HP Vectra XU 6/XXX HP Vectra XU 6/xxx Pc User’s Guide - d4369-90001 - Page 63

Installing the Board

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NOTE 3 How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC Installing Accessory Boards Installing the Board 1 Before installing the board, turn to page 48 for important Plug and Play configuration information. PCI boards are configured automatically when installed in the PC. 2 Disconnect the computer's power cord and any telecommunications cable. 3 Remove the computer's cover and power supply (see pages 38 and 43). 4 Find a free slot. ISA boards should be installed in the lowest available slot and PCI boards in the highest available slot to ease cable routing. Some boards may have preferred locations and special installation instructions detailed in their manuals. 5 Unscrew and remove the slot cover. Store it in a safe place. If the slot cover is tight, loosen the screws on the adjacent slots. Unscrew and remove the slot cover English 51

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How to Install Accessories Inside Your PC
Installing Accessory Boards
Installing the Board
1
Before installing the board, turn to page 48 for important Plug and
Play configuration information.
NOTE
PCI boards are configured automatically when installed in the PC.
2
Disconnect the computer’s power cord and any telecommunications
cable.
3
Remove the computer’s cover and power supply (see pages 38 and
43).
4
Find a free slot. ISA boards should be installed in the lowest available
slot and PCI boards in the highest available slot to ease cable routing.
Some boards may have preferred locations and special installation
instructions detailed in their manuals.
5
Unscrew and remove the slot cover. Store it in a safe place.
If the slot cover is tight, loosen the screws on the adjacent slots.
Unscrew and remove
the slot cover