Manual

10 Align the card with the expansion slot.
IMPORTANT Always hold the card by its edges. Don’t touch any of the
components on the card.
Align the card’s connector end (gold in color) with the first PCI expansion
slot. The ports on the card should face the port access opening on the
computer’s back panel.
11 Insert the card.
The end of the card should engage the card guide at the front of the computer.
Press down on the card. When the card is fully inserted, you won’t be able to
see the gold-colored connector any more.
m Don’t rock the card from side to side; press it straight into the slot. Rocking
the card can damage the PCI slot.
m Don’t force the card. If you meet a lot of resistance, pull the card out and
try again.
m To see if the card is connected, pull it gently. If it resists, it is connected.
Port access
opening
Be sure that the card engages the card guide.
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