Acer ACERPOWER SV User Manual
AcerPower SV
User’s manual
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AcerPower SV
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
Notice: Shielded cables
Notice: Shielded cablesNotice: Shielded cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using
shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
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Notice: Peripheral devices
Notice: Peripheral devices
Notice: Peripheral devicesNotice: 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
Use conditions
Use conditionsUse 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
Notice: Canadian users
Notice: Canadian usersNotice: Canadian users
This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
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Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens
Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens
Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiensRemarque 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.
FCC notice iii
System Tour 1
Front panel 1
Rear panel 2
System Features 4
Performance 4
Multimedia 4
Connectivity 4
System peripherals 5
Mouse 5
Keyboard 5
Speakers 6
System upgrade 6
Open the computer 6
Set up new components 7
Setting up your computer 9
Necessary to know before Setup 9
Select location 9
Open package 9
Connecting the peripherals 10
Starting your computer 10
Shutting down your computer 11
Upgrading your computer 13
Installation Precautions 13
Reminder for guarding against static electricity 13
ESD Guard 13
Pre-installation Instructions 13
Post-installation Instructions 14
Opening your Computer 14
Remove the side panel 14
Replace the side panel 14
Replacing the HDD 14
Upgrade the HDD 14
Installing PCI cards 15
Install PCI card 15
Remove PCI card 15
Installing additional memory 15
Install DDR DIMM 15
Remove DDR DIMM 16
Contents
To reconfigure your computer 16
Upgrading CPU 16
Remove CPU 16
Install and upgrade CPU 17
Troubleshooting 19
Taking Care of your computer 23
Important tips 23
Cleaning and servicing 23
To clean your computer and keyboard 23
To clean your pointing device 24
To clean your optical mouse 24
To clean your monitor 24
When to contact a service technician 24
Asking for technical assistance 24
Remark: All the drawings in the Guide are diagrams. About
components’s quantity and style, substances shall take precedence.
1
System Tour
Your computer’s front panel consists of the following:
Front panel
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No.
No. Description
No.No.
1 Optical Drive
2 Floppy Drive
3 Power button
Description
DescriptionDescription
No.
No. Description
No.No.
Description
DescriptionDescription
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4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports
5 Microphone Jack
6 Speaker or Headphone Jack
Rear panel
No.
No. Description
No.No.
1 Power cord socket
2 Voltage selector switch
3 PS/2 Keyboard Port
Description
DescriptionDescription
3
No.
No. Description
No.No.
4 Serial Connector
5 Monitor Connector
6 Line-out Jack
7 Line-in 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
Description
DescriptionDescription
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