Hardware Installation

General instructions for installing the card are provided below. Since the design of computer cases and motherboards vary, refer to your computer’s reference manual for further information, if needed.

Static Electricity Discharge may permanently damage your system. Discharge any static electricity build up in your body by touching your computer’s case for a few seconds. Avoid any contact with internal parts and handle cards only by their external edges.

Note: For low profile systems, remove the full height bracket and install the low profile bracket now.

1.Turn OFF the power to your computer and any other connected peripheral devices.

2.Unplug the power cord from the back of the computer.

3.Remove your computer cover.

4.Remove the slot bracket from an available PCIe slot.