Dell 2450 user manual

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Your Dell computer system supports a variety of internal options that expand system
capabilities. This chapter tells you how to remove the computer cover and familiarizes
you with the internal components you may handle if you install Dell hardware options.
For instructions on installing internal components such as expansion cards, system
board options, and tape and CD-ROM drives, see the Installation and Troubleshooting
Guide.




To make

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3. Disconnect the computer, peripherals, and power supplies from their elec- trical outlets, unless you are installing or removing a hot-pluggable component (a power supply or hard-disk drive). 4. While you work, periodically touch an unpainted metal surface on the com- puter chassis to dissipate any static electricity that might harm internal components. 5. Never place conductive objects such as tools, metal pens, or screws inside the system. In addition, Dell recommends that you periodicall

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         To close the computer covers, perform the following steps: 1. Check all cable connections, especially those that might have come loose during your work. Fold cables out of the way so that they do not catch on the computer cover.
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    In Figure 6-2, the top cover is open to provide an interior view. Figure 6-2 also identi- fies the drive bays. Refer to these illustrations to locate interior features and components discussed later in this guide. PCI card slots microprocessor fans power supply (optional) power supply hard-disk drives (4) diskette drive CD-ROM drive
   Figure 6-3 shows the location of the jumpers on the system board. For more informa- tion on the funct

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6-6 Dell PowerEdge 2450 Systems User’s Guide