option, you should see the following screen. Click OK to continue. 5 System utilities...
  • Page 87 After 15 seconds the system will reboot and initiate the restore operation.
  • Page 88 If you attempt to restore your system using the One Button Recovery feature, and the system DOES NOT respond, contact your local vendor or authorised Acer representative immediately. 5 System utilities...
  • Page 89: Using Backup (Windows® Xp Only)

    Using Backup (Windows® XP only) The Backup utility creates copies of information on your hard disk. In the event that the original data on your hard disk is erased or overwritten, or becomes inaccessible because of a hark disk malfunction, you can use the copy to restore your lost or damaged data.
  • Page 90: Disk Defragmenter (Windows® Xp Only)

    Disk Defragmenter (Windows® XP only) The disk degfragmentation utility consolidates files and folders on your computer’s hard disk. This allows your computer to access files and folders and save new data more efficiently. By consolidating your files and folders, the defragmenter also consolidates the volume’s free space, making it less likely that new files will be fragmented.
  • Page 91: Frequently Asked Questions

    6 Frequently asked questions...
  • Page 92 This chapter tells you what to do in case your computer is not working properly. However, if a more serious problem arises, contact your dealer or the technical support center (www.acersupport.com) for assistance.
  • Page 93: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently asked questions The following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by easy 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 94 Q: Nothing appears on the screen. A: Your computer’s power management function automatically blanks the screen to save power. Just press any key to turn the display back If pressing a key does not work, you can restart your computer. If restarting your computer does not work, contact your dealer or the technical support center for assistance.
  • Page 95 Q: System cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. A: Check the following: • Make sure that you are using the correct type of disc. See page 21. • Make sure the CD or DVD is inserted into the drive correctly. •...
  • Page 96 6 Frequently asked questions...
  • Page 97: Appendix A: Notices

    Appendix A: Notices...
  • Page 98: Energy Star Guidelines Compliance

    Energy Star Guidelines Compliance As an Engery Partner, Acer Inc., has determined that this product meets the Energy Star guidelines for energy efficiency. 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.
  • Page 99: Notice: Canadian Users

    Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le materiel brouilleur du Canada. Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Hereby, Acer, declares that this personal computer is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. Modem notices Notice for USA This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules.
  • Page 100: Tbr 21

    CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord. TBR 21 This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - "TBR 21"] for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of successful operation on every PSTN termination point.
  • Page 101: Macrovision Copyright Protection Notice

    Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks.
  • Page 102: Lithium Battery Statement

    Appendix A: Notices Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations. Recycle if at all possible. ADVARSEL! Lithiumbatteri - Eksplosionsfare ved fejlagtig håndtering.
  • Page 103 APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS. LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1 VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO.
  • Page 104: Declaration Of Conformity For Ce Marking

    Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan- European single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). We, Acer Inc., hereby declare that the equipment bearing the trade name and model number specified above was tested conforming to the applicable Rules...
  • Page 105: Federal Communications Comission Declaration Of Conformity

    The following local Manufacturer /Importer is responsible for this declaration: Product Name: Model: Name of Responsible Party: Address of Responsible Party: Contact Person: Phone No.: Fax No.: Personal Computer Veriton 7600GT/7600GTR/7600V Acer America Corporation 2641 Orchard Parkeay, San Jose CA 95134, U. S. A. David Lee 408-922-5097 408-922-5017...
  • Page 106 Appendix A: Notices...
  • Page 107: Appendix B: Taking Care Of Your Computer

    Appendix B: Taking care of your computer...
  • Page 108: Important Tips

    Please read the important instructions listed in this section. Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer. Important tips • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. •...
  • Page 109: To Clean Your Pointing Device

    Use a soft cloth moistened with water and gently wipe the exterior of the computer and the keyboard. Do not use liquid or aerosol cleaners. To clean your pointing device To clean a regular mouse (with rubber ball) Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth.
  • Page 110: Asking For Technical Assistance

    Appendix B: Taking care of your computer Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. You may also access the Web site (www.acersupport.com) for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area.
  • Page 111: Appendix C: Raid Introduction

    Appendix C: RAID introduction (for R series model only)
  • Page 112: Intel® Ich5R Serial Ata Raid Introduction

    Intel® ICH5R Serial ATA RAID Introduction The south bridge ICH5R provides a hybrid solution that combines two independent SATA ports for support of up to two Serial ATA (Serial ATA RAID) drives. Serial ATA (SATA) is the latest generation of the ATA interface. SATA hard drives deliver transfer speeds of up to 150MB/sec.
  • Page 113: Bios Configuration

    Note: Proper support; BIOS provides a BIOS setup option for user selection of Native Mode or Legacy Mode. BIOS Configuration The Intel RAID Option ROM should be integrated with the system BIOS on all motherboards with a supported Intel chipset. Press <Ctrl> + <I> to enter the Intel RAID for Serial ATA status screen, which should appear early in system boot-up, during the POST (Power-On Self Test).
  • Page 114: Option 1: Create Raid Volume

    After pressing the <Ctrl> + <I> keys simultaneously, the following window will appear: Option 1: Create RAID Volume To create a RAID volume, select this option on the screen and press <Enter>. The following screen will appear: Note: The following procedure is only available with a newly-built system or if you are reinstalling your OS.
  • Page 115 Specify a RAID Volume name and then press the <TAB> or <Enter> key to go to the next field. Select the strip value for the RAID 0 array by scrolling through the available values by using the “up arrow” or “down arrow” keys. Press the <Enter>...
  • Page 116 Appendix C: RAID introduction (for R series model only) From the Strip size, press the <Tab> or <ENTER> key to advance to the Create Volume prompt. The window will appear as follows: Press <Enter> to create the specified volume and the following prompt will show: Press <Y>...
  • Page 117: Option 2: Delete Raid Volume

    Then you will return to the main menu with an updated status as shown below: Scroll to option 4 Exit and press <Enter> to exit the RAID Configuration utility. The following prompt appears: Press <Y> to confirm and exit or <N> to previous screen. Option 2: Delete RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume, but please note that all data including settings on RAID drives will be lost.
  • Page 118 Note: If your system currently boots to RAID and you delete the RAID volume in the Intel RAID Option ROM, your system will become unbootable. Select option 2 Delete RAID Volume from the main menu window and press <Enter> to select a RAID volume for deletion. The following window will appear: Select a volume and press <Del>...
  • Page 119: Option 3: Reset Disks To Non-Raid

    Option 3: Reset Disks to Non-RAID Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter> to delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from the drives. The following screen appears: Press <Y> key to accept the selection. Note: You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you perform this operation.
  • Page 120: Installation Of Iaa Raid Utility

    • Intel® Application Accelerator RAID Edition utility • Migration Feature Insert the Acer System CD and click on the "Intel IAA RAID Edition" to install the software. The InstallShield Wizard will automatically begin the installation process. Click on the Next button to proceed from the installation welcome window.
  • Page 121 After reading the license agreement in the following window, click Yes button to continue. Select the folder in which you want the program to be installed in the following window, and click Next button to start installation.
  • Page 122 Appendix C: RAID introduction (for R series model only) Select a program folder in the following window where you want Setup to add the program icon. Default is "Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition." The following window appears to show the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition Setup installation progress.
  • Page 123 Once the installation is complete, the following window appears. Click the Finish button to end the installation and exit the setup utility.
  • Page 124: Raid Migration Instructions

    RAID Migration Instructions The Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition offers the flexibility to upgrade from a single Serial ATA (SATA) hard drive to a two drive RAID-0 configuration when an additional SATA hard drive is added to the system. This process will create a new RAID volume from an existing disk.
  • Page 125 Select the source disk that you wish to use and then click Next. Important: It is very important to note which disk is the source disk (the one containing all of the information to be migrated) and which one is the target disk. On a RAID Ready system, this can be determined by making a note during POST of which port (e.g.
  • Page 126 recommended setting for most users, you should choose the strip size value which is best suited to your specific RAID usage model. The most typical strip size settings are: • 4KB: For specialized usage models requiring 4KB strips • 8KB: For specialized usage models requiring 8KB strips •...
  • Page 127 In Step 3, confirm the creation of the new RAID volume and then click Migrate: Migration Process The migration process may take up to two hours to complete depending on the size of the disks being used and the strip size selected.
  • Page 128 Appendix C: RAID introduction (for R series model only) The following screen appears if the migration process is completed successfully. Then you have to reboot your system to use the full capacity of the new volume.
  • Page 129 Index Symbols accessing the online guide 5 applications 67 BIOS utility 75 computer maintenance 102, 106 cleaning 102, 106 servicing 102, 106 connecting options multimedia devices 41 audio line-in device 44 earphones/headphones 42 external speakers 41 microphone 41 network 38, 40 printer 38 serial mouse 40 USB devices 45...
  • Page 130 external monitor 34 power cable 35 USB mouse 30 keyboard 28 monitor 28 mouse 29 software 67 Norton AntiVirus 70 system boards 55 audio board 58 mainboard 55 system utilities Acrobat Reader 68 Norton AntiVirus 70 NTI CD-Maker 72 PowerDVD 74 reinstalling programs 76 turning off computer 37 software shutdown 37...

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