Apple 4400, 7300 manual Align the card with the first expansion slot, Insert the card

13Align the card with the first expansion slot.

Align the card’s connector end (gold in color) with the first PCI expansion slot. The ports on the card should face the port access opening on the computer’s back panel.

14Insert the card.

The end of the card should engage the card guide at the front of the computer. Press down on the card. When the card is fully inserted, you won’t be able to see the gold-colored connector any more.

m Don’t rock the card from side to side; press it straight into the slot. Rocking the card can damage the PCI slot.

m Don’t force the card. If you meet a lot of resistance, pull the card out and try again.

m To see if the card is connected, pull it gently. If it resists, it is connected.

Port access opening

First PCI slot

As you lower the
card, you may find
it helpful to hold the
card slightly away
from the port access	Be sure that the card engages the card guide.
opening until you actually
fit the card into its slot.

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