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Option 3: Reset Disks to Non-RAID

Select option 3 Reset Disks to Non-RAID and press <Enter> to
delete the RAID volume and remove any RAID structures from
the drives. The following screen appears:

Press <Y> key to accept the selection.

Note: You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any
internal RAID structures when you perform this operation.

Note: This operation may cause some issues such as
incompatible RAID configuration, a failed volume or failed
disk.

Summary of Contents for Veriton 7600G

Page 1: ...Veriton 7600G 7600GR User s guide ...

Page 2: ...ur computer All correspondence concerning your unit should include the serial number model number and purchase information No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical photocopy recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of Acer Incorporated Model Number _________________________________...

Page 3: ... keys 26 Palm rest 26 Optical drive 27 To take care of your CDs and DVDs 28 Hard disk 29 3 Setting up your computer 31 Arranging a comfortable work area 35 Adjusting your chair 35 Positioning your PC 35 Positioning your monitor 36 Positioning your keyboard 36 Positioning your mouse 37 Connecting peripherals 38 Connecting your mouse 38 USB mouse 38 PS 2 mouse 39 Connecting your keyboard 40 USB keyb...

Page 4: ...ayout 67 Audio board 70 Upgrading your computer 71 Installing additional memory 71 To remove a DDR DIMM 71 To install a DDR DIMM 72 To reconfigure your computer 73 Replacing the hard disk 73 Installing an expansion card 76 5 System utilities 79 Acrobat Reader 83 Acer LANScope optional 84 Norton AntiVirus 85 How do I check for viruses using Norton AntiVirus 85 NTI CD Maker for models with CD RW 87 ...

Page 5: ...15 Asking for technical assistance 116 Appendix C RAID introduction for R series model only 117 Intel ICH5R Serial ATA RAID Introduction 118 Parallel ATA P ATA and Serial ATA S ATA device configu rations supported by Intel ICH5R 118 ATA Operate Mode 118 BIOS Configuration 119 Using the Intel RAID Option ROM 119 Option 1 Create RAID Volume 120 Option 2 Delete RAID Volume 123 Option 3 Reset Disks to...

Page 6: ...Contents vi ...

Page 7: ...1 First things first ...

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Page 9: ...This chapter describes the system specifications and the contents of your computer package ...

Page 10: ...el 865G supporting DVMT technology Dual Display Audio AC 97 Codec LAN Broadcom 5705 supporting 10 100 1000 MB connectivity IDE 2 40 pin parallel ATA IDE slots 2 Serial ATA ports FDD 1 44 MB 3 5 inch floppy drive PS 2 PS 2 keyboard port PS 2 mouse port USB Six external USB 2 0 ports Serial port One serial port Printer port One parallel printer port Thermal Dynamic fan speed control Security Chassis...

Page 11: ...ows XP Professional Novell SCO Unix Red Hat Linux Dimensions Mini Tower 424 H 200 W 414 D Weight Mini Tower 8 5 kg Thermal overrides System temp 90oC functions suspended until system temp is below 90o C CPU temp 110oC functions suspended until CPU temp is below 110o C CPU temp 120o C system auto shutdown Component Specification ...

Page 12: ...omputer Carefully unpack the carton and remove the contents If any of the following items are missing or damaged contact your dealer immediately Veriton 7600 series Items contained in the accessory box USB or PS 2 keyboard USB or PS 2 mouse User s guide and installation poster Other user documentation and third party software ...

Page 13: ...ser s guide for Windows XP 1 On the Windows XP taskbar click on the Start button then select Help and Support Center 2 On the Help and Support Center home page double click the Veriton 7600 series Online icon To access the user s guide for Windows 2000 Double click on the Veriton 7600 series Online icon on your Windows desktop ...

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Page 15: ...2 System tour ...

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Page 17: ...This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer ...

Page 18: ...2 System tour 12 ...

Page 19: ...t function 3 5 inch floppy drive CD ROM CD RW DVD ROM or DVD CD RW combo drive High capacity Enhanced IDE hard disk Supports USB 2 0 high performance peripherals Multimedia 3 D quality audio system via onboard audio controller Audio in Line in Audio out Line out Headphone out and Microphone in interfaces Note The system has two microphone in jacks front and rear However you can not use both of the...

Page 20: ...One VGA port Eight Universal Serial Bus USB 2 0 ports two internal two on the front and four on the rear panel High speed V 92 56K Fax modem optional Broadcom 5705 10 100 1000 MB Gigabit Ethernet LAN support with remote wake up function ...

Page 21: ...15 Front panel Your computer s front panel consists of the following ...

Page 22: ...al drive tray 2 Stop Eject button 3 Optical drive emergency eject slot 4 Optical drive activity light emitting diode LED 5 Hard disk activity LED 6 LAN activity LED 7 Power LED 8 Power button 9 One touch recovery button 10 Volume control 11 Optical drive Headphone Earphone port 12 5 25 inch drive bays 13 3 5 inch floppy drive 14 Floppy drive LED 15 Floppy drive eject button 16 Speaker out Line out...

Page 23: ...17 Rear panel Your computer s rear panel consists of the following ...

Page 24: ...ly 4 Burgundy Parallel Printer port 5 White Network port 6 Blue CRT LCD monitor port 7 Green PS 2 mouse port 8 Purple PS 2 keyboard port 9 Black USB ports 10 Teal or Turquoise Serial port 11 Blue CRT LCD monitor port 12 Pink Microphone in jack rear 13 Lime Audio out Line out jack 14 Light blue Audio in Line in jack 15 S Video out port 16 Handset line port 17 Telephone line port 18 Expansion slots ...

Page 25: ...or information on how to connect your keyboard see Connecting your keyboard on page 40 No Description No Description 1 Sleep button 7 Cursor keys 2 Internet E mail Search keys 8 Application key 3 Multimedia keys 9 Windows logo key 4 Volume control Mute keys 10 Caps lock key 5 Scroll lock key 11 Function keys 6 Num lock key ...

Page 26: ...2 System tour 20 Internet E mail Search keys Icon Key Description Web browser Launches your current default browser Email Launches your email application Search Opens a search window ...

Page 27: ...on Key Description Backward Press to skip backward to the previous track or video file and start playing Play Pause Press to start playing the audio track or video file Press again to pause Stop Press to stop playing the audio track or video file Forward Press to skip forward to the next track or video file and start playing ...

Page 28: ...2 System tour 22 Volume control Mute keys Icon Key Description Volume up Press to increase audio volume Volume down Press to decrease audio volume Mute Toggle sound on off ...

Page 29: ...p or down when you press the up arrow or down arrow respectively Take note that Scroll Lock may not work with some applications Num Lock When activated the keypad is set to numeric mode i e the keys function as a calculator complete with arithmetic operators such as and Caps Lock When activated all alphabetic characters typed appear in uppercase same function as pressing Shift letter ...

Page 30: ...m tour 24 Cursor keys The cursor keys also called the arrow keys let you move the cursor around the screen They serve the same function as the arrow keys on the numeric keypad when the Num Lock is toggled off ...

Page 31: ...h this key perform special functions such as Windows Tab Activate the next Taskbar button Windows E Explore My Computer Windows F Find Document Windows M Minimize All Shift Windows M Undo Minimize All Windows R Display the Run dialog box Application key Opens the applications context menu same function as clicking the right button of the mouse ...

Page 32: ... Function keys The function keys F1 F12 let you perform specific functions depending on the application that uses them Palm rest The detachable palm rest provides you a comfortable place to rest your hands while typing ...

Page 33: ...igital video discs DVDs as well DVD or DVD ROM is a type of disc media that holds a minimum of 4 7 GB gigabytes enough for a full length movie The CD RW drive allows you to record or burn CD RW recordable and rewritable discs CDs and DVDs like diskettes are also compact lightweight and easy to carry around However they are more delicate than diskettes and must be handled with extra care To insert ...

Page 34: ...id scratches or other damage Any kind of dirt or damage can affect the data on the disc impair the disc lens reader on the CD or DVD drive or stop the computer from successfully reading the disc When handling discs always hold them by the edges to avoid smudges or fingerprints When cleaning discs use a clean dust free cloth and wipe in a straight line from the center to the edge Do not wipe in a c...

Page 35: ...29 Hard disk Your computer is preinstalled with a high capacity Enhanced IDE E IDE hard disk For instructions on how to upgrade or replace your hard disk see Replacing the hard disk on page 73 ...

Page 36: ...2 System tour 30 ...

Page 37: ...3 Setting up your computer ...

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Page 39: ...This chapter contains step by step instructions on how to set up your computer and connect additional peripherals ...

Page 40: ...3 Setting up your computer 34 ...

Page 41: ...bs so that your chair will not tilt forward or backward while you are using your computer Adjust your chair height in such a way that you can sit on it with your thighs parallel to the floor and your feet resting flat on the floor Rest your body on the chair back Your torso works harder to maintain balance if you do not rest your body on the chair back Positioning your PC Take note of the followin...

Page 42: ...ion of the keyboard is a very important factor to your posture Placing it too far away will make your body lean forward forcing you to sit in an unnatural position Placing it too high will add tension to your shoulder muscles The keyboard should be placed just above your lap Adjust the keyboard height by flipping the folding stands located under the keyboard Keep your lower arms parallel to the fl...

Page 43: ...urn your head while you type which could add tension to your neck muscles that may later result in neck strain Positioning your mouse The mouse should be placed on the same surface as your keyboard so that you can reach it with ease Adjust its position to allow enough space for movement without making you stretch or lean over Use your arm to move the mouse Do not rest your wrist on the table when ...

Page 44: ...onnect the mouse the keyboard the monitor and the power cable Note The peripherals shown in the connections below are for your reference only Actual device models may vary in select countries Connecting your mouse USB mouse Plug your USB mouse cable into any of the USB ports black located on the front and rear panels of your computer ...

Page 45: ...39 PS 2 mouse Plug the PS 2 mouse cable into the PS 2 mouse port green port located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 46: ...3 Setting up your computer 40 Connecting your keyboard USB keyboard Plug your USB keyboard cable into any of the USB ports black port located on the front and rear panels of your computer ...

Page 47: ...41 PS 2 keyboard Plug your PS 2 keyboard cable into the PS 2 keyboard port purple port located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 48: ...r 42 Connecting a monitor To connect a monitor simply plug the monitor cable into the monitor port blue port located on the rear panel of your computer Note Refer to the monitor manual for additonal instructions and information ...

Page 49: ... setting If they don t match change your computer s voltage setting according to your area s voltage range Set the voltage selector switch to the voltage range applicable to your area a Plug the power cable into the power cable socket located on the rear panel of your computer b Then plug the other end of the power cable into a power outlet c ...

Page 50: ...work To turn on your computer 1 Turn on all peripherals connected to your computer such as the monitor printer fax speakers etc 2 On the front panel of your computer press the Power button Important Make sure that the power cable is properly plugged into an electrical outlet If you are using a power strip or an AVR Auto Voltage Regulator make sure that it is plugged in and turned on ...

Page 51: ...peripherals connected to your computer For Windows 2000 1 On the Windows 2000 taskbar click on the Start button highlight Shut Down select Shut down from the drop down window then click on OK 2 Turn off all peripherals connected to your computer If you cannot shut down your computer normally press the power button for at least four seconds Quickly pressing the button may put the computer in Suspen...

Page 52: ...undy port located on the rear panel of your computer Note The printer shown below is for your reference only Actual device model may vary by country Note If you are using a serial printer connect the printer cable into the serial port located on the rear panel of your computer In the same manner connect a USB printer by plugging the printer cable into any of the USB ports located on the front and ...

Page 53: ...47 Connecting the modem optional Set up your modem connection by plugging the telephone line and handset line into their corresponding ports on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 54: ... to a Local Area Network LAN using a network cable To do so simply plug the network cable into the network port white port on the rear panel of your computer Note Consult your network system administrator or operating system manual for information on how to configure your network setup ...

Page 55: ...Actual device models may vary in select countries Plug the devices in as follows microphone connects to the Microphone in jack pink jack located on the front and rear panel of your computer Note The system has two microphone in jacks front and rear However you can not use both of them at the same time By default your system enables the microphone in jack in front and disables the one at the back 1...

Page 56: ...ated on the front panel of your computer2 2 To adjust the volume of the headphones click the Volume icon located on the taskbar at the bottom of your screen When the volume control pops up drag the Volume control lever to the desired level You can also use the Volume con trol button on the keyboard ...

Page 57: ...51 external speakers connect to the Audio out Line out jack lime jack located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 58: ...3 Setting up your computer 52 audio line in device connects to the Audio in Line in jack light blue jack located on the rear panel of your computer ...

Page 59: ...front and another four on the rear panel These ports support USB 2 0 high performance external devices such as webcams and digital still cameras They also allow you to connect additional USB devices to your computer without using up its system resources To connect a USB device simply plug the device cable into any of the USB ports black located on the front and rear panels of your computer Note Th...

Page 60: ...3 Setting up your computer 54 Note Some USB devices have a built in USB port which allows you to connect or daisy chain more USB devices ...

Page 61: ...4 Upgrading your computer ...

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Page 63: ...This chapter contains instructions on how to upgrade your computer and basic information about your system boards that you will find helpful when performing the upgrade process ...

Page 64: ...er before handling components If a wrist strap is not available maintain contact with the computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection Preinstallation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component 1 Turn off your computer and all the peripherals connected to it before opening it Then unplug all cables from the power outlets 2 Open your computer according ...

Page 65: ...uctions Observe the following after installing a computer component 1 See to it that the components are installed according to the step by step instructions in their respective sections 2 Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you removed earlier 3 Replace the side panels 4 Connect the necessary cables and turn on your computer ...

Page 66: ...4 Upgrading your computer 60 ...

Page 67: ...llation instructions on page 58 You need to open your computer before you can install additional components See the following section for instructions To remove the side panel 1 Turn off your computer and unplug all cables 2 Place your computer on a flat steady surface 3 Remove the four screws from the rear panel using a screwdriver Set the screws aside ...

Page 68: ...4 Upgrading your computer 62 4 Hold one side panel with both hands Slide it back about an inch and then gently pull it outward to detach it Do the same to the other side ...

Page 69: ...63 To replace the side panel 1 Align the side panel s hinges to the housing frame and then push it in to slide it back into place Do the same to the other side ...

Page 70: ...4 Upgrading your computer 64 2 Secure the side panels with the four screws you removed earlier ...

Page 71: ...u remove the side panel No Component 1 5 25 inch drive bays three bays 2 3 5 inch drive bays two bays 3 Daughterboard 4 Mainboard The mainboard model shown in the figure above may not be exactly the same with the one found in your computer 5 Hard disk 6 Expansion slots 7 Power supply ...

Page 72: ...ur computer 66 System boards Mainboard layout The mainboard becomes accessible once you open your computer Refer to the section below for the corresponding mainboard layout of your Veriton 7600 series computer model ...

Page 73: ...67 Veriton 7600G mainboard layout ...

Page 74: ...chipset BT1 Battery CD1 CD in connector COM1 Serial connector DLED1 D Bracket LANScope connector DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4 DIMM sockets 1 4 FN1 3 pin CPU fan connector FN6 CPU ZIF socket FAN2 3 pin system fan connector FDD1 FDD connector IDE1 IDE 1 connector IDE2 IDE 2 connector JAUD1 Audio FPIO connector JBAT1 1 2 Normal 2 3 Clear CMOS JCI1 Intrusion connector ...

Page 75: ...covery button connector LPT1 Parallel Printer port PCI1 to PCI3 PCI slots 1 to 3 SATA1 SATA2 Serial HDD connectors SER1 Serial port U10 Northbridge U19 Southbridge USB1 USB ports USB2 Front USB 2 0 connector or Unused USB3 Front USB 2 0 connector or Unused USB4 USB ports VGA1 Monitor port For the location of the AGP slot on the Veriton 7600 mainboard see page 65 Label Component ...

Page 76: ... both of them at the same time By default your system enables the microphone in jack in front and disables the one at the back Label Description JUSB1 USB Connector connects to the JUSB1 of the mainboard JUSB2 USB Connector unused USB1 USB port USB2 USB port JAUD1 Standard audio connector connects to the JAUD1 of the mainboard JAUD2 Standard audio connector unsed JMIC1 Microphone in jack JSPK1 Aud...

Page 77: ...our computer Installing additional memory The four 184 pin sockets on the mainboard support Double Data Rate DDR Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory SDRAM type DIMMs You may install 128 MB 256 MB 512 MB or 1 GB DIMMs for a maximum memory capacity of 4 GB The DDR DIMMs should work under 2 5 volts You can install PC2100 DDR266 PC2700 DDR333 or PC3200 DDR400 modules in the DDR DIMM sockets Conta...

Page 78: ...DDR DIMM socket outward to release the DDR DIMM a Gently pull the DDR DIMM out of the socket b To install a DDR DIMM 1 Locate the DDR DIMM socket on the mainboard 2 Align the DDR DIMM with the socket a Press the DDR DIMM into the socket until the clips lock onto the DDR DIMM b ...

Page 79: ...y to insert it again To reconfigure your computer Your computer automatically detects the amount of memory installed Run the BIOS utility to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it Replacing the hard disk Follow these steps to replace your computer s hard disk 1 Remove the side panel see page 61 2 Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk to the disk frame Set the scr...

Page 80: ...4 Upgrading your computer 74 3 a Detach the power and hard disk cables from the hard disk b Detach the hard disk from the drive frame ...

Page 81: ...75 4 a Insert the new hard disk into the frame b Connect the power and hard disk cables to the new hard disk ...

Page 82: ... cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard 6 Replace the side panel see page 63 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card 1 Remove the side panel see page 61 2 Locate an empty PCI slot on the mainboard 3 Remove the screw that holds the bracket to the computer Save the screw ...

Page 83: ...et on the housing opposite the selected empty slot 5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging 6 Align the card with the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot Make sure that the card is properly seated ...

Page 84: ...ure the card to your computer with a screw you removed earlier 8 Replace the side panel see page 63 When you turn on the computer BIOS Basic Input Output System automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly installed devices ...

Page 85: ...5 System utilities ...

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Page 87: ...This chapter describes applications that are preinstalled on your computer ...

Page 88: ...lient Manager optional Norton AntiVirus NTI CD Maker PowerDVD BIOS utility Acer One Button Recovery System restore utility If your computer is configured with Microsoft Windows XP the following utilities can be used to monitor and maintain system health Backup Disk Defragmenter All of the applications that came with your computer are very easy to use However if you need more help and information y...

Page 89: ...imply double click on any file with an icon like that shown above or 1 On the windows taskbar click on the Start button highlight Programs and select Acrobat Reader 2 Once the program is running select Open from the File menu 3 Select the file you wish to view in the Open file browser and click the Open button For more information about Acrobat Reader you may refer to the Acrobat Reader Help menu ...

Page 90: ...pe 1 Insert the LANScope installation CD into the optical drive Caution Make sure that the LANScope installation CD is properly inserted into the optical drive Improper insertion may damage both the CD and the drive Refer to page 27 for instructions on how to insert a CD into your computer s optical drive 2 Follow all onscreen instructions until installation is completed For more information on ho...

Page 91: ...etection and repair facilities How do I check for viruses using Norton AntiVirus A full system scan scans all files on your computer To perform a system scan 1 Start Norton AntiVirus Double click on the Norton AntiVirus Icon on the desktop or Click on the Start menu in the Windows taskbar highlight Programs and select Norton AntiVirus 2 In the Norton AntiVirus main window click Scan for Viruses 3 ...

Page 92: ...edule customized virus scans that run unattended on specific dates and times or at periodic intervals If you are using the computer when the scheduled scan begins it runs in the background so that you do not have to stop working For more information about Norton AntiVirus including setting up custom scans and scheduling scans refer to the Norton AntiVirus Help menu ...

Page 93: ...o create and copy audio data and videos to CD R or CD RW discs To copy an audio or data disc 1 Click the Quick Burning icon on the desktop 2 Insert the CD you would like to copy into the source drive and a blank disc into the target drive 3 Choose the source and target drives from the pull down lists ...

Page 94: ...5 System utilities 88 4 Click the Start button to begin copying For more information about NTI CD Maker and its other features refer to the NTl CD Maker Help menu ...

Page 95: ...so has the i Power Internet Enabling feature which links to online DVD resources via the Power DVD Desktop Portal Page How do I open PowerDVD and watch a DVD In most cases when you insert a DVD into your computer s optical drive PowerDVD will automatically open a viewer window and the control panel and begin playing If PowerDVD does not open automatically 1 Click the Start button in the taskbar 2 ...

Page 96: ...erly configured and optimized there is no need to run this utility However if you encounter configuration problems and get the Run Setup message you will need to run this utility Note Before you run BIOS make sure that you have saved all open files The computer reboots immediately after you exit Setup To run the BIOS utility press the Del key on your keyboard during computer boot up ...

Page 97: ...led programs and want to reinstall it do the following 1 Make sure that the system is turned on 2 Insert the System CD into the CD or DVD drive 3 Select the application that you want to reinstall 4 Follow all onscreen instructions until you finish the installation ...

Page 98: ...ormation required to restore your system There are two ways to initiate recovery If your computer is not equipped with the optional One Button Recover button you can press Alt F10 after the BIOS finishes running the Power On Self Test POST Warning Initiating the recovery operation while the operating system is running will result in abnormal shutdown and may make your current OS unstable or unusab...

Page 99: ...appear on your display 3 Select Set Password to setup a password for the recovery function Select Hard Disc Full Recovery to restore your system to the default factory settings Note To change the password use steps 3 6 Note To perform a full recovery skip to step 7 ...

Page 100: ...5 System utilities 94 4 If you selected Set Password you should see the following screen Enter the old password and click OK leave blank if using for the first time 5 Enter a new password and click OK ...

Page 101: ...95 6 Confirm the new password and click OK ...

Page 102: ...5 System utilities 96 7 If you selected Hard Disc Full Recovery at the first screen you should see the following screen Click OK to continue ...

Page 103: ...97 8 After 15 seconds the system will reboot and initiate the restore operation ...

Page 104: ...on Running the Recovery operation will erase all files previously saved in your computer so make sure to back up your important files before starting the recovery process If you attempt to restore your system using the One Button Recovery feature and the system DOES NOT respond contact your local vendor or authorised Acer representative immediately ...

Page 105: ...k disk malfunction you can use the copy to restore your lost or damaged data How do I back up files from my hard drive To run the Backup utility 1 Click the Start button in the taskbar 2 Highlight All Programs 3 Click Accessories 4 Select System Tools 5 Click Backup When Backup starts follow the onscreen instructions to set up your backup profile and schedule For more information about Backup refe...

Page 106: ...s the volume s free space making it less likely that new files will be fragmented How do I defragment my hard drive To run the Disk Defragmenter 1 Click the Start button in the taskbar 2 Highlight All Programs 3 Click Accessories 4 Select System Tools 5 Click Disk Defragmenter When Disk Defragmenter opens select a drive volume and click Analyze The system will quickly examine the volume and determ...

Page 107: ...6 Frequently asked questions ...

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Page 109: ...s chapter tells you what to do in case your computer is not working properly However if a more serious problem arises contact your dealer or the technical support center www acersupport com for assistance ...

Page 110: ...trical outlet If you are using a power strip or AVR make sure that it is plugged in and turned on If the LED is lit check the following Is a nonbootable nonsystem diskette in the floppy drive If yes remove or replace it with a system diskette and press Ctrl Alt Del to restart your computer The operating system files may be damaged or missing Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup...

Page 111: ...ecurely to the system s parallel port and the corresponding port on the printer See Connecting your printer on page 46 for information on how to connect the printer to your computer For additional information concerning the printer refer to the printer s documentation Q No sound comes out from the computer A Check the following The volume may be muted Look for the Volume icon on the taskbar If it ...

Page 112: ...our drive by using a good i e undamaged disc If your drive can not read the information on the good disc there may be a problem with the drive Contact your dealer or technical support center for assistance Q System cannot write data on the hard disk or CD R CD RW A Check the following Make sure the diskette or hard disk is not write protected Refer to the Optical drive section on page 27 Make sure...

Page 113: ...Appendix A Notices ...

Page 114: ...ct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the device and receiver Connect the device into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio television technician for help Notice Shielded cables All connections to other computing device...

Page 115: ...he product 2 Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 3 Do not use this product near water 4 Do not place this product on an unstable cart stand or table The product may fall causing serious damage to the product 5 Slots and openings in the housing and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation to ens...

Page 116: ...fer all servicing to qualified service personnel 11 Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions a When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed b If liquid has been spilled into the product c If the product has been exposed to rain or water d If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions ar...

Page 117: ...M Lithium battery statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer Discard used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Macrovision statement This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by method claims of certain U S patents and other intellectual pr...

Page 118: ...Appendix A Notices 112 NSTL using the YMark2000 test and has been found to meet NSTL s standards for Year 2000 hardware compliance ...

Page 119: ...Appendix B Taking care of your computer ...

Page 120: ...ever place the system on uneven surfaces Do not step on the power cord or place heavy objects on top of it Carefully route the power cord and any cables away from personal traffic When unplugging the power cord do not pull on the cord itself but pull on the plug The total ampere rating of the equipment plugged in should not exceed the ampere rating of the cord if you are using an extension cord Al...

Page 121: ...our 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 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 If a computer problem persists even after you have c...

Page 122: ...116 Asking for technical assistance For technical assistance contact your local dealer or distributor You may also access the Web site www acersupport com for information on how and where to contact the service centers available in your area ...

Page 123: ...Appendix C RAID introduction for R series model only ...

Page 124: ... Intel ICH5R ATA Operate Mode There are two modes to choose from Legacy mode and Native mode 1 Legacy Mode System BIOS assigns 14 and 15 IRQs for HDD use Older OSs that do not support Native Mode DOS Win2K Win98 ME should set S ATA and P ATA to Legacy Mode Maximum 4 ATA devices to connect under Combined mode or Non Combined mode a Non Combined Mode S ATA devices only Maximum of 2 devices b Non Com...

Page 125: ... Serial ATA status screen which should appear early in system boot up during the POST Power On Self Test Using the Intel RAID Option ROM Creating Deleting and Resetting RAID Volumes The Serial ATA RAID volume may be configured using the RAID Configuration utility located on the Intel RAID Option ROM During the Power On Self Test POST the following screen will appear for a few seconds Note The Driv...

Page 126: ...ears press Ctrl I simultaneously to enter the RAID Configuration Utility After pressing the Ctrl I keys simultaneously the following window will appear Option 1 Create RAID Volume To create a RAID volume select this option on the screen and press Enter The following screen will appear ...

Page 127: ...RAID 0 array by scrolling through the available values by using the up arrow or down arrow keys Press the Enter key to select and advance to the next field The available values range from 4KB to 128 KB in power of 2 increments The strip value should be chosen based on the planned drive usage Here are some suggested selections 16 KB Best for sequential transfers 64 KB Good general purpose strip siz...

Page 128: ...ze press the Tab or ENTER key to advance to the Create Volume prompt The window will appear as follows Press Enter to create the specified volume and the following prompt will show Press Y to confirm the selection or press N to previous screen to create the RAID volume again ...

Page 129: ... option 4 Exit and press Enter to exit the RAID Configuration utility The following prompt appears Press Y to confirm and exit or N to previous screen Option 2 Delete RAID Volume Here you can delete the RAID volume but please note that all data including settings on RAID drives will be lost ...

Page 130: ...in the Intel RAID Option ROM your system will become unbootable Select option 2 Delete RAID Volume from the main menu window and press Enter to select a RAID volume for deletion The following window will appear Select a volume and press Del to delete the RAID volume The following prompt appears Press Y to delete the selected volume ...

Page 131: ...ve any RAID structures from the drives The following screen appears Press Y key to accept the selection Note You will lose all data on the RAID drives and any internal RAID structures when you perform this operation Note This operation may cause some issues such as incompatible RAID configuration a failed volume or failed disk ...

Page 132: ... in Windows XP This version of Intel Application Accelerator contains the following key features Serial ATA RAID driver for Windows XP Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition utility Migration Feature Insert the Acer System CD and click on the Intel IAA RAID Edition to install the software The InstallShield Wizard will automatically begin the installation process Click on the Next button to pro...

Page 133: ...eading the license agreement in the following window click Yes button to continue Select the folder in which you want the program to be installed in the following window and click Next button to start installation ...

Page 134: ...Select a program folder in the following window where you want Setup to add the program icon Default is Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition The following window appears to show the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition Setup installation progress ...

Page 135: ...129 Once the installation is complete the following window appears Click the Finish button to end the installation and exit the setup utility ...

Page 136: ...st be configured for RAID before installing Windows XP on the single SATA hard drive Install the Intel Application Accelerator RAID driver during Windows Setup Install the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition after the operating system is installed Note A Create from Existing Disk operation will delete all existing data from the added disk and the data cannot be recovered It is critical to b...

Page 137: ...important to note which disk is the source disk the one containing all of the information to be migrated and which one is the target disk On a RAID Ready system this can be determined by making a note during POST of which port e g Port 0 or Port 1 the single disk is attached to You can also use the Intel Application Accelerator RAID Edition utility before the second disk is ...

Page 138: ...ce degradation Even though 128KB is the recommended setting for most users you should choose the strip size value which is best suited to your specific RAID usage model The most typical strip size settings are 4KB For specialized usage models requiring 4KB strips 8KB For specialized usage models requiring 8KB strips 16KB Best for sequential transfers 32KB Good for sequential transfers 64KB Good ge...

Page 139: ...ss may take up to two hours to complete depending on the size of the disks being used and the strip size selected A dialog window will appear stating that the migration process may take considerable time to complete and you must click Yes in order to start the migration While you can still continue using your computer during the migration process once the migration process starts it cannot be stop...

Page 140: ...eft off You will be provided with an estimated completion time the remaining time will depend on your system once the migration process starts as illustrated in the following example The following screen appears if the migration process is completed successfully Then you have to reboot your system to use the full capacity of the new volume ...

Page 141: ...ently asked questions 104 blank screen 105 no audio 105 no sound 105 printer not working 105 system cannot read disk 106 system cannot write to disk 106 system did not boot up 104 front panel 15 I internal components 65 internet suspend key email 20 suspend 20 web browser 20 K keyboard 19 application key 25 L lock keys Caps Lock 23 Num Lock 23 Scroll Lock 23 M mainboard Veriton 7500 67 multimedia ...

Page 142: ...ng off computer 45 software shutdown 45 suspend mode 45 turning on computer 44 power button 44 U upgrade add memory 71 install DDR DIMM 72 reconfigure computer 73 computer 71 installation precautions 58 ESD 58 post installation 59 preinstallation 58 open computer reinstall side panel 63 remove side panel 61 replace components memory 71 V Veriton 7500 mainboard layout 67 Veriton 7500D mainboard lay...

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