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Installing an expansion card

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2.6.4 Installing an expansion card To install an expansion card: 1. Remove the metal cover opposite 2. Remove the metal bracket lock. the slot that you intend to use. 1 2 3. Insert the card connector to the 3 slot, then press the card firmly until it fits in place. 4. Replace the metal bracket lock. 4 2.6.5 Configuring an expansion card After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings. 1. Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings. 2. Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page. 3. Install the software drivers for the expansion card. When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support "Share IRQ" or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details. 2-20 Chapter 2: Basic installation

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Chapter 2: Basic installation
2.6.4
Installing an expansion card
To install an expansion card:
2.
Remove the metal bracket lock.
1.
Remove the metal cover opposite
the slot that you intend to use.
3.
Insert the card connector to the
slot, then press the card firmly
until it fits in place.
4.
Replace the metal bracket lock.
1
2
3
4
2.6.5
Configuring an expansion card
After installing the expansion card, configure it by adjusting the software settings.
1.
Turn on the system and change the necessary BIOS settings.
2.
Assign an IRQ to the card. Refer to the tables on the next page.
3.
Install the software drivers for the expansion card.
When using PCI cards on shared slots, ensure that the drivers support “Share
IRQ” or that the cards do not need IRQ assignments. Otherwise, conflicts will
arise between the two PCI groups, making the system unstable and the card
inoperable. Refer to the table on the next page for details.