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Installing an expansion card
This section explains how to install an expansion card. The onboard
expansion slots supports PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) and
PCI Express cards. PCI Express slot is a new type of interface and differs
in length than the conventional PCI/PCI-X slots. You should always
install the correct type of plug-in expansion cards in the x4 and x8 PCI
Express slot. Contact your dealer for qualified PCI Express card vendors.
To install an expansion card:
1 Observe the ESD precautions and pre-installation instructions
described on page 25.
2 Locate an empty expansion slot on the mainboard.
3 Pull the tool-less card bracket lock release latch slightly upward
(1), then pull it away from the chassis (2).
4 Pull out the slot cover (3). Store it for reassembly later.
5 Remove the expansion card from its protective packaging.
6 Align the card in the empty slot.
7 Insert the card into the selected slot (4). Make sure that the card is
properly seated.
8 Align then insert the bracket lock to the slot (5).
