Acer Aspire M5810 Acer Desktop User's Guide - Page 16

System upgrade, Opening the computer, Setting up new components

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4 Setting up your computer English In the event of a system crash, press and hold the power button on the front of the system for four seconds. After the system has shut down, turn off all peripheral devices. System upgrade You can expand your AcerSystem system quickly and easily by adding components. You can also upgrade the components of your AcerSystem system. Opening the computer Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the computer and unplug the power cord from the outlet. • Remove the screws on the chassis. • Slide the panel off. Setting up new components You can only use components compatible with AcerSystem computers. Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer dealer whether the part will operate within your AcerSystem system. In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to the instructions provided with your new components. Probable upgrades are: • Upgrade to high-capacity HDD • Expand high-level memory • Upgrade from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CDRW combo or DVD write (selected models only)r • Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI fax/modem card (selected models only)

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Setting up your computer
4
English
In the event of a system crash, press and hold the power button on the
front of the system for four seconds. After the system has shut down,
turn off all peripheral devices.
System upgrade
You can expand your AcerSystem system quickly and easily by adding
components. You can also upgrade the components of your
AcerSystem system.
Opening the computer
Before removing any panels or covers, please make sure to shut off the
computer and unplug the power cord from the outlet.
Remove the screws on the chassis.
Slide the panel off.
Setting up new components
You can only use components compatible with AcerSystem computers.
Before you choose new components, please ask your authorized Acer
dealer whether the part will operate within your AcerSystem system.
In order to ensure proper setup and installation, please refer to the
instructions provided with your new components.
Probable upgrades are:
Upgrade to high-capacity HDD
Expand high-level memory
Upgrade from a CD-ROM drive to CD-RW, DVD-ROM, DVD/CD-
RW combo or DVD write (selected models only)r
Install additional interface cards in empty PCI slots, e.g., PCI
fax/modem card (selected models only)