User manual

Chapter 2: Hardware Installation
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CHAPTER 2
HARDWARE INSTALLATION
2.1 What’s Included in the Package
The VGA card package includes the following:
1. VGA Card
2. Software CD which contains the necessary files
3. This User manual
2.2 Installing the Card
1. Unplug the computer and remove the cover.
Shut down the computer, then turn off the power supply and any attached
equipment (such as a monitor or printer).
Unplug the power cord.
Remove the cover.
2. Remove the current graphics card.
If there is a graphics card currently in the computer, use the following
guidelines to remove it:
Detach any cables which are attached to the current graphics card and
remove the bracket screw locking the card down.
Check and release any PCI Express retainer
mechanism before removing the display
adapter card.
Grasp the card by the edges and pull it straight
out of the motherboard slot. If the card sticks
in the slot, rock it gently from end to end to
dislodge it. Remember to save the screw.