Contents v
4 Installing Options
General Rules.............................................................................................. 4-2
Safety Precautions....................................................................................... 4-3
System Unit Covers .................................................................................... 4-4
Removing the Cover........................................................................... 4-4
Replacing the Cover ........................................................................... 4-6
Removing the Front Panel .................................................................. 4-7
Replacing the Front Panel................................................................... 4-8
Expansion Boards ....................................................................................... 4-9
Locating Expansion Slots and Connectors ....................................... 4-10
Removing the Retainer Bar .............................................................. 4-10
Removing an Expansion Board ........................................................ 4-11
Installing a Slot Cover ...................................................................... 4-12
Removing a Slot Cover .................................................................... 4-13
Installing an Expansion Board.......................................................... 4-14
Replacing the Retainer Bar............................................................... 4-15
System Board Options .............................................................................. 4-16
Memory Upgrade.............................................................................. 4-16
Checking System Memory....................................................... 4-17
Removing a RIMM or Continuity Module .............................. 4-18
Installing a RIMM or Continuity Module ................................ 4-20
Processor Upgrade............................................................................ 4-22
Removing the Processor .......................................................... 4-22
Installing an Upgrade Processor .............................................. 4-24
Data Storage Devices ................................................................................ 4-26
Locating Device Bays....................................................................... 4-26
Preparing the Device ........................................................................ 4-27
Connecting Device Cables................................................................ 4-28
Cabling Storage Devices .................................................................. 4-30
IDE Drive Cabling ................................................................... 4-30
Diskette Drive Cabling ............................................................ 4-30
Network Board Wake-On LAN Cabling.................................. 4-31
Replacing 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Devices ........................................ 4-31
Removing or Replacing a Bay Cover....................................... 4-32
Storing and Retrieving Unused Rails....................................... 4-35
Removing or Installing Device Rails ....................................... 4-36
Removing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device .............................. 4-36
Installing a 5 1/4-Inch Accessible Device................................ 4-38
Replacing 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Devices ........................................ 4-39
Removing a 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device .............................. 4-40
Installing a 3 1/2-Inch Accessible Device................................ 4-42