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3.
Hardware Installation & Replacement
This chapter explains how to use your ZPC-GX31 to build a powerful computer as well
as how to replace components that are already populating the system. If you are
replacing existing components, read all of the instructions in the "Building a Bare Bone
System" section 3.1.1 and 3.1.2 FIRST and then go to the section that applies to the
component you wish to replace.
3.1 Building a Bare-Bone System
At a minimum, you will need the components listed below in order to build a fully
functioning system.
Before using your computer, you must complete the following steps:
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Install Memory Modules.
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Install the CPU.
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Install Peripheral Devices.
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Connect Case Fans and Power Adapter.
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Turn on the unit and setup the BIOS.
NOTE: Computer components and electronic circuit boards can be
damaged by discharges of static electricity. Working on computers
that are still connected to a power supply can be extremely dangerous.
Follow the guidelines below to avoid damaging your computer.
3.1.1
PHYSICAL ORIENTATION
All directions provided are presuming a physical orientation of the computer as if you
were the user with the touch pad in the lower left and the on/off button in the top right
corner. You are supplied with all necessary Phillips screws for the hard disk drive
installation and for the system case.
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