Acer G530 Series manual Installing an expansion card, To install an expansion card

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Installing an expansion card

This section explains how to install an expansion card. The onboard expansion slots supports PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect), PCI-X, and PCI Express cards. PCI Express slot is a new type of interface and differs in length than the conventional PCI/PCI-X slots. You should always install the correct type of plug-in expansion cards in the x4 PCI Express slot. Contact your dealer for qualified PCI Express card vendors.

To install an expansion card:

1Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions described on page 35.

2Locate an empty expansion slot on the mainboard.

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3Press the slot release latch outward (1).

4Pull out the slot cover (2). Store it for reassembly later.

5Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging.

6Align the card in the empty slot.

7Insert the card into the selected slot (3). Make sure that the card is properly seated.