IBM ThinkCentre 8171 Replacement Manual

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7. Reconnect the external cables. Plug the power cord into the computer then intoa properly grounded power receptacle.1 Power cord connector 9 Parallel connector2 Cable lock latch 10 Audio line-in connector3 Rope clip (U-bolt) holes 11 Audio line-out connector4 PCI and PCI express adapter slots 12 USB connectors (4)5 Serial connectors (2) 13 PS/2 keyboard connector6 Ethernet connector 14 PS/2 mouse connector7 USB connectors (2) 15 LEDs8 VGA monitor connector8. If you are replacing the system board, you must update (flash) the BIOS, see“Updating (flashing) BIOS from a diskette.”9. To update your configuration, see ″Starting the IMB Setup Utility″ in the QuickReference that was included with your computer.Updating (flashing) BIOS from a disketteImportantStart the IBM Setup Utility program to view your system information. See“Starting the IBM Setup Utility” in your Quick Reference. If the serial numberand the machine type/model listed on the Main menu do not match what isprinted on the label of your computer, you must update (flash) the BIOS tochange the serial number and the machine type/model.To update (flash) the BIOS from a diskette, do the following:1. Insert a system program update (flash) diskette into the diskette drive (drive A)in your computer. System program updates are available athttp://www.ibm.com/pc/support on the World Wide Web.2. Turn on the computer. If it is on already, you must turn it off and back onagain. The update begins.Replacing customer replaceable units (CRUs) 21

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