Began ATT's recommended 'migration'/upgrade/want to reverse

There isn't one. This is an ACER mainboard made for Gateway computers. ACER does not retail mainboards so you cannot go to the ACER site and get the manual. Gateway does not give MB manuals out since they are preconfigured and do not anticipate users to migrate or major upgrade the board.

Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant
To check if your computer can run Windows 8 go to this WEB site and download and install Windows 8 Upgrade Assistant.
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/upgrade-to-windows-8

Wireless routers contain built-in programmable logic called firmware. The firmware is embedded software that implements network and security protocols for that specific model of hardware device.Every wireless router ships with a tested version of firmware provided by the manufacturer. However, most routers are also designed to support a firmware upgrade process. This allows the manufacturer to provide enhancements to routers already sold. Manufacturers generally provide firmware upgrades as free downloads from their Web site.

Additionally, a few manufacturers (like Linksys) provide their firmware as open source code on the Internet. Programmers worldwide are free to modify and extend the code with new features for their routers. Several versions of this hacked firmware can be found on the Web, but the average homeowner should avoid these types of firmware.
The Firmware Update Process
You begin a firmware upgrade by downloading a binary file package from the manufacturer's Web site. After the package is set up properly on a PC, an administrator can launch the actual upgrade from the wireless router's administrative console. The router will stop functioning if the upgrade fails to complete. For this reason, manufacturers generally recommend an Ethernet cable be run from the router to the PC to ensure maximum stability during the update. Consult the router's product documentation for details.
Immediately after purchasing a router, check the firmware version to ensure it is the latest version. Firmware can be installed on a router at the factory several months before the router is sold.
Then, check the manufacturer's Web site occasionally over time for any new firmware upgrade postings. Each time a firmware upgrade is posted, the manufacturer will provide notes detailing the enhancements it provides. Feel free to skip an upgrade if the new version does not offer any interesting features. However, if a router is performing sluggishly, freezing unexpectedly or experiencing dropped connections, firmware upgrade often supplies a quick fix.

> upgrade the computer

What manufacturer?

What model-number?

What speed of CPU?
Check the manufacturer's web-site for the list of "supported" CPUs -- maybe, you can install a faster one.

How much RAM?
Check the manufacturer's web-site for the list of "supported" memory-sticks -- maybe, you can install more RAM?

What Operating System?
Maybe, you can upgrade to Microsoft Windows 7.


How much money do you want to spend in "upgrading".
Compare to the cost of a brand-new computer.

If you were to log on to the manufacturer's web site, I think you will be pleasantly surprised as usually one is able to download, by model number, Customer Instruction Manuals, list of Dealers who can supply spares as required.

Just Google the manufacturer's name and follow the links. Make certain you are directed to the manufacturer's web site as some search engines direct you to other sites and they charge for the information that is normally free of charge.

I hope this helps.

ok when you upgrade to windows 7 all of your files are in a folder called windows.old.
go to my computer select your drive then go to windows folder. there you will see windows.old
you will need to do a migration to transfer you old data to the new os system.
it is very common that people do not migrate their files after upgrading to windows 7.
you will need to install usmt> user state migration tool. the folder your speacking of does not allow you to do a full format while the hard disk is in use.
you will need to migrate.
http://search.microsoft.com/results.aspx?mkt=en-US&q=usmt&Setlang=en-HK

this is the link to microsoft download center.
and here is the how to link to help you learn to migrate

http://www.bing.com/search?q=how%20to%20migrate%20using%20usmt&FORM=MSSBMN

go to dell's web site.
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/upgrades/en/segmenter?c=us&l=en&s=gen&~ck=mn

Fill in the requested information and they will give you the details of your computer, and recommended upgrades.

Does your current card meet your needs? The 24 inch should not need any thing special other than loading its drivers, and setting up the video. You will of course be using the "D"
15 connector on this monitor and a mating video cable. These have to be purchased on their own sometimes, so make sure one comes with your monitor.

just upgrade your RAM

in proper slot

what drive are you using ? windows should have the drivers if not go to the companys web site and download them