Installing Add-in Cards
At some point, you may add an ISA or PCI card to your computer to accommodate a new component such as a scanner. Depending on which HP Pavilion PC model you purchased, the computer may have as many as five slots and connectors for installing new cards.
You will need a #2 Phillips screwdriver and a medium
Warning: Do not overload the system by installing
Installing a Card
To install a card:
1Install any drivers supplied by the card manufacturer.
2Turn off the computer and all peripherals.
3Disconnect the power cord and phone lines.
4Remove the computer cover as described in the booklet Removing the Computer Cover.
5Remove the card from its wrapper. Place it on a grounded,
6Remove the retaining plate covering the right side of the slots.