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Table of contents
Notices
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vi
Safety information
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vii
About this guide
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viii
System package contents
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x
Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1
Welcome!
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1-2
1.2
Front panel (external)
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1-2
1.3
Front panel (internal)
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1-3
1.4
Rear panel
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1-4
1.5
Internal components
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1-6
1.6
System dimension
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1-6
Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.1
Preparation
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2-2
2.2
Before you proceed
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2-2
2.3
Removing the cover
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2-3
2.4
Removing the front panel cover
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2-4
2.5
Removing the storage drive assembly
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2-4
2.6
Installing a CPU
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2-5
2.6.1
Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly ... 2-5
2.6.2
CPU installation
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2-6
2.6.3
Reinstalling the CPU fan
and heatsink assembly
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2-8
2.7
Installing memory modules
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2-9
2.7.1
Overview
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2-9
2.7.2
Memory configurations
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2-9
2.7.3
Qualified Vendor List
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2-10
2.7.4
Installing a DIMM
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2-10
2.7.5
Removing a DIMM
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2-13
2.8
Installing PCI cards
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2-13
2.8.1
PCI slots
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2-13
2.8.2
PCI card installation
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2-13
2.8.3
Configuring an expansion card
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2-15