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  • Page 1 Table of Contents - Predator PO5-640 User’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. The terms HDMI and HDMI High-Definition Multimedia...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents - 3 Table of Contents Removing a memory module .. 16 1. UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER ..5 Installing a memory module ... 18 Installation precautions ....5 Graphics board ........19 ESD precautions ......... 5 Removing the Graphics board 19 Required tools ........
  • 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 - 5 1. 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 following before install component: Make sure that the ODD and card reader slot is empty. Turn power computer 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 - 7 System Upgrade Removing the Left side 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 6. Remove the two screws that secure the system cover to the computer.
  • Page 8 - Upgrading your Computer Installing the Left side system cover Align the cover hook to the sides of the computer and slide the cover toward the front of the computer. Secure the cover with two screws. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6.

  • Page 9: Removing The Right Side System Cover

    Upgrading your Computer - 9 Removing the Right side 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 6. Remove the two screws that secure the system cover to the computer.

  • Page 10: Installing The Right Side System Cover

    - Upgrading your Computer Installing the Right side system cover Align the cover to the sides of the computer and slide the cover toward the front of the computer. Secure the cover with two screws. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6...

  • Page 11: System Layout

    Upgrading your Computer - 11 System Layout FIO Module M2_2 M2_3 Wifi M2_1 3.5HDD 2.5”HDD 3.5HDD...

  • Page 12: Hard Drives

    - Upgrading your Computer Hard drives The computer supports installation of two 3.5-inch SATA hard drives in the internal HDD cage. Removing the 3.5-inch hard drives Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 6. Pull black rack out from HDD cage and take it off. Remove the hard drives from the rack.

  • Page 13: Installing The 3.5-Inch Hard Drives

    Upgrading your Computer - 13 Installing the 3.5-inch hard drives Remove the new hard drive from their packaging. Insert the new hard drive into the black rack. Insert black rack into HDD cage. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6...

  • Page 14: Memory

    The computer has four DDR5 U-DIMM slots that support up to 64 GB maximum system memory. Memory configuration guidelines • To ensure data integrity, use only Acer-approved DDR5 memory modules. • Memory modules must be installed starting with DIMM1 slot.
  • Page 15 Upgrading your Computer - 15 Rule DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 Memory A>B (Different capacity value) Size DIMM1 DIMM3 DIMM2 DIMM4 16GB 16GB 16GB 32GB 16GB 16GB 24GB 32GB 48GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 64GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB Note 1. Follow Intel’s SPEC, since this system design w/ 4 DIMMs, the system only support 4400MHz whether plugging in memory is 4800MHz or higher.

  • Page 16: Removing A Memory Module

    - Upgrading your Computer Removing a memory module Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 6. Remove CPU fan cable and CPU fan ARGB cable. Remove four screws for CPU cooler fan and take it off. Note Once the fan is removed, if you want to re-install it back, you have to apply the thermal grease evenly Recommended grease part number: TC-5888...
  • Page 17 Upgrading your Computer - 17 Remove four screws for CPU cooler and take it off. 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).

  • Page 18: 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.

  • Page 19: Graphics Board

    Upgrading your Computer - 19 Graphics board The computer contains one or two Graphics board installed in the PCIe x16 slots. The detail configuration will be differed by different models. Removing the Graphics board Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 6. Remove four screws for CPU fan cable and CPU fan ARGB cable.
  • Page 20 - Upgrading your Computer Remove four screws for CPU cooler and take it off. Disconnect the power cables from the Graphics board Remove the screws that secure the Graphics board to the chassis...
  • Page 21 Upgrading your Computer - 21 Release the latch that secures the Graphics board to the mainboard. Detach the Graphics board from the PCIe x16 slot Remove the screw that secure the Graphics board to the VGA Holder Bracket.

  • Page 22: Installing The Graphics Board

    - Upgrading your Computer Installing the Graphics board Remove the new Graphics board from its packaging. Fix Graphics board on VGA Holder Bracket with three screw Insert the Graphics board into the PCIe x16 slot and press it down until it latches into place. Note...
  • Page 23 Upgrading your Computer - 23 Secure the Graphics board with screws. Connect the power cables to the Graphics board. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6...

  • Page 24: M.2 Ssd Module

    - Upgrading your Computer M.2 SSD module The computer contains one M.2 SSD module installed in the M.2 PCIe slot. Removing the M.2 SSD module Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 6. Remove Graphics board. Removing Graphics board. Remove the screw that secures the M.2 SSD module from the mainboard.

  • Page 25: Installing The M.2 Ssd Module

    Upgrading your Computer - 25 Installing the M.2 SSD module Remove the new M.2 SSD module from its packaging. Positioning M.2 SSD thermal pad on MB. Insert the M.2 SSD module into its slot in the mainboard. Note Secure the M.2 SSD and thermal module with screws. Replace Graphics board.

  • Page 26: Dust Filter

    - Upgrading your Computer Dust filter Removing the Dust filter 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 6. Push Handle from Dust filter and take it off...

  • Page 27: Removing The Top Cover

    Upgrading your Computer - 27 Removing the Top Cover Use tool to push hook.

  • Page 28: Removing The Front Bezel

    - Upgrading your Computer Removing the Front Bezel Remove the screws that the Front Bezel bottom and take it off.
  • Page 29 PredatorSense - 29 PredatorSense In this section, you will find: • Introduction to the PredatorSense utility • How to use PredatorSense...

  • Page 30: Predatorsense

    - PredatorSense 2. PREDATORSENSE PredatorSense (DT) is an Acer proprietary utility to enhance the user experience of Gaming products on Microsoft Windows 11. The central idea of this utility is to provide a user interface to easily control fan speed, Lighting and also display system information.
  • Page 31 PredatorSense - 31 Category Description Provide overview features with quick adjustment Home  CPU/GPU/System health information  Fan speed control (Auto, Gaming and Silence) Provide control and adjustment for the LEDs on Front Face, CPU Face, Rear Face and Motherboard. ...

  • Page 32: Led On Motherboard

    - PredatorSense LED on Motherboard Motherboard LED Settings  It is recommended that you can turn on/off LED of motherboard according to your lighting effect...

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