How to Use This Manual
This manual explains how to set up, configure, and operate
your computer, as well as how to install options and run
diagnostic tests. It does not cover your operating system; see
your operating system manual for instructions on installing
and using it.
Although you should be sure to follow the steps in Chapter 1
and Chapter 2 to set up and configure your system, you do not
need to read everything in this book. See the following chapter
summaries to find the sections you need.
Chapter 1 provides instructions for setting up your system.
Chapter 2 describes how to run the System Configuration
program to configure your computer.
Chapter 3 provides instructions for certain operating
procedures, such as locking the computer’s cover, using a
password, and changing the operating speed.
Chapter 4 describes how to remove and replace the cover and
front panel to access the internal components.
Chapter 5 describes how to install and remove options.
Chapter 6 describes how to install and remove disk drives.
Appendix A outlines the system diagnostic tests.
Appendix B gives instructions for performing a hardware-level
format on a hard disk.
Appendix C contains troubleshooting tips.
Appendix D gives the technical specifications for the computer.
At the end of the manual, you’ll find a glossary and an index.
4
Introduction