User manual ACER VERITON N260G

[. . . ] Reproduction in any manner whatsoever without the written permission of Dell Inc. Trademarks used in this text: Dell, OptiPlex, and the ACER logo are trademarks of Dell Inc. ; Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other trademarks and trade names may be used in this document to refer to either the entities claiming the marks and names or their products. disclaims any proprietary interest in trademarks and trade names other than its own. Models DCSM, DCNE August 2006 P/N RP705 Rev. [. . . ] 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 20. 2 If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock. 4 Slide the cover release latch back as you lift the cover. 5 Grip the sides of the computer cover and pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as leverage points. 6 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on a soft nonabrasive surface. Quick Reference Guide 21 book. book Page 22 Friday, August 25, 2006 2:27 PM 1 2 3 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring 22 Quick Reference Guide book. book Page 23 Friday, August 25, 2006 2:27 PM Desktop Computer CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. CAUTION: To guard against electrical shock, always unplug your computer from the electrical outlet before removing the computer cover. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 20. 2 If you have installed a padlock through the padlock ring on the back panel, remove the padlock. 3 Slide the cover release latch back as you lift the cover. 4 Pivot the cover up using the hinge tabs as leverage points. 5 Remove the cover from the hinge tabs and set it aside on a soft nonabrasive surface. 1 2 3 1 security cable slot 2 cover release latch 3 padlock ring Quick Reference Guide 23 book. book Page 24 Friday, August 25, 2006 2:27 PM Inside Your Computer Mini Tower Computer 3 4 2 1 5 6 8 7 1 4 7 CD/DVD drive chassis intrusion switch hard drive 2 5 8 flexbay drive system board front I/O panel 3 6 power supply heat sink assembly 24 Quick Reference Guide book. book Page 25 Friday, August 25, 2006 2:27 PM System Board Components 1 22 4 21 2 3 20 19 5 6 18 17 16 7 15 14 13 1 speaker connector (INT_SPKR) power connector (PW_12V_A1) front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) 12 2 11 10 9 3 8 memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) SATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA1) intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) processor socket (CPU) 4 7 5 8 SATA drive connectors (SATA2, SATA3) 6 power connector (POWER1) 9 Quick Reference Guide 25 book. book Page 26 Friday, August 25, 2006 2:27 PM 10 CMOS reset jumper (RTCRST) 13 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) 16 PCI Express x1 connector (SLOT4) 19 floppy drive connector (DSKT) 22 fan connector (FAN_CPU) 11 14 17 20 battery socket (BATTERY) standby power (AUX_PWR_LED) password jumper (PSWD) serial connector (PS2/SER2) 12 15 18 21 internal USB (USB1) PCI connector (SLOT2) PCI connector (SLOT3) Optional DVI-card connector (DVI_HDR) Jumper Settings Mini Tower Computer Jumper PSWD Setting Description Password features are enabled (default setting). Password features are disabled. jumpered unjumpered 26 Quick Reference Guide book. book Page 27 Friday, August 25, 2006 2:27 PM Desktop Computer 2 1 3 4 5 7 6 1 4 7 drives bay (CD/DVD, floppy, media card, and hard drive) system board front I/O panel 2 5 power supply card slots 3 6 chassis intrusion switch heat sink assembly Quick Reference Guide 27 book. book Page 28 Friday, August 25, 2006 2:27 PM System Board Components 1 20 2 3 19 4 18 17 5 16 6 15 7 14 13 1 4 12 11 2 5 10 9 8 3 power connector (PW_12V_A1) SATA drive connectors (SATA0, SATA1) CMOS reset jumper (RTCRST) speaker connector (INT_SPKR) memory module connectors (DIMM_1, DIMM_2, DIMM_3, DIMM_4) front-panel connector (FRONTPANEL) processor socket (CPU) power connector (POWER1) 6 7 8 intrusion switch connector (INTRUDER) 9 28 Quick Reference Guide book. book Page 29 Friday, August 25, 2006 2:27 PM 10 battery socket (BATTERY) 13 standby power (AUX_PWR_LED) 16 password jumper (PSWD) 19 Optional DVI-card connector (DVI_HDR) 11 14 17 20 internal USB (USB1) PCI connector (SLOT2) floppy drive connector (DSKT) fan connector (FAN_CPU) 12 15 18 PCI Express x16 connector (SLOT1) PCI connector (SLOT3) serial connector (PS2/SER2) Jumper Settings Desktop Computer Jumper PSWD Setting Description Password features are enabled (default setting). Password features are disabled. jumpered unjumpered Quick Reference Guide 29 book. book Page 30 Friday, August 25, 2006 2:27 PM Solving Problems Dell provides a number of tools to help you if your computer does not perform as expected. 6 Type 1 to start the Drivers and Utilities CD menu. 8 Select Run the 32 Bit Dell Diagnostics from the numbered list. If multiple versions are listed, select the version appropriate for your computer. 9 When the Dell Diagnostics Main Menu appears, select the test you want to run. Dell Diagnostics Main Menu 1 After the Dell Diagnostics loads and the Main Menu screen appears, click the button for the option you want. Option Express Test Function Performs a quick test of devices. This test typically takes 10 to 20 minutes and requires no interaction on your part. Run Express Test first to increase the possibility of tracing the problem quickly. This test typically takes an hour or more and requires you to answer questions periodically. You can customize the tests you want to run. Lists the most common symptoms encountered and allows you to select a test based on the symptom of the problem you are having. Extended Test Custom Test Symptom Tree Quick Reference Guide 31 book. book Page 32 Friday, August 25, 2006 2:27 PM 2 If a problem is encountered during a test, a message appears with an error code and a description of the problem. Write down the error code and problem description and follow the instructions on the screen. If you cannot resolve the error condition, contact Dell. [. . . ] 6 When the Regional and Language Options screen appears, select the settings for your location and click Next. 7 Enter your name and organization (optional) in the Personalize Your Software screen, and click Next. Quick Reference Guide 41 book. book Page 42 Friday, August 25, 2006 2:27 PM 8 At the Computer Name and Administrator Password window, enter a name for your computer (or accept the one provided) and a password, and click Next. 9 If the Modem Dialing Information screen appears, enter the requested information and click Next. 10 Enter the date, time, and time zone in the Date and Time Settings window, and click Next. [. . . ]