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Note: Make sure that the other ends of the disk cables are securely connected to their corresponding connectors on the mainboard.
4Replace the side panel. See "To replace the side panel" on page 59.
Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1Remove the side panel (see page 58).
2Locate an empty PCI Express or PCI slot on the mainboard.
3Remove the lock that holds the bracket to the computer.
4Pull out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot.
5Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging.
6Align the card with the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated.
7Secure the card to your computer with the bracket lock you removed earlier.
8Replace the side panel. See "To replace the side panel" on page 59.
When you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly installed devices.
