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Predator PO3-600
User’s Guide
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Desktop Computer Covers:
Tower models
This revision: April 2018 V1.00

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Table of Contents
Graphic board ............................................. 17
1. UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER ............... 5
Removing the Graphic board ................ 17
Installation precautions .............................. 5
Installing the Graphic board .................. 20
ESD precautions .......................................... 5
M.2 SSD module ......................................... 22
Required tools.............................................. 5
Removing the M.2 SSD module ............ 22
Pre-installation instructions .................... 6
Installing the M.2 SSD module ............. 25
Post-installation instructions .................. 6
System Upgrade ........................................... 7 2 PREDATORSENSE .................................. 29
Removing the left side system cover .... 7 PredatorSense features ............................ 29
Installing the left side system cover ...... 8
Hard drives .................................................... 9
Removing the 3.5-inch hard drives ....... 9
Installing the 3.5-inch hard drives ....... 12
Memory ........................................................ 14
Memory configuration guidelines ....... 14
Removing a memory module ................ 15
Installing a memory module .................. 16
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Upgrading your Computer

In this section, you will find:

• Instructions on how to replace a hardware component
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1. UPGRADING YOUR COMPUTER

Installation precautions
Before you install any computer component, we recommend
that you read the following sections. These sections contain
important ESD precautions along with pre-installation and
post-installation instructions.

ESD precautions
Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your processor,
disk drives, expansion boards, and other components.
Always observe the following precautions before you install a
computer component:
1. Do not remove a component from its protective
packaging until you are ready to install it.
2. Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal
part of the computer before handling components. If a
wrist strap is not available, maintain contact with the
computer throughout any procedure requiring ESD
protection.

Required tools
In performing the component replacement process, you will
need the following tools:
• Philips screwdriver
• Hex screwdriver
• Flat screwdriver
• Scissors
Note
The screws for the different components vary in size. During the
disassembly process, group the screws with their corresponding
components to avoid mismatches when putting back the components.
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Pre-installation instructions
Always observe the following before you install any
component:
1. Make sure that the ODD and card reader slot is empty.
2. Turn off the power to the computer and all peripherals.
3. Unplug the power cord from the computer.
4. Unplug the network cable and all connected peripheral
devices from the computer.
5. Place the computer on a flat, steady surface.
6. Open your computer according to the instructions on
Removing the rear system cover on page 7 and
Removing the left side system cover on page 9.
7. See the following sections for specific instructions on
the component you wish to install.
Warning
Not turning off the computer properly before you start installing the
components may cause serious damage. Do not attempt the
procedures described in the following sections unless you are a
qualified service technician.

Post-installation instructions
Observe the following after installing a computer component:
1. See to it that the components are installed according to
the step-by- step instructions in their respective
sections.
2. Replace any expansion boards or peripherals that you
removed earlier.
3. Replace the system covers. See Installing the left side
system cover on page 10 and Installing the rear
system cover on page 8.
4. Connect the necessary cables.
5. Turn on your computer.
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System Upgrade
Removing the left side system cover

1. Before you proceed, make sure that you have turned

off your computer and all peripherals connected to it.
Read the Pre- installation instructions on page 6.
2. Remove the two screws that secure the system cover
to the computer.
3. Slide the cover toward the back of the computer and
pull away from the side of the computer.

4. Set the cover aside for re-installation later.

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Installing the left side system cover

1. Align the cover to the sides of the computer and slide

the cover toward the front of the computer.
2. Secure the cover with two screws.

3. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6.

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Hard drives
The computer supports installation of one 3.5-inch SATA
hard drives in the internal HDD cage.

Removing the 3.5-inch hard drives

1. Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 6.

2. Remove the four screws that secure the HDD bracket
to the computer.
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3. Rotating the HDD bracket and pull away from the side
of computer (1) (2).

4. Disconnect the power and data cables from the hard

drives.
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5. Remove the four screws that secure the hard drives to

the bracket.
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Installing the 3.5-inch hard drives

1. Remove the new hard drive from their packaging.
2. Insert the new hard drive into the bracket and secure
the new hard drive with four screws.

3. Connect the power and data cables to the hard drive.

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4. Insert the HDD bracket into the side of computer (1) (2)
and rotating the bracket to fix.
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5. Secure the HDD bracket with four screws.

6. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6.

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Memory
The computer has four DDR4 U-DIMM slots that support up
to 64 GB maximum system memory.
Memory configuration guidelines

DIMM4
DIMM2

DIMM3
DIMM1

 To ensure data integrity, use only Acer-approved DDR4 2400 MHz

or DDR4 2666 MHZ type memory modules.
 Memory modules must be installed starting with DIMM3 slot.
 Always handle memory modules by its edges.
 When installing memory modules, populate the DIMM slots
according to the table below.

Size DIMM1 DIMM2 DIMM3 DIMM4

4GB 4GB N/A N/A N/A
8GB 4GB 4GB N/A N/A
12GB 4GB 4GB 4GB N/A
16GB 4GB 4GB 4GB 4GB
8GB 8GB N/A N/A N/A
16GB 8GB 8GB N/A N/A
24GB 8GB 8GB 8GB N/A
32GB 8GB 8GB 8GB 8GB
16GB 16GB N/A N/A N/A
32GB 16GB 16GB N/A N/A
48GB 16GB 16GB 16GB N/A
64GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB
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Removing a memory module

1. Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 6.
2. Press outward the holding clips on both sides of the
DIMM slot outward to release the memory module (1).
3. Gently pull the memory module upward to remove it from
the DIMM slot (2).

4. Repeat steps 5~6 to remove the other memory modules.

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Installing a memory module

Note
DIMM slots on the mainboard must be installed only in certain configurations.
Numbers next to DIMM slots correspond to installation sequence.
Be sure to install the memory module in DIMM1 slot followed by DIMM2 slot.

1. Select an empty DIMM slot.

2. Remove the new memory module from its packaging,
handling it by the edges.
3. Align then insert the memory module into the DIMM
slot (1).
4. Insert the memory to the slot until the retaining clips
snap inward (2).
The module is keyed so it can only be inserted in one
direction. If the module does not fit, make sure that the
notch in the module lines up with the tab in the
memory slot.

5. Repeat steps 1~4 to install the other memory modules.

6. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6.
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Graphic board
The computer contains one or two Graphic boards installed in
the PCIe x16 slots. The detail configuration will be differed by
different models.

Removing the Graphic board

1. Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 6.
2. Remove the 3.5-inch hard drives. See removing the
3.5-inch hard drives.
3. Disconnect the power cables from the Graphic board.

4. Remove the screw that secure the Graphic boards to

the chassis.
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5. Rotating the latch bracket and graphic board hold

module to release.

6. Release the latch that secures the graphic board to the

mainboard.
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7. Detach the Graphic board from the PCIe x16 slot.

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Installing the Graphic board

1. Remove the new graphic board from its packaging.
2. Insert the Graphic boards into the PCIe x16 slot and
push it until it latches into place.
[Note] For replace/upgrade graphic board, please check
the specification of graphic board & power supply first in
order to make sure the graphic board and power supply
could work.

3. Rotating the latch bracket (1) and graphic board hold

module (2) to lock.

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4. Secure the Graphic board with screws.

5. Connect the power cables to the Graphic boards.

6. Replace the 3.5-inch hard drives. See installing the

3.5-inch hard drives.
7. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6.
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M.2 SSD module

The computer contains one M.2 SSD module installed in the
M.2 PCIe slot.
Removing the M.2 SSD module
1. Perform Pre-installation instructions on page 6.
2. Remove the 3.5-inch hard drives. See removing the
3.5-inch hard drives.
3. Disconnect the power and data cables from the ODD
drives.

4. Press the ODD bracket to down and release it out from

the computer.
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5. Release front bezel hook and rotating it out from the

computer.

6. Remove the screws and release ODD support out from

computer.
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7. Remove the screws that secures the M.2 SSD module

from the mainboard.

8. Detach the M.2 SSD module from the mainboard.

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Installing the M.2 SSD module

1. Remove the new M.2 SSD module from its packaging.
2. Insert the M.2 SSD module into its slot in the
mainboard.

3. Secure the M.2 SSD module and mainboard with

screws.
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4. Insert the ODD support to the computer and secure the

screws.

5. Align the front bezel hook to the sides of the computer

and rotating it until it into place on the computer.
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6. Insert the ODD module to the computer and push it

until it latches into place

7. Connect the power and data cables from the ODD

drives.

8. Replace the 3.5-inch hard drives. See installing the

3.5-inch hard drives.
9. Observe the Post-installation instructions on page 6.
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PredatorSense

In this section, you will find:

• Introduction to the PredatorSense utility
• How to use PredatorSense
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2 PREDATORSENSE
PredatorSense (DT) is an Acer proprietary utility to enhance
the user experience of Gaming products on Microsoft
Windows 10.
The central idea of this utility is to provide a user interface to
easily control fan speed and also display system information.
PredatorSense features
• System information dashboard
• Fan speed control
• Monitoring
• Advanced settings
• Live update
To set up the PredatorSense application (Windows 10):
1. From the Start menu, select All apps.
2. Select Acer.
3. Select PredatorSense.

[Note] PredatorSense function is keeping increased to enlarge

user experience, Any new features update excluded from user
guide should be possible.
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Category Description

Provide overview of all features with quick adjustment

Home  CPU/GPU/System health information
 Fan speed control (Auto, Gaming and Silence)

Provide Fan speed control in Auto, Gaming and Custom

mode for Front fan. And show the fan speed for Front
fan. On the Custom fan speed, user can adjust the fan
Front sys fan control speed in percentage.
 Custom fan speed only can control by 60 ~ 100%
percentage.
Provide 3 tabs for CPU and GPU and System.
 Temperature in C/F
 Loading in %
 Frequency in MHz
Monitoring
 Voltage in V
 Fan speed in RPM
 Download/Upload in bytes/s of WIFI/Ethernet
 Usage in GB of RAM
Advanced settings Provide control for Units of temperature

While user launches UI first time after a restart/boot while

network is available, UI will start to check Acer web service.
Live update If there is any new update for PredatorSense,
PredatorSense will download (silently) and install (not silent
install).