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To Install a PCI Add-on Card, Inserting an add-on card

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To Install a PCI Add-on Card Your computer has one or more open PCI expansion slots, depending on the model configuration. A PCI slot enables you to install add-on cards to expand the functionality of your system. The length of the add-on card should not exceed 9.05 inches. Add-on card configuration varies by model. Some models, such as Configure-to-Order (CTO) systems, may contain preinstalled add-on cards. Observe the proper safety precautions when you add cards to your Sony computer. See Before you upgrade your computer. Inserting an add-on card 1. Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer. 2. Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices. 3. Remove the side cover. See Removing the side cover. 4. Locate an available expansion slot. Remove the screw, and then remove the slot cover. When removing a slot cover, be careful not to damage components on the system board or add-on cards. You may need to temporarily remove add-on cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove. Rem ov ing the slot cov er 5. Install the add-on card by inserting it into the expansion slot and securing it with the screw from the expansion slot cover. Installing an add- on card 6. Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See the instructions that came with the add-on card. 7. Replace the side cover. See Replacing the side cover. Page 72

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To Install a PCI Add-on Card
Your computer has one or more open PCI expansion slots, depending on the model configuration. A PCI slot enables you to
install add-on cards to expand the functionality of your system. The length of the add-on card should not exceed 9.05
inches.
Add-on card configuration varies by model. Some models, such as Configure-to-Order (CTO) systems, may contain
preinstalled add-on cards.
Observe the proper safety precautions when you add cards to your Sony computer. See
Before you upgrade
your computer
.
Inserting an add-on card
1.
Shut down your computer and turn off all peripheral devices, such as your printer.
2.
Unplug your computer and any peripheral devices.
3.
Remove the side cover. See
Removing the side cover
.
4.
Locate an available expansion slot. Remove the screw, and then remove the slot cover.
When removing a slot cover, be careful not to damage components on the system board or add-on
cards. You may need to temporarily remove add-on cards that are next to the slot cover you want to remove.
Removing the slot cover
5.
Install the add-on card by inserting it into the expansion slot and securing it with the screw from the expansion
slot cover.
Installing an add-on card
6.
Attach any internal cables that the card requires. See the instructions that came with the add-on card.
7.
Replace the side cover. See
Replacing the side cover
.
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