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Aries/Centella 810S Series User’s Manual
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System Manual
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ii Premio System Manual Copyright Premio is a registered trademark of Premio Computer, Inc. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. © 1997 by Premio Computer, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan. Aries, May 2000. Disclaimers Premio makes no representation or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to the contents of this publication and specifically disclaims the implied warranties of merchantabi
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Getting Started iii Contents GETTING STARTED.............................................................. 1 Setting Up ......................................................................................2 Switches and Indicators...............................................................3 UPGRADING.......................................................................... 5 Opening the System Unit .............................................................6 Installing an Expansion
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iv Premio System Manual APPENDIX............................................................................13 Warranty Policy ...........................................................................13 Service Under Warranty...................................................14 Exclusions from Limited Warranty Programs...................14 FCC Standards ............................................................................15 Important Safety Instructions ...........................
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Getting Started ® Your Premio system consists of three components: a mid-tower or desktop system unit a keyboard a mouse Add your choice of monitor, and your system is ready to use. System Unit Mid-tower system Mouse Keyboard Desktop system System Unit Mouse Keyboard
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2 Premio System Manual Setting Up To set up your Premio system, simply connect your monitor, the mouse, the keyboard, and any additional components you want to use to the system unit. Follow these easy steps: 1 Attach your monitor’s video cable to Power Connector the video connector. 2 Attach the mouse cable to the mouse Mouse Connector connector. Keyboard Connector 3 Attach the keyboard cable to the USB Connector keyboard connector. Serial-1 Connector 4 Attach the cables for a
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Getting Started 3 Switches and Indicators The system unit’s front panel provides access to the CD-ROM and floppy drives, and to the system’s switches and indicator lights. The illustration below shows a mid-tower system. If you have a desktop system, turn to the illustration on the next page. Mid-tower system The CD-ROM drive reads information on CDs. CD ROM Drive The floppy drive reads and writes information on diskettes. The power switch turns the Floppy Drive system on an
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4 Premio System Manual Desktop system Reset Button CD ROM Drive Hard Drive Indicator Floppy Drive Power Switch Power Indicator The reset button restarts the system. The hard drive indicator lights when the hard drive is in use. The power indicator lights when the system is on. The power switch turns the system on and off. The CD-ROM drive reads information on CDs. The floppy drive reads and writes information on diskettes.
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Upgrading You can upgrade your Premio system with: Expansion cards More memory An additional hard drive To install an upgrade, you must open the system unit. Before proceeding, read the important cautionary note below. Then follow the steps on the next page. Caution! Static discharge can cause permanent damage to internal electronic components of your computer. Always use the following precautions when working inside the system unit: Wear a grounding wrist strap (available at mo
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6 Premio System Manual Opening the System Unit Note: Opening the system unit could affect your warranty. Check with the dealer where you purchased your system before opening the system unit. To open the system unit, follow these steps: Mid-tower system 1 Turn off the system and unplug the power cord. 2 Remove the screws securing the side panel (mid-tower) or case (desktop) at the rear of the system unit. 3 Slide the side panel or Desktop system case up and to the rear, a
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Upgrading 7 Installing an Expansion Card To install an expansion card, open the system unit as described on the previous page. Then follow these steps: 1 Remove the screw securing the slot bracket cover for the expansion slot you want to use. Save the screw to secure the expansion card. 2 Insert the expansion card firmly into the slot, making sure it is seated completely. 3 Secure the card with the saved screw.
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8 Premio System Manual Installing a Hard Drive To install a hard drive in your system, follow these steps: 1 Disconnect the hard drive cable and power connector. Mid-tower system Desktop system 2 Remove the two screws securing the drive bay. 3 Slide the bay toward the rear of the system unit to remove it. 4 Insert the new drive into an open position in the bay and secure it with four screws. 5 Slide the bay back into the system unit and secure it with two screws. 6 Connect the cables
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Getting Help Troubleshooting Your Premio system is designed to provide years of trouble-free performance. If you have a problem with your system, first check the information in this section for a quick solution. Monitor Does Not Work If your monitor appears not to be working properly: Check that the monitor’s power cable is securely attached to the monitor and to an outlet that is receiving power. Check that the monitor’s video cable is securely attached to the monitor and to the
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10 Premio System Manual Keyboard Does Not Work If the NumLock indicator in the upper right corner of the keyboard does not light when the system powers up, or the keyboard does not work: Check that the keyboard cable is securely attached to the system unit’s keyboard connector. If possible, substitute another keyboard that is in good working order. If the substitute works, your keyboard may need replacement. Mouse Does Not Work If your mouse pointer does not move or moves erraticall
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Getting Help 11 System Unit Problems The fan inside the system unit should make a low, steady sound when operating properly. If the fan is totally silent: Check that the system power cord is securely attached to the back of the system unit and to a power outlet. Verify that the outlet has power. If possible, substitute another power cord that is in good working order. If the substitute works, replace your power cord. If the fan makes excessive noise: Turn off the system, open th
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12 Premio System Manual Technical Support You can contact Premio technical support at the following address: Premio Computer, Inc. 918 Radecki Court City of Industry, CA 91748 Telephone: 626.839.3100 Fax: 626.839.3191 Email: support@premiopc.com Web page: http://support.premiopc.com Premio on the Internet Premio maintains a web page on the Internet with the latest information on Premio products, updated drivers, answers to common problems, a troubleshooting guide, and more. Visit ou
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Appendix Warranty Policy ® Premio Computer, Inc. warrants its line of Premio computer systems to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a specific warranted period as stated below, from the date of original purchase from Premio Computer, Inc. or a Premio Computer, Inc. authorized reseller. This warranty is contingent upon proper use of the product in question and does not cover products which have been modified or which have been subjected to unusual physical or electrica
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14 Premio System Manual Service Under Warranty If this product fails to be in good working order during the warranty period (or specific period of time as noted above), Premio Computer, Inc. will, at its option, repair or replace the product. Repair parts and/or replacement products may be either new or reconditioned at Premio Computer Inc.'s discretion. The limited warranty does not include service or repair for damage from improper installation, abuse or modifications to the product n
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Appendix 15 FCC Standards This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
