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Ap8600qg.book Page 2 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM Copyright 1999 Acer Incorporated All Rights Reserved. Printed in Taiwan AcerPower 8600 Quick Guide Part No.: 49.30C02.001 Version: September, 1999 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.
Ap8600qg.book Page iii Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM iii Table of Contents Notices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Preinstallation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Selecting a Site . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ap8600qg.book Page iv Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM iv Table of Contents Installing the Upgrade CPU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ap8600qg.book Page v Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM v Notices 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.
Ap8600qg.book Page vi Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM vi Notices Use Conditions This part complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Notice: Canadian Users This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Ap8600qg.book Page vii Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM vii cord does not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed the fuse rating. 9. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product. 10.
Ap8600qg.book Page viii Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM viii Notices Year 2000 Compliance Statement The AcerPower 8600 carries the "Hardware NSTL Tested Year 2000 Compliant" logo, which certifies that this model has been tested by NSTL using the YMark2000 test, and has been found to meet NSTL's standards for Year 2000 hardware compliance. For more details, check the Acer Year 2000 Resource Center at http:// www.acer.com.
Ap8600qg.book Page ix Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM ix VARO! LAVATTAESSA OLET ALTTINA LASERSÅTEILYLLE. VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NÅR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNAD ÅLÅ TUIJOTA SÅTEESEENSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN VARNING: LASERSTRÅLNING NAR DENNA DEL ÅR ÖPPNADSTIRRA EJ IN I STRÅLEN ADVARSEL: LASERSTRÅLING NAR DEKSEL ÅPNESSTIRR IKKE INN I STRÅLEN Lithium Battery Statement CAUTION Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. Replace only with the same or equivalent type recommended by the manufacturer.
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Ap8600qg.book Page 1 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 1 Overview The AcerPower 8600 is an all-in-one, high-performance system that supports the Intel Pentium III CPU. It utilizes the PCI (Peripheral Component Interface) and the AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port) bus designs. Both designs improve system performance, enabling the system to support various multimedia functions and applications.
Ap8600qg.book Page 2 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 2 Preinstallation The preinstallation process involves the following activities: ❑ Selecting a site ❑ Unpacking components Selecting a Site Consider the following when selecting a site for your computer: ❑ Determine the best site for your system.
Ap8600qg.book Page 3 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 3 Features The basic configuration consists of a system unit, a keyboard, a CD-ROM drive, a diskette drive, a fixed disk drive and a mouse. Front Panel The figure below shows the system unit front panel. No. Component 1 Floppy disk drive 2 Floppy disk drive eject button 3 CD-ROM drive 4 Drive bay cover for additional 5.
Ap8600qg.book Page 4 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 4 Rear Panel The figure below shows the system unit rear panel. No.
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Ap8600qg.book Page 6 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 6 Connecting System Components Caution: Do not turn on the system main power switch on the rear panel of the system or plug the system in until you finish connecting all system components. The following sections show how to connect each component to the system: Connecting the Keyboard Plug the keyboard cable into the keyboard socket on the rear panel.
Ap8600qg.book Page 7 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 7 Connecting the Monitor Plug the monitor signal cable into the VGA connector on the rear panel. Connecting the Mouse Plug the mouse cable into the mouse connector on the rear panel.
Ap8600qg.book Page 8 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 8 Connecting the Printer (optional) Check your printer before you connect it to your system. If you have a parallel printer, connect it to the parallel port on the rear panel. If you have a serial printer or other serial peripheral, connect it to the serial port (COM2). See “Rear Panel” on page 4 for the location of the serial ports.
Ap8600qg.book Page 9 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 9 Connecting Multimedia Components Your system also supports optional multimedia features.
Ap8600qg.book Page 10 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 10 Turning On Your Computer After you have connected all peripherals and cables, follow these steps to turn on your computer: 1. Turn on all peripherals connected to the system such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2. Locate the system main power switch on the back of the system and turn it on.
Ap8600qg.book Page 11 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 11 3. Press the power button located on the front of the system unit.. When the system finishes booting, the computer is now ready for use.
Ap8600qg.book Page 12 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 12 Turning Off Your Computer 1. Turn off all peripherals connected to the system such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 2. Press the power button located on the front of the system unit for at least four seconds. Quickly pressing the button puts the system in Suspend mode only. Note: You do not need to turn off the system main power switch on the rear panel every time you turn off your computer.
Ap8600qg.book Page 13 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 13 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. 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.
Ap8600qg.book Page 14 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 14 Warning! Not turning off the system properly before you start installing the components may damage your system. Do not attempt the procedures described in the following sections unless you are a qualified service technician. 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.
Ap8600qg.book Page 15 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 15 Opening the System Caution: Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off the system and all peripherals connected to it. Read the preinstallation instructions on page 13. This section tells you how to open the housing cover when you need to install additional components inside the system unit. Removing the Housing Cover 1. Turn off the system power and unplug all cables. 2. Place the system unit on a flat, steady surface. 3.
Ap8600qg.book Page 16 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 16 Replacing the Housing Cover 1. Hold the cover as shown and slide it back into place.. 2. Replace the screws and turn it clockwise to secure the cover.
Ap8600qg.book Page 17 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 17 Replacing the Hard Disk Follow these steps to replace the hard disk drive: 1. Remove the cover as shown on page 15. 2. Remove the four screws that hold the hard disk to the metal bracket frame. 3. Pull out the hard disk drive and remove the power cable and disk drive cable as shown below..
Ap8600qg.book Page 18 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 18 4. Install a new 3.5-inch hard disk drive and connect the disk drive cable and power cable 5. Secure the hard disk with the fours screws that you have removed previously.. 6. Reinstall the housing cover as shown on page 16. Make sure that the other ends of the diskette drive cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the system board.
Ap8600qg.book Page 19 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 19 Installing and Removing a PCI Card Installing a PCI Card 1. Locate an empty PCI slot on the system board. 2. Remove the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty PCI slot. 3. Remove the PCI card from its protective packaging. 4. Align then insert the PCI card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated.
Ap8600qg.book Page 20 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 20 5. Secure the card to the housing with a screw. 6. Reinstall the housing cover (see page 16). When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the PCI devices. Removing a PCI Card To remove a PCI card, simply reverse the instructions listed under the “Installing a PCI Card” section.
Ap8600qg.book Page 21 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 21 Installing and Removing a AGP Card Installing a AGP Card 1. Locate an empty AGP slot on the system board. 2. Remove the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty AGP slot. 3. Remove the AGP card from its protective packaging. 4. Align then insert the AGP card into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated.
Ap8600qg.book Page 22 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 22 5. Secure the card to the housing with a screw. 6. Reinstall the housing cover (see page 16). When you turn on the system, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the AGP devices. Removing a AGP Card To remove a AGP card, simply reverse the instructions listed under the “Installing a AGP Card” section.
Ap8600qg.book Page 23 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 23 Board Layout Your system board should look just like the following figure: The following table lists the components that you will find on the system board: No.
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Ap8600qg.book Page 27 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 27 Connector Function JP4 Power LED JP5 Housing Intrusion conn.
Ap8600qg.book Page 28 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 28 Installing Additional Memory The system memory is upgradeable to a maximum of 1 GB via two 184-pin RIMM sockets on the system board. These RIMM sockets accept PC-600, 700 and 800 compliant RIMMs with 64-, 128-, 256- and 512-MB capacities. See “Board Layout” on page 29 for the location of the RIMM sockets. For instructions on how to install RIMMs, refer to “Installing a RIMM” on page 30.
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Ap8600qg.book Page 30 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 30 Installing a RIMM 1. Open the clips on the socket. 2. Align the RIMM with the socket. 3. Press the RIMM into the socket until the clips lock into the RIMM. Note: The RIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation. If you insert a RIMM but it does not fit easily into the socket, you may have inserted it incorrectly. Turn the RIMM around and try to insert it again.
Ap8600qg.book Page 31 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 31 Removing a RIMM 1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the RIMM. 2. Gently pull the RIMM out of the socket.
Ap8600qg.book Page 32 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 32 Installing a C-RIMM Note: The C-RIMM module is needed for the RIMM module to function properly, because the RIMM module only work in series. 1. Open the clips on the socket. 2. Align the C-RIMM with the socket. 3. Press the C-RIMM into the socket until the clips lock into the C-RIMM. Note: The C-RIMM socket is slotted to ensure proper installation.
Ap8600qg.book Page 33 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 33 Removing a C-RIMM 1. Press the holding clips on both sides of the socket outward to release the C-RIMM. 2. Gently pull the C-RIMM out of the socket. 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.
Ap8600qg.book Page 34 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 34 Upgrading the CPU Removing the CPU Note: Observe the ESD precautions on page 13 when installing or removing a system component. Before you can replace or upgrade your processor, you need to remove the previously installed processor on the system board. Follow these steps to remove the CPU: 1. On the system board, locate the CPU mounted on the socket. 2. Detach the fan/heatsink cable connector.
Ap8600qg.book Page 35 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 35 3. Gently pull the CPU straight up from its socket.
Ap8600qg.book Page 36 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 36 Installing the Upgrade CPU Note: Observe the ESD precautions on page 13 when installing or removing a system component. Before you proceed, make sure that there is no CPU installed in the CPU socket. Follow these steps to install the upgrade CPU: 1. Insert the CPU as shown in the figure below. 2. Plug the fan/heatsink cable to the fan connector marked FN1 (for 2-pin connector) or FN2 (for 3-pin connector).
Ap8600qg.book Page 37 Tuesday, November 9, 1999 4:10 PM 37 See “Jumpers and Connectors” on page 31 for the location of the connectors on the system board. Warning! The heatsink becomes very hot when the system is on. Never touch the heatsink with any metal or with your hands.
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