Planning your hardware changes

You should understand how your new hardware will work with your existing hardware before you unplug your system unit, pull the cover off, and start removing or adding hardware. You should also record your changes as you work.

Make sure that you have read the preceding section “Evaluating your new hardware” on page 7-2 before you proceed.

Recording your changes

When you add or replace hardware, you should record the changes you make. The information you need to record as you work includes, but is not limited to:

Changes to jumper positions

Connection of drive and adapter card cables to the system board

Changes to CMOS settings in Setup

Changes to settings in other online configuration utilities, such as the Windows 98 Device Manager or a configuration utility that might come with your new hardware.

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