Acer ConceptD 500 User manual

ConceptD
User Manual
ConceptD 500

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Desktop Computer Covers:
Tower models
This revision: May 2019 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 ............................................................5
Removing the left side system
cover ............................................................7
Installing the left side system
cover ............................................................8
Removing the right side
system cover .........................................9
Installing the right side system
cover ..........................................................10
Hard drives ............................................ 11
Removing the 3.5-inch hard
drives .........................................................11
Installing the 3.5-inch hard
drives .........................................................13
Memory .................................................... 15
Memory configuration guidelines .......15
Removing a memory module .16
Installing a memory module ...17
Graphic board ..................................... 18
Removing the Graphic board 18
Installing the Graphic board .20
M.2 SSD module .................................. 22
Removing the M.2 SSD module
........................................................................22
Installing the M.2 SSD module
........................................................................23

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

UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER -
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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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2
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 left side system cover on page 4 and
removing the right 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 5 and installing the right side
system cover on page 6.
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.

UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER -
3
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. Release the Cable latch(1) and (2)
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3. Remove the four screws that secure the system cover
to the computer.
4. Take off the rear system cover.
5. Set the cover aside for re-installation later.

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Installing the rear system cover
1. Align the cover to the sides of the computer and slide
the cover toward the front of the computer.
2. Insert the rear system cover
3. Secure the cover with four screws.

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4. Install the Cable latch(1) and (2)
5. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 2.
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UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER -
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Removing the left side 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 two screws that secure the system cover
to the computer.
3. Slide the cover toward the back of the computer and
pull away from the side of the computer.
4. 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.
2. Secure the cover with two screws.
3. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 2.

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Removing the right side 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 two screws that secure the system cover
to the computer.
3. Slide the cover toward the back of the computer and
pull away from the side of the computer.
4. Set the cover aside for re-installation later.

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Installing the right side system cover
1. Align the cover to the sides of the computer and slide
the cover toward the front of the computer.
2. Secure the cover with two screws.
3. 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 drives in the internal HDD cage.
Removing the 3.5-inch hard drives
1. Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 2.
2. Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard
drives.
3. Release the cables from the cable clip securing them
to the HDD bracket.
4. Remove the three screws that secure the HDD
bracket to the chassis.

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5. Remove the HDD bracket from the chassis.
6. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drives to
the bracket.
7. Remove the hard drives from the bracket .

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Installing the 3.5-inch hard drives
1. Remove the new hard drive from their packaging.
2. Insert the new hard drive into the HDD bracket.
3. Secure the new hard drives with four screws.
4. Insert the HDD bracket into the chassis.

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5. Secure the HDD bracket with three screws
6. Connect the power and data cables to the hard drives.
7. Use the cable clip to secure the cables.
8. 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 2400 MHz
or DDR4 2666 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
4GB
4GB
N/A
N/A
N/A
8GB
4GB
4GB
N/A
N/A
12GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
N/A
16GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
4GB
8GB
8GB
N/A
N/A
N/A
16GB
8GB
8GB
N/A
N/A
24GB
8GB
8GB
8GB
N/A
32GB
8GB
8GB
8GB
8GB
16GB
16GB
N/A
N/A
N/A
32GB
16GB
16GB
N/A
N/A
48GB
16GB
16GB
16GB
N/A
64GB
16GB
16GB
16GB
16GB
DIMM4
DIMM2
DIMM3
DIMM1

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Removing a memory module
1.Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 6.
2.Disconnect the thermal fan cable from the mainboard.
3.Press outward the holding clips on both sides of the
DIMM slot outward to release the memory module (1).
4.Gently pull the memory module upward to remove it from
the DIMM slot (2).
5.Repeat steps 3~4 to remove the other memory modules.
6.Repeat steps 5~6 to remove the other memory modules.
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