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Chapter 2
The PCI Express Card Slot
The PCI Express card slot can be used as an interface between your
computer and a variety of communications devices, such as network
adapters, SCSI adapters, fax/modems, or provide additional data storage
capacity.
*PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS SLOT DOES NOT SUPPORT PCMCIA
CARDS
Installing a Card
1. The top side of a PCI Express
card is usually identified with a
label. Insert the card into the slot
with the label side up and the
edge with the contacts going in
first.
2. Insert the card into the slot. You
will feel some spring tension as
the card slides into the back of
the slot.
3. PCI Express cards require drivers, or a program that allows the
operating system to use a specific device. Many drivers are
included with Windows, but if not, you will be prompted to install
the driver included with your card.
4. The computer will beep twice to indicate successful installation. A
single beep means that there was a problem recognizing the card.
Note: Please read the instructions included with individual PCI
cards. Some cards may be inserted with power on, while others
require that the computer be turned off.
Removing a Card
1. To eject the card, press the card in fully and release.
Slide the card into the slot.
Push the PCI Express card
in fully to eject.
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