System Overview; System Cautions - IBM IntelliStation M Pro 6868-5BU System Integration Manual

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The Avid Xpress system is built around the 866-MHz IBM
IntelliStation M Pro Type 6868-5BU professional workstation
(IBM 6868 system).
The system speed might increase without notice. If any hardware or software
changes are needed due to a speed increase, this guide will be updated.
The IBM 6868 system ships with Windows
operating system. You must install the Windows NT operating system
prior to shipping the product (see "Installing the Windows NT Image"
on page 6-5). The following sections explain some of the major
portions of the IBM 6868 system.
Avid ships the Avid Xpress kit and a box that is designed to be used
as a shipping box after you build the system. This box allows the
product to be shipped more than once.
This guide frequently refers to the User Guide IntelliStation M Pro Type
6868 Professional Workstation as a location for instructions and general
information. Keep the user guide handy at all times and pass it on to the
customer.
There are two caution areas you should be aware of whenever you are
working around the IBM 6868 system:
You should always use a grounding wrist strap when installing any
hardware option in the IBM 6868 system.
Whenever you open the cover of the IBM 6868 system to repair or
replace an option, be aware that the presence of +5V standby power
might result in damage to your hardware unless you unplug the
electrical cord from the system before opening the cover.
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