Installing an Option Board

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Note: Before installing an ISA non-plug and play option board run the SCU and configure the resources required by the option board.

1.Power off the system and remove the left side panel (as viewed from front) as described earlier in this chapter.

2.Observe the safety and ESD precautions at the beginning of this chapter.

3.Remove and save the expansion slot screw and cover (Figure 5-11).

Figure 5-11. Removing the Expansion Slot Screw and Cover

A Expansion slot cover

B Expansion slot screw

Notice: Observe static precautions. Use an antistatic wrist strap.

4.Remove the option board from its protective wrapper, holding the board only by the edges. Do not touch the board components or the gold connectors.