Chapter 5. Installing Options Type 6838, 6848; Before You Begin; Before You Begin System Reliability Considerations; System Reliability Considerations - IBM NetVista Hardware Maintenance Manual

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Chapter 5. Installing options Type 6838, 6848

Before you begin

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System reliability considerations .

I/O connector/port locations - Type 6838 and 6848
Removing the cover
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Internal drive removal and replacement .
Installing internal drives in bays 1, 2 and 3 .
CD-ROM drive jumper settings.
Installing internal drives in bays 4, 5, 6 and 7 .
Hard disk drive jumper settings
Before you begin
Before you begin to install options in your computer, read the following
information:
v Become familiar with the safety and handling guidelines specified under
v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
v Back up all important data before you make changes to hard disk drives.
v Have a small, flat-blade screwdriver available.
v For a list of supported options for your computer, refer to
System reliability considerations
To help ensure proper cooling and system reliability, make sure:
v Each of the drive bays either has a drive, or a filler panel and electromagnetic
v There is space around the computer to allow the computer cooling system to
v Cables for optional adapters are routed according to the instructions that are
v A failed fan is replaced within 1 hour.
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"Handling electrostatic discharge-sensitive devices" on page 90, and read the
safety statements in "Safety information" on page 87. These guidelines will help
you work safely with your computer or options.
outlets for your computer, monitor, and any other options that you intend to
install.
http://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web.
compatibility (EMC) shield installed.
work properly. Leave about 127 mm (5 in.) of space around the front and rear of
the computer.
provided with the adapters.
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Installing a security U-bolt .
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Installing memory modules .
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Installing adapters .
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Adapter slots .
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AGP adapter .
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Audio adapter .
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ADSL modem
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Replacing the cover.
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