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3.7: I/O Port Set-up................................................................................................................................ 29
3.8: Intel® Active Management Technology (Optional)................................................................ 30
4.0: INSTALLING AND UPGRADING YOUR SYSTEM ..........................................32
4.1: Unpacking Your Computer .......................................................................................................... 32
4.2: Choosing a Site for the System.................................................................................................... 32
4.3: Connecting I/O Devices................................................................................................................ 34
4.4: Installing Adapter Cards .............................................................................................................. 35
4.5: Replacing the System Batteries ................................................................................................... 35
4.6: Installing an Upgrade CPU .......................................................................................................... 35
4.7: Installing an Upgrade Flash BIOS.............................................................................................. 35
4.8: Installing DIMM Memory Modules .......................................................................................... 36
Memory Bank Configuration ........................................................................................................... 36
Installing DIMM Modules ................................................................................................................ 37
4.9: System Maintenance ..................................................................................................................... 38
5.0: USING THE CIARA ENTERPRISE/DISCOVERY 945GTP ................................39
5.1: Introduction .................................................................................................................................... 39
5.2: A Caution about Viruses .............................................................................................................. 39
5.3: Windows.......................................................................................................................................... 39
5.4: Windows 2000 Server, Windows 2003 Server & Novell NetWare......................................... 39
6.0: DOCUMENTING YOUR COMPUTER............................................................40
6.1: Base System Details....................................................................................................................... 41
6.2: Hardware Configuration .............................................................................................................. 41
7.0: QUICK INSTALLATION GUIDE ....................................................................42
7.1: Mid-Tower Chassis Characteristics ............................................................................................ 42
7.2: Small Form Factor Chassis Characteristics................................................................................ 43
7.3 : Opening and accessing the chassis............................................................................................ 44
7.4: Preparing the chassis for installation......................................................................................... 46
7.5: Insertion of the motherboard....................................................................................................... 48
7.6: Insertion of the processor............................................................................................................. 49
7.7: Installation of the optical drive module .................................................................................... 51
7.8: Installation of the hard drive....................................................................................................... 52
7.9: Installation of the floppy drive ................................................................................................... 54
7.10: Power Considerations ................................................................................................................. 55
7.11: Connecting the keyboard ........................................................................................................... 56
7.12: Connecting the mouse................................................................................................................. 57
7.13: Connecting the LCD Monitor.................................................................................................... 58
7.14: Connecting the headset to the front panel of the chassis ..................................................... 59
7.15: Connecting the headset and speakers to the back of the chassis........................................ 60
7.16: Installation of the memory modules ........................................................................................61
7.17: Installation of the network card................................................................................................ 62
7.18: Precautions against static electricity......................................................................................... 63
8.0: TROUBLESHOOTING YOUR SYSTEM............................................................64
8.1: BIOS Errors and Messages........................................................................................................... 64
8.2: Beep Codes...................................................................................................................................... 64
8.3: Helpful hints................................................................................................................................... 65
8.4: Solving General Problems ........................................................................................................... 66
8.5: Solving Power Supply Problems ................................................................................................ 67
8.6: Solving Diskette Problems........................................................................................................... 69
8.7: Solving Hard Drive Problems ..................................................................................................... 70
8.8: Solving Display Problems............................................................................................................ 71