Acer G7710 User Manual

User Guide

Copyright © 2008. Acer Incorporated.
All Rights Reserved.

Aspire G7710 Series User's Guide
Original Issue: 11 / 2008

Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation
to notify any person of such revisions or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new
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Information for your safety and comfort

Safety instructions

Read these instructions carefully. Keep this document for future reference.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

Turning the product off before cleaning

Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

Warnings

• Do not use this product near water.

• Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand or table. If the product

falls, it could be seriously damaged.

• Slots and openings are provided for ventilation to ensure reliable

operation of the product and to protect it from overheating. These
openings must not be blocked or covered. The openings should never be
blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat
register, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided.

• Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as

they may touch dangerous voltage points or short-out parts that could
result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind onto or into
the product.

• To avoid damage of internal components and to prevent battery leakage,

do not place the product on a vibrating surface.

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Using electrical power

• This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the

marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult
your dealer or local power company.

• Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this

product where people will walk on the cord.

• If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total

ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does not
exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total
rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse
rating.

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• Do not overload a power outlet, strip or receptacle by plugging in too

many devices. The overall system load must not exceed 80% of the branch
circuit rating. If power strips are used, the load should not exceed 80% of
the power strip's input rating.

• This product's AC adapter is equipped with a three-wire grounded plug.

The plug only fits in a grounded power outlet. Make sure the power outlet
is properly grounded before inserting the AC adapter plug. Do not insert
the plug into a non-grounded power outlet. Contact your electrician for
details.

Warning! The grounding pin is a safety feature. Using a power
outlet that is not properly grounded may result in electric shock
and/or injury.

Note: The grounding pin also provides good protection from
unexpected noise produced by other nearby electrical devices that
may interfere with the performance of this product.

• Use the product only with the supplied power supply cord set. If you need

to replace the power cord set, make sure that the new power cord meets
the following requirements: detachable type, UL listed/CSA certified, type
SPT-2, rated 7 A 125 V minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent, 4.6
meters (15 feet) maximum length.

Product servicing

Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers
may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to
qualified service personnel.

Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service
personnel when:

• The power cord or plug is damaged, cut or frayed

• Liquid was spilled into the product

• The product was exposed to rain or water

• The product has been dropped or the case has been damaged

• The product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need

for service

• The product does not operate normally after following the operating

instructions

Note: Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating
instructions, since improper adjustment of other controls may
result in damage and will often require extensive work by a
qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition.

CAUTION: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced.
Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the
manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

Telephone line safety

• Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in use and/or

before servicing.

• To avoid the remote risk of electric shock from lightning, do not connect

the telephone line to this equipment during lightning or thunderstorms.

Disposal instructions

Do not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding.
To minimize pollution and ensure utmost protection of the global environment,
please recycle. For more information on the Waste from Electrical and
Electronics Equipment (WEEE) regulations, visit
http://global.acer.com/about/

sustainability.htm.

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Mercury advisory

For projectors or electronic products containing an LCD/CRT monitor or display:
Lamp(s) inside this product contain mercury and must be recycled or disposed of
according to local, state or federal laws. For more information, contact the
Electronic Industries Alliance at www.eiae.org
information, check www.lamprecycle.org

. For lamp-specific disposal

.

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Tips and information for comfortable use

Computer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches after prolonged use.
Users are also at risk of physical injury after long hours of working in front of a
computer. Long work periods, bad posture, poor work habits, stress,
inadequate working conditions, personal health and other factors greatly
increase the risk of physical injury.

Incorrect computer usage may lead to carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis,
tenosynovitis or other musculoskeletal disorders. The following symptoms may
appear in the hands, wrists, arms, shoulders, neck or back:

• numbness, or a burning or tingling sensation

• aching, soreness or tenderness

• pain, swelling or throbbing

• stiffness or tightness

• coldness or weakness

If you have these symptoms, or any other recurring or persistent discomfort
and/or pain related to computer use, consult a physician immediately and
inform your company's health and safety department.

The following section provides tips for more comfortable computer use.

Finding your comfort zone

Find your comfort zone by adjusting the viewing angle of the monitor, using a
footrest, or raising your sitting height to achieve maximum comfort. Observe
the following tips:

• refrain from staying too long in one fixed posture

• avoid slouching forward and/or leaning backward

• stand up and walk around regularly to remove the strain on your leg

muscles

• take short rests to relax your neck and shoulders

• avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders

• install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within

comfortable reach

• if you view your monitor more than your documents, place the display at

the center of your desk to minimize neck strain

Taking care of your vision

Long viewing hours, wearing incorrect glasses or contact lenses, glare, excessive
room lighting, poorly focused screens, very small typefaces and low-contrast
displays could stress your eyes. The following sections provide suggestions on
how to reduce eyestrain.

Eyes

• Rest your eyes frequently.

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• Give your eyes regular breaks by looking away from the monitor and

focusing on a distant point.

• Blink frequently to keep your eyes from drying out.

Display

• Keep your display clean.

• Keep your head at a higher level than the top edge of the display so your

eyes point downward when looking at the middle of the display.

• Adjust the display brightness and/or contrast to a comfortable level for

enhanced text readability and graphics clarity.

• Eliminate glare and reflections by:

• placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or

any light source

• minimizing room light by using drapes, shades or blinds

• using a task light

• changing the display's viewing angle

• using a glare-reduction filter

• using a display visor, such as a piece of cardboard extended from the

display's top front edge

• Avoid adjusting your display to an awkward viewing angle.

• Avoid looking at bright light sources, such as open windows, for extended

periods of time.

Developing good work habits

Develop the following work habits to make your computer use more relaxing
and productive:

• Take short breaks regularly and often.

• Perform some stretching exercises.

• Breathe fresh air as often as possible.

• Exercise regularly and maintain a healthy body.

Warning! We do not recommend using the computer on a couch
or bed. If this is unavoidable, work for only short periods, take
breaks regularly, and do some stretching exercises.

Note: For more information, please refer to “FCC notice” on page

78.

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Information for your safety and comfort iii

Safety instructions iii
Disposal instructions v
Tips and information for comfortable use vi

1 First things first 1

Specifications 2
Package contents 5
Accessing the User Guide 5

2 System tour 7

External and internal structure 8

Closed front panel 8
Front panel 10

Using the memory card reader 12

Rear panel 14

System board 17

Mainboard 17

System board switches and connectors 20

IDE connector (for selected models) 20
Serial ATA connector: SATA1~6 21
Fan power connectors 21
Front panel connectors 22
Serial port connector (for selected models) 22

System LED indicators 23

Front and rear panel LED indicators 23

Contents

3 Setting up your computer 25

Arranging a comfortable work area 26

Adjusting your chair 26
Positioning your PC 26
Positioning your monitor 27
Positioning your keyboard 27
Positioning your mouse 27

Connecting the computer 28

Connect your mouse and keyboard 28

PS/2 interface 28

Connect a monitor 29

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Connect to a broadband network 29

Individual network configuration 30

Connect to power 30

Turning on your computer 32
Turning off your computer 34

4 Using your desktop 35

Using the keyboard(optional) 36
Using the mouse(optional) 38
Using the optical drive 39

Taking care of your optical disks 40

Connecting options 41

Printer 41
IEEE 1394 devices 41
eSATA devices 42
Audio devices 42
USB devices 44
Connecting a video game console 45

6 Upgrading your computer 47

Installation precautions 48

ESD precautions 48
Preinstallation instructions 48
Post-installation instructions 49

Opening your Aspire G7710 50

Removing and installing the bezel door 50
Removing and installing the side panel 52

Removing and installing a hard drive 54
Removing and installing an optical drive 57
Upgrading the system memory 58

System memory interface 58
System memory configuration guidelines 59

Installing an expansion card 62

PCI bus slots interface 62

5 Acer Empowering Technology 65

Acer Empowering Technology 66

Empowering Technology password 66

Acer eRecovery Management 66

7 Frequently asked questions 69

Frequently asked questions 70

Recovering your system 72

8 Regulations and safety notices 77

Regulations and safety notices 78

FCC notice 78
Modem notices 79
Laser compliance statement 81
LCD pixel statement 82
Radio device regulatory notice 82
General 82
European Union (EU) 82
The FCC RF safety requirement 84
Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio
communication devices (RSS-210) 84
Federal Communications Commission
Declaration of Conformity 85

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Index 89

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1 First things

first

Specifications

1 First things first2

English

Operating
system

Processor

Genuine Windows Vista

®

CoreTM i7 processor Extreme Edition (up to 1600 MHz

Intel

®

Home Premium (64-bit)

FSB)

®

Intel

CoreTM i7 processor

Chipset

North Bridge: Intel
South Bridge: Intel

®

X58 chipset

®

ICH10R chipset

System memory Up to 12 GB of DDR3 1066 MHz SDRAM (three-channel

support on six DIMMs)

Hard drives Up to four Serial ATA hard disks, each up to 1 TB

Four 3.5" easy-swap HDD bays

Optical drive Two 5.25" drive bays

Optical drive options:

• BD + SuperMulti burner

• BD/HD DVD reader + SuperMulti burner

• SuperMulti with Labelflash? technology

Card reader Multi-in-one card reader, supporting:

®

• CompactFlash

•CF+

™

Microdrive

(Type I and II)

• MultiMediaCard (MMC)

•MMC

mobile

™

• Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC)

™

• Secure Digital

• miniSD

™

• xD-Picture Card

• Memory Stick

• Memory Stick PRO

• Memory Stick Duo

• Memory Stick PRO Duo

(SD) Card

Card

™

®

™

™

™

• USB 2.0 and IEEE 1394 port

3

Graphics

Audio

Enabled ATI CrossFireX

• Two ATI Radeon

• Two ATI Radeon

• Two ATI Radeon
3x PCI Express

nd

Generation Dolby® Home Theater® audio enhancement,

2

®

featuring Dolby
Headphone, Dolby

TM

:

TM

HD 4870 X2 graphics cards

TM

HD 4870 graphics cards

TM

HD 4850 graphics cards

2.0 x16 graphics card support

®

Digital, Dolby® Pro Logic® IIx, Dolby®

®

Sound Space Expander and Dolby®

Digital Live technologies
Embedded high-definition audio with 7.1-channel and

®

4.0 audio support

EAX
Creative

EAX

®

Sound Blaster® X-Fi Titanium sound card with

®

5.0 audio support

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) support

Networking • Gigabit Ethernet, Wake-on-LAN ready (dual LAN

support)

• Modem: 56K ITU V.92, Wake-on-Ring ready

I/O ports Front I/O ports:

• Five USB 2.0 ports

• Multi-in-one card reader

• Headphone and microphone jacks

Rear I/O ports:

• Six USB 2.0 ports

• IEEE 1394 port (6-pin)

• PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports

• Two Ethernet (RJ-45) ports

• Two eSATA ports

• Five audio jacks

• S/PDIF jack

• Clear CMOS button

Graphics card I/O ports (each card):

• Two DVI-D ports

• TV-out port

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I/O expansion

Three PCI Express

®

x16 slots (one full x16 slot, two x8

refitted to x16 size)

®

x8 slot

®

x1 slots

Two PCI Express
PCI Express

PCI 2.3 5 V slot

Software Acer Empowering Technology (Acer eRecovery

Management)
Acer GameZone

™

Acer Arcade
McAfee
Adobe

™

eSobi
NTI MediaMaker

Live

®

Internet Security Suite 2008

®

Reader

®

™

Dimensions 490 (L) x 430 (H) x 190 (W) mm

BIOS AMI PnP BIOS compatible with SMBIOS 2.4

Power supply 750W ~ 1000W

System

PC 2001

compliance

Certification FCC, CE, BSMI, CCC, C-tick, Nemko (CB & Bauart), UL, VCCI

Optional
accessories

Logitech
Acer G series LCD monitor

®

gaming keyboard and gaming mouse

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:

• Aspire G7710

• Items contained in the accessory box

• USB keyboard

• USB mouse

• User's Guide and installation poster

• Other user documentation and third-party software

Accessing the User Guide

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

To access the User Guide
1 On the Windows Vista taskbar, click on the Start button then select All

Programs.

2 Double-click AcerSystem User Guide.

English

English

1 First things first6

2 System tour

2 System tour8

External and internal structure

English

Closed front panel

No Component

1 Hinge screws x 4

2 Door hinges x 4

3 Bezel door

9

English

English

2 System tour10

Front panel

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No Icon Component

1 USB 2.0 ports

2 Microphone/line-in jack

3 Headphone/line-out jack

4 Power button/power indicator

5 Optical disk drives

6 XD (eXtreme Digital) slot

7 USB 2.0 port

8 IEEE 1394 port (4-pin)

9 CF I/II (CompactFlash Type I/II) slot

10 Drive bay door

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11 Easy-swap hard disk cartridge (1~4)

12 MS/MS Pro (Memory Stick/Memory Stick Pro Duo) slot

13 SD/MMC (SecureDigital/MultimediaCard) slot

14 Optical disk drive eject buttons

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Using the memory card reader

Your computer supports multi-media card slots.

These slots are useful for transferring data to and from the following memory
cards to your computer.

™

®

™

™

Card

®

(Type I and II)

(SD) Card

™

™

™

™

• CompactFlash

•CF+

™

Microdrive

• MultiMediaCard (MMC)

•MMC

mobile

• Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard (RS-MMC)

•Secure Digital

• miniSD

•xD-Picture Card

• Memory Stick

• Memory Stick PRO

• Memory Stick Duo

• Memory Stick PRO Duo

Memory cards are used in a variety of digital devices such as digital camera,
digital camcorders, handheld game consoles, and mobile phones.

To insert a memory card:

1 Hold the card label-side up with the card facing the computer.
2 Slide the card into the slot until it is seated.

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To remove a memory card:

1 Before ejecting a card:

• Exit the application using the card.

• Left-click on the Safely Remove Hardware icon on the Windows
taskbar and stop the card operation.

2 Gently press the card further into the slot to pop it out.
3 Pull out the card from the slot.

English

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2 System tour14

Rear panel

No Icon Component

1 Power supply

2 PS/2 mouse port

3 System fan

4 Network ports

5 Headphone/line-out/front speaker jack

6 Audio-in/line-in jack

7 Expansion slot locks

8 S-video port

9DVI port

10 Rear speaker jack

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English

11 Center speaker/subwoofer jack

12 Microphone/line-in jack

13 S/PDIF jack

14 USB ports

15 IEEE 1394 port (6-pin)

16 eSATA (External Serial Advanced Technology

Attachment) ports

17 Clear CMOS button

No Icon Component

2 System tour16

English

18 PS/2 keyboard port

19 Power connector

20 Main power switch

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System board

Mainboard

English

2 System tour18

English

Code Component

PWR1 Power connector

CPUFAN1 Processor fan cable connector

DIMM1~6 System memory slots

JPWR1 24-pin ATX power connector

SATA1~6 SATA data cable connectors

SYSFAN1~5 System fan cable connector

F_PANEL1 Front panel connector

JUSB1~3 Front USB connectors

J1394_1 IEEE 1394 connector

JAUD1 Front panel audio connectors

PCI1 PCI slots

PCI E1~5 PCI Express slots

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Back panel I/O

Code Color Component

Mouse Green PS/2 mouse port

Keyboard Purple PS/2 keyboard port

CLR_CMOS Clear CMOS button

eSATA eSATA ports

1394 IEEE 1394 port (6-pin)

LAN Network ports

USB ports USB ports

CS-Out Orange Center speaker/subwoofer jack (in 5.1/7.1

channel mode)

English

RS-Out Black Rear speaker/surround out jack (in 4/5.1/7.1

channel mode)

S/PDIF S/PDIF jack

Line-In Blue Audio-in/line-in/side-surround out jack (in 7.1

channel mode)
This jack connects to an external CD player,

tape player, or other audio devices.

Line-Out Green Headphone/line-out/front speaker jack

This jack connects to speakers or headphones.

Mic Pink Microphone/line-in jack

This jack connects to a microphone.

System board switches and

2 System tour20

English

connectors

The System board switches are easy to turn off or reset the computer when user
testing the system.

IDE connector (for selected models)

The IDE connector supports IDE hard disk drives, optical disk drives, and other
IDE devices.

Important: If you install two IDE devices on the same cable, you must
configure the drives separately to master / slave mode by setting jumpers.
Refer to IDE device's documentation supplied by the vendors for jumper
setting instructions.

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Serial ATA connector: SATA1~6

The six serial ATA connectors (SATA1-6) is a high-speed Serial ATA interface
port. Each connector can connect to one Serial ATA device.

Important: Please do not fold the Serial ATA cable into 90-degree angle.
Otherwise, data loss may occur during transmission.

Fan power connectors

The fan power connectors (CPUFAN and SYSFAN1-5) support system cooling fan
with +12V. When connecting the wire to the connectors, always note that the
red wire is the positive and should be connected to the +12V; the black wire is
ground and should be connected to GND.

English

Important: CPUFAN supports fan control. You can install Dual Core Center
utility that will automatically control the these fan speed according to the
actual CPU and system temperature. Fan/heat sink with 3 or 4 pins are both
available for CPUFAN.

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Front panel connectors

The front panel connectors (F_PANEL1) are for electrical connection to the front
panel switches and LEDs.

F_PANEL1 front panel pin definition

PIN SIGNAL DESCRIPTION
1 Storage_LED + Hard disk LED pull-up
2 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up
3 Storage_LED - Hard disk active LED
4 FP PWR/SLP MSG LED pull-up
5 RST_SW - Reset Switch low reference pull-down to GND
6 PWR_SW+ Power Switch low reference pull-up
7 RST_SW + Reset Switch high reference pull-up
8 PWR_SW- Power Switch high reference pull-down to GND
9 RSVD_DNU Reserved. Do not use
10 None No pin

Serial port connector (for selected models)

The serial port connector (JCOM1) is a 16550A high speed communication port
that sends/receives 16 bytes FIFOs and connects to a serial device.

Serial port pin definition

Pin Signal Description
1 DCD Data Carry Detect
2 SIN Serial In or Receive Data
3 SOUT Serial Out or Transmit Data
4 DTR Data Terminal Ready
5 GND Ground
6 DSR Data Set Ready
7 RTS Request To Send
8 CTS Clear To Send
9 RI Ring Indicate

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System LED indicators

Front and rear panel LED indicators

Indicator Location Color Status Description

Power Front panel

HDD Front panel

Network
activity

(Power
button)

(Easy-swap
HDD)

Rear panel
(Network
port)

Blue On System has AC power

Blinking System is in standby

Green Blinking Ongoing HDD activity

Amber On Easy-swap HDD

Green/
Amber

Orange Off Off-line network

Flashing HDD is rebuilding

On Active network link

and is powered on

mode

failure

English

Network
link

Rear panel
(Network
port)

Blinking Ongoing network

data activity.

Green Off 10 Mbps link network

access

On 100 Mbps link

network access

Orange On 1000 Mbps link

network access

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2 System tour24

3 Setting up your

computer

3 Setting up your computer26

Arranging a comfortable work area

English

Working safely and comfortably begins with the arrangement of your work
space and the proper use of equipment. For this reason, it is very important to
take time and think about how you are going to arrange your work area. Refer
to the diagram on the following page as you set up your system.

Here are some points to consider:

Adjusting your chair

Having the right kind of chair does not necessarily mean you'll be properly
supported. It is necessary to adjust your chair to fit your body. Proper body
posture will make you more comfortable and productive.

• Avoid tilting your chair. If you have a chair that tilts, lock the tilt knobs so
that your chair will not tilt forward or backward while you are using your
computer.

• Adjust your chair height in such a way that you can sit on it with your
thighs parallel to the floor and your feet resting flat on the floor.

• Rest your body on the chair back. Your torso works harder to maintain
balance if you do not rest your body on the chair back.

Positioning your PC

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Take note of the following when selecting a location for your computer:

• Do not put your computer near any equipment that might cause
electromagnetic or radio frequency interference, such as radio
transmitters, televisions, copy machines or heating and air-conditioning
equipment.

• Avoid dusty areas and extremes of temperature and humidity.

• You may place your computer beside your desk or under your table, as
long as it does not block the space you need for working and moving.

Positioning your monitor

Place your monitor at a comfortable viewing distance, usually 50 to 60 cm away.
Adjust the display in such a way that the top of the screen is at or slightly below
eye level.

Positioning your keyboard

The location of the keyboard is a very important factor for your posture.
Placing it too far away will make your body lean forward, forcing you to sit
in an unnatural position. Placing it too high will add tension to your
shoulder muscles.

• The keyboard should be placed just above your lap. Adjust the keyboard
height by flipping the folding stands located under the keyboard.

• Keep your lower arms parallel to the floor as you type. Your upper arms
and shoulders should be relaxed. Then try typing with a light touch. If you
feel any shoulder or neck strain, stop for a while and check your posture.

• Position your keyboard in front of your monitor. Putting your keyboard
beside your monitor will make you turn your head while you type which
could add tension to your neck muscles.

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Positioning your mouse

• The mouse should be placed on the same surface as your keyboard so that
you can reach it with ease.

• Adjust its position to allow enough space for movement without making
you stretch or lean over.

• Use your arm to move the mouse. Do not rest your wrist on the table when
moving the mouse.

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Connecting the computer

English

Setting up your computer is easy. For the most part, you only have four things
to connect: the mouse, the keyboard, the monitor, and the power cable.

Note: The peripherals shown in the connections below are for your
reference only. Actual device models may vary in select countries.

Connect your mouse and keyboard

PS/2 interface

Plug the PS/2 mouse and keyboard cable into the PS/2 keyboard port (purple
port) and mouse port (green port) located on the rear panel of your computer.

USB interface

You can also plug a USB mouse or a USB keyboard cable into any of the USB
ports located on the front and rear panels of your computer.

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Connect a monitor

To connect a monitor, simply plug the monitor cable into the DVI port
located on the rear panel of your computer. If you have a monitor that supports
S-video, plug the monitor cable to the S-video port located on the rear panel of
your computer.

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Note: Refer to the monitor manual for additional instructions
and information.

Connect to a broadband network

The Gigabit Ethernet port on the rear of the computer can be used individually,
combined, or configured in a number of ways depending on your needs. With
the system’s onboard NVIDIA nForce chipset and DualNet technology, you can
combine the network port to work as one. It also allows your computer to serve
as a home gateway and it provides advanced networking features including
teaming, load balancing, fail-over, and TCP/IP acceleration.

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3 Setting up your computer30

Individual network configuration

Connect one end of the network cable on the network port on the rear of the
computer, then connect the other end of the network cable into the cable
modem or network jack or hub on your network.

Note: Consult your network system administrator or operating system
manual for information on how to configure your network setup.

Connect to power

Caution: Before you proceed, check the voltage range in your area. Make
sure that it matches your computer's voltage setting. If they don't match,
change your computer's voltage setting according to your area's voltage
range.

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1 Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel

of your computer.

2 Plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet.

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Turning on your computer

English

After making sure that you have properly set up the system, applied power, and
connected all the necessary peripherals, you can now power on the system.
Follow the procedure below.

1 Turn on the main power switch located on the rear of the computer.

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2 Press the power button.

Important: Make sure that the power cable is properly plugged into an
electrical outlet. If you are using a power strip or an AVR (Auto-Voltage
Regulator), make sure that it is plugged in and turned on.

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Turning off your computer

English

The software procedure below applies to system running a Windows OS. For
other OS shutdown procedures, refer to the related user documentation.

1 On the Windows Vista taskbar, click on the Start button, and click ,

then click Shut Down.

2 Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer.

If you cannot shut down your computer normally, press and hold the power
button for at least four seconds. Quickly pressing the button may put the
computer in suspend mode only.

4 Using your

desktop

4 Using your desktop36

Using the keyboard(optional)

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The gaming keyboard has several types of keys and buttons. It features blue­backlit characters on every key, 18 programmable G keys, convenient media
control buttons, Macro button, separate cursor keys, and 12 function keys that
takes care of your everyday keyboarding and gaming requirements.

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12
11

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No. Item Description
1 USB ports Plug USB gaming devices to these ports.
2 Multimedia keys Allow you to conveniently play, pause, stop,

3 Backlight key Toggles the backlight key on or off.
4 Indicators Show if the Num Lock, Caps Lock, or Scroll lock

5 Function keys

(F1 - F12)

6 Numeric keypad Press these keys to type numbers when Num

7 Cursor keys Also called the arrow keys, let you move the

8 Application/Shortcut

key

advance or rewind a song or movie using your
keyboard.

A volume control dial allows you to increase or
decrease the volume.

keys are activated. Press the corresponding keys
to activate the function.

Lets you perform specific functions, depending
on the application that uses them.

Lock is turned on.

cursor around the screen. They serve the same
function as the arrow keys on the numeric
keypad when the Num Lock is toggled off.

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

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3

4
5

6

7
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No. Item Description
9 Windows logo

key

10 Programmable

G keys

11 Macro keys Creates and saves new macros while playing a

12 Game mode switch Puts the keyboard in normal computer or

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

•< > + <R> — Opens the Run dialogue
box.

• < > + <M> — Minimizes all windows.

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

Execute complex macros with a single keypress.
Allows you to set 54 custom programmed keys
per game.

game.

gaming mode.
When in gaming mode, the Start and

Application/Shortcut keys are disabled. All
other keys in the keyboard will function
normally.

When in normal mode, the Start and
Application/Shortcut keys are enabled.

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For more information on how to use the Logitech keyboard, refer to the
Logitech help files.

Using the mouse(optional)

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The mouse controls the pointer movement on the computer display.

No. Item Description
1 Tilt wheel Push wheel to either side to scroll horizontally.

Program wheel to mimic keyboard commands.

2 In-game dpi

increase

3 In-game dpi

decrease

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5 Programmable

6 Programmable

dpi LEDs

side buttons

left and right
mouse buttons

1

Press button to increase dpi (tracking sensitivity).

Press button to decrease dpi (tracking sensitivity).

Activated by dpi buttons.

Launch Logitech SetPoint

Launch Logitech SetPoint
and tilt wheel assignments.

2

to customize button

2

to customise button

1 The dpi LEDs show dpi settings of mouse when dpi buttons are used. For more

information about the dpi LEDs refer to the documentation that came with the
mouse.

2 Refer to the software help system to learn more about the SetPoint software.

For more information on how to use the gaming mouse, refer to the Logitech
help files.

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Using the optical drive

Your computer may come with a Blu-ray/HD reader + SuperMulti burner. This
drive is located on the front panel of your computer. The BD and HD drive
allows you to play not only old CD-ROMs, CD-I disks, and video CDs, DVD-RAM/­RW, DVD-ROMs, DVD+R/-R disks, but play BD disks and HD DVD disk as well.

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

To insert a disk into your computer's optical drive:

1. Press the optical drive’s eject button located on the front panel.

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2. When the disk tray slides open, place the disk 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.

3. Push the tray and it will close automatically or press the eject/load button.

Taking care of your optical disks

• 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 optical 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 you optical drive periodically with a cleaning kit; cleaning kits may
be purchased at any computer or electronics shop.

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Connecting options

Your computer offers excellent expansion capabilities with its built-in ports and
connectors. This section describes how to make connections through various
options. When connecting peripherals, read the manual included with the
peripheral for operating instructions.

Printer

You can connect a USB printer to an available USB port . See your printer
manual for operating instructions.

IEEE 1394 devices

You can connect IEEE 1394 supported devices like a digital video camera,
external storage devices, or external optical drives to the 4-pin and 6-pin fast
IEEE 1394 located on the front and rear panel of your computer.

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eSATA devices

The computer’s eSATA (External Serial ATA) port allows you to connect
external SATA device.

Audio devices

Note: The audio devices shown below are for reference only. Actual device
models may vary in select countries.

Audio devices are easy to connect with the audio ports accessible from the front
and rear of the computer.

• Microphone — Plug an external microphone (or an audio line-in device)
into the microphone/line-in jack (pink jack) located on the front and rear
of the computer.

• Amplified stereo speakers, headset, or headphone — Plug amplified
speakers, headset, or headphone to the headphone/line-out/front speaker

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jack (green jack) located on the front and rear of the computer.

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USB devices

Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus design capable of cascading peripherals
such as a digital camera, keyboard, mouse, scanner, printer, modem, flash
drives, VoIP phones, and gaming devices (such as joystick, steering wheels,
rumble pads, or foot pedals). With USB, complex cable connections can be
eliminated.

Your computer comes with several external USB ports: one on the multi-media
card slot, four on the front and four on the rear panel. These ports support USB

2.0 high-performance external devices such as webcams and digital still

cameras. They also allow you to connect additional USB devices to your
computer without using up its resources.

To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into any of the USB ports

located on the front and rear panels of your computer.

Note: The USB devices shown below are for reference only. Actual device
models may vary by geographic region.

Note: Some USB devices have a built-in USB port which permits you to
connect more USB devices.

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Connecting a video game console

To connect and share Internet connection with a video game
console:

1. Before connecting any cables, turn off your computer and video game
console.

2. Connect the computer to the network. See page 29 for detailed
instructions.

3. Connect one end of the network cable on the network port on the rear of
the computer, then connect the other end of the network cable to the
network jack on the rear of the video game console.

4. Turn on your computer.

5. Refer to the help documentation of your operating system for more
information.

Note: Refer to the documentation that came with your video game console
for detailed connection and configuration information.

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6 Upgrading

your
computer

Installation precautions

6 Upgrading your computer48

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Before you install any computer component, we recommend that you read the
following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along
with preinstallation 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.

Preinstallation instructions

Always observe the following before you install any component:
1 Turn off your computer and all the peripherals connected to it before

opening it. Then unplug all cables from the power outlets.
2 Open your computer according to the instructions on page 50.
3 Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling a

computer component.
4 Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to the

DIMM sockets or component connectors.
5 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.

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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 side panel.
4 Replace the bezel door.
5 Connect the necessary cables.
6 Turn on your computer.

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Opening your Aspire G7710

Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your
computer and all peripherals connected to it. Read the “Preinstallation
instructions” on page 48.

You need to open your computer before you can install upgrade components.
The side panel is removable to allow access to the computer’s internal
components. Refer to the following section for instructions.

Removing and installing the bezel door

To remove the bezel door:

1 Turn off your computer and unplug all cables.
2 Remove the four screws that hold the door hinges to the side panels.

3 Detach the bezel door and hinges from the system.

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To install the bezel door:

1 Perform the preinstallation instructions described on page 48.
2 Align the door hinges to the screw holes on the side panels.
3 Secure the hinges on the panels with the four screws you removed earlier.

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Removing and installing the side panel

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To remove the side panel:

1 Remove the bezel door. Refer to the previous section for instructions.
2 Remove the side panel.

a Release the locks on the rear side

b Hold the rear edge of the panel with both hands then slide the panel

towards the rear of the chassis.

c Lift the panel upward to detach it.

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To install the side panel:

1 Perform the preinstallation instructions described on page 48.
2 Align the tabs on the panel with the slots on the chassis.
3 Slide the panel toward the front of the chassis until it is fully closed.

4 Lock the side panel.

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Removing and installing a hard

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drive

The computer supports up to four easy-swap hard disk drives. Each hard disk is
mounted in a carrier that holds a standard 3.5-inch Serial ATA hard drive and
connects to a SATA interface on the disk cage backplane.

Aspire G7710’s EasySwap technology allows you to replace hard drives without
powering down the system. Easy-swap technology shortens system downtime
for changing the hard disk or performing an upgrade.

To remove a hard drive:

1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 48.
2 Open the drive bay door.

3 Press the HDD carrier latch, then pull the lever and slide the carrier from

the chassis.

4 Place the HDD carrier on a clean, static-free network surface.

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5 If you are replacing a hard disk, remove the four screws that secure the

hard disk to the carrier (1), then remove the disk from the carrier (2).

6 Keep the screws for later installation.

To install a new hard drive to an empty carrier:

1 Perform steps 1 through 5 of the previous section.
2 Remove the four screws. Save the screws for later use.
3 Remove the new HDD from its protective packaging.
4 Install the new hard disk into the HDD carrier. Secure it with the four

screws you removed.

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5 Install the new hard drive into the drive bay.

a Slide the drive into the bay with the carrier handle still extended.

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b Make sure that the drive is properly inserted before pushing the

handle back until it clicks into place.

6 Set up the new hard drive’s RAID configuration.

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Removing and installing an optical drive

The system supports a variety of storage devices for additional storage capacity
and scalability.

To remove an optical drive:

1 Perform the preinstallation instructions described on page 48.
2 Remove the front bazel.

3 Disconnect the power and data cables from rear of the old drive.
4 Move the release slider of the selected drive to the unlock position.

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5 Pull the drive out of the device bay.
6 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 49.

To install a new optical drive:

1 Perform steps 1 through 5 of the previous section.
2 Remove the new optical drive from its protective packaging.
3 Slide the new optical drive into the empty drive bay.
4 Move the release slider into the lock position.

5 Connect the power and data cables to the rear of the new drive.
6 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 49.

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Upgrading the system memory

English

This section explains the procedures for removing and installing a memory
module.

System memory interface

The six 240-pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2)
Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM)-type DIMMs. You may
install 1 GB or 2 GB DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 12 GB.

The DDR2 DIMMs require 1.8 volts. You can install PC2 6400/DDR2 800 modules
in the DDR2 DIMM slots.

The mainboard has six DDR2 DIMM slots divided into three channels. Each
channel is made up of two slots.

• Channel A - DIMM 1 and DIMM 2

• Channel B - DIMM 3 and DIMM 4

• Channel C - DIMM 5 and DIMM 6

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System memory configuration guidelines

• To ensure data integrity, use only Acer-approved modules in 1 GB or 2 GB

capacities.

• Use identical modules — same specification for size, speed, and

organization.

• In minimum configuration, the FDB should be installed in DIMM 2 slot.

• Install memory pair upgrades in the following sequence:

• First pair: DIMM 2, DIMM 4 and DIMM 6

• Upgrade 1: DIMM 1, 3 and 5

• Upgrade 2: DIMM 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6

• Observe the population sequence illustrated in the table below when

installing a memory module.

Channel A Channel B Channel C
DIMM 1 DIMM 2 DIMM 3 DIMM 4 DIMM 5 DIMM 6

1 GB
1 GB 1 GB

1 GB 1 GB 1 GB
1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB
1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB
1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB
1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB
1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB 1 GB

2 GB

2 GB 2 GB

2 GB 2 GB 2 GB
2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB
2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB
2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB
2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB
2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB 2 GB

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To remove a memory module:

1 Observe the ESD precautions described on page 48.
2 Lay the system on its side (components showing).
3 Press the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to release

the DIMM (1).

4 Gently pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the DIMM slot (2).

5 If you intend to install a new memory module, proceed to the next section

for related procedure, then observe the post-installation instructions
described on page 49.

To install 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. DIMMs may be installed in pairs and in the correct order. See the
population sequence table on page 59.

1 Perform steps 1 and 2 of the previous section.
2 Select an empty DIMM slot.
3 Open the holding clips on the DIMM slot.

If you are replacing an existing DIMM, install the new DIMM in the same
slot where you removed the DIMM.

If you are adding a new DIMM, note that the system supports dual channel
configuration. The total size of the DIMMs installed in the channel A slots
must match the total size of the DIMMs in channel B slots.

4 Remove the new DIMM from its protective packaging, handling it by the

edges.

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5 Align the DIMM so that the notch on the slot fits the keyed edge of the

module, then press the module at both ends to seat it fully into the slot (1).
If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the slot, you have

inserted it incorrectly. Reverse the orientation of the module and insert it
again.

6 Firmly press the holding clips inward to lock the DIMM in place (2).

If the holding clips do not close, the DIMM is not properly inserted.

7 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 49.

The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run the
BIOS setup to view the new value for total system memory and make a
note of it.

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Installing an expansion card

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This section explains how to install an expansion card and a second CrossFire­Ready graphic card.

PCI bus slots interface

3 PCI Express x16 slots compatible with PCIE 2.0 specification, supports CrossFire
mode.

• The mazarine PCIE x16 (PCI_EX1, 3, 5) slot supports PCIE x16 speed

• The blue PCIE x16 (PCI_EX2, 4) slot supports PCIE x8 speed

• If you intend to install three expansion cards into PCIE x16 slots, these two
PCIE x16 lanes will auto arrange from x16/ x0 to x8/ x8

• If you intend to install only one expansion card, make sure thatthe
expansion card is installed on the mazarine PCIE x16 slot(PCI_EX1)

To install an expansion card:

1 Perform the preinstallation instructions described on page 48.
2 If necessary, remove any cables that prevent access to the processor

sockets.

3 Locate an empty expansion slot that is compatible with the specification of

the card you intend to install.

4 Press the release latch of the slot cover opposite the selected expansion

slot.

5 Pull out the slot cover and store it for reassembly later.

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Caution: Do not discard the slot cover. If the expansion card is removed in
the future, the slot cover must be reinstalled to maintain proper system
cooling.

6 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging, handling it by

the edges.
7 Insert the card into the selected slot.
8 Make sure that the card is properly seated.
9 Press the release latch to secure the card in place.
10 Connect the necessary cables to the expansion card as required.
11 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 49.

When you turn on the system, the BIOS setup automatically detects and

assigns resources to the new device (applicable only to Plug-and-Play

expansion cards).

To install a second CrossFire graphic card:

Note: Make sure the second graphic card supports CrossFire technology and
are of the same brand and GPU (graphics processing unit) specifications.

1 Perform the preinstallation instructions described on page 48.
2 If necessary, remove any cables that prevent access to the processor

sockets.
3 Locate an empty expansion slot that is compatible with the specification of

the card you intend to install.
4 Press the release latch of the slot cover opposite the selected expansion

slot.
5 Pull out the slot cover and store it for reassembly later.

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Caution: Do not discard the slot cover. If the expansion card is removed in
the future, the slot cover must be reinstalled to maintain proper system
cooling.

6 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging, handling it by

the edges.
7 Insert the card into the selected slot.

When installing the card, ensure that the gold "fingers" on the card line

up with the slot on your motherboard.

While lining up your gold "fingers" with the PCI Express slot, also make

sure that you line up the back plate (the part of the graphics card that your

monitor plugs into) in between the edge of the motherboard and the back

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of the case. This back plate will go where the tabs used to be.
8 Press the release latch to secure the card in place.
9 Locate the second PCI Express power cord from the CrossFire-Ready power

supply and plug it in to the second graphic card.

10 Attach the CrossFire connector to connect the two graphic cards.

The system comes with an CrossFire connector designed to work with that

mainboard.

Note: When you power up the PC, you'll want to ensure that the video
connector (to your monitor) is plugged into the graphic card.

11 Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 49.

When you turn on the system, you will be greeted with a "pop up" bubble

in the lower right hand corner, telling you that you have an CrossFire-

enabled PC.

Note: Illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may
vary.

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Empowering
Technology

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Acer Empowering Technology

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The Empowering Technology toolbar makes it easy for you to access frequently
used functions and manage your new Acer system. Displayed by default in the
upper half of your screen, it provides access to the following utility:

Acer eRecovery Management backs up and recovers data flexibly, reliably
and completely.

For more information, right click on the Empowering Technology toolbar, then
select the Help or Tutorial function.

Empowering Technology password

Before using Acer eRecovery Management, you must initialize the Empowering
Technology password. Right-click on the Empowering Technology toolbar and
select Password Setup to do so. If you have not initialized the Empowering
Technology password and run Acer eRecovery Management, you will be asked
to create it.

Note: If you lose the Empowering Technology password, there is no way to
reset it except by reformatting your system. Make sure to remember or
write down your password!

Acer eRecovery Management

Acer eRecovery Management is a versatile backup utility. It allows you to create
full or incremental backups, burn the factory default image to optical disc, and
restore from previously created backups or reinstall applications and drivers. By
default, user-created backups are stored to the D:\ drive.

Acer eRecovery Management provides you with:

• Password protection (Empowering Technology password)

• Full and incremental backups to hard disk or optical disc

• Creating of backups

• Factory default image

• User backup image

• Current system configuration

• Application backup

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• Restore and recovery

• Factory default image

• User backup image

• From previously-created CD/DVD

• Reinstall applications/drivers

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7 Frequently

asked
questions

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Frequently asked questions

English

The following questions indicate possible situations that may arise during the
use of your computer and each is followed by easy answers and solutions.

I pressed the power button but the system did not boot up.

Check the LED on the power button.

If the LED is not lit, no power is being applied to the system. Try the following:

• Check if you properly plugged the power cable into an electrical outlet.

• If you are using a power strip, make sure it is plugged in and

turned on.

If the LED is lit, check the following:

• The operating system files may be damaged or missing. Insert the startup

disk you created during Windows setup into the ODD and press <Ctrl> +

<Alt> + <Del> to restart your computer. This will automatically diagnose

your system and make necessary fixes. However, if the diagnostic utility still

reports a problem, then you may have to perform the recovery process to

restore your system to its original default factory settings.

Note: For more information about recovering your system,
see “Acer eRecovery Management” on page 66.

Nothing appears on the screen.

Your computer's power management function automatically blanks the screen
to save power. Just press any key to turn the display back on.

If pressing a key does not work, you can restart your computer. If restarting
your computer does not work, contact your dealer or technical support center
for assistance.

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The printer does not work.

Do the following:

• Make sure the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is
turned on.

• For additional information concerning the printer, refer to the printer's
documentation.

No sound comes out from the computer.

Check the following:

• The volume may be muted. Look for the Volume icon on the taskbar. If it is
crossed-out, click on the icon and deselect the Mute option. You can also
press the volume control/mute knob on your USB keyboard to toggle from
mute to sound on.

• If headphones, earphones or external speakers are connected to the line­out jack of your computer, the internal or built-in speakers are
automatically turned off.

System cannot read hard disk or optical disk drive information.

Check the following:

• Make sure you are using the correct type of disk.

• Make sure the disk is inserted into the drive correctly.

• Check if the disk is clean and unscratched.

• Check your drive by using a good (undamaged) disk. If your drive can not
read the information on the good disk there may be a problem with the
drive. Contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance.

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System cannot write data on the hard disk or disk.

Check the following:

• Make sure the hard disk is not write-protected.

• Make sure you are using the correct type of disk.

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Recovering your system

If your operating system files are lost or damaged, the recovery process will
restore your system's original factory default settings or last system backup.
There are two modes to recovery your system. One is from system’s original
settings and another is from system backup. You can press Alt + F10 after the
BIOS finishes running the Power On Self Test (POST).

Warning: Initiating the recovery operation while the operating system is
running will result in abnormal shutdown and may make your current OS
unstable or unusable.

After the POST runs, Press Alt + F10 combine key during BIOS to enter hidden
partition. This utility has same password protection with Acer eRecovery. Follow
all onscreen instructions.

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You can also follow the steps below:
1 Click the eRecovery icon in the Empowering Technology toolbar. You can

change the password in Acer eRecovery.
a If you have not yet backed-up your system.

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b If you have previously backed-up your system.

2 Select “Recover to Default Settings” to restore your system to the default

factory settings. Select “Recover data from last backup” to restore your
system to the last system backup.

3 If you chose the recovery option, you should see the following screen. Click

OK to continue.

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4 After 15 seconds the system will reboot and initiate the restore operation.

5 After the recovery operation finishes the system will reboot. You will be

required to go through the setup process again.

Caution! Running the Recovery operation will erase all files previously
saved in your computer so make sure to back up your important files before
starting the recovery process.

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Note: This feature occupies 10 GB in a hidden partition on your hard drive.

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8 Regulations

and safety
notices

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Regulations and safety notices

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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 non-certified peripherals is likely to result in interference to radio and TV
reception.

Caution

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer could
void the user's authority, which is granted by the Federal Communications
Commission, to operate this computer.

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Operation conditions

This device 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 complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Remarque à l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens

Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme a la norme NMB-003 du
Canada.

Declaration of Conformity for EU countries

Hereby, Acer, declares that this PC series is in compliance with the essential
requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. (Please visit
http://global.acer.com/support/certificate.htm for complete documents.)

Compliant with Russian regulatory certification

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Modem notices

Notice for USA

This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located on the modem is
a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number
and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. Upon request, you
must provide this information to your telephone company.

If your telephone equipment causes harm to the telephone network, the
telephone company may discontinue your service temporarily. If possible, they
will notify you in advance. But, if advance notice is not practical, you will be
notified as soon as possible. You will also be informed of your right to file a
complaint with the FCC.

Your telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment,
operations, or procedures that could affect the proper functioning of your
equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an
opportunity to maintain uninterrupted telephone service.

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If this equipment should fail to operate properly, disconnect the equipment
from the phone line to determine if it is causing the problem. If the problem is
with the equipment, discontinue use and contact your dealer or vendor.

Caution: To reduce the risk of fire, use only No. 26 AWG or larger UL Listed
or CSA Certified Telecommunication Line Cord.

TBR 21

This equipment has been approved [Council Decision 98/482/EC - "TBR 21"] for
single terminal connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).
However, due to differences between the individual PSTNs provided in different
countries, the approval does not, of itself, give an unconditional assurance of
successful operation on every PSTN termination point. In the event of problems,
you should contact your equipment supplier in the first instance.

List of applicable countries

EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece,
Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal,
Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary,
Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage allowed in
the countries of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and
Liechtenstein. This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations
and constraints in the country of use. For further information, please contact
local office in the country of use.

Notice for Australia

For safety reasons, only connect headsets with a telecommunications
compliance label. This includes customer equipment previously labelled
permitted or certified.

Notice for New Zealand

1 The grant of a Telepermit for any item of terminal equipment indicates

only that Telecom has accepted that the item complies with minimum
conditions for connection to its network. It indicates no endorsement of
the product by Telecom, nor does it provide any sort of warranty. Above
all, it provides no assurance that any item will work correctly in all respects
with another item of Telepermitted equipment of a different make or
model, nor does it imply that any product is compatible with all of
Telecom's network services.

2 This equipment is not capable, under all operating conditions, of correct

operation at the higher speeds for which it is designed. Telecom will accept
no responsibility should difficulties arise in such circumstances.

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3 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit

requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this
device. The associated equipment shall be set to operate within the
following limits for compliance with Telecom's Specifications:

• There shall be no more than 10 call attempts to the same number
within any 30 minute period for any single manual call initiation, and

• The equipment shall go on-hook for a period of not less than 30
seconds between the end of one attempt and the beginning of the
next call attempt.

4 Some parameters required for compliance with Telecom's Telepermit

requirements are dependent on the equipment (PC) associated with this
device. In order to operate within the limits for compliance with Telecom's
specifications, the associated equipment shall be set to ensure that
automatic calls to different numbers are spaced such that there is not less
than 5 seconds between the end of one call attempt and the beginning
of another.

5 This equipment shall not be set up to make automatic calls to Telecom's

111 Emergency Service.

6 This device is equipped with pulse dialing while the Telecom standard is

DTMF tone dialing. There is no guarantee that Telecom lines will always
continue to support pulse dialing.

7 Use of pulse dialing, when this equipment is connected to the same line as

other equipment, may give rise to bell tinkle or noise and may also cause a
false answer condition. Should such problems occur, the user should NOT
contact the telecom Fault Service.

8 This equipment may not provide for the effective hand-over of a call to

another device connected to the same line.

9 Under power failure conditions this appliance may not operate. Please

ensure that a separate telephone, not dependent on local power, is
available for emergency use.

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Laser compliance statement

The CD or DVD drive used with this computer is a laser product.
The CD or DVD drive's classification label (shown below) is located on the drive.

CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT
CAUTION: INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION WHEN OPEN. AVOID EXPOSURE
TO BEAM.

APPAREIL A LASER DE CLASSE 1 PRODUIT
LASERATTENTION: RADIATION DU FAISCEAU LASER INVISIBLE EN CAS
D’OUVERTURE. EVITTER TOUTE EXPOSITION AUX RAYONS.

LUOKAN 1 LASERLAITE LASER KLASSE 1
VORSICHT: UNSICHTBARE LASERSTRAHLUNG, WENN ABDECKUNG GEÖFFNET
NICHT DEM STRAHLL AUSSETZEN

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PRODUCTO LÁSER DE LA CLASE I
ADVERTENCIA: RADIACIÓN LÁSER INVISIBLE AL SER ABIERTO. EVITE EXPONERSE
A LOS RAYOS.

ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING VEDÅBNING SE IKKE IND I STRÅLEN.
VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE.

VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA
SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN

VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I
STRÅLEN

ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN

LCD pixel statement

The LCD unit is produced with high-precision manufacturing techniques.
Nevertheless, some pixels may occasionally misfire or appear as black or
red dots. This has no effect on the recorded image and does not constitute
a malfunction.

Radio device regulatory notice

Note: Below regulatory information is for models with wireless LAN and/or
Bluetooth only.

General

This product complies with the radio frequency and safety standards of any
country or region in which it has been approved for wireless use. Depending on
configurations, this product may or may not contain wireless radio devices (such
as wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth modules). Below information is for products
with such devices.

European Union (EU)

R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following
harmonized standard:

• Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety

• EN60950-1:2001

• EN50371:2002

• Article 3.1(b) EMC

• EN301 489-1 V1.4.1:2002

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• EN301 489-17 V1.2.1:2002

• EN301 489-3 V1.4.1:2002 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless
mouse/keyboard)

• EN301 489-7 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function)

• EN301 489-24 V1.2.1:2002 (Applied to models with 3G function)

• Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages

• EN300 328 V1.5.1:2004

• EN301 893 V1.2.3:2003

• EN300 220-1 V1.3.1:2000 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless
mouse/keyboard)

• EN300 220-3 V1.1.1:2000 (Applied to models with 27MHz wireless
mouse/keyboard)

List of applicable countries

EU member states as of May 2004 are: Belgium, Denmark, Germany, Greece,
Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Austria, Portugal,
Finland, Sweden, United Kingdom Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Hungary,
Czech Republic, Slovak Republic, Slovenia, Cyprus and Malta. Usage allowed in
the countries of European Union, as well as Norway, Switzerland, Iceland and
Liechtenstein. This device must be used in strict accordance with the regulations
and constraints in the country of use. For further information, please contact
local office in the country of use.

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The FCC RF safety requirement

The radiated output power of the wireless LAN Card and Bluetooth card is far
below the FCC radio frequency exposure limits. Nevertheless, the PC series shall
be used in such a manner that the potential for human contact during normal
operation is minimized as follows:

1 This device is restricted to indoor use due to its operation in the 5.15 to

5.25 GHz frequency range. FCC requires this product to be used indoors for
the frequency range 5.15 to 5.25 GHz to reduce the potential for harmful
interference to co-channel Mobile Satellite systems.

2 High power radar are allocated as primary users of the 5.25 to 5.35 GHz

and 5.65 to 5.85 GHz bands. These radar stations can cause interference
with and/or damage this device.

3 An improper installation or unauthorized use may cause harmful

interference to radio communications. Also any tampering of the internal
antenna will void the FCC certification and your warranty.

Canada — Low-power license-exempt radio
communication devices (RSS-210)

• Common information

Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

• This device may not cause interference, and

• This device must accept any interference, including interference that
may cause undesired operation of the device.

• Operation in 2.4 GHz band
To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended

to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing.

• Operation in 5 GHz band

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Federal Communications Commission

Declaration of Conformity

This device 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.

The following local Manufacturer/Importer is responsible for this declaration:

Product: Personal Computer

Model number: Aspire G Series

Name of responsible party: Acer America Corporation

Address of responsible party: 333 West San Carlos St.

Contact person: Acer Representative

Tel: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

San Jose, CA 95110
U. S. A.

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Declaration of Conformity

We,
Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited

3F, No. 168 Xizang medium road, Huangpu District,
Shanghai, China
Contact Person: Mr. Easy Lai
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Hereby declare that:
Product: Personal Computer
Trade Name: Acer
Model Number: Aspire G Series
Is compliant with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of

the following EC directives, and that all the necessary steps have been taken
and are in force to assure that production units of the same product will
continue comply with the requirements.

EMC Directive 2004/108/EC, amended by 92/31/EEC and 93/68/EEC as attested by
conformity with the following harmonized standards:

• EN55022:1998 + A1:2000 + A2:2003, AS/NZS CISPR22:2002, Class B

• EN55024:1998 + A1:2001 + A2:2003

• EN55013:2001 + A1:2003 (for AV product)

• EN55020:2002 + A1:2003 (for AV product)

• EN61000-3-2:2000 + A2:2005, Class D

• EN61000-3-3:1995 + A1:2001

Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC as attested by conformity with the following
harmonized standard:

• EN60950-1:2001 + A11:2004

• EN60065:2002 for AV product

Council Decision 98/482/EC (CTR21) for pan- European single terminal
connection to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN).

RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC on the Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous
Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment.

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R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC as attested by conformity with the following
harmonized standard:

• Article 3.1(a) Health and Safety

• EN60950-1:2001

• EN50371:2002 (SAR, general RF device)

• EN50360:2001 (SAR, for mobile phone)

• Article 3.1(b) EMC

• EN301 489-1 V1.4.1 (Common technical requirements)

• EN301 489-3 V1.4.1 (For Short-Range Devices)

• EN301 489-7 V1.2.1 (For GSM and DCS)

• EN301 489-17 V1.2.1 (For Wideband Data and HIPERLAN Equipment)

• EN301 489-24 V1.2.1 (For UMTS band)

• Article 3.2 Spectrum Usages

• EN300 220-1 V1.3.1 (For short range device, 25~1000MHz, part 1).

• EN300 220-2 V2.1.1 (For short range device, 25~1000MHz, part 3).

• EN 300 440-2 V1.1.2 (For short range device, 1G~20GHz, part 2).

• EN300 328 V1.6.1 (For Data transmission equipment operating in the

2,4 GHz ISM band).

• EN301 511 V9.0.2 (For GSM and DCS).

• EN301 893 V1.2.3 (5GHz high performance RLAN).

• EN301 908-1 V2.2.1 (For UMTS band, introduction and common

requirements).

• EN301 908-2 V2.2.1 (Harmonized EN for IMT-2000,CDMA Direct

Spread (UTRA FDD)

• EN300 220-3 V2.1.1 (Short range device, 25~1000MHz, part 3.)

• EN300 328 V1.6.1 (Data transmission equipment operating in the 2.4

GHz ISM band)

• EN301 893 V1.2.3 (5GHz high performance RLAN)

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Easy Lai, Director Date
Acer Computer (Shanghai) Limited

Nov. 2008

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