ConceptD
User Manual
ConceptD CM100
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apply to your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical
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Desktop Computer Covers:
Tower models
This revision: Jan 2020 V1.00
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Table of Contents
1. UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER................. 5
Installation precautions
ESD precautions
Required tools
Pre-installation instructions
Post-installation instructions
System Upgrade
Removing the left side system cover
Installing the left side syste m cover
Hard drives
Removing the 3.5-inch hard drives
Installing the 3.5-inch hard drives
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Memory
Memory configuration guidelines
Removing a memory module
Installing a memory module
Graphic board
Removing the Graphic board
Installing the Graphic board
M.2 SSD module
Removing the M.2 SSD module
Installing the M.2 SSD module
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Upgrading your Computer
In this section, you will find:
• Instructions on how to replace a hardware component
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1. UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER
Installation precautions
Before you install any computer component, we recommend
that you read the following sections. These sections contain
important ESD 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.
Always observe the following precautions before you install a
computer component:
1. Do not remove a component from its protective
packaging until you are ready to install it.
2. Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal
part of the computer before handling components. If a
wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with the
computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD
protection.
Required tools
In performing the 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.
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Pre-installation instructions
Always observe the following before you install any
component:
1. Make sure that the ODD and card reader slot is empty.
2. Turn off the power to the computer and all peripherals.
3. Unplug the power cord from the computer.
4. Unplug the network cable and all connected peripheral
devices from the computer.
5. Place the computer on a flat, steady surface.
6. Open your computer according to the instructions on
Removing the rear system cover on page 7 and
Removing the left side system cover on page 9.
7. See the following sections for specific instructions on
the component you wish to install.
Warning
Not turning off the computer properly before you start installing the
components may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the
procedures described in the following sections unless you are a
qualified service technician.
Post-installation instructions
Observe the following after installing a computer component:
1. See to it that the components are installed according to
the step-by- step instructions in their respective
sections.
2. Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you
removed earlier.
3. Replace the system covers. See Installing the left side
system cover on page 10 and Installing the rear
system cover on page 8.
4. Connect the necessary cables.
5. Turn on your computer.
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System Upgrade
Removing the left side system cover
1. 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 6.
2. Remove the two screws that secure the system cover
to the computer.
3. Slide the cover toward the back of the computer and
pull away from the side of the computer.
4. Set the cover aside for re-installation later.
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Installing the left side system cover
1. Align the cover to the sides of the computer and slide
the cover toward the front of the computer.
2. Secure the cover with two screws.
3. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6.
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Hard drives
The computer supports installation of one 3.5-inch SATA
hard drives in the internal HDD cage.
Removing the 3.5-inch hard drives
1. Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 6.
2. Remove the front bezel.
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3. Disconnect the power
button cable (2) .
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data cables (1) and the power
4. Remove five screws for HDD cage.
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5. Release two mounting structure form the chassis.
6. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drives to
the bracket.
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Installing the 3.5-inch hard drives
1. Remove the new hard drive from their packaging.
2. Insert the new hard drive into the bracket and secure
the new hard drive with four screws.
3. Installing HDD cage on chassis.
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4. Fixed five screws for HDD cage.
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5. Connect the power
button cable (2) .
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data cables (1) and the power
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6. Installing the front bezel.
7. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6.
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Size
DIMM1
DIMM2
2GB
2GB
N/A
4GB
2GB
2GB
4GB
4GB
N/A
6GB
4GB
2GB
8GB
4GB
4GB
8GB
8GB
N/A
10GB
8GB
2GB
12GB
8GB
4GB
16GB
8GB
8GB
16GB
16GB
N/A
18GB
16GB
2GB
20GB
16GB
4GB
24GB
16GB
8GB
32GB
16GB
16GB
DIMM2
DIMM1
Memory
The computer has four DDR4 U-DIMM slots that support up
to 64 GB maximum system memory.
Memory configuration guidelines
To ensure data integrity, use only Acer-approved DDR4 2400 MHz
or DDR4 2666 MHZ type memory modules.
Memory modules must be installed starting with DIMM1 slot.
Always handle memory modules by its edges.
When installing memory modules, populate the DIMM slots
according to the table below.
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Removing a memory module
1. Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 6.
2. Press outward the holding clips on both sides of the
DIMM slot outward to release the memory module (1).
3. Gently pull the memory module upward to remove it from
the DIMM slot (2).
4. Repeat steps 2~3 to remove the other memory modules.
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Be sure to install the memory module in DIMM1 slot followed by DIMM2 slot.
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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.
1. Select an empty DIMM slot.
2. Remove the new memory module from its packaging,
handling it by the edges.
3. Align then insert the memory module into the DIMM
slot (1).
4. Insert the memory to the slot until the retaining clips
snap inward (2).
The module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one
direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the
notch in the module lines up with the tab in the
memory slot.
5. Repeat steps 1~4 to install the other memory modules.
6. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6.
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Graphic board
The computer contains one or two Graphic boards installed in
the PCIe x16 slots. The detail configuration will be differed by
different models.
Removing the Graphic board
1. Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 6.
2. Remove the screw that secure the Graphic boards to
the chassis.
3. Release the latch that secures the graphic board to the
mainboard.
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4. Detach the Graphic board from the PCIe x16 slot.
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Installing the Graphic board
1. Remove the new graphic board from its packaging.
2. Insert the Graphic boards into the PCIe x16 slot and
push it until it latches into place.
[Note] For replace/upgrade graphic board, please check
the specification of graphic board & power supply first in
order to make sure the graphic board and power supply
could work.
3. Secure the Graphic board with screws.
4. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6.
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M.2 SSD module
The computer contains one M.2 SSD module installed in the
M.2 PCIe slot.
Removing the M.2 SSD module
1. Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 6.
2. Remove the 3.5-inch hard drives. See removing the
3.5-inch hard drives.
3. Remove the screws that secure the M.2 SSD module
from the mainboard.
4. Detach the M.2 SSD module from the mainboard.
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Installing the M.2 SSD module
1. Remove the new M.2 SSD module from its packaging.
2. Insert the M.2 SSD module into its slot in the
mainboard.
3. Secure the M.2 SSD module and mainboard with
screws.
4. Replace the 3.5-inch hard drives. See installing the
3.5-inch hard drives.
5.
Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6.
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