Sony PCV-L630 manual Installing an Add-In Card

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VAIO Computer Reference Manual

Installing an Add-In Card

!Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the power cord.

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Remove the system cover (see “Removing the System Cover” on page 24).

Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector on the system board (see “Removing a Slot Cover” on page 44).

3Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot connector. Use a gentle rocking motion, pressing down until the card is fully seated.

✍Align the card's bracket so that the bottom of the bracket fits into the slot at the bottom of the chassis. Assure that the top of the bracket fits snugly against the chassis lip after the card is fully inserted.

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Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came with the add-in card).

Replace the system cover (see “Replacing the System Cover” on page 25).

Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the add-in card.