Adding Components | Compaq SRS4FXXXX-100 instruction

Adding Components

An expansion card is a circuit board that fits into a computer expansion slot to add a certain function such as a modem, sound or audio card, Network Interface Card (NIC), or Small Computer System Interface (SCSI) adapter.

This topic shows you how to add or replace expansion and option cards in your computer.

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The type and number of expansion slots may vary by model.

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Be sure the expansion card is properly positioned in the rear connector slot on the chassis.

Adding an Expansion or Option Card

Note: Some Presarios come with AGP slots for graphics card options only.

1.Complete the “Accessing Internal Computer Components” procedure.

2.Align the card 1 with the connector on the system board and with the rear connector slots 2 on the chassis.

3.Insert the card carefully and firmly into the connector on the system board.

4.Place the slot screw 3 into the chassis slot and secure the expansion card to the chassis.

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MY PRESARIO—GETTING STARTED

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Compaq SRS4FXXXX-100 manual Adding Components, Adding an Expansion or Option Card

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My Presario Getting Started Agency Series CM0902 Page Contents Speakers -12 Turning on the Speakers Welcome to the Web Glossary Index This Chapter Introduction Who Should Read This Guide? Using My Presario-Getting Started Computer Illustrations and Features Symbols and Graphics Used Find Information? Where Can Safety and Comfort Safety How Do I Find Information on the CD-ROM? Using My Presario-Learning More CD CD-ROM, CD-RW Using Your Computer What’s in Back ? What’s in Front? Keyboard Basics Getting to Know the Standard Keyboard KeysMain keys Arrow keys Function keys Keyboard Buttons Using CD/DVD Control Buttons Using Internet Zone Buttons Customizing the Internet Zone Buttons Using Quick Launch Web Buttons Assigning.the My Program Button Adjusting the Volume Resuming from Stand By Putting Your Computer into Stand By Understanding the System Status Lights Scrolling Accessing Software and FilesScroll Mouse Making Screen Selections Autoscrolling Turning on the Speakers Speakers DVD-ROM, Using the Diskette DriveUsing the Hard Drive Diskette, Hard Drive, CD-ROM Press the Load/Eject ≤ 1 button to open the drive Playing an Audio CD Removing a Disc from a Drive Point to Programs, and then Compaq WinDVD Playing a DVD-ROM Movie Creating Your Own CDs Using Your Computer Welcome to Web What Is the Internet? What Is a Hyperlink?Basic Concepts Internet Connection Connecting with AOL Web Searches Searching the Web Using AOL Setting Up Outlook Express E-mail MailTyping an E-mail Message Understanding E-mail Addresses Press the Instant E-mail ƒ button on the Internet keyboard Sending an E-mail Using Outlook Express Reading Your Outlook Express E-mail Messages Content Advisor Restricting Internet Content Welcome to the WEB Print Basics Digital Audio Files Common 4 Tasks Print Basics Using the Menu to Print Playing Digital Audio Files Digital Audio Files Games Software Installing Software from a CD, DVD, or Disk Installing Software Downloaded from the Internet Internal Components Upgrading Components Computer 5 Upgrades Internal Components Accessing Internal Computer Components Upgrading Computer Memory Upgrading Components Adding an Expansion or Option Card Adding Components Need Some Help? Compaq Support Preventative Care & Maintenance Compaq Support Preventative Care Maintenance How to Access Help User Restore Drives to their original factory settingsUser Backup To store the User Backup, the computer Audio CD-ROM, CD-RW, or DVD-ROM Diskette Drive Display Monitor Hard Drive Internet Access Keyboard and Scroll Mouse Memory Power Glossary Glossary MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Glossary USB port universal serial bus port Index Symbols DVD-ROM MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Index Index MY PRESARIO-GETTING Started Index Index