AcerPower SV User’s manual
Copyright © 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved AcerPower SV User’s manual Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
iii 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.
iv English Remarque à l’intention des utilisateurs canadiens Cet appareil numérique de la classe B respected toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le matériel brouilleur du Canada.
iii System Tour 1 Front panel Rear panel System Features Performance Multimedia Connectivity System peripherals Mouse Keyboard Speakers System upgrade Open the computer Set up new components Setting up your computer Necessary to know before Setup Select location Open package Connecting the peripherals Starting your computer Shutting down your computer Upgrading your computer Installation Precautions Reminder for guarding against static electricity ESD Guard Pre-installation Instructions Post-installati
To reconfigure your computer Upgrading CPU Remove CPU Install and upgrade CPU 16 16 16 17 Troubleshooting 19 Taking Care of your computer 23 Important tips Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboard To clean your pointing device To clean your optical mouse To clean your monitor When to contact a service technician Asking for technical assistance 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 24 Remark: All the drawings in the Guide are diagrams.
1 Your computer’s front panel consists of the following: Front panel No.
English 2 System Tour No. Description 4 Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports 5 Microphone Jack 6 Speaker or Headphone Jack Rear panel No.
3 Description 4 Serial Connector 5 Monitor Connector 6 Line-out Jack 7 Line-in Jack 8 Microphone Jack 9 USB Connector 10 PCI Card Slot 11 Fan Aperture 12 PS/2 Mouse Connector 13 Printer Connector 14 Game/MIDI Port 15 RJ-45 Ethernet Connector English No.
English 4 System Tour System Features Your computer features: Performance • Intel Pentium 4/Celeron CPU • Intel 845GV/ICH4 • System Memory DDR 266/333, 2 DIMM Slots, expandable to 2GB • Power management function • 3.5 inch floppy drive • CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or CD-RW (52X/24X) drive • High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE drive • Support USB 2.
5 The AcerPower SV computer consists the system itself, and system peripherals, like a mouse, a keyboard and a set of speakers (optional). This section provides a brief description of basic system peripherals. Mouse The included mouse is a standard two-button wheel mouse. Connect the mouse to the PS2 mouse port on the back panel of the system. Keyboard Connect the keyboard to the PS2 keyboard port on the back panel of the system.
English 6 System Tour Speakers For systems bundled with speakers, before powering on the system, connect the speaker cable to the audio out (external speaker) port on the back panel of the system. For more detailed information about the speakers, please refer to the included operating instructions. Note: speakers are optional and the appearance might be different depending on the actual product. System upgrade You can expand your AcerPower SV system quickly and easily by adding components.
7 You can only use components compatible with AcerPower SV computers. Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your AcerPower SV system. In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please consult the instructions provided with your new components.
English 8 System Tour
9 AcerPower SV is a versatile, high-power system, supporting Intel Socket 478 CPUs. The computer uses Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) and Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) design. This improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications.
English 10 Setting up your computer Ensure that all items are present and in good condition. If any of the following items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. • Acer Power SV Series • PS2 keyboard • PS2 mouse • Spearkers ( for selected models only) • User's Guide and Starter poster Other user documentation and third party software. Connecting the peripherals Note: Don't connect system power cord before connecting all peripherals to the system.
11 Power on all peripheral equipment, such as monitor, printer, fax, speakers etc. 2 Turn on the system. Once the start-up process is complete, you can begin to use the computer. Shutting down your computer From the "Start" Menu, select "Shut Down" and click OK. In the event of a system crash, press and hold the power button on the front of the system for four seconds. After the system has shut down, turn off all peripheral devices.
English 12 Setting up your computer
13 Installation Precautions Reminder for guarding against static electricity Protect your system from power surges, read following section before installing any components. This section contains important ESD (Electrostatic discharge) precautions. ESD Guard ESD can damage the CPU, drives, expansion circuit boards and the other components.
English 14 Upgrading your computer Certain components of your computer are upgradeable such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion card. However, for safety purpose we do not recommend performing these upgrades yourself. If you want to replace or upgrade any of the components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician.
15 Remove the 4 screws fixing HDD to the chassis. 3 Gently remove the HDD from the drive bay. 4 Reinstall the HDD: 5 a Insert the HDD into the bay. b Replace the 4 screws to secure the drive. Connect the cables to the mainboard. Installing PCI cards Install PCI card 1 Find an empty PCI slot on the motherboard. 2 Remove the screw holding the bracket to back panel and remove the bracket. 3 Take the new PCI card from its protective bag.
English 16 Upgrading your computer Remark: The DDR DIMM sockets are slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a DDR DIMM but it does not fit easily into socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly. Turn the DDR around and try to insert it again. Remove DDR DIMM 1 Press the holding clips on both sides of the DDR socket outward to release the DDR. 2 Gently pull the DDR out from the socket. To reconfigure your computer The system will automatically detect the amount of memory installed.
17 Disjoin the connectors attached to the fan and the heat sink. 3 Remove the fan and the heat sink. 4 Unlock the socket lever to release the CPU. 5 Gently pull the CPU from the socket. 6 Install and upgrade CPU. English 2 Install and upgrade CPU To install or upgrade the CPU, complete the following steps: 1 Unlock the socket lever. 2 Install the CPU chip into socket. 3 Return the lever to locked position.
English 18 Upgrading your computer 4 Attach the fan/heat sink on top of the CPU. 5 Attach the fan/heat sink connectors to the connectors with marked with "CPU FAN". Warning! The CPU and heat sink may be hot if the system has been running. Also, there might be sharp pins and edges on some boards and/or chassis parts.
19 The following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by simple answers and solutions to the situation. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. A: Check the LED located above the power switch. If the LED is not lit, no power is being applied to the system. Do any of the following: • Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of the computer is set to the correct voltage.
English 20 Troubleshooting • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system's parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer. • For additional information concerning the printer, refer to the printer's documentation. Q: No sound comes out from the speakers. A: Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Look for the Volume icon on the taskbar.
21 English Caution: If you reformat a diskette, you will lose any data on it.
English 22 Troubleshooting
23 Please read the important instructions listed in this section. Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer. Important tips • Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. • Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. • Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. • Do not spill water on the computer. • Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.
English 24 Taking Care of your computer To clean your pointing device To clean your mouse (with rubber ball) 1 Open the circular cover underneath the mouse. 2 Take out the rubber ball and wipe it with a soft, damp cloth. 3 Put the ball back and replace the cover. To clean your optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean your monitor Make sure that you keep your screen clean.
