Installing A Pci Add-In Card - Sony PCV-RX450 - Vaio Desktop Computer System Reference Manual

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VAIO® System Reference Manual

Installing a PCI Add-In Card

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Before opening the system unit, save and close all open files, exit all open
applications, turn off the power to all attached peripheral devices, shut
down the computer, and unplug the power cord.
1
Remove the side cover (see
2
Locate an available expansion slot.
3
Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot (see
Slot Cover"
4
Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot. Use a gentle rocking motion,
pressing down until the card is fully seated.
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Align the card's bracket so that the bottom of the bracket fits into the slot at the
bottom of the chassis. Assure that the top of the bracket fits snugly against the
chassis lip after the card is fully inserted.
5
Replace the screw that secures the card.
6
Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came
with the add-in card).
7
Replace the side cover (see
"Removing the Side Cover"
on page 39).
"Replacing the Side Cover"
on page 24).
"Removing a
on page 25).