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Load Previous Values ...................................................................................... 2-22
Save Changes................................................................................................... 2-22
BIOS Update Utility........................................................................................................ 2-22
NEC Bulletin Board Service .................................................................................... 2-23
Using the BIOS Update Utility ................................................................................ 2-24
Section 3 Option Installation
General Rules for Installing Options............................................................................... 3-1
Precautions ...................................................................................................................... 3-2
Removing the System Unit Cover ........................................................................... 3-3
Expansion Boards............................................................................................................ 3-4
Expansion Slot Locations ........................................................................................ 3-4
Expansion Board Installation ................................................................................... 3-5
Inside Slot Expansion Board Installation......................................................... 3-7
System Board Options..................................................................................................... 3-9
SIMM Upgrade ........................................................................................................ 3-9
Checking System Memory............................................................................... 3-9
SIMM Removal ............................................................................................... 3-11
SIMM Installation............................................................................................ 3-11
Video Upgrade ......................................................................................................... 3-12
Processor Upgrade ................................................................................................... 3-13
Processor Removal .......................................................................................... 3-14
Processor Installation....................................................................................... 3-14
Secondary Cache Upgrade .............................................................................................. 3-15
Data Storage Devices ...................................................................................................... 3-17
Device Slots ............................................................................................................. 3-17
Device Preparation................................................................................................... 3-18
Device Cables .......................................................................................................... 3-18
Diskette Drive Signal Cable ............................................................................ 3-19
IDE Signal Cables............................................................................................ 3-20
System Power Cables....................................................................................... 3-21
Device Cabling......................................................................................................... 3-22
Cabling an IDE Device .................................................................................... 3-22
Cabling a Diskette Drive.................................................................................. 3-22
Storage Device Installation ...................................................................................... 3-23
Removing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive Bracket .......................................................... 3-23
Installing the 3 1/2-Inch Drive ......................................................................... 3-24