Installing Option Cards - Epson Apex User Manual

Chapter 5

Installing Option Cards

You can use your Apex in many additional ways by
adding to its present configuration with option cards.
Option cards are accessories that provide extra
capabilities to your Apex. For example, you may want
to install a serial port or an auto-dial modem.
You can install up to three option cards in the Apex at
one time, but keep in mind that one position is always
occupied by the video card that operates your monitor.
Option cards are available from Epson as well as other
vendors. In addition, multifunction boards (available
from various vendors) allow you to add other features
without using additional slots.
Before you install an option card in your main unit,
you need to remove the cover from your computer.
Remember that static electricity can damage the
computer's circuitry. Therefore, be careful when you
remove the cover and install the option card.
This chapter describes how to:
Installing Option Cards
Remove and replace the main unit's cover
Install and remove an option card.
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