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UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER  - 13

 

Installing a memory module 

1.

 

Select an empty DIMM slot. 

2.

 

Remove  the  new  memory  module  from  its 

packaging, handling it by the edges. 

3.

 

Align then insert the memory module into the 
DIMM slot (1). 

4.

 

Insert  the  memory  to  the  slot  until  the 

retaining clips snap inward (2). 
The module is keyed so it can only be inserted 

in  one  direction.  If  the  module  does  not  fit, 

make sure that the notch in the module lines 

up with the tab in the memory slot. 

 
5.

 

Repeat steps 1~4 to install the other memory 

modules. 

6.

 

Replace the graphics board. See 

Installing the 

graphics board on page 16

. 

7.

 

Observe the 

Post-installation instructions on 

page 2

. 

 

 

Note 
DIMM  slots  on  the  mainboard  must  be  installed  only  in  certain  configurations. 
Numbers next to DIMM slots correspond to installation sequence. 
Be sure to install the memory module in DIMM1 slot followed by DIMM2 slot. 

Summary of Contents for ORION 3000

Page 1: ...PREDATOR ORION 3000 USER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...l number _________________________________ Serial number __________________________________ Date of purchase ______________________________ Place of purchase _____________________________ The terms HD...

Page 3: ...ansparent cover 6 Hard drives 7 Removing the 3 5 inch hard drives 7 Installing the 3 5 inch hard drives 9 Memory 11 Memory configuration guidelines 11 Removing a memory module 12 Installing a memory m...

Page 4: ...0 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Upgrading your Computer In this section you will find Instructions on how to replace a hardware component...

Page 5: ...onent 1 Do not remove a component from its protective packaging until you are ready to install it 2 Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the computer before handling component...

Page 6: ...s on the component you wish to install Post installation instructions Observe the following after installing a computer component 1 See to it that the components are installed according to the step by...

Page 7: ...off your computer and all peripherals connected to it Read the Pre installation instructions on page 2 2 Remove the two screws that secure the left side system cover to the computer 1 3 Slide the cove...

Page 8: ...talling the left side system cover 1 Align the cover to the sides of the computer and slide the cover toward the front of the computer 1 2 Secure the cover with two screws 2 3 Observe the Post install...

Page 9: ...have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected to it Read the Pre installation instructions on page 2 2 Remove the four screws that secure the left side transparent cover to the computer...

Page 10: ...RADING YOUR COMPUTER Installing the left side transparent cover 1 Align the cover to the sides of the computer 1 2 Secure the cover with four screws 2 3 Observe the Post installation instructions on p...

Page 11: ...installation of two 3 5 inch SATA hard drives in the internal HDD cage Removing the 3 5 inch hard drives 1 Perform the Pre installation instructions on page 2 2 Disconnect the power and data cables fr...

Page 12: ...8 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER 4 Pull both sides of the HDD carrier 1 then remove the hard drive 2...

Page 13: ...Installing the 3 5 inch hard drives 1 Remove the new hard drive from their packaging 2 Place the hard drive into the carrier 1 and reinsert the retaining screws into the hard drive 2 3 Insert the har...

Page 14: ...10 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER 4 Connect the power and data cables to the hard drives 5 Observe the Post installation instructions on page 2...

Page 15: ...stem memory Memory configuration guidelines To ensure data integrity use only Acer approved DDR4 3200 MHz type memory modules Memory modules must be installed starting with DIMM1 slot Always handle me...

Page 16: ...2 2 Remove the graphics board See Removing the graphics board on page 14 3 Press outward the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to release the memory module 1 4 Gently pull the memor...

Page 17: ...ted in one direction If the module does not fit make sure that the notch in the module lines up with the tab in the memory slot 5 Repeat steps 1 4 to install the other memory modules 6 Replace the gra...

Page 18: ...led in the PCIE x16 slots The detail configuration will be differed by different models Removing the Graphics board 1 Perform the Pre installation instructions on page 2 2 Disconnect the power cables...

Page 19: ...OUR COMPUTER 15 4 Unlatch the metal clip that secure the graphics board to the chassis 5 Release the latch that secures the graphics board to the mainboard 1 6 Detach the graphics board from the PCIE...

Page 20: ...e graphics boards into the PCIE x16 slot and press it down until it latches into place 3 Press the metal clip to secure the graphics board bracket Note To replace upgrade graphic board please check th...

Page 21: ...UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER 17 4 Secure the graphics board to the chassis using three screws 5 Connect the power cables to the graphics board 6 Observe the Post installation instructions on page 2...

Page 22: ...in the M 2 PCIE slots Removing the M 2 SSD1 module 1 Perform the Pre installation instructions on page 2 2 Remove the graphics board See Removing the graphics board on page 14 3 Remove the screw that...

Page 23: ...UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER 19 5 Remove the thermal pad from the SSD module...

Page 24: ...GRADING YOUR COMPUTER Installing the M 2 SSD1 module 1 Remove the new M 2 SSD module from its packaging 2 Place a thermal pad into the SSD module 3 Insert the M 2 SSD1 module into its slot in the main...

Page 25: ...YOUR COMPUTER 21 4 Secure the M 2 SSD1 module to the mainboard using one screw 5 Replace the graphics board See Installing the graphics board on page 16 6 Observe the Post installation instructions o...

Page 26: ...odule 1 Perform the Pre installation instructions on page 2 2 Remove the graphics board See Removing the graphics board on page 14 3 Remove the screw that secures the M 2 SSD2 module from the mainboar...

Page 27: ...UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER 23 5 Remove the thermal pad from the SSD module...

Page 28: ...GRADING YOUR COMPUTER Installing the M 2 SSD2 module 1 Remove the new M 2 SSD module from its packaging 2 Place a thermal pad into the SSD module 3 Insert the M 2 SSD2 module into its slot in the main...

Page 29: ...YOUR COMPUTER 25 4 Secure the M 2 SSD2 module to the mainboard using one screw 5 Replace the graphics board See Installing the graphics board on page 16 6 Observe the Post installation instructions o...

Page 30: ...26 PREDATOR SENSE PredatorSense In this section you will find Information on how to use the Predator Sense software...

Page 31: ...erface to easily control fan speed RGB lighting effects and also monitor processor GPU and system performance PredatorSense Features Lighting RGB Lighting Effects Fan Control Monitoring System Informa...

Page 32: ...profile used by the system Load a previously saved lighting profile by choosing from the drop down list Profile Manager Add or remove a user s custom lighting profile Global Control Set up the lightin...

Page 33: ...lect the Fan Control tab to adjust the fan speed Category Description Auto Allows system to control fan speed according to actual system usage Gaming Configure fan speed for gaming use Custom Manually...

Page 34: ...elect the Monitoring tab to view CPU System and GPU performance Category Description CPU System Displays CPU and System temperature and loading Also displays RAM Wi Fi and LAN usage GPU Displays GPU S...

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