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Installation precautions
Before you install any computer component, we recommend that you read the
following sections. These sections contain important ESD precautions along
with preinstallation 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.
Preinstallation instructions
Always observe the following before you install any component:
1
Turn off your computer and all the peripherals connected to it before
opening it. Then unplug all cables from the power outlets.
2
Open your computer according to the instructions on page 53.
3
Follow the ESD precautions described above before handling a
computer component.
4
Remove any expansion boards or peripherals that block access to the
DIMM sockets or component connectors.
5
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.
Summary of Contents for Veriton 3900
Page 1: ...Veriton Series User s Guide ...
Page 8: ......
Page 13: ...Empowering Technology ...
Page 19: ...7 ...
Page 25: ...1 First things first ...
Page 26: ...This chapter describes the system specifications and contents of your computer package ...
Page 30: ...1 First things first 18 ...
Page 31: ...2 System tour ...
Page 32: ...This chapter discusses the features and components of your computer ...
Page 48: ...2 System tour 36 ...
Page 49: ...3 Setting up your computer ...
Page 63: ...4 Upgrading your computer ...
Page 75: ...63 3 Lift the drive frame to a 90 degree angle then pull out and remove the drive frame ...
Page 81: ...5 System utilities ...
Page 82: ...This chapter describes applications that are preinstalled on your computer ...
Page 90: ...5 System utilities 78 a If you have not yet backed up your system ...
Page 96: ...5 System utilities 84 ...
Page 97: ...6 Frequently asked questions ...