PREDATOR ORION 3000 USER’S MANUAL
© 2021. All Rights Reserved. Desktop Computer Covers: Tower models This revision: 25 February 2021 UM V1.00 Important This manual contains proprietary information that is protected by copyright laws. The information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice. Some features described in this manual may not be supported depending on the Operating System version. Images provided herein are for reference only and may contain information or features that do not apply to your computer.
Table of Contents Installation precautions .................... 1 Graphic board ...................................... 14 ESD precautions .......................................... 1 Required tools.............................................. 1 Pre-installation instructions .................... 2 Post-installation instructions .................. 2 Removing the Graphics board .............. 14 Installing the Graphics board ................ 16 System Cover .........................................
0 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Upgrading your Computer In this section, you will find: • Instructions on how to replace a hardware component
UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 1 UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Installation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that you read the following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along with pre-installation and postinstallation 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 computer component: 1.
2 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Pre-installation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component: 1. Make sure that the ODD and card reader slot is empty. 2. Turn off the power to the computer and all peripherals. 3. Unplug the power cord from the computer. 4. Unplug the network cable and all connected peripheral devices from the computer. 5. Place the computer on a flat, steady surface. Warning Hot surface. Allow the computer to cool off first before handling. 6. 7.
UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 3 System Cover Removing the left side system cover 1. 2. 3. 4. Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected to it. Read the Pre-installation instructions on page 2. Remove the two screws that secure the left side system cover to the computer (1). Slide the cover toward the back of the computer and pull away from the side of the computer (2). Set the cover aside for re-installation later.
4 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Installing the left side system cover 1. 2. 3. Align the cover to the sides of the computer and slide the cover toward the front of the computer (1). Secure the cover with two screws (2). Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 2.
UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 5 Removing the left side transparent cover 1. 2. 3. 4. Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off your computer and all peripherals connected to it. Read the Pre-installation instructions on page 2. Remove the four screws that secure the left side transparent cover to the computer (1). Gently detach the cover from the side of the computer (2). Set the cover aside for re-installation later.
6 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Installing the left side transparent cover 1. 2. 3. Align the cover to the sides of the computer (1). Secure the cover with four screws (2). Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 2.
UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 7 Hard drives The computer supports installation of two 3.5inch SATA hard drives in the internal HDD cage. Removing the 3.5-inch hard drives 1. 2. 3. Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page 2. Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard drives. Remove the hard drives from the chassis.
8 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER 4. Pull both sides of the HDD carrier (1) then remove the hard drive (2).
UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 9 Installing the 3.5-inch hard drives 1. 2. Remove the new hard drive from their packaging. Place the hard drive into the carrier (1) and reinsert the retaining screws into the hard drive (2). 3. Insert the hard drives into the chassis.
10 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER 4. Connect the power and data cables to the hard drives. 5. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 2.
UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 11 Memory The computer has four DDR4 U-DIMM slots that support up to 64 GB maximum system memory. Memory configuration guidelines • • • • To ensure data integrity, use only Acerapproved DDR4 3200 MHz type memory modules. Memory modules must be installed starting with DIMM1 slot. Always handle memory modules by its edges. When installing memory modules, populate the DIMM slots according to the table below.
12 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Removing a memory module 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page 2. Remove the graphics board. See Removing the graphics board on page 14. Press outward the holding clips on both sides of the DIMM slot outward to release the memory module (1). Gently pull the memory module upward to remove it from the DIMM slot (2). Repeat steps 3~4 memory modules.
UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 13 Installing a memory module 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. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Select an empty DIMM slot. Remove the new memory module from its packaging, handling it by the edges. Align then insert the memory module into the DIMM slot (1).
14 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Graphic board The computer contains one or two Graphic boards installed in the PCIE x16 slots. The detail configuration will be differed by different models. Removing the Graphics board 1. 2. 3. Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page 2. Disconnect the power cables from the graphics board. Remove the three screws that secure the graphics board to the chassis.
UPGRADING YOUR 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). Detach the graphics board from the PCIE x16 slot (2). 6.
16 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Installing the Graphics board 1. 2. Remove the new graphics board from its packaging. Insert the graphics boards into the PCIE x16 slot and press it down until it latches into place. Note To replace/upgrade graphic board, please check the specification of graphic board & power supply first in order to make sure the graphic board and power supply could work. 3. Press the metal clip to secure the graphics board bracket.
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.
18 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER M.2 SSD modules The computer contains two M.2 SSD modules installed in the M.2 PCIE slots. Removing the M.2 SSD1 module 1. 2. 3. 4. Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page 2. Remove the graphics board. See Removing the graphics board on page 14. Remove the screw that secures the M.2 SSD1 module from the mainboard. Detach the mainboard. M.
UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 19 5. Remove the thermal pad from the SSD module.
20 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Installing the M.2 SSD1 module 1. 2. 3. Remove the new M.2 SSD module from its packaging. Place a thermal pad into the SSD module. Insert the M.2 SSD1 module into its slot in the mainboard.
UPGRADING 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. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 2. 6.
22 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Removing the M.2 SSD2 module 1. 2. 3. 4. Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page 2. Remove the graphics board. See Removing the graphics board on page 14. Remove the screw that secures the M.2 SSD2 module from the mainboard. Detach the mainboard. M.
UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 23 5. Remove the thermal pad from the SSD module.
24 - UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER Installing the M.2 SSD2 module 1. 2. 3. Remove the new M.2 SSD module from its packaging. Place a thermal pad into the SSD module. Insert the M.2 SSD2 module into its slot in the mainboard.
UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER - 25 4. Secure the M.2 SSD2 module mainboard using one screw. 5. Replace the graphics board. See Installing the graphics board on page 16. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 2. 6.
26 - PREDATOR SENSE PredatorSense In this section, you will find: Information on how to use the Predator Sense software
PREDATOR SENSE - 27 PREDATOR SENSE PredatorSense (DT) V3.0 is an Acer proprietary utility that can be used to enhance the user experience of Gaming products on Microsoft Windows 10. The central idea of this utility is to provide a user interface to easily control fan speed, RGB lighting effects and also monitor processor, GPU and system performance.
28 - PREDATOR SENSE Lighting Select the Lighting tab to configure the system’s lighting options. Category Description Lighting Profile Shows the current lighting 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 lighting effects configuration as a theme for the whole system.
PREDATOR SENSE - 29 Fan Control Select the Fan Control tab to adjust the fan speed. Category Description Auto Allows system to control fan according to actual system usage. Gaming Configure fan speed for gaming use. Custom Manually adjust fan speed to desired RPM.
30 - PREDATOR SENSE Monitoring Select 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 System temperature and loading.
