Acer ACERPOWER SP User Manual

AcerPower SP

User’s manual

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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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection

against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can

radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,

may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

device does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined

by turning the device off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one

or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna

• Increase the separation between the device and receiver

• Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help

Notice: Shielded cables

All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain

compliance with FCC regulations.

Notice: Peripheral devices

Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class

B limits may be attached to this equipment. Operation with noncertified peripherals is likely to

result in interference to radio and TV reception.

Use conditions

This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two

conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any

interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Notice: Canadian users

This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing

Equipment Regulations.

Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du

Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.

Table Of Content

FCC notice................................................................................................. 2

1.System Tour ...................................................................................................5

1.1 Front panel ..........................................................................................5

1.2 Rear panel............................................................................................5

1.3 System Features ...................................................................................6

Performance .......................................................................................6

Multimedia .........................................................................................6

Connectivity........................................................................................6

1.4 System peripherals ...............................................................................6

Mouse ................................................................................................7

Keyboard ............................................................................................7

Speakers .............................................................................................7

1.5 System upgrade ................................................................................... 8

Open the computer.............................................................................8

Set up new components .....................................................................8

2. Setting up your computer..............................................................................9

2.1. Necessary to know before Setup .........................................................9

Select location ....................................................................................9

Open package ..................................................................................10

2.2. Connecting the peripherals ...............................................................10

2.3. Starting your computer .....................................................................11

Shutting down your computer ..........................................................11

3. Upgrading your computer ........................................................................... 12

3.1 Installation Precautions.......................................................................12

Reminder for guarding against static electricity..................................12

ESD Guard ........................................................................................12

Pre-installation Instructions................................................................12

Post-installation Instructions ..............................................................13

3.2 Opening your Computer ....................................................................13

Remove the side panel ......................................................................13

Replace the side panel.......................................................................13

3.2. Replacing the HDD............................................................................13

Upgrade the HDD .............................................................................13

3.3. Installing PCI cards ............................................................................14

Install PCI card ..................................................................................14

Remove PCI card...............................................................................14

3.4. Installing additional memory..............................................................14

Install DDR DIMM .............................................................................14

Remove DDR DIMM ..........................................................................14

To reconfigure your computer...........................................................14

3.5. Upgrading CPU .................................................................................15

Remove CPU.....................................................................................15

Install and upgrade CPU....................................................................16

4. Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 17

5. Taking Care of your computer..................................................................... 19

5.1 Important tips ....................................................................................19

5.2 Cleaning and servicing .......................................................................19

To clean your computer and keyboard...............................................19

To clean your pointing device............................................................19

To clean your optical mouse..............................................................20

To clean your monitor.......................................................................20

5.3 When to contact a service technician..................................................20

Asking for technical assistance .......................................................... 20

Remark: All the drawings in the Guide are diagrams. About components’ quantity and style, substances shall take precedence.

1.System Tour

Your computer’s front panel consists of the following:

1.1 Front panel

1．Optical Drive 2．Floppy Drive 3．Power button 4．Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports 5．Microphone Jack 6．Speaker or Headphone Jack

1.2 Rear panel

1. Power cord socket

2. Voltage selector switch

3. PS/2 Keyboard Port

4. Serial Connector

5. Monitor Connector

6. Headphone Jack

7. Speaker Jack

8. Microphone Jack

9. USB Connector

10. PCI Card Slot

11. Fan Aperture

12. PS/2 Mouse Connector

13. Printer Connector

14. Game/MIDI Port

15. RJ-45 Ethernet Connector

1.3 System Features

Your computer features:

Performance

 Intel Pentium 4/Celeron CPU  Intel 845GL/ICH4  System Memory DDR-SDRAM 266, 2 DIMM Slots, expandable to 2GB  Power management function  3.5 inch floppy drive  CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or CD-RW(52X/24X) drive  High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE drive  Support USB 2.0 high performance peripherals

Multimedia

 3D quality audio system via onboard audio controller  Audio-in/Line-in, Audio-out/Line-out, Headphone out and external

Microphone in jacks

 Note the system has two Microphone-in Jacks (front and rear)

However, you can not use both of them at the same time. By default, you system enables your microphone-in jack in front and disables the one at the back.

Connectivity

 Two PS2 ports for keyboard and mouse  One serial port  One Parallel port  One VGA port  Four USB 2.0 ports (two on the front, two on the rear panel)  High speed V92, 56K fax/Data modem (optional)  10Base-T/100Base-TX Ethernet Network support with “wake on LAN”

1.4 System peripherals

The AcerPower SP computer consists the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, a keyboard and a set of speakers (optional). This section provides a brief description of basic system peripherals.

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