System Expansions; Information About Boards - Fujitsu Siemens Computers PRIMERGY ECONEL 10 Operating Manual

System expansions

It may be necessary to update the BIOS when carrying out a system expansion or
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hardware upgrade. In this instance, please contact our customer service center.
When installing components with a high power loss, make sure that the maximum
permissible temperatures of the individual components are not exceeded.
The device must be switched off when installing/removing the system expansions and
may not be in the Suspend mode.
This chapter describes all the activities required to modify your PC hardware (e.g. installing boards
or drives).
Memory and processor upgrading are described in the system board Technical Manual.
Read the supplied documentation before installing new drives and/or boards.
Refer to the system board Technical Manual before making any extensions to the system board.

Information about boards

Take care with the locking mechanisms (catches and centring pins) when you are replacing the
system board or components on the system board.
To prevent damage to the system board or the components and conductors on it, please take care
when you insert or remove boards. Make sure expansion boards are inserted straight.
Never use sharp objects (screwdrivers) for leverage.
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Boards with electrostatic sensitive devices (ESD) are identifiable by the
label shown.
When you handle boards fitted with ESDs, you must, under all
circumstances, observe the following points:
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You must always discharge static build up (e.g. by touching a grounded
object) before working.
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The equipment and tools you use must be free of static charges.
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Remove the power plug from the power supply before inserting or
removing boards containing ESDs.
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Always hold boards with ESDs by their edges.
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Never touch pins or conductors on boards fitted with ESDs.
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