A d d i n g E x p a n s i o n C a r d s

Installing the card

The only tool required is a small cross-head screwdriver.

1. Turn off the computer and unplug all power cords.

2. Take suitable anti-static precautions and remove the system unit cover.

If you are unfamiliar with the recommended anti-static precautions and/or the process of removing the system unit cover, refer to Appendix A, “Inside the System Unit”.

3. Use the following illustration to locate the expansion card slots.

1 2

 

3

4

 

1

PCI expansion slot

3

blanking plates

2

ISA expansion slots

4

full-length card guides

4.Decide in which of the available slots you wish to install the card. In general it is easiest, where possible, to start with the lowest slot (Slot 1) and work upwards.

5.Remove the blanking plate of the chosen slot by removing its securing screw, then sliding the plate out of its slot. Keep the screw, you will use it later to secure the card.

6.If the card you are installing is configured by the means of jumpers or switches, check that it is correctly configured before proceeding.

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