Acer 7600 series Upgrading your computer, Installing additional memory, To remove a DDR Dimm

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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 cards. You need to observe the “Installation precautions” on page 54 when installing or removing a computer component. However, for safety purposes, we do not recommend that you perform these upgrades yourself. If you want to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance.

Note: The mainboard model shown in the following figures may not be exactly the same with the one found in your computer.

Installing additional memory

The four 184-pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate (DDR) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM)-type DIMMs. You may install 128-MB, 256-MB, 512-MB or 1-GB DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 4 GB.

The DDR DIMMs should work under 2.5 volts. You can install PC2100/ DDR266, PC2700/DDR333, or PC3200/DDR400 modules in the DDR DIMM sockets. Contact your dealer for qualified DIMM vendors.

Each DDR DIMM socket is independent from the other. This independence allows you to install DDR DIMMs with different capacities to form different configurations.

To remove a DDR DIMM

Note: The DDR DIMM has only one notch located on the center of the module.

1Remove the side panel (see page 56).

2Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard.

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Contents Veriton 7600 series User’s guide Page System tour Setting up your computerFirst things first System utilities Frequently asked questionsUpgrading your computer Index 109 Page First things first Page Component Specification System specificationsHDD Package contents To access the user’s guide for Windows XP Accessing the user’s guideSystem tour Page Page Connectivity FeaturesPerformance MultimediaPage Your computer’s front panel consists of the following Front panelLabel Icon Component Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following Rear panelLabel Icon Color Component Description KeyboardProgrammable keys Internet/Suspend keys consist of three buttons Internet/Suspend keysMultimedia keys Volume control/Mute knob Lock key Description Lock keysCursor keys Key Description Windows keysPalm rest Function keysOptical drive To take care of your CDs and DVDs Page Hard disk Setting up your computer Page Page Positioning your PC Adjusting your chairArranging a comfortable work area Positioning your keyboard Positioning your monitorPositioning your mouse USB mouse Connecting peripheralsConnecting your mouse PS/2 mouse USB keyboard Connecting your keyboardPS/2 keyboard Connecting a monitor Connecting the power cable Turning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting your printer Connecting optionsConnecting 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 Preinstallation instructions Installation precautionsESD precautions Post-installation instructions To remove the side panel Opening your computerTo replace the side panel Upgrading your computer Internal components Mainboard layout System boardsVeriton 7600G mainboard layout AGP1 JFP1 Label Description Audio boardTo remove a DDR Dimm Installing additional memoryUpgrading your computer To install a DDR Dimm Replacing the hard disk To reconfigure your computerUpgrading your computer Installing an expansion card Upgrading your computer Page Upgrading your computer System utilities Page Page System utilities Acrobat Reader Acer LANScope optional Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses using Norton AntiVirus?System utilities NTI CD-Maker For models with CD-RW System utilities How do I open PowerDVD and watch a DVD? PowerDVD for models with DVDBios utility Reinstalling programs Recovering your system Page System utilities Page 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 Questions Page Page Frequently asked questions Page Frequently asked questions Appendix a FCC notice Use conditions Important safety instructions102 Appendix a Notices Year 2000 compliance statement Lithium battery statement Macrovision statementLaser compliance statement 104 Appendix a Notices Taking care of your computer Important tips Cleaning and servicingTo clean your computer and keyboard Asking for technical assistance To clean your pointing deviceTo clean your monitor When to contact a service technician108 Appendix B Taking care of your computer Index ESD