Installing an Option Card

This section explains how to install option cards in your computer. Your computer has three 16-bit full-length slots and two B-bit half-length slots to accommodate a total of five option cards.

Usually it does not matter which slot an option card occupies as long as the card fits in the slot. For example, you can place some B-bit cards in a 16-bit slot. However, you cannot install a 16-bit card in an B-bit slot.

Caution

Make sure the power requirements for the option cards you install do not exceed the power supply limitations. See your option card manual(s) for the power requirements. Then check Appendix A for the option slot power limits. Note that older option cards that require -5 volts are not supported.

Before you install an option card, see if you need to change any jumper settings on the system board. For example, if you install a video card, you may need to change jumpers J11, J15, or J36 and J37. See page 3-6 for more information on jumpers.

Refer to the illustration below and follow these steps to install an option card:

1.If you are using a 16-bit option slot, go on to step 2.

If you are using an B-bit slot near the power supply, you need to remove the power supply before you can remove the metal slot cover.

Installing and Removing Options 3-13