IBM RS/6000 7025 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Chapter 5. Installing Options
This chapter provides instructions to help you add options to your system. Some
option-removal instructions are provided, in case you need to remove one option to
install another. If you have several internal options to install, these instructions
enable you to add them all at one time.
Safety Considerations
Observe the following safety precautions any time you work with this system unit.
DANGER
An electrical outlet that is not correctly wired could place hazardous
voltage on metal parts of the system or the devices that attach to the
system. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure that the outlet
is correctly wired and grounded to prevent and electrical shock.
Before installing or removing signal cables, ensure that the power
cables for the system unit and all attached devices are unplugged.
When adding or removing any additional devices to or from the system,
ensure that the power cables for those devices are unplugged before
the signal cables are connected. If possible, disconnect all power
cables from the existing system before you add a device.
Use one hand, when possible, to connect or disconnect signal cables
to prevent a possible shock from touching two surfaces with different
electrical potentials.
During an electrical storm, do not connect cables for display stations ,
printers, telephones, or station protectors for communication lines.
CAUTION:
This product is equipped with a three–wire power cable and plug for the user's
safety. Use this power cable with a properly grounded electrical outlet to avoid
electrical shock.
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