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Installing an add-in card

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Installing an add-in card 1 If necessary, remove the add-in card slot cover or the existing add-in card. See "Removing an add-in card" on page 39. 2 Locate the card slot on the motherboard inside the chassis. In the following figure, (A) is a PCI-E (Express) x 16 connector, and (B) is a PCI connector. Your computer may vary. A A B A B 3 Inside the chassis, position the add-in card over the add-in card connector. For some add-in cards, tip the end of the card into the exterior slot opening, and then position the card over the add-in card connector. For some long add-in cards, insert the right side of the card into the slot guides toward the right (front) of the chassis. 4 Gently but firmly press the card straight into the add-in card slot so that the whole connector seats properly. 42 Upgrading and Servicing Guide

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Upgrading and Servicing Guide
Installing an add-in card
1
If necessary, remove the add-in card slot cover or the existing add-in card. See
“Removing an add-in card” on page 39.
2
Locate the card slot on the motherboard inside the chassis. In the following figure,
(
A
) is a PCI-E (Express) x 16 connector, and (
B
) is a PCI connector. Your computer
may vary.
3
Inside the chassis, position the add-in card over the add-in card connector. For some
add-in cards, tip the end of the card into the exterior slot opening, and then position
the card over the add-in card connector. For some long add-in cards, insert the right
side of the card into the slot guides toward the right (front) of the chassis.
4
Gently but firmly press the card straight into the add-in card slot so that the whole
connector seats properly.
B
A
A
B
A