Tyan Computer S2460 user manual Installing Add-on Cards

2.11 Installing Add-on Cards

There are a few rules you need to follow when installing add-on cards. In order to assure proper operation and a quick installation, adhere to the following guidelines:

If you are going to install a PCI-bus interface card on your system, be aware that any one of the six PCI slots can support a Master or Slave device.

NEVER force a card into a slot. If it won’t fit properly, look at the socket on the motherboard to make sure there are no wires or other obstructions to the slot. Damage will occur otherwise.

NEVER plug an ISA card into a PCI slot. You will void your warranty, and you will damage your system board if you try to do this.

When plugging the card in, especially when installing long cards, try to push the entire card in at one time. Don’t force one end of the card into the socket first and then the other, or a rocking motion between the card and the slot might occur, and could damage the pins within the socket.

Make sure the cards are seated securely into their slots.

Before turning on the system, make sure no cards are touching.

Check the PCI device specifications with the PCI slot specifications (p.5) BEFORE installing!

When installing the add-on cards, make sure the cards are installed with even force; do not insert one end and then the other. See the before (Figure 2.1a) and after (Figure 2.1b) example installation images below for details.

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Check orientation of card when installing

Figure 2.1a*

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Push card down with even force

Figure 2.1b*

* diagrams are provided as an example for installation, and may not represent an actual slot

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