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Packard Bell Aloh@ Chassis
ABOUT YOUR ALOH@ CHASSIS
Thank you for purchasing a Packard
Bellâ Aloh@ computer! Modern
design and up-to-date technology
are combined in a beautiful space-
saving housing.
The included colour skins (blue,
orange and green) allow your Aloh@
to fit into any interior.
This manual gives you information about your Aloh@ computer's Slim Tower chassis (case), such as the
locations of controls or how to install a disk drive. For more information on your system's specifications and
performance upgrades (including CPU and Memory upgrade instructions), consult the appropriate guides, as
provided in Packard Bell ActivDoc.
ALOH@ CHASSIS FEATURES
• High performance Slim Tower personal computer system.
• Low-profile design saves space compared to standard computer systems.
• Rear panel expansion slots for sound, video or other adapter cards.
• A total of four disk drive bays, as two third-height bays and two half-height bays, for optional disk drive
(s) or similar devices (1 third-height bay is internal) and one internal bracket for a hard disk drive. By
default, your computer is shipped with:
◦ DVD Drive or combined DVD/CD-RW drive.
◦ 3.5" Floppy disk drive.
• Power supply-mounted fan improves system cooling.
• 145 watt power supply.
• Dimensions (approx.): 365mm x 190mm x 395mm (HxWxD).
• Weight (approx.): 8.7 kg. (incl. 3.5" FDD and CD-ROM Drive).
Specifications subject to change without notice. For a complete list of your system's specifications, see the
appropriate Specifications section in each of the guides provided in Packard Bell ActivDoc.
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  • Page 1 • Weight (approx.): 8.7 kg. (incl. 3.5" FDD and CD-ROM Drive). Specifications subject to change without notice. For a complete list of your system's specifications, see the appropriate Specifications section in each of the guides provided in Packard Bell ActivDoc.

  • Page 2: Floppy Disk Drive

    Packard Bell Aloh@ Chassis NOTE: Your system's rear panel connectors and locations may appear different than shown, depending on the system you purchased. See your Motherboard Guide for details. YOUR SYSTEM'S CONTROLS - FRONT PANEL Your Aloh@ chassis includes the following controls on the front panel: 3.5"...

  • Page 3: Power Status Indicator

    ROM data from different standards in different speeds, plays your Audio CDs and allows you to watch DVD movies. Selected models of the Packard Bell Aloh@ computer are equipped with a combined DVD and CD- RW drive that also allows you to create your own data or audio CDs. Please refer to the CD-ROM section in Packard Bell ActivDoc.

  • Page 4: Microphone Jack

    Packard Bell Aloh@ Chassis The Power Status Indicator LED indicates whether system power is on or off. It also lets you know if the system is operating in a power-saving mode. A steady green lamp indicates that the power is on. An amber lamp indicates that the system is in Suspend mode with full power reduction.

  • Page 5: Expansion Board Slots

    2. AC Power cord connector Your Packard Bell Aloh@ computer should be plugged into a grounded 215~230V power outlet or surge protector. The power cord comes with your computer. Please use this power cord only. Should the cord need replacement, make sure that you purchase a grounded power cord that complies to the regulations of your country.
  • Page 6 Colour coding To make it easier to connect the right plug into the right connector, Packard Bell has introduced Colour Coding. Each connector has its own icon with its own colour. Please make sure to always put a plug into a connector with corresponding icon and colour.
  • Page 7 Packard Bell Aloh@ Chassis 2. Serial Printer You can connect a serial printer cable connector to the teal-labelled Serial Port COM A (IOIOI) on the chassis' rear panel. Connect a USB device (optional) Connect your USB device to one of the black labelled USB connectors. One USB connector can be found on the front and another on the rear of your Aloh@ computer's chassis.
  • Page 8 Packard Bell Aloh@ Chassis (do not plug it into a power outlet yet), and plug the cable coming from the other speaker in the other connector. Then connect your other speaker cable's connector to the green-labelled Line-Out port on your system's rear panel.

  • Page 9: Safety Precautions

    Packard Bell Aloh@ Chassis For upgrading your CPU (processor) or system memory, please refer to the on-line motherboard manual. Read this section about custom installations carefully. Also read the documentation that comes with any upgrade component you may have purchased before installing it.
  • Page 10 Packard Bell Aloh@ Chassis • One 5.25-inch accessible device slot that may contain the CD-ROM drive. In the 5.25-inch slot, you can install accessible devices such as a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive (if not already installed). You can also install a 3.5-inch hard disk drive in the 5.25-inch slot using an adapter kit.
  • Page 11 Packard Bell Aloh@ Chassis 2. On the rear end of the computer, please unscrew only the screw in the middle (as displayed). 3. Push the cover backward, then lift the cover to remove it.
  • Page 12 Connecting the stabilizers Your Packard Bell Aloh@ computer can be set up either as a desktop or tower computer, depending on your preferences. When the main computer unit is placed horizontally, there is no need to install the stabilizers. In that position, it can support a maximum weight of 17 kg, for instance the monitor.

  • Page 13: Removing And Replacing The Cover

    2. Secure the stabilizer to the side of the computer unit using two screws. Removing and replacing the cover Before opening the cover of your Packard Bell Aloh@ computer, read the Safety Instructions and observe all safety rules to prevent damage to your computer or even personal injury.
  • Page 14 Removing and replacing 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drives This section describes how to remove and replace a 3.5-inch Floppy Disk Drive (FDD). Before opening the cover of your Packard Bell Aloh@ computer, read the Safety Instructions and observe all safety rules to prevent damage to your computer or even personal injury.
  • Page 15 Packard Bell Aloh@ Chassis 3. Notice that the Floppy Disk Drive is installed in a bracket which is itself attached to the rear panel of the chassis. Remove the screw (B) holding the bracket to the chassis. CAUTION: Be careful when working around the cables connected to the already installed drives.
  • Page 16 Before Connecting a Drive to Your System... Your Packard Bell Aloh@ Computer includes a factory-installed hard disk drive, which should be cabled to your motherboard's Primary IDE connector. In addition, the hard disk drive's drive select jumper should be set to Master.
  • Page 17 Packard Bell Aloh@ Chassis 3. Disconnect the 40-conductor data cable, the power cable and the audio cable (if necessary) from the device. NOTE: When you disconnect cables, be sure to note which device each cable or power lead was attached to.
  • Page 18 Drive, tape backup unit, Zip drive, 5.25-inch FDD, or other 5.25-inch devices in the 5.25-inch bay. See the installation instructions included with those items for installation information. Before opening the cover of your Packard Bell Aloh@ computer, read the Safety Instructions and observe all safety rules to prevent damage to your computer or even personal injury.
  • Page 19 Packard Bell Aloh@ Chassis 3. Disconnect the data (C) and power (B) cables from the back of the device. If the device is a CD-ROM or a DVD-ROM drive, you may also have to disconnect the audio cable (D). 4. Remove both screws securing the device (one on each side).
  • Page 20 To enter the BIOS settings utility, (re-)start the computer and press the F2-key when prompted. Disconnecting and installing the Motherboard Before opening the cover of your Packard Bell Aloh@ computer, read the Safety Instructions and observe all safety rules to prevent damage to your computer or even personal injury.
  • Page 21 Packard Bell Aloh@ Chassis 5. Lift the riser bracket upwards and out of the chassis. 6. Remove the screw holding the back panel (A) to the chassis. 7. Remove the two screws (D) holding together the back panel and the right side of the chassis.

  • Page 22: Installing And Removing Expansion Cards

    Packard Bell Aloh@ Chassis 2. Slide the motherboard and back panel assembly into the chassis through the back of the computer. Make sure the two metallic stand-offs are correctly inserted into the motherboard, and that the front panel connectors are exactly where they ought to be.
  • Page 23 Therefore some of the instructions, specifications and pictures in this documentation may be slightly different from your particular situation. Packard Bell NEC reserves the right to revise or make changes or improvements to this product or documentation at any time without obligation to notify any person of such revisions or improvements.

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