IBM INTELLISTATION E PRO 6204, User Manual

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IBM® IntelliStation® E Pro: User’s Guide
Preinstallation steps : Before you install drives in your computer, verify that you
have all the cables and other equipment specified in the documentation that comes
with the drive. You might also need to perform certain preinstallation activities. Some
of the steps are required only during the initial installation of an option.
1. Read “Safety information” on page vii, “Handling static-sensitive devices” on page
37, and the documentation that comes with your drive.
2. Choose the bay in which you want to install the drive.
3. Check the instructions that come with the drive to see if you need to set any
switches or jumpers on the drive. If you are installing a SCSI device, be sure to
set the SCSI ID for that device.
Installing a drive in bay 2 or 4: Do the following to install a drive in bay 2 or 4:
Attention: When handling static-sensitive devices, take precautions to avoid
damage from static electricity. For details on handling these devices, see “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 37.
1. Read the information in “Preinstallation steps”.
2. Turn off the computer and attached devices and disconnect the external cables
and power cords.
3. Remove the side cover. See “Removing the side cover” on page 58 for details.
4. Remove the support bracket. See “Removing the support bracket” on page 59.
5. Use a screwdriver to pry the filler panel and EMC shield away from the computer.
Note: If you are installing a drive that contains a laser, observe the following
safety precaution.
6. Touch the static-protective bag containing the drive to any unpainted metal
surface on the computer; then remove the drive from the bag and place it on a
static-protective surface.
7. Set any jumpers or switches on the drive according to the documentation that
comes with the drive.
8. You might find it easier to install the new drive into the appropriate opening on the
front, and then attach the cables.
9. If you are installing a 5.25-in. drive in bay 2, push the drive into the bay; then use
the two screws to attach the drive to the drive cage.
DANGER
Laser radiation when open. Do not stare into the beam. Do not view directly with
optical instruments. Avoid direct exposure to the beam.