Upgrading the PC

3.Complete the procedure described in “Reassembling the PC” on page 8–26 of this guide.

If a blank screen is displayed after replacing or adding a memory module, the memory is installed incorrectly or it is the wrong type of memory. Remove and reinstall the memory module.

Removing or Installing an Expansion Card

An expansion card is a circuit board that fits into a PC expansion slot. Your PC contains several expansion slots that can be used to add components to your PC. Component configurations vary by model.

Expansion cards you can replace or add to your PC include:

Modem

Network Interface Card (NIC)

Graphics Card

Sound Card

FireWire® Auxiliary Card

A Phillips screwdriver is needed to remove, replace, or add an expansion card.

Getting Started

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