Acer Predator G1-710 User Manual

- 1Predator G1-710 User’s Guide

10 - Information for your safety and comfortDeveloping good work habitsDevelop the following work habits to make your computer use morerelaxing and pr

- 111 First things firstIn this section you will find:• List of package content• Useful information on caring for your computer• System specification

12 - 1 First things first1FIRST THINGS FIRSTWe would like to thank you for making this Acer desktop computeryour choice for meeting your computing nee

1 First things first - 13Basic care and tips for using your computerTurning your computer on and offTo turn the computer on, see Turning on your compu

14 - 1 First things first• Do not subject the computer to heavy shock or vibration.• Do not expose the computer to dust or dirt.• Never place objects

1 First things first - 15SpecificationsCategory DescriptionOperating system• Genuine Windows 10 Professional 64-bit• Genuine Windows 10 Home 64-bitPro

16 - 1 First things firstExpansion options• One PCIe x16 slot for graphic interface• One M.2 slot for WLAN• One M.2 slot for SSD• Three SATA 3.0 conne

- 172 System tourIn this section you will find:• Hardware features of your computer

18 - 2 System tour2SYSTEM TOURExternal componentsFront view Item Icon Component1 Power button/Power status indicator2 Earphone/Headset holders3 Optica

2 System tour - 194 SD car reader5USB 3.1 type C port (support fast charging)6 One USB 3.0 port (support fast charging)7 Headphone/speakers jack8 Micr

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20 - 2 System tourRear viewItem Icon Component1 Audio jacks2 Ethernet (RJ45) jack3 Kensington lock slot4 Expansion card (graphics board)5 DC-In jack 2

2 System tour - 21Status indicatorsThe computer has two status indicators that provide information oncomputer operating status and Ethernet (RJ45) jac

22 - 2 System tourInternal componentsInside the systemItem Component1 System fan2 Thermal module3 Memory modules4 HDD/ODD assembly5 2.5-inch hard driv

2 System tour - 23MainboardItem Code Component1 ROM_RECOVERY ROM recovery jumper2 SYS_FAN System fan connector3CPU CPU socket4 LED_BAR LED bar connect

24 - 2 System tour14 SATA1/2/3 SATA connectors15 SATA_PWR SATA power connector16 CPU_FAN CPU fan connector17 PCIE x 16 PCI Express x16 slot18 SYS Syst

- 253 Setting up your computerIn this section you will find:• How to arrange a comfortable work area for your computer• How to position your computer

26 - 3 Setting up your computer3SETTING UP YOUR COMPUTERArranging a comfortable work areaSelecting a locationBefore unpacking and installing the compu

3 Setting up your computer - 27Positioning your computerTake note of the following when selecting a location for yourcomputer:• Do not plug your compu

28 - 3 Setting up your computerPositioning your keyboardThe location of the keyboard is a very important factor for yourposture. Placing it too far aw

3 Setting up your computer - 29Connecting the computerConnecting a USB mouseAttach the mouse cable to any USB port on your computer. Information on US

Table of contents - 3TABLE OF CONTENTSInformation for your safety and comfort 5Safety instructions ... 5Turning the

30 - 3 Setting up your computerConnecting a USB keyboardAttach the keyboard cable to any USB port on your computer.

3 Setting up your computer - 31Connecting an external monitorYou can connect an external monitor using the HDMI connector orDVI-D connector. HDMI outp

32 - 3 Setting up your computerDVI-D output1.Connect the DVI-D cable from the monitor to the DVI-D connector ofthe computer.2.Secure the connection us

3 Setting up your computer - 33Connecting audio devicesThe computer’s audio jacks (headphone/speakers, microphone, line-in, or line-out jack) allows y

34 - 3 Setting up your computerConnecting to power1.Insert the adapter cables (1) and place the power adapters into thepower adapter holder (2).2.Plug

3 Setting up your computer - 35Connecting to a networkYour computer’s built-in network features make it easy for you toconnect your computer to the in

36 - 3 Setting up your computerConnecting to a wireless networkThis computer is equipped with a wireless communication feature.This feature allows you

3 Setting up your computer - 37Connecting to a wireless network To connect to a wireless network (Windows 10):1.In the icon tray in the lower right-ha

38 - 3 Setting up your computerTurning on your computer After making sure you have properly set up your computer, appliedpower and connected all neces

3 Setting up your computer - 39Using a USB device Your computer has six USB 3.0 ports located on the front and rearpanels. You can connect USB devic

4 - Table of contentsVehicles... 86Potentially explosive environments ... 86Disposal instructions.

40 - 3 Setting up your computerDisconnecting a USB deviceTo disconnect a USB device from your computer, click on the SafelyRemove Hardware icon on the

3 Setting up your computer - 41Using the optical disc driveTo insert an optical disc:1.While the computer is on, press the ODD eject button.2.When the

42 - 4 PredatorSenseIn this section you will find:• Introduction to the PredatorSense utility• How to use PredatorSense

4 PredatorSense - 434PREDATORSENSEPredatorSense (DT) V1.0 is an Acer proprietary utility to enhance theuser experience of Gaming products on Microsoft

44 - 4 PredatorSenseCategory DescriptionCPU frequency Shows CPU frequency information in MHz.Temperature• Shows CPU and System temperature.• Options:

4 PredatorSense - 45Logo LEDCategory DescriptionBasic colors Choose the basic color of your lighting effects.Recent colorsShows the 5 most recent colo

46 - 4 PredatorSenseV Badge LEDCategory DescriptionBasic colors Choose the basic color of your lighting effects.Recent colorsShows the 5 most recent c

4 PredatorSense - 47Highlights LEDCategory DescriptionBasic colors Choose the basic color of your lighting effects.Recent colorsShows the 5 most recen

48 - 5 Killer networkIn this section you will find:• Introduction to the Killer Network solution• How to use Killer Network Manager

5 Killer network - 495KILLER NETWORKYour computer is equipped with an onboard Killer™ E2400 GigabitEthernet LAN and Killer™ Wireless-AC 1535.Killer™ E

Information for your safety and comfort - 5INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY AND COMFORTSafety instructionsTurning the product off before cleaningUnplug thi

50 - 5 Killer networkKiller network managerTo set up the Killer Network application (Windows 10):1.From the Start menu, select All apps. 2.Select Kill

5 Killer network - 51Applications Select the Applications tile to configure applications that are usingnetwork connections. You can block or set the p

52 - 5 Killer networkSettings Select the Settings tile to configure Killer Network settings.Category DescriptionUpload SpeedSet the upload speed of yo

5 Killer network - 53Performance Select the Performance tile to get an overview of your system networktraffic.Category DescriptionTop 5 ApplicationsSh

54 - 5 Killer networkKiller WirelessSelect the Killer Wireless tile to see your wireless network information.Killer EthernetSelect the Killer Ethernet

5 Killer network - 55Wifi ManagerSelect the Wifi Manager tile to see all available wireless networkconnection.

56 - 6 Upgrading your computerIn this section you will find:• Instructions on how to replace a hardware component

6 Upgrading your computer - 576UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTERInstallation precautions Before you install any computer component, we recommend that youread th

58 - 6 Upgrading your computerPre-installation instructions Always observe the following before you install any component:1.Make sure that the ODD and

6 Upgrading your computer - 59System covers Removing the left side system cover1.Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off yourcomputer a

6 - Information for your safety and comfort• If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that thetotal ampere rating of the equipment pl

60 - 6 Upgrading your computerInstalling the left side system cover1.Align the cover to the sides of the computer and slide the covertoward the front

6 Upgrading your computer - 61Removing the right side system cover1.Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off yourcomputer and all periph

62 - 6 Upgrading your computerInstalling the right side system cover1.Align the cover to the sides of the computer and slide the covertoward the front

6 Upgrading your computer - 63Removing the rear input/output (I/O) bezel1.Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned off yourcomputer and all

64 - 6 Upgrading your computer4.Detach the rear I/O bezel. 5.Set the rear I/O bezel aside for re-installation later.

6 Upgrading your computer - 65Installing the rear input/output (I/O) bezel1.Place the rear I/O bezel into the chassis and push until all thelatches lo

66 - 6 Upgrading your computerHard drive The computer supports installation of one 2.5-inch SATA hard driveand one 3.5-inch SATA hard drive. Removing

6 Upgrading your computer - 673.Lift the HDD bracket from the graphics card cover. 4.Remove the two screws that secure the HDD cable to the bracket.

68 - 6 Upgrading your computer5.Disconnect the cable from the hard drive. 6.Remove the four screws that secure the hard drive to the bracket.

6 Upgrading your computer - 697.Remove the hard drive from the bracket.

Information for your safety and comfort - 7Disposal instructionsDo not throw this electronic device into the trash when discarding. Tominimize polluti

70 - 6 Upgrading your computerInstalling the 2.5-inch hard drive 1.Remove the new hard drive from its packaging.2.Insert the new hard drive into the b

6 Upgrading your computer - 714.Connect the cable to the new hard drive. 5.Secure the HDD cable with two screws.

72 - 6 Upgrading your computer6.Place the HDD bracket into the graphics card cover. 7.Secure the HDD bracket with four screws. 8.Observe the Post-inst

6 Upgrading your computer - 73Memory The computer has four DDR4 U-DIMM slots that support up to 64 GBmaximum system memory. Memory configuration guid

74 - 6 Upgrading your computerRemoving a memory 1.Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 58.2.Press outward the holding clips on both sides of

6 Upgrading your computer - 75Installing a memory1.Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 58.2.Select an empty DIMM slot. 3.Remove the new memo

76 - 6 Upgrading your computerGraphics board The computer contains one graphics board installed in the PCIe x16slot.Removing the graphics board1.Perfo

6 Upgrading your computer - 775.Release the latch that secures the graphics board to the mainboard. 6.Detach the graphics board from the PCIe x16 slot

78 - 6 Upgrading your computer7.Disconnect the power cables from the graphics board. 8.Release the latch that secures the graphics board to the bracke

6 Upgrading your computer - 799. Remove the graphics board from the bracket. 10. If you intend to install a new I/O expansion board, proceed to thenex

8 - Information for your safety and comfortTips and information for comfortable useComputer users may complain of eyestrain and headaches afterprolong

80 - 6 Upgrading your computerInstalling the graphics board1.Insert the graphics board into the bracket. 2.Push the retention latch to secure the grap

6 Upgrading your computer - 813.Connect the power cables to the graphics board. 4.Insert the graphics board into the PCIe x16 slot.

82 - 6 Upgrading your computer5.Push the retention latch to secure the graphics board to the bracket. 6.Secure the graphics board with three screws.

6 Upgrading your computer - 837.Replace the rear input/output (I/O) bezel. See Installing the rearinput/output (I/O) bezel on page 65.8.Observe the Po

84 - Warnings and regulatory informationWARNINGS AND REGULATORY INFORMATIONOptical drivesCAUTION: This appliance contains a laser system and is classi

Warnings and regulatory information - 85Telephone line safety• Disconnect all telephone lines from the equipment when not in useand/or before servicin

86 - Warnings and regulatory informationHearing aids. Some digital wireless devices may interfere with somehearing aids. If interference occurs, consu

Warnings and regulatory information - 87explosion or fire resulting in bodily injury or even death. Switch off thedevice at refueling points such as n

88 - Warnings and regulatory informationAcer ENERGY STAR qualified products:• Produce less heat and reduce cooling loads, and warmer climates.• Automa

Warnings and regulatory information - 89Use on aircraftThe wireless adapter and your healthThe wireless adapter, like other radio devices, emits radio

Information for your safety and comfort - 9• install the external display, keyboard and mouse properly and withincomfortable reach• if you view your m

90 - Warnings and regulatory informationsupplement C, 2001, and ANSI/IEEE C95.1, 1992. Proper operationof this radio according to the instructions fou

Warnings and regulatory information - 91USA — Federal Communications Commission (FCC)This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of

92 - Warnings and regulatory information• Connect the computer with the wireless adapter to an outlet on acircuit different from that to which the equ

Warnings and regulatory information - 93Specific absorption rate information This device meets the EU requirements on the limitation of exposureof the

94 - Warnings and regulatory informationDeutsch [German]Hiermit erklärt ACER INC., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegend

Warnings and regulatory information - 95Malti [Maltese]Hawnhekk, ACER INC., jiddikjara li dan jikkonforma mal- ti ijiet essenzjali u ma provvedimenti

96 - Warnings and regulatory informationFrancePour la France métropolitaine :2,400 - 2,4835 GHz (Canaux 1à 13) autorisé en usage intérieur2,400 - 2,45

Warnings and regulatory information - 97BelgiumDans le cas d'une utilisation privée, à l'extérieur d'un bâtiment, au-dessus d'un e

98 - Warnings and regulatory informationTaiwan第十二條經型式認證合格之低功率射頻電機，非經許可，公司、商號或使用者均不得擅自變更頻率、加大功率或變更原設計之特性及功能。第十四條低功率射頻電機之使用不得影響飛航安全及干擾合法通信 ; 經發現有干擾現象時，應