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Aptiva - 2137 Identifying parts of system unit

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This computer system has five bays that can hold up to three 5.25-inch and two 3.5-inch drives. Additional devices can be installed in the empty bays.

Diskette drives in this unit uses the standard diskette advanced technology (AT) interface. Hard disk drives in this unit uses an integrated drive electronics (IDE) AT interface. This computer supports the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard for AT attachment disk drives.

It also has interface slots for installation of additional cards devices. Industry standard architecture (ISA) and peripheral component interconnect (PCI) adapter cards are both supported.

1. Switching Power Supply. The system comes with a 200-watt switching power supply.

2. Expansion slots. On the rear panel of the system chassis are seven slot openings for
installation of adapter cards. When installing an adapter, remove the cover of the slot that you intend to use.

3. Modem Card. The system includes either a 33.6K or a 56K voice fax modem.

4. System board. The system board is secured by screws on the inner wall of the chassis.

5. Bay 1. This drive bay may accommodate a 5.25-inch half-high drive, such as diskette, hard disk, tape, or CD-ROM drive. Normally, this bay holds the factory-installed CD-ROM drive.

6. Bay 2. This drive bay may accommodate a 5.25-inch half-high drive, such as diskette, hard disk, tape or CD-ROM drive.

7. Bay 3. This drive bay may accommodate a 5.25-inch half-high drive, such as diskette, hard disk, tape or CD-ROM drive.

8. Bay 4. This drive bay may accommodate a 3.5-inch slim drive, such as a diskette, hard disk or tape drive. Normally, this bay holds a factory-installed diskette drive.

9. Bay 5. This drive bay may accommodate an internal 3.5-inch slim drive, such as a hard disk drive.

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Date Created

04-09-97

Last Updated

15-12-98

Revision Date

14-12-99

Brand

IBM Aptiva

Product Family

Aptiva

Machine Type

2137

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