Installing an Expansion Card

Expansion cards can be extremely sensitive to ESD and require careful handling. After removing the card from its protective wrapper or from the system board, place it component-side up on a grounded, static-free surface or conductive foam pad. Do not slide the card over any surface.

To Install an Expansion Card

1.Remove the access panel (see “Removing the Access Cover” on page 3).

2.Remove the expansion card from its protective wrapper. Be careful not to touch the components or the gold edge connectors.

3.Set any jumpers or switches according to the manufacturer’s instructions.

4.Remove the rear foam pad from the electronics bay.

5.Remove and save the expansion slot cover (Figure 26).

ISA slot (use half length board only)

Six PCI slots (top to bottom= PCI B3, B2, B1, B0, A3, and A2)

PCI slot A1

Figure 26: Installing an Expansion Card

Caution!

Do not overload the system board by installing expansion cards that draw excessive current.

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