Acer 7600 series manual Installation precautions, ESD precautions, Preinstallation instructions

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54	4 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 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:

1Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it.

2Wear 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:

1Turn off your computer and all the peripherals connected to it before opening it. Then unplug all cables from the power outlets.

2Open your computer according to the instructions on page 56.

3Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling a computer component.

4Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to the DIMM sockets or component connectors.

5See 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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Contents Veriton 7600 series User’s guide Page Setting up your computer First things firstSystem tour Frequently asked questions Upgrading your computerSystem utilities Index 109 Page First things first Page System specifications Component SpecificationHDD Package contents Accessing the user’s guide To access the user’s guide for Windows XPSystem tour Page Page Features PerformanceMultimedia ConnectivityPage Front panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the followingLabel Icon Component Rear panel Your computer’s rear panel consists of the followingLabel Icon Color Component Keyboard DescriptionProgrammable keys Internet/Suspend keys Internet/Suspend keys consist of three buttonsMultimedia keys Volume control/Mute knob Lock keys Lock key DescriptionCursor keys Windows keys Key DescriptionFunction keys Palm restOptical drive To take care of your CDs and DVDs Page Hard disk Setting up your computer Page Page Adjusting your chair Arranging a comfortable work areaPositioning your PC Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboardPositioning your mouse Connecting peripherals Connecting your mouseUSB mouse PS/2 mouse Connecting your keyboard USB keyboardPS/2 keyboard Connecting a monitor Connecting the power cable Turning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting options Connecting your printerConnecting the modem optional Connecting to the network Connecting multimedia devices Page Setting up your computer Connecting USB devices Setting up your computer Upgrading your computer Upgrading your computer Page Installation precautions ESD precautionsPreinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening your computer To remove the side panelTo replace the side panel Upgrading your computer Internal components System boards Mainboard layoutVeriton 7600G mainboard layout AGP1 JFP1 Audio board Label DescriptionInstalling additional memory Upgrading your computerTo remove a DDR Dimm To install a DDR Dimm To reconfigure your computer Replacing the hard diskUpgrading your computer Installing an expansion card Upgrading your computer Page Upgrading your computer System utilities Page Page System utilities Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope optional How do I check for viruses using Norton AntiVirus? Norton AntiVirusSystem utilities NTI CD-Maker For models with CD-RW System utilities PowerDVD for models with DVD How do I open PowerDVD and watch a DVD?Bios utility Reinstalling programs Recovering your system Page System utilities Page Using Backup Windows XP only How do I back up files from my hard drive?Disk Defragmenter Windows XP only How do I defragment my hard drive?System utilities Questions Page Page Frequently asked questions Page Frequently asked questions Appendix a FCC notice Important safety instructions Use conditions102 Appendix a Notices Lithium battery statement Macrovision statement Laser compliance statementYear 2000 compliance statement 104 Appendix a Notices Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboardImportant tips To clean your pointing device To clean your monitorWhen to contact a service technician Asking for technical assistance108 Appendix B Taking care of your computer Index ESD