Apple G5 manual Installing Your Card, Port access cover

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Installing Your Card

You can install an AGP card in slot 1 only. The AGP slot accepts standard AGP cards or AGP Pro cards. Install either PCI or PCI-X cards in the slots labeled PCI 2, 3, and 4. See the table on page 62.

1Open your computer and remove the side panel and air deflector following the directions on page 42.

Warning: To avoid damaging its internal components or the components you want to install, always turn off and then unplug your Power Mac G5. Wait 5 or 10 minutes for it to cool down. Do not attempt to install items inside it while it is plugged in.

2Remove the screw in the port access cover, pull out the access cover, and set it aside.

Note: To prevent screws from the PCI port access cover from dropping into the enclosure, you may want to use a magnetic screw driver, available at most electronic supply stores. Take care not to place the magnetic screw driver near your hard drives or media such as CDs or DVDs.

Remove the screw that holds the port access cover in place.

Port access cover

If you need to remove the card in the AGP slot, lift up on this tab to release the catch.

3Remove the card that you want to install from its static-proof bag and hold it by its corners, taking care not to touch the gold connector or any of the components on the card.

Chapter 3 Working Inside Your Computer