IBM Aptiva Hardware Maintenance Guide

Repair Information 4-31
Figure 4- 33 Detach the I/O Port Bracket
NOTE: System Board Install
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Before reinstallation, position the housing on its side. When reinstalling a
new system board, push the board to the rear and align it with the front
locating pin. Visually verify that the board is aligned properly, then press
the board down.
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Be sure to reinstall the processor, DIMMs, I/O port bracket onto the new
system board if applicable.
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After installing the system board, secure with original screws.
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Upgrade the BIOS version on the new system board. See "Flash (BIOS)
Update Procedure" on page 1-17.
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Run the Setup Utility after correctly changing the system board. See "BIOS
Setup Utility" on page 1-18.
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Change the Machine Type and Serial Number in the BIOS for the new
system. See "BIOS-contained Model Number and Serial Number" on page
1-16

IBM Aptiva Specifications

General

CPU	Intel Pentium
RAM	8 MB to 64 MB
Operating System	Windows 95
Graphics	S3, ATI
Optical Drive	CD-ROM
Ports	Serial, Parallel, PS/2
Expansion Slots	ISA, PCI