Air Circulation; Electrical Outlets And Cable Lengths; Installing Options; Installation Guidelines - IBM IntelliStation M Pro Installation Manual

Dust compounds problems associated with glare. Clean your monitor screen
periodically using a soft cloth moistened with a nonabrasive, liquid glass cleaner.

Air circulation

Your computer and monitor produce heat. The computer fan pulls in fresh air and
forces out hot air. The monitor lets hot air escape through vents. Blocking the air
vents can cause overheating, possibly resulting in malfunction or damage. Place the
computer and monitor so that nothing blocks the air vents; usually 50 mm (2 in.) of
air space is sufficient. Also, make sure the vented air is not blowing on someone
else.

Electrical outlets and cable lengths

The location of electrical outlets and the length of device power cords and cables
might determine the final placement of your computer.
When arranging your work space:
v Avoid the use of extension cords. Whenever possible, plug the computer power
v Keep power cords and cables neatly routed away from walkways and other areas
For more information about power cords, see "Power cords" on page 75.

Installing options

This section provides instructions for installing and replacing hardware options in
your computer. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with
setting up IBM computer hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the
User's Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. For a list of supported
options for your computer, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/; then, select your country
and navigate to the list of options for your computer.
If you have no options to install, continue with "Cabling the computer" on page 32.

Installation guidelines

Before you begin installing options in your computer, read the following information:
v Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in "Handling
v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available.
v When you need to access the inside of the computer to install options, you might
v Blue on a components indicates touch points, where you can grip the component
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cord directly into an electrical outlet.
where they might be accidentally dislodged.
static-sensitive devices" on page 11. This information will help keep you work
safely with your computer and options.
outlets for your computer, monitor, and other devices.
find it easier to lay the computer on its side.
to remove it from or install it in the computer, open or close a latch, and so on.