Acer 2800 System boards

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System boards

Mainboard layout

The mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer. Refer to the

section below for the mainboard layout of your Veriton 2800 computer.

No. Component No. Component

1 Two memory slots 2 CPU fan connectors

3 CPU socket 4 Chassis intrusion connector

5 USB connectors 6 PCI Express x16 connector

7 PCI connector 8 CD audio connector

9 S/PDIF audio connector 10 Hardware reset button

connector

11 2 serial ATA IDE connectors 12 Front LED connector

13 ATX 12V power connector 14 Clear CMOS jumper

Jumper 1-2 — normal

Jumper 3-4 — clear CMOS

15 Lithium battery 16 Parallel ATA IDE connector

17 Main power connector

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Contents

Main Page Disposal instructions Page 1 First things first 1 Contents 2 System tour 7 3 Setting up your computer 19 4 Upgrading your computer 33 5 System utilities 43 7 Frequently asked questions 55 Appendix A: Notices 59 Appendix B: Taking care of your computer 69 Index 73 Page Page Page Specifications Page Package contents Accessing the User's Guide Page Page Page Features Performance Multimedia Connectivity Front and rear panels Front panel Rear panel Audio jacks function table Keyboard Internet/Email/Search keys Multimedia keys Volume control/mute keys Lock keys Cursor keys Windows keys Page Optical drive Taking care of your CDs and DVDs Hard disk Page Page Arranging a comfortable work area Adjusting your chair Positioning your PC Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboard Positioning your mouse Connecting peripherals Connecting your mouse and keyboard Page Page Turning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting options Connecting your printer Page Connecting multimedia devices Page Connecting USB devices Page Page Page Installation precautions ESD precautions Preinstallation instructions Page Opening your Veriton 2800 To remove the computer cover To replace the computer cover System boards Mainboard layout Upgrading your computer Installing additional memory To remove a DDR2 DIMM To install a DDR2 DIMM To reconfigure your computer Replacing the Veriton 2800's hard disk Installing an expansion card Page Page Page Adobe Reader Norton AntiVirus How do I check for viruses? Page PowerDVD (for models with DVD) How do I open and watch a DVD? BIOS utility Reinstalling programs Recovering your system Page Page 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? Page Page Frequently asked questions I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. Nothing appears on the screen. The printer does not work. No sound comes out from the computer. System cannot read diskette, hard disk, CD or DVD information. System cannot write data on the hard disk or CD-R/CD-RW. Page ENERGY STAR guidelines compliance FCC notice Notice: Shielded cables Notice: Peripheral devices Notice: Canadian users Remarque l'intention des utilisateurs canadiens Declaration of Conformity for EU countries Modem notices Notice for USA Important safety instructions Page Macrovision copyright protection notice Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statement Federal Communications Comission Declaration of Conformity Declaration of Conformity for CE marking Page Page Important tips Cleaning and servicing To clean your computer and keyboard To clean your pointing device To clean a regular mouse (with rubber ball) Asking for technical assistance Page English Index A B C D English T U V