iv | Contents |
Connecting USB devices | 46 |
4 Upgrading your computer | 47 |
Installation precautions | 49 |
ESD precautions | 49 |
Preinstallation instructions | 49 |
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Opening your computer | 51 |
To remove the computer cover | 51 |
To replace the computer cover | 52 |
Internal components | 53 |
System boards | 54 |
Mainboard layout | 54 |
Audio board | 57 |
Upgrading your computer | 58 |
Installing additional memory | 58 |
Replacing the hard disk | 60 |
Installing an expansion card | 63 |
5 System utilities | 65 |
Acrobat Reader | 68 |
Acer LANScope (optional) | 69 |
Norton AntiVirus | 70 |
NTI |
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(for models with | 72 |
PowerDVD (for models with DVD) | 74 |
BIOS utility | 75 |
Reinstalling programs | 76 |
Recovering your system | 77 |
Using Backup (Windows XP only) | 82 |
Disk Defragmenter (Windows XP only) | 83 |
6 Frequently asked questions | 85 |
Appendix A: Notices | 91 |
Energy Star Guidelines Compliance | 92 |
FCC notice | 92 |
Notice: Canadian users | 93 |
Declaration of Conformity for EU countries | 93 |
Modem notices | 93 |
Important safety instructions | 94 |
Macrovision copyright protection notice | 95 |