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Copyright 1996 by this company. All rights reserved. No part of this
publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval
system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form
or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, optical, chemical,
manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of this company.

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1. Read these instructions carefully. Save these instructions for future
reference.
2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning.
4. Do not use this product near water.
5. Do not place this product on an unstable cart, stand, or table. The
product may fall, causing serious damage to the product.
6. Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided
for ventilation; to ensure reliable operation of the product and to protect
it from overheating, these openings must not be blocked or covered.
The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed,
sofa, rug, or other similar surface. This product should never be placed
near or over a radiator or heat register, or in a built-in installation unless
proper ventilation is provided.
7. This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on
the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power available,
consult your dealer or local power company.
8. This product is equipped with a 3-wire grounding-type plug, a plug
having a third (grounding) pin. This plug will only fit into a grounding-
type power outlet. This is a safety feature. If you are unable to insert
the plug into the outlet, contact your electrician to replace your obsolete
outlet. Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding-type plug.
9. Do not allow anything to rest on the power cord. Do not locate this
product where persons will walk on the cord.

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10. If an extension cord is used with this product, make sure that the total
ampere rating of the equipment plugged into the extension cord does
not exceed the extension cord ampere rating. Also, make sure that the
total rating of all products plugged into the wall outlet does not exceed
15 amperes.
11. Never push objects of any kind into this product through cabinet slots
as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that
could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on
the product.
12. Do not attempt to service this product yourself, as opening or removing
covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks.
Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
13. Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified
service personnel under the following conditions:
a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed
b. If liquid has been spilled into the product
c. If the product has been exposed to rain or water
d. If the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed. Adjust only those controls that are
covered by the operating instructions since improper adjustment
of other controls may result in damage and will often require
extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the product to
normal condition.
e. If the product has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged
f. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance, indicating
a need for service

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14. Replace battery with the same type as the product's battery we
recommend. Use of another battery may present a risk of fire or
explosion. Refer battery replacement to a qualified serviceman.
15. Warning! Battery may explode if not handled properly. Do not
recharge, disassemble or dispose of in fire. Keep away from children
and dispose of used battery promptly.
16. Use only the proper type of power supply cord set (provided in your
keyboard/manual accessories box) for this unit. It should be a
detachable type: UL listed/CSA certified, type SVT/SJT, rated 6A 125V
minimum, VDE approved or its equivalent. Maximum length is 15 feet
(4.6 meters).
Caution for housings equipped with a Toshiba
XM-4101BME or a XM-BM* CD-ROM drive:
The use of controls, the making of adjustments or
the performance of procedures other than those
specified herein may result in hazardous radiation
exposure.

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Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
3. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected.
4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/television technician for
help.
Notice 1:
The changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.
Notice 2:
Shielded interface cables, if any, must be used in order to comply with the
emission limits.

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Purpose
This manual aims to give you all the information you need to install the
system housing.
Conventions
The following conventions are used:
NOTE
Gives bits and pieces of additional
information related to the current topic.
WARNING
Alerts you to any damage that might
result from not following directions.
CAUTION
Suggests precautionary measures to
avoid potential hardware or software
problems.
IMPORTANT
Reminds you to take specific action
relevant to the accomplishment of the
procedure at hand.
TIP
Tells how to accomplish a procedure
through little shortcuts.

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1 Features................................................................1
1.1 Front Panel..........................................................................1
1.2 Rear Panel ..........................................................................2
1.3 Inside Components..............................................................3
2 Component Installation .......................................4
2.1 Positioning the Housing.......................................................4
2.2 Opening the Housing...........................................................6
2.3 Installing a System Board....................................................9
2.3.1 ESD Precautions....................................................9
2.3.2 Installation Procedures.........................................10
2.4 Installing Expansion Boards...............................................12
2.5 Installing Hard Disk Drives.................................................14
2.5.1 Installing a Hard Disk...........................................14
2.5.2 Installing a 3.5-inch Second Hard Disk .................15
2.5.3 Installing a 5.25-inch Second Hard Disk ...............17
2.6 Installing the Cover............................................................18

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1 Features
1.1 Front Panel
1. Power switch (with Power LED) 4. Front-panel door
2. CD-ROM drive 5. 3.5-inch diskette drive
3. CD-ROM eject button 6. System-activity LED
(HDD/FDD/CD-ROM)
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2 Installation Guide
1.2 Rear Panel
1. Monitor power socket 6. Mouse connector
2. Power socket 7. Keyboard connector
3. COM1 8. Parallel port
4. COM2 9. Video port
5. Modem or network connector
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1.3 Inside Components
1. 3.5-inch hard disk drive bays
2. 3.5-inch diskette drive
3. CD-ROM drive
4. Drive bay for 3.5-inch or 5.25-inch second hard disk
5.. Drive bay for 5.25-inch diskette drive
6. Power supply
7. Expansion board brackets
8. EMI-protect plates
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4 Installation Guide
2 Component Installation
Make sure to turn off the power and unplug the
power cord before installing or removing any
components.
2.1 Positioning the Housing
1. Arrange the legs so that the system is secure in the standing position.

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2. The housing has ventilation holes on the left side. When standing the
system with the ventilation holes facing a wall, leave a 5-cm space from
the wall to allow air circulation. See Figure A.
To stand the system with the ventilation holes facing out, place the
system close to the wall and position the legs as in Figure B.
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2.2 Opening the Housing
1. Open the front-panel door.
2. Use a standard screwdriver or any tool with a flat end to rotate the
keylock to unlock position. Make sure that the flat end of the tool fits
into the keylock to prevent damage such as chassis scratch.

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3. Pull down the panel handle.
4. Pull the panel handle to release the cover from the housing frame.
5. Continue pulling until the cover is completely detached from the
housing frame.
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6. Close the front-panel door. Make sure that the peg is properly inserted
into the slot.
Keep the front-panel door closed. Open it only if
necessary.

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2.3 Installing a System Board
2.3.1 ESD Precautions
Always observe the following electrostatic discharge (ESD) precautions
before installing a system component:
1. Do not remove a component from its antistatic packaging until you are
ready to install it.
2. Wear a wrist grounding strap before handling electronic components.
Wrist grounding straps are available at most electronic component
stores.

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2.3.2 Installation Procedures
Follow these steps to install a system board:
1. Insert the system board supports into the appropriate slots. Press the
board supports until the holding tabs click into place.
LPX slot

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2. Insert the connector side of the LPX board first.
3. Gently press the board until the board holder tabs click. Make sure that
the board is properly inserted.
4. Connect the necessary cables. Be certain that all cables are secure
and properly connected before you move on.