Asus AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide - Page 29

II. Components Expansion Cards II. System Components Expansion Cards Expansion cards can be easily installed just like any standard PC computer. Up to 4 PCI or 2 ISA (1 slot is shared allowing a maximum of 5 cards at one time) cards can be installed. One AGP slot is also available for a hardware 3D accelerator with an AGP connector. Expansion Card Installation Procedure: 1. Follow the static precautions described in the front of this manual. 2. Switch OFF your system and all peripheral de- vices and remove the main power cord. 3. Remove the side panel to the chassis. 4. Find an unused expansion slot on the mother- board and unscrew the metal cover plate from the slot and put the screw to one side. 5. Ensure the jumpers (if any) are correctly set on your expansion card 6. Align the card's connector with the expansion slot on the motherboard and gently lower and push the card into the free slot. 7. Secure the card to the expansion slot with the screw you removed from the metal plate. 8. Attach cables or wires if necessary. 9. Reinstall the side panel if no other work is needed inside the chassis. AP7500 Hardware Reference Guide 29