User`s guide

grounded surface before touching the graphics card. A grounded surface is the

computer chassis, or some other surface you know to be grounded. Following these

rules prevents damage or harm to you, the graphics card, and your computer.

Note that you will be installing your new GeForce 6600GT/6600 board into the PCI-E

slot inside your computer system. You may already have a graphics board installed in

this slot. If so, you will be replacing that existing board with your new GeForce

6600GT/6600 board.

Installing the Graphics Board

Use the following procedure to install the GeForce 6600GT/6600 graphics board into

your computer system.

Turn off your computer and monitor and disconnect the power cord. Depending on

your computer system, you may need to disconnect the cables going to the back of

your system. Mark the cables so you can make sure you reconnect them properly.

Remove the cover on your computer. Depending on your computer system, you may

or may not need tools to accomplish this task. If necessary, consult your computer’s

documentation for assistance.

Remove any existing graphics board from the computer. You may not have a graphics

board installed in your computer because your computer uses onboard graphics (the

graphics chip is installed on the computer’s motherboard). The GeForce

6600GT/6600 is fully compatible with your onboard graphics.

Locate the PCI-E slot in your computer (if you took out a PCI-E-based graphics board,

use that slot).

Locate the PCI-E slot in your computer. Note that the pin edge of the graphics board

is shaped like the connector pins.

Note the notched edge on the board. This corresponds to a connector lock on the

PCI-E slot. Disengage the lock and install the graphics board into the PCI-E slot. Be

careful not to damage the pins in the connector. Use firm pressure to seat the card.

Remove any metal plate that covers the slot so the graphics board connectors are

accessible from the back of the computer.

Reinstall the cover on your computer.

Reconnect any cables that were removed earlier.

Connect your monitor’s cable to the GeForce 6600GT/6600 connector, as shown in