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Contents

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Inside Your Computer

Introduction..................................................................................................... 3-1

Improving Computer Performance................................................................... 3-2

Preparing Your Computer for Expansion.......................................................... 3-2

Your Computer’s Components and Connectors ............................................... 3-2

Computer Components ................................................................................... 3-2

Main Logic Board Components........................................................................ 3-4

Rear Panel Connectors ................................................................................... 3-6

Main Logic Board Connectors.......................................................................... 3-8

Low Profile Backplane Components and Connectors ....................................... 3-9

Short Tower Backplane Components and Connectors ..................................... 3-11

Audio Card Connectors (DIGITAL PC 5510 Only) ............................................ 3-13

Network Adapter Card Connector .................................................................... 3-15

Installing the Card..................................................................................... 3-15

Removing the Main Logic Board ...................................................................... 3-17

Replacing the Main Logic Board ...................................................................... 3-18

Replacing the Lithium Battery.......................................................................... 3-20

Installing a Higher Performance Processor ...................................................... 3-22

Installing a Voltage Regulator Module (VRM)................................................... 3-25

Main Logic Board Expansion

Introduction..................................................................................................... 4-1

Installing Additional Computer Memory............................................................ 4-1

Memory Configurations............................................................................. 4-4

Installing a DIMM...................................................................................... 4-5

Installing Video Memory .................................................................................. 4-7

Adding Expansion Boards

Introduction..................................................................................................... 5-1

Expansion Slots (Low Profile Computers) ........................................................ 5-2

Expansion Slots (Short Tower Computers) ...................................................... 5-4

Installing Expansion Boards............................................................................. 5-6