Gigabyte A1840 Series, User Manual

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Page 2: ...al may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic mechanical by photocopy recording or otherwise without prior written consent Trademarks Product...

Page 3: ...recommended or non approved parts may cause damage or increase the risk of a fire or explosion In the event that another AC Adapter is required advice should be sought from a GIGABYTE service agent in...

Page 4: ...cleaning kit When using a commercially available LCD cleaning kit never spray the liquid directly onto the screen You must spray it onto the cleaning cloth and then wipe the screen clean If this is n...

Page 5: ...repair the product the product will be replaced with a comparable product that is new or refurbished Warranty Limitations The GIGABYTE Limited Warranty does not cover the following Software including...

Page 6: ...s connecting to this basic unit must be shielded For cables connecting to PCMCIA cards see the option manual or installation instructions RF Exposure Caution The use of a shielded type power cord is r...

Page 7: ...Effective use of the radio spectrum as in Article 3 2 Radio test suites according to EN 300 328 2 CE Notice European Union This symbol indicates this All in one PC A1840 complies with the EMC Directiv...

Page 8: ...ABYTE A1840 computer This A1840 computer provides excellent multimedia functionality and is designed to provide you reliable no fuss computing This manual will explain to you step by step how to setup...

Page 9: ...ing 2 1 2 Familiarize Yourself with the Computer 2 1 3 Top View 3 1 4 Left View 4 1 5 Right View 5 1 6 Bottom View 6 Chapter 2 Getting Started 2 1 Power Sources 8 2 2 Upgrading Your A1840 9 Chapter 3...

Page 10: ...English 1 A1840 SERIES USER S MANUAL Chapter 1 Before You Start This chapter provides basic information to help you get started and to use the A1840...

Page 11: ...ur computer Before attempting to set up your computer to protect the computer and monitor you should find a flat open area on your desk to position your computer place a soft item like the computer pa...

Page 12: ...hear audio without additional attachments The multimedia sound system features an integrated digital audio controller that produces rich and vibrant sound 4 HDD Status Indicator Light The Hard Disk D...

Page 13: ...nected or disconnected without restarting the computer 4 USB 2 0 Ports The USB port allows many devices to run simultaneously It supports hot swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connec...

Page 14: ...2 Multi Card Reader The USB port allows many devices to run simultaneously It supports hot swapping of devices so that most peripherals can be connected or disconnected without restarting the computer...

Page 15: ...ecure your computer to an immovable object with an optional security cable 2 Cooling Vents These are open vents for the fan to dissipate heat from the computer s internal components Do not block these...

Page 16: ...0 SERIES USER S MANUAL Chapter 2 Getting Started This chapter will help you familiarize with all in one PC A1840 Certain parts of the all in one PC can be user upgraded while others are fixed and cann...

Page 17: ...ect the AC adapter power cord to an AC outlet Switching on the Power The power indicator will be illuminated when the power is switched on After you turn on the A1840 for the very first time do not tu...

Page 18: ...isconnect the computer from the power outlet whenever you are working inside the computer case Hold electronic circuit boards by the edges only Do not touch the components on the board unless it is ne...

Page 19: ...g it out The tray will not fit back into the bay if inserted incorrectly Follow these instructions to install the hard disk drive 1 Loosen and remove the screws securing the HDD bracket 2 Loosen the f...

Page 20: ...ons to install the memory Align the memory with the DIMM module and insert the DIMM memory module into the DIMM slot Please note that memory module has a foolproof insertion design A memory module can...

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Page 22: ...English 13 A1840 SERIES USER S MANUAL Chapter 3 GIGABYTE Smart Recovery...

Page 23: ...nch the Windows recovery tool to reinstall the operating system to factory defaults Below will briefly describe how to launch the recovery tool and to get the recovery started 1 Turn off or restart th...

Page 24: ...ems can be resolved quickly simply and easily and are not always a system problem Should you encounter a problem that is not yet or differently listed please consult the GIGABYTE website or call your...

Page 25: ...documentation or user manual of the unit For details about setting up your modem contact your ISP Internet service provider for assistance If you are using a wired Internet connection make sure that...

Page 26: ...mpted window set the Resolution to 1366 x 768 and then click Apply and OK to complete the settings Q6 Certain audio files cannot be played and the Codec error messages appear Check if Windows Media Pl...

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Page 29: ...aphics Intel GT2 graphics with dynamic frequency Hard Disk Drive 320 500 640GB 3 5 SATA HDD Optical Disk Drive 12 7mm Super Multi DVD RW Audio 3 Watt Speakers 2 I O Port USB 2 0 3 USB 3 0 2 HDMI D Sub...

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