Acer ConceptD 100 User manual

ConceptD 100
User Manual

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Desktop Computer Covers:
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This revision: May 2022 UM V1.00
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Table of Contents
UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER............. 1
Installation precautions ..................1
ESD precautions ................................1
Required tools ......................................1
Pre-installation instructions .....2
Post-installation instructions ..2
System Upgrade ....................................3
Removing the rear system
cover ............................................................3
Installing the rear system
cover ............................................................4
Removing the left side system
cover ............................................................5
Installing the left side system
cover ............................................................6
Fan Duct ......................................................7
Removing the fan duct ..................7
Installing the fan duct ...................9
Hard drives .............................................11
Removing the 3.5-inch hard
drive ...........................................................11
Installing the 3.5-inch hard
drive ...........................................................12
Memory ......................................................13
Memory configuration
guidelines ..............................................13
Removing a memory module .14
Installing a memory module ...16
Graphic board ......................................18
Removing the
Graphics board ................................18
Installing the
Graphics board ................................20
M.2 SSD modules ................................22
Removing the M.2 SSD
modules ..................................................22
Installing the M.2
SSD modules .......................................26
CONCEPT D PALETTE............................. 30
ConceptD Palette Features .........30
Monitoring.................................................31
Split Screen...............................................32
App Center ................................................33
Creative Tools Settings........................34

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Upgrading your Computer
In this section, you will find:
• Instructions on how to replace a hardware component

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UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER
Installation precautions
Before you install any computer component, we recommend
that you read the following sections. These sections contain
important ESD precautions along with pre-installation and
post-installation instructions.
ESD precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor,
disk drives, expansion boards, and other components.
Always observe the following precautions before you install a
computer component:
1. Do not remove a component from its protective
packaging until you are ready to install it.
2. Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal
part of the computer before handling components. If a
wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with the
computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD
protection.
Required tools
In performing the component replacement process, you will
need the following tools:
•Philips screwdriver
•Hex screwdriver
•Flat screwdriver
•Scissors
Note
The screws for the different components vary in size. During the
disassembly process, group the screws with their corresponding
components to avoid mismatches when putting back the components.

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Pre-installation instructions
Always observe the following before you install any
component:
1. Make sure that the ODD and card reader slot is empty.
2. Turn off the power to the computer and all peripherals.
3. Unplug the power cord from the computer.
4. Unplug the network cable and all connected peripheral
devices from the computer.
5. Place the computer on a flat, steady surface.
6. Open your computer according to the instructions on
removing the rear system cover on page 3 and
removing the left side system cover on page 5.
7. See the following sections for specific instructions on
the component you wish to install.
Post-installation instructions
Observe the following after installing a computer component:
1. See to it that the components are installed according to
the step-by- step instructions in their respective
sections.
2. Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you
removed earlier.
3. Replace the system covers. See installing the left side
system cover on page 6 and installing the rear system
cover on page 4.
4. Connect the necessary cables.
5. Turn on your computer.
Warning
Not turning off the computer properly before you start installing the
components may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the
procedures described in the following sections unless you are a
qualified service technician.
Warning
Hot surface. Allow the computer to cool off first before handling.

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System Upgrade
Removing the rear system cover
1. Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned
off your computer and all peripherals connected to it.
Read the Pre-installation instructions on page 2.
2. Remove the screw that secure the rear system cover
to the computer.
3. Take off the rear system cover.
4. Set the cover aside for re-installation later.

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Installing the rear system cover
1. Align the cover to the bottom part of the computer’s
rear side ( 1 ).
2. Push the rear system cover until it latches into place
( 2 ).
3. Secure the rear system cover to the computer using
one screw.
4. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 2.

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Removing the left side system cover
1. Remove the two screws that secure the left side
system cover to the computer ( 1 ).
2. Slide the cover toward the back of the computer and
pull away from the side of the computer ( 2 ).
3. Set the cover aside for re-installation later.

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Installing the left side system cover
1. Align the cover to the sides of the computer and slide
the cover toward the front of the computer ( 1 ).
2. Secure the cover with two screws ( 2 ).
3. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 2.

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Fan Duct
The computer supports installation of a fan duct over the
thermal module to improve ventilation and system cooling.
Removing the fan duct
1. Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page 2.
2. Remove the two screws that secure the fan duct to the
thermal module.
3. Detach the upper portion of the fan duct from the
thermal module.

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4. Detach the lower portion of the fan duct from the
thermal module.
5. Set the fan duct aside for re-installation later.

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Installing the fan duct
1. Insert the lower portion of the fan duct into the thermal
module.
2. Insert the upper portion of the fan duct into the thermal
module.

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3. Secure the fan duct with two screws.
4. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 2.

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Hard drives
The computer supports installation of one 3.5-inch SATA
hard drive in the internal HDD cage.
Removing the 3.5-inch hard drive
1. Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page 2.
2. Pull and remove the hard drive from the chassis.
3. Pull both sides of the HDD carrier (
1 ) then remove the
hard drive ( 2 ).

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Installing the 3.5-inch hard drive
1. Remove the new hard drive from its packaging.
2. Place the hard drive into the carrier ( 1 ) and reinsert the
retaining screws into the hard drive ( 2 ).
3. Insert the hard drive into the chassis.
4. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 2.

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Memory
The computer has four DDR4 U-DIMM slots that support up
to 64 GB maximum system memory.
Memory configuration guidelines
Toensure data integrity, use only Acer-approved DDR4 3200 MHz
type memory modules.
Memory modules must be installed starting with DIMM1 slot.
Always handle memory modules by its edges.
When installing memory modules, populate the DIMM slots
according to the table below.
Size
DIMM1
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM4
8GB
4GB
4GB
N/A
N/A
8GB
8GB
N/A
N/A
N/A
16GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
16GB
8GB
8GB
N/A
N/A
16GB
16GB
N/A
N/A
N/A
32GB
8GB
8GB
8GB
8GB
32GB
16GB
16GB
N/A
N/A
64GB
16GB
16GB
16GB
16GB
64GB
16GB
16GB
16GB
16GB
128GB
32GB
32GB
32GB
32GB

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Removing a memory module
1. Perform the Pre-installation instructions on page 2.
2. Remove the fan duct. See Removing the fan duct on
page 7.
3. Remove the hard drive. See Removing the 3.5-inch
hard drive on page 11.
4. Remove the graphics board. See Removing the
graphics board on page 18.
5. Remove the two screws that secure the HDD/ODD
bracket to the chassis.
6. Detach the HDD/ODD bracket from the chassis.

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7. Press outward the holding clips on both sides of the
DIMM slot outward to release the memory module ( 1 ).
8. Gently pull the memory module upward to remove it
from the DIMM slot ( 2 ).
9. Repeat steps 7~8 to remove the other memory
modules.

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Installing a memory module
1. Select an empty DIMM slot.
2. Remove the new memory module from its packaging,
handling it by the edges.
3. Align then insert the memory module into the DIMM
slot ( 1 ).
4. Insert the memory to the slot until the retaining clips
snap inward ( 2 ).
The module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one
direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the
notch in the module lines up with the tab in the
memory slot.
5. Repeat steps 1~4 to install the other memory modules.
Note
DIMM slots on the mainboard must be installed only in certain configurations.
Numbers next to DIMM slots correspond to installation sequence.
Be sure to install the memory module in DIMM1 slot followed by DIMM2 slot.