Installing An Expansion Board - Compaq Evo W8000 Hardware Reference Manual

Installing an Expansion Board

Compaq Evo Workstation W8000 Hardware Reference Guide
To install an expansion board:
1. Shut down the operating system properly, then turn off the
workstation and any external devices. Disconnect the power cord
from the grounded AC outlet.
2. Remove the workstation access panel. See "Removing the
Workstation Access Panel" in this chapter.
3. Locate a vacant PCI or AGP socket, depending on the type of
board you are installing.
4. Remove the screw securing the expansion slot cover, then remove
the slot cover, as illustrated.
Removing the screw and expansion slot cover
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