19EnglishUpgrading Your SystemYou can quickly and easily expand your Aspire computer system by addingadditional components. Alternatively, you can upgrade existing componentsto provide enhanced performance.Opening The CaseBefore you open the case, turn your computer off and unplug the powercord from the wall outlet.• Remove the plastic footing base.• Remove the retaining screws to release the cover panel.

major benefits

before you start

setting up the system

System Overview

Computer Rear View

System Components

The Mouse

The Keyboard

The Speakers

The Monitor

Audio DJ

CD Storage Unit

TV Tuner (Optional)

Upgrading Your System

Installing New Components

Questions & Troubleshooting

Cordless Keyboard/Mouse Problems

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important safety instructions

laser compliance statement

System overview

Overview

System chipsets

Expansion slots

Hardware management support

Features summary

System tour

External and internal structure

Rear panel

Internal components

Keyboard

Mouse

Disk drives

CD-ROM drive

Setting up your system

Basic connections

Connecting the PS/2 mouse

Connecting the VGA monitor

Connecting the power cable

Turning on your system

Power-on problems

Turning off your system

Connecting options

Upgrading your system

Installation precautions

Post-installation instructions

Opening your system

Opening the side panel

Mainboard layout

Installing and removing storage devices

Replacing a 5.25-inch storage device (optional)

Removing and installing the CPU

Removing and installing memory modules

Installing a DIMM

Installing expansion cards

Installing an external redundant system fan (optional)

BIOS Setup utility

Entering Setup

System Information

Product Information

IDE Channel Type

Onboard Peripherals

Power Management

Boot Options

Date and Time

System Security

Setting and changing the password

Removing a password

IPMI Configuration

RDM Configuration

Advanced Options

Memory/Cache Options

PnP/PCI Options

CPU Frequency

Load Default Settings

Abort Settings Change

Exit Setup

Appendix A: ASM Pro quick installation guide

Installing ASM Pro

Installing ASM Pro Console

Installing RDM

Connecting communication peripherals

RDM Console setup

Installing AWM and Microsoft Internet Information Service (IIS)

Setting up Microsoft IIS

Running AWM

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