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Adding Option
Chapter 3
Adding Option
The system includes an AMR slot for soft-modem riser application option and
is equipped to take as much as 512KB of DRAM memory to your system.
Installing the MR card and or adding a memory module is a fairly easy task and
can be done using only a standard Philips screwdriver. (see chapter 5)
3-1 Safety Precautions
Some of the sensitive components inside your system unit can be damaged
by static electricity. You can minimize the possibility of this occurring by
taking a few simple precautions.
1. Most important, make sure all power sources have been switched off
before beginning any work on your system. For complete security, disconnect
all power cables
2. Before disconnecting the power cable, you may try to touch the
bare metal of the computer case. If the power source has a ground line, this
will discharge your body static.
3. Avoid carrying out the work in areas which are known to have
electrostatic problems. Some rugs and carpets for example cause static build
up.
4. Handle all components as little as possible. Leave the components in
their protective packaging until you are ready to install them. Handle option
cards by the edges only.
3-2 Installing MR (Modem Riser) Card
1. Turn off the system power, including the monitor and any peripherals.
2. Disconnect all cables from the rear panel of the main system unit. Make
sure to remember where to plug them in again.
3. Position the unit for easy access to the rear panel and the inside of the
unit.
4. Using a Phillips screw driver, remove the screws from the sides of the
system cover. Make sure not to lose the screws.
5. Lift off the cover and carefully set it aside.
6. Inside the system unit, you should see the AMR slot.
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