Hardware Upgrades
Installing an Expansion Board
To install an expansion board:
1.Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the workstation and any external devices. Disconnect the power cord from the grounded AC outlet.
2.Remove the workstation access panel. See “Removing the Workstation Access Panel” in this chapter.
3.Locate a vacant PCI or AGP socket, depending on the type of board you are installing.
4.Remove the screw securing the expansion slot cover, then remove the slot cover, as illustrated.
Removing the screw and expansion slot cover
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