Removing The Bezel; Installing An Adapter - IBM IntelliStation M Pro Installation Manual

Removing the bezel

When working with some options, such as a CD-ROM drive or diskette drive, you
must first remove the bezel to access the option. To install or remove options, you
might find it easier to lay the computer on its side.
Complete the following steps to remove the bezel:
1. Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in
2. Turn off the computer and all attached devices (see "Turning off the computer"
3. Remove the side cover (see "Removing the side cover" on page 16).
4. Press the bezel release button to disengage the bezel.
5. Carefully remove the bezel from the computer; then set the bezel aside.
To reinstall the bezel, see "Replacing the bezel" on page 31.

Installing an adapter

The following notes describe the types of adapters that your computer supports and
other information that you might consider when installing an adapter. See
"System-board option connectors" on page 13 for an illustration of the adapter slot
locations.
v Read the documentation that comes with your operating system.
v Locate the documentation that comes with the adapter and follow those
v Your computer comes with adapter connectors, or slots. The PCI Express x16
v You can install only 33 MHz/32-bit adapters in PCI slots 3 and 4.
v You can install full-length adapters in PCI slots 3 and 4. None of the expansion
"Handling static-sensitive devices" on page 11.
on page 33); then, disconnect all power cords and external cables.
Bezel release
button
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.
video adapter is installed in slot 2. You can install up to three additional optional
adapters in your computer in slot 1 (PCI Express x1) and PCI slots 3 and 4.
slots are hot-plug slots.
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