Acer 7600 series manual Bios utility

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84	5 System utilities

BIOS utility

The BIOS utility is a hardware configuration program built into your computer's Basic Input/Output System (BIOS). Since most computers are already properly configured and optimized, there is no need to run this utility. However, if you encounter configuration problems and get the "Run Setup" message, you will need to run this utility.

Note: Before you run BIOS, make sure that you have saved all open files. The computer reboots immediately after you exit Setup.

To run the BIOS utility, press the Del key on your keyboard during computer boot up.

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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 Multimedia FeaturesPerformance 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 When to contact a service technician To clean your pointing deviceTo clean your monitor Asking for technical assistance108 Appendix B Taking care of your computer Index ESD