Acer Predator PO3-640 User manual

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Predator PO3-640
User’s Manual

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Desktop Computer Covers:
Tower models
This revision: Sep. 2021 V1.00
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1. UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER .... 5
Installation precautions ..................5
ESD precautions .................................5
Required tools ......................................5
Pre-installation instructions .....6
Post-installation instructions ..6
System Upgrade ...................................7
Removing the Left side system
cover
.............................................................7
Installing the Left side system
cover
.............................................................8
System Layout ......................................9
Hard drives ............................................. 10
Removing the 3.5-inch hard
drives
.........................................................10
Installing the 3.5-inch hard
drives
.........................................................12
Memory .................................................... 14
Memory configuration
guidelines
............................................... 14
Removing a memory module .. 15
Installing a memory module ... 16
Graphics board .................................... 17
Removing the Graphics board 17
Installing the Graphics board 20
M.2 SSD module ................................. 22
Removing the M.2 SSD module
........................................................................ 22
Installing the M.2 SSD module
........................................................................ 23
2. PREDATORSENSE............................ 26
PredatorSense features ................ 26

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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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1.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 left side system cover on page 7.
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 8.
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. Do not touch.

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System Upgrade
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 6.
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 6.

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System Layout
CPU
HDD1 HDD2
Wifi
M2_1
PSU
SSD
M2_3
RAM
VGA
SSD
M2_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 6.
2.
Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard
drives.

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3. Pull black rack out from HDD cage and take it off.
4. Remove the hard drives from the rack.

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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 black rack.
3. Insert black rack into HDD cage.

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4. Connect the power and data cables to the hard drive.
5. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6

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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
•To ensure data integrity, use only Acer-approved DDR4 3200 MHz
•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 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.
Press outward the holding clips on both sides of the
DIMM slot outward to release the memory module (1).
3.
Gently pull the memory module upward to remove it
from the DIMM slot (2).
4. Repeat steps 2~3 to remove 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.
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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.
6.
Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6.
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Graphics board
The computer contains one or two Graphics boards installed
in the PCIe x16 slots. The detail configuration will be
differed by different models.
Removing the Graphics board
1. Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 6.
2.
Disconnect the power cables from the Graphics board.
3. Remove the screws that secure the Graphics board to
the chassis

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4. Release the latch that secures the graphics board to
the mainboard.
5. Detach the Graphics board from the PCIe x16 slot

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6. Remove the screws that secure the Graphics board to
the VGA Holder Bracket.

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Installing the Graphics board
1. Remove the new graphics board from its packaging.
2.
Fix Graphics boards on VGA Holder Bracket with
three screws
3. Insert the Graphics board into the PCIe x16 slot and
press it down until it latches into place.
Note