Acer AcerPower SV driver and firmware
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Power SV User Guide - Page 3
... 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...
Power SV User Guide - Page 5
...for guarding against static electricity 13
ESD Guard
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Pre-installation Instructions
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Post-installation Instructions
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Opening your Computer
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Remove the side panel
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Replace the side panel
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Replacing the HDD
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Upgrade the HDD
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Installing PCI cards
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Install PCI card
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Remove PCI card
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Installing additional memory
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Install DDR DIMM
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Remove DDR DIMM
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To reconfigure your computer
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Upgrading CPU
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Remove CPU
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Install and upgrade CPU
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Troubleshooting
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Taking Care of your computer
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Important tips
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Cleaning and servicing
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To clean your computer and keyboard
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To clean your pointing device
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To clean your optical mouse
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To clean your monitor
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When to contact a service technician
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Asking for technical...
Power SV User Guide - Page 12
... 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...
Power SV User Guide - Page 13
... 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.
Probable upgrades are: - Upgrade to High Capacity HDD - Expand high-level memory - Upgrade from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, or DVDRW - Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots e.g., PCI fax/modem card
Power SV User Guide - Page 15
... Digital Interface (MIDI) port. The system can accommodate extra peripheral equipment through those I/O ports.
Your system can also support an optional high-speed fax/data modem or an additional LAN (local area network) card.
Furthermore, the system is compatible with Windows XP Home, Windows XP Professional operating systems.
Necessary to know before Setup
Prior to setting up your AcerPower SV...
Power SV User Guide - Page 16
... 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.
After everything...
Power SV User Guide - Page 19
... the following before you install any component: 1 Turn off your computer and any peripheral devices connected to it
and unplug all cords from the system before you install any component into computer. 2 Open your computer system according to instruction setup manual. 3 Follow ESD precautions described above before handling any computer components. 4 Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that...
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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.
Post-installation Instructions
After installing or...
Power SV User Guide - Page 21
... the screw removed earlier. When you restart the system, BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) will automatically detect and allocate the resources to the new PCI device.
Remove PCI card
To remove PCI card, you only need to open the computer and remove the undesired card.
Installing additional memory
Memory can be upgraded to a maximum of 2 GB. This can be done by adding the...
Power SV User Guide - Page 22
... your computer
The system will automatically detect the amount of memory installed. Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it.
Upgrading CPU
Remove CPU
Remark: Please follow the pre-installation instructions to guard against static electricity while installing or removing any system parts.
To remove the CPU from the motherboard: 1 Find the CPU on...
Power SV User Guide - Page 23
... 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.
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.
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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".
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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.
Power SV User Guide - Page 25
... or missing. Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive 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...
Power SV User Guide - Page 29
.... • Check the documentation that came with your software programs to see if you can select other combinations of resolution and color. These adjustments could make viewing the screen more comfortable.
Cleaning and servicing
To clean your computer and keyboard
1 Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. 2 Use a soft cloth moistened with water and...