Preparing to upgrade 5-3Planning your hardware changesYou should understand how your new hardware will work with your existinghardware before you unplug your system unit, pull the cover off, and start removingor adding hardware. You should also record your changes as you work.Make sure that you have read the preceding section “Evaluating your newhardware” on page 5-2 before you proceed.Recording your changesWhen you add or replace hardware, you should record the changes you make. Theinformation you need to record as you work includes, but is not limited to:• Changes to jumper positions• Connection of drive and adapter card cables to the system board• Changes to CMOS settings in Setup• Changes to settings in other online configuration utilities, such as the WindowsDevice Manager or a configuration utility that might come with your newhardware.
