Ciara-tech Astro SN-6310 - Table of Contents

CIARA Astro SN-6310
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Contents
ABOUT THIS GUIDE ....................................................................................................... 5
1.0 INSTALLING AND UPGRADING YOUR SYSTEM ......................................................... 6
1.1 Unpacking your micro PC ............................................................................................................. 6
1.2 Choosing a site for the system ...................................................................................................... 7
1.3 Peripheric installation .................................................................................................................. 8
1.3.1 Recovery from CIARA recovery DVD .............................................................................................. 9
1.3.2 Windows 8 Recovery from Startup Settings ................................................................................ 10
1.3.3 Corrupted BIOS recovery ............................................................................................................. 12
1.3.4 System maintenance .................................................................................................................... 12
1.3.5 Using the CIARA Astro SN-6310 ................................................................................................... 13
1.4 Troubleshooting your system after first install ............................................................................ 14
1.4.1 Helpful hints ................................................................................................................................. 14
1.5 Solving general problems ........................................................................................................... 15
1.5.1 Solving power supply problems ................................................................................................... 16
1.5.2 Solving hard drive problems ........................................................................................................ 17
1.5.3 Solving display problems .............................................................................................................. 18
1.5.4 Solving audio problems ................................................................................................................ 19
1.5.5 Solving printer problems .............................................................................................................. 19
1.5.6 Solving keyboard and mouse problems ....................................................................................... 20
1.5.7 Solving hardware installation problems ...................................................................................... 21
1.5.8 Solving memory problems ........................................................................................................... 22
1.5.9 Solving processor problems ......................................................................................................... 22
1.5.10 Solving optical drive problems ................................................................................................... 23
1.6 Component installation guide .................................................................................................... 24
1.6.1 Precautions against static electricity............................................................................................ 24
1.6.2 Opening and accessing the chassis .............................................................................................. 26
1.6.3 Insertion of the processor ............................................................................................................ 27
1.6.4 Installation of the memory modules ............................................................................................ 29
1.6.5 Installation of the SSD drive ......................................................................................................... 31
1.6.6 Chassis Characteristics ................................................................................................................. 32
2.0 CERTIFICATION AND DECLARATION ...................................................................... 33
2.1 Radio interference precautions .................................................................................................. 33
2.2 Declaration of conformity .......................................................................................................... 34
2.3 FCC Information to User ............................................................................................................. 35
2.4 ENERGY STAR
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3.0 ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY ............................................................................ 37
3.1 Procedures to be followed for service during the warranty period: ............................................. 38
3.2 Limited Warranty ....................................................................................................................... 39
3.3 Documenting your micro PC ....................................................................................................... 40
3.3.1 Base System Details ..................................................................................................................... 40