Acer G7710 SERIES manual Upgrading the system memory, System memory interface

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58	6 Upgrading your computer

Upgrading the system memory

This section explains the procedures for removing and installing a memory module.

System memory interface

The six 240-pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate 2 (DDR2) Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (SDRAM)-type DIMMs. You may install 1 GB or 2 GB DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 12 GB.

The DDR2 DIMMs require 1.8 volts. You can install PC2 6400/DDR2 800 modules in the DDR2 DIMM slots.

The mainboard has six DDR2 DIMM slots divided into three channels. Each channel is made up of two slots.

•Channel A - DIMM 1 and DIMM 2

•Channel B - DIMM 3 and DIMM 4

•Channel C - DIMM 5 and DIMM 6

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Contents User Guide Page Turning the product off before cleaning Information for your safety and comfortSafety instructions Using electrical powerProduct servicing Disposal instructions Telephone line safetyMercury advisory Finding your comfort zone Tips and information for comfortable useTaking care of your vision Developing good work habits Viii Contents Acer Empowering Technology Using your desktopUpgrading your computer Acer eRecovery Management Frequently asked questionsRegulations and safety notices Recovering your systemXii First things first Specifications FSBEnglish Bios Package contents Accessing the User GuideEnglish System tour External and internal structure Closed front panelNo Component Hinge screws x Door hinges x Bezel door Front panel English Using the memory card reader To insert a memory cardTo remove a memory card Rear panel English English System board MainboardPWR1 Back panel I/O LANSystem board switches and connectors IDE connector for selected modelsSerial ATA connector SATA1~6 Fan power connectorsFront panel connectors Serial port connector for selected modelsSystem LED indicators Front and rear panel LED indicatorsEnglish Setting up your computer Arranging a comfortable work area Adjusting your chairPositioning your PC Positioning your keyboard Positioning your monitorPositioning your mouse PS/2 interface Connecting the computerConnect your mouse and keyboard USB interfaceConnect a monitor Connect to a broadband networkConnect to power Individual network configurationEnglish Turning on your computer Press the power button Turning off your computer Using your desktop Using the keyboardoptional English Using the mouseoptional Using the optical drive To insert a disk into your computers optical driveTaking care of your optical disks Printer Connecting optionsIeee 1394 devices ESATA devices Audio devicesPage USB devices Connecting a video game console English Upgrading your computer ESD precautions Installation precautionsPreinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening your Aspire G7710 Removing and installing the bezel doorTo remove the bezel door To install the bezel door Removing and installing the side panel To remove the side panelTo install the side panel Removing and installing a hard drive To remove a hard driveTo install a new hard drive to an empty carrier English To install a new optical drive Removing and installing an optical driveTo remove an optical drive Upgrading the system memory System memory interfaceSystem memory configuration guidelines To install a memory module To remove a memory moduleEnglish To install an expansion card Installing an expansion cardPCI bus slots interface To install a second CrossFire graphic card English Acer Empowering Technology Empowering Technology password Acer Empowering TechnologyAcer eRecovery Management English English Frequently asked questions Pressed the power button but the system did not boot up Frequently asked questionsNothing appears on the screen No sound comes out from the computer Printer does not workSystem cannot write data on the hard disk or disk Recovering your system English English English English Regulations and safety notices Regulations and safety notices FCC noticeRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens Modem noticesOperation conditions Declaration of Conformity for EU countriesTBR List of applicable countriesLaser compliance statement Radio device regulatory notice General LCD pixel statementEuropean Union EU List of applicable countries FCC RF safety requirement Operation is subject to the following two conditionsFederal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity English English Index English