Acer 5800 Series, 6800 Series, 7800 Series manual Installing an expansion card

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Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:

1Remove the side panel (see page 42).

2Locate an empty PCI-E or PCI slot on the mainboard.

3Remove the lock that holds the bracket to the computer.

4Pull out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot.

5Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging.

6Align the card with the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated.

7Secure the card to your computer with the bracket lock you removed earlier.

8Replace the side panel. See "To replace the side panel" on page 43.

When you turn on the computer, BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly installed devices.

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Contents Users Guide Veriton 5800/6800/7800 SeriesPage Contents System utilities Upgrading your computerFrequently asked questions Appendix a NoticesAppendix B Taking care of your computer Index First things first Page Specifications GS TUV, Energy Star Accessing the Users Guide Package contentsFirst things first System tour Page Performance FeaturesMultimedia ConnectivityFront panel Icon Component Veriton Veriton 6800/7800 Rear panel Icon Component Veriton 5800/6800/7800 Audio jacks function table Description KeyboardMultimedia keys Internet/Email/Search keysLock keys Volume control / Mute keysWindows keys Cursor keysPalm rest Function keysOptical drive Page Taking care of your CDs and DVDs Hard diskSetting up your computer Page Adjusting your chair Arranging a comfortable work areaPositioning your PC Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboardPositioning your mouse Connecting your mouse and keyboard Connecting peripheralsUSB interface PS/2 interfaceConnecting a monitor Connecting the power cable Turning off your computer Turning on your computerConnecting your printer Connecting optionsConnecting to the network Connecting the modem optionalConnecting multimedia devices Setting up your computer Connecting USB devices Setting up your computer Upgrading your computer Page Installation precautions ESD precautionsPreinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening your Veriton To remove the computer coverTo replace the computer cover To remove the side panel Opening your Veriton 6800/7800To replace the side panel Mainboard layout System boardsBios Installing additional memory Upgrading your computerTo remove a DDR2 Dimm To install a DDR2 Dimm Replacing Veriton 5800s hard disk To reconfigure your computerInstalling an expansion card Replacing Veriton 6800/7800s hard disk Installing an expansion card Upgrading your computer System utilities Page Adobe Reader LANDesk System Manager How do I check for viruses? Norton AntiVirusNTI CD&DVD-Maker For models with CD or DVD Burner How do I open and watch a DVD? PowerDVD for models with DVDBios utility Reinstalling programsRecovering your system Page Select Factory Default Image You should see the following screen Acer eManager Acer eLock Acer eSettings Acer eRecovery How do I back up files from my hard drive? Using backup Windows XP onlyHow do I defragment my hard drive? Disk defragmenter Windows XP onlySystem utilities Frequently asked questions Page Pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up Frequently asked questionsPrinter does not work Appendix a FCC notice Energy Star guidelines complianceModem notices Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesOperation conditions Remarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiensTBR Important safety instructionsPage Macrovision copyright protection notice Lithium battery statementLaser compliance statement Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE marking Appendix a Notices Appendix B Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboardImportant tips To clean your monitor To clean your pointing deviceWhen to contact a service technician Asking for technical assistanceAppendix B Taking care of your computer Index