Installing Options; Installation Guidelines; System Reliability Considerations - IBM IntelliStation Z Pro Type 6221 Hardware Maintenance Manual

Installing options

This chapter provides instructions for installing or replacing options in the computer.
For a list of supported options for the computer, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/ on the
World Wide Web; then, select your country and navigate to the list of options for
your computer.

Installation guidelines

Before you begin installing options in your computer, read the following information:
v Review "Safety information" on page 117, "Installation guidelines," and "Handling
v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available.
v When you need to access the inside of the computer to install options, you might
v The blue color on components and labels identifies touch points where you can
v For a list of supported options for your computer, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/ on

System reliability considerations

To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, make sure that:
v Each of the drive bays has a drive or a filler panel and electromagnetic
v There is adequate space around the computer to allow the computer cooling
v You have followed the cabling instructions that come with optional adapters.
v You have replaced a failed fan as soon as possible.
v Do not remove the air baffle when the computer is operational. Operating the
v Microprocessor socket 2 always contains either a microprocessor baffle or a
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electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices" on page 120. These guidelines will help
you work safely with the computer and options.
outlets for your computer, monitor, and other devices that you will connect to the
computer.
find it easier to lay the computer on its side. Before laying the computer on its
side, rotate the two front stabilizing feet a quarter turn inward toward the
computer, so that they do not break. Before returning the computer to an upright
position, rotate the front stabilizing feet a quarter turn outward from the computer.
See "Moving the stabilizing feet" on page 39 for more information.
grip a component, move a latch, and so on.
the World Wide Web; then, select your country and navigate to the list of options
for your computer.
compatibility (EMC) shield installed.
system to work properly. Leave approximately 50 mm (2 in.) of open space
around the front and rear of the computer. Do not place objects in front of the
fans. For proper cooling and airflow, replace the computer cover before turning
on the computer. Operating the computer for extended periods of time (over 30
minutes) with the computer cover removed might damage computer components.
computer without the air baffle might cause the microprocessor to overheat.
microprocessor and heatsink.
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