Gigabyte GV-NX84S256HP Manual - Page 11

To install your new graphics card

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To install your new graphics card: Step 1. Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, remove the metal cover from this slot; then align your graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and press it in firmly until the card is fully seated. * Please make sure that the gold edge connector of the graphics card is securely inserted. Step 2. Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and replace the computer cover. Step 3. Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on the computer and monitor. If your graphics card came with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel display to the appropriate connector, as shown below. To Flat Panel Display To TV/VCR To TV/VCR (for GV-NX84S256HE/ GV-NX84S512H only) To D-Sub Monitor You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next chapter for detailed instructions. - 11 - Hardware Installation

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Hardware Installation
To install your new graphics card:
Step 1.
Locate the PCI Express x16 slot. If necessary, re-
move the metal cover from this slot; then align your
graphics card with the PCI Express x16 slot, and
press it in firmly until the card is fully seated.
* Please make sure that the gold edge connector of
the graphics card is securely inserted.
Step 2.
Replace the screw to fasten the card in place, and
replace the computer cover.
Step 3.
Plug the display cable into your card; then turn on
the computer and monitor. If your graphics card came
with a DVI-I connector, you can connect a flat panel
display to the appropriate connector, as shown below.
You are now ready to proceed with the installation of the graphics card driver. Please refer to next
chapter for detailed instructions.
To TV/VCR
To Flat Panel Display
To D-Sub Monitor
To TV/VCR
(for GV-NX84S256HE/
GV-NX84S512H only)