4-2 Adding Expansion Devices

This chapter provides information for adding a variety of industry-
standard ex pansion devic e s t o your system.
Included in the chapt er are procedures for addin g :
USB devices
PC cards
memory modules
printer
external monitor
external serial devices .
Safety Precautions
Observe safety rules wh en han dling system componen ts. Avoid electric
shock or personal injury by observing the following warning.
Before removing the panel on the bottom of the
system unit, wake a system in sleep mode, close Windows, turn off system
power, and unplug the system AC power adapter. Power is removed only
when the AC power adapter is unplugged.
Static electricit y an d im proper installation pr ocedures can damage
computer component s. Pr otect computer componen t s by following these
safety instructions.
Electrost atic dischar g e can damage sy stem
components . Discharge st atic electr i city by touc hing a metal ob j ect before
removing t h e panel on the bot tom of the sys t em unit.
Avoid carpets in cool, dr y areas. Leave PC cards and mem or y
modules in their anti-static packaging until ready to be installed.