Installing Add-On Cards - TYAN Tiger 230T S2507T User Manual

2.11 Installing Add-on Cards

There are a few rules you need to follow when installing add-on cards. In order to assure proper operation
and a quick installation, adhere to the following guidelines:
If you are going to install a PCI-bus interface card on your system, be aware that any one of the
five PCI slots can support a Master or Slave device.
NEVER force a card into a slot. If it doesn't fit, look at the socket on the motherboard to make
sure there are no wires or other obstructions to the slot.
NEVER plug an ISA card into a PCI slot. You will void your warranty and damage your system
board if you do this.
When plugging the card in, especially when installing long cards, try to push the entire card in at
one time. Don't force one end of the card into the socket first and then the other, or a rocking
motion between the card and the slot might occur, and could damage the pins within the socket.
Make sure the cards are seated securely into their slots.
Before turning on the system, make sure no cards are touching.
Check the PCI device specifications with the PCI slot specifications (p.6) BEFORE installing!
When installing the add-on cards, make sure the cards are installed with even force; do not insert one
end and then the other. See the before (Figure 2.2a) and after (Figure 2.2b) example installation images
below for details.
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* The diagrams are provided as examples for installation, and may not represent the actual slots
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Check orientation of card when installing
Figure 2.2a*
Push card down with even force
Figure 2.2b*
Pay attention to KEY PIN
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