2.8 Expansion cards

Refer to this section when installing expansion cards.

Make sure to unplug the power cord before installing or removing expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause physical injury, and damage to the card and motheboard components!

2.8.1 Installing an expansion card

To install an expansion card:1.Lay the chassis on its side.

2.Locate the metal bracket opposite the slot you want to use. Remove the screw that secures the metal bracket to the chassis. Set aside the metal bracket for future use.

3.Align the card golden fingers to the slot and its metal bracket to the slot opening on the chassis.

4.Press the card firmly until it is properly seated on the slot.5.Secure the card to the chassis with the bracket screw you removed earlier.

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