4-18 Hardware Upgrades
Installing an Expansion Board
Your workstation contains expansion slots, as shown in the “Internal
Components” section of this chapter.
CAUTION: Static electricity can damage the electronic com- ponents of the workstation or optional boards. Before beginning these procedures, ensure that you are discharged of static electricity by briefly touching a grounded metal object. See “Appendix B” of this guide for more information.
1.Turn off the workstation and any external devices, then disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet. Disconnect the network cable and any external devices from the system.
NOTE: You would install the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) graphics controller the same way you would install another expansion board. You must use an AGP board with an ATX form factor bracket.
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2.Remove the workstation access panel and locate the correct vacant slot in the workstation chassis.
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