Installation guide

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It is recommended that slots 6 and 1 are left unoccupied
(except for video cards), and slot 3 is left unoccupied
(except for a secondary drive controller). Any other adapter
cards should be fitted in slots 4, 5, 7 and 8 working down
the system unit. Only after all these slots are full should
cards other than video adapters or drive controllers be
fitted in slots 6, 1 or 3.
To install an adapter card:
1. Remove the side panel as described in
Removing
the side panel
.
2. Loosen the thumbscrew at the bottom of the
blanking plate for the slot that the adapter is to
occupy, and remove the blanking plate.
Note
If the thumbscrew is tight it may be necessary to
use a screwdriver to release it.
3. Holding the adapter card only by the plastic fixings,
position it above the required connector. Make sure
that the front edge of the card locates in the
appropriate notch in the adapter support metalwork.
4. Using the plastic fixings, push the card firmly into
the connector. Do not use excessive force.
5. Secure the card by tightening the thumbscrew at the
bottom of the rear panel of the card.
6. Replace the side panel.
7. Power the system up and reconfigure for the new
adapter.
Warning
Always ensure that the system unit is fully
reassembled before powering it up.