Chapter 4. Installing Options; Installation Guidelines; System Reliability Considerations; Handling Static-Sensitive Devices - IBM 6219 - IntelliStation M - Pro User Manual

Chapter 4. Installing options

This chapter provides instructions for installing or replacing options in your
computer. For a list of supported options for your 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 the safety information beginning on page vii, "Installation guidelines", and
v Ensure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical outlets
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, ensure 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.

Handling static-sensitive devices

Attention:
computer. To avoid damage, keep static-sensitive devices in their static-protective
packages until you are ready to install them.
To reduce the possibility of damage from electrostatic discharge, observe the
following precautions:
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"Handling static-sensitive devices". This information will help keep you safe while
working with your computer and options.
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 34 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.
Static electricity can damage electronic devices, including your
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