Specifications

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Chapter 2: Basic installationChapter 2: Basic installation

Chapter 2: Basic installation

2.6.22.6.2

2.6.2

Expansion card installationExpansion card installation

Expansion card installation

Make sure to unplug the power cord before adding or removing

expansion cards. Failure to do so may cause you physical injury and

damage the motherboard.

To install an expansion card:

3. Remove the metal cover opposite

the slot that you intend to use.

5. If you have already installed a

hard disk drive, replace the

chassis support bracket;

otherwise, install other

components before replacing the

chassis support bracket.

4. Align the card connector with the

slot and press firmly until the card

is completely seated on the slot.

1. Lay the system on its side on a

flat and stable surface.

2. Lift the expansion card lock to a

90º-100º angle, then remove the

chassis support bracket.

Expansion card lockExpansion card lock

Expansion card lock

PCI slotsPCI slots

PCI slots

AGP slotAGP slot

AGP slot

Metal bracketMetal bracket

Metal bracket

PCI Express x1 slotPCI Express x1 slot

PCI Express x1 slot