Acer 5800, 6800, 7800 User Manual

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Veriton 5800/6800/7800 Series

User's Guide

Copyright © 2005. Acer Incorporated.

All Rights Reserved.

Veriton 5800/6800/7800 Series User's Guide

Original Issue: March 2005

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Veriton 5800/6800/7800 Series Desktop Computer

Model number: __________________________________

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.

1First things first

Specifications Package contents

Accessing the User's Guide

2System tour

Features

Performance

Multimedia

Connectivity

Front panel Rear panel Keyboard

Internet/Email/Search keys Multimedia keys

Volume control / Mute keys Lock keys

Cursor keys Windows keys Function keys Palm rest

Optical drive

Taking care of your CDs and DVDs

Hard disk

3 Setting up your computer

Arranging a comfortable work area

Adjusting your chair Positioning your PC Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboard Positioning your mouse

Connecting peripherals

Connecting your mouse and keyboard USB interface

PS/2 interface Connecting a monitor Connecting the power cable

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Contents

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29

Turning on your computer

30

Turning off your computer

30

Connecting options

31

Connecting your printer

31

Connecting the modem (optional)

32

Connecting to the network

32

Connecting multimedia devices

33

Connecting USB devices

35

4 Upgrading your computer

37

Installation precautions

39

ESD precautions

39

Preinstallation instructions

39

Post-installation instructions

40

Opening your Veriton 5800

41

To remove the computer cover

41

To replace the computer cover

41

Opening your Veriton 6800/7800

42

To remove the side panel

42

To replace the side panel

43

System boards

44

Mainboard layout

44

Upgrading your computer

46

Installing additional memory

46

To remove a DDR2 DIMM

46

To install a DDR2 DIMM

47

To reconfigure your computer

48

Replacing Veriton 5800's hard disk

48

Installing an expansion card

49

Replacing Veriton 6800/7800's hard disk

50

Installing an expansion card

51

5 System utilities

53

Adobe Reader

55

LANDesk System Manager

56

Norton AntiVirus

57

How do I check for viruses?

57

NTI CD&DVD-Maker

 

(for models with CD or DVD Burner)

58

PowerDVD (for models with DVD)

59

How do I open and watch a DVD?

59

BIOS utility

60

Reinstalling programs

60

Recovering your system

60

Acer eManager

64

Acer eLock

65

Acer eSettings

66

Acer eRecovery

67

Using backup (Windows XP only)

68

How do I back up files from my hard drive?

68

Disk defragmenter (Windows XP only)

69

How do I defragment my hard drive?

69

6 Frequently asked questions

71

Frequently asked questions

73

Appendix A: Notices

75

ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance

76

FCC notice

76

Notice: Canadian users

77

Declaration of Conformity for EU countries

77

Modem notices

77

Notice for USA

77

TBR 21

78

Notice for Australia

78

Important safety instructions

78

Macrovision copyright protection notice

80

Lithium battery statement

80

Laser compliance statement

81

Federal Communications Comission

 

Declaration of Conformity

82

Declaration of Conformity for CE marking

83

Appendix B: Taking care of your computer

85

Important tips

86

Cleaning and servicing

86

To clean your computer and keyboard

86

To clean your pointing device

87

To clean your monitor

87

When to contact a service technician

87

Asking for technical assistance

87

Index

89

1First things first

This chapter describes the system specifications and contents of your computer package.

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Specifications

Operating

Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional

system

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition

 

Platform

Intel® Celeron® with 533 MHz FSB

 

Intel® Pentium® 4 with 800/1066 MHz FSB

 

 

Chipset

Intel® 945G Express

 

 

System memory

Supporting up to 4 GB of DDR2 667 RAM

 

Dual channels supported on four DIMMs

 

 

Drives

Veriton 5800:

 

• Two external 5.25" drive bays

 

• Three 3.5" drive bays (two internal, one external)

 

Veriton 6800:

 

• Four external 5.25" drive bays

 

• Six 3.5" drive bays (four internal, two external)

 

Veriton 7800:

 

• Four external 5.25" drive bays

 

• Five 3.5" drive bays (four internal, one external)

 

 

Network

Marvell® 88E8052 with gigabit Ethernet

interface

Optional PCI modem

 

 

 

I/O interface

Two PS/2 ports

 

9-pin serial port

 

25-pin parallel port

 

Eight USB 2.0 ports

 

Ethernet (RJ-45) port

 

VGA port

 

Six audio jacks

 

 

I/O expansion

Two PCI slots

 

PCI ExpressX1 slot

 

 

Graphics

Integrated graphics with DVMT 3.0

 

PCI ExpressX16 slot

 

 

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Audio

Realtek ALC880 with embedded Intel® HDA CODEC

 

Keyboard

PS/2 or USB multimedia keyboard

 

 

 

Monitor

Choice of Acer CRT or LCD monitors

 

 

 

Security

Acer eLock

 

Lock pad and intrusion alert

 

 

 

Housing

Veriton 5800 Series: 370 (H) x 130.2 (W) x 435 (D) mm

 

Veriton 6800 Series: 360 (H) x 180 (W) x 420 (D) mm

 

Veriton 7800 Series: 438.5 (H) x 186 (W) x 475 (D) mm

 

 

 

Management

LANDesk® System Manager

software

Norton AntiVirus

 

 

Acer Desktop eManager

 

 

 

Industry

PC2001

standards

SMBIOS (DMI) 2.3.1

 

PCI 2.3

 

WFM 2.0

 

ACPI 2.0

 

Microsoft® OnNow

 

ENERGY STAR

 

MacroVision

 

 

 

Power supply

300 W

 

 

 

Certification

FCC, CE, C-tick, BSMI, VCCI, CCC, cUL, UL, Nemko,

 

GS (TUV), ENERGY STAR

 

 

 

Note: The specifications listed above are for reference only. The exact configuration of your PC depends on the model purchased.

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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:

Veriton series

Items contained in the accessory box

USB or PS/2 keyboard

USB or PS/2 mouse

User's Guide and installation poster

Other user documentation and third-party software

Accessing the User's Guide

This User's Guide is also available on your computer as an Adobe Acrobat PDF file.

To access the User's Guide (for Windows XP)

1On the Windows XP taskbar, click on the start button then select Help and Support.

2On the Help and Support Center home page, double-click the Veriton Series Online icon.

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1 First things first

2 System tour

This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer.

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Features

Here are just a few of your computer's many features:

Performance

Intel® Celeron® supporting FSB up to 533 MHz, or

Intel® Pentium® 4 supporting FSB (front side bus) up to 800/1066 MHz

Intel® 945G Express chipset

DDR2-SDRAM 667, 4 DIMM slots, expandable to 4 GB dual-channel memory

Power management function

CD-ROM, CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive

High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE hard disk

Multimedia

Intel® high-definition audio

Supporting up to 7.1 surround sound, audio codec support for 192 KHz quality, multiple streams.

3D quality audio system via onboard audio controller

Audio-in/line-in, audio-out/line-out, headphone-out and microphone-in interfaces

Connectivity

Two PS/2 interfaces for mouse and keyboard

One serial port (optional 2nd serial port connection)

One parallel port

One VGA port

Eight Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 ports (four on the front; four on the rear panel)

High-speed V.92, 56K fax/modem (manufacturing option)

Gigabit Ethernet LAN support with remote wake-up function

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Front panel

Your computer's front panel consists of the following:

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Icon

Component

Veriton 5800

Veriton 6800/7800

 

5.25-inch drive bay(s)

1

1

 

 

 

 

 

3.5-inch floppy drive

2

2

 

 

 

 

 

Microphone-in jack (front)

3

3

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker-out/line-out port

4

4

 

 

 

 

 

USB ports

5

5

 

 

 

 

 

OneButton Recovery hole

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

Indicators

7

6

 

 

 

 

 

Power button

8

7

 

 

 

 

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Rear panel

Your computer's rear panel consists of the following:

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Veriton 7800

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Component

Veriton 5800/6800/7800

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power supply

1

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power cord socket

2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Voltage selector switch

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PS/2 mouse port

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PS/2 keyboard port

5

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Serial port

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Parallel/Printer port

7

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CRT/LCD monitor port

8

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

USB ports

9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Network port

10

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Icon

Component

 

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Audio jack

 

 

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Expansion slots

 

 

12

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chassis lock pad

 

 

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Audio jacks function table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Color/Use

 

Headphone

1.1 CH

3.1 CH

5.1 CH

7.1 CH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Blue

 

 

 

Line-in

Line-in

Line-in

Line-in

Line-in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Green

 

 

 

 

Headphone

Line-out

Front

Front

Front

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pink

 

Mic-in

Mic-in

Mic-in

Mic-in

Mic-in

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Orange

 

Center &

Center &

Center &

Center &

Center &

 

 

 

 

 

woofer

woofer

woofer

woofer

woofer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Black

 

Rear

Rear

Rear

Rear

Rear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gray

 

Side

Side

Side

Side

Side

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note: See "Connecting peripherals" on page 27 and "Connecting options" on page 31 for more information.

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Keyboard

The keyboard has full-sized keys that include separate cursor keys, two Windows keys, four multimedia keys, and 12 function keys.

For information on how to connect your keyboard, see "Connecting your mouse and keyboard" on page 27.

No.

Description

No.

Description

1

Sleep button

2

Internet/Email/Search keys

3

Multimedia keys

4

Volume control / Mute keys

5

Scroll lock key

6

Num lock key

7

Cursor keys

8

Application key

9

Windows logo key

10

Caps lock key

11 Function keys

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Internet/Email/Search keys

Icon

Key

Description

 

Web browser

Launches your current default browser.

 

 

 

 

Email

Launches your email application.

 

 

 

 

Search

Opens a search window.

 

 

 

Multimedia keys

Allow you to conveniently play, pause, stop, advance or rewind a song or movie using your keyboard.

Icon

Key

Description

 

 

 

Backward

Press to skip backward to the previous track or

 

 

 

 

video file.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Play/Pause

Press to start playing the audio track or video file.

 

 

 

 

Press again to pause.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stop

Press to stop playing the audio track or video file.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Forward

Press to skip forward to the next track or video file.

 

 

 

 

 

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Volume control / Mute keys

Icon

 

Key

Description

 

 

Volume up

Press to increase audio volume.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Volume down

Press to decrease audio volume.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mute

Toggle sound on/off.

 

 

 

 

Lock keys

The keyboard has three lock keys which you can toggle on and off to switch between functions.

Lock key

Description

Scroll Lock

When activated, the screen moves one line up or down when

 

you press the up arrow or down arrow, respectively.

 

 

Num Lock

When activated, the keypad is set to numeric mode, i.e., the

 

keys function as a calculator (complete with arithmetic

 

operators such as +, -, * and /).

 

 

Caps Lock

When activated, all alphabetic characters typed appear in

 

uppercase (same function as pressing Shift + <letter>).

 

 

Note: Scroll Lock may not work with some applications.

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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.

Key

Description

 

Windows

Pressed alone, this key has the same effect as clicking on the

key

Windows Start button; it launches the Start menu. It can also be

used with other keys to provide a variety of functions:

 

 

<

> + <Tab> Activates the next Taskbar button.

 

<

> + <E>

Opens the My Computer window.

 

<

> + <F1>

Opens Help and Support.

 

<

> + <F>

Opens the Find: All Files dialog box.

 

<

> + <R>

Opens the Run dialog box.

 

<

> + <M>

Minimizes all windows.

<Shift> + < > + <M> Undoes the minimize all windows action.

Application This key has the same effect as clicking the right mouse button; it opens the application's context menu.

key

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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 with a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing.

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Optical drive

Your computer may come with a CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-RW combo, DVD-Dual or DVD-Super multi drive. This drive is located on the front panel of your computer. The CD drive allows you to play different types of compact disks (CDs). The DVD drive allows you to play not only old CD-ROMs, CD-I disks, and video CDs, but digital video disks (DVDs) as well. DVD-ROM is a type of disk media with enough storage space for a full-length movie. The CD-RW, DVDDual and DVD-super multi drive allow you to record or burn recordable and rewritable disks.

CDs and DVDs, like diskettes, are also compact, lightweight and easy to carry around. However, they are more delicate than diskettes and must be handled with extra care.

To insert a CD or DVD into your computer's CD or DVD drive: 1. Gently push the Eject button located on the front panel.

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2.When the disk tray slides open, place the CD or DVD 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.

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3.Push the tray and it will close automatically.

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2 System tour

Taking care of your CDs and DVDs

Keep your disk in its case when not in use to avoid scratches or other damage. Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disk, impair the disk lens reader on the CD or DVD drive, or stop the computer from successfully reading the disk.

When handling disks, always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints.

When cleaning disks, use a clean, dust-free cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge. Do not wipe in a circular motion.

Clean your CD or DVD drive periodically. You may refer to the Cleaning Kit for instructions. Cleaning kits can be purchased in any computer or electronics shop.

Hard disk

Your computer is pre-installed with a high-capacity Enhanced-IDE (E-IDE) hard disk.

For instructions on how to upgrade or replace your hard disk, see: "Replacing Veriton 5800's hard disk" on page 48.

"Replacing Veriton 6800/7800's hard disk" on page 50.

3Setting up your computer

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