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2 How to Install Accessories in Your PC Installing Other Accessories If you install an ISA accessory board that is not Plug and Play you will need to configure the board before your PC can use it. Refer to the documentation supplied with the operating system for details on your operating system's capabilities and restrictions concerning how to configure non-Plug and Play accessory boards. All PCI accessory boards are Plug and Play, although not all ISA boards are. Check the accessory board's documentation if you are unsure. Tips for Installing an Accessory Board For detailed instructions on installing an accessory board, refer to the Upgrade and Maintenance Guide which is part of the MIS Kit available from HP's Support Web site at: http://www.hp.com/go/vectrasupport/. 1 Disconnect the PC's power supply cord and any connection to a telecommunications network and then remove the cover. 2 Find a free slot. Some boards may have preferred locations and special installation instructions detailed in their manuals. 3 Remove the slot cover. 4 Align the board's connector with the slot's socket and firmly press into the socket. Ensure that the board's connector engages completely with the socket and does not touch components on other boards. 5 Secure the board by replacing the slot's retaining screw. English 31

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How to Install Accessories in Your PC
Installing Other Accessories
If you install an ISA accessory board that is not Plug and Play you will
need to configure the board before your PC can use it.
Refer to the documentation supplied with the operating system for
details on your operating system’s capabilities and restrictions
concerning how to configure non-Plug and Play accessory boards.
All PCI accessory boards are Plug and Play, although not all ISA boards
are. Check the accessory board’s documentation if you are unsure.
Tips for Installing an Accessory Board
For detailed instructions on installing an accessory board, refer to the
Upgrade and Maintenance Guide
which is part of the MIS Kit
available from HP’s Support Web site at:
.
1
Disconnect the PC’s power supply cord and any connection to a
telecommunications network and then remove the cover.
2
Find a free slot. Some boards may have preferred locations and
special installation instructions detailed in their manuals.
3
Remove the slot cover.
4
Align the board’s connector with the slot’s socket and firmly press
into the socket. Ensure that the board’s connector engages
completely with the socket and does not touch components on other
boards.
5
Secure the board by replacing the slot’s retaining screw.