
System reliability considerations .................29
Handling static-sensitive devices .................29
Major components of the computer .................30
System-board option connectors ..................31
System-board internal connectors ..................32
System-board external connectors ..................34
Installing options ........................34
Moving the stabilizing feet ....................34
Removing the side cover ....................34
Removing and installing the support bracket .............35
Working with adapters .....................36
Installing internal drives.....................40
Installing memory modules ...................45
Installing a security rope clip ...................46
Replacing the side cover ....................47
Connecting external options ....................48
Input/output connectors ......................49
Audio connectors .......................49
Auxiliary-device (pointing-device) connector .............50
Ethernet (RJ-45) connector ...................50
IEEE 1394 (FireWire) connectors (some models) ...........50
Keyboard connector ......................51
Parallel connector .......................51
Serial connectors .......................51
Ultra320 SCSI connector ....................52
Universal Serial Bus connectors .................52
Video connector .......................53
Chapter 5. Solving problems ...................55
Diagnostic tools overview .....................55
Power-on self-test (POST).....................57
POST beep codes ......................57
POST error messages ......................59
Diagnostic programs and error messages ...............65
Text messages ........................66
Starting the diagnostic programs and viewing the test log ........66
Diagnostic error message tables .................67
Small computer system interface (SCSI) messages ...........72
PC-Doctor for Windows......................73
Troubleshooting charts ......................73
CD-ROM drive problems ....................74
Diskette drive problems.....................74
Hard disk drive problems ....................74
General problems .......................75
Intermittent problems......................75
Keyboard, mouse, or pointing-device problems ............75
Memory problems .......................76
Microprocessor problems ....................76
Monitor problems .......................76
Option problems .......................77
Parallel port problems .....................78
Power problems .......................78
Printer problems .......................78
Serial port problems ......................79
Software problems ......................79
Universal Serial Bus (USB) port problems ..............79
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