DECpcä Charmonix
7
How do I Update my BIOS? .....................................................................
3-6
Preliminary Steps...............................................................................
3-7
Creating a Crisis Recovery Diskette...................................................
3-7
Using PHLASH.EXE to Upgrade your BIOS .....................................
3-9
Using the Crisis Recovery Diskette...........................................................
3-10
4
Expanding Your Computer
Introduction.....................................................................................................
4-1
Tools Needed ..................................................................................................
4-1
Static Electricity..............................................................................................
4-2
Disconnect External Devices and Power..........................................................
4-2
Removing the Cover........................................................................................
4-2
Voltage Select Switch......................................................................................
4-4
Computer Components ....................................................................................
4-6
Main Logic Board Components .......................................................................
4-8
Main Logic Board Connectors .........................................................................
4-10
Installing a Higher Performance CPU ..............................................................
4-12
Installing Additional Computer Memory .........................................................
4-14
Memory Configurations............................................................................
4-16
Installing a SIMM.....................................................................................
4-16
Replacing the Real-Time Clock (RTC)/Lithium Battery..................................
4-18
Installing Expansion Boards ............................................................................
4-22
Installing Mass Storage Devices ......................................................................
4-27
Installing a 5¼-Inch Device ......................................................................
4-27
Connecting Diskette and IDE Devices .............................................................
4-30
Replacing the Cover ........................................................................................
4-33
5
Problem Solving and Troubleshooting
Introduction.....................................................................................................
5-1
Initial Troubleshooting ....................................................................................
5-2
Computer Troubleshooting ..............................................................................
5-3
Disk Drive Troubleshooting.............................................................................
5-8
Monitor Troubleshooting .................................................................................
5-9
CD-ROM Troubleshooting ..............................................................................
5-10
Audio Troubleshooting ....................................................................................
5-11
A
Technical Specifications
Introduction.....................................................................................................
A-1