AcerPower SP User’s manual
Copyright © 2003 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. AcerPower SP User’s Manual Changes may be made periodically to the information in this publication without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes. Such changes will be incorporated in new editions of this manual or supplementary documents and publications.
FCC notice This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This device generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Table Of Content FCC notice .................................................................................................2 1.System Tour ...................................................................................................5 1.1 Front panel ..........................................................................................5 1.2 Rear panel............................................................................................5 1.3 System Features ..................................
3.4. Installing additional memory..............................................................14 Install DDR DIMM .............................................................................14 Remove DDR DIMM ..........................................................................14 To reconfigure your computer...........................................................14 3.5. Upgrading CPU .................................................................................15 Remove CPU.....................
1.System Tour Your computer’s front panel consists of the following: 1.1 Front panel 1．Optical Drive 2．Floppy Drive 3．Power button 4．Universal Serial Bus (USB) Ports 5．Microphone Jack 6．Speaker or Headphone Jack 1.2 Rear panel 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15.
1.3 System Features Your computer features: Performance Intel Pentium 4/Celeron CPU Intel 845GL/ICH4 System Memory DDR-SDRAM 266, 2 DIMM Slots, expandable to 2GB Power management function 3.5 inch floppy drive CD-ROM, DVD-ROM or CD-RW(52X/24X) drive High-capacity, Enhanced-IDE drive Support USB 2.
Mouse The included mouse is a standard two-button wheel mouse. Connect the mouse to the PS2 mouse port on the back panel of the system. Keyboard Connect the keyboard to the PS2 keyboard port on the back panel of the system. Speakers For systems bundled with speakers, before powering on the system, connect the speaker cable to the audio out (external speaker) port on the back panel of the system. For more detailed information about the speakers, please refer to the included operating instructions.
1.5 System upgrade You can expand your AcerPower SP system quickly and easily by adding components. You can also upgrade the components of your AcerPower SP system. Open the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug the power cord from the outlet Remove the two screws on the side panel. Slide the panel back and off. Set up new components You can only use components compatible with AcerPower SP computers.
2. Setting up your computer AcerPower SP is a versatile, high-power system, supporting Intel Socket 478 CPUs. The computer uses Peripheral Component Interface (PCI) and Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) design. This improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications.
Open package Open the package carefully and keep all packing materials for later use. Ensure that all items are present and in good condition. If any of the following items are missing or appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately. • Acer Power SP Series • PS2 keyboard • PS2 mouse • Spearkers ( for selected models only) • User’s Guide and Starter poster Other user documentation and third party software. 2.2.
2.3. Starting your computer After connecting all the peripheral equipment, start your computer according to the below steps: 1. Power on all peripheral equipment, such as monitor, printer, fax, speakers etc. 2. Turn on the system. Once the start-up process is complete, you can begin to use the computer. Shutting down your computer From the “Start” Menu, select “Shut Down” and click OK. In the event of a system crash, press and hold the power button on the front of the system for four seconds.
3. Upgrading your computer 3.1 Installation Precautions Reminder for guarding against static electricity Protect your system from power surges, read following section before installing any components. This section contains important ESD (Electrostatic discharge) precautions. ESD Guard ESD can damage the CPU, drives, expansion circuit boards and the other components. Before you install components, please observe the following precautions: 1.
Certain components of your computer are upgradeable such as the memory, the hard disk, the CPU and the expansion card. However, for safety purpose we do not recommend performing these upgrades yourself. If you want to replace or upgrade any of the components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician. Post-installation Instructions After installing or upgrading any component: 1.
3.3. Installing PCI cards Install PCI card 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Find an empty PCI slot on the motherboard. Remove the screw holding the bracket to back panel and remove the bracket. Take the new PCI card from its protective bag. Position the PCI card in the slot and gently press to insert it. Secure the card to your computer with the screw removed earlier. When you restart the system, BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) will automatically detect and allocate the resources to the new PCI device.
3.5. Upgrading CPU Remove CPU Remark: Please follow the pre-installation instructions to guard against static electricity while installing or removing any system parts. To remove the CPU from the motherboard: 1. Find the CPU on the motherboard 2. Disjoin the connectors attached to the fan and the heat sink. 3. Remove the fan and the heat sink. 4. Unlock the socket lever to release the CPU. 5. Gently pull the CPU from the socket. 6.
Install and upgrade CPU To install or upgrade the CPU, complete the following steps: 1. Unlock the socket lever. 2. Install the CPU chip into socket. 3. Return the lever to locked position. 4. Attach the fan/heat sink on top of the CPU. 5. Attach the fan/heat sink connectors to the connectors with marked with “CPU FAN”. Warning! The CPU and heat sink may be hot if the system has been running. Also, there might be sharp pins and edges on some boards and/or chassis parts.
4. Troubleshooting The following questions are possible situations that may arise during the use of your computer and each is followed by simple answers and solutions to the situation. Q: I pressed the power switch but the system did not boot up. A: Check the LED located above the power switch. If the LED is not lit, no power is being applied to the system. Do any of the following: • Check if the voltage selector switch located on the rear panel of the computer is set to the correct voltage.
Q: The printer does not work. A: Do the following: • Make sure that the printer is connected to a power outlet and that it is turned on. • Make sure that the printer cable is connected securely to the system’s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer. • For additional information concerning the printer, refer to the printer’s documentation. Q: No sound comes out from the speakers. A: Check the following: • The volume may be muted. Look for the Volume icon on the taskbar.
5. Taking Care of your computer Please read the important instructions listed in this section. Following these instructions will help you maximize the durability of your computer. 5.1 Important tips Do not expose the computer to direct sunlight. Do not place it near sources of heat, such as a radiator. Do not subject the computer to magnetic fields. Do not expose the computer to rain or moisture. Do not spill water on the computer. Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.
3) Put the ball back and replace the cover. To clean your optical mouse For users of an optical mouse, refer to the documentation that came with your mouse for maintenance instructions. To clean your monitor Make sure that you keep your screen clean. For cleaning instructions, refer to the documentation that came with your monitor. 5.3 When to contact a service technician If you dropped and damaged the computer. If liquid has been spilled into the computer. If the computer is not operating normally.
