Installing Adapters

Before you begin:

ŸRead “Safety Considerations” on page 4-2 and “Handling Static Sensitive Devices” on page 4-3.

Ÿ Read the instructions that came with the adapter.

ŸIf you are installing a graphics adapter,PCI AdaptreferPlacementto the

Referencebefore choosing the slot for the adapter.

ŸFor other adapters, refer to Appendix B, “Adapter Placement Notes” on

page B-1for placement

requirements.

Ÿ Remove the system unit

cover (see “Removing the Cover” on page 4-4).

1. If you are also installing:

ŸMemory modules, go to “Installing Memory-Modules” on page 4-24, and then

return here.

Ÿ A processor

card (Model 240 only), go to “Installing a Processor Card

page 4-63,

and then return here.

2.Check the instructions that came with the adapter for setting jumpers switches.

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