Acer Aspire M3600 driver and firmware
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AspireM series User Guide EN - Page 3
... device
Observe the following guidelines when connecting and disconnecting power to the power supply unit: Install the power supply unit before connecting the power cord to the AC power outlet. Unplug the power cord before removing the power supply unit from the computer. If the system has multiple sources of power, disconnect power from the system by unplugging all power cords from the power...
AspireM series User Guide EN - Page 7
...• avoid tensing your muscles or shrugging your shoulders • install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and within
comfortable reach
• if you view your ...graphics clarity.
• Eliminate glare and reflections by: • placing your display in such a way that the side faces the window or
any light source
• minimizing room light by using drapes, shades ...
AspireM series User Guide EN - Page 9
... setup
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Selecting a location
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Opening the package
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Connecting peripherals
3
Starting your computer
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Shutting down your computer
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System upgrade
4
Opening the computer
4
Setting up new components
4
Frequently asked questions
5
Taking care of your computer
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Important tips
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Cleaning and servicing
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To clean your computer and keyboard
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To clean your pointing device...
AspireM series User Guide EN - Page 12
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Setting up your computer
The AcerSystem is a versatile and powerful system, supporting a mainstream performance CPU. The computer uses a state-of-the-art bus architecture, which improves system efficiency and helps the system support varied multimedia and software applications.
Your AcerSystem has standard I/O (input/output) interfaces such as a parallel port, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports, USB...
AspireM series User Guide EN - Page 13
... function • Remote control for Microsoft® Windows® Vista / Microsoft®
Windows® XP Media Center Edition
Note: Mouse, keyboard, wireless keyboard or remote control configuration may vary by selected models
• User's Guide and Starter poster Other user documentation and third-party software.
Connecting peripherals
After everything is connected, plug the power cord into...
AspireM series User Guide EN - Page 14
...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...
AspireM series User Guide EN - Page 15
... or missing. Insert the startup disk you created during Windows setup into the floppy drive and press Ctrl + Alt + Del to restart your computer. This will automatically diagnose your system and make necessary fixes. However, if the diagnostic utility still reports a problem, then you may have to perform the recovery process to restore your system to...
AspireM series User Guide EN - Page 18
... not listed in the "Frequently asked questions" section on page 5 • If you want to replace or upgrade any of your computer's internal components
Asking for technical assistance
For technical assistance, contact your local dealer or distributor. You may also access the Web site (http://global.acer.com/support/index.htm) for information on how...
AspireM series User Guide EN - Page 19
... receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for help.
Notice: Shielded cables
All connections to other computing devices must be made using shielded cables to maintain compliance with FCC regulations.
Notice: Peripheral devices
Only peripherals (input/output devices, terminals, printers, etc.) certified to comply with the Class B limits may be...
AspireM series User Guide EN - Page 26
English
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1. This device may not cause interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device. b Operation in 2.4 GHz band To prevent radio interference to the licensed service, this device is intended to be operated indoors and installation outdoors is subject to licensing. c Operation in 5 GHz band
Aspire M3600 - M5600 Service Guide - Page 1
Aspire M3600/M5600 AcerPower M461/S461
Service Guide
Service guide files and updates are available on the AIPG/CSD web; for more information,
please refer to http://csd.acer.com.tw
PRINTED IN TAIWAN
Aspire M3600 - M5600 Service Guide - Page 2
Revision History
Please refer to the table below for the updates made on Aspire M3600/M5600 and AcerPower M461/S461 service guide.
Date
Chapter
Updates
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Aspire M3600 - M5600 Service Guide - Page 22
...Re-install bundled software without CD 5. Change Acer eRecovery password
Create backup
Users can create and save backup images to hard drive, CD, or DVD. 1. Boot to Windows XP 2. Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4. In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery settings and click Next 5. In the Recovery settings window...
Aspire M3600 - M5600 Service Guide - Page 23
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Re-install bundled software without CD
Acer eRecovery stores pre-loaded software internally for easy driver and application re-installation. 1. Boot to Windows XP. 2. Press + to open the Acer eRecovery utility. 3. Enter the password to proceed. The default password is six zeros. 4. In the Acer eRecovery window, select Recovery actions and click Next. 5. In the Recovery settings window, select...
Aspire M3600 - M5600 Service Guide - Page 24
... system has password protection. Please enter 000000:" is displayed. 4. Enter six zeros and continue. 5. The Acer Recovery main page appears. 6. Use the arrow keys to scroll through the items (operating system versions) and press to select.
Multilingual operating system installation
Follow the instructions to choose the operating system and language you prefer when you first power-on the...
Aspire M3600 - M5600 Service Guide - Page 33
... Board S/N: Displays the serial number of the main board.
T System BIOS Version: Specifies the version of the BIOS utility.
T SMBIOS Version: The System Management Interface (SM) BIOS allows you to check your system hardware components without actually opening your system. Hardware checking is done via software during start up. This parameter specifies the version of the SMBIOS utility installed...
Aspire M3600 - M5600 Service Guide - Page 34
... items are automatically updated whenever you make changes to the Windows Date and Time Properties utility.
T IDE Devices (none): Your computer has one IDE channel and can be installed with one or two devices (Master and Slave). Use this item to configure each device on the IDE channel. This main board features four SATA connectors supporting four SATA drives. SATA refers to Serial ATA (Advanced...
Aspire M3600 - M5600 Service Guide - Page 37
...): All processors that can be installed in this main board use internal level 1 (L1) and external level 2 (L2) cache memory to improve performance. Leave this item at the default value for better performance.
T Hyper-Threading Technology (Enabled): This item is only available when the chipset supports Hyper-Threading and you are using a Hyper-Threading CPU.
T Quick Power On...
Aspire M3600 - M5600 Service Guide - Page 38
.... APIC provides symmetric multi-processing (SMP) for systems, allowing support for up to 60 processors.
T MPS Version Control For OS (1.4): This item displays MPS version control for OS.
T OS Select For DRAM > 64MB (Non-OS2): This item is only required if you have installed more than 64MB of memory and you are running the OS/2 operating system. Otherwise, leave...
Aspire M3600 - M5600 Service Guide - Page 44
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This option lets you control system power management. The system has various power-saving modes including powering down the hard disk, turning off the video, suspending on RAM, and software power down that allows the system to be automatically resumed by certain events.
Phoenix-AwardBIOS CMOS Setup Utility Power Management Setup
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f PCI Express PM Function ACPI Function ACPI Suspend Type Run...