Dust compounds problems associated with glare. Clean your monitor screen
periodically using a soft cloth moistened with a nonabrasive, liquid glass cleaner.
Air circulation
Your computer and monitor produce heat. The computer fan pulls in fresh air and
forces out hot air. The monitor lets hot air escape through vents. Blocking the air
vents can cause overheating, possibly resulting in malfunction or damage. Place the
computer and monitor so that nothing blocks the air vents; usually 50 mm (2 in.) of
air space is sufficient. Also, make sure the vented air is not blowing on someone
else.
Electrical outlets and cable lengths
The location of electrical outlets and the length of device power cords and cables
might determine the final placement of your computer.
When arranging your work space:
v Avoid the use of extension cords. Whenever possible, plug the computer power
cord directly into an electrical outlet.
v Keep power cords and cables neatly routed away from walkways and other areas
where they might be accidentally dislodged.
For more information about power cords, see “Power cords” on page 84.
Installing options
This section provides instructions for installing and replacing hardware options in
your computer. These instructions are intended for users who are experienced with
setting up IBM computer hardware. If you need more detailed instructions, see the
User’s Guide on the IBM IntelliStation Documentation CD. For a list of supported
options for your computer, go to http://www.ibm.com/pc/; then, select your country
and navigate to the list of options for your computer.
If you have no options to install, continue with “Cabling the computer” on page 40.
Installation guidelines
Before you begin installing options in your computer, read the following information:
v Read the safety information beginning on page v and the guidelines in “Handling
static-sensitive devices” on page 11. This information will help keep you work
safely with your computer and options.
v Make sure that you have an adequate number of properly grounded electrical
outlets for your computer, monitor, and other devices that you will connect to the
computer.
v Back up all important data before you make changes to disk drives.
v Have a small flat-blade screwdriver available.
v When you need to access the inside of the computer to install options, you might
find it easier to lay the computer on its side.
v The blue color on components and labels identifies touch points, where you can
grip a component, move a latch, and so on.
System reliability considerations
To help ensure proper system cooling and system reliability, ensure that:
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