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Inserting an add-on card
1.Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer.
2.Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices.
3.Remove the side cover. See Removing the side cover.
4.Locate an available expansion slot. Remove the screw, and then remove the slot cover.
Caution:
When removing a slot cover, be careful not to damage components on the system board or
Removing the slot cover
5.Install the
Installing an add-on card
6.Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See the instructions that came with the
7.Replace the side cover. See Replacing the side cover.
8.Reconnect all peripheral devices and the power cord, and then turn on the computer.
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