Identifying the Parts of the System Unit - (Aptiva 2172, 2174 - SL-A)

Identifying the Parts of the System Unit (Machine Type 2172, 2174)

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 use the standard diskette advanced technology (ATX) interface.
Hard disk drives in this unit use an Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE) ATX interface.
This computer supports the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) standard for ATX attachment disk drives.

It also has interface slots for installation of additional card devices.
Industry standard architecture (ISA) and Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) adapter.

1.  Switching Power Supply - The system comes with a 145-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 a 56.6K 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/DVD-ROM drive. Normally, this bay holds the factory-installed CD/DVD-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/DVD-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/DVD-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.