Before You Begin; Basic Graphics Card Installation; Installing A Graphics Card - MSI MS-7242 Hardware User Manual

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Installing a Graphics Card

Important
This section provides generic installation instructions only. In most cases a
graphics card will come with specific installation instructions, in which case
users should consult their graphics card manual and follow the instructions
therein.

Before You Begin

Before you begin installing your graphics card, please do the following:
1. Record any serial numbers printed on the card itself.
2. Update your PCIe™ chipset drivers to the latest vers ion. Consult your
motherboard manual or manufacturer's W eb site for more information.
3. Uninstall the graphics drivers for any previously installed graphics card if
you are installing a new ATI graphics card.
Important
Your integrated graphics processor will have separate drivers from your
PCIe™ graphics card. Do not uninstall the drivers for your IGP.

Basic Graphics Card Installation

u To install a graphics card
1. Turn off the computer, monitor, and other peripheral devices.
2. Unplug the computer's power cord and disconnect all cables from the back of
your computer.
Important
WARNING - Wait approximately 20 seconds after unplugging the power cord
before disconnecting a peripheral or remov ing a c omponent from the
motherboard to avoid possible damage to the motherboard.
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