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11
Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and then turn
them on.
12
Uninstall the driver for the card that you removed.
NOTE: If you removed a sound card or a network adapter, see "Network
Adapter and Sound Card Settings" on page 43.
Installing PCI and PCI Express Cards
NOTICE: To avoid electrostatic discharge and damage to internal components,
ground yourself by using a wrist grounding strap or by periodically touching an
unpainted metal surface on the computer chassis.
NOTICE: If you have or are upgrading to the optional dual-graphics configuration,
see "Installing a PCI Express Graphics Card in a Dual Configuration" on page 40 to
install a graphics card.
1
Follow the procedures in "Before You Begin" on page 9.
2
Remove the computer cover (see "Replacing the Computer Cover" on
page 119).
3
Press down the tab on the top of the card retainer at the appropriate card
slot and pivot the card retainer back through the chassis wall.
4
Remove the filler bracket or existing card (see "Removing PCI and PCI
Express Cards" on page 32) to create a card-slot opening.
5
Prepare the card for installation.
See the documentation that came with the card for information on
configuring the card, making internal connections, or otherwise
customizing it for your computer.
NOTE: If the card is full-length, pull back on the alignment guide release tab to
remove the alignment guide from the card fan cage.
6
Position the card so that it is aligned with the slot and the securing tab (if
present).
NOTE: If the card is full-length, insert the card guide into the alignment slot on
the card fan cage.
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