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Identifying the Accelerated Graphics, Port AGP Graphics Controller, Expansion Slot, Installing

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9-6 Expansion Boards Identifying the Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) Graphics Controller Expansion Slot Your workstation also ships with an AGP expansion slot on the system board. The following figure shows the location of this slot. 1 è Figure 9-4. Identifying the AGP graphics controller expansion slot Installing and Removing an AGP Graphics Controller To install the AGP graphics controller, remove the metal slot screw and cover, insert the board in the APG slot, and press firmly into place. IMPORTANT: To ensure the board fits properly, be sure to use AGP graphics controllers with APX format brackets. IMPORTANT: When you install an AGP board, be sure to press firmly on the board so that the whole connector seats properly in the AGP slot. If you are installing a full length expansion board, be sure to engage the card guide. To remove the AGP graphics controller, hold the board at each end, then pull up. Be sure to replace the metal slot screw and cover.

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9-6
Expansion Boards
Identifying the Accelerated Graphics
Port (AGP) Graphics Controller
Expansion Slot
Your workstation also ships with an AGP expansion slot on the system board.
The following figure shows the location of this slot.
1
Figure 9-4.
Identifying the AGP graphics controller expansion slot
Installing and Removing an AGP
Graphics Controller
To install the AGP graphics controller, remove the metal slot screw and cover,
insert the board in the APG slot, and press firmly into place.
IMPORTANT:
To ensure the board fits properly, be sure to use AGP
graphics controllers with APX format brackets.
IMPORTANT:
When you install an AGP board, be sure to press firmly on
the board so that the whole connector seats properly in the AGP slot. If you
are installing a full length expansion board, be sure to engage the card guide.
To remove the AGP graphics controller, hold the board at each end, then pull
up. Be sure to replace the metal slot screw and cover.