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Table of contents
Notices
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Safety information
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About this guide
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System package contents
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Chapter 1: System introduction
1.1
Welcome!
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1.2
Front panel (external)
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1.3
Front panel (internal)
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1.4
Rear panel
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1.5
Internal components
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1.6
System dimension
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Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.1
Preparation
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2.2
Before you proceed
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2.3
Removing the cover
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2.4
Removing the storage drive assembly
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2.5
Installing a CPU
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2.5.1
Removing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
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2.5.2
CPU installation
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2.5.3
Re-installing the CPU fan and heatsink assembly
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2.6
Installing memory modules
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2.6.1
Overview
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2.6.2
Memory configurations
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2.6.3
Qualified Vendor List
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2.6.4
Installing a DIMM
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2.6.5
Removing a DIMM
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2.7
Installing PCI cards
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2.7.1
PCI slots
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2.7.2
PCI card installation
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2.7.3
Configuring an expansion card
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2.8
Installing storage drives
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2.8.1
Installing an IDE hard disk drive
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2.8.2
Installing a Serial ATA hard disk drive
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2.8.3
Installing an optical drive
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