Acer 5600 series manual Upgrading your computer, System utilities

iv	Contents
Connecting to the network	49
Connecting multimedia devices	50
Connecting USB devices	53
4 Upgrading your computer	55
Installation precautions	58
ESD precautions	58
Preinstallation instructions	58
Post-installation instructions	59
Opening your computer	60
To remove the computer cover	60
To replace the computer cover	61
Internal components	62
System boards	64
Mainboard layout	64
Veriton 5600D mainboard layout	65
Veriton 5600G mainboard layout	66
Audio board	69
Upgrading your computer	70
Installing additional memory	70
Replacing the hard disk	72
Installing an expansion card	75
5 System utilities	79
Acrobat Reader	83
Acer LANScope (optional)	84
Norton AntiVirus	85
NTI CD-Maker (for models with CD-RW)	87
PowerDVD (for models with DVD)	89
BIOS utility	90
Reinstalling programs	91
Recovering your system	92
Using Backup (Windows XP only)	96
Disk Defragmenter (Windows XP only)	97
6 Frequently asked questions	99
Appendix A: Notices	105
Appendix B: Taking care of your computer	111

Important tips 113