Apple Power Macintosh 8600 - Manual (Page 103)

This chapter provides information about peripheral component interconnect
(PCI) expansion cards and memory, and explains how to install both.
Installing a PCI expansion card or memory involves three procedures
(detailed steps for each are provided later in this chapter):
m opening the computer
m inserting the card or memory module into a specific slot
m closing the computer
Note: Your computer’s PowerPC processor can also be upgraded with the
installation of a processor upgrade card. Contact your Apple dealer for
information about processor upgrade cards. To install a processor upgrade
card, refer to the documentation that comes with the card.
WARNING Although instructions for installing memory and expansion
cards are provided in this manual, Apple Computer recommends that
you have an Apple-certified technician install them. Consult the service
and support information that came with your computer for instructions
on how to contact an Apple-authorized service provider or Apple for
service. If you install these items yourself, you risk damaging your
equipment, and this damage is not covered by the limited warranty on
your computer. See an Apple-authorized dealer or service provider for
additional information about this or any other warranty question.
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8 Installing PCI Expansion Cards
and Additional Memory
Read this chapter for instructions
on installing PCI expansion cards
and memory in your computer.