Available Options; Tools Required; Handling Static-Sensitive Devices - IBM A60 Type 6833 User Manual

Available options

Tools required

Handling static-sensitive devices

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User Guide
The following are some available options:
• External options
— Parallel port devices, such as printers and external drives
— Serial port devices, such as external modems and digital cameras
— Audio devices, such as external speakers for the sound system
— USB devices, such as printers and scanners
— Security U-bolt
— Monitor
• Internal options
— System memory, called Rambus in-line memory modules (RIMMs)
— Adapters
– Peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapters
– Accelerated graphics port (AGP) adapters
— Internal drives
– CD drive, DVD drive, CD-RW drive, or DVD-CDRW drive
– Hard disk
– Diskette drives and other removable media drives
For the latest information about available options, see the following World Wide Web
pages:
• http://www.ibm.com/pc/us/options/
• http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/
To install some options in your computer, you might need a flat-blade screwdriver.
Additional tools might be needed for certain options. See the instructions that come
with the option.
Static electricity, although harmless to you, can seriously damage computer
components and options.
When you add an option, do not open the static-protective package containing the
option until you are instructed to do so.
When you handle options and other computer components, take these precautions to
avoid static electricity damage:
• Limit your movement. Movement can cause static electricity to build up around
you.
• Always handle components carefully. Handle adapters and memory modules by
the edges. Never touch any exposed circuitry.
• Prevent others from touching components.
• When you install a new option, touch the static-protective package containing the
option to a metal expansion-slot cover or other unpainted metal surface on the