Chapter EIGHTEEN. Installing Hardware Options and Upgrades

Chapter Syllabus

18.1 Installing Processors

18.2 Installing Memory

18.3 Installing Drives

18.4 Installing PCI Cards

18.5 Removing Hardware Options and Upgrades

18.6 Troubleshooting a Failed Installation

After reading this chapter, you should be able to explain the basic procedures for the following:

• Installing processors

• Installing memory

• Installing drives

• Installing PCI cards

• Removing hardware options

• Troubleshooting failed upgrades and installations

This chapter explains the basic procedures for installing hardware upgrades and options, including the following:

• Processors

• Memory

• Drives

• PCI cards

This chapter also explains the process for removing hardware options and upgrades and how to troubleshoot a failed component installation.

A couple of notes are very important up front:

• First, when installing hardware options and upgrades, always refer to the documentation that ships with the component. Save this documentation for future reference.

• Second, heat-dissipation accessories included with the upgrade kits must be installed according to the instructions. Otherwise, component overheating could result in erratic system behavior or even system shutdown.