Acer G7710 SERIES manual English

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64	6 Upgrading your computer

of the case. This back plate will go where the tabs used to be.

8Press the release latch to secure the card in place.

9Locate the second PCI Express power cord from the CrossFire-Ready power supply and plug it in to the second graphic card.

10Attach the CrossFire connector to connect the two graphic cards.

The system comes with an CrossFire connector designed to work with that mainboard.

Note: When you power up the PC, you'll want to ensure that the video connector (to your monitor) is plugged into the graphic card.

11Observe the post-installation instructions described on page 49.

When you turn on the system, you will be greeted with a "pop up" bubble in the lower right hand corner, telling you that you have an CrossFire- enabled PC.

Note: Illustrations are for reference only. Actual product specifications may vary.

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Contents User Guide Page Information for your safety and comfort Safety instructionsTurning the product off before cleaning 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 Frequently asked questions Regulations and safety noticesAcer eRecovery Management 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 Connecting the computer Connect your mouse and keyboardPS/2 interface 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 noticeModem notices Operation conditionsRemarque à lintention des utilisateurs canadiens 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