3: Fitting Hardware Options
2. Select a slot that is appropriate for the card, e.g. PCI, PCI
Express, or AGP. You do this by matching the size and shape of
the gold edge connector on the card with a vacant system board
slot.
Note:
The positions of the different types of expansion slots are in your
System Board User’s manual
(if supplied).
3. Unscrew the single screw at the side of the appropriate blanking
plate and remove the blanking plate. Put the screw in a safe
place.
You no longer need the blanking plate but keep it in case you want
to remove the card in the future.
4. Prepare the card for fitting. Refer to the instructions with the card
to find out if there is anything to do before you fit the card (i.e.
change jumper settings).
5. Holding the card by the edge taking care not to touch any
components align the mounting bracket with the rear panel.
Lower the card until the mounting bracket is located in the correct
slot and the edge connector is in the socket on the system board.
Push the card firmly but gently into place. Make sure that any
external connectors project correctly from the rear panel.
6. When the card is fitted correctly, the screw cut-out on the card
mounting bracket should be lined up with the screw hole on the
case. Insert the blanking plate screw you removed earlier and use
the screwdriver to tighten it. Avoid over tightening the screw.
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