ContentsivConnecting options 38Connecting your printer 38Connecting the modem (optional) 39Connecting to the network 40Connecting multimedia devices 41Connecting USB devices 454 Upgrading your computer 47Installation precautions 49ESD precautions 49Preinstallation instructions 49Installation precautions 49ESD precautions 49Preinstallation instructions 49Post-installation instructions 50Opening your computer 51To remove the side panel 51To replace the side panel 52Internal components 54System boards 55Mainboard layout 55Audio board 58Upgrading your computer 59Installing additional memory 59To remove a DDR DIMM 59To install a DDR DIMM 60To reconfigure your computer 61Replacing the hard disk 61Installing an expansion card 625 System utilities 65Acrobat Reader 68Acer LANScope (optional) 69Norton AntiVirus 70How do I check for viruses? 70NTI CD-Maker (for models with CD or DVD Burner) 72PowerDVD (for models with DVD) 74How do I open and watch a DVD? 74BIOS utility 75Reinstalling programs 76Recovering your system 77Using Backup (Windows® XP only) 83How do I back up files from my hard drive? 83
