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MicroVAX 3100 Models 88/98 User Information
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Figure 3-4 Removing/Installing a SIMM Board
5. Install/reinstall the SIMMs as desired by tipping the top of the SIMM to be placed
furthest from you toward you, and inserting its base in the appropriate connector.
Install the other SIMMs in the same manner, working toward you.
6. Reinstall the SIMM board.
7. Replace the cover, and secure with thumbscrews, as described earlier in this chapter.
8. Connect the power cord and plug it into the wall outlet.
Storage Devices
MicroVAX 3100 Model 88 and Model 98 Systems support six storage devices, one
standard RRDxx CD-ROM drive, one standard RZ2x disk drive, two slots for either 3.5-
inch or 5.25-inch removable media or non-removable media devices, and two additional
slots which can accommodate only 1 inch x 3.5-inch hard drives. See Figure 3-6 or
Figure 3-10.
General Information on Installing Drives
This section covers general drive installation information, including internal and external
SCSI drives, external SCSI, and cable layouts.