Acer Veriton X2611 Generic User Guide - Page 24

Installing an expansion card

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English 14 3 Upgrading your computer 6 Reinstall the metal bracket frame to the housing. 7 Replace the computer cover. Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1 Remove the computer cover. 2 Locate an empty PCI Express or PCI slot on the mainboard. 3 Remove the bracket lock that holds the bracket to the computer. Save the lock. 4 Pull out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot. 5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging. 6 Align the card in the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot. Make sure that the card is properly seated. 7 Secure the card to your computer with the bracket lock you removed earlier. 8 Replace the computer cover. When you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns resources to the newly installed devices. Note: If you want to replace or upgrade any of these components, contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance.

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3 Upgrading your computer
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English
6
Reinstall the metal bracket frame to the housing.
7
Replace the computer cover.
Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
1
Remove the computer cover.
2
Locate an empty PCI Express or PCI slot on the mainboard.
3
Remove the bracket lock that holds the bracket to the computer. Save
the lock.
4
Pull out the bracket on the housing opposite the selected empty slot.
5
Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging.
6
Align the card in the empty bracket and then insert it into the slot.
Make sure that the card is properly seated.
7
Secure the card to your computer with the bracket lock you
removed earlier.
8
Replace the computer cover.
When you turn on the computer, BIOS automatically detects and assigns
resources to the newly installed devices.
Note
: If you want to replace or upgrade any of these components,
contact your dealer or a qualified service technician for assistance.