Improving Computer Performance; Preparing Your Computer For Expansion; Your Computer's Components And Connectors; Computer Components - DEC Digital PC 3500 System Reference Manual

Inside Your Computer

Improving Computer Performance

As your computing needs change, you can achieve improved computer performance
by:
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Installing additional computer memory
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Adding a higher-performance video controller and/or more video memory
•
Upgrading your hard disk drives
•
Installing a higher performance main logic board design

Preparing Your Computer for Expansion

Before you begin to expand your computer, refer to Chapter 1, "Beyond Quick
Setup," for instructions on preventing component damage from static electricity,
disconnecting external devices, and removing the outside cover.

Your Computer's Components and Connectors

The following sections show your computer's main logic board, backplane, and
adapter card component and connector locations. Use the information presented
anytime you need to connect external devices, expand, or upgrade your computer.

Computer Components

Figure
Legend
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
3-2
Component
Internal 3½-inch drive bay(s)
Power supply
Front access 5¼-inch drive bay with CD-ROM (not available on all models)
Front access 5¼-inch drive bay(s)
3½-inch diskette drive
Backplane
Main Logic Board (MLB)