ATI X1300 User Guide - Page 21

Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely. Make sure the cables

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Advanced Installation: PCIe™ 13 3 Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. L WARNING - Remember to discharge your body's static electricity by touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer chassis. 4 Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from your computer. Note: If your computer has an on-board graphics capability, you may need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, see your computer documentation. 5 Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back- plate cover. 6 Align your ATI graphics card with the slot and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. 7 Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely. Make sure the cables are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a cooling fan) and replace the computer cover. 8 Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the computer's power cord. 9 Turn on the monitor, and then your computer. L Your computer will beep, possibly show a warning message on your display, and the boot process will stop if the graphics card is not correctly connected to the power supply.

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Advanced Installation: PCIe™ 13
3
Remove the computer cover.
If necessary, consult your computer’s manual for help in removing
the cover.
4
Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from
your computer.
Note:
If your computer has an on-board graphics capability, you may
need to disable it on the motherboard. For more information, see your
computer documentation.
5
Locate the appropriate slot and, if necessary, remove the metal back-
plate cover.
6
Align
your ATI graphics card with the slot and press
it in firmly until
the card is fully seated.
7
Screw in or fasten the graphics card securely. Make sure the cables
are not interfering with anything inside the computer (for example, a
cooling fan) and replace the computer cover.
8
Reconnect any cables you have disconnected and plug in the
computer’s power cord.
9
Turn on the monitor, and then your computer.
WARNING
- Remember to discharge your body’s static electricity by
touching the power supply or the metal surface of the computer
chassis.
Your computer will beep, possibly show a warning message on your
display, and the boot process will stop if the graphics card is not correctly
connected to the power supply.