Hardware Reference Guide
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Compaq Confidential - Need to Know Required
C
ONTENTS
chapter 1
Installation Guidelines
Installation Sequence
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1-1
When to Reconfigure the Computer
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1-3
chapter 2
Hardware Upgrades
Serviceability Features
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2-1
Removing the Access Panel
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2-1
Rotating the Drive Cage
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2-3
Internal Components (Intel 815e Chipset)
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2-4
Installing Additional Memory
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2-5
DIMMs
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2-5
Memory Module Installation
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2-5
Installing an Expansion Card
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2-7
Removing an Expansion Slot Cover
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2-7
Removing or Installing a PCI Card
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2-8
Installing Additional Drives
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2-10
Removing a Blank Drive Bezel
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2-10
Installing a Diskette, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, or Tape Drive
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2-11
Installing a Hard Drive
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2-13
Removing a CD-ROM Drive from the Drive Cage
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2-16
Removing a Diskette Drive from the Drive Cage
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2-17
Removing a Hard Drive from the Drive Cage
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2-18
Smart Cover Lock
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2-20
Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key
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2-20