General Rules - NEC PowerMate Professional 9000E Series User Manual

Your PowerMate Professional 9000E Series workstation
supports a variety of industry-standard and NEC CSD
expansion options.
This chapter provides installation instructions for system
board upgrades including memory module upgrade and
processor upgrade. In addition, it provides instructions for
adding expansion boards and installing data storage devices.
All options require that the left side cover be removed. Some
also require that the right side cover be removed. Procedures
for removing the covers are included in this chapter.

General Rules

Follow these general rules when you install the system
options.
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To prevent tipping, always turn the system unit feet out
(perpendicular to the system unit) after completing a
system upgrade.
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Turn off system power and unplug the power cable.
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Turn off and disconnect all peripherals.
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When handling boards or chips, touch the system frame to
discharge static.
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Do not disassemble parts other than those specified in the
procedure.
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All screws are Phillips-head unless otherwise specified.
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Label any cable connectors before disconnecting. Note
where the connector goes and in what position it was
installed.
4-2 Installing Options