Locating components

The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer.

1Microprocessor and heat sink

4PCI slots

2DIMMs

5PCI adapter

3AGP slot (some models)

6Power supply

Identifying parts on the system board

The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are IBM-installed or that you can install later.

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IBM 2289, 6824 manual Locating components, Identifying parts on the system board