iDOT M2 System Instruction Manual

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Important Updates to Your
M2 Systems User’s Handbook
This document contains last-minute changes to your
handbook. Use this document instead of the
instructions in the handbook when you:
nSet up speakers
nRemove the chassis cover
nInstall expansion cards
Setting up speakers
A single speaker cable is included with your speakers. Plug the
speaker cable into the top audio output jack. If your speakers include
an external power adapter, plug the adapter into a power outlet.
Depending on the speakers you ordered, the speaker power switch is
either on the front or the back of one of the speakers.
This information
updates step 4 and
step 8 on page 7 of
the handbook.

Removing the chassis cover
2M2 Systems User’s Handbook Update
Removing the chassis cover
1. Turn off all peripheral devices connected to the system.
2. Turn off the primary power switch on the back of the system.
3. Unplug the system’s power cord.
This information
updates the
instructions on
page 10 of the
handbook.
4. Press
pressure-
release tabs.
5. Pull the back
panelout,away
from the
system.
6. Remove the screw from
the inner panel.
7. Press the pressure-
release tabs.
Slide the panel toward
you about an inch. Tilt
the top side of the panel
out, to the right, away
from the computer, then
remove the panel from
the computer.

Installing expansion cards
M2 Systems User’s Handbook Update 3
Installing expansion cards
Turn off the primary system power switch on the back of the
computer before installing or removing any device.
Observe static electricity precautions. See the warnings on
page 9 of the M2 Systems User’s Handbook.
1. Remove the chassis cover as described on page 2 of this
document.
2. Select an empty expansion slot.
3. Remove the retaining bracket on the back of the computer:
Caution
This information
updates the
instructions on
pages 18 and 19 of
the handbook.
Remove the two screws from
retaining bracket, then pull the
bracket out and off the computer.
retaining
bracket

Installing expansion cards
4M2 Systems User’s Handbook Update
4. Remove the expansion slot cover:
5. Holding the edge of the expansion card, carefully align the edge
connector with the expansion slot.
Place the head of a screwdriver on the small indented square
of the expansion slot cover. Firmly tap the base of the
screwdriver with your fist until the slot cover loosens. Reach
inside and gently move the slot cover back and forth until it
breaks free.

Installing expansion cards
M2 Systems User’s Handbook Update 5
6. Push the card firmly into the slot by pushing down on one end of
the card, then the other. Use this rocking motion until the card is
firmly seated in the slot.
7. Secure the board by replacing the retaining bracket you removed
in step 3.
8. Make sure the card has been placed evenly and completely into
the expansion slot.

Part Number Document History Date
DOC1023 First January 1999
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