Installation Sequence - Compaq AP500 - Professional - 128 MB RAM Reference Manual

6-2 Hardware Upgrade Preparations

Installation Sequence

This chapter begins with an overview of the installation and configuration
sequence. Follow this sequence of steps to ensure the proper installation of
any optional equipment. Before you begin, observe the following precautions:
1. Turn off the workstation and disconnect the power cord from the
2. If you are installing or removing drives in the front bays, refer to the
3. Open the workstation by removing its outside side access panel. Refer
4. Install any optional equipment: ISA or PCI expansion board,
5. Replace the front bezel, if necessary, and the side access panel.
6. Reconnect the power cord to the back of the workstation and plug in
7. Turn on the monitor, workstation, and any devices you installed.
8. Reconfigure the workstation, if necessary. See Chapter 2 for
9. Test the workstation (optional) using the TEST utility.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury from hot surfaces,
allow the internal system components to cool before touching.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic
components of the workstation or optional equipment. Before
beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of
static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. Refer
to Appendix B for more information.
grounded AC outlet and the back of the workstation.
section "Removing the Front Bezel" in this chapter for instructions.
to the section "Removing the Side Access Panel" in this chapter for
instructions.
Accelerated Graphic Port (AGP) graphics controller, processor
upgrade, memory, or drive. Refer to the applicable chapters in this
manual or the documentation provided with the optional equipment for
instructions.
the power cord to a grounded AC outlet.
instructions.