Available Options; Tools Required; Handling Static-Sensitive Devices - IBM A50 User Manual

Available options

The following are some available options:
v External options
v Internal options
For the latest information about available options, see the following World Wide
Web pages:
v http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/options/
v http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/
You can also obtain information by calling the following telephone numbers:
v Within the United States, call 1-800-IBM-2YOU (1-800-426-2968), your IBM
v Within Canada, call 1-800-565-3344 or 1-800-IBM-4YOU.
v Outside the United States and Canada, contact your IBM reseller or IBM

Tools required

To install some options in your computer, you might need a flat-blade or Phillips
screwdriver. Additional tools might be needed for certain options. See the
instructions that come with the option.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer
components and options.
When you add an option, do not open the static-protective package containing the
option until you are instructed to do so.
When you handle options and other computer components, take these precautions
to avoid static electricity damage:
v Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
– Parallel port devices, such as printers and external drives
– Serial port devices, such as external modems and digital cameras
– Audio devices, such as external speakers for the sound system
– USB devices, such as printers, joysticks, and scanners
– Security device, such as a rope clip
– Monitors
– IEEE 1394 devices (requires an IEEE 1394 adapter)
– System memory, called dual inline memory modules (DIMMs)
– Peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapters
– Accelerated graphics port (AGP) adapters (some models)
– Internal drives, such as:
- CD drive and DVD drive
- Hard disk drive
- Diskette drives and other removable media drives
reseller, or IBM marketing representative.
marketing representative.
you.
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