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Contents
About this document ......................iii
Important safety information ....................iii
Online support .........................iv
Chapter 1. Introduction ......................1
Related documentation ......................1
Notices and statements used in this document..............2
Features and specifications.....................3
What your computer offers .....................4
Reliability, availability, and serviceability features .............4
Controls, LEDs, and connectors ...................6
Turning on the computer ......................8
Turning off the computer ......................9
Chapter 2. Configuring the computer ................11
Starting the Configuration/Setup Utility program .............12
Chapter 3. Diagnostics .....................13
General checkout ........................13
Diagnostic tools overview .....................14
Power-on self-test (POST).....................15
POST beep codes ......................15
POST error messages .....................16
Diagnostic programs and error messages ...............16
Text messages ........................16
Starting the diagnostic programs and viewing the test log ........17
Small computer system interface (SCSI) messages ...........17
PC-Doctor for Windows......................18
Updating (flash-updating) the BIOS code on the computer .........18
Recovering from a POST/BIOS update failure .............19
Erasing a lost or forgotten password (clearing CMOS) ..........20
Replacing the battery ......................21
Power checkout ........................22
Chapter 4. Installing options ...................23
Installation guidelines ......................23
System reliability considerations .................23
Handling static-sensitive devices .................23
Installing options in your computer..................24
Major components of your computer ................24
Removing the side cover ....................25
Removing the bezel ......................26
Installing an adapter ......................26
Cabling an optional SCSI adapter .................30
Installing a drive .......................31
Installing memory modules ...................41
Installing a second microprocessor ................44
Installing an external SCSI cable .................48
Installing a security rope clip ...................49
Replacing the bezel ......................50
Replacing the side cover ....................51
Connecting external options ....................52
Input/output connectors......................53
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