IBM A50 User Manual

To install a DIMM:
1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 60.
2. You might have to remove an adapter to gain access to the DIMM slots. See
“Installing adapters.”
3. Locate the DIMM connectors. See “Identifying parts on the system board” on
page 61.
4. Open the retaining clips.
5. Make sure the notches in the DIMM align with the tabs on the connector. Push
or insert the DIMM straight down into the connector until the retaining clips
close.
What to do next:
v Replace any adapters that were removed.
v To work with another option, go to the appropriate section.
v To complete the installation, go to “Replacing the cover and connecting the
cables” on page 74.
Installing adapters
This section provides information and instructions for installing and removing
adapters. Your computer has three expansion slots for PCI adapters. One slot, used
for an AGP adapter, is available on some models. You can install an adapter up to
228 mm (9 inches) long in the AGP slot, PCI slot 2, or PCI slot 3. You can install an
adapter up to 200 mm (7.9 inches) long in PCI slot 1.
To install an adapter:
1. Remove the cover. See “Removing the cover” on page 60.
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IBM A50 Specifications

General

Brand	IBM
Model	A50
Category	Desktop
Language	English