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Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 4-1

Removing the Top Cover ..................................................................................................... 4-2

System Unit Components ..................................................................................................... 4-4

Motherboard......................................................................................................................... 4-6

Installing Additional System Memory .................................................................................. 4-7

Adding Memory Modules..................................................................................................... 4-8

Installing Expansion Boards ............................................................................................... 4-10

General Information on Installing Drives............................................................................ 4-12

SCSI Bus Length ......................................................................................................... 4-12

Internal SCSI Termination........................................................................................... 4-12

External SCSI Termination.......................................................................................... 4-13

Cable Layout ............................................................................................................... 4-13

Installing Storage Options in the Drive Bracket.................................................................. 4-17

Storage Bay........................................................................................................................ 4-22

Replacing the Battery ......................................................................................................... 4-26

Replacing the System Cover............................................................................................... 4-27

Connecting External Options.............................................................................................. 4-29

Cabling for a Printer or Other Parallel Device ............................................................. 4-29

External SCSI Options................................................................................................. 4-29

Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 5-1

Initial Troubleshooting ......................................................................................................... 5-1

Equipment Log..................................................................................................................... 5-2

General Troubleshooting ...................................................................................................... 5-2

Error Beep Codes ................................................................................................................. 5-9

Diagnostic LEDs ................................................................................................................ 5-10

Location of the LEDs .................................................................................................. 5-10

Interpreting the LED Indicator Values ......................................................................... 5-10

System Specifications...........................................................................................................A-2

Power Supply and Input Power Requirements ......................................................................A-4

Motherboard Jumpers...........................................................................................................A-4

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