∙You may need to run an installation program provided by the board manufacturer before or after installing or removing an add-in board. Refer to the board documentation for more information.

2.Turn the computer off, unplug the power cord, disconnect all peripheral devices, and remove the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on page 21).

3.Set all the necessary jumpers or switches on the add-in board. See the add-in board documentation for details.

4.Determine whether your add-in card is a PCI or ISA card, then select an unused expansion slot (Figure 11). Be aware that any cables that attach the add-in board to the system board must be threaded around the riser card.

Figure 11. Riser Card Slot Locations

5.Remove the bracket screw and the bracket for the selected expansion slot.

6.Install the add-in board:

a.Line up the board with the expansion slot (Figure 12).

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