Installing and Removing Expansion Boards

A PCI board has a single row of tightly spaced contacts along its connectors. There is usually a single notch in the connector.

Installing an Expansion Board

To install an expansion board, follow these steps:

1.Study the documentation that came with your expansion board, and configure any jumpers or switches on the board as directed.

2.Remove a bracket from any empty expansion slot. Save the screw to secure the new board. Keep the bracket for future use. See the figure below.

Figure 3-6. Removing a Bracket

3.Gently insert the board into an expansion slot. Make sure the board is securely seated. See Figure 3-7.

4.Secure the board with the bracket screw.

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Adding and Replacing Components

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NCR S26 manual Installing an Expansion Board, Removing a Bracket