Removing or Installing an Add-in Card

An add-in card is a circuit board, such as a PCI or an AGP card, that fits into a PC add-in card slot. Your PC contains several add-in card slots that can be used to add components to your PC. The PC component configurations vary by model.

WARNING: Do not overload the system by installing add-in cards that draw excessive current. The system is designed to provide two amps (average) of +5 Vv power for each board/card in the computer. The total +5 Vv current draw in a fully loaded system (one with all add-in card slots filled) must not exceed the total number of slots multiplied by two amps.

A flat-head and a Phillips screwdriver are needed to remove, replace, or add an add-in card.

NOTE: A power supply upgrade may be required for certain graphics card upgrades. Check with the graphics card supplier for more information about power supply requirements.

Removing an Add-in Card

1Complete the procedures to prepare the PC and to remove the side panel. See “Opening and Closing the PC” on page 1.

2Gently lay the PC on its side.

3On the back of the PC, remove the screw from the bracket cover for the add-in card slots, and then remove the bracket cover.

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