IBM 8308, 8312, 8313, 8311, 8310, 8315, 8314, 8301 Installing adapters in Types 8305, 8306, 8309

7.Install the adapter-slot-cover latch.

8.Clear any cables that might impede the replacement of the drive bays.

9.Replace the support bar and pivot the two drive bays back to their original positions.

What to do next:

vTo work with another option, go to the appropriate section.

vTo complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the cables” on page 67.

Installing adapters in Types 8305, 8306, 8309, and 8313

This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing adapters. Your computer has three expansion slots for PCI adapters and one slot used for an AGP adapter. You can install an adapter up to 340 mm (13.4 inches) long.

To install an adapter:

1.Remove the cover. See “Types 8305, 8306, 8309, and 8313” on page 40.

2.Remove the adapter-slot-cover latch and the slot cover for the appropriate expansion slot.

3.Remove the adapter from its static-protective package.

4.Install the adapter into the appropriate slot on the system board.

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