Hardware reference guide

Contents
1 Product Features
Standard Configuration Features ................................................................................... 1–1
Front Panel Components................................................................................................ 1–2
Rear Panel Components................................................................................................. 1–3
Easy Access Keyboard................................................................................................... 1–4
Customizing the Easy Access Buttons .................................................................... 1–5
Windows Logo Key ................................................................................................ 1–5
Special Mouse Functions............................................................................................... 1–6
Serial Number Location................................................................................................. 1–6
2 Hardware Upgrades
Serviceability Features................................................................................................... 2–1
Warnings and Cautions.................................................................................................. 2–1
Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Minitower Configuration........................ 2–2
Unlocking the Smart Cover Lock .................................................................................. 2–3
Using the Smart Cover FailSafe Key ...................................................................... 2–3
Removing the Computer Access Panel and Front Bezel ............................................... 2–5
Installing Additional Memory ....................................................................................... 2–7
DIMMs.................................................................................................................... 2–7
DDR-SDRAM DIMMs........................................................................................... 2–7
DIMM Sockets........................................................................................................ 2–8
Removing the Expansion Card Cage........................................................................... 2–13
Installing an Expansion Card....................................................................................... 2–15
Removing the AGP Card ............................................................................................. 2–17
Installing Additional Drives......................................................................................... 2–19
Locating Drive Positions....................................................................................... 2–20
Removing an Optical Drive or Diskette Drive...................................................... 2–21
Installing an Optional Optical Drive ..................................................................... 2–23
Upgrading the Hard Drive..................................................................................... 2–26
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