IBM 6862 - PC 300 PL, User Manual

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Expandability
You can easily expand the capabilities of your computer by adding memory, drives,
or adapters. Your computer has a riser card for connecting adapters to the ISA or
PCI bus. Examples of adapters that can be added to your computer include
graphics, SCSI (small computer system interface), and network adapters. Also,
some computers have an accelerated graphics port (AGP) connection on the system
board for attaching an AGP adapter.
Desktop model:
The desktop model has four drive bays. Unoccupied drive bays
can be used for installing additional devices such as hard disk and other drives.
The following illustration shows the drive bays in the desktop model.
3.5-Inch Bay
3.5-Inch
Diskette Drive
5.25-Inch CD-ROM
Drive (Standard
in some models)
5.25-Inch Bay
for Optional Drive
The PC 300GL desktop model has four expansion slots. One or more of these slots
might be occupied, depending on the model of your computer. Unoccupied slots
can be used for installing adapters. The PC 300PL desktop model has an additional
AGP adapter expansion slot. The following illustration shows the locations of the
expansion slots.
Expansion Slots
AGP Expansion Slot
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Using Your Personal Computer