Product Features
Microtower Chassis
Small Form Factor
Installing and Customizing the Software
Installing the Operating System
Downloading Microsoft Windows Updates
Installing or Upgrading Device Drivers (Windows systems)
Accessing Disk Image (ISO) Files
Protecting the Software
Computer Setup (F10) Utility
Computer Setup (F10) Utilities
Recovering the Configuration Settings
Drive Protection System (DPS)
Computer Diagnostic Features
Serial ATA Drive Guidelines and Features
SATA Hard Drives
SATA Hard Drive Cables
SATA Data Cable
SATA Power Cable
ATA SMART Drives
Hard Drive Capacities
Identifying the Chassis, Routine Care, and Disassembly Preparation
Removal and Replacement Procedures Microtower (MT) Chassis
Serial Number Location
Preparation for Disassembly
Access Panel
Front Bezel
Removing Bezel Blanks
Cable Management
Memory
Expansion Cards
Installing and Removing Drives
System Board Drive Connections
Removing an External 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive
Installing an External 5.25-inch or 3.5-inch Drive
Removing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Installing an Internal 3.5-inch Hard Drive
Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive
Fan/Baffle Assembly
Front I/O Assembly
Power Switch/LED Assembly
Heat sink
Processor
Speaker
Rear Chassis Fan
Power Supply
System Board
Battery
Type 1 Battery Holder
Type 2 Battery Holder
Type 3 Battery Holder
External Security Devices
Removal and Replacement Procedures Small Form Factor (SFF) Chassis
Preparation for Disassembly
Access Panel
Front Bezel
Bezel Blanks
Installing Additional Memory
DIMMs
DDR3-SDRAM DIMMs
Populating DIMM Sockets
Installing DIMMs
Expansion Cards
Cable Management
Cable Connections
Drive Positions
Installing and Removing Drives
System Board Drive Connections
Removing an External 5.25-inch Drive
Installing an Optical Drive into the 5.25-inch Drive Bay
Removing an External 3.5-inch Drive
Installing a Drive into the 3.5-inch External Drive Bay
Removing and Replacing the Primary 3.5-inch Internal SATA Hard Drive
Removing and Replacing a Removable 3.5-inch SATA Hard Drive
Baffle
Front Fan Assembly
Front I/O and Power Switch Assembly
Speaker
Heat sink
Processor
Power Supply
System Board
Battery
Type 1 Battery Holder
Type 2 Battery Holder
Type 3 Battery Holder
External Security Devices
Using the Small Form Factor Computer in a Tower Orientation
Connector Pin Assignments
Power Cord Set Requirements
POST Error Messages
Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
Safety and Comfort
Before You Call for Technical Support
Helpful Hints
Solving General Problems
Solving Power Problems
Solving Hard Drive Problems
Solving Media Card Reader Problems
Solving Display Problems
Solving Audio Problems
Solving Printer Problems
Solving Keyboard and Mouse Problems
Solving Hardware Installation Problems
Solving Network Problems
Solving Memory Problems
Solving Processor Problems
Solving CD-ROM and DVD Problems
Solving USB Flash Drive Problems
Solving Front Panel Component Problems
Solving Internet Access Problems
Solving Software Problems
Contacting Customer Support
Password Security and Resetting CMOS
Specifications
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