IBM IntelliStation M Pro Installation Manual page 47

Removing and installing the support bracket
When working with some options, such as hard disk drives and memory modules,
you must first remove the support bracket to access the option.
Complete the following steps to remove the support bracket:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in
"Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 11.
2. Turn off the computer and all attached devices (see "Turning off the computer"
on page 43); then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.
3. Remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page 26).
4. Pull out on the rear end of the support bracket approximately 150 mm (6 in.).
5. Disengage the front end of the support bracket from the computer and set the
bracket aside.
6. Continue with the option installation or removal procedure.
To reinstall the support bracket, reverse the previous steps.
Working with adapters
Your computer comes with adapter connectors or slots. The Accelerated Graphics
Port (AGP) video adapter is installed in the AGP slot and some models have a
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) controller adapter installed in the mini-PCI slot. You can install
up to five additional optional adapters in your computer in PCI slots 1 through 5.
See "System-board option connectors" on page 23 for the location of expansion
slots on the system board.
Adapter considerations: The following notes describe the types of adapters that
your computer supports and other information that you might consider when
installing an adapter:
v Read the documentation that comes with your operating system.
v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
instructions in addition to the instructions in this chapter. If you need to change
the switch or jumper settings on your adapter, follow the instructions that come
with the adapter.
v You can install only 32-bit adapters in PCI slots 1 through 5.
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