Installing An Add-In Card - Sony VAIO Digital Studio PCV-E314DS Reference Manual

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VAIO Digital Studio Reference Manual

Installing an Add-In Card

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Before opening the system unit, save any open files, exit Windows, turn off
the power of the computer and all attached peripherals, and then unplug the
power cord.
1
Remove the slot cover adjacent to the selected slot connector on the
system board (see
2
Insert the add-in card into the PCI slot connector. Use a gentle rocking
motion, pressing down until the card is fully seated.
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.
3
Attach any necessary cables to the card (see the instructions that came
with the add-in card).
4
Replace the bottom panel (see
page 28).
5
Replace the left side panel (see
page 29).
6
Turn on the computer and follow any instructions that came with the
add-in card.
"Removing a Slot Cover"
"Replacing the Bottom Panel"
"Replacing the Left Side Panel"
on page 42).
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