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1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future

reference.

2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use

liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.

4. Do not use this product near water.

5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The

product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.

6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided

for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect

it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.

The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,

sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed

near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless

proper ventilation is provided.

7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on

the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available,

consult your dealer or local power company.

8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug

having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-

type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert

the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete

outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.

9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this

product where persons will walk on the cord.

10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total

ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does

not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the

total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed

15 amperes.

11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots

as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that

could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on

the product.

12. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing

covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks.

Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.

13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified

service personnel under the following conditions:

a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed

b. If liquid has been spilled into the product

c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water

d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating

instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are

covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment

of other controls may result in damage and will often require

extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to

normal condition.

e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged

f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating

a need for service

14. Replace battery with the same type as the product's battery we

recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or

explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman.

15. Warning! Battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not

recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Keep away from children

and dispose of used battery promptly.

16. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your

keyboard/manual accessories box) for this unit. It should be a

detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SVT/SJT, rated 6A 125V

minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet

(4.6 meters).

Caution for housings equipped with a Toshiba

XM-4101BME or a XM-BM* CD-ROM drive:

The use of controls, the making of adjustments or

the performance of procedures other than those

specified herein may result in hazardous radiation

exposure.

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Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a

Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of 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 no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular

installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off

and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or

more of the following measures:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected.

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for

help.

Notice 1:

The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party

responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the

equipment.

Notice 2:

Shielded interface cables, if any, must be used in order to comply with the

emission limits.

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Purpose

This manual aims to give you all the information you need to install the

system housing.

Conventions

The following conventions are used:

NOTE

Gives bits and pieces of additional

information related to the current topic.

WARNING

Alerts you to any damage that might

result from not following directions.

CAUTION

Suggests precautionary measures to

avoid potential hardware or software

problems.

IMPORTANT

Reminds you to take specific action

relevant to the accomplishment of the

procedure at hand.

TIP

Tells how to accomplish a procedure

through little shortcuts.

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1 Features................................................................1

1.1 Front Panel..........................................................................1

1.2 Rear Panel ..........................................................................2

1.3 Inside Components..............................................................3

2 Component Installation .......................................4

2.1 Positioning the Housing.......................................................4

2.2 Opening the Housing...........................................................6

2.3 Installing a System Board....................................................9

2.3.1 ESD Precautions....................................................9

2.3.2 Installation Procedures.........................................10

2.4 Installing Expansion Boards...............................................12

2.5 Installing Hard Disk Drives.................................................14

2.5.1 Installing a Hard Disk...........................................14

2.5.2 Installing a 3.5-inch Second Hard Disk .................15

2.5.3 Installing a 5.25-inch Second Hard Disk ...............17

2.6 Installing the Cover............................................................18

Aspire Minitower Housing 1

1 Features

1.1 Front Panel

1. Power switch (with Power LED) 4. Front-panel door

2. CD-ROM drive 5. 3.5-inch diskette drive

3. CD-ROM eject button 6. System-activity LED

(HDD/FDD/CD-ROM)

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