ACER PO3-600 User Manual [nl]

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Predator PO3-600

User’s Guide

- Upgrading your Computer

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reference only and may contain information or features that do not
apply to your computer. Acer Group shall not be liable for technical

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Desktop Computer Covers:
Tower models
This revision: April 2018 V1.00

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Table of Contents

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Installation precautions

ESD precautions
Required tools
Pre-installation instructions
Post-installation instructions

System Upgrade

Removing the left side system cover
Installing the left side system cover

Hard drives

Removing the 3.5-inch hard drives
Installing the 3.5-inch hard drives

Memory

Memory configuration guidelines
Removing a memory module
Installing a memory module

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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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PredatorSense features

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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 four screws that secure the HDD bracket
to the computer.

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3. Rotating the HDD bracket and pull away from the side
of computer (1) (2).

4. Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard
drives.

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5. 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. Connect the power and data cables to the hard drive.

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4. Insert the HDD bracket into the side of computer (1) (2)
and rotating the bracket to fix.

5. Secure the HDD bracket with four screws.

6. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6.

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Size

DIMM1

DIMM2

DIMM3

DIMM4

4GB

4GB

N/A

N/A

N/A

8GB

4GB

4GB

N/A

N/A

12GB

4GB

4GB

4GB

N/A

16GB

4GB

4GB

4GB

4GB

8GB

8GB

N/A

N/A

N/A

16GB

8GB

8GB

N/A

N/A

24GB

8GB

8GB

8GB

N/A

32GB

8GB

8GB

8GB

8GB

16GB

16GB

N/A

N/A

N/A

32GB

16GB

16GB

N/A

N/A

48GB

16GB

16GB

16GB

N/A

64GB

16GB

16GB

16GB

16GB

DIMM4

DIMM3

DIMM2

DIMM1

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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 DIMM3 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 5~6 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 3.5-inch hard drives. See removing the

3.5-inch hard drives.

3. Disconnect the power cables from the Graphic board.

4. Remove the screw that secure the Graphic boards to
the chassis.

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5. Rotating the latch bracket and graphic board hold
module to release.

6. Release the latch that secures the graphic board to the
mainboard.

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7. 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. Rotating the latch bracket (1) and graphic board hold
module (2) to lock.

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4. Secure the Graphic board with screws.

5. Connect the power cables to the Graphic boards.

6. Replace the 3.5-inch hard drives. See installing the

3.5-inch hard drives.

7. 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. Disconnect the power and data cables from the ODD
drives.

4. Press the ODD bracket to down and release it out from
the computer.

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5. Release front bezel hook and rotating it out from the
computer.

6. Remove the screws and release ODD support out from
computer.

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7. Remove the screws that secures the M.2 SSD module
from the mainboard.

8. 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.

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4. Insert the ODD support to the computer and secure the
screws.

5. Align the front bezel hook to the sides of the computer
and rotating it until it into place on the computer.

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6. Insert the ODD module to the computer and push it
until it latches into place

7. Connect the power and data cables from the ODD
drives.

8. Replace the 3.5-inch hard drives. See installing the

3.5-inch hard drives.

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Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6.

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PredatorSense

In this section, you will find:

• Introduction to the PredatorSense utility

• How to use PredatorSense

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2 PREDATORSENSE

PredatorSense (DT) is an Acer proprietary utility to enhance
the user experience of Gaming products on Microsoft
Windows 10.
The central idea of this utility is to provide a user interface to
easily control fan speed and also display system information.

PredatorSense features

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To set up the PredatorSense application (Windows 10):

1. From the Start menu, select

2. Select

3. Select

System information dashboard
Fan speed control
Monitoring
Advanced settings
Live update

All apps
Acer
PredatorSense

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[Note] PredatorSense function is keeping increased to enlarge
user experience, Any new features update excluded from user
guide should be possible.

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Category

Description

Home

Provide overview of all features with quick adjustment

 CPU/GPU/System health information
 Fan speed control (Auto, Gaming and Silence)

Front sys fan control

Provide Fan speed control in Auto, Gaming and Custom
mode for Front fan. And show the fan speed for Front
fan. On the Custom fan speed, user can adjust the fan
speed in percentage.

 Custom fan speed only can control by 60 ~ 100%

percentage.

Monitoring

Provide 3 tabs for CPU and GPU and System.

 Temperature in C/F
 Loading in %
 Frequency in MHz
 Voltage in V
 Fan speed in RPM
 Download/Upload in bytes/s of WIFI/Ethernet
 Usage in GB of RAM

Advanced settings

Provide control for Units of temperature

Live update

While user launches UI first time after a restart/boot while
network is available, UI will start to check Acer web service.
If there is any new update for PredatorSense,
PredatorSense will download (silently) and install (not silent
install).