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Installing and removing RAM

BeOS-Series User’s Handbook

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Installing and Upgrading BeOS-Series Hardware

Installing DIMMs

1.

Locate the DIMM slots on the mainboard. (See page 27.)

2.

Use both hands to press the DIMM straight down into the DIMM 
socket. 

3.

When the DIMM is properly seated, the clips of the socket snap in 
place to hold the DIMM on either side.

Removing DIMMs

1.

Gently press down both clips on each side of the DIMM to release 
the DIMM. 

2.

Pull the DIMM upward to remove it from the socket.

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Страница 2: ...er there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by tur...

Страница 3: ...d on the computer nothing happened even after I waited a couple of minutes 12 When I started the computer I heard the startup beep but nothing appears on my screen 12 My mouse and or keyboard aren t w...

Страница 4: ...Upgrading BeOS Series Hardware 21 Removing the chassis cover 22 Installing expansion cards 24 Installing and removing RAM 27 Installing DIMMs 28 Removing DIMMs 28 Using the BeOS Release 4 5 Installati...

Страница 5: ...t 888 315 9563 BeOS Series computer mouse keyboard power cable speaker cable if you ordered speakers modem cable if you ordered a modem monitor if you ordered a monitor BeOS Release 4 5 Installation C...

Страница 6: ...om For the most up to date information about your BeOS Series system and for sales or technical support go to the iDOT com Web site at www idot com You can also contact iDOT com at these numbers Custo...

Страница 7: ...modem If a phone is connected to the telephone wall jack unplug the phone from the wall jack and plug it into the modem TELEPHONE jack Connect the modem cable to the PHONE LINE jack Connect the other...

Страница 8: ...ng Up Your BeOS Series System Completing BeOS Series system setup computer power on off button CD ROM drive door CD ROM door open close button floppy disk drive door floppy disk eject button power ind...

Страница 9: ...T com recommends that you plug your equipment into a surge protector or UPS to protect your system from electrical surges Damage caused by surges or electrical line problems are not covered by your iD...

Страница 10: ...ts up the green power indicator light comes on and the computer beeps The system performs self diagnostic tests and continues to start up BeOS While system components are loading the BeOS startup scre...

Страница 11: ...on about using BeOS refer to the contents of the documentation folder as follows 1 Double click the Be icon on the desktop to open the Be volume 2 Double click the beos folder to open it 3 Double clic...

Страница 12: ...f the monitor that indicates when the monitor is on Check to be sure the video cable is plugged securely into the video port on the back of the computer See page 7 Adjust the monitor s Brightness and...

Страница 13: ...peakers are on Check the audio settings on the Media panel of the Preferences folder as follows 1 Click the Be menu in the upper right corner of the screen A pop up menu opens 2 While pressing the lef...

Страница 14: ...BeOS Series system it should display Solo 1 as shown in the figure on page 13 If you are using a third party audio card make sure the card is supported by BeOS For a list of supported hardware go to...

Страница 15: ...re using is live by plugging a regular telephone into it and listening for a dial tone If you hear a dial tone disconnect the telephone from the wall jack and reconnect the modem cable to the telephon...

Страница 16: ...I have a hardware or BeOS problem that hasn t been addressed by any of these troubleshooting techniques For iDOT com hardware or BeOS setup questions or problems call iDOT com Technical Support at 80...

Страница 17: ...your system includes a printer 2 Turn on the monitor 3 Turn on the computer as follows a Make sure no diskettes or CDs are in the computer b Turn on the system s master power switch on the back of th...

Страница 18: ...own the mouse button select the Shut Down option then release the mouse button The Shutdown Status window opens showing the applications and tasks that are shutting down Before BeOS closes application...

Страница 19: ...button in the System is Shut Down dialog box and BeOS will begin starting up again You do not need to turn off the system s master power switch on the back of the computer If the computer does not shu...

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Страница 21: ...atic electricity in your body After you turn off the master switch on the back of the computer and remove the chassis cover touch a metal computer component such as the power supply or Wear a static w...

Страница 22: ...d to the system 2 Turn off the master power switch on the back of the system 3 Unplug the system s power cord from the back of the computer Leave the other end of the power cord plugged into the power...

Страница 23: ...ardware 23 6 Remove the screw from the side panel 7 Press the pressure release tabs Slide the panel toward you about an inch Tilt the top side of the panel out to the right away from the computer then...

Страница 24: ...efore installing or removing any device Observe static electricity precautions See the warnings on page 21 1 Remove the chassis cover as described in Removing the chassis cover on page 22 2 Select an...

Страница 25: ...ng the edge of the expansion card carefully align the edge connector with the expansion slot Place the head of a screwdriver on the small indented square of the expansion slot cover Firmly tap the bas...

Страница 26: ...the card firmly into the slot by pushing down on one end of the card then the other Use this rocking motion until the card is firmly seated in the slot 7 Secure the board by replacing the retaining br...

Страница 27: ...ries mainboard features three DIMM banks for 8 to 256 MB SDRAM modules for a total memory of up to 768 MB You can install SDRAM modules in any DIMM bank in any combination no memory configuration tabl...

Страница 28: ...on the mainboard See page 27 2 Use both hands to press the DIMM straight down into the DIMM socket 3 When the DIMM is properly seated the clips of the socket snap in place to hold the DIMM on either s...

Страница 29: ...kettes Reinstalling BeOS and application software Refer to the BeOS Release 4 5 Installation Guide that accompanied your system for detailed instructions about how to use the Installer CD to reinstall...

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