User manual ACER ASPIRE G1250

[. . . ] This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult your dealer or local power company. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a groundingtype power outlet. [. . . ] 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. IDM Housing iii 10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension 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 15 amperes. 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. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed If liquid has been spilled into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to normal condition. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating a need for service e. 7 5. 1 3. 5-inch Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 5. 2 5. 25-inch Drives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 5. 3 Hard Disk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 6 Installing a System Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 7 Installing an Expansion Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 8 Installing a CPU or Memory Board. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 9 SCSI Backplane Board . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 9. 1 Jumper and Connectors. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 IDM Housing ix 1 Introduction This installation guide describes the features of the IDM housing and tells you how to install the basic system components such as disk drives, a system board, or expansion boards. Descriptive illustrations accompany the installation procedures. If you receive a complete system, the basic components are already installed. 2 Standalone System For a standalone system, rotate the feet outward to stabilize the housing. IDM Housing 1 3 3. 1 Features Front Panel Panel Door Keylock 2 Installation Guide 3. 2 Rear Panel Power Supply Power Socket SCSI Expansion Slots Housing Fan COM port slots System Board connectors Expansion Slots Expansion Port Slots IDM Housing 3 3. 3 Internal Structure The figure below shows the housing internal structure and some of the basic system components. Power Supply 5. 25-inch Drive Bays 3. 5-inch Drive Bay Housing Fan Power Switch Expansion Card Slots Power LED Hard Disk Drive LED System Status LED Backplane Board Hot-Swap Cage (SCSI) Removable Hard Disk Drive Trays 4 Installation Guide 4 4. 1 Opening the Housing Panels Front Panel Keylock Unlock the housing with the key and then pull the panel to access the drive trays. IDM Housing 5 4. 2 Left Panel To remove the left panel: 1. Use a screw driver to remove the two screws securing it to the rear panel. Pull the panel handle to slide the left panel open. 2. Left panel screws Left Panel Handle 6 Installation Guide 5 Installing Disk Drives and Hot-Swap Cage Turn off the power switch and unplug the power cord before installing or removing diskette drives. 5. 1 1. 3. 5-inch Drive Open the front panel and remove the left panel of the housing. See section 4 for more information on opening the housing panels. Remove the screws attaching the 3. 5-inch drive frame (2 pieces) to the housing. Secure a 3. 5-inch drive on the drive frame with four screws as shown below. 2. 3. IDM Housing 7 4. Insert the drive into the drive bay and secure it with two screws. 5. Connect the diskette drive cables. 5. 2 5. 25-inch Drives You may install a CD-ROM, digital audio tape (DAT), hard disk, diskette drive or any other 5. 25-inch device into the drive bay. [. . . ] Open the front panel and remove the left panel of the housing. See section 4 for more information on opening the housing panels. IDM Housing 9 2. Attach the drive guides on the sides of screws on each side. the hot-swap cage with two 3. Insert the hot-swap cage into the housing and secure the hot-swap cage with two screws. 10 Installation Guide 4. Attach the power cable, the SCSI terminator, the HDD fault LED cable, and the system board connector cable to the backplane board and attach the other end of the connector cable to the system board. For the location of the SCSI connector, please refer to the system board manual. Single Hot-swap Cage Configuration Power connector System board connector cable SCSI Terminator CN3: Connect to system board's HDD Fault LED There are two kinds of HDD Fault LED cable supplied. [. . . ]