PCI TriManual-Intro - Sonnet Technologies
PCI TriManual-Intro - Sonnet Technologies
PCI TriManual-Intro - Sonnet Technologies
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<strong>PCI</strong> <strong>TriManual</strong>-Chapters 1-13 3/30/01 5:55 PM Page 59<br />
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Shut Down and Open Computer<br />
1. Shut down your PowerCenter or PowerCenter<br />
Pro. If the computer has been on for any<br />
length of time, wait a few minutes for it to<br />
cool before beginning the installation.<br />
2. Disconnect the power and peripheral cables<br />
from the back of the computer and move it to<br />
an area where you can freely work.<br />
security screw<br />
Figure 1; Figura 1<br />
3. With the rear of the computer (Figure 1) facing<br />
you, open your computer by first loosening the<br />
security screw(s) on the back of the case; then,<br />
lift the case cover away from the computer.<br />
power supply<br />
metal shielding<br />
4. Identify the internal components of your computer.<br />
Touch the power supply metal shielding<br />
(Figure 2) to discharge any potential damaging<br />
static electricity.<br />
Remove Processor Card<br />
Remove the current processor card (Figure 3) from<br />
the Processor Card Slot and set it aside. Be careful!<br />
The metal heatsink on the processor card can get<br />
extremely hot if it has not been given sufficient time<br />
to cool. The location of the processor card varies<br />
with each Power Computing model. For the<br />
PowerCenter, refer to Figure 4-Label A; for the<br />
PowerCenter Pro, refer to Figure 5-Label A. On some<br />
models (usually mini tower and tower systems) you<br />
may need to temporarily remove the support<br />
bracket/fan assembly to reach the processor card.<br />
Figure 2; Figura 2<br />
Processor Card Slot<br />
Figure 3; Figura 3<br />
Processor Card<br />
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