removing an add-in card

1Remove the side panel that has

thumbscrews. See page 99.

2 Gently lay the PC on its side.

3To prepare an empty card slot for a new card, loosen the screw of the expansion slot cover. Remove the cover of the empty slot.

4If you are replacing a card, make a

note of any external or internal cables attached to the card, and then disconnect them.

5 Loosen the screw on the bracket of the card you are replacing.

6 Hold the bracket and the far top corner of the card. Carefully remove the card by pulling the card straight out of the expansion slot.

WARNING: Be careful of the sharp edges on the expansion slot cover.

installing an add-in card

1 Insert the new card into the slot and push straight down. Make sure the card is properly seated.

2Attach the screw to secure the card you have replaced.

3Connect any external or internal cables attached to the card.

4 Replace the side panel. See page 99.

NOTE: If the new card or device isn’t working, read through the card manufacturer’s installation instructions, and recheck all connections, including those to the card, power supply, keyboard, and monitor. If the problem still exists, run the BIOS setup program and load the default settings, and then save and exit.

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