Installing an Option Board
1. Power off the system and remove the side panel as
described earlier in this chapter.
2. Remove and save the expansion slot screw and cover
(Figure 4-8, A).
Figure 4-8. Installing an Option Board
A
Notice: Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic
wrist strap.
3. Remove the option board from its protective wrapper,
holding the board only by the edges. Do not touch the
board components or the gold connectors.
4. Record the option board serial number in the
equipment log.
5. Set any board jumpers or switches as described in
the documentation that comes with the option board.
Note: Refer to the documentation accompanying the
option board for information on whether the board is
to be installed in a PCI or ISA expansion slot.
6. Refer to Table 4-1 to determine the recommended
option board slot assignment and configuration
parameters. Refer to Figure 4-7 to determine system
board slot locations.
B
Upgrades and Options
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