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  • Page 1 PREDATOR ORION X 650 / X 950 USER’S MANUAL...

  • Page 2: Register Your Predator Product

    Acer Group shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained in this manual. Register your Predator product If your new device runs on Windows OS, you may have had your product registered automatically while you start up your device with Windows OS.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Register your Predator product ....2 Memory ..............18 Installation precautions ......... 1 Memory configuration guidelines ..18 ESD precautions .......... 1 Removing a memory module ....19 Required tools ..........2 Installing a memory module ....20 Graphics board ..........
  • Page 4 0 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Upgrading your Computer In this section, you will find: Instructions on how to replace a hardware • component...

  • Page 5: Installation Precautions

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 1 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Installation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important 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: Required Tools

    2 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Required tools performing component replacement process, you will need the following tools: Philips screwdriver • Hex screwdriver • Flat screwdriver • Scissors • Note The screws for the different components vary in size. During the disassembly process, group the screws with their corresponding components to avoid mismatches when putting back the components.

  • Page 7: Pre-Installation Instructions

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 3 Pre-installation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component: Make sure that the ODD and card reader slot is empty. Turn off the power to the computer and all peripherals. Unplug the power cord from the computer. Unplug the network cable and all connected peripheral devices from the computer.

  • Page 8: Accessories

    4 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Accessories Removing the front magnetic transparent 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 2. Detach the front magnetic transparent cover from the chassis.

  • Page 9: Installing The Front Magnetic Transparent Cover

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 5 Installing the front magnetic transparent cover Place the front magnetic transparent cover into the front of the bezel until the magnet locks the cover into place. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page...

  • Page 10: Removing The Headphone Stand Assembly

    6 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Removing the headphone stand assembly NOTE: The maximum loading capacity of the headphone stand assembly is 3kg. 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 2.

  • Page 11: Installing The Headphone Stand Assembly

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 7 Installing the headphone stand assembly Place the headphone stand assembly into the top of the chassis and press it down until the it latches into place. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page...

  • Page 12: System Covers

    8 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER System Covers 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 2. Remove the two screws that secure the left side system cover to the computer (1).

  • Page 13: Installing The Left Side System Cover

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 9 Installing the left side system cover Align the left side system cover to the side of the computer (1). Press the left side system cover against the chassis until it latches into place (2). Secure the left side system cover to the chassis using two screws (3).

  • Page 14: Removing The Right Side System Cover10

    10 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER 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 2. Remove the two screws that secure the right side system cover to the computer (1).

  • Page 15: Installing The Right Side System Cover

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 11 Installing the right side system cover Align the right side system cover to the side of the computer (1). Press the right side system cover against the chassis until it latches into place (2). Secure the right side system cover to the chassis using two screws (3).

  • Page 16: Portable Ssd Device

    12 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Portable SSD Device The computer supports a hot-swappable Portable SSD Device. Removing the Portable SSD Device Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page Open the portable SSD device cover. Pull out the portable SSD device cover.
  • Page 17 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 13 Remove the four screws and detach the top and front cover from the portable SSD device. Remove the screw securing the SSD module to the portable SSD device.
  • Page 18 14 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Detach the SSD module from the portable SSD device. Remove the thermal pad from the portable SSD device.

  • Page 19: Installing The Portable Ssd Device

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 15 Installing the Portable SSD Device Remove module from packaging. Place the thermal pad into the portable SSD device. Insert the SSD module into the portable SSD device.
  • Page 20 16 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Secure the SSD module to the portable SSD device using one screw. Replace the top and front cover of portable SSD device and use four screws to secure it.
  • Page 21 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 17 Insert the portable SSD device in its slot and push it in until it latches into place. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page...

  • Page 22: Memory

    18 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Memory The computer has two 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 6000 MHz type memory modules. Due to RPL platform limitation, it is not •...

  • Page 23: Removing A Memory Module

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 19 Removing a memory module Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page Press outward the holding clip on the left side 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 24: Installing A Memory Module

    20 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Installing a memory module Note DIMM slots on the mainboard must be installed only in certain configurations. Numbers next to DIMM slots correspond to installation sequence. Be sure to install the memory module in DIMM1 slot followed by DIMM2 slot. Select an empty DIMM slot.

  • Page 25: Graphics Board

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 21 Graphics board The computer contains one Graphics board installed in the PCIE x16 slot. Removing the Graphics board Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page Disconnect power cables from graphics board. Remove the three screws that secure the graphics board to the chassis.
  • Page 26 22 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Unlatch the metal clip that secure the graphics board to the chassis. Detach the graphics board from the PCIE x16 Gen 4 cable.

  • Page 27: Installing The Graphics Board

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 23 Installing the Graphics board Remove the new graphics board from its packaging. Insert the graphics boards into the PCIE x16 Gen4 cable and press it down until it latches into place. Note To replace/upgrade graphic board, please check the specification of graphic board &...
  • Page 28 24 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Secure the graphics board to the chassis using three screws. Connect the power cables to the graphics board. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page...

  • Page 29: M.2 Ssd Modules

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 25 M.2 SSD modules The computer contains two M.2 SSD modules installed in the M.2 PCIE slots. Removing the M.2 SSD2 module Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page Remove the screw that secures the M.2 SSD2 module assembly from the SSD board.
  • Page 30 26 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Remove the SSD module from the heatsink. Remove the thermal pad from the heatsink.

  • Page 31: Installing The M.2 Ssd2 Module

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 27 Installing the M.2 SSD2 module Remove the new M.2 SSD module from its packaging. Place the thermal pad into the heatsink. Place the SSD module above the thermal pad in the heatsink.
  • Page 32 28 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Insert the M.2 SSD2 module assembly into the SSD board. Secure the M.2 SSD2 module assembly to the SSD board using one screw. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page...

  • Page 33: Removing The Ssd Board

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 29 Removing the SSD board Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page Remove the M.2 SSD2 module. See Removing the M.2 SSD2 module on page Disconnect the SSD cable from the SSD board. Remove the three screws that secure the SSD board to the mainboard.
  • Page 34 30 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Detach the SSD board from the mainboard.

  • Page 35: Installing The Ssd Board

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 31 Installing the SSD board Place the SSD board into the mainboard. Secure the SSD board to the mainboard using three screws.
  • Page 36 32 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Connect the SSD cable to the SSD board. Replace the M.2 SSD2 module. See Installing the M.2 SSD2 module on page Observe the Post-installation instructions on page...

  • Page 37: Removing The M.2 Ssd1 Module

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 33 Removing the M.2 SSD1 module Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page Remove the SSD board. See Removing the SSD board on page Remove the screw that secures the M.2 SSD1 module assembly from the mainboard. Detach the M.2 SSD1 module assembly from the mainboard.
  • Page 38 34 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Remove the SSD module from the heatsink. Remove the thermal pad from the heatsink.

  • Page 39: Installing The M.2 Ssd1 Module

    UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 35 Installing the M.2 SSD1 module Remove the new M.2 SSD module from its packaging. Place the thermal pad into the heatsink. Place the SSD module above the thermal pad in the heatsink.
  • Page 40 36 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Insert the M.2 SSD1 module assembly into the mainboard. Secure the M.2 SSD1 module assembly to the mainboard using one screw. Replace the SSD board. See Installing the SSD board on page Observe the Post-installation instructions on page...
  • Page 41 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 37...
  • Page 42 - PREDATOR SENSE PredatorSense In this section, you will find: • Information on how to use the Predator Sense software...

  • Page 43: Predatorsense Features

    PredatorSense Features • Scenario • Monitoring • App Center To set up the PredatorSense application (Windows 11): From the Start menu, select All apps. Select Acer. Select PredatorSense. Alternatively, you can double-click the Predator Sense desktop shortcut to run the application.

  • Page 44: Scenario

    - PREDATOR SENSE Scenario Select the Scenario tab to configure the system’s operating mode, fan control, pulsar lighting and advanced (audio) settings. Category Description Mode page allows the user to switch operating modes. Current GPU/CPU Mode frequency and usage will also be displayed and updated every 5 seconds.

  • Page 45: Scenario > Mode

    PREDATOR SENSE - > M CENARIO Select the Mode tab to configure the system’s operating mode. Category Description Limit fan speeds to keep system noise at a Quiet minimum. Balanced Recommended for standard everyday use. Intended for gaming or rendering. CPU + Performance overclocked.

  • Page 46: Cenario An Ontrol

    - PREDATOR SENSE > F CENARIO ONTROL Select the Fan Control tab to adjust the fan speed. Category Description Allows system control speed Auto according to actual system usage. Gaming Configure fan speed for gaming use. Manually adjust fan speed to desired Custom RPM.

  • Page 47: Scenario > Pulsar Lighting

    PREDATOR SENSE - > P CENARIO ULSAR IGHTING Select the Pulsar Lighting tab to adjust brightness as well as select lighting effects. Category Description Global Configure lighting for entire LED in device. Area Configure lighting for any specified zone.

  • Page 48: Cenario Dvanced Etting

    - PREDATOR SENSE > A CENARIO DVANCED ETTING Select the Advanced Setting tab to configure Acer TrueHarmony™ sound modes. Category Description ⚫ Shooter ⚫ RPG ⚫ Strategy ⚫ Movies Acer TrueHarmony™ ⚫ Music ⚫ Voice ⚫ Automatic ⚫ Custom Audio...

  • Page 49: Monitoring

    PREDATOR SENSE - Monitoring Select the Monitoring tab to view CPU/System and GPU performance. Category Description Displays GPU System temperature and loading. Displays CPU and System temperature and loading. System Displays RAM, Wi-Fi and LAN usage.

  • Page 50: App Center

    - PREDATOR SENSE App Center Select the App Center tab to view all existing applications and games installed in the system. App Center allows the user to browse, add, and run the apps that are installed on the system as...

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