Contents
1 Product Features
Standard Configuration Features
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1–1
Front Panel Components
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1–2
Rear Panel Components
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1–3
Easy Access Keyboard
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1–4
Customizing the Easy Access Buttons
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1–5
Using the Windows Logo Key
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1–5
Special Mouse Functions
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1–6
Serial Number Location
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1–6
Changing from a Minitower to a Desktop Configuration
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1–7
Changing from a Desktop to a Minitower Configuration
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1–10
2 Hardware Upgrades
Serviceability Features
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2–1
Warnings and Cautions
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2–1
Smart Cover Lock
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2–2
Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key
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2–2
Removing the Computer Access Panel
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2–4
Removing the Front Bezel
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2–5
Removing Bezel Blanks
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2–6
Installing Additional Memory
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2–7
DIMMs
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2–7
DDR-SDRAM DIMMs
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2–7
DIMM Sockets
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2–8
Installing DDR-SDRAM DIMMs
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2–10
Installing or Removing an Expansion Card
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2–12
Drive Positions
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2–17
Installing Additional Drives
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2–18
Installing an Optical or other Removable Storage Device
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2–19
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