20 Most Recent Acer Aspire E360 PC Desktop Questions & Answers

First thing I'd do would be to run a hard drive scan from a cd or bootable USB. It sounds very much like a hardware problem and failed hard drives are very common occurances. Given the age of your PC that seems to be the most likely cause of this problem but a hdd scan will confirm that. Unfortunately you'll need access to a PC to get those tools ready.

You will need to follow the wires from the switch to the plug on the motherboard. Use a multimeter to check if there is continuity when the switch is pressed.

Click on "Start" in the lower left-hand corner of the desktop. From within this menu, select "Control Panel." Double-click on "Power Options" located inside the Control Panel. Turn off the power saver plan by selecting one of the other power plans listed inside the Power Options dialog box. If there are no other power plans available, you can create one. Create an alternate power plan by clicking on the "Create a power plan" link on the left-hand side of the Power Options dialog box. This will open another window allowing you to create a power plan of your own. Select the type of power plan that you want, and enter a customized name for this plan. Once you have done this, click "Next." You will then be able to edit the plan's advanced settings to include how it handles the display, sleep mode and brightness settings under the battery and when it is plugged in. Hope this helps.

Try checking the fuse in the plug :)

You can find all information and drivers here.Opening The CaseBefore you open the case, turn your computer off and unplug the powercord from the wall outlet.a) Gently lay down the computer on a flat surface to access the side panel ofthe unit.b) Push the case lock to the right and pull the side panel toward you toremove the side panel.Now you have access to the harddrive to exchange it.

Go to http://www.nvidia.com/Download/index.aspx?lang=en-us and get your driver there. It's really easy.

for a start i would run a windows update. sometimes (not all the time) it will have a new driver for your hardware. if that does not work I would uninstall the card reader drivers and reinstall them.

Test computer on another monitor to eliminate graphics card problem
If it works ok, suspect graphics card failing
If it does not, check connections between card and monitor
If tight, assume an internal fault in the monitor, needs repair or replacement

Hi,

You can restore the computer back to factory default,to do so, follow the below steps: Turn OFF the computer, now as soon as you hit the power button, keep on holding "Alt" key & keep on tapping "F10" key, i.e Alt+f10, it will open the recovery console, select full factory restore and follow onscreen instruction.
NOTE: This will erase all the datas on the computer.

Thanks and regards,
Jitha

It's easy - press the "Easy Button" from Staples. They'll determine which ones you need.

Follow this procedure. here is the link http://www.fixya.com/support/r7348855-tricks_tips_access_bios_cmos_whenever

Get a usb cd rom, and it will automatically install for you. Other wise what brand of cd writer are do you have? you will need the drivers to install it internally.

here the drivers are available
http://support.acer-euro.com/drivers/desktop/aspire_e360.html

The clean that you do is not recommended unless you got a very old dusty system.
Processors need a anti-heat cream before installation to prevent over heat. Try change the RAM sticks, if persists, dont spend more, buy a new one.

Take the cover back off and reseat the ram. You may have to reseat the ram a few times until it makes good contact. Sometimes dust falls into the slot, so blow out the slot too. Also, make sure the hump in the slot aligns with the notch on the ram stick. Of course, don't forget to be sure the latch clicks in place,

Next time you want to know something about your computer, download SIW (System Information for Windows):
http://www.gtopala.com/

If it is actually a sound card and not an onboard sound card then it is easy. Power down the unit, disconnect the network plugin as well as the monitor. What you are doing is removing possible static electric or voltage spikes in the system which can short out the motherboard, so anything that is or has a plugin on your system, meaning usb as well unplug. Once you have done that then all that remains is the screw in the back of the case and the side panel should come off. Once that is open you will be able to see the sound card. Remove the screw holding the sound card in place then the sound card. Once done insert a blank into the place where the sound card was and button everything back up and reconnect all the devices again and you should be good to go

If you're going to replace the Mobo, Processor, and PSU, you may as well as replace the computer case, also.

Another $50 USD will buy you a decent computer case.

(Seen this? http://www.directron.com/cs888uvbl.html )

You can reuse your optical drive/s.

Mobo? Are you going to stick with AMD processors like what is used in your computer now, or are you going to go Intel?

AMD hardware is cheaper price wise, but not quality wise. Myself I prefer Intel.
Just a personal preference.

Dual core processor with DDR Sdram ram memory?
You're not going to like this answer, but this = No, for Intel processors.
DDR2 Sdram for dual core processors.

There are some older AMD processor based motherboards that do utilize DDR Sdram, and dual core processors.

It is IMHO this is going backwards.
Why?
Because using DDR Sdram will cause a 'bottleneck' of information. The dual core processor will be bottlenecked, by the slower DDR Sdram ram memory.

Also, I would imagine you would like to be able to buy a dual core processor now, and be able to use a Quad Core processor in the future, on that same motherboard.

Again, I'm more towards Intel than AMD, so forgive me if I'm talking to an AMD man.

I go for the 'Best Bang for the Buck' theory.
More performance for lesser money spent.

It is for the above reasons that I would recommend an XFX nForce 750i SLI Extreme mobo.
Why?

1) Supports Intel Pentium 4 processors, (With an 800MHz FSB, and fit into an LGA 775 processor socket), all the way up to an Intel Core2 Quad.

(Supports Intel - Pentium 4, Pentium D, Pentium Extreme Edition, Core2 Duo, Core2 Quad, and Core2 Extreme processors)

Supports Intel processors utilizing the 45nm architecture, and up to a 1333MHz FSB. (800MHz, 1066MHz, or 1333MHz)

2) Supports DDR2 Sdram at either 800MHz, or 1066MHz. (PC2-6400 and PC2-8500 respectively)

4GB's with a 32bit operating system, 8GB's with a 64bit O/S.

(A 32bit operating system has it's limitations. Only 3.2 to 3.5GB's, will be recognized of that 4GB's of ram memory)

3) Has Two PCI-Express x16 graphics slots, that use the PCI Express 2.0 technology. You can install two graphics cards, that utilize the SLI technology. (Scalable Link Interface)

With this motherboard, when you use two graphics cards, BOTH will operate at 16X.
Not 16X for one, and 8X for the other, like some motherboards.
(Things they don't tell you)

(Information about the Nvidia nForce 750i chipset, from Nvidia.com,

http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_nforce_750i_sli_us.html

Click on the Specifications tab)

Has 4 SATA headers on the motherboard, that utilize the SATA 3.0Gigabit per Second technology. (3.0Gb/s)

4) The MOSFET has a heatsink on it, as well as the Northbridge chip, and Southbridge chip. Plus there is a heatpipe in-between these heatsinks.
Helps keep everything nice, and cool!

5) Price is $70

2GB's of decent DDR2 Sdram at 800MHz, (PC2-6400), will set you back about $50.

You can buy a Motherboard/CPU combo with the Intel Core2 Duo E7500, for $190 USD.

(Intel Core2 Duo E7500:

Two processor cores operating at 2.93GHz Each.
3MB's of L2 cache.
1066MHz FSB
Based on the Wolfdale Core.

For the power supply, I would recommend an OCZ StealthXStream 600 Watt.
Why?

Because if you keep the temperature of this PSU at 118 degrees Fahrenheit, (47.9 degrees Celsius), it can reliably put out 728.8 Watts.

(Remember, 80 percent of the rated maximum wattage, is the figure you should go by.
80 percent of the rated maximum wattage, when the PSU is operating at a 100 percent load)

Has Four 12 Volts power rails. EACH 12 Volt rail is capable of handling 18 Amps.
Total is 72 AMP's!

Has all the power cables you will need.
Has a 120mm fan.
A larger fan means it will turn slower, and still produce more air flow.
Also will make less noise. (Unless you are running an intense game at high settings. You won't hear it anyway, because of the game!)

Just my thoughts. If this is not what you had in mind, please state so in a comment.

(Additional comment. I think utilizing two graphics cards in an SLI configuration, is redundant. Basing this statement on price versus performance.

Again with the 'Best Bang for the Buck, theory, but I would recommend an EVGA Geforce GTX 260 Core 216 graphics card.

Graphics performance is VERY close to an Nvidia Geforce GTX 280, but at way less cost)

You probably won't be getting them. If you either didn't get disks with your computer or you didn't make them when you started using the machine, you will have to order a set from Acer. Probably cost about $20.

just restart your system and install the sound driver it is bettre if you can repiar your windos xp and also install the serice pack.