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English 70 6 Upgrading your computer Installing an expansion card This section explains how to install an expansion card and a second CrossFireReady graphic card. PCI bus slots interface The computer has seven PCI bus slots that supports the following transfer rates: • PCI Express 2.0 x16 supports up to 8.0 GB/s transfer rate.(PCI_E1) To install an expansion card: 1 Perform the preinstallation instructions described on page 56. 2 If necessary, remove any cables that prevent access to the processor sockets. 3 Locate an empty expansion slot that is compatible with the specification of the card you intend to install. 4 Press the release latch of the slot cover opposite the selected expansion slot. 5 Pull out the slot cover and store it for reassembly later. Caution: Do not discard the slot cover. If the expansion card is removed in the future, the slot cover must be reinstalled to maintain proper system cooling. 6 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging, handling it by the edges. 7 Insert the card into the selected slot. 8 Make sure that the card is properly seated. 9 Press the release latch to secure the card in place.

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6 Upgrading your computer
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English
Installing an expansion card
This section explains how to install an expansion card and a second CrossFire-
Ready graphic card.
PCI bus slots interface
The computer has seven PCI bus slots that supports the following transfer rates:
•
PCI Express 2.0 x16 supports up to 8.0 GB/s transfer rate.(PCI_E1)
To install an expansion card:
1
Perform the preinstallation instructions described on page 56.
2
If necessary, remove any cables that prevent access to the processor sockets.
3
Locate an empty expansion slot that is compatible with the specification of the card
you intend to install.
4
Press the release latch of the slot cover opposite the selected expansion slot.
5
Pull out the slot cover and store it for reassembly later.
Caution:
Do not discard the slot cover. If the expansion card is removed in
the future, the slot cover must be reinstalled to maintain proper system
cooling.
6
Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging, handling it by the edges.
7
Insert the card into the selected slot.
8
Make sure that the card is properly seated.
9
Press the release latch to secure the card in place.