Future-ready scalability Powerful processors from Intel® provide all the bandwidth you need for the next generation of highly threaded applications. RAID technology allows you to reap the benefits of RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 for enhanced data integrity, improved throughput and increased storage capacity with multiple hard disk drives.	Control built right in Acer's exclusive suite of helpful utilities keeps your system safe. Veriton ControlCenter enables trouble-free management of data, power, frequently used programs and other information via a centralized interface, while the Acer Security Suite uses TPM-based data encryption to protect your files, passwords and other vital data.
Flexibility matched by dependability Appreciate the freedom to choose! Specific configurations of the Veriton M490G enables you to load two operating systems, so you can run both new and legacy software applications. And for peace of mind, these PCs bundle Acer Backup Manager, which supports automatic incremental backups and also prevents unauthorized access to your machine.	Best for you and the environment The Veriton M490G is green-certified to international standards, including compliance with GS and ENERGY STAR® 5.0. It also boasts EPEAT® Silver compliance as well — reducing costs and preserving precious resources.

Future-ready scalability Powerful processors from Intel® provide all the bandwidth you need for the next generation of highly threaded applications. RAID technology allows you to reap the benefits of RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 for enhanced data integrity, improved throughput and increased storage capacity with multiple hard disk drives.	Control built right in Acer's exclusive suite of helpful utilities keeps your system safe. Veriton ControlCenter enables trouble-free management of data, power, frequently used programs and other information via a centralized interface, while the Acer Security Suite uses TPM-based data encryption to protect your files, passwords and other vital data.
Flexibility matched by dependability Appreciate the freedom to choose! Specific configurations of the Veriton M490G enables you to load two operating systems, so you can run both new and legacy software applications. And for peace of mind, these PCs bundle Acer Backup Manager, which supports automatic incremental backups and also prevents unauthorized access to your machine.	Best for you and the environment The Veriton M490G is green-certified to international standards, including compliance with GS and ENERGY STAR® 5.0. It also boasts EPEAT® Silver compliance as well — reducing costs and preserving precious resources.

Operating System	Microsoft Windows^® 7 Professional
Processor & Chipset	Intel Core i7-870 2.93GHz Quad Core Processor
Memory	8Gb DDR3 (4 x 2GB) installed and support for up to 16 GB of DDR3 1066/1333 MHz SDRAM (dual-channel support on four DIMMs)
Storage	Serial ATA hard disk 1TB Intel® Rapid Storage Technology RAID capability (Windows 7 only)
Storage and Expansion bays	DVD R/W , DVD-ROM Two 5.25" drive bay, Six 3.5" internal drive bay (Two external, Four internal) PCI Express® 2.0 x16 slot , PCI Express® 2.0 x1 slot, Two PCI v2.3 (5 V) slots Optional Parallel / 2nd Serial port connector
I/O and Communication Interface	Front: – Four USB 2.0 ports – Optional Multi-in-1 card reader – High-definition headphone and microphone jacks Rear: – Six USB 2.0 ports, PS/2 keyboard and mouse ports – Ethernet (RJ-45) port, Three audio ports – VGA / DVI-D port – Serial port
Graphics	nVidia 1Gb GT210 PCI Express® 2.0 x16 graphics card
Audio	Integrated high-definition audio with 5.1-channel surround sound support
System Power	300 W
Software and Utilities	Acer Backup Manager Acer Client Manager Acer eRecovery Management Acer Security Suite Veriton ControlCenter (Windows 7 only) – Acer eLock Management – Acer eSettings Management – QuickMigration – PowerSaver – SmartBoot – HelpDesk Adobe® Reader® Intel® Rapid Storage technology McAfee® Internet Security Suite 2009 Trial Microsoft® Office 2007 (Ready/Trial) Service Pack 2 Nero® 9 Essentials
Dimensions	180 (W) x 440 (D) x 352 (H) mm
Compliance and Certification	C-Tick (AS/NZS 60950) PC 2001 ENERGY STAR® 5.0 GS, VCCI, FCC, CE BSMI, CCC, MET Nemko (CB & Bauart, GS), UL