NEC POWERMATE 8100 Manual

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Contents

vi Contents5 Installing OptionsGeneral Rules ..........................................................................................5-2Safety Precautions ...................................................................................5-2System Unit Cover...................................................................................5-4Removing the Desktop Cover ..........................................................5-4Replacing the Desktop Cover...........................................................5-6Removing the Minitower Cover .......................................................5-7Replacing the Minitower Cover .......................................................5-9Chassis Floor .........................................................................................5-11Removing the Chassis Floor ..........................................................5-11Replacing the Chassis Floor ...........................................................5-12Removing the Stand.......................................................................5-13Replacing the Stand.......................................................................5-14System Board Options ...........................................................................5-15AGP Board....................................................................................5-16Removing the AGP Board .....................................................5-16Replacing the AGP Board......................................................5-17Adding Video Memory..........................................................5-18DIMM Upgrade.............................................................................5-18Checking System Memory.....................................................5-20Removing a DIMM ...............................................................5-21Installing a DIMM.................................................................5-21Processor Upgrade.........................................................................5-23Removing the Processor ........................................................5-23Installing an Upgrade Processor .............................................5-25System Board ................................................................................5-27Removing the System Board..................................................5-28Replacing the System Board ..................................................5-29Expansion Boards ..................................................................................5-32Locating Expansion Slots...............................................................5-33Installing an Expansion Board .......................................................5-34Removing an Expansion Board ......................................................5-38Data Storage Devices .............................................................................5-38Locating Device Slots ....................................................................5-39Preparing the Device......................................................................5-41Connecting Device Cables .............................................................5-41Diskette Drive Signal Cable...................................................5-45IDE Signal Cables .................................................................5-45Internal SCSI Device Cable ...................................................5-45PC Card Adapter Cable .........................................................5-45System Power Cables ............................................................5-46Cabling Storage Devices ................................................................5-46IDE Drive Cabling ................................................................5-46