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Clearing the CMOS settings 76
Adjusting event logging and monitoring settings77
System tuning 79
Acer Empowering Technology 80
Empowering Technology password 80
Acer eRecovery Management 80
6 Upgrading your computer 83
Installation precautions 84
ESD precautions 84
Preinstallation instructions 84
Post-installation instructions 85
Opening your Aspire G7700 86
Removing and installing the bezel door 86
Removing and installing the side panel 88
Removing and installing a hard drive 90
Removing and installing an optical drive 93
Upgrading the system memory 95
System memory interface 95
System memory configuration guidelines 96
Installing an expansion card 99
PCI bus slots interface 99
7 Frequently asked questions 103
Frequently asked questions 104
Recovering your system 106
8 Regulations and safety notices 111
Regulations and safety notices 112
FCC notice 112
Modem notices 113
Laser compliance statement 115
LCD pixel statement 116
Radio device regulatory notice 116
General 116
European Union (EU) 116
The FCC RF safety requirement 118
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