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MS-7173 Mainboard Installing a Graphics Card IImmppoorrttaanntt This section provides generic installation instructions only. In most cases a graphics card will come with specific installation instructions, in which case users should consult their graphics card manual and follow the instructions therein. Before You Begin Before you begin installing your graphics card, please do the following: 1. Record any serial numbers printed on the card itself. 2. Update your PCIe™ chipset drivers to the latest version. Consult your motherboard manual or manufacturer's W eb site for more information. 3. Uninstall the graphics drivers for any previously installed graphics card if you are installing a new ATI graphics card. Important Your integrated graphics processor will have separate drivers from your PCIe™ graphics card. Do not uninstall the drivers for your IGP. Basic Graphics Card Installation u To install a graphics card 1. Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices. 2. Unplug the computer's power cord and disconnect all cables from the back of your computer. Important WARNING - Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a component from the motherboard to avoid possible damage to the motherboard. 3. Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer's manual for help in removing the cover. 4. Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from your B-4

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MS-7173 Mainboard
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Installing a Graphics Card
Before You Begin
Before you begin installing your graphics card, please do the following:
1.
Record any serial numbers printed on the card itself.
2.
Update your PCIe
™
chipset drivers to the latest version. Consult your
motherboard manual or manufacturer
’
s Web site for more information.
3.
Uninstall the graphics drivers for any previously installed graphics card if
you are installing a new ATI graphics card.
Basic Graphics Card Installation
u
To install a graphics card
1.
Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices.
2.
Unplug the computer
’
s power cord and disconnect all cables from the back of
your computer.
3.
Remove the computer cover. If necessary, consult your computer
’
s manual
for help in removing the cover.
4.
Unscrew or unfasten and remove any existing graphics card from your
Important
Important
This section provides
generic
installation instructions only. In most
cases a graphics card will come with
specific
installation instructions, in
which case users should consult their graphics card manual and follow
the instructions therein.
Your integrated graphics processor will have separate drivers from your
PCIe
™
graphics card. Do not uninstall the drivers for your IGP.
Important
Important
WARNING - Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power
cord before disconnecting a peripheral or removing a component from
the motherboard to avoid possible damage to the motherboard.