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Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards

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11 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn them on. 12 Uninstall the driver for the card that you removed. NOTE: If you removed a sound card or a network adapter, see "Network Adapter and Sound Card Settings" on page 43. Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components, ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis. NOTICE: If you have or are upgrading to the optional dual-graphics configuration, see "Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration" on page 40 to install a graphics card. 1 Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9. 2 Remove the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on page 119). 3 Press down the tab on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall. 4 Remove the filler bracket or existing card (see "Removing PCI and PCI Express Cards" on page 32) to create a card-slot opening. 5 Prepare the card for installation. See the documentation that came with the card for information on configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise customizing it for your computer. NOTE: If the card is full-length, pull back on the alignment guide release tab to remove the alignment guide from the card fan cage. 6 Position the card so that it is aligned with the slot and the securing tab (if present). NOTE: If the card is full-length, insert the card guide into the alignment slot on the card fan cage. Cards 35

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11
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn
them on.
12
Uninstall the driver for the card that you removed.
NOTE:
If you removed a sound card or a network adapter, see "Network
Adapter and Sound Card Settings" on page 43.
Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
NOTICE:
To avoid electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components,
ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an
unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
NOTICE:
If you have or are upgrading to the optional dual-graphics configuration,
see "Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration" on page 40 to
install a graphics card.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page9.
2
Remove the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 119).
3
Press down the tab on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card
slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall.
4
Remove the filler bracket or existing card (see "Removing PCI and PCI
Express Cards" on page 32) to create a card-slot opening.
5
Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on
configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise
customizing it for your computer.
NOTE:
If the card is full-length, pull back on the alignment guide release tab to
remove the alignment guide from the card fan cage.
6
Position the card so that it is aligned with the slot and the securing tab (if
present).
NOTE:
If the card is full-length, insert the card guide into the alignment slot on
the card fan cage.