2.8 Install a PCI expansion card
The motherboard has two
The figure on the right shows a sample PCI network card that you can install on the PCI slot.
Follow these steps to install a PCI expansion card.
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2. | Remove the metal bracket |
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3. | Align the PCI card golden |
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4. | Press the card firmly until it is |
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properly seated on the slot.
5.Secure the card to the chassis with a bracket screw.
NOTE
If your system came with the optional modem card, one PCI slot is already occupied.
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