Acer Veriton 3300 manual Installing an expansion card

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60	4 Upgrading your computer

Installing an expansion card

Note: Observe the “Installation precautions” on page 49 when installing or removing a computer component.

To install an expansion card:

Caution! The system accepts low profile PCI cards only.

1.Remove the top cover (see page 51).

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.

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Contents Veriton User’s guidePage FCC notice Important safety instructions Use conditionsPage Lithium battery statement Laser compliance statementVarning Viii Contents Index First things first Page Package contents Taking care of your computer Cleaning and servicingImportant tips To clean your mouse Asking for technical assistanceAccessing the online guide System tour Page Multimedia FeaturesPerformance ConnectivityFront panel Your computer’s front panel consists of the followingUSB ports Rear panel Your computer’s rear panel consists of the followingPower cord socket Keyboard Component DescriptionShift + Windows + M Undo Minimize All Component Description Mouse Disk drives Floppy driveCD-ROM/DVD-ROM/CD-RW drive To take care of your CDs and DVDs Hard disk System tour Computer Page Arranging a comfortable work area Adjusting your chairPositioning your Veriton PC To place your PC in the regular desktop position Positioning your monitor Positioning your keyboardPositioning your mouse Connecting peripherals USB mouseUSB keyboard Monitor Power cable Turning on your computer Turning off your computer Connecting options PrinterSerial Mouse LCD Monitor Network Modem optional Multimedia devices Page Setting up your computer Page USB devices Page Setting up your computer Upgrading your Page ESD precautions Installation precautionsPreinstallation instructions Post-installation instructions Opening your computer To remove the top coverTo replace the top cover Internal components Number ComponentReplacing the hard disk Page Upgrading your computer Page Upgrading your computer Replace the top cover see Installing an expansion card Page System boards Mainboard layoutAGP CNX1 Audio board Label DescriptionInstalling additional memory To remove a DimmTo install a Dimm To reconfigure your computerUpgrading your computer Software 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 Ldcm