IBM INTELLISTATION E PRO 6204, User Manual

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Chapter 5. Installing options
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8. Remove the adapter from the static-protective package, and carefully grasp the
adapter by the top edge or upper corners, and align it with the expansion slot
guides; then press the adapter
firmly into the expansion slot.
Note: It is best to move the adapter directly from the static-protective package to
the adapter slot. If this is not possible, set the adapter down on its static-
protective package on a hard surface. Avoid touching the components
and gold-edge connectors on the adapter.
Attention: Be certain that the adapter is correctly seated in the expansion slot
before you turn on the computer. Incomplete installation of an adapter might
damage the system board or the adapter.
9. Connect required cables to the adapter. Route cables so that they do not block
the flow of air from the fans.
10. If you have another adapter to install, repeat steps 1 through 10. If you have
another option to install, do so now.
11. If you have installed a full-length adapter, rotate the front adapter support bracket
to the closed (locked) position.
12. Reinstall the rear adapter support bracket; then rotate the bracket to the closed
(locked) position.
Note: The rear retaining bracket rests against the computer cover. You might
find it easier to lay the computer on its side to replace the cover.
13. Replace the support bracket.
14. Replace the side cover. See “Replacing the cover” on page 73 for details.
15. Reconnect the external cables and power cords; then turn on the attached
devices and the computer.
Rear
adapter
retention
bracket
Expansion
slot cover
Front
adapter
retention
bracket
Adapter