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Chapter 4
Components
4.1
Installation Precautions
Before you install any system component, we recommend that you read the
following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions, pre- and
post-installation instructions.
4.1.1
ESD Precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion
boards, and other components. Always observe the following precautions before
you install a system component:
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 system unit
before handling components.
contact with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD
protection.
Installing Optional
If a wrist strap is not available, maintain
Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components
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Page 1: Chapter 4 Installing Optional Components
Chapter 4 Components Installation Precautions Before you install any system component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions, pre- and post-installation instructions. 4.1.1 ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor, disk drives, expansion boards, and other components. -
Page 2: Pre-Installation Instructions
CPU socket. 5. See the following sections for specific instructions on the component you wish to install. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician. AcerPower 2000 User’s Guide... -
Page 3: Post-Installation Instructions
4.1.3 Post-installation Instructions Observe the following after installing a system component: 1. See to it that the components are installed according to the step-by-step instructions in their respective sections. 2. Unplug the system unit. 3. Make sure you have set all the required jumpers. See section 2.3.2 for the correct jumper settings or refer to the jumper setting label pasted inside the system cover. -
Page 4: Removing And Replacing The Housing Cover
2. Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. 3. Remove the three screws from the rear panel. Set the screws aside; you will need them when replacing the housing cover. Figure 4-2 Removing the Screws AcerPower 2000 User’s Guide system Read section... - Page 5 4. Pull the housing cover slightly backward as indicated in Figure 4-3. 5. Lift the housing cover upward and remove it from the chassis. Figure 4-3 Removing the Housing Cover Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components...
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Page 6: Replacing The Housing Cover
4.2.2 Replacing the Housing Cover 1. Replace the housing cover as shown in Figure 4-4. Figure 4-4 Replacing the Housing Cover 2. Secure the housing cover with the necessary screws. Figure 4-5 Securing the Screws AcerPower 2000 User’s Guide... -
Page 7: Disassembling And Reassembling The System
Disassembling and Reassembling the System When upgrading, you may need to disassemble your system in order to access the system board and other components inside the system. To disassemble the system: 1. The metal cover inside the housing gives additional support to the housing’s structure. - Page 8 3. When the drives have been removed, you can now access the system board and the riser card. To reassemble the system: To reassemble the system, simply reverse the procedure. However, before you reassemble your system, make sure that you have installed all necessary components and connected the cables. AcerPower 2000 User’s Guide...
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Page 9: Replacing The Hard Disk Drive
Replacing the Hard Disk Drive 1. Detach the hard disk drive bay from the disk drive metal frame by removing the screw as shown below. Figure 4-8 Removing the Hard Disk Drive Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components... - Page 10 Figure 4-9 Removing a Hard Disk Drive from the Bracket 3. Attach the new hard disk drive to the racket with the necessary screws. Figure 4-10 Attaching the Hard Disk Drive Bay to the Metal Frame 4-10 AcerPower 2000 User’s Guide...
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Page 11: Installing And Removing Expansion Boards
3. Reattach the hard disk drive bay to the disk drive metal frame. Figure 4-11 Attaching a Hard Disk Drive to the Bracket 4. Replace the metal frame to its original position in the system and reassemble the system. Installing and Removing Expansion Boards 4.5.1 Installing a PCI Card... - Page 12 6. Secure the card to the housing with a screw. When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the PCI devices. Figure 4-12 Installing a PCI Card 4-12 AcerPower 2000 User’s Guide...
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Page 13: Installing Additional Memory
Installing Additional Memory The system memory is upgradable to a maximum of 256 MB via two 168-pin DIMM sockets on board. These DIMM sockets accept PC-66 compliant DIMMs with 16-, 32-, 64-, and 128-MB capacities. See Figure 2-1 for the location of the DIMM sockets. -
Page 14: Installing A Dimm
The DIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a DIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly. Turn the DIMM around and try to insert it again. 4-14 AcerPower 2000 User’s Guide... -
Page 15: Removing A Dimm
4.6.2 Removing a DIMM 1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the DIMM. 2. Gently pull the DIMM out of the socket. Figure 4-14 Removing a DIMM 4.6.3 Reconfiguring the System The system automatically detects the amount of memory installed. Run Setup to view the new value for total system memory and make a note of it. -
Page 16: Removing The Pentium Ii Cpu
Follow these steps to remove the Pentium II CPU: 1. Disconnect the 3-pin and 2-pin heatsink fan cables from the system board. Figure 4-15 Disconnecting the heatsink cable from the system board 4-16 AcerPower 2000 User’s Guide... -
Page 17: Installing A Pentium Ii Cpu
To insure proper installation, remove all DIMMs from their sockets before installing or removing the CPU. removing a DIMM. 2. Press the latches on both sides of the processor to release it from the retention mechanism. You will hear a click sound once the latch is released. 3. - Page 18 3. Lower the processor into to the CPU socket and gently push it in until the golden fingers completely fit into the connector and the latches on the sides lock the processor into place. Figure 4-18 Installing the Pentium II CPU 4-18 AcerPower 2000 User’s Guide...
- Page 19 To insure proper installation, remove any DIMM from their sockets before installing or removing the CPU. removing a DIMM. 4. Connect the 3-pin cable to JPX1 and the 2-pin cable to JP8 on the system board. Figure 4-19 Connecting the heatsink cables to the system board The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on.
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Page 20: Installing The Celeron Cpu
2. Lower the processor into the CPU socket and gently push it in until the golden fingers completely fit into the connector. Figure 4-20 Installing the Celeron Processor 3. Connect the 3-pin cable to JPX1 and the 2-pin cable to JP8 on the system board. 4-20 AcerPower 2000 User’s Guide See section... - Page 21 4. Snap both retention clips into place. Figure 4-21 Installing the Retention Module The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. NEVER touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands. Chapter 4 - Installing Optional Components 4-21...