Acer 7200 manual Installing an expansion card

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Installing an expansion card

Note: Observe the “Installation precautions” on page 43 when installing or removing a computer component.

To install an expansion card:

1.Remove the side panel (see page 45).

2.Locate an empty PCI slot on the mainboard.

3.Remove the screw that holds the bracket to the computer. Save the screw.

4.Pull out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot.

5.Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging.

6.Align the card with the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated.

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Contents User’s guide VeritonPage FCC notice Use conditions Important safety instructionsPage Laser compliance statement Lithium battery statementVarning Year 2000 compliance statementViii Contents Index First things first Page Package contents Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicingImportant tips Asking for technical assistance To clean your mouseAccessing the online guide System tour Page Performance FeaturesMultimedia ConnectivityYour computer’s front panel consists of the following Front panelLabel Icon Component Your computer’s rear panel consists of the following Rear panelLabel Icon Color Component Component Description KeyboardShift + Windows + M Undo Minimize All Component Description Mouse Floppy drive Disk drivesCD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive To take care of your CDs and DVDs Hard diskComputer Page Arranging a comfortable work area Adjusting your chairPositioning your Veriton PC Positioning your keyboard Positioning your monitorPositioning your mouse USB Keyboard Connecting peripheralsUSB Mouse Monitor Power cable Turning on your computer On the front panel of your computer, press the power button Turning off your computer Printer Connecting optionsSerial mouse Network USB devices Setting up your computer Multimedia devices Setting up your computer Page Setting up your computer Upgrading your Page ESD precautions Installation precautionsPreinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions To remove the side panel Opening your computerTo reinstall the side panel Secure the side panels with four screws No. Component Internal componentsReplacing the hard disk Upgrading your computer Installing an expansion card Upgrading your computer Mainboard layout System boardsAGP FN1 Label Description Audio boardTo remove a Dimm Installing additional memoryTo reconfigure your computer To install a DimmSoftware Page Ldcm Acrobat Reader Ldcm Norton AntiVirus NTI CD-Maker 2000 for models with CD-RW PowerDVD for models with DVD VariSpeed Windows Me only Bios utility Reinstalling programs Software Page Page Page Page Page Page Index ESD