User manual ACER ASPIRE G3730

[. . . ] Connect multimedia components as shown in Figure 1-8. Figure 1-8 Connecting Multimedia Components Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-9 1. 3. 7 Connecting to the Network You can connect your system to the network via the onboard RJ45 port. Figure 1-9 Connecting to the Network 1-10 AcerPower 2100 User's Guide 1. 3. 8 Connecting the Fax/Modem (Optional) Connect the Your system also supports the optional fax/modem feature. telephone line and handset as shown in Figure 1-10. Figure 1-10 Connecting the Telephone Line and Handset to the Fax/Modem Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-11 1. 3. 9 Connecting USB Devices (Optional) The USB ports on the rear panel enable the system to support additional serial devices without using up your system resources. To connect a USB device, simply plug the device cable into a USB port marked on the rear panel. See the following figure: Figure 1-11 Connecting USB Devices Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to daisy-chain other devices. 1-12 AcerPower 2100 User's Guide 1. 4 Turning On Your Computer After you have connected all peripherals and cables, follow these steps to turn on your computer: 1. [. . . ] See the following figure: Figure 1-11 Connecting USB Devices Most USB devices have a built-in USB port which allows you to daisy-chain other devices. 1-12 AcerPower 2100 User's Guide 1. 4 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. Press the power button located on the front of the system unit. 2. When the system finishes booting, the computer is ready for use. 1. 5 1. Turning Off Your Computer Turn off all peripherals connected to the system such as the monitor, printer, fax, speakers, etc. 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. Unplug the system if you are going to do any of the following: · · · not use the system for a long period of time open the system install system component(s) 2. 3. Opening and installing components without unplugging the system may result in serious damage both to the system and the component. Unplugging the system ensures that there is no standby current on the system board. Not doing so may damage your system. Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-13 1. 6 Troubleshooting If you encounter a hardware problem, review the following suggestions before calling for service. General Failure · · · · · Are all cables securely plugged in?Are all system components and peripherals turned on?You may check this by plugging in and turning on some other piece of equipment. If not, check the floppy drive and replace if necessary. Check and modify DRAM configuration to agree with Table 4-1. Check and connect the cable to the hard disk drive or controller. Check the HDD cable connections and CMOS setup configuration. Check and connect the keyboard to the system unit. Error Message Bad CMOS Battery CMOS Checksum Error Floppy Drive Controller Error Floppy Drive Error DRAM Configuration Error Equipment Configuration Error Hard Disk Controller Error Hard Disk 0 (1, 2, 3) Auto Detection Failed I/O Parity Error PS/2 Keyboard Error or No Keyboard Connected PS/2 Keyboard Interface Error Memory Error Memory Size Mismatch Contact your dealer. See Chapter 3. Chapter 1 - Getting Started 1-17 Table 1-1 System Error Messages (continued) Corrective Action Run Setup and disable Onboard Serial 1. Run Setup and disable Onboard Parallel Port. Press or . Error Message Onboard Serial 1 Conflict Onboard Serial 2 Conflict Onboard Parallel Port Conflict PS/2 Pointing Device Error PS/2 Pointing Device Interface Error Press F1 key to continue or Ctrl-Alt-Esc for Setup Press Esc to turn off NMI, any key to reboot Protected Mode Test Fail RAM BIOS Error Real Time Clock Error Shadow RAM Fail System Memory Address Error to disregard NMI error. Press Press any key to reboot the system. Check DIMMs on system board or contact your dealer. 1-18 AcerPower 2100 User's Guide 1. 7. 3 Correcting Error Conditions As a general rule, the "Press F1 to continue" error message is caused by a configuration problem which can be easily corrected. [. . . ] Press Press any key to reboot the system. Check DIMMs on system board or contact your dealer. 1-18 AcerPower 2100 User's Guide 1. 7. 3 Correcting Error Conditions As a general rule, the "Press F1 to continue" error message is caused by a configuration problem which can be easily corrected. An equipment malfunction is more likely to cause a fatal error, i. e. , an error that causes complete system failure. Here are some corrective measures for error conditions: 1. [. . . ]